The Wisconsin Credit Union League
Registered Principal Details
Business Or Interest:
The Wisconsin Credit Union League is the trade association for Wisconsin's credit unions. Wisconsin's Credit Unions are not-for-profit financial institutions, cooperatively owned by their 3.9 million members and directed by Boards democratically elected from the membership.
Lobbying Interests:
All proposals, legislation, administrative rules, policies or regulations related in any way to consumers or the operation of financial institutions in general, and credit unions and their member-owners in particular.
CEO Name:
Sarah Wainscott
The Wisconsin Credit Union League is the trade association for Wisconsin's credit unions. Wisconsin's Credit Unions are not-for-profit financial institutions, cooperatively owned by their 3.9 million members and directed by Boards democratically elected from the membership.
Lobbying Interests:
All proposals, legislation, administrative rules, policies or regulations related in any way to consumers or the operation of financial institutions in general, and credit unions and their member-owners in particular.
CEO Name:
Sarah Wainscott
Contact
SS
Shelby Schmudlach
1 E Main St
Madison, WI 53703
6086404031
sschmudlach@theleague.coop
http://www.theleague.coop
1 E Main St
Madison, WI 53703
6086404031
sschmudlach@theleague.coop
http://www.theleague.coop
Authorized Lobbyists
| Lobbyist Name | Exclusive Duties | Authorized On | Withdrawn On |
|---|
Lobbying Interests
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Assembly Bill 471
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Assembly Bill 471
Relating to: the regulation of digital assets.
Bill Text and History
10/6/2025
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: the regulation of digital assets.
Bill Text and History
Undisclosed
Notification Date10/6/2025
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 762
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Assembly Bill 762
Relating to: creating a WisKids savings account program within the college savings program. (FE)
Bill Text and History
1/5/2026
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: creating a WisKids savings account program within the college savings program. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date1/5/2026
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 763
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Assembly Bill 763
Relating to: interest rates on consumer loans and activities of consumer lenders regulated by the Department of Financial Institutions. (FE)
Bill Text and History
1/5/2026
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: interest rates on consumer loans and activities of consumer lenders regulated by the Department of Financial Institutions. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date1/5/2026
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 764
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Assembly Bill 764
Relating to: payday loans. (FE)
Bill Text and History
1/5/2026
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: payday loans. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date1/5/2026
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 779
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Assembly Bill 779
Relating to: increasing jurisdictional amounts in small claims actions. (FE)
Bill Text and History
1/5/2026
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: increasing jurisdictional amounts in small claims actions. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Other
Notification Date1/5/2026
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 968
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Assembly Bill 968
Relating to: virtual currency kiosks.
Bill Text and History
2/2/2026
First Communication Date
1/27/2026
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: virtual currency kiosks.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date2/2/2026
First Communication Date
1/27/2026
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 972
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Assembly Bill 972
Relating to: financial exploitation of vulnerable adults.
Bill Text and History
2/2/2026
First Communication Date
1/27/2026
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: financial exploitation of vulnerable adults.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date2/2/2026
First Communication Date
1/27/2026
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 990
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Assembly Bill 990
Relating to: personal financial literacy high school graduation requirement.
Bill Text and History
2/2/2026
First Communication Date
1/21/2026
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: personal financial literacy high school graduation requirement.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date2/2/2026
First Communication Date
1/21/2026
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 752
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Senate Bill 752
Relating to: creating a WisKids savings account program within the college savings program. (FE)
Bill Text and History
1/5/2026
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: creating a WisKids savings account program within the college savings program. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date1/5/2026
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 759
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Senate Bill 759
Relating to: interest rates on consumer loans and activities of consumer lenders regulated by the Department of Financial Institutions. (FE)
Bill Text and History
1/5/2026
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: interest rates on consumer loans and activities of consumer lenders regulated by the Department of Financial Institutions. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date1/5/2026
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 760
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Senate Bill 760
Relating to: payday loans. (FE)
Bill Text and History
1/5/2026
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: payday loans. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date1/5/2026
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 787
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Senate Bill 787
Relating to: increasing jurisdictional amounts in small claims actions. (FE)
Bill Text and History
1/5/2026
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: increasing jurisdictional amounts in small claims actions. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Other
Notification Date1/5/2026
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 921
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Senate Bill 921
Relating to: personal financial literacy high school graduation requirement.
Bill Text and History
2/3/2026
First Communication Date
1/21/2026
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: personal financial literacy high school graduation requirement.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date2/3/2026
First Communication Date
1/21/2026
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
Financial Institutions: Departmentwide
Financial Institutions: Departmentwide
Notification Date
5/21/2025
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.
5/21/2025
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
Financial Education
Financial Education
Notification Date
1/29/2026
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.
1/29/2026
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
Virtual Currency
Virtual Currency
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
9/24/2025
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
9/24/2025
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
Credit Card Fees
Credit Card Fees
Notification Date
5/21/2025
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.
5/21/2025
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
Crypto
Crypto
Notification Date
5/21/2025
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.
5/21/2025
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
Financial Fraud
Financial Fraud
Notification Date
5/21/2025
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.
