Wisconsin Coalition Against Sexual Assault

Registered Principal Details

Business Or Interest:
Working to end sexual violence; prevention and intervention.

Lobbying Interests:
The Wisconsin Coalition Against Sexual Assault (WCASA) will focus primarily on substantive legislation that impacts victims of sexual violence in both the criminal and civil arenas. The areas of state legislation on which WCASA will focus include penalties for adult and juvenile crimes involving sexual violence, victim's rights, funding of sexual assault services and prevention, stalking, sexual harassment, sexual exploitation by professionals and other areas of offender accountability.

CEO Name:
Erin M. Thornley
Policy Specialist

Contact
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Michael Murray
600 Williamson St Ste N2
Madison, WI 53703-4509
(608) 257-1516
(608) 257-2150
mikem@wcasa.org
www.wcasa.org

Authorized Lobbyists

Lobbyist Name Exclusive Duties Authorized On Withdrawn On

Lobbying Interests

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

Assembly Bill 47
Assembly Bill 47
relating to: time limits for prosecution of certain crimes of sexual assault.

Bill Text and History

2005 Wisconsin Act 276

For
Notification Date
4/18/2005
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Assembly Bill 80
Assembly Bill 80
relating to: giving false information to mandatory reporters of suspected child abuse or neglect and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
4/12/2005
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Assembly Bill 172
Assembly Bill 172
relating to: the rights of adult children of crime victims.

Bill Text and History

2005 Wisconsin Act 419

For
Notification Date
4/18/2005
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Assembly Bill 188
Assembly Bill 188
relating to: prohibiting certain computer postings that invite harassment or obscene, lewd, or profane communication and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
5/23/2005
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Assembly Bill 207
Assembly Bill 207
relating to: employment discrimination based on creed; and exemption from liability and discipline for health care professionals and health care facility employees who refuse to participate in sterilization, abortion, assisted suicide, and other procedures...

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
4/12/2005
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Assembly Bill 251
Assembly Bill 251
relating to: registered sex offenders and photographing persons under the age of 17.

Bill Text and History

2005 Wisconsin Act 432

Other
Notification Date
4/18/2005
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Assembly Bill 280
Assembly Bill 280
relating to: expungement of misdemeanors.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
12/15/2005
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Comments
WCASA does not think that sensitive crimes [i.e.: sexual assault, domestic violence, stalking, etc.] should be eligible for expungement.
Assembly Bill 285
Assembly Bill 285
relating to: employment discrimination based on creed and exemption from liability and discipline for pharmacists who refuse to dispense for abortions, assisted suicides, and euthanasia.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
4/18/2005
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Assembly Bill 305
Assembly Bill 305
relating to: requiring a hospital to provide to a sexual assault victim, with consent, information and emergency contraception and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
4/12/2005
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Assembly Bill 343
Assembly Bill 343
relating to: prohibiting the University of Wisconsin System from advertising the availability of, prescribing, and dispensing certain hormonal medication or combination of medications and prohibiting persons from advertising, prescribing, or dispensing the...

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
5/23/2005
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Assembly Bill 408
Assembly Bill 408
relating to: interfering with a 911 emergency telephone call and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
7/28/2005
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Assembly Bill 436
Assembly Bill 436
relating to: domestic abuse arrests and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

2005 Wisconsin Act 104

For
Notification Date
7/28/2005
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Assembly Bill 444
Assembly Bill 444
relating to: the definition of sexual contact and providing penalties.

Bill Text and History

2005 Wisconsin Act 273

For
Notification Date
5/27/2005
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Assembly Bill 489
Assembly Bill 489
relating to: the statute of limitations for felonies in which biological material is left on the victim or at the crime scene.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
7/28/2005
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Assembly Bill 511
Assembly Bill 511
relating to: sexual abuse of children placed in substitute care and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

2005 Wisconsin Act 277

For
Notification Date
8/4/2005
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Assembly Bill 521
Assembly Bill 521
relating to: termination of parental rights and adoption, granting rule-making authority, and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

2005 Wisconsin Act 293

Other
Notification Date
8/4/2005
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Assembly Bill 522
Assembly Bill 522
relating to: considering a person's criminal record and evidence of abuse or neglect of a child when modifying custody or physical placement of a child.

