Wisconsin Independent Businesses, Inc.

Registered Principal Details

Business Or Interest:
WIB represents small, independent businesses and farmers. On their behalf, we advocate for state government policies and actions which help them grow and prosper.

Lobbying Interests:
State taxation and regulation of small, independent businesses and farmers as well as state government activities and actions which impact their operations.

CEO Name:
John Gard
Legislative Director

Contact

Brian Dake
P.O. Box 2135
Madison, WI 53701
(608) 310-2012
(608) 255-6600
bdake@wibiz.org
http://www.wibiz.org

Authorized Lobbyists

Lobbyist Name	Exclusive Duties	Authorized On	Withdrawn On
Brian Dake	Exclusive Duties No	Authorized On 1/2/2019	Withdrawn On N/A
John Gard	Exclusive Duties No	Authorized On 1/2/2019	Withdrawn On N/A

Lobbying Interests

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

Assembly Bill 12

Assembly Bill 12
Relating to: new internship grants and making an appropriation. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For

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.

Assembly Bill 33

Assembly Bill 33
Relating to: expungement of records of certain crimes. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For

Notification Date
2/25/2019
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.

Assembly Bill 57

Assembly Bill 57
Relating to: youth apprenticeship programs and making an appropriation. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For

Assembly Bill 113

Assembly Bill 113
Relating to: buying and selling water pollution credits through a central clearinghouse. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For

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.

Assembly Bill 146

Assembly Bill 146
Relating to: property tax assessments regarding leased property and assessments based on comparable sales and market segments. (FE)

Bill Text and History

Against

Notification Date
4/8/2019
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 147

Assembly Bill 147
Relating to: caller ID spoofing, granting rule-making authority, and providing a penalty. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For

Assembly Bill 206

Assembly Bill 206
Relating to: regulating hemp, providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures, granting rule-making authority, and making an appropriation. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For

Notification Date
5/15/2019
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 207

Assembly Bill 207
Relating to: creating and funding a University of Wisconsin Dairy Innovation Hub and making an appropriation. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For

Assembly Bill 210

Assembly Bill 210
Relating to: time limits for correcting violations found by the environmental compliance audit program.

Bill Text and History

For

Notification Date
9/3/2019
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 251

Assembly Bill 251
Relating to: requiring marketplace providers to collect and remit sales tax from third parties and reducing individual income tax rates based on the collection of sales and use tax from out-of-state retailers and marketplace providers. (FE)

Bill Text and History

2019 Wisconsin Act 10

For

Notification Date
6/3/2019
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 288

Assembly Bill 288
Relating to: eliminating the personal property tax and making an appropriation. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For

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.

Assembly Bill 325

Assembly Bill 325
Relating to: harbor assistance grant for the city of Green Bay and making an appropriation. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For

Notification Date
9/25/2019
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.

Assembly Bill 328

Assembly Bill 328
Relating to: agricultural development loan guarantee program administered by the Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For

Notification Date
7/12/2019
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 344

Assembly Bill 344
Relating to: telephone company tax exemption for property used to provide broadband service. (FE)

Bill Text and History

2019 Wisconsin Act 128

For

Notification Date
7/25/2019
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.

Assembly Bill 426

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

For

Notification Date
9/17/2019
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 432

Assembly Bill 432
Relating to: overweight permits for vehicles or vehicle combinations with six or more axles. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For

Notification Date
9/16/2019
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 515

Assembly Bill 515
Relating to: labeling food as a type of dairy product or as a dairy ingredient and granting rule-making authority. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For

Notification Date
10/8/2019
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 516

Assembly Bill 516
Relating to: labeling a food product as a type of milk and granting rule-making authority. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For

Assembly Bill 518

Assembly Bill 518
Relating to: labeling a food product as meat and granting rule-making authority. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For

Assembly Bill 570

Assembly Bill 570
Relating to: medical cannabis, providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures, granting rule-making authority, making an appropriation, and providing a penalty. (FE)

Bill Text and History

Other

Notification Date
10/28/2019
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 578

Assembly Bill 578
Relating to: commercial driver license waiver for certain operation of commercial motor vehicles by farmers. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For

Assembly Bill 606

Assembly Bill 606
Relating to: marketing of employment and training opportunities to former University of Wisconsin System students and making an appropriation. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For

Notification Date
11/25/2019
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.

