City of Milwaukee

Registered Principal Details

Business Or Interest:
Municipality serving 595, 245 residents

Lobbying Interests:
Any and all areas that affect a municipal corporation or its residents and taxpayers.

Title:
Legislative Liaison Director

Contact

Sharon Cook
Rm 606, City Hall, 200 E Wells St
Milwaukee, WI 53202
(414) 286-5562
(414) 286-8547
shcook@milwaukee.gov

Authorized Lobbyists

Lobbyist Name	Exclusive Duties	Authorized On	Withdrawn On

Lobbying Interests

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

Assembly Bill 12

Assembly Bill 12
relating to: the state minimum wage.

Bill Text and History

Against

Notification Date
3/11/2005
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 35

Assembly Bill 35
relating to: the qualifications of newspapers permitted to publish legal notices and allowing mailing and Internet posting of legal notices instead of publishing.

Bill Text and History

For

Assembly Bill 40

Assembly Bill 40
relating to: forfeiture of money derived from a drug crime.

Bill Text and History

2005 Wisconsin Act 91

For

Notification Date
5/5/2005
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 49

Assembly Bill 49
relating to: preemption of city, village, town, or county living wage ordinances.

Bill Text and History

2005 Wisconsin Act 12

Against

Notification Date
5/6/2005
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 58

Assembly Bill 58
relating to: school district revenue limits and levy limits for cities, villages, towns, counties, and technical college districts.

Bill Text and History

None

Notification Date
5/26/2005
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.

Against

Assembly Bill 68

Assembly Bill 68
relating to: disclosing information obtained by the Department of Transportation to the Department of Revenue.

Bill Text and History

For

Notification Date
5/11/2005
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 89

Assembly Bill 89
relating to: exclusive municipal court jurisdiction in proceedings against juveniles 12 years of age or over, but under 16 years of age, for municipal traffic ordinance violations.

Bill Text and History

2005 Wisconsin Act 190

For

Assembly Bill 90

Assembly Bill 90
relating to: notice of appeal of a municipal court judgment and requesting a jury trial on appeal from that judgement.

Bill Text and History

2005 Wisconsin Act 191

For

Assembly Bill 91

Assembly Bill 91
relating to: noncompliance with a municipal court order.

Bill Text and History

2005 Wisconsin Act 192

For

Assembly Bill 155

Assembly Bill 155
relating to: a municipality's and county's ability to eliminate certain nonconforming buildings or premises.

Bill Text and History

2005 Wisconsin Act 81

Other

Notification Date
12/21/2005
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 167

Assembly Bill 167
relating to: the investment by school districts of funds held in trust to provide post-employment benefits.

Bill Text and History

2005 Wisconsin Act 99

None

Notification Date
6/20/2005
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.

Other

Assembly Bill 173

Assembly Bill 173
relating to: creation of a Joint Committee on State Mandates and required funding of state mandates.

Bill Text and History

None

For

Assembly Bill 174

Assembly Bill 174
relating to: limits on the designation of enterprise development zones.

Bill Text and History

None

Notification Date
5/12/2005
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.

For

Assembly Bill 183

Assembly Bill 183
relating to: pseudoephedrine hydrochloride and other materials used to produce methamphetamine, the distribution of methamphetamine to minors, and providing penalties.

Bill Text and History

For

Assembly Bill 211

Assembly Bill 211
relating to: collection of fees, fines, forfeitures, and surcharges by credit or debit card; setoffs against tax refunds; disclosing information obtained by the Department of Transportation to the Department of Revenue; and creation of a fine or forfeiture...

Bill Text and History

2005 Wisconsin Act 59

For

Notification Date
9/20/2005
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 216

Assembly Bill 216
relating to: collection of data concerning motor vehicle stops, law enforcement training standards, and granting rule-making authority.

Bill Text and History

Against

Assembly Bill 236

Assembly Bill 236
relating to: exempting local governments from the motor vehicle fuel tax.

Bill Text and History

For

Notification Date
3/31/2005
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 240

Assembly Bill 240
relating to: the immobilization, impoundment, and disposal of unregistered motor vehicles.

Bill Text and History

2005 Wisconsin Act 185

For

Assembly Bill 263

Assembly Bill 263
relating to: payment of litigation expenses of emergency medical services personnel, fire fighters, first responders, and law enforcement or correctional officers.

Bill Text and History

Against

Notification Date
9/15/2005
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 264

Assembly Bill 264
relating to: increasing filing fees for municipal court actions.

Bill Text and History

2005 Wisconsin Act 54

For

Notification Date
6/7/2005
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 278

Assembly Bill 278
relating to: liens, public nuisances, witnesses, and liability of shareholders.

Bill Text and History

Against

Assembly Bill 288

Assembly Bill 288
relating to: requiring registration of firearms owned by Milwaukee County residents and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

For

Notification Date
5/19/2005
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 291

Assembly Bill 291
relating to: termination of a tenancy if notice given regarding drug or criminal gang activity.

Bill Text and History

2005 Wisconsin Act 281

None

For

Assembly Bill 298

Assembly Bill 298
relating to: tourism promotion and development under room tax law.

Bill Text and History

2005 Wisconsin Act 135

Against

Assembly Bill 307

Assembly Bill 307
relating to: municipal ordinances regarding drug paraphernalia.

Bill Text and History

2005 Wisconsin Act 116

None

Notification Date
6/23/2005
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.

For

Assembly Bill 339

Assembly Bill 339
relating to: a property tax exemption for restaurant kitchen equipment.

Bill Text and History

None

Notification Date
7/26/2005
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.

Against

Assembly Bill 358

Assembly Bill 358
relating to: speed restrictions in a 1st class city and creating a penalty.

Bill Text and History

None

For

Assembly Bill 365

Assembly Bill 365
relating to: traffic control signal emergency preemption devices, and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

2005 Wisconsin Act 193

None

For

Assembly Bill 366

Assembly Bill 366
relating to: authorizing the creation of neighborhood improvement districts.

Bill Text and History

2005 Wisconsin Act 186

For

Assembly Bill 370

Assembly Bill 370
relating to: limiting the authority of local governments to enact and enforce ordinances or resolutions that impose fees on the purchase or installation of fixtures.

Bill Text and History

None

Against

Assembly Bill 372

Assembly Bill 372
relating to: smoking in restaurants, taverns, and offices.

Bill Text and History

None

Other

Assembly Bill 388

Assembly Bill 388
relating to: establishing a state waterfront development program and creating a council on that program.

Bill Text and History

None

Notification Date
7/19/2005
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.

For

Assembly Bill 408

Assembly Bill 408
relating to: interfering with a 911 emergency telephone call and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

None

For

Assembly Bill 414

Assembly Bill 414
relating to: smoking in restaurants and bowling centers and the regulation of smoking by counties, cities, villages, and towns.

Bill Text and History

None

Notification Date
6/28/2005
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.

Against

Assembly Bill 423

Assembly Bill 423
relating to: conveying real property for real estate transfer fee purposes and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

For

Notification Date
2/27/2006
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 447

Assembly Bill 447
relating to: regulating elevators, escalators, and other similar conveyances, granting rule-making authority, and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

2005 Wisconsin Act 456

None

For

Assembly Bill 459

Assembly Bill 459
relating to: graffiti and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

None

For

Assembly Bill 464

Assembly Bill 464
relating to: the assignment of property contaminated by hazardous substances.

Bill Text and History

2005 Wisconsin Act 93

For

Notification Date
6/9/2005
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 482

Assembly Bill 482
relating to: appealing a determination by the board of assessors, claiming angel and early stage investment tax credits, employers who must withhold state income taxes, benefits to persons serving in Operation Iraqi Freedom, eliminating the requirement tha...

Bill Text and History

None

For

Assembly Bill 483

Assembly Bill 483
relating to: county and municipal support for a public library system.

Bill Text and History

None

Against

Assembly Bill 492

Assembly Bill 492
relating to: service charges of municipal storm water utilities and complaints about municipal storm water and other sewer utilities.

Bill Text and History

None

Against

Assembly Bill 538

Assembly Bill 538
relating to: setoffs against tax refunds for debts related to property taxes.

Bill Text and History

2005 Wisconsin Act 454

None

Notification Date
7/8/2005
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.

For

Assembly Bill 542

Assembly Bill 542
relating to: administration of elections and making an appropriation.

Bill Text and History

None

Notification Date
8/31/2005
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.