Bill Text and History

2005 Wisconsin Act 101

Other
Notification Date
8/4/2005
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Assembly Bill 539
Assembly Bill 539
relating to: adult protective services and providing penalties.

Bill Text and History

2005 Wisconsin Act 388

For
Notification Date
10/17/2005
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Assembly Bill 592
Assembly Bill 592
relating to: time for service of court documents in child abuse and harassment injunction cases.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
8/29/2005
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Assembly Bill 636
Assembly Bill 636
relating to: harassment restraining orders.

Bill Text and History

2005 Wisconsin Act 272

For
Notification Date
8/30/2005
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Assembly Bill 647
Assembly Bill 647
relating to: school policies on bullying.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
9/27/2005
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Assembly Bill 669
Assembly Bill 669
relating to: access to a presentence investigation report.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
9/27/2005
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Assembly Bill 702
Assembly Bill 702
relating to: sexual contact or sexual intercourse involving a 16- or 17-year-old and a person who works or interacts with him or her through the person's occupation or a volunteer position and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
9/27/2005
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Assembly Bill 707
Assembly Bill 707
relating to: voter registration for certain victims of domestic abuse, sexual assault, or stalking.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
12/15/2005
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Assembly Bill 708
Assembly Bill 708
relating to: lifetime imprisonment for certain sex offenders and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

2005 Wisconsin Act 271

For
Notification Date
2/7/2006
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Assembly Bill 728
Assembly Bill 728
relating to: intimidating a witness and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

2005 Wisconsin Act 280

For
Notification Date
11/14/2005
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Assembly Bill 763
Assembly Bill 763
relating to: carrying a concealed weapon, possessing or transporting a firearm under certain circumstances, background checks for handgun purchases, photographic identification cards for retired law enforcement officers, requiring the exercise of rule-maki...

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
10/26/2005
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Assembly Bill 784
Assembly Bill 784
relating to: a mandatory term of confinement and the maximum term of imprisonment for certain child sex offenses and providing penalties.

Bill Text and History

2005 Wisconsin Act 430

Other
Notification Date
11/14/2005
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Comments
WCASA is concerned that this legislation could have uninteded affects on victims of sexual assault and that mandatory minimums could actually decrease the number of convictions.
Assembly Bill 887
Assembly Bill 887
relating to: electing not to provide an address in a petition in a family action in a case in which abuse is alleged.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
1/25/2006
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Assembly Bill 953
Assembly Bill 953
relating to: sexual intercourse or sexual contact with a person who is under the influence of alcohol beverages and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
2/3/2006
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Assembly Bill 969
Assembly Bill 969
relating to: applying cash deposited for bail to restitution payments or to recompense ordered in criminal cases.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
2/7/2006
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Assembly Bill 990
Assembly Bill 990
relating to: deoxyribonucleic acid testing of criminals.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
2/8/2006
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Assembly Bill 1179
Assembly Bill 1179
relating to: the right of crime victims to fairness, dignity, and respect for their privacy, the confidentiality of victim information, and law enforcement agencies' duty to investigate certain matters.

Bill Text and History

Other
Notification Date
4/24/2006
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Comments
WCASA supports the victim privacy provision and the general spirit of the bill (ie: ensure that crime victims are treated w/fairness, dignity, and respect). However, WCASA does believe that there are changes that could be made to improve the bill.
Assembly Joint Resolution 67
Assembly Joint Resolution 67
relating to: providing that only a marriage between one man and one woman shall be valid or recognized as a marriage in this state (2nd consideration).

