Wisconsin Municipal Clerks Association
Registered Principal Details
Business Or Interest:
Wisconsin Municipal Clerks Association statutory duties such as Elections, Dog Licenses, Alcohol licensing, Financial interests as it relates to Municipal Government.
Lobbying Interests:
Elections Statutory requirements of Municipal Clerks Dog Licensing Alcohol Licensing Operating Licensing Financial areas where it relates to municipal government Board of Review Record Retention Open Record Requests
Title:
City Clerk
Wisconsin Municipal Clerks Association statutory duties such as Elections, Dog Licenses, Alcohol licensing, Financial interests as it relates to Municipal Government.
Lobbying Interests:
Elections Statutory requirements of Municipal Clerks Dog Licensing Alcohol Licensing Operating Licensing Financial areas where it relates to municipal government Board of Review Record Retention Open Record Requests
Title:
City Clerk
Contact
KSM
Kelly S Michaels
2000 N Calhoun Road
Brookfield, WI 53005
(262) 796-6653
(262) 796-6671
michaels@ci.brookfield.wi.us
http://wisclerks.org
2000 N Calhoun Road
Brookfield, WI 53005
(262) 796-6653
(262) 796-6671
michaels@ci.brookfield.wi.us
http://wisclerks.org
Authorized Lobbyists
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Lobbying Interests
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Assembly Bill 51
Relating to: public notice of noncandidacy for incumbent local elected officials.
Bill Text and History
4/12/2021
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: public notice of noncandidacy for incumbent local elected officials.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date4/12/2021
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 170
Relating to: election observers and providing a penalty.
Bill Text and History
4/1/2021
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
Clerks felt the 3 feet utilized pre-covid elections was acceptable. The bill will be 0-3ft., and realistically will be 0ft., encroaching on poll worker's personal space. A minimum distance is needed.
Relating to: election observers and providing a penalty.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date4/1/2021
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
Clerks felt the 3 feet utilized pre-covid elections was acceptable. The bill will be 0-3ft., and realistically will be 0ft., encroaching on poll worker's personal space. A minimum distance is needed.
Assembly Bill 172
Relating to: publication of Elections Commission meeting minutes.
Bill Text and History
4/1/2021
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
Neutral
Relating to: publication of Elections Commission meeting minutes.
Bill Text and History
Other
Notification Date4/1/2021
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
Neutral
Assembly Bill 173
Relating to: private resources used for election administration, appointment of election officials, and providing a penalty. (FE)
Bill Text and History
4/1/2021
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: private resources used for election administration, appointment of election officials, and providing a penalty. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date4/1/2021
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 192
Relating to: the secure delivery of absentee ballots and providing a penalty. (FE)
Bill Text and History
6/14/2021
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
Voter restrictions included in the bill would be excessively difficult to manage or enforce by Clerks. As the bill includes a penalty component, there are many unanswered questions as to the processes legislator’s envisioned.
Relating to: the secure delivery of absentee ballots and providing a penalty. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date6/14/2021
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
Voter restrictions included in the bill would be excessively difficult to manage or enforce by Clerks. As the bill includes a penalty component, there are many unanswered questions as to the processes legislator’s envisioned.
Assembly Bill 201
Relating to: absentee ballot applications, unsolicited mailing or transmission of absentee ballot applications and absentee ballots, canvassing absentee ballots, electronic voter registration, and providing a penalty. (FE)
Bill Text and History
5/6/2021
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: absentee ballot applications, unsolicited mailing or transmission of absentee ballot applications and absentee ballots, canvassing absentee ballots, electronic voter registration, and providing a penalty. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date5/6/2021
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 304
Relating to: elections administration, recall petitions, and recount procedures. (FE)
Bill Text and History
5/11/2021
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: elections administration, recall petitions, and recount procedures. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date5/11/2021
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 305
Relating to: voter registration. (FE)
Bill Text and History
5/11/2021
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: voter registration. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date5/11/2021
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 306
Relating to: absentee voting, voting procedures, and providing a penalty. (FE)
Bill Text and History
5/11/2021
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: absentee voting, voting procedures, and providing a penalty. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date5/11/2021
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 310
Relating to: early canvassing of absentee ballots, issuance of presidential ballots, combined polling places, timeline for sending or transmitting absentee ballots, nomination papers for certain independent candidates, and providing a penalty. (FE)
Bill Text and History
5/11/2021
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: early canvassing of absentee ballots, issuance of presidential ballots, combined polling places, timeline for sending or transmitting absentee ballots, nomination papers for certain independent candidates, and providing a penalty. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date5/11/2021
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 369
Relating to: timeline for local redistricting in Wisconsin following the 2020 federal decennial census.
