Wisconsin Land Title Association
Registered Principal Details
Business Or Interest:
Land title industry - abstractors, title agents, title underwriters.
Lobbying Interests:
All matters affecting real estate and title to real estate.
CEO Name:
Karen Gilster
Executive Officer
Land title industry - abstractors, title agents, title underwriters.
Lobbying Interests:
All matters affecting real estate and title to real estate.
CEO Name:
Karen Gilster
Executive Officer
Contact
KG
Karen Gilster
W4230 County Road B, PO Box 873
West Salem, WI 54669
(608) 786-2336
(608) 786-2356
kgilster@wlta.org
http://www.wlta.org
W4230 County Road B, PO Box 873
West Salem, WI 54669
(608) 786-2336
(608) 786-2356
kgilster@wlta.org
http://www.wlta.org
Authorized Lobbyists
| Lobbyist Name | Exclusive Duties | Authorized On | Withdrawn On |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peter C Christianson | Exclusive Duties N/A | Authorized On 1/4/2013 | Withdrawn On N/A |
Lobbying Interests
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Assembly Bill 253
Relating to: restricting access to and limiting information contained in the Consolidated Court Automation Programs and providing a penalty. (FE)
Bill Text and History
9/12/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Comments
The bill should be amended to provide a complete exception for title insurance underwriters and agents. The real estate exception contained in the bill is not broad enough to cover all services performed by these individuals.
Relating to: restricting access to and limiting information contained in the Consolidated Court Automation Programs and providing a penalty. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date9/12/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Comments
The bill should be amended to provide a complete exception for title insurance underwriters and agents. The real estate exception contained in the bill is not broad enough to cover all services performed by these individuals.
Assembly Bill 371
Relating to: mortgage satisfaction and an exception to the real estate transfer fee. (FE)
Bill Text and History
9/19/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Relating to: mortgage satisfaction and an exception to the real estate transfer fee. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date9/19/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Assembly Bill 384
Relating to: exceptions to the prohibition of release of customer information by a municipal utility.
Bill Text and History
10/4/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Relating to: exceptions to the prohibition of release of customer information by a municipal utility.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date10/4/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Assembly Bill 490
Relating to: the laws of trusts, the Uniform Trust Code, the Uniform Principal and Income Act, powers of appointment, and changes to estate recovery and divestment provisions relating to public assistance programs. (FE)
Bill Text and History
12/3/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Relating to: the laws of trusts, the Uniform Trust Code, the Uniform Principal and Income Act, powers of appointment, and changes to estate recovery and divestment provisions relating to public assistance programs. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date12/3/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Assembly Bill 592
Relating to: solicitation of a fee by a business or individual for a public record, granting rule-making authority, and providing a penalty.
Bill Text and History
2013 Wisconsin Act 247
1/6/2014
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Relating to: solicitation of a fee by a business or individual for a public record, granting rule-making authority, and providing a penalty.
Bill Text and History
2013 Wisconsin Act 247
For
Notification Date1/6/2014
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Senate Bill 290
Relating to: mortgage satisfaction and an exception to the real estate transfer fee. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2013 Wisconsin Act 66
9/19/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Relating to: mortgage satisfaction and an exception to the real estate transfer fee. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2013 Wisconsin Act 66
For
Notification Date9/19/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Senate Bill 315
Relating to: exceptions to the prohibition of release of customer information by a municipal utility.
Bill Text and History
2013 Wisconsin Act 47
10/4/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Relating to: exceptions to the prohibition of release of customer information by a municipal utility.
Bill Text and History
2013 Wisconsin Act 47
For
Notification Date10/4/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Senate Bill 315
Relating to: exceptions to the prohibition of release of customer information by a municipal utility.
Bill Text and History
2013 Wisconsin Act 47
10/4/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Relating to: exceptions to the prohibition of release of customer information by a municipal utility.
Bill Text and History
2013 Wisconsin Act 47
For
Notification Date10/4/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Senate Bill 384
Relating to: the laws of trusts, the Uniform Trust Code, the Uniform Principal and Income Act, powers of appointment, and changes to estate recovery and divestment provisions relating to public assistance programs. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2013 Wisconsin Act 92
12/3/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Relating to: the laws of trusts, the Uniform Trust Code, the Uniform Principal and Income Act, powers of appointment, and changes to estate recovery and divestment provisions relating to public assistance programs. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2013 Wisconsin Act 92
For
Notification Date12/3/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Senate Bill 469
Relating to: solicitation of a fee by a business or individual for a public record, granting rule-making authority, and providing a penalty.
