Common Cause in Wisconsin
Registered Principal Details
Business Or Interest:
Non-profit, non-partisan lobbying organization supporting campaign finance reform, redistricting reform, voting rights and open and accountable government.
Lobbying Interests:
Legislation and rules concerning campaign finance, elections, ethics of public officials, regulation of lobbyists and government operations.
Title:
Executive Director
Non-profit, non-partisan lobbying organization supporting campaign finance reform, redistricting reform, voting rights and open and accountable government.
Lobbying Interests:
Legislation and rules concerning campaign finance, elections, ethics of public officials, regulation of lobbyists and government operations.
Title:
Executive Director
Contact
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Authorized Lobbyists
| Lobbyist Name | Exclusive Duties | Authorized On | Withdrawn On |
|---|---|---|---|
| James W Heck Jr | Exclusive Duties No | Authorized On 1/10/2019 | Withdrawn On N/A |
Lobbying Interests
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Assembly Bill 185
Relating to: entering into an agreement among the states to elect the president of the United States by means of a national popular vote.
Bill Text and History
12/2/2019
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.
Relating to: entering into an agreement among the states to elect the president of the United States by means of a national popular vote.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date12/2/2019
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.
Assembly Bill 303
Relating to: legislative and congressional redistricting. (FE)
Bill Text and History
6/23/2019
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: legislative and congressional redistricting. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date6/23/2019
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.
Assembly Joint Resolution 77
Relating to: convention of the States for one or more Constitutional amendments restraining abuses of power by the federal government.
Bill Text and History
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.
Relating to: convention of the States for one or more Constitutional amendments restraining abuses of power by the federal government.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date9/27/2019
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.
Senate Bill 159
Relating to: automatic voter registration, deceptive election practices, voter intimidation and suppression, voter rights, polling place posting and language requirements, election manual requirements, granting rule-making authority, and providing a penalt...
Bill Text and History
6/23/2019
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: automatic voter registration, deceptive election practices, voter intimidation and suppression, voter rights, polling place posting and language requirements, election manual requirements, granting rule-making authority, and providing a penalt...
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date6/23/2019
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 197
Relating to: entering into an agreement among the states to elect the president of the United States by means of a national popular vote.
Bill Text and History
12/2/2019
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.
Relating to: entering into an agreement among the states to elect the president of the United States by means of a national popular vote.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date12/2/2019
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.
Senate Bill 288
Relating to: legislative and congressional redistricting. (FE)
Bill Text and History
6/23/2019
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: legislative and congressional redistricting. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date6/23/2019
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 Joint Resolution 57
Relating to: convention of the States for one or more Constitutional amendments restraining abuses of power by the federal government.
Bill Text and History
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.
Relating to: convention of the States for one or more Constitutional amendments restraining abuses of power by the federal government.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date9/27/2019
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.
Budget Bill Subjects
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Legislature
Legislature
Notification Date
4/25/2019
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 legislative and congressional redistricting
4/25/2019
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 legislative and congressional redistricting
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
redistricting reform legislation still being written and not yet introduced
redistricting reform legislation still being written and not yet introduced
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
1/29/2019
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
1/29/2019
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.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
redistricting reform legislation for introduction in the 2019-2020 legislative session
redistricting reform legislation for introduction in the 2019-2020 legislative session
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
1/17/2019
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.
Legislative matter
Notification Date
1/17/2019
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.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Changes to Chapter 11 - campaign finance statutes
Changes to Chapter 11 - campaign finance statutes
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
1/10/2019
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
1/10/2019
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 $8,882.00 |
2019 July - December $3,368.00 |
2020 January - June $4,378.00 |
2020 July - December $0.00 |
Total $16,628.00 |
| Total Hours Communicating | 2019 January - June 25.75 |
2019 July - December 18.75 |
2020 January - June 3.50 |
2020 July - December 0.00 |
Total 48.00 |
| Total Hours Other | 2019 January - June 54.25 |
2019 July - December 46.00 |
2020 January - June 20.75 |
2020 July - December 0.00 |
Total 121.00 |
Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Relating to: automatic voter registration, deceptive election practices, voter intimidation and suppression, voter rights, polling place posting and language requirements, election manual requirements, granting rule-making authority, and providing a penalty. (FE)
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 January - June 2% |
2019 July - December 2% |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December |
Total 2% |
Relating to: legislative and congressional redistricting. (FE)
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 January - June 30% |
2019 July - December 45% |
2020 January - June 45% |
2020 July - December |
Total 38% |
Relating to: legislative and congressional redistricting. (FE)
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 January - June 30% |
2019 July - December 45% |
2020 January - June 45% |
2020 July - December |
Total 38% |
Relating to: entering into an agreement among the states to elect the president of the United States by means of a national popular vote.
| 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: entering into an agreement among the states to elect the president of the United States by means of a national popular vote.
| 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: convention of the States for one or more Constitutional amendments restraining abuses of power by the federal government.
| 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: convention of the States for one or more Constitutional amendments restraining abuses of power by the federal government.
| 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% |
Budget Bill Subjects
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 January - June 30% |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December |
Total 14% |
Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings
No administrative rulemaking proceedings found.
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
No topics found.
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