Dog Federation of Wisconsin Inc

Registered Principal Details

Business Or Interest:
A professional association of local Wisconsin organizations and individuals devoted to promoting and protecting responsible dog ownership.

Lobbying Interests:
All matters of State government that would affect dog owners; including breeding, managing, owning, hunting, licensing, sales, showing, working, and training of dogs.

CEO Name:
Heidi Braun
Lobbyist

Contact
GRG
Gary R Goyke
754 Williamson Street
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 237-8121
(608) 255-3301
gary.goyke@gmail.com
http://www.dfow.org

Authorized Lobbyists

Lobbyist Name Exclusive Duties Authorized On Withdrawn On
Gary R Goyke Exclusive Duties N/A Authorized On 2/9/2015 Withdrawn On N/A

Lobbying Interests

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

Assembly Bill 308
Assembly Bill 308
Relating to: providing an exemption from civil liability for forcibly entering a vehicle under certain circumstances.

Bill Text and History

2015 Wisconsin Act 103

Against
Notification Date
9/29/2015
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 DFW members are opposing the inclusion of domestic animals in this otherwise noble legislation. Section F of the bill allows a person to leave with the animal if a note is left on the windshield. Dog thefts through auto break-ins are increasing.
Assembly Bill 333
Assembly Bill 333
Relating to: the possession of certain wild animals and providing a penalty. (FE)

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
1/4/2016
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.
Assembly Bill 413
Assembly Bill 413
Relating to: liability for damages caused by dogs, court orders to kill a dog, and providing a penalty. (FE)

Bill Text and History

Other
Notification Date
10/22/2015
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.
Comments
The Federation membership has concern regarding the severity of new penalties and forfeitures which are being created. Sections of the proposal are supported but the Federation is trying to determine and suggest a more realistic enforcement penalty.
Assembly Bill 487
Assembly Bill 487
Relating to: animals believed to have been involved in crimes against animals, when a stray or abandoned animal may be considered unclaimed, and a court order relating to an animal taken into or held in custody. (FE)

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
1/4/2016
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.
Assembly Bill 527
Assembly Bill 527
Relating to: authorizing a person to shoot to kill an animal wounded by certain hunters.

Bill Text and History

2015 Wisconsin Act 225

None
Notification Date
1/4/2016
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.
Assembly Joint Resolution 4
Assembly Joint Resolution 4
Relating to: honoring the service of all military working dogs.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
3/13/2015
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.
Comments
Recognitions mentioned in the resolution are very well deserved.
Senate Bill 230
Senate Bill 230
Relating to: providing an exemption from civil liability for forcibly entering a vehicle under certain circumstances.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
11/6/2015
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.
Comments
We are asking that Section F of the bill be amended or eliminate the parts of the proposal that relate to immunity for rescuing domestic animals. Growing concerns of additional attempts of dog theft..
Senate Bill 241
Senate Bill 241
Relating to: the possession of certain wild animals and providing a penalty. (FE)

Bill Text and History

Other
Notification Date
8/27/2015
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.
Comments
The Dog Federation of Wisconsin will carefully review all aspects of this proposal and any amendments to the bill. We would determine additional comments in the near future.
Senate Bill 286
Senate Bill 286
Relating to: liability for damages caused by dogs, court orders to kill a dog, and providing a penalty. (FE)

Bill Text and History

2015 Wisconsin Act 112

Other
Notification Date
10/5/2015
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 Dog Federation of Wisconsin has concerns with the size and scope of the penalties being put into law. Sections of the bill are supported. Concerns are noted in other areas and will be monitored.
Senate Bill 444
Senate Bill 444
Relating to: authorizing a person to shoot to kill an animal wounded by certain hunters.

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
1/4/2016
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 450
Senate Bill 450
Relating to: animals believed to have been involved in crimes against animals, when a stray or abandoned animal may be considered unclaimed, and a court order relating to an animal taken into or held in custody. (FE)

Bill Text and History

2015 Wisconsin Act 233

Other
Notification Date
2/3/2016
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.
Comments
The Federation has polled it's members and finds the proposed changes to the stay hold provisions of the bill to be strongly objectionable. We ask the Committee to please amend the bill.

Budget Bill Subjects

Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection

Notification Date
5/11/2015
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.

Miscellaneous Appropriations
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Miscellaneous Appropriations

Notification Date
5/11/2015
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.

