Rental Property Association of Wisconsin, Inc.

Registered Principal Details

Business Or Interest:
Trade organization representing the interests of rental property owners and the rental housing industry of southeastern Wisconsin

Lobbying Interests:
Landlord/tenant legislation and administrative rules Municipal regulation of the rental housing industry Construction, safety and budget issues affecting rental property owners

CEO Name:
Mike Cottrell

Contact
MCP
Mike COTTRELL President
PO BOX 4125
MILWAUKEE, WI 532047905
(414) 276-7378
Membership@rpawi.org
http://www.rpawi.org

Authorized Lobbyists

Lobbyist Name Exclusive Duties Authorized On Withdrawn On

Lobbying Interests

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

Assembly Bill 182
Assembly Bill 182
Relating to: a certification of rental readiness and funding to cover damages caused by certification of rental readiness holders. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
2/16/2024
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 760
Assembly Bill 760
Relating to: recommendations from the Ethics Commission regarding campaign finance, lobbying, open records, and closed sessions. (FE)

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
1/8/2024
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 38
Senate Bill 38
Relating to: expungement of records of certain crimes and discrimination based on expunged conviction. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
2/6/2023
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 171
Senate Bill 171
Relating to: a certification of rental readiness and funding to cover damages caused by certification of rental readiness holders. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
10/19/2023
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 274
Senate Bill 274
Relating to: the amount and distribution of the real estate transfer fee. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
11/11/2023
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.

Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings

Commercial building code
Agency Name
Department of Safety and Professional Services (SPS)
Subject
Commercial building code
Scope Statement
SS 149_20
Against
Notification Date
9/27/2023
First Communication Date
9/25/2023
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.

Comments
Objecting to adoption of CR 23-007

Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number

Appointment of Elmer Moore as head of WHEDA
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Appointment of Elmer Moore as head of WHEDA

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
6/8/2023
First Communication Date
6/8/2023
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.

Comments
The Rental Property Association of Wisconsin, Inc. (formerly known as the Apartment Association of Southeastern Wisconsin, Inc) supports the appointment of Elmer Moore as head of WHEDA.

Landlord/tenant – Issues related to regulation of landlords and property rentals.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Landlord/tenant – Issues related to regulation of landlords and property rentals.

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
1/28/2023
First Communication Date
1/19/2023
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.

The study and research of rental losses and other damages sustained by landlords due to the legal eviction process.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
The study and research of rental losses and other damages sustained by landlords due to the legal eviction process.

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
12/19/2022
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.

Notice provisions in chapter 704 and chapter 799 relating to availability of mediation in landlord/tenant matters and evictions.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Notice provisions in chapter 704 and chapter 799 relating to availability of mediation in landlord/tenant matters and evictions.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
12/19/2022
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.

Regulation of landlord/tenant relationships by the DATCP under Admin Code Chap. 134; clarifying scope of current rules and enforcement practices.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Regulation of landlord/tenant relationships by the DATCP under Admin Code Chap. 134; clarifying scope of current rules and enforcement practices.

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
12/19/2022
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.

Action by any state agency establishing programs or guidance for the distribution of federal or state funds for housing purposes.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Action by any state agency establishing programs or guidance for the distribution of federal or state funds for housing purposes.

Action Intended To Affect
Rule (by a state agency)

Notification Date
12/19/2022
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.

Homelessness - Wisconsin Interagency Council on Homelessness Report and possible legislation regarding same; funding from federal or state sources to alleviate Homelessness.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Homelessness - Wisconsin Interagency Council on Homelessness Report and possible legislation regarding same; funding from federal or state sources to alleviate Homelessness.

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
12/19/2022
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.

Landlord and tenant issues during COVID-19: Temporary rent assistance; mediation and legal services; housing navigation; financial assistance to landlords; Homestead Credit; housing funding for shelters, counties and DOC;
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Landlord and tenant issues during COVID-19: Temporary rent assistance; mediation and legal services; housing navigation; financial assistance to landlords; Homestead Credit; housing funding for shelters, counties and DOC;

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
12/19/2022
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.

Regulation of landlord/tenant relationship including housing vouchers, evictions, rent abatement & rent control, funding for tenants' moving and storage costs and stays of eviction writs.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Regulation of landlord/tenant relationship including housing vouchers, evictions, rent abatement & rent control, funding for tenants' moving and storage costs and stays of eviction writs.

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
12/19/2022
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.

The distribution of federal funds available to Wisconsin by the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act, the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021, the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 and rules or regulations in connection therewith.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
The distribution of federal funds available to Wisconsin by the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act, the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021, the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 and rules or regulations in connection therewith.

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
12/19/2022
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

  2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
Total
Total Lobbying Expenditures 2023
January - June
$6,977.99
2023
July - December
$6,630.00
2024
January - June
$7,345.00
Total $20,952.99
Total Hours Communicating 2023
January - June
5.00
2023
July - December
0.00
2024
January - June
3.00
Total 8.00
Total Hours Other 2023
January - June
39.00
2023
July - December
41.00
2024
January - June
40.00
Total 120.00

Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

Relating to: expungement of records of certain crimes and discrimination based on expunged conviction. (FE)
2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total
2023
January - June
5%
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total 2%
Relating to: the amount and distribution of the real estate transfer fee. (FE)
2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total
2023
January - June
2023
July - December
5%
2024
January - June
5%
2024
July - December
Total 3%
Relating to: a certification of rental readiness and funding to cover damages caused by certification of rental readiness holders. (FE)
2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total
2023
January - June
2023
July - December
10%
2024
January - June
5%
2024
July - December
Total 5%
Relating to: a certification of rental readiness and funding to cover damages caused by certification of rental readiness holders. (FE)
2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total
2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
5%
2024
July - December
Total 2%
Relating to: recommendations from the Ethics Commission regarding campaign finance, lobbying, open records, and closed sessions. (FE)
2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total
2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
5%
2024
July - December
Total 2%

Budget Bill Subjects

No budget bill subjects found.

Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings

No administrative rulemaking proceedings found.

Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number

2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total
2023
January - June
3%
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total 1%
2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total
2023
January - June
5%
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total 2%
2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total
2023
January - June
10%
2023
July - December
20%
2024
January - June
70%
2024
July - December
Total 33%
2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total
2023
January - June
10%
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total 3%
2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total
2023
January - June
10%
2023
July - December
5%
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total 5%
2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total
2023
January - June
12%
2023
July - December
15%
2024
January - June
10%
2024
July - December
Total 12%
2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total
2023
January - June
45%
2023
July - December
35%
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total 27%
2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total
2023
January - June
2023
July - December
10%
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total 3%

Minor Efforts

No minor efforts found.

Other Matters

No other matters found.

Filed Statements of Lobbying Activity and Expenditures