City of Milwaukee

Registered Principal Details

Business Or Interest:
Municipality serving 595, 958 residents

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

Title:
City Clerk

Contact

Ronald Leonhardt
Rm 205 City Hall, 200 E Wells St
Milwaukee, WI 53202
(414) 286-2221
(414) 286-3456

Authorized Lobbyists

Lobbyist Name	Exclusive Duties	Authorized On	Withdrawn On

Lobbying Interests

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

January 2003 Special Session Senate Bill 1

January 2003 Special Session Senate Bill 1
relating to: decreasing appropriations; lapsing moneys from certain program revenue appropriation accounts to the general fund; transferring moneys from certain segregated funds to the general fund; increasing funding for out-of-state inmate contracts and ...

Bill Text and History

2003 Wisconsin Act 1

None

Notification Date
2/11/2003
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 5

Assembly Bill 5
relating to: the number of members on the Joint Committee for Review of Administrative Rules and removing the Joint Survey Committee on Tax Exemptions from the statutes.

Bill Text and History

Against

Notification Date
7/18/2003
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 10

Assembly Bill 10
relating to: creating a sales tax and use tax exemption for the sale of game birds.

Bill Text and History

Against

Notification Date
2/26/2003
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 14

Assembly Bill 14
relating to: notification to law enforcement of a sexual offender's residence.

Bill Text and History

2003 Wisconsin Act 188

For

Assembly Bill 21

Assembly Bill 21
relating to: transporting loads on a highway in vehicles equipped with dump bodies and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

For

Notification Date
2/27/2003
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 prohibition against adults knowingly permitting or failing to take action to prevent the illegal consumption of alcohol beverages by underage persons.

Bill Text and History

For

Notification Date
4/9/2003
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 44

Assembly Bill 44
relating to: the definition of agricultural land for property tax purposes.

Bill Text and History

Against

Notification Date
3/5/2003
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: burglary and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

2003 Wisconsin Act 189

For

Notification Date
1/12/2004
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.

Assembly Bill 53

Assembly Bill 53
relating to: prisoner reimbursement to a municipality.

Bill Text and History

2003 Wisconsin Act 28

For

Assembly Bill 59

Assembly Bill 59
relating to: name changes and names used by sex offenders and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

2003 Wisconsin Act 52

For

Assembly Bill 61

Assembly Bill 61
relating to: creating a wireless 911 fund; imposing a surcharge on wireless telephone customers; making grants for wireless 911 emergency telephone service; providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures; granting rule-making authority; and making a...

Bill Text and History

2003 Wisconsin Act 48

Other

Assembly Bill 86

Assembly Bill 86
relating to: physical health examinations of pupils.

Bill Text and History

For

Assembly Bill 89

Assembly Bill 89
relating to: installment payments of refunds of taxes on manufacturing property, the interest on refunded and additional taxes on manufacturing property, and making an appropriation.

Bill Text and History

For

Notification Date
4/2/2003
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 92

Assembly Bill 92
relating to: property tax reassessments.

Bill Text and History

Against

Notification Date
5/7/2003
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 95

Assembly Bill 95
relating to: allowing aliens who are not legal permanent residents of the United States to pay resident tuition.

Bill Text and History

For

Notification Date
9/17/2003
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 111

Assembly Bill 111
relating to: requiring identification in order to vote at a polling place or obtain an absentee ballot, the fee for an identification card issued by the Department of Transportation, and making an appropriation.

Bill Text and History

Against

Notification Date
3/7/2003
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 127

Assembly Bill 127
relating to: the personal property tax exemption for recreational mobile homes.

Bill Text and History

Against

Notification Date
4/16/2003
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 148

Assembly Bill 148
relating to: the provision of weights and measures services.

Bill Text and History

Other

Assembly Bill 164

Assembly Bill 164
relating to: a surcharge for convictions related to operating a vehicle while intoxicated.

Bill Text and History

For

Assembly Bill 169

Assembly Bill 169
relating to: the disclosure of public library records.

Bill Text and History

2003 Wisconsin Act 207

Against

Assembly Bill 172

Assembly Bill 172
relating to: mailing and transmitting absentee ballots.

Bill Text and History

For

Assembly Bill 175

Assembly Bill 175
relating to: mailing, transmittal, and witnessing of absentee ballots.

Bill Text and History

Against

Assembly Bill 179

Assembly Bill 179
relating to: creating a civil liability exemption for certain municipalities and their agents that issue fireworks permits.

Bill Text and History

For

Notification Date
4/10/2003
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 189

Assembly Bill 189
relating to: prohibiting cities, villages, towns, counties, and school districts from imposing residency requirements on certain employees.

Bill Text and History

Against

Assembly Bill 190

Assembly Bill 190
relating to: residency of certain election officials.

Bill Text and History

Against

Assembly Bill 196

Assembly Bill 196
relating to: access to public records.

