Protect Democracy United
Registered Principal Details
Business Or Interest:
Protect Democracy is a cross-ideological non-profit group dedicated to defeating the authoritarian threat, building more resilient democratic institutions, and protecting our freedom and liberal democracy.
Lobbying Interests:
Any election law changes, revisions and/or updates
Protect Democracy is a cross-ideological non-profit group dedicated to defeating the authoritarian threat, building more resilient democratic institutions, and protecting our freedom and liberal democracy.
Lobbying Interests:
Any election law changes, revisions and/or updates
Contact
JS
Jim Steineke
16 North Carroll St, Suite 600
Madison, WI 53703
920-427-2477
jim@thewelchgroup.org
http://protectdemocracy.org
16 North Carroll St, Suite 600
Madison, WI 53703
920-427-2477
jim@thewelchgroup.org
http://protectdemocracy.org
Authorized Lobbyists
| Lobbyist Name | Exclusive Duties | Authorized On | Withdrawn On |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jim Steineke | Exclusive Duties No | Authorized On 1/26/2023 | Withdrawn On N/A |
| Peter Welch | Exclusive Duties No | Authorized On 1/26/2023 | Withdrawn On N/A |
| Gary R Goyke | Exclusive Duties No | Authorized On 1/27/2023 | Withdrawn On N/A |
Lobbying Interests
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Assembly Bill 38
Relating to: absentee ballot request and return confirmation. (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: absentee ballot request and return confirmation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
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 577
Relating to: an election official's personal information; battery against election officials; whistleblower protection for municipal clerks, county clerks, and election officials who witness and report election fraud or irregularities; harassing election o...
Bill Text and History
11/6/2023
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: an election official's personal information; battery against election officials; whistleblower protection for municipal clerks, county clerks, and election officials who witness and report election fraud or irregularities; harassing election o...
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date11/6/2023
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.
Assembly Bill 664
Relating to: disclosures regarding content generated by artificial intelligence in political advertisements, granting rule-making authority, and providing a penalty. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2023 Wisconsin Act 123
12/4/2023
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: disclosures regarding content generated by artificial intelligence in political advertisements, granting rule-making authority, and providing a penalty. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2023 Wisconsin Act 123
For
Notification Date12/4/2023
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.
Assembly Bill 892
Relating to: compliance with the federal Electoral Count Reform Act.
Bill Text and History
1/8/2024
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: compliance with the federal Electoral Count Reform Act.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date1/8/2024
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 39
Relating to: absentee ballot request and return confirmation. (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: absentee ballot request and return confirmation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
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.
Senate Bill 632
Relating to: an election official's personal information; battery against election officials; whistleblower protection for municipal clerks, county clerks, and election officials who witness and report election fraud or irregularities; harassing election o...
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: an election official's personal information; battery against election officials; whistleblower protection for municipal clerks, county clerks, and election officials who witness and report election fraud or irregularities; harassing election o...
Bill Text and History
For
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 644
Relating to: disclosures regarding content generated by artificial intelligence in political advertisements, granting rule-making authority, and providing a penalty. (FE)
Bill Text and History
12/4/2023
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: disclosures regarding content generated by artificial intelligence in political advertisements, granting rule-making authority, and providing a penalty. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date12/4/2023
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.
Senate Bill 852
Relating to: compliance with the federal Electoral Count Reform Act.
Bill Text and History
2/18/2024
First Communication Date
1/8/2024
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Relating to: compliance with the federal Electoral Count Reform Act.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date2/18/2024
First Communication Date
1/8/2024
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Budget Bill Subjects
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Elections Commission
Elections Commission
Notification Date
3/22/2023
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.
3/22/2023
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.
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Any proposal related to administration of elections
Any proposal related to administration of elections
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
8/30/2023
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.
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
8/30/2023
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.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Anything relating to municipal clerks
Anything relating to municipal clerks
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
3/22/2023
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.
Legislative matter
Notification Date
3/22/2023
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.
Total Lobbying Effort
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Lobbying Expenditures | 2023 January - June $31,600.00 |
2023 July - December $28,000.00 |
2024 January - June $22,200.00 |
Total $81,800.00 |
| Total Hours Communicating | 2023 January - June 37.50 |
2023 July - December 37.00 |
2024 January - June 21.50 |
Total 96.00 |
| Total Hours Other | 2023 January - June 86.00 |
2023 July - December 87.00 |
2024 January - June 60.50 |
Total 233.50 |
Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Relating to: absentee ballot request and return confirmation. (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 4% |
Relating to: absentee ballot request and return confirmation. (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 4% |
Budget Bill Subjects
| 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 8% |
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 20% |
2023 July - December 20% |
2024 January - June 30% |
2024 July - December |
Total 22% |
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December 30% |
2024 January - June 30% |
2024 July - December |
Total 19% |
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.