Wisconsin Laborers District Council
Registered Principal Details
                                    Business Or Interest:
An affiliation of local laborers' unions representing 7,000 construction craft laborers statewide.
Lobbying Interests:
Any areas affecting workers as well as issues of mutual benefit and concern to union members and signatory contractors.
Title:
President/Business Manager
                            
                            An affiliation of local laborers' unions representing 7,000 construction craft laborers statewide.
Lobbying Interests:
Any areas affecting workers as well as issues of mutual benefit and concern to union members and signatory contractors.
Title:
President/Business Manager
                                Contact
                                
                                    
                                        
                                        
                                
                            
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                                            John Schmitt
4633 LIUNA Way, Ste 101
DeForest, WI 53532
(608) 846-8242
(608) 846-5460
jschmitt@wilaborers.org
http://www.wilaborers.org
                                        
                                    4633 LIUNA Way, Ste 101
DeForest, WI 53532
(608) 846-8242
(608) 846-5460
jschmitt@wilaborers.org
http://www.wilaborers.org
Authorized Lobbyists
| Lobbyist Name | Exclusive Duties | Authorized On | Withdrawn On | 
|---|---|---|---|
| Ramie Zelenkova | Exclusive Duties No | Authorized On 12/26/2018 | Withdrawn On N/A | 
| AJ Wilson | Exclusive Duties No | Authorized On 12/26/2018 | Withdrawn On N/A | 
| Katie White | Exclusive Duties No | Authorized On 12/26/2018 | Withdrawn On N/A | 
| Gregory Hubbard | Exclusive Duties No | Authorized On 12/26/2018 | Withdrawn On N/A | 
Lobbying Interests
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
                                                                Assembly Bill 167
Relating to: the creation of a local exposition district by the City of Superior. (FE)
Bill Text and History
                                                                        
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
9/20/2019
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 creation of a local exposition district by the City of Superior. (FE)
Bill Text and History
        
 For
                                                                                                Notification Date9/20/2019
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 285
Relating to: bidding procedures for highway improvements. (FE)
Bill Text and History
                                                                        
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
6/24/2019
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: bidding procedures for highway improvements. (FE)
Bill Text and History
        
 Against
                                                                                                Notification Date6/24/2019
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 426
Relating to: trespassing on the property of an energy provider and providing a penalty.
Bill Text and History
2019 Wisconsin Act 33
                                                                        
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
9/13/2019
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: trespassing on the property of an energy provider and providing a penalty.
Bill Text and History
2019 Wisconsin Act 33
        
 For
                                                                                                Notification Date9/13/2019
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 820
Relating to: requirements for design-build transportation projects, providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures, and granting rule-making authority. (FE)
Bill Text and History
                                                                        
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
2/18/2020
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: requirements for design-build transportation projects, providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures, and granting rule-making authority. (FE)
Bill Text and History
        
 Other
                                                                                                Notification Date2/18/2020
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 44
Relating to: grants to technical college students for apprenticeship expenses and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
                                                                        
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
10/23/2019
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: grants to technical college students for apprenticeship expenses and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
        
 Other
                                                                                                Notification Date10/23/2019
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 157
Relating to: the creation of a local exposition district by the City of Superior. (FE)
Bill Text and History
                                                                        
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
9/20/2019
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 creation of a local exposition district by the City of Superior. (FE)
Bill Text and History
        
 For
                                                                                                Notification Date9/20/2019
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 386
Relating to: trespassing on the property of an energy provider and providing a penalty.
Bill Text and History
                                                                        
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
9/11/2019
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: trespassing on the property of an energy provider and providing a penalty.
Bill Text and History
        
 For
                                                                                                Notification Date9/11/2019
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.
Budget Bill Subjects
                                                                Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Building Commission
                                                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                    
                                                                            
                                                                    
                                                            
                                                        Building Commission
                                                                                            Notification Date
3/25/2019
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
State Capital Budget
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    
                                                                                3/25/2019
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
State Capital Budget
                                                                Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
General Provisions
                                                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                    
                                                                            
                                                                    
                                                            
                                                        General Provisions
                                                                                            Notification Date
3/25/2019
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
Provisions related to workers' rights and collective bargaining including but not limited to "right to work" law, prevailing wage law, project labor agreements, and conditions of employment.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    
                                                                                3/25/2019
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
Provisions related to workers' rights and collective bargaining including but not limited to "right to work" law, prevailing wage law, project labor agreements, and conditions of employment.
                                                                Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Transportation: Aids
                                                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                    
                                                                            
                                                                    
                                                            
                                                        Transportation: Aids
                                                                                            Notification Date
3/25/2019
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.
                                                                                        
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    
                                                                                3/25/2019
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
Matters related to coronavirus response
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                                        
                                                                            
                                                                            
                                                                          
                                                                
                                                                            
                                                        Matters related to coronavirus response
                                                                                    Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
3/31/2020
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
3/31/2020
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.
                                                                Issues and matters related to employer and worker qualifications on state and local public works projects. 
                                                                 