Shared Revenue and Tax Relief: Property Taxation
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Shared Revenue and Tax Relief: Property Taxation

Notification Date
5/11/2015
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

The Dog Federation of Wisconsin will carefully review any new proposal to regulate or define the term "Exotic Pet". After review the Association may take a public stand on any bills that are introduced.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
The Dog Federation of Wisconsin will carefully review any new proposal to regulate or define the term "Exotic Pet". After review the Association may take a public stand on any bills that are introduced.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
7/31/2015
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.

We are concerned with what may be called efforts to over criminalize certain actions regarding the care, treatment or breeding of just some animals. We will be studying this matter carefully, contacting legal experts, and law makers from other state
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
We are concerned with what may be called efforts to over criminalize certain actions regarding the care, treatment or breeding of just some animals. We will be studying this matter carefully, contacting legal experts, and law makers from other state

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
2/9/2015
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.

Total Lobbying Effort

  2015
January - June
2015
July - December
2016
January - June
2016
July - December
Total
Total Lobbying Expenditures 2015
January - June
$1,000.00
2015
July - December
$2,000.00
2016
January - June
$2,000.00
2016
July - December
$1,000.00
Total $6,000.00
Total Hours Communicating 2015
January - June
8.00
2015
July - December
12.00
2016
January - June
11.00
2016
July - December
11.00
Total 42.00
Total Hours Other 2015
January - June
21.00
2015
July - December
27.00
2016
January - June
22.00
2016
July - December
28.00
Total 98.00

Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

Relating to: honoring the service of all military working dogs.
2015
January - June
2015
July - December
2016
January - June
2016
July - December
Total
2015
January - June
10%
2015
July - December
10%
2016
January - June
10%
2016
July - December
Total 7%
Relating to: the possession of certain wild animals and providing a penalty. (FE)
2015
January - June
2015
July - December
2016
January - June
2016
July - December
Total
2015
January - June
2015
July - December
5%
2016
January - June
5%
2016
July - December
Total 3%
Relating to: authorizing a person to shoot to kill an animal wounded by certain hunters.
2015
January - June
2015
July - December
2016
January - June
2016
July - December
Total
2015
January - June
2015
July - December
5%
2016
January - June
5%
2016
July - December
Total 3%
Relating to: the possession of certain wild animals and providing a penalty. (FE)
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
5%
Total 6%
Relating to: liability for damages caused by dogs, court orders to kill a dog, and providing a penalty. (FE)
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 5%
Relating to: animals believed to have been involved in crimes against animals, when a stray or abandoned animal may be considered unclaimed, and a court order relating to an animal taken into or held in custody. (FE)
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 5%
Relating to: authorizing a person to shoot to kill an animal wounded by certain hunters.
2015
January - June
2015
July - December
2016
January - June
2016
July - December
Total
2015
January - June
2015
July - December
10%
2016
January - June
5%
2016
July - December
Total 4%
Relating to: providing an exemption from civil liability for forcibly entering a vehicle under certain circumstances.
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
10%
Total 8%
Relating to: liability for damages caused by dogs, court orders to kill a dog, and providing a penalty. (FE)
2015
January - June
2015
July - December
2016
January - June
2016
July - December
Total
2015
January - June
2015
July - December
10%
2016
January - June
5%
2016
July - December
Total 4%
Relating to: providing an exemption from civil liability for forcibly entering a vehicle under certain circumstances.
2015
January - June
2015
July - December
2016
January - June
2016
July - December
Total
2015
January - June
2015
July - December
20%
2016
January - June
20%
2016
July - December
5%
Total 12%
Relating to: animals believed to have been involved in crimes against animals, when a stray or abandoned animal may be considered unclaimed, and a court order relating to an animal taken into or held in custody. (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
10%
Total 5%

Budget Bill Subjects

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
10%
Total 5%
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
10%
Total 5%
2015
January - June
2015
July - December
2016
January - June
2016
July - December
Total
2015
January - June
30%
2015
July - December
2016
January - June
2016
July - December
30%
Total 15%

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
30%
2015
July - December
2016
January - June
2016
July - December
5%
Total 8%
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
5%
Total 1%

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
10%
2015
July - December
2016
January - June
2016
July - December
5%
Total 3%

Other Matters

Includes time spent on:

  • Gubernatorial nominations
  • Matters on which the organization made no lobbying communication

Other Matters
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
5%
Total 1%

Filed Statements of Lobbying Activity and Expenditures