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Senate Bill 523
Relating To: the Great Lakes-St. Lawrence River Basin Water Resources Compact, withdrawals of water from the Great Lakes Basin, water withdrawal and use, water supply planning, water conservation, granting rule-making authority, and providing a penalty.
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Lobbying Principals
Print| Principal Name | Notified Date | Communication Date | Comments | Supporting Documentation | |
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| American Civil Liberties Union of Wisconsin Inc | Notified Date 3/3/2008 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | Position Info |
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For
Report Date3/3/2008 Comments environmental justice |
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| American Subcontractors Association of Wisconsin | Notified Date 2/28/2008 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | |
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None
Report Date2/28/2008 |
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| Development Association Inc, The | Notified Date 2/29/2008 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | |
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Other
Report Date2/29/2008 |
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| International Bottled Water Association | Notified Date 2/28/2008 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | |
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None
Report Date2/28/2008 |
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| International Union of Operating Engineers Local #139 | Notified Date 3/5/2008 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | |
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Other
Report Date3/5/2008 |
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| League of Women Voters of Wisconsin Inc | Notified Date 2/25/2008 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | |
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For
Report Date2/25/2008 |
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| Madison Audubon Society Inc | Notified Date 2/28/2008 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | Position Info |
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For
Report Date2/28/2008 Comments Add to bill: 1) water returned to Great Lakes should be right temperature & quality, so it won’t harm habitat or drinking water, 2) strengthen in-basin standards to include interim period between passage of bill in Wisconsin & at federal level. |
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| McCain Foods USA Inc. | Notified Date 2/28/2008 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | |
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None
Report Date2/28/2008 |
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| Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce | Notified Date 2/29/2008 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | |
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Other
Report Date2/29/2008 |
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| Midwest Food Processors Association Inc | Notified Date 3/7/2008 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | |
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Against
Report Date3/7/2008 |
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| Miller Brewing Company | Notified Date 2/27/2008 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | |
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For
Report Date2/27/2008 |
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| Milwaukee County | Notified Date 3/13/2008 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | Position Info |
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None
Report Date4/9/2008 Supporting Documentation 20080409_092654_Great Lakes Compact Milwaukee County Letter.PDF
None
Report Date3/13/2008 |
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| Municipal Environmental Group - Water Division | Notified Date 3/4/2008 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | |
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For
Report Date3/4/2008 |
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| Murphy Oil USA Inc | Notified Date 2/26/2008 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | |
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Other
Report Date2/26/2008 |
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| Nature Conservancy - Wisconsin Chapter, The | Notified Date 3/13/2008 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | Position Info |
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For
Report Date3/13/2008 Comments Support the passage of the Great Lakes Compact |
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| Nestle Waters North America (formerly Perrier Group of America) | Notified Date 2/27/2008 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | |
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None
Report Date2/27/2008 |
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| Plumbing Heating Cooling Contractors - Wisconsin | Notified Date 2/28/2008 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | |
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None
Report Date2/28/2008 |
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| River Alliance of Wisconsin | Notified Date 7/28/2008 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | |
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For
Report Date7/28/2008 |
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| Sierra Club - John Muir Chapter | Notified Date 3/6/2008 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | Position Info |
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For
Report Date3/6/2008 Comments Support a STRONG Great Lakes Compact. The Senate E&NR Com. adopted amendments unanimously providing comfort language for industry and municipalities that still protect the resource. |
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| Sixteenth Street Community Health Center | Notified Date 2/28/2008 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | |
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For
Report Date2/28/2008 |
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| Southeastern Wisconsin Drywall & Plastering Contractors Association | Notified Date 3/19/2008 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | |
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None
Report Date3/19/2008 |
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| Waukesha Water Utility | Notified Date 2/22/2008 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | Position Info |
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For
Report Date3/5/2008
For
Report Date2/22/2008 Comments Although amendments are still needed ot the bill as introduced, the Waukesha Water Utility supports passage of a Compact implementation bill this year. www.ci.waukesha.wi.us/WaterUtility/whatsHappeningIndex.html |
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| Wisconsin Builders Association | Notified Date 2/25/2008 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | Position Info |
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Against
Report Date2/25/2008 Comments generally support the adoption of a compact, but are opposed to some of the specifics components on this bill |
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| Wisconsin Counties Association | Notified Date 3/28/2008 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | |
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Other
Report Date3/28/2008 |
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| Wisconsin Energy Corporation | Notified Date 2/28/2008 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | |
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For
Report Date2/28/2008 |
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| Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation | Notified Date 3/10/2008 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | |
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Other
Report Date3/10/2008 |
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| Wisconsin Farmers Union | Notified Date 2/25/2008 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | Position Info |
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For
Report Date3/9/2008 Comments WFU supports the Great Lakes-St. Lawrence River Basin Water Resources Compact
Other
Report Date2/25/2008 Comments WFU is reviewing the Great Lakes-St. Lawrence River Basin Water Resources Compact |
