Wisconsin Utilities Association Inc
Registered Principal Details
                                    Business Or Interest:
The investor-owned gas and electric utilities.
Lobbying Interests:
All legislation and rules affecting investor-owned utilities including, but not limited to, tax, environment, regulation, tax reform.
CEO Name:
William Skewes
Executive Director
                            
                            The investor-owned gas and electric utilities.
Lobbying Interests:
All legislation and rules affecting investor-owned utilities including, but not limited to, tax, environment, regulation, tax reform.
CEO Name:
William Skewes
Executive Director
                                Contact
                                
                                    
                                        
                                        
                                
                            
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                                            William Skewes
44 E Mifflin Street, Suite 202
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 257-3151
(608) 257-9124
bskewes@wisconsinutilities.com
                                                                                    
                                    44 E Mifflin Street, Suite 202
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 257-3151
(608) 257-9124
bskewes@wisconsinutilities.com
Authorized Lobbyists
| Lobbyist Name | Exclusive Duties | Authorized On | Withdrawn On | 
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Lobbying Interests
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
                                                                Assembly Bill 21
Relating to: state finances and appropriations, constituting the executive budget act of the 2015 legislature.
Bill Text and History
                                                                        
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
2/16/2015
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Comments
WUA supports exempting PSCW from the shared agency services pilot program.
                                                                                        
                                                                                    
                                                                                
                                                                        
                                                            
                                                        Relating to: state finances and appropriations, constituting the executive budget act of the 2015 legislature.
Bill Text and History
        
 Other
                                                                                                Notification Date2/16/2015
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Comments
WUA supports exempting PSCW from the shared agency services pilot program.
                                                                Assembly Bill 122
Relating to: exempting certain vehicles of utilities from class B highway weight limitations and certain special or seasonal weight limitations. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2015 Wisconsin Act 44
                                                                        
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
3/30/2015
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
                                                                                            
                                                                                        
                                                                                    
                                                                                
                                                                        
                                                            
                                                        Relating to: exempting certain vehicles of utilities from class B highway weight limitations and certain special or seasonal weight limitations. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2015 Wisconsin Act 44
        
 For
                                                                                                Notification Date3/30/2015
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
                                                                Assembly Bill 198
Relating to: the use of a cellular or other wireless telephone while driving a motor vehicle in a construction zone and providing a penalty.
Bill Text and History
2015 Wisconsin Act 308
                                                                        
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
5/12/2015
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Comments
WUA supports AB 198 to improve worker safety.
                                                                                        
                                                                                    
                                                                                
                                                                        
                                                            
                                                        Relating to: the use of a cellular or other wireless telephone while driving a motor vehicle in a construction zone and providing a penalty.
Bill Text and History
2015 Wisconsin Act 308
        
 For
                                                                                                Notification Date5/12/2015
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Comments
WUA supports AB 198 to improve worker safety.
                                                                Assembly Bill 251
Relating to: various changes regarding administrative rules and rule-making procedures; time limits for emergency rules; and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
                                                                        
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
7/21/2015
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Comments
We support the bill as amended by AA 8.
                                                                                        
                                                                                    
                                                                                
                                                                        
                                                            
                                                        Relating to: various changes regarding administrative rules and rule-making procedures; time limits for emergency rules; and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
        
 For
                                                                                                Notification Date7/21/2015
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Comments
We support the bill as amended by AA 8.
                                                                Assembly Bill 335
Relating to: utility aid payments for decommissioned or closed production plants. (FE)
Bill Text and History
                                                                        
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
9/18/2015
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
                                                                                            
                                                                                        
                                                                                    
                                                                                
                                                                        
                                                            
                                                        Relating to: utility aid payments for decommissioned or closed production plants. (FE)
Bill Text and History
        
 For
                                                                                                Notification Date9/18/2015
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
                                                                Assembly Bill 384
Relating to: requirements for approval of construction of nuclear power plants and changes to the state's energy priorities policy.
Bill Text and History
2015 Wisconsin Act 344
                                                                        
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
11/18/2015
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
                                                                                            
                                                                                        
                                                                                    
                                                                                
                                                                        
                                                            
                                                        Relating to: requirements for approval of construction of nuclear power plants and changes to the state's energy priorities policy.
Bill Text and History
2015 Wisconsin Act 344
        
 For
                                                                                                Notification Date11/18/2015
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
                                                                Assembly Bill 405
Relating to: exemptions from certain taxes and other requirements for work performed by persons from outside the state during a state of emergency declared by the governor. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2015 Wisconsin Act 84
                                                                        
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
10/14/2015
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
                                                                                            
                                                                                        
                                                                                    
                                                                                
                                                                        
                                                            
                                                        Relating to: exemptions from certain taxes and other requirements for work performed by persons from outside the state during a state of emergency declared by the governor. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2015 Wisconsin Act 84
        
 For
                                                                                                Notification Date10/14/2015
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
                                                                Assembly Bill 547
Relating to: trespass and damage to property owned or used by an energy provider and providing a criminal penalty. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2015 Wisconsin Act 158
                                                                        
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
11/25/2015
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
                                                                                            
                                                                                        
                                                                                    
                                                                                
                                                                        
                                                            
                                                        Relating to: trespass and damage to property owned or used by an energy provider and providing a criminal penalty. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2015 Wisconsin Act 158
        
