City of Milwaukee

Registered Principal Details

Business Or Interest:
Municipality serving 588,265 residents.

Lobbying Interests:
Any and all areas that affect a municipal corporation or its residents and taxpayers.

Title:
Admin Services Coordinator, Intergovernmental Relations

Contact

Tobie Black
Rm 606, City Hall, 200 E Wells St
Milwaukee, WI 53202
(414) 286-5584
(414) 286-8547
tblack@milwaukee.gov
http://www.milwaukee.gov/ird

Authorized Lobbyists

Lobbyist Name	Exclusive Duties	Authorized On	Withdrawn On
James A Bohl	Exclusive Duties Yes	Authorized On 12/10/2020	Withdrawn On N/A
Jordan Primakow	Exclusive Duties Yes	Authorized On 12/10/2020	Withdrawn On N/A
Brenda M Wood	Exclusive Duties Yes	Authorized On 12/10/2020	Withdrawn On N/A
Kimberly R Montgomery	Exclusive Duties Yes	Authorized On 12/10/2020	Withdrawn On N/A
Jodie L Tabak	Exclusive Duties Yes	Authorized On 3/1/2022	Withdrawn On 3/2/2022

Lobbying Interests

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

Assembly Bill 1

Assembly Bill 1
Relating to: state government actions to address the COVID-19 pandemic, extending the time limit for emergency rule procedures, providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures, and granting rule-making authority. (FE)

Bill Text and History

Against

Notification Date
1/8/2021
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
The City of Milwaukee opposes sections 26, 27, 28, 29 and 30 which restrict the authority of local Health Departments.

Assembly Bill 2

Assembly Bill 2
Relating to: various changes to the laws administered and enforced by the Department of Revenue. (FE)

Bill Text and History

2021 Wisconsin Act 1

Against

Notification Date
1/19/2021
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
The City Of Milwaukee is not opposed to the entire bill but is specifically opposed to Section 8 of the bill.
Supporting Documentation
20210119_AB 2-SB 2 testimony.docx

Assembly Bill 17

Assembly Bill 17
Relating to: various changes to the worker's compensation law. (FE)

Bill Text and History

Other

Notification Date
2/2/2021
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
The City of Milwaukee seeks the following amendment: "a personnel investigation or notice of a personnel investigation into allegations of misconduct" as an exempted employer action.
Supporting Documentation
20210303_SB11AB17Testimony.pdf

Assembly Bill 21

Assembly Bill 21
Relating to: aids to counties and municipalities for certain special election costs and making an appropriation. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For

Notification Date
3/9/2021
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 24

Assembly Bill 24
Relating to: closure of and forbidding gatherings in places of worship.

Bill Text and History

Against

Notification Date
2/1/2021
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 32

Assembly Bill 32
Relating to: the retail sale of intoxicating liquor by the glass for consumption away from the licensed premises.

Bill Text and History

2021 Wisconsin Act 21

Other

Notification Date
2/5/2021
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 41

Assembly Bill 41
Relating to: opioid and methamphetamine data system and making an appropriation. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For

Notification Date
2/11/2021
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 51

Assembly Bill 51
Relating to: public notice of noncandidacy for incumbent local elected officials.

Bill Text and History

For

Assembly Bill 56

Assembly Bill 56
Relating to: distribution of the aid payment for personal property upon termination of a tax incremental district. (FE)

Bill Text and History

2021 Wisconsin Act 61

For

Assembly Bill 58

Assembly Bill 58
Relating to: terminating a tenancy for fear of imminent violence.

Bill Text and History

For

Notification Date
2/18/2021
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 60

Assembly Bill 60
Relating to: publication of proceedings of meetings held by certain governmental bodies.

Bill Text and History

For

Assembly Bill 69

Assembly Bill 69
Relating to: expungement of records of certain crimes and discrimination based on expunged conviction. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For

Notification Date
2/22/2021
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 70

Assembly Bill 70
Relating to: remote orders for the sale of alcohol beverages to be picked up on retail licensed premises.

Bill Text and History

For

Assembly Bill 71

Assembly Bill 71
Relating to: alcohol beverages delivery and the face-to-face requirement for retail sales of alcohol beverages.

Bill Text and History

Against

Assembly Bill 80

Assembly Bill 80
Relating to: adopting for state tax purposes federal changes to the earned income tax credit. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For

Assembly Bill 87

Assembly Bill 87
Relating to: tracking of sexual assault kits in sexual assault cases, granting rule-making authority, and making an appropriation. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For

Assembly Bill 93

Assembly Bill 93
Relating to: certification requirements for emergency medical responders.

Bill Text and History

None

Assembly Bill 95

Assembly Bill 95
Relating to: ambulance staffing and emergency medical personnel.

Bill Text and History

Against

Assembly Bill 108

Assembly Bill 108
Relating to: law enforcement agency policies on the use of force.

Bill Text and History

For

Assembly Bill 109

Assembly Bill 109
Relating to: reporting of law enforcement use of force incidents. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For

Assembly Bill 110

Assembly Bill 110
Relating to: public access to policies regarding the use of force by law enforcement.

Bill Text and History

For

Assembly Bill 111

Assembly Bill 111
Relating to: decreasing shared revenue payments to municipalities based on decreased funding for law enforcement officers. (FE)

Bill Text and History

Against

Assembly Bill 112

Assembly Bill 112
Relating to: the creation of an independent use of force review advisory board. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For

Notification Date
2/23/2021
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
The City of Milwaukee seeks amendments to add additional members to advisory board.

Assembly Bill 114

Assembly Bill 114
Relating to: boards of police and fire commissioners and protective services departments in populous cities. (FE)

Bill Text and History

Against

Assembly Bill 124

Assembly Bill 124
Relating to: dentists administering certain vaccines.

Bill Text and History

For

Notification Date
3/5/2021
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 127

Assembly Bill 127
Relating to: sexual contact by a law enforcement officer with a person in detainment or custody and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

For

Notification Date
3/8/2021
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 131

Assembly Bill 131
Relating to: prohibiting the sale and use of coal tar-based sealants and high PAH sealant products. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For

Assembly Bill 134

Assembly Bill 134
Relating to: prohibiting use of choke holds by law enforcement officers in use of force policies. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For

Assembly Bill 139

Assembly Bill 139
Relating to: prostitution crime surcharge and making an appropriation. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For

Assembly Bill 141

Assembly Bill 141
Relating to: prohibiting discrimination based on traits historically associated with race, including hair texture and protective hairstyles.

Bill Text and History

For

Assembly Bill 146

Assembly Bill 146
Relating to: grants to homeless individuals and families, grants to defray housing costs and for diversion programming, housing navigator grants, homeless case management services, and making an appropriation. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For

Assembly Bill 152

Assembly Bill 152
Relating to: examination of building plans for public buildings, public structures, and places of employment, and examination of plumbing plans. (FE)

Bill Text and History

Against

Notification Date
4/29/2021
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 156

Assembly Bill 156
Relating to: state workforce housing income and franchise tax credit and requiring the exercise of rule-making authority. (FE)

Bill Text and History

Other

Notification Date
3/16/2021
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

Assembly Bill 170
Relating to: election observers and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

Against

Assembly Bill 173

Assembly Bill 173
Relating to: private resources used for election administration, appointment of election officials, and providing a penalty. (FE)

Bill Text and History

Against

Assembly Bill 176

Assembly Bill 176
Relating to: appointment of certain lawfully present aliens as law enforcement officers.

Bill Text and History

For

Notification Date
3/24/2021
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 177

Assembly Bill 177
Relating to: returning absentee ballots to the office of the municipal clerk.

Bill Text and History

Against

Notification Date
5/4/2021
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 178

Assembly Bill 178
Relating to: applications for absentee ballots. (FE)

Bill Text and History

Against

Notification Date
4/27/2021
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 179

Assembly Bill 179
Relating to: absentee voting in certain residential care facilities and retirement homes and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

Against

Assembly Bill 180

Assembly Bill 180
Relating to: status as an indefinitely confined voter for purposes of receiving absentee ballots automatically and providing a penalty. (FE)

Bill Text and History

Against

Assembly Bill 185

Assembly Bill 185
Relating to: prosecuting or adjudicating delinquent a person under the age of 18 for committing an act of prostitution.

Bill Text and History

For

Assembly Bill 190

Assembly Bill 190
Relating to: the responsibilities of the Law Enforcement Standards Board and disclosure of employment files when recruiting former or current officers.

Bill Text and History

2021 Wisconsin Act 82

For

Assembly Bill 191

Assembly Bill 191
Relating to: eliminating the personal property tax and making an appropriation. (FE)

Bill Text and History

Against

Notification Date
6/22/2021
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
City of Milwaukee is concerned about the long term viability of the hold harmless aid without which would shift more of the property tax burden to residential taxpayers and that there is no inflationary increase.

Assembly Bill 192

Assembly Bill 192
Relating to: the secure delivery of absentee ballots and providing a penalty. (FE)

Bill Text and History

Against

Assembly Bill 198

Assembly Bill 198
Relating to: defects on absentee ballot certificates, certain kinds of election fraud, and providing a penalty. (FE)

Bill Text and History

Against

Notification Date
4/14/2021
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.

Assembly Bill 201

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

Against

Assembly Bill 210

Assembly Bill 210
Relating to: grants for suicide prevention programming and making an appropriation. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For

Notification Date
3/26/2021
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 213

Assembly Bill 213
Relating to: interest rates on payday loans.

Bill Text and History

For

Notification Date
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.

Assembly Bill 247

Assembly Bill 247
Relating to: extension of certain approvals and occupancy permits under the uniform dwelling code, extension of certain approvals that are subject to administrative, judicial, or appellate proceedings, waiver of interest and penalties on late 2021 property...

Bill Text and History

Other

Notification Date
4/9/2021
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
The City seeks the following amendment: A city of the 1st class does not need the county board where the taxation district is located to adopt a resolution authorizing such a waiver; the 1st class city must first adopt a resolution doing so.

Assembly Bill 251

Assembly Bill 251
Relating to: impersonating a public officer, public employee, or employee of a utility and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

2021 Wisconsin Act 263

For

Assembly Bill 254

Assembly Bill 254
Relating to: changes to the electronic waste recycling program and granting rule-making authority. (FE)

Bill Text and History

Other

Notification Date
5/25/2021
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.
Supporting Documentation
20210525_2021 AB 254-SB 248 City of Milwaukee Testimony.pdf

Assembly Bill 258

Assembly Bill 258
Relating to: community-oriented policing-house grant program and making an appropriation. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For

Assembly Bill 279

Assembly Bill 279
Relating to: participation in a riot and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

Against

Notification Date
9/28/2021
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

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

For

Notification Date
2/21/2022
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 312

Assembly Bill 312
Relating to: prohibiting conversion therapy.

Bill Text and History

For

Notification Date
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.

Assembly Bill 320

Assembly Bill 320
Relating to: registration and the scope of practice of interior designers and granting rule-making authority. (FE)

Bill Text and History

Against

Notification Date
6/24/2021
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 321

Assembly Bill 321
Relating to: the possession of a firearm by a person who has committed a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence and providing a penalty. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For

Notification Date
5/14/2021
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.