For

Assembly Bill 543

Assembly Bill 543
relating to: collection of information regarding motor vehicle stops, law enforcement training standards, and granting rule-making authority.

Bill Text and History

Against

Assembly Bill 558

Assembly Bill 558
relating to: limiting the reasons for which a local government may withhold approval of a permit.

Bill Text and History

None

Against

Assembly Bill 573

Assembly Bill 573
relating to: revision and elimination of the exemption from the property tax for certain property and the use of income from certain tax-exempt leased property.

Bill Text and History

None

For

Against

For

Assembly Bill 596

Assembly Bill 596
relating to: the sharing of collection costs by cities, villages, towns, and counties.

Bill Text and History

2005 Wisconsin Act 305

For

Other

Assembly Bill 599

Assembly Bill 599
relating to: payment of a 1st class city police officer's salary after discharge.

Bill Text and History

For

Notification Date
8/18/2005
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 645

Assembly Bill 645
relating to: repealing the comprehensive planning statute known as Smart Growth.

Bill Text and History

Against

Assembly Bill 648

Assembly Bill 648
relating to: retention and testing of evidence that includes biological material, time limits for prosecuting a crime that is related to a sexual assault, law enforcement procedures for using an eyewitness to identify a person suspected of committing a cri...

Bill Text and History

2005 Wisconsin Act 60

For

Assembly Bill 656

Assembly Bill 656
relating to: determining fair market value of property taken by condemnation.

Bill Text and History

Against

Notification Date
10/11/2005
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 657

Assembly Bill 657
relating to: prohibiting the condemnation of property under certain circumstances.

Bill Text and History

2005 Wisconsin Act 233

Against

Assembly Bill 667

Assembly Bill 667
relating to: the parking of vehicles on highways.

Bill Text and History

For

Notification Date
10/4/2005
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 670

Assembly Bill 670
relating to: distributing the school levy and lottery and gaming property tax credits.

Bill Text and History

Against

Notification Date
11/14/2005
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 675

Assembly Bill 675
relating to: compensation for the reduction in the fair market value of private real property.

Bill Text and History

Against

Assembly Bill 682

Assembly Bill 682
relating to: prohibiting the condemnation of property for any purpose not expressly authorized.

Bill Text and History

Against

Assembly Bill 706

Assembly Bill 706
relating to: the issuance of a retail alcohol beverage license for a premises on which another business is conducted.

Bill Text and History

For

Notification Date
9/29/2005
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 715

Assembly Bill 715
relating to: special identification cards and special registration plates issued by the Department of Transportation providing parking privileges for persons with physical disabilities, requiring the exercise of rule-making authority, and providing a penal...

Bill Text and History

2005 Wisconsin Act 455

For

Notification Date
10/12/2005
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 726

Assembly Bill 726
relating to: allowing schools and local governmental units to claim refunds of the motor vehicle fuel tax and making an appropriation.

Bill Text and History

For

Assembly Bill 763

Assembly Bill 763
relating to: carrying a concealed weapon, possessing or transporting a firearm under certain circumstances, background checks for handgun purchases, photographic identification cards for retired law enforcement officers, requiring the exercise of rule-maki...

Bill Text and History

Against

Notification Date
10/31/2005
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 778

Assembly Bill 778
relating to: actions against manufacturers, distributors, sellers, and promoters of products.

Bill Text and History

Against

Assembly Bill 790

Assembly Bill 790
relating to: requiring funding for bills imposing state mandates on local units of government.

Bill Text and History

For

Notification Date
11/11/2005
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 818

Assembly Bill 818
relating to: public utility aid payments, imposing local general property taxes on production plant general structures and substations, and creating a credit against license fees imposed on light, heat, and power companies and electric cooperatives.

Bill Text and History

Other

Assembly Bill 821

Assembly Bill 821
relating to: eliminating certain conditions that must be met before a proceeding may be brought against a child under 12 years of age for habitual truancy or against his or her parent or guardian for failure to cause the child to attend school regularly.

Bill Text and History

For

Notification Date
11/30/2005
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.

Other

Assembly Bill 822

Assembly Bill 822
relating to: eliminating certain requirements that must be met before a proceeding may be brought against a child under 12 years of age for habitual truancy, if the habitual truancy is the result of the neglect, refusal, or inability of the parent or guard...

Bill Text and History

For

Other

Assembly Bill 831

Assembly Bill 831
relating to: increasing birth certificate fees and making appropriations.

Bill Text and History

Other

Notification Date
12/12/2005
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 848

Assembly Bill 848
relating to: changing the procedures for filling vacant civil service positions in the city of Milwaukee.

Bill Text and History

For

Notification Date
12/1/2005
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 857

Assembly Bill 857
relating to: final offer limits under the Municipal Employment Relations Act.

Bill Text and History

Other

Assembly Bill 870

Assembly Bill 870
relating to: investment of funds by the City of Milwaukee Employes' Retirement System.

Bill Text and History

For

Notification Date
12/13/2005
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 881

Assembly Bill 881
relating to: public health planning, services, and functions; reporting of communicable diseases; public health agreements; required vaccinations, isolation, or quarantine; contracts between municipalities and federally recognized American Indian tribes or...

Bill Text and History

2005 Wisconsin Act 198

For

Notification Date
1/11/2006
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.

None

For

Assembly Bill 907

Assembly Bill 907
relating to: requiring a contract with a data organization for the collection, analysis, and dissemination of health care claims information; eliminating the Board on Health Care Information, the Interagency Coordinating Council, and the Independent Review...

Bill Text and History

2005 Wisconsin Act 228

Other

Notification Date
1/3/2006
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.

For

Assembly Bill 914

Assembly Bill 914
relating to: finance charges for payday loans.

Bill Text and History

For

Notification Date
1/30/2006
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 919

Assembly Bill 919
relating to: ballast water management, providing a penalty, and making an appropriation.

Bill Text and History

Against

Assembly Bill 936

Assembly Bill 936
relating to: repealing reporting requirements related to area cooperation compacts.

Bill Text and History

For

Notification Date
2/7/2006
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 939

Assembly Bill 939
relating to: requirements for teachers and administrators employed by a private school participating in the Milwaukee Parental Choice Program.

Bill Text and History

Other

Assembly Bill 941

Assembly Bill 941
relating to: the Milwaukee Parental Choice Program.

Bill Text and History

Other

Assembly Bill 961

Assembly Bill 961
relating to: the Milwaukee Parental Choice Program; state aid to the Milwaukee Public Schools for Milwaukee Parental Choice Program pupils; the Student Achievement Guarantee in Education Program; and independent charter schools.

Bill Text and History

Other

Assembly Bill 991

Assembly Bill 991
relating to: a Medical Assistance family planning demonstration project minimum age eligibility limitation change.

Bill Text and History

Other

Notification Date
2/13/2006
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 999

Assembly Bill 999
relating to: identification and cleanup of properties that are environmentally contaminated; properties with residual contamination; modifying the environmental remediation tax incremental financing program; exempting local governmental units from solid wa...

Bill Text and History

For

Assembly Bill 1018

Assembly Bill 1018
relating to: penalties for certain crimes committed by three or more persons and providing penalties.

Bill Text and History

For

Notification Date
3/8/2006
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 1030

Assembly Bill 1030
relating to: creating a window replacement loan program and fund, granting rule-making authority, and making an appropriation.

Bill Text and History

Other

Notification Date
2/21/2006
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.

For

Assembly Bill 1032

Assembly Bill 1032
relating to: payment and repayment of a 1st class city police officer's pay and benefits after suspension or discharge.

Bill Text and History

For

Assembly Bill 1051

Assembly Bill 1051
relating to: objecting to property tax assessments and making claims for unlawful property taxes and excessive property tax assessments.

Bill Text and History

For

Notification Date
2/22/2006
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 1057

Assembly Bill 1057
relating to: the Milwaukee Parental Choice Program and the Student Achievement Guarantee in Education Program.

Bill Text and History

For

Assembly Bill 1070

Assembly Bill 1070
relating to: the Regional Transit Authority.

Bill Text and History

Against

Notification Date
3/2/2006
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 1089

Assembly Bill 1089
relating to: creating a local airport district and authorizing the creation of local airport districts; authorizing the Board of Commissioners of Public Lands to make loans to a county that contains a 1st class city; and authorizing the Investment Board to...

