United Council of UW Students Inc
Registered Principal Details
Business Or Interest:
State student association; higher education advocacy for UW System as determined by students.
Lobbying Interests:
The budget, overall UW funding, financial aid programs, voter registration, women's health, UW Board of Regents composition, holistic admissions, affirmative action, domestic partner benefits, gender identity and expression
Title:
Legislative Affairs Director
State student association; higher education advocacy for UW System as determined by students.
Lobbying Interests:
The budget, overall UW funding, financial aid programs, voter registration, women's health, UW Board of Regents composition, holistic admissions, affirmative action, domestic partner benefits, gender identity and expression
Title:
Legislative Affairs Director
Contact
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Cedric Lawson
14 W Mifflin Street, Ste 212
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 263-3422
(608) 265-4070
legislative@unitedcouncil.net
www.unitedcouncil.net
14 W Mifflin Street, Ste 212
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 263-3422
(608) 265-4070
legislative@unitedcouncil.net
www.unitedcouncil.net
Authorized Lobbyists
| Lobbyist Name | Exclusive Duties | Authorized On | Withdrawn On |
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Lobbying Interests
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Assembly Bill 67
relating to: an education tax credit for businesses.
Bill Text and History
5/1/2007
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
We support the Education Tax Credit as a means to increase access to higher education for many people who otherwise would not be able to afford it. We like the added incentive for employees making under 185% of the federal poverty line.
relating to: an education tax credit for businesses.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date5/1/2007
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
We support the Education Tax Credit as a means to increase access to higher education for many people who otherwise would not be able to afford it. We like the added incentive for employees making under 185% of the federal poverty line.
Assembly Bill 151
relating to: making a postsecondary student who has been convicted of possessing, with intent to manufacture, distribute, or deliver, or of manufacturing, distributing, or delivering, a controlled substance or controlled substance analog based on conduct t...
Bill Text and History
4/13/2007
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
Please vote no on 151. This constitutes a double-punishment; it has a discriminatory impact based on race and class; it introduces a barrier to someone trying to improve his/her life for a past crime.
relating to: making a postsecondary student who has been convicted of possessing, with intent to manufacture, distribute, or deliver, or of manufacturing, distributing, or delivering, a controlled substance or controlled substance analog based on conduct t...
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date4/13/2007
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
Please vote no on 151. This constitutes a double-punishment; it has a discriminatory impact based on race and class; it introduces a barrier to someone trying to improve his/her life for a past crime.
Assembly Bill 154
relating to: allowing an individual income tax deduction for certain amounts contributed by a divorced or legally separated parent to his or her child's college savings account or college tuition and expenses program and limiting the deduction that may be ...
Bill Text and History
6/19/2007
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
United Council supports the passage of this bill. This bill will render a non-custodial parent eligible for the same tax deduction offered to non-custodial extended family such as grandparents, aunts, uncles, etc.
relating to: allowing an individual income tax deduction for certain amounts contributed by a divorced or legally separated parent to his or her child's college savings account or college tuition and expenses program and limiting the deduction that may be ...
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date6/19/2007
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
United Council supports the passage of this bill. This bill will render a non-custodial parent eligible for the same tax deduction offered to non-custodial extended family such as grandparents, aunts, uncles, etc.
Assembly Bill 158
relating to: the deadline and procedure for voter registration and the determination of residency for voting purposes.
Bill Text and History
5/1/2007
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
We strongly oppose AB 158. It will end same-day voter registration in WI which will greatly reduce access to our electoral process for college students and others.
relating to: the deadline and procedure for voter registration and the determination of residency for voting purposes.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date5/1/2007
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
We strongly oppose AB 158. It will end same-day voter registration in WI which will greatly reduce access to our electoral process for college students and others.
Assembly Bill 194
relating to: composition of the Board of Regents of the University of Wisconsin System.
Bill Text and History
6/19/2007
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
United Council supports the introduction of geographic diversity for UW Board of Regents. As the stewards of a statewide public institution, geographic representation will help to ensure that different areas of the state are being served.
relating to: composition of the Board of Regents of the University of Wisconsin System.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date6/19/2007
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
United Council supports the introduction of geographic diversity for UW Board of Regents. As the stewards of a statewide public institution, geographic representation will help to ensure that different areas of the state are being served.
