Water Quality Association of Wisconsin
Registered Principal Details
Business Or Interest:
The Water Quality Association of Wisconsin represents manufacturers, suppliers, and retail distributors of water treatment devices, replacement chemicals, filter cartridges, and bottled water. Manufacture and distribution of water treatment appliances and products. Retail sale and rental of water treatment appliances, including installation and products. Delivery of sale, bottled water and other water treatment chemicals and supplies. Repair and programming of water treatment appliances. Water analysis.
Lobbying Interests:
The Water Quality Association of Wisconsin may enter comment on matters of water quality, plumbing code, DNR code, licensing and registrations, marketing rules, transportation rules and fees, and small business regulations.
CEO Name:
Sam Baron
The Water Quality Association of Wisconsin represents manufacturers, suppliers, and retail distributors of water treatment devices, replacement chemicals, filter cartridges, and bottled water. Manufacture and distribution of water treatment appliances and products. Retail sale and rental of water treatment appliances, including installation and products. Delivery of sale, bottled water and other water treatment chemicals and supplies. Repair and programming of water treatment appliances. Water analysis.
Lobbying Interests:
The Water Quality Association of Wisconsin may enter comment on matters of water quality, plumbing code, DNR code, licensing and registrations, marketing rules, transportation rules and fees, and small business regulations.
CEO Name:
Sam Baron
Contact
SB
Sam Baron
P.O. Box 606
Kewaskum, WI 53040
(608) 225-7477
michellekussow@gmail.com
http://www.wqaw.com
P.O. Box 606
Kewaskum, WI 53040
(608) 225-7477
michellekussow@gmail.com
http://www.wqaw.com
Authorized Lobbyists
| Lobbyist Name | Exclusive Duties | Authorized On | Withdrawn On |
|---|
Lobbying Interests
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Assembly Bill 129
Relating to: providing safe drinking water in public and private schools. (FE)
Bill Text and History
3/14/2025
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.
Relating to: providing safe drinking water in public and private schools. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date3/14/2025
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.
Assembly Bill 241
Relating to: required ratio of journeyworkers to apprentices in apprenticeship programs and contracts.
Bill Text and History
5/9/2025
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.
Relating to: required ratio of journeyworkers to apprentices in apprenticeship programs and contracts.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date5/9/2025
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.
Assembly Joint Resolution 29
Relating to: celebrating May 7, 2025, as Skilled Trades Day in Wisconsin.
Bill Text and History
5/13/2025
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.
Relating to: celebrating May 7, 2025, as Skilled Trades Day in Wisconsin.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date5/13/2025
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.
Senate Bill 104
Relating to: providing safe drinking water in public and private schools. (FE)
Bill Text and History
3/8/2025
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.
Relating to: providing safe drinking water in public and private schools. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date3/8/2025
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.
Senate Bill 128
Relating to: programs and requirements to address PFAS.
Bill Text and History
3/15/2025
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.
Relating to: programs and requirements to address PFAS.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date3/15/2025
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.
Senate Bill 242
Relating to: required ratio of journeyworkers to apprentices in apprenticeship programs and contracts.
Bill Text and History
5/13/2025
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.
Relating to: required ratio of journeyworkers to apprentices in apprenticeship programs and contracts.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date5/13/2025
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.
Senate Joint Resolution 26
Relating to: celebrating May 7, 2025, as Skilled Trades Day in Wisconsin.
Bill Text and History
5/13/2025
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.
Relating to: celebrating May 7, 2025, as Skilled Trades Day in Wisconsin.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date5/13/2025
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.
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
contaminated water
contaminated water
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
1/31/2025
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.
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
1/31/2025
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.
Total Lobbying Effort
| 2025 January - June |
Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Lobbying Expenditures | 2025 January - June $9,000.00 |
Total $9,000.00 |
| Total Hours Communicating | 2025 January - June 6.00 |
Total 6.00 |
| Total Hours Other | 2025 January - June 25.25 |
Total 25.25 |
Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
No legislative bills/resolutions found.
Budget Bill Subjects
No budget bill subjects found.
Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings
No administrative rulemaking proceedings found.
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
No topics found.
Minor Efforts
(Time spent on matters each of which accounted for less than 10% of the organization's lobbying.)
Other Matters
Includes time spent on:
- Gubernatorial nominations
- Matters on which the organization made no lobbying communication