Bill Text and History

Against

Notification Date
3/6/2006
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 1093

Assembly Bill 1093
relating to: standards for local emergency planning programs and granting rule-making authority.

Bill Text and History

For

Assembly Bill 1132

Assembly Bill 1132
relating to: the possession and use of inhalers in private schools.

Bill Text and History

2005 Wisconsin Act 398

For

Notification Date
4/13/2006
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 1166

Assembly Bill 1166
relating to: threatening or committing battery against certain employees of 1st class cities and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

For

Notification Date
4/6/2006
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 1175

Assembly Bill 1175
relating to: use of the proceeds from the sale of real property located in the city of Milwaukee and used for school purposes.

Bill Text and History

Other

Notification Date
4/11/2006
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 1191

Assembly Bill 1191
relating to: sale of Olympic Ice Training Center and making an appropriation.

Bill Text and History

For

Notification Date
4/28/2006
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.
Comments
Support with Amendment.

Assembly Joint Resolution 40

Assembly Joint Resolution 40
relating to: spending limits for the state, school districts, and local governmental units, electoral approval for certain taxing, spending, and bonding decisions by governmental units, the ability of local governmental units to exempt themselves from stat...

Bill Text and History

Against

Notification Date
5/10/2005
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 Joint Resolution 67

Assembly Joint Resolution 67
relating to: providing that only a marriage between one man and one woman shall be valid or recognized as a marriage in this state (2nd consideration).

Bill Text and History

Against

Assembly Joint Resolution 77

Assembly Joint Resolution 77
relating to: creating a revenue limit for the state and local governmental units, depositing excess revenue into an emergency reserve, returning excess revenue to taxpayers, elector approval for exceeding the revenue limit, state and local governmental app...

Bill Text and History

Against

Notification Date
2/16/2006
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 5

Senate Bill 5
relating to: creation of a Joint Committee on State Mandates and required funding of state mandates.

Bill Text and History

None

For

Senate Bill 12

Senate Bill 12
relating to: the state minimum wage.

Bill Text and History

Against

Senate Bill 18

Senate Bill 18
relating to: preemption of city, village, town, or county living wage ordinances.

Bill Text and History

Against

Senate Bill 28

Senate Bill 28
relating to: school district revenue limits and levy limits for cities, villages, towns, counties, and technical college districts.

Bill Text and History

None

Against

Senate Bill 55

Senate Bill 55
relating to: limits on the designation of enterprise development zones.

Bill Text and History

None

For

Senate Bill 132

Senate Bill 132
relating to: payment of litigation expenses of emergency medical services personnel, fire fighters, first responders, and law enforcement or correctional officers.

Bill Text and History

2005 Wisconsin Act 73

Against

Senate Bill 147

Senate Bill 147
relating to: preemption of city, village, town, or county living wage ordinances.

Bill Text and History

Against

Senate Bill 148

Senate Bill 148
relating to: requiring registration of firearms owned by Milwaukee County residents and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

For

Notification Date
5/16/2005
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 163

Senate Bill 163
relating to: a property tax exemption for restaurant kitchen equipment.

Bill Text and History

None

Against

Senate Bill 198

Senate Bill 198
relating to: the assignment of property contaminated by hazardous substances.

Bill Text and History

For

Senate Bill 202

Senate Bill 202
relating to: smoking in restaurants and bowling centers and the regulation of smoking by counties, cities, villages, and towns.

Bill Text and History

None

Against

Senate Bill 218

Senate Bill 218
relating to: appealing a determination by the board of assessors, claiming angel and early stage investment tax credits, employers who must withhold state income taxes, benefits to persons serving in Operation Iraqi Freedom, eliminating the requirement tha...

Bill Text and History

2005 Wisconsin Act 49

For

Notification Date
6/14/2005
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.
Comments
Support Board of Assessors appeal language.

Senate Bill 227

Senate Bill 227
relating to: graffiti and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

None

For

Senate Bill 249

Senate Bill 249
relating to: administration of elections and making an appropriation.

Bill Text and History

None

For

Senate Bill 258

Senate Bill 258
relating to: public library loaning or rental to minors of movies with a restricted rating.

Bill Text and History

None

Notification Date
9/12/2005
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.

Other

Senate Bill 272

Senate Bill 272
relating to: the organization and funding of public libraries and public library systems and granting rule-making authority.

Bill Text and History

2005 Wisconsin Act 420

None

Other

Senate Bill 273

Senate Bill 273
relating to: various changes to the statutes governing public libraries.

Bill Text and History

2005 Wisconsin Act 226

None

Other

Senate Bill 275

Senate Bill 275
relating to: the sharing of collection costs by cities, villages, towns, and counties.

Bill Text and History

For

Other

Senate Bill 277

Senate Bill 277
relating to: payment of property taxes from residential mortgage escrow accounts.

Bill Text and History

For

Senate Bill 307

Senate Bill 307
relating to: payment of a 1st class city police officer's salary after discharge.

Bill Text and History

For

Notification Date
8/29/2005
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 315

Senate Bill 315
relating to: retention and testing of evidence that includes biological material, time limits for prosecuting a crime that is related to a sexual assault, law enforcement procedures for using an eyewitness to identify a person suspected of committing a cri...

Bill Text and History

For

Senate Bill 329

Senate Bill 329
relating to: the parking of vehicles on highways.

Bill Text and History

2005 Wisconsin Act 326

For

Senate Bill 356

Senate Bill 356
relating to: choice of law in cases involving environmental claims under general liability insurance policies.

Bill Text and History

Other

For

Senate Bill 402

Senate Bill 402
relating to: actions against manufacturers, distributors, sellers, and promoters of products.

Bill Text and History

Against

Senate Bill 403

Senate Bill 403
relating to: carrying a concealed weapon, possessing or transporting a firearm under certain circumstances, background checks for handgun purchases, photographic identification cards for retired law enforcement officers, requiring the exercise of rule-maki...

Bill Text and History

Against

Senate Bill 437

Senate Bill 437
relating to: prohibiting the condemnation of property for any purpose not expressly authorized.

Bill Text and History

Against

Notification Date
11/21/2005
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 439

Senate Bill 439
relating to: changing the procedures for filling vacant civil service positions in the city of Milwaukee.

Bill Text and History

For

Senate Bill 455

Senate Bill 455
relating to: releasing persons arrested for certain offenses related to operating a vehicle while intoxicated.

Bill Text and History

Other

Notification Date
12/7/2005
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.

Against

Senate Bill 463

Senate Bill 463
relating to: investment of funds by the City of Milwaukee Employes' Retirement System.

Bill Text and History

2005 Wisconsin Act 189

For

Senate Bill 468

Senate Bill 468
relating to: administration of elections, making an appropriation, and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

For

Senate Bill 474

Senate Bill 474
relating to: making various changes in the worker's compensation law, requiring the exercise of rule-making authority, and making appropriations.

Bill Text and History

2005 Wisconsin Act 172

None

Other

Senate Bill 510

Senate Bill 510
relating to: repealing reporting requirements related to area cooperation compacts.

Bill Text and History

2005 Wisconsin Act 164

For

Senate Bill 521

Senate Bill 521
relating to: the Milwaukee Parental Choice Program.

Bill Text and History

Other

Senate Bill 546

Senate Bill 546
relating to: identification and cleanup of properties that are environmentally contaminated; properties with residual contamination; modifying the environmental remediation tax incremental financing program; exempting local governmental units from solid wa...

Bill Text and History

2005 Wisconsin Act 418

For

Notification Date
2/8/2006
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 552

Senate Bill 552
relating to: a Medical Assistance family planning demonstration project minimum age eligibility limitation change.

Bill Text and History

Other

Senate Bill 563

Senate Bill 563
relating to: creating income and franchise tax credits for expenses related to film production services and for capital investments made by a film production company, requiring the exercise of rule-making authority, and making an appropriation.

Bill Text and History

2005 Wisconsin Act 483

For

Senate Bill 564

Senate Bill 564
relating to: the number of ballots authorized to be printed at an election.

Bill Text and History

Against

Senate Bill 570

Senate Bill 570
relating to: the property tax exemption exemption for property owned by certain benevolent or educational associations and the use of income from certain tax-exempt leased property.

Bill Text and History

Against

Notification Date
2/10/2006
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 608

Senate Bill 608
state procurement from lowest-cost vendors.

