Wisconsin County Forests Association
Registered Principal Details
Business Or Interest:
Public forest and natural resource management interests of counties with county forest lands enrolled under Wisconsin's County Forest Law. Engage in state legislative and policy issues related to public land and natural resource management.
Lobbying Interests:
Forestry, wildlife, conservation, natural resource management, tourism, and transportation issues that may impact or effect sustainable management of county forests enrolled under Wisconsin's County Forest Law.
Public forest and natural resource management interests of counties with county forest lands enrolled under Wisconsin's County Forest Law. Engage in state legislative and policy issues related to public land and natural resource management.
Lobbying Interests:
Forestry, wildlife, conservation, natural resource management, tourism, and transportation issues that may impact or effect sustainable management of county forests enrolled under Wisconsin's County Forest Law.
Contact
RL
Rebekah Luedtke
801 N Sales Str, Suite 107
Merrill, WI 54452
(715) 539-1097
rebekah@wisconsincountyforests.com
http://www.wisconsincountyforests.com
801 N Sales Str, Suite 107
Merrill, WI 54452
(715) 539-1097
rebekah@wisconsincountyforests.com
http://www.wisconsincountyforests.com
Authorized Lobbyists
| Lobbyist Name | Exclusive Duties | Authorized On | Withdrawn On |
|---|
Lobbying Interests
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Assembly Bill 50
Relating to: state finances and appropriations, constituting the executive budget act of the 2025 legislature. (FE)
Bill Text and History
7/10/2025
First Communication Date
7/2/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Relating to: state finances and appropriations, constituting the executive budget act of the 2025 legislature. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date7/10/2025
First Communication Date
7/2/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Assembly Bill 181
Relating to: county forest administration grant eligibility.
Bill Text and History
4/16/2025
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.
Supporting Documentation
04162025_040205_CFA grant eligibilty legislative brief.pdf
Relating to: county forest administration grant eligibility.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date4/16/2025
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.
Supporting Documentation
04162025_040205_CFA grant eligibilty legislative brief.pdf
Assembly Bill 327
Relating to: the weight limit for utility terrain vehicles.
Bill Text and History
8/6/2025
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.
Supporting Documentation
09222025_101258_WCFA_Letter_UTV_Weights_Sept2025.pdf
Relating to: the weight limit for utility terrain vehicles.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date8/6/2025
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.
Supporting Documentation
09222025_101258_WCFA_Letter_UTV_Weights_Sept2025.pdf
Senate Bill 45
Relating to: state finances and appropriations, constituting the executive budget act of the 2025 legislature. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2025 Wisconsin Act 15
7/10/2025
First Communication Date
7/2/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Relating to: state finances and appropriations, constituting the executive budget act of the 2025 legislature. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2025 Wisconsin Act 15
For
Notification Date7/10/2025
First Communication Date
7/2/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Senate Bill 158
Relating to: county forest administration grant eligibility.
Bill Text and History
4/3/2025
First Communication Date
4/3/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Supporting Documentation
04032025_042858_CFA grant eligibilty legislative brief.pdf
Relating to: county forest administration grant eligibility.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date4/3/2025
First Communication Date
4/3/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Supporting Documentation
04032025_042858_CFA grant eligibilty legislative brief.pdf
Senate Bill 339
Relating to: the weight limit for utility terrain vehicles.
Bill Text and History
8/6/2025
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.
Supporting Documentation
09222025_101316_WCFA_Letter_UTV_Weights_Sept2025copy.pdf
Relating to: the weight limit for utility terrain vehicles.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date8/6/2025
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.
Supporting Documentation
09222025_101316_WCFA_Letter_UTV_Weights_Sept2025copy.pdf
Senate Bill 456
Relating to: a tax credit for aviation biofuel manufacturing, authorizing the state to contract public debt for an aviation biofuel project grant, and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
10/2/2025
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.
Supporting Documentation
10082025_023231_SB456_LOS_WCFA.pdf
Relating to: a tax credit for aviation biofuel manufacturing, authorizing the state to contract public debt for an aviation biofuel project grant, and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date10/2/2025
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.
