Wisconsin Council of the Blind
Registered Principal Details
                                    Business Or Interest:
A Wisconsin association of persons who are blind or visually impaired.
Lobbying Interests:
All areas of legislation or administrative rules that affect the lives of blind or visually impaired Wisconsin citizens. Specifiically we will involve ourselves in the dept. of Tourism; Dept. of Workforce development, Division of Vocational rehabilitation: Dept. of Health and Family Services, Division of Supportive living, Bureau for the Blind; Dept. of Public Instruction, CESAs, Special Education, Center for Blind and Visually Impaired Students; Dept. of Transportation, public transportation, and sales tax issues affecting the sales of assistive devises.
CEO Name:
Karen Majkrzak
Lobbyist
                            
                            A Wisconsin association of persons who are blind or visually impaired.
Lobbying Interests:
All areas of legislation or administrative rules that affect the lives of blind or visually impaired Wisconsin citizens. Specifiically we will involve ourselves in the dept. of Tourism; Dept. of Workforce development, Division of Vocational rehabilitation: Dept. of Health and Family Services, Division of Supportive living, Bureau for the Blind; Dept. of Public Instruction, CESAs, Special Education, Center for Blind and Visually Impaired Students; Dept. of Transportation, public transportation, and sales tax issues affecting the sales of assistive devises.
CEO Name:
Karen Majkrzak
Lobbyist
                                Contact
                                
                                    
                                        
                                        
                                
                            
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                                            Gary R Goyke
754 Williamson St
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 237-8108
(608) 255-3301
gnregoyke@mailbag.com
www.wcblind.org
                                        
                                    754 Williamson St
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 237-8108
(608) 255-3301
gnregoyke@mailbag.com
www.wcblind.org
Authorized Lobbyists
| Lobbyist Name | Exclusive Duties | Authorized On | Withdrawn On | 
|---|
Lobbying Interests
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
                                                                Assembly Bill 143
relating to: domestic abuse identification training.
Bill Text and History
                                                                        
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
7/30/2007
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.
                                                                                            
                                                                                        
                                                                                    
                                                                                
                                                                        
                                                            
                                                        relating to: domestic abuse identification training.
Bill Text and History
        
 For
                                                                                                Notification Date7/30/2007
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 270
relating to: changing the members of the Council on Veterans Programs.
Bill Text and History
2007 Wisconsin Act 25
                                                                        
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
7/30/2007
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.
                                                                                            
                                                                                        
                                                                                    
                                                                                
                                                                        
                                                            
                                                        relating to: changing the members of the Council on Veterans Programs.
Bill Text and History
2007 Wisconsin Act 25
        
 For
                                                                                                Notification Date7/30/2007
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
relating to: accessible instructional materials for students with disabilities enrolled in the University of Wisconsin System or the technical college system.
Bill Text and History
                                                                        
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
7/31/2007
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
Legislation would greatly immprove access to State institutions of higher learning.
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                                                        relating to: accessible instructional materials for students with disabilities enrolled in the University of Wisconsin System or the technical college system.
Bill Text and History
        
 For
                                                                                                Notification Date7/31/2007
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
Legislation would greatly immprove access to State institutions of higher learning.
www.wcblind.org
                                                                Assembly Bill 586
relating to: special identification cards issued by the Department of Transportation providing parking privileges for persons with physical disabilities and providing a penalty.
Bill Text and History
                                                                        
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
11/28/2007
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.
                                                                                            
                                                                                        
                                                                                    
                                                                                
                                                                        
                                                            
                                                        relating to: special identification cards issued by the Department of Transportation providing parking privileges for persons with physical disabilities and providing a penalty.
Bill Text and History
        
 For
                                                                                                Notification Date11/28/2007
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 772
relating to: regulation of commercial mobile radio service providers and granting rule-making authority.
Bill Text and History
                                                                        
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
2/13/2008
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.
                                                                                            
                                                                                        
                                                                                    
                                                                                
                                                                        
                                                            
                                                        relating to: regulation of commercial mobile radio service providers and granting rule-making authority.
Bill Text and History
        
 Other
                                                                                                Notification Date2/13/2008
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 78
relating to: creating a nonrefundable individual income tax credit for certain amounts of mileage reimbursement received by volunteer drivers.
Bill Text and History
                                                                        
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
7/30/2007
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.
                                                                                            
                                                                                        
                                                                                    
                                                                                
                                                                        
                                                            
                                                        relating to: creating a nonrefundable individual income tax credit for certain amounts of mileage reimbursement received by volunteer drivers.
Bill Text and History
        
