Lutheran Office for Public Policy in Wisconsin

Registered Principal Details

Business Or Interest:
We are a ministry of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) deployed in Wisconsin.

Lobbying Interests:
Hunger, anti-sex trafficking, environment, immigration, criminal justice

Contact
CAC
Cynthia A Crane
PO Box 14496
Madison, WI 53708
6084695836
Cynthia.Crane@elca.org
http://www.loppw.org

Authorized Lobbyists

Lobbyist Name Exclusive Duties Authorized On Withdrawn On

Lobbying Interests

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

Assembly Bill 48
Assembly Bill 48
Relating to: prosecuting or adjudicating delinquent a person under the age of 18 for committing an act of prostitution.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
6/8/2023
First Communication Date
6/1/2023
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Supporting Documentation
06082023_093407_Testimony Safe Harbor 2023.pdf

http://www.loppw.org
Assembly Bill 51
Assembly Bill 51
Relating to: appointment of certain lawfully present aliens as law enforcement officers.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
1/25/2024
First Communication Date
1/25/2024
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Assembly Bill 64
Assembly Bill 64
Relating to: nitrate contamination and the well compensation grant program. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
2/15/2024
First Communication Date
2/15/2024
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
https://www.loppw.org/
Assembly Bill 129
Assembly Bill 129
Relating to: sexual assault by a health care provider and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
6/8/2023
First Communication Date
6/1/2023
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
http://www.loppw.org
Assembly Bill 258
Assembly Bill 258
Relating to: authorizing community solar programs and granting rule-making authority. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
2/15/2024
First Communication Date
2/15/2024
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
https://www.loppw.org/
Assembly Bill 655
Assembly Bill 655
Relating to: a transition to grass pilot program and making an appropriation. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
2/15/2024
First Communication Date
2/15/2024
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
https://www.loppw.org/
Assembly Bill 820
Assembly Bill 820
Relating to: a tax credit for recipients of deferred action under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
1/25/2024
First Communication Date
1/25/2024
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
http://www.loppw.org
Assembly Bill 821
Assembly Bill 821
Relating to: a University of Wisconsin System nonresident tuition exemption. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
1/25/2024
First Communication Date
1/25/2024
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Supporting Documentation
01252024_035552_Leave-behinds.pdf

http://www.loppw.org
Assembly Bill 822
Assembly Bill 822
Relating to: eligibility to receive occupational credentials for recipients of deferred action under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
1/2/2024
First Communication Date
12/14/2023
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
http://www.loppw.org
Assembly Bill 846
Assembly Bill 846
Relating to: exemptions from public utility regulation regarding electric vehicle charging stations, installation and operation of electric vehicle charging stations by state agencies or local governmental units, and imposing an excise tax on electric vehi...