Bill Text and History

Against

Notification Date
3/10/2006
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 612

Senate Bill 612
administration of elections; providing exemptions from and extending the time limit for emergency rule procedures; granting rule-making authority; and providing penalties. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For

Senate Bill 622

Senate Bill 622
creating a window replacement loan program and fund, granting rule-making authority, and making an appropriation. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For

Senate Bill 639

Senate Bill 639
the payment of interest on property tax refunds for manufacturing property and making an appropriation. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For

Notification Date
3/3/2006
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 642

Senate Bill 642
standards for local emergency planning programs and granting rule-making authority.

Bill Text and History

For

Senate Bill 649

Senate Bill 649
payment and repayment of a 1st class city police officer's pay and benefits after suspension or discharge

Bill Text and History

For

Senate Bill 660

Senate Bill 660
revision and elimination of the exemption from the property tax for certain property and the use of income from certain tax-exempt leased property. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For

Notification Date
3/9/2006
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 685

Senate Bill 685
use of the proceeds from the sale of real property located in the city of Milwaukee and used for school purposes. (FE)

Bill Text and History

Other

Senate Bill 690

Senate Bill 690
sale of Olympic Ice Training Center and making an appropriation.

Bill Text and History

Other

Notification Date
4/17/2006
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.

For

Senate Bill 695

Senate Bill 695
increasing the size of the city of Milwaukee Board of Fire and Police Commissioners. (FE)

Bill Text and History

Other

Notification Date
5/3/2006
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 717

Senate Bill 717
modifying and making permanent local levy limits. (FE)

Bill Text and History

Against

Senate Resolution 53

Senate Resolution 53
providing that only a marriage between one man and one woman shall be valid or recognized as a marriage in this state (2nd consideration).

Bill Text and History

Against

Senate Resolution 63

Senate Resolution 63
creating a revenue limit for the state and local governmental units, depositing excess revenue into an emergency reserve, returning excess revenue to taxpayers, elector approval for exceeding the revenue limit, state and local governmental approval for red...

Bill Text and History

Against

Budget Bill Subjects

Administration: General Agency Provisions

Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Administration: General Agency Provisions

Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention and Pregnancy Services Board

Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention and Pregnancy Services Board

Notification Date
3/2/2005
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.

Building Commission

Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Building Commission

Building Program

Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Building Program

Commerce: Building and Environmental Regulation

Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Commerce: Building and Environmental Regulation

Commerce: Departmentwide and Economic Development

Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Commerce: Departmentwide and Economic Development

Elections Board

Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Elections Board

Employment Relations

Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Employment Relations

Employment Relations Commission

Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Employment Relations Commission

General Fund Taxes

Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
General Fund Taxes

Notification Date
7/28/2005
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.

Health and Family Services: Care and Treatment Facilities

Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Health and Family Services: Care and Treatment Facilities

Health and Family Services: Children and Families

Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Health and Family Services: Children and Families

Health and Family Services: Community Aids and Supportive Living

Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Health and Family Services: Community Aids and Supportive Living

Health and Family Services: Health

Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Health and Family Services: Health

Health and Family Services: Medical Assistance

Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Health and Family Services: Medical Assistance

Health and Family Services: Prescription Drug Assistance

Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Health and Family Services: Prescription Drug Assistance

Natural Resources: Air, Waste and Contaminated Land

Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Natural Resources: Air, Waste and Contaminated Land

Natural Resources: Water Quality

Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Natural Resources: Water Quality

Public Defender

Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Public Defender

Notification Date
4/20/2005
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.

Public Instruction: Administrative and Other Funding

Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Public Instruction: Administrative and Other Funding

Public Instruction: Categorical Aids

Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Public Instruction: Categorical Aids

Public Instruction: Choice, Charter and Open Enrollment

Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Public Instruction: Choice, Charter and Open Enrollment

Public Instruction: General School Aids

Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Public Instruction: General School Aids

Public Instruction: Revenue Limits

Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Public Instruction: Revenue Limits

Public Instruction: School District Operations

Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Public Instruction: School District Operations

Shared Revenue and Property Tax Relief: Direct Aid Payments

Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Shared Revenue and Property Tax Relief: Direct Aid Payments

Shared Revenue and Property Tax Relief: Local Revenue Options

Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Shared Revenue and Property Tax Relief: Local Revenue Options

Shared Revenue and Property Tax Relief: Other Credits

Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Shared Revenue and Property Tax Relief: Other Credits

Shared Revenue and Property Tax Relief: Property Tax Credits

Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Shared Revenue and Property Tax Relief: Property Tax Credits

Shared Revenue and Property Tax Relief: Property Taxation

Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Shared Revenue and Property Tax Relief: Property Taxation

Transportation: Local Transportation Aid

Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Transportation: Local Transportation Aid

Transportation: Local Transportation Projects

Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Transportation: Local Transportation Projects

Transportation: Motor Vehicles

Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Transportation: Motor Vehicles

Transportation: State Highway Program

Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Transportation: State Highway Program

Transportation: Transportation Finance

Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Transportation: Transportation Finance

University of Wisconsin System

Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
University of Wisconsin System

Veterans Affairs: Homes and Facilities for Veterans

Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Veterans Affairs: Homes and Facilities for Veterans

Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority

Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority

Workforce Development: Departmentwide

Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Workforce Development: Departmentwide

Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number

Special Leg Council Committee -- Disaster Preparedness Planning

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Special Leg Council Committee -- Disaster Preparedness Planning

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
10/11/2006
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.

Cable television franchising

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Cable television franchising

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
10/9/2006
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.

Special Leg Council Committee -- Affirmative Action

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Special Leg Council Committee -- Affirmative Action

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
10/6/2006
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.

Special Leg Council Committee -- Airport Authorities

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Special Leg Council Committee -- Airport Authorities

Special Leg Council Committee -- Placement of Sex Offenders

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Special Leg Council Committee -- Placement of Sex Offenders

Special Leg Council Committee -- Review of Crimes Against Children

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Special Leg Council Committee -- Review of Crimes Against Children

Special Leg Council Committee -- Review of State School Aid Formula

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Special Leg Council Committee -- Review of State School Aid Formula

Special Leg Council Committee -- Strengthening Wisconsin Families

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Special Leg Council Committee -- Strengthening Wisconsin Families

Office of Justice Assistance Grant to City of Milwaukee for Police Overtime Costs (13.10)

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Office of Justice Assistance Grant to City of Milwaukee for Police Overtime Costs (13.10)

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
6/19/2006
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.

Legislation to narrow the waste treatment facility tax exemption.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Legislation to narrow the waste treatment facility tax exemption.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
4/17/2006
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.

LRB 3666 relating to the sale of Olympic Ice Training Center and making an appropriation.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
LRB 3666 relating to the sale of Olympic Ice Training Center and making an appropriation.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
3/29/2006
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.

Adjusting the Milwaukee Parental Choice Program's funding formula prior to expanding the Milwaukee Parental Choice Program.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Adjusting the Milwaukee Parental Choice Program's funding formula prior to expanding the Milwaukee Parental Choice Program.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
2/22/2006
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.

LRB 3511 TABOR

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
LRB 3511 TABOR

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
2/10/2006
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.

LRB 4555 - Appeals Board of Assessors

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
LRB 4555 - Appeals Board of Assessors

City of Milwaukee Debt Recovery (Debt Task Force)

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
City of Milwaukee Debt Recovery (Debt Task Force)

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/26/2006
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.

School Choice Funding Options

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
School Choice Funding Options

LRB 3830 regarding the 74.37 appeals to the Board of Assessors.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
LRB 3830 regarding the 74.37 appeals to the Board of Assessors.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
12/21/2005
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.

LRB-3740/1 Identification and cleanup of properties that are environmentally contaminated, etc.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
LRB-3740/1 Identification and cleanup of properties that are environmentally contaminated, etc.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
12/19/2005
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.

Require funding of State Mandates

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Require funding of State Mandates

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
10/7/2005
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.

Amend Chapter 62.63(3) to allow the Employes' Retirement System to make investments in accordance with the operations of the Uniform Prudent Investor Act. (Similar to AB-167)

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Amend Chapter 62.63(3) to allow the Employes' Retirement System to make investments in accordance with the operations of the Uniform Prudent Investor Act. (Similar to AB-167)

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
9/8/2005
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.

LRB-2690/1 -- Allowing municipalities to exempt contaminated property from the property tax and granting rule-making authority.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
LRB-2690/1 -- Allowing municipalities to exempt contaminated property from the property tax and granting rule-making authority.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
9/2/2005
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.