Bill Text and History

2003 Wisconsin Act 47

For

Assembly Bill 206

Assembly Bill 206
relating to: pointing a firearm at certain persons and throwing or expelling bodily substances and providing penalties.

Bill Text and History

2003 Wisconsin Act 190

For

Assembly Bill 210

Assembly Bill 210
relating to: reciprocity for alcohol beverages operators' licenses.

Bill Text and History

2003 Wisconsin Act 245

Against

Assembly Bill 238

Assembly Bill 238
relating to: promissory notes issued by the city of Milwaukee to pay for unfunded prior service liability contributions of the Milwaukee Public Schools under the Wisconsin Retirement System.

Bill Text and History

For

Notification Date
5/9/2003
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 as amended.

Assembly Bill 243

Assembly Bill 243
relating to: requiring that property tax bills identify operating costs and debt service.

Bill Text and History

Against

Assembly Bill 249

Assembly Bill 249
relating to: absentee voting.

Bill Text and History

Against

Assembly Bill 255

Assembly Bill 255
relating to: liability of cities, villages, towns, and counties for damages caused by an insufficiency or want of repair of a highway.

Bill Text and History

For

Notification Date
7/11/2003
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 259

Assembly Bill 259
relating to: eligibility for participation in the Milwaukee Parental Choice Program.

Bill Text and History

Other

Notification Date
10/2/2003
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
Neutral on Bill. Support Amendment AA2 to AB259.

Assembly Bill 260

Assembly Bill 260
relating to: extending the Milwaukee Parental Choice Program to all private schools in Milwaukee County.

Bill Text and History

Other

Notification Date
10/13/2003
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
Neutral

Assembly Bill 261

Assembly Bill 261
relating to: charter schools located in a 1st class city school district.

Bill Text and History

Other

Assembly Bill 264

Assembly Bill 264
relating to: the parking of vehicles on highways in 1st class cities.

Bill Text and History

For

Assembly Bill 273

Assembly Bill 273
relating to: allowing municipal courts to hold refusal hearings.

Bill Text and History

2003 Wisconsin Act 199

For

Notification Date
8/22/2003
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 280

Assembly Bill 280
relating to: displaying, possessing, selling, or offering to sell a stolen registration plate and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

For

Notification Date
12/16/2003
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 301

Assembly Bill 301
relating to: driver licenses and identification cards for aliens.

Bill Text and History

Against

Assembly Bill 304

Assembly Bill 304
relating to: collective bargaining over health care coverage for municipal employees; allowing municipal employers to change health care coverage plan providers; factors considered in rendering a collective bargaining arbitration decision; requiring the Gr...

Bill Text and History

For

Notification Date
6/18/2003
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 326

Assembly Bill 326
relating to: allowing funeral directors and operators of funeral establishments to copy vital records.

Bill Text and History

2003 Wisconsin Act 167

Against

Assembly Bill 365

Assembly Bill 365
relating to: authorizing municipal courts to contract with collection agencies and the sharing of collection costs by cities, villages, towns, and counties.

Bill Text and History

2003 Wisconsin Act 140

For

Assembly Bill 370

Assembly Bill 370
relating to: termination of a tenancy if notice given regarding drug or criminal gang activity.

Bill Text and History

Other

Assembly Bill 412

Assembly Bill 412
relating to: changing the method of selecting the chief of police and chief engineer of the fire department in a first class city.

Bill Text and History

Other

Assembly Bill 419

Assembly Bill 419
relating to: towing and storage charges associated with nonmoving traffic violations.

Bill Text and History

2003 Wisconsin Act 201

For

Assembly Bill 435

Assembly Bill 435
relating to: repealing the comprehensive planning statute known as Smart Growth.

Bill Text and History

Against

Assembly Bill 444

Assembly Bill 444
relating to: carrying or going armed with a concealed weapon, requiring the exercise of rule-making authority, making appropriations, and providing penalties.

Bill Text and History

Against

Notification Date
9/4/2003
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 467

Assembly Bill 467
relating to: the traffic violation and registration program and making an appropriation.

Bill Text and History

2003 Wisconsin Act 202

For

Notification Date
9/9/2003
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 469

Assembly Bill 469
relating to: a property tax exemption for restaurant kitchen equipment.

Bill Text and History

Against

Notification Date
8/19/2003
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 472

Assembly Bill 472
relating to: the Milwaukee Parental Choice Program income limit.

Bill Text and History

Other

Assembly Bill 481

Assembly Bill 481
relating to: carrying a concealed weapon and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

For

Notification Date
8/28/2003
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: prostitution and patronizing a prostitute and providing penalties.

Bill Text and History

For

Assembly Bill 493

Assembly Bill 493
relating to: limiting the reasons for which a local government may withhold approval of a conditional use permit.

Bill Text and History

Against

Notification Date
11/14/2003
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 498

Assembly Bill 498
relating to: disclosing information obtained by the Department of Transportation to the Department of Revenue.

