American Civil Liberties Union of Wisconsin Inc
Registered Principal Details
Business Or Interest:
A 501(c)(4) membership group dedicated to defending civil liberties of all Wisconsin residents.
Lobbying Interests:
The ACLU of Wisconsin lobbies in the areas of constitutional rights including but not limited to freedom of expression, criminal justice and corrections, education reform, voting rights, reproductive freedom, data privacy and equal protection.
Title:
Executive Director
A 501(c)(4) membership group dedicated to defending civil liberties of all Wisconsin residents.
Lobbying Interests:
The ACLU of Wisconsin lobbies in the areas of constitutional rights including but not limited to freedom of expression, criminal justice and corrections, education reform, voting rights, reproductive freedom, data privacy and equal protection.
Title:
Executive Director
Contact
CA
Christopher Ahmuty
207 E Buffalo St Ste 325
Milwaukee, WI 53202-5774
(414) 272-4032 x213
(414) 272-0182
cahmuty@aclu-wi.org
http://www.aclu-wi.org
207 E Buffalo St Ste 325
Milwaukee, WI 53202-5774
(414) 272-4032 x213
(414) 272-0182
cahmuty@aclu-wi.org
http://www.aclu-wi.org
Authorized Lobbyists
| Lobbyist Name | Exclusive Duties | Authorized On | Withdrawn On |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christopher Ahmuty | Exclusive Duties N/A | Authorized On 1/14/2013 | Withdrawn On N/A |
Lobbying Interests
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Assembly Bill 26
Relating to: fees charged for access to public records. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2/27/2014
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.
http://www.aclu-wi.org
Relating to: fees charged for access to public records. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date2/27/2014
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.
http://www.aclu-wi.org
Assembly Bill 203
Relating to: restricting the use of drones and providing a penalty. (FE)
Bill Text and History
5/24/2013
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.
http://www.aclu-wi.org
Relating to: restricting the use of drones and providing a penalty. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date5/24/2013
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.
http://www.aclu-wi.org
Assembly Bill 216
Relating to: prohibiting the group insurance board from contracting for or providing abortion services and exempting religious employers, religious organizations, and religious institutions of higher education from contraceptive insurance coverage.
Bill Text and History
6/3/2013
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.
http://www.aclu-wi.org
Relating to: prohibiting the group insurance board from contracting for or providing abortion services and exempting religious employers, religious organizations, and religious institutions of higher education from contraceptive insurance coverage.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date6/3/2013
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.
http://www.aclu-wi.org
Assembly Bill 218
Relating to: employer access to, and observation of, the personal Internet accounts of employees and applicants for employment; educational institution access to, and observation of, the personal Internet accounts of students and prospective students; land...
Bill Text and History
6/3/2013
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.
http://www.aclu-wi.org
Relating to: employer access to, and observation of, the personal Internet accounts of employees and applicants for employment; educational institution access to, and observation of, the personal Internet accounts of students and prospective students; land...
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date6/3/2013
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.
http://www.aclu-wi.org
Assembly Bill 297
Relating to: the use of race-based nicknames, logos, mascots, and team names by school boards.
Bill Text and History
2013 Wisconsin Act 115
1/30/2014
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.
https://aclu-wi.org/media/gov-walker-don%E2%80%99t-use-free-speech-protect-racist-mascots-and-team-names
Relating to: the use of race-based nicknames, logos, mascots, and team names by school boards.
Bill Text and History
2013 Wisconsin Act 115
Against
Notification Date1/30/2014
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.
https://aclu-wi.org/media/gov-walker-don%E2%80%99t-use-free-speech-protect-racist-mascots-and-team-names
Assembly Bill 409
Relating to: investigation of deaths involving a law enforcement officer. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2013 Wisconsin Act 348
1/30/2014
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.
https://aclu-wi.org/media/death-custody-bill-fails-go-far-enough
Relating to: investigation of deaths involving a law enforcement officer. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2013 Wisconsin Act 348
For
Notification Date1/30/2014
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.
https://aclu-wi.org/media/death-custody-bill-fails-go-far-enough
Assembly Bill 549
Relating to: authorizing independent charter schools, eliminating instrumentality charter schools, establishing magnet schools, replication process for certain operators of charter schools, and utilizing an alternative process for educator effectiveness. (...
Bill Text and History
1/30/2014
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: authorizing independent charter schools, eliminating instrumentality charter schools, establishing magnet schools, replication process for certain operators of charter schools, and utilizing an alternative process for educator effectiveness. (...
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date1/30/2014
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 Joint Resolution 74
Relating to: eliminating constitutional restrictions on marriage (first consideration).
Bill Text and History
2/24/2014
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: eliminating constitutional restrictions on marriage (first consideration).