Bill Text and History
6/2/2021
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
Wisconsin Clerks strongly oppose the different timelines for implementation between municipal and county governmental entities. Implementation should coincide jointly no matter when that happens.
Relating to: timeline for local redistricting in Wisconsin following the 2020 federal decennial census.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date6/2/2021
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
Wisconsin Clerks strongly oppose the different timelines for implementation between municipal and county governmental entities. Implementation should coincide jointly no matter when that happens.
Senate Bill 21
Relating to: aids to counties and municipalities for certain special election costs and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
4/1/2021
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: aids to counties and municipalities for certain special election costs and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date4/1/2021
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 22
Relating to: the retail sale of intoxicating liquor by the glass for consumption away from the licensed premises.
Bill Text and History
4/1/2021
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Relating to: the retail sale of intoxicating liquor by the glass for consumption away from the licensed premises.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date4/1/2021
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 52
Relating to: public notice of noncandidacy for incumbent local elected officials.
Bill Text and History
2021 Wisconsin Act 33
4/1/2021
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: public notice of noncandidacy for incumbent local elected officials.
Bill Text and History
2021 Wisconsin Act 33
For
Notification Date4/1/2021
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 178
Relating to: elections administration, recall petitions, and recount procedures. (FE)
Bill Text and History
4/1/2021
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: elections administration, recall petitions, and recount procedures. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date4/1/2021
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 179
Relating to: voter registration. (FE)
Bill Text and History
4/1/2021
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: voter registration. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date4/1/2021
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 180
Relating to: absentee voting, voting procedures, and providing a penalty. (FE)
Bill Text and History
4/1/2021
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: absentee voting, voting procedures, and providing a penalty. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date4/1/2021
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 203
Relating to: the secure delivery of absentee ballots and providing a penalty. (FE)
Bill Text and History
4/1/2021
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
Members expressed concern over the ability to effectively manage or enforce these provisions. They felt the bill needed further clarification as to the role & responsibilities of the Clerk.
Relating to: the secure delivery of absentee ballots and providing a penalty. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date4/1/2021
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
Members expressed concern over the ability to effectively manage or enforce these provisions. They felt the bill needed further clarification as to the role & responsibilities of the Clerk.
Senate Bill 204
Relating to: absentee ballot applications, unsolicited mailing or transmission of absentee ballot applications and absentee ballots, canvassing absentee ballots, electronic voter registration, and providing a penalty. (FE)
Bill Text and History
5/6/2021
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: absentee ballot applications, unsolicited mailing or transmission of absentee ballot applications and absentee ballots, canvassing absentee ballots, electronic voter registration, and providing a penalty. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date5/6/2021
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 205
Relating to: absentee voting in certain residential care facilities and retirement homes and providing a penalty.
Bill Text and History
4/1/2021
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
Members support the provisions for residents living in Memory Care Facilities, however strongly opposed these provisions for residents in care facilities or senior apartments on the campus of care facilities, most of whom are of sound mind.
Relating to: absentee voting in certain residential care facilities and retirement homes and providing a penalty.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date4/1/2021
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
Members support the provisions for residents living in Memory Care Facilities, however strongly opposed these provisions for residents in care facilities or senior apartments on the campus of care facilities, most of whom are of sound mind.
Senate Bill 208
Relating to: publication of Elections Commission meeting minutes.
Bill Text and History
2021 Wisconsin Act 38
4/1/2021
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
Neutral
Relating to: publication of Elections Commission meeting minutes.
