Badger Advocates, Inc.
Registered Principal Details
Business Or Interest:
Badger Advocates was formed to advocate and build support for the University of Wisconsin - Madison.
Lobbying Interests:
All matters related to the state's relationship with and support of the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Badger Advocates was formed to advocate and build support for the University of Wisconsin - Madison.
Lobbying Interests:
All matters related to the state's relationship with and support of the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Contact
BAH
Brian A Hellmer
6580 Monona Drive #1241
Monona, WI 53716
608-239-5686
bhellmer@badgersadvocates.org
http://badgeradvocates.org
6580 Monona Drive #1241
Monona, WI 53716
608-239-5686
bhellmer@badgersadvocates.org
http://badgeradvocates.org
Authorized Lobbyists
| Lobbyist Name | Exclusive Duties | Authorized On | Withdrawn On |
|---|
Lobbying Interests
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Assembly Bill 1034
Toggle details
Assembly Bill 1034
Relating to: name, image, and likeness rights for University of Wisconsin System student athletes; maintenance costs for University of Wisconsin–Madison intercollegiate athletic facilities; and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2/12/2026
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Relating to: name, image, and likeness rights for University of Wisconsin System student athletes; maintenance costs for University of Wisconsin–Madison intercollegiate athletic facilities; and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date2/12/2026
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Budget Bill Subjects
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
University of Wisconsin System
University of Wisconsin System
Notification Date
5/29/2025
First Communication Date
4/30/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
5/29/2025
First Communication Date
4/30/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Matters related to State Building Commission projects for UW Madison
Matters related to State Building Commission projects for UW Madison
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
1/29/2025
First Communication Date
1/20/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
1/29/2025
First Communication Date
1/20/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Matters related to bonding for UW System
Matters related to bonding for UW System
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
1/28/2025
First Communication Date
1/20/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
1/28/2025
First Communication Date
1/20/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Matters relating to the governance of UW System.
Matters relating to the governance of UW System.
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
1/28/2025
First Communication Date
1/20/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
1/28/2025
First Communication Date
1/20/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
University of Wisconsin System; state funding; tuition; governance
University of Wisconsin System; state funding; tuition; governance
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
1/28/2025
First Communication Date
1/20/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
1/28/2025
First Communication Date
1/20/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Total Lobbying Effort
| 2025 January - June |
2025 July - December |
Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Lobbying Expenditures | 2025 January - June $183,315.54 |
2025 July - December $213,899.54 |
Total $397,215.08 |
| Total Hours Communicating | 2025 January - June 39.75 |
2025 July - December 50.00 |
Total 89.75 |
| Total Hours Other | 2025 January - June 141.75 |
2025 July - December 41.50 |
Total 183.25 |
Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
No legislative bills/resolutions found.
Budget Bill Subjects
| 2025 January - June |
2025 July - December |
2026 January - June |
2026 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 January - June 50% |
2025 July - December 50% |
2026 January - June |
2026 July - December |
Total 50% |
Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings
No administrative rulemaking proceedings found.
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
| 2025 January - June |
2025 July - December |
2026 January - June |
2026 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 January - June 10% |
2025 July - December 10% |
2026 January - June |
2026 July - December |
Total 10% |
| 2025 January - June |
2025 July - December |
2026 January - June |
2026 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 January - June 10% |
2025 July - December 10% |
2026 January - June |
2026 July - December |
Total 10% |
| 2025 January - June |
2025 July - December |
2026 January - June |
2026 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 January - June 30% |
2025 July - December 30% |
2026 January - June |
2026 July - December |
Total 30% |
Minor Efforts
No minor efforts found.
Other Matters
No other matters found.