Wisconsin State Fire Chiefs Association

Registered Principal Details

Business Or Interest:
Training Public Protection Administration.

Lobbying Interests:
Training Administration Public Protection.

CEO Name:
Del Yaroch

Contact
DMB
David M Bloom
2120 Fish Hatchery Rd
Madison, WI 53713
(608) 210-7218
(608) 210-7235
bloomd@town.madison.wi.us

Authorized Lobbyists

Lobbyist Name Exclusive Duties Authorized On Withdrawn On

Lobbying Interests

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

Assembly Bill 43
Assembly Bill 43
relating to: employment discrimination because of temporary absence from work while responding to an emergency call as a volunteer fire fighter, emergency medical technician, first responder, or ambulance driver.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
7/9/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Assembly Bill 61
Assembly Bill 61
relating to: creating a wireless 911 fund; imposing a surcharge on wireless telephone customers; making grants for wireless 911 emergency telephone service; providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures; granting rule-making authority; and making a...

Bill Text and History

2003 Wisconsin Act 48

For
Notification Date
2/19/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Assembly Bill 128
Assembly Bill 128
relating to: disciplinary procedures for certain local law enforcement officers and fire fighters.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
7/9/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Assembly Bill 179
Assembly Bill 179
relating to: creating a civil liability exemption for certain municipalities and their agents that issue fireworks permits.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
4/9/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Assembly Bill 206
Assembly Bill 206
relating to: pointing a firearm at certain persons and throwing or expelling bodily substances and providing penalties.

Bill Text and History

2003 Wisconsin Act 190

For
Notification Date
4/18/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Assembly Bill 207
Assembly Bill 207
relating to: banning smoking in and around University of Wisconsin System residence halls and dormitories and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

2003 Wisconsin Act 268

For
Notification Date
4/9/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Assembly Bill 410
Assembly Bill 410
relating to: programs to encourage businesses to support and provide discounts to veterans and members of the reserves and national guard.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
1/27/2004
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Senate Bill 75
Senate Bill 75
relating to: creating a civil liability exemption for certain municipalities and their agents that issue fireworks permits.

Bill Text and History

2003 Wisconsin Act 298

Against
Notification Date
6/10/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Senate Bill 104
Senate Bill 104
relating to: prohibiting the use of fireworks at certain indoor venues and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
6/10/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Senate Bill 222
Senate Bill 222
relating to: expanding reimbursements to cities and villages for fire calls on certain highways.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
9/15/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Senate Bill 410
Senate Bill 410
relating to: eligibility for a grant under the fire dues program.

Bill Text and History

2003 Wisconsin Act 219

For
Notification Date
2/26/2004
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Budget Bill Subjects

Wisconsin Technical College System
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Wisconsin Technical College System

Notification Date
4/9/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Comments
SUPPORT appropriations in SB 44 to WTCS Board and WTCS districts for Firefighter training services.

Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings

WGC 41 to 44 and to create ch. Game 45, the regulation of charitable gaming.
Agency Name
Administration
Subject
WGC 41 to 44 and to create ch. Game 45, the regulation of charitable gaming.
Scope Statement
Register Number: 568 (5/1/2003)
Clearinghouse Rule: CR 04-073
Against
Notification Date
10/18/2004
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Comments
Rule should be amended to permit charities to include additional information from sponsors on raffle tickets and calendars. Failure to do so will hurt rural volunteer Fire Departments, which rely on such devices for needed revenue.
Comm 14 to specify the procedures and conditions that fire departments and municipalities must comply with to receive their fire dues distribution.
Agency Name
Commerce
Subject
Comm 14 to specify the procedures and conditions that fire departments and municipalities must comply with to receive their fire dues distribution.
Scope Statement
Register Number: 550 (10/15/2001)
Against
Notification Date
8/19/2004
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Comments
The WSFCA is opposed to that portion of Comm 14 which would specify the procedures and conditions that fire departments and municipalities must comply with in order to receive their fire dues distribution.

Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number

"Safe cigarette" legislation.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
"Safe cigarette" legislation.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
12/13/2004
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Amend HFS 110, 111, and 112 to increase the various EMT recertification cycles from two years to four years.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Amend HFS 110, 111, and 112 to increase the various EMT recertification cycles from two years to four years.

