Wisconsin Council of the Blind and Visually Impaired
Registered Principal Details
Business Or Interest:
A Wisconsin association of persons who are blind or visually impaired.
Lobbying Interests:
All areas of legislation or administrative rules that affect the lives of blind or visually impaired Wisconsin citizens. Specifically we will involve ourselves in the Dept. of Workforce development, Division of Vocational rehabilitation: Dept. of Health and Family Services, Division of Supportive living, Bureau for the Blind; Dept. of Public Instruction, CESAs, Special Education, Center for Blind and Visually Impaired Students; Dept. of Transportation, public transportation, and sales tax issues affecting the sales of assistive devises.
A Wisconsin association of persons who are blind or visually impaired.
Lobbying Interests:
All areas of legislation or administrative rules that affect the lives of blind or visually impaired Wisconsin citizens. Specifically we will involve ourselves in the Dept. of Workforce development, Division of Vocational rehabilitation: Dept. of Health and Family Services, Division of Supportive living, Bureau for the Blind; Dept. of Public Instruction, CESAs, Special Education, Center for Blind and Visually Impaired Students; Dept. of Transportation, public transportation, and sales tax issues affecting the sales of assistive devises.
Contact
DJ
Denise Jess
754 Williamson St
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 255-1166
djess@wcblind.org
http://www.wcblind.org
754 Williamson St
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 255-1166
djess@wcblind.org
http://www.wcblind.org
Authorized Lobbyists
| Lobbyist Name | Exclusive Duties | Authorized On | Withdrawn On |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Blumenfeld | Exclusive Duties No | Authorized On 3/22/2023 | Withdrawn On N/A |
Lobbying Interests
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Assembly Bill 306
Relating to: access to Department of Transportation records to establish residency for approvals issued by the Department of Natural Resources. (FE)
Bill Text and History
8/10/2023
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: access to Department of Transportation records to establish residency for approvals issued by the Department of Natural Resources. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date8/10/2023
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 408
Relating to: a tax credit for transportation services for blind workers. (FE)
Bill Text and History
10/17/2023
First Communication Date
10/10/2023
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Relating to: a tax credit for transportation services for blind workers. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date10/17/2023
First Communication Date
10/10/2023
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Assembly Bill 494
Relating to: status as an indefinitely confined voter for purposes of automatically receiving absentee ballots and providing a penalty. (FE)
Bill Text and History
11/1/2023
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: status as an indefinitely confined voter for purposes of automatically receiving absentee ballots and providing a penalty. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Other
Notification Date11/1/2023
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 543
Relating to: election observers and providing a penalty.
Bill Text and History
11/1/2023
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: election observers and providing a penalty.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date11/1/2023
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 752
Relating to: license fee exemptions for a dog that is a service animal. (FE)
Bill Text and History
1/29/2024
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Relating to: license fee exemptions for a dog that is a service animal. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date1/29/2024
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Assembly Bill 904
Relating to: information technology accessibility standards and granting rule-making authority. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2/5/2024
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: information technology accessibility standards and granting rule-making authority. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date2/5/2024
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 310
Relating to: access to Department of Transportation records to establish residency for approvals issued by the Department of Natural Resources. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2023 Wisconsin Act 114
8/10/2023
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: access to Department of Transportation records to establish residency for approvals issued by the Department of Natural Resources. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2023 Wisconsin Act 114
For
Notification Date8/10/2023
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 398
Relating to: a tax credit for transportation services for blind workers. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2023 Wisconsin Act 142
10/17/2023
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: a tax credit for transportation services for blind workers. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2023 Wisconsin Act 142
For
Notification Date10/17/2023
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 560
Relating to: election observers and providing a penalty.
Bill Text and History
11/1/2023
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: election observers and providing a penalty.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date11/1/2023
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.
Senate Bill 582
Relating to: status as an indefinitely confined voter for purposes of automatically receiving absentee ballots and providing a penalty. (FE)
Bill Text and History
11/1/2023
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: status as an indefinitely confined voter for purposes of automatically receiving absentee ballots and providing a penalty. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Other
Notification Date11/1/2023
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.