Employment Issues

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Employment Issues

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
7/29/2005
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.

Environmental insurance reform

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Environmental insurance reform

Housing

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Housing

Traffic Noise

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Traffic Noise

Amend Chapter 346 and enact legislation to pose penalties for unlawful cruising that will include deduction of driving points, suspension and/or revocation of license.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Amend Chapter 346 and enact legislation to pose penalties for unlawful cruising that will include deduction of driving points, suspension and/or revocation of license.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/21/2005
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.

Amend Chapter 51 and enact legislation that will allot Milwaukee County the same 72-hour period to establish probable cause in emergency detention cases as the remaining Wisconsin counties instead of the present 24-hour period.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Amend Chapter 51 and enact legislation that will allot Milwaukee County the same 72-hour period to establish probable cause in emergency detention cases as the remaining Wisconsin counties instead of the present 24-hour period.

Amend Chapter 77.22 to allow a municipality to impose an additional real estate transfer fee of up to 10 cents per $100 of value, by vote of their governing body.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Amend Chapter 77.22 to allow a municipality to impose an additional real estate transfer fee of up to 10 cents per $100 of value, by vote of their governing body.

Amend s.11.33(1)(a) pertaining to officials who become candidates to allow use of public funds for any number of identical materials if they are for the purpose of corresponding on pending legislative issues which directly affect constituents.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Amend s.11.33(1)(a) pertaining to officials who become candidates to allow use of public funds for any number of identical materials if they are for the purpose of corresponding on pending legislative issues which directly affect constituents.

Amend s.125.32(3m) to allow art galleries to acquire Class "B" fermented malt beverage licenses.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Amend s.125.32(3m) to allow art galleries to acquire Class "B" fermented malt beverage licenses.

Amend s.138.052(5m)(b)3.b. (cities of the first class) to require that an escrow agent that pays property taxes on behalf of a mortgage holder make such payment to the Treasurer on or before Dec. 27, if they received the tax statement by Dec. 20.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Amend s.138.052(5m)(b)3.b. (cities of the first class) to require that an escrow agent that pays property taxes on behalf of a mortgage holder make such payment to the Treasurer on or before Dec. 27, if they received the tax statement by Dec. 20.

Amend s.292.11(9) to provide for an exemption in favor of municipalities with respect to liability for discharges of hazardous substances that pose an immediate risk to public health.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Amend s.292.11(9) to provide for an exemption in favor of municipalities with respect to liability for discharges of hazardous substances that pose an immediate risk to public health.

Amend s.343.52(1m) pertaining to identification cards issued to persons with disabilities for parking purposes.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Amend s.343.52(1m) pertaining to identification cards issued to persons with disabilities for parking purposes.

Amend s.346.677(1) so that felony charges apply should a serious personal injury occur as a result of a vehicle offense.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Amend s.346.677(1) so that felony charges apply should a serious personal injury occur as a result of a vehicle offense.

Amend s.346.94(16) and s.346.945 so that only emergency vehicles are exempted from the prohibition on traffic noise.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Amend s.346.94(16) and s.346.945 so that only emergency vehicles are exempted from the prohibition on traffic noise.

Amend s.63.18 through s.63.53, regarding City Civil Service to delete or change outmoded and illegal references in the language of the Statute.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Amend s.63.18 through s.63.53, regarding City Civil Service to delete or change outmoded and illegal references in the language of the Statute.

Amend s.63.39(1)(2), and (3), to allow the City of Milwaukee, Board of City Service Commissioners to establish by rule the number of test scores to be used in certifying candidates from eligible lists.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Amend s.63.39(1)(2), and (3), to allow the City of Milwaukee, Board of City Service Commissioners to establish by rule the number of test scores to be used in certifying candidates from eligible lists.

Amend s.75.106 to specifically include residential brownfields without amending s.560.13.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Amend s.75.106 to specifically include residential brownfields without amending s.560.13.

Amend s.940.20 so that any person who intentionally causes bodily harm to a person employed enforcing state, county or city rules, laws or ordinances is guilty of a class D felony.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Amend s.940.20 so that any person who intentionally causes bodily harm to a person employed enforcing state, county or city rules, laws or ordinances is guilty of a class D felony.

Amend s.944.30 and s.944.31 so that any conviction of a prostitute who is HIV positive be treated as a felony offence.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Amend s.944.30 and s.944.31 so that any conviction of a prostitute who is HIV positive be treated as a felony offence.

Amend Section 125.07 to permit municipalities to regulate those establishments with Class "B" liquor licenses that choose to host underage events.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Amend Section 125.07 to permit municipalities to regulate those establishments with Class "B" liquor licenses that choose to host underage events.

Amend Section 66.0901 to remove exception for cities of the first class, to allow the City of Milwaukee to pre-qualify bidders.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Amend Section 66.0901 to remove exception for cities of the first class, to allow the City of Milwaukee to pre-qualify bidders.

Assessment Appeals - Amend 70.511 to establish a deadline for submitting a claim for any refund owed to an individual as a result of a finding of an over-assessment.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Assessment Appeals - Amend 70.511 to establish a deadline for submitting a claim for any refund owed to an individual as a result of a finding of an over-assessment.

Assessment Appeals - Amend Sec. 70.47(7)(af) to specify that the provisions requiring that information be supplied to assessors also applies to Board of Assessors in cities that are authorized to have such a board.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Assessment Appeals - Amend Sec. 70.47(7)(af) to specify that the provisions requiring that information be supplied to assessors also applies to Board of Assessors in cities that are authorized to have such a board.

Assessment Appeals - Repeal or amend Sec. 74.37 which allows property owners to submit a claim for overassessment directly to circuit court, in addition to a board of review hearing and a certiorari court review.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Assessment Appeals - Repeal or amend Sec. 74.37 which allows property owners to submit a claim for overassessment directly to circuit court, in addition to a board of review hearing and a certiorari court review.

Assessment Appeals - Seek authority for municipalities to establish and charge a filing fee for assessment appeals, to be partially or fully reimbursed if the assessment is reduced.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Assessment Appeals - Seek authority for municipalities to establish and charge a filing fee for assessment appeals, to be partially or fully reimbursed if the assessment is reduced.

Assessment Appeals-Modify Secs.70.07(6) and 70.075(6) to require that a property owner who wishes to appeal the determination of the board of assessors must notify the appropriate body, within 15 days from the issuance of the board's determination.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Assessment Appeals-Modify Secs.70.07(6) and 70.075(6) to require that a property owner who wishes to appeal the determination of the board of assessors must notify the appropriate body, within 15 days from the issuance of the board's determination.

Columbus Park Case Proposal.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Columbus Park Case Proposal.

Create 63.275, Wisconsin Statutes, to allow Fire and Police employees to take general promotional examinations.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Create 63.275, Wisconsin Statutes, to allow Fire and Police employees to take general promotional examinations.

Enact legislation to clarify the use of "motor driven scooters" and address safety equipment mandates, age requirements, private property stipulations, or outright prohibition.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Enact legislation to clarify the use of "motor driven scooters" and address safety equipment mandates, age requirements, private property stipulations, or outright prohibition.

Enact legislation to prohibit mob type violence and increase the penalties for such action.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Enact legislation to prohibit mob type violence and increase the penalties for such action.

Expand the definition of "debt" so that the Tax Refund Intercept Program will include property tax delinquencies.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Expand the definition of "debt" so that the Tax Refund Intercept Program will include property tax delinquencies.

Increase the Urban Community Forestry Grant cap from $25,000 to $50,000 and to re-institute the $100,000 Greening Milwaukee earmark that was eliminated in the 2002 Budget Repair Bill.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Increase the Urban Community Forestry Grant cap from $25,000 to $50,000 and to re-institute the $100,000 Greening Milwaukee earmark that was eliminated in the 2002 Budget Repair Bill.

Insurance coverage for environmental clean-up costs -- "all sums" legislation.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Insurance coverage for environmental clean-up costs -- "all sums" legislation.

Insure adequate funding for the Governor's Parent In-home Visitation Program, Star-based Child Care Certification System, and Maternal Child Health Program.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Insure adequate funding for the Governor's Parent In-home Visitation Program, Star-based Child Care Certification System, and Maternal Child Health Program.

Maintain funding for programs that support Brownfield redevelopment.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Maintain funding for programs that support Brownfield redevelopment.

