Wisconsin Troopers Association Inc

Registered Principal Details

Business Or Interest:
Promote law enforcement and public safety and good of the community

Lobbying Interests:
All matters affecting transportation, highway safety, and working conditions, law enforcement and criminal justice.

CEO Name:
Casey Perry
Executive Director

Contact
CP
Casey Perry
2099 Ironwood Dr
Green Bay, WI 54304
(800) 232-1392
(800) 232-1392
caseyperry@new.rr.com

Authorized Lobbyists

Lobbyist Name Exclusive Duties Authorized On Withdrawn On

Lobbying Interests

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

Assembly Bill 43
Assembly Bill 43
relating to: creditable military service under the Wisconsin Retirement System.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
3/2/2007
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 215
Assembly Bill 215
relating to: inattentive driving and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
4/18/2007
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 238
Assembly Bill 238
relating to: requiring the Department of Transportation to study vehicle size and weight limits.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
8/7/2007
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 373
Assembly Bill 373
relating to: an exemption from the witness exclusion rule in criminal and delinquency proceedings for a law enforcement officer designated by the state.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
6/11/2007
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 431
Assembly Bill 431
relating to: admitting prior testimony of a felony victim at a probation, parole, or extended supervision revocation hearing.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
10/30/2007
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 435
Assembly Bill 435
relating to: drunken driving and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
8/1/2007
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 537
Assembly Bill 537
relating to: notifying a law enforcement agency when certain persons are released from the custody of the Department of Corrections.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
10/30/2007
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 603
Assembly Bill 603
relating to: use of a facsimile firearm and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
3/6/2008
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 733
Assembly Bill 733
relating to: requiring ignition interlock devices for certain motor vehicle violations.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
2/5/2008
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 787
Assembly Bill 787
relating to: psychological evaluations for law enforcement officers, providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures, and requiring the exercise of rule-making authority.

Bill Text and History

Other
Notification Date
3/6/2008
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
The WTA supports the general concept of the bill; however our organization believes the testing should include part-time officers, and better address a funding mechanism.
Assembly Bill 826
Assembly Bill 826
relating to: driver education instruction and driver's license examinations.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
3/6/2008
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 877
Assembly Bill 877
relating to: carrying concealed weapons by law enforcement officers and by retired law enforcement officers.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
3/6/2008
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
The WTA supports H.R. 218, the federal law, and supports the concept of AB 877; however, the WTA opposes this version of the bill. The organization would support the bill if the language made Wisconsin a "shall" rather than a "may" state.
Senate Bill 141
Senate Bill 141
relating to: a single registration plate for motor vehicles registered with the Department of Transportation and transfers from the transportation fund to the general fund.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
5/15/2007
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 193
Senate Bill 193
relating to: drunken driving and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
8/1/2007
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 462
Senate Bill 462
relating to: psychological evaluations for law enforcement officers, providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures, and requiring the exercise of rule-making authority.

Bill Text and History

Other
Notification Date
3/6/2008
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
The WTA supports the general concept of the bill; however our organization believes the testing should include part-time officers, and better address a funding mechanism.
Senate Bill 509
Senate Bill 509
relating to: driver education instruction and driver's license examinations.

Bill Text and History

2007 Wisconsin Act 68

For
Notification Date
3/6/2008
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 561
Senate Bill 561
relating to: creating a child safety program in the Department of Transportation, driver education instruction, information mailed in connection with motor vehicle operator's license renewal, and requiring the exercise of rule-making authority.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
3/6/2008
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

Transportation: Motor Vehicles
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Transportation: Motor Vehicles

Notification Date
6/11/2007
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
Opposition to the single license plate proposal

Transportation: State Patrol
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Transportation: State Patrol

Notification Date
6/11/2007
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.

Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number

State policy relating to the federal concealed weapons bill for active and retired officers
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
State policy relating to the federal concealed weapons bill for active and retired officers

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative Matter and Rule

Notification Date
1/23/2008
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.

Psychological evaluations of police officers
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Psychological evaluations of police officers

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative Matter and Rule

Notification Date
1/7/2008
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.

legislation relating to the prohibition of adults permitting or failing to take action to prevent the illegal consumption of alcohol beverages by underage persons
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
legislation relating to the prohibition of adults permitting or failing to take action to prevent the illegal consumption of alcohol beverages by underage persons

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
8/1/2007
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 removal of a front license plate on motor vehicles.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
The removal of a front license plate on motor vehicles.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
4/2/2007
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.

Strengthen and update inattentive driving statutes
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Strengthen and update inattentive driving statutes

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
3/2/2007
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.

Department of Transportation budget
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Department of Transportation budget

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/19/2007
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.

All matters relating to highway weight limits
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
All matters relating to highway weight limits

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative Matter and Rule

Notification Date
1/18/2007
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.

Motor vehicle classifications and registrations
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Motor vehicle classifications and registrations

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative Matter and Rule

Notification Date
1/18/2007
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 2007-2009 Dept of Transportation budget
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
The 2007-2009 Dept of Transportation budget

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/18/2007
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

  2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
Total Lobbying Expenditures 2007
January - June
$8,112.07
2007
July - December
$2,768.78
2008
January - June
$3,888.54
2008
July - December
$2,842.33
Total $17,611.72
Total Hours Communicating 2007
January - June
26.00
2007
July - December
6.00
2008
January - June
16.25
2008
July - December
6.50
Total 54.75
Total Hours Other 2007
January - June
86.50
2007
July - December
30.50
2008
January - June
34.25
2008
July - December
34.25
Total 185.50

Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

relating to: inattentive driving and providing a penalty.
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
10%
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total 5%
relating to: psychological evaluations for law enforcement officers, providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures, and requiring the exercise of rule-making authority.
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
20%
2008
July - December
Total 4%
relating to: carrying concealed weapons by law enforcement officers and by retired law enforcement officers.
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
40%
2008
July - December
Total 8%

Budget Bill Subjects

2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
20%
2007
July - December
10%
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total 11%

Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings

No administrative rulemaking proceedings found.

Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number

2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
10%
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total 5%
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
15%
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total 7%
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
15%
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total 2%
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
20%
Total 3%

Minor Efforts

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

Minor Efforts
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
35%
2007
July - December
60%
2008
January - June
30%
2008
July - December
15%
Total 34%

Other Matters

Includes time spent on:

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

Other Matters
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
10%
2007
July - December
15%
2008
January - June
10%
2008
July - December
65%
Total 20%

Filed Statements of Lobbying Activity and Expenditures