Wisconsin Community Services, Inc.

Registered Principal Details

Business Or Interest:
WCS is a private, non-profit organization. WCS is the largest non-governmental provider of services to offenders in the State of Wisconsin. It is controlled by a 15-member Board of Directors. The organization's funding comes from government contracts to perform services, private and government grants to fulfill specific objectives/deliverables, and donations by individuals who support its work.

Lobbying Interests:
WCS is concerned with community safety, crime prevention, prisoner re-entry, community corrections, services to persons who are mentally ill or need AODA support, and policies that affect low-income families.

Title:
Director

Contact
NYT
Nichole Y. Todd
3732 W. Wisconsin Ave, Suite 200
Milwaukee, WI 53208
(414) 343-3581
(414) 271-4605
ntodd@wiscs.org
http://www.wiscs.org

Authorized Lobbyists

Lobbyist Name Exclusive Duties Authorized On Withdrawn On

Lobbying Interests

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

Assembly Bill 92
Assembly Bill 92
Relating to: penalties for violations related to the motor vehicle liability insurance requirement, proof of financial responsibility, and providing a penalty. (FE)

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
7/30/2015
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Comments
We got involved with this bill because it would undo all of our proposed work on the FPF bill (2 years to 1) and would create incredibly harsh penalties that would not have a positive effect on increasing the number of valid, insured drivers in WI.
Supporting Documentation
20150730_Memo_Driver Responsibility Bill 4.15.15.docx

Assembly Bill 290
Assembly Bill 290
Relating to: imposing residence restrictions on certain sex offenders, establishing conditions of release from civil commitment for certain sex offenders, and providing a criminal penalty. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
9/17/2015
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Assembly Bill 460
Assembly Bill 460
Relating to: resolution of claims against the state for wrongful imprisonment of innocent persons, exempting from taxation certain amounts an individual receives from the claims board or legislature, health benefits for wrongfully imprisoned persons, and m...

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
12/16/2015
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Assembly Bill 604
Assembly Bill 604
Relating to: suspension of operating privilege for failure to pay monetary judgment.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
2/9/2016
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Assembly Bill 782
Assembly Bill 782
Relating to: penalties for violations related to the motor vehicle liability insurance requirement, proof of financial responsibility, making an appropriation, and providing a penalty. (FE)

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
2/9/2016
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Senate Bill 322
Senate Bill 322
Relating to: resolution of claims against the state for wrongful imprisonment of innocent persons, exempting from taxation certain amounts an individual receives from the claims board or legislature, health benefits for wrongfully imprisoned persons, and m...

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
12/16/2015
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Senate Bill 462
Senate Bill 462
Relating to: suspension of operating privilege for failure to pay monetary judgment.

Bill Text and History

2015 Wisconsin Act 234

For
Notification Date
2/9/2016
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Senate Bill 638
Senate Bill 638
Relating to: penalties for violations related to the motor vehicle liability insurance requirement, proof of financial responsibility, making an appropriation, and providing a penalty. (FE)

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
2/9/2016
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.

Budget Bill Subjects

Corrections: Juvenile Corrections
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Corrections: Juvenile Corrections

Notification Date
9/22/2016
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.

Comments
WCS supports transferring the authority/oversight for confinement of adjudicated juveniles from the DOC to the DCF or DHS in the 2017-19 state budget. WCS also advocates for the state to close Copper Lake and Lincoln Hills youth prisons.

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

Notification Date
9/22/2016
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.

Comments
WCS supports the proposed elimination of the safety responsibility (SR) law in the DOT's 2017-19 budget. WCS also supports increasing the threshold to report a traffic accident from $1,000 to $1,500.

Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number

The driver's license supension period for Failure to Pay a Forfeiture (FPF).
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
The driver's license supension period for Failure to Pay a Forfeiture (FPF).

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
5/28/2015
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.