Maintain or increase the current level of funding that the City qualifies for under the Recycling Grant.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Maintain or increase the current level of funding that the City qualifies for under the Recycling Grant.

Milwaukee Public Library - Increase distribution of federal library aids to library system.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Milwaukee Public Library - Increase distribution of federal library aids to library system.

Milwaukee Public Library - Maintain funding effort for contracts with the State.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Milwaukee Public Library - Maintain funding effort for contracts with the State.

Milwaukee Public Library - Seek an increase in state funding for library system aids to get closer to the statewide target of 13% of library costs.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Milwaukee Public Library - Seek an increase in state funding for library system aids to get closer to the statewide target of 13% of library costs.

Modify s.174.02(3)(a) Court Order to Kill a Dog.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Modify s.174.02(3)(a) Court Order to Kill a Dog.

Modify the requirement that at least 7 Brownfield grants must be awarded for projects located in municipalities with populations of 30,000 or less so that the funding can be directed where the most critical needs exist.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Modify the requirement that at least 7 Brownfield grants must be awarded for projects located in municipalities with populations of 30,000 or less so that the funding can be directed where the most critical needs exist.

Monitor fiscal impact of Act 186, which establishes an appropriation for reimbursement of quarantine costs and establishes an Intrastate Mutual Aid system.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Monitor fiscal impact of Act 186, which establishes an appropriation for reimbursement of quarantine costs and establishes an Intrastate Mutual Aid system.

Oppose any changes to the Milwaukee County Federal Library System governance structure that does not ensure fair representation based on population. Oppose any efforts to mandate a reciprocal borrowing payment between system members.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Oppose any changes to the Milwaukee County Federal Library System governance structure that does not ensure fair representation based on population. Oppose any efforts to mandate a reciprocal borrowing payment between system members.

Personal Property - Seek legislation to allow municipalities to charge penalties for failure to accurately self-report.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Personal Property - Seek legislation to allow municipalities to charge penalties for failure to accurately self-report.

Port of Milwaukee -- Ensure that efforts to manage invasive species take a comprehensive approach.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Port of Milwaukee -- Ensure that efforts to manage invasive species take a comprehensive approach.

Preserve and maintain payment under the Funding Assistance Program.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Preserve and maintain payment under the Funding Assistance Program.

Public Records for Commercial Purposes - Legislation should be enacted that sets specific fees for certain types of records.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Public Records for Commercial Purposes - Legislation should be enacted that sets specific fees for certain types of records.

Reintroduce AB 264 (2003-04) to authorize cities of the first class to issue residential parking permits.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Reintroduce AB 264 (2003-04) to authorize cities of the first class to issue residential parking permits.

Reintroduce AB 498 (2003-04) as amended to allow for the sharing of identification information between the State Department of Transportation and the State Department of Revenue.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Reintroduce AB 498 (2003-04) as amended to allow for the sharing of identification information between the State Department of Transportation and the State Department of Revenue.

Reintroduce AB 589 (2003-04) to allow a municipality to tow a vehicle that is not displaying valid plates or other evidence that the vehicle has been properly registered with the State within the past 31 days.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Reintroduce AB 589 (2003-04) to allow a municipality to tow a vehicle that is not displaying valid plates or other evidence that the vehicle has been properly registered with the State within the past 31 days.

Reintroduce AB 722 (2003-04) to amend Section 71.07 to include renewal community residents in the target group for Enterprise Development Zone Tax Credits and to remove the 79 zone cap.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Reintroduce AB 722 (2003-04) to amend Section 71.07 to include renewal community residents in the target group for Enterprise Development Zone Tax Credits and to remove the 79 zone cap.

Reintroduce AB 819 (2003-04) to increase the maximum clerk fee collected for municipal court judges from $23 to $28.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Reintroduce AB 819 (2003-04) to increase the maximum clerk fee collected for municipal court judges from $23 to $28.

Repeal the "mandatory municipal cemetery takeover", s.157.115(1)(d)(2).

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Repeal the "mandatory municipal cemetery takeover", s.157.115(1)(d)(2).

Require the name on a vehicle registration to match the name on their driver's license or other state approved ID at the time of registration or re-registration.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Require the name on a vehicle registration to match the name on their driver's license or other state approved ID at the time of registration or re-registration.

Seek designation of the Milwaukee Public Central Library as a statewide resource library to account for the considerable use of this facility by residents outside of the county.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Seek designation of the Milwaukee Public Central Library as a statewide resource library to account for the considerable use of this facility by residents outside of the county.

Seek legislation authorizing cities of the first class to enact an ordinance permitting the use of traffic photo enforcement systems.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Seek legislation authorizing cities of the first class to enact an ordinance permitting the use of traffic photo enforcement systems.

Seek legislation authorizing the creation of Neighborhood Improvement Districts comprised of both residential and business property owners similar to the Business Improvement Districts currently in place.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Seek legislation authorizing the creation of Neighborhood Improvement Districts comprised of both residential and business property owners similar to the Business Improvement Districts currently in place.

Seek legislation prohibiting the construction as well as the use of motor vehicle hidden compartments by providing penalties as well as vehicle forfeiture.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Seek legislation prohibiting the construction as well as the use of motor vehicle hidden compartments by providing penalties as well as vehicle forfeiture.

Seek legislation regarding theft of an auto -- keeper of a chop shop.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Seek legislation regarding theft of an auto -- keeper of a chop shop.

Seek legislation requiring all persons performing real estate appraisals be state licensed or certified and they they report recent sales and assessed values.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Seek legislation requiring all persons performing real estate appraisals be state licensed or certified and they they report recent sales and assessed values.

Seek legislation similar to that regulating hazardous substance emergency response to apply to any proposed regional heavy urban rescue response initiative.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Seek legislation similar to that regulating hazardous substance emergency response to apply to any proposed regional heavy urban rescue response initiative.

Seek legislative change to allow for a default judgment on domestic and foreign corporations or limited liability companies.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Seek legislative change to allow for a default judgment on domestic and foreign corporations or limited liability companies.

Support federal energy tax credits and state initiatives to encourage alternative energy development, particularly wind farms.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Support federal energy tax credits and state initiatives to encourage alternative energy development, particularly wind farms.

Support funding of personnel in the Remediation & Redevelopment Division within the Department of Natural Resources.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Support funding of personnel in the Remediation & Redevelopment Division within the Department of Natural Resources.

Support legislation that incorporates the recommendations of the report to the State EMS Advisory Board to establish certification standards for emergency medical communicators and dispatchers and provide funding to implement those standards.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Support legislation that incorporates the recommendations of the report to the State EMS Advisory Board to establish certification standards for emergency medical communicators and dispatchers and provide funding to implement those standards.

Tax Exemptions - Amend Sec. 70.11(4) and (4m) to provide a single 10 acre or 30 acre limit for properties in the same taxation district that are owned by related parties and to specify that clinics are not exempt from property taxation.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Tax Exemptions - Amend Sec. 70.11(4) and (4m) to provide a single 10 acre or 30 acre limit for properties in the same taxation district that are owned by related parties and to specify that clinics are not exempt from property taxation.

Tax Exemptions - Seek authority for municipalities to establish and charge a non-reimbursable application fee for organizations seeking tax-exempt status.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Tax Exemptions - Seek authority for municipalities to establish and charge a non-reimbursable application fee for organizations seeking tax-exempt status.

Tax Exemptions - Seek authority for the City to require a payment for municipal services for non-governmental tax-exempt entities.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Tax Exemptions - Seek authority for the City to require a payment for municipal services for non-governmental tax-exempt entities.

Tax Exemptions - Seek legislation to establish a State Board of Tax Exemptions to handle all appeals of tax-exempt status.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Tax Exemptions - Seek legislation to establish a State Board of Tax Exemptions to handle all appeals of tax-exempt status.

Track Mutual Aid Box Alarm System legislation.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Track Mutual Aid Box Alarm System legislation.

Track the activity of the Legislative Audit Committee's report on the Department of Revenue Manufacturing Assessment Program.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Track the activity of the Legislative Audit Committee's report on the Department of Revenue Manufacturing Assessment Program.

Work to maintain funding the Port of Milwaukee receives for Harbor Assistance Grants.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Work to maintain funding the Port of Milwaukee receives for Harbor Assistance Grants.