Action Intended To Affect
Rule (by a state agency)

Notification Date
12/13/2004
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Consolidate all Fire Service components (i.e. training, standards, investigations, and prevention) under one state office.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Consolidate all Fire Service components (i.e. training, standards, investigations, and prevention) under one state office.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
12/13/2004
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Fireworks regulation.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Fireworks regulation.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
12/13/2004
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Funding source for the State Trauma System.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Funding source for the State Trauma System.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
12/13/2004
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Implement an intra-state mutual aid system.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Implement an intra-state mutual aid system.

Action Intended To Affect
Rule (by a state agency)

Notification Date
12/13/2004
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Prevent job discrimination against volunteer Fire Fighters and EMTs.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Prevent job discrimination against volunteer Fire Fighters and EMTs.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
12/13/2004
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Provide liability and workers compensation coverage for members of state-designated collapse rescue teams.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Provide liability and workers compensation coverage for members of state-designated collapse rescue teams.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
12/13/2004
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

State income tax exemption for moneys earned by volunteer Fire Fighters and EMTs.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
State income tax exemption for moneys earned by volunteer Fire Fighters and EMTs.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
12/13/2004
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Support adoption of the full suite of National Fire Prevention Association (NFPA) codes, including NFPA 5000, NFPA 1/Uniform, and NFPA 101 Life Safety codes.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Support adoption of the full suite of National Fire Prevention Association (NFPA) codes, including NFPA 5000, NFPA 1/Uniform, and NFPA 101 Life Safety codes.

Action Intended To Affect
Rule (by a state agency)

Notification Date
12/13/2004
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

TABOR.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
TABOR.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
12/13/2004
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Total Lobbying Effort

  2004
January - June
2004
July - December
Total
Total Lobbying Expenditures 2004
January - June
$13,463.06
2004
July - December
$15,307.43
Total $28,770.49
Total Hours Communicating 2004
January - June
7.80
2004
July - December
7.75
Total 15.55
Total Hours Other 2004
January - June
37.45
2004
July - December
55.60
Total 93.05

Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

relating to: creating a civil liability exemption for certain municipalities and their agents that issue fireworks permits.
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2004
July - December
Total
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
5%
2004
July - December
Total 2%
relating to: pointing a firearm at certain persons and throwing or expelling bodily substances and providing penalties.
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2004
July - December
Total
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
5%
2004
July - December
Total 2%
relating to: banning smoking in and around University of Wisconsin System residence halls and dormitories and providing a penalty.
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2004
July - December
Total
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
10%
2004
July - December
Total 5%
relating to: prohibiting the use of fireworks at certain indoor venues and providing a penalty.
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2004
July - December
Total
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
10%
2004
July - December
Total 5%
relating to: employment discrimination because of temporary absence from work while responding to an emergency call as a volunteer fire fighter, emergency medical technician, first responder, or ambulance driver.
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2004
July - December
Total
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
20%
2004
July - December
Total 8%
relating to: expanding reimbursements to cities and villages for fire calls on certain highways.
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2004
July - December
Total
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
20%
2004
July - December
Total 8%
relating to: eligibility for a grant under the fire dues program.
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2004
July - December
Total
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
25%
2004
July - December
Total 10%

Budget Bill Subjects

No budget bill subjects found.

Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings

2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2004
July - December
Total
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2004
July - December
5%
Total 3%
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2004
July - December
Total
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2004
July - December
35%
Total 20%

Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number

2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2004
July - December
Total
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2004
July - December
2%
Total 1%
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2004
July - December
Total
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2004
July - December
2%
Total 1%
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2004
July - December
Total
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2004
July - December
3%
Total 2%
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2004
July - December
Total
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2004
July - December
3%
Total 2%
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2004
July - December
Total
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2004
July - December
5%
Total 3%
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2004
July - December
Total
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2004
July - December
5%
Total 3%
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2004
July - December
Total
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2004
July - December
5%
Total 3%
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2004
July - December
Total
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2004
July - December
5%
Total 3%
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2004
July - December
Total
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2004
July - December
5%
Total 3%
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2004
July - December
Total
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2004
July - December
10%
Total 6%
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2004
July - December
Total
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2004
July - December
10%
Total 6%

Minor Efforts

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

Minor Efforts
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2004
July - December
Total
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
5%
2004
July - December
5%
Total 5%

Other Matters

No other matters found.

Filed Statements of Lobbying Activity and Expenditures