Dairyland Power Cooperative

Registered Principal Details

Business Or Interest:
Electric generation and transmission cooperative.

Lobbying Interests:
All areas in any manner related to or affecting utilities and electric cooperatives, to include rural development, economic and rural development, energy and environmental matters, highways, and natural resources.

CEO Name:
William Berg
Director, External Relations

Contact
BR
Brian Rude
P O Box 817
La Crosse, WI 54602-0817
6087871320
(608) 787-1281
bdr@dairynet.com

Authorized Lobbyists

Lobbyist Name Exclusive Duties Authorized On Withdrawn On
Brian Rude Exclusive Duties N/A Authorized On 1/1/2003 Withdrawn On N/A

Lobbying Interests

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

Assembly Bill 378
Assembly Bill 378
relating to: payments to local governments for public utilities.

Bill Text and History

2003 Wisconsin Act 31

For
Notification Date
6/16/2003
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 394
Assembly Bill 394
relating to: powers and duties of transmission company with responsibilities for electric transmission in this state.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
6/12/2003
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 529
Assembly Bill 529
relating to: remediation of objectionable flows of electric current, burden of proof and damages in certain actions against public utilities, making an appropriation, and providing penalties.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
1/7/2004
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.
Assembly Bill 604
Assembly Bill 604
relating to: contributions by electric and gas utilities to the utility public benefits fund, grants for energy conservation and other programs, extending the time limit for emergency rule procedures, and granting rule-making authority.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
10/24/2003
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 632
Assembly Bill 632
relating to: construction of electric generating facilities and transmission lines, and granting rule-making authority.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
10/31/2003
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 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
12/10/2003
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 735
Assembly Bill 735
relating to: strategic energy assessments.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
1/7/2004
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.
Assembly Bill 736
Assembly Bill 736
relating to: contributions by electric and gas utilities to the utility public benefits fund and granting rule-making authority.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
1/7/2004
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.
Assembly Bill 774
Assembly Bill 774
relating to: public utility aid payments, imposing local general property taxes on production plant general structures and substations, and creating a credit against license fees imposed on light, heat, and power companies and electric cooperatives.

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
2/11/2004
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.
For
Notification Date
2/11/2004
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 will support with amendments added in committee and in Joint Finance.
Senate Bill 8
Senate Bill 8
relating to: withholding certain security information from public inspection.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
1/24/2003
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 49
Senate Bill 49
relating to: evidence of lay and expert witnesses.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
3/20/2003
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 111
Senate Bill 111
relating to: the energy efficiency of equipment used in state building projects and certain other projects constructed for the state and granting rule-making authority.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
5/16/2003
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 180
Senate Bill 180
relating to: payments to local governments for public utilities and making an appropriation.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
5/26/2003
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.
Senate Bill 194
Senate Bill 194
relating to: powers and duties of transmission company with responsibilities for electric transmission in this state.

Bill Text and History

2003 Wisconsin Act 40

For
Notification Date
6/12/2003
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 300
Senate Bill 300
relating to: construction of electric generating facilities and transmission lines, and granting rule-making authority.

Bill Text and History

2003 Wisconsin Act 89

For
Notification Date
10/31/2003
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
12/10/2003
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 384
Senate Bill 384
relating to: authorizing technical college districts to issue revenue bonds for the purpose of providing services and facilities to businesses, granting rule-making authority, and making an appropriation.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
2/13/2004
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

Administration: Attached Programs
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Administration: Attached Programs

Notification Date
3/24/2003
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.

Comments
Support public benefits and minimize lapses of fund balances to the general fund.

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

Notification Date
5/20/2003
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.

Insurance
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Insurance

Notification Date
4/30/2003
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.

Comments
Oppose fees on health insurance premiums

Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings

Control of mercury air emissions.
Agency Name
Natural Resources
Subject
Control of mercury air emissions.
Scope Statement
Register Number: 542 (2/15/2001)
Clearinghouse Rule: CR 01-081
Against
Notification Date
6/23/2003
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
Oppose the rule unless modifications are made. Suggested modification: tie state rules to likely federal regulations; remove the hard 80% target; develop a workable credit program and offer a small source reduction alternative.
None
Notification Date
6/23/2003
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.

Fish passage issues.
Agency Name
Natural Resources
Subject
Fish passage issues.
Scope Statement
Register Number: 544 (4/15/2001)
Clearinghouse Rule: CR 01-080

Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number

Possible Legislative Council Study on landowner payments for utility facilities, especially 345 KV lines.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Possible Legislative Council Study on landowner payments for utility facilities, especially 345 KV lines.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
5/13/2004
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.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to creating an environmental trust fund financing mechanism.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to creating an environmental trust fund financing mechanism.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/23/2004
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.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to revisions to the state's shared revenue formula for utility property, and changes to the method of taxes collected for utility property.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to revisions to the state's shared revenue formula for utility property, and changes to the method of taxes collected for utility property.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/23/2004
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.

Discussion of criteria for the state's renewable portoflio standard
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Discussion of criteria for the state's renewable portoflio standard

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/7/2004
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.

Discussion of development, drafting or introduction of any proposal to improve Wisconsin's electric reliability.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Discussion of development, drafting or introduction of any proposal to improve Wisconsin's electric reliability.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
8/29/2003
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.

Development or drafting of a bill regulating "electric pollution" and imposing a surcharge on bills.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Development or drafting of a bill regulating "electric pollution" and imposing a surcharge on bills.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
3/20/2003
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.

Proposed legislation to require licensing of electricians or expanded inspection for electricians.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Proposed legislation to require licensing of electricians or expanded inspection for electricians.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
3/20/2003
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.

Possible revisions to the Wisconsin Utility Holding Company Act
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Possible revisions to the Wisconsin Utility Holding Company Act

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
2/17/2003
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.

Discussion of a rule relating to mercury emissions.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Discussion of a rule relating to mercury emissions.

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative Matter and Rule

Notification Date
2/7/2003
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 Senate confirmation of Burnie Bridge as a member of the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Support Senate confirmation of Burnie Bridge as a member of the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
2/7/2003
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.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to compensating communities for hosting electric facilities under the shared revenue formula.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to compensating communities for hosting electric facilities under the shared revenue formula.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/24/2003
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.

Consideration of legislation relating to the utility portion of the shared revenue formula
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Consideration of legislation relating to the utility portion of the shared revenue formula

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
9/27/2002
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
Dairyland Power Cooperative

Total Lobbying Effort

  2004
January - June
2004
July - December
Total
Total Lobbying Expenditures 2004
January - June
$18,221.05
2004
July - December
$6,498.14
Total $24,719.18
Total Hours Communicating 2004
January - June
27.50
2004
July - December
22.00
Total 49.50
Total Hours Other 2004
January - June
88.50
2004
July - December
14.00
Total 102.50

Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

relating to: withholding certain security information from public inspection.
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
Total 4%
relating to: public utility aid payments, imposing local general property taxes on production plant general structures and substations, and creating a credit against license fees imposed on light, heat, and power companies and electric cooperatives.
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2004
July - December
Total
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
35%
2004
July - December
Total 27%

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
35%
2004
July - December
Total 27%

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
Total 4%
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 4%
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 4%

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
20%
2004
July - December
35%
Total 24%

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
2004
July - December
35%
Total 8%

Filed Statements of Lobbying Activity and Expenditures