 None
                                                                                                Notification Date7/30/2007
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 186
relating to: neighborhood electric vehicles.
Bill Text and History
2007 Wisconsin Act 33
                                                                        
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
7/30/2007
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.
www.wcblind.org
                                                                                        
                                                                                    
                                                                                
                                                                        
                                                            
                                                        relating to: neighborhood electric vehicles.
Bill Text and History
2007 Wisconsin Act 33
        
 Other
                                                                                                Notification Date7/30/2007
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.
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Budget Bill Subjects
                                                                Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Board on Aging and Long-Term Care
                                                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                    
                                                                            
                                                                    
                                                            
                                                        Board on Aging and Long-Term Care
                                                                                            Notification Date
7/30/2007
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.
                                                                                        
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    
                                                                                7/30/2007
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.
                                                                Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Corrections: Adult Correctional Facilities
                                                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                    
                                                                            
                                                                    
                                                            
                                                        Corrections: Adult Correctional Facilities
                                                                                            Notification Date
7/30/2007
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.
                                                                                        
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    
                                                                                7/30/2007
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.
                                                                Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Health and Family Services: Community Aids and Supportive Living
                                                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                    
                                                                            
                                                                    
                                                            
                                                        Health and Family Services: Community Aids and Supportive Living
                                                                                            Notification Date
7/30/2007
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.
                                                                                        
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    
                                                                                7/30/2007
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.
                                                                Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Health and Family Services: Family Care and Other Community-Based Long-Term Care Programs
                                                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                    
                                                                            
                                                                    
                                                            
                                                        Health and Family Services: Family Care and Other Community-Based Long-Term Care Programs
                                                                                            Notification Date
7/30/2007
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.
                                                                                        
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    
                                                                                7/30/2007
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.
                                                                Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Public Instruction: Administrative and Other Funding
                                                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                    
                                                                            
                                                                    
                                                            
                                                        Public Instruction: Administrative and Other Funding
                                                                                            Notification Date
7/30/2007
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.
                                                                                        
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    
                                                                                7/30/2007
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.
                                                                Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Transportation: Transportation Finance
                                                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                    
                                                                            
                                                                    
                                                            
                                                        Transportation: Transportation Finance
                                                                                            Notification Date
7/30/2007
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.
                                                                                        
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    
                                                                                7/30/2007
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.
                                                                Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Workforce Development: Employment, Training and Vocational Rehabilitation Programs
                                                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                    
                                                                            
                                                                    
                                                            
                                                        Workforce Development: Employment, Training and Vocational Rehabilitation Programs
                                                                                            Notification Date
7/30/2007
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.
                                                                                        
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    
                                                                                7/30/2007
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.
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
                                                                Reveiw current statutory law regarding the Business Enterprise Program housed in the Division of Vocational Rehabilition
                                                                 
                                                            
                                                            
                                                                Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Reveiw current statutory law regarding the Business Enterprise Program housed in the Division of Vocational Rehabilition
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                                        
                                                                            
                                                                            
                                                                          
                                                                
                                                                            
                                                        Reveiw current statutory law regarding the Business Enterprise Program housed in the Division of Vocational Rehabilition
                                                                                    Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
1/19/2007
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.
                                                                                                                                                                
                                                                            Legislative Matter
Notification Date
1/19/2007
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.
                                                                Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Sales and use tax exemptions on assistive devices for blind and visually imparied citizens.
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                                        
                                                                            
                                                                            
                                                                          
                                                                
                                                                            
                                                        Sales and use tax exemptions on assistive devices for blind and visually imparied citizens.
                                                                                    Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
1/19/2007
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.
                                                                                                                                                                
                                                                            Legislative Matter
Notification Date
1/19/2007
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.
                                                                Update rules and regulations for the use of dog guides. Amend state law to conform with new ADA regulations in this area
                                                                 
                                                            
                                                            
                                                                Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Update rules and regulations for the use of dog guides. Amend state law to conform with new ADA regulations in this area
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                                        
                                                                            
                                                                            
                                                                          
                                                                
                                                                            
                                                        Update rules and regulations for the use of dog guides. Amend state law to conform with new ADA regulations in this area
                                                                                    Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
1/19/2007
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.
                                                                                                                                                                
