Wisconsin Retired Educators Association
Registered Principal Details
Business Or Interest:
Retired educators of Wisconsin.
Lobbying Interests:
Wisconsin Retirement System and pension issues, promotion of public education, school funding restructuring, affordable health insurance, campaign finance reform, tax reform. Fraud and identity theft prevention.
Title:
Executive Director
Retired educators of Wisconsin.
Lobbying Interests:
Wisconsin Retirement System and pension issues, promotion of public education, school funding restructuring, affordable health insurance, campaign finance reform, tax reform. Fraud and identity theft prevention.
Title:
Executive Director
Contact
DLB
David L Bennett
6405 Century Avenue, Suite 201
Middleton, WI 53562
(608) 831-5115
(608) 831-1694
dbennett@wrea.net
http://www.wrea.net
6405 Century Avenue, Suite 201
Middleton, WI 53562
(608) 831-5115
(608) 831-1694
dbennett@wrea.net
http://www.wrea.net
Authorized Lobbyists
| Lobbyist Name | Exclusive Duties | Authorized On | Withdrawn On |
|---|
Lobbying Interests
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Assembly Bill 23
Relating to: funding postretirement health care benefits of local government employees.
Bill Text and History
4/22/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Relating to: funding postretirement health care benefits of local government employees.
Bill Text and History
Other
Notification Date4/22/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Assembly Bill 379
Relating to: the student information system, a school and school district accountability system, low-performing schools and school districts, and charter school contracts. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2/13/2014
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Relating to: the student information system, a school and school district accountability system, low-performing schools and school districts, and charter school contracts. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date2/13/2014
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Assembly Bill 470
Relating to: increasing the minimum retirement age under the Wisconsin Retirement System. (FE)
Bill Text and History
11/22/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Relating to: increasing the minimum retirement age under the Wisconsin Retirement System. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date11/22/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Assembly Bill 471
Relating to: determination of final average earnings for the purpose of calculating Wisconsin Retirement System annuities. (FE)
Bill Text and History
11/22/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Relating to: determination of final average earnings for the purpose of calculating Wisconsin Retirement System annuities. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date11/22/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Senate Bill 48
Relating to: funding postretirement health care benefits of local government employees.
Bill Text and History
4/22/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Relating to: funding postretirement health care benefits of local government employees.
Bill Text and History
Other
Notification Date4/22/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Senate Bill 286
Relating to: the student information system, a school and school district accountability system, low-performing schools and school districts, and charter school contracts. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2013 Wisconsin Act 256
1/31/2014
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Comments
Monitoring for amendments.
Relating to: the student information system, a school and school district accountability system, low-performing schools and school districts, and charter school contracts. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2013 Wisconsin Act 256
Other
Notification Date1/31/2014
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Comments
Monitoring for amendments.
Senate Bill 619
Relating to: creating a model academic standards board.
Bill Text and History
3/2/2014
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Relating to: creating a model academic standards board.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date3/2/2014
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Budget Bill Subjects
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Public Instruction: Choice, Charter and Open Enrollment
Public Instruction: Choice, Charter and Open Enrollment
Notification Date
4/2/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
4/2/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Tax reform.
Tax reform.
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
2/19/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Legislative matter
Notification Date
2/19/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Public school funding.
Public school funding.
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
2/19/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Legislative matter
Notification Date
2/19/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Social Security.
Social Security.
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
2/19/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Legislative matter
Notification Date
2/19/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
State of Wisconsin Investment Board.
State of Wisconsin Investment Board.
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
2/19/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Legislative matter
Notification Date
2/19/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Department of Employee Trust Funds.
Department of Employee Trust Funds.
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
2/19/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Legislative matter
Notification Date
2/19/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Wisconsin Retirement System and pension issues.
Wisconsin Retirement System and pension issues.
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
2/19/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Legislative matter
Notification Date
2/19/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
School funding reform.
School funding reform.
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
2/19/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Legislative matter
Notification Date
2/19/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
promotion of public education.
promotion of public education.
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
2/19/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Legislative matter
Notification Date
2/19/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Campaign finance reform.
Campaign finance reform.
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
2/19/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Legislative matter
Notification Date
2/19/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Affordable health insurance.
Affordable health insurance.
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
2/19/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Legislative matter
Notification Date
2/19/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Rehired annuitants, "double dipping."
Rehired annuitants, "double dipping."
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
2/19/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Legislative matter
Notification Date
2/19/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Optional retirement systems added to the WRS or replacing it.
Optional retirement systems added to the WRS or replacing it.
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
2/19/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Legislative matter
Notification Date
2/19/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Publicly funded alternative schools, i.e., charter, voucher, home, and virtual schools.
Publicly funded alternative schools, i.e., charter, voucher, home, and virtual schools.
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
2/19/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Legislative matter
Notification Date
2/19/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Total Lobbying Effort
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Lobbying Expenditures | 2013 January - June $7,455.65 |
2013 July - December $0.00 |
2014 January - June $707.74 |
2014 July - December $2,320.48 |
Total $10,483.87 |
| Total Hours Communicating | 2013 January - June 10.50 |
2013 July - December 0.00 |
2014 January - June 9.50 |
2014 July - December 4.00 |
Total 24.00 |
| Total Hours Other | 2013 January - June 40.50 |
2013 July - December 0.00 |
2014 January - June 0.00 |
2014 July - December 0.00 |
Total 40.50 |
Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Relating to: creating a model academic standards board.
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June 100% |
2014 July - December |
Total 16% |
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
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 January - June 100% |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total 79% |
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December 50% |
Total 3% |
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December 50% |
Total 3% |
Minor Efforts
No minor efforts found.
Other Matters
Includes time spent on:
- Gubernatorial nominations
- Matters on which the organization made no lobbying communication