Wisconsin Democracy Campaign

Registered Principal Details

Business Or Interest:
The Wisconsin Democracy Campaign tracks the money in state politics, fights government corruption and works for campaign finance reform, fair elections, judicial integrity, media democracy, open and transparent government, and democracy reform in areas such as state legislative and congressional redistricting, ethics, and lobbying. We pursue these objectives through research, citizen education, community outreach, coalition building and direct advocacy.

Lobbying Interests:
Lobbying for changes in the campaign finance system that will help revitalize democracy and enable all candidates to have a fair chance to present their ideas to the voters. Lobbying for stronger ethics enforcement, lobbying reforms and changes safeguarding the electoral process.

Title:
Outreach and Advocacy Director

Contact
BS
Beverly Speer
203 S Paterson Street Suite 100
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 255-4260
(608) 255-4359
speer@wisdc.org
http://www.wisdc.org

Authorized Lobbyists

Lobbyist Name Exclusive Duties Authorized On Withdrawn On

Lobbying Interests

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

August 2017 Special Session Assembly Bill 1
August 2017 Special Session Assembly Bill 1
Relating to: authorizing the creation of an electronics and information technology manufacturing zone, making changes to the enterprise zone tax credit program, authorizing limited use of the design-build construction process, granting contingent highway b...

Bill Text and History

2017 Wisconsin Act 58

Against
Notification Date
8/7/2017
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 44
Assembly Bill 44
Relating to: legislative and congressional redistricting. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
3/20/2017
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 70
Assembly Bill 70
Relating to: publication of proceedings of meetings held by certain governmental bodies.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
3/1/2017
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 109
Assembly Bill 109
Relating to: modifying the requirements for certain towns to withdraw from county zoning. (FE)

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
3/9/2017
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.
http://wisdc.org/pr040517.php
Assembly Bill 127
Assembly Bill 127
Relating to: prohibiting local ordinances, resolutions, and policies that prohibit immigration status inquiries and reports to, and cooperation with, other units of government about the presence of illegal aliens, authorizing a resident of this state to co...

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
3/20/2017
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 132
Assembly Bill 132
Relating to: an objective standard for the disqualification of a judge or justice.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
3/20/2017
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 133
Assembly Bill 133
Relating to: disqualification of a judge or justice.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
3/20/2017
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 134
Assembly Bill 134
Relating to: equally divided determinations of the Wisconsin Supreme Court on matters of judicial discipline or permanent disability.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
3/20/2017
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 135
Assembly Bill 135
Relating to: judicial disqualification based on campaign financial support.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
3/20/2017
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 136
Assembly Bill 136
Relating to: authority of the Wisconsin Supreme Court to review a decision of a justice to deny a motion to disqualify the justice.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
3/20/2017
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 137
Assembly Bill 137
Relating to: notice of certain campaign finance contributions made to a judge or justice.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
3/20/2017
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 153
Assembly Bill 153
Relating to: aggrieved parties petitioning for a recount and making an appropriation.

Bill Text and History

2017 Wisconsin Act 120

Against
Notification Date
4/13/2017
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.
http://www.wisdc.org/pr041317.php
Assembly Bill 171
Assembly Bill 171
Relating to: employment by a former member of the legislature as a lobbyist.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
3/24/2017
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
Better to have more than 1 year but have to compromise to a weaker bill to get bipartisan support.
Assembly Bill 299
Assembly Bill 299
Relating to: free expression within the University of Wisconsin System, providing an exemption from rule-making procedures, and granting rule-making authority.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
5/8/2017
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.
http://www.wisdc.org/op050217.php
Assembly Bill 317
Assembly Bill 317
Relating to: review by state agencies of administrative rules and enactments; an expedited process for repealing rules an agency no longer has the authority to promulgate; retrospective economic impact analyses for rules; and reporting by the Legislative R...

