Wisconsin Land Title Association
Registered Principal Details
Business Or Interest:
Land title industry - abstractors, title agents, title underwriters.
Lobbying Interests:
All matters affecting real estate and title to real estate.
CEO Name:
Laura Kocum
Association Manager
Land title industry - abstractors, title agents, title underwriters.
Lobbying Interests:
All matters affecting real estate and title to real estate.
CEO Name:
Laura Kocum
Association Manager
Contact
LK
Laura Kocum
16 N CARROLL STREET, SUITE 600
MADISON, WI 53703
(608) 819-0150 x_____
bob@thewelchgroup.org
http://wlta.org
16 N CARROLL STREET, SUITE 600
MADISON, WI 53703
(608) 819-0150 x_____
bob@thewelchgroup.org
http://wlta.org
Authorized Lobbyists
| Lobbyist Name | Exclusive Duties | Authorized On | Withdrawn On |
|---|---|---|---|
| Samantha Stohlman | Exclusive Duties No | Authorized On 12/14/2020 | Withdrawn On 5/31/2022 |
| Robert Welch | Exclusive Duties No | Authorized On 12/14/2020 | Withdrawn On N/A |
Lobbying Interests
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Assembly Bill 37
Relating to: the presumption of riparian rights on navigable waterways and required real estate disclosures.
Bill Text and History
2/19/2021
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.
Relating to: the presumption of riparian rights on navigable waterways and required real estate disclosures.
Bill Text and History
Other
Notification Date2/19/2021
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.
Assembly Bill 65
Relating to: real estate disclosure reports.
Bill Text and History
2/19/2021
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.
Relating to: real estate disclosure reports.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date2/19/2021
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.
Assembly Bill 208
Relating to: maintenance and repair of private roads.
Bill Text and History
3/30/2021
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.
Relating to: maintenance and repair of private roads.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date3/30/2021
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 441
Relating to: inspections of and disclosures regarding residential dumbwaiters and elevators in real estate transactions and providing a penalty. (FE)
Bill Text and History
8/3/2021
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.
Relating to: inspections of and disclosures regarding residential dumbwaiters and elevators in real estate transactions and providing a penalty. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date8/3/2021
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 566
Relating to: adopting revisions to the state's uniform limited partnership law and the state's limited liability company law; making modifications to the state's uniform partnership law; procedures applicable to business corporations and nonstock corporati...
Bill Text and History
10/18/2021
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.
Relating to: adopting revisions to the state's uniform limited partnership law and the state's limited liability company law; making modifications to the state's uniform partnership law; procedures applicable to business corporations and nonstock corporati...
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date10/18/2021
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 612
Relating to: requirements related to condominium documents and technical changes to condominium law.
Bill Text and History
10/18/2021
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.
Relating to: requirements related to condominium documents and technical changes to condominium law.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date10/18/2021
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 707
Relating to: creating an exception to the 40-year recording requirement for recorded access easements.
Bill Text and History
1/6/2022
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.
Comments
Unless amended
Relating to: creating an exception to the 40-year recording requirement for recorded access easements.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date1/6/2022
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.
Comments
Unless amended
Assembly Bill 849
Relating to: use of fill in commercial waterways and establishing shorelines of Great Lakes waters. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2/10/2022
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.
Relating to: use of fill in commercial waterways and establishing shorelines of Great Lakes waters. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date2/10/2022
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 917
Relating to: regulating homeowners' associations and requiring the Department of Financial Institutions to create a filing system for notices filed by homeowners' associations. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2/10/2022
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.
Relating to: regulating homeowners' associations and requiring the Department of Financial Institutions to create a filing system for notices filed by homeowners' associations. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date2/10/2022
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 46
Relating to: the presumption of riparian rights on navigable waterways and required real estate disclosures.
Bill Text and History
2021 Wisconsin Act 47
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.
Relating to: the presumption of riparian rights on navigable waterways and required real estate disclosures.
Bill Text and History
2021 Wisconsin Act 47
Other
Notification Date1/29/2021
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 73
Relating to: real estate disclosure reports.
Bill Text and History
2021 Wisconsin Act 96
3/30/2021
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.
Relating to: real estate disclosure reports.
Bill Text and History
2021 Wisconsin Act 96
For
Notification Date3/30/2021
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 283
Relating to: maintenance and repair of private roads.
Bill Text and History
2021 Wisconsin Act 99
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.
Relating to: maintenance and repair of private roads.