                                                                            Legislative Matter
Notification Date
1/19/2007
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Total Lobbying Effort
| 2007 January - June | 2007 July - December | 2008 January - June | 2008 July - December | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Lobbying Expenditures | 2007 January - June $5,000.00 | 2007 July - December $4,700.00 | 2008 January - June $4,725.00 | 2008 July - December $6,000.00 | Total $20,425.00 | 
| Total Hours Communicating | 2007 January - June 19.00 | 2007 July - December 25.00 | 2008 January - June 24.00 | 2008 July - December 30.00 | Total 98.00 | 
| Total Hours Other | 2007 January - June 47.00 | 2007 July - December 59.00 | 2008 January - June 54.00 | 2008 July - December 57.00 | Total 217.00 | 
Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
                                                             relating to: creating a nonrefundable individual income tax credit for certain amounts of mileage reimbursement received by volunteer drivers. 
                                                            
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                        
                                                    | 2007 January - June | 2007 July - December | 2008 January - June | 2008 July - December | Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 January - June | 2007 July - December 10% | 2008 January - June 5% | 2008 July - December 5% | Total 5% | 
                                                             relating to: domestic abuse identification training. 
                                                            
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                        
                                                    | 2007 January - June | 2007 July - December | 2008 January - June | 2008 July - December | Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 January - June | 2007 July - December 10% | 2008 January - June | 2008 July - December 15% | Total 7% | 
                                                             relating to: changing the members of the Council on Veterans Programs. 
                                                            
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                        
                                                    | 2007 January - June | 2007 July - December | 2008 January - June | 2008 July - December | Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 January - June | 2007 July - December 10% | 2008 January - June | 2008 July - December | Total 3% | 
                                                             relating to: neighborhood electric vehicles. 
                                                            
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                        
                                                    | 2007 January - June | 2007 July - December | 2008 January - June | 2008 July - December | Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 January - June | 2007 July - December 10% | 2008 January - June | 2008 July - December | Total 3% | 
                                                             relating to: special identification cards issued by the Department of Transportation providing parking privileges for persons with physical disabilities and providing a penalty. 
                                                            
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                        
                                                    | 2007 January - June | 2007 July - December | 2008 January - June | 2008 July - December | Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 January - June | 2007 July - December 15% | 2008 January - June 5% | 2008 July - December 5% | Total 7% | 
                                                             relating to: accessible instructional materials for students with disabilities enrolled in the University of Wisconsin System or the technical college system. 
                                                            
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                        
                                                    | 2007 January - June | 2007 July - December | 2008 January - June | 2008 July - December | Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 January - June | 2007 July - December 20% | 2008 January - June 25% | 2008 July - December 5% | Total 13% | 
                                                             relating to: regulation of commercial mobile radio service providers and granting rule-making authority. 
                                                            
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                        
                                                    | 2007 January - June | 2007 July - December | 2008 January - June | 2008 July - December | Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 January - June | 2007 July - December | 2008 January - June 5% | 2008 July - December | Total 1% | 
Budget Bill Subjects
| 2007 January - June | 2007 July - December | 2008 January - June | 2008 July - December | Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 January - June | 2007 July - December 5% | 2008 January - June 5% | 2008 July - December | Total 3% | 
| 2007 January - June | 2007 July - December | 2008 January - June | 2008 July - December | Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 January - June | 2007 July - December 5% | 2008 January - June 5% | 2008 July - December 5% | Total 4% | 
| 2007 January - June | 2007 July - December | 2008 January - June | 2008 July - December | Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 January - June | 2007 July - December 5% | 2008 January - June 5% | 2008 July - December 5% | Total 4% | 
| 2007 January - June | 2007 July - December | 2008 January - June | 2008 July - December | Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 January - June | 2007 July - December 5% | 2008 January - June 5% | 2008 July - December 15% | Total 7% | 
| 2007 January - June | 2007 July - December | 2008 January - June | 2008 July - December | Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 January - June | 2007 July - December 5% | 2008 January - June 5% | 2008 July - December 15% | Total 7% | 
Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings
No administrative rulemaking proceedings found.
                            Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
                                                            Update rules and regulations for the use of dog guides. Amend state law to conform with new ADA regulations in this area
                                                             
                                                        
                                                        | 2007 January - June | 2007 July - December | 2008 January - June | 2008 July - December | Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 January - June 40% | 2007 July - December | 2008 January - June 10% | 2008 July - December 5% | Total 12% | 
                                                            Reveiw current statutory law regarding the Business Enterprise Program housed in the Division of Vocational Rehabilition
                                                             
                                                        
                                                        | 2007 January - June | 2007 July - December | 2008 January - June | 2008 July - December | Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 January - June 50% | 2007 July - December | 2008 January - June 25% | 2008 July - December 15% | Total 21% | 
Minor Efforts
(Time spent on matters each of which accounted for less than 10% of the organization's lobbying.)
Other Matters
No other matters found.