Assembly Bill 322

Assembly Bill 322
Relating to: the possession of a firearm by a person who is a fugitive from justice and providing a penalty. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For

Assembly Bill 329

Assembly Bill 329
Relating to: reporting the use of no-knock entry in the execution of a search warrant. (FE)

Bill Text and History

2021 Wisconsin Act 183

For

Notification Date
6/9/2021
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 331

Assembly Bill 331
Relating to: requiring prospective law enforcement officers to complete a psychological examination prior to employment as a law enforcement officer and granting rule-making authority. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For

Assembly Bill 332

Assembly Bill 332
Relating to: crisis training for law enforcement officers. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For

Assembly Bill 333

Assembly Bill 333
Relating to: crisis program enhancement grants. (FE)

Bill Text and History

2021 Wisconsin Act 184

For

Assembly Bill 334

Assembly Bill 334
Relating to: drug testing of law enforcement officers involved in certain critical incidents while on duty. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For

Assembly Bill 335

Assembly Bill 335
Relating to: grants to law enforcement agencies for body cameras. (FE)

Bill Text and History

2021 Wisconsin Act 185

For

Assembly Bill 342

Assembly Bill 342
Relating to: local regulation of certain containers.

Bill Text and History

For

Notification Date
5/24/2021
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 348

Assembly Bill 348
Relating to: raising the legal age for sale, purchase, and possession of cigarettes and nicotine and tobacco products, providing a legal age for sale, purchase, and possession of vapor products, and providing a penalty. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For

Notification Date
2/22/2022
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 399

Assembly Bill 399
Relating to: interest on claims of excessive assessment and for recovery of unlawful property taxes. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For

Notification Date
8/25/2021
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 408

Assembly Bill 408
Relating to: authorization for metropolitan sewerage districts containing a first class city to finance and construct a dredged material management facility located in the city of Milwaukee. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For

Notification Date
10/4/2021
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 411

Assembly Bill 411
Relating to: anti-racism and anti-sexism pupil instruction and anti-racism and anti-sexism training for employees of school districts and independent charter schools. (FE)

Bill Text and History

Against

Assembly Bill 414

Assembly Bill 414
Relating to: anti-racism and anti-sexism training for employees of state government and local government. (FE)

Bill Text and History

Against

Notification Date
2/8/2022
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 415

Assembly Bill 415
Relating to: regulating scrap dealer purchases of catalytic converters. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For

Notification Date
8/24/2021
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 444

Assembly Bill 444
Relating to: expanding eligibility under the Medical Assistance program; funding infrastructure, land acquisition, and building projects; providing assistance and local government grants; maintaining an opioid and methamphetamine data system; transferring ...

Bill Text and History

For

Notification Date
7/13/2021
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 445

Assembly Bill 445
Relating to: operation of unregistered vehicles. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For

Assembly Bill 458

Assembly Bill 458
Relating to: violence prevention grants and making an appropriation. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For

Assembly Bill 477

Assembly Bill 477
Relating to: a state minimum wage, allowing the enactment of local minimum wage ordinances, and granting rule-making authority. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For

Notification Date
7/27/2021
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 483

Assembly Bill 483
Relating to: municipal raze orders for certain insured dwellings. (FE)

Bill Text and History

Other

Notification Date
8/5/2021
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 494

Assembly Bill 494
Relating to: increasing the earned income tax credit for families with fewer than three children. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For

Assembly Bill 495

Assembly Bill 495
Relating to: possession of a firearm in a vehicle on school grounds by a person with a license to carry a concealed weapon.

Bill Text and History

Against

Notification Date
9/30/2021
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 498

Assembly Bill 498
Relating to: minimum age to be eligible for a license to carry a concealed weapon.

Bill Text and History

Against

Assembly Bill 518

Assembly Bill 518
Relating to: reciprocity for out-of-state licenses to carry a concealed weapon.

Bill Text and History

Against

Assembly Bill 526

Assembly Bill 526
Relating to: housing authorities. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For

Notification Date
9/10/2021
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 527

Assembly Bill 527
Relating to: authorizing community solar programs and granting rule-making authority. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For

Assembly Bill 579

Assembly Bill 579
Relating to: the responsibility of a property owner for discharge of a hazardous substance by another.

Bill Text and History

Against

Notification Date
9/23/2021
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 585

Assembly Bill 585
Relating to: dentists administering vaccines and granting rule-making authority. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For

Assembly Bill 588

Assembly Bill 588
Relating to: allowing persons to charge fees for the use of electric vehicle charging stations and the installation and operation of electric vehicle charging stations by the Department of Transportation or a political subdivision.

Bill Text and History

Against

Notification Date
1/31/2022
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 601

Assembly Bill 601
Relating to: determining the lawful presence of a person arrested for or charged with a crime or certain civil violations. (FE)

Bill Text and History

Against

Notification Date
10/8/2021
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 603

Assembly Bill 603
Relating to: a shovel-ready workforce housing development site program. (FE)

Bill Text and History

Against

Assembly Bill 605

Assembly Bill 605
Relating to: municipal workforce housing incentive program. (FE)

Bill Text and History

Against

Notification Date
10/26/2021
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
If it were amended to establish an incentivized state matching fund program to local ARPA allocations for expanded housing measures which meet U.S. Treasury Dept. rules, in lieu of the bill’s mandate, the City would change its registration to support

Assembly Bill 606

Assembly Bill 606
Relating to: creating a sales tax exemption for materials used to construct workforce housing developments or to conduct workforce housing rehabilitation projects. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For

Assembly Bill 607

Assembly Bill 607
Relating to: a workforce housing rehabilitation loan program.

Bill Text and History

2021 Wisconsin Act 221

Other

Assembly Bill 608

Assembly Bill 608
Relating to: local approvals of workforce housing projects; zoning for certain residential uses; and a requirement that street addresses be assigned at the time of subdivision plat approval. (FE)

Bill Text and History

Against

Assembly Bill 609

Assembly Bill 609
Relating to: local housing investment fund programs. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For

Notification Date
10/12/2021
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 610

Assembly Bill 610
Relating to: prohibiting certain property tax assessment practices. (FE)

Bill Text and History

Against

Notification Date
10/14/2021
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.

Assembly Bill 619

Assembly Bill 619
Relating to: decriminalizing fentanyl testing strips. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For

Notification Date
10/15/2021
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 688

Assembly Bill 688
Relating to: increasing the maximum income threshold for the homestead tax credit and indexing the credit's thresholds. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For

Assembly Bill 731

Assembly Bill 731
Relating to: exemption from public utility regulation regarding renewable electricity. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For

Notification Date
12/3/2021
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 739

Assembly Bill 739
Relating to: the use of automated speed enforcement systems and traffic control photographic systems in a first class city and providing a penalty. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For

Notification Date
12/8/2021
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 766

Assembly Bill 766
Relating to: boating enforcement aids and making an appropriation. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For

Assembly Bill 777

Assembly Bill 777
Relating to: grants to political subdivisions for additional policing and strategic planning to combat crime and grants for beat patrol and specialized officers. (FE)

Bill Text and History

None

Notification Date
1/4/2022
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 817

Assembly Bill 817
Relating to: possession of a dangerous weapon by a person under the age of 18.

Bill Text and History

For

Notification Date
1/7/2022
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 829

Assembly Bill 829
Relating to: mandatory minimum sentence for three or more convictions for retail theft and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

Against

Notification Date
1/26/2022
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 832

Assembly Bill 832
Relating to: increasing the law enforcement training reimbursement. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For

Notification Date
1/13/2022
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 834

Assembly Bill 834
Relating to: no-knock search warrants and certain expenditures of federal moneys by first class cities. (FE)

Bill Text and History

Against

Assembly Bill 837

Assembly Bill 837
Relating to: grants for law enforcement officer recruiting and bonuses for law enforcement officers. (FE)

Bill Text and History

Other

Assembly Bill 846

Assembly Bill 846
Relating to: legalizing recreational marijuana, granting rule-making authority, making an appropriation, and providing a penalty. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For

Notification Date
1/19/2022
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 855

Assembly Bill 855
Relating to: leaving a firearm in an unlocked vehicle and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

For

Assembly Bill 860

Assembly Bill 860
Relating to: storage of firearms in retail facility when unattended.

Bill Text and History

For

Assembly Bill 862

Assembly Bill 862
Relating to: containers or trigger locks provided at a firearm sale and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

For

Assembly Bill 863

Assembly Bill 863
Relating to: a requirement to report lost or stolen firearms and providing a penalty. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For

Assembly Bill 864

Assembly Bill 864
Relating to: storage of a firearm in a house in which a resident is prohibited from possessing a firearm and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

For

Assembly Bill 865

Assembly Bill 865
Relating to: regulation of certain electric fences.

Bill Text and History

Against

Assembly Bill 874

Assembly Bill 874
Relating to: emergency medical transportation services under Medical Assistance program and making an appropriation. (FE)

Bill Text and History

2021 Wisconsin Act 228

For

Assembly Bill 889

Assembly Bill 889
Relating to: distributing the proceeds from the sale of tax delinquent property to the former owner. (FE)

Bill Text and History

Against

Notification Date
2/16/2022
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 949

Assembly Bill 949
Relating to: local levy limit adjustments for certain transportation user fee revenues. (FE)

Bill Text and History

Against

Notification Date
2/9/2022
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 966

Assembly Bill 966
Relating to: reorganizing the Milwaukee Public School System into four to eight school districts and creating a Milwaukee Public Schools Redistricting and Implementation Commission. (FE)

Bill Text and History

Against

Notification Date
3/9/2022
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 999

Assembly Bill 999
Relating to: absentee ballot applications, unsolicited mailing or transmission of absentee ballot applications and absentee ballots, secure delivery of absentee ballots, canvassing absentee ballots, voter registration requirements, electronic voter registr...

Bill Text and History

Against

Notification Date
2/18/2022
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 1002

Assembly Bill 1002
Relating to: status as an indefinitely confined voter for purposes of receiving absentee ballots automatically and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

Against

Assembly Bill 1003

Assembly Bill 1003
Relating to: the resolution of complaints filed with the Elections Commission, submitting to the legislature copies of complaints filed with the Elections Commission, reports concerning possible violations of election laws, postelection audits of electroni...

Bill Text and History

None

Assembly Bill 1004

Assembly Bill 1004
Relating to: certain kinds of election fraud, private resources and contracts for election administration, who may perform tasks related to election administration, defects on absentee ballot certificates, returning absentee ballots to the office of the mu...

Bill Text and History

Against

Assembly Bill 1005

Assembly Bill 1005
Relating to: maintenance of the voter registration list, training of municipal clerks, data sharing agreements, pre-election procedures, lines at the polls on election day, and granting rule-making authority. (FE)

Bill Text and History

None

Assembly Bill 1015

Assembly Bill 1015
Relating to: grant programs for victim protection services and for law enforcement agencies to provide services to crime victims and witnesses before a person is charged; funding for crime victim services; reimbursement to counties for victim-witness servi...

Bill Text and History

For

Assembly Bill 1066

Assembly Bill 1066
Relating to: terms of office for certain appointed local officers. (FE)

Bill Text and History

Against

Assembly Bill 1075

Assembly Bill 1075
Relating to: actions by local health officers.

