Wisconsin Veterinary Medical Association

Registered Principal Details

Business Or Interest:
Veterinary medicine.

Lobbying Interests:
animal health and welfare raw milk the practice of veterinary medicine public health/One Health

CEO Name:
Kimberly Brown Pokorny
Executive Director

Contact
KABP
Kimberly A Brown Pokorny
4610 S. Biltmore Lane Suite 107
Madison, WI 53718
(608) 257-3665
(608) 257-8989
kpokorny@wvma.org
http://www.wvma.org

Authorized Lobbyists

Lobbyist Name Exclusive Duties Authorized On Withdrawn On
Jordan Lamb Exclusive Duties N/A Authorized On 12/15/2016 Withdrawn On N/A
Ronald W Kuehn Exclusive Duties N/A Authorized On 12/15/2016 Withdrawn On N/A
Kimberly A Brown Pokorny Exclusive Duties N/A Authorized On 12/15/2016 Withdrawn On N/A
John W Webendorfer Exclusive Duties N/A Authorized On 12/15/2016 Withdrawn On N/A

Lobbying Interests

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

Assembly Bill 277
Assembly Bill 277
Relating to: eliminating the personal property tax and making an appropriation. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
5/23/2017
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 522
Assembly Bill 522
Relating to: the rendering of first aid to animals by emergency medical technicians or first responders.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
10/4/2017
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 666
Assembly Bill 666
Relating to: sexual contact with an animal and providing a criminal penalty.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
1/26/2018
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 218
Senate Bill 218
Relating to: eliminating the personal property tax and making an appropriation. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
5/23/2017
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 254
Senate Bill 254
Relating to: damages for injury, loss, or death of pet.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
5/18/2017
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 435
Senate Bill 435
Relating to: the rendering of first aid to animals by emergency medical technicians or first responders.

Bill Text and History

2017 Wisconsin Act 166

For
Notification Date
11/28/2017
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 802
Senate Bill 802
Relating to: sexual contact with an animal and providing a criminal penalty.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
2/15/2018
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

Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection

Notification Date
3/13/2017
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.

General Provisions
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
General Provisions

Notification Date
3/13/2017
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.

Safety and Professional Services: Departmentwide
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Safety and Professional Services: Departmentwide

Notification Date
3/13/2017
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.

Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings

Wildlife rehabilitation.
Agency Name
Department of Natural Resources (NR)
Subject
Wildlife rehabilitation.
Scope Statement
Register Number: 687 (4/1/2013)
None
Notification Date
1/26/2018
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.

Professional assistance program for veterinary professionals
Agency Name
Veterinary Examining Board (VE)
Subject
Professional assistance program for veterinary professionals
Scope Statement
SS 116_17
For
Notification Date
1/10/2018
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.

The definition of surgery; complementary, alternative and integrative therapies: and delegation of certain veterinary medical acts
Agency Name
Veterinary Examining Board (VE)
Subject
The definition of surgery; complementary, alternative and integrative therapies: and delegation of certain veterinary medical acts
Scope Statement
SS 025_16
For
Notification Date
1/4/2017
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.

Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number

Legislation related to Good Samaritan Law for Animals
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Legislation related to Good Samaritan Law for Animals

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
9/5/2018
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.

2019-21 State Budget Bill
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
2019-21 State Budget Bill

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
5/10/2018
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.

Development of an administrative rule related to the provision of complementary, alternative and integrative therapies.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Development of an administrative rule related to the provision of complementary, alternative and integrative therapies.

Action Intended To Affect
Rule (by a state agency)

Notification Date
1/10/2018
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.

Appointment of Dr. Robert Forbes as a member of the Veterinary Examining Board
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Appointment of Dr. Robert Forbes as a member of the Veterinary Examining Board

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
1/9/2018
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.

Appointment of Sheila Harsdorf as Secretary of Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Appointment of Sheila Harsdorf as Secretary of Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
1/9/2018
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.

Allowing veterinary technicians to perform assisted reproductive techniques.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Allowing veterinary technicians to perform assisted reproductive techniques.

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
10/5/2017
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.

Animal first aid or treatment of injured animals by first responders
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Animal first aid or treatment of injured animals by first responders

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
5/23/2017
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.

Developing legislation related to rendering first aid to animals by first responders
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Developing legislation related to rendering first aid to animals by first responders

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
4/19/2017
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.

