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Assembly Bill 612
Relating To: Relating to: the Warren Knowles-Gaylord Nelson stewardship 2000 program, a major land acquisitions program, and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
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Lobbying Principals
Print| Principal Name | Notified Date | Communication Date | Comments | Supporting Documentation | |
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| Audubon Great Lakes | Notified Date 11/4/2025 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | |
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For
Report Date11/4/2025 |
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| Congressional Sportsmen's Foundation | Notified Date 11/3/2025 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | |
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For
Report Date11/3/2025 |
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| Delta Waterfowl Foundation | Notified Date 11/3/2025 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | |
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For
Report Date11/3/2025 |
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| Ducks Unlimited | Notified Date 11/3/2025 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | |
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For
Report Date11/3/2025 |
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| Gathering Waters: Wisconsin's Alliance for Land Trusts | Notified Date 11/7/2025 | Communication Date 11/3/2025 | Comments | Supporting Documentation | |
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Against
Report Date11/7/2025 |
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| League of Wisconsin Municipalities | Notified Date 11/3/2025 | Communication Date 10/31/2025 | Comments | Supporting Documentation | Position Info |
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For
Report Date11/3/2025 Comments The LUG and Rec Boating Aids programs are funded at the same level as existing Stewardship. The League appreciates the support of these critical local government programs. |
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| River Alliance of Wisconsin | Notified Date 1/23/2026 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | |
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Against
Report Date1/23/2026 |
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| Safari Club | Notified Date 11/3/2025 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | |
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For
Report Date11/3/2025 |
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| Sierra Club Wisconsin | Notified Date 11/12/2025 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | Position Info |
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Against
Report Date11/12/2025 Comments The Sierra Club would support this bill if the “legislative veto” provision were removed. This provision adds unnecessary red tape and could delay the process so much that it prevents important projects from moving forward. |
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| The Nature Conservancy | Notified Date 11/3/2025 | Communication Date 11/3/2025 | Comments | Supporting Documentation | Position Info |
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Against
Report Date11/3/2025 Comments Opposed if substitute amendment adopted. |
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| Wisconsin Bear Hunters Association | Notified Date 2/2/2026 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | |
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Other
Report Date2/2/2026 |
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| Wisconsin Conservation Voters | Notified Date 11/3/2025 | Communication Date 11/3/2025 | Comments | Supporting Documentation | |
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Against
Report Date11/3/2025 |
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| Wisconsin Counties Association | Notified Date 11/4/2025 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | |
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For
Report Date11/4/2025 |
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| Wisconsin County Forests Association | Notified Date 11/3/2025 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | Position Info |
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Other
Report Date11/3/2025 Comments The Wisconsin County Forests Association has concerns regarding the county forest provision of the bill. |
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| Wisconsin Green Fire | Notified Date 11/15/2025 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | |
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Against
Report Date11/15/2025 |
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| Wisconsin Park and Recreation Association | Notified Date 11/4/2025 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | |
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For
Report Date11/4/2025 |
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| Wisconsin REALTORS Association | Notified Date 11/7/2025 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | |
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For
Report Date11/7/2025 |
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| Wisconsin Towns Association | Notified Date 12/3/2025 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | |
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For
Report Date12/3/2025 |
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| Wisconsin Trout Unlimited | Notified Date 11/4/2025 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | |
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For
Report Date11/4/2025 |
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| Wisconsin Waterfowl Association, Inc | Notified Date 11/3/2025 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | |
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For
Report Date11/3/2025 |
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| Wisconsin Wildlife Federation | Notified Date 11/3/2025 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | Position Info |
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Against
Report Date11/3/2025 Comments WiWF was in favor of the original legislation, but changed it's position based on the 1/16/2026 amendments. |
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Lobbying Efforts
| 2025 January - June |
2025 July - December |
2026 January - June |
2026 July - December |
Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Hours Of Effort On This Matter | 2025 January - June |
2025 July - December 120.00 |
2026 January - June |
2026 July - December |
Total 120.00 |
| Audubon Great Lakes | 2025 January - June |
2025 July - December 3.00 |
2026 January - June |
2026 July - December |
Total 3.00 |
| Congressional Sportsmen's Foundation | 2025 January - June |
2025 July - December 2.00 |
2026 January - June |
2026 July - December |
Total 2.00 |
| Delta Waterfowl Foundation | 2025 January - June |
2025 July - December 2.00 |
2026 January - June |
2026 July - December |
Total 2.00 |
| Ducks Unlimited | 2025 January - June |
2025 July - December 34.00 |
2026 January - June |
2026 July - December |
Total 34.00 |
| Gathering Waters: Wisconsin's Alliance for Land Trusts | 2025 January - June |
2025 July - December 31.00 |
2026 January - June |
2026 July - December |
Total 31.00 |
| Sierra Club Wisconsin | 2025 January - June |
2025 July - December 4.00 |
2026 January - June |
2026 July - December |
Total 4.00 |
| Wisconsin County Forests Association | 2025 January - June |
2025 July - December 9.00 |
2026 January - June |
2026 July - December |
Total 9.00 |
| Wisconsin Park and Recreation Association | 2025 January - June |
2025 July - December 16.00 |
2026 January - June |
2026 July - December |
Total 16.00 |
| Wisconsin Trout Unlimited | 2025 January - June |
2025 July - December 7.00 |
2026 January - June |
2026 July - December |
Total 7.00 |
| Wisconsin Waterfowl Association, Inc | 2025 January - June |
2025 July - December 12.00 |
2026 January - June |
2026 July - December |
Total 12.00 |