Wisconsin Counties Association

Registered Principal Details

Business Or Interest:
Furtherance of better county government and protection of county interests.

Lobbying Interests:
County organization and personnel, environment and land use, health and human services, judicial and public safety, taxation and finance, transportation and public works, agriculture.

Contact
MDO
Mark D. O'Connell
22 E Mifflin St, Ste 900
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 663-7188
OConnell@wicounties.org
http://www.wicounties.org

Authorized Lobbyists

Lobbyist Name Exclusive Duties Authorized On Withdrawn On
Collin Driscoll Exclusive Duties Yes Authorized On N/A Withdrawn On N/A
Dan Bahr Exclusive Duties Yes Authorized On 12/27/2022 Withdrawn On 4/1/2024
Chelsea Fibert Exclusive Duties Yes Authorized On 12/27/2022 Withdrawn On N/A
Marcie R Rainbolt Exclusive Duties Yes Authorized On 12/27/2022 Withdrawn On N/A
Mark D O'Connell Exclusive Duties Yes Authorized On 12/27/2022 Withdrawn On N/A
Kyle Christianson Exclusive Duties Yes Authorized On 1/6/2023 Withdrawn On N/A

Lobbying Interests

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

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

Bill Text and History

Other
Notification Date
2/8/2023
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 17
Assembly Bill 17
Relating to: expanding the treatment alternatives and diversion programs. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
2/13/2023
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 28
Assembly Bill 28
Relating to: classifying county jailers as protective occupation participants under the Wisconsin Retirement System and the treatment of county jailers under the Municipal Employment Relations Act. (FE)

Bill Text and History

2023 Wisconsin Act 4

For
Notification Date
2/13/2023
First Communication Date
2/1/2023
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 37
Assembly Bill 37
Relating to: expungement of records of certain crimes and discrimination based on expunged conviction. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
4/10/2023
First Communication Date
4/10/2023
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 48
Assembly Bill 48
Relating to: prosecuting or adjudicating delinquent a person under the age of 18 for committing an act of prostitution.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
6/5/2023
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 64
Assembly Bill 64
Relating to: nitrate contamination and the well compensation grant program. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
4/4/2023
First Communication Date
4/4/2023
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 73
Assembly Bill 73
Relating to: changing the phase-out of utility aid payments for decommissioned power plants. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
3/1/2023
First Communication Date
3/1/2023
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 82
Assembly Bill 82
Relating to: including with a referendum question for issuing bonds a statement of the estimated interest accruing on the amount of the bonds.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
1/12/2024
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 95
Assembly Bill 95
Relating to: eligibility for local office following removal.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
4/5/2023
First Communication Date
4/5/2023
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
WCA supports the amendment to the legislation.
Assembly Bill 104
Assembly Bill 104
Relating to: expanding the Court-Appointed Special Advocate program and making an appropriation. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
5/3/2023
First Communication Date
5/3/2023
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 120
Assembly Bill 120
Relating to: the design of health care coverage plans for public safety employees. (FE)

Bill Text and History

Other
Notification Date
5/30/2023
First Communication Date
5/24/2023
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
With the Substitute Amendment returned to the author, WCA no longer has a issue with this legislation.
Assembly Bill 131
Assembly Bill 131
Relating to: membership in county land conservation committees.

Bill Text and History

2023 Wisconsin Act 32

For
Notification Date
3/30/2023
First Communication Date
4/4/2023
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 136
Assembly Bill 136
Relating to: financial assistance limits for dam removal. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
6/6/2023
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 148
Assembly Bill 148
Relating to: disenrollment of ineligible individuals from and redeterminations of eligibility for the BadgerCare Plus program and database confirmation for public assistance program eligibility. (FE)

