Wisconsin Financial Services Association
Registered Principal Details
                                    Business Or Interest:
Consumer lending.
Lobbying Interests:
Any and all legislation and administrative rules which may affect the consumer finance industry.
CEO Name:
Thomas Hanson
Executive Director
                            
                            Consumer lending.
Lobbying Interests:
Any and all legislation and administrative rules which may affect the consumer finance industry.
CEO Name:
Thomas Hanson
Executive Director
                                Contact
                                
                                    
                                        
                                        
                                
                            
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                                            Thomas Hanson
22 East Mifflin Street. Ste. 1010
Madison, WI 53703-2808
(608) 256-5299
(608) 256-6222
thanson@chartermi.net
                                                                                    
                                    22 East Mifflin Street. Ste. 1010
Madison, WI 53703-2808
(608) 256-5299
(608) 256-6222
thanson@chartermi.net
Authorized Lobbyists
| Lobbyist Name | Exclusive Duties | Authorized On | Withdrawn On | 
|---|
Lobbying Interests
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
                                                                Assembly Bill 113
relating to: licensure and record-keeping requirements for pawnbrokers and secondhand article and jewelry dealers.
Bill Text and History
2005 Wisconsin Act 58
                                                                        
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
2/22/2005
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: licensure and record-keeping requirements for pawnbrokers and secondhand article and jewelry dealers.
Bill Text and History
2005 Wisconsin Act 58
        
 None
                                                                                                Notification Date2/22/2005
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
relating to: collection of fees, fines, forfeitures, and surcharges by credit or debit card; setoffs against tax refunds; disclosing information obtained by the Department of Transportation to the Department of Revenue; and creation of a fine or forfeiture...
Bill Text and History
2005 Wisconsin Act 59
                                                                        
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
3/21/2005
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: collection of fees, fines, forfeitures, and surcharges by credit or debit card; setoffs against tax refunds; disclosing information obtained by the Department of Transportation to the Department of Revenue; and creation of a fine or forfeiture...
Bill Text and History
2005 Wisconsin Act 59
        
 None
                                                                                                Notification Date3/21/2005
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 332
relating to: deceptive preapproved rates, terms, or conditions, open-end credit plan billing statements, and providing a penalty.
Bill Text and History
                                                                        
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
4/19/2005
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: deceptive preapproved rates, terms, or conditions, open-end credit plan billing statements, and providing a penalty.
Bill Text and History
        
 None
                                                                                                Notification Date4/19/2005
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 333
relating to: transactions excluded from and remedies under the Wisconsin Consumer Act and authority of licensed lenders and consumer leases under the Uniform Commercial Code.
Bill Text and History
                                                                        
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
4/19/2005
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: transactions excluded from and remedies under the Wisconsin Consumer Act and authority of licensed lenders and consumer leases under the Uniform Commercial Code.
Bill Text and History
        
 None
                                                                                                Notification Date4/19/2005
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 456
relating to: prepayment penalties on variable rate residential mortgage loans.
Bill Text and History
2005 Wisconsin Act 128
                                                                        
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
11/2/2005
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: prepayment penalties on variable rate residential mortgage loans.
Bill Text and History
2005 Wisconsin Act 128
        
 For
                                                                                                Notification Date11/2/2005
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 574
relating to: the prohibition of certain billing practices for consumer goods or services, lawn care service contracts, and providing penalties.
Bill Text and History
2005 Wisconsin Act 458
                                                                        
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
8/2/2005
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 prohibition of certain billing practices for consumer goods or services, lawn care service contracts, and providing penalties.
Bill Text and History
2005 Wisconsin Act 458
        
 None
                                                                                                Notification Date8/2/2005
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 594
relating to: repossession of goods in consumer credit transactions and certain consumer leases.
Bill Text and History
2005 Wisconsin Act 255
                                                                        
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
8/9/2005
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: repossession of goods in consumer credit transactions and certain consumer leases.
Bill Text and History
2005 Wisconsin Act 255
        