Assembly Bill 627

Assembly Bill 627
Relating to: funding for certain extension services of the University of Wisconsin System and making an appropriation. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For

Notification Date
11/27/2019
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 637

Assembly Bill 637
Relating to: farmland preservation implementation grants, agreements, and tax credits and making an appropriation. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For

Notification Date
12/3/2019
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 695

Assembly Bill 695
Relating to: the wildlife damage abatement program and the wildlife damage claim program. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For

Notification Date
1/6/2020
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 717

Assembly Bill 717
Relating to: increasing the net capital loss deduction. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For

Notification Date
1/23/2020
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 734

Assembly Bill 734
Relating to: mail theft and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

2019 Wisconsin Act 144

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.

Assembly Bill 743

Assembly Bill 743
Relating to: an exception to federal hours of service requirements and modifying an administrative rule related to the exception. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For

Notification Date
1/27/2020
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 747

Assembly Bill 747
Relating to: using milk producer affidavits to substantiate claims that a dairy product is free of synthetic bovine growth hormone.

Bill Text and History

For

Assembly Bill 748

Assembly Bill 748
Relating to: reciprocity for bulk milk weighing and sampling licenses. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For

Assembly Bill 750

Assembly Bill 750
Relating to: medical marijuana, granting rule-making authority, and providing a penalty. (FE)

Bill Text and History

Other

Notification Date
1/17/2020
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 753

Assembly Bill 753
Relating to: modifications to the tax treatment of tax-option corporations that elect to pay tax at the entity level. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For

Assembly Bill 754

Assembly Bill 754
Relating to: various changes to the laws administered and enforced by the Department of Revenue. (FE)

Bill Text and History

Other

Notification Date
1/29/2020
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 789

Assembly Bill 789
Relating to: the well compensation grant program and making an appropriation. (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.

Assembly Bill 790

Assembly Bill 790
Relating to: county conservation staffing and making an appropriation. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For

Assembly Bill 791

Assembly Bill 791
Relating to: the private on-site wastewater treatment system replacement or rehabilitation grant program. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For

Assembly Bill 795

Assembly Bill 795
Relating to: grants and funding for water stewardship certification, a grazing coordinator position, producer-led watershed protection grants, lake protection, soil and water conservation, and crop insurance premium rebates for cover crops; granting rule-m...

Bill Text and History

For

Assembly Bill 796

Assembly Bill 796
Relating to: creating a pilot grant program for farmers to reduce nitrate loading, funding research for nitrate loading reduction methods, extending the time limit for emergency rule procedures, providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures, granti...

Bill Text and History

For

Assembly Bill 807

Assembly Bill 807
Relating to: mandatory minimum sentence for three or more convictions for retail theft and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

For

Notification Date
1/30/2020
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 812

Assembly Bill 812
Relating to: creating a voluntary individual animal identification program and granting rule-making authority. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For

Notification Date
2/5/2020
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

Other

Notification Date
2/24/2020
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

Other

Assembly Bill 872

Assembly Bill 872
Relating to: restricting controllers from using consumer personal data and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

Other

Assembly Bill 873

Assembly Bill 873
Relating to: an income tax credit for the property taxes paid on agricultural buildings and improvements and making an appropriation. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For

Assembly Bill 875

Assembly Bill 875
Relating to: modifying the medical care insurance subtraction for self-employed individuals. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For

Assembly Bill 894

Assembly Bill 894
Relating to: livestock facility siting and expansion and granting rule-making authority. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For

Notification Date
2/17/2020
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 901

Assembly Bill 901
Relating to: cost-sharing assistance for property tax assessments.

Bill Text and History

For

Assembly Bill 902

Assembly Bill 902
Relating to: actions for excessive property tax assessments.

Bill Text and History

For

Assembly Bill 903

Assembly Bill 903
Relating to: the submission of information for commercial property tax assessments.

