WISPIRG (Wisconsin Public Interest Research Group)
Registered Principal Details
Business Or Interest:
Public interest education and advocacy on consumer protection, toxics and public health, transportation, good government, and other issues.
Lobbying Interests:
transportation, state budget, toxics and public health, government transparency, consumer protection, health care.
Title:
State Director
Public interest education and advocacy on consumer protection, toxics and public health, transportation, good government, and other issues.
Lobbying Interests:
transportation, state budget, toxics and public health, government transparency, consumer protection, health care.
Title:
State Director
Contact
PS
Peter Skopec
122 State Street, Suite 500
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 251-9501
peter@wispirg.org
http://www.wispirg.org
122 State Street, Suite 500
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 251-9501
peter@wispirg.org
http://www.wispirg.org
Authorized Lobbyists
| Lobbyist Name | Exclusive Duties | Authorized On | Withdrawn On |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bruce Speight | Exclusive Duties N/A | Authorized On 1/17/2015 | Withdrawn On N/A |
| Peter Skopec | Exclusive Duties N/A | Authorized On 1/17/2015 | Withdrawn On N/A |
Lobbying Interests
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Assembly Bill 117
Relating to: pleading requirements under the Wisconsin Consumer Act.
Bill Text and History
2015 Wisconsin Act 155
12/14/2015
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: pleading requirements under the Wisconsin Consumer Act.
Bill Text and History
2015 Wisconsin Act 155
Against
Notification Date12/14/2015
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 210
Relating to: an additional local sales and use tax for maintenance of streets and highways and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
6/1/2015
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: an additional local sales and use tax for maintenance of streets and highways and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date6/1/2015
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 387
Relating to: campaign finance.
Bill Text and History
2015 Wisconsin Act 117
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: campaign finance.
Bill Text and History
2015 Wisconsin Act 117
Against
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.
Assembly Bill 388
Relating to: reorganizing the Government Accountability Board, requiring the exercise of rule-making authority, and making appropriations. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2015 Wisconsin Act 118
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: reorganizing the Government Accountability Board, requiring the exercise of rule-making authority, and making appropriations. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2015 Wisconsin Act 118
Against
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.
Assembly Bill 454
Relating to: modifying and repealing various rules promulgated by the Department of Transportation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
1/13/2016
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: modifying and repealing various rules promulgated by the Department of Transportation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date1/13/2016
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.
Assembly Joint Resolution 8
Relating to: an advisory referendum on an amendment to the U.S. Constitution.
Bill Text and History
2/13/2015
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: an advisory referendum on an amendment to the U.S. Constitution.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date2/13/2015
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 92
Relating to: pleading requirements under the Wisconsin Consumer Act.
Bill Text and History
12/14/2015
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: pleading requirements under the Wisconsin Consumer Act.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date12/14/2015
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 292
Relating to: campaign finance.
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: campaign finance.
Bill Text and History
Against
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 294
Relating to: reorganizing the Government Accountability Board, requiring the exercise of rule-making authority, and making appropriations. (FE)
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: reorganizing the Government Accountability Board, requiring the exercise of rule-making authority, and making appropriations. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Against
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 295
Relating to: electronic voter registration, verification of certain registrations, proof of residence for voting in an election, authorizing Wisconsin to enter into agreements to share information related to the registration and voting of electors; electio...
Bill Text and History
2015 Wisconsin Act 261
2/16/2016
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: electronic voter registration, verification of certain registrations, proof of residence for voting in an election, authorizing Wisconsin to enter into agreements to share information related to the registration and voting of electors; electio...
Bill Text and History
2015 Wisconsin Act 261
Against
Notification Date2/16/2016
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.
Budget Bill Subjects
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Financial Institutions
Financial Institutions
Notification Date
7/9/2015
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
Opposing provisions introduced via Motion 999 related to payday lending
7/9/2015
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
Opposing provisions introduced via Motion 999 related to payday lending
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Transportation: Departmentwide
Transportation: Departmentwide
Notification Date
2/26/2015
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.
Comments
WISPIRG opposes spending on highway expansion projects that are justified on unrealistic forecasts of future driving (e.g. I-94); opposes removing transit from the transportation fund; supports better maintaining local road/transit infrastructure
2/26/2015
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.
Comments
WISPIRG opposes spending on highway expansion projects that are justified on unrealistic forecasts of future driving (e.g. I-94); opposes removing transit from the transportation fund; supports better maintaining local road/transit infrastructure
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Legislative audit of the Wisconsin Department of Transportation
Legislative audit of the Wisconsin Department of Transportation
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
9/4/2015
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
9/4/2015
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
Exempting Rent-to-Own (RTO) transactions from Wisconsin Consumer Act credit sales provisions
Exempting Rent-to-Own (RTO) transactions from Wisconsin Consumer Act credit sales provisions
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
6/23/2015
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.
Legislative matter
Notification Date
6/23/2015
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.