5/21/2025
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
Raffle Law
Raffle Law
Notification Date
5/21/2025
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.
5/21/2025
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
Member Business Loan
Member Business Loan
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
5/21/2025
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
5/21/2025
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
Financial Elder Abuse
Financial Elder Abuse
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
1/10/2025
First Communication Date
1/9/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Legislative matter
Notification Date
1/10/2025
First Communication Date
1/9/2025
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
Interchange Fees
Interchange Fees
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
1/10/2025
First Communication Date
1/8/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Legislative matter
Notification Date
1/10/2025
First Communication Date
1/8/2025
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
| 2025 January - June |
2025 July - December |
Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Lobbying Expenditures | 2025 January - June $46,283.33 |
2025 July - December $46,816.24 |
Total $93,099.57 |
| Total Hours Communicating | 2025 January - June 54.00 |
2025 July - December 33.50 |
Total 87.50 |
| Total Hours Other | 2025 January - June 58.50 |
2025 July - December 39.00 |
Total 97.50 |
Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Relating to: increasing jurisdictional amounts in small claims actions. (FE)
| 2025 January - June |
2025 July - December |
2026 January - June |
2026 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 January - June |
2025 July - December 4% |
2026 January - June |
2026 July - December |
Total 2% |
Relating to: increasing jurisdictional amounts in small claims actions. (FE)
| 2025 January - June |
2025 July - December |
2026 January - June |
2026 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 January - June |
2025 July - December 4% |
2026 January - June |
2026 July - December |
Total 2% |
Relating to: interest rates on consumer loans and activities of consumer lenders regulated by the Department of Financial Institutions. (FE)
| 2025 January - June |
2025 July - December |
2026 January - June |
2026 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 January - June |
2025 July - December 5% |
2026 January - June |
2026 July - December |
Total 2% |
Relating to: payday loans. (FE)
| 2025 January - June |
2025 July - December |
2026 January - June |
2026 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 January - June |
2025 July - December 5% |
2026 January - June |
2026 July - December |
Total 2% |
Relating to: interest rates on consumer loans and activities of consumer lenders regulated by the Department of Financial Institutions. (FE)
| 2025 January - June |
2025 July - December |
2026 January - June |
2026 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 January - June |
2025 July - December 5% |
2026 January - June |
2026 July - December |
Total 2% |
Relating to: payday loans. (FE)
| 2025 January - June |
2025 July - December |
2026 January - June |
2026 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 January - June |
2025 July - December 5% |
2026 January - June |
2026 July - December |
Total 2% |
Relating to: creating a WisKids savings account program within the college savings program. (FE)
| 2025 January - June |
2025 July - December |
2026 January - June |
2026 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 January - June |
2025 July - December 8% |
2026 January - June |
2026 July - December |
Total 3% |
Relating to: creating a WisKids savings account program within the college savings program. (FE)
| 2025 January - June |
2025 July - December |
2026 January - June |
2026 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 January - June |
2025 July - December 8% |
2026 January - June |
2026 July - December |
Total 3% |
Relating to: the regulation of digital assets.
| 2025 January - June |
2025 July - December |
2026 January - June |
2026 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 January - June |
2025 July - December 9% |
2026 January - June |
2026 July - December |
Total 4% |
Budget Bill Subjects
| 2025 January - June |
2025 July - December |
2026 January - June |
2026 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 January - June 20% |
2025 July - December 1% |
2026 January - June |
2026 July - December |
Total 13% |
Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings
No administrative rulemaking proceedings found.
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
| 2025 January - June |
2025 July - December |
2026 January - June |
2026 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 January - June 2% |
2025 July - December 4% |
2026 January - June |
2026 July - December |
Total 3% |
| 2025 January - June |
2025 July - December |
2026 January - June |
2026 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 January - June 4% |
2025 July - December 10% |
2026 January - June |
2026 July - December |
Total 6% |
| 2025 January - June |
2025 July - December |
2026 January - June |
2026 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 January - June 4% |
2025 July - December 8% |
2026 January - June |
2026 July - December |
Total 6% |
| 2025 January - June |
2025 July - December |
2026 January - June |
2026 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 January - June 5% |
2025 July - December 4% |
2026 January - June |
2026 July - December |
Total 5% |
| 2025 January - June |
2025 July - December |
2026 January - June |
2026 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 January - June 10% |
2025 July - December 6% |
2026 January - June |
2026 July - December |
Total 8% |
| 2025 January - June |
2025 July - December |
2026 January - June |
2026 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 January - June 25% |
2025 July - December 2% |
2026 January - June |
2026 July - December |
Total 16% |
| 2025 January - June |
2025 July - December |
2026 January - June |
2026 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 January - June 30% |
2025 July - December 3% |
2026 January - June |
2026 July - December |
Total 19% |
| 2025 January - June |
2025 July - December |
2026 January - June |
2026 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 January - June |
2025 July - December 4% |
2026 January - June |
2026 July - December |
Total 2% |
| 2025 January - June |
2025 July - December |
2026 January - June |
2026 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 January - June |
2025 July - December 5% |
2026 January - June |
2026 July - December |
Total 2% |
Minor Efforts
No minor efforts found.
Other Matters
No other matters found.