WISPIRG (Wisconsin Public Interest Research Group)
Registered Principal Details
Business Or Interest:
Public interest education and advocacy on consumer protection, toxics and public health, transportation, good government, and other issues.
Lobbying Interests:
transportation, state budget, toxics and public health, government transparency, consumer protection, health care.
Title:
Executive Director
Public interest education and advocacy on consumer protection, toxics and public health, transportation, good government, and other issues.
Lobbying Interests:
transportation, state budget, toxics and public health, government transparency, consumer protection, health care.
Title:
Executive Director
Contact
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Bruce Speight
122 State Street, Suite 309
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 251-9501
bspeight@wispirg.org
http://www.wispirg.org
122 State Street, Suite 309
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 251-9501
bspeight@wispirg.org
http://www.wispirg.org
Authorized Lobbyists
| Lobbyist Name | Exclusive Duties | Authorized On | Withdrawn On |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bruce Speight | Exclusive Duties N/A | Authorized On 1/11/2013 | Withdrawn On N/A |
| Joseph Dylan Rasmussen | Exclusive Duties N/A | Authorized On 1/11/2013 | Withdrawn On 4/20/2013 |
Lobbying Interests
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Assembly Bill 225
Relating to: various changes in the campaign finance laws; exemption of certain electors from the requirement to present proof of identification when voting in an election; identifying documentation to establish proof of residency for voter registration; r...
Bill Text and History
6/24/2013
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.
Relating to: various changes in the campaign finance laws; exemption of certain electors from the requirement to present proof of identification when voting in an election; identifying documentation to establish proof of residency for voter registration; r...
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date6/24/2013
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.
Assembly Bill 277
Relating to: rule-making procedures and modifying and repealing various rules promulgated by the Department of Financial Institutions. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2013 Wisconsin Act 136
8/22/2013
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
WISPIRG opposes weakening consumer protections for debit card transactions.
http://www.wispirg.org/issues/wip/protecting-consumers
Relating to: rule-making procedures and modifying and repealing various rules promulgated by the Department of Financial Institutions. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2013 Wisconsin Act 136
Against
Notification Date8/22/2013
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
WISPIRG opposes weakening consumer protections for debit card transactions.
http://www.wispirg.org/issues/wip/protecting-consumers
Assembly Joint Resolution 50
Relating to: an advisory referendum on an amendment to the U.S. Constitution.
Bill Text and History
9/5/2013
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.
Relating to: an advisory referendum on an amendment to the U.S. Constitution.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date9/5/2013
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.
Senate Bill 259
Relating to: authorizing the creation of a Fox Cities regional transit authority and making appropriations. (FE)
Bill Text and History
1/21/2014
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 the creation of a Fox Cities regional transit authority and making appropriations. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date1/21/2014
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 68
Relating to: an advisory referendum on an amendment to the U.S. Constitution.
Bill Text and History
3/3/2014
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: an advisory referendum on an amendment to the U.S. Constitution.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date3/3/2014
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
Transportation: Departmentwide
Transportation: Departmentwide
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.
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.
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
regarding LRB 4056, regulating payday lending with a 36% rate cap.
regarding LRB 4056, regulating payday lending with a 36% rate cap.
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
3/3/2014
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
3/3/2014
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
LRB 3545, reclaiming tax dollars from offshore tax havens
LRB 3545, reclaiming tax dollars from offshore tax havens
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
2/18/2014
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
2/18/2014
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.
LRB1733, relating to requiring food containers that contain BPA to disclose with a label that they contain this toxic chemical
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
LRB1733, relating to requiring food containers that contain BPA to disclose with a label that they contain this toxic chemical
LRB1733, relating to requiring food containers that contain BPA to disclose with a label that they contain this toxic chemical
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
9/6/2013
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
9/6/2013
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.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Oppose Rent to Own Provisions included in Governor's Executive Budget
Oppose Rent to Own Provisions included in Governor's Executive Budget
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
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.
Legislative matter
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.
A legislative resolution for a statewide ballot referendum regarding the Supreme Court's Citizens United decision and big money in politics
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
A legislative resolution for a statewide ballot referendum regarding the Supreme Court's Citizens United decision and big money in politics
A legislative resolution for a statewide ballot referendum regarding the Supreme Court's Citizens United decision and big money in politics
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
1/26/2013
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
1/26/2013
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.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Transportation Policy and Finance Commission, Transportation Budget
Transportation Policy and Finance Commission, Transportation Budget
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
1/26/2013
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
1/26/2013
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 $3,653.37 |
2013 July - December $1,671.58 |
2014 January - June $1,982.79 |
2014 July - December $330.83 |
Total $7,638.58 |
| Total Hours Communicating | 2013 January - June 65.15 |
2013 July - December 28.00 |
2014 January - June 19.00 |
2014 July - December 4.00 |
Total 116.15 |
| Total Hours Other | 2013 January - June 41.00 |
2013 July - December 14.50 |
2014 January - June 6.00 |
2014 July - December 4.00 |
Total 65.50 |
Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Relating to: various changes in the campaign finance laws; exemption of certain electors from the requirement to present proof of identification when voting in an election; identifying documentation to establish proof of residency for voter registration; recording the type of identifying document provided as proof of residence; limiting the times for voting by absentee ballot in person; the method of reporting election returns by municipalities; fees for election recounts; the method of recounting votes cast with automatic tabulating equipment; residency of election officials; recall petition requirements; the procedure for recounting ballots when electors voting in person are required to sign the poll list and fail to do so; challenging an elector's registration during recount proceedings; witness addresses on absentee ballot certificates; nominees submitted by the Government Accountability Board candidate committee; securing ballot containers; party representation for election officials serving at polling places; and scheduling of referendums. (FE)
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 January - June 3% |
2013 July - December 21% |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total 7% |
Relating to: rule-making procedures and modifying and repealing various rules promulgated by the Department of Financial Institutions. (FE)
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December 11% |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total 3% |
Relating to: an advisory referendum on an amendment to the U.S. Constitution.
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December 17% |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total 4% |
Relating to: an advisory referendum on an amendment to the U.S. Constitution.
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June 38% |
2014 July - December |
Total 6% |
Budget Bill Subjects
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 January - June 33% |
2013 July - December 12% |
2014 January - June 16% |
2014 July - December 100% |
Total 29% |
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 3% |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total 2% |
A legislative resolution for a statewide ballot referendum regarding the Supreme Court's Citizens United decision and big money in politics
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 January - June 10% |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total 6% |
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 January - June 23% |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total 13% |
LRB1733, relating to requiring food containers that contain BPA to disclose with a label that they contain this toxic chemical
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December 20% |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total 5% |
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June 16% |
2014 July - December |
Total 2% |
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June 18% |
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