Wisconsin Broadcasters Association
Registered Principal Details
Business Or Interest:
Radio and television broadcasters.
Lobbying Interests:
Open meetings, open records, taxation policy, broadcast tower regulations, small business concerns, campaign finance issues, information technology, advertising related issues, sales and use tax, ad tax
CEO Name:
Michelle Vetterkind
President & CEO
Radio and television broadcasters.
Lobbying Interests:
Open meetings, open records, taxation policy, broadcast tower regulations, small business concerns, campaign finance issues, information technology, advertising related issues, sales and use tax, ad tax
CEO Name:
Michelle Vetterkind
President & CEO
Contact
MV
Michelle Vetterkind
44 E Mifflin St, Suite 900
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 255-2600
mvetterkind@wi-broadcasters.org
http://www.wi-broadcasters.org
44 E Mifflin St, Suite 900
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 255-2600
mvetterkind@wi-broadcasters.org
http://www.wi-broadcasters.org
Authorized Lobbyists
| Lobbyist Name | Exclusive Duties | Authorized On | Withdrawn On |
|---|
Lobbying Interests
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Assembly Bill 191
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Assembly Bill 191
Relating to: eliminating the personal property tax and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
3/24/2021
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.
Relating to: eliminating the personal property tax and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date3/24/2021
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 371
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Assembly Bill 371
Relating to: the broadband expansion grant program. (FE)
Bill Text and History
6/5/2021
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.
Comments
Neutral
Relating to: the broadband expansion grant program. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Other
Notification Date6/5/2021
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.
Comments
Neutral
Assembly Bill 465
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Assembly Bill 465
Relating to: requiring the use of body cameras by law enforcement and providing a penalty. (FE)
Bill Text and History
8/4/2021
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.
Comments
Neutral
Relating to: requiring the use of body cameras by law enforcement and providing a penalty. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Other
Notification Date8/4/2021
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.
Comments
Neutral
Assembly Bill 573
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Assembly Bill 573
Relating to: broadband mapping and the use of certain federal funds for wireless broadband and cellular service expansion grants. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2/7/2022
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Relating to: broadband mapping and the use of certain federal funds for wireless broadband and cellular service expansion grants. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Other
Notification Date2/7/2022
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Assembly Bill 641
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Assembly Bill 641
Relating to: repealing the personal property tax, granting rule-making authority, and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
10/22/2021
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.
Supporting Documentation
20211022_PPT Coalition Response to Gov Bill.pdf
Relating to: repealing the personal property tax, granting rule-making authority, and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Other
Notification Date10/22/2021
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.
Supporting Documentation
20211022_PPT Coalition Response to Gov Bill.pdf
Assembly Bill 762
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Assembly Bill 762
Relating to: creating a tax credit for local media advertising. (FE)
Bill Text and History
12/10/2021
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.
Relating to: creating a tax credit for local media advertising. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date12/10/2021
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 2
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Senate Bill 2
Relating to: various changes to the laws administered and enforced by the Department of Revenue. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2/5/2021
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.
Relating to: various changes to the laws administered and enforced by the Department of Revenue. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date2/5/2021
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 189
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Senate Bill 189
Relating to: eliminating the personal property tax and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
3/24/2021
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.
Relating to: eliminating the personal property tax and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date3/24/2021
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 365
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Senate Bill 365
Relating to: the broadband expansion grant program. (FE)
Bill Text and History
5/27/2021
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.
Comments
Neutral
Relating to: the broadband expansion grant program. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Other
Notification Date5/27/2021
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.
Comments
Neutral
Senate Bill 623
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Senate Bill 623
Relating to: repealing the personal property tax, granting rule-making authority, and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
10/22/2021
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.
Supporting Documentation
20211022_PPT Coalition Response to Gov Bill.pdf
Relating to: repealing the personal property tax, granting rule-making authority, and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Other
Notification Date10/22/2021
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.
Supporting Documentation
20211022_PPT Coalition Response to Gov Bill.pdf
Senate Bill 834
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Senate Bill 834
Relating to: creating a tax credit for local media advertising. (FE)
Bill Text and History
1/8/2022
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Relating to: creating a tax credit for local media advertising. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date1/8/2022
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Broadcast streaming/exclusive rights
Broadcast streaming/exclusive rights
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
8/4/2021
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
8/4/2021
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
Body Cams
Body Cams
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
6/5/2021
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
6/5/2021
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
Broadband
Broadband
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
5/17/2021
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
5/17/2021
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
Non-Competes
Non-Competes
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
3/11/2021
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
3/11/2021
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
Legal Notices
Legal Notices
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
1/25/2021
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
1/25/2021
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
Tax Credits
Tax Credits
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
1/14/2021
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
1/14/2021
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
Body Cameras
Body Cameras
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
12/10/2020
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
12/10/2020
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
Sales Tax Exemption
Sales Tax Exemption
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
12/10/2020
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
12/10/2020
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
Broadcasters Sales Tax Exemption
Broadcasters Sales Tax Exemption
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
12/10/2020
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
12/10/2020
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
Budget
Budget
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
12/10/2020
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
12/10/2020
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
Revenue
Revenue
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
12/10/2020
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
12/10/2020
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
General Business Issues
General Business Issues
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
12/10/2020
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
12/10/2020
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
Personnel & Workforce Issues
Personnel & Workforce Issues
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
12/10/2020
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
12/10/2020
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
Transportation
Transportation
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
12/10/2020
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
12/10/2020
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
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Lobbying Expenditures | 2021 January - June $21,151.00 |
2021 July - December $22,976.00 |
2022 January - June $21,655.00 |
2022 July - December $18,934.00 |
Total $84,716.00 |
| Total Hours Communicating | 2021 January - June 4.75 |
2021 July - December 29.00 |
2022 January - June 9.75 |
2022 July - December 3.00 |
Total 46.50 |
| Total Hours Other | 2021 January - June 148.00 |
2021 July - December 113.75 |
2022 January - June 78.00 |
2022 July - December 47.95 |
Total 387.70 |
Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Relating to: various changes to the laws administered and enforced by the Department of Revenue. (FE)
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 January - June 5% |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total 2% |
Relating to: eliminating the personal property tax and making an appropriation. (FE)
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 January - June 10% |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total 3% |
Relating to: eliminating the personal property tax and making an appropriation. (FE)
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 January - June 10% |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total 3% |
Relating to: the broadband expansion grant program. (FE)
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 January - June 30% |
2021 July - December 10% |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total 14% |
Relating to: the broadband expansion grant program. (FE)
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 January - June 30% |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total 11% |
Relating to: repealing the personal property tax, granting rule-making authority, and making an appropriation. (FE)
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December 5% |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December 35% |
Total 6% |
Relating to: repealing the personal property tax, granting rule-making authority, and making an appropriation. (FE)
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December 5% |
2022 January - June 10% |
2022 July - December 35% |
Total 8% |
Relating to: requiring the use of body cameras by law enforcement and providing a penalty. (FE)
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December 10% |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total 3% |
Relating to: creating a tax credit for local media advertising. (FE)
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December 60% |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total 20% |
Relating to: creating a tax credit for local media advertising. (FE)
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June 10% |
2022 July - December |
Total 2% |
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
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 January - June 10% |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June 10% |
2022 July - December |
Total 6% |
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June 10% |
2022 July - December |
Total 2% |
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June 10% |
2022 July - December 10% |
Total 3% |
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June 10% |
2022 July - December |
Total 2% |
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June 20% |
2022 July - December |
Total 4% |
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