CR 16-085 - Revisions to Phar 15
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
CR 16-085 - Revisions to Phar 15

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
1/17/2017
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.

DATCP Budget - Veterinary Examining Board creation of a professional assistance program for veterinarians
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
DATCP Budget - Veterinary Examining Board creation of a professional assistance program for veterinarians

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
1/13/2017
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 topic: Veterinary Examining Board
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Budget topic: Veterinary Examining Board

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
1/4/2017
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.

Development of legislation related to veterinarian wellness programs
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Development of legislation related to veterinarian wellness programs

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
12/15/2016
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.

Personal Property Tax Exemptions
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Personal Property Tax Exemptions

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
12/15/2016
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.

2017-19 State Budget Bill
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
2017-19 State Budget Bill

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
12/15/2016
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.

Total Lobbying Effort

  2017
January - June
2017
July - December
2018
January - June
2018
July - December
Total
Total Lobbying Expenditures 2017
January - June
$16,373.58
2017
July - December
$13,805.44
2018
January - June
$8,198.44
2018
July - December
$7,761.70
Total $46,139.16
Total Hours Communicating 2017
January - June
5.85
2017
July - December
4.25
2018
January - June
2.30
2018
July - December
2.20
Total 14.60
Total Hours Other 2017
January - June
77.65
2017
July - December
57.05
2018
January - June
34.60
2018
July - December
27.95
Total 197.25

Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

Relating to: eliminating the personal property tax and making an appropriation. (FE)
2017
January - June
2017
July - December
2018
January - June
2018
July - December
Total
2017
January - June
5%
2017
July - December
2018
January - June
2018
July - December
Total 2%
Relating to: eliminating the personal property tax and making an appropriation. (FE)
2017
January - June
2017
July - December
2018
January - June
2018
July - December
Total
2017
January - June
5%
2017
July - December
2018
January - June
2018
July - December
Total 2%
Relating to: the rendering of first aid to animals by emergency medical technicians or first responders.
2017
January - June
2017
July - December
2018
January - June
2018
July - December
Total
2017
January - June
2017
July - December
10%
2018
January - June
20%
2018
July - December
Total 6%
Relating to: the rendering of first aid to animals by emergency medical technicians or first responders.
2017
January - June
2017
July - December
2018
January - June
2018
July - December
Total
2017
January - June
2017
July - December
10%
2018
January - June
20%
2018
July - December
Total 6%
Relating to: sexual contact with an animal and providing a criminal penalty.
2017
January - June
2017
July - December
2018
January - June
2018
July - December
Total
2017
January - June
2017
July - December
2018
January - June
10%
2018
July - December
Total 2%

Budget Bill Subjects

2017
January - June
2017
July - December
2018
January - June
2018
July - December
Total
2017
January - June
10%
2017
July - December
10%
2018
January - June
2018
July - December
Total 7%

Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings

2017
January - June
2017
July - December
2018
January - June
2018
July - December
Total
2017
January - June
40%
2017
July - December
30%
2018
January - June
30%
2018
July - December
20%
Total 32%
2017
January - June
2017
July - December
2018
January - June
2018
July - December
Total
2017
January - June
2017
July - December
2018
January - June
2018
July - December
20%
Total 3%

Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number

2017
January - June
2017
July - December
2018
January - June
2018
July - December
Total
2017
January - June
10%
2017
July - December
10%
2018
January - June
2018
July - December
Total 7%
2017
January - June
2017
July - December
2018
January - June
2018
July - December
Total
2017
January - June
10%
2017
July - December
2018
January - June
2018
July - December
Total 4%
2017
January - June
2017
July - December
2018
January - June
2018
July - December
Total
2017
January - June
20%
2017
July - December
2018
January - June
2018
July - December
Total 8%
2017
January - June
2017
July - December
2018
January - June
2018
July - December
Total
2017
January - June
2017
July - December
30%
2018
January - June
2018
July - December
Total 9%
2017
January - June
2017
July - December
2018
January - June
2018
July - December
Total
2017
January - June
2017
July - December
2018
January - June
20%
2018
July - December
40%
Total 9%
2017
January - June
2017
July - December
2018
January - June
2018
July - December
Total
2017
January - June
2017
July - December
2018
January - June
2018
July - December
20%
Total 3%

Minor Efforts

No minor efforts found.

Other Matters

No other matters found.

Filed Statements of Lobbying Activity and Expenditures