Midwest Food Processors Association Inc

Registered Principal Details

Business Or Interest:
Trade organization reprsenting food processors involved with the processing of vegetables, poultry & meat products, fruits, snacks, pickles, sauerkraut and a variety of other food items for consumers and other food manufacturers.

Lobbying Interests:
Agriculture: vegetable producer security; food safety; registration fees; vegetable trade practices. Environmental: stream reclassification; thermal standards (NR102 & 104); iron and manganese groundwater limits; Great Lakes Initiative. Business/commerce: family/medical leave. Labor: migrant labor matters; rest requirements. Transportation: trucking; weight limits; farm equipment movement.

CEO Name:
John Exner
President/Legal Counsel

Contact
JE
John Exner
PO Box 1297
Madison, WI 53701
(608) 255-9946
(608) 255-9838
john.exner@mwfpa.org
www.mwfpa.org

Authorized Lobbyists

Lobbyist Name Exclusive Duties Authorized On Withdrawn On
John D Exner Exclusive Duties N/A Authorized On 1/2/2003 Withdrawn On N/A

Lobbying Interests

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

Assembly Bill 267
Assembly Bill 267
relating to: administrative rule making regarding small businesses, data used by administrative agencies in preparing proposed rules, increasing attorney fees, creating an Internet site for proposed rules, and creating a Small Business Regulatory Review Bo...

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
10/2/2003
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.
Comments
Support regulatory reform.
Assembly Bill 349
Assembly Bill 349
relating to: the agricultural producer security program, granting rule-making authority, and making an appropriation.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
6/1/2003
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
Support changes to make the current program work with a variety of funding (bonds and/or loans) and avoid going back to previous system.
Assembly Bill 380
Assembly Bill 380
relating to: the applicability of rules concerning the storage of bulk fertilizer and bulk pesticides.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
1/30/2004
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
Support bulk fertilizer regulation to prevent environmental problems on farms.
Assembly Bill 595
Assembly Bill 595
relating to: civil liability exemption for claims resulting from weight gain and obesity.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
1/30/2004
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
Support Personal Responsibility in Food Consumption Act to give food processors and service industry a shield from lawsuits that divert resources from food production and do not solve obesity problems g d
Assembly Bill 743
Assembly Bill 743
relating to: weight limitations for vehicles transporting agricultural crops.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
1/30/2004
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
Support prevailing practice to allow for additional weight on trucks transporting agrgicultural products during harvest season.
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

For
Notification Date
2/26/2004
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.
Comments
We support the livestock siting legislation.
Assembly Bill 890
Assembly Bill 890
relating to: meetings of the board and members of nonprofit corporations.

Bill Text and History

2003 Wisconsin Act 259

For
Notification Date
2/26/2004
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.
Senate Bill 173
Senate Bill 173
relating to: the agricultural producer security program, granting rule-making authority, and making an appropriation.

Bill Text and History

2003 Wisconsin Act 38

For
Notification Date
6/1/2003
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
Support changes to make the current program work with a variety of funding (bonds and/or loans) and avoid going back to previous system.
Senate Bill 289
Senate Bill 289
relating to: civil liability exemption for claims resulting from weight gain and obesity.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
1/19/2004
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
We support the Personal Responsibility in Food Consumption Act as obesity is a complex problem and unwarranted lawsuits against food processors or others in the food industry will not solve the problem and divert resources to litigation.
Senate Bill 414
Senate Bill 414
relating to: exempting farm truck tractors being operated in intrastate transportation for certain agricultural purposes from vehicle registration.

Bill Text and History

2003 Wisconsin Act 237

For
Notification Date
3/30/2004
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
3/21/2003
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.

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
3/21/2003
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.

Bonding Authorization
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Bonding Authorization

Notification Date
6/1/2003
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.