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| Wisconsin Federation of Cooperatives | Notified Date 3/10/2008 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | Position Info |
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Other
Report Date3/10/2008 Comments Have asked for consideration of two amendments: Narrow focus of DNR rulemaking to ensure ag. will not lose access to surface and well water; and Clarify that definition of "waters" does not include groundwater contrary to the public trust law. |
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| Wisconsin Land and Water Conservation Association | Notified Date 3/14/2008 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | |
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For
Report Date3/14/2008 |
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| Wisconsin League of Conservation Voters (WLCV) | Notified Date 3/4/2008 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | Position Info |
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Other
Report Date3/4/2008 Comments We generally support the bill but would like to see it strengthened to protect return flow and conservation standards. |
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| Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce | Notified Date 2/28/2008 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | |
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None
Report Date2/28/2008 |
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| Wisconsin Muck Farmers Association | Notified Date 2/25/2008 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | |
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None
Report Date2/25/2008 |
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| Wisconsin Paper Council | Notified Date 2/25/2008 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | |
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For
Report Date3/11/2008
None
Report Date2/25/2008 |
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| Wisconsin Potato and Vegetable Growers Association | Notified Date 2/25/2008 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | |
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None
Report Date2/25/2008 |
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| Wisconsin Realtors Association | Notified Date 3/3/2008 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | |
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Other
Report Date3/3/2008 |
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| Wisconsin Soft Drink Association | Notified Date 2/22/2008 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | |
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Other
Report Date2/22/2008 |
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| Wisconsin State Council of Carpenters | Notified Date 3/5/2008 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | |
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None
Report Date3/5/2008 |
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| Wisconsin State Cranberry Growers Association | Notified Date 2/25/2008 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | |
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None
Report Date2/25/2008 |
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| Wisconsin Water Association | Notified Date 3/4/2008 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | |
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For
Report Date3/4/2008 |
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| Wisconsin Water Well Association Inc | Notified Date 2/28/2008 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | |
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None
Report Date2/28/2008 |
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| Wisconsin Wetlands Association | Notified Date 3/7/2008 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | |
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For
Report Date3/7/2008 |
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| Wisconsins Environmental Decade Inc | Notified Date 7/31/2008 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | |
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None
Report Date7/31/2008 |
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Lobbying Efforts
| 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Hours Of Effort On This Matter | 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June 1850.00 |
2008 July - December 7.00 |
Total 1857.00 |
| American Civil Liberties Union of Wisconsin Inc | 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June 3.00 |
2008 July - December |
Total 3.00 |
| International Bottled Water Association | 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June 131.00 |
2008 July - December |
Total 131.00 |
| League of Women Voters of Wisconsin Inc | 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June 2.00 |
2008 July - December |
Total 2.00 |
| McCain Foods USA Inc. | 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December 1.00 |
Total 1.00 |
| Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce | 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June 6.00 |
2008 July - December 5.00 |
Total 11.00 |
| Midwest Food Processors Association Inc | 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June 18.00 |
2008 July - December |
Total 18.00 |
| Miller Brewing Company | 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June 14.00 |
2008 July - December |
Total 14.00 |
| Milwaukee County | 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June 73.00 |
2008 July - December |
Total 73.00 |
| Municipal Environmental Group - Water Division | 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June 32.00 |
2008 July - December |
Total 32.00 |
| Murphy Oil USA Inc | 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June 49.00 |
2008 July - December |
Total 49.00 |
| Nature Conservancy - Wisconsin Chapter, The | 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June 20.00 |
2008 July - December |
Total 20.00 |
| Nestle Waters North America (formerly Perrier Group of America) | 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June 90.00 |
2008 July - December |
Total 90.00 |
| Plumbing Heating Cooling Contractors - Wisconsin | 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June 4.00 |
2008 July - December |
Total 4.00 |
| River Alliance of Wisconsin | 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June 77.00 |
2008 July - December |
Total 77.00 |
| Sierra Club - John Muir Chapter | 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June 11.00 |
2008 July - December 1.00 |
Total 12.00 |
| Sixteenth Street Community Health Center | 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June 14.00 |
2008 July - December |
Total 14.00 |
| Southeastern Wisconsin Drywall & Plastering Contractors Association | 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June 1.00 |
2008 July - December |
Total 1.00 |
| Waukesha Water Utility | 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June 120.00 |
2008 July - December |
Total 120.00 |
| Wisconsin Farmers Union | 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June 9.00 |
2008 July - December |
Total 9.00 |
| Wisconsin Land and Water Conservation Association | 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June 50.00 |
2008 July - December |
Total 50.00 |
| Wisconsin League of Conservation Voters (WLCV) | 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June 461.00 |
2008 July - December |
Total 461.00 |
| Wisconsin Paper Council | 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June 174.00 |
2008 July - December |
Total 174.00 |
| Wisconsin Potato and Vegetable Growers Association | 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June 72.00 |
2008 July - December |
Total 72.00 |
| Wisconsin State Council of Carpenters | 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June 26.00 |
2008 July - December |
Total 26.00 |
| Wisconsin State Cranberry Growers Association | 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June 2.00 |
2008 July - December |
Total 2.00 |
| Wisconsin Water Association | 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June 33.00 |
2008 July - December |
Total 33.00 |
| Wisconsin Water Well Association Inc | 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June 6.00 |
2008 July - December |
Total 6.00 |
| Wisconsin Wetlands Association | 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June 3.00 |
2008 July - December |
Total 3.00 |
| Wisconsins Environmental Decade Inc | 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June 349.00 |
2008 July - December |
Total 349.00 |