Bill Text and History

For

Notification Date
11/20/2003
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 510

Assembly Bill 510
relating to: authorizing the creation of a metropolitan service district, authorizing a metropolitan service district to levy a property tax, authorizing a metropolitan service district to apply for funding from certain programs that receive funding from t...

Bill Text and History

Other

Assembly Bill 589

Assembly Bill 589
relating to: the immobilization, impoundment, and disposal of unregistered motor vehicles.

Bill Text and History

For

Notification Date
12/2/2003
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 598

Assembly Bill 598
relating to: employment relations under the Municipal Employment Relations Act.

Bill Text and History

Against

Notification Date
10/30/2003
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
Unless Amended.

Assembly Bill 608

Assembly Bill 608
relating to: making changes to the comprehensive planning statute known as Smart Growth.

Bill Text and History

2003 Wisconsin Act 233

For

Notification Date
11/18/2003
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 613

Assembly Bill 613
relating to: setoffs against tax refunds.

Bill Text and History

2003 Wisconsin Act 177

For

Assembly Bill 650

Assembly Bill 650
relating to: the definition of agricultural forest land for property tax purposes.

Bill Text and History

2003 Wisconsin Act 230

Against

Assembly Bill 654

Assembly Bill 654
relating to: making technical and policy changes in the tax incremental financing program based in part on the recommendations of the governor's December 2000 working group on tax incremental finance, authorizing certain counties to create tax incremental ...

Bill Text and History

Other

Notification Date
11/12/2003
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
Neutral

For

Assembly Bill 655

Assembly Bill 655
relating to: administrative rules, guidelines, policies, and hearings; air pollution control; structures, deposits, and other activities in or near navigable waters; notice, hearing, and review procedures related to permits to place structures and material...

Bill Text and History

2003 Wisconsin Act 118

Other

Notification Date
12/22/2003
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
Neutral

Assembly Bill 677

Assembly Bill 677
relating to: photographs for motor vehicle operators' licenses and identification cards.

Bill Text and History

Against

Notification Date
2/25/2004
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.

Assembly Bill 687

Assembly Bill 687
relating to: possession of ecstasy and providing penalties.

Bill Text and History

For

Assembly Bill 688

Assembly Bill 688
relating to: distributing controlled substances in a place in which a child is present and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

For

Assembly Bill 722

Assembly Bill 722
relating to: tax credits under the Development Zone and Enterprise Development Zone programs and limits on the total number of authorized enterprise development zones.

Bill Text and History

For

Assembly Bill 728

Assembly Bill 728
relating to: comprehensive planning by local governmental units and fees imposed by political subdivisions.

Bill Text and History

2003 Wisconsin Act 307

Against

Assembly Bill 752

Assembly Bill 752
relating to: remedies in certain actions concerning building code or zoning ordinance violations.

Bill Text and History

Against

Notification Date
2/3/2004
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.

Assembly Bill 758

Assembly Bill 758
relating to: the removal by towing services of unregistered, abandoned, or illegally parked vehicles.

Bill Text and History

2003 Wisconsin Act 142

For

Assembly Bill 759

Assembly Bill 759
relating to: transfers of ownership of vehicles and the costs of removing, impounding, and disposing of abandoned vehicles.

Bill Text and History

Other

Assembly Bill 774

Assembly Bill 774
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

For

Assembly Bill 791

Assembly Bill 791
relating to: eligibility for the Harbor Assistance Program administered by the Department of Transportation.

Bill Text and History

2003 Wisconsin Act 208

Against

Assembly Bill 797

Assembly Bill 797
relating to: the regulation of pawnbrokers and secondhand article and jewelry dealers.

Bill Text and History

For

Assembly Bill 808

Assembly Bill 808
relating to: the taking of private real property as the result of governmental action.

Bill Text and History

Against

Assembly Bill 819

Assembly Bill 819
relating to: increasing filing fees for municipal court actions.

Bill Text and History

For

Assembly Bill 860

Assembly Bill 860
relating to: authorizing the use of the design-build construction process for the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District.

Bill Text and History

For

Assembly Joint Resolution 17

Assembly Joint Resolution 17
relating to: the vote on bills that would increase certain tax rates (first consideration).

Bill Text and History

Other

Assembly Joint Resolution 55

Assembly Joint Resolution 55
relating to: elector approval for certain taxing, spending, and bonding decisions by the state and local governmental units, emergency taxes, required reserves, refunds of amounts in excess of the approved amounts, and reduction of tax rates to reflect the...

Bill Text and History

Against

Senate Bill 6

Senate Bill 6
relating to: creating a sales tax and use tax exemption for the sale of game birds.

Bill Text and History

2003 Wisconsin Act 128

Against

Senate Bill 15

Senate Bill 15
relating to: creation of a Joint Survey Committee on State Mandates and required funding of state mandates.

