Wisconsin Council of Life Insurers

Registered Principal Details

Business Or Interest:
Life insurance.

Lobbying Interests:
WI Stats. 600 - 655 and insurance rules.

CEO Name:
Brian Pleva
Partner

Contact
CO
Connie O'Connell
10 East Doty Street, Suite 615
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 251-1542
(608) 251-1996
coconnell@parrettoconnell.com

Authorized Lobbyists

Lobbyist Name Exclusive Duties Authorized On Withdrawn On
Connie O'Connell Exclusive Duties No Authorized On 1/2/2019 Withdrawn On N/A

Lobbying Interests

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

Assembly Bill 225
Assembly Bill 225
Relating to: allocation of early stage seed investment credit to offset taxes imposed on insurers. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
9/9/2019
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 319
Assembly Bill 319
Relating to: discrimination in employment, housing, public accommodations, education, insurance coverage, jury duty, and the receipt of mental health or vocational rehabilitation services. (FE)

Bill Text and History

Other
Notification Date
7/16/2019
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.
Assembly Bill 550
Assembly Bill 550
Relating to: various changes to insurance laws.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
10/18/2019
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.
Assembly Bill 752
Assembly Bill 752
Relating to: the revised uniform unclaimed property act. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
1/22/2020
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.
Assembly Bill 819
Assembly Bill 819
Relating to: imposing requirements related to insurance data cybersecurity and granting rule-making authority. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
1/31/2020
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.
Assembly Bill 870
Assembly Bill 870
Relating to: consumer access to personal data processed by a controller and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
2/11/2020
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.
Assembly Bill 871
Assembly Bill 871
Relating to: deletion of consumer personal data by controllers and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
2/11/2020
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.
Assembly Bill 872
Assembly Bill 872
Relating to: restricting controllers from using consumer personal data and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
2/11/2020
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.
Senate Bill 208
Senate Bill 208
Relating to: allocation of early stage seed investment credit to offset taxes imposed on insurers. (FE)

Bill Text and History

2019 Wisconsin Act 61

For
Notification Date
9/9/2019
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 308
Senate Bill 308
Relating to: discrimination in employment, housing, public accommodations, education, insurance coverage, jury duty, and the receipt of mental health or vocational rehabilitation services. (FE)

Bill Text and History

Other
Notification Date
7/16/2019
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 482
Senate Bill 482
Relating to: various changes to insurance laws.

Bill Text and History

2019 Wisconsin Act 66

For
Notification Date
10/18/2019
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.
Senate Bill 756
Senate Bill 756
Relating to: the revised uniform unclaimed property act. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
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.
Senate Bill 784
Senate Bill 784
Relating to: imposing requirements related to insurance data cybersecurity and granting rule-making authority. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
2/11/2020
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.

Budget Bill Subjects

Employee Trust Funds
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Employee Trust Funds

Notification Date
3/6/2019
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.

Insurance: Departmentwide
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Insurance: Departmentwide

Notification Date
3/6/2019
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
Agent appointment fees

Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings

Holding company supervision amendments and corporate governance disclosure requirements for NAIC accreditation and affecting small business
Agency Name
Office of the Commissioner of Insurance (Ins)
Subject
Holding company supervision amendments and corporate governance disclosure requirements for NAIC accreditation and affecting small business
Scope Statement
SS 080_18
Other
Notification Date
7/16/2019
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.

Reserve standards for accident and sickness insurance and affecting small business
Agency Name
Office of the Commissioner of Insurance (Ins)
Subject
Reserve standards for accident and sickness insurance and affecting small business
Scope Statement
SS 113_18
For
Notification Date
7/16/2019
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.

The repeal of restrictions related to the allocation of dividends to participating life insurance policies issued by a stock company, rating practices for exceeding filed rate for substandard risks, and revisions to the definition of Investment Terms, limi...
Agency Name
Office of the Commissioner of Insurance (Ins)
Subject
The repeal of restrictions related to the allocation of dividends to participating life insurance policies issued by a stock company, rating practices for exceeding filed rate for substandard risks, and revisions to the definition of Investment Terms, limi...
Scope Statement
SS 031_19
Other
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.

Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number

Legislation related to the COVID-19 pandemic
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Legislation related to the COVID-19 pandemic

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
4/2/2020
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.

State retirement system for non-public employees
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
State retirement system for non-public employees

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
8/26/2019
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.

Implementing the Revised Uniform Unclaimed Property Act
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Implementing the Revised Uniform Unclaimed Property Act

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
7/16/2019
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.

Technical legislation related to the insurance statutes
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Technical legislation related to the insurance statutes

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
7/16/2019
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.

Data Security
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Data Security

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
7/16/2019
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.

