Wisconsin Justice Initiative Inc.

Registered Principal Details

Business Or Interest:
law, general public interest advocacy

Lobbying Interests:
Criminal and civil justice, judicial campaign finance

Title:
Executive Director

Contact
GLS
Gretchen L. Schuldt
P.O. Box 100705
Milwaukee, WI 53210
(414) 331-0724
gretchen@wjiinc.org
http://www.wjiinc.org

Authorized Lobbyists

Lobbyist Name Exclusive Duties Authorized On Withdrawn On

Lobbying Interests

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

Assembly Bill 11
Assembly Bill 11
Relating to: obtaining crime victim mental health treatment records. (FE)

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
5/15/2019
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 15
Assembly Bill 15
Relating to: requiring persons accused of violating traffic laws and ordinances related to driving while intoxicated to appear in person in court. (FE)

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
5/30/2019
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
20190530_AB 15.pdf

https://www.wjiinc.org/
Assembly Bill 18
Assembly Bill 18
Relating to: penalties for offenses related to operating a vehicle while intoxicated and providing a penalty. (FE)

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
5/15/2019
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 33
Assembly Bill 33
Relating to: expungement of records of certain crimes. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
3/6/2019
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.wjiinc.org/
Assembly Bill 696
Assembly Bill 696
Relating to: penalties for violations related to the motor vehicle liability insurance requirement, proof of financial responsibility, requirements for registering motor vehicles, operating a vehicle without an operator's license or after suspension or rev...

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
1/13/2020
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 758
Assembly Bill 758
Relating to: battery by a person detained while awaiting trial as a sexually violent person and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
1/29/2020
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
This bill is unnecessary as adequate penalties exist now. It's also hard to understand why a different penalty is needed for this particular class of people. It's hard to comment fully as so much information, including fiscal impact, is unavailable.
Assembly Bill 802
Assembly Bill 802
Relating to: criteria for the court to consider when determining whether to use videoconferencing at a proceeding.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
1/29/2020
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
This bill would gravely harm the accused's right to confront witnesses against him or her; also would hurt a jury's ability to judge the credibility of witnesses. It is so loosely worded that it would give a lazy or lying witness and easy "out."
Assembly Bill 803
Assembly Bill 803
Relating to: using testimony taken by deposition in a criminal trial if witness is at risk of being intimidated.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
1/29/2020
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 804
Assembly Bill 804
Relating to: intimidating a victim of domestic abuse and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

2019 Wisconsin Act 112

Against
Notification Date
1/29/2020
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 805
Assembly Bill 805
Relating to: recommendation to revoke parole, probation, and extended supervision if a person is charged with a crime. (FE)

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
1/29/2020
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
This bill presumes guilt and simply guts any notion of due process. It's hard to comment fully as so much information, including fiscal impact, is unavailable.
Assembly Bill 806
Assembly Bill 806
Relating to: acts for which a juvenile may be placed in correctional placement or the Serious Juvenile Offender Program. (FE)

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
1/29/2020
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
This bill is extremely and unnecessarily punitive. It's hard to comment fully as so much information, including fiscal impact, is unavailable.
Assembly Bill 807
Assembly Bill 807
Relating to: mandatory minimum sentence for three or more convictions for retail theft and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
1/29/2020
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
There is no reason to increase penalties for third-offense shoplifting and no logical reason for mandatory minimums here. The costs of this bill will fall to local property taxpayers. Much information, including fiscal impact, is not known.
Assembly Bill 808
Assembly Bill 808
Relating to: prosecuting a violent felon for the crime of illegal possession of a firearm.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
1/29/2020
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 809
Assembly Bill 809
Relating to: earned release from parole or extended supervision and discharge from probation. (FE)

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
1/29/2020
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 817
Assembly Bill 817
Relating to: bail for a criminal defendant who is charged with bail jumping.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
1/29/2020
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 830
Assembly Bill 830
Relating to: earned release upon the completion of a training program, reporting on the aging and elderly prison population, and making an appropriation. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
2/12/2020
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 831
Assembly Bill 831
Relating to: maximum period of imprisonment following revocation of extended supervision or probation and making an appropriation. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
2/12/2020
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 39
Senate Bill 39
Relating to: expungement of records of certain crimes. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
3/6/2019
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.wjiinc.org/
Senate Joint Resolution 2
Senate Joint Resolution 2
Relating to: the rights of crime victims (second consideration).

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
1/10/2019
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
20190110_Strang Letter 1_10_19.pdf

Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number

Juvenile life sentences
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Juvenile life sentences

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
5/4/2019
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
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Total Lobbying Effort

  2019
January - June
2019
July - December
2020
January - June
2020
July - December
Total
Total Lobbying Expenditures 2019
January - June
$0.00
2019
July - December
$0.00
2020
January - June
$25.44
2020
July - December
$0.00
Total $25.44
Total Hours Communicating 2019
January - June
4.50
2019
July - December
0.00
2020
January - June
0.60
2020
July - December
0.00
Total 5.10
Total Hours Other 2019
January - June
5.00
2019
July - December
0.00
2020
January - June
0.00
2020
July - December
0.00
Total 5.00

Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

Relating to: obtaining crime victim mental health treatment records. (FE)
2019
January - June
2019
July - December
2020
January - June
2020
July - December
Total
2019
January - June
16%
2019
July - December
2020
January - June
2020
July - December
Total 20%
Relating to: requiring persons accused of violating traffic laws and ordinances related to driving while intoxicated to appear in person in court. (FE)
2019
January - June
2019
July - December
2020
January - June
2020
July - December
Total
2019
January - June
16%
2019
July - December
2020
January - June
2020
July - December
Total 20%
Relating to: penalties for offenses related to operating a vehicle while intoxicated and providing a penalty. (FE)
2019
January - June
2019
July - December
2020
January - June
2020
July - December
Total
2019
January - June
17%
2019
July - December
2020
January - June
2020
July - December
Total 20%
Relating to: expungement of records of certain crimes. (FE)
2019
January - June
2019
July - December
2020
January - June
2020
July - December
Total
2019
January - June
17%
2019
July - December
2020
January - June
2020
July - December
Total 20%
Relating to: expungement of records of certain crimes. (FE)
2019
January - June
2019
July - December
2020
January - June
2020
July - December
Total
2019
January - June
17%
2019
July - December
2020
January - June
7%
2020
July - December
Total 20%
Relating to: the rights of crime victims (second consideration).
2019
January - June
2019
July - December
2020
January - June
2020
July - December
Total
2019
January - June
17%
2019
July - December
2020
January - June
10%
2020
July - December
Total 20%
Relating to: penalties for violations related to the motor vehicle liability insurance requirement, proof of financial responsibility, requirements for registering motor vehicles, operating a vehicle without an operator's license or after suspension or revocation of an operating privilege, making an appropriation, and providing a penalty. (FE)
2019
January - June
2019
July - December
2020
January - June
2020
July - December
Total
2019
January - June
2019
July - December
2020
January - June
6%
2020
July - December
Total < 1%
Relating to: battery by a person detained while awaiting trial as a sexually violent person and providing a penalty.
2019
January - June
2019
July - December
2020
January - June
2020
July - December
Total
2019
January - June
2019
July - December
2020
January - June
6%
2020
July - December
Total < 1%
Relating to: criteria for the court to consider when determining whether to use videoconferencing at a proceeding.
2019
January - June
2019
July - December
2020
January - June
2020
July - December
Total
2019
January - June
2019
July - December
2020
January - June
6%
2020
July - December
Total < 1%
Relating to: using testimony taken by deposition in a criminal trial if witness is at risk of being intimidated.
2019
January - June
2019
July - December
2020
January - June
2020
July - December
Total
2019
January - June
2019
July - December
2020
January - June
6%
2020
July - December
Total < 1%
Relating to: intimidating a victim of domestic abuse and providing a penalty.
2019
January - June
2019
July - December
2020
January - June
2020
July - December
Total
2019
January - June
2019
July - December
2020
January - June
6%
2020
July - December
Total < 1%
Relating to: recommendation to revoke parole, probation, and extended supervision if a person is charged with a crime. (FE)
2019
January - June
2019
July - December
2020
January - June
2020
July - December
Total
2019
January - June
2019
July - December
2020
January - June
6%
2020
July - December
Total < 1%
Relating to: acts for which a juvenile may be placed in correctional placement or the Serious Juvenile Offender Program. (FE)
2019
January - June
2019
July - December
2020
January - June
2020
July - December
Total
2019
January - June
2019
July - December
2020
January - June
6%
2020
July - December
Total < 1%
Relating to: earned release from parole or extended supervision and discharge from probation. (FE)
2019
January - June
2019
July - December
2020
January - June
2020
July - December
Total
2019
January - June
2019
July - December
2020
January - June
6%
2020
July - December
Total < 1%
Relating to: bail for a criminal defendant who is charged with bail jumping.
2019
January - June
2019
July - December
2020
January - June
2020
July - December
Total
2019
January - June
2019
July - December
2020
January - June
6%
2020
July - December
Total < 1%
Relating to: earned release upon the completion of a training program, reporting on the aging and elderly prison population, and making an appropriation. (FE)
2019
January - June
2019
July - December
2020
January - June
2020
July - December
Total
2019
January - June
2019
July - December
2020
January - June
6%
2020
July - December
Total < 1%
Relating to: maximum period of imprisonment following revocation of extended supervision or probation and making an appropriation. (FE)
2019
January - June
2019
July - December
2020
January - June
2020
July - December
Total
2019
January - June
2019
July - December
2020
January - June
7%
2020
July - December
Total < 1%
Relating to: mandatory minimum sentence for three or more convictions for retail theft and providing a penalty.
2019
January - June
2019
July - December
2020
January - June
2020
July - December
Total
2019
January - June
2019
July - December
2020
January - June
8%
2020
July - December
Total < 1%
Relating to: prosecuting a violent felon for the crime of illegal possession of a firearm.
2019
January - June
2019
July - December
2020
January - June
2020
July - December
Total
2019
January - June
2019
July - December
2020
January - June
8%
2020
July - December
Total < 1%

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

No topics found.

Minor Efforts

No minor efforts found.

Other Matters

Includes time spent on:

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

Other Matters
2019
January - June
2019
July - December
2020
January - June
2020
July - December
Total
2019
January - June
2019
July - December
100%
2020
January - June
2020
July - December
100%
Total < 1%

Filed Statements of Lobbying Activity and Expenditures