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
4/10/2023
First Communication Date
4/10/2023
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 154
Assembly Bill 154
Relating to: advanced practice registered nurses, extending the time limit for emergency rule procedures, providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures, and granting rule-making authority. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
4/20/2023
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Assembly Bill 174
Assembly Bill 174
Relating to: nuisance wildlife management at airports.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
4/13/2023
First Communication Date
4/12/2023
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 207
Assembly Bill 207
Relating to: ratification of the Counseling Compact. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
5/9/2023
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 219
Assembly Bill 219
Relating to: creating a grant program for public safety interoperable communication system upgrades. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
4/25/2023
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 222
Assembly Bill 222
Relating to: a pre-disaster flood resilience grant program. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
4/21/2023
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Assembly Bill 242
Assembly Bill 242
Relating to: county of residence for care management organization facility placements. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
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 244
Assembly Bill 244
Relating to: an agricultural roads improvement grant program and making an appropriation. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
5/23/2023
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 245
Assembly Bill 245
Relating to: county and municipal aid; imposing a city sales tax and an additional county sales tax to pay the unfunded actuarial accrued liability of city and county retirement systems; requiring newly hired city and county employees of certain city agenc...

Bill Text and History

2023 Wisconsin Act 12

For
Notification Date
5/4/2023
First Communication Date
5/3/2023
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 272
Assembly Bill 272
Relating to: an income and franchise tax exemption for broadband expansion grants. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
6/15/2023
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 277
Assembly Bill 277
Relating to: the amount and distribution of the real estate transfer fee. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
5/18/2023
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 283
Assembly Bill 283
Relating to: aids to counties and municipalities for certain special election costs and making an appropriation. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
6/5/2023
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 300
Assembly Bill 300
Relating to: an election official's personal information, battery against election officials, whistleblower protection for municipal clerks, county clerks, and election officials who witness and report election fraud or irregularities, and providing a pena...

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
10/6/2023
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 312
Assembly Bill 312
Relating to: programs and requirements to address perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
2/1/2024
First Communication Date
1/31/2024
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 337
Assembly Bill 337
Relating to: eliminating the 13-week limit on the garnishment of earnings of certain debtors.

Bill Text and History

Other
Notification Date
1/5/2024
First Communication Date
1/5/2024
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Assembly Bill 411
Assembly Bill 411
Relating to: excusing certain persons from jury service. (FE)

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
10/19/2023
First Communication Date
10/19/2023
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 421
Assembly Bill 421
Relating to: penalties for operating a motor vehicle without a license or after license suspension or revocation and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

Other
Notification Date
1/5/2024
First Communication Date
1/5/2024
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Assembly Bill 424
Assembly Bill 424
Relating to: grants to counties for veterans services.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
10/4/2023
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 438
Assembly Bill 438
Relating to: baseball park district administration and funding for improvement of professional baseball park facilities. (FE)

Bill Text and History

2023 Wisconsin Act 40

For
Notification Date
10/11/2023
First Communication Date
10/9/2023
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Assembly Bill 439
Assembly Bill 439
Relating to: funding for improvement of baseball park facilities and making an appropriation. (FE)

Bill Text and History

2023 Wisconsin Act 41

For
Notification Date
10/11/2023
First Communication Date
10/9/2023
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Assembly Bill 441
Assembly Bill 441
Relating to: timeline for sending or transmitting presidential preference primary absentee ballots. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
9/29/2023
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 467
Assembly Bill 467
Relating to: crisis urgent care and observation facilities and granting rule-making authority. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
10/6/2023
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 495
Assembly Bill 495
Relating to: poll list numbers marked on certain absentee ballots.

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 540
Assembly Bill 540
Relating to: University of Wisconsin System branch campus redevelopment grants, including a grant to Richland County, and making an appropriation. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
10/19/2023
First Communication Date
10/16/2023
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 557
Assembly Bill 557
Relating to: inclusion of like-kin as an option for with whom children may be placed out of their home under certain circumstances and who may receive kinship care payments.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
10/27/2023
First Communication Date
10/26/2023
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 560
Assembly Bill 560
Relating to: the use of videoconferencing technology in certain civil actions. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
10/27/2023
First Communication Date
10/26/2023
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 566
Assembly Bill 566
Relating to: grants for suicide prevention programming. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
11/1/2023
First Communication Date
10/31/2023
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 567
Assembly Bill 567
Relating to: transmitting and canvassing absentee ballots, use of central counting locations, election night reporting, whistleblower protection for municipal clerks, notifications and verifications concerning citizenship status, court determinations of in...

