Wisconsin Library Association
Registered Principal Details
                                    Business Or Interest:
Improving and promoting library and information services.
Lobbying Interests:
All legislative initiatives as they pertain to library needs and interests.
CEO Name:
Paula Ganyard
Acting Executive Director
                            
                            Improving and promoting library and information services.
Lobbying Interests:
All legislative initiatives as they pertain to library needs and interests.
CEO Name:
Paula Ganyard
Acting Executive Director
                                Contact
                                
                                    
                                        
                                        
                                
                            
                        BRV
                                            Brigitte Rupp Vacha
5250 East Terrace Drive
Madison, WI 53718-8345
(608) 245-3640
(608) 245-3645
ruppvacha@wisconsinlibraries.org
http://www.wla.lib.wi.us
                                        
                                    5250 East Terrace Drive
Madison, WI 53718-8345
(608) 245-3640
(608) 245-3645
ruppvacha@wisconsinlibraries.org
http://www.wla.lib.wi.us
Authorized Lobbyists
| Lobbyist Name | Exclusive Duties | Authorized On | Withdrawn On | 
|---|
Lobbying Interests
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
                                                                Assembly Bill 288
Relating to: county payments to public libraries in adjacent counties. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2013 Wisconsin Act 157
                                                                        
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
8/21/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Comments
WLA supports this legislation as amended.
                                                                                        
                                                                                    
                                                                                
                                                                        
                                                            
                                                        Relating to: county payments to public libraries in adjacent counties. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2013 Wisconsin Act 157
        
 For
                                                                                                Notification Date8/21/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Comments
WLA supports this legislation as amended.
                                                                Assembly Bill 307
Relating to: eligible applicants under the broadband expansion grant program.
Bill Text and History
                                                                        
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
8/28/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
                                                                                            
                                                                                        
                                                                                    
                                                                                
                                                                        
                                                            
                                                        Relating to: eligible applicants under the broadband expansion grant program.
Bill Text and History
        
 Other
                                                                                                Notification Date8/28/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
                                                                Assembly Bill 379
Relating to: the student information system, a school and school district accountability system, low-performing schools and school districts, and charter school contracts. (FE)
Bill Text and History
                                                                        
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
9/23/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
                                                                                            
                                                                                        
                                                                                    
                                                                                
                                                                        
                                                            
                                                        Relating to: the student information system, a school and school district accountability system, low-performing schools and school districts, and charter school contracts. (FE)
Bill Text and History
        
 Other
                                                                                                Notification Date9/23/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
                                                                Assembly Bill 797
Relating to: county payments to public libraries in adjacent counties and charging certain individuals for the provision of library service. (FE)
Bill Text and History
                                                                        
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
2/21/2014
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
                                                                                            
                                                                                        
                                                                                    
                                                                                
                                                                        
                                                            
                                                        Relating to: county payments to public libraries in adjacent counties and charging certain individuals for the provision of library service. (FE)
Bill Text and History
        
 Other
                                                                                                Notification Date2/21/2014
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
                                                                Assembly Joint Resolution 48
Relating to: deleting from the constitution the offices of secretary of state and state treasurer (first consideration).
Bill Text and History
                                                                        
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
8/11/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
                                                                                            
                                                                                        
                                                                                    
                                                                                
                                                                        
                                                            
                                                        Relating to: deleting from the constitution the offices of secretary of state and state treasurer (first consideration).
Bill Text and History
        
 Other
                                                                                                Notification Date8/11/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
                                                                Senate Bill 286
Relating to: the student information system, a school and school district accountability system, low-performing schools and school districts, and charter school contracts. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2013 Wisconsin Act 256
                                                                        
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
9/20/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
                                                                                            
                                                                                        
                                                                                    
                                                                                
                                                                        
                                                            
                                                        Relating to: the student information system, a school and school district accountability system, low-performing schools and school districts, and charter school contracts. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2013 Wisconsin Act 256
        