Supporting Documentation
20140131_043333_Final One-Year FPF Proposal December 19.pdf


The Legislative Study Committee on the Review of Criminal Penalties
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
The Legislative Study Committee on the Review of Criminal Penalties

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
5/28/2015
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.

Truth in Sentencing Modifications
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Truth in Sentencing Modifications

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
5/28/2015
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.

WCS advocated to two members of the legislature the elimination of the one-year, administrative Safety Responsibility (SR) suspension of a driver's license.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
WCS advocated to two members of the legislature the elimination of the one-year, administrative Safety Responsibility (SR) suspension of a driver's license.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
5/28/2015
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.

Supporting Documentation
20130719_122909_Final SR Suspension Proposal.pdf


Total Lobbying Effort

  2015
January - June
2015
July - December
2016
January - June
2016
July - December
Total
Total Lobbying Expenditures 2015
January - June
$2,722.21
2015
July - December
$2,722.21
2016
January - June
$2,722.51
2016
July - December
$1,967.02
Total $10,133.96
Total Hours Communicating 2015
January - June
59.00
2015
July - December
27.75
2016
January - June
68.00
2016
July - December
13.50
Total 168.25
Total Hours Other 2015
January - June
18.00
2015
July - December
13.50
2016
January - June
27.00
2016
July - December
15.00
Total 73.50

Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

Relating to: penalties for violations related to the motor vehicle liability insurance requirement, proof of financial responsibility, and providing a penalty. (FE)
2015
January - June
2015
July - December
2016
January - June
2016
July - December
Total
2015
January - June
50%
2015
July - December
60%
2016
January - June
2016
July - December
Total 26%
Relating to: imposing residence restrictions on certain sex offenders, establishing conditions of release from civil commitment for certain sex offenders, and providing a criminal penalty. (FE)
2015
January - June
2015
July - December
2016
January - June
2016
July - December
Total
2015
January - June
2015
July - December
2016
January - June
5%
2016
July - December
Total 2%
Relating to: penalties for violations related to the motor vehicle liability insurance requirement, proof of financial responsibility, making an appropriation, and providing a penalty. (FE)
2015
January - June
2015
July - December
2016
January - June
2016
July - December
Total
2015
January - June
2015
July - December
2016
January - June
20%
2016
July - December
10%
Total 9%
Relating to: penalties for violations related to the motor vehicle liability insurance requirement, proof of financial responsibility, making an appropriation, and providing a penalty. (FE)
2015
January - June
2015
July - December
2016
January - June
2016
July - December
Total
2015
January - June
2015
July - December
2016
January - June
20%
2016
July - December
Total 8%
Relating to: suspension of operating privilege for failure to pay monetary judgment.
2015
January - June
2015
July - December
2016
January - June
2016
July - December
Total
2015
January - June
2015
July - December
2016
January - June
25%
2016
July - December
Total 10%
Relating to: suspension of operating privilege for failure to pay monetary judgment.
2015
January - June
2015
July - December
2016
January - June
2016
July - December
Total
2015
January - June
2015
July - December
2016
January - June
25%
2016
July - December
10%
Total 11%

Budget Bill Subjects

2015
January - June
2015
July - December
2016
January - June
2016
July - December
Total
2015
January - June
2015
July - December
2016
January - June
2016
July - December
32%
Total 4%
2015
January - June
2015
July - December
2016
January - June
2016
July - December
Total
2015
January - June
2015
July - December
2016
January - June
2016
July - December
33%
Total 4%

Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings

No administrative rulemaking proceedings found.

Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number

2015
January - June
2015
July - December
2016
January - June
2016
July - December
Total
2015
January - June
50%
2015
July - December
40%
2016
January - June
2016
July - December
Total 23%
2015
January - June
2015
July - December
2016
January - June
2016
July - December
Total
2015
January - June
2015
July - December
2016
January - June
5%
2016
July - December
15%
Total 4%

Minor Efforts

No minor efforts found.

Other Matters

No other matters found.

Filed Statements of Lobbying Activity and Expenditures