Wisconsin ATV Association Inc
Registered Principal Details
                                    Business Or Interest:
To protect, preserve, and improve the ATV registration program in a responsible, ethical and proactive manner.
Lobbying Interests:
Issues and legislation that pertains to all-terrain vehicle access, use, laws and administrative code plus safety and environmental ethics issues related to ATV use.
                            
                            To protect, preserve, and improve the ATV registration program in a responsible, ethical and proactive manner.
Lobbying Interests:
Issues and legislation that pertains to all-terrain vehicle access, use, laws and administrative code plus safety and environmental ethics issues related to ATV use.
                                Contact
                                
                                    
                                        
                                        
                                
                            
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                                            Randy Harden
5531B N Hwy 42
Sheboygan, WI 53083
(920) 565-7531
(920) 565-7534
randy.harden@nohvis.com
www.watva.org
                                        
                                    5531B N Hwy 42
Sheboygan, WI 53083
(920) 565-7531
(920) 565-7534
randy.harden@nohvis.com
www.watva.org
Authorized Lobbyists
| Lobbyist Name | Exclusive Duties | Authorized On | Withdrawn On | 
|---|
Lobbying Interests
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
                                                                Assembly Bill 59
relating to: the operation of all-terrain vehicles on highways for the purpose of certain types of access and granting rule-making authority.
Bill Text and History
                                                                        
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
5/7/2007
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
1)Safety w/car traffic 2)Law enforcement probable cause 3)DESIGNATED TRAILS vs undesignated/unsigned routes 4)ATV route designation system already exists 5)Safety vs convenience WATVA supports safety 6)Deaths on roadways is always negative
                                                                                        
                                                                                    
                                                                                
                                                                        
                                                            
                                                        relating to: the operation of all-terrain vehicles on highways for the purpose of certain types of access and granting rule-making authority.
Bill Text and History
        
 Other
                                                                                                Notification Date5/7/2007
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
1)Safety w/car traffic 2)Law enforcement probable cause 3)DESIGNATED TRAILS vs undesignated/unsigned routes 4)ATV route designation system already exists 5)Safety vs convenience WATVA supports safety 6)Deaths on roadways is always negative
                                                                Assembly Bill 303
relating to: lightweight utility vehicles, granting rule-making authority, and providing a penalty.
Bill Text and History
                                                                        
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
7/19/2007
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: lightweight utility vehicles, granting rule-making authority, and providing a penalty.
Bill Text and History
        
 None
                                                                                                Notification Date7/19/2007
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 158
relating to: lightweight utility vehicles, granting rule-making authority, and providing a penalty.
Bill Text and History
                                                                        
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
7/31/2007
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: lightweight utility vehicles, granting rule-making authority, and providing a penalty.
Bill Text and History
        
 None
                                                                                                Notification Date7/31/2007
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 185
relating to: trespass by operators of snowmobiles, all-terrain vehicles, and other off-road vehicles; increasing the appropriations for certain all-terrain vehicle programs; fees for registration of all-terrain vehicles for public and private use, fees for...
Bill Text and History
                                                                        
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
5/29/2007
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: trespass by operators of snowmobiles, all-terrain vehicles, and other off-road vehicles; increasing the appropriations for certain all-terrain vehicle programs; fees for registration of all-terrain vehicles for public and private use, fees for...
Bill Text and History
        
 Other
                                                                                                Notification Date5/29/2007
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 443
relating to: operation of all-terrain vehicles that have attached snowplows on roadways.
Bill Text and History
                                                                        
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
7/30/2008
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: operation of all-terrain vehicles that have attached snowplows on roadways.
Bill Text and History
        
 For
                                                                                                Notification Date7/30/2008
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
                                                                Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Natural Resources: Fish, Wildlife and Recreation
                                                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                    
                                                                            
                                                                    
                                                            
                                                        Natural Resources: Fish, Wildlife and Recreation
                                                                                            Notification Date
5/15/2007
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.
                                                                                        
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    
                                                                                5/15/2007
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
                                                                 Sent an invitation out to all offices regarding an opportunity to meet at an ATV park to talk about next year's ATV issues they may have encountered
                                                                 
                                                            
                                                            
                                                                Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Sent an invitation out to all offices regarding an opportunity to meet at an ATV park to talk about next year's ATV issues they may have encountered
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                                        
                                                                            
                                                                            
                                                                          
                                                                
                                                                            
                                                        Sent an invitation out to all offices regarding an opportunity to meet at an ATV park to talk about next year's ATV issues they may have encountered
                                                                                    Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
1/28/2009
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.
                                                                                                                                                                