Bill Text and History

Against

Assembly Bill 910

Assembly Bill 910
Relating to: a property tax exemption for all machinery, tools, and patterns; a reduction of state general obligation and variable rate debt supported by general purpose revenue; and increasing the maximum deduction under the individual income tax sliding ...

Bill Text and History

For

Senate Bill 15

Senate Bill 15
Relating to: new internship grants and making an appropriation. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For

Senate Bill 39

Senate Bill 39
Relating to: expungement of records of certain crimes. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For

Senate Bill 88

Senate Bill 88
Relating to: youth apprenticeship programs and making an appropriation. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For

Notification Date
3/11/2019
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.

Senate Bill 91

Senate Bill 91
Relating to: buying and selling water pollution credits through a central clearinghouse. (FE)

Bill Text and History

2019 Wisconsin Act 151

For

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.

Senate Bill 95

Senate Bill 95
Relating to: cost-sharing assistance for property tax assessments.

Bill Text and History

For

Notification Date
9/18/2019
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 96

Senate Bill 96
Relating to: actions for excessive property tax assessments.

Bill Text and History

For

Senate Bill 97

Senate Bill 97
Relating to: the submission of information for commercial property tax assessments.

Bill Text and History

Against

Senate Bill 130

Senate Bill 130
Relating to: property tax assessments regarding leased property and assessments based on comparable sales and market segments. (FE)

Bill Text and History

Against

Senate Bill 132

Senate Bill 132
Relating to: caller ID spoofing, granting rule-making authority, and providing a penalty. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For

Senate Bill 186

Senate Bill 186
Relating to: creating and funding a University of Wisconsin Dairy Innovation Hub and making an appropriation. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For

Notification Date
5/1/2019
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 188

Senate Bill 188
Relating to: regulating hemp, providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures, granting rule-making authority, and making an appropriation. (FE)

Bill Text and History

2019 Wisconsin Act 68

For

Notification Date
5/8/2019
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 219

Senate Bill 219
Relating to: agricultural development loan guarantee program administered by the Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority. (FE)

Bill Text and History

2019 Wisconsin Act 62

For

Notification Date
5/28/2019
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 243

Senate Bill 243
Relating to: requiring marketplace providers to collect and remit sales tax from third parties and reducing individual income tax rates based on the collection of sales and use tax from out-of-state retailers and marketplace providers. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For

Senate Bill 257

Senate Bill 257
Relating to: eliminating the personal property tax and making an appropriation. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For

Notification Date
6/7/2019
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 295

Senate Bill 295
Relating to: harbor assistance grant for the city of Green Bay and making an appropriation. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For

Senate Bill 321

Senate Bill 321
Relating to: telephone company tax exemption for property used to provide broadband service. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For

Senate Bill 386

Senate Bill 386
Relating to: trespassing on the property of an energy provider and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

For

Senate Bill 404

Senate Bill 404
Relating to: overweight permits for vehicles or vehicle combinations with six or more axles. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For

Notification Date
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.

Senate Bill 463

Senate Bill 463
Relating to: labeling food as a type of dairy product or as a dairy ingredient and granting rule-making authority. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For

Notification Date
10/3/2019
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 464

Senate Bill 464
Relating to: labeling a food product as meat and granting rule-making authority. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For

Senate Bill 466

Senate Bill 466
Relating to: labeling a food product as a type of milk and granting rule-making authority. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For

Senate Bill 507

Senate Bill 507
Relating to: medical cannabis, providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures, granting rule-making authority, making an appropriation, and providing a penalty. (FE)

Bill Text and History

Other

Notification Date
10/22/2019
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 511

Senate Bill 511
Relating to: claims for compensation for post-traumatic stress disorder by police officers and fire fighters under the worker's compensation law. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For

Notification Date
2/19/2020
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 523

Senate Bill 523
Relating to: commercial driver license waiver for certain operation of commercial motor vehicles by farmers. (FE)

Bill Text and History

2019 Wisconsin Act 163

For

Senate Bill 529

Senate Bill 529
Relating to: marketing of employment and training opportunities to former University of Wisconsin System students and making an appropriation. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For

Senate Bill 563

Senate Bill 563
Relating to: funding for certain extension services of the University of Wisconsin System and making an appropriation. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For