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
10/27/2023
First Communication Date
10/26/2023
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 573
Assembly Bill 573
Relating to: a law enforcement officer virtual behavioral health crisis care pilot program. (FE)

Bill Text and History

2023 Wisconsin Act 219

Other
Notification Date
1/3/2024
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 616
Assembly Bill 616
Relating to: Medical Assistance coverage of services provided in an institution for mental disease. (FE)

Bill Text and History

2023 Wisconsin Act 177

For
Notification Date
11/5/2023
First Communication Date
11/2/2023
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 629
Assembly Bill 629
Relating to: driver education instruction related to work zone safety. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
11/13/2023
First Communication Date
11/8/2023
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 645
Assembly Bill 645
Relating to: county assistance to certain nonprofit organizations.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
11/9/2023
First Communication Date
10/26/2023
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
WCA supports the bill as amended.
Assembly Bill 651
Assembly Bill 651
Relating to: authorizing cameras in highway work zones.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
11/13/2023
First Communication Date
11/8/2023
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 723
Assembly Bill 723
Relating to: local government competitive bidding thresholds and requiring school districts to utilize competitive bidding. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
12/7/2023
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.
Assembly Bill 773
Assembly Bill 773
Relating to: regulation of pharmacy benefit managers, fiduciary and disclosure requirements on pharmacy benefit managers, and application of prescription drug payments to health insurance cost-sharing requirements. (FE)

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
12/12/2023
First Communication Date
12/8/2023
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 864
Assembly Bill 864
Relating to: funding for the Family Foundations home visitation program and making an appropriation. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
1/25/2024
First Communication Date
1/25/2024
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 881
Assembly Bill 881
Relating to: town withdrawals from county zoning and the effect of a jurisdiction change on zoning provisions.

Bill Text and History

Other
Notification Date
1/8/2024
First Communication Date
1/2/2024
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 915
Assembly Bill 915
Relating to: fees for recording and filing instruments with the registers of deeds; the portion of such fees used for the land information program; and the minimum state grant amounts under the program. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
1/8/2024
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 916
Assembly Bill 916
Relating to: a technology and innovation hub grant to BioForward, Inc., and making an appropriation. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
2/1/2024
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 950
Assembly Bill 950
Relating to: excepting xylazine testing materials from the definition of drug paraphernalia and civil and criminal liability exemptions for distributing and administering xylazine testing products.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
1/25/2024
First Communication Date
1/15/2024
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 969
Assembly Bill 969
Relating to: the county sale of tax-deeded lands. (FE)

Bill Text and History

2023 Wisconsin Act 207

For
Notification Date
1/18/2024
First Communication Date
1/17/2024
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Comments
WCA supports the bill as amended with Assembly Substitute Amendment 1.
Assembly Bill 1002
Assembly Bill 1002
Relating to: video monitoring or recording in psychiatric residential treatment facilities, residential care centers for children and youth, group homes, and shelter care facilities and granting rule-making authority.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
2/2/2024
First Communication Date
2/1/2024
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 1003
Assembly Bill 1003
Relating to: psychiatric residential treatment facilities, providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures, and granting rule-making authority. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
2/2/2024
First Communication Date
2/1/2024
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 1038
Assembly Bill 1038
Relating to: the wildlife damage abatement program and the wildlife damage claim program. (FE)

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
2/12/2024
First Communication Date
2/8/2024
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 1039
Assembly Bill 1039
Relating to: operation of all-terrain and utility terrain vehicles, off-highway motorcycles, and snowmobiles and revision of the Department of Transportation highway maintenance manual.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
2/12/2024
First Communication Date
2/8/2024
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Senate Bill 2
Senate Bill 2
Relating to: eliminating the personal property tax. (FE)

Bill Text and History

Other
Notification Date
2/1/2023
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 11
Senate Bill 11
Relating to: expanding the treatment alternatives and diversion programs. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
2/13/2023
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.
Senate Bill 28
Senate Bill 28
Relating to: classifying county jailers as protective occupation participants under the Wisconsin Retirement System and the treatment of county jailers under the Municipal Employment Relations Act. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
2/7/2023
First Communication Date
2/1/2023
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 38
Senate Bill 38
Relating to: expungement of records of certain crimes and discrimination based on expunged conviction. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
4/10/2023
First Communication Date
4/10/2023
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Senate Bill 55
Senate Bill 55
Relating to: prosecuting or adjudicating delinquent a person under the age of 18 for committing an act of prostitution.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
6/5/2023
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.
Senate Bill 67
Senate Bill 67
Relating to: changing the phase-out of utility aid payments for decommissioned power plants. (FE)