Assembly Bill 252
relating to: the maximum amount of a Wisconsin higher education grant.
Bill Text and History
5/1/2007
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
We support the pasing of AB 252 as a means to increase access to highed education. Financial aid is not keeping up with rising tuition costs. The increase of the ceiling of the WHEG will help students access and graduate from college.
relating to: the maximum amount of a Wisconsin higher education grant.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date5/1/2007
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
We support the pasing of AB 252 as a means to increase access to highed education. Financial aid is not keeping up with rising tuition costs. The increase of the ceiling of the WHEG will help students access and graduate from college.
Assembly Bill 280
relating to: health insurance coverage of a full-time student on medical leave.
Bill Text and History
2007 Wisconsin Act 36
6/19/2007
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
We support the passage of "Michelle's Law." If students are very sick and withdraw from college for medical reasons, they lose health insurace. But to continue while ill, can severely impact one's grades. This bill will end this catch-22.
relating to: health insurance coverage of a full-time student on medical leave.
Bill Text and History
2007 Wisconsin Act 36
For
Notification Date6/19/2007
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
We support the passage of "Michelle's Law." If students are very sick and withdraw from college for medical reasons, they lose health insurace. But to continue while ill, can severely impact one's grades. This bill will end this catch-22.
Assembly Bill 377
relating to: requiring a hospital to provide to a sexual assault victim information and, upon her request, emergency contraception and providing a penalty.
Bill Text and History
2007 Wisconsin Act 102
1/31/2008
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.
relating to: requiring a hospital to provide to a sexual assault victim information and, upon her request, emergency contraception and providing a penalty.
Bill Text and History
2007 Wisconsin Act 102
For
Notification Date1/31/2008
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 389
relating to: the maximum amount of an academic excellence higher education scholarship.
Bill Text and History
6/19/2007
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
We support the passage of this bill. Increasing the award of the merit-based Academic Excellence Scholarship will reflect the current costs of a UW education.
relating to: the maximum amount of an academic excellence higher education scholarship.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date6/19/2007
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
We support the passage of this bill. Increasing the award of the merit-based Academic Excellence Scholarship will reflect the current costs of a UW education.
Assembly Bill 555
relating to: the veterans tuition reimbursement program.
Bill Text and History
1/31/2008
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.
relating to: the veterans tuition reimbursement program.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date1/31/2008
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 Joint Resolution 17
relating to: requiring a photographic identification to vote, or register to vote, at the polls on election day (second consideration).
Bill Text and History
2/28/2007
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
We oppose a photo ID to vote. It introduces a barrier to accessing the electoral process. It places an unnecessary financial obligation, that disproportionately impacts students and other low-income people.
relating to: requiring a photographic identification to vote, or register to vote, at the polls on election day (second consideration).
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date2/28/2007
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
We oppose a photo ID to vote. It introduces a barrier to accessing the electoral process. It places an unnecessary financial obligation, that disproportionately impacts students and other low-income people.
Senate Bill 31
relating to: an education tax credit for businesses.
Bill Text and History
5/1/2007
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
We support the Education Tax Credit as a means to increase access to higher education for many people who otherwise would not be able to afford it. We like the added incentive to invest in employees who earn 185% or less of the federal poverty line.
relating to: an education tax credit for businesses.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date5/1/2007
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
We support the Education Tax Credit as a means to increase access to higher education for many people who otherwise would not be able to afford it. We like the added incentive to invest in employees who earn 185% or less of the federal poverty line.
Senate Bill 40
relating to: state finances and appropriations, constituting the executive budget act of the 2007 legislature.
Bill Text and History
2007 Wisconsin Act 20
7/18/2007
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.
relating to: state finances and appropriations, constituting the executive budget act of the 2007 legislature.
Bill Text and History
2007 Wisconsin Act 20
None
Notification Date7/18/2007
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 67
relating to: making a postsecondary student who has been convicted of possessing, with intent to manufacture, distribute, or deliver, or of manufacturing, distributing, or delivering, a controlled substance or controlled substance analog based on conduct t...
