Wisconsin FORCE (Wisconsin Firearm Owners, Ranges, Clubs, & Educators, Inc.)
Registered Principal Details
Business Or Interest:
Advocate for all issues related to firearm ownership and shooting sports.
Lobbying Interests:
All issues related to firearm ownership and shooting sports.
Advocate for all issues related to firearm ownership and shooting sports.
Lobbying Interests:
All issues related to firearm ownership and shooting sports.
Contact
JW
Jeanne Welch
16 North Carroll Street, Suite 600
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 819-0150
(608) 251-5941
info@thewelchgroup.org
16 North Carroll Street, Suite 600
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 819-0150
(608) 251-5941
info@thewelchgroup.org
Authorized Lobbyists
| Lobbyist Name | Exclusive Duties | Authorized On | Withdrawn On |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Welch | Exclusive Duties N/A | Authorized On 12/30/2014 | Withdrawn On N/A |
| Jeff Nass | Exclusive Duties N/A | Authorized On 1/5/2015 | Withdrawn On 9/26/2016 |
Lobbying Interests
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Assembly Bill 14
Relating to: the regulation of raffles. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2015 Wisconsin Act 6
1/29/2015
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.
Relating to: the regulation of raffles. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2015 Wisconsin Act 6
For
Notification Date1/29/2015
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.
Assembly Bill 49
Relating to: waiting period for handgun purchases.
Bill Text and History
2/23/2015
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.
Relating to: waiting period for handgun purchases.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date2/23/2015
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 75
Relating to: eligibility for a license to carry a concealed weapon for a member of the U.S. armed forces stationed in Wisconsin.
Bill Text and History
2015 Wisconsin Act 67
3/6/2015
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.
Relating to: eligibility for a license to carry a concealed weapon for a member of the U.S. armed forces stationed in Wisconsin.
Bill Text and History
2015 Wisconsin Act 67
For
Notification Date3/6/2015
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 142
Relating to: going armed with a switchblade.
Bill Text and History
2015 Wisconsin Act 149
3/30/2015
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.
Relating to: going armed with a switchblade.
Bill Text and History
2015 Wisconsin Act 149
For
Notification Date3/30/2015
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 247
Relating to: sales and transfers of firearms and providing a penalty. (FE)
Bill Text and History
6/3/2015
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.
Relating to: sales and transfers of firearms and providing a penalty. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date6/3/2015
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 354
Relating to: waiting period for purchase of handguns.
Bill Text and History
9/28/2015
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.
Relating to: waiting period for purchase of handguns.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date9/28/2015
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 395
Relating to: lethal violence protective temporary restraining orders and injunctions and providing a criminal penalty. (FE)
Bill Text and History
10/27/2015
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.
Relating to: lethal violence protective temporary restraining orders and injunctions and providing a criminal penalty. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date10/27/2015
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 411
Relating to: eliminating age requirements for participating in the hunting mentorship program and hunting devices authorized to be used under the hunting mentorship program.
Bill Text and History
10/16/2015
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.
Relating to: eliminating age requirements for participating in the hunting mentorship program and hunting devices authorized to be used under the hunting mentorship program.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date10/16/2015
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 415
Relating to: back tag requirements. (FE)
Bill Text and History
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.
Relating to: back tag requirements. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date10/21/2015
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.
Assembly Bill 433
Relating to: interfering with hunting, fishing, and trapping and providing criminal penalties.
Bill Text and History
10/26/2015
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.
Relating to: interfering with hunting, fishing, and trapping and providing criminal penalties.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date10/26/2015
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 849
Relating to: eliminating the preemption of firearm regulations.
Bill Text and History
2/4/2016
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.
Relating to: eliminating the preemption of firearm regulations.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date2/4/2016
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 8
Relating to: the regulation of raffles. (FE)
Bill Text and History
1/26/2015
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.
Relating to: the regulation of raffles. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date1/26/2015
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 35
Relating to: waiting period for handgun purchases.
Bill Text and History
2015 Wisconsin Act 22
2/16/2015
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.
Relating to: waiting period for handgun purchases.
Bill Text and History
2015 Wisconsin Act 22
For
Notification Date2/16/2015
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 48
Relating to: the appointment and term of service of the secretary of natural resources and vacancies on the Natural Resources Board.
Bill Text and History
3/26/2015
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.
Relating to: the appointment and term of service of the secretary of natural resources and vacancies on the Natural Resources Board.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date3/26/2015
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 102
Relating to: going armed with a switchblade.
Bill Text and History
3/30/2015
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.
Relating to: going armed with a switchblade.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date3/30/2015
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 159
Relating to: sales and transfers of firearms and providing a penalty. (FE)
Bill Text and History
5/18/2015
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.
Relating to: sales and transfers of firearms and providing a penalty. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date5/18/2015
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 264
Relating to: waiting period for purchase of handguns.
Bill Text and History
9/28/2015
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.
Relating to: waiting period for purchase of handguns.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date9/28/2015
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 289
Relating to: back tag requirements. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2015 Wisconsin Act 222
10/8/2015
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.