Bill Text and History

2023 Wisconsin Act 139

For
Notification Date
2/16/2023
First Communication Date
2/16/2023
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 104
Senate Bill 104
Relating to: eligibility for local office following removal.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
4/10/2023
First Communication Date
4/10/2023
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Comments
WCA supports the bill as amended.
Senate Bill 117
Senate Bill 117
Relating to: obtaining attorney fees and costs under the state's public records law when an authority voluntarily or unilaterally releases a contested record after an action has been filed in court.

Bill Text and History

Other
Notification Date
3/15/2023
First Communication Date
3/15/2023
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Comments
Changes: a prohibition on filing mandamus action prior to 10 days passing from submission of request; bill requires a court “shall award reasonable attorney fees, damages of not less than $100..." Change shall to may providing courts with discretion.
Senate Bill 120
Senate Bill 120
Relating to: the design of health care coverage plans for public safety employees. (FE)

Bill Text and History

2023 Wisconsin Act 34

Other
Notification Date
5/30/2023
First Communication Date
5/24/2023
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
With Senate Substitute Amendment 1 returned to the author, WCA no longer has a issue with this legislation.
Senate Bill 128
Senate Bill 128
Relating to: expanding the Court-Appointed Special Advocate program and making an appropriation. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
5/3/2023
First Communication Date
5/3/2023
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 140
Senate Bill 140
Relating to: financial assistance limits for dam removal. (FE)

Bill Text and History

2023 Wisconsin Act 65

For
Notification Date
6/6/2023
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 145
Senate Bill 145
Relating to: advanced practice registered nurses, extending the time limit for emergency rule procedures, providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures, and granting rule-making authority. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
4/20/2023
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Senate Bill 147
Senate Bill 147
Relating to: membership in county land conservation committees.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
4/4/2023
First Communication Date
4/4/2023
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 154
Senate Bill 154
Relating to: requiring allowance for health care providers to refer individuals to aging and disability resource centers for options counseling.

Bill Text and History

Other
Notification Date
4/5/2023
First Communication Date
4/5/2023
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 155
Senate Bill 155
Relating to: notification of certain facility closures, change in type or level of services or means of reimbursement accepted, and care management organization notification of contract termination with a provider that is a nursing home or community-based ...

Bill Text and History

Other
Notification Date
4/5/2023
First Communication Date
4/5/2023
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 177
Senate Bill 177
Relating to: fatality review teams and granting rule-making authority.

Bill Text and History

Other
Notification Date
12/20/2023
First Communication Date
12/14/2023
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Senate Bill 196
Senate Bill 196
Relating to: ratification of the Counseling Compact. (FE)

Bill Text and History

2023 Wisconsin Act 55

For
Notification Date
5/9/2023
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 208
Senate Bill 208
Relating to: nuisance wildlife management at airports.

Bill Text and History

2023 Wisconsin Act 51

For
Notification Date
4/6/2023
First Communication Date
4/6/2023
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 218
Senate Bill 218
Relating to: creating a grant program for public safety interoperable communication system upgrades. (FE)

Bill Text and History

2023 Wisconsin Act 221

For
Notification Date
4/25/2023
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.
Senate Bill 222
Senate Bill 222
Relating to: a pre-disaster flood resilience grant program. (FE)

Bill Text and History

2023 Wisconsin Act 265

For
Notification Date
4/18/2023
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 245
Senate Bill 245
Relating to: disenrollment of ineligible individuals from and redeterminations of eligibility for the BadgerCare Plus program and database confirmation for public assistance program eligibility. (FE)

Bill Text and History

Against
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.
Senate Bill 247
Senate Bill 247
Relating to: an agricultural roads improvement grant program and making an appropriation. (FE)

