Wisconsin Coalition for Civil Justice
Registered Principal Details
Business Or Interest:
To seek changes in Wisconsin tort system to insure fairness to all litigants. Represent statewide associations, corporations and government entities.
Lobbying Interests:
Issues related to the tort reparations systems, the civil justice system, the courts and civil procedure.
CEO Name:
Bill G. Smith
Lobbyist
To seek changes in Wisconsin tort system to insure fairness to all litigants. Represent statewide associations, corporations and government entities.
Lobbying Interests:
Issues related to the tort reparations systems, the civil justice system, the courts and civil procedure.
CEO Name:
Bill G. Smith
Lobbyist
Contact
JEH
James E Hough
10 E Doty St Ste 500
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 258-9506
(608) 283-2589
hough@hamilton-consulting.com
10 E Doty St Ste 500
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 258-9506
(608) 283-2589
hough@hamilton-consulting.com
Authorized Lobbyists
| Lobbyist Name | Exclusive Duties | Authorized On | Withdrawn On |
|---|
Lobbying Interests
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Assembly Bill 317
relating to: product liability of manufacturers, assemblers, distributors, and sellers.
Bill Text and History
6/10/2003
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: product liability of manufacturers, assemblers, distributors, and sellers.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date6/10/2003
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 456
relating to: changing the interest rate applicable in court actions.
Bill Text and History
8/20/2003
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: changing the interest rate applicable in court actions.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date8/20/2003
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 548
relating to: limiting the amount of bond set by a court in a civil action.
Bill Text and History
2003 Wisconsin Act 105
relating to: limiting the amount of bond set by a court in a civil action.
Bill Text and History
2003 Wisconsin Act 105
Senate Bill 49
relating to: evidence of lay and expert witnesses.
Bill Text and History
4/4/2003
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: evidence of lay and expert witnesses.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date4/4/2003
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 126
relating to: product liability of manufacturers, distributors, and sellers.
Bill Text and History
6/10/2003
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: product liability of manufacturers, distributors, and sellers.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date6/10/2003
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 187
relating to: claims for loss of society and companionship in medical malpractice cases.
Bill Text and History
2/15/2004
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: claims for loss of society and companionship in medical malpractice cases.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date2/15/2004
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 467
relating to: claims for loss of society and companionship in medical malpractice cases.
Bill Text and History
2/16/2004
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: claims for loss of society and companionship in medical malpractice cases.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date2/16/2004
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.
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Evidentiary standards for expert testimony
Evidentiary standards for expert testimony
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
2/4/2003
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
2/4/2003
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
Products liability
Products liability
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
2/4/2003
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
2/4/2003
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
Seat belt defense.
Seat belt defense.
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
2/4/2003
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
2/4/2003
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
| 2004 January - June |
2004 July - December |
Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Lobbying Expenditures | 2004 January - June $24,275.00 |
2004 July - December $12,425.00 |
Total $36,700.00 |
| Total Hours Communicating | 2004 January - June 70.00 |
2004 July - December 13.00 |
Total 83.00 |
| Total Hours Other | 2004 January - June 110.25 |
2004 July - December 84.70 |
Total 194.95 |
Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
relating to: product liability of manufacturers, assemblers, distributors, and sellers.
| 2003 January - June |
2003 July - December |
2004 January - June |
2004 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 January - June |
2003 July - December |
2004 January - June 21% |
2004 July - December |
Total 14% |
relating to: evidence of lay and expert witnesses.
| 2003 January - June |
2003 July - December |
2004 January - June |
2004 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 January - June |
2003 July - December |
2004 January - June 69% |
2004 July - December |
Total 45% |
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
| 2003 January - June |
2003 July - December |
2004 January - June |
2004 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 January - June |
2003 July - December |
2004 January - June |
2004 July - December 46% |
Total 16% |
| 2003 January - June |
2003 July - December |
2004 January - June |
2004 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 January - June |
2003 July - December |
2004 January - June |
2004 July - December 50% |
Total 18% |
Minor Efforts
(Time spent on matters each of which accounted for less than 10% of the organization's lobbying.)
Other Matters
Includes time spent on:
- Gubernatorial nominations
- Matters on which the organization made no lobbying communication