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date2/24/2014
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
Justice: General Agency Provisions
Justice: General Agency Provisions
Notification Date
3/18/2013
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
DNA extraction upon arrest and conviction for certain misdemeanors, opposed
3/18/2013
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
DNA extraction upon arrest and conviction for certain misdemeanors, opposed
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Public Instruction: Choice, Charter and Open Enrollment
Public Instruction: Choice, Charter and Open Enrollment
Notification Date
3/18/2013
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
Expansion of private voucher program, charter authorization board, and other provisions -- opposed
3/18/2013
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
Expansion of private voucher program, charter authorization board, and other provisions -- opposed
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
mandatory minimum sentences for gun offenses
mandatory minimum sentences for gun offenses
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
10/8/2014
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.
Legislative matter
Notification Date
10/8/2014
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.
LRB 0414/1 Repealing Constitutional Amendment -- Article XIII, Section 13, which bans marriage equality for same sex couples in Wisconsin.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
LRB 0414/1 Repealing Constitutional Amendment -- Article XIII, Section 13, which bans marriage equality for same sex couples in Wisconsin.
LRB 0414/1 Repealing Constitutional Amendment -- Article XIII, Section 13, which bans marriage equality for same sex couples in Wisconsin.
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
2/13/2014
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.
Legislative matter
Notification Date
2/13/2014
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.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Access to Managed Forest Law and other forests for First Amendment protected activities
Access to Managed Forest Law and other forests for First Amendment protected activities
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
7/24/2013
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
@item.ExternalURL
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
7/24/2013
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
@item.ExternalURL
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
restricting the use of drones 2013 LRB-2001/1
restricting the use of drones 2013 LRB-2001/1
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
5/9/2013
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
@item.ExternalURL
Supporting Documentation
20130509_014910_ACLU media release - domestic drone surveillance bill.pdf
Legislative matter
Notification Date
5/9/2013
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
@item.ExternalURL
Supporting Documentation
20130509_014910_ACLU media release - domestic drone surveillance bill.pdf
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Police accountability, review of police involved shootings and deaths in custody
Police accountability, review of police involved shootings and deaths in custody
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
2/5/2013
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.
Comments
@item.ExternalURL
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
2/5/2013
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.
Comments
@item.ExternalURL
DNA collection, analysis and matching upon arrest for felonies or upon conviction for misdemeanors, surcharges; expansion
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
DNA collection, analysis and matching upon arrest for felonies or upon conviction for misdemeanors, surcharges; expansion
DNA collection, analysis and matching upon arrest for felonies or upon conviction for misdemeanors, surcharges; expansion
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
1/11/2013
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
@item.ExternalURL
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
1/11/2013
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
@item.ExternalURL
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Parental School Choice (vouchers), expansion
Parental School Choice (vouchers), expansion
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
1/11/2013
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
@item.ExternalURL
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
1/11/2013
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
@item.ExternalURL
Reducing over-incarceration in Wisconsin's prisons in order to be more fair and cost effective without reducing public safety
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Reducing over-incarceration in Wisconsin's prisons in order to be more fair and cost effective without reducing public safety
Reducing over-incarceration in Wisconsin's prisons in order to be more fair and cost effective without reducing public safety
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
1/11/2013
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
@item.ExternalURL
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
1/11/2013
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
@item.ExternalURL
Total Lobbying Effort
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Lobbying Expenditures | 2013 January - June $3,627.73 |
2013 July - December $2,355.39 |
2014 January - June $178.14 |
2014 July - December $1,100.46 |
Total $7,261.72 |
| Total Hours Communicating | 2013 January - June 4.00 |
2013 July - December 5.00 |
2014 January - June 2.75 |
2014 July - December 6.75 |
Total 18.50 |
| Total Hours Other | 2013 January - June 43.25 |
2013 July - December 25.50 |
2014 January - June 21.50 |
2014 July - December 18.00 |
Total 108.25 |
Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Relating to: prohibiting the group insurance board from contracting for or providing abortion services and exempting religious employers, religious organizations, and religious institutions of higher education from contraceptive insurance coverage.
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 January - June 1% |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total < 1% |
Relating to: restricting the use of drones and providing a penalty. (FE)
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 January - June 5% |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total 2% |
Relating to: employer access to, and observation of, the personal Internet accounts of employees and applicants for employment; educational institution access to, and observation of, the personal Internet accounts of students and prospective students; landlord access to, and observation of, the personal Internet accounts of tenants and prospective tenants; and providing a penalty. (FE)
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 January - June 5% |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total 2% |
Relating to: the use of race-based nicknames, logos, mascots, and team names by school boards.
| 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 2% |
Relating to: investigation of deaths involving a law enforcement officer. (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 2% |
Relating to: authorizing independent charter schools, eliminating instrumentality charter schools, establishing magnet schools, replication process for certain operators of charter schools, and utilizing an alternative process for educator effectiveness. (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 2% |
Relating to: eliminating constitutional restrictions on marriage (first consideration).
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June 10% |
2014 July - December |
Total 2% |
Budget Bill Subjects
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 January - June 35% |
2013 July - December 20% |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total 18% |
Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings
No administrative rulemaking proceedings found.
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
| 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 2% |
| 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 2% |
Reducing over-incarceration in Wisconsin's prisons in order to be more fair and cost effective without reducing public safety
| 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 2% |
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