Humane Society of the United States, The
Registered Principal Details
Business Or Interest:
Animal protection
Lobbying Interests:
Animal protection, wildlife, companion animals.
Title:
Manager-Lobbying, Reporting, & Accounting
Animal protection
Lobbying Interests:
Animal protection, wildlife, companion animals.
Title:
Manager-Lobbying, Reporting, & Accounting
Contact
LRJ
Linda R. Jones
1255 23rd St., NW, Suite 450
Washington, DC 20037
(410) 987-0252
(202) 778-6126
ljones@humanesociety.org
http://www.humanesociety.org
1255 23rd St., NW, Suite 450
Washington, DC 20037
(410) 987-0252
(202) 778-6126
ljones@humanesociety.org
http://www.humanesociety.org
Authorized Lobbyists
| Lobbyist Name | Exclusive Duties | Authorized On | Withdrawn On |
|---|
Lobbying Interests
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Assembly Bill 323
Relating to: requiring an open season for woodchucks.
Bill Text and History
2017 Wisconsin Act 64
5/22/2017
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
No scientific evidence to indicate a hunt will reduce conflict with woodchucks , the authors’ stated goal. Bill is unnecessary: homeowners and occupants already have the right to hunt and trap woodchucks and others can get a permit from the DNR.
Relating to: requiring an open season for woodchucks.
Bill Text and History
2017 Wisconsin Act 64
Against
Notification Date5/22/2017
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
No scientific evidence to indicate a hunt will reduce conflict with woodchucks , the authors’ stated goal. Bill is unnecessary: homeowners and occupants already have the right to hunt and trap woodchucks and others can get a permit from the DNR.
Assembly Bill 522
Relating to: the rendering of first aid to animals by emergency medical technicians or first responders.
Bill Text and History
10/4/2017
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
We support the idea behind this bill, but some types of emergency first aid, like CPR, have different techniques for humans vs animals. Ideally training would be required for first responders in the basics of animal first aid.
Relating to: the rendering of first aid to animals by emergency medical technicians or first responders.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date10/4/2017
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
We support the idea behind this bill, but some types of emergency first aid, like CPR, have different techniques for humans vs animals. Ideally training would be required for first responders in the basics of animal first aid.
Assembly Bill 666
Relating to: sexual contact with an animal and providing a criminal penalty.
Bill Text and History
11/24/2017
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: sexual contact with an animal and providing a criminal penalty.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date11/24/2017
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 712
Relating to: enforcement of federal and state laws relating to the management of the wolf population and to the killing of wolves and expenditure of funds for wolf management purposes. (FE)
Bill Text and History
12/14/2017
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: enforcement of federal and state laws relating to the management of the wolf population and to the killing of wolves and expenditure of funds for wolf management purposes. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date12/14/2017
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 249
Relating to: requiring an open season for woodchucks.
Bill Text and History
5/15/2017
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
No scientific evidence to indicate a hunt will reduce conflict with woodchucks , the authors’ stated goal. Bill is unnecessary: homeowners and occupants already have the right to hunt and trap woodchucks and others can get a permit from the DNR.
Relating to: requiring an open season for woodchucks.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date5/15/2017
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
No scientific evidence to indicate a hunt will reduce conflict with woodchucks , the authors’ stated goal. Bill is unnecessary: homeowners and occupants already have the right to hunt and trap woodchucks and others can get a permit from the DNR.
Senate Bill 254
Relating to: damages for injury, loss, or death of pet.
Bill Text and History
5/22/2017
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: damages for injury, loss, or death of pet.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date5/22/2017
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 435
Relating to: the rendering of first aid to animals by emergency medical technicians or first responders.
Bill Text and History
2017 Wisconsin Act 166
10/11/2017
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
We support the idea behind this bill, but some types of emergency first aid, like CPR, have different techniques for humans vs animals. Ideally training would be required for first responders in the basics of animal first aid.
Relating to: the rendering of first aid to animals by emergency medical technicians or first responders.
Bill Text and History
2017 Wisconsin Act 166
For
Notification Date10/11/2017
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
We support the idea behind this bill, but some types of emergency first aid, like CPR, have different techniques for humans vs animals. Ideally training would be required for first responders in the basics of animal first aid.