Supporting the creation of a 36% APR rate cap on payday loans, and supporting limits on how often a payday loan can "roll over"
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Supporting the creation of a 36% APR rate cap on payday loans, and supporting limits on how often a payday loan can "roll over"
Supporting the creation of a 36% APR rate cap on payday loans, and supporting limits on how often a payday loan can "roll over"
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
2/26/2015
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.
Legislative matter
Notification Date
2/26/2015
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.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Opposing the lifting of APR disclosure rules for rent-to-own products
Opposing the lifting of APR disclosure rules for rent-to-own products
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
2/26/2015
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.
Legislative matter
Notification Date
2/26/2015
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.
LRB 1146 -- political expenditure reporting by corporations, cooperative associations and labor organizations
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
LRB 1146 -- political expenditure reporting by corporations, cooperative associations and labor organizations
LRB 1146 -- political expenditure reporting by corporations, cooperative associations and labor organizations
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
2/13/2015
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
2/13/2015
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
State transportation budget
State transportation budget
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
2/13/2015
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
2/13/2015
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.
A legislative resolution for a statewide ballot referendum regarding the Supreme Court's Citizens United decision and big money in politics
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
A legislative resolution for a statewide ballot referendum regarding the Supreme Court's Citizens United decision and big money in politics
A legislative resolution for a statewide ballot referendum regarding the Supreme Court's Citizens United decision and big money in politics
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
1/17/2015
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
1/17/2015
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 $1,403.88 |
2015 July - December $559.91 |
2016 January - June $610.09 |
2016 July - December $122.29 |
Total $2,696.17 |
| Total Hours Communicating | 2015 January - June 13.00 |
2015 July - December 7.50 |
2016 January - June 4.25 |
2016 July - December 2.00 |
Total 26.75 |
| Total Hours Other | 2015 January - June 47.50 |
2015 July - December 31.00 |
2016 January - June 23.00 |
2016 July - December 3.00 |
Total 104.50 |
Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Relating to: an additional local sales and use tax for maintenance of streets and highways and making an appropriation. (FE)
| 2015 January - June |
2015 July - December |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 January - June 2% |
2015 July - December 17% |
2016 January - June 7% |
2016 July - December |
Total 8% |
Relating to: an advisory referendum on an amendment to the U.S. Constitution.
| 2015 January - June |
2015 July - December |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 January - June |
2015 July - December 3% |
2016 January - June 55% |
2016 July - December |
Total 12% |
Relating to: campaign finance.
| 2015 January - June |
2015 July - December |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 January - June |
2015 July - December 7% |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December |
Total 2% |
Relating to: reorganizing the Government Accountability Board, requiring the exercise of rule-making authority, and making appropriations. (FE)
| 2015 January - June |
2015 July - December |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 January - June |
2015 July - December 7% |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December |
Total 2% |
Relating to: campaign finance.
| 2015 January - June |
2015 July - December |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 January - June |
2015 July - December 7% |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December |
Total 2% |
Relating to: reorganizing the Government Accountability Board, requiring the exercise of rule-making authority, and making appropriations. (FE)
| 2015 January - June |
2015 July - December |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 January - June |
2015 July - December 7% |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December |
Total 2% |
Relating to: pleading requirements under the Wisconsin Consumer Act.
| 2015 January - June |
2015 July - December |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 January - June |
2015 July - December 14% |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December |
Total 4% |
Relating to: pleading requirements under the Wisconsin Consumer Act.
| 2015 January - June |
2015 July - December |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 January - June |
2015 July - December 14% |
2016 January - June 6% |
2016 July - December |
Total 5% |
Relating to: modifying and repealing various rules promulgated by the Department of Transportation. (FE)
| 2015 January - June |
2015 July - December |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 January - June |
2015 July - December |
2016 January - June 7% |
2016 July - December |
Total 2% |
Budget Bill Subjects
| 2015 January - June |
2015 July - December |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 January - June 5% |
2015 July - December |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December |
Total 2% |
| 2015 January - June |
2015 July - December |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 January - June 45% |
2015 July - December |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December 75% |
Total 24% |
Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings
No administrative rulemaking proceedings found.
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
A legislative resolution for a statewide ballot referendum regarding the Supreme Court's Citizens United decision and big money in politics
| 2015 January - June |
2015 July - December |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 January - June 3% |
2015 July - December |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December 5% |
Total 2% |
| 2015 January - June |
2015 July - December |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 January - June 5% |
2015 July - December |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December |
Total 2% |
| 2015 January - June |
2015 July - December |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 January - June 40% |
2015 July - December 12% |
2016 January - June 6% |
2016 July - December |
Total 23% |
| 2015 January - June |
2015 July - December |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 January - June |
2015 July - December 12% |
2016 January - June 19% |
2016 July - December |
Total 7% |
Supporting the creation of a 36% APR rate cap on payday loans, and supporting limits on how often a payday loan can "roll over"
| 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 20% |
Total < 1% |
Minor Efforts
No minor efforts found.
Other Matters
No other matters found.