Wisconsin Funeral Directors Association
Registered Principal Details
Business Or Interest:
The association represents the professional interests of Wisconsin's funeral homes and directors.
Lobbying Interests:
Issues related to funeral service, cemeteries, burial trusts, health and family services, medical assistance, vital records.
CEO Name:
Steve Lazarczyk
The association represents the professional interests of Wisconsin's funeral homes and directors.
Lobbying Interests:
Issues related to funeral service, cemeteries, burial trusts, health and family services, medical assistance, vital records.
CEO Name:
Steve Lazarczyk
Contact
RH
Rebecca Hogan
10 East Doty Street Suite 500
Madison, WI 53703
608-258-9506
hogan@hamilton-consulting.com
10 East Doty Street Suite 500
Madison, WI 53703
608-258-9506
hogan@hamilton-consulting.com
Authorized Lobbyists
| Lobbyist Name | Exclusive Duties | Authorized On | Withdrawn On |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Engel | Exclusive Duties No | Authorized On 12/28/2022 | Withdrawn On N/A |
| Rebecca Hogan | Exclusive Duties No | Authorized On 12/28/2022 | Withdrawn On N/A |
| Adam Jordahl | Exclusive Duties No | Authorized On 12/28/2022 | Withdrawn On 8/20/2024 |
Lobbying Interests
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Assembly Bill 2
Relating to: eliminating the personal property tax. (FE)
Bill Text and History
5/12/2023
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: eliminating the personal property tax. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date5/12/2023
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 185
Relating to: requiring use of the electronic system of vital records for medical certifications of death.
Bill Text and History
5/12/2023
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: requiring use of the electronic system of vital records for medical certifications of death.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date5/12/2023
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 443
Relating to: creation of a cremation permit application form. (FE)
Bill Text and History
10/6/2023
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: creation of a cremation permit application form. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date10/6/2023
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 2
Relating to: eliminating the personal property tax. (FE)
Bill Text and History
5/12/2023
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: eliminating the personal property tax. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date5/12/2023
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 174
Relating to: requiring use of the electronic system of vital records for medical certifications of death.
Bill Text and History
2023 Wisconsin Act 172
4/17/2023
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: requiring use of the electronic system of vital records for medical certifications of death.
Bill Text and History
2023 Wisconsin Act 172
For
Notification Date4/17/2023
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 440
Relating to: creation of a cremation permit application form. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2023 Wisconsin Act 84
9/27/2023
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: creation of a cremation permit application form. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2023 Wisconsin Act 84
For
Notification Date9/27/2023
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.
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Cremation permits in 979.10
Cremation permits in 979.10
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
5/12/2023
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
5/12/2023
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
Licensure of Funeral Directors
Licensure of Funeral Directors
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
2/16/2023
First Communication Date
2/16/2023
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
2/16/2023
First Communication Date
2/16/2023
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
County fees for death investigation services
County fees for death investigation services
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
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.
Legislative matter
Notification Date
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.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Chapter 49.785 related to funeral expenses
Chapter 49.785 related to funeral expenses
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
1/12/2023
First Communication Date
1/11/2023
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
1/12/2023
First Communication Date
1/11/2023
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
State Vital Records Information System
State Vital Records Information System
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
1/12/2023
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
1/12/2023
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
Winter burial enforcement
Winter burial enforcement
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
1/12/2023
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
1/12/2023
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.
Total Lobbying Effort
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Lobbying Expenditures | 2023 January - June $29,300.40 |
2023 July - December $27,180.47 |
2024 January - June $27,133.77 |
Total $83,614.64 |
| Total Hours Communicating | 2023 January - June 30.25 |
2023 July - December 20.75 |
2024 January - June 6.75 |
Total 57.75 |
| Total Hours Other | 2023 January - June 131.00 |
2023 July - December 153.50 |
2024 January - June 149.25 |
Total 433.75 |
Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Relating to: requiring use of the electronic system of vital records for medical certifications of death.
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December 20% |
2024 January - June 10% |
2024 July - December |
Total 10% |
Relating to: requiring use of the electronic system of vital records for medical certifications of death.
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December 20% |
2024 January - June 15% |
2024 July - December |
Total 12% |
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
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 January - June 10% |
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 15% |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total 5% |
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 January - June 15% |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total 5% |
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 January - June 20% |
2023 July - December 15% |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total 12% |
| 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 4% |
Minor Efforts
(Time spent on matters each of which accounted for less than 10% of the organization's lobbying.)
Other Matters
Includes time spent on:
- Gubernatorial nominations
- Matters on which the organization made no lobbying communication