Senate Bill 575

Senate Bill 575
Relating to: farmland preservation implementation grants, agreements, and tax credits and making an appropriation. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For

Senate Bill 628

Senate Bill 628
Relating to: the wildlife damage abatement program and the wildlife damage claim program. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For

Notification Date
12/23/2019
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 638

Senate Bill 638
Relating to: increasing the net capital loss deduction. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For

Senate Bill 669

Senate Bill 669
Relating to: an exception to federal hours of service requirements and modifying an administrative rule related to the exception. (FE)

Bill Text and History

2019 Wisconsin Act 174

For

Senate Bill 671

Senate Bill 671
Relating to: various changes to the unemployment insurance law. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For

Notification Date
1/13/2020
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 672

Senate Bill 672
Relating to: various changes to the unemployment insurance law and making an appropriation. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For

Senate Bill 673

Senate Bill 673
Relating to: various changes to the worker's compensation law and making an appropriation. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For

Senate Bill 683

Senate Bill 683
Relating to: medical marijuana, granting rule-making authority, and providing a penalty. (FE)

Bill Text and History

Other

Senate Bill 684

Senate Bill 684
Relating to: reciprocity for bulk milk weighing and sampling licenses. (FE)

Bill Text and History

2019 Wisconsin Act 152

For

Senate Bill 685

Senate Bill 685
Relating to: using milk producer affidavits to substantiate claims that a dairy product is free of synthetic bovine growth hormone.

Bill Text and History

2019 Wisconsin Act 153

For

Senate Bill 706

Senate Bill 706
Relating to: modifications to the tax treatment of tax-option corporations that elect to pay tax at the entity level. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For

Senate Bill 710

Senate Bill 710
Relating to: the private on-site wastewater treatment system replacement or rehabilitation grant program. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For

Senate Bill 715

Senate Bill 715
Relating to: grants and funding for water stewardship certification, a grazing coordinator position, producer-led watershed protection grants, lake protection, soil and water conservation, and crop insurance premium rebates for cover crops; granting rule-m...

Bill Text and History

For

Senate Bill 718

Senate Bill 718
Relating to: creating a pilot grant program for farmers to reduce nitrate loading, funding research for nitrate loading reduction methods, extending the time limit for emergency rule procedures, providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures, granti...

Bill Text and History

For

Senate Bill 720

Senate Bill 720
Relating to: various changes to the laws administered and enforced by the Department of Revenue. (FE)

Bill Text and History

Other

Senate Bill 723

Senate Bill 723
Relating to: county conservation staffing and making an appropriation. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For

Senate Bill 724

Senate Bill 724
Relating to: the well compensation grant program and making an appropriation. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For

Senate Bill 737

Senate Bill 737
Relating to: creating a voluntary individual animal identification program and granting rule-making authority. (FE)

Bill Text and History

2019 Wisconsin Act 178

For

Senate Bill 749

Senate Bill 749
Relating to: mandatory minimum sentence for three or more convictions for retail theft and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

For

Senate Bill 808

Senate Bill 808
Relating to: livestock facility siting and expansion and granting rule-making authority. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For

Senate Bill 818

Senate Bill 818
Relating to: an income tax credit for the property taxes paid on agricultural buildings and improvements and making an appropriation. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For

Notification Date
3/11/2020
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 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

For

Senate Bill 821

Senate Bill 821
Relating to: a property tax exemption for all machinery, tools, and patterns; a reduction of state general obligation and variable rate debt supported by general purpose revenue; and increasing the maximum deduction under the individual income tax sliding ...

Bill Text and History

For

January 2020 Special Session Assembly Bill 6

January 2020 Special Session Assembly Bill 6
Relating to: the Wisconsin Initiative for Dairy Exports and making an appropriation. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For

January 2020 Special Session Assembly Bill 7

January 2020 Special Session Assembly Bill 7
Relating to: grants to dairy processing plants and making an appropriation. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For

Budget Bill Subjects

Administration: Attached Divisions and Other Bodies

Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Administration: Attached Divisions and Other Bodies

Notification Date
3/4/2019
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.