Bill Text and History
2/28/2007
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
To render a student ineligible for state aid for specific drug convictions constitutes double-jeopardy. This only impacts students from families who do not have the economic means to fully pay for their child's higher education--a double standard.
relating to: making a postsecondary student who has been convicted of possessing, with intent to manufacture, distribute, or deliver, or of manufacturing, distributing, or delivering, a controlled substance or controlled substance analog based on conduct t...
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date2/28/2007
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
To render a student ineligible for state aid for specific drug convictions constitutes double-jeopardy. This only impacts students from families who do not have the economic means to fully pay for their child's higher education--a double standard.
Senate Bill 100
relating to: eligibility for tuition fee remission for certain veterans and their spouses, surviving spouses, and children.
Bill Text and History
5/1/2007
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
We support the passing of SB 100 in order to increase access to higher education for veterans and their families. If someone has lived in WI for 10 years, they have become a state resident and demonstrated their intent to remain.
relating to: eligibility for tuition fee remission for certain veterans and their spouses, surviving spouses, and children.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date5/1/2007
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
We support the passing of SB 100 in order to increase access to higher education for veterans and their families. If someone has lived in WI for 10 years, they have become a state resident and demonstrated their intent to remain.
Senate Bill 132
relating to: the use of ethnic names, nicknames, logos, and mascots by school boards, granting rule-making authority, and providing a penalty.
Bill Text and History
5/2/2007
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
We support this bill because we want to end the use of racially-themed mascots and logos.
relating to: the use of ethnic names, nicknames, logos, and mascots by school boards, granting rule-making authority, and providing a penalty.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date5/2/2007
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
We support this bill because we want to end the use of racially-themed mascots and logos.
Senate Bill 200
relating to: an optional identification requirement for voting in elections.
Bill Text and History
6/19/2007
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
We oppose this bill in the spirit of reducing barriers to vote. It would be easy for students who required a photo id when registering to forget. This could have the unintended consequence of complicating voting and reducing students' votes.
relating to: an optional identification requirement for voting in elections.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date6/19/2007
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
We oppose this bill in the spirit of reducing barriers to vote. It would be easy for students who required a photo id when registering to forget. This could have the unintended consequence of complicating voting and reducing students' votes.
Senate Bill 286
relating to: fee remissions for certain University of Wisconsin System and technical college students.
Bill Text and History
1/31/2008
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.
relating to: fee remissions for certain University of Wisconsin System and technical college students.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date1/31/2008
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 450
relating to: the method by which the amounts to be appropriated for higher education grants, tuition grants, and Lawton minority undergraduate grants are calculated and making appropriations.
Bill Text and History
7/31/2008
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.
relating to: the method by which the amounts to be appropriated for higher education grants, tuition grants, and Lawton minority undergraduate grants are calculated and making appropriations.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date7/31/2008
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
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
University of Wisconsin System
University of Wisconsin System
Notification Date
1/22/2007
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
We are working for a tuition freeze, along with additional money for the WHEG, Lawton, and AOP grants. We seek additional funding for fac/staff pay and domestic partner benefits.
1/22/2007
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
We are working for a tuition freeze, along with additional money for the WHEG, Lawton, and AOP grants. We seek additional funding for fac/staff pay and domestic partner benefits.
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Lower tuition for more access into the University of Wisconsin System
Lower tuition for more access into the University of Wisconsin System
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
2/2/2009
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.
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
2/2/2009
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.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
fully funded, easily accessible Veterans Tuition Remission
fully funded, easily accessible Veterans Tuition Remission
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
7/31/2008
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.
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
7/31/2008
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.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Textbook price dislcosure
Textbook price dislcosure
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
7/31/2008
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.
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
7/31/2008
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.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
The unbundling of textbooks
The unbundling of textbooks
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
7/31/2008
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.
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
7/31/2008
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.
WE oppose any revision or manufacture of University of Wisconsin segregated fee policy without the expressed input of UW students. Student participation in policy discussion must be consistent with existing statutory and UWSA guidelines.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
WE oppose any revision or manufacture of University of Wisconsin segregated fee policy without the expressed input of UW students. Student participation in policy discussion must be consistent with existing statutory and UWSA guidelines.
