National Federation of Independent Business

Registered Principal Details

Business Or Interest:
All labor-related issued impacting on small business. All legal-reform issues impacting on small business. All regulatory issues impacting on small business. All tax-related issues impacting on small business. All competition-related issues impacting on small business.

Lobbying Interests:
All legislative or administrative action relating to small and/or independent business including taxation, industry, legal reform, environment, trade and commerce, health, insurance, state government, labor, education, tort reform.

CEO Name:
Brad Close

Contact
LB
Luke Bacher
10 E Doty St, Suite 519
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 255-6083
luke.bacher@nfib.org
http://www.NFIB.com/WI

Authorized Lobbyists

Lobbyist Name Exclusive Duties Authorized On Withdrawn On
Billy G Smith Exclusive Duties No Authorized On 12/18/2024 Withdrawn On 5/19/2025
Luke Bacher Exclusive Duties No Authorized On 5/21/2025 Withdrawn On N/A

Lobbying Interests

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

Assembly Bill 83
Assembly Bill 83
Relating to: governmental restrictions based on the energy source of a motor vehicle or other device.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
3/3/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Assembly Bill 89
Assembly Bill 89
Relating to: theft crimes and providing a penalty. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
3/4/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Assembly Bill 135
Assembly Bill 135
Relating to: the right to repair motor vehicles and providing a penalty. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
3/18/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Assembly Bill 159
Assembly Bill 159
Relating to: creating a rural creative economy development grant program. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
4/30/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Assembly Bill 162
Assembly Bill 162
Relating to: workforce metrics. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
4/10/2025
First Communication Date
4/9/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Assembly Bill 164
Assembly Bill 164
Relating to: various changes to the unemployment insurance law and federal Reemployment Services and Eligibility Assessment grants. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
6/16/2025
First Communication Date
6/12/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Assembly Bill 165
Assembly Bill 165
Relating to: local guaranteed income programs.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
6/16/2025
First Communication Date
6/12/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Assembly Bill 167
Assembly Bill 167
Relating to: various changes to the unemployment insurance law and requiring approval by the Joint Committee on Finance of certain federally authorized unemployment benefits. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
4/10/2025
First Communication Date
4/9/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Assembly Bill 168
Assembly Bill 168
Relating to: various changes to the unemployment insurance law. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
4/10/2025
First Communication Date
4/9/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Assembly Bill 169
Assembly Bill 169
Relating to: various changes to the unemployment insurance law. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
4/10/2025
First Communication Date
4/9/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Assembly Bill 208
Assembly Bill 208
Relating to: an income and franchise tax exemption for broadband expansion grants and for federal high-cost program funding for broadband expansion. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
4/30/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Assembly Bill 211
Assembly Bill 211
Relating to: exempting tobacco bars from the public smoking ban.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
6/20/2025
First Communication Date
6/19/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Assembly Bill 212
Assembly Bill 212
Relating to: registration of out-of-state health care providers to provide telehealth services. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
6/4/2025
First Communication Date
6/4/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Assembly Bill 217
Assembly Bill 217
Relating to: local government competitive bidding thresholds. (FE)

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
4/30/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Assembly Bill 230
Assembly Bill 230
Relating to: requiring retail sellers to accept cash and providing a penalty. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
6/9/2025
First Communication Date
6/9/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Assembly Bill 235
Assembly Bill 235
Relating to: workforce literacy grant program. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
5/28/2025
First Communication Date
5/28/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Assembly Bill 241
Assembly Bill 241
Relating to: required ratio of journeyworkers to apprentices in apprenticeship programs and contracts.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
5/28/2025
First Communication Date
5/28/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Assembly Bill 274
Assembly Bill 274
Relating to: the expiration of administrative rules. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
6/17/2025
First Communication Date
6/16/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Assembly Bill 275
Assembly Bill 275
Relating to: challenges to the validity of administrative rules and making an appropriation. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
6/17/2025
First Communication Date
6/16/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Assembly Bill 276
Assembly Bill 276
Relating to: statements of scope for administrative rules. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
6/17/2025
First Communication Date
6/16/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Assembly Bill 277
Assembly Bill 277
Relating to: requirements for proposed administrative rules that impose any costs.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
6/17/2025
First Communication Date
6/16/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Assembly Bill 279
Assembly Bill 279
Relating to: talent recruitment grants. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
6/10/2025
First Communication Date
6/10/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Senate Bill 82
Senate Bill 82
Relating to: governmental restrictions based on the energy source of a motor vehicle or other device.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
3/3/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Senate Bill 92
Senate Bill 92
Relating to: theft crimes and providing a penalty. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
3/13/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Senate Bill 129
Senate Bill 129
Relating to: the right to repair motor vehicles and providing a penalty. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
3/18/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Senate Bill 173
Senate Bill 173
Relating to: creating a rural creative economy development grant program. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
4/30/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Senate Bill 176
Senate Bill 176
Relating to: an income and franchise tax exemption for broadband expansion grants and for federal high-cost program funding for broadband expansion. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
4/30/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Senate Bill 184
Senate Bill 184
Relating to: governmental restrictions based on the energy source of a motor vehicle or other device.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
5/28/2025
First Communication Date
5/27/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Senate Bill 197
Senate Bill 197
Relating to: various changes to the unemployment insurance law and federal Reemployment Services and Eligibility Assessment grants. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
6/16/2025
First Communication Date
6/12/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Senate Bill 202
Senate Bill 202
Relating to: local guaranteed income programs.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
6/16/2025
First Communication Date
6/12/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Senate Bill 214
Senate Bill 214
Relating to: registration of out-of-state health care providers to provide telehealth services. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
6/4/2025
First Communication Date
6/4/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Senate Bill 216
Senate Bill 216
Relating to: local government competitive bidding thresholds. (FE)

