Wisconsin Technical College District Boards Association Inc

Registered Principal Details

Business Or Interest:
Promoting education, advocacy, cooperation and collaboration among and on behalf of technical college district board members and their colleges and stakeholders.

Lobbying Interests:
Technical colleges, technical career and adult education, higher education, K-12, job training, workforce and economic development, professional regulation and licensing, taxation, local governments, boards and public officials.

CEO Name:
Layla Merrifield

Contact
LM
Layla Merrifield
104 King Street #202
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 622-8818
lmerrifield@districtboards.org
http://www.districtboards.org

Authorized Lobbyists

Lobbyist Name Exclusive Duties Authorized On Withdrawn On
Layla Merrifield Exclusive Duties No Authorized On 6/27/2023 Withdrawn On 9/4/2024

Lobbying Interests

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

Assembly Bill 2
Assembly Bill 2
Relating to: eliminating the personal property tax. (FE)

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
2/15/2023
First Communication Date
6/18/2023
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
Opposed to the bill as amended by ASA 2 to AB 2.
Assembly Bill 6
Assembly Bill 6
Relating to: uniform course numbering and the transfer of course credits among technical colleges and University of Wisconsin System schools, and eliminating certain restrictions on the respective educational roles of the University of Wisconsin System and...

Bill Text and History

Other
Notification Date
2/15/2023
First Communication Date
2/14/2023
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 7
Assembly Bill 7
Relating to: tuition and fee remission for certain veterans and their dependents enrolled in the University of Wisconsin System or a technical college. (FE)

Bill Text and History

Other
Notification Date
2/15/2023
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.
Assembly Bill 12
Assembly Bill 12
Relating to: tuition and fee remission or grants for certain veterans and their dependents enrolled in the University of Wisconsin System, a technical college, or a private nonprofit institution of higher education; and the University of Wisconsin System n...

Bill Text and History

Other
Notification Date
2/15/2023
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.
Assembly Bill 106
Assembly Bill 106
Relating to: grants to technical college and tribal college students for apprenticeship expenses and making an appropriation. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
4/3/2023
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 111
Assembly Bill 111
Relating to: technical college fire fighter courses. (FE)

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
3/17/2023
First Communication Date
3/8/2023
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Assembly Bill 151
Assembly Bill 151
Relating to: workforce metrics. (FE)

Bill Text and History

Other
Notification Date
4/17/2023
First Communication Date
4/14/2023
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 239
Assembly Bill 239
Relating to: tuition and fee remission for eligible veterans' spouses and children enrolled in the University of Wisconsin System or a technical college. (FE)

Bill Text and History

Other
Notification Date
5/2/2023
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 370
Assembly Bill 370
Relating to: guaranteed admission to University of Wisconsin System institutions and technical colleges and requiring high schools to prepare class rankings for certain pupils. (FE)

Bill Text and History

Undisclosed
Notification Date
9/5/2023
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 378
Assembly Bill 378
Relating to: designating University of Wisconsin and technical college sports and athletic teams based on the sex of the participants.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
10/2/2023
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 381
Assembly Bill 381
Relating to: Wisconsin grants and other financial aid for higher education. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
10/19/2023
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 545
Assembly Bill 545
Relating to: technical college district board membership.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
10/19/2023
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 549
Assembly Bill 549
Relating to: grants related to technical college manufacturing and truck driving programs and making an appropriation. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
10/25/2023
First Communication Date
10/13/2023
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 551
Assembly Bill 551
Relating to: freedom of speech and of the press in school-sponsored media.

Bill Text and History

Undisclosed
Notification Date
11/30/2023
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Assembly Bill 553
Assembly Bill 553
Relating to: free speech and academic freedom at University of Wisconsin System institutions and technical colleges, due process in disciplinary proceedings at University of Wisconsin System institutions and technical colleges, Wisconsin grant funding allo...

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
11/30/2023
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Assembly Bill 554
Assembly Bill 554
Relating to: race-based higher education programs and requirements. (FE)

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
10/25/2023
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.
Assembly Bill 610
Assembly Bill 610
Relating to: waivers from immunization requirements at institutions of higher education.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
1/9/2024
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.
Assembly Bill 665
Assembly Bill 665
Relating to: scholarships for Marquette University School of Dentistry students who practice in dental health shortage areas. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
11/20/2023
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.
Assembly Bill 667
Assembly Bill 667
Relating to: funding for technical college oral health care programs. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
11/20/2023
First Communication Date
11/15/2023
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 668
Assembly Bill 668
Relating to: licensure of dental therapists; extending the time limit for emergency rule procedures; providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures; providing an exemption from rule-making procedures; and granting rule-making authority. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
11/20/2023
First Communication Date
11/15/2023
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 779
Assembly Bill 779
Relating to: apprenticeship and youth apprenticeship completion awards, career and technical education incentive grants and completion awards, technical preparation programs in school districts and technical colleges, creating an individual income tax cred...