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
1/30/2006
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Assembly Joint Resolution 77
Assembly Joint Resolution 77
relating to: creating a revenue limit for the state and local governmental units, depositing excess revenue into an emergency reserve, returning excess revenue to taxpayers, elector approval for exceeding the revenue limit, state and local governmental app...

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
4/24/2006
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Senate Bill 72
Senate Bill 72
relating to: prohibiting an organization or affiliate of an organization that engages in abortion-related activities from receiving certain public funds, prohibiting an organization that receives certain public funds from using other public and private fun...

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
9/26/2005
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Senate Bill 97
Senate Bill 97
relating to: the requirement that an unemancipated minor obtain parental or other consent or a judicial waiver of that consent requirement before she may have an abortion.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
9/26/2005
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Senate Bill 138
Senate Bill 138
relating to: voluntary and informed consent for abortions.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
5/23/2005
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Senate Bill 155
Senate Bill 155
relating to: employment discrimination based on creed and exemption from liability and discipline for pharmacists who refuse to dispense for abortions, assisted suicides, and euthanasia.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
5/24/2005
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Senate Bill 166
Senate Bill 166
relating to: requiring a hospital to provide to a sexual assault victim, with consent, information and emergency contraception and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
4/18/2005
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Senate Bill 176
Senate Bill 176
relating to: the residence of sex offenders.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
4/20/2005
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Senate Bill 226
Senate Bill 226
relating to: informed consent for minors for inpatient and outpatient treatment for mental illness and developmental disability, informed consent for the administration to minors of psychotropic medication, and access to records.

Bill Text and History

2005 Wisconsin Act 444

Other
Notification Date
1/9/2006
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Senate Bill 244
Senate Bill 244
relating to: granting a parent electronic communication with a child.

Bill Text and History

2005 Wisconsin Act 174

Other
Notification Date
9/6/2005
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Senate Bill 310
Senate Bill 310
relating to: school policies on bullying.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
9/27/2005
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Senate Bill 341
Senate Bill 341
relating to: voter registration for certain victims of domestic abuse, sexual assault, or stalking.

Bill Text and History

2005 Wisconsin Act 278

For
Notification Date
9/26/2005
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Senate Bill 349
Senate Bill 349
relating to: sexual contact or sexual intercourse involving a 16- or 17-year-old and a person who works or interacts with him or her through the person's occupation or a volunteer position and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

2005 Wisconsin Act 274

For
Notification Date
10/26/2005
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Senate Bill 403
Senate Bill 403
relating to: carrying a concealed weapon, possessing or transporting a firearm under certain circumstances, background checks for handgun purchases, photographic identification cards for retired law enforcement officers, requiring the exercise of rule-maki...

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
12/28/2005
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Senate Bill 408
Senate Bill 408
relating to: a mandatory term of confinement and the maximum term of imprisonment for certain child sex offenses and providing penalties.

Bill Text and History

Other
Notification Date
11/14/2005
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Comments
WCASA is concerned that this legislation could have uninteded affects on victims of sexual assault and that mandatory minimums could actually decrease the number of convictions.
Senate Bill 502
Senate Bill 502
relating to: references to certificates granted by the Marriage and Family Therapy, Professional Counseling, and Social Work Examining Board and eligibility requirements for training certificates for marriage and family therapists and professional counselo...

Bill Text and History

2005 Wisconsin Act 422

For
Notification Date
1/24/2006
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Comments
This bill will make it more affordable for sexual assault service providers to hire therapists or counselors while they are seeking state licensing.
Senate Bill 526
Senate Bill 526
relating to: sexual intercourse or sexual contact with a person who is under the influence of alcohol beverages and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

2005 Wisconsin Act 436

For
Notification Date
1/30/2006
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Senate Bill 575
Senate Bill 575
relating to: applying cash deposited for bail to restitution payments or to recompense ordered in criminal cases.