Bill Text and History

For

Senate Bill 23

Senate Bill 23
relating to: prisoner reimbursement to a municipality.

Bill Text and History

For

Notification Date
3/25/2003
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 49

Senate Bill 49
relating to: evidence of lay and expert witnesses.

Bill Text and History

For

Senate Bill 68

Senate Bill 68
relating to: requiring electors to present identification in order to vote at a polling place.

Bill Text and History

Against

Senate Bill 75

Senate Bill 75
relating to: creating a civil liability exemption for certain municipalities and their agents that issue fireworks permits.

Bill Text and History

2003 Wisconsin Act 298

For

Notification Date
6/11/2003
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 76

Senate Bill 76
relating to: mailing, transmittal, and witnessing of absentee ballots.

Bill Text and History

Against

Senate Bill 77

Senate Bill 77
relating to: promissory notes issued by the city of Milwaukee to pay for unfunded prior service liability contributions of the Milwaukee Public Schools under the Wisconsin Retirement System.

Bill Text and History

2003 Wisconsin Act 43

For

Senate Bill 97

Senate Bill 97
relating to: dog licensing and claims for damage that is caused by dogs in certain populous counties.

Bill Text and History

2003 Wisconsin Act 133

For

Senate Bill 104

Senate Bill 104
relating to: prohibiting the use of fireworks at certain indoor venues and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

Other

Senate Bill 128

Senate Bill 128
relating to: the disclosure of public library records.

Bill Text and History

Against

Senate Bill 214

Senate Bill 214
relating to: carrying or going armed with a concealed weapon, requiring the exercise of rule-making authority, making appropriations, and providing penalties.

Bill Text and History

Against

Senate Bill 216

Senate Bill 216
relating to: a property tax exemption for restaurant kitchen equipment.

Bill Text and History

Against

Senate Bill 219

Senate Bill 219
relating to: eligibility for participation in the Milwaukee Parental Choice Program.

Bill Text and History

Other

Senate Bill 220

Senate Bill 220
relating to: charter schools located in a 1st class city school district.

Bill Text and History

Other

Senate Bill 228

Senate Bill 228
relating to: use of local governmental resources to promote or defeat a referendum.

Bill Text and History

Against

Senate Bill 237

Senate Bill 237
relating to: limiting the reasons for which a local government may withhold approval of a conditional use permit.

Bill Text and History

Against

Senate Bill 272

Senate Bill 272
relating to: local government telecommunications utilities and public hearings for ordinances and resolutions authorizing local government cable television, telecommunications, and Internet access facilities.

Bill Text and History

2003 Wisconsin Act 278

Against

Notification Date
12/8/2003
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 286

Senate Bill 286
relating to: employment relations under the Municipal Employment Relations Act.

Bill Text and History

Against

Other

Senate Bill 305

Senate Bill 305
relating to: making technical and policy changes in the tax incremental financing program based in part on the recommendations of the governor's December 2000 working group on tax incremental finance, authorizing certain counties to create tax incremental ...

Bill Text and History

2003 Wisconsin Act 126

Other

For

Senate Bill 313

Senate Bill 313
relating to: administrative rules, guidelines, policies, and hearings; air pollution control; structures, deposits, and other activities in or near navigable waters; notice, hearing, and review procedures related to permits to place structures and material...

Bill Text and History

Other

Senate Bill 345

Senate Bill 345
relating to: payday loan providers and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

For

Senate Bill 347

Senate Bill 347
relating to: authorizing the use of the design-build construction process for the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District.

Bill Text and History

For

Senate Bill 352

Senate Bill 352
relating to: governance of metropolitan sewerage districts created by 1st class cities.

Bill Text and History

Against

Senate Bill 363

Senate Bill 363
relating to: the Milwaukee Parental Choice Program and granting rule-making authority.

Bill Text and History

For

Senate Bill 375

Senate Bill 375
relating to: comprehensive planning by local governmental units and fees imposed by political subdivisions.

Bill Text and History

2003 Wisconsin Act 134

Against

Senate Bill 392

Senate Bill 392
relating to: the removal by towing services of unregistered, abandoned, or illegally parked vehicles.

Bill Text and History

For

Senate Bill 393

Senate Bill 393
relating to: transfers of ownership of vehicles and the costs of removing, impounding, and disposing of abandoned vehicles.

Bill Text and History

Other

Senate Bill 415

Senate Bill 415
relating to: eligibility for the Harbor Assistance Program administered by the Department of Transportation.

Bill Text and History

Against

Senate Bill 462

Senate Bill 462
relating to: the parking of vehicles on highways in 1st class cities.

Bill Text and History

For

Senate Bill 512

Senate Bill 512
relating to: the property tax exemption for property that is leased as residential housing.

Bill Text and History

2003 Wisconsin Act 195

For

Notification Date
3/4/2004
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.

