Wisconsin Library Association
Registered Principal Details
Business Or Interest:
Improving and promoting library and information services.
Lobbying Interests:
All legislative initiatives as they pertain to library needs and interests. Budget priorities for library systems
CEO Name:
Laura Sauser
Improving and promoting library and information services.
Lobbying Interests:
All legislative initiatives as they pertain to library needs and interests. Budget priorities for library systems
CEO Name:
Laura Sauser
Contact
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Laura Sauser
4610 South Biltmore Lane, Suite 100
Madison, WI 53718
515 865 6264
sauser@wisconsinlibraries.org
http://www.wla.lib.wi.us
4610 South Biltmore Lane, Suite 100
Madison, WI 53718
515 865 6264
sauser@wisconsinlibraries.org
http://www.wla.lib.wi.us
Authorized Lobbyists
| Lobbyist Name | Exclusive Duties | Authorized On | Withdrawn On |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steven Conway | Exclusive Duties Yes | Authorized On 1/4/2023 | Withdrawn On N/A |
| Laura A Sauser | Exclusive Duties Yes | Authorized On 2/13/2024 | Withdrawn On N/A |
Lobbying Interests
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Assembly Bill 15
Relating to: pupil or minor access to harmful material in public libraries and to harmful material or offensive material in public schools. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2/14/2023
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Relating to: pupil or minor access to harmful material in public libraries and to harmful material or offensive material in public schools. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date2/14/2023
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.
Assembly Bill 308
Relating to: protection from prosecution for employees of libraries and educational institutions possessing obscene materials.
Bill Text and History
12/1/2023
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Relating to: protection from prosecution for employees of libraries and educational institutions possessing obscene materials.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date12/1/2023
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.
Assembly Bill 641
Relating to: parental notification related to public library materials. (FE)
Bill Text and History
11/22/2023
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Relating to: parental notification related to public library materials. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date11/22/2023
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.
Assembly Bill 657
Relating to: prohibiting certain restrictions by state agencies and local governmental units on access to books and other media and prohibiting public funding for a library, school, or institution of higher learning that has certain restrictions on access ...
Bill Text and History
11/22/2023
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Relating to: prohibiting certain restrictions by state agencies and local governmental units on access to books and other media and prohibiting public funding for a library, school, or institution of higher learning that has certain restrictions on access ...
Bill Text and History
Undisclosed
Notification Date11/22/2023
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.
Assembly Bill 741
Relating to: national reading program grants. (FE)
Bill Text and History
1/23/2024
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Relating to: national reading program grants. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date1/23/2024
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.
Senate Bill 10
Relating to: pupil or minor access to harmful material in public libraries and to harmful material or offensive material in public schools. (FE)
Bill Text and History
1/31/2023
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Relating to: pupil or minor access to harmful material in public libraries and to harmful material or offensive material in public schools. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date1/31/2023
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.
Senate Bill 305
Relating to: protection from prosecution for employees of libraries and educational institutions possessing obscene materials.
Bill Text and History
5/26/2023
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Relating to: protection from prosecution for employees of libraries and educational institutions possessing obscene materials.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date5/26/2023
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.
Senate Bill 598
Relating to: parental notification related to public library materials. (FE)
Bill Text and History
10/31/2023
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.
Comments
WLA supports current law requiring disclosure of library records of children when requested by the parent. WLA is evaluating to determine if all public libraries have the ability to fulfill the new required mandates.
Relating to: parental notification related to public library materials. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date10/31/2023
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.
Comments
WLA supports current law requiring disclosure of library records of children when requested by the parent. WLA is evaluating to determine if all public libraries have the ability to fulfill the new required mandates.
Senate Bill 615
Relating to: prohibiting certain restrictions by state agencies and local governmental units on access to books and other media and prohibiting public funding for a library, school, or institution of higher learning that has certain restrictions on access ...
Bill Text and History
11/9/2023
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Relating to: prohibiting certain restrictions by state agencies and local governmental units on access to books and other media and prohibiting public funding for a library, school, or institution of higher learning that has certain restrictions on access ...
Bill Text and History
Undisclosed
Notification Date11/9/2023
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.
Senate Bill 707
Relating to: national reading program grants. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2023 Wisconsin Act 191
1/23/2024
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Relating to: national reading program grants. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2023 Wisconsin Act 191
For
Notification Date1/23/2024
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Budget Bill Subjects
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Public Instruction: Aids to Libraries, Individuals and Organizations
Public Instruction: Aids to Libraries, Individuals and Organizations
Notification Date
2/21/2023
First Communication Date
2/14/2023
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
2/21/2023
First Communication Date
2/14/2023
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Wisconsin budget 2026-27
Wisconsin budget 2026-27
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
8/21/2024
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.
