Beyond Vision
Registered Principal Details
Business Or Interest:
Receives income from products and services produced by those vision impaired persons employed by the entity. Also receives donations. The agency will work with the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation, the Department of Workforce Development and all other agencies that may deal with employment of persons with disabilities.
Lobbying Interests:
Capital Budget matters and any issues of legislative or administrative actions affecting our mission of providing meaningful work experience for individuals who have significant vision loss or blindness.
Receives income from products and services produced by those vision impaired persons employed by the entity. Also receives donations. The agency will work with the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation, the Department of Workforce Development and all other agencies that may deal with employment of persons with disabilities.
Lobbying Interests:
Capital Budget matters and any issues of legislative or administrative actions affecting our mission of providing meaningful work experience for individuals who have significant vision loss or blindness.
Contact
JK
James Kerlin
5316 W State Street
Milwaukee, WI 53208
(414) 778-5800
jkerlin@beyondvision.com
http://beyondvision.com
5316 W State Street
Milwaukee, WI 53208
(414) 778-5800
jkerlin@beyondvision.com
http://beyondvision.com
Authorized Lobbyists
| Lobbyist Name | Exclusive Duties | Authorized On | Withdrawn On |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Welch | Exclusive Duties No | Authorized On 12/28/2022 | Withdrawn On N/A |
| Jim Steineke | Exclusive Duties No | Authorized On 12/28/2022 | Withdrawn On N/A |
| Gary R Goyke | Exclusive Duties No | Authorized On 1/3/2023 | Withdrawn On N/A |
Lobbying Interests
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Assembly Bill 121
Relating to: requiring the Department of Financial Institutions to implement a section 529A ABLE savings account program and granting rule-making authority. (FE)
Bill Text and History
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.
Relating to: requiring the Department of Financial Institutions to implement a section 529A ABLE savings account program and granting rule-making authority. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date6/6/2023
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 306
Relating to: access to Department of Transportation records to establish residency for approvals issued by the Department of Natural Resources. (FE)
Bill Text and History
9/18/2023
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.
Relating to: access to Department of Transportation records to establish residency for approvals issued by the Department of Natural Resources. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date9/18/2023
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 408
Relating to: a tax credit for transportation services for blind workers. (FE)
Bill Text and History
9/8/2023
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.
Relating to: a tax credit for transportation services for blind workers. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date9/8/2023
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 904
Relating to: information technology accessibility standards and granting rule-making authority. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2/7/2024
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Relating to: information technology accessibility standards and granting rule-making authority. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date2/7/2024
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 122
Relating to: requiring the Department of Financial Institutions to implement a section 529A ABLE savings account program and granting rule-making authority. (FE)
Bill Text and History
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.
Relating to: requiring the Department of Financial Institutions to implement a section 529A ABLE savings account program and granting rule-making authority. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date6/6/2023
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 310
Relating to: access to Department of Transportation records to establish residency for approvals issued by the Department of Natural Resources. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2023 Wisconsin Act 114
9/18/2023
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.
Relating to: access to Department of Transportation records to establish residency for approvals issued by the Department of Natural Resources. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2023 Wisconsin Act 114
For
Notification Date9/18/2023
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 398
Relating to: a tax credit for transportation services for blind workers. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2023 Wisconsin Act 142
9/8/2023
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.
Relating to: a tax credit for transportation services for blind workers. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2023 Wisconsin Act 142
For
Notification Date9/8/2023
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.
Budget Bill Subjects
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Revenue: Departmentwide
Revenue: Departmentwide
Notification Date
3/22/2023
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
3/22/2023
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
The confirmation of Kathy Blumenfeld for Secretary of the Department of Administration
The confirmation of Kathy Blumenfeld for Secretary of the Department of Administration
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
3/16/2023
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.
Legislative matter
Notification Date
3/16/2023
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.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Budget Bill: Capital Budget
Budget Bill: Capital Budget
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
1/3/2023
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
1/3/2023
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Beyond Vision will play an active role in emerging legislative and administrative proposals to negate the effects of the COVID-19 Virus Pandemic in Wisconsin. Advocacy will include agency networking and the health care needs of our community.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Beyond Vision will play an active role in emerging legislative and administrative proposals to negate the effects of the COVID-19 Virus Pandemic in Wisconsin. Advocacy will include agency networking and the health care needs of our community.
Beyond Vision will play an active role in emerging legislative and administrative proposals to negate the effects of the COVID-19 Virus Pandemic in Wisconsin. Advocacy will include agency networking and the health care needs of our community.
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
1/3/2023
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
1/3/2023
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Proposal to obtain bonding for capital project
Proposal to obtain bonding for capital project
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
12/15/2022
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.
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
12/15/2022
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.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Any proposal dealing with workforce initiatives
Any proposal dealing with workforce initiatives
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
12/15/2022
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.
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
12/15/2022
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.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Funding for workforce development
Funding for workforce development
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
12/15/2022
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.
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
12/15/2022
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.
Total Lobbying Effort
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Lobbying Expenditures | 2023 January - June $15,600.00 |
2023 July - December $15,600.00 |
2024 January - June $15,600.00 |
Total $46,800.00 |
| Total Hours Communicating | 2023 January - June 27.00 |
2023 July - December 34.25 |
2024 January - June 11.00 |
Total 72.25 |
| Total Hours Other | 2023 January - June 65.50 |
2023 July - December 61.50 |
2024 January - June 27.00 |
Total 154.00 |
Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Relating to: requiring the Department of Financial Institutions to implement a section 529A ABLE savings account program and granting rule-making authority. (FE)
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 January - June 10% |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June 1% |
2024 July - December |
Total 4% |
Relating to: requiring the Department of Financial Institutions to implement a section 529A ABLE savings account program and granting rule-making authority. (FE)
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 January - June 10% |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June 5% |
2024 July - December |
Total 5% |
Relating to: a tax credit for transportation services for blind workers. (FE)
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December 20% |
2024 January - June 20% |
2024 July - December |
Total 12% |
Relating to: a tax credit for transportation services for blind workers. (FE)
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December 30% |
2024 January - June 20% |
2024 July - December |
Total 16% |
Relating to: information technology accessibility standards and granting rule-making authority. (FE)
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June 4% |
2024 July - December |
Total < 1% |
Relating to: access to Department of Transportation records to establish residency for approvals issued by the Department of Natural Resources. (FE)
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June 5% |
2024 July - December |
Total < 1% |
Relating to: access to Department of Transportation records to establish residency for approvals issued by the Department of Natural Resources. (FE)
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June 5% |
2024 July - December |
Total < 1% |
Budget Bill Subjects
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 January - June 10% |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total 4% |
Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings
No administrative rulemaking proceedings found.
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 January - June 10% |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June 5% |
2024 July - December |
Total 5% |
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 January - June 20% |
2023 July - December 20% |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total 17% |
Minor Efforts
(Time spent on matters each of which accounted for less than 10% of the organization's lobbying.)
Other Matters
Includes time spent on:
- Gubernatorial nominations
- Matters on which the organization made no lobbying communication