Bill Text and History
1/8/2014
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Relating to: solicitation of a fee by a business or individual for a public record, granting rule-making authority, and providing a penalty.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date1/8/2014
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Budget Bill Subjects
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Health Services: Medical Assistance and Related Programs -- Benefits
Health Services: Medical Assistance and Related Programs -- Benefits
Notification Date
4/30/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Comments
Technical concerns with the "Voiding Certain Transfers of Real Property" portion of the "Estate Recovery" program.
4/30/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Comments
Technical concerns with the "Voiding Certain Transfers of Real Property" portion of the "Estate Recovery" program.
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
Working with Rep. Ripp and Senator Olson on language to prohibit individuals or businesses from "scamming" consumers by selling copies of public records obtained from Registers of Deeds offices at inflated prices.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Working with Rep. Ripp and Senator Olson on language to prohibit individuals or businesses from "scamming" consumers by selling copies of public records obtained from Registers of Deeds offices at inflated prices.
Working with Rep. Ripp and Senator Olson on language to prohibit individuals or businesses from "scamming" consumers by selling copies of public records obtained from Registers of Deeds offices at inflated prices.
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
12/5/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Legislative matter
Notification Date
12/5/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Drafting and introduction of the Wisconsin version of the NCCUSL Uniform Residential Mortgage Satisfaction Act.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Drafting and introduction of the Wisconsin version of the NCCUSL Uniform Residential Mortgage Satisfaction Act.
Drafting and introduction of the Wisconsin version of the NCCUSL Uniform Residential Mortgage Satisfaction Act.
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
2/13/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
2/13/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Drafting and introduction of the Wisconsin version of the NCCUSL Uniform Residential Mortgage Satisfaction Act.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Drafting and introduction of the Wisconsin version of the NCCUSL Uniform Residential Mortgage Satisfaction Act.
Drafting and introduction of the Wisconsin version of the NCCUSL Uniform Residential Mortgage Satisfaction Act.
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
2/13/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
2/13/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Total Lobbying Effort
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Lobbying Expenditures | 2013 January - June $9,724.00 |
2013 July - December $11,493.00 |
2014 January - June $841.00 |
2014 July - December $881.00 |
Total $22,939.00 |
| Total Hours Communicating | 2013 January - June 13.45 |
2013 July - December 15.20 |
2014 January - June 0.25 |
2014 July - December 0.00 |
Total 28.90 |
| Total Hours Other | 2013 January - June 30.50 |
2013 July - December 34.45 |
2014 January - June 4.45 |
2014 July - December 3.85 |
Total 73.25 |
Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Relating to: restricting access to and limiting information contained in the Consolidated Court Automation Programs and providing a penalty. (FE)
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December 10% |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total 5% |
Relating to: exceptions to the prohibition of release of customer information by a municipal utility.
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December 10% |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total 5% |
Relating to: the laws of trusts, the Uniform Trust Code, the Uniform Principal and Income Act, powers of appointment, and changes to estate recovery and divestment provisions relating to public assistance programs. (FE)
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December 10% |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total 5% |
Relating to: exceptions to the prohibition of release of customer information by a municipal utility.
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December 10% |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total 5% |
Relating to: the laws of trusts, the Uniform Trust Code, the Uniform Principal and Income Act, powers of appointment, and changes to estate recovery and divestment provisions relating to public assistance programs. (FE)
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December 25% |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total 12% |
Relating to: mortgage satisfaction and an exception to the real estate transfer fee. (FE)
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December 35% |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total 17% |
Relating to: solicitation of a fee by a business or individual for a public record, granting rule-making authority, and providing a penalty.
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June 25% |
2014 July - December |
Total < 1% |
Relating to: solicitation of a fee by a business or individual for a public record, granting rule-making authority, and providing a penalty.
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June 25% |
2014 July - December |
Total < 1% |
Budget Bill Subjects
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 January - June 30% |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total 13% |
Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings
No administrative rulemaking proceedings found.
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
Drafting and introduction of the Wisconsin version of the NCCUSL Uniform Residential Mortgage Satisfaction Act.
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 January - June 50% |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total 22% |
Drafting and introduction of the Wisconsin version of the NCCUSL Uniform Residential Mortgage Satisfaction Act.
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December 100% |
Total 4% |
Minor Efforts
(Time spent on matters each of which accounted for less than 10% of the organization's lobbying.)
Other Matters
Includes time spent on:
- Gubernatorial nominations
- Matters on which the organization made no lobbying communication