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
1/9/2024
First Communication Date
1/9/2024
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Assembly Bill 822
Assembly Bill 822
Relating to: eligibility to receive occupational credentials for recipients of deferred action under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
12/13/2023
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 891
Assembly Bill 891
Relating to: academic and career planning services provided to pupils, requiring the reporting of certain data on college student costs and outcomes, and granting rule-making authority. (FE)

Bill Text and History

Other
Notification Date
1/9/2024
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.
Assembly Bill 1012
Assembly Bill 1012
Relating to: creating a WisKids savings account program within the college savings program and making an appropriation. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
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.
Assembly Bill 1018
Assembly Bill 1018
Relating to: rehired annuitants in the Wisconsin Retirement System. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
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 has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Assembly Bill 1077
Assembly Bill 1077
Relating to: transfer from the state building trust fund to the general fund, funding for grants to support hospital emergency department services, and making an appropriation. (FE)

Bill Text and History

Undisclosed
Notification Date
2/14/2024
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 1078
Assembly Bill 1078
Relating to: funding for hospital emergency department services. (FE)

Bill Text and History

Undisclosed
Notification Date
2/14/2024
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 2
Senate Bill 2
Relating to: eliminating the personal property tax. (FE)

Bill Text and History

Other
Notification Date
2/15/2023
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.
Senate Bill 12
Senate Bill 12
Relating to: tuition and fee remission or grants for certain veterans and their dependents enrolled in the University of Wisconsin System, a technical college, or a private nonprofit institution of higher education; and the University of Wisconsin System n...

Bill Text and History

Other
Notification Date
2/15/2023
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.
Senate Bill 16
Senate Bill 16
Relating to: tuition and fee remission for certain veterans and their dependents enrolled in the University of Wisconsin System or a technical college. (FE)

Bill Text and History

Other
Notification Date
2/15/2023
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.
Senate Bill 19
Senate Bill 19
Relating to: uniform course numbering and the transfer of course credits among technical colleges and University of Wisconsin System schools, and eliminating certain restrictions on the respective educational roles of the University of Wisconsin System and...

Bill Text and History

Other
Notification Date
2/15/2023
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.
Senate Bill 93
Senate Bill 93
Relating to: grants to technical college and tribal college students for apprenticeship expenses and making an appropriation. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
3/7/2023
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 118
Senate Bill 118
Relating to: technical college fire fighter courses. (FE)

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
3/9/2023
First Communication Date
3/8/2023
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Senate Bill 234
Senate Bill 234
Relating to: workforce metrics. (FE)

Bill Text and History

Other
Notification Date
4/17/2023
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 238
Senate Bill 238
Relating to: tuition and fee remission for eligible veterans' spouses and children enrolled in the University of Wisconsin System or a technical college. (FE)

Bill Text and History

Other
Notification Date
4/17/2023
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 380
Senate Bill 380
Relating to: Wisconsin grants and other financial aid for higher education. (FE)

Bill Text and History

2023 Wisconsin Act 80

For
Notification Date
10/31/2023
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 522
Senate Bill 522
Relating to: technical college district board membership.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
12/8/2023
First Communication Date
12/7/2023
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Senate Bill 571
Senate Bill 571
Relating to: freedom of speech and of the press in school-sponsored media.

Bill Text and History

Undisclosed
Notification Date
11/30/2023
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Senate Bill 575
Senate Bill 575
Relating to: free speech and academic freedom at University of Wisconsin System institutions and technical colleges, due process in disciplinary proceedings at University of Wisconsin System institutions and technical colleges, Wisconsin grant funding allo...

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
11/30/2023
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Senate Bill 581
Senate Bill 581
Relating to: grants related to technical college manufacturing and truck driving programs and making an appropriation. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
10/31/2023
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 689
Senate Bill 689
Relating to: licensure of dental therapists; extending the time limit for emergency rule procedures; providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures; providing an exemption from rule-making procedures; and granting rule-making authority. (FE)

Bill Text and History

2023 Wisconsin Act 87

For
Notification Date
11/20/2023
First Communication Date
11/15/2023
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Senate Bill 702
Senate Bill 702
Relating to: funding for technical college oral health care programs. (FE)

Bill Text and History

2023 Wisconsin Act 89

For
Notification Date
12/8/2023
First Communication Date
12/7/2023
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Senate Bill 706
Senate Bill 706
Relating to: scholarships for Marquette University School of Dentistry students who practice in dental health shortage areas. (FE)

Bill Text and History

2023 Wisconsin Act 90

For
Notification Date
12/8/2023
First Communication Date
12/7/2023
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Senate Bill 747
Senate Bill 747
Relating to: apprenticeship and youth apprenticeship completion awards, career and technical education incentive grants and completion awards, technical preparation programs in school districts and technical colleges, creating an individual income tax cred...