Great Lakes Water Diversion - urge acceptance of the City of Milwaukee's position relating to the Great Lakes Charter Annex.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Great Lakes Water Diversion - urge acceptance of the City of Milwaukee's position relating to the Great Lakes Charter Annex.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
12/6/2004
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.

Total Lobbying Effort

	2005 January - June	2005 July - December	2006 January - June	2006 July - December	Total
Total Lobbying Expenditures	2005 January - June $98,009.65	2005 July - December $97,138.17	2006 January - June $97,418.26	2006 July - December $72,372.95	Total $364,939.03
Total Hours Communicating	2005 January - June 721.50	2005 July - December 595.10	2006 January - June 551.00	2006 July - December 272.50	Total 2140.10
Total Hours Other	2005 January - June 873.50	2005 July - December 964.50	2006 January - June 966.25	2006 July - December 839.00	Total 3643.25

Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

Assembly Bill 12

relating to: the state minimum wage.

2005 January - June	2005 July - December	2006 January - June	2006 July - December	Total
2005 January - June 1%	2005 July - December	2006 January - June	2006 July - December	Total < 1%

Senate Bill 12

relating to: the state minimum wage.

2005 January - June	2005 July - December	2006 January - June	2006 July - December	Total
2005 January - June 1%	2005 July - December	2006 January - June	2006 July - December	Total < 1%

Senate Bill 18

relating to: preemption of city, village, town, or county living wage ordinances.

2005 January - June	2005 July - December	2006 January - June	2006 July - December	Total
2005 January - June 1%	2005 July - December	2006 January - June	2006 July - December	Total < 1%

Assembly Bill 49

relating to: preemption of city, village, town, or county living wage ordinances.

2005 January - June	2005 July - December	2006 January - June	2006 July - December	Total
2005 January - June 1%	2005 July - December	2006 January - June	2006 July - December	Total < 1%

Senate Bill 55

relating to: limits on the designation of enterprise development zones.

2005 January - June	2005 July - December	2006 January - June	2006 July - December	Total
2005 January - June 1%	2005 July - December	2006 January - June	2006 July - December	Total < 1%

Assembly Bill 264

relating to: increasing filing fees for municipal court actions.

2005 January - June	2005 July - December	2006 January - June	2006 July - December	Total
2005 January - June 1%	2005 July - December 1%	2006 January - June	2006 July - December	Total < 1%

Senate Bill 147

relating to: preemption of city, village, town, or county living wage ordinances.

2005 January - June	2005 July - December	2006 January - June	2006 July - December	Total
2005 January - June 1%	2005 July - December	2006 January - June	2006 July - December	Total < 1%

Senate Bill 148

relating to: requiring registration of firearms owned by Milwaukee County residents and providing a penalty.

2005 January - June	2005 July - December	2006 January - June	2006 July - December	Total
2005 January - June 1%	2005 July - December	2006 January - June	2006 July - December	Total < 1%

Assembly Bill 288

relating to: requiring registration of firearms owned by Milwaukee County residents and providing a penalty.

2005 January - June	2005 July - December	2006 January - June	2006 July - December	Total
2005 January - June 1%	2005 July - December	2006 January - June	2006 July - December	Total < 1%

Senate Bill 198

relating to: the assignment of property contaminated by hazardous substances.

2005 January - June	2005 July - December	2006 January - June	2006 July - December	Total
2005 January - June 1%	2005 July - December	2006 January - June	2006 July - December	Total < 1%

Assembly Bill 40

relating to: spending limits for the state, school districts, and local governmental units, electoral approval for certain taxing, spending, and bonding decisions by governmental units, the ability of local governmental units to exempt themselves from state mandates that are not fully funded, and creating reserve funds (first consideration).

2005 January - June	2005 July - December	2006 January - June	2006 July - December	Total
2005 January - June 1%	2005 July - December 5%	2006 January - June	2006 July - December	Total 2%

Assembly Bill 464

relating to: the assignment of property contaminated by hazardous substances.

2005 January - June	2005 July - December	2006 January - June	2006 July - December	Total
2005 January - June 1%	2005 July - December 2%	2006 January - June	2006 July - December	Total < 1%

Assembly Bill 538

relating to: setoffs against tax refunds for debts related to property taxes.

2005 January - June	2005 July - December	2006 January - June	2006 July - December	Total
2005 January - June 1%	2005 July - December	2006 January - June	2006 July - December	Total < 1%

Senate Bill 28

relating to: school district revenue limits and levy limits for cities, villages, towns, counties, and technical college districts.

2005 January - June	2005 July - December	2006 January - June	2006 July - December	Total
2005 January - June 2%	2005 July - December	2006 January - June	2006 July - December	Total < 1%

Assembly Bill 58

relating to: school district revenue limits and levy limits for cities, villages, towns, counties, and technical college districts.

2005 January - June	2005 July - December	2006 January - June	2006 July - December	Total
2005 January - June 2%	2005 July - December	2006 January - June	2006 July - December	Total < 1%

Assembly Bill 366

relating to: authorizing the creation of neighborhood improvement districts.

2005 January - June	2005 July - December	2006 January - June	2006 July - December	Total
2005 January - June 2%	2005 July - December	2006 January - June	2006 July - December	Total < 1%

Senate Bill 277

relating to: payment of property taxes from residential mortgage escrow accounts.

2005 January - June	2005 July - December	2006 January - June	2006 July - December	Total
2005 January - June	2005 July - December 1%	2006 January - June	2006 July - December	Total < 1%

Senate Bill 439

relating to: changing the procedures for filling vacant civil service positions in the city of Milwaukee.

2005 January - June	2005 July - December	2006 January - June	2006 July - December	Total
2005 January - June	2005 July - December 1%	2006 January - June	2006 July - December	Total < 1%

2005 Regular Session Senate Bill 53

providing that only a marriage between one man and one woman shall be valid or recognized as a marriage in this state (2nd consideration).

2005 January - June	2005 July - December	2006 January - June	2006 July - December	Total
2005 January - June	2005 July - December 1%	2006 January - June	2006 July - December	Total < 1%

Assembly Bill 67

relating to: providing that only a marriage between one man and one woman shall be valid or recognized as a marriage in this state (2nd consideration).

2005 January - June	2005 July - December	2006 January - June	2006 July - December	Total
2005 January - June	2005 July - December 1%	2006 January - June	2006 July - December	Total < 1%

Assembly Bill 848

relating to: changing the procedures for filling vacant civil service positions in the city of Milwaukee.

2005 January - June	2005 July - December	2006 January - June	2006 July - December	Total
2005 January - June	2005 July - December 1%	2006 January - June	2006 July - December	Total < 1%

Senate Bill 463

relating to: investment of funds by the City of Milwaukee Employes' Retirement System.

2005 January - June	2005 July - December	2006 January - June	2006 July - December	Total
2005 January - June	2005 July - December 1%	2006 January - June	2006 July - December	Total < 1%

Assembly Bill 870

relating to: investment of funds by the City of Milwaukee Employes' Retirement System.

2005 January - June	2005 July - December	2006 January - June	2006 July - December	Total
2005 January - June	2005 July - December 1%	2006 January - June	2006 July - December	Total < 1%

Assembly Bill 236

relating to: exempting local governments from the motor vehicle fuel tax.

2005 January - June	2005 July - December	2006 January - June	2006 July - December	Total
2005 January - June	2005 July - December 2%	2006 January - June	2006 July - December	Total < 1%

Assembly Bill 447

relating to: regulating elevators, escalators, and other similar conveyances, granting rule-making authority, and providing a penalty.

2005 January - June	2005 July - December	2006 January - June	2006 July - December	Total
2005 January - June	2005 July - December 2%	2006 January - June	2006 July - December	Total < 1%

Senate Bill 272

relating to: the organization and funding of public libraries and public library systems and granting rule-making authority.

2005 January - June	2005 July - December	2006 January - June	2006 July - December	Total
2005 January - June	2005 July - December 2%	2006 January - June	2006 July - December	Total < 1%

Assembly Bill 706

relating to: the issuance of a retail alcohol beverage license for a premises on which another business is conducted.

2005 January - June	2005 July - December	2006 January - June	2006 July - December	Total
2005 January - June	2005 July - December 2%	2006 January - June	2006 July - December	Total < 1%

Assembly Bill 726

relating to: allowing schools and local governmental units to claim refunds of the motor vehicle fuel tax and making an appropriation.