Bill Text and History
2021 Wisconsin Act 38
Other
Notification Date4/1/2021
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
Neutral
Senate Bill 209
Relating to: returning absentee ballots to the office of the municipal clerk.
Bill Text and History
4/1/2021
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
Members expressed concern that very secure drop boxes on the City Hall campus would no longer be allowed as they are not affixed to the building. Also multi-use drop boxes such as those at the Library that are affixed would also be eliminated.
Relating to: returning absentee ballots to the office of the municipal clerk.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date4/1/2021
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
Members expressed concern that very secure drop boxes on the City Hall campus would no longer be allowed as they are not affixed to the building. Also multi-use drop boxes such as those at the Library that are affixed would also be eliminated.
Senate Bill 210
Relating to: election observers and providing a penalty.
Bill Text and History
4/1/2021
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
Wisconsin Clerks noted 3 feet was often the spacing during pre-pandemic elections and was acceptable. They expressed concern of 0-3 ft being established in the bill will result in observers being 0 ft; too close! Minimum personal space is needed.
Relating to: election observers and providing a penalty.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date4/1/2021
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
Wisconsin Clerks noted 3 feet was often the spacing during pre-pandemic elections and was acceptable. They expressed concern of 0-3 ft being established in the bill will result in observers being 0 ft; too close! Minimum personal space is needed.
Senate Bill 211
Relating to: applications for absentee ballots. (FE)
Bill Text and History
4/1/2021
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
Clerks oppose the provisions for written requests for in-person absentee voters whose certification language on the envelope includes that they requested the ballot. Clerks oppose the mail processes used for in-person absentee voting.
Relating to: applications for absentee ballots. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date4/1/2021
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
Clerks oppose the provisions for written requests for in-person absentee voters whose certification language on the envelope includes that they requested the ballot. Clerks oppose the mail processes used for in-person absentee voting.
Senate Bill 212
Relating to: defects on absentee ballot certificates, certain kinds of election fraud, and providing a penalty. (FE)
Bill Text and History
4/1/2021
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
Neutral
Relating to: defects on absentee ballot certificates, certain kinds of election fraud, and providing a penalty. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Other
Notification Date4/1/2021
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
Neutral
Senate Bill 213
Relating to: actions for violations of elections laws.
Bill Text and History
4/1/2021
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
Neutral
Relating to: actions for violations of elections laws.
Bill Text and History
Other
Notification Date4/1/2021
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
Neutral
Senate Bill 214
Relating to: early canvassing of absentee ballots, issuance of presidential ballots, combined polling places, timeline for sending or transmitting absentee ballots, nomination papers for certain independent candidates, and providing a penalty. (FE)
Bill Text and History
4/1/2021
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
WMCA does not support the hand count provision in the amendment, but would support the replacement of the tamper evident media and testing prior to continued use. WMCA prefers the AVEO legislation to the Monday processing of absentee ballots.
Relating to: early canvassing of absentee ballots, issuance of presidential ballots, combined polling places, timeline for sending or transmitting absentee ballots, nomination papers for certain independent candidates, and providing a penalty. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date4/1/2021
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
WMCA does not support the hand count provision in the amendment, but would support the replacement of the tamper evident media and testing prior to continued use. WMCA prefers the AVEO legislation to the Monday processing of absentee ballots.
Total Lobbying Effort
No certified reports found.
Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
No legislative bills/resolutions found.
Budget Bill Subjects
No budget bill subjects found.
Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings
No administrative rulemaking proceedings found.
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
No topics found.
Minor Efforts
No minor efforts found.
Other Matters
No other matters found.
Filed Statements of Lobbying Activity and Expenditures
This organization is one of fewer than 10 organizations registered with the Wisconsin Ethics Commission
that is exempt from semi-annual reporting of its lobbying hours
and expenditures. Instead of the semi-annual report the organization has submitted
a written pledge not to spend more than $500 per year on lobbying. This organization
is obliged to abide by the same standards of conduct as pertain to other organizations
that retain lobbyists and to identify each bill or rule on which it has a lobbying
communication.