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
2/14/2024
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 908
Senate Bill 908
Relating to: rehired annuitants in the Wisconsin Retirement System. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
1/25/2024
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 950
Senate Bill 950
Relating to: creating a WisKids savings account program within the college savings program and making an appropriation. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
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.
Senate Bill 1014
Senate Bill 1014
Relating to: funding for hospital emergency department services. (FE)

Bill Text and History

Undisclosed
Notification Date
2/14/2024
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 1015
Senate Bill 1015
Relating to: transfer from the state building trust fund to the general fund, funding for grants to support hospital emergency department services, and making an appropriation. (FE)

Bill Text and History

2023 Wisconsin Act 97

Undisclosed
Notification Date
2/14/2024
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.
September 2023 Special Session Senate Bill 1
September 2023 Special Session Senate Bill 1
Relating to: fall workforce package, granting rule-making authority, making an appropriation, and providing a penalty. (FE)

Bill Text and History

Undisclosed
Notification Date
10/10/2023
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.

Budget Bill Subjects

Higher Educational Aids Board
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Higher Educational Aids Board

Notification Date
2/28/2023
First Communication Date
2/15/2023
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.

Public Instruction: Departmentwide
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Public Instruction: Departmentwide

Notification Date
2/28/2023
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.

Public Instruction: Educational Leadership
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Public Instruction: Educational Leadership

Notification Date
2/28/2023
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.

Technical College System Board
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Technical College System Board

Notification Date
2/28/2023
First Communication Date
2/15/2023
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.

Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation

Notification Date
2/28/2023
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.

Workforce Development: Workforce Development
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Workforce Development: Workforce Development

Notification Date
2/28/2023
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

nonresident tuition grants to graduates
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
nonresident tuition grants to graduates

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
12/7/2022
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.

Sales and use tax exemption for building materials for technical college facilities
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Sales and use tax exemption for building materials for technical college facilities

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
12/7/2022
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.

Publishing proceedings of meetings on the Internet
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Publishing proceedings of meetings on the Internet

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
12/7/2022
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.

Technical education equipment grants for school districts
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Technical education equipment grants for school districts

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
12/7/2022
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.

Firearms in college buildings
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Firearms in college buildings

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
12/7/2022
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.

Merger of UW System and WTCS Workgroup
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Merger of UW System and WTCS Workgroup

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
12/7/2022
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.

State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
12/7/2022
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.

TIF reform, project costs, donor and donee TIFs, cash grants for developers, and reporting TIF information on property tax bills
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
TIF reform, project costs, donor and donee TIFs, cash grants for developers, and reporting TIF information on property tax bills

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
12/7/2022
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.

Course offerings by WTCS and UW
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Course offerings by WTCS and UW

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
12/7/2022
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.

Possible budget provisions related to Wisconsin Technical Colleges and the Wisconsin Technical College System Board
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Possible budget provisions related to Wisconsin Technical Colleges and the Wisconsin Technical College System Board

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
12/7/2022
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.

Tools of the Trade scholarship program through the WTCS Board, for apprenticeship students
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Tools of the Trade scholarship program through the WTCS Board, for apprenticeship students

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
12/7/2022
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.

Possible budget repair legislation as it would relate to WTCS
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Possible budget repair legislation as it would relate to WTCS

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
12/7/2022
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.

2023-25 Biennial State Budget for Wisconsin Technical College System
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
2023-25 Biennial State Budget for Wisconsin Technical College System

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
12/7/2022
First Communication Date
2/15/2023
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.

Dental therapists and Oral Healthcare
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Dental therapists and Oral Healthcare

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
12/7/2022
First Communication Date
8/18/2023
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.

Dual enrollment credential grants
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Dual enrollment credential grants

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
12/7/2022
First Communication Date
2/15/2023
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.

foster care tuition remissions
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
foster care tuition remissions

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
12/7/2022
First Communication Date
2/15/2023
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.

In state tuition for veterans/active duty and their dependents
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
In state tuition for veterans/active duty and their dependents

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
12/7/2022
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.

Info tech Manufacturing Zone
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Info tech Manufacturing Zone

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
12/7/2022
First Communication Date
2/7/2023
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.