Legislative matter
Notification Date
8/21/2024
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
parental notice of public library materials. LRB 4776/1 and 4777/1
parental notice of public library materials. LRB 4776/1 and 4777/1
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
10/16/2023
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.
Legislative matter
Notification Date
10/16/2023
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
legislation related to intellectual freedom
legislation related to intellectual freedom
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
9/26/2023
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
9/26/2023
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.
LRB 0522 and LRB 0409 related to obscene language and school libraries / removal of immunity for librarians.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
LRB 0522 and LRB 0409 related to obscene language and school libraries / removal of immunity for librarians.
LRB 0522 and LRB 0409 related to obscene language and school libraries / removal of immunity for librarians.
Notification Date
5/16/2023
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.
5/16/2023
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.
legislation related to parental knowledge of children's books that are checked out at public libraries
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
legislation related to parental knowledge of children's books that are checked out at public libraries
legislation related to parental knowledge of children's books that are checked out at public libraries
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
3/1/2023
First Communication Date
2/28/2023
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Legislative matter
Notification Date
3/1/2023
First Communication Date
2/28/2023
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
legislation related to rating systems for library materials
legislation related to rating systems for library materials
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
2/8/2023
First Communication Date
2/3/2023
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Legislative matter
Notification Date
2/8/2023
First Communication Date
2/3/2023
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
legislation related to rating systems for library materials
legislation related to rating systems for library materials
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
2/2/2023
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
2/2/2023
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
lab 1095 related to access to material in public libraries by children
lab 1095 related to access to material in public libraries by children
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
1/5/2023
First Communication Date
1/5/2023
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
1/5/2023
First Communication Date
1/5/2023
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
2024-25 budget funding for library systems and contracts.
2024-25 budget funding for library systems and contracts.
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
1/4/2023
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.
Legislative matter
Notification Date
1/4/2023
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Relating to funding for library systems and library contracts in the upcoming Governor's budget for 2024-2025
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Relating to funding for library systems and library contracts in the upcoming Governor's budget for 2024-2025
Relating to funding for library systems and library contracts in the upcoming Governor's budget for 2024-2025
Notification Date
12/26/2022
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.
12/26/2022
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.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Any rule, regulation or legislation related to cross-county payments for library services
Any rule, regulation or legislation related to cross-county payments for library services
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
12/26/2022
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.
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
12/26/2022
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.
Total Lobbying Effort
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Lobbying Expenditures | 2023 January - June $24,212.50 |
2023 July - December $16,331.25 |
2024 January - June $7,300.00 |
Total $47,843.75 |
| Total Hours Communicating | 2023 January - June 48.25 |
2023 July - December 6.50 |
2024 January - June 6.50 |
Total 61.25 |
| Total Hours Other | 2023 January - June 26.25 |
2023 July - December 43.75 |
2024 January - June 11.75 |
Total 81.75 |
Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Relating to: pupil or minor access to harmful material in public libraries and to harmful material or offensive material in public schools. (FE)
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 January - June 5% |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total 3% |
Relating to: pupil or minor access to harmful material in public libraries and to harmful material or offensive material in public schools. (FE)
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 January - June 5% |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total 3% |
Relating to: protection from prosecution for employees of libraries and educational institutions possessing obscene materials.
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December 5% |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total 2% |
Relating to: national reading program grants. (FE)
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December 5% |
2024 January - June 25% |
2024 July - December |
Total 6% |
Relating to: protection from prosecution for employees of libraries and educational institutions possessing obscene materials.
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December 10% |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total 3% |
Relating to: prohibiting certain restrictions by state agencies and local governmental units on access to books and other media and prohibiting public funding for a library, school, or institution of higher learning that has certain restrictions on access to books and other media.
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December 10% |
2024 January - June 25% |
2024 July - December |
Total 7% |
Relating to: parental notification related to public library materials. (FE)
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December 30% |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total 10% |
Relating to: parental notification related to public library materials. (FE)
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December 40% |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total 14% |
Relating to: prohibiting certain restrictions by state agencies and local governmental units on access to books and other media and prohibiting public funding for a library, school, or institution of higher learning that has certain restrictions on access to books and other media.
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June 25% |
2024 July - December |
Total 3% |
Relating to: national reading program grants. (FE)
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June 25% |
2024 July - December |
Total 3% |
Budget Bill Subjects
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 January - June 55% |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total 29% |
Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings
No administrative rulemaking proceedings found.
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
LRB 0522 and LRB 0409 related to obscene language and school libraries / removal of immunity for librarians.
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 January - June 5% |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total 3% |
legislation related to parental knowledge of children's books that are checked out at public libraries
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 January - June 5% |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total 3% |
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 January - June 5% |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total 3% |
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 January - June 20% |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total 10% |
Minor Efforts
No minor efforts found.
Other Matters
No other matters found.