Wisconsin Society of Architects

Registered Principal Details

Business Or Interest:
Architects, members of the American Institute of Architects.

Lobbying Interests:
Legislation and rules affecting the profession and practice of architecture and the design and construction industry in Wisconsin, including taxation, liability, building codes, regulation and licensing, public buildings and related issues.

CEO Name:
Lisa Kennedy
Executive Director

Contact
LLK
Lisa L Kennedy
321 S Hamilton St
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 257-8477
aiaw@aiaw.org
http://www.aiaw.org

Authorized Lobbyists

Lobbyist Name Exclusive Duties Authorized On Withdrawn On
William Babcock Exclusive Duties No Authorized On 12/14/2018 Withdrawn On N/A
Steve Lyons Exclusive Duties Yes Authorized On 2/5/2020 Withdrawn On N/A
James Fenley Exclusive Duties Yes Authorized On 9/3/2020 Withdrawn On N/A
Lisa Kennedy Exclusive Duties No Authorized On 9/4/2020 Withdrawn On N/A

Lobbying Interests

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

Assembly Bill 44
Assembly Bill 44
Relating to: installation of a barricade device on an interior door in a school building. (FE)

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
9/5/2019
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 66
Assembly Bill 66
Relating to: creative economy development initiative grants and making an appropriation. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
3/13/2019
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 163
Assembly Bill 163
Relating to: retired credential status for certain professionals holding credentials granted by the Examining Board of Architects, Landscape Architects, Professional Engineers, Designers, and Professional Land Surveyors; extending the time limit for emerge...

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
6/27/2019
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.
Assembly Bill 324
Assembly Bill 324
Relating to: registration and the scope of practice of interior designers and granting rule-making authority. (FE)

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
7/24/2019
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.
Senate Bill 53
Senate Bill 53
Relating to: installation of a barricade device on an interior door in a school building. (FE)

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
9/5/2019
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 156
Senate Bill 156
Relating to: retired credential status for certain professionals holding credentials granted by the Examining Board of Architects, Landscape Architects, Professional Engineers, Designers, and Professional Land Surveyors; extending the time limit for emerge...

Bill Text and History

2019 Wisconsin Act 94

For
Notification Date
4/16/2019
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 303
Senate Bill 303
Relating to: registration and the scope of practice of interior designers and granting rule-making authority. (FE)

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
7/24/2019
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.
Supporting Documentation
20200118_Public Hearing – 2019 Senate Bill 303.pdf
20200118_Interiors Map H.pdf
20200118_Interior Design Statutes - SB303 Proposed Changes 2020-01-06.pdf

https://www.aia.org/articles/6173635-analysis-of-interior-design-legislation
Senate Bill 365
Senate Bill 365
Relating to: generally prohibiting local units of government from excluding from consideration certain piping materials. (FE)

Bill Text and History

Other
Notification Date
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.
Senate Bill 820
Senate Bill 820
Relating to: examination of building plans for public buildings, public structures, and places of employment; examination of plumbings plans; and requiring the exercise of rule-making authority. (FE)

Bill Text and History

Other
Notification Date
2/20/2020
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.

Budget Bill Subjects

Building Commission
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Building Commission

Notification Date
3/18/2019
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.

Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings

Architect registration
Agency Name
Examining Board of Architects, Landscape Architects, Professional Engineers, Designers, and Professional Land Surveyors (A-E)
Subject
Architect registration
Scope Statement
SS 087_17
For
Notification Date
1/25/2019
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.

Architect registration examinations
Agency Name
Examining Board of Architects, Landscape Architects, Professional Engineers, Designers, and Professional Land Surveyors (A-E)
Subject
Architect registration examinations
Scope Statement
SS 081_19
For
Notification Date
1/8/2020
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.

Authority
Agency Name
Examining Board of Architects, Landscape Architects, Professional Engineers, Designers, and Professional Land Surveyors (A-E)
Subject
Authority
Scope Statement
SS 010_18
None
Notification Date
1/25/2019
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

International Residential Code
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
International Residential Code

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
10/11/2020
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.

2021-2023 State Budget
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
2021-2023 State Budget

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
9/21/2020
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.

LRB-6434, relating to: Liability for COVID-19 on Premises
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
LRB-6434, relating to: Liability for COVID-19 on Premises

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
9/4/2020
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.

Governor's Emergency Order #12
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Governor's Emergency Order #12

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
4/4/2020
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.

Registration and the scope of practice of interior designers
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Registration and the scope of practice of interior designers

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
6/14/2019
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.

State policies and programs that promote sustainable communities, durable infrastructure systems and high-performance buildings
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
State policies and programs that promote sustainable communities, durable infrastructure systems and high-performance buildings

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
2/18/2019
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.

