Wisconsin Council of the Blind and Visually Impaired
Registered Principal Details
Business Or Interest:
A Wisconsin association of persons who are blind or visually impaired.
Lobbying Interests:
All areas of legislation or administrative rules that affect the lives of blind or visually impaired Wisconsin citizens. Specifically we will involve ourselves in the Dept. of Workforce development, Division of Vocational rehabilitation: Dept. of Health and Family Services, Division of Supportive living, Bureau for the Blind; Dept. of Public Instruction, CESAs, Special Education, Center for Blind and Visually Impaired Students; Dept. of Transportation, public transportation, and sales tax issues affecting the sales of assistive devises.
Title:
Executive Director
A Wisconsin association of persons who are blind or visually impaired.
Lobbying Interests:
All areas of legislation or administrative rules that affect the lives of blind or visually impaired Wisconsin citizens. Specifically we will involve ourselves in the Dept. of Workforce development, Division of Vocational rehabilitation: Dept. of Health and Family Services, Division of Supportive living, Bureau for the Blind; Dept. of Public Instruction, CESAs, Special Education, Center for Blind and Visually Impaired Students; Dept. of Transportation, public transportation, and sales tax issues affecting the sales of assistive devises.
Title:
Executive Director
Contact
DJ
Denise Jess
754 Williamson St
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 255-1166
djess@wcblind.org
http://www.wcblind.org
754 Williamson St
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 255-1166
djess@wcblind.org
http://www.wcblind.org
Authorized Lobbyists
| Lobbyist Name | Exclusive Duties | Authorized On | Withdrawn On |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Blumenfeld | Exclusive Duties N/A | Authorized On 3/15/2017 | Withdrawn On N/A |
Lobbying Interests
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Assembly Bill 218
Relating to: exemptions from dog license fees. (FE)
Bill Text and History
6/26/2017
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: exemptions from dog license fees. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date6/26/2017
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 625
Relating to: competitive integrated employment of persons with a disability and granting rule-making authority. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2017 Wisconsin Act 178
11/10/2017
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: competitive integrated employment of persons with a disability and granting rule-making authority. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2017 Wisconsin Act 178
For
Notification Date11/10/2017
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 Joint Resolution 80
Relating to: proclaiming October 15th, 2017, as White Cane Safety Day.
Bill Text and History
10/16/2017
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: proclaiming October 15th, 2017, as White Cane Safety Day.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date10/16/2017
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 514
Relating to: competitive integrated employment of persons with a disability and granting rule-making authority. (FE)
Bill Text and History
11/9/2017
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: competitive integrated employment of persons with a disability and granting rule-making authority. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date11/9/2017
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 Joint Resolution 77
Relating to: proclaiming October 15th, 2017, as White Cane Safety Day.
Bill Text and History
11/3/2017
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: proclaiming October 15th, 2017, as White Cane Safety Day.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date11/3/2017
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 Bill Subjects
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Health Services: Medicaid Services
Health Services: Medicaid Services
Notification Date
6/26/2017
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.
6/26/2017
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.
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Public Instruction: Categorical Aids
Public Instruction: Categorical Aids
Notification Date
4/8/2017
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.
4/8/2017
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.
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Public Instruction: Choice, Charter, and Open Enrollment
Public Instruction: Choice, Charter, and Open Enrollment
Notification Date
6/26/2017
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.
6/26/2017
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.
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Transportation: Local Transportation Aid
Transportation: Local Transportation Aid
Notification Date
4/8/2017
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.
4/8/2017
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.
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Workforce Development: Employment and Training
Workforce Development: Employment and Training
Notification Date
4/8/2017
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.
4/8/2017
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
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
relating to the regulation of service animals
relating to the regulation of service animals
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
7/31/2018
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.
Legislative matter
Notification Date
7/31/2018
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, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Matters relating to traffic violations involving Wisconsin's White Cane Law
Matters relating to traffic violations involving Wisconsin's White Cane Law
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
6/1/2017
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
6/1/2017
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 $8,750.00 |
2017 July - December $15,000.00 |
2018 January - June $15,000.00 |
2018 July - December $15,000.00 |
Total $53,750.00 |
| Total Hours Communicating | 2017 January - June 4.50 |
2017 July - December 0.75 |
2018 January - June 1.00 |
2018 July - December 5.25 |
Total 11.50 |
| Total Hours Other | 2017 January - June 35.60 |
2017 July - December 44.75 |
2018 January - June 39.00 |
2018 July - December 21.75 |
Total 141.10 |
Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Relating to: proclaiming October 15th, 2017, as White Cane Safety Day.
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December 3% |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total < 1% |
Relating to: competitive integrated employment of persons with a disability and granting rule-making authority. (FE)
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December 4% |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total 1% |
Relating to: competitive integrated employment of persons with a disability and granting rule-making authority. (FE)
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December 7% |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total 2% |
Relating to: proclaiming October 15th, 2017, as White Cane Safety Day.
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December 12% |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total 3% |
Budget Bill Subjects
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 January - June 1% |
2017 July - December 5% |
2018 January - June 1% |
2018 July - December 9% |
Total 3% |
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 January - June 7% |
2017 July - December 4% |
2018 January - June 1% |
2018 July - December |
Total 3% |
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 January - June 22% |
2017 July - December 18% |
2018 January - June 23% |
2018 July - December 18% |
Total 20% |
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December 2% |
2018 January - June 2% |
2018 July - December 7% |
Total 3% |
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December 10% |
2018 January - June 1% |
2018 July - December |
Total 3% |
Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings
No administrative rulemaking proceedings found.
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 12% |
2017 July - December 5% |
2018 January - June 1% |
2018 July - December 8% |
Total 6% |
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June 1% |
2018 July - December 14% |
Total 3% |
Minor Efforts
No minor efforts found.
Other Matters
Includes time spent on:
- Gubernatorial nominations
- Matters on which the organization made no lobbying communication