Wisconsin Builders Association

Registered Principal Details

Business Or Interest:
Single family, multifamily and commercial building, remodeling, and land development.

Lobbying Interests:
Construction, tax, code

CEO Name:
Brad Boycks

Contact
BB
Brad Boycks
660 John Nolen Drive, #320
Madison, WI 53713
(608) 242-5151
bboycks@wisbuild.org
http://www.wisbuild.org

Authorized Lobbyists

Lobbyist Name Exclusive Duties Authorized On Withdrawn On
Brad Boycks Exclusive Duties No Authorized On 1/3/2023 Withdrawn On N/A

Lobbying Interests

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

Assembly Bill 2
Assembly Bill 2
Relating to: eliminating the personal property tax. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
2/7/2023
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 39
Assembly Bill 39
Relating to: changes to the low-income housing tax credit. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
5/18/2023
First Communication Date
5/18/2023
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Assembly Bill 45
Assembly Bill 45
Relating to: restricting local regulation of utility service based on the type or source of energy. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
2/24/2023
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 96
Assembly Bill 96
Relating to: developer-financed tax incremental districts.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
4/13/2023
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 204
Assembly Bill 204
Relating to: renewal dates and continuing education requirements for certain credentials issued by the Department of Safety and Professional Services and credentialing boards and granting rule-making authority. (FE)

Bill Text and History

Undisclosed
Notification Date
5/22/2023
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 254
Assembly Bill 254
Relating to: a wetland assured delineation program, 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

Other
Notification Date
5/9/2023
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.
Assembly Bill 264
Assembly Bill 264
Relating to: residential housing infrastructure revolving loan fund and revolving loan program. (FE)

Bill Text and History

2023 Wisconsin Act 14

For
Notification Date
6/15/2023
First Communication Date
6/2/2023
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Assembly Bill 265
Assembly Bill 265
Relating to: a main street housing rehabilitation revolving loan fund and loan program. (FE)

Bill Text and History

2023 Wisconsin Act 15

For
Notification Date
6/15/2023
First Communication Date
6/2/2023
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Assembly Bill 267
Assembly Bill 267
Relating to: housing rehabilitation loans awarded by the Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority. (FE)

Bill Text and History

2023 Wisconsin Act 17

For
Notification Date
6/15/2023
First Communication Date
6/2/2023
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Assembly Bill 268
Assembly Bill 268
Relating to: commercial-to-housing conversion revolving loan fund and loan program. (FE)

Bill Text and History

2023 Wisconsin Act 18

For
Notification Date
6/15/2023
First Communication Date
6/2/2023
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Assembly Bill 464
Assembly Bill 464
Relating to: nonrecourse civil litigation advances and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
10/3/2023
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
Senate Bill 2
Relating to: eliminating the personal property tax. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
1/30/2023
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 40
Senate Bill 40
Relating to: changes to the low-income housing tax credit. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
5/18/2023
First Communication Date
5/18/2023
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Senate Bill 49
Senate Bill 49
Relating to: restricting local regulation of utility service based on the type or source of energy. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
2/24/2023
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 103
Senate Bill 103
Relating to: developer-financed tax incremental districts.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
4/13/2023
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 186
Senate Bill 186
Relating to: procedures for reviewing commercial building plans. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
4/20/2023
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 187
Senate Bill 187
Relating to: local government review of commercial building plans. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
4/20/2023
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 188
Senate Bill 188
Relating to: permission to start construction of a commercial building before plan approval. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
4/20/2023
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 254
Senate Bill 254
Relating to: a wetland assured delineation program, 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

Other
Notification Date
4/21/2023
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 293
Senate Bill 293
Relating to: residential housing infrastructure revolving loan fund and revolving loan program. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
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.
Senate Bill 294
Senate Bill 294
Relating to: a main street housing rehabilitation revolving loan fund and loan program. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
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.
Senate Bill 295
Senate Bill 295
Relating to: commercial-to-housing conversion revolving loan fund and loan program. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
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.
Senate Bill 296
Senate Bill 296
Relating to: judicial review of local governmental decisions related to certain land development, local approval of residential housing development, and amendment of zoning ordinances. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
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.
Senate Bill 297
Senate Bill 297
Relating to: housing rehabilitation loans awarded by the Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
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.
Senate Bill 413
Senate Bill 413
Relating to: highway setback areas and the Department of Transportation's authority to approve subdivision plats. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
9/11/2023
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 464
Senate Bill 464
Relating to: nonrecourse civil litigation advances and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
10/3/2023
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.

Budget Bill Subjects

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

Notification Date
2/23/2023
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.

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

Notification Date
2/23/2023
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.

Housing and Development Authority: Homeownership Mortgage Assistance
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Housing and Development Authority: Homeownership Mortgage Assistance

Notification Date
2/23/2023
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.

Judicial Commission
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Judicial Commission

Notification Date
2/23/2023
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.

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

Notification Date
2/23/2023
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.

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

Notification Date
2/23/2023
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.

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

Notification Date
2/23/2023
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.

