Wisconsin Community Services, Inc.
Registered Principal Details
Business Or Interest:
WCS is a private, non-profit organization. WCS is the largest non-governmental provider of services to offenders in the State of Wisconsin. It is controlled by a 15-member Board of Directors. The organization's funding comes from government contracts to perform services, private and government grants to fulfill specific objectives/deliverables, and donations by individuals who support its work.
Lobbying Interests:
WCS is concerned with community safety, crime prevention, prisoner re-entry, community corrections, services to persons who are mentally ill or need AODA support, and policies that affect low-income families.
Title:
Director
WCS is a private, non-profit organization. WCS is the largest non-governmental provider of services to offenders in the State of Wisconsin. It is controlled by a 15-member Board of Directors. The organization's funding comes from government contracts to perform services, private and government grants to fulfill specific objectives/deliverables, and donations by individuals who support its work.
Lobbying Interests:
WCS is concerned with community safety, crime prevention, prisoner re-entry, community corrections, services to persons who are mentally ill or need AODA support, and policies that affect low-income families.
Title:
Director
Contact
NYT
Nichole Y. Todd
3732 W. Wisconsin Ave, Suite 200
Milwaukee, WI 53208
(414) 343-3581
(414) 271-4605
ntodd@wiscs.org
http://www.wiscs.org
3732 W. Wisconsin Ave, Suite 200
Milwaukee, WI 53208
(414) 343-3581
(414) 271-4605
ntodd@wiscs.org
http://www.wiscs.org
Authorized Lobbyists
| Lobbyist Name | Exclusive Duties | Authorized On | Withdrawn On |
|---|
Lobbying Interests
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Assembly Bill 829
Relating to: suspension of operating privilege for failure to pay monetary judgment.
Bill Text and History
2/2/2015
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.
Supporting Documentation
20150202_Length of Drivers License Suspensions in Wisconsin By Months.pdf
Relating to: suspension of operating privilege for failure to pay monetary judgment.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date2/2/2015
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.
Supporting Documentation
20150202_Length of Drivers License Suspensions in Wisconsin By Months.pdf
Senate Bill 56
Relating to: requiring a mandatory minimum sentence for causing bodily harm to another while driving while intoxicated and providing a penalty. (FE)
Bill Text and History
7/19/2013
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.
Comments
Offered the authors and committee members guidance on the penalties based on research about the most effective solutions to minimize operating while intoxicated . Specifically, WCS recommended the incorporation of treatment for certain OWI offenses.
Supporting Documentation
20130719_122055_OWI advocacy letter to Senator Darling.doc
Relating to: requiring a mandatory minimum sentence for causing bodily harm to another while driving while intoxicated and providing a penalty. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Other
Notification Date7/19/2013
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.
Comments
Offered the authors and committee members guidance on the penalties based on research about the most effective solutions to minimize operating while intoxicated . Specifically, WCS recommended the incorporation of treatment for certain OWI offenses.
Supporting Documentation
20130719_122055_OWI advocacy letter to Senator Darling.doc
Senate Bill 57
Relating to: requiring persons accused of violating traffic laws and ordinances related to driving while intoxicated to appear in person in court. (FE)
Bill Text and History
7/19/2013
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.
Comments
Offered the authors and committee members guidance on the penalties based on research about the most effective solutions to minimize operating while intoxicated . Specifically, WCS recommended the incorporation of treatment for certain OWI offenses.
Supporting Documentation
20130719_122224_OWI advocacy letter to Senator Darling.doc
Relating to: requiring persons accused of violating traffic laws and ordinances related to driving while intoxicated to appear in person in court. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Other
Notification Date7/19/2013
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.
Comments
Offered the authors and committee members guidance on the penalties based on research about the most effective solutions to minimize operating while intoxicated . Specifically, WCS recommended the incorporation of treatment for certain OWI offenses.
Supporting Documentation
20130719_122224_OWI advocacy letter to Senator Darling.doc
Senate Bill 58
Relating to: penalties for driving a vehicle while under the influence of an intoxicant and providing a penalty. (FE)
Bill Text and History
7/19/2013
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.
Comments
Offered the authors and committee members guidance on the penalties based on research about the most effective solutions to minimize operating while intoxicated . Specifically, WCS recommended the incorporation of treatment for certain OWI offenses.