Administration: Departmentwide

Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Administration: Departmentwide

Dept of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection

Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Dept of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection

Environmental Improvement Program

Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Environmental Improvement Program

General Fund Taxes: Income and Franchise Taxes

Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
General Fund Taxes: Income and Franchise Taxes

General Fund Taxes: Other Tax Provisions

Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
General Fund Taxes: Other Tax Provisions

General Fund Taxes: Sales and Excise Taxes

Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
General Fund Taxes: Sales and Excise Taxes

Insurance: Departmentwide

Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Insurance: Departmentwide

Labor and Industry Review Commission

Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Labor and Industry Review Commission

Public Service Commission: Affiliated Grant Programs

Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Public Service Commission: Affiliated Grant Programs

Revenue: Collection of Taxes

Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Revenue: Collection of Taxes

Revenue: Departmentwide

Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Revenue: Departmentwide

Revenue: State and Local Finance

Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Revenue: State and Local Finance

Shared Revenue and Tax Relief: Direct Aid Payments

Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Shared Revenue and Tax Relief: Direct Aid Payments

Shared Revenue and Tax Relief: Local Revenue Options

Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Shared Revenue and Tax Relief: Local Revenue Options

Shared Revenue and Tax Relief: Property Tax Credits

Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Shared Revenue and Tax Relief: Property Tax Credits

Shared Revenue and Tax Relief: Property Taxation

Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Shared Revenue and Tax Relief: Property Taxation

Technical College System Board

Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Technical College System Board

Transportation: Aids

Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Transportation: Aids

Transportation: Departmentwide

Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Transportation: Departmentwide

Transportation: Local Transportation Assistance

Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Transportation: Local Transportation Assistance

Transportation: Motor Vehicle Services and Enforcement

Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Transportation: Motor Vehicle Services and Enforcement

Transportation: State Highway Facilities

Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Transportation: State Highway Facilities

University of Wisconsin System

Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
University of Wisconsin System

Workforce Development: Departmentwide

Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Workforce Development: Departmentwide

Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings

Dairy product advertising and labeling related synthetic bovine growth hormone

Agency Name
Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (ATCP)
Subject
Dairy product advertising and labeling related synthetic bovine growth hormone
Scope Statement
SS 070_19

For

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.

Livestock facility siting

Agency Name
Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (ATCP)
Subject
Livestock facility siting
Scope Statement
SS 012_16

Other

Livestock premises registration

Agency Name
Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (ATCP)
Subject
Livestock premises registration
Scope Statement
SS 023_17

Other

Retail food establishments

Agency Name
Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (ATCP)
Subject
Retail food establishments
Scope Statement
SS 133_15

For

Notification Date
9/27/2019
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.

Black bear management

Agency Name
Department of Natural Resources (NR)
Subject
Black bear management
Scope Statement
SS 067_19

For

NR 812 – Well construction and pump installation

Agency Name
Department of Natural Resources (NR)
Subject
NR 812 – Well construction and pump installation
Scope Statement
SS 074_16

Other

Notification Date
1/7/2019
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.

Targeted performance standards and prohibitions to abate pollution of groundwater by nitrate in sensitive areas

Agency Name
Department of Natural Resources (NR)
Subject
Targeted performance standards and prohibitions to abate pollution of groundwater by nitrate in sensitive areas
Scope Statement
SS 077_19

Other

Nexus criteria for unlicensed foreign corporations

Agency Name
Department of Revenue (Tax)
Subject
Nexus criteria for unlicensed foreign corporations
Scope Statement
SS 014_17

For

Sales and use tax provisions

Agency Name
Department of Revenue (Tax)
Subject
Sales and use tax provisions
Scope Statement
SS 129_17

For

Child labor and street trades

Agency Name
Department of Workforce Development (DWD)
Subject
Child labor and street trades
Scope Statement
SS 077_17

For

Hours of work and overtime

Agency Name
Department of Workforce Development (DWD)
Subject
Hours of work and overtime
Scope Statement
SS 078_17

For

Revises Chapters Tax 1, 2, 4, and 14, relating to income, franchise, and excise tax provisions. SS 070-14

Agency Name
Revenue
Subject
Revises Chapters Tax 1, 2, 4, and 14, relating to income, franchise, and excise tax provisions. SS 070-14
Scope Statement
Register Number: 704 (8/15/2014)

For

Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number

state government response to COVID-19 pandemic

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
state government response to COVID-19 pandemic

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
11/18/2020
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.

liability for COVID-19 on premises.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
liability for COVID-19 on premises.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
9/10/2020
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.