Bill Text and History

Against

Assembly Joint Resolution 134

Assembly Joint Resolution 134
Relating to: prohibiting the use of a donation or grant of private resources for purposes of election administration and specifying who may perform tasks related to election administration (first consideration).

Bill Text and History

Against

Senate Bill 2

Senate Bill 2
Relating to: various changes to the laws administered and enforced by the Department of Revenue. (FE)

Bill Text and History

Against

Notification Date
1/19/2021
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.
Supporting Documentation
20210119_AB 2-SB 2 testimony.docx

Senate Bill 7

Senate Bill 7
Relating to: closure of and forbidding gatherings in places of worship.

Bill Text and History

Against

Notification Date
1/26/2021
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 11

Senate Bill 11
Relating to: various changes to the worker's compensation law. (FE)

Bill Text and History

2021 Wisconsin Act 29

Other

Senate Bill 13

Senate Bill 13
Relating to: dentists administering certain vaccines.

Bill Text and History

2021 Wisconsin Act 8

For

Notification Date
2/3/2021
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 21

Senate Bill 21
Relating to: aids to counties and municipalities for certain special election costs and making an appropriation. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For

Senate Bill 22

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

Other

Senate Bill 26

Senate Bill 26
Relating to: prostitution crime surcharge and making an appropriation. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For

Senate Bill 49

Senate Bill 49
Relating to: opioid and methamphetamine data system and making an appropriation. (FE)

Bill Text and History

2021 Wisconsin Act 181

For

Senate Bill 52

Senate Bill 52
Relating to: public notice of noncandidacy for incumbent local elected officials.

Bill Text and History

2021 Wisconsin Act 33

For

Notification Date
1/29/2021
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 55

Senate Bill 55
Relating to: publication of proceedings of meetings held by certain governmental bodies.

Bill Text and History

For

Senate Bill 56

Senate Bill 56
Relating to: remote orders for the sale of alcohol beverages to be picked up on retail licensed premises.

Bill Text and History

For

Senate Bill 57

Senate Bill 57
Relating to: alcohol beverages delivery and the face-to-face requirement for retail sales of alcohol beverages.

Bill Text and History

Against

Senate Bill 67

Senate Bill 67
Relating to: terminating a tenancy for fear of imminent violence.

Bill Text and History

For

Senate Bill 76

Senate Bill 76
Relating to: distribution of the aid payment for personal property upon termination of a tax incremental district. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For

Notification Date
3/15/2021
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 78

Senate Bill 78
Relating to: expungement of records of certain crimes and discrimination based on expunged conviction. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For

Senate Bill 89

Senate Bill 89
Relating to: certification requirements for emergency medical responders.

Bill Text and History

None

Notification Date
2/12/2021
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.

Senate Bill 90

Senate Bill 90
Relating to: ambulance staffing and emergency medical personnel.

Bill Text and History

Against

Senate Bill 94

Senate Bill 94
Relating to: tracking of sexual assault kits in sexual assault cases, granting rule-making authority, and making an appropriation. (FE)

Bill Text and History

2021 Wisconsin Act 117

For

Senate Bill 117

Senate Bill 117
Relating to: boards of police and fire commissioners and protective services departments in populous cities. (FE)

Bill Text and History

Against

Senate Bill 118

Senate Bill 118
Relating to: the creation of an independent use of force review advisory board. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For

Senate Bill 119

Senate Bill 119
Relating to: decreasing shared revenue payments to municipalities based on decreased funding for law enforcement officers. (FE)

Bill Text and History

Against

Senate Bill 120

Senate Bill 120
Relating to: law enforcement agency policies on the use of force.

Bill Text and History

2021 Wisconsin Act 75

For

Senate Bill 121

Senate Bill 121
Relating to: prohibiting use of choke holds by law enforcement officers in use of force policies. (FE)

Bill Text and History

2021 Wisconsin Act 48

For

Senate Bill 122

Senate Bill 122
Relating to: public access to policies regarding the use of force by law enforcement.

Bill Text and History

2021 Wisconsin Act 49

For

Senate Bill 123

Senate Bill 123
Relating to: reporting of law enforcement use of force incidents. (FE)

Bill Text and History

2021 Wisconsin Act 50

For

Senate Bill 124

Senate Bill 124
Relating to: community-oriented policing-house grant program and making an appropriation. (FE)

Bill Text and History

2021 Wisconsin Act 51

For

Senate Bill 126

Senate Bill 126
Relating to: adopting for state tax purposes federal changes to the earned income tax credit. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For

Senate Bill 142

Senate Bill 142
Relating to: waiving interest and penalties for late payment of property taxes and the timely filing requirement for claims to recover property taxes. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For

Senate Bill 152

Senate Bill 152
Relating to: prohibiting the sale and use of coal tar-based sealants and high PAH sealant products. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For

Notification Date
2/25/2021
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 165

Senate Bill 165
Relating to: the responsibilities of the Law Enforcement Standards Board and disclosure of employment files when recruiting former or current officers.

Bill Text and History

For

Senate Bill 167

Senate Bill 167
Relating to: examination of building plans for public buildings, public structures, and places of employment, and examination of plumbing plans. (FE)

Bill Text and History

Against

Notification Date
10/20/2021
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 172

Senate Bill 172
Relating to: state workforce housing income and franchise tax credit and requiring the exercise of rule-making authority. (FE)

Bill Text and History

Other

Senate Bill 185

Senate Bill 185
Relating to: grants to homeless individuals and families, grants to defray housing costs and for diversion programming, housing navigator grants, homeless case management services, and making an appropriation. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For

Notification Date
3/11/2021
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.

Senate Bill 189

Senate Bill 189
Relating to: eliminating the personal property tax and making an appropriation. (FE)

Bill Text and History

Against

Senate Bill 193

Senate Bill 193
Relating to: appointment of certain lawfully present aliens as law enforcement officers.

Bill Text and History

For

Senate Bill 199

Senate Bill 199
Relating to: sexual contact by a law enforcement officer with a person in detainment or custody and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

2021 Wisconsin Act 188

For

Senate Bill 203

Senate Bill 203
Relating to: the secure delivery of absentee ballots and providing a penalty. (FE)

Bill Text and History

Against

Senate Bill 204

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

Against

Senate Bill 205

Senate Bill 205
Relating to: absentee voting in certain residential care facilities and retirement homes and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

Against

Senate Bill 206

Senate Bill 206
Relating to: status as an indefinitely confined voter for purposes of receiving absentee ballots automatically and providing a penalty. (FE)

Bill Text and History

Against

Senate Bill 207

Senate Bill 207
Relating to: private resources used for election administration, appointment of election officials, and providing a penalty. (FE)

Bill Text and History

Against

Senate Bill 209

Senate Bill 209
Relating to: returning absentee ballots to the office of the municipal clerk.

Bill Text and History

Against

Senate Bill 210

Senate Bill 210
Relating to: election observers and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

Against

Senate Bill 211

Senate Bill 211
Relating to: applications for absentee ballots. (FE)

Bill Text and History

Against

Senate Bill 212

Senate Bill 212
Relating to: defects on absentee ballot certificates, certain kinds of election fraud, and providing a penalty. (FE)

Bill Text and History

Against

Senate Bill 214

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

For

Senate Bill 220

Senate Bill 220
Relating to: interest rates on payday loans.

Bill Text and History

For

Senate Bill 245

Senate Bill 245
Relating to: prosecuting or adjudicating delinquent a person under the age of 18 for committing an act of prostitution.

Bill Text and History

For

Senate Bill 248

Senate Bill 248
Relating to: changes to the electronic waste recycling program and granting rule-making authority. (FE)

Bill Text and History

2021 Wisconsin Act 79

Other

Senate Bill 251

Senate Bill 251
Relating to: prohibiting discrimination based on traits historically associated with race, including hair texture and protective hairstyles.

Bill Text and History

For

Senate Bill 253

Senate Bill 253
Relating to: grants for suicide prevention programming and making an appropriation. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For

Senate Bill 254

Senate Bill 254
Relating to: extension of certain approvals and occupancy permits under the uniform dwelling code, extension of certain approvals that are subject to administrative, judicial, or appellate proceedings, waiver of interest and penalties on late 2021 property...

Bill Text and History

2021 Wisconsin Act 80

Other

Notification Date
4/6/2021
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.
Comments
The City seeks the following amendment: A city of the 1st class does not need the county board where the taxation district is located to adopt a resolution authorizing such a waiver; the 1st class city must first adopt a resolution doing so.

Senate Bill 257

Senate Bill 257
Relating to: impersonating a public officer, public employee, or employee of a utility and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

For

Senate Bill 296

Senate Bill 296
Relating to: participation in a riot and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

Against

Senate Bill 311

Senate Bill 311
Relating to: traffic violations when emergency or roadside response vehicles are present and providing a penalty. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For

Senate Bill 317

Senate Bill 317
Relating to: the possession of a firearm by a person who has committed a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence and providing a penalty. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For

Notification Date
4/22/2021
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 318

Senate Bill 318
Relating to: the possession of a firearm by a person who is a fugitive from justice and providing a penalty. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For

Senate Bill 326

Senate Bill 326
Relating to: prohibiting conversion therapy.

Bill Text and History

For

Senate Bill 344

Senate Bill 344
Relating to: registration and the scope of practice of interior designers and granting rule-making authority. (FE)

Bill Text and History

2021 Wisconsin Act 195

Against

Senate Bill 349

Senate Bill 349
Relating to: local regulation of certain containers.

Bill Text and History

For

Senate Bill 355

Senate Bill 355
Relating to: raising the legal age for sale, purchase, and possession of cigarettes and nicotine and tobacco products, providing a legal age for sale, purchase, and possession of vapor products, and providing a penalty. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For

Senate Bill 396

Senate Bill 396
Relating to: interest on claims of excessive assessment and for recovery of unlawful property taxes. (FE)

Bill Text and History

2021 Wisconsin Act 162

For

Senate Bill 408

Senate Bill 408
Relating to: regulating scrap dealer purchases of catalytic converters. (FE)

Bill Text and History

2021 Wisconsin Act 189

For

Senate Bill 410

Senate Bill 410
Relating to: anti-racism and anti-sexism training for employees of state government and local government. (FE)

Bill Text and History

Against

Senate Bill 411

Senate Bill 411
Relating to: anti-racism and anti-sexism pupil instruction and anti-racism and anti-sexism training for employees of school districts and independent charter schools. (FE)

Bill Text and History

Against

Senate Bill 424

Senate Bill 424
Relating to: authorization for metropolitan sewerage districts containing a first class city to finance and construct a dredged material management facility located in the city of Milwaukee. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For

Notification Date
10/5/2021
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 425

Senate Bill 425
Relating to: authorization for metropolitan sewerage districts containing a first class city to finance and construct a dredged material management facility located in the city of Milwaukee. (FE)

Bill Text and History

2021 Wisconsin Act 124

For

Notification Date
6/28/2021
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 434

Senate Bill 434
Relating to: municipal raze orders for certain insured dwellings. (FE)

Bill Text and History

2021 Wisconsin Act 107

Other

Notification Date
6/25/2021
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 437

Senate Bill 437
Relating to: operation of unregistered vehicles. (FE)

Bill Text and History

2021 Wisconsin Act 108

For

Senate Bill 439

Senate Bill 439
Relating to: expanding eligibility under the Medical Assistance program; funding infrastructure, land acquisition, and building projects; providing assistance and local government grants; maintaining an opioid and methamphetamine data system; transferring ...