Total Lobbying Effort

  2019
January - June
2019
July - December
2020
January - June
2020
July - December
Total
Total Lobbying Expenditures 2019
January - June
$9,523.88
2019
July - December
$14,532.52
2020
January - June
$14,532.52
2020
July - December
$1,600.00
Total $40,188.92
Total Hours Communicating 2019
January - June
7.60
2019
July - December
18.10
2020
January - June
13.50
2020
July - December
0.70
Total 39.90
Total Hours Other 2019
January - June
11.80
2019
July - December
34.80
2020
January - June
41.30
2020
July - December
3.60
Total 91.50

Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

Relating to: discrimination in employment, housing, public accommodations, education, insurance coverage, jury duty, and the receipt of mental health or vocational rehabilitation services. (FE)
2019
January - June
2019
July - December
2020
January - June
2020
July - December
Total
2019
January - June
2019
July - December
1%
2020
January - June
2020
July - December
Total < 1%
Relating to: allocation of early stage seed investment credit to offset taxes imposed on insurers. (FE)
2019
January - June
2019
July - December
2020
January - June
2020
July - December
Total
2019
January - June
2019
July - December
1%
2020
January - June
2020
July - December
Total < 1%
Relating to: various changes to insurance laws.
2019
January - June
2019
July - December
2020
January - June
2020
July - December
Total
2019
January - June
2019
July - December
2%
2020
January - June
2020
July - December
Total < 1%
Relating to: allocation of early stage seed investment credit to offset taxes imposed on insurers. (FE)
2019
January - June
2019
July - December
2020
January - June
2020
July - December
Total
2019
January - June
2019
July - December
9%
2020
January - June
2020
July - December
Total 4%
Relating to: various changes to insurance laws.
2019
January - June
2019
July - December
2020
January - June
2020
July - December
Total
2019
January - June
2019
July - December
17%
2020
January - June
2020
July - December
Total 7%
Relating to: consumer access to personal data processed by a controller and providing a penalty.
2019
January - June
2019
July - December
2020
January - June
2020
July - December
Total
2019
January - June
2019
July - December
2020
January - June
2%
2020
July - December
Total < 1%
Relating to: deletion of consumer personal data by controllers and providing a penalty.
2019
January - June
2019
July - December
2020
January - June
2020
July - December
Total
2019
January - June
2019
July - December
2020
January - June
2%
2020
July - December
Total < 1%
Relating to: restricting controllers from using consumer personal data and providing a penalty.
2019
January - June
2019
July - December
2020
January - June
2020
July - December
Total
2019
January - June
2019
July - December
2020
January - June
2%
2020
July - December
Total < 1%
Relating to: the revised uniform unclaimed property act. (FE)
2019
January - June
2019
July - December
2020
January - June
2020
July - December
Total
2019
January - June
2019
July - December
2020
January - June
2%
2020
July - December
Total < 1%
Relating to: the revised uniform unclaimed property act. (FE)
2019
January - June
2019
July - December
2020
January - June
2020
July - December
Total
2019
January - June
2019
July - December
2020
January - June
3%
2020
July - December
Total 2%
Relating to: imposing requirements related to insurance data cybersecurity 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
9%
2020
July - December
Total 4%
Relating to: imposing requirements related to insurance data cybersecurity 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
14%
2020
July - December
33%
Total 7%

Budget Bill Subjects

2019
January - June
2019
July - December
2020
January - June
2020
July - December
Total
2019
January - June
20%
2019
July - December
2020
January - June
2020
July - December
Total 3%
2019
January - June
2019
July - December
2020
January - June
2020
July - December
Total
2019
January - June
45%
2019
July - December
2020
January - June
2020
July - December
Total 7%

Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings

2019
January - June
2019
July - December
2020
January - June
2020
July - December
Total
2019
January - June
2019
July - December
11%
2020
January - June
3%
2020
July - December
Total 6%
2019
January - June
2019
July - December
2020
January - June
2020
July - December
Total
2019
January - June
2019
July - December
2020
January - June
26%
2020
July - December
Total 11%

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
2019
July - December
8%
2020
January - June
2020
July - December
Total 3%
2019
January - June
2019
July - December
2020
January - June
2020
July - December
Total
2019
January - June
2019
July - December
8%
2020
January - June
5%
2020
July - December
Total 5%
2019
January - June
2019
July - December
2020
January - June
2020
July - December
Total
2019
January - June
2019
July - December
16%
2020
January - June
6%
2020
July - December
67%
Total 11%
2019
January - June
2019
July - December
2020
January - June
2020
July - December
Total
2019
January - June
2019
July - December
17%
2020
January - June
2020
July - December
Total 7%
2019
January - June
2019
July - December
2020
January - June
2020
July - December
Total
2019
January - June
2019
July - December
2020
January - June
26%
2020
July - December
Total 11%

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
9%
2019
July - December
2020
January - June
2020
July - December
Total 1%

Other Matters

No other matters found.

Filed Statements of Lobbying Activity and Expenditures