St Croix Chippewa Indians of Wisconsin

Registered Principal Details

Business Or Interest:
Federally recognized Indian tribe.

Lobbying Interests:
The St Croix Chippewa Indians of Wisconsin has an interest in all legislation and administrative rules that impact on the tribe's sovereignty and the health and welfare of its members. Specific examples include legislation and rules influencing tribal gaming, natural resources, health and human services and economic development.

CEO Name:
David Merrill
General Counsel

Contact
HB
Howard Bichler
PO Box 45287
Hertel, WI 54845
(715) 349-2195
(715) 349-2975
howardb@stcroixtribalcenter.com

Authorized Lobbyists

Lobbyist Name Exclusive Duties Authorized On Withdrawn On

Lobbying Interests

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

Assembly Bill 134
Assembly Bill 134
relating to: creation of the Wisconsin Tribal-State Council and making an appropriation.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
3/21/2005
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 135
Assembly Bill 135
relating to: preparation of tribal impact statements for bills that would have an impact on tribal governments or American Indians.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
3/21/2005
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 136
Assembly Bill 136
relating to: representations made regarding wild rice sold or offered for sale in this state, granting rule-making authority, and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
3/21/2005
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 137
Assembly Bill 137
relating to: increasing the maximum amount of Indian student assistance grants and making an appropriation.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
3/21/2005
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 138
Assembly Bill 138
relating to: tribal administration of rehabilitation reviews for persons who otherwise may not operate, be employed at, contract with, or reside at an entity that provides care for children or adults and granting rule-making authority.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
3/21/2005
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 139
Assembly Bill 139
relating to: creating a property tax exemption for real property owned by a federally recognized American Indian tribe or band.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
3/21/2005
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 461
Assembly Bill 461
relating to: requiring legislative approval to locate a gaming establishment on certain lands taken into trust for the benefit of Indian tribes.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
6/16/2005
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 628
Assembly Bill 628
relating to: the powers of tribal law enforcement officers under state law.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
1/22/2006
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 629
Assembly Bill 629
relating to: cooperative county-tribal law enforcement programs.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
1/22/2006
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 630
Assembly Bill 630
relating to: conservation wardens employed by the Great Lakes Indian Fish and Wildlife Commission.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
10/13/2005
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 639
Assembly Bill 639
relating to: an exemption for certain tribal officials under the lobbying law.

Bill Text and History

2005 Wisconsin Act 463

For
Notification Date
1/22/2006
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 640
Assembly Bill 640
relating to: creating a property tax exemption for real property owned by an American Indian tribe or band and used exclusively for a governmental purpose.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
1/22/2006
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 Resolution 17
Assembly Resolution 17
state recognition of the sovereign status of federally recognized American Indian tribes and bands.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
3/21/2005
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: the powers of tribal law enforcement officers under state law.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
11/11/2005
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 298
Senate Bill 298
relating to: cooperative county-tribal law enforcement programs.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
11/11/2005
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 299
Senate Bill 299
relating to: conservation wardens employed by the Great Lakes Indian Fish and Wildlife Commission.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
11/29/2005
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 303
Senate Bill 303
relating to: an exemption for certain tribal officials under the lobbying law.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
1/22/2006
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 304
Senate Bill 304
relating to: creating a property tax exemption for real property owned by an American Indian tribe or band and used exclusively for a governmental purpose.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
1/22/2006
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 459
Senate Bill 459
relating to: administration and funding of programs for utility public benefits; renewable energy requirements for utilities and retail electric cooperatives; energy efficiency requirements for state construction; revising and reviewing the state energy co...

Bill Text and History

2005 Wisconsin Act 141

None
Notification Date
2/1/2006
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 Resolution 61
Senate Resolution 61
senate approval of certain agreements negotiated by the governor (first consideration).

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
2/13/2006
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: Division of Gaming
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Administration: Division of Gaming

Notification Date
7/25/2005
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.