Bill Text and History

For

Senate Bill 442

Senate Bill 442
Relating to: violence prevention grants and making an appropriation. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For

Senate Bill 452

Senate Bill 452
Relating to: a state minimum wage, allowing the enactment of local minimum wage ordinances, and granting rule-making authority. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For

Notification Date
7/8/2021
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 465

Senate Bill 465
Relating to: increasing the earned income tax credit for families with fewer than three children. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For

Notification Date
7/28/2021
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 470

Senate Bill 470
Relating to: requiring prospective law enforcement officers to complete a psychological examination prior to employment as a law enforcement officer and granting rule-making authority. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For

Notification Date
8/6/2021
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 471

Senate Bill 471
Relating to: crisis training for law enforcement officers. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For

Senate Bill 472

Senate Bill 472
Relating to: reporting the use of no-knock entry in the execution of a search warrant. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For

Senate Bill 473

Senate Bill 473
Relating to: grants to law enforcement agencies for body cameras. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For

Senate Bill 475

Senate Bill 475
Relating to: crisis program enhancement grants. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For

Senate Bill 476

Senate Bill 476
Relating to: drug testing of law enforcement officers involved in certain critical incidents while on duty. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For

Senate Bill 484

Senate Bill 484
Relating to: possession of a firearm in a vehicle on school grounds by a person with a license to carry a concealed weapon.

Bill Text and History

Against

Senate Bill 490

Senate Bill 490
Relating to: authorizing community solar programs and granting rule-making authority. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For

Senate Bill 502

Senate Bill 502
Relating to: minimum age to be eligible for a license to carry a concealed weapon.

Bill Text and History

Against

Senate Bill 516

Senate Bill 516
Relating to: reciprocity for out-of-state licenses to carry a concealed weapon.

Bill Text and History

Against

Senate Bill 533

Senate Bill 533
Relating to: housing authorities. (FE)

Bill Text and History

2021 Wisconsin Act 196

For

Notification Date
8/30/2021
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 545

Senate Bill 545
Relating to: legalizing recreational marijuana, granting rule-making authority, making an appropriation, and providing a penalty. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For

Senate Bill 568

Senate Bill 568
Relating to: the responsibility of a property owner for discharge of a hazardous substance by another.

Bill Text and History

Against

Notification Date
9/27/2021
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 573

Senate Bill 573
Relating to: allowing persons to charge fees for the use of electric vehicle charging stations and the installation and operation of electric vehicle charging stations by the Department of Transportation or a political subdivision.

Bill Text and History

Against

Senate Bill 579

Senate Bill 579
Relating to: determining the lawful presence of a person arrested for or charged with a crime or certain civil violations. (FE)

Bill Text and History

Against

Senate Bill 600

Senate Bill 600
Relating to: decriminalizing fentanyl testing strips. (FE)

Bill Text and History

2021 Wisconsin Act 180

For

Notification Date
10/11/2021
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.

Senate Bill 629

Senate Bill 629
Relating to: a shovel-ready workforce housing development site program. (FE)

Bill Text and History

Against

Senate Bill 630

Senate Bill 630
Relating to: prohibiting certain property tax assessment practices. (FE)

Bill Text and History

Against

Notification Date
10/21/2021
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 631

Senate Bill 631
Relating to: creating a sales tax exemption for materials used to construct workforce housing developments or to conduct workforce housing rehabilitation projects. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For

Senate Bill 656

Senate Bill 656
Relating to: prohibiting firearm accessories that accelerate the rate of fire of a semiautomatic firearm and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

For

Senate Bill 702

Senate Bill 702
Relating to: exemption from public utility regulation regarding renewable electricity. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For

Notification Date
11/12/2021
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.

Senate Bill 740

Senate Bill 740
Relating to: boating enforcement aids and making an appropriation. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For

Senate Bill 741

Senate Bill 741
Relating to: the use of automated speed enforcement systems and traffic control photographic systems in a first class city and providing a penalty. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For

Notification Date
12/1/2021
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 752

Senate Bill 752
Relating to: grants to political subdivisions for additional policing and strategic planning to combat crime and grants for beat patrol and specialized officers. (FE)

Bill Text and History

None

Senate Bill 809

Senate Bill 809
Relating to: containers or trigger locks provided at a firearm sale and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

For

Senate Bill 810

Senate Bill 810
Relating to: a requirement to report lost or stolen firearms and providing a penalty. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For

Senate Bill 812

Senate Bill 812
Relating to: regulation of certain electric fences.

Bill Text and History

2021 Wisconsin Act 197

Against

Senate Bill 826

Senate Bill 826
Relating to: emergency medical transportation services under Medical Assistance program and making an appropriation. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For

Senate Bill 829

Senate Bill 829
Relating to: distributing the proceeds from the sale of tax delinquent property to the former owner. (FE)

Bill Text and History

2021 Wisconsin Act 216

Against

Notification Date
1/24/2022
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 840

Senate Bill 840
Relating to: local approvals of workforce housing projects; zoning for certain residential uses; and a requirement that street addresses be assigned at the time of subdivision plat approval. (FE)

Bill Text and History

Against

Senate Bill 848

Senate Bill 848
Relating to: increasing the law enforcement training reimbursement. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For

Senate Bill 850

Senate Bill 850
Relating to: mandatory minimum sentence for three or more convictions for retail theft and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

Against

Senate Bill 874

Senate Bill 874
Relating to: no-knock search warrants and certain expenditures of federal moneys by first class cities. (FE)

Bill Text and History

Against

Senate Bill 876

Senate Bill 876
Relating to: storage of a firearm in a house in which a resident is prohibited from possessing a firearm and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

For

Senate Bill 877

Senate Bill 877
Relating to: a workforce housing rehabilitation loan program.

Bill Text and History

Other

Senate Bill 909

Senate Bill 909
Relating to: local levy limit adjustments for certain transportation user fee revenues. (FE)

Bill Text and History

Against

Senate Bill 934

Senate Bill 934
Relating to: maintenance of the voter registration list, training of municipal clerks, data sharing agreements, pre-election procedures, lines at the polls on election day, and granting rule-making authority. (FE)

Bill Text and History

None

Senate Bill 935

Senate Bill 935
Relating to: certain kinds of election fraud, private resources and contracts for election administration, who may perform tasks related to election administration, defects on absentee ballot certificates, returning absentee ballots to the office of the mu...

Bill Text and History

Against

Senate Bill 936

Senate Bill 936
Relating to: the resolution of complaints filed with the Elections Commission, submitting to the legislature copies of complaints filed with the Elections Commission, reports concerning possible violations of election laws, postelection audits of electroni...

Bill Text and History

None

Senate Bill 937

Senate Bill 937
Relating to: status as an indefinitely confined voter for purposes of receiving absentee ballots automatically and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

Against

Senate Bill 939

Senate Bill 939
Relating to: absentee ballot applications, unsolicited mailing or transmission of absentee ballot applications and absentee ballots, secure delivery of absentee ballots, canvassing absentee ballots, voter registration requirements, electronic voter registr...

Bill Text and History

Against

Senate Bill 955

Senate Bill 955
Relating to: grant programs for victim protection services and for law enforcement agencies to provide services to crime victims and witnesses before a person is charged; funding for crime victim services; reimbursement to counties for victim-witness servi...

Bill Text and History

For

Senate Bill 963

Senate Bill 963
Relating to: reorganizing the Milwaukee Public School System into four to eight school districts and creating a Milwaukee Public Schools Redistricting and Implementation Commission. (FE)

Bill Text and History

Against

Senate Bill 1000

Senate Bill 1000
Relating to: actions by local health officers.

Bill Text and History

Against

Senate Joint Resolution 101

Senate Joint Resolution 101
Relating to: prohibiting the use of a donation or grant of private resources for purposes of election administration and specifying who may perform tasks related to election administration (first consideration).

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Against

Budget Bill Subjects

Administration: Attached Divisions and Other Bodies

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

Administration: Housing and Community Development

Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Administration: Housing and Community Development

Administration: Utility Public Benefits and Air Quality Improvement

Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Administration: Utility Public Benefits and Air Quality Improvement

Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection: Agriculture Development Services

Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection: Agriculture Development Services

Children and Families: Departmentwide

Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Children and Families: Departmentwide

Notification Date
6/15/2021
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.

Children and Families: Economic Support

Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Children and Families: Economic Support

Environmental Improvement Program: Clean Water Fund Program Operations

Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Environmental Improvement Program: Clean Water Fund Program Operations

Notification Date
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.

Environmental Improvement Program: Safe Drinking Water Loan Program Operations

Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Environmental Improvement Program: Safe Drinking Water Loan Program Operations

Financial Institutions: Departmentwide

Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Financial Institutions: Departmentwide

Health Services: Departmentwide

Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Health Services: Departmentwide

Notification Date
3/1/2021
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
Lead Poison Testing and Prevention Funding. Windows Plus Program. Lead Screening and Outreach Grant. Expand Access to the Birth to 3 Program (Lead).

Health Services: Medicaid Services

Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Health Services: Medicaid Services

Housing and Development Authority: Development Loan Guarantees

Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Housing and Development Authority: Development Loan Guarantees

Military Affairs: Emergency Management Services

Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Military Affairs: Emergency Management Services

Notification Date
6/7/2021
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.

Miscellaneous Appropriations

Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Miscellaneous Appropriations

Natural Resources: Departmentwide

Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Natural Resources: Departmentwide

Natural Resources: Environmental Management

Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Natural Resources: Environmental Management

Natural Resources: External Services

Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Natural Resources: External Services

Public Service Commission: Grant Programs

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

Revenue: Collection of Taxes

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

Revenue: State and Local Finance

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

Notification Date
2/24/2021
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
Desire to apply that at least 50% of increment funds be used to support housing developments for households at or below 60 of the county AMI.

Shared Revenue and Tax Relief

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

Transportation: Aids

Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Transportation: Aids

Transportation: Local Transportation Assistance

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

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

Veterans Affairs: Veterans Homes

Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Veterans Affairs: Veterans Homes

Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation

Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation

Workforce Development: Departmentwide

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

Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number

Support legislative approval and funding efforts to clean up the Milwaukee Estuary AOC and build a Dredged Materials Management Facility.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Support legislative approval and funding efforts to clean up the Milwaukee Estuary AOC and build a Dredged Materials Management Facility.

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
1/13/2021
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.

Seek additional funding to assist the Port in resuming Intermodal (rail cargo) service that was lost in 2012.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Seek additional funding to assist the Port in resuming Intermodal (rail cargo) service that was lost in 2012.

Amend Wis. Stat. § 30.32(3) to allow contract limits to rise to $50,000 from $25,000 for competitive bid exceptions on various port purchases.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Amend Wis. Stat. § 30.32(3) to allow contract limits to rise to $50,000 from $25,000 for competitive bid exceptions on various port purchases.

