Legal Action of Wisconsin
Registered Principal Details
Business Or Interest:
Non profit law firm representing low-income people in their civil legal aid matters.
Lobbying Interests:
Issues related to civil legal problems of low-income people
Non profit law firm representing low-income people in their civil legal aid matters.
Lobbying Interests:
Issues related to civil legal problems of low-income people
Contact
AW
Abigail Wiley
633 W. Wisconsin Ave, Suite 2000
Milwaukee, WI 53203
414-274-3425
abw@legalaction.org
http://www.legalaction.org
633 W. Wisconsin Ave, Suite 2000
Milwaukee, WI 53203
414-274-3425
abw@legalaction.org
http://www.legalaction.org
Authorized Lobbyists
| Lobbyist Name | Exclusive Duties | Authorized On | Withdrawn On |
|---|
Lobbying Interests
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Assembly Bill 189
Relating to: an optional final hearing by affidavit for the dissolution of a marriage.
Bill Text and History
5/7/2025
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
AB 189 would allow some of Legal Action’s most vulnerable low-income clients, including the elderly, disabled, and victims of domestic violence, to reduce the burden that the divorce process has on their lives.
Relating to: an optional final hearing by affidavit for the dissolution of a marriage.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date5/7/2025
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
AB 189 would allow some of Legal Action’s most vulnerable low-income clients, including the elderly, disabled, and victims of domestic violence, to reduce the burden that the divorce process has on their lives.
Assembly Bill 202
Relating to: voidable provisions in residential rental agreements and the application of the Wisconsin Consumer Act to leases. (FE)
Bill Text and History
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.
Comments
The bill would negatively impact Legal Action of Wisconsin clients.
Supporting Documentation
05142025_025843_LAW AB 202 Testimony.pdf
Relating to: voidable provisions in residential rental agreements and the application of the Wisconsin Consumer Act to leases. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date5/14/2025
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.
Comments
The bill would negatively impact Legal Action of Wisconsin clients.
Supporting Documentation
05142025_025843_LAW AB 202 Testimony.pdf
Assembly Bill 296
Relating to: eliminating the 13-week limit on the garnishment of earnings of certain debtors.
Bill Text and History
6/27/2025
First Communication Date
6/13/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Comments
We have been asked for our input on how this bill would impact our low-income clients and are awaiting any potential changes before registering opposition or support.
Relating to: eliminating the 13-week limit on the garnishment of earnings of certain debtors.
Bill Text and History
Undisclosed
Notification Date6/27/2025
First Communication Date
6/13/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Comments
We have been asked for our input on how this bill would impact our low-income clients and are awaiting any potential changes before registering opposition or support.
Senate Bill 189
Relating to: an optional final hearing by affidavit for the dissolution of a marriage.
Bill Text and History
5/7/2025
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
SB 189 would allow some of Legal Action’s most vulnerable low-income clients, including the elderly, disabled, and victims of domestic violence, to reduce the burden that the divorce process has on their lives.
Relating to: an optional final hearing by affidavit for the dissolution of a marriage.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date5/7/2025
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
SB 189 would allow some of Legal Action’s most vulnerable low-income clients, including the elderly, disabled, and victims of domestic violence, to reduce the burden that the divorce process has on their lives.
Senate Bill 206
Relating to: voidable provisions in residential rental agreements and the application of the Wisconsin Consumer Act to leases. (FE)
Bill Text and History
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.
Comments
The bill would negatively impact Legal Action of Wisconsin clients.
Supporting Documentation
05142025_030023_LAW AB 202 Testimony.pdf
Relating to: voidable provisions in residential rental agreements and the application of the Wisconsin Consumer Act to leases. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date5/14/2025
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.
Comments
The bill would negatively impact Legal Action of Wisconsin clients.
Supporting Documentation
05142025_030023_LAW AB 202 Testimony.pdf
Budget Bill Subjects
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Administration: Departmentwide
Administration: Departmentwide
Notification Date
4/24/2025
First Communication Date
4/23/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Comments
In favor of supporting civil legal aid in the state budget.
4/24/2025
First Communication Date
4/23/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Comments
In favor of supporting civil legal aid in the state budget.
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Funding for various programs related to civil legal aid across Wisconsin
Funding for various programs related to civil legal aid across Wisconsin
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
2/5/2025
First Communication Date
2/5/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Legislative matter
Notification Date
2/5/2025
First Communication Date
2/5/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Total Lobbying Effort
| 2025 January - June |
Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Lobbying Expenditures | 2025 January - June $20,171.40 |
Total $20,171.40 |
| Total Hours Communicating | 2025 January - June 11.30 |
Total 11.30 |
| Total Hours Other | 2025 January - June 194.50 |
Total 194.50 |
Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
No legislative bills/resolutions found.
Budget Bill Subjects
| 2025 January - June |
2025 July - December |
2026 January - June |
2026 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 January - June 65% |
2025 July - December |
2026 January - June |
2026 July - December |
Total 65% |
Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings
No administrative rulemaking proceedings found.
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
| 2025 January - June |
2025 July - December |
2026 January - June |
2026 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 January - June 30% |
2025 July - December |
2026 January - June |
2026 July - December |
Total 30% |
Minor Efforts
(Time spent on matters each of which accounted for less than 10% of the organization's lobbying.)
Other Matters
No other matters found.