Marketing of employment and training opportunities to former UW System students

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Marketing of employment and training opportunities to former UW System students

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
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.

requiring e-commerce marketplace providers to collect and remit tax from third parties

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
requiring e-commerce marketplace providers to collect and remit tax from third parties

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
5/23/2019
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.

Overweight Permits for Vehicles Operating on Wisconsin Highways

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Overweight Permits for Vehicles Operating on Wisconsin Highways

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
4/23/2019
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.

nutrient management

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
nutrient management

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
3/11/2019
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.

surface and groundwater quality

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
surface and groundwater quality

buying and selling water pollution credits through a central clearinghouse

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
buying and selling water pollution credits through a central clearinghouse

Speaker's Task Force on Water Quality

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Speaker's Task Force on Water Quality

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
2/15/2019
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.

width of vehicles used for snow and ice removal

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
width of vehicles used for snow and ice removal

small business-specific workforce development

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
small business-specific workforce development

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
2/5/2019
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.

expungement of records of certain crimes

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
expungement of records of certain crimes

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
2/4/2019
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.

Funding for Wisconsin's Transportation Infrastructure Network

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Funding for Wisconsin's Transportation Infrastructure Network

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
1/7/2019
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.

Wisconsin's Personal Property Tax

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Wisconsin's Personal Property Tax

Property Tax Relief for Small Businesses and Farmers

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Property Tax Relief for Small Businesses and Farmers

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
1/2/2019
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 Agency Discretion in Imposing Penalties for Minor Violations of Rules by Small Businesses and Farmers

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
State Agency Discretion in Imposing Penalties for Minor Violations of Rules by Small Businesses and Farmers

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
1/2/2019
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.

Agricultural Chemical Cleanup Program

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Agricultural Chemical Cleanup Program

Levy Limits on Local Units of Government

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Levy Limits on Local Units of Government

Expansion of Wisconsin's Existing Sales Tax Base

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Expansion of Wisconsin's Existing Sales Tax Base

Civil Justice Reform for Small Businesses and Farmers

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Civil Justice Reform for Small Businesses and Farmers

Use Value Assessment of Agricultural Property

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Use Value Assessment of Agricultural Property

Administration of Wisconsin's Unemployment Insurance System

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Administration of Wisconsin's Unemployment Insurance System

Unemployment Insurance Taxes on Small Businesses

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Unemployment Insurance Taxes on Small Businesses

Administration of Wisconsin's Worker's Compensation Insurance System and the Activities of the Worker's Compensation Advisory Council

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Administration of Wisconsin's Worker's Compensation Insurance System and the Activities of the Worker's Compensation Advisory Council

Wisconsin Employment Laws and Regulations on Small Businesses

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Wisconsin Employment Laws and Regulations on Small Businesses

State Sales Taxation of Taxable Goods and Services Purchased via the Internet

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
State Sales Taxation of Taxable Goods and Services Purchased via the Internet

Transportation of Agricultural Crops, Livestock, Milk, Fertilizer and Nutrients on Wisconsin Roadways

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Transportation of Agricultural Crops, Livestock, Milk, Fertilizer and Nutrients on Wisconsin Roadways

Compensation to Farmers for Wildlife Damage

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Compensation to Farmers for Wildlife Damage

Wisconsin-Based Wolf Management

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Wisconsin-Based Wolf Management

The Operation of, and the Permitting for Implements of Husbandry on Wisconsin Roadways

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
The Operation of, and the Permitting for Implements of Husbandry on Wisconsin Roadways

Retrospective Review of Existing State Agency Administrative Rules

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Retrospective Review of Existing State Agency Administrative Rules

Regulation of High Capacity Wells

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Regulation of High Capacity Wells