Lift the current award cap of $150,000 for the Beat Patrol grant program to be proportional to the size of a municipal police force.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Lift the current award cap of $150,000 for the Beat Patrol grant program to be proportional to the size of a municipal police force.

Support legislation to enhance penalties for those operating a vehicle while intoxicated.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Support legislation to enhance penalties for those operating a vehicle while intoxicated.

Amend Wis. Stat. Ch. 175 to memorialize the federal prohibition on felons possessing ammunition found in 18 U.S.C. 922 (g).

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Amend Wis. Stat. Ch. 175 to memorialize the federal prohibition on felons possessing ammunition found in 18 U.S.C. 922 (g).

Amend Wis. Stat. Chs. 165 & 175 to require the timely reporting of a lost or stolen firearm and to criminalize false filing.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Amend Wis. Stat. Chs. 165 & 175 to require the timely reporting of a lost or stolen firearm and to criminalize false filing.

Amend Wis. Stat. Ch. 175 to require that all gun sales be subject to criminal background checks.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Amend Wis. Stat. Ch. 175 to require that all gun sales be subject to criminal background checks.

Amend Wis. Stat. § 941.29 to ban habitual criminals from possessing a firearm.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Amend Wis. Stat. § 941.29 to ban habitual criminals from possessing a firearm.

Amend Wis. Stat. Ch. 175 to prohibit felons from being within 1,000 feet of a store that primarily sells firearms, a gun show or a firing range.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Amend Wis. Stat. Ch. 175 to prohibit felons from being within 1,000 feet of a store that primarily sells firearms, a gun show or a firing range.

Preserve or increase funding for costs associated with ShotSpotter.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Preserve or increase funding for costs associated with ShotSpotter.

Amend Wis. Stat. §19.36 to prohibit open records requests for Automated License Plate Reader data.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Amend Wis. Stat. §19.36 to prohibit open records requests for Automated License Plate Reader data.

Change the format of Vehicle Registration Stickers to reduce the incidence of theft.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Change the format of Vehicle Registration Stickers to reduce the incidence of theft.

Amend Wis Stat. § 938.24(5) and § 938.25(2) to expedite the timeframe between the time of crime to the initial juvenile court appearance, sanction, or detention.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Amend Wis Stat. § 938.24(5) and § 938.25(2) to expedite the timeframe between the time of crime to the initial juvenile court appearance, sanction, or detention.

Amend Wis. Stat. § 66.0627(8) to allow Neighborhood Services to collect special charges over multiple years for the Essential Services Program.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Amend Wis. Stat. § 66.0627(8) to allow Neighborhood Services to collect special charges over multiple years for the Essential Services Program.

Obtain a waiver of contractor license fees for non-contractor city inspectors of Automatic Fire Sprinkler Systems, similar to the waiver of other State Certification fees like the State Master Plumber license.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Obtain a waiver of contractor license fees for non-contractor city inspectors of Automatic Fire Sprinkler Systems, similar to the waiver of other State Certification fees like the State Master Plumber license.

Amend Wis. Stat. § 19.36 to address limitations upon access to and withholding of public records.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Amend Wis. Stat. § 19.36 to address limitations upon access to and withholding of public records.

Amend Wis. Stats. § 19.35 and § 19.32 to address public records requests involving bulk distribution of data and compiled information and access to records by out-of-state requesters.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Amend Wis. Stats. § 19.35 and § 19.32 to address public records requests involving bulk distribution of data and compiled information and access to records by out-of-state requesters.

Amend Wis. Stat. § 800.01 to address the current lack of specific statutory language regarding appearances by non-person defendants in an action before a municipal court (corporate defendants).

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Amend Wis. Stat. § 800.01 to address the current lack of specific statutory language regarding appearances by non-person defendants in an action before a municipal court (corporate defendants).

Preserve or expand support for the use of the Universal Service Fund for Statewide Library Service Funding and prevent any budgetary reductions stemming from formula changes resulting from Public Library Redesign Project recommendations.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Preserve or expand support for the use of the Universal Service Fund for Statewide Library Service Funding and prevent any budgetary reductions stemming from formula changes resulting from Public Library Redesign Project recommendations.

Preserve or expand support for essential library programs including BadgerLink, the Wisconsin Talking Book and Braille Library, audible Newsline Service, the Interlibrary Loan Service, full archives of the Milwaukee Sentinel and Journal from Newsbank

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Preserve or expand support for essential library programs including BadgerLink, the Wisconsin Talking Book and Braille Library, audible Newsline Service, the Interlibrary Loan Service, full archives of the Milwaukee Sentinel and Journal from Newsbank

Create a new state grant program to provide funding for a career online high school to increase high school diploma and career certification attainment.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Create a new state grant program to provide funding for a career online high school to increase high school diploma and career certification attainment.

Amend Wis. Stat. § 86.19 to seek an exception to DOT's policy on freeway signage to allow signs to be posted for exits to the Historic Central Library.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Amend Wis. Stat. § 86.19 to seek an exception to DOT's policy on freeway signage to allow signs to be posted for exits to the Historic Central Library.

Secure new revenue sources sufficient to accommodate ongoing public safety and general city costs

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Secure new revenue sources sufficient to accommodate ongoing public safety and general city costs

Support the Milwaukee Public Schools' proposal to increase the amount of funding available for special education.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Support the Milwaukee Public Schools' proposal to increase the amount of funding available for special education.

Secure funding in the biennial budget to support Milwaukee Succeeds initiatives.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Secure funding in the biennial budget to support Milwaukee Succeeds initiatives.

Amend Wis. Stat. § 66.1205(1)(a) to remove the income restriction for leasing to persons whose income exceeds five times the annual rent and repeal Wis. Stat. § 66.1205(1)(c).

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Amend Wis. Stat. § 66.1205(1)(a) to remove the income restriction for leasing to persons whose income exceeds five times the annual rent and repeal Wis. Stat. § 66.1205(1)(c).

Amend Wis. Stat. § 66.1203 to include tenant supportive services as an eligible expense when determining affordable rents.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Amend Wis. Stat. § 66.1203 to include tenant supportive services as an eligible expense when determining affordable rents.

Create Wis. Stat. § 66.1201(1)(j) to allow tenant relocation by the Housing Authority, or any of its subsidiaries, instrumentalities, or not-for-profit affiliates, to be governed by federal regulations.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Create Wis. Stat. § 66.1201(1)(j) to allow tenant relocation by the Housing Authority, or any of its subsidiaries, instrumentalities, or not-for-profit affiliates, to be governed by federal regulations.

Amend Wis. Stat. § 66.1201(24)(a) to increase the threshold for bids to $250,000 (from $25,000), which is consistent with the US Department of Housing and Urban Development's procurement regulations.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Amend Wis. Stat. § 66.1201(24)(a) to increase the threshold for bids to $250,000 (from $25,000), which is consistent with the US Department of Housing and Urban Development's procurement regulations.

Amend Wis. Stat. § 66.1201(22) to ensure any public housing unit subsidized by the US Department of Housing and Urban Development is exempt from taxation.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Amend Wis. Stat. § 66.1201(22) to ensure any public housing unit subsidized by the US Department of Housing and Urban Development is exempt from taxation.

Amend Wis. Stat. § 66.1201(3)(j) to change the definition of “housing projects” to “affordable housing development” reflecting the common use of mixed finance and mixed development projects.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Amend Wis. Stat. § 66.1201(3)(j) to change the definition of “housing projects” to “affordable housing development” reflecting the common use of mixed finance and mixed development projects.

Increase dedicated funding to support programs and services that prevent and address community mental health needs resulting from exposure to violent trauma.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Increase dedicated funding to support programs and services that prevent and address community mental health needs resulting from exposure to violent trauma.

Seek introduction and passage of legislation that would permit the City of Milwaukee to create a program certifying that properties are lead-safe before they may be rented to the public.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Seek introduction and passage of legislation that would permit the City of Milwaukee to create a program certifying that properties are lead-safe before they may be rented to the public.

Eliminate funding transfers from appropriation account under WI Stat 20.435 (1)(gm) to the general fund for state revenues generated from lead certifications, trainings and fines, and establish a grant program with funding going to lead remediation.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Eliminate funding transfers from appropriation account under WI Stat 20.435 (1)(gm) to the general fund for state revenues generated from lead certifications, trainings and fines, and establish a grant program with funding going to lead remediation.

Allow the City of Milwaukee to seek dedicated state funding for expanded Health Department programming that supports childhood lead poison prevention, to include both staff and community health public education program funding.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Allow the City of Milwaukee to seek dedicated state funding for expanded Health Department programming that supports childhood lead poison prevention, to include both staff and community health public education program funding.

Allow the City of Milwaukee to bill Medicaid for services provided by the Health Department for children whose lead levels are greater than 5ug/dL and to pay a percentage of the remediation of lead-affected homes.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Allow the City of Milwaukee to bill Medicaid for services provided by the Health Department for children whose lead levels are greater than 5ug/dL and to pay a percentage of the remediation of lead-affected homes.

Require all children <6 years of age who are in daycare and in school to have a current lead test on record.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Require all children <6 years of age who are in daycare and in school to have a current lead test on record.

Expand Treatment and Diversion (TAD) grants to include Restorative Justice and to expand existing programs.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Expand Treatment and Diversion (TAD) grants to include Restorative Justice and to expand existing programs.

Secure state funding for a high-priority Biosafety level-3 laboratory at the Milwaukee Health Department.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Secure state funding for a high-priority Biosafety level-3 laboratory at the Milwaukee Health Department.

Expand State's Family Foundation Home Visiting program to allow for more evidence-based models to be funded and to allow for more ability to use a model that works best for specific communities and populations.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Expand State's Family Foundation Home Visiting program to allow for more evidence-based models to be funded and to allow for more ability to use a model that works best for specific communities and populations.

Enhance efforts to reduce infant mortality rates, including securing a reduction in high eviction rates.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Enhance efforts to reduce infant mortality rates, including securing a reduction in high eviction rates.

Amend Adm. Rule DHS 107.13 to improve compensation to primary care physicians for time spent caring for children with mental health challenges and their families.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Amend Adm. Rule DHS 107.13 to improve compensation to primary care physicians for time spent caring for children with mental health challenges and their families.

Amend Wis. Stat. § 97.29(h) to align the definition of food processing plant with that in federal regulation and to create a definition of what is wholesaling.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Amend Wis. Stat. § 97.29(h) to align the definition of food processing plant with that in federal regulation and to create a definition of what is wholesaling.

Create a state grant program to support early childhood mental health consultation through home visiting.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Create a state grant program to support early childhood mental health consultation through home visiting.

Update WI Chapter SPS 330 to increase training standards, remove some grace periods and incorporate the current appropriate National Fire Protection Association Standards.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Update WI Chapter SPS 330 to increase training standards, remove some grace periods and incorporate the current appropriate National Fire Protection Association Standards.

Repeal the law that does not require that newly constructed apartment buildings with three to 20 units need to be equipped with an automatic sprinkler system.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Repeal the law that does not require that newly constructed apartment buildings with three to 20 units need to be equipped with an automatic sprinkler system.

Support legislation to allow for normal Mutual Aid across state lines which would allow for full participation in the Mid-America Mutual Aid Consortium (MAMA-C).

