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Assembly Bill 656
Relating To: Relating to: the regulation of wakesurfing and wakeboarding.
Bill Text and History
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Bill Text and History
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Lobbying Principals
Print| Principal Name | Notified Date | Communication Date | Comments | Supporting Documentation | |
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| Lakes at Stake Wisconsin | Notified Date 11/10/2023 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | |
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Against
Report Date11/10/2023 |
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| Midwest Environmental Advocates | Notified Date 11/17/2023 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | |
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Against
Report Date11/17/2023 |
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| National Marine Manufacturers Association | Notified Date 11/10/2023 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | |
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For
Report Date11/10/2023 |
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| River Alliance of Wisconsin | Notified Date 11/29/2023 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | |
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Against
Report Date11/29/2023 |
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| Water Sports Industry Association | Notified Date 11/10/2023 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | |
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For
Report Date11/10/2023 |
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| Wireless Infrastructure Association | Notified Date 11/14/2023 | Communication Date 11/13/2023 | Comments | Supporting Documentation | |
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Other
Report Date11/14/2023 |
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| Wisconsin Association of Lakes Inc | Notified Date 11/17/2023 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | |
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Against
Report Date11/17/2023 |
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| Wisconsin Land and Water Conservation Association, Inc. | Notified Date 12/12/2023 | Communication Date 11/27/2023 | Comments | Supporting Documentation | Position Info |
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Against
Report Date12/12/2023 Comments We appreciate efforts to address this topic, but oppose because the bill limits the ability of local governments to set appropriate regulations for unique water bodies. |
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| Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce | Notified Date 1/10/2024 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | |
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For
Report Date1/10/2024 |
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| Wisconsin REALTORS Association | Notified Date 12/1/2023 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | |
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Other
Report Date12/1/2023 |
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| Wisconsin Wildlife Federation | Notified Date 3/11/2024 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | Position Info |
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For
Report Date3/11/2024 Comments Wake boats at the prescribed distances will cause erosion to shoreline and harm water quality. Also need protection against stirring bottom sediments. Need greater distance to other boats for safety purposes. |
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Lobbying Efforts
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Hours Of Effort On This Matter | 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December 92.00 |
2024 January - June 58.00 |
2024 July - December |
Total 150.00 |
| Lakes at Stake Wisconsin | 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December 29.00 |
2024 January - June 30.00 |
2024 July - December |
Total 59.00 |
| Midwest Environmental Advocates | 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December 2.00 |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total 2.00 |
| National Marine Manufacturers Association | 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December 18.00 |
2024 January - June 14.00 |
2024 July - December |
Total 32.00 |
| Water Sports Industry Association | 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December 26.00 |
2024 January - June 14.00 |
2024 July - December |
Total 40.00 |
| Wisconsin Association of Lakes Inc | 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December 15.00 |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total 15.00 |
| Wisconsin Land and Water Conservation Association, Inc. | 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December 2.00 |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total 2.00 |