 Other
                                                                                                Notification Date9/20/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
                                                                Senate Bill 397
Relating to: county payments to public libraries in adjacent counties. (FE)
Bill Text and History
                                                                        
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
2/4/2014
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Comments
WLA supports this legislation as amended.
                                                                                        
                                                                                    
                                                                                
                                                                        
                                                            
                                                        Relating to: county payments to public libraries in adjacent counties. (FE)
Bill Text and History
        
 For
                                                                                                Notification Date2/4/2014
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Comments
WLA supports this legislation as amended.
Budget Bill Subjects
                                                                Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Public Instruction: Administrative and Other Funding
                                                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                    
                                                                            
                                                                    
                                                            
                                                        Public Instruction: Administrative and Other Funding
                                                                                            Notification Date
6/24/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Comments
Broadband funding and policies; library funding and policies; the Common School Fund; and education funding and policies for K-12
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    
                                                                                6/24/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Comments
Broadband funding and policies; library funding and policies; the Common School Fund; and education funding and policies for K-12
                                                                Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Public Instruction: Categorical Aids
                                                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                    
                                                                            
                                                                    
                                                            
                                                        Public Instruction: Categorical Aids
                                                                                            Notification Date
3/25/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Comments
Library funding
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    
                                                                                3/25/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Comments
Library funding
                                                                Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
University of Wisconsin System
                                                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                    
                                                                            
                                                                    
                                                            
                                                        University of Wisconsin System
                                                                                            Notification Date
6/24/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Comments
Funding and policies
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    
                                                                                6/24/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Comments
Funding and policies
                                                                Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Wisconsin Technical College System
                                                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                    
                                                                            
                                                                    
                                                            
                                                        Wisconsin Technical College System
                                                                                            Notification Date
6/24/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Comments
Funding and policies
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    
                                                                                6/24/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Comments
Funding and policies
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
                                                                Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
The Common School Fund
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                                        
                                                                            
                                                                            
                                                                          
                                                                
                                                                            
                                                        The Common School Fund
                                                                                    Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
1/14/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
                                                                                                                                                                
                                                                            Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
1/14/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
                                                                Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Open-access to reading materials and public records
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                                        
                                                                            
                                                                            
                                                                          
                                                                
                                                                            
                                                        Open-access to reading materials and public records
                                                                                    Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
1/14/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
                                                                                                                                                                
                                                                            Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
1/14/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
                                                                Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Education funding
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                                        
                                                                            
                                                                            
                                                                          
                                                                
                                                                            
                                                        Education funding
                                                                                    Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
1/14/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
                                                                                                                                                                
                                                                            Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
1/14/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
                                                                Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Broadband issues
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                                        
                                                                            
                                                                            
                                                                          
                                                                
                                                                            
                                                        Broadband issues
                                                                                    Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
1/14/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
                                                                                                                                                                
                                                                            Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
1/14/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
                                                                Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Funding of library services
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                                        
                                                                            
                                                                            
                                                                          
                                                                
                                                                            
                                                        Funding of library services
                                                                                    Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
1/14/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
                                                                                                                                                                
                                                                            Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
1/14/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
                                                                Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Matters affecting libraries of all types (public, academic, private, etc.)
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                                        
                                                                            
                                                                            
                                                                          
                                                                
                                                                            
                                                        Matters affecting libraries of all types (public, academic, private, etc.)
                                                                                    Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
1/14/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
                                                                                                                                                                
                                                                            Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
1/14/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Total Lobbying Effort
| 2013 January - June | 2013 July - December | 2014 January - June | 2014 July - December | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Lobbying Expenditures | 2013 January - June $1,460.24 | 2013 July - December $1,273.85 | 2014 January - June $1,912.95 | 2014 July - December $1,100.90 | Total $5,747.94 | 
| Total Hours Communicating | 2013 January - June 0.00 | 2013 July - December 0.95 | 2014 January - June 0.75 | 2014 July - December 2.25 | Total 3.95 | 
| Total Hours Other | 2013 January - June 19.15 | 2013 July - December 23.80 | 2014 January - June 28.85 | 2014 July - December 17.00 | Total 88.80 | 
Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
                                                             Relating to: eligible applicants under the broadband expansion grant program. 
                                                            