Supporting Documentation
10082025_023231_SB456_LOS_WCFA.pdf
Budget Bill Subjects
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Natural Resources: Departmentwide
Natural Resources: Departmentwide
Notification Date
2/21/2025
First Communication Date
2/19/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
2/21/2025
First Communication Date
2/19/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Natural Resources: Forestry
Natural Resources: Forestry
Notification Date
2/21/2025
First Communication Date
2/19/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
2/21/2025
First Communication Date
2/19/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Transportation: Local Transportation Assistance
Transportation: Local Transportation Assistance
Notification Date
2/21/2025
First Communication Date
2/19/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
2/21/2025
First Communication Date
2/19/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
University of Wisconsin System
University of Wisconsin System
Notification Date
2/21/2025
First Communication Date
2/19/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
2/21/2025
First Communication Date
2/19/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
SB158/ AB181 – modifying and creating administrative rules related to county forest administration grant
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
SB158/ AB181 – modifying and creating administrative rules related to county forest administration grant
SB158/ AB181 – modifying and creating administrative rules related to county forest administration grant
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
1/9/2025
First Communication Date
2/14/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
1/9/2025
First Communication Date
2/14/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
All matters pertaining to the forest products industry including but not limited to markets, economic impact, state financial and legislative support, strategic roadmaps, planning, etc
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
All matters pertaining to the forest products industry including but not limited to markets, economic impact, state financial and legislative support, strategic roadmaps, planning, etc
All matters pertaining to the forest products industry including but not limited to markets, economic impact, state financial and legislative support, strategic roadmaps, planning, etc
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
1/3/2025
First Communication Date
1/2/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Comments
Continuation
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
1/3/2025
First Communication Date
1/2/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Comments
Continuation
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
All matters pertaining to the state budget including but not limited to DNR & DOT
All matters pertaining to the state budget including but not limited to DNR & DOT
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
1/3/2025
First Communication Date
1/2/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Comments
Continuation
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
1/3/2025
First Communication Date
1/2/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Comments
Continuation
All matters pertaining to motorized and nonmotorized outdoor recreation including but not limited to funding, programs, grants, loans, services, limits, etc
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
All matters pertaining to motorized and nonmotorized outdoor recreation including but not limited to funding, programs, grants, loans, services, limits, etc
All matters pertaining to motorized and nonmotorized outdoor recreation including but not limited to funding, programs, grants, loans, services, limits, etc
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
1/3/2025
First Communication Date
1/2/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Comments
Continuation
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
1/3/2025
First Communication Date
1/2/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Comments
Continuation
All matters pertaining to the Knowles Nelson Stewardship Program including but not limited to funding and reauthorization.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
All matters pertaining to the Knowles Nelson Stewardship Program including but not limited to funding and reauthorization.
All matters pertaining to the Knowles Nelson Stewardship Program including but not limited to funding and reauthorization.
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
1/3/2025
First Communication Date
1/2/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Comments
Continuation
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
1/3/2025
First Communication Date
1/2/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Comments
Continuation
All matter pertaining to the Department of Natural Resources including but not limited to funding, budgets, staffing, NR code, NRB, etc
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
All matter pertaining to the Department of Natural Resources including but not limited to funding, budgets, staffing, NR code, NRB, etc
All matter pertaining to the Department of Natural Resources including but not limited to funding, budgets, staffing, NR code, NRB, etc
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
1/3/2025
First Communication Date
1/2/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Comments
Continuation
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
1/3/2025
First Communication Date
1/2/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Comments
Continuation
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
All matters pertaining to county forests and §28.10 & 28.11
All matters pertaining to county forests and §28.10 & 28.11
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
1/3/2025
First Communication Date
1/2/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Comments
Continuation
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
1/3/2025
First Communication Date
1/2/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Comments
Continuation
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Matters pertaining to general water permitting for county forests
Matters pertaining to general water permitting for county forests
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
1/3/2025
First Communication Date
1/2/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Comments
Continuation
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
1/3/2025
First Communication Date
1/2/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Comments
Continuation
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Matters pertaining to the county forest administration grant and it's requirements
Matters pertaining to the county forest administration grant and it's requirements
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
1/3/2025
First Communication Date
1/2/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Comments
Continuation
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
1/3/2025
First Communication Date
1/2/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Comments
Continuation
Total Lobbying Effort
| 2025 January - June |
Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Lobbying Expenditures | 2025 January - June $11,550.00 |
Total $11,550.00 |
| Total Hours Communicating | 2025 January - June 40.00 |
Total 40.00 |
| Total Hours Other | 2025 January - June 61.00 |
Total 61.00 |
Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Relating to: county forest administration grant eligibility.
| 2025 January - June |
2025 July - December |
2026 January - June |
2026 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 January - June 10% |
2025 July - December |
2026 January - June |
2026 July - December |
Total 10% |
Relating to: county forest administration grant eligibility.
| 2025 January - June |
2025 July - December |
2026 January - June |
2026 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 January - June 10% |
2025 July - December |
2026 January - June |
2026 July - December |
Total 10% |
Budget Bill Subjects
| 2025 January - June |
2025 July - December |
2026 January - June |
2026 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 January - June 60% |
2025 July - December |
2026 January - June |
2026 July - December |
Total 60% |
Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings
No administrative rulemaking proceedings found.
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
All matters pertaining to the Knowles Nelson Stewardship Program including but not limited to funding and reauthorization.
| 2025 January - June |
2025 July - December |
2026 January - June |
2026 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 January - June 20% |
2025 July - December |
2026 January - June |
2026 July - December |
Total 20% |
Minor Efforts
No minor efforts found.
Other Matters
No other matters found.