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Senate Bill 239

Relating To: the removal of nonconforming outdoor advertising signs.
Bill Text and History
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Lobbying Principals

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Principal Name Notified Date Communication Date Comments Supporting Documentation  
1000 Friends of Wisconsin Notified Date 1/13/2004 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
Against
Report Date
1/13/2004

Association of Wisconsin Tourism Attractions Notified Date 10/10/2003 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
For
Report Date
10/10/2003

Citizens for a Scenic Wisconsin Notified Date 9/22/2003 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
Against
Report Date
9/22/2003

Midwest Equipment Dealers Association Inc Notified Date 10/14/2003 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
For
Report Date
10/14/2003

National Federation of Independent Business Notified Date 10/8/2003 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
None
Report Date
10/8/2003

Outdoor Advertising Association of Wisconsin Notified Date 9/4/2003 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
For
Report Date
9/4/2003

Petroleum Marketers Assn of WI / WI Assn of Convenience Stores Notified Date 10/15/2003 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
For
Report Date
10/15/2003

Sierra Club - John Muir Chapter Notified Date 10/26/2003 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
Against
Report Date
10/26/2003

Comments
Undermines state law to remove nonconforming billboards when they need repair over 50% of their value. SB 239 will allow 4,500 existing billboards to remain forever.
Wisconsin Agribusiness Council Notified Date 6/13/2003 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
Other
Report Date
10/14/2003

For
Report Date
6/13/2003

Wisconsin Automobile & Truck Dealers Association Inc Notified Date 10/8/2003 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
For
Report Date
10/8/2003

Wisconsin Automotive Aftermarket Association Inc (formerly Wis. Automotive Trades Assn) Notified Date 10/14/2003 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
For
Report Date
10/14/2003

Wisconsin Automotive Parts Association Notified Date 10/14/2003 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
For
Report Date
10/14/2003

Wisconsin Grocers Association Notified Date 10/6/2003 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
For
Report Date
10/6/2003

Wisconsin Innkeepers Association Notified Date 10/24/2003 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
For
Report Date
10/24/2003

Wisconsin League of Conservation Voters (WLCV) Notified Date 10/15/2003 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
Against
Report Date
10/15/2003

Comments
This bill does little to remove nonconforming billborads and instead raises the annual limit for regular upkeep and maintenance of such signs.
Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce Notified Date 10/2/2003 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
For
Report Date
10/2/2003

Wisconsin Merchants Federation Notified Date 10/14/2003 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
For
Report Date
10/14/2003

Wisconsin Realtors Association Notified Date 9/30/2003 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
Other
Report Date
9/30/2003

Wisconsin Restaurant Association Notified Date 10/23/2003 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
For
Report Date
10/23/2003

Lobbying Efforts

No principal has reported any activity on this bill during the current legislative session.