AFT-Wisconsin
Registered Principal Details
Business Or Interest:
Education, Health, Social Services, State Government, Taxation, Trust Funds, Employment Relations, Personnel Commission, DPI, UW System, Wisconsin Technical College Board, Collective Bargaining.
Lobbying Interests:
AFT-Wisconsin will be active around the state budget, all educational initiatives (pre-K12, technical college, higher education), local government, and state policies. We will also engage advocacy for increased revenue, broadband expansion, workplace safety and workers rights. We will advocate to strengthen opportunities for people of color and strong rural communities.
Education, Health, Social Services, State Government, Taxation, Trust Funds, Employment Relations, Personnel Commission, DPI, UW System, Wisconsin Technical College Board, Collective Bargaining.
Lobbying Interests:
AFT-Wisconsin will be active around the state budget, all educational initiatives (pre-K12, technical college, higher education), local government, and state policies. We will also engage advocacy for increased revenue, broadband expansion, workplace safety and workers rights. We will advocate to strengthen opportunities for people of color and strong rural communities.
Contact
KDK
Kathy D Kreul
P.O. Box 285
Highland, WI 53543
(608) 662-1444
kreul@aft-wisconsin.org
http://www.aft-wisconsin.org
P.O. Box 285
Highland, WI 53543
(608) 662-1444
kreul@aft-wisconsin.org
http://www.aft-wisconsin.org
Authorized Lobbyists
| Lobbyist Name | Exclusive Duties | Authorized On | Withdrawn On |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kim Tarvestad Kohlhaas | Exclusive Duties No | Authorized On 7/18/2023 | Withdrawn On N/A |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
7/21/2023
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.
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 Date7/21/2023
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.
Assembly Bill 305
Relating to: increasing the per pupil payments in parental choice programs and the Special Needs Scholarship program and the per pupil payments made to independent charter schools and increasing the revenue ceiling for school districts. (FE)
Bill Text and History
7/21/2023
First Communication Date
6/9/2023
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Relating to: increasing the per pupil payments in parental choice programs and the Special Needs Scholarship program and the per pupil payments made to independent charter schools and increasing the revenue ceiling for school districts. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date7/21/2023
First Communication Date
6/9/2023
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Assembly Bill 321
Relating to: reading instruction in public schools and private schools participating in parental choice programs, an early literacy assessment and intervention program, providing an exemption from rule-making procedures, and granting rule-making authority....
Bill Text and History
2023 Wisconsin Act 20
7/21/2023
First Communication Date
6/8/2023
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Relating to: reading instruction in public schools and private schools participating in parental choice programs, an early literacy assessment and intervention program, providing an exemption from rule-making procedures, and granting rule-making authority....
Bill Text and History
2023 Wisconsin Act 20
Against
Notification Date7/21/2023
First Communication Date
6/8/2023
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Budget Bill Subjects
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Administration: Departmentwide
Administration: Departmentwide
Notification Date
12/12/2024
First Communication Date
12/5/2024
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Comments
AFT-Wisconsin meeting with Gov staff and AFT-W on budget priorities for public institutions
12/12/2024
First Communication Date
12/5/2024
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Comments
AFT-Wisconsin meeting with Gov staff and AFT-W on budget priorities for public institutions
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Public Instruction: Departmentwide
Public Instruction: Departmentwide
Notification Date
7/21/2023
First Communication Date
6/9/2023
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Comments
oppose
7/21/2023
First Communication Date
6/9/2023
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Comments
oppose
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
University of Wisconsin System
University of Wisconsin System
Notification Date
7/21/2023
First Communication Date
6/9/2023
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Comments
oppose budget
7/21/2023
First Communication Date
6/9/2023
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Comments
oppose budget
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Collective Bargaining Rights
Collective Bargaining Rights
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
9/15/2023
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
9/15/2023
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.
Higher Education Funding for UW System and Technical Colleges
LRB 1458, 1461, 1462, 1463, 1465, 1466, 1468,
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Higher Education Funding for UW System and Technical Colleges LRB 1458, 1461, 1462, 1463, 1465, 1466, 1468,
Higher Education Funding for UW System and Technical Colleges LRB 1458, 1461, 1462, 1463, 1465, 1466, 1468,
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
2/17/2023
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Legislative matter
Notification Date
2/17/2023
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
LRB-2310/1, eliminating restrictions the respective educational roles of the University of Wisconsin System and the Technical College System
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
LRB-2310/1, eliminating restrictions the respective educational roles of the University of Wisconsin System and the Technical College System
LRB-2310/1, eliminating restrictions the respective educational roles of the University of Wisconsin System and the Technical College System
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
2/17/2023
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Legislative matter
Notification Date
2/17/2023
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Total Lobbying Effort
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Lobbying Expenditures | 2023 January - June $1,801.94 |
2023 July - December $1,792.94 |
2024 January - June $0.00 |
2024 July - December $0.00 |
Total $3,594.88 |
| Total Hours Communicating | 2023 January - June 18.00 |
2023 July - December 0.00 |
2024 January - June 0.00 |
2024 July - December 0.50 |
Total 18.50 |
| Total Hours Other | 2023 January - June 25.00 |
2023 July - December 0.00 |
2024 January - June 0.00 |
2024 July - December 2.50 |
Total 27.50 |
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 15% |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total 13% |
Relating to: increasing the per pupil payments in parental choice programs and the Special Needs Scholarship program and the per pupil payments made to independent charter schools and increasing the revenue ceiling for school districts. (FE)
| 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 20% |
Relating to: reading instruction in public schools and private schools participating in parental choice programs, an early literacy assessment and intervention program, providing an exemption from rule-making procedures, and granting rule-making authority. (FE)
| 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 20% |
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 20% |
| 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 20% |
Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings
No administrative rulemaking proceedings found.
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
Higher Education Funding for UW System and Technical Colleges
LRB 1458, 1461, 1462, 1463, 1465, 1466, 1468,
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 January - June 2% |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total 2% |
LRB-2310/1, eliminating restrictions the respective educational roles of the University of Wisconsin System and the Technical College System
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 January - June 3% |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total 3% |
Minor Efforts
No minor efforts found.
Other Matters
No other matters found.