Property Tax Relief for Small Businesses and Farmers

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Property Tax Relief for Small Businesses and Farmers

Administrative Rule-Making Procedures

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Administrative Rule-Making Procedures

Funding for, and the Administration of, Wisconsin's Broadband Expansion Grant Program

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Funding for, and the Administration of, Wisconsin's Broadband Expansion Grant Program

State and local government regulations relating to the Deployment of Broadband Infrastructure

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
State and local government regulations relating to the Deployment of Broadband Infrastructure

Wisconsin Bear Population Management

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Wisconsin Bear Population Management

Changes to Administrative Rules and Administrative Rule-Making Procedures

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Changes to Administrative Rules and Administrative Rule-Making Procedures

property tax assessment of real property

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
property tax assessment of real property

sales and use tax audits and statistical sampling

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
sales and use tax audits and statistical sampling

worker's compensation - health service fee schedule

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
worker's compensation - health service fee schedule

property tax assessment of commercial property

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
property tax assessment of commercial property

professional licensure of locksmiths

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
professional licensure of locksmiths

Use of Statistical Sampling in Sales and Use Tax Audits

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Use of Statistical Sampling in Sales and Use Tax Audits

Action Intended To Affect
Rule (by a state agency)

Notification Date
1/2/2019
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.

pre-empting local governments from enacting or enforcing ordinances related to various employment matters.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
pre-empting local governments from enacting or enforcing ordinances related to various employment matters.

initiatives relating to civil justice that affect Wisconsin small businesses

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
initiatives relating to civil justice that affect Wisconsin small businesses

sales tax collection requirements for out-of-state remote sellers

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
sales tax collection requirements for out-of-state remote sellers

Total Lobbying Effort

	2019 January - June	2019 July - December	2020 January - June	2020 July - December	Total
Total Lobbying Expenditures	2019 January - June $51,446.00	2019 July - December $54,255.53	2020 January - June $32,496.75	2020 July - December $17,391.30	Total $155,589.58
Total Hours Communicating	2019 January - June 121.50	2019 July - December 38.00	2020 January - June 28.75	2020 July - December 26.50	Total 214.75
Total Hours Other	2019 January - June 1892.00	2019 July - December 1876.00	2020 January - June 1194.50	2020 July - December 640.50	Total 5603.00

Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

Assembly Bill 146

Relating to: property tax assessments regarding leased property and assessments based on comparable sales and market segments. (FE)

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

Assembly Bill 251

Relating to: requiring marketplace providers to collect and remit sales tax from third parties and reducing individual income tax rates based on the collection of sales and use tax from out-of-state retailers and marketplace providers. (FE)

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 3%

Senate Bill 130

Relating to: property tax assessments regarding leased property and assessments based on comparable sales and market segments. (FE)

2019 January - June	2019 July - December	2020 January - June	2020 July - December	Total
2019 January - June 10%	2019 July - December 10%	2020 January - June 10%	2020 July - December	Total 9%

Senate Bill 186

Relating to: creating and funding a University of Wisconsin Dairy Innovation Hub and making an appropriation. (FE)

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 3%

Senate Bill 243

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 3%

Senate Bill 321

Relating to: telephone company tax exemption for property used to provide broadband service. (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 3%

Senate Bill 219

Relating to: agricultural development loan guarantee program administered by the Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority. (FE)

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	Total 2%

Budget Bill Subjects

Public Service Commission: Affiliated Grant Programs

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 3%

Shared Revenue and Tax Relief: Property Taxation

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 3%

Transportation: Aids

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 3%

Transportation: State Highway Facilities

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

Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings

Targeted performance standards and prohibitions to abate pollution of groundwater by nitrate in sensitive areas

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	Total 2%

Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number

Speaker's Task Force on Water Quality

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	Total 2%

state government response to COVID-19 pandemic

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 1%

liability for COVID-19 on premises.

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 1%

Unemployment Insurance Taxes on Small Businesses

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 1%

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 10%	2019 July - December 60%	2020 January - June 60%	2020 July - December 70%	Total 64%

Other Matters

No other matters found.

Filed Statements of Lobbying Activity and Expenditures

2019

January - June

July - December

2020

January - June

July - December