Wisconsin Technology Council
Registered Principal Details
Business Or Interest:
Science and technology development in Wisconsin.
Lobbying Interests:
Science and technology issues, including development opportunities within Wisconsin's tech-based economy.
Science and technology development in Wisconsin.
Lobbying Interests:
Science and technology issues, including development opportunities within Wisconsin's tech-based economy.
Contact
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Tom Still
455 Science Drive Su 240
Madison, WI 53711
(608) 442-7557
tstill@wisconsintechnologycouncil.com
https://wisconsintechnologycouncil.com/
455 Science Drive Su 240
Madison, WI 53711
(608) 442-7557
tstill@wisconsintechnologycouncil.com
https://wisconsintechnologycouncil.com/
Authorized Lobbyists
| Lobbyist Name | Exclusive Duties | Authorized On | Withdrawn On |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Austinson | Exclusive Duties No | Authorized On 12/26/2024 | Withdrawn On N/A |
| Steve Lyons | Exclusive Duties No | Authorized On 12/26/2024 | Withdrawn On N/A |
Lobbying Interests
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Assembly Bill 108
Relating to: a nuclear power siting study and time limits for taking final action on certain certificate of public convenience and necessity applications. (FE)
Bill Text and History
4/23/2025
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.
Relating to: a nuclear power siting study and time limits for taking final action on certain certificate of public convenience and necessity applications. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date4/23/2025
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 132
Relating to: creating a board to organize, promote, and host a Wisconsin nuclear power summit. (FE)
Bill Text and History
4/23/2025
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.
Relating to: creating a board to organize, promote, and host a Wisconsin nuclear power summit. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date4/23/2025
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 172
Relating to: consumer data protection and providing a penalty. (FE)
Bill Text and History
5/8/2025
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.
Relating to: consumer data protection and providing a penalty. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date5/8/2025
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 204
Relating to: creating a video game production tax credit and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
4/25/2025
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.
Relating to: creating a video game production tax credit and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date4/25/2025
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 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
4/25/2025
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.
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 Date4/25/2025
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 222
Relating to: a sustainable aviation fuel production tax credit. (FE)
Bill Text and History
4/25/2025
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.
Relating to: a sustainable aviation fuel production tax credit. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date4/25/2025
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 228
Relating to: tax incremental financing districts containing qualified data centers. (FE)
Bill Text and History
5/12/2025
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.
Relating to: tax incremental financing districts containing qualified data centers. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date5/12/2025
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 266
Relating to: the fee for filing limited liability company articles of organization with the Department of Financial Institutions. (FE)
Bill Text and History
5/21/2025
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.
Relating to: the fee for filing limited liability company articles of organization with the Department of Financial Institutions. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date5/21/2025
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.
Senate Bill 124
Relating to: creating a board to organize, promote, and host a Wisconsin nuclear power summit. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2025 Wisconsin Act 11
4/23/2025
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.
Relating to: creating a board to organize, promote, and host a Wisconsin nuclear power summit. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2025 Wisconsin Act 11
For
Notification Date4/23/2025
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 125
Relating to: a nuclear power siting study and time limits for taking final action on certain certificate of public convenience and necessity applications. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2025 Wisconsin Act 12
4/23/2025
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.
Relating to: a nuclear power siting study and time limits for taking final action on certain certificate of public convenience and necessity applications. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2025 Wisconsin Act 12
For
Notification Date4/23/2025
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 166
Relating to: consumer data protection and providing a penalty. (FE)
Bill Text and History
5/8/2025
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.
Relating to: consumer data protection and providing a penalty. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date5/8/2025
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
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
4/25/2025
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.
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 Date4/25/2025
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 204
Relating to: creating a video game production tax credit and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
4/25/2025
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.
Relating to: creating a video game production tax credit and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date4/25/2025
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 241
Relating to: tax incremental financing districts containing qualified data centers. (FE)
Bill Text and History
5/12/2025
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.
Relating to: tax incremental financing districts containing qualified data centers. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date5/12/2025
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 267
Relating to: the fee for filing limited liability company articles of organization with the Department of Financial Institutions. (FE)
Bill Text and History
5/21/2025
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.
Relating to: the fee for filing limited liability company articles of organization with the Department of Financial Institutions. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date5/21/2025
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.
Senate Bill 284
Relating to: a sustainable aviation fuel production tax credit. (FE)
Bill Text and History
6/10/2025
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.
Relating to: a sustainable aviation fuel production tax credit. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date6/10/2025
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
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Issues dealing with the topic of broadband
Issues dealing with the topic of broadband
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
12/26/2024
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.
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
12/26/2024
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.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Research done by University of Madison and UW System
Research done by University of Madison and UW System
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
12/26/2024
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.
Legislative matter
Notification Date
12/26/2024
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.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Wisconsin Research Tax Credit
Wisconsin Research Tax Credit
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
12/26/2024
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.
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
12/26/2024
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.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Enhance workforce development and training while reinvesting in higher education.
Enhance workforce development and training while reinvesting in higher education.
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
12/26/2024
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.
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
12/26/2024
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.
Focus on technology development as an economic driver, with an emphasis on how platform technologies can propel targeted sectors.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Focus on technology development as an economic driver, with an emphasis on how platform technologies can propel targeted sectors.
Focus on technology development as an economic driver, with an emphasis on how platform technologies can propel targeted sectors.
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
12/26/2024
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.
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
12/26/2024
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.
Make it easier to be an entrepreneur in Wisconsin, with the range being from the creation (start up) to expansion (scale up).
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Make it easier to be an entrepreneur in Wisconsin, with the range being from the creation (start up) to expansion (scale up).
Make it easier to be an entrepreneur in Wisconsin, with the range being from the creation (start up) to expansion (scale up).
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
12/26/2024
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.
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
12/26/2024
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.
Support capital formation through innovative strategies that expand participation in the asset class (investment capital).
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Support capital formation through innovative strategies that expand participation in the asset class (investment capital).
Support capital formation through innovative strategies that expand participation in the asset class (investment capital).
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
12/26/2024
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.
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
12/26/2024
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.
Allowing the allocation of early stage seed investment credits to offset certain taxes imposed on insurers.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Allowing the allocation of early stage seed investment credits to offset certain taxes imposed on insurers.
Allowing the allocation of early stage seed investment credits to offset certain taxes imposed on insurers.
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
12/26/2024
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.
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
12/26/2024
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.
The Technology Caucus - The Wisconsin Technology Council may collaborate with the Wisconsin Technology Council to make it easier to be an entrepreneur in Wisconsin, with the range being from the creation (start up) to expansion (scale up).
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
The Technology Caucus - The Wisconsin Technology Council may collaborate with the Wisconsin Technology Council to make it easier to be an entrepreneur in Wisconsin, with the range being from the creation (start up) to expansion (scale up).
The Technology Caucus - The Wisconsin Technology Council may collaborate with the Wisconsin Technology Council to make it easier to be an entrepreneur in Wisconsin, with the range being from the creation (start up) to expansion (scale up).
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
12/26/2024
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.
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
12/26/2024
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.
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.