Senate Bill 728
Relating to: license fee exemptions for a dog that is a service animal. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2023 Wisconsin Act 189
1/29/2024
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Relating to: license fee exemptions for a dog that is a service animal. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2023 Wisconsin Act 189
For
Notification Date1/29/2024
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Senate Bill 831
Relating to: information technology accessibility standards and granting rule-making authority. (FE)
Bill Text and History
12/21/2023
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: information technology accessibility standards and granting rule-making authority. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date12/21/2023
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.
Budget Bill Subjects
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Elections Commission
Elections Commission
Notification Date
3/25/2023
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.
3/25/2023
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.
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Health Services: Departmentwide
Health Services: Departmentwide
Notification Date
3/25/2023
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.
3/25/2023
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.
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Health Services: Medicaid Services
Health Services: Medicaid Services
Notification Date
3/25/2023
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.
3/25/2023
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.
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Transportation: Local Transportation Assistance
Transportation: Local Transportation Assistance
Notification Date
3/25/2023
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.
3/25/2023
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.
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Workforce Development: Vocational Rehabilitation Services
Workforce Development: Vocational Rehabilitation Services
Notification Date
3/25/2023
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.
3/25/2023
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 matter relating to services for the blind and visually impaired
Any matter relating to services for the blind and visually impaired
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
2/5/2024
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.
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
2/5/2024
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
information technology accessibility standards for state websites
information technology accessibility standards for state websites
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
12/12/2023
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
12/12/2023
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
Matters relating to traffic violations involving Wisconsin's White Cane Law
Matters relating to traffic violations involving Wisconsin's White Cane Law
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 do not intend to communicate on this matter.
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 do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Relating to various modes of transportation
Relating to various modes of transportation
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
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 do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Both Legislative matter and rule
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 do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Relating to voting
Relating to voting
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
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 do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Both Legislative matter and rule
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 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 $13,000.00 |
2023 July - December $13,000.00 |
2024 January - June $12,600.00 |
Total $38,600.00 |
| Total Hours Communicating | 2023 January - June 1.50 |
2023 July - December 4.75 |
2024 January - June 4.25 |
Total 10.50 |
| Total Hours Other | 2023 January - June 61.75 |
2023 July - December 35.50 |
2024 January - June 50.75 |
Total 148.00 |
Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Relating to: election observers and providing a penalty.
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December 1% |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total < 1% |
Relating to: information technology accessibility standards and granting rule-making authority. (FE)
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December 1% |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total < 1% |
Relating to: a tax credit for transportation services for blind workers. (FE)
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December 3% |
2024 January - June 3% |
2024 July - December |
Total 2% |
Relating to: access to Department of Transportation records to establish residency for approvals issued by the Department of Natural Resources. (FE)
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December 4% |
2024 January - June 20% |
2024 July - December |
Total 8% |
Relating to: status as an indefinitely confined voter for purposes of automatically receiving absentee ballots and providing a penalty. (FE)
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December 11% |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total 3% |
Relating to: access to Department of Transportation records to establish residency for approvals issued by the Department of Natural Resources. (FE)
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December 22% |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total 6% |
Relating to: license fee exemptions for a dog that is a service animal. (FE)
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June 1% |
2024 July - December |
Total < 1% |
Relating to: license fee exemptions for a dog that is a service animal. (FE)
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June 4% |
2024 July - December |
Total 1% |
Relating to: information technology accessibility standards and granting rule-making authority. (FE)
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June 15% |
2024 July - December |
Total 5% |
Budget Bill Subjects
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 January - June 1% |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total < 1% |
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 January - June 13% |
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 6% |
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 |
2023 July - December 2% |
2024 January - June 2% |
2024 July - December |
Total 1% |
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December 2% |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total < 1% |
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December 11% |
2024 January - June 1% |
2024 July - December |
Total 3% |
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June 5% |
2024 July - December |
Total 2% |
Minor Efforts
No minor efforts found.
Other Matters
Includes time spent on:
- Gubernatorial nominations
- Matters on which the organization made no lobbying communication