Wisconsin Manufactured Housing Association

Registered Principal Details

Business Or Interest:
Manufactured housing and service/suppliers to the industry.

Lobbying Interests:
Any matter that may affect manufactured (HVD Code) or modular housing including but not limited to taxation, licensing, transportation and consumer protection.

CEO Name:
Ross Kinzler
Director of Government Affairs

Contact
LR
Luke Rollins
202 State St Ste 200
Madison, WI 53703-2215
(608) 255-3131
(608) 255-5595
luke@housingalliance.us
www.welcomehomewisconsin.com

Authorized Lobbyists

Lobbyist Name Exclusive Duties Authorized On Withdrawn On
Ross Kinzler Exclusive Duties N/A Authorized On 1/9/2003 Withdrawn On N/A
Luke Rollins Exclusive Duties N/A Authorized On 1/16/2003 Withdrawn On 5/2/2004
Michael Bright Exclusive Duties N/A Authorized On 1/16/2003 Withdrawn On 5/3/2004
Luke Rollins Exclusive Duties N/A Authorized On 5/3/2004 Withdrawn On N/A

Lobbying Interests

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

Assembly Bill 347
Assembly Bill 347
relating to: enforcement of the one- and two-family dwelling code in certain cities, villages, and towns.

Bill Text and History

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 370
Assembly Bill 370
relating to: termination of a tenancy if notice given regarding drug or criminal gang activity.

Bill Text and History

Other
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 435
Assembly Bill 435
relating to: repealing the comprehensive planning statute known as Smart Growth.

Bill Text and History

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 858
Assembly Bill 858
relating to: a municipality's and county's ability to eliminate certain nonconforming buildings or premises.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
5/6/2004
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 897
Assembly Bill 897
relating to: regulating the manufactured housing industry and manufactured home installations; promoting rehabilitation and recycling of manufactured housing; granting rule-making authority; providing a penalty; and making appropriations.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
2/25/2004
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
Conforms WI law to federal requirements for installation standards, licensing and inspection.
Assembly Joint Resolution 55
Assembly Joint Resolution 55
relating to: elector approval for certain taxing, spending, and bonding decisions by the state and local governmental units, emergency taxes, required reserves, refunds of amounts in excess of the approved amounts, and reduction of tax rates to reflect the...

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
5/6/2004
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 Joint Resolution 76
Senate Joint Resolution 76
relating to: limiting spending by the state and certain local governmental units and requiring elector approval to exceed the limits (first consideration).

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
7/28/2004
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: Trade and Consumer Protection
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: Trade and Consumer Protection

Notification Date
1/13/2003
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
consolidation of mobile home park business practices with licensing of MHP's at Commerce

Commerce: Building and Environmental Regulation
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Commerce: Building and Environmental Regulation

Notification Date
1/13/2003
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
retention by Commerce of Man. Housing title fees

Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings

Comm 2, 27 and 95 and PSC 186, mobile home parks, manufactured homes and fees.
Agency Name
Commerce
Subject
Comm 2, 27 and 95 and PSC 186, mobile home parks, manufactured homes and fees.
Scope Statement
Register Number: 573 (10/1/2003)
Clearinghouse Rule: CR 04-135
For
Notification Date
8/23/2004
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.

Comm 5 and 96 to 98, manufactured home dealers and salespersons.
Agency Name
Commerce
Subject
Comm 5 and 96 to 98, manufactured home dealers and salespersons.
Scope Statement
Register Number: 573 (10/1/2003)
Clearinghouse Rule: CR 04-134
For
Notification Date
8/23/2004
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.

NR 115 – Wisconsin’s Shoreland Management Program.
Agency Name
Natural Resources
Subject
NR 115 – Wisconsin’s Shoreland Management Program.
Scope Statement
Register Number: 548 (9/1/2001)
Clearinghouse Rule: CR 05-058
Against
Notification Date
7/16/2004
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
Provision NR115.09b bans "manufactured homes": this violates the Federal Manufactured Housing Improvement Act of 2000, Wis. case law, discriminates against an important Wis. industry and doesn't provide property owner flexibility as the DNR says.

Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number

DOT rules (Trans 260/261) limit the length of a manufactured home in transit to 100 ft. Homes are heavier now (>35,000 lbs) & to make movement safer the limit needs to be 110 ft to allow for a larger towing vehicle & leave home limit length at 80 ft.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
DOT rules (Trans 260/261) limit the length of a manufactured home in transit to 100 ft. Homes are heavier now (>35,000 lbs) & to make movement safer the limit needs to be 110 ft to allow for a larger towing vehicle & leave home limit length at 80 ft.

Action Intended To Affect
Rule (by a state agency)

Notification Date
10/7/2004
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.

Adoption of the recommendations of the Governor's Blue Ribbon Task Force on Manufactured Housing.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Adoption of the recommendations of the Governor's Blue Ribbon Task Force on Manufactured Housing.

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative Matter and Rule

Notification Date
1/13/2003
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.

Licensing of manufactured home installers in conformity to the federal Manufactured Home Improvement Act of 2000.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Licensing of manufactured home installers in conformity to the federal Manufactured Home Improvement Act of 2000.

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative Matter and Rule

Notification Date
1/13/2003
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.

Non-discrimination against factory built housing in land use and zoning in concert with the recommendations of the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC).
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Non-discrimination against factory built housing in land use and zoning in concert with the recommendations of the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC).

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/13/2003
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

  2004
January - June
2004
July - December
Total
Total Lobbying Expenditures 2004
January - June
$15,645.19
2004
July - December
$7,503.57
Total $23,148.75
Total Hours Communicating 2004
January - June
139.75
2004
July - December
65.25
Total 205.00
Total Hours Other 2004
January - June
151.00
2004
July - December
87.50
Total 238.50

Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

relating to: regulating the manufactured housing industry and manufactured home installations; promoting rehabilitation and recycling of manufactured housing; granting rule-making authority; providing a penalty; and making appropriations.
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2004
July - December
Total
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
60%
2004
July - December
Total 39%
relating to: limiting spending by the state and certain local governmental units and requiring elector approval to exceed the limits (first consideration).
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2004
July - December
Total
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2004
July - December
10%
Total 3%

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
10%
2004
July - December
50%
Total 24%
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2004
July - December
Total
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
20%
2004
July - December
10%
Total 17%
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2004
July - December
Total
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2004
July - December
10%
Total 3%

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
10%
2004
July - December
20%
Total 13%

Other Matters

No other matters found.

Filed Statements of Lobbying Activity and Expenditures