 For
                                                                                                Notification Date11/25/2015
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
                                                                Assembly Bill 582
Relating to: government actions affecting rights to real property; the regulation of shoreland zoning; the substitution of hearing examiners in contested cases; and the property tax treatment of unoccupied property. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2015 Wisconsin Act 391
                                                                        
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
2/17/2016
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
                                                                                            
                                                                                        
                                                                                    
                                                                                
                                                                        
                                                            
                                                        Relating to: government actions affecting rights to real property; the regulation of shoreland zoning; the substitution of hearing examiners in contested cases; and the property tax treatment of unoccupied property. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2015 Wisconsin Act 391
        
 For
                                                                                                Notification Date2/17/2016
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
                                                                Assembly Bill 701
Relating to: action required to be taken in response to a discharge of hazardous substances, exemption from liability for certain hazardous substance discharges, providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures, and granting rule-making authority. (FE...
Bill Text and History
                                                                        
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
1/18/2016
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
                                                                                            
                                                                                        
                                                                                    
                                                                                
                                                                        
                                                            
                                                        Relating to: action required to be taken in response to a discharge of hazardous substances, exemption from liability for certain hazardous substance discharges, providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures, and granting rule-making authority. (FE...
Bill Text and History
        
 For
                                                                                                Notification Date1/18/2016
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
                                                                Assembly Bill 804
Relating to: one-call system violations; sulfur dioxide compliance plans; assessment authority of the Public Service Commission; funding for statewide energy efficiency and renewable resource programs; public utility contracts with affiliated interests; lo...
Bill Text and History
2015 Wisconsin Act 299
                                                                        
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
1/27/2016
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
                                                                                            
                                                                                        
                                                                                    
                                                                                
                                                                        
                                                            
                                                        Relating to: one-call system violations; sulfur dioxide compliance plans; assessment authority of the Public Service Commission; funding for statewide energy efficiency and renewable resource programs; public utility contracts with affiliated interests; lo...
Bill Text and History
2015 Wisconsin Act 299
        
 For
                                                                                                Notification Date1/27/2016
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
                                                                Senate Bill 80
Relating to: exempting certain vehicles of utilities from class B highway weight limitations and certain special or seasonal weight limitations. (FE)
Bill Text and History
                                                                        
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
3/24/2015
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Comments
WUA supports this legislation.
                                                                                        
                                                                                    
                                                                                
                                                                        
                                                            
                                                        Relating to: exempting certain vehicles of utilities from class B highway weight limitations and certain special or seasonal weight limitations. (FE)
Bill Text and History
        
 For
                                                                                                Notification Date3/24/2015
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Comments
WUA supports this legislation.
                                                                Senate Bill 135
Relating to: the use of a cellular or other wireless telephone while driving a motor vehicle in a construction zone and providing a penalty.
Bill Text and History
                                                                        
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
4/28/2015
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Comments
WUA supports SB 135 to improve worker safety.
                                                                                        
                                                                                    
                                                                                
                                                                        
                                                            
                                                        Relating to: the use of a cellular or other wireless telephone while driving a motor vehicle in a construction zone and providing a penalty.
Bill Text and History
        
 For
                                                                                                Notification Date4/28/2015
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Comments
WUA supports SB 135 to improve worker safety.
                                                                Senate Bill 168
Relating to: various changes regarding administrative rules and rule-making procedures; time limits for emergency rules; and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
                                                                        
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
6/4/2015
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Comments
Remain interested in working with the author to appropriately address rulemaking related to Federal requirements.
                                                                                        
                                                                                    
                                                                                
                                                                        
                                                            
                                                        Relating to: various changes regarding administrative rules and rule-making procedures; time limits for emergency rules; and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
        
 Against
                                                                                                Notification Date6/4/2015
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Comments
Remain interested in working with the author to appropriately address rulemaking related to Federal requirements.
                                                                Senate Bill 231
Relating to: conveying interests in local government land for construction of natural gas lines. (FE)
Bill Text and History
                                                                        
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
8/21/2015
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
                                                                                            
                                                                                        
                                                                                    
                                                                                
                                                                        
                                                            
                                                        Relating to: conveying interests in local government land for construction of natural gas lines. (FE)
Bill Text and History
        
 For
                                                                                                Notification Date8/21/2015
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
                                                                Senate Bill 252
Relating to: utility aid payments for decommissioned or closed production plants. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2015 Wisconsin Act 61
                                                                        
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
9/15/2015
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
                                                                                            
                                                                                        
                                                                                    
                                                                                
                                                                        
                                                            
                                                        Relating to: utility aid payments for decommissioned or closed production plants. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2015 Wisconsin Act 61
        
 For
                                                                                                Notification Date9/15/2015
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
                                                                Senate Bill 288
Relating to: requirements for approval of construction of nuclear power plants and changes to the state's energy priorities policy.
Bill Text and History
                                                                        
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
10/8/2015
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
                                                                                            
                                                                                        
                                                                                    
                                                                                
                                                                        
                                                            
                                                        Relating to: requirements for approval of construction of nuclear power plants and changes to the state's energy priorities policy.
Bill Text and History
        
 For
                                                                                                Notification Date10/8/2015
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
                                                                Senate