For

Senate Joint Resolution 15

Senate Joint Resolution 15
relating to: the vote on bills that would increase certain tax rates (first consideration).

Bill Text and History

Other

Senate Joint Resolution 76

Senate Joint Resolution 76
relating to: limiting spending by the state and certain local governmental units and requiring elector approval to exceed the limits (first consideration).

Bill Text and History

Against

Notification Date
8/3/2004
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.

Budget Bill Subjects

Bonding Authorization

Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Bonding Authorization

Notification Date
3/12/2003
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.

Budget Management and Compensation Reserves

Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Budget Management and Compensation Reserves

Commerce: Building and Environmental Regulation

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

Corrections: Adult Correctional Facilities

Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Corrections: Adult Correctional Facilities

Corrections: Juvenile Corrections

Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Corrections: Juvenile Corrections

Employment Relations

Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Employment Relations

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: Medical Assistance

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

Natural Resources: Air, Waste and Contaminated Land

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

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

Revenue: Lottery Administration

Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Revenue: Lottery Administration

Revenue: Tax Administration

Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Revenue: Tax Administration

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

Technology for Educational Achievement in Wisconsin Board

Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Technology for Educational Achievement in Wisconsin Board

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: State Patrol

Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Transportation: State Patrol

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

Workforce Development: Economic Support and Child Care

Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Workforce Development: Economic Support and Child Care

Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number

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.

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.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
11/15/2004
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.

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
10/1/2004
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.

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.

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.

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.

Columbus Park Case Proposal.

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

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
2/25/2004
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.

The creation of neighborhood improvement districts (NID's) by municipalities.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
The creation of neighborhood improvement districts (NID's) by municipalities.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/23/2004
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.

Exempting cities, villages, towns, and counties from the motor vehicle fuel tax.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Exempting cities, villages, towns, and counties from the motor vehicle fuel tax.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/30/2003
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 70.11(4) to clearly define an equitable definition of "benevolent" to apply to organizations that qualify for tax exemption based on their benevolent nature.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Amend 70.11(4) to clearly define an equitable definition of "benevolent" to apply to organizations that qualify for tax exemption based on their benevolent nature.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
11/26/2002
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
City of Milwaukee

Amend Sec. 292.33 so that local governments can assign their rights of cost recovery to a new property owners.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Amend Sec. 292.33 so that local governments can assign their rights of cost recovery to a new property owners.

Amend Sec. 346.67 so that a felony charge applies should a serious personal injury occur as a result of a vehicle offense.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Amend Sec. 346.67 so that a felony charge applies should a serious personal injury occur as a result of a vehicle offense.

Amend Sec. 63.39 so that managers filling a vacancy through promotion would choose an individual from an "all those qualified" pool

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Amend Sec. 63.39 so that managers filling a vacancy through promotion would choose an individual from an "all those qualified" pool

Amend Sec. 70.11(4) by adding language that establishes specific age and income criteria for determining whether non-profit senior housing facilities are exempt from property taxation.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Amend Sec. 70.11(4) by adding language that establishes specific age and income criteria for determining whether non-profit senior housing facilities are exempt from property taxation.

Amend Sec. 70.11(4) to provide a single 10 acre or 30 acre limit for properties in the same taxation district that are owned by related parties

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Amend Sec. 70.11(4) to provide a single 10 acre or 30 acre limit for properties in the same taxation district that are owned by related parties

Amend Sec. 70.11(4m) to specify that clinics are not exempt from property taxation.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Amend Sec. 70.11(4m) to specify that clinics are not exempt from property taxation.

Amend Sec. 70.511(2b) to modify the interest rate applied to tax refunds so that it more accurately reflects current interest rates.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Amend Sec. 70.511(2b) to modify the interest rate applied to tax refunds so that it more accurately reflects current interest rates.

Amend Sec. 71.935 so that delinquent property taxes would be included in the definition of debt.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Amend Sec. 71.935 so that delinquent property taxes would be included in the definition of debt.

Amend Sec. 74.53 so it applies to land contract vendors and land contract vendees.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Amend Sec. 74.53 so it applies to land contract vendors and land contract vendees.

Amend Sec. 802.06 to include references relating to abating a nuisance (Chapter 823) or a human health hazard (Chapter 254).

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Amend Sec. 802.06 to include references relating to abating a nuisance (Chapter 823) or a human health hazard (Chapter 254).

Amend Sec. 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 Sec. 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 Sec. 941.23 so that a repeat conviction for carrying a concealed weapon would be charged as a Class E Felony.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Amend Sec. 941.23 so that a repeat conviction for carrying a concealed weapon would be charged as a Class E Felony.

Amend Sec. 944.30 so that a third conviction of engaging in or patronizing a prostitute in a five year period would be classified as a Class E Felony.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Amend Sec. 944.30 so that a third conviction of engaging in or patronizing a prostitute in a five year period would be classified as a Class E Felony.