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
5/5/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Senate Bill 230
Senate Bill 230
Relating to: requiring retail sellers to accept cash and providing a penalty. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
5/5/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Senate Bill 275
Senate Bill 275
Relating to: statements of scope for administrative rules. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
6/17/2025
First Communication Date
6/16/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Senate Bill 276
Senate Bill 276
Relating to: challenges to the validity of administrative rules and making an appropriation. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
6/17/2025
First Communication Date
6/16/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Senate Bill 277
Senate Bill 277
Relating to: the expiration of administrative rules. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
6/17/2025
First Communication Date
6/16/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Senate Bill 285
Senate Bill 285
Relating to: talent recruitment grants. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
6/10/2025
First Communication Date
6/10/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Senate Bill 289
Senate Bill 289
Relating to: requirements for proposed administrative rules that impose any costs.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
6/17/2025
First Communication Date
6/16/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Senate Bill 327
Senate Bill 327
Relating to: emotional support animals in housing; falsely claiming that an animal is a service animal; and providing a penalty. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
6/20/2025
First Communication Date
6/19/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.

Budget Bill Subjects

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

Notification Date
6/4/2025
First Communication Date
6/4/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.

Judicial Council
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Judicial Council

Notification Date
2/27/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Justice
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Justice

Notification Date
2/27/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

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

Notification Date
6/6/2025
First Communication Date
6/6/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.

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

Notification Date
2/27/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

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

Notification Date
2/27/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

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

Notification Date
2/27/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

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

Notification Date
2/27/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings

Apprenticeship programs
Agency Name
Department of Administration (Adm)
Subject
Apprenticeship programs
Scope Statement
SS 080_22
Against
Notification Date
4/21/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Apprenticeship requirement for construction contracts
Agency Name
Department of Administration (Adm)
Subject
Apprenticeship requirement for construction contracts
Scope Statement
SS 026_25
Against
Notification Date
4/21/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Revisions to rules governing the commencement of the school term prior to September 1
Agency Name
Department of Public Instruction (PI)
Subject
Revisions to rules governing the commencement of the school term prior to September 1
Scope Statement
SS 011_24
Against
Notification Date
4/2/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number

Emotional Support Animals in Housing and Public Places of Accommodation
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Emotional Support Animals in Housing and Public Places of Accommodation

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
6/6/2025
First Communication Date
6/5/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.

LRB-2312/1 & LRB-2472/1
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
LRB-2312/1 & LRB-2472/1

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
4/21/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

LRB 2694/1. Competitive bidding threshold.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
LRB 2694/1. Competitive bidding threshold.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
4/3/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

LRB-0923/2 Right to Repair agricultural equipment.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
LRB-0923/2 Right to Repair agricultural equipment.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
3/18/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Data Privacy
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Data Privacy

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
2/27/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Worker Compensation
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Worker Compensation

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
2/27/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Electronic Payments/Swipe Fees
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Electronic Payments/Swipe Fees

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
2/27/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Litigation Advance Payments
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Litigation Advance Payments

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
2/27/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Civil Justice Reform
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Civil Justice Reform

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
2/27/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Unemployment Insurance
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Unemployment Insurance

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
2/27/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

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

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
2/27/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

LRB 0026/1
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
LRB 0026/1

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
2/27/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Total Lobbying Effort

No certified reports found.

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

No minor efforts found.

Other Matters

No other matters found.

Filed Statements of Lobbying Activity and Expenditures