Bill Text and History

2017 Wisconsin Act 108

Against
Notification Date
6/16/2017
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 384
Assembly Bill 384
Relating to: the expiration of administrative rules. (FE)

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
6/16/2017
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
Assembly Bill 395
Relating to: participation in a riot and providing a criminal penalty.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
9/19/2017
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 396
Assembly Bill 396
Relating to: blocking a thoroughfare as part of a riot and providing a criminal penalty.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
10/10/2017
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 397
Assembly Bill 397
Relating to: going armed with a firearm while participating in a riot and providing a criminal penalty.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
10/10/2017
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 499
Assembly Bill 499
Relating to: the regulation of nonferrous metallic mining, prospecting, exploration, and bulk sampling, repealing administrative rules relating to wetlands, granting rule-making authority, and making an appropriation. (FE)

Bill Text and History

2017 Wisconsin Act 134

Against
Notification Date
9/29/2017
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 553
Assembly Bill 553
Relating to: eligibility for state procurement contracts and certain actions taken by state and local governmental bodies involving a boycott of Israel. (FE)

Bill Text and History

2017 Wisconsin Act 248

Against
Notification Date
1/17/2018
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.
http://www.wisdc.org/wdctestimony2018-01-17.php
Assembly Bill 578
Assembly Bill 578
Relating to: increasing funding to the Elections Commission for elections administration positions and making an appropriation. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
11/10/2017
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 609
Assembly Bill 609
Relating to: automatic voter registration and the integration of registration information with information maintained by the Department of Transportation and other state agencies and granting rule-making authority. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
11/3/2017
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 748
Assembly Bill 748
Relating to: preventing the state or local governments from requiring any person to accept certain collective bargaining provisions or waive its rights under the National Labor Relations Act or state labor law; prohibiting local regulation of employee hour...

Bill Text and History

2017 Wisconsin Act 327

Against
Notification Date
1/31/2018
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 947
Assembly Bill 947
Relating to: absentee ballots cast by overseas and military voters. (FE)

Bill Text and History

Other
Notification Date
3/27/2018
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 oppose Senate Substitute Amendment 1 relating to timing for holding special elections
Assembly Bill 1069
Assembly Bill 1069
Relating to: state and local highway projects; expenditure of transportation moneys received from the federal government; determining a reduction in individual income tax rates; and election of pass-through entities to be taxed at the entity level. (FE)

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
12/5/2018
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 1070
Assembly Bill 1070
Relating to: legislative powers and duties, state agency and authority composition and operations, and administrative rule-making process. (FE)

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
12/5/2018
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 1071
Assembly Bill 1071
Relating to: holding the presidential preference primary on the second Tuesday in March; applying for an absentee ballot in-person; and absentee ballots cast by overseas and military voters. (FE)

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
12/5/2018
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 1072
Assembly Bill 1072
Relating to: federal government waivers and other requests for federal approval; public assistance programs; waivers from work search and registration requirements for certain unemployment insurance benefit claimants; granting rule-making authority; and ma...

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
12/5/2018
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 1073
Assembly Bill 1073
Relating to: legislative power and duties, state agency and authority composition and operations, administrative rule-making process, federal government waivers and approvals, unemployment insurance work search and registration requirements, and making an ...

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
12/5/2018
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 47
Assembly Joint Resolution 47
Relating to: the rights of crime victims (first consideration).

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
10/24/2017
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.
https://www.wisdc.org/news/commentary/11-marsy-s-law-has-constitutional-flaw
Assembly Joint Resolution 53
Assembly Joint Resolution 53
Relating to: an advisory referendum on an amendment to the U.S. Constitution.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
5/25/2017
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 13
Senate Bill 13
Relating to: legislative and congressional redistricting. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
1/27/2017
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.
http://www.wisdc.org/pr010617.php
Senate Bill 15
Senate Bill 15
Relating to: various changes regarding administrative rules and rule-making procedures and making an appropriation. (FE)