Public Service Commission: Regulation of Public Utilities
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Public Service Commission: Regulation of Public Utilities

Notification Date
2/23/2023
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.

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

Notification Date
2/23/2023
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.

Safety and Professional Services: Departmentwide
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Safety and Professional Services: Departmentwide

Notification Date
2/23/2023
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.

Safety and Professional Services: Professional Regulation and Administrative Services
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Safety and Professional Services: Professional Regulation and Administrative Services

Notification Date
2/23/2023
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.

Safety and Professional Services: Regulation of Industry, Safety and Buildings
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Safety and Professional Services: Regulation of Industry, Safety and Buildings

Notification Date
2/23/2023
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.

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

Notification Date
2/23/2023
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.

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

Notification Date
2/23/2023
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.

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

Notification Date
2/23/2023
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.

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

Notification Date
2/23/2023
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.

Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings

Commercial building code
Agency Name
Department of Safety and Professional Services (SPS)
Subject
Commercial building code
Scope Statement
SS 149_20
Undisclosed
Notification Date
3/16/2023
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.

Plumbing and plumbing products
Agency Name
Department of Safety and Professional Services (SPS)
Subject
Plumbing and plumbing products
Scope Statement
SS 140_20
Undisclosed
Notification Date
3/16/2023
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.

Update to Uniform Dwelling (One-and 2-family dwellings) Code and manufactured home communities
Agency Name
Department of Safety and Professional Services (SPS)
Subject
Update to Uniform Dwelling (One-and 2-family dwellings) Code and manufactured home communities
Scope Statement
SS 028_19
Undisclosed
Notification Date
3/16/2023
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.

Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number

Changing 703.13(4) from “written consent of all unit owners and their mortgagees” to “written consent of 85% of owners and their mortgagees”.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Changing 703.13(4) from “written consent of all unit owners and their mortgagees” to “written consent of 85% of owners and their mortgagees”.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
8/10/2023
First Communication Date
8/10/2023
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.

“Go Build Wisconsin” “Be Pro Be Proud” program modeled after South Carolina (www.beprobeproudsc.org)
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
“Go Build Wisconsin” “Be Pro Be Proud” program modeled after South Carolina (www.beprobeproudsc.org)

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
3/6/2023
First Communication Date
3/6/2023
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.

Policies to aid Build My Future education programs across Wisconsin
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Policies to aid Build My Future education programs across Wisconsin

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
3/3/2023
First Communication Date
3/3/2023
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.

Appointment of Dan Hereth as DSPS Secretary
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Appointment of Dan Hereth as DSPS Secretary

Notification Date
2/15/2023
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.

No increase to property taxes and holding the line on levy limits
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
No increase to property taxes and holding the line on levy limits

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
1/27/2023
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.

Minimal if any changes to the state commercial and single-family building code
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Minimal if any changes to the state commercial and single-family building code

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
1/27/2023
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.

Reintroduction of shovel ready workforce site bill as amended with language on utility fees (2021 AB 603)
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Reintroduction of shovel ready workforce site bill as amended with language on utility fees (2021 AB 603)

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
1/27/2023
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.

A revolving loan program to pay for the remodeling of single family workforce homes
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
A revolving loan program to pay for the remodeling of single family workforce homes

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
1/27/2023
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.

More financing options to pay for housing infrastructure that encourage zoning and fee flexibilities by local units of government (smaller lot sizes, accessory dwelling units, reduction of local fees)
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
More financing options to pay for housing infrastructure that encourage zoning and fee flexibilities by local units of government (smaller lot sizes, accessory dwelling units, reduction of local fees)

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
1/27/2023
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.

Support for expanding construction apprenticeship opportunities
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Support for expanding construction apprenticeship opportunities

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
1/27/2023
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.

Updates to TRANS 233
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Updates to TRANS 233

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
1/19/2023
First Communication Date
1/19/2023
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.

Elimination of the personal property tax
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Elimination of the personal property tax

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
1/10/2023
First Communication Date
1/9/2023
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.

Total Lobbying Effort

  2023
January - June
Total
Total Lobbying Expenditures 2023
January - June
$31,661.27
Total $31,661.27
Total Hours Communicating 2023
January - June
62.50
Total 62.50
Total Hours Other 2023
January - June
45.50
Total 45.50

Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

Relating to: a main street housing rehabilitation revolving loan fund and loan program. (FE)
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 10 %
Relating to: housing rehabilitation loans awarded by the Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority. (FE)
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 10 %
Relating to: commercial-to-housing conversion revolving loan fund and loan program. (FE)
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 10 %
Relating to: judicial review of local governmental decisions related to certain land development, local approval of residential housing development, and amendment of zoning ordinances. (FE)
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 10 %
Relating to: residential housing infrastructure revolving loan fund and revolving loan program. (FE)
2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total
2023
January - June
40 %
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total 40 %

Budget Bill Subjects

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 10 %

Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings

No administrative rulemaking proceedings found.

Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number

No topics found.

Minor Efforts

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

Minor Efforts
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 10 %

Other Matters

No other matters found.

Filed Statements of Lobbying Activity and Expenditures