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Support legislation to allow for normal Mutual Aid across state lines which would allow for full participation in the Mid-America Mutual Aid Consortium (MAMA-C).

Change contract language and funding for the statewide Urban Search and Rescue taskforce (USAR) allowing for full reimbursement of member departments for deployment costs.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Change contract language and funding for the statewide Urban Search and Rescue taskforce (USAR) allowing for full reimbursement of member departments for deployment costs.

Amend Wis. Stat. § 100.415 to increase the regulation of novelty lighters.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Amend Wis. Stat. § 100.415 to increase the regulation of novelty lighters.

Amend Wis. Stat. § 100.415 to increase the regulation of novelty lighters.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Amend Wis. Stat. § 100.415 to increase the regulation of novelty lighters.

Direct the Department of Health Services to apply for a State Medicaid Plan Amendment to supplement the reimbursement for public Medicaid-eligible ground emergency transports.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Direct the Department of Health Services to apply for a State Medicaid Plan Amendment to supplement the reimbursement for public Medicaid-eligible ground emergency transports.

Update WI Stat. 256.35 to create a new, sustainable funding stream that incorporates mobile & internet-connected devices & includes call volume & population and/or provides a calculation that identifies the unique needs of PSAPs for 1st class cities.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Update WI Stat. 256.35 to create a new, sustainable funding stream that incorporates mobile & internet-connected devices & includes call volume & population and/or provides a calculation that identifies the unique needs of PSAPs for 1st class cities.

Update Wis. Stat. § 256.35 to create a new and sustainable funding stream that is appropriated for local Public Safety Access Point (PSAP) operations and the transition to Next Generation 911 and FirstNet technologies.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Update Wis. Stat. § 256.35 to create a new and sustainable funding stream that is appropriated for local Public Safety Access Point (PSAP) operations and the transition to Next Generation 911 and FirstNet technologies.

Direct the Department of Justice Training and Standards Bureau to implement into the law enforcement recertification process a state-wide check for misdemeanor domestic violence convictions.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Direct the Department of Justice Training and Standards Bureau to implement into the law enforcement recertification process a state-wide check for misdemeanor domestic violence convictions.

Seek legislation to allow cities of the 1st class to provide the annual employer pension contribution at an amount more or less than the actuarial determined amount.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Seek legislation to allow cities of the 1st class to provide the annual employer pension contribution at an amount more or less than the actuarial determined amount.

Ensure employer investigations are exempt from PTSD workers compensation claims if the extraordinary stress standard is removed as per 2019 AB 569/SB 511.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Ensure employer investigations are exempt from PTSD workers compensation claims if the extraordinary stress standard is removed as per 2019 AB 569/SB 511.

Amend Wis. Stat. §111.70(4)(jm) to eliminate the ability to go to interest arbitration on an issue by issue basis or repeal Wis. Stat 111.70(4)(jm)4 to disallow an arbitrator from creating their own "package deal".

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Amend Wis. Stat. §111.70(4)(jm) to eliminate the ability to go to interest arbitration on an issue by issue basis or repeal Wis. Stat 111.70(4)(jm)4 to disallow an arbitrator from creating their own "package deal".

Modify Wis. Stat. § 111.70 to provide that as of 7/1/2021 retirement benefits in a first class city are a prohibited subject of bargaining.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Modify Wis. Stat. § 111.70 to provide that as of 7/1/2021 retirement benefits in a first class city are a prohibited subject of bargaining.

Create WI Stat 63.275 to allow regularly appointed employees of the Fire and Police departments under provisions of WI Stats 62.50(2) and § 62.50(3)(b) to participate in transfer and promotional opportunities under the rules of the City Service Commission.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Create WI Stat 63.275 to allow regularly appointed employees of the Fire and Police departments under provisions of WI Stats 62.50(2) and § 62.50(3)(b) to participate in transfer and promotional opportunities under the rules of the City Service Commission.

Amend Wis. Stat. Ch. 103 to conform state family and medical leave law to federal family and medical leave law, specifically allowing employers to implement a different method for calculating the 12-month period of eligibility.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Amend Wis. Stat. Ch. 103 to conform state family and medical leave law to federal family and medical leave law, specifically allowing employers to implement a different method for calculating the 12-month period of eligibility.

Amend Wis Stat. §63.34 to shorten the required class 3 posting from three weeks to 8 business days

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Amend Wis Stat. §63.34 to shorten the required class 3 posting from three weeks to 8 business days

Preserve or increase TANF funding for the Transform Milwaukee transitional jobs program for the long-term unemployed and recently incarcerated Milwaukee residents, to provide paid work experience and job placement assistance.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Preserve or increase TANF funding for the Transform Milwaukee transitional jobs program for the long-term unemployed and recently incarcerated Milwaukee residents, to provide paid work experience and job placement assistance.

Oppose any efforts to restrict who is defined as an indefinitely confined voter.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Oppose any efforts to restrict who is defined as an indefinitely confined voter.

Repeal Wis. Stat. 7.52(1)(a) and reinstate 7.515(3) which previously allowed any ballot that was postmarked by Election Day and received by the Election Commission at 4 pm on the Friday following the election to be counted.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Repeal Wis. Stat. 7.52(1)(a) and reinstate 7.515(3) which previously allowed any ballot that was postmarked by Election Day and received by the Election Commission at 4 pm on the Friday following the election to be counted.

Repeal Wis. Stat. § 6.87(6d) to eliminate the requirement that witnesses to absentee ballots must include their address or the ballot is rejected.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Repeal Wis. Stat. § 6.87(6d) to eliminate the requirement that witnesses to absentee ballots must include their address or the ballot is rejected.

Amend Wis. Stats. § 6.88 and § 7.52 to allow true early voting by permitting electors to place their ballots immediately into a locked ballot box prior to an election or to allow the early processing of absentee ballots.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Amend Wis. Stats. § 6.88 and § 7.52 to allow true early voting by permitting electors to place their ballots immediately into a locked ballot box prior to an election or to allow the early processing of absentee ballots.

Secure continued assistance for lead service line replacement using the Safe Drinking Water Loan Fund, or other dedicated state funding, and distribute in a manner that reflects a community's proportion of statewide need.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Secure continued assistance for lead service line replacement using the Safe Drinking Water Loan Fund, or other dedicated state funding, and distribute in a manner that reflects a community's proportion of statewide need.

Amend Wis. Stat. § 196.372 to create a non-refundable state income tax credit of up to $200 annually for up to 10 years for private homeowner costs related to a municipally mandated replacement of their lead service line.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Amend Wis. Stat. § 196.372 to create a non-refundable state income tax credit of up to $200 annually for up to 10 years for private homeowner costs related to a municipally mandated replacement of their lead service line.

Amend Wis. Stat. § 196.372 to add a provision allowing water utility rate revenue to pay for water filters and other public health measures in residential properties where lead service lines are present.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Amend Wis. Stat. § 196.372 to add a provision allowing water utility rate revenue to pay for water filters and other public health measures in residential properties where lead service lines are present.

Modify Wis. Stat. § 346.50 (22) to revise disabled parking regulations and provisions and amend Wis Stat 343.52 to allow parking enforcement officers to issue citations for violations of fraudulent use of disabled plates and hangtags.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Modify Wis. Stat. § 346.50 (22) to revise disabled parking regulations and provisions and amend Wis Stat 343.52 to allow parking enforcement officers to issue citations for violations of fraudulent use of disabled plates and hangtags.

Oppose any efforts that affects a municipality's authority to impose a motor vehicle registration fee.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Oppose any efforts that affects a municipality's authority to impose a motor vehicle registration fee.

Amend Wis. Stat. § 349.13 to enable a municipality to designate 1) bike parking lots on street and 2) specify which kinds of vehicles may be permitted or prohibited from parking.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Amend Wis. Stat. § 349.13 to enable a municipality to designate 1) bike parking lots on street and 2) specify which kinds of vehicles may be permitted or prohibited from parking.

Amend Wis. Stat. § 84.07 to require the State to adequately fund the County to perform regular mowing of highways and State or County owned properties as required by municipal ordinances.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Amend Wis. Stat. § 84.07 to require the State to adequately fund the County to perform regular mowing of highways and State or County owned properties as required by municipal ordinances.

Preserve and/or expand existing municipal authority to assess and collect special charges for real property under Wis. Stat. § 66.0627(2) for all sewer and storm water maintenance services rendered.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Preserve and/or expand existing municipal authority to assess and collect special charges for real property under Wis. Stat. § 66.0627(2) for all sewer and storm water maintenance services rendered.

Amend Wis. Stat. Ch. 287 to create a product stewardship law under which multiple product classes, including electronics and tires, can be considered for designation under producer-funded stewardship programs.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Amend Wis. Stat. Ch. 287 to create a product stewardship law under which multiple product classes, including electronics and tires, can be considered for designation under producer-funded stewardship programs.

Secure funding to communities impacted by the Emerald Ash Borer and other invasive pests for risk management and reforestation and to restore Milwaukee’s tree canopy.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Secure funding to communities impacted by the Emerald Ash Borer and other invasive pests for risk management and reforestation and to restore Milwaukee’s tree canopy.

Reduce tipping fees and/or increase financial assistance for local recycling programs.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Reduce tipping fees and/or increase financial assistance for local recycling programs.

Maintain funding of the City of Milwaukee’s Multi-Modal Surface Transportation Infrastructure (STP-M). Block statutory change to keeping funding levels the same as current condition.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Maintain funding of the City of Milwaukee’s Multi-Modal Surface Transportation Infrastructure (STP-M). Block statutory change to keeping funding levels the same as current condition.

Revise Chapter Trans 215 to allow the rehabilitation of structurally deficient and/or functionally obsolete Movable Bridges and rehabilitation of Viaducts at funding percentages in line with the Chapter Trans 213 Local Bridge Program.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Revise Chapter Trans 215 to allow the rehabilitation of structurally deficient and/or functionally obsolete Movable Bridges and rehabilitation of Viaducts at funding percentages in line with the Chapter Trans 213 Local Bridge Program.

Repeal Wis. Stat. § 66.0419 which bans local regulation of plastic and other disposable containers.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Repeal Wis. Stat. § 66.0419 which bans local regulation of plastic and other disposable containers.

Amend Wis. Stat. § 1.12 to include allowing third party solar power purchase agreements and to advocate for expanded state renewable energy policies and funding.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Amend Wis. Stat. § 1.12 to include allowing third party solar power purchase agreements and to advocate for expanded state renewable energy policies and funding.

Seek programmatic changes to allow utilities to invest in electric vehicle charging infrastructure as part of their rate base.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Seek programmatic changes to allow utilities to invest in electric vehicle charging infrastructure as part of their rate base.

Amend Wis. Admin. Code SPS 382.70 table 382.70-1 and Wis. Stat. § 283.33 to make rainwater collection and reuse systems for irrigation or other end uses simpler and easier to implement while still protecting human health.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Amend Wis. Admin. Code SPS 382.70 table 382.70-1 and Wis. Stat. § 283.33 to make rainwater collection and reuse systems for irrigation or other end uses simpler and easier to implement while still protecting human health.