Amend Sec.75.521(7a1),(10),(12a),(14a) to require individuals who respond to a foreclosure by claiming that the property was exempt at the time of tax collection to establish that they had filed a claim.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Amend Sec.75.521(7a1),(10),(12a),(14a) to require individuals who respond to a foreclosure by claiming that the property was exempt at the time of tax collection to establish that they had filed a claim.

Amend Statute 823 for purposes of additional cruising penalties.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Amend Statute 823 for purposes of additional cruising penalties.

Assist Milwaukee Fire Department in its efforts to acquire additional funding for implementation and expansion of a statewide trauma system

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Assist Milwaukee Fire Department in its efforts to acquire additional funding for implementation and expansion of a statewide trauma system

Closing of a building declared a nuisance.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Closing of a building declared a nuisance.

Create statute section in Chapter 346, Rules of the Road, which would allow local municipalities to pass and enforce ordinances related to vehicle cruising

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Create statute section in Chapter 346, Rules of the Road, which would allow local municipalities to pass and enforce ordinances related to vehicle cruising

Establish a pilot project with WISDOT to grant access to the DMV database.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Establish a pilot project with WISDOT to grant access to the DMV database.

Harbor Assistance Program -- Modify eligible items for funding to include dock walls, port roads, warehouses and equipment and include dredging as an eligible activity.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Harbor Assistance Program -- Modify eligible items for funding to include dock walls, port roads, warehouses and equipment and include dredging as an eligible activity.

Legislation permitting municipalities to establish minimum number of poll workers.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Legislation permitting municipalities to establish minimum number of poll workers.

Legislation requiring all persons performing real estate appraisals be State licensed or certified and that they report recent sales and assessed values.

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

Legislation requiring colleges and universities to suspend students convicted of certain criminal offenses.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Legislation requiring colleges and universities to suspend students convicted of certain criminal offenses.

Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped and Interlibrary Loan Services Contracts.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped and Interlibrary Loan Services Contracts.

Modify Brownfield Grand Fund distribution.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Modify Brownfield Grand Fund distribution.

Modify development zone tax credits.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Modify development zone tax credits.

Modify Housing Authority Bid Limits.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Modify Housing Authority Bid Limits.

Modify Sec. 341.08(4m) to add outstanding towing and storage fees to the list of unpaid citations and fees that must be paid prior to renewal of vehicle registration.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Modify Sec. 341.08(4m) to add outstanding towing and storage fees to the list of unpaid citations and fees that must be paid prior to renewal of vehicle registration.

Modify statute to allow payment of delinquent taxes to qualify as eligible TIF costs

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Modify statute to allow payment of delinquent taxes to qualify as eligible TIF costs

Oppose any additional property tax exemptions.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Oppose any additional property tax exemptions.

Regulation of underage events at establishments with Class B licenses.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Regulation of underage events at establishments with Class B licenses.

Reintroduce 2001 Assembly Bill 208.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Reintroduce 2001 Assembly Bill 208.

Reintroduce 2001 Assembly Bill 534.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Reintroduce 2001 Assembly Bill 534.

Reintroduce 2001 Assembly Bill 62.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Reintroduce 2001 Assembly Bill 62.

Reintroduce 2001 Assembly Bill 747

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Reintroduce 2001 Assembly Bill 747

Reintroduce 2001 bill draft regarding composition of Board of Fire and Police Commissioners.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Reintroduce 2001 bill draft regarding composition of Board of Fire and Police Commissioners.

Removal of parked motor vehicles without current license plates.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Removal of parked motor vehicles without current license plates.

Repeal Sec. 74.37 in its entirety or amend it to include a finding stating why it should not apply to a City of the first class and a provision exempting cities of the first class.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Repeal Sec. 74.37 in its entirety or amend it to include a finding stating why it should not apply to a City of the first class and a provision exempting cities of the first class.

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

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

Seek authority for local governments to utilize a design/build model for construction projects.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Seek authority for local governments to utilize a design/build model for construction projects.

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
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.

Seek authority for municipalities to establish and charge an application fee for organizations seeking tax exempt status. This fee would not be reimbursable

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Seek authority for municipalities to establish and charge an application fee for organizations seeking tax exempt status. This fee would not be reimbursable

Seek authorizing language allowing a municipality to enter into interest rate swap or exchange agreements, etc.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Seek authorizing language allowing a municipality to enter into interest rate swap or exchange agreements, etc.

Seek legislation requiring periodic review of all property tax exemptions

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Seek legislation requiring periodic review of all property tax exemptions

Seek legislation that would allow municipalities to use their assessed valuations as their equalized value.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Seek legislation that would allow municipalities to use their assessed valuations as their equalized value.

Seek legislation to allow a municipality to report based on total value of property, without separating out land and improvements

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Seek legislation to allow a municipality to report based on total value of property, without separating out land and improvements

Seek legislation to allow municipalities to charge penalties for failure to accurately self-report similar to the penalities authorized under 70.995.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Seek legislation to allow municipalities to charge penalties for failure to accurately self-report similar to the penalities authorized under 70.995.