Bill Text and History

2023 Wisconsin Act 13

For
Notification Date
5/23/2023
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 248
Senate Bill 248
Relating to: county of residence for care management organization facility placements. (FE)

Bill Text and History

2023 Wisconsin Act 68

For
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.
Senate Bill 266
Senate Bill 266
Relating to: an income and franchise tax exemption for broadband expansion grants. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
6/15/2023
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 274
Senate Bill 274
Relating to: the amount and distribution of the real estate transfer fee. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
5/18/2023
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 278
Senate Bill 278
Relating to: aids to counties and municipalities for certain special election costs and making an appropriation. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
5/16/2023
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 291
Senate Bill 291
Relating to: an election official's personal information, battery against election officials, whistleblower protection for municipal clerks, county clerks, and election officials who witness and report election fraud or irregularities, and providing a pena...

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
9/25/2023
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.
Senate Bill 296
Senate Bill 296
Relating to: judicial review of local governmental decisions related to certain land development, local approval of residential housing development, and amendment of zoning ordinances. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
5/16/2023
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 301
Senate Bill 301
Relating to: county and municipal aid; imposing a city sales tax and an additional county sales tax to pay the unfunded actuarial accrued liability of city and county retirement systems; requiring newly hired city and county employees of certain city agenc...

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
5/19/2023
First Communication Date
5/18/2023
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Senate Bill 312
Senate Bill 312
Relating to: programs and requirements to address perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
2/1/2024
First Communication Date
1/31/2024
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Senate Bill 404
Senate Bill 404
Relating to: penalties for operating a motor vehicle without a license or after license suspension or revocation and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

Other
Notification Date
1/30/2024
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 405
Senate Bill 405
Relating to: excusing certain persons from jury service. (FE)

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
10/19/2023
First Communication Date
10/19/2023
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 416
Senate Bill 416
Relating to: grants to counties for veterans services.

Bill Text and History

2023 Wisconsin Act 203

For
Notification Date
10/4/2023
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 433
Senate Bill 433
Relating to: timeline for sending or transmitting presidential preference primary absentee ballots. (FE)

Bill Text and History

2023 Wisconsin Act 54

For
Notification Date
9/29/2023
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 462
Senate Bill 462
Relating to: crisis urgent care and observation facilities and granting rule-making authority. (FE)

Bill Text and History

2023 Wisconsin Act 249

For
Notification Date
10/4/2023
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 483
Senate Bill 483
Relating to: baseball park district administration and funding for improvement of professional baseball park facilities. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
11/7/2023
First Communication Date
10/25/2023
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 518
Senate Bill 518
Relating to: University of Wisconsin System branch campus redevelopment grants, including a grant to Richland County, and making an appropriation. (FE)

Bill Text and History

2023 Wisconsin Act 250

For
Notification Date
10/17/2023
First Communication Date
10/16/2023
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 520
Senate Bill 520
Relating to: inclusion of like-kin as an option for with whom children may be placed out of their home under certain circumstances and who may receive kinship care payments.

Bill Text and History

2023 Wisconsin Act 119

For
Notification Date
10/17/2023
First Communication Date
10/16/2023
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 524
Senate Bill 524
Relating to: the use of videoconferencing technology in certain civil actions. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
10/17/2023
First Communication Date
10/16/2023
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 527
Senate Bill 527
Relating to: grants for suicide prevention programming. (FE)

Bill Text and History

2023 Wisconsin Act 85

For
Notification Date
11/1/2023
First Communication Date
10/30/2023
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 539
Senate Bill 539
Relating to: county assistance to certain nonprofit organizations.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
10/27/2023
First Communication Date
10/25/2023
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
WCA supports the bill as amended.
Senate Bill 591
Senate Bill 591
Relating to: driver education instruction related to work zone safety. (FE)

Bill Text and History

2023 Wisconsin Act 160

For
Notification Date
10/31/2023
First Communication Date
10/30/2023
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 610
Senate Bill 610
Relating to: a law enforcement officer virtual behavioral health crisis care pilot program. (FE)

Bill Text and History

Other
Notification Date
1/3/2024
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 614
Senate Bill 614
Relating to: authorizing cameras in highway work zones.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
11/8/2023
First Communication Date
11/7/2023
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 635
Senate Bill 635
Relating to: Medical Assistance coverage of services provided in an institution for mental disease. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
11/8/2023
First Communication Date
11/7/2023
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 684
Senate Bill 684
Relating to: local authority to modify highway speed restrictions.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
1/17/2024
First Communication Date
1/17/2024
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Senate Bill 685
Senate Bill 685
Relating to: transmitting and canvassing absentee ballots, use of central counting locations, election night reporting, whistleblower protection for municipal clerks, notifications and verifications concerning citizenship status, court determinations of in...