Administration: Office of Justice Assistance
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Administration: Office of Justice Assistance

Notification Date
1/28/2005
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.

Comments
Indian gaming revenues for tribal law enforcement

Health and Family Services: Health
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Health and Family Services: Health

Notification Date
1/28/2005
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.

Comments
Indian gaming revenues for cooperative indian health care grants

Health and Family Services: Medical Assistance
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Health and Family Services: Medical Assistance

Notification Date
5/13/2005
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.

Comments
Dental Care

Natural Resources: Water Quality
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Natural Resources: Water Quality

Notification Date
1/28/2005
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.

Comments
wastewater treatment and water system funding

Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number

Funding for public water system under town-tribal sanitary district
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Funding for public water system under town-tribal sanitary district

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
11/20/2006
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 Council State-Tribal Relations Committee proposal relating to conservation wardens employed by the Great Lakes Fish and Wildlife Commission
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Legislative Council State-Tribal Relations Committee proposal relating to conservation wardens employed by the Great Lakes Fish and Wildlife Commission

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
5/18/2005
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 Council State-Tribal Relations Committee proposal relating to cooperative countu-tribal law enforcement programs
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Legislative Council State-Tribal Relations Committee proposal relating to cooperative countu-tribal law enforcement programs

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
5/18/2005
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 Council State-Tribal Relations Committee proposal relating to powers of tribal law enforcement officers under state law.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Legislative Council State-Tribal Relations Committee proposal relating to powers of tribal law enforcement officers under state law.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
5/18/2005
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.

Approval of Indian Gaming facilities on post- 1988 reservation land
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Approval of Indian Gaming facilities on post- 1988 reservation land

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/21/2005
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.

Indian gaming revenues: distribution of biennial expenditures
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Indian gaming revenues: distribution of biennial expenditures

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/21/2005
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 Approval of Indian Gaming Compacts
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Legislative Approval of Indian Gaming Compacts

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/21/2005
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

  2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
Total Lobbying Expenditures 2005
January - June
$28,015.39
2005
July - December
$13,057.92
2006
January - June
$28,854.42
2006
July - December
$15,516.22
Total $85,443.94
Total Hours Communicating 2005
January - June
57.25
2005
July - December
20.85
2006
January - June
68.60
2006
July - December
14.75
Total 161.45
Total Hours Other 2005
January - June
118.75
2005
July - December
52.40
2006
January - June
120.95
2006
July - December
22.90
Total 315.00

Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

relating to: requiring legislative approval to locate a gaming establishment on certain lands taken into trust for the benefit of Indian tribes.
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
22%
2005
July - December
36%
2006
January - June
65%
2006
July - December
Total 39%
relating to: conservation wardens employed by the Great Lakes Indian Fish and Wildlife Commission.
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
7%
2006
January - June
12%
2006
July - December
Total 6%
relating to: conservation wardens employed by the Great Lakes Indian Fish and Wildlife Commission.
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
22%
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total 3%
senate approval of certain agreements negotiated by the governor (first consideration).
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
7%
2006
July - December
Total 3%

Budget Bill Subjects

2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
9%
2005
July - December
5%
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total 4%
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
31%
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total 12%
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
15%
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total 2%

Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings

No administrative rulemaking proceedings found.

Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number

2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
2%
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total < 1%
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
2%
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total < 1%
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
4%
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total 1%
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
13%
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total 5%
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
45%
Total 4%
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
55%
Total 4%

Minor Efforts

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

Minor Efforts
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
12%
2005
July - December
2%
2006
January - June
8%
2006
July - December
Total 8%

Other Matters

Includes time spent on:

  • Gubernatorial nominations
  • Matters on which the organization made no lobbying communication

Other Matters
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
5%
2005
July - December
13%
2006
January - June
8%
2006
July - December
Total 7%

Filed Statements of Lobbying Activity and Expenditures