Create Wis. Stats. § 196.01(5)(b)7 and § 196.374 (2)(a)2.f. to exempt from public utility regulation persons who generate electricity or heat.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Create Wis. Stats. § 196.01(5)(b)7 and § 196.374 (2)(a)2.f. to exempt from public utility regulation persons who generate electricity or heat.

Amend Wis. Stat. § 62.09(10)(f) to allow streamlining and expediting the processing of informal contracts and purchase orders.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Amend Wis. Stat. § 62.09(10)(f) to allow streamlining and expediting the processing of informal contracts and purchase orders.

Amend Wis. Stat. § 66.0602 to allow newly constructed tax-exempt property to be included in the net new construction calculation for purposes of levy limits or to require the Department of Revenue to use all property in the calculation.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Amend Wis. Stat. § 66.0602 to allow newly constructed tax-exempt property to be included in the net new construction calculation for purposes of levy limits or to require the Department of Revenue to use all property in the calculation.

Increase funding in all local transportation aid accounts including General Transportation Aid, Transit Aid, Lift Bridge Aid, Connecting Highways, Local Road Improvement Program, Congestion Mitigation and Transportation Enhancements.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Increase funding in all local transportation aid accounts including General Transportation Aid, Transit Aid, Lift Bridge Aid, Connecting Highways, Local Road Improvement Program, Congestion Mitigation and Transportation Enhancements.

Increase funding in all general municipal aid programs including Shared Revenue, Expenditure Restraint, Payment for Municipal Services, Computer Exemption Aid, and Fire Dues.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Increase funding in all general municipal aid programs including Shared Revenue, Expenditure Restraint, Payment for Municipal Services, Computer Exemption Aid, and Fire Dues.

Repeal Wis. Stat. § 121.15(1m) to help stabilize the City’s Fiscal Capacity to borrow for MPS.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Repeal Wis. Stat. § 121.15(1m) to help stabilize the City’s Fiscal Capacity to borrow for MPS.

Modify Wis. Stat. § 67.05(5)(b) to allow the City to borrow up to 20 years for the City Hall complex, and other office buildings of the City.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Modify Wis. Stat. § 67.05(5)(b) to allow the City to borrow up to 20 years for the City Hall complex, and other office buildings of the City.

Create WI Stat 346 to allow for the use of Automated Traffic Enforcement Cameras for the purpose of speed, red light running & accident reduction at certain qualifying intersections. Amend WI Stat 346 & all relevant statutes to curb reckless driving.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Create WI Stat 346 to allow for the use of Automated Traffic Enforcement Cameras for the purpose of speed, red light running & accident reduction at certain qualifying intersections. Amend WI Stat 346 & all relevant statutes to curb reckless driving.

Amend Wis. Stat. § 940.208 to make an assault on any city employee who is providing service in a city-owned facility or is working in his/her official capacity a felony.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Amend Wis. Stat. § 940.208 to make an assault on any city employee who is providing service in a city-owned facility or is working in his/her official capacity a felony.

Seek introduction and passage of state legislation that requires mandatory, periodic, and uniform testing for the presence of lead in the water of all State-licensed child care facilities and all schools (public, private, and charter).

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Seek introduction and passage of state legislation that requires mandatory, periodic, and uniform testing for the presence of lead in the water of all State-licensed child care facilities and all schools (public, private, and charter).

Seek introduction and passage of State legislation making domestic partners of City of Milwaukee employees and their dependent children eligible for all City benefit programs for which spouses of City employees are eligible.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Seek introduction and passage of State legislation making domestic partners of City of Milwaukee employees and their dependent children eligible for all City benefit programs for which spouses of City employees are eligible.

Seek passage of state legislation to provide for universal voter registration.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Seek passage of state legislation to provide for universal voter registration.

Seek passage of state legislation to provide for voting pre-registration of 16- and 17-year-olds.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Seek passage of state legislation to provide for voting pre-registration of 16- and 17-year-olds.

Seek introduction and passage of legislation that directs the State Legislature to employ bi-partisan redistricting of state legislative boundaries as sought by the plaintiffs in William Whitford, et. al. v. Beverly R. Gill, et. al.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Seek introduction and passage of legislation that directs the State Legislature to employ bi-partisan redistricting of state legislative boundaries as sought by the plaintiffs in William Whitford, et. al. v. Beverly R. Gill, et. al.

Amend Wis. Stat. §66.1110(4)(c) to make the annual NID financial reporting requirements consistent with BID reporting as found in Wis. Stat §66.1109(3)(C).

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Amend Wis. Stat. §66.1110(4)(c) to make the annual NID financial reporting requirements consistent with BID reporting as found in Wis. Stat §66.1109(3)(C).

Amend WI Stat.234.621 to raise the income threshold for the WHEDA Property Tax Deferral Loan Program and increase funding for the program and seek programmatic changes to improve marketing, reduce interest rates and allow more flexible underwriting.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Amend WI Stat.234.621 to raise the income threshold for the WHEDA Property Tax Deferral Loan Program and increase funding for the program and seek programmatic changes to improve marketing, reduce interest rates and allow more flexible underwriting.

Change State law to allow cities of the 1st Class to enact a system for fire and police chief appointment by the Mayor, subject to Common Council approval, in which the chiefs may only be removed for cause by the Mayor and confirmed by the Council.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Change State law to allow cities of the 1st Class to enact a system for fire and police chief appointment by the Mayor, subject to Common Council approval, in which the chiefs may only be removed for cause by the Mayor and confirmed by the Council.

Support Gov Tony Evers and Lt Governor Mandela Barnes’s policing accountability and transparency reforms in LRB nos. 6273, 6274, 6275, 6276, 6277 6281,6283, 6289, and 6292.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Support Gov Tony Evers and Lt Governor Mandela Barnes’s policing accountability and transparency reforms in LRB nos. 6273, 6274, 6275, 6276, 6277 6281,6283, 6289, and 6292.

Amend Wis. Stat. §939.645 to designate as a hate crime race-based acts of unnecessarily summoning a police officer.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Amend Wis. Stat. §939.645 to designate as a hate crime race-based acts of unnecessarily summoning a police officer.

Amend Wis. Stat. §62.50 to allow suspension of police officers charged with serious felonies without pay, and amend Wis. Stat. §175.47 to require outside investigations of all officer-involved deaths.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Amend Wis. Stat. §62.50 to allow suspension of police officers charged with serious felonies without pay, and amend Wis. Stat. §175.47 to require outside investigations of all officer-involved deaths.

Change State law to restore the right of felons to vote, change information required on voter registration forms and voting procedure for persons who are convicted of felonies.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Change State law to restore the right of felons to vote, change information required on voter registration forms and voting procedure for persons who are convicted of felonies.

Amend Wis. Stats. §344.65 (1) and (2) to increase penalties for motorists who operate vehicles without the State minimum liability insurance.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Amend Wis. Stats. §344.65 (1) and (2) to increase penalties for motorists who operate vehicles without the State minimum liability insurance.

Seek introduction and passage of legislation that decreases the ages at which young people are eligible for certain types of employment.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Seek introduction and passage of legislation that decreases the ages at which young people are eligible for certain types of employment.

Secure state funding to facilitate a locally-driven community policing model enabling the creation of Community Oriented Policing (COP) houses.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Secure state funding to facilitate a locally-driven community policing model enabling the creation of Community Oriented Policing (COP) houses.

Allow a municipality to create a municipal fee for lead abatement and exempt the proceeds of that fee from expenditure restraint and levy limits.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Allow a municipality to create a municipal fee for lead abatement and exempt the proceeds of that fee from expenditure restraint and levy limits.

Allow municipalities to obtain workplace and other data that would help facilitate debt collection.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Allow municipalities to obtain workplace and other data that would help facilitate debt collection.

Amend Wis. Stats. § 79.05 and § 66.0602 to exclude local expenditure increases related to a successful referendum from budget calculations used to determine expenditure restraint payments.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Amend Wis. Stats. § 79.05 and § 66.0602 to exclude local expenditure increases related to a successful referendum from budget calculations used to determine expenditure restraint payments.

Amend Wis. Stat. Ch. 50 to require community notification and the formation of community advisory committee regulations for all adult family homes.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Amend Wis. Stat. Ch. 50 to require community notification and the formation of community advisory committee regulations for all adult family homes.

Conduct immediate and thorough inspections by state and federal regulators of the railroad tracks, crossings and bridges on which Bakken crude oil is carried through Milwaukee.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Conduct immediate and thorough inspections by state and federal regulators of the railroad tracks, crossings and bridges on which Bakken crude oil is carried through Milwaukee.

Prohibit the use of financial incentives to recruit students for enrollment at charter and choice schools.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Prohibit the use of financial incentives to recruit students for enrollment at charter and choice schools.

Allocate a greater share of the State’s Transportation Fund to local transportation projects.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Allocate a greater share of the State’s Transportation Fund to local transportation projects.

Amend Wis. Stat. § 66.0602 to create an exemption from property tax levy limits for costs arising from an approval by the Public Service Commission of We Energies' rate requests.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Amend Wis. Stat. § 66.0602 to create an exemption from property tax levy limits for costs arising from an approval by the Public Service Commission of We Energies' rate requests.

Seek introduction and passage of state legislation relating to energy procurement regulations, including reverse energy auctions.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Seek introduction and passage of state legislation relating to energy procurement regulations, including reverse energy auctions.

Support legislation for the reduction of poverty, incl reforming the EITC, funding transitional jobs, a higher minimum wage and a tax credit for seniors and adults with disabilities as a means of strengthening support for poverty reduction plan.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Support legislation for the reduction of poverty, incl reforming the EITC, funding transitional jobs, a higher minimum wage and a tax credit for seniors and adults with disabilities as a means of strengthening support for poverty reduction plan.

Amend Wis. Stat. Chs. 256, 450, & 961 to address the objections and concerns identified by the Police and Fire Departments regarding the health and safety of individuals suffering from overdose or misuse of prescription and controlled substances (heroin).

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Amend Wis. Stat. Chs. 256, 450, & 961 to address the objections and concerns identified by the Police and Fire Departments regarding the health and safety of individuals suffering from overdose or misuse of prescription and controlled substances (heroin).

Amend Wis. Stat. § 134.65(2)(b) to authorize adoption of reasonable health, safety and welfare standards for issuance, renewal, nonrenewal, suspension and revocation of a tobacco license, including overconcentration and other adverse neighborhood effects.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Amend Wis. Stat. § 134.65(2)(b) to authorize adoption of reasonable health, safety and welfare standards for issuance, renewal, nonrenewal, suspension and revocation of a tobacco license, including overconcentration and other adverse neighborhood effects.

Amend Wis. Stats. Ch. 218 and Ch. 180 to provide uniform statewide solid waste regulatory reform for dealing in discarded, salvageable and recyclable materials.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Amend Wis. Stats. Ch. 218 and Ch. 180 to provide uniform statewide solid waste regulatory reform for dealing in discarded, salvageable and recyclable materials.

Amend Wis. Stat. § 125.68(3) to prohibit Class A and B liquor licenses within 300 feet of a day care center.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Amend Wis. Stat. § 125.68(3) to prohibit Class A and B liquor licenses within 300 feet of a day care center.