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
11/16/2023
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 688
Senate Bill 688
Relating to: local government competitive bidding thresholds and requiring school districts to utilize competitive bidding. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
11/16/2023
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 737
Senate Bill 737
Relating to: regulation of pharmacy benefit managers, fiduciary and disclosure requirements on pharmacy benefit managers, and application of prescription drug payments to health insurance cost-sharing requirements. (FE)

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
12/5/2023
First Communication Date
12/4/2023
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 791
Senate Bill 791
Relating to: exemptions from public utility regulation regarding electric vehicle charging stations, installation and operation of electric vehicle charging stations by state agencies or local governmental units, and imposing an excise tax on electric vehi...

Bill Text and History

2023 Wisconsin Act 121

For
Notification Date
12/18/2023
First Communication Date
12/12/2023
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 792
Senate Bill 792
Relating to: an electric vehicle infrastructure program and making an appropriation. (FE)

Bill Text and History

2023 Wisconsin Act 122

For
Notification Date
12/18/2023
First Communication Date
12/12/2023
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 803
Senate Bill 803
Relating to: funding for the Family Foundations home visitation program and making an appropriation. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
1/25/2024
First Communication Date
1/25/2024
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Senate Bill 826
Senate Bill 826
Relating to: town withdrawals from county zoning and the effect of a jurisdiction change on zoning provisions.

Bill Text and History

2023 Wisconsin Act 264

Other
Notification Date
1/8/2024
First Communication Date
1/2/2024
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Senate Bill 872
Senate Bill 872
Relating to: fees for recording and filing instruments with the registers of deeds; the portion of such fees used for the land information program; and the minimum state grant amounts under the program. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
1/8/2024
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 875
Senate Bill 875
Relating to: excepting xylazine testing materials from the definition of drug paraphernalia and civil and criminal liability exemptions for distributing and administering xylazine testing products.

Bill Text and History

2023 Wisconsin Act 217

For
Notification Date
1/25/2024
First Communication Date
1/15/2024
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Senate Bill 894
Senate Bill 894
Relating to: a technology and innovation hub grant to BioForward, Inc., and making an appropriation. (FE)

Bill Text and History

2023 Wisconsin Act 96

For
Notification Date
2/1/2024
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 913
Senate Bill 913
Relating to: psychiatric residential treatment facilities, providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures, and granting rule-making authority. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
1/19/2024
First Communication Date
1/18/2024
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Senate Bill 914
Senate Bill 914
Relating to: video monitoring or recording in psychiatric residential treatment facilities, residential care centers for children and youth, group homes, and shelter care facilities and granting rule-making authority.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
1/19/2024
First Communication Date
1/18/2024
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Senate Bill 918
Senate Bill 918
Relating to: the county sale of tax-deeded lands. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
1/22/2024
First Communication Date
1/19/2024
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Senate Bill 1070
Senate Bill 1070
Relating to: county forest administration grant eligibility.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
3/6/2024
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.
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

For
Notification Date
10/11/2023
First Communication Date
10/11/2023
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.

Budget Bill Subjects

Administration: Departmentwide
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Administration: Departmentwide

Notification Date
3/6/2023
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.

Administration: Housing and Community Development
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Administration: Housing and Community Development

Notification Date
3/6/2023
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.

Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection: Agricultural Resource Management
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection: Agricultural Resource Management

Notification Date
3/6/2023
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.

Building Commission
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Building Commission

Notification Date
3/6/2023
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.

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

Notification Date
3/6/2023
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.

Children and Families: Departmentwide
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Children and Families: Departmentwide

Notification Date
3/6/2023
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.