Bill Text and History
2021 Wisconsin Act 99
For
Notification Date4/9/2021
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.
Senate Bill 566
Relating to: adopting revisions to the state's uniform limited partnership law and the state's limited liability company law; making modifications to the state's uniform partnership law; procedures applicable to business corporations and nonstock corporati...
Bill Text and History
2021 Wisconsin Act 258
10/18/2021
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.
Relating to: adopting revisions to the state's uniform limited partnership law and the state's limited liability company law; making modifications to the state's uniform partnership law; procedures applicable to business corporations and nonstock corporati...
Bill Text and History
2021 Wisconsin Act 258
For
Notification Date10/18/2021
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.
Senate Bill 590
Relating to: requirements related to condominium documents and technical changes to condominium law.
Bill Text and History
2021 Wisconsin Act 168
10/18/2021
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.
Relating to: requirements related to condominium documents and technical changes to condominium law.
Bill Text and History
2021 Wisconsin Act 168
For
Notification Date10/18/2021
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.
Senate Bill 682
Relating to: creating an exception to the 40-year recording requirement for recorded access easements.
Bill Text and History
2021 Wisconsin Act 174
1/6/2022
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.
Comments
Unless amended
Relating to: creating an exception to the 40-year recording requirement for recorded access easements.
Bill Text and History
2021 Wisconsin Act 174
Against
Notification Date1/6/2022
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.
Comments
Unless amended
Senate Bill 865
Relating to: regulating homeowners' associations and requiring the Department of Financial Institutions to create a filing system for notices filed by homeowners' associations. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2021 Wisconsin Act 199
2/10/2022
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.
Relating to: regulating homeowners' associations and requiring the Department of Financial Institutions to create a filing system for notices filed by homeowners' associations. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2021 Wisconsin Act 199
For
Notification Date2/10/2022
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 900
Relating to: use of fill in commercial waterways and establishing shorelines of Great Lakes waters. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2/10/2022
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.
Relating to: use of fill in commercial waterways and establishing shorelines of Great Lakes waters. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date2/10/2022
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.
Budget Bill Subjects
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Financial Institutions: Departmentwide
Financial Institutions: Departmentwide
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.
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.
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
2023-25 State Budget
2023-25 State Budget
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
6/25/2022
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
6/25/2022
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
LRB 1513: Creating an exception to the 40 year recording requirement for recorded access easements
LRB 1513: Creating an exception to the 40 year recording requirement for recorded access easements
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
10/25/2021
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.
Legislative matter
Notification Date
10/25/2021
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.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Any proposal dealing with remote on line notarization
Any proposal dealing with remote on line notarization
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
12/13/2020
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
12/13/2020
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Any proposal that would affect land title industry
Any proposal that would affect land title industry
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
12/13/2020
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
12/13/2020
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
All matters related to funding and regulatory changes in response to COVID 19
All matters related to funding and regulatory changes in response to COVID 19
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
12/13/2020
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
12/13/2020
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Total Lobbying Effort
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Lobbying Expenditures | 2021 January - June $15,000.00 |
2021 July - December $15,000.00 |
2022 January - June $15,000.00 |
2022 July - December $2,500.00 |
Total $47,500.00 |
| Total Hours Communicating | 2021 January - June 16.00 |
2021 July - December 29.50 |
2022 January - June 22.50 |
2022 July - December 0.00 |
Total 68.00 |
| Total Hours Other | 2021 January - June 12.00 |
2021 July - December 22.00 |
2022 January - June 36.50 |
2022 July - December 7.00 |
Total 77.50 |
Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Relating to: maintenance and repair of private roads.
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 January - June 20% |
2021 July - December 10% |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total 8% |
Relating to: maintenance and repair of private roads.
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 January - June 20% |
2021 July - December 10% |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total 8% |
Relating to: creating an exception to the 40-year recording requirement for recorded access easements.
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June 20% |
2022 July - December |
Total 8% |
Relating to: creating an exception to the 40-year recording requirement for recorded access easements.
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June 30% |
2022 July - December |
Total 12% |
Budget Bill Subjects
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 January - June 10% |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total 2% |
Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings
No administrative rulemaking proceedings found.
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 January - June 10% |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December 40% |
Total 4% |
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 January - June 20% |
2021 July - December 10% |
2022 January - June 20% |
2022 July - December 40% |
Total 17% |
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December 40% |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total 14% |
Minor Efforts
(Time spent on matters each of which accounted for less than 10% of the organization's lobbying.)
Other Matters
No other matters found.