Wisconsin Land and Water Conservation Association

Registered Principal Details

Business Or Interest:
Representing land conservation committees (Co. Board Supervisors) and departments.

Lobbying Interests:
Land Conservation Committees and Departments implement state programs at the county level. These programs include/are subject to: Wis Statutes Chapter 91, Chapter 92, Chapter 281 and chapter 144, to name a few. In short, any state legislation or administrative rules that deal with natural resources management at the local level will likely have implications for LCCs and Departments.

CEO Name:
Marvin Fox
Executive Director

Contact
RB
Rebecca Baumann
One Point Pl Ste 101
Madison, WI 53719
(608) 833-1833
(608) 833-7179
rebeccabaumann@wlwca.org
wlwca.org

Authorized Lobbyists

Lobbyist Name Exclusive Duties Authorized On Withdrawn On
Rebecca Baumann Exclusive Duties N/A Authorized On 1/10/2003 Withdrawn On N/A
Curt Pawlisch Exclusive Duties N/A Authorized On 1/10/2003 Withdrawn On N/A

Lobbying Interests

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

Assembly Bill 506
Assembly Bill 506
relating to: the definition of navigable waters and navigable waterway and declarations of navigability.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
12/11/2003
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 650
Assembly Bill 650
relating to: the definition of agricultural forest land for property tax purposes.

Bill Text and History

2003 Wisconsin Act 230

None
Notification Date
2/23/2004
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 655
Assembly Bill 655
relating to: administrative rules, guidelines, policies, and hearings; air pollution control; structures, deposits, and other activities in or near navigable waters; notice, hearing, and review procedures related to permits to place structures and material...

Bill Text and History

2003 Wisconsin Act 118

Other
Notification Date
11/24/2003
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.
Against
Notification Date
11/24/2003
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 868
Assembly Bill 868
relating to: the siting and expansion of certain livestock facilities, local zoning ordinances relating to livestock facilities, creating a Livestock Facility Siting Review Board, and granting rule-making authority.

Bill Text and History

2003 Wisconsin Act 235

Other
Notification Date
2/23/2004
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.
Comments
Concerned about possible effect on local ordiances and impact of a statewide review board.
Senate Bill 215
Senate Bill 215
relating to: the formula used for calculating the estimated motorboat gas tax payment; implementation of the Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program; implementation of county land and water resource management plans; and making appropriation.

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
8/8/2003
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 313
Senate Bill 313
relating to: administrative rules, guidelines, policies, and hearings; air pollution control; structures, deposits, and other activities in or near navigable waters; notice, hearing, and review procedures related to permits to place structures and material...

Bill Text and History

Other
Notification Date
11/24/2003
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.
Senate Bill 413
Senate Bill 413
relating to: regulating the release, possession, storage, transportation, sale, and control of certain invasive nonnative aquatic species, granting rule-making authority, and providing penalties.

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
2/23/2004
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

Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: Departmentwide and Resource Management
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: Departmentwide and Resource Management

Notification Date
8/5/2003
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.

Natural Resources: Water Quality
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Natural Resources: Water Quality

Notification Date
8/5/2003
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.

Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number

2005 Biennial Budger- 100%
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
2005 Biennial Budger- 100%

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/31/2005
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.

Biennial Budget
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Biennial Budget

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/31/2005
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.

Biennial Budget - 100%
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Biennial Budget - 100%

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/31/2005
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.

Future of Farmland Preservation
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Future of Farmland Preservation

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
12/20/2004
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.

2005-2007 Land and Water Conservation Appropriation
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
2005-2007 Land and Water Conservation Appropriation

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
7/26/2004
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.

Total Lobbying Effort

  2004
January - June
2004
July - December
Total
Total Lobbying Expenditures 2004
January - June
$2,899.42
2004
July - December
$9,304.48
Total $12,203.90
Total Hours Communicating 2004
January - June
2.60
2004
July - December
7.30
Total 9.90
Total Hours Other 2004
January - June
15.80
2004
July - December
46.05
Total 61.85

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

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 10%

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
30%
2004
July - December
Total 8%

Other Matters

Includes time spent on:

  • Gubernatorial nominations
  • Matters on which the organization made no lobbying communication

Other Matters
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
100%
Total 82%

Filed Statements of Lobbying Activity and Expenditures