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

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

Seek legislation to extend the authorized life for environmental TIFs to 23 years

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Seek legislation to extend the authorized life for environmental TIFs to 23 years

Seek state funding of its target to contribute 13% of the costs of libraries statewide.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Seek state funding of its target to contribute 13% of the costs of libraries statewide.

Legislation authorizing municipalities to enact ordinances for the removal of parked motor vehicles without current license plates.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Legislation authorizing municipalities to enact ordinances for the removal of parked motor vehicles without current license plates.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
7/24/2002
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
City of Milwaukee

Legislation to permit cities to regulate underage events at establishments with Class "B" alcohol beverage licenses.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Legislation to permit cities to regulate underage events at establishments with Class "B" alcohol beverage licenses.

Total Lobbying Effort

	2004 January - June	2004 July - December	Total
Total Lobbying Expenditures	2004 January - June $47,047.82	2004 July - December $46,266.87	Total $93,314.69
Total Hours Communicating	2004 January - June 238.00	2004 July - December 284.50	Total 522.50
Total Hours Other	2004 January - June 512.00	2004 July - December 456.00	Total 968.00

Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

Assembly Bill 49

relating to: burglary and providing a penalty.

2003 January - June	2003 July - December	2004 January - June	2004 July - December	Total
2003 January - June	2003 July - December	2004 January - June 1%	2004 July - December	Total < 1%

Assembly Bill 169

relating to: the disclosure of public library records.

2003 January - June	2003 July - December	2004 January - June	2004 July - December	Total
2003 January - June	2003 July - December	2004 January - June 1%	2004 July - December	Total < 1%

Assembly Bill 280

relating to: displaying, possessing, selling, or offering to sell a stolen registration plate and providing a penalty.

2003 January - June	2003 July - December	2004 January - June	2004 July - December	Total
2003 January - June	2003 July - December	2004 January - June 1%	2004 July - December	Total < 1%

Assembly Bill 598

relating to: employment relations under the Municipal Employment Relations Act.

2003 January - June	2003 July - December	2004 January - June	2004 July - December	Total
2003 January - June	2003 July - December	2004 January - June 1%	2004 July - December	Total < 1%

Assembly Bill 722

relating to: tax credits under the Development Zone and Enterprise Development Zone programs and limits on the total number of authorized enterprise development zones.

2003 January - June	2003 July - December	2004 January - June	2004 July - December	Total
2003 January - June	2003 July - December	2004 January - June 1%	2004 July - December	Total < 1%

Assembly Bill 758

relating to: the removal by towing services of unregistered, abandoned, or illegally parked vehicles.

2003 January - June	2003 July - December	2004 January - June	2004 July - December	Total
2003 January - June	2003 July - December	2004 January - June 1%	2004 July - December	Total < 1%

Assembly Bill 791

relating to: eligibility for the Harbor Assistance Program administered by the Department of Transportation.

2003 January - June	2003 July - December	2004 January - June	2004 July - December	Total
2003 January - June	2003 July - December	2004 January - June 1%	2004 July - December	Total < 1%

Assembly Bill 797

relating to: the regulation of pawnbrokers and secondhand article and jewelry dealers.

2003 January - June	2003 July - December	2004 January - June	2004 July - December	Total
2003 January - June	2003 July - December	2004 January - June 1%	2004 July - December	Total < 1%

Assembly Bill 819

relating to: increasing filing fees for municipal court actions.

2003 January - June	2003 July - December	2004 January - June	2004 July - December	Total
2003 January - June	2003 July - December	2004 January - June 1%	2004 July - December	Total < 1%

Assembly Bill 206

relating to: pointing a firearm at certain persons and throwing or expelling bodily substances and providing penalties.

2003 January - June	2003 July - December	2004 January - June	2004 July - December	Total
2003 January - June	2003 July - December	2004 January - June 2%	2004 July - December	Total 1%

Assembly Bill 210

relating to: reciprocity for alcohol beverages operators' licenses.

2003 January - June	2003 July - December	2004 January - June	2004 July - December	Total
2003 January - June	2003 July - December	2004 January - June 2%	2004 July - December	Total 1%

Senate Bill 97

relating to: dog licensing and claims for damage that is caused by dogs in certain populous counties.

2003 January - June	2003 July - December	2004 January - June	2004 July - December	Total
2003 January - June	2003 July - December	2004 January - June 2%	2004 July - December	Total 1%

Assembly Bill 264

relating to: the parking of vehicles on highways in 1st class cities.

2003 January - June	2003 July - December	2004 January - June	2004 July - December	Total
2003 January - June	2003 July - December	2004 January - June 2%	2004 July - December	Total 1%

Assembly Bill 482

relating to: prostitution and patronizing a prostitute and providing penalties.