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                        
                                                    | 2013 January - June | 2013 July - December | 2014 January - June | 2014 July - December | Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 January - June | 2013 July - December 10% | 2014 January - June 10% | 2014 July - December | Total 5% | 
                                                             Relating to: deleting from the constitution the offices of secretary of state and state treasurer (first consideration). 
                                                            
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                        
                                                    | 2013 January - June | 2013 July - December | 2014 January - June | 2014 July - December | Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 January - June | 2013 July - December 10% | 2014 January - June 10% | 2014 July - December | Total 5% | 
                                                             Relating to: county payments to public libraries in adjacent counties. (FE) 
                                                            
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                        
                                                    | 2013 January - June | 2013 July - December | 2014 January - June | 2014 July - December | Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 January - June | 2013 July - December 20% | 2014 January - June 15% | 2014 July - December | Total 10% | 
                                                             Relating to: county payments to public libraries in adjacent counties. (FE) 
                                                            
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                        
                                                    | 2013 January - June | 2013 July - December | 2014 January - June | 2014 July - December | Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 January - June | 2013 July - December | 2014 January - June 10% | 2014 July - December | Total 3% | 
                                                             Relating to: county payments to public libraries in adjacent counties and charging certain individuals for the provision of library service. (FE) 
                                                            
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                        
                                                    | 2013 January - June | 2013 July - December | 2014 January - June | 2014 July - December | Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 January - June | 2013 July - December | 2014 January - June 15% | 2014 July - December | Total 4% | 
Budget Bill Subjects
| 2013 January - June | 2013 July - December | 2014 January - June | 2014 July - December | Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 January - June 10% | 2013 July - December | 2014 January - June | 2014 July - December | Total 2% | 
| 2013 January - June | 2013 July - December | 2014 January - June | 2014 July - December | Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 January - June 10% | 2013 July - December | 2014 January - June | 2014 July - December | Total 2% | 
| 2013 January - June | 2013 July - December | 2014 January - June | 2014 July - December | Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 January - June 15% | 2013 July - December | 2014 January - June | 2014 July - December | Total 3% | 
| 2013 January - June | 2013 July - December | 2014 January - June | 2014 July - December | Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 January - June 40% | 2013 July - December | 2014 January - June | 2014 July - December | Total 9% | 
Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings
No administrative rulemaking proceedings found.
                            Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
| 2013 January - June | 2013 July - December | 2014 January - June | 2014 July - December | Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 January - June 10% | 2013 July - December 15% | 2014 January - June 10% | 2014 July - December 10% | Total 11% | 
| 2013 January - June | 2013 July - December | 2014 January - June | 2014 July - December | Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 January - June 15% | 2013 July - December 10% | 2014 January - June | 2014 July - December 15% | Total 9% | 
| 2013 January - June | 2013 July - December | 2014 January - June | 2014 July - December | Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 January - June | 2013 July - December 5% | 2014 January - June | 2014 July - December | Total 1% | 
| 2013 January - June | 2013 July - December | 2014 January - June | 2014 July - December | Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 January - June | 2013 July - December 10% | 2014 January - June 10% | 2014 July - December 20% | Total 10% | 
| 2013 January - June | 2013 July - December | 2014 January - June | 2014 July - December | Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 January - June | 2013 July - December 10% | 2014 January - June 10% | 2014 July - December 40% | Total 14% | 
| 2013 January - June | 2013 July - December | 2014 January - June | 2014 July - December | Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 January - June | 2013 July - December 10% | 2014 January - June 10% | 2014 July - December 15% | Total 9% | 
Minor Efforts
No minor efforts found.
                            Other Matters
No other matters found.