Wisconsin Wetlands Association
Registered Principal Details
Business Or Interest:
Protect wetland resources through educational & advocacy activities.
Lobbying Interests:
Legislation and administrative rules that pertain to issues that directly or indirectly impact wetland resources in Wisconsin.
Title:
Executive Director
Protect wetland resources through educational & advocacy activities.
Lobbying Interests:
Legislation and administrative rules that pertain to issues that directly or indirectly impact wetland resources in Wisconsin.
Title:
Executive Director
Contact
BA
Becky Abel
222 S Hamilton St Ste #1
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 250-9971
(608) 287-1179
becky@wiscwetlands.org
www.wiscwetlands.org
222 S Hamilton St Ste #1
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 250-9971
(608) 287-1179
becky@wiscwetlands.org
www.wiscwetlands.org
Authorized Lobbyists
| Lobbyist Name | Exclusive Duties | Authorized On | Withdrawn On |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charles Luthin | Exclusive Duties N/A | Authorized On 1/9/2003 | Withdrawn On 8/25/2003 |
| Becky Abel | Exclusive Duties N/A | Authorized On 8/25/2003 | Withdrawn On N/A |
Lobbying Interests
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Assembly Bill 435
relating to: repealing the comprehensive planning statute known as Smart Growth.
Bill Text and History
10/9/2003
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: repealing the comprehensive planning statute known as Smart Growth.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date10/9/2003
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 480
relating to: bonding authority for the stewardship program.
Bill Text and History
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.
relating to: bonding authority for the stewardship program.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date2/13/2004
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.
Assembly Bill 506
relating to: the definition of navigable waters and navigable waterway and declarations of navigability.
Bill Text and History
10/9/2003
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
Removes protection and public access from thousands of miles of valuable streams and their associated wetlands
relating to: the definition of navigable waters and navigable waterway and declarations of navigability.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date10/9/2003
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
Removes protection and public access from thousands of miles of valuable streams and their associated wetlands
Assembly Bill 607
relating to: limiting the numbers of acres under the jurisdiction of the Department of Natural Resources.
Bill Text and History
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.
relating to: limiting the numbers of acres under the jurisdiction of the Department of Natural Resources.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date2/13/2004
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.
Assembly Bill 632
relating to: construction of electric generating facilities and transmission lines, and granting rule-making authority.
Bill Text and History
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.
relating to: construction of electric generating facilities and transmission lines, and granting rule-making authority.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date11/3/2003
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.
Assembly Bill 650
relating to: the definition of agricultural forest land for property tax purposes.
Bill Text and History
2003 Wisconsin Act 230
2/20/2004
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.
relating to: the definition of agricultural forest land for property tax purposes.
Bill Text and History
2003 Wisconsin Act 230
Other
Notification Date2/20/2004
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.
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
11/13/2003
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
Allows individual property owners to cause serious alterations to public waterways without adequate environmental review or public input
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
Against
Notification Date11/13/2003
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
Allows individual property owners to cause serious alterations to public waterways without adequate environmental review or public input
Assembly Bill 780
relating to: activities exempt from water quality standards that are applicable to wetlands and that are exempt from certain other approvals, fees, notices, hearings, procedures, and penalties.
Bill Text and History
2/12/2004
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
Smart Growth plans do not have a mechanism or requirement for protecting wetlands. "Negligible functional values" are not defined. The mitigation provision in the bill is inadequate. The bill probably violates the public trust doctrine
relating to: activities exempt from water quality standards that are applicable to wetlands and that are exempt from certain other approvals, fees, notices, hearings, procedures, and penalties.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date2/12/2004
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
Smart Growth plans do not have a mechanism or requirement for protecting wetlands. "Negligible functional values" are not defined. The mitigation provision in the bill is inadequate. The bill probably violates the public trust doctrine
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
12/2/2003
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.
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 Date12/2/2003
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.
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
11/13/2003
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
Allows individual property owners to cause serious alterations to public waterways without adequate environmental review or public input.