2003 January - June	2003 July - December	2004 January - June	2004 July - December	Total
2003 January - June	2003 July - December	2004 January - June 2%	2004 July - December	Total 1%

Senate Bill 352

relating to: governance of metropolitan sewerage districts created by 1st class cities.

2003 January - June	2003 July - December	2004 January - June	2004 July - December	Total
2003 January - June	2003 July - December	2004 January - June 2%	2004 July - December	Total 1%

Assembly Bill 498

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

2003 January - June	2003 July - December	2004 January - June	2004 July - December	Total
2003 January - June	2003 July - December	2004 January - June 3%	2004 July - December	Total 2%

Assembly Bill 273

relating to: allowing municipal courts to hold refusal hearings.

2003 January - June	2003 July - December	2004 January - June	2004 July - December	Total
2003 January - June	2003 July - December	2004 January - June 4%	2004 July - December	Total 2%

Assembly Bill 589

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

2003 January - June	2003 July - December	2004 January - June	2004 July - December	Total
2003 January - June	2003 July - December	2004 January - June 4%	2004 July - December	Total 2%

Assembly Bill 61

relating to: creating a wireless 911 fund; imposing a surcharge on wireless telephone customers; making grants for wireless 911 emergency telephone service; providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures; granting rule-making authority; and making appropriations.

2003 January - June	2003 July - December	2004 January - June	2004 July - December	Total
2003 January - June	2003 July - December	2004 January - June 5%	2004 July - December	Total 3%

Assembly Bill 655

relating to: administrative rules, guidelines, policies, and hearings; air pollution control; structures, deposits, and other activities in or near navigable waters; notice, hearing, and review procedures related to permits to place structures and materials and to conduct activities in or near navigable waters; nonmetallic mining reclamation financial assurances; strategic energy assessments; partial deregulation of telecommunications services; contributions by electric and gas utilities to the utility public benefits fund; grants for energy conservation and other programs; reciprocal agreements for real estate licenses; comprehensive planning by local governmental units; fees imposed by political subdivisions; the confidentiality of patient health care records; apprentice-to-journeyman job-site ratios; the acquisition of in-state banks and in-state bank holding companies; credit agreements; extending the time limit for emergency rule procedures; and granting rule-making authority.

2003 January - June	2003 July - December	2004 January - June	2004 July - December	Total
2003 January - June	2003 July - December	2004 January - June 5%	2004 July - December	Total 3%

Assembly Bill 419

relating to: towing and storage charges associated with nonmoving traffic violations.

2003 January - June	2003 July - December	2004 January - June	2004 July - December	Total
2003 January - June	2003 July - December	2004 January - June 10%	2004 July - December	Total 5%

Senate Bill 512

relating to: the property tax exemption for property that is leased as residential housing.

2003 January - June	2003 July - December	2004 January - June	2004 July - December	Total
2003 January - June	2003 July - December	2004 January - June 10%	2004 July - December	Total 5%

Assembly Bill 55

relating to: elector approval for certain taxing, spending, and bonding decisions by the state and local governmental units, emergency taxes, required reserves, refunds of amounts in excess of the approved amounts, and reduction of tax rates to reflect the excess of revenues over expenditures (first consideration).

2003 January - June	2003 July - December	2004 January - June	2004 July - December	Total
2003 January - June	2003 July - December	2004 January - June 25%	2004 July - December	Total 13%

Senate Bill 76

relating to: limiting spending by the state and certain local governmental units and requiring elector approval to exceed the limits (first consideration).

2003 January - June	2003 July - December	2004 January - June	2004 July - December	Total
2003 January - June	2003 July - December	2004 January - June	2004 July - December 5%	Total 2%

Budget Bill Subjects

No budget bill subjects found.

Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings

No administrative rulemaking proceedings found.

Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number

Legislation requiring all persons performing real estate appraisals be State licensed or certified and that they report recent sales and assessed values.

2003 January - June	2003 July - December	2004 January - June	2004 July - December	Total
2003 January - June	2003 July - December	2004 January - June 3%	2004 July - December	Total 2%

Seek legislation to allow municipalities to charge penalties for failure to accurately self-report similar to the penalities authorized under 70.995.

2003 January - June	2003 July - December	2004 January - June	2004 July - December	Total
2003 January - June	2003 July - December	2004 January - June 3%	2004 July - December	Total 2%

Columbus Park Case Proposal.

2003 January - June	2003 July - December	2004 January - June	2004 July - December	Total
2003 January - June	2003 July - December	2004 January - June	2004 July - December 10%	Total 5%

Minor Efforts

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

Minor Efforts

2003 January - June	2003 July - December	2004 January - June	2004 July - December	Total
2003 January - June	2003 July - December	2004 January - June 7%	2004 July - December 85%	Total 46%

Other Matters

No other matters found.

Filed Statements of Lobbying Activity and Expenditures

2003

January - June

July - December

2004

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July - December