Children and Families: Economic Support
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Children and Families: Economic Support

Notification Date
3/6/2023
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.

Circuit Courts
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Circuit Courts

Notification Date
3/6/2023
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.

Corrections: Adult Correctional Services
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Corrections: Adult Correctional Services

Notification Date
3/6/2023
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.

Corrections: Departmentwide
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Corrections: Departmentwide

Notification Date
3/6/2023
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.

Corrections: Juvenile Correctional Services
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Corrections: Juvenile Correctional Services

Notification Date
3/6/2023
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.

District Attorneys
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
District Attorneys

Notification Date
3/6/2023
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.

Elections Commission
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Elections Commission

Notification Date
3/6/2023
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.

Employee Trust Funds
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Employee Trust Funds

Notification Date
3/6/2023
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.

Employment Relations Commission
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Employment Relations Commission

Notification Date
3/6/2023
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.

General Provisions
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
General Provisions

Notification Date
3/6/2023
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.

Health Services: Departmentwide
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Health Services: Departmentwide

Notification Date
3/6/2023
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.

Health Services: Medicaid Services
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Health Services: Medicaid Services

Notification Date
3/6/2023
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.

Health Services: Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Services; Facilities
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Health Services: Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Services; Facilities

Notification Date
3/6/2023
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.

Health Services: Quality Assurance Services Planning, Regulation and Delivery
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Health Services: Quality Assurance Services Planning, Regulation and Delivery

Notification Date
3/6/2023
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.

Insurance: Departmentwide
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Insurance: Departmentwide

Notification Date
3/6/2023
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.

Justice
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Justice

Notification Date
3/6/2023
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.

Military Affairs: Emergency Management Services
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Military Affairs: Emergency Management Services

Notification Date
3/6/2023
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.

Natural Resources: Environmental Management
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Natural Resources: Environmental Management

Notification Date
3/6/2023
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.

Natural Resources: Fish, Wildlife and Parks
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Natural Resources: Fish, Wildlife and Parks

Notification Date
3/6/2023
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.

Natural Resources: Forestry
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Natural Resources: Forestry

Notification Date
3/6/2023
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: Aids to Libraries, Individuals and Organizations
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Public Instruction: Aids to Libraries, Individuals and Organizations

Notification Date
3/6/2023
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 Service Commission: Departmentwide
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Public Service Commission: Departmentwide

Notification Date
3/6/2023
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 Service Commission: Grant Programs
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Public Service Commission: Grant Programs

Notification Date
3/6/2023
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.

Revenue: Collection of Taxes
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Revenue: Collection of Taxes

Notification Date
3/6/2023
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.

Safety and Professional Services: Departmentwide
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Safety and Professional Services: Departmentwide

Notification Date
3/6/2023
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.

Shared Revenue and Tax Relief
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Shared Revenue and Tax Relief

Notification Date
3/6/2023
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.

Transportation: Aids
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Transportation: Aids

Notification Date
3/6/2023
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.

Transportation: Local Transportation Assistance
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Transportation: Local Transportation Assistance

Notification Date
3/6/2023
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.

Transportation: Motor Vehicle Safety and Enforcement
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Transportation: Motor Vehicle Safety and Enforcement

Notification Date
3/6/2023
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.

University of Wisconsin System
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
University of Wisconsin System

Notification Date
3/6/2023
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.

Veterans Affairs: Departmentwide
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Veterans Affairs: Departmentwide

Notification Date
3/6/2023
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
3/6/2023
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

Emergency Detention
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Emergency Detention

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
10/11/2023
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.

Work Zone Safety - Transportation
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Work Zone Safety - Transportation

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
9/21/2023
First Communication Date
9/14/2023
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.

Circuit Courts
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Circuit Courts

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
9/21/2023
First Communication Date
9/20/2023
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.

Kinship Care
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Kinship Care

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
5/23/2023
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.

Children Long Term Support Program
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Children Long Term Support Program

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
4/18/2023
First Communication Date
4/18/2023
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.

Birth to 3
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Birth to 3

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
4/5/2023
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.

Long Term Care
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Long Term Care

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
4/4/2023
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.

Income Maintenance
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Income Maintenance

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
2/7/2023
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.

