Wisconsin Civil Justice Council, Inc
Registered Principal Details
Business Or Interest:
To promote fairness and equality in Wisconsin's civil justice system, business groups, and associations.
Lobbying Interests:
Legislation addressing lawsuit abuse and statutory reforms to Wisconsin's civil justice system.
CEO Name:
Billy Smith
Executive Director
To promote fairness and equality in Wisconsin's civil justice system, business groups, and associations.
Lobbying Interests:
Legislation addressing lawsuit abuse and statutory reforms to Wisconsin's civil justice system.
CEO Name:
Billy Smith
Executive Director
Contact
AC
Andy Cook
10 E Doty Street, Suite 500
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 258-9506
(608) 283-2589
cook@hamilton-consulting.com
http://wisciviljusticecouncil.org/
10 E Doty Street, Suite 500
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 258-9506
(608) 283-2589
cook@hamilton-consulting.com
http://wisciviljusticecouncil.org/
Authorized Lobbyists
| Lobbyist Name | Exclusive Duties | Authorized On | Withdrawn On |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robert I Fassbender | Exclusive Duties N/A | Authorized On 1/10/2017 | Withdrawn On 2/5/2018 |
| Randall J Pirlot | Exclusive Duties N/A | Authorized On 1/10/2017 | Withdrawn On N/A |
| Rebecca Hogan | Exclusive Duties N/A | Authorized On 1/10/2017 | Withdrawn On N/A |
| Paige C Scobee | Exclusive Duties N/A | Authorized On 12/7/2017 | Withdrawn On N/A |
| Andrew Cook | Exclusive Duties N/A | Authorized On 1/2/2018 | Withdrawn On N/A |
Lobbying Interests
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Assembly Bill 463
Relating to: certain uses of interactive electronic devices while driving and providing a criminal penalty. (FE)
Bill Text and History
9/21/2017
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.
Comments
WCJC is neutral on the bill so long as amended by LRBa1345/1 requiring physically manipulation of devices to trigger a violation.
Relating to: certain uses of interactive electronic devices while driving and providing a criminal penalty. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Other
Notification Date9/21/2017
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.
Comments
WCJC is neutral on the bill so long as amended by LRBa1345/1 requiring physically manipulation of devices to trigger a violation.
Assembly Bill 773
Relating to: discovery of information in court proceedings; procedural requirements relating to class actions; consumer lawsuit lending; the statute of limitations for certain civil actions; agreements by the secretary of revenue to allow third-party audit...
Bill Text and History
2017 Wisconsin Act 235
12/21/2017
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: discovery of information in court proceedings; procedural requirements relating to class actions; consumer lawsuit lending; the statute of limitations for certain civil actions; agreements by the secretary of revenue to allow third-party audit...
Bill Text and History
2017 Wisconsin Act 235
For
Notification Date12/21/2017
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 884
Relating to: actions against certain third parties by injured employees under the worker's compensation law. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2/1/2018
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.
Relating to: actions against certain third parties by injured employees under the worker's compensation law. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date2/1/2018
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 380
Relating to: certain uses of interactive electronic devices while driving and providing a criminal penalty. (FE)
Bill Text and History
9/23/2017
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.
Comments
WCJC is neutral on the bill so long as amended by LRBa1345/1 requiring physically manipulation of devices to trigger a violation.
Relating to: certain uses of interactive electronic devices while driving and providing a criminal penalty. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Other
Notification Date9/23/2017
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.
Comments
WCJC is neutral on the bill so long as amended by LRBa1345/1 requiring physically manipulation of devices to trigger a violation.
Senate Bill 645
Relating to: discovery of information in court proceedings; procedural requirements relating to class actions; consumer lawsuit lending; the statute of limitations for certain civil actions; agreements by the secretary of revenue to allow third-party audit...
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.
Relating to: discovery of information in court proceedings; procedural requirements relating to class actions; consumer lawsuit lending; the statute of limitations for certain civil actions; agreements by the secretary of revenue to allow third-party audit...
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.
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
Initiatives relating to civil justice matters that affect Wisconsin and other manufacturers and businesses.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Initiatives relating to civil justice matters that affect Wisconsin and other manufacturers and businesses.
Initiatives relating to civil justice matters that affect Wisconsin and other manufacturers and businesses.
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
2/1/2018
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.
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
2/1/2018
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.
Initiatives relating to civil justice matters that affect Wisconsin and other manufacturers and businesses.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Initiatives relating to civil justice matters that affect Wisconsin and other manufacturers and businesses.
Initiatives relating to civil justice matters that affect Wisconsin and other manufacturers and businesses.
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
1/24/2017
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.
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
1/24/2017
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 $73,848.09 |
2017 July - December $50,537.99 |
2018 January - June $73,484.88 |
2018 July - December $38,363.82 |
Total $236,234.78 |
| Total Hours Communicating | 2017 January - June 32.45 |
2017 July - December 118.15 |
2018 January - June 114.92 |
2018 July - December 1.75 |
Total 267.27 |
| Total Hours Other | 2017 January - June 229.45 |
2017 July - December 465.60 |
2018 January - June 454.75 |
2018 July - December 161.75 |
Total 1311.55 |
Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Relating to: certain uses of interactive electronic devices while driving and providing a criminal penalty. (FE)
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December 10% |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total 4% |
Relating to: discovery of information in court proceedings; procedural requirements relating to class actions; consumer lawsuit lending; the statute of limitations for certain civil actions; agreements by the secretary of revenue to allow third-party audits related to unclaimed property; interest rates for overdue insurance claims; and providing a penalty. (FE)
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December 10% |
2018 January - June 80% |
2018 July - December |
Total 33% |
Relating to: discovery of information in court proceedings; procedural requirements relating to class actions; consumer lawsuit lending; the statute of limitations for certain civil actions; agreements by the secretary of revenue to allow third-party audits related to unclaimed property; interest rates for overdue insurance claims; and providing a penalty. (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 |
Total 4% |
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
Initiatives relating to civil justice matters that affect Wisconsin and other manufacturers and businesses.
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 January - June 65% |
2017 July - December 60% |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total 33% |
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