Relating to: back tag requirements. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2015 Wisconsin Act 222
For
Notification Date10/8/2015
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 299
Relating to: lethal violence protective temporary restraining orders and injunctions and providing a criminal penalty. (FE)
Bill Text and History
10/27/2015
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.
Relating to: lethal violence protective temporary restraining orders and injunctions and providing a criminal penalty. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date10/27/2015
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 301
Relating to: eliminating age requirements for participating in the hunting mentorship program and hunting devices authorized to be used under the hunting mentorship program.
Bill Text and History
10/12/2015
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.
Relating to: eliminating age requirements for participating in the hunting mentorship program and hunting devices authorized to be used under the hunting mentorship program.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date10/12/2015
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.
Senate Bill 338
Relating to: interfering with hunting, fishing, and trapping and providing criminal penalties.
Bill Text and History
2015 Wisconsin Act 346
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.
Relating to: interfering with hunting, fishing, and trapping and providing criminal penalties.
Bill Text and History
2015 Wisconsin Act 346
For
Notification Date10/21/2015
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.
Budget Bill Subjects
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Natural Resources: Departmentwide
Natural Resources: Departmentwide
Notification Date
5/8/2015
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.
5/8/2015
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.
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Natural Resources: Fish, Wildlife, and Recreation
Natural Resources: Fish, Wildlife, and Recreation
Notification Date
5/8/2015
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.
5/8/2015
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.
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Natural Resources: Parks and Forestry
Natural Resources: Parks and Forestry
Notification Date
5/8/2015
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.
5/8/2015
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.
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Budget Bill Subject: Department of Natural Resources
Budget Bill Subject: Department of Natural Resources
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
2/10/2015
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
2/10/2015
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
Support the reappointment of Cathy Stepp as Secretary of the Department of Natural Resources.
Support the reappointment of Cathy Stepp as Secretary of the Department of Natural Resources.
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
2/3/2015
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.
Legislative matter
Notification Date
2/3/2015
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
Proposals affecting hand gun purchase and ownership
Proposals affecting hand gun purchase and ownership
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
1/19/2015
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.
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
1/19/2015
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.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Range protection.
Range protection.
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
12/30/2014
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
12/30/2014
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
Use of Pittman Robertson and other segregated funds by the DNR.
Use of Pittman Robertson and other segregated funds by the DNR.
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
12/30/2014
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
12/30/2014
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
Any proposals affecting the second amendment rights of Wisconsin citizens.
Any proposals affecting the second amendment rights of Wisconsin citizens.
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
12/30/2014
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
12/30/2014
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
Raffle license reform.
Raffle license reform.
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
12/30/2014
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
12/30/2014
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.
Total Lobbying Effort
| 2015 January - June |
2015 July - December |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December |
Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Lobbying Expenditures | 2015 January - June $6,802.75 |
2015 July - December $6,422.50 |
2016 January - June $7,098.50 |
2016 July - December $6,000.00 |
Total $26,323.75 |
| Total Hours Communicating | 2015 January - June 45.00 |
2015 July - December 35.00 |
2016 January - June 54.00 |
2016 July - December 14.00 |
Total 148.00 |
| Total Hours Other | 2015 January - June 17.00 |
2015 July - December 13.00 |
2016 January - June 5.00 |
2016 July - December 6.00 |
Total 41.00 |
Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Relating to: waiting period for handgun purchases.
| 2015 January - June |
2015 July - December |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 January - June 10% |
2015 July - December |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December |
Total 3% |
Relating to: the regulation of raffles. (FE)
| 2015 January - June |
2015 July - December |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 January - June 20% |
2015 July - December |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December |
Total 6% |
Relating to: going armed with a switchblade.
| 2015 January - June |
2015 July - December |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 January - June 20% |
2015 July - December 20% |
2016 January - June 10% |
2016 July - December |
Total 15% |
Relating to: waiting period for handgun purchases.
| 2015 January - June |
2015 July - December |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 January - June 20% |
2015 July - December |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December |
Total 6% |
Relating to: eliminating age requirements for participating in the hunting mentorship program and hunting devices authorized to be used under the hunting mentorship program.
| 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 3% |
Relating to: interfering with hunting, fishing, and trapping and providing criminal penalties.
| 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 6% |
Relating to: eliminating age requirements for participating in the hunting mentorship program and hunting devices authorized to be used under the hunting mentorship program.
| 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 3% |
Relating to: interfering with hunting, fishing, and trapping and providing criminal penalties.
| 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 6% |
Relating to: going armed with a switchblade.
| 2015 January - June |
2015 July - December |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 January - June |
2015 July - December 20% |
2016 January - June 10% |
2016 July - December |
Total 8% |
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 10% |
2015 July - December |
2016 January - June 20% |
2016 July - December 20% |
Total 12% |
| 2015 January - June |
2015 July - December |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 January - June 10% |
2015 July - December |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December |
Total 3% |
| 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 20% |
Total 5% |
| 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 40% |
Total 4% |
Minor Efforts
(Time spent on matters each of which accounted for less than 10% of the organization's lobbying.)
Other Matters
No other matters found.