Bill Text and History

2005 Wisconsin Act 447

For
Notification Date
2/8/2006
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Senate Bill 682
Senate Bill 682
the right of crime victims to fairness, dignity, and respect for their privacy, the confidentiality of victim information, and law enforcement agencies' duty to investigate certain matters. (FE)

Bill Text and History

Other
Notification Date
4/24/2006
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Comments
WCASA supports the victim privacy provision and the general spirit of the bill (ie: ensure that crime victims are treated w/fairness, dignity, and respect). However, WCASA does believe that there are changes that could be made to improve the bill.
Senate Resolution 63
Senate Resolution 63
creating a revenue limit for the state and local governmental units, depositing excess revenue into an emergency reserve, returning excess revenue to taxpayers, elector approval for exceeding the revenue limit, state and local governmental approval for red...

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
4/24/2006
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Budget Bill Subjects

Administration: Office of Justice Assistance
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Administration: Office of Justice Assistance

Notification Date
1/31/2005
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Comments
Surcharge for victim/witness program

Health and Family Services: Children and Families
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Health and Family Services: Children and Families

Notification Date
5/6/2005
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Justice
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Justice

Notification Date
5/6/2005
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Comments
Sexual Assault Forensic Exam Funding

Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number

Creation of Wisconsin Anti-Human Trafficking Law
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Creation of Wisconsin Anti-Human Trafficking Law

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
12/11/2006
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Sexual Assault Forensic Exam Funding for DOJ
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Sexual Assault Forensic Exam Funding for DOJ

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative Matter and Rule

Notification Date
9/12/2006
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Rape Prevention Education funding with DHFS.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Rape Prevention Education funding with DHFS.

Action Intended To Affect
Rule (by a state agency)

Notification Date
7/11/2006
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Legislative Study Committee on Review of Crimes Against Children
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Legislative Study Committee on Review of Crimes Against Children

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
6/30/2006
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Legislative Study Committee on the Placement of Sex Offenders
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Legislative Study Committee on the Placement of Sex Offenders

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
6/30/2006
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Reconciling statutory conflicts between WI Act 430 and WI Act 437.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Reconciling statutory conflicts between WI Act 430 and WI Act 437.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
6/6/2006
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Preserving child-therapist confidentiality in cases involving mandatory reporting
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Preserving child-therapist confidentiality in cases involving mandatory reporting

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
2/28/2006
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Address confidentiality on municipal websites for victims of sexual assault and domestic violence
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Address confidentiality on municipal websites for victims of sexual assault and domestic violence

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/24/2006
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Prioritizing crime victims for restitution payments.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Prioritizing crime victims for restitution payments.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/24/2006
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Rules of evidence for child sexual assault criminal cases.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Rules of evidence for child sexual assault criminal cases.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/24/2006
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Allowing judges to require offenders convicted of video voyeurism [violations of sec. 942.09] to register as sex offenders.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Allowing judges to require offenders convicted of video voyeurism [violations of sec. 942.09] to register as sex offenders.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
12/15/2005
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Civil remedies for sexual assault victims
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Civil remedies for sexual assault victims

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
12/15/2005
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

The right of WI Citizens to carry concealed weapons.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
The right of WI Citizens to carry concealed weapons.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
9/26/2005
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Extending the W-2 Family Violence Option to sexual assault victims.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Extending the W-2 Family Violence Option to sexual assault victims.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
7/28/2005
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Sexual assault of a child by adults who work with children.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Sexual assault of a child by adults who work with children.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
7/28/2005
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Sexual Assault Forensic Exam funding
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Sexual Assault Forensic Exam funding

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
5/5/2005
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Increased penalties for sexual assault of a child under the age of 13
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Increased penalties for sexual assault of a child under the age of 13

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
5/3/2005
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Confidentiality of victims of domestic violence and sexual assault when voting.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Confidentiality of victims of domestic violence and sexual assault when voting.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
4/18/2005
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Discrimination against victims of domestic violence and sexual assault in housing
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Discrimination against victims of domestic violence and sexual assault in housing