WE oppose any revision or manufacture of University of Wisconsin segregated fee policy without the expressed input of UW students. Student participation in policy discussion must be consistent with existing statutory and UWSA guidelines.
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative Matter and Rule
Notification Date
7/19/2007
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.
Both Legislative Matter and Rule
Notification Date
7/19/2007
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.
We oppose any bills or constitutional amendments that would require a state idenitification card with photo in order to vote.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
We oppose any bills or constitutional amendments that would require a state idenitification card with photo in order to vote.
We oppose any bills or constitutional amendments that would require a state idenitification card with photo in order to vote.
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
2/16/2007
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.
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
2/16/2007
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.
We oppose any efforts that would require the immediate repayment of financial aid if the grade in a course falls below a determined minimum.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
We oppose any efforts that would require the immediate repayment of financial aid if the grade in a course falls below a determined minimum.
We oppose any efforts that would require the immediate repayment of financial aid if the grade in a course falls below a determined minimum.
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
2/16/2007
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.
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
2/16/2007
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.
We oppose any efforts to link drug-related conviction record to eligibility for state-distributed financial aid.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
We oppose any efforts to link drug-related conviction record to eligibility for state-distributed financial aid.
We oppose any efforts to link drug-related conviction record to eligibility for state-distributed financial aid.
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
2/16/2007
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.
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
2/16/2007
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.
We support the Education Tax Credit that is part of the Invest Wisconsin 2.0 plan that will allow businesses a tax credit for paying for an employee's college tuition.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
We support the Education Tax Credit that is part of the Invest Wisconsin 2.0 plan that will allow businesses a tax credit for paying for an employee's college tuition.
We support the Education Tax Credit that is part of the Invest Wisconsin 2.0 plan that will allow businesses a tax credit for paying for an employee's college tuition.
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
2/16/2007
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.
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
2/16/2007
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.
We support the right of UW faculty and staff to choose if they want to pursue the option of collective bargaining.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
We support the right of UW faculty and staff to choose if they want to pursue the option of collective bargaining.
We support the right of UW faculty and staff to choose if they want to pursue the option of collective bargaining.
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
2/16/2007
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.
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
2/16/2007
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.
United Council would like to implement a state statute that would link, dollar-for-dollar, an increase in the average WHEG award to the average tuition increase at UW schools.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
United Council would like to implement a state statute that would link, dollar-for-dollar, an increase in the average WHEG award to the average tuition increase at UW schools.
United Council would like to implement a state statute that would link, dollar-for-dollar, an increase in the average WHEG award to the average tuition increase at UW schools.
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
1/22/2007
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.
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
1/22/2007
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.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
UW College merger into 4 year campuses
UW College merger into 4 year campuses
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
1/19/2007
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.
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
1/19/2007
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
| 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Lobbying Expenditures | 2007 January - June $12,350.54 |
2007 July - December $40,560.00 |
2008 January - June $24,474.58 |
2008 July - December $8,450.00 |
Total $85,835.12 |
| Total Hours Communicating | 2007 January - June 143.50 |
2007 July - December 145.25 |
2008 January - June 27.50 |
2008 July - December 4.50 |
Total 320.75 |
| Total Hours Other | 2007 January - June 350.50 |
2007 July - December 111.50 |
2008 January - June 93.40 |
2008 July - December 10.50 |
Total 565.90 |
Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
relating to: an education tax credit for businesses.
| 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 January - June 1% |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total < 1% |
relating to: an education tax credit for businesses.
| 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 January - June 1% |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total < 1% |
relating to: requiring a photographic identification to vote, or register to vote, at the polls on election day (second consideration).
| 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 January - June 1% |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total < 1% |
relating to: making a postsecondary student who has been convicted of possessing, with intent to manufacture, distribute, or deliver, or of manufacturing, distributing, or delivering, a controlled substance or controlled substance analog based on conduct that occurred during a period of enrollment for which the postsecondary student was receiving any state financial assistance ineligible for state financial assistance and granting rule-making authority.
