How to register as a lobbying principal in Wisconsin?
Welcome to the Wisconsin Ethics Commission’s Eye on Lobbying web site. Wisconsin law generally requires an organization that employs an individual whose duties include trying to influence state legislation or administrative rule-making to register as a lobbying principal.
How does the Ethics Commission in Wisconsin work?
The Wisconsin Ethics Commission also offers a subscription notification service through Eye on Lobbying called FOCUS, which provides a daily email summary of activities related to a user’s lobbying interests. One subscription lasts for an entire two-year legislative session, including special and extraordinary sessions.
How are states define lobbying and lobbyist?
The definition of a lobbyist typically revolves around lobbying on behalf of another for compensation. Arkansas, Connecticut, Georgia, Hawaii, Indiana, Maryland, Minnesota, Michigan, Texas, Wyoming and New York stipulate compensation thresholds, so that an individual is required to register only after receiving a certain amount of compensation.
Do you have to have a lobbying license?
Individuals who are paid to lobby are required to obtain a lobbyist license. You do not have to create a user account to use this site if you want to search and view lobbying information that is available to the public. A user account is required to perform each of the tasks below.
Do you need a lobbying license in Wisconsin?
Wisconsin law generally requires an organization that employs an individual whose duties include trying to influence state legislation or administrative rule-making to register as a lobbying principal. Individuals who are paid to lobby are required to obtain a lobbyist license.
How can I find out what people are lobbying on?
The site allows anyone to view things such as the most lobbied bills or most active lobbying principals, as well as which organizations have lobbied on each bill, budget bill subject, administrative rule, or topic (matters not yet introduced). You do not need to created a username or password in order to view this information.
The Wisconsin Ethics Commission also offers a subscription notification service through Eye on Lobbying called FOCUS, which provides a daily email summary of activities related to a user’s lobbying interests. One subscription lasts for an entire two-year legislative session, including special and extraordinary sessions.
How much does it cost to get a lobbying email?
For only $100 per legislative session, you can sign up for customized email notifications related to lobbying activity that interests you or your organization, and get these notices automatically delivered to you daily! Click the FOCUS tab above to get started.