Chapter 980
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Chapter 980

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
2/7/2023
First Communication Date
1/25/2023
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.

Cabinet Appointee - Emilie Amundson, Department of Children and Families
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Cabinet Appointee - Emilie Amundson, Department of Children and Families

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
2/1/2023
First Communication Date
2/1/2023
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
Support the appointment

Cabinet Appointee - Nathan Houdek, Office of the Commissioner of Insurance
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Cabinet Appointee - Nathan Houdek, Office of the Commissioner of Insurance

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
2/1/2023
First Communication Date
2/1/2023
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
Support the appointment

Cabinet Appointee - Adam Payne, Department of Natural Resources
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Cabinet Appointee - Adam Payne, Department of Natural Resources

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
2/1/2023
First Communication Date
2/1/2023
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
Support the appointment

Cabinet Appointee - Craig Thompson, Department of Transportation
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Cabinet Appointee - Craig Thompson, Department of Transportation

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
2/1/2023
First Communication Date
2/1/2023
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
Support the appointment

Competitive Bidding
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Competitive Bidding

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
1/5/2023
First Communication Date
1/3/2023
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.

Elections
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Elections

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
12/14/2022
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.

Juvenile Corrections
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Juvenile Corrections

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
12/14/2022
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.

Child Support
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Child Support

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
12/14/2022
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.

Medicaid
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Medicaid

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
12/14/2022
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.

Adult Protective Services
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Adult Protective Services

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
12/14/2022
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.

Child Welfare
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Child Welfare

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
12/14/2022
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.

Planning and Zoning
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Planning and Zoning

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
12/14/2022
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.

Ground Water
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Ground Water

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
12/14/2022
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.

Electric Vehicles
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Electric Vehicles

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
12/14/2022
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.

Transportation Funding
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Transportation Funding

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
12/14/2022
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.

Library Funding
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Library Funding

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
12/14/2022
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.

Mental Health
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Mental Health

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
12/14/2022
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.

Levy Limit
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Levy Limit

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
12/14/2022
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.

Taxes
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Taxes

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
12/14/2022
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.

Funding for Aging and Disability Resource Centers
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Funding for Aging and Disability Resource Centers

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
12/14/2022
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.

Secured Residential Care Centers for Children and Youth
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Secured Residential Care Centers for Children and Youth

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
12/14/2022
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.

General Transportation Aids and continuation of the Multimodal Local Supplemental Grant program
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
General Transportation Aids and continuation of the Multimodal Local Supplemental Grant program

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
12/14/2022
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.

Canvassing absentee ballots
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Canvassing absentee ballots

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
12/14/2022
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.

Conservation
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Conservation

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
12/14/2022
First Communication Date
1/10/2023
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.

Funding for public safety answering points (PSAPs).
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Funding for public safety answering points (PSAPs).

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
12/14/2022
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.

Local Government Funding
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Local Government Funding

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
12/14/2022
First Communication Date
1/2/2023
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.

Mental Health Crisis Services
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Mental Health Crisis Services

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
12/14/2022
First Communication Date
1/25/2023
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 Health
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Public Health

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
12/14/2022
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.

Real Estate Transfer Fee
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Real Estate Transfer Fee

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
12/14/2022
First Communication Date
1/3/2023
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.

Subsidized Guardianship
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Subsidized Guardianship

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
12/14/2022
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.

Victim Witness Appropriation
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Victim Witness Appropriation

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
12/14/2022
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.

Total Lobbying Effort

  2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
Total
Total Lobbying Expenditures 2023
January - June
$262,005.95
2023
July - December
$269,058.53
2024
January - June
$215,602.26
Total $746,666.74
Total Hours Communicating 2023
January - June
951.00
2023
July - December
693.00
2024
January - June
397.00
Total 2041.00
Total Hours Other 2023
January - June
1147.00
2023
July - December
1031.00
2024
January - June
958.00
Total 3136.00

Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

No legislative bills/resolutions found.

Budget Bill Subjects

No budget bill subjects found.

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
100%
2023
July - December
100%
2024
January - June
100%
2024
July - December
Total 100%

Other Matters

No other matters found.

Filed Statements of Lobbying Activity and Expenditures