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
Against
Notification Date11/13/2003
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
Allows individual property owners to cause serious alterations to public waterways without adequate environmental review or public input.
Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings
NR 1, 10, 12, 16, 17, 19, and 27, that provide clarification to existing rules, simplify regulations and update obsolete or unnecessary language.
Agency Name
Department of Natural Resources (NR)
Subject
NR 1, 10, 12, 16, 17, 19, and 27, that provide clarification to existing rules, simplify regulations and update obsolete or unnecessary language.
Scope Statement
Register Number: 587 (11/15/2004)
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.
Department of Natural Resources (NR)
Subject
NR 1, 10, 12, 16, 17, 19, and 27, that provide clarification to existing rules, simplify regulations and update obsolete or unnecessary language.
Scope Statement
Register Number: 587 (11/15/2004)
For
Notification Date1/31/2005
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.
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
2005-2007 biennial budget
2005-2007 biennial budget
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
9/13/2004
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.
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
9/13/2004
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
Communication re:2005-2007 biennial budget
Communication re:2005-2007 biennial budget
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
9/7/2004
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.
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
9/7/2004
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.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Natural Resources emergency rules to correspond with Job Creation Act of 2003
Natural Resources emergency rules to correspond with Job Creation Act of 2003
Action Intended To Affect
Rule (by a state agency)
Notification Date
8/1/2004
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.
Rule (by a state agency)
Notification Date
8/1/2004
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
Delisting of Butler's Garter Snake.
Delisting of Butler's Garter Snake.
Action Intended To Affect
Rule (by a state agency)
Notification Date
7/30/2004
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.
Rule (by a state agency)
Notification Date
7/30/2004
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.
Total Lobbying Effort
| 2004 January - June |
2004 July - December |
Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Lobbying Expenditures | 2004 January - June $1,571.95 |
2004 July - December $408.98 |
Total $1,980.93 |
| Total Hours Communicating | 2004 January - June 4.50 |
2004 July - December 0.00 |
Total 4.50 |
| Total Hours Other | 2004 January - June 45.00 |
2004 July - December 11.00 |
Total 56.00 |
Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
relating to: activities exempt from water quality standards that are applicable to wetlands and that are exempt from certain other approvals, fees, notices, hearings, procedures, and penalties.
| 2003 January - June |
2003 July - December |
2004 January - June |
2004 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 January - June |
2003 July - December |
2004 January - June 16% |
2004 July - December |
Total 13% |
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 materials and to conduct activities in or near navigable waters; nonmetallic mining reclamation financial assurances; strategic energy assessments; partial deregulation of telecommunications services; contributions by electric and gas utilities to the utility public benefits fund; grants for energy conservation and other programs; reciprocal agreements for real estate licenses; comprehensive planning by local governmental units; fees imposed by political subdivisions; the confidentiality of patient health care records; apprentice-to-journeyman job-site ratios; the acquisition of in-state banks and in-state bank holding companies; credit agreements; extending the time limit for emergency rule procedures; 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 21% |
2004 July - December |
Total 17% |
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 materials and to conduct activities in or near navigable waters; nonmetallic mining reclamation financial assurances; strategic energy assessments; partial deregulation of telecommunications services; contributions by electric and gas utilities to the utility public benefits fund; grants for energy conservation and other programs; reciprocal agreements for real estate licenses; comprehensive planning by local governmental units; fees imposed by political subdivisions; the confidentiality of patient health care records; apprentice-to-journeyman job-site ratios; the acquisition of in-state banks and in-state bank holding companies; credit agreements; extending the time limit for emergency rule procedures; 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 21% |
2004 July - December |
Total 17% |
Budget Bill Subjects
No budget bill subjects found.
Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings
NR 1, 10, 12, 16, 17, 19, and 27, that provide clarification to existing rules, simplify regulations and update obsolete or unnecessary language.
| 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 100% |
Total 18% |
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 7% |
2004 July - December |
Total 6% |
| 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 29% |
Minor Efforts
No minor efforts found.
Other Matters
No other matters found.