Wisconsin Land Title Association

Registered Principal Details

Business Or Interest:
Land title industry - abstractors, title agents, title underwriters.

Lobbying Interests:
All matters affecting real estate and title to real estate.

CEO Name:
Karen Gilster
Executive Officer

Contact
KG
Karen Gilster
W4230 County Road B, PO Box 873
West Salem, WI 54669
(608) 786-2336
(608) 786-2356
kgilster@wlta.org
http://www.wlta.org

Authorized Lobbyists

Lobbyist Name Exclusive Duties Authorized On Withdrawn On
Peter C Christianson Exclusive Duties N/A Authorized On 12/29/2014 Withdrawn On N/A

Lobbying Interests

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

Assembly Bill 459
Assembly Bill 459
Relating to: adverse possession against the state or a political subdivision. (FE)

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
11/19/2015
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.
Assembly Bill 465
Assembly Bill 465
Relating to: limiting adverse possession of real property. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
10/29/2015
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.
Comments
The Wisconsin Land Title Association wholeheartedly supports AB 465 in the form of Assembly Substitute Amendment 1, which was introduced by Rep. Craig on February 4, 2016.
Assembly Bill 633
Assembly Bill 633
Relating to: copies of certain vital records. (FE)

Bill Text and History

2015 Wisconsin Act 157

For
Notification Date
1/15/2016
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 314
Senate Bill 314
Relating to: adverse possession against the state or a political subdivision. (FE)

Bill Text and History

2015 Wisconsin Act 219

Against
Notification Date
11/19/2015
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.
Senate Bill 344
Senate Bill 344
Relating to: limiting adverse possession of real property. (FE)

Bill Text and History

2015 Wisconsin Act 200

For
Notification Date
10/21/2015
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.
Comments
The Wisconsin Land Title Association strongly supports Senate Bill 344 as amended by Senate Substitute Amendment 1.
Senate Bill 507
Senate Bill 507
Relating to: copies of certain vital records. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
1/15/2016
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

Increasing the amount of homestead property exempt from execution.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Increasing the amount of homestead property exempt from execution.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
9/22/2015
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.

Modernize Wis. Stats. s. 705.15 to harmonize it with the 2009 Real Property Transfer on Death Act.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Modernize Wis. Stats. s. 705.15 to harmonize it with the 2009 Real Property Transfer on Death Act.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
9/22/2015
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.

Modification of Wis. Stats. s. 867.03 regarding transfer by affidavit, to protect the purchaser in the same manner as a purchaser taking title from a personal representative.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Modification of Wis. Stats. s. 867.03 regarding transfer by affidavit, to protect the purchaser in the same manner as a purchaser taking title from a personal representative.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
9/22/2015
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.

Eliminating the requirement of a rental weatherization certificate, waiver or stipulation on certain real property transfers.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Eliminating the requirement of a rental weatherization certificate, waiver or stipulation on certain real property transfers.

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
9/22/2015
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 Non-conforming uses - issues related to uses and structures located in shoreland and flood plain areas.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to Non-conforming uses - issues related to uses and structures located in shoreland and flood plain areas.

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
9/22/2015
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.

Disclosure requirements – Issues related to the regulation of disclosures made by real estate brokers and home sellers.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Disclosure requirements – Issues related to the regulation of disclosures made by real estate brokers and home sellers.

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
9/22/2015
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 ordinary high water mark - issues related to the establishment of the ordinary high water mark.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to ordinary high water mark - issues related to the establishment of the ordinary high water mark.

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
9/22/2015
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 foreclosures - issues related to real estate foreclosures.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to foreclosures - issues related to real estate foreclosures.

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
9/22/2015
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 time of sale requirements - issues related to the establishment of time of sale requirements in real estate transactions.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to time of sale requirements - issues related to the establishment of time of sale requirements in real estate transactions.

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
9/22/2015
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.

Rental of residential dwellings – Issues related to the regulation of residential dwellings.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Rental of residential dwellings – Issues related to the regulation of residential dwellings.

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
9/22/2015
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.

Repeal or modify Wis. Stats. 706.02 (1) (f).
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Repeal or modify Wis. Stats. 706.02 (1) (f).

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
5/12/2015
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.

Repeal recording requirement in Wis. Stats. 101.122 (6) (Rental Weatherization).
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Repeal recording requirement in Wis. Stats. 101.122 (6) (Rental Weatherization).

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
5/12/2015
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.

Total Lobbying Effort

  2015
January - June
2015
July - December
2016
January - June
2016
July - December
Total
Total Lobbying Expenditures 2015
January - June
$2,796.00
2015
July - December
$10,325.45
2016
January - June
$4,909.00
2016
July - December
$23.00
Total $18,053.45
Total Hours Communicating 2015
January - June
2.50
2015
July - December
8.50
2016
January - June
7.15
2016
July - December
0.00
Total 18.15
Total Hours Other 2015
January - June
10.40
2015
July - December
15.30
2016
January - June
11.05
2016
July - December
0.25
Total 37.00

Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

Relating to: copies of certain vital records. (FE)
2015
January - June
2015
July - December
2016
January - June
2016
July - December
Total
2015
January - June
2015
July - December
10%
2016
January - June
2016
July - December
Total 4%
Relating to: copies of certain vital records. (FE)
2015
January - June
2015
July - December
2016
January - June
2016
July - December
Total
2015
January - June
2015
July - December
10%
2016
January - June
2016
July - December
Total 4%
Relating to: limiting adverse possession of real property. (FE)
2015
January - June
2015
July - December
2016
January - June
2016
July - December
Total
2015
January - June
2015
July - December
30%
2016
January - June
35%
2016
July - December
Total 24%
Relating to: limiting adverse possession of real property. (FE)
2015
January - June
2015
July - December
2016
January - June
2016
July - December
Total
2015
January - June
2015
July - December
30%
2016
January - June
35%
2016
July - December
Total 24%
Relating to: adverse possession against the state or a political subdivision. (FE)
2015
January - June
2015
July - December
2016
January - June
2016
July - December
Total
2015
January - June
2015
July - December
2016
January - June
10%
2016
July - December
Total 4%
Relating to: adverse possession against the state or a political subdivision. (FE)
2015
January - June
2015
July - December
2016
January - June
2016
July - December
Total
2015
January - June
2015
July - December
2016
January - June
10%
2016
July - December
Total 4%

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

2015
January - June
2015
July - December
2016
January - June
2016
July - December
Total
2015
January - June
40%
2015
July - December
2016
January - June
2016
July - December
Total 9%
2015
January - June
2015
July - December
2016
January - June
2016
July - December
Total
2015
January - June
60%
2015
July - December
10%
2016
January - June
2016
July - December
Total 18%
2015
January - June
2015
July - December
2016
January - June
2016
July - December
Total
2015
January - June
2015
July - December
10%
2016
January - June
10%
2016
July - December
Total 8%

Minor Efforts

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

Minor Efforts
2015
January - June
2015
July - December
2016
January - June
2016
July - December
Total
2015
January - June
2015
July - December
2016
January - June
2016
July - December
100%
Total < 1%

Other Matters

No other matters found.

Filed Statements of Lobbying Activity and Expenditures