 For
                                                                                                Notification Date8/9/2005
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 621
relating to: requiring notice of unauthorized acquisitions of computerized personal information and granting rule-making authority.
Bill Text and History
                                                                        
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
11/1/2005
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 notice of unauthorized acquisitions of computerized personal information and granting rule-making authority.
Bill Text and History
        
 Against
                                                                                                Notification Date11/1/2005
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 680
relating to: increasing the jurisdictional amount in small claims court.
Bill Text and History
                                                                        
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
9/26/2005
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: increasing the jurisdictional amount in small claims court.
Bill Text and History
        
 For
                                                                                                Notification Date9/26/2005
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 164
relating to: notice regarding unauthorized acquisition of personal information.
Bill Text and History
2005 Wisconsin Act 138
                                                                        
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
11/1/2005
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: notice regarding unauthorized acquisition of personal information.
Bill Text and History
2005 Wisconsin Act 138
        
 Against
                                                                                                Notification Date11/1/2005
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 328
relating to: interest rates for consumer credit transactions.
Bill Text and History
                                                                        
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
12/7/2005
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: interest rates for consumer credit transactions.
Bill Text and History
        
 None
                                                                                                Notification Date12/7/2005
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 387
relating to: repossession of goods in consumer credit transactions and certain consumer leases.
Bill Text and History
                                                                        
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
10/18/2005
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: repossession of goods in consumer credit transactions and certain consumer leases.
Bill Text and History
        
 For
                                                                                                Notification Date10/18/2005
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
Relating to the no call list
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                                        
                                                                            
                                                                            
                                                                          
                                                                
                                                                            
                                                        Relating to the no call list
                                                                                    Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
1/5/2005
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
1/5/2005
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
| 2005 January - June | 2005 July - December | 2006 January - June | 2006 July - December | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Lobbying Expenditures | 2005 January - June $9,240.00 | 2005 July - December $9,170.00 | 2006 January - June $9,170.00 | 2006 July - December $8,902.00 | Total $36,482.00 | 
| Total Hours Communicating | 2005 January - June 3.25 | 2005 July - December 6.00 | 2006 January - June 8.50 | 2006 July - December 1.00 | Total 18.75 | 
| Total Hours Other | 2005 January - June 47.50 | 2005 July - December 64.75 | 2006 January - June 61.00 | 2006 July - December 38.00 | Total 211.25 | 
Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
                                                             relating to: deceptive preapproved rates, terms, or conditions, open-end credit plan billing statements, and providing a penalty. 
                                                            
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                        
                                                    | 2005 January - June | 2005 July - December | 2006 January - June | 2006 July - December | Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 January - June 25% | 2005 July - December | 2006 January - June | 2006 July - December | Total 6% | 
                                                             relating to: transactions excluded from and remedies under the Wisconsin Consumer Act and authority of licensed lenders and consumer leases under the Uniform Commercial Code. 
                                                            
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                        
                                                    | 2005 January - June | 2005 July - December | 2006 January - June | 2006 July - December | Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 January - June 25% | 2005 July - December | 2006 January - June | 2006 July - December | Total 6% | 
                                                             relating to: repossession of goods in consumer credit transactions and certain consumer leases. 
                                                            
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                        
                                                    | 2005 January - June | 2005 July - December | 2006 January - June | 2006 July - December | Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 January - June | 2005 July - December 30% | 2006 January - June 35% | 2006 July - December | Total 20% | 
                                                             relating to: repossession of goods in consumer credit transactions and certain consumer leases. 
                                                            
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                        
                                                    | 2005 January - June | 2005 July - December | 2006 January - June | 2006 July - December | Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 January - June | 2005 July - December 30% | 2006 January - June 35% | 2006 July - December | Total 20% | 
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.)
Other Matters
Includes time spent on:
- Gubernatorial nominations
- Matters on which the organization made no lobbying communication