Supporting Documentation
20130719_122306_OWI advocacy letter to Senator Darling.doc
Relating to: penalties for driving a vehicle while under the influence of an intoxicant and providing a penalty. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Other
Notification Date7/19/2013
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.
Comments
Offered the authors and committee members guidance on the penalties based on research about the most effective solutions to minimize operating while intoxicated . Specifically, WCS recommended the incorporation of treatment for certain OWI offenses.
Supporting Documentation
20130719_122306_OWI advocacy letter to Senator Darling.doc
Senate Bill 59
Relating to: mandatory period of confinement for homicide by intoxicated use of a vehicle and providing a penalty. (FE)
Bill Text and History
7/19/2013
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.
Comments
Offered the authors and committee members guidance on the penalties based on research about the most effective solutions to minimize operating while intoxicated . Specifically, WCS recommended the incorporation of treatment for certain OWI offenses.
Supporting Documentation
20130719_122335_OWI advocacy letter to Senator Darling.doc
Relating to: mandatory period of confinement for homicide by intoxicated use of a vehicle and providing a penalty. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Other
Notification Date7/19/2013
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.
Comments
Offered the authors and committee members guidance on the penalties based on research about the most effective solutions to minimize operating while intoxicated . Specifically, WCS recommended the incorporation of treatment for certain OWI offenses.
Supporting Documentation
20130719_122335_OWI advocacy letter to Senator Darling.doc
Senate Bill 60
Relating to: penalties for operating-while-intoxicated offenses and providing a penalty. (FE)
Bill Text and History
7/19/2013
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.
Comments
Offered the authors and committee members guidance on the penalties based on research about the most effective solutions to minimize operating while intoxicated . Specifically, WCS recommended the incorporation of treatment for certain OWI offenses.
Supporting Documentation
20130719_122402_OWI advocacy letter to Senator Darling.doc
Relating to: penalties for operating-while-intoxicated offenses and providing a penalty. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Other
Notification Date7/19/2013
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.
Comments
Offered the authors and committee members guidance on the penalties based on research about the most effective solutions to minimize operating while intoxicated . Specifically, WCS recommended the incorporation of treatment for certain OWI offenses.
Supporting Documentation
20130719_122402_OWI advocacy letter to Senator Darling.doc
Senate Bill 61
Relating to: seizure and forfeiture of motor vehicles used in certain operating-while-intoxicated offenses and providing a penalty. (FE)
Bill Text and History
7/19/2013
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.
Comments
Offered the authors and committee members guidance on the penalties based on research about the most effective solutions to minimize operating while intoxicated . Specifically, WCS recommended the incorporation of treatment for certain OWI offenses.
Supporting Documentation
20130719_122432_OWI advocacy letter to Senator Darling.doc
Relating to: seizure and forfeiture of motor vehicles used in certain operating-while-intoxicated offenses and providing a penalty. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Other
Notification Date7/19/2013
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.
Comments
Offered the authors and committee members guidance on the penalties based on research about the most effective solutions to minimize operating while intoxicated . Specifically, WCS recommended the incorporation of treatment for certain OWI offenses.
Supporting Documentation
20130719_122432_OWI advocacy letter to Senator Darling.doc
Senate Bill 61
Relating to: seizure and forfeiture of motor vehicles used in certain operating-while-intoxicated offenses and providing a penalty. (FE)
Bill Text and History
7/19/2013
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.
Comments
Offered the authors and committee members guidance on the penalties based on research about the most effective solutions to minimize operating while intoxicated . Specifically, WCS recommended the incorporation of treatment for certain OWI offenses.
Supporting Documentation
20130719_122432_OWI advocacy letter to Senator Darling.doc
Relating to: seizure and forfeiture of motor vehicles used in certain operating-while-intoxicated offenses and providing a penalty. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Other
Notification Date7/19/2013
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.
Comments
Offered the authors and committee members guidance on the penalties based on research about the most effective solutions to minimize operating while intoxicated . Specifically, WCS recommended the incorporation of treatment for certain OWI offenses.
Supporting Documentation
20130719_122432_OWI advocacy letter to Senator Darling.doc
Senate Bill 61
Relating to: seizure and forfeiture of motor vehicles used in certain operating-while-intoxicated offenses and providing a penalty. (FE)
Bill Text and History
7/19/2013
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.
Comments
Offered the authors and committee members guidance on the penalties based on research about the most effective solutions to minimize operating while intoxicated . Specifically, WCS recommended the incorporation of treatment for certain OWI offenses.
