Wisconsin Democracy Campaign

Registered Principal Details

Business Or Interest:
Wisconsin public interest nonpartisan 501(c)(3) nonprofit building democracy in Wisconsin

Lobbying Interests:
campaign finance reform, transparent/open government, voting rights, economic justice, racial equity, redistricting, judicial integrity, media

Contact
BS
Beverly Speer
203 S Paterson Street Suite 100
Madison, WI 53703
6082554260
speer@wisdc.org
https://www.wisdc.org/

Authorized Lobbyists

Lobbyist Name Exclusive Duties Authorized On Withdrawn On
Beverly Speer Exclusive Duties No Authorized On 1/27/2025 Withdrawn On N/A
Nicholas Ramos Exclusive Duties No Authorized On 1/28/2025 Withdrawn On N/A

Lobbying Interests

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

Assembly Bill 24
Assembly Bill 24
Relating to: county sheriff assistance with certain federal immigration functions. (FE)

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
5/7/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Assembly Bill 87
Assembly Bill 87
Relating to: restitution orders following a conviction for human trafficking and restoration of the right to vote to a person barred from voting as a result of a felony conviction. (FE)

Bill Text and History

Against
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.
Comments
AB87 would make one of the nation's most stringent voting rights restoration policies worse by adding additional requirements before rights are restored.
Assembly Bill 88
Assembly Bill 88
Relating to: civil action for injury or damages resulting from riot or vandalism, participation in a riot, prohibiting certain limitations or restrictions on law enforcement responses to riot or vandalism activity, and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

Against
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 227
Assembly Bill 227
Relating to: inducements to sign or refrain from signing nomination papers, recall petitions, and certain other petitions.

Bill Text and History

Undisclosed
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 Joint Resolution 1
Assembly Joint Resolution 1
Relating to: requiring photographic identification to vote in any election (second consideration).

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
1/27/2025
First Communication Date
1/8/2025
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 Joint Resolution 33
Assembly Joint Resolution 33
Relating to: declaration of the Economic Justice Bill of Rights.

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 do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Assembly Joint Resolution 42
Assembly Joint Resolution 42
Relating to: an advisory referendum on an amendment to the U.S. Constitution.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
5/9/2025
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 57
Senate Bill 57
Relating to: county sheriff assistance with certain federal immigration functions. (FE)

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
5/7/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Senate Bill 94
Senate Bill 94
Relating to: civil action for injury or damages resulting from riot or vandalism, participation in a riot, prohibiting certain limitations or restrictions on law enforcement responses to riot or vandalism activity, and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
3/31/2025
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 95
Senate Bill 95
Relating to: restitution orders following a conviction for human trafficking and restoration of the right to vote to a person barred from voting as a result of a felony conviction. (FE)

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
3/31/2025
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.
Comments
SB95 would make one of the nation's most stringent voting rights restoration policies worse by adding additional requirements before rights are restored.
Senate Joint Resolution 2
Senate Joint Resolution 2
Relating to: requiring photographic identification to vote in any election (second consideration).

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
1/27/2025
First Communication Date
1/7/2025
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 Joint Resolution 33
Senate Joint Resolution 33
Relating to: declaration of the Economic Justice Bill of Rights.

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 do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Senate Joint Resolution 38
Senate Joint Resolution 38
Relating to: an advisory referendum on an amendment to the U.S. Constitution.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
5/9/2025
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.

Budget Bill Subjects

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

Notification Date
6/12/2025
First Communication Date
5/29/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.

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

Notification Date
6/12/2025
First Communication Date
5/29/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.

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

Notification Date
6/12/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.

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

Notification Date
6/12/2025
First Communication Date
5/29/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.

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
6/12/2025
First Communication Date
5/29/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.

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

Notification Date
6/12/2025
First Communication Date
5/29/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.

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

Notification Date
6/12/2025
First Communication Date
5/29/2025
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: Collection of Taxes
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Revenue: Collection of Taxes

Notification Date
6/12/2025
First Communication Date
5/29/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.

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

Notification Date
6/12/2025
First Communication Date
5/29/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.

Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number

Direct democracy, citizen-led initiative
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Direct democracy, citizen-led initiative

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
4/30/2025
First Communication Date
4/30/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.

Foreign influence in Wisconsin elections
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Foreign influence in Wisconsin elections

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
4/29/2025
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.

inducements to sign or refrain from signing nomination papers, recall petitions, and certain other petitions
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
inducements to sign or refrain from signing nomination papers, recall petitions, and certain other petitions

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
4/29/2025
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.

plain language/readability laws
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
plain language/readability laws

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
4/16/2025
First Communication Date
4/3/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.

legislative redistricting
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
legislative redistricting

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
4/12/2025
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.

empowering Wisconsin’s schools, places of worship, and other locations in light of recent immigration actions
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
empowering Wisconsin’s schools, places of worship, and other locations in light of recent immigration actions

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
1/28/2025
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.

Student journalism
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Student journalism

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
1/28/2025
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.

Comments
You need to add a topic for media and journalism.

Anti-SLAPP
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Anti-SLAPP

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
1/27/2025
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.

a joint resolution for a statewide advisory referendum on an amendment to the U.S. Constitution to overturn the Citizens United and related court rulings
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
a joint resolution for a statewide advisory referendum on an amendment to the U.S. Constitution to overturn the Citizens United and related court rulings

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
1/27/2025
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.

Campaign finance
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Campaign finance

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
1/27/2025
First Communication Date
1/17/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.

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