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
4/18/2005
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

The Taxpayer Bill of Rights
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
The Taxpayer Bill of Rights

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
4/18/2005
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Discrimination against victims of domestic violence and sexual assault in housing.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Discrimination against victims of domestic violence and sexual assault in housing.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
4/13/2005
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Granting harassment temporary restraining orders to sexual assault victims.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Granting harassment temporary restraining orders to sexual assault victims.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
4/12/2005
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Alcohol as an intoxicant in sexual assaults
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Alcohol as an intoxicant in sexual assaults

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/10/2005
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Emergency Contraception
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Emergency Contraception

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/10/2005
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

sexual assault of a child and providing a penalty
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
sexual assault of a child and providing a penalty

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/10/2005
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Total Lobbying Effort

  2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
Total Lobbying Expenditures 2005
January - June
$4,989.02
2005
July - December
$2,875.33
2006
January - June
$3,420.07
2006
July - December
$1,603.32
Total $12,887.74
Total Hours Communicating 2005
January - June
34.25
2005
July - December
15.30
2006
January - June
52.10
2006
July - December
39.25
Total 140.90
Total Hours Other 2005
January - June
145.40
2005
July - December
98.05
2006
January - June
78.80
2006
July - December
22.10
Total 344.35

Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

relating to: giving false information to mandatory reporters of suspected child abuse or neglect and providing a penalty.
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
1%
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total < 1%
relating to: the rights of adult children of crime victims.
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
1%
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total < 1%
relating to: voluntary and informed consent for abortions.
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
1%
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total < 1%
relating to: prohibiting the University of Wisconsin System from advertising the availability of, prescribing, and dispensing certain hormonal medication or combination of medications and prohibiting persons from advertising, prescribing, or dispensing the medication or combination of medications on University of Wisconsin System property.
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
1%
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total < 1%
relating to: the residence of sex offenders.
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
1%
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total < 1%
relating to: employment discrimination based on creed and exemption from liability and discipline for pharmacists who refuse to dispense for abortions, assisted suicides, and euthanasia.
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
2%
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total < 1%
relating to: time limits for prosecution of certain crimes of sexual assault.
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
3%
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total 1%
relating to: employment discrimination based on creed; and exemption from liability and discipline for health care professionals and health care facility employees who refuse to participate in sterilization, abortion, assisted suicide, and other procedures on moral or religious grounds.
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
5%
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total 2%
relating to: requiring a hospital to provide to a sexual assault victim, with consent, information and emergency contraception and providing a penalty.
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
7%
2005
July - December
8%
2006
January - June
8%
2006
July - December
Total 7%
relating to: prohibiting an organization or affiliate of an organization that engages in abortion-related activities from receiving certain public funds, prohibiting an organization that receives certain public funds from using other public and private funds for abortion-related activities, specifying restrictions on affiliation between certain organizations, changing the types of information that may be provided by organizations that receive the funds, changing requirements related to the maternal and child health program and family planning services, and requiring audits.
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
1%
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total < 1%
relating to: the requirement that an unemancipated minor obtain parental or other consent or a judicial waiver of that consent requirement before she may have an abortion.
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
1%
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total < 1%
relating to: expungement of misdemeanors.
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
1%
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total < 1%
relating to: interfering with a 911 emergency telephone call and providing a penalty.
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
1%
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total < 1%
relating to: the definition of sexual contact and providing penalties.
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
1%
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total < 1%
relating to: time for service of court documents in child abuse and harassment injunction cases.
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
1%
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total < 1%
relating to: voter registration for certain victims of domestic abuse, sexual assault, or stalking.
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
1%
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total < 1%
relating to: sexual contact or sexual intercourse involving a 16- or 17-year-old and a person who works or interacts with him or her through the person's occupation or a volunteer position and providing a penalty.
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
1%
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total < 1%
relating to: voter registration for certain victims of domestic abuse, sexual assault, or stalking.
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
1%
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total < 1%
relating to: sexual contact or sexual intercourse involving a 16- or 17-year-old and a person who works or interacts with him or her through the person's occupation or a volunteer position and providing a penalty.
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
1%
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total < 1%
relating to: intimidating a witness and providing a penalty.
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
1%
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total < 1%
relating to: providing that only a marriage between one man and one woman shall be valid or recognized as a marriage in this state (2nd consideration).
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
1%
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total < 1%
relating to: a mandatory term of confinement and the maximum term of imprisonment for certain child sex offenses and providing penalties.
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2%
2006
January - June
7%
2006
July - December
Total 2%
relating to: granting a parent electronic communication with a child.
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
4%
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total 1%
relating to: harassment restraining orders.
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
6%
2006
January - June
1%
2006
July - December
Total 2%
relating to: carrying a concealed weapon, possessing or transporting a firearm under certain circumstances, background checks for handgun purchases, photographic identification cards for retired law enforcement officers, requiring the exercise of rule-making authority, providing an exemption from rule-making authority, and providing penalties.
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
12%
2006
January - June
6%
2006
July - December
Total 5%
relating to: carrying a concealed weapon, possessing or transporting a firearm under certain circumstances, background checks for handgun purchases, photographic identification cards for retired law enforcement officers, requiring the exercise of rule-making authority, providing an exemption from rule-making authority, and providing penalties.
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
12%
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total 3%
relating to: the right of crime victims to fairness, dignity, and respect for their privacy, the confidentiality of victim information, and law enforcement agencies' duty to investigate certain matters.
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
3%
2006
July - December
Total < 1%
relating to: creating a revenue limit for the state and local governmental units, depositing excess revenue into an emergency reserve, returning excess revenue to taxpayers, elector approval for exceeding the revenue limit, state and local governmental approval for reducing the revenue limit, allowing local governmental units to raise revenue to compensate for reductions in state aid, requiring the state to reduce its revenue limit in conjunction with reduction in state aid, reimbursing the reasonable costs of imposing state mandates, standing to bring a suit to enforce the revenue limits, and requiring the approval of only one legislature to amend the revenue limit provisions (first consideration).
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
5%
2006
July - December
Total 1%
relating to: sexual intercourse or sexual contact with a person who is under the influence of alcohol beverages and providing a penalty.
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
35%
2006
July - December
Total 9%