| 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 January - June 1% |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total < 1% |
relating to: making a postsecondary student who has been convicted of possessing, with intent to manufacture, distribute, or deliver, or of manufacturing, distributing, or delivering, a controlled substance or controlled substance analog based on conduct that occurred during a period of enrollment for which the postsecondary student was receiving any state financial assistance ineligible for state financial assistance and granting rule-making authority.
| 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 January - June 1% |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total < 1% |
relating to: the deadline and procedure for voter registration and the determination of residency for voting purposes.
| 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 January - June 1% |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total < 1% |
relating to: composition of the Board of Regents of the University of Wisconsin System.
| 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 January - June 1% |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total < 1% |
relating to: eligibility for tuition fee remission for certain veterans and their spouses, surviving spouses, and children.
| 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 January - June 1% |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total < 1% |
relating to: the use of ethnic names, nicknames, logos, and mascots by school boards, granting rule-making authority, and providing a penalty.
| 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 January - June 1% |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total < 1% |
relating to: health insurance coverage of a full-time student on medical leave.
| 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 January - June 1% |
2007 July - December 7% |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total 3% |
relating to: the maximum amount of an academic excellence higher education scholarship.
| 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 January - June 1% |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June 5% |
2008 July - December |
Total 1% |
relating to: an optional identification requirement for voting in elections.
| 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 January - June 1% |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total < 1% |
relating to: allowing an individual income tax deduction for certain amounts contributed by a divorced or legally separated parent to his or her child's college savings account or college tuition and expenses program and limiting the deduction that may be claimed by a married person who files separately.
| 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 January - June 2% |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total 1% |
relating to: the maximum amount of a Wisconsin higher education grant.
| 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 January - June 3% |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total 2% |
relating to: state finances and appropriations, constituting the executive budget act of the 2007 legislature.
| 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 January - June 60% |
2007 July - December 60% |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total 51% |
relating to: requiring a hospital to provide to a sexual assault victim information and, upon her request, emergency contraception and providing a penalty.
| 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December 5% |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total 1% |
relating to: fee remissions for certain University of Wisconsin System and technical college students.
| 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June 10% |
2008 July - December |
Total 1% |
relating to: the veterans tuition reimbursement program.
| 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June 10% |
2008 July - December |
Total 1% |
relating to: the method by which the amounts to be appropriated for higher education grants, tuition grants, and Lawton minority undergraduate grants are calculated and making appropriations.
| 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June 30% |
2008 July - December |
Total 4% |
Budget Bill Subjects
| 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 January - June 10% |
2007 July - December 10% |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total 8% |
Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings
No administrative rulemaking proceedings found.
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
We oppose any bills or constitutional amendments that would require a state idenitification card with photo in order to vote.
| 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 January - June 1% |
2007 July - December 2% |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total 1% |
We oppose any efforts that would require the immediate repayment of financial aid if the grade in a course falls below a determined minimum.
| 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 January - June 1% |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total < 1% |
We oppose any efforts to link drug-related conviction record to eligibility for state-distributed financial aid.
| 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 January - June 1% |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total < 1% |
We support the right of UW faculty and staff to choose if they want to pursue the option of collective bargaining.
| 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 January - June 1% |
2007 July - December 3% |
2008 January - June 15% |
2008 July - December |
Total 3% |
United Council would like to implement a state statute that would link, dollar-for-dollar, an increase in the average WHEG award to the average tuition increase at UW schools.
| 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 January - June 2% |
2007 July - December 5% |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total 3% |
We support the Education Tax Credit that is part of the Invest Wisconsin 2.0 plan that will allow businesses a tax credit for paying for an employee's college tuition.
| 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 January - June 2% |
2007 July - December 2% |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total 2% |
| 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 January - June 5% |
2007 July - December 1% |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total 3% |
WE oppose any revision or manufacture of University of Wisconsin segregated fee policy without the expressed input of UW students. Student participation in policy discussion must be consistent with existing statutory and UWSA guidelines.
| 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December 5% |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total 1% |
| 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June 10% |
2008 July - December |
Total 1% |
| 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June 10% |
2008 July - December |
Total 1% |
| 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June 10% |
2008 July - December 60% |
Total 2% |
| 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December 40% |
Total < 1% |
Minor Efforts
No minor efforts found.
Other Matters
No other matters found.