Amend WI Stat.167.10 to prohibit the possession/use of and to strengthen state law for permitting of fireworks granted by the state or any local jurisdiction, to establish a penalty for fireworks violation and straw purchase and establish enforcement

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Amend WI Stat.167.10 to prohibit the possession/use of and to strengthen state law for permitting of fireworks granted by the state or any local jurisdiction, to establish a penalty for fireworks violation and straw purchase and establish enforcement

Amend Wis. Stat. § 71.54 to provide an annual inflationary adjustment to the Homestead Property Tax Credit Program retroactive to 2001 and to provide future annual inflation adjustments.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Amend Wis. Stat. § 71.54 to provide an annual inflationary adjustment to the Homestead Property Tax Credit Program retroactive to 2001 and to provide future annual inflation adjustments.

Seek additional state funding for traffic safety enforcement and amend Wis. Stat. § 346.60 to allow an increase in fines for speeding.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Seek additional state funding for traffic safety enforcement and amend Wis. Stat. § 346.60 to allow an increase in fines for speeding.

Advocate for expungement reform as recommended by the Wisconsin Policy Forum report, A Fresh Start.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Advocate for expungement reform as recommended by the Wisconsin Policy Forum report, A Fresh Start.

Amend Wis. Stat. § 119.61 to restore local control over the Milwaukee Public Schools Real Estate sales process.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Amend Wis. Stat. § 119.61 to restore local control over the Milwaukee Public Schools Real Estate sales process.

Amend Wis. Stat. § 66.1109 to allow for multijurisdictional Business Improvement Districts.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Amend Wis. Stat. § 66.1109 to allow for multijurisdictional Business Improvement Districts.

Amend Wis. Stat. § 341.35 to allow municipalities to charge the motor vehicle registration fee to vehicles weighing greater than 8,000 pounds.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Amend Wis. Stat. § 341.35 to allow municipalities to charge the motor vehicle registration fee to vehicles weighing greater than 8,000 pounds.

Minimize the impact of the I-94 East-West corridor reconstruction project on city neighborhoods and tax base.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Minimize the impact of the I-94 East-West corridor reconstruction project on city neighborhoods and tax base.

Amend Wis. Stat. § 346.94(tp) to prohibit the stopping of motor vehicles for purposes of soliciting prostitutes in violation of Wis. Stats. § 944.32 or § 948.08.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Amend Wis. Stat. § 346.94(tp) to prohibit the stopping of motor vehicles for purposes of soliciting prostitutes in violation of Wis. Stats. § 944.32 or § 948.08.

Eliminate Wis. Stat. 74.09(3)3 and amend Wis. Stat 74.09(3)4 to make the statues consistent and assures the net tax levies displayed for each taxing jurisdiction on the annual tax bill are accurate.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Eliminate Wis. Stat. 74.09(3)3 and amend Wis. Stat 74.09(3)4 to make the statues consistent and assures the net tax levies displayed for each taxing jurisdiction on the annual tax bill are accurate.

Amend Wis. Stat. Ch. 74 to remove the ability of first class cities to sell land for non-payment of taxes since the City has not done this since 1947.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Amend Wis. Stat. Ch. 74 to remove the ability of first class cities to sell land for non-payment of taxes since the City has not done this since 1947.

Eliminate the requirement in Wis. Stat. § 75.521(6) to publish the list of tax liens and foreclosure petition as a Class 3 notice as defined in Wis. Stat. Ch. 985.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Eliminate the requirement in Wis. Stat. § 75.521(6) to publish the list of tax liens and foreclosure petition as a Class 3 notice as defined in Wis. Stat. Ch. 985.

Amend Wis. Stat. § 66.1105 (6) (g) to allow municipalities the ability to extend the life of an expiring TID from one to three years for improving and creating workforce/affordable housing, and support other resources to expand affordable housing.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Amend Wis. Stat. § 66.1105 (6) (g) to allow municipalities the ability to extend the life of an expiring TID from one to three years for improving and creating workforce/affordable housing, and support other resources to expand affordable housing.

Seek a monetary increase to the historic rehabilitation tax credit cap.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Seek a monetary increase to the historic rehabilitation tax credit cap.

Secure an ongoing $2 million per year of assistance toward removing or rehabilitating vacant and/or abandoned property.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Secure an ongoing $2 million per year of assistance toward removing or rehabilitating vacant and/or abandoned property.

Amend Wis. Stat. 66.1109(2)(c) to rescind the requirement that certified mail be used and allow instead for 1st Class mail be used to send notifications regarding the establishment of Business Improvement Districts and Neighborhood Imp Districts.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Amend Wis. Stat. 66.1109(2)(c) to rescind the requirement that certified mail be used and allow instead for 1st Class mail be used to send notifications regarding the establishment of Business Improvement Districts and Neighborhood Imp Districts.

Amend Wis. Stat. § 66.1109(5)(a) to make the definition of commercial property used for purposes of Business Improvement District assessments consistent with the definition used by DOR in the Property Assessment Manual.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Amend Wis. Stat. § 66.1109(5)(a) to make the definition of commercial property used for purposes of Business Improvement District assessments consistent with the definition used by DOR in the Property Assessment Manual.

Amend Wis. Stat. § 125.26(6) to add art galleries and other business establishments to the list of locations allowing temporary Class B licenses.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Amend Wis. Stat. § 125.26(6) to add art galleries and other business establishments to the list of locations allowing temporary Class B licenses.

Amend Wis. Stats. Ch. 985 and § 19.84 to allow for substituting internet posting for physical posting of agendas, notices, ordinances, tax liens, and foreclosure petitions.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Amend Wis. Stats. Ch. 985 and § 19.84 to allow for substituting internet posting for physical posting of agendas, notices, ordinances, tax liens, and foreclosure petitions.

Amend Wis. Stat. § 66.1109 to create a procedure by which Business Improvement Districts may amend their boundaries.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Amend Wis. Stat. § 66.1109 to create a procedure by which Business Improvement Districts may amend their boundaries.

Amend Wis. Stat. § 961.01(4m) to address limitations on successfully prosecuting (both civilly and criminally) the delivery, distribution and manufacture of controlled substance analogs, such as synthetic cannabinoids.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Amend Wis. Stat. § 961.01(4m) to address limitations on successfully prosecuting (both civilly and criminally) the delivery, distribution and manufacture of controlled substance analogs, such as synthetic cannabinoids.

Create WI Stat 823.111 related to the abatement of nuisances caused by residential rental property mismanagement and extend the ability of a municipality to acquire property to other properties owned by those defined as habitual nuisance owners.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Create WI Stat 823.111 related to the abatement of nuisances caused by residential rental property mismanagement and extend the ability of a municipality to acquire property to other properties owned by those defined as habitual nuisance owners.

Repeal or amend Wis. Stat. § 157.115(1)(b)2 which mandates that a municipality take over an abandoned cemetery, mausoleum or burial place.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Repeal or amend Wis. Stat. § 157.115(1)(b)2 which mandates that a municipality take over an abandoned cemetery, mausoleum or burial place.

Amend Wis. Stat. § 77.255 to reduce the backlog in recording land conveyances.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Amend Wis. Stat. § 77.255 to reduce the backlog in recording land conveyances.

Amend Wis. Stats.19.36(6) and 19.35(3) for protection of personal information in court records and to create a provision for charging for a record custodian's actual and direct costs of redacting,or separating records not subject to public disclosure

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Amend Wis. Stats.19.36(6) and 19.35(3) for protection of personal information in court records and to create a provision for charging for a record custodian's actual and direct costs of redacting,or separating records not subject to public disclosure

Amend Wis. Stats. § 19.31-39, Wisconsin Public Records Law, to create a schedule of fees to be charged for electronic records and specifically amend Wis. Stat. § 19.356 to change the required notification by certified mail to First Class mail.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Amend Wis. Stats. § 19.31-39, Wisconsin Public Records Law, to create a schedule of fees to be charged for electronic records and specifically amend Wis. Stat. § 19.356 to change the required notification by certified mail to First Class mail.

Amend Wis. Stat. § 70.11 to add a sunset provision for all property tax exemption statutes.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Amend Wis. Stat. § 70.11 to add a sunset provision for all property tax exemption statutes.

Repeal Wis. Stat. § 74.37 which allows for a claim for excessive assessment.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Repeal Wis. Stat. § 74.37 which allows for a claim for excessive assessment.

Amend Wis. Stats. § 70.07 and § 70.075 to require income and expense information to be submitted to the Board of Assessors in first and second class cities, similar to the provision found in § 70.47(af).

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Amend Wis. Stats. § 70.07 and § 70.075 to require income and expense information to be submitted to the Board of Assessors in first and second class cities, similar to the provision found in § 70.47(af).

Amend Wis. Stat. § 70.511(2) (b) to create a statute of limitations on refunds of remissions of property taxes.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Amend Wis. Stat. § 70.511(2) (b) to create a statute of limitations on refunds of remissions of property taxes.

Amend Wis. Stats. § 70.03(1), § 70.32(1) and § 70.112 to redefine real property and clarify the taxability of triple-net leased properties and the value of licenses and permits appertaining to real property.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Amend Wis. Stats. § 70.03(1), § 70.32(1) and § 70.112 to redefine real property and clarify the taxability of triple-net leased properties and the value of licenses and permits appertaining to real property.

Amend Wis. Stat. § 70.11(4a)(g)(1-5) to address the disconnect between the Wisconsin Property Assessment Manual (WPAM) and the Statutes when it comes to the penalty for not filing the Property Owner’s Certification of Occupancy (POCO).

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Amend Wis. Stat. § 70.11(4a)(g)(1-5) to address the disconnect between the Wisconsin Property Assessment Manual (WPAM) and the Statutes when it comes to the penalty for not filing the Property Owner’s Certification of Occupancy (POCO).

Protect residential taxpayers from any shift in the tax burden that may occur due to elimination of the personal property tax.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Protect residential taxpayers from any shift in the tax burden that may occur due to elimination of the personal property tax.

Total Lobbying Effort

	2021 January - June	2021 July - December	2022 January - June	2022 July - December	Total
Total Lobbying Expenditures	2021 January - June $55,726.85	2021 July - December $63,781.52	2022 January - June $25,439.58	2022 July - December $19,095.28	Total $164,043.23
Total Hours Communicating	2021 January - June 152.50	2021 July - December 115.25	2022 January - June 117.25	2022 July - December 68.75	Total 453.75
Total Hours Other	2021 January - June 1179.75	2021 July - December 1166.00	2022 January - June 321.50	2022 July - December 233.75	Total 2901.00

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

Secure new revenue sources sufficient to accommodate ongoing public safety and general city costs

2021 January - June	2021 July - December	2022 January - June	2022 July - December	Total
2021 January - June	2021 July - December 60%	2022 January - June	2022 July - December 90%	Total 31%

Minor Efforts

(Time spent on matters each of which accounted for less than 10% of the organization's lobbying.)

Minor Efforts

2021 January - June	2021 July - December	2022 January - June	2022 July - December	Total
2021 January - June 100%	2021 July - December 40%	2022 January - June 100%	2022 July - December 10%	Total 124%

Other Matters

No other matters found.

Filed Statements of Lobbying Activity and Expenditures

2021

January - June

July - December

2022

January - June

July - December