Protecting technical college district boards' existing property tax revenue authority and existing district governing authority.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Protecting technical college district boards' existing property tax revenue authority and existing district governing authority.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
12/7/2022
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.

State budget bill language and appropriation issues related to the WTCS, local governments, UW System, DPI, DOA and DWD.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
State budget bill language and appropriation issues related to the WTCS, local governments, UW System, DPI, DOA and DWD.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
12/7/2022
First Communication Date
2/15/2023
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.

Wisconsin Grants need-based financial aid program
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Wisconsin Grants need-based financial aid program

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
12/7/2022
First Communication Date
2/15/2023
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.

Total Lobbying Effort

  2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
Total
Total Lobbying Expenditures 2023
January - June
$45,270.00
2023
July - December
$31,577.00
2024
January - June
$37,087.46
Total $113,934.46
Total Hours Communicating 2023
January - June
54.00
2023
July - December
63.50
2024
January - June
36.00
Total 153.50
Total Hours Other 2023
January - June
420.00
2023
July - December
268.00
2024
January - June
260.00
Total 948.00

Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

Relating to: eliminating the personal property tax. (FE)
2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total
2023
January - June
10%
2023
July - December
1%
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total 5%
Relating to: tuition and fee remission for certain veterans and their dependents enrolled in the University of Wisconsin System or a technical college. (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: technical college fire fighter courses. (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: guaranteed admission to University of Wisconsin System institutions and technical colleges and requiring high schools to prepare class rankings for certain pupils. (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: designating University of Wisconsin and technical college sports and athletic teams based on the sex of the participants.
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: technical college district board membership.
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: freedom of speech and of the press in school-sponsored media.
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: free speech and academic freedom at University of Wisconsin System institutions and technical colleges, due process in disciplinary proceedings at University of Wisconsin System institutions and technical colleges, Wisconsin grant funding allocation, and causes of action against the Board of Regents of the University of Wisconsin System and technical college district boards. (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: licensure of dental therapists; extending the time limit for emergency rule procedures; providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures; 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
2023
July - December
1%
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total < 1%
Relating to: eligibility to receive occupational credentials for recipients of deferred action under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program. (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: academic and career planning services provided to pupils, requiring the reporting of certain data on college student costs and outcomes, 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: eliminating the personal property tax. (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: technical college district board membership.
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: freedom of speech and of the press in school-sponsored media.
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: free speech and academic freedom at University of Wisconsin System institutions and technical colleges, due process in disciplinary proceedings at University of Wisconsin System institutions and technical colleges, Wisconsin grant funding allocation, and causes of action against the Board of Regents of the University of Wisconsin System and technical college district boards. (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: grants related to technical college manufacturing and truck driving programs and making an appropriation. (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: licensure of dental therapists; extending the time limit for emergency rule procedures; providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures; 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
2023
July - December
1%
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total < 1%
Relating to: fall workforce package, granting rule-making authority, making an appropriation, and providing a penalty. (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: grants related to technical college manufacturing and truck driving programs and making an appropriation. (FE)
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%
Relating to: waivers from immunization requirements at institutions of higher education.
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%
Relating to: Wisconsin grants and other financial aid for higher education. (FE)
2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total
2023
January - June
2023
July - December
5%
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total 2%
Relating to: Wisconsin grants and other financial aid for higher education. (FE)
2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total
2023
January - June
2023
July - December
5%
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total 2%
Relating to: funding for technical college oral health care programs. (FE)
2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total
2023
January - June
2023
July - December
5%
2024
January - June
15%
2024
July - December
Total 6%
Relating to: funding for technical college oral health care programs. (FE)
2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total
2023
January - June
2023
July - December
15%
2024
January - June
15%
2024
July - December
Total 9%
Relating to: apprenticeship and youth apprenticeship completion awards, career and technical education incentive grants and completion awards, technical preparation programs in school districts and technical colleges, creating an individual income tax credit for completing an apprenticeship program, rejection criteria for part-time open enrollment applications, extending the time limit for emergency rule procedures, and providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures. (FE)
2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total
2023
January - June
2023
July - December
15%
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total 5%

Budget Bill Subjects

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 < 1%
2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total
2023
January - June
70%
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
15%
2024
July - December
Total 34%

Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings

No administrative rulemaking proceedings found.

Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number

No topics found.

Minor Efforts

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

Minor Efforts
2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total
2023
January - June
18%
2023
July - December
33%
2024
January - June
55%
2024
July - December
Total 32%

Other Matters

No other matters found.

Filed Statements of Lobbying Activity and Expenditures