Comprehensive, coordinated and contemporary state building codes.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Comprehensive, coordinated and contemporary state building codes.

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
2/18/2019
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.

State policies and programs to encourage the design, construction, renovation, rehabilitation, preservation and stabilization of affordable housing
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
State policies and programs to encourage the design, construction, renovation, rehabilitation, preservation and stabilization of affordable housing

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
2/18/2019
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.

Increase school safety through school safety grants for architectural design services
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Increase school safety through school safety grants for architectural design services

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
2/18/2019
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 state capital budget and state building program
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
relating to state capital budget and state building program

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
1/31/2019
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.

Licensing Review Council
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Licensing Review Council

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
12/13/2018
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
$6,340.00
2019
July - December
$7,565.00
2020
January - June
$17,126.00
2020
July - December
$15,200.00
Total $46,231.00
Total Hours Communicating 2019
January - June
4.75
2019
July - December
6.50
2020
January - June
17.00
2020
July - December
24.00
Total 52.25
Total Hours Other 2019
January - June
51.00
2019
July - December
60.00
2020
January - June
83.25
2020
July - December
61.75
Total 256.00

Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

Relating to: retired credential status for certain professionals holding credentials granted by the Examining Board of Architects, Landscape Architects, Professional Engineers, Designers, and Professional Land Surveyors; extending the time limit for emergency rule procedures; providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures; and requiring the exercise of rule-making authority. (FE)
2019
January - June
2019
July - December
2020
January - June
2020
July - December
Total
2019
January - June
1%
2019
July - December
2020
January - June
2020
July - December
Total < 1%
Relating to: installation of a barricade device on an interior door in a school building. (FE)
2019
January - June
2019
July - December
2020
January - June
2020
July - December
Total
2019
January - June
2019
July - December
4%
2020
January - June
2020
July - December
Total < 1%
Relating to: registration and the scope of practice of interior designers and granting rule-making authority. (FE)
2019
January - June
2019
July - December
2020
January - June
2020
July - December
Total
2019
January - June
2019
July - December
75%
2020
January - June
25%
2020
July - December
Total 24%
Relating to: examination of building plans for public buildings, public structures, and places of employment; examination of plumbings plans; and requiring the exercise of rule-making authority. (FE)
2019
January - June
2019
July - December
2020
January - June
2020
July - December
Total
2019
January - June
2019
July - December
2020
January - June
12%
2020
July - December
Total 4%
Relating to: registration and the scope of practice of interior designers and granting rule-making authority. (FE)
2019
January - June
2019
July - December
2020
January - June
2020
July - December
Total
2019
January - June
2019
July - December
2020
January - June
50%
2020
July - December
Total 16%

Budget Bill Subjects

2019
January - June
2019
July - December
2020
January - June
2020
July - December
Total
2019
January - June
9%
2019
July - December
2020
January - June
2020
July - December
Total 2%

Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings

2019
January - June
2019
July - December
2020
January - June
2020
July - December
Total
2019
January - June
10%
2019
July - December
7%
2020
January - June
2020
July - December
Total 4%

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
11%
2019
July - December
2020
January - June
2020
July - December
30%
Total 10%
2019
January - June
2019
July - December
2020
January - June
2020
July - December
Total
2019
January - June
48%
2019
July - December
2020
January - June
2020
July - December
Total 9%
2019
January - June
2019
July - December
2020
January - June
2020
July - December
Total
2019
January - June
2019
July - December
2020
January - June
4%
2020
July - December
20%
Total 7%
2019
January - June
2019
July - December
2020
January - June
2020
July - December
Total
2019
January - June
2019
July - December
2020
January - June
2020
July - December
10%
Total 3%
2019
January - June
2019
July - December
2020
January - June
2020
July - December
Total
2019
January - June
2019
July - December
2020
January - June
2020
July - December
10%
Total 3%
2019
January - June
2019
July - December
2020
January - June
2020
July - December
Total
2019
January - June
2019
July - December
2020
January - June
2020
July - December
10%
Total 3%

Minor Efforts

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

Minor Efforts
2019
January - June
2019
July - December
2020
January - June
2020
July - December
Total
2019
January - June
2%
2019
July - December
9%
2020
January - June
2%
2020
July - December
10%
Total 6%

Other Matters

Includes time spent on:

  • Gubernatorial nominations
  • Matters on which the organization made no lobbying communication

Other Matters
2019
January - June
2019
July - December
2020
January - June
2020
July - December
Total
2019
January - June
19%
2019
July - December
5%
2020
January - June
7%
2020
July - December
10%
Total 10%

Filed Statements of Lobbying Activity and Expenditures