2005 January - June	2005 July - December	2006 January - June	2006 July - December	Total
2005 January - June	2005 July - December 2%	2006 January - June	2006 July - December	Total < 1%

Assembly Bill 778

relating to: actions against manufacturers, distributors, sellers, and promoters of products.

2005 January - June	2005 July - December	2006 January - June	2006 July - December	Total
2005 January - June	2005 July - December 2%	2006 January - June	2006 July - December	Total < 1%

Assembly Bill 818

relating to: public utility aid payments, imposing local general property taxes on production plant general structures and substations, and creating a credit against license fees imposed on light, heat, and power companies and electric cooperatives.

2005 January - June	2005 July - December	2006 January - June	2006 July - December	Total
2005 January - June	2005 July - December 2%	2006 January - June	2006 July - December	Total < 1%

Senate Bill 468

relating to: administration of elections, making an appropriation, and providing a penalty.

2005 January - June	2005 July - December	2006 January - June	2006 July - December	Total
2005 January - June	2005 July - December 2%	2006 January - June	2006 July - December	Total < 1%

Assembly Bill 907

relating to: requiring a contract with a data organization for the collection, analysis, and dissemination of health care claims information; eliminating the Board on Health Care Information, the Interagency Coordinating Council, and the Independent Review Board; and making appropriations.

2005 January - June	2005 July - December	2006 January - June	2006 July - December	Total
2005 January - June	2005 July - December 2%	2006 January - June	2006 July - December	Total < 1%

Assembly Bill 240

relating to: the immobilization, impoundment, and disposal of unregistered motor vehicles.

2005 January - June	2005 July - December	2006 January - June	2006 July - December	Total
2005 January - June	2005 July - December 3%	2006 January - June	2006 July - December	Total < 1%

Senate Bill 329

relating to: the parking of vehicles on highways.

2005 January - June	2005 July - December	2006 January - June	2006 July - December	Total
2005 January - June	2005 July - December 3%	2006 January - June	2006 July - December	Total < 1%

Senate Bill 249

relating to: administration of elections and making an appropriation.

2005 January - June	2005 July - December	2006 January - June	2006 July - December	Total
2005 January - June	2005 July - December 4%	2006 January - June	2006 July - December	Total 1%

Assembly Bill 542

relating to: administration of elections and making an appropriation.

2005 January - June	2005 July - December	2006 January - June	2006 July - December	Total
2005 January - June	2005 July - December 4%	2006 January - June	2006 July - December	Total 1%

Assembly Bill 573

relating to: revision and elimination of the exemption from the property tax for certain property and the use of income from certain tax-exempt leased property.

2005 January - June	2005 July - December	2006 January - June	2006 July - December	Total
2005 January - June	2005 July - December 5%	2006 January - June	2006 July - December	Total 1%

Assembly Bill 599

relating to: payment of a 1st class city police officer's salary after discharge.

2005 January - June	2005 July - December	2006 January - June	2006 July - December	Total
2005 January - June	2005 July - December 5%	2006 January - June	2006 July - December	Total 1%

Senate Bill 403

relating to: carrying a concealed weapon, possessing or transporting a firearm under certain circumstances, background checks for handgun purchases, photographic identification cards for retired law enforcement officers, requiring the exercise of rule-making authority, providing an exemption from rule-making authority, and providing penalties.

2005 January - June	2005 July - December	2006 January - June	2006 July - December	Total
2005 January - June	2005 July - December 10%	2006 January - June	2006 July - December	Total 3%

Budget Bill Subjects

Administration: General Agency Provisions

2005 January - June	2005 July - December	2006 January - June	2006 July - December	Total
2005 January - June 1%	2005 July - December	2006 January - June	2006 July - December	Total < 1%

Commerce: Building and Environmental Regulation

2005 January - June	2005 July - December	2006 January - June	2006 July - December	Total
2005 January - June 1%	2005 July - December	2006 January - June	2006 July - December	Total < 1%

Commerce: Departmentwide and Economic Development

2005 January - June	2005 July - December	2006 January - June	2006 July - December	Total
2005 January - June 1%	2005 July - December	2006 January - June	2006 July - December	Total < 1%

Natural Resources: Air, Waste and Contaminated Land

2005 January - June	2005 July - December	2006 January - June	2006 July - December	Total
2005 January - June 1%	2005 July - December	2006 January - June	2006 July - December	Total < 1%

Natural Resources: Water Quality

2005 January - June	2005 July - December	2006 January - June	2006 July - December	Total
2005 January - June 1%	2005 July - December	2006 January - June	2006 July - December	Total < 1%

Public Instruction: General School Aids

2005 January - June	2005 July - December	2006 January - June	2006 July - December	Total
2005 January - June 1%	2005 July - December	2006 January - June	2006 July - December	Total < 1%

Public Instruction: Revenue Limits

2005 January - June	2005 July - December	2006 January - June	2006 July - December	Total
2005 January - June 1%	2005 July - December	2006 January - June	2006 July - December	Total < 1%

Public Instruction: Categorical Aids

2005 January - June	2005 July - December	2006 January - June	2006 July - December	Total
2005 January - June 1%	2005 July - December	2006 January - June	2006 July - December	Total < 1%

University of Wisconsin System

2005 January - June	2005 July - December	2006 January - June	2006 July - December	Total
2005 January - June 1%	2005 July - December	2006 January - June	2006 July - December	Total < 1%

Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority

2005 January - June	2005 July - December	2006 January - June	2006 July - December	Total
2005 January - June 1%	2005 July - December	2006 January - June	2006 July - December	Total < 1%

General Fund Taxes

2005 January - June	2005 July - December	2006 January - June	2006 July - December	Total
2005 January - June 2%	2005 July - December	2006 January - June	2006 July - December	Total < 1%

Public Instruction: Administrative and Other Funding

2005 January - June	2005 July - December	2006 January - June	2006 July - December	Total
2005 January - June 2%	2005 July - December	2006 January - June	2006 July - December	Total < 1%

Transportation: State Highway Program

2005 January - June	2005 July - December	2006 January - June	2006 July - December	Total
2005 January - June 2%	2005 July - December	2006 January - June	2006 July - December	Total < 1%

Veterans Affairs: Homes and Facilities for Veterans

2005 January - June	2005 July - December	2006 January - June	2006 July - December	Total
2005 January - June 2%	2005 July - December	2006 January - June	2006 July - December	Total < 1%

Workforce Development: Departmentwide

2005 January - June	2005 July - December	2006 January - June	2006 July - December	Total
2005 January - June 2%	2005 July - December	2006 January - June	2006 July - December	Total < 1%

Transportation: Local Transportation Projects

2005 January - June	2005 July - December	2006 January - June	2006 July - December	Total
2005 January - June 3%	2005 July - December	2006 January - June	2006 July - December	Total < 1%

Public Instruction: Choice, Charter and Open Enrollment

2005 January - June	2005 July - December	2006 January - June	2006 July - December	Total
2005 January - June 4%	2005 July - December	2006 January - June	2006 July - December	Total 1%

Transportation: Local Transportation Aid

2005 January - June	2005 July - December	2006 January - June	2006 July - December	Total
2005 January - June 5%	2005 July - December	2006 January - June	2006 July - December	Total 1%

Shared Revenue and Property Tax Relief: Direct Aid Payments

2005 January - June	2005 July - December	2006 January - June	2006 July - December	Total
2005 January - June 9%	2005 July - December	2006 January - June	2006 July - December	Total 2%

Shared Revenue and Property Tax Relief: Property Taxation

2005 January - June	2005 July - December	2006 January - June	2006 July - December	Total
2005 January - June 9%	2005 July - December	2006 January - June	2006 July - December	Total 2%

Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings

No administrative rulemaking proceedings found.

Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number

Track Mutual Aid Box Alarm System legislation.

2005 January - June	2005 July - December	2006 January - June	2006 July - December	Total
2005 January - June	2005 July - December 2%	2006 January - June	2006 July - December	Total < 1%

Minor Efforts

(Time spent on matters each of which accounted for less than 10% of the organization's lobbying.)

Minor Efforts

2005 January - June	2005 July - December	2006 January - June	2006 July - December	Total
2005 January - June 31%	2005 July - December 31%	2006 January - June 100%	2006 July - December 100%	Total 62%

Other Matters

No other matters found.

Filed Statements of Lobbying Activity and Expenditures

2005

January - June

July - December

2006

January - June

July - December