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
2/15/2024
First Communication Date
2/15/2024
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
https://www.loppw.org/
Assembly Bill 847
Assembly Bill 847
Relating to: an electric vehicle infrastructure program and making an appropriation. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
2/15/2024
First Communication Date
2/15/2024
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
https://www.loppw.org/
Senate Bill 52
Senate Bill 52
Relating to: creating a deicer applicators certification program and making an appropriation. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
3/1/2023
First Communication Date
2/23/2023
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
http://www.loppw.org
Senate Bill 55
Senate Bill 55
Relating to: prosecuting or adjudicating delinquent a person under the age of 18 for committing an act of prostitution.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
3/1/2023
First Communication Date
2/23/2023
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
http://www.loppw.org
Senate Bill 73
Senate Bill 73
Relating to: prostitution crime surcharge and making an appropriation. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
3/1/2023
First Communication Date
2/23/2023
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
http://www.loppw.org
Senate Bill 78
Senate Bill 78
Relating to: appointment of certain lawfully present aliens as law enforcement officers.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
1/25/2024
First Communication Date
1/23/2024
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
https://www.loppw.org/
Senate Bill 619
Senate Bill 619
Relating to: a transition to grass pilot program and making an appropriation. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
2/15/2024
First Communication Date
2/15/2024
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
https://www.loppw.org/
Senate Bill 828
Senate Bill 828
Relating to: eligibility to receive occupational credentials for recipients of deferred action under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
1/25/2024
First Communication Date
1/23/2024
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Senate Bill 843
Senate Bill 843
Relating to: a University of Wisconsin System nonresident tuition exemption. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
1/25/2024
First Communication Date
1/23/2024
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Senate Bill 865
Senate Bill 865
Relating to: a tax credit for recipients of deferred action under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
1/25/2024
First Communication Date
1/23/2024
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
https://www.loppw.org/
Senate Bill 940
Senate Bill 940
Relating to: mandatory training regarding human trafficking for employees of community-based residential facilities and owners of certain entities and certain other employees and granting rule-making authority. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
2/21/2024
First Communication Date
2/21/2024
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
https://www.loppw.org/
Senate Bill 942
Senate Bill 942
Relating to: human trafficking of adults at risk for the purpose of commercial sex acts and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
2/21/2024
First Communication Date
2/21/2024
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
https://www.loppw.org/
Senate Bill 945
Senate Bill 945
Relating to: sex offender registration for certain crimes.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
2/21/2024
First Communication Date
2/21/2024
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
https://www.loppw.org/
Senate Bill 946
Senate Bill 946
Relating to: the testimony of a child in a criminal proceeding for a human trafficking crime. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
2/21/2024
First Communication Date
2/21/2024
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
https://www.loppw.org/
Senate Bill 949
Senate Bill 949
Relating to: courtroom supports for and sealing the identifying information of child victims and child witnesses of human trafficking crimes. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
2/21/2024
First Communication Date
2/21/2024
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
https://www.loppw.org/
Senate Bill 954
Senate Bill 954
Relating to: creation of a Human Trafficking Council and requiring the establishment of county sex trafficking task forces. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
2/21/2024
First Communication Date
2/21/2024
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
https://www.loppw.org/
Senate Bill 960
Senate Bill 960
Relating to: instruction on human trafficking in licensed schools of barbering, schools of cosmetology, and specialty schools. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
2/21/2024
First Communication Date
2/21/2024
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
https://www.loppw.org/
Senate Bill 961
Senate Bill 961
Relating to: a human trafficking victim services grant program, granting rule-making authority, and making an appropriation. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
2/21/2024
First Communication Date
2/21/2024
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
https://www.loppw.org/

Budget Bill Subjects

Corrections: Juvenile Correctional Services
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Corrections: Juvenile Correctional Services

Notification Date
3/13/2023
First Communication Date
3/8/2023
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
We support returning 17 year old youth to the juvenile court system. We are one of three states that automatically defaults 17 year-olds into adult court. The other two states have active bills to default 17 year old youth to juvenile court.

http://www.loppw.org
Transportation: Motor Vehicle Safety and Enforcement
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Transportation: Motor Vehicle Safety and Enforcement

Notification Date
3/13/2023
First Communication Date
3/8/2023
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
We support Driver's Licenses for undocumented Wisconsinites to assist our immigrant neighbors to find and keep their employment, assist businesses and farmers to access the employees they need to operate, and to make our roads safer.

http://www.loppw.org

Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number

Hunger
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Hunger

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
2/3/2023
First Communication Date
2/2/2023
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
I spoke to one legislator about addressing hunger among school children.
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Environmental Protections
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Environmental Protections

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
2/3/2023
First Communication Date
2/2/2023
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
I spoke to one legislator about water issues.
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Driver's licenses for immigrants
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Driver's licenses for immigrants

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
2/3/2023
First Communication Date
2/2/2023
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
I spoke to one legislator about this issue.
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Anti-sex trafficking
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Anti-sex trafficking

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
2/3/2023
First Communication Date
2/2/2023
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
I spoke to two legislators about LRB-0063/1 and LRB-1123.
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Total Lobbying Effort

  2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
Total
Total Lobbying Expenditures 2023
January - June
$11,164.00
2023
July - December
$500.00
2024
January - June
$1,200.00
Total $12,864.00
Total Hours Communicating 2023
January - June
4.50
2023
July - December
6.00
2024
January - June
13.00
Total 23.50
Total Hours Other 2023
January - June
189.00
2023
July - December
307.00
2024
January - June
544.00
Total 1040.00

Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

Relating to: sexual assault by a health care provider and providing a penalty.
2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total
2023
January - June
1%
2023
July - December
1%
2024
January - June
1%
2024
July - December
Total < 1%
Relating to: creating a deicer applicators certification program and making an appropriation. (FE)
2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total
2023
January - June
1%
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2%
2024
July - December
Total 1%
Relating to: prostitution crime surcharge and making an appropriation. (FE)
2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total
2023
January - June
1%
2023
July - December
5%
2024
January - June
2%
2024
July - December
Total 2%
Relating to: prosecuting or adjudicating delinquent a person under the age of 18 for committing an act of prostitution.
2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total
2023
January - June
5%
2023
July - December
3%
2024
January - June
8%
2024
July - December
Total 6%
Relating to: prosecuting or adjudicating delinquent a person under the age of 18 for committing an act of prostitution.
2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total
2023
January - June
5%
2023
July - December
30%
2024
January - June
3%
2024
July - December
Total 10%
Relating to: a University of Wisconsin System nonresident tuition exemption. (FE)
2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total
2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2%
2024
January - June
5%
2024
July - December
Total 3%
Relating to: eligibility to receive occupational credentials for recipients of deferred action under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program. (FE)
2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total
2023
January - June
2023
July - December
3%
2024
January - June
3%
2024
July - December
Total 2%
Relating to: appointment of certain lawfully present aliens as law enforcement officers.
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 tax credit for recipients of deferred action under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program. (FE)
2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total
2023
January - June
2023
July - December
5%
2024
January - June
2%
2024
July - December
Total 2%
Relating to: a University of Wisconsin System nonresident tuition exemption. (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: eligibility to receive occupational credentials for recipients of deferred action under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program. (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: appointment of certain lawfully present aliens as law enforcement officers.
2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total
2023
January - June
2023
July - December
5%
2024
January - June
3%
2024
July - December
Total 3%
Relating to: a tax credit for recipients of deferred action under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program. (FE)
2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total
2023
January - June
2023
July - December
5%
2024
January - June
4%
2024
July - December
Total 3%
Relating to: human trafficking of adults at risk for the purpose of commercial sex acts and providing a penalty.
2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total
2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
1%
2024
July - December
Total < 1%
Relating to: sex offender registration for certain crimes.
2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total
2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
1%
2024
July - December
Total < 1%
Relating to: creation of a Human Trafficking Council and requiring the establishment of county sex trafficking task forces. (FE)
2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total
2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
1%
2024
July - December
Total < 1%
Relating to: instruction on human trafficking in licensed schools of barbering, schools of cosmetology, and specialty schools. (FE)
2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total
2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
1%
2024
July - December
Total < 1%
Relating to: authorizing community solar programs and granting rule-making authority. (FE)
2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total
2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2%
2024
July - December
Total < 1%
Relating to: courtroom supports for and sealing the identifying information of child victims and child witnesses of human trafficking crimes. (FE)
2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total
2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2%
2024
July - December
Total < 1%
Relating to: a human trafficking victim services grant program, granting rule-making authority, and making an appropriation. (FE)
2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total
2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2%
2024
July - December
Total < 1%
Relating to: a transition to grass pilot program and making an appropriation. (FE)
2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total
2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
3%
2024
July - December
Total 1%
Relating to: a transition to grass pilot program and making an appropriation. (FE)
2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total
2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
3%
2024
July - December
Total 1%
Relating to: mandatory training regarding human trafficking for employees of community-based residential facilities and owners of certain entities and certain other employees and granting rule-making authority. (FE)
2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total
2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
3%
2024
July - December
Total 1%
Relating to: the testimony of a child in a criminal proceeding for a human trafficking crime. (FE)
2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total
2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
3%
2024
July - December
Total 1%
Relating to: an electric vehicle infrastructure program and making an appropriation. (FE)
2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total
2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
4%
2024
July - December
Total 2%
Relating to: nitrate contamination and the well compensation grant program. (FE)
2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total
2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
8%
2024
July - December
Total 3%
Relating to: exemptions from public utility regulation regarding electric vehicle charging stations, installation and operation of electric vehicle charging stations by state agencies or local governmental units, and imposing an excise tax on electric vehicle charging. (FE)
2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total
2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
8%
2024
July - December
Total 3%

Budget Bill Subjects

2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total
2023
January - June
2%
2023
July - December
5%
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total 2%
2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total
2023
January - June
20%
2023
July - December
5%
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total 8%

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
10%
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
5%
2024
July - December
Total 6%
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
20%
2023
July - December
6%
2024
January - June
5%
2024
July - December
Total 10%
2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total
2023
January - June
25%
2023
July - December
10%
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total 11%

Minor Efforts

No minor efforts found.

Other Matters

No other matters found.

Filed Statements of Lobbying Activity and Expenditures