                                                                            Legislative Matter
Notification Date
1/28/2009
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.
                                                                Approaching lawmakers and Natural Resources Board regarding master plan changes in American Legion - Northern Highland State Forest to allow ATV use on that state owned property.   
                                                                 
                                                            
                                                            
                                                                Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Approaching lawmakers and Natural Resources Board regarding master plan changes in American Legion - Northern Highland State Forest to allow ATV use on that state owned property.
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                                        
                                                                            
                                                                            
                                                                          
                                                                
                                                                            
                                                        Approaching lawmakers and Natural Resources Board regarding master plan changes in American Legion - Northern Highland State Forest to allow ATV use on that state owned property.
                                                                                    Action Intended To Affect
Rule (by a state agency)
Notification Date
1/31/2008
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.
                                                                                                                                                                
                                                                            Rule (by a state agency)
Notification Date
1/31/2008
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.
                                                                Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
legislative council study committee on state trails policy.
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                                        
                                                                            
                                                                            
                                                                          
                                                                
                                                                            
                                                        legislative council study committee on state trails policy.
                                                                                    Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
5/15/2007
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.
                                                                                                                                                                
                                                                            Legislative Matter
Notification Date
5/15/2007
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.
                                                                Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
recreational vehicle titling and registration
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                                        
                                                                            
                                                                            
                                                                          
                                                                
                                                                            
                                                        recreational vehicle titling and registration
                                                                                    Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
5/15/2007
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.
                                                                                                                                                                
                                                                            Legislative Matter
Notification Date
5/15/2007
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
| 2007 January - June | 2007 July - December | 2008 January - June | 2008 July - December | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Lobbying Expenditures | 2007 January - June $314.97 | 2007 July - December $388.00 | 2008 January - June $305.92 | 2008 July - December $0.00 | Total $1,008.89 | 
| Total Hours Communicating | 2007 January - June 7.75 | 2007 July - December 20.00 | 2008 January - June 6.50 | 2008 July - December 6.50 | Total 40.75 | 
| Total Hours Other | 2007 January - June 16.00 | 2007 July - December 4.00 | 2008 January - June 1.50 | 2008 July - December 5.50 | Total 27.00 | 
Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
                                                             relating to: the operation of all-terrain vehicles on highways for the purpose of certain types of access and granting rule-making authority. 
                                                            
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                        
                                                    | 2007 January - June | 2007 July - December | 2008 January - June | 2008 July - December | Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 January - June 20% | 2007 July - December | 2008 January - June | 2008 July - December | Total 7% | 
                                                             relating to: trespass by operators of snowmobiles, all-terrain vehicles, and other off-road vehicles; increasing the appropriations for certain all-terrain vehicle programs; fees for registration of all-terrain vehicles for public and private use, fees for commercial all-terrain vehicle certificates, and fees for nonresident all-terrain vehicle trail passes; creating an all-terrain vehicle damage claim program; the all-terrain vehicle gas tax payment; promulgation of rules to establish standards and procedures for certifying the designation of all-terrain vehicle routes and trails; the display of all-terrain vehicle registration numbers; creating an individual income tax checkoff for trails that are not open to motorized vehicles; creating a nonmotorized trails program; requiring a certificate of title for an all-terrain vehicle; granting rule-making authority; requiring the exercise of rule-making authority; making an appropriation; and providing penalties. 
                                                            
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                        
                                                    | 2007 January - June | 2007 July - December | 2008 January - June | 2008 July - December | Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 January - June 80% | 2007 July - December | 2008 January - June | 2008 July - December | Total 28% | 
                                                             relating to: operation of all-terrain vehicles that have attached snowplows on roadways. 
                                                            
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                        
                                                    | 2007 January - June | 2007 July - December | 2008 January - June | 2008 July - December | Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 January - June | 2007 July - December | 2008 January - June 100% | 2008 July - December | Total 12% | 
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
                                                            Approaching lawmakers and Natural Resources Board regarding master plan changes in American Legion - Northern Highland State Forest to allow ATV use on that state owned property.
                                                             
                                                        
                                                        | 2007 January - June | 2007 July - December | 2008 January - June | 2008 July - December | Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 January - June | 2007 July - December 100% | 2008 January - June | 2008 July - December | Total 35% | 
                                                            Sent an invitation out to all offices regarding an opportunity to meet at an ATV park to talk about next year's ATV issues they may have encountered
                                                             
                                                        
                                                        | 2007 January - June | 2007 July - December | 2008 January - June | 2008 July - December | Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 January - June | 2007 July - December | 2008 January - June | 2008 July - December 100% | Total 18% | 
Minor Efforts
No minor efforts found.
                            Other Matters
No other matters found.