Wisconsin Retired Educators Association
Registered Principal Details
Business Or Interest:
Retired educators of Wisconsin.
Lobbying Interests:
Wisconsin Retirement System and pension issues, promotion of public education, school funding restructuring, affordable health insurance, campaign finance reform, tax reform. Fraud and identity theft prevention.
Title:
Executive Director
Retired educators of Wisconsin.
Lobbying Interests:
Wisconsin Retirement System and pension issues, promotion of public education, school funding restructuring, affordable health insurance, campaign finance reform, tax reform. Fraud and identity theft prevention.
Title:
Executive Director
Contact
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Diane Wilcenski
6405 Century Avenue, Suite 201
Middleton, WI 53562
(608) 831-5115
(608) 831-1694
dwilcenski@wrea.net
http://www.wrea.net
6405 Century Avenue, Suite 201
Middleton, WI 53562
(608) 831-5115
(608) 831-1694
dwilcenski@wrea.net
http://www.wrea.net
Authorized Lobbyists
| Lobbyist Name | Exclusive Duties | Authorized On | Withdrawn On |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diane Louise Wilcenski | Exclusive Duties N/A | Authorized On 1/5/2017 | Withdrawn On N/A |
| John D Forester | Exclusive Duties N/A | Authorized On 1/5/2017 | Withdrawn On N/A |
Lobbying Interests
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Assembly Bill 268
Relating to: school board referendums to exceed revenue limit applicable to a school district. (FE)
Bill Text and History
6/15/2017
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.
Relating to: school board referendums to exceed revenue limit applicable to a school district. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date6/15/2017
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 269
Relating to: scheduling of school district referendums to exceed revenue limits.
Bill Text and History
6/15/2017
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.
Relating to: scheduling of school district referendums to exceed revenue limits.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date6/15/2017
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 282
Relating to: consideration of resolution to issue bond by common and union high school districts and prohibiting voting on a resolution to exceed the revenue limit of a school district at a special meeting.
Bill Text and History
6/15/2017
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.
Relating to: consideration of resolution to issue bond by common and union high school districts and prohibiting voting on a resolution to exceed the revenue limit of a school district at a special meeting.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date6/15/2017
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 324
Relating to: increasing the minimum retirement age under the Wisconsin Retirement System and determining final average earnings for the purpose of calculating Wisconsin Retirement System annuities. (FE)
Bill Text and History
5/17/2017
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.
Relating to: increasing the minimum retirement age under the Wisconsin Retirement System and determining final average earnings for the purpose of calculating Wisconsin Retirement System annuities. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date5/17/2017
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.
Assembly Bill 693
Relating to: rights of and protections for teachers. (FE)
Bill Text and History
12/7/2017
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.
Relating to: rights of and protections for teachers. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date12/7/2017
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 835
Relating to: sparsity aid, the revenue limit ceiling for school districts, and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2017 Wisconsin Act 141
1/25/2018
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.
Comments
We are not in favor of limiting districts who fail to pass an operational referendum from accessing the funds. It is not fair and is an equity issue.
Relating to: sparsity aid, the revenue limit ceiling for school districts, and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2017 Wisconsin Act 141
For
Notification Date1/25/2018
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.
Comments
We are not in favor of limiting districts who fail to pass an operational referendum from accessing the funds. It is not fair and is an equity issue.
Senate Bill 169
Relating to: going armed with a firearm and electric weapons, licenses for carrying a concealed weapon, trespassing while armed with a firearm, and providing criminal penalties. (FE)
Bill Text and History
5/31/2017
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.
Relating to: going armed with a firearm and electric weapons, licenses for carrying a concealed weapon, trespassing while armed with a firearm, and providing criminal penalties. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date5/31/2017
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 190
Relating to: increasing the minimum retirement age under the Wisconsin Retirement System and determining final average earnings for the purpose of calculating Wisconsin Retirement System annuities. (FE)
Bill Text and History
5/17/2017
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.