Bill Text and History

2017 Wisconsin Act 57

Against
Notification Date
6/16/2017
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 42
Senate Bill 42
Relating to: publication of proceedings of meetings held by certain governmental bodies.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
3/1/2017
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
Senate Bill 102
Relating to: aggrieved parties petitioning for a recount and making an appropriation.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
4/13/2017
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.
http://wisdc.org/pr041317.php
Senate Bill 107
Senate Bill 107
Relating to: appointing delegates for a convention under Article V of the United States Constitution.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
3/20/2017
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
Senate Bill 295
Relating to: the expiration of administrative rules. (FE)

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
6/16/2017
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 303
Senate Bill 303
Relating to: participation in a riot and providing a criminal penalty.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
9/19/2017
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 351
Senate Bill 351
Relating to: free speech at the University of Wisconsin and technical college systems and granting rule-making authority.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
12/8/2017
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 352
Senate Bill 352
Relating to: establishing campaign contribution limits for contributions to certain persons.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
7/14/2017
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 353
Senate Bill 353
Relating to: decreasing individual and candidate committee contributions for statewide officeholders.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
7/14/2017
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 354
Senate Bill 354
Relating to: reducing limits for contributions from political action committees.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
7/14/2017
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 355
Senate Bill 355
Relating to: the definition of political action committee for campaign finance purposes.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
7/14/2017
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 356
Senate Bill 356
Relating to: coordination of mass communications.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
7/14/2017
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 357
Senate Bill 357
Relating to: contributions by corporations, cooperative associations, labor organizations, and federally recognized American Indian Tribes.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
7/14/2017
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 358
Senate Bill 358
Relating to: reporting a contributor's place of employment.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
7/14/2017
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 395
Senate Bill 395
Relating to: the regulation of nonferrous metallic mining, prospecting, exploration, and bulk sampling, repealing administrative rules relating to wetlands, granting rule-making authority, and making an appropriation. (FE)

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
9/29/2017
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 490
Senate Bill 490
Relating to: exempting from the state family and medical leave law an employer that is covered under the federal family and medical leave law. (FE)

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
12/8/2017
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 634
Senate Bill 634
Relating to: preventing the state or local governments from requiring any person to accept certain collective bargaining provisions or waive its rights under the National Labor Relations Act or state labor law; prohibiting local regulation of employee hour...

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
12/8/2017
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 832
Senate Bill 832
Relating to: creating a legislative committee on the oversight of agency enforcement. (FE)

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
2/22/2018
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 Joint Resolution 9
Senate Joint Resolution 9
Relating to: condemning violence and hate speech and expressing solidarity with Muslims and all those targeted for their ethnicity, race, or religion.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
2/16/2017
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.
http://www.wisdc.org/pr013117a.php
Senate Joint Resolution 18
Senate Joint Resolution 18
Relating to: application to Congress under the provisions of Article V of the Constitution of the United States for a convention for proposing amendments relating to a balanced budget.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
3/20/2017
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 Joint Resolution 19
Senate Joint Resolution 19
Relating to: rules and procedures for convening an Article V convention proposing amendments to the Constitution of the United States.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
3/20/2017
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 Joint Resolution 53
Senate Joint Resolution 53
Relating to: the rights of crime victims (first consideration).

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
10/24/2017
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.
https://www.wisdc.org/news/commentary/11-marsy-s-law-has-constitutional-flaw

Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number

create a joint legislative committee to further investigate the former Government Accountability Board as regards the John Doe investigation
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
create a joint legislative committee to further investigate the former Government Accountability Board as regards the John Doe investigation

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
2/13/2018
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
@item.ExternalURL

ALEC Transparency Act
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
ALEC Transparency Act

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
1/29/2018
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.

defense of Ethics and Elections Commission administrators following Senate Majority Leader Fitzgerald’s and Speaker Vos’ call for resignations
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
defense of Ethics and Elections Commission administrators following Senate Majority Leader Fitzgerald’s and Speaker Vos’ call for resignations

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
1/10/2018
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.

use of corroborating witness to establish elector proof of residence
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
use of corroborating witness to establish elector proof of residence

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
11/10/2017
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.

exempting from the state family and medical leave law an employer that is covered under the federal family and medical leave law
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
exempting from the state family and medical leave law an employer that is covered under the federal family and medical leave law

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
10/11/2017
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.