                                                            
                                                            
                                                                Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Issues and matters related to employer and worker qualifications on state and local public works projects.
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                                        
                                                                            
                                                                            
                                                                          
                                                                
                                                                            
                                                        Issues and matters related to employer and worker qualifications on state and local public works projects.
                                                                                    Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
2/3/2020
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
2/3/2020
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
Any and all proposals related to trespassing around critical infrastructure and worker safety
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                                        
                                                                            
                                                                            
                                                                          
                                                                
                                                                            
                                                        Any and all proposals related to trespassing around critical infrastructure and worker safety
                                                                                    Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
8/27/2019
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
8/27/2019
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.
                                                                Issues contained in the executive budget including prevailing wage repeal, prohibition on project labor agreements, and state transportation funding. 
                                                                 
                                                            
                                                            
                                                                Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Issues contained in the executive budget including prevailing wage repeal, prohibition on project labor agreements, and state transportation funding.
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                                        
                                                                            
                                                                            
                                                                          
                                                                
                                                                            
                                                        Issues contained in the executive budget including prevailing wage repeal, prohibition on project labor agreements, and state transportation funding.
                                                                                    Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
12/12/2018
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
12/12/2018
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
Matters and issues related to subjects of collective bargaining
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                                        
                                                                            
                                                                            
                                                                          
                                                                
                                                                            
                                                        Matters and issues related to subjects of collective bargaining
                                                                                    Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
12/12/2018
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.
                                                                                                                                                                
                                                                            Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
12/12/2018
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.
Total Lobbying Effort
| 2019 January - June | 2019 July - December | 2020 January - June | 2020 July - December | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Lobbying Expenditures | 2019 January - June $18,875.00 | 2019 July - December $18,000.00 | 2020 January - June $18,000.00 | 2020 July - December $18,000.00 | Total $72,875.00 | 
| Total Hours Communicating | 2019 January - June 9.00 | 2019 July - December 40.75 | 2020 January - June 6.25 | 2020 July - December 3.75 | Total 59.75 | 
| Total Hours Other | 2019 January - June 35.00 | 2019 July - December 40.00 | 2020 January - June 16.75 | 2020 July - December 25.25 | Total 117.00 | 
Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
                                                             Relating to: bidding procedures for highway improvements. (FE) 
                                                            
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                        
                                                    | 2019 January - June | 2019 July - December | 2020 January - June | 2020 July - December | Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 January - June 5% | 2019 July - December | 2020 January - June | 2020 July - December | Total 1% | 
                                                             Relating to: grants to technical college students for apprenticeship expenses and making an appropriation. (FE) 
                                                            
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                        
                                                    | 2019 January - June | 2019 July - December | 2020 January - June | 2020 July - December | Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 January - June | 2019 July - December 10% | 2020 January - June | 2020 July - December | Total 5% | 
                                                             Relating to: trespassing on the property of an energy provider and providing a penalty. 
                                                            
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                        
                                                    | 2019 January - June | 2019 July - December | 2020 January - June | 2020 July - December | Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 January - June | 2019 July - December 25% | 2020 January - June | 2020 July - December | Total 11% | 
                                                             Relating to: trespassing on the property of an energy provider and providing a penalty. 
                                                            
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                        
                                                    | 2019 January - June | 2019 July - December | 2020 January - June | 2020 July - December | Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 January - June | 2019 July - December 25% | 2020 January - June | 2020 July - December | Total 11% | 
Budget Bill Subjects
| 2019 January - June | 2019 July - December | 2020 January - June | 2020 July - December | Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 January - June 10% | 2019 July - December | 2020 January - June | 2020 July - December | Total 2% | 
| 2019 January - June | 2019 July - December | 2020 January - June | 2020 July - December | Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 January - June 10% | 2019 July - December | 2020 January - June | 2020 July - December | Total 2% | 
| 2019 January - June | 2019 July - December | 2020 January - June | 2020 July - December | Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 January - June 10% | 2019 July - December | 2020 January - June | 2020 July - December | Total 2% | 
Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings
No administrative rulemaking proceedings found.
                            Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
| 2019 January - June | 2019 July - December | 2020 January - June | 2020 July - December | Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 January - June 10% | 2019 July - December | 2020 January - June | 2020 July - December | Total 2% | 
| 2019 January - June | 2019 July - December | 2020 January - June | 2020 July - December | Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 January - June | 2019 July - December | 2020 January - June 10% | 2020 July - December 10% | Total 3% | 
                                                            Issues and matters related to employer and worker qualifications on state and local public works projects.
                                                             
                                                        
                                                        | 2019 January - June | 2019 July - December | 2020 January - June | 2020 July - December | Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 January - June | 2019 July - December | 2020 January - June 25% | 2020 July - December 30% | Total 8% | 
Minor Efforts
(Time spent on matters each of which accounted for less than 10% of the organization's lobbying.)
Other Matters
Includes time spent on:
- Gubernatorial nominations
- Matters on which the organization made no lobbying communication