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Senate Bill 100

Relating To: administrative rule making regarding small businesses, data used by administrative agencies in preparing proposed rules, increasing attorney fees, creating an Internet site for proposed rules, and creating a Small Business Regulatory Review Board.
Bill Text and History
2003 Wisconsin Act 145
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Lobbying Principals

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Principal Name Notified Date Communication Date Comments Supporting Documentation  
AARP Notified Date 10/6/2003 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
Other
Report Date
10/6/2003

Comments
Concerned about the regulation of small businesses serving the elderly and persons with disabilities.
Aggregate Producers of Wisconsin Inc Notified Date 4/16/2003 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
For
Report Date
4/16/2003

Associated Builders and Contractors of Wisconsin Inc Notified Date 4/24/2003 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
For
Report Date
4/24/2003

Associated General Contractors of Wisconsin Inc Notified Date 5/6/2003 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
For
Report Date
5/6/2003

CropLife America (formerly American Crop Protection Association) Notified Date 5/9/2003 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
For
Report Date
5/9/2003

Green Bay Area Chamber of Commerce Notified Date 2/26/2004 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
For
Report Date
2/26/2004

Kenosha County Notified Date 6/9/2003 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
Other
Report Date
6/9/2003

League of Women Voters of Wisconsin Inc Notified Date 10/14/2003 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
Against
Report Date
10/14/2003

Comments
This allows the possibility of special treatment for small businesses. For example, this bill will weaken enforcement of environmental laws and increase threats to our health.
Madison Audubon Society Inc Notified Date 9/23/2003 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
Against
Report Date
9/23/2003

Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce Notified Date 7/1/2003 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
For
Report Date
7/1/2003

Monsanto Company Notified Date 2/9/2004 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
For
Report Date
2/9/2004

National Federation of Independent Business Notified Date 4/14/2003 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
None
Report Date
4/14/2003

Outdoor Advertising Association of Wisconsin Notified Date 4/24/2003 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
For
Report Date
4/24/2003

Petroleum Marketers Assn of WI / WI Assn of Convenience Stores Notified Date 12/5/2003 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
For
Report Date
12/5/2003

River Alliance of Wisconsin Notified Date 9/26/2003 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
Against
Report Date
9/26/2003

Sierra Club - John Muir Chapter Notified Date 9/22/2003 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
Against
Report Date
9/22/2003

Comments
OPPOSE penalty free permits (self audit) for all small businesses & SB Reg Review BD that can suspend any regulation based solely on cost.
Water Quality Association of Wisconsin Notified Date 6/3/2003 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
For
Report Date
6/3/2003

Wisconsin Agribusiness Council Notified Date 4/16/2003 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
For
Report Date
4/16/2003

Wisconsin Association of Campground Owners Notified Date 6/2/2003 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
For
Report Date
6/2/2003

Wisconsin Association of Health Underwriters Notified Date 7/8/2003 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
For
Report Date
7/8/2003

Wisconsin Biotechnology Association Inc Notified Date 5/23/2003 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
None
Report Date
5/23/2003

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

Wisconsin Economic Development Association Notified Date 10/15/2003 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
None
Report Date
10/15/2003

Wisconsin Engine Manufacturer & Distributor Alliance (WEMDA) Notified Date 9/17/2003 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
For
Report Date
9/17/2003

Wisconsin Fertilizer & Chemical Association Notified Date 10/17/2003 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
For
Report Date
10/17/2003

Wisconsin Grocers Association Notified Date 6/3/2003 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
For
Report Date
6/3/2003

Wisconsin Independent Businesses Inc Notified Date 4/10/2003 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
None
Report Date
4/10/2003

Wisconsin Innkeepers Association Notified Date 6/9/2003 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
For
Report Date
6/9/2003

Wisconsin League of Conservation Voters (WLCV) Notified Date 9/22/2003 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
Against
Report Date
9/22/2003

Comments
We oppose this bill as written. Among its defects are failure to consider the potential cumulative adverse impacts on the environment, duplication of the role of the JCRAR, and other failings.
Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce Notified Date 5/8/2003 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
For
Report Date
5/8/2003

Wisconsin Merchants Federation Notified Date 3/5/2004 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
None
Report Date
3/5/2004

Wisconsin Motor Carriers Association Notified Date 6/6/2003 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
For
Report Date
6/6/2003

Wisconsin Newspaper Association Notified Date 5/9/2003 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
None
Report Date
5/9/2003

Wisconsin Propane Gas Association Inc Notified Date 5/15/2003 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
For
Report Date
5/15/2003

Comments
The propane association would like to see Regulatory reforms to help promote a better business climate in this state.
Wisconsin Public Interest Research Group (WISPIRG) Notified Date 9/22/2003 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
Against
Report Date
9/22/2003

Comments
WISPIRG opposes SB 100 because Small Business Regulatory Review Board can suspend any regulation based solely on cost, rather than also factoring behefits to public health and environmental protection.
Wisconsin Restaurant Association Notified Date 5/15/2003 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
For
Report Date
5/15/2003

Wisconsin Retail Lumber Association Inc Notified Date 5/20/2003 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
For
Report Date
5/20/2003

Wisconsin Society of Architects Notified Date 11/7/2003 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
None
Report Date
11/7/2003

Wisconsin State AFL-CIO Notified Date 5/16/2003 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
Against
Report Date
5/16/2003

Wisconsin Wildlife Federation Notified Date 10/13/2003 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
Against
Report Date
10/13/2003

Wisconsins Environmental Decade Inc Notified Date 11/4/2003 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
Other
Report Date
11/4/2003

Lobbying Efforts

  2003
January - June		 2003
July - December		 2004
January - June		 2004
July - December		 Total
Total Hours Of Effort On This Matter 2003
January - June 		2003
July - December 		2004
January - June 267.00		 2004
July - December 		Total 267.00
Associated General Contractors of Wisconsin Inc 2003
January - June 		2003
July - December 		2004
January - June 8.00		 2004
July - December 		Total 8.00
CropLife America (formerly American Crop Protection Association) 2003
January - June 		2003
July - December 		2004
January - June 41.00		 2004
July - December 		Total 41.00
Green Bay Area Chamber of Commerce 2003
January - June 		2003
July - December 		2004
January - June 5.00		 2004
July - December 		Total 5.00
Monsanto Company 2003
January - June 		2003
July - December 		2004
January - June 24.00		 2004
July - December 		Total 24.00
National Federation of Independent Business 2003
January - June 		2003
July - December 		2004
January - June 180.00		 2004
July - December 		Total 180.00
Water Quality Association of Wisconsin 2003
January - June 		2003
July - December 		2004
January - June 1.00		 2004
July - December 		Total 1.00
Wisconsin Engine Manufacturer & Distributor Alliance (WEMDA) 2003
January - June 		2003
July - December 		2004
January - June 8.00		 2004
July - December 		Total 8.00