Wisconsin Energy Corporation

Registered Principal Details

Business Or Interest:
Electric, Natural Gas and Steam Public Utility

Lobbying Interests:
Any and all legislation and administrative rules affecting operation or governance of the public utility industry and activities related to or in support of the energy or energy related businesses.

CEO Name:
Richard A Abdoo
Executive Assistant

Contact
DS
Donna Sarow
22 E Mifflin St Ste 850
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 283-3003
(608) 283-0973
donna.sarow@we-energies.com
www.WisconsinEnergy.com

Authorized Lobbyists

Lobbyist Name Exclusive Duties Authorized On Withdrawn On
Joel Haubrich Exclusive Duties N/A Authorized On 1/1/2003 Withdrawn On N/A
Jon Lundgren Exclusive Duties N/A Authorized On 1/1/2003 Withdrawn On N/A
Molly Mulroy Exclusive Duties N/A Authorized On 1/1/2003 Withdrawn On N/A
Patrick Essie Exclusive Duties N/A Authorized On 1/1/2003 Withdrawn On N/A
Peggy Partenfelder-Moede Exclusive Duties N/A Authorized On 1/1/2003 Withdrawn On N/A
Sean Dilweg Exclusive Duties N/A Authorized On 1/1/2003 Withdrawn On 1/24/2003
Barry McNulty Exclusive Duties N/A Authorized On 1/1/2003 Withdrawn On 8/5/2003
Jennifer Bognar Zierer Exclusive Duties N/A Authorized On 1/1/2003 Withdrawn On 8/5/2003
William Broydrick Exclusive Duties N/A Authorized On 1/2/2003 Withdrawn On N/A
Timothy J Elverman Exclusive Duties N/A Authorized On 1/2/2003 Withdrawn On N/A
Moira E Fitzgerald Exclusive Duties N/A Authorized On 1/2/2003 Withdrawn On N/A
Forbes McIntosh Exclusive Duties N/A Authorized On 1/2/2003 Withdrawn On N/A
Peter Kammer Exclusive Duties N/A Authorized On 1/2/2003 Withdrawn On 2/6/2003
Catherine Boyce Exclusive Duties N/A Authorized On 1/2/2003 Withdrawn On 2/7/2003
Thomas Liebe Exclusive Duties N/A Authorized On 1/2/2003 Withdrawn On 6/3/2004
Peter Kammer Exclusive Duties N/A Authorized On 2/7/2003 Withdrawn On N/A
Michelle Mettner Exclusive Duties N/A Authorized On 3/12/2003 Withdrawn On N/A
Franklin Cumberbatch Exclusive Duties N/A Authorized On 3/12/2003 Withdrawn On 7/28/2003
Linda Bochert Exclusive Duties N/A Authorized On 9/16/2003 Withdrawn On 9/27/2004
Jodie Tierney Exclusive Duties N/A Authorized On 12/12/2003 Withdrawn On N/A
Richard Chandler Exclusive Duties N/A Authorized On 12/12/2003 Withdrawn On N/A
Michael Theo Exclusive Duties N/A Authorized On 12/12/2003 Withdrawn On N/A

Lobbying Interests

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

Assembly Bill 196
Assembly Bill 196
relating to: access to public records.

Bill Text and History

2003 Wisconsin Act 47

None
Notification Date
6/23/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Assembly Bill 228
Assembly Bill 228
relating to: environmental compliance audits, environmental management systems, providing incentives for improving environmental performance, providing immunity from civil penalties for certain violations of environmental requirements, access to certain in...

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
4/9/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Assembly Bill 288
Assembly Bill 288
relating to:

Bill Text and History

2003 Wisconsin Act 36

None
Notification Date
4/24/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Assembly Bill 378
Assembly Bill 378
relating to: payments to local governments for public utilities.

Bill Text and History

2003 Wisconsin Act 31

None
Notification Date
6/4/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Assembly Bill 394
Assembly Bill 394
relating to: powers and duties of transmission company with responsibilities for electric transmission in this state.

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
6/10/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Assembly Bill 529
Assembly Bill 529
relating to: remediation of objectionable flows of electric current, burden of proof and damages in certain actions against public utilities, making an appropriation, and providing penalties.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
10/21/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Assembly Bill 548
Assembly Bill 548
relating to: limiting the amount of bond set by a court in a civil action.

Bill Text and History

2003 Wisconsin Act 105

For
Notification Date
10/21/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Assembly Bill 632
Assembly Bill 632
relating to: construction of electric generating facilities and transmission lines, and granting rule-making authority.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
10/30/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Assembly Bill 774
Assembly Bill 774
relating to: public utility aid payments, imposing local general property taxes on production plant general structures and substations, and creating a credit against license fees imposed on light, heat, and power companies and electric cooperatives.

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
2/17/2004
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Assembly Bill 843
Assembly Bill 843
relating to: the issuance of debt by natural gas and electric public utilities to finance certain environmental activities.