Supporting Documentation
20130719_122432_OWI advocacy letter to Senator Darling.doc
Relating to: seizure and forfeiture of motor vehicles used in certain operating-while-intoxicated offenses and providing a penalty. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Other
Notification Date7/19/2013
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.
Comments
Offered the authors and committee members guidance on the penalties based on research about the most effective solutions to minimize operating while intoxicated . Specifically, WCS recommended the incorporation of treatment for certain OWI offenses.
Supporting Documentation
20130719_122432_OWI advocacy letter to Senator Darling.doc
Budget Bill Subjects
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Circuit Courts
Circuit Courts
Notification Date
7/19/2013
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.
Comments
WCS opposed the commercial bail bond proposal that was added to the budget by the Joint Finance Committee and was later vetoed by Governor Walker.
7/19/2013
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.
Comments
WCS opposed the commercial bail bond proposal that was added to the budget by the Joint Finance Committee and was later vetoed by Governor Walker.
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Truth in Sentencing Modifications
Truth in Sentencing Modifications
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
2/2/2015
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.
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
2/2/2015
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
The Legislative Study Committee on the Review of Criminal Penalties
The Legislative Study Committee on the Review of Criminal Penalties
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
9/5/2014
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.
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
9/5/2014
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.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
The driver's license supension period for Failure to Pay a Forfeiture (FPF).
The driver's license supension period for Failure to Pay a Forfeiture (FPF).
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
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.
Supporting Documentation
20140131_043333_Final One-Year FPF Proposal December 19.pdf
Legislative matter
Notification Date
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.
Supporting Documentation
20140131_043333_Final One-Year FPF Proposal December 19.pdf
WCS advocated to two members of the legislature the elimination of the one-year, administrative Safety Responsibility (SR) suspension of a driver's license.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
WCS advocated to two members of the legislature the elimination of the one-year, administrative Safety Responsibility (SR) suspension of a driver's license.
WCS advocated to two members of the legislature the elimination of the one-year, administrative Safety Responsibility (SR) suspension of a driver's license.
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
7/19/2013
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.
Supporting Documentation
20130719_122909_Final SR Suspension Proposal.pdf
Legislative matter
Notification Date
7/19/2013
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.
Supporting Documentation
20130719_122909_Final SR Suspension Proposal.pdf
Total Lobbying Effort
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Lobbying Expenditures | 2013 January - June $1,184.07 |
2013 July - December $813.90 |
2014 January - June $5,137.07 |
2014 July - December $2,231.65 |
Total $9,366.68 |
| Total Hours Communicating | 2013 January - June 11.00 |
2013 July - December 5.00 |
2014 January - June 61.75 |
2014 July - December 29.00 |
Total 106.75 |
| Total Hours Other | 2013 January - June 8.00 |
2013 July - December 9.00 |
2014 January - June 25.00 |
2014 July - December 9.00 |
Total 51.00 |
Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Relating to: requiring persons accused of violating traffic laws and ordinances related to driving while intoxicated to appear in person in court. (FE)
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 January - June 1% |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total < 1% |
Relating to: mandatory period of confinement for homicide by intoxicated use of a vehicle and providing a penalty. (FE)
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 January - June 1% |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total < 1% |
Relating to: seizure and forfeiture of motor vehicles used in certain operating-while-intoxicated offenses and providing a penalty. (FE)
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 January - June 1% |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total < 1% |
Relating to: requiring a mandatory minimum sentence for causing bodily harm to another while driving while intoxicated and providing a penalty. (FE)
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 January - June 10% |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total 1% |
Relating to: penalties for operating-while-intoxicated offenses and providing a penalty. (FE)
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 January - June 10% |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total 1% |
Relating to: penalties for driving a vehicle while under the influence of an intoxicant and providing a penalty. (FE)
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 January - June 15% |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total 2% |
Relating to: suspension of operating privilege for failure to pay monetary judgment.
| 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 100% |
Total 24% |
Budget Bill Subjects
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 January - June 35% |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total 4% |
Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings
No administrative rulemaking proceedings found.
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
WCS advocated to two members of the legislature the elimination of the one-year, administrative Safety Responsibility (SR) suspension of a driver's license.
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 January - June 25% |
2013 July - December 25% |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total 5% |
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December 75% |
2014 January - June 100% |
2014 July - December |
Total 62% |
Minor Efforts
No minor efforts found.
Other Matters
No other matters found.