Wisconsin Elections Commission funding and staffing
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Wisconsin Elections Commission funding and staffing

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
9/29/2017
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.

Modern electronic voter registration system
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Modern electronic voter registration system

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
9/29/2017
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.

Juvenile Justice Bill of Rights Act--LRB 0705, LRB 0708, LRB 0704
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Juvenile Justice Bill of Rights Act--LRB 0705, LRB 0708, LRB 0704

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
6/27/2017
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-3260/1, Budget Transparency Act
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
LRB-3260/1, Budget Transparency Act

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
6/13/2017
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.

Campaign Integrity Package (LRB-1290 – LRB-1297)
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Campaign Integrity Package (LRB-1290 – LRB-1297)

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
6/7/2017
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
@item.ExternalURL

LRB-2593 expiration of admin rules
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
LRB-2593 expiration of admin rules

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
5/16/2017
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-2408/LRB-3295, free expression within the University of Wisconsin System
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
LRB-2408/LRB-3295, free expression within the University of Wisconsin System

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
5/2/2017
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-2408, the so-called “Campus Free Speech Act”
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
LRB-2408, the so-called “Campus Free Speech Act”

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
4/28/2017
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.

offering employment in exchange for not seeking an elective state or local office
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
offering employment in exchange for not seeking an elective state or local office

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
3/20/2017
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.

convention under Article V of the United States Constitution
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
convention under Article V of the United States Constitution

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
2/28/2017
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.

employment by a former member of the legislature as a lobbyist
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
employment by a former member of the legislature as a lobbyist

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
2/28/2017
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 0234 - relating to denouncing Islamophobia and hate in Wisconsin
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
LRB 0234 - relating to denouncing Islamophobia and hate in Wisconsin

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
1/31/2017
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-0922 nonpartisan redistricting reform
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
LRB-0922 nonpartisan redistricting reform

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
1/23/2017
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.

an advisory referendum on an amendment to the U.S. Constitution--money is not speech, corporation is not a person
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
an advisory referendum on an amendment to the U.S. Constitution--money is not speech, corporation is not a person

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
1/23/2017
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.

campaign finance
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
campaign finance

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
1/23/2017
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.

removing all nonfiscal policy items from budget bills
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
removing all nonfiscal policy items from budget bills

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
12/2/2016
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.

Total Lobbying Effort

  2017
January - June
2017
July - December
2018
January - June
2018
July - December
Total
Total Lobbying Expenditures 2017
January - June
$3,454.36
2017
July - December
$1,825.20
2018
January - June
$3,204.24
2018
July - December
$1,051.18
Total $9,534.98
Total Hours Communicating 2017
January - June
24.25
2017
July - December
10.00
2018
January - June
15.05
2018
July - December
10.50
Total 59.80
Total Hours Other 2017
January - June
45.50
2017
July - December
28.75
2018
January - June
53.75
2018
July - December
16.75
Total 144.75

Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

Relating to: rules and procedures for convening an Article V convention proposing amendments to the Constitution of the United States.
2017
January - June
2017
July - December
2018
January - June
2018
July - December
Total
2017
January - June
5%
2017
July - December
2018
January - June
2018
July - December
Total 1%
Relating to: an advisory referendum on an amendment to the U.S. Constitution.
2017
January - June
2017
July - December
2018
January - June
2018
July - December
Total
2017
January - June
7%
2017
July - December
2018
January - June
2018
July - December
Total 2%
Relating to: legislative and congressional redistricting. (FE)
2017
January - June
2017
July - December
2018
January - June
2018
July - December
Total
2017
January - June
8%
2017
July - December
2018
January - June
25%
2018
July - December
Total 11%
Relating to: appointing delegates for a convention under Article V of the United States Constitution.
2017
January - June
2017
July - December
2018
January - June
2018
July - December
Total
2017
January - June
10%
2017
July - December
2018
January - June
2018
July - December
Total 3%
Relating to: application to Congress under the provisions of Article V of the Constitution of the United States for a convention for proposing amendments relating to a balanced budget.
2017
January - June
2017
July - December
2018
January - June
2018
July - December
Total
2017
January - June
10%
2017
July - December
2018
January - June
2018
July - December
Total 3%
Relating to: legislative and congressional redistricting. (FE)
2017
January - June
2017
July - December
2018
January - June
2018
July - December
Total
2017
January - June
2017
July - December
10%
2018
January - June
2018
July - December
Total 2%
Relating to: the expiration of administrative rules. (FE)
2017
January - June
2017
July - December
2018
January - June
2018
July - December
Total
2017
January - June
2017
July - December
10%
2018
January - June
2018
July - December
Total 2%
Relating to: the expiration of administrative rules. (FE)
2017
January - June
2017
July - December
2018
January - June
2018
July - December
Total
2017
January - June
2017
July - December
10%
2018
January - June
2018
July - December
Total 2%
Relating to: participation in a riot and providing a criminal penalty.
2017
January - June
2017
July - December
2018
January - June
2018
July - December
Total
2017
January - June
2017
July - December
10%
2018
January - June
2018
July - December
Total 2%
Relating to: participation in a riot and providing a criminal penalty.
2017
January - June
2017
July - December
2018
January - June
2018
July - December
Total
2017
January - June
2017
July - December
25%
2018
January - June
2018
July - December
Total 5%
Relating to: absentee ballots cast by overseas and military voters. (FE)
2017
January - June
2017
July - December
2018
January - June
2018
July - December
Total
2017
January - June
2017
July - December
2018
January - June
10%
2018
July - December
Total 3%
Relating to: federal government waivers and other requests for federal approval; public assistance programs; waivers from work search and registration requirements for certain unemployment insurance benefit claimants; granting rule-making authority; and making an appropriation. (FE)
2017
January - June
2017
July - December
2018
January - June
2018
July - December
Total
2017
January - June
2017
July - December
2018
January - June
2018
July - December
20%
Total 2%
Relating to: legislative power and duties, state agency and authority composition and operations, administrative rule-making process, federal government waivers and approvals, unemployment insurance work search and registration requirements, and making an appropriation. (FE)
2017
January - June
2017
July - December
2018
January - June
2018
July - December
Total
2017
January - June
2017
July - December
2018
January - June
2018
July - December
20%
Total 2%
Relating to: legislative powers and duties, state agency and authority composition and operations, and administrative rule-making process. (FE)
2017
January - June
2017
July - December
2018
January - June
2018
July - December
Total
2017
January - June
2017
July - December
2018
January - June
2018
July - December
25%
Total 3%

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

2017
January - June
2017
July - December
2018
January - June
2018
July - December
Total
2017
January - June
45%
2017
July - December
2018
January - June
2018
July - December
5%
Total 16%
2017
January - June
2017
July - December
2018
January - June
2018
July - December
Total
2017
January - June
2017
July - December
2018
January - June
55%
2018
July - December
Total 18%
2017
January - June
2017
July - December
2018
January - June
2018
July - December
Total
2017
January - June
2017
July - December
2018
January - June
2018
July - December
25%
Total 3%

Minor Efforts

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

Minor Efforts
2017
January - June
2017
July - December
2018
January - June
2018
July - December
Total
2017
January - June
15%
2017
July - December
35%
2018
January - June
10%
2018
July - December
5%
Total 21%

Other Matters

No other matters found.

Filed Statements of Lobbying Activity and Expenditures