Senate Bill 602
Relating to: enforcement of federal and state laws relating to the management of the wolf population and to the killing of wolves and expenditure of funds for wolf management purposes. (FE)
Bill Text and History
12/1/2017
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: enforcement of federal and state laws relating to the management of the wolf population and to the killing of wolves and expenditure of funds for wolf management purposes. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date12/1/2017
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 774
Relating to: prohibiting the use of certain trapping devices in state parks.
Bill Text and History
2/8/2018
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: prohibiting the use of certain trapping devices in state parks.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date2/8/2018
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 776
Relating to: eliminating depredation payments for hunting dogs injured or killed by wolves. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2/8/2018
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: eliminating depredation payments for hunting dogs injured or killed by wolves. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date2/8/2018
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 802
Relating to: sexual contact with an animal and providing a criminal penalty.
Bill Text and History
2/15/2018
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: sexual contact with an animal and providing a criminal penalty.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date2/15/2018
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.
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Wolf management.
Wolf management.
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
1/29/2018
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.
Legislative matter
Notification Date
1/29/2018
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
Sexual abuse of animals.
Sexual abuse of animals.
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
7/26/2017
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.
Legislative matter
Notification Date
7/26/2017
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
Allowing recovery of actual damages due to injuries to pets.
Allowing recovery of actual damages due to injuries to pets.
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
5/15/2017
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.
Legislative matter
Notification Date
5/15/2017
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
Exemptions from dog license fees.
Exemptions from dog license fees.
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
3/20/2017
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.
Legislative matter
Notification Date
3/20/2017
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
The possession of dangerous wild animals.
The possession of dangerous wild animals.
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
1/26/2017
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.
Legislative matter
Notification Date
1/26/2017
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
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Lobbying Expenditures | 2017 January - June $3,154.72 |
2017 July - December $1,731.20 |
2018 January - June $735.15 |
2018 July - December $2,351.78 |
Total $7,972.85 |
| Total Hours Communicating | 2017 January - June 35.25 |
2017 July - December 16.75 |
2018 January - June 14.50 |
2018 July - December 1.00 |
Total 67.50 |
| Total Hours Other | 2017 January - June 121.50 |
2017 July - December 75.50 |
2018 January - June 55.50 |
2018 July - December 44.00 |
Total 296.50 |
Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Relating to: damages for injury, loss, or death of pet.
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 January - June 1% |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June 1% |
2018 July - December |
Total < 1% |
Relating to: requiring an open season for woodchucks.
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 January - June 2% |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total < 1% |
Relating to: requiring an open season for woodchucks.
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 January - June 15% |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total 7% |
Relating to: the rendering of first aid to animals by emergency medical technicians or first responders.
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December 5% |
2018 January - June 3% |
2018 July - December |
Total 2% |
Relating to: the rendering of first aid to animals by emergency medical technicians or first responders.
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December 5% |
2018 January - June 1% |
2018 July - December |
Total 2% |
Relating to: sexual contact with an animal and providing a criminal penalty.
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December 20% |
2018 January - June 29% |
2018 July - December |
Total 10% |
Relating to: enforcement of federal and state laws relating to the management of the wolf population and to the killing of wolves and expenditure of funds for wolf management purposes. (FE)
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December 25% |
2018 January - June 15% |
2018 July - December |
Total 9% |
Relating to: enforcement of federal and state laws relating to the management of the wolf population and to the killing of wolves and expenditure of funds for wolf management purposes. (FE)
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December 25% |
2018 January - June 15% |
2018 July - December |
Total 9% |
Relating to: eliminating depredation payments for hunting dogs injured or killed by wolves. (FE)
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June 3% |
2018 July - December |
Total < 1% |
Relating to: prohibiting the use of certain trapping devices in state parks.
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June 4% |
2018 July - December |
Total < 1% |
Relating to: sexual contact with an animal and providing a criminal penalty.
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June 29% |
2018 July - December |
Total 5% |
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
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 January - June 1% |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total < 1% |
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 January - June 1% |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total < 1% |
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 January - June 75% |
2017 July - December 10% |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December 20% |
Total 37% |
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December 10% |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December 60% |
Total 10% |
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December 20% |
Total 2% |
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.