Building Commission
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Building Commission

Notification Date
6/1/2003
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

ATCP 96, 98 to 100, to update the agricultural producer security program rules.
Agency Name
Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection
Subject
ATCP 96, 98 to 100, to update the agricultural producer security program rules.
Scope Statement
Register Number: 554 (3/1/2002)
Clearinghouse Rule: CR 02-113
For
Notification Date
6/29/2004
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
In favor of extending emergency rules and permanent to reduce payments for temporary abnormalities in accordance with Producer Security Council.
NR 140, groundwater quality.
Agency Name
Natural Resources
Subject
NR 140, groundwater quality.
Scope Statement
Register Number: 555 (4/1/2002)
Clearinghouse Rule: CR 02-095
Against
Notification Date
9/10/2002
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
Opposed to the interpretation of science used for the calculation of limit for alachlor ESA.
NR 406, 407 and 410, General Air Permit and Registration Air Permit Programs.
Agency Name
Natural Resources
Subject
NR 406, 407 and 410, General Air Permit and Registration Air Permit Programs.
Scope Statement
Register Number: 582 (6/15/2004)
Clearinghouse Rule: CR 04-107
Other
Notification Date
10/8/2004
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
Air permit Streamlining desired especially for food processing industry.

Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number

Nuisance Lawsuit Limitations
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Nuisance Lawsuit Limitations

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
11/22/2004
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 regulation of landspreading of food byproducts during cold weather.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Relating to regulation of landspreading of food byproducts during cold weather.

Action Intended To Affect
Rule (by a state agency)

Notification Date
1/30/2004
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 3171/2 concerning animal premise registration and identification.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
LRB 3171/2 concerning animal premise registration and identification.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
11/3/2003
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.

Proposals relating to state minimum/livable wage requirements.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Proposals relating to state minimum/livable wage requirements.

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative Matter and Rule

Notification Date
9/30/2003
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.

Relating to agricultural contracts and dispute resolution alternatives during discussions.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Relating to agricultural contracts and dispute resolution alternatives during discussions.

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative Matter and Rule

Notification Date
3/21/2003
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.

Relating to the Dairy Gateway Community Conflict Resolution Project and incorporating other food industries.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Relating to the Dairy Gateway Community Conflict Resolution Project and incorporating other food industries.

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative Matter and Rule

Notification Date
3/21/2003
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.

Relating to the use of high capacity wells and permitting for such.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Relating to the use of high capacity wells and permitting for such.

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative Matter and Rule

Notification Date
3/21/2003
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.

Support of agricultural producer security legislation modifying the existing law and providing financing flexibility.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Support of agricultural producer security legislation modifying the existing law and providing financing flexibility.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
2/26/2003
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.

General issues of improving electricity reliability, transmission,generation, and conservation as it impacts food processing facilities and perishable products.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
General issues of improving electricity reliability, transmission,generation, and conservation as it impacts food processing facilities and perishable products.

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative Matter and Rule

Notification Date
9/4/2002
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
Midwest Food Processors Association Inc

Total Lobbying Effort

  2004
January - June
2004
July - December
Total
Total Lobbying Expenditures 2004
January - June
$15,720.38
2004
July - December
$8,281.00
Total $24,001.38
Total Hours Communicating 2004
January - June
97.00
2004
July - December
40.00
Total 137.00
Total Hours Other 2004
January - June
118.50
2004
July - December
72.00
Total 190.50

Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

relating to: civil liability exemption for claims resulting from weight gain and obesity.
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 7%
relating to: civil liability exemption for claims resulting from weight gain and obesity.
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 7%
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.
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 7%
relating to: meetings of the board and members of nonprofit corporations.
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 7%

Budget Bill Subjects

No budget bill subjects found.

Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings

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
15%
Total 5%

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
5%
2004
July - December
5%
Total 5%
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
10%
Total 10%
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
Total 13%
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
5%
Total 2%
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%
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%
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
15%
Total 12%

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
15%
2004
July - December
20%
Total 17%

Filed Statements of Lobbying Activity and Expenditures