Relating to: increasing the minimum retirement age under the Wisconsin Retirement System and determining final average earnings for the purpose of calculating Wisconsin Retirement System annuities. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date5/17/2017
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.
Senate Bill 191
Relating to: consideration of resolution to issue bond by common and union high school districts and prohibiting voting on a resolution to exceed the revenue limit of a school district at a special meeting.
Bill Text and History
6/15/2017
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.
Relating to: consideration of resolution to issue bond by common and union high school districts and prohibiting voting on a resolution to exceed the revenue limit of a school district at a special meeting.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date6/15/2017
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 195
Relating to: school board referendums to exceed revenue limit applicable to a school district. (FE)
Bill Text and History
6/15/2017
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.
Relating to: school board referendums to exceed revenue limit applicable to a school district. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date6/15/2017
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 690
Relating to: sparsity aid, the revenue limit ceiling for school districts, and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
1/25/2018
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.
Comments
We are not in favor of the provision of limiting districts who failed an operational referendum from accessing these funds. It is not fair and an issue of equity.
Relating to: sparsity aid, the revenue limit ceiling for school districts, and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date1/25/2018
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.
Comments
We are not in favor of the provision of limiting districts who failed an operational referendum from accessing these funds. It is not fair and an issue of equity.
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Public school funding.
Public school funding.
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
1/5/2017
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.
Legislative matter
Notification Date
1/5/2017
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.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
State of Wisconsin Investment Board.
State of Wisconsin Investment Board.
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
1/5/2017
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.
Legislative matter
Notification Date
1/5/2017
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.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Department of Employee Trust Funds.
Department of Employee Trust Funds.
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
1/5/2017
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.
Legislative matter
Notification Date
1/5/2017
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.
Total Lobbying Effort
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Lobbying Expenditures | 2017 January - June $13,817.19 |
2017 July - December $14,585.47 |
2018 January - June $15,946.07 |
2018 July - December $10,088.93 |
Total $54,437.66 |
| Total Hours Communicating | 2017 January - June 3.25 |
2017 July - December 0.00 |
2018 January - June 0.00 |
2018 July - December 0.00 |
Total 3.25 |
| Total Hours Other | 2017 January - June 156.25 |
2017 July - December 92.00 |
2018 January - June 114.25 |
2018 July - December 86.25 |
Total 448.75 |
Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Relating to: sparsity aid, the revenue limit ceiling for school districts, and making an appropriation. (FE)
| 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 15% |
Total 5% |
Relating to: school board referendums to exceed revenue limit applicable to a school district. (FE)
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June 15% |
2018 July - December 10% |
Total 6% |
Relating to: scheduling of school district referendums to exceed revenue limits.
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June 15% |
2018 July - December 5% |
Total 5% |
Relating to: consideration of resolution to issue bond by common and union high school districts and prohibiting voting on a resolution to exceed the revenue limit of a school district at a special meeting.
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June 15% |
2018 July - December 5% |
Total 5% |
Relating to: sparsity aid, the revenue limit ceiling for school districts, and making an appropriation. (FE)
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June 15% |
2018 July - December 5% |
Total 5% |
Relating to: consideration of resolution to issue bond by common and union high school districts and prohibiting voting on a resolution to exceed the revenue limit of a school district at a special meeting.
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June 15% |
2018 July - December 5% |
Total 5% |
Relating to: school board referendums to exceed revenue limit applicable to a school district. (FE)
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June 15% |
2018 July - December 10% |
Total 6% |
Relating to: increasing the minimum retirement age under the Wisconsin Retirement System and determining final average earnings for the purpose of calculating Wisconsin Retirement System annuities. (FE)
| 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 15% |
Total 3% |
Relating to: rights of and protections for teachers. (FE)
| 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 15% |
Total 3% |
Relating to: increasing the minimum retirement age under the Wisconsin Retirement System and determining final average earnings for the purpose of calculating Wisconsin Retirement System annuities. (FE)
| 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 15% |
Total 3% |
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
No topics found.
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.