Wisconsin Technical College District Boards Association Inc

Registered Principal Details

Business Or Interest:
Promoting education, advocacy, cooperation and collaboration among and on behalf of technical college district board members and their colleges and stakeholders.

Lobbying Interests:
Technical colleges, technical career and adult education, higher education, K-12, job training, workforce and economic development, professional regulation and licensing, taxation, local governments, boards and public officials.

CEO Name:
Diane Handrick

Contact
DH
Diane Handrick
104 King Street #202
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 4382819
dhandrick@districtboards.org
http://www.districtboards.org

Authorized Lobbyists

Lobbyist Name Exclusive Duties Authorized On Withdrawn On

Lobbying Interests

Budget Bill Subjects

Technical College System Board
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Technical College System Board

Notification Date
7/31/2025
First Communication Date
1/28/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.

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

Notification Date
7/31/2025
First Communication Date
1/28/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.

Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number

2023-25 Biennial State Budget for Wisconsin Technical College System
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
2023-25 Biennial State Budget for Wisconsin Technical College System

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
12/11/2024
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.

foster care tuition remissions
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
foster care tuition remissions

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
12/11/2024
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.

Dual enrollment credential grants
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Dual enrollment credential grants

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
12/11/2024
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.

In state tuition for veterans/active duty and their dependents
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
In state tuition for veterans/active duty and their dependents

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
12/11/2024
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.

Info tech Manufacturing Zone
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Info tech Manufacturing Zone

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
12/11/2024
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.

nonresident tuition grants to graduates
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
nonresident tuition grants to graduates

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
12/11/2024
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.

Publishing proceedings of meetings on the Internet
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Publishing proceedings of meetings on the Internet

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
12/11/2024
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.

Sales and use tax exemption for building materials for technical college facilities
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Sales and use tax exemption for building materials for technical college facilities

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
12/11/2024
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.

Technical education equipment grants for school districts
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Technical education equipment grants for school districts

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
12/11/2024
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.

Firearms in college buildings
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Firearms in college buildings

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
12/11/2024
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.

Merger of UW System and WTCS Workgroup
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Merger of UW System and WTCS Workgroup

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
12/11/2024
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.

Protecting technical college district boards' existing property tax revenue authority and existing district governing authority.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Protecting technical college district boards' existing property tax revenue authority and existing district governing authority.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
12/11/2024
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.

State budget bill language and appropriation issues related to the WTCS, local governments, UW System, DPI, DOA and DWD.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
State budget bill language and appropriation issues related to the WTCS, local governments, UW System, DPI, DOA and DWD.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
12/11/2024
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.

Possible budget provisions related to Wisconsin Technical Colleges and the Wisconsin Technical College System Board
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Possible budget provisions related to Wisconsin Technical Colleges and the Wisconsin Technical College System Board

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
12/11/2024
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.

State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
12/11/2024
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.

TIF reform, project costs, donor and donee TIFs, cash grants for developers, and reporting TIF information on property tax bills
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
TIF reform, project costs, donor and donee TIFs, cash grants for developers, and reporting TIF information on property tax bills

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
12/11/2024
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.

Wisconsin Grants need-based financial aid program
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Wisconsin Grants need-based financial aid program

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
12/11/2024
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.

Course offerings by WTCS and UW
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Course offerings by WTCS and UW

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
12/11/2024
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.

Dental therapists and Oral Healthcare
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Dental therapists and Oral Healthcare

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
12/11/2024
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.

Tools of the Trade scholarship program through the WTCS Board, for apprenticeship students
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Tools of the Trade scholarship program through the WTCS Board, for apprenticeship students

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
12/11/2024
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.

Possible budget repair legislation as it would relate to WTCS
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Possible budget repair legislation as it would relate to WTCS

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
12/11/2024
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.

Total Lobbying Effort

  2025
January - June
Total
Total Lobbying Expenditures 2025
January - June
$18,235.44
Total $18,235.44
Total Hours Communicating 2025
January - June
35.50
Total 35.50
Total Hours Other 2025
January - June
103.25
Total 103.25

Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

No legislative bills/resolutions found.

Budget Bill Subjects

2025
January - June
2025
July - December
2026
January - June
2026
July - December
Total
2025
January - June
10%
2025
July - December
2026
January - June
2026
July - December
Total 10%
2025
January - June
2025
July - December
2026
January - June
2026
July - December
Total
2025
January - June
80%
2025
July - December
2026
January - June
2026
July - December
Total 80%

Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings

No administrative rulemaking proceedings found.

Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number

No topics found.

Minor Efforts

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

Minor Efforts
2025
January - June
2025
July - December
2026
January - June
2026
July - December
Total
2025
January - June
10%
2025
July - December
2026
January - June
2026
July - December
Total 10%

Other Matters

No other matters found.

Filed Statements of Lobbying Activity and Expenditures