Bill Text and History

2003 Wisconsin Act 152

For
Notification Date
2/17/2004
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Senate Bill 8
Senate Bill 8
relating to: withholding certain security information from public inspection.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
1/29/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Senate Bill 49
Senate Bill 49
relating to: evidence of lay and expert witnesses.

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
4/9/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Senate Bill 61
Senate Bill 61
relating to: environmental compliance audits, environmental management systems, providing incentives for improving environmental performance, providing immunity from civil penalties for certain violations of environmental requirements, access to certain in...

Bill Text and History

2003 Wisconsin Act 276

For
Notification Date
3/27/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Senate Bill 78
Senate Bill 78
relating to: access to public records.

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
6/23/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Senate Bill 113
Senate Bill 113
relating to: review of legislative proposals and proposed state agency rules impacting energy policies.

Bill Text and History

2003 Wisconsin Act 277

None
Notification Date
2/11/2004
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Senate Bill 180
Senate Bill 180
relating to: payments to local governments for public utilities and making an appropriation.

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
5/27/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Senate Bill 194
Senate Bill 194
relating to: powers and duties of transmission company with responsibilities for electric transmission in this state.

Bill Text and History

2003 Wisconsin Act 40

None
Notification Date
6/23/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Senate Bill 300
Senate Bill 300
relating to: construction of electric generating facilities and transmission lines, and granting rule-making authority.

Bill Text and History

2003 Wisconsin Act 89

For
Notification Date
10/30/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Senate Bill 463
Senate Bill 463
relating to: the issuance of debt by natural gas and electric public utilities to finance certain environmental activities.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
2/17/2004
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Budget Bill Subjects

Administration: Attached Programs
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Administration: Attached Programs

Notification Date
4/9/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Comments
Public benefits program.

Shared Revenue and Property Tax Relief: Direct Aid Payments
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Shared Revenue and Property Tax Relief: Direct Aid Payments

Notification Date
5/22/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings

Control of mercury air emissions.
Agency Name
Natural Resources
Subject
Control of mercury air emissions.
Scope Statement
Register Number: 542 (2/15/2001)
Clearinghouse Rule: CR 01-081
None
Notification Date
8/14/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number

Insurance -- Environmental liability claims.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Insurance -- Environmental liability claims.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
5/18/2004
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

LRB-4030/1 - the issuance of debt by public utilities to finance certain environmental control activities.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
LRB-4030/1 - the issuance of debt by public utilities to finance certain environmental control activities.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/20/2004
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

PSC 01077: municipal regulation of utility rights-of-way.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
PSC 01077: municipal regulation of utility rights-of-way.

Action Intended To Affect
Rule (by a state agency)

Notification Date
1/1/2004
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Relating to efforts to mitigate impacts on environment.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Relating to efforts to mitigate impacts on environment.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
12/5/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Legislation relating to the siting of electric transmission lines, natural gas pipelines, power plants, and facilities.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Legislation relating to the siting of electric transmission lines, natural gas pipelines, power plants, and facilities.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
9/16/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Relating to statutory requirement that the American Transmission Company be a member of the Midwest Independent Service Operator.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Relating to statutory requirement that the American Transmission Company be a member of the Midwest Independent Service Operator.

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative Matter and Rule

Notification Date
6/2/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Public benefit programs.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Public benefit programs.

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative Matter and Rule

Notification Date
3/27/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Ten-year energy plan for Wisconsin Energy Corp. and future energy plan for Wisconsin.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Ten-year energy plan for Wisconsin Energy Corp. and future energy plan for Wisconsin.

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative Matter and Rule

Notification Date
2/25/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Compensating communities for hosting electric facilities under the shared revenue formula
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Compensating communities for hosting electric facilities under the shared revenue formula

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/29/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Green tier/environmental improvement program
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Green tier/environmental improvement program

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/29/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Identity theft.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Identity theft.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/29/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Increasing state aid to communities that host electrical facilities.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Increasing state aid to communities that host electrical facilities.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/29/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Regulation of multi-emissions from electric power plants.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Regulation of multi-emissions from electric power plants.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/29/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Total Lobbying Effort

  2003
July - December		 2004
January - June		 2004
July - December		 Total
Total Lobbying Expenditures 2003
July - December $161,832.39		 2004
January - June $170,264.08		 2004
July - December $133,386.83		 Total $465,483.31
Total Hours Communicating 2003
July - December 174.45		 2004
January - June 255.00		 2004
July - December 118.65		 Total 548.10
Total Hours Other 2003
July - December 404.90		 2004
January - June 399.80		 2004
July - December 226.00		 Total 1030.70

Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

Senate Bill 61
relating to: environmental compliance audits, environmental management systems, providing incentives for improving environmental performance, providing immunity from civil penalties for certain violations of environmental requirements, access to certain information, granting rule-making authority, and providing a penalty.
2003
January - June		 2003
July - December		 2004
January - June		 2004
July - December		 Total
2003
January - June 		2003
July - December 1%		 2004
January - June 		2004
July - December 		Total < 1%
Assembly Bill 228
relating to: environmental compliance audits, environmental management systems, providing incentives for improving environmental performance, providing immunity from civil penalties for certain violations of environmental requirements, access to certain information, granting rule-making authority, and providing a penalty.
2003
January - June		 2003
July - December		 2004
January - June		 2004
July - December		 Total
2003
January - June 		2003
July - December 1%		 2004
January - June 		2004
July - December 		Total < 1%
Assembly Bill 288
relating to:
2003
January - June		 2003
July - December		 2004
January - June		 2004
July - December		 Total
2003
January - June 		2003
July - December 2%		 2004
January - June 		2004
July - December 		Total < 1%
Assembly Bill 529
relating to: remediation of objectionable flows of electric current, burden of proof and damages in certain actions against public utilities, making an appropriation, and providing penalties.
2003
January - June		 2003
July - December		 2004
January - June		 2004
July - December		 Total
2003
January - June 		2003
July - December 2%		 2004
January - June 		2004
July - December 		Total < 1%
Senate Bill 180
relating to: payments to local governments for public utilities and making an appropriation.
2003
January - June		 2003
July - December		 2004
January - June		 2004
July - December		 Total
2003
January - June 		2003
July - December 10%		 2004
January - June 		2004
July - December 		Total 4%
Assembly Bill 378
relating to: payments to local governments for public utilities.
2003
January - June		 2003
July - December		 2004
January - June		 2004
July - December		 Total
2003
January - June 		2003
July - December 10%		 2004
January - June 		2004
July - December 		Total 4%
Assembly Bill 632
relating to: construction of electric generating facilities and transmission lines, and granting rule-making authority.
2003
January - June		 2003
July - December		 2004
January - June		 2004
July - December		 Total
2003
January - June 		2003
July - December 20%		 2004
January - June 		2004
July - December 		Total 7%
Senate Bill 300
relating to: construction of electric generating facilities and transmission lines, and granting rule-making authority.
2003
January - June		 2003
July - December		 2004
January - June		 2004
July - December		 Total
2003
January - June 		2003
July - December 20%		 2004
January - June 		2004
July - December 		Total 7%
Assembly Bill 774
relating to: public utility aid payments, imposing local general property taxes on production plant general structures and substations, and creating a credit against license fees imposed on light, heat, and power companies and electric cooperatives.
2003
January - June		 2003
July - December		 2004
January - June		 2004
July - December		 Total
2003
January - June 		2003
July - December 		2004
January - June 9%		 2004
July - December 		Total 4%
Senate Bill 463
relating to: the issuance of debt by natural gas and electric public utilities to finance certain environmental activities.
2003
January - June		 2003
July - December		 2004
January - June		 2004
July - December		 Total
2003
January - June 		2003
July - December 		2004
January - June 30%		 2004
July - December 		Total 12%
Assembly Bill 843
relating to: the issuance of debt by natural gas and electric public utilities to finance certain environmental activities.
2003
January - June		 2003
July - December		 2004
January - June		 2004
July - December		 Total
2003
January - June 		2003
July - December 		2004
January - June 40%		 2004
July - December 		Total 17%

Budget Bill Subjects

No budget bill subjects found.

Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings

Control of mercury air emissions.
2003
January - June		 2003
July - December		 2004
January - June		 2004
July - December		 Total
2003
January - June 		2003
July - December 		2004
January - June 3%		 2004
July - December 		Total 1%

Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number

Ten-year energy plan for Wisconsin Energy Corp. and future energy plan for Wisconsin.
2003
January - June		 2003
July - December		 2004
January - June		 2004
July - December		 Total
2003
January - June 		2003
July - December 2%		 2004
January - June 		2004
July - December 90%		 Total 20%
Relating to efforts to mitigate impacts on environment.
2003
January - June		 2003
July - December		 2004
January - June		 2004
July - December		 Total
2003
January - June 		2003
July - December 15%		 2004
January - June 		2004
July - December 		Total 6%
LRB-4030/1 - the issuance of debt by public utilities to finance certain environmental control activities.
2003
January - June		 2003
July - December		 2004
January - June		 2004
July - December		 Total
2003
January - June 		2003
July - December 		2004
January - June 10%		 2004
July - December 		Total 4%

Minor Efforts

(Time spent on matters each of which accounted for less than 10% of the organization's lobbying.)

Minor Efforts
2003
January - June		 2003
July - December		 2004
January - June		 2004
July - December		 Total
2003
January - June 		2003
July - December 		2004
January - June 8%		 2004
July - December 10%		 Total 6%

Other Matters

No other matters found.

Filed Statements of Lobbying Activity and Expenditures

2003

January - June
July - December

2004

January - June
July - December