Budget Bill Subjects

2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
6%
2005
July - December
1%
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total 2%

Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings

No administrative rulemaking proceedings found.

Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number

2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
1%
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total < 1%
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
1%
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total < 1%
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
2%
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total < 1%
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
2%
2005
July - December
7%
2006
January - June
4%
2006
July - December
22%
Total 6%
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
17%
2005
July - December
13%
2006
January - June
10%
2006
July - December
5%
Total 13%
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
24%
2005
July - December
9%
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total 11%
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
1%
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total < 1%
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
1%
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
1%
Total < 1%
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
3%
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
2%
Total < 1%
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
1%
2006
July - December
Total < 1%
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
1%
2006
July - December
19%
Total 3%
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
1%
2006
July - December
12%
Total 2%
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
1%
Total < 1%
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
1%
Total < 1%
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
5%
Total < 1%
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
19%
Total 2%

Minor Efforts

(Time spent on matters each of which accounted for less than 10% of the organization's lobbying.)

Minor Efforts
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
4%
2005
July - December
3%
2006
January - June
4%
2006
July - December
4%
Total 4%

Other Matters

Includes time spent on:

  • Gubernatorial nominations
  • Matters on which the organization made no lobbying communication

Other Matters
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
21%
2005
July - December
6%
2006
January - June
14%
2006
July - December
9%
Total 14%

Filed Statements of Lobbying Activity and Expenditures