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| Lobbyist Name | Exclusive Duties | Authorized On | Withdrawn On |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nichole Y Todd | Exclusive Duties N/A | Authorized On 5/28/2015 | Withdrawn On N/A |
Lobbying Interests
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Assembly Bill 92
Relating to: penalties for violations related to the motor vehicle liability insurance requirement, proof of financial responsibility, and providing a penalty. (FE)
Bill Text and History
7/30/2015
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.
Comments
We got involved with this bill because it would undo all of our proposed work on the FPF bill (2 years to 1) and would create incredibly harsh penalties that would not have a positive effect on increasing the number of valid, insured drivers in WI.
Relating to: penalties for violations related to the motor vehicle liability insurance requirement, proof of financial responsibility, and providing a penalty. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date7/30/2015
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.
Comments
We got involved with this bill because it would undo all of our proposed work on the FPF bill (2 years to 1) and would create incredibly harsh penalties that would not have a positive effect on increasing the number of valid, insured drivers in WI.
Assembly Bill 290
Relating to: imposing residence restrictions on certain sex offenders, establishing conditions of release from civil commitment for certain sex offenders, and providing a criminal penalty. (FE)
Bill Text and History
9/17/2015
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.
Relating to: imposing residence restrictions on certain sex offenders, establishing conditions of release from civil commitment for certain sex offenders, and providing a criminal penalty. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date9/17/2015
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.
Assembly Bill 460
Relating to: resolution of claims against the state for wrongful imprisonment of innocent persons, exempting from taxation certain amounts an individual receives from the claims board or legislature, health benefits for wrongfully imprisoned persons, and m...
Bill Text and History
12/16/2015
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: resolution of claims against the state for wrongful imprisonment of innocent persons, exempting from taxation certain amounts an individual receives from the claims board or legislature, health benefits for wrongfully imprisoned persons, and m...
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date12/16/2015
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 604
Relating to: suspension of operating privilege for failure to pay monetary judgment.
Bill Text and History
2/9/2016
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: suspension of operating privilege for failure to pay monetary judgment.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date2/9/2016
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 782
Relating to: penalties for violations related to the motor vehicle liability insurance requirement, proof of financial responsibility, making an appropriation, and providing a penalty. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2/9/2016
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: penalties for violations related to the motor vehicle liability insurance requirement, proof of financial responsibility, making an appropriation, and providing a penalty. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date2/9/2016
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 322
Relating to: resolution of claims against the state for wrongful imprisonment of innocent persons, exempting from taxation certain amounts an individual receives from the claims board or legislature, health benefits for wrongfully imprisoned persons, and m...
Bill Text and History
12/16/2015
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: resolution of claims against the state for wrongful imprisonment of innocent persons, exempting from taxation certain amounts an individual receives from the claims board or legislature, health benefits for wrongfully imprisoned persons, and m...
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date12/16/2015
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 462
Relating to: suspension of operating privilege for failure to pay monetary judgment.
Bill Text and History
2015 Wisconsin Act 234
2/9/2016
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: suspension of operating privilege for failure to pay monetary judgment.
Bill Text and History
2015 Wisconsin Act 234
For
Notification Date2/9/2016
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 638
Relating to: penalties for violations related to the motor vehicle liability insurance requirement, proof of financial responsibility, making an appropriation, and providing a penalty. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2/9/2016
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: penalties for violations related to the motor vehicle liability insurance requirement, proof of financial responsibility, making an appropriation, and providing a penalty. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date2/9/2016
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
Corrections: Juvenile Corrections
Corrections: Juvenile Corrections
Notification Date
9/22/2016
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
WCS supports transferring the authority/oversight for confinement of adjudicated juveniles from the DOC to the DCF or DHS in the 2017-19 state budget. WCS also advocates for the state to close Copper Lake and Lincoln Hills youth prisons.
9/22/2016
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
WCS supports transferring the authority/oversight for confinement of adjudicated juveniles from the DOC to the DCF or DHS in the 2017-19 state budget. WCS also advocates for the state to close Copper Lake and Lincoln Hills youth prisons.
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Transportation: Departmentwide
Transportation: Departmentwide
Notification Date
9/22/2016
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
WCS supports the proposed elimination of the safety responsibility (SR) law in the DOT's 2017-19 budget. WCS also supports increasing the threshold to report a traffic accident from $1,000 to $1,500.
9/22/2016
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
WCS supports the proposed elimination of the safety responsibility (SR) law in the DOT's 2017-19 budget. WCS also supports increasing the threshold to report a traffic accident from $1,000 to $1,500.
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
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
5/28/2015
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.
Legislative matter
Notification Date
5/28/2015
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.
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
5/28/2015
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.
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
5/28/2015
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.
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
5/28/2015
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.
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
5/28/2015
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.
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
5/28/2015
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.
Supporting Documentation
20130719_122909_Final SR Suspension Proposal.pdf
Legislative matter
Notification Date
5/28/2015
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.
Supporting Documentation
20130719_122909_Final SR Suspension Proposal.pdf
Total Lobbying Effort
| 2015 January - June |
2015 July - December |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December |
Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Lobbying Expenditures | 2015 January - June $2,722.21 |
2015 July - December $2,722.21 |
2016 January - June $2,722.51 |
2016 July - December $1,967.02 |
Total $10,133.96 |
| Total Hours Communicating | 2015 January - June 59.00 |
2015 July - December 27.75 |
2016 January - June 68.00 |
2016 July - December 13.50 |
Total 168.25 |
| Total Hours Other | 2015 January - June 18.00 |
2015 July - December 13.50 |
2016 January - June 27.00 |
2016 July - December 15.00 |
Total 73.50 |
Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Relating to: penalties for violations related to the motor vehicle liability insurance requirement, proof of financial responsibility, and providing a penalty. (FE)
| 2015 January - June |
2015 July - December |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 January - June 50% |
2015 July - December 60% |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December |
Total 26% |
Relating to: imposing residence restrictions on certain sex offenders, establishing conditions of release from civil commitment for certain sex offenders, and providing a criminal penalty. (FE)
| 2015 January - June |
2015 July - December |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 January - June |
2015 July - December |
2016 January - June 5% |
2016 July - December |
Total 2% |
Relating to: penalties for violations related to the motor vehicle liability insurance requirement, proof of financial responsibility, making an appropriation, and providing a penalty. (FE)
| 2015 January - June |
2015 July - December |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 January - June |
2015 July - December |
2016 January - June 20% |
2016 July - December 10% |
Total 9% |
Relating to: penalties for violations related to the motor vehicle liability insurance requirement, proof of financial responsibility, making an appropriation, and providing a penalty. (FE)
| 2015 January - June |
2015 July - December |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 January - June |
2015 July - December |
2016 January - June 20% |
2016 July - December |
Total 8% |
Relating to: suspension of operating privilege for failure to pay monetary judgment.
| 2015 January - June |
2015 July - December |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 January - June |
2015 July - December |
2016 January - June 25% |
2016 July - December |
Total 10% |
Relating to: suspension of operating privilege for failure to pay monetary judgment.
| 2015 January - June |
2015 July - December |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 January - June |
2015 July - December |
2016 January - June 25% |
2016 July - December 10% |
Total 11% |
Budget Bill Subjects
| 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 32% |
Total 4% |
| 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 33% |
Total 4% |
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 50% |
2015 July - December 40% |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December |
Total 23% |
| 2015 January - June |
2015 July - December |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 January - June |
2015 July - December |
2016 January - June 5% |
2016 July - December 15% |
Total 4% |
Minor Efforts
No minor efforts found.
Other Matters
No other matters found.