Ho-Chunk Nation

Registered Principal Details

Business Or Interest:
The HCN Government is charged with securing the rights of tribal members and advancing the general welfare of the Ho-Chunk people, while sustaining its culture and traditions and perpetuating its soveriegnty.

Lobbying Interests:
The HCN may seek to comment on treaty rights and matters of taxation, social and health services, law enforcement, land use and intergovernmental agreements that affect tribal governmental affairs and operations.

Contact
DD
Danielle DeLong
PO Box 667 W9814 Airport Road
Black River Falls, WI 54615
(715) 284-9343
Danielle.DeLong@ho-chunk.com

Authorized Lobbyists

Lobbyist Name Exclusive Duties Authorized On Withdrawn On

Lobbying Interests

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

Assembly Bill 50
Assembly Bill 50
Relating to: state finances and appropriations, constituting the executive budget act of the 2025 legislature. (FE)

Bill Text and History

Undisclosed
Notification Date
3/24/2025
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 58
Assembly Bill 58
Relating to: flags flown, hung, or displayed from a flagpole or the exterior of state and local buildings and eliminating a related administrative rule.

Bill Text and History

Undisclosed
Notification Date
3/24/2025
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 70
Assembly Bill 70
Relating to: a disclaimer of parental rights and payments allowed in connection with an adoption.

Bill Text and History

Undisclosed
Notification Date
3/24/2025
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 101
Assembly Bill 101
Relating to: requiring school districts to report information related to American Indian children attending school in the school district.

Bill Text and History

Undisclosed
Notification Date
3/24/2025
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 109
Assembly Bill 109
Relating to: a lifetime license that authorizes an individual to teach an American Indian language in an American Indian language program and modifying rules promulgated by the Department of Public Instruction. (FE)

Bill Text and History

Undisclosed
Notification Date
3/24/2025
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 110
Assembly Bill 110
Relating to: the membership of the Professional Standards Council for Teachers.

Bill Text and History

Undisclosed
Notification Date
3/24/2025
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 130
Assembly Bill 130
Relating to: exempting certain persons from PFAS enforcement actions under the spills law. (FE)

Bill Text and History

Undisclosed
Notification Date
3/24/2025
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 131
Assembly Bill 131
Relating to: programs and requirements to address PFAS.

Bill Text and History

Undisclosed
Notification Date
3/24/2025
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 237
Assembly Bill 237
Relating to: the age at which an infant is covered under the safe haven law.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
5/14/2025
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 45
Senate Bill 45
Relating to: state finances and appropriations, constituting the executive budget act of the 2025 legislature. (FE)

Bill Text and History

2025 Wisconsin Act 15

Undisclosed
Notification Date
3/24/2025
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 51
Senate Bill 51
Relating to: flags flown at state and local government buildings and eliminating a related administrative rule.

Bill Text and History

Undisclosed
Notification Date
3/24/2025
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 79
Senate Bill 79
Relating to: a disclaimer of parental rights and payments allowed in connection with an adoption.

Bill Text and History

Undisclosed
Notification Date
3/24/2025
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 87
Senate Bill 87
Relating to: a lifetime license that authorizes an individual to teach an American Indian language in an American Indian language program and modifying rules promulgated by the Department of Public Instruction. (FE)

Bill Text and History

Undisclosed
Notification Date
3/24/2025
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 89
Senate Bill 89
Relating to: requiring school districts to report information related to American Indian children attending school in the school district.

Bill Text and History

Undisclosed
Notification Date
3/24/2025
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 127
Senate Bill 127
Relating to: exempting certain persons from PFAS enforcement actions under the spills law. (FE)

Bill Text and History

Undisclosed
Notification Date
3/24/2025
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 128
Senate Bill 128
Relating to: programs and requirements to address PFAS.

Bill Text and History

Undisclosed
Notification Date
3/24/2025
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 243
Senate Bill 243
Relating to: the age at which an infant is covered under the safe haven law.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
5/14/2025
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

Administration: Attached Divisions and Other Bodies
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Administration: Attached Divisions and Other Bodies

Notification Date
3/24/2025
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
LRB 0521

Administration: Departmentwide
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Administration: Departmentwide

Notification Date
3/24/2025
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
LRB - 1438

Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number

Code Talkers Memorial Highway
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Code Talkers Memorial Highway

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
1/6/2025
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-4981 - Declaring November as Native American Heritage Month
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
LRB-4981 - Declaring November as Native American Heritage Month

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
1/6/2025
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.

Surplus Land Issues
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Surplus Land Issues

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
1/6/2025
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-0118/1 relating to public access to wetlands benefitting from the in lieu fee subprogram.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
LRB-0118/1 relating to public access to wetlands benefitting from the in lieu fee subprogram.

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
1/6/2025
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-0137/1 relating to a wetland assured delineation program, extending the time limit for emergency rule procedures, providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures, and granting rule-making authority.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
LRB-0137/1 relating to a wetland assured delineation program, extending the time limit for emergency rule procedures, providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures, and granting rule-making authority.

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
1/6/2025
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-0393/1, relating to Indigenous Peoples' Day.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
LRB-0393/1, relating to Indigenous Peoples' Day.

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
1/6/2025
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-0573/1, relating to a lifetime license that authorizes an individual to teach an American Indian language in an American Indian language program.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
LRB-0573/1, relating to a lifetime license that authorizes an individual to teach an American Indian language in an American Indian language program.

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
1/6/2025
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-0011/1, relating to model academic standards related to American Indian Studies.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
LRB-0011/1, relating to model academic standards related to American Indian Studies.

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
1/6/2025
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-0012/1, relating to pupils wearing traditional tribal regalia at graduation ceremony or school-sponsored event.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
LRB-0012/1, relating to pupils wearing traditional tribal regalia at graduation ceremony or school-sponsored event.

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
1/6/2025
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-0013/1, relating to authorization for tribal governments to copy certified copies of vital records for administrative use.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
LRB-0013/1, relating to authorization for tribal governments to copy certified copies of vital records for administrative use.

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
1/6/2025
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-0014/1, relating to requiring school districts to report information related to American Indian children attending school in the school district.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
LRB-0014/1, relating to requiring school districts to report information related to American Indian children attending school in the school district.

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
1/6/2025
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 2351/1 relating to tuition and fee remission for eligible veterans' spouses and children enrolled in the University of Wisconsin System or a technical college.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
LRB 2351/1 relating to tuition and fee remission for eligible veterans' spouses and children enrolled in the University of Wisconsin System or a technical college.

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
1/6/2025
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-0767/1 relating to, authorizing community solar programs and granting rule-making authority.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
LRB-0767/1 relating to, authorizing community solar programs and granting rule-making authority.

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
1/6/2025
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-6467/1, relating to the membership of the Higher Educational Aids Board
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
LRB-6467/1, relating to the membership of the Higher Educational Aids Board

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
1/6/2025
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-0949 - Renumber and Amend 69.14 (3) (c) and 69.15 (6) (b) relating to access to an original impounded birth record
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
LRB-0949 - Renumber and Amend 69.14 (3) (c) and 69.15 (6) (b) relating to access to an original impounded birth record

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
1/6/2025
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-1754 - Relating to - establishing a statewide wolf population goal.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
LRB-1754 - Relating to - establishing a statewide wolf population goal.

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
1/6/2025
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-0312 University of Wisconsin System Relating to tuition and fee remission or grants for certain veterans and their dependents enrolled in UW system
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
LRB-0312 University of Wisconsin System Relating to tuition and fee remission or grants for certain veterans and their dependents enrolled in UW system

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
1/6/2025
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 Department of Children & Families
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Wisconsin Department of Children & Families

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
1/6/2025
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 Housing and Economic Development Authority
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
1/6/2025
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.

Transportation aid to counties and municipalities containing certain tribal facilities and making an appropriation.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Transportation aid to counties and municipalities containing certain tribal facilities and making an appropriation.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
1/6/2025
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 Division of Gaming
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Wisconsin Division of Gaming

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
1/6/2025
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

No certified reports found.

Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

No legislative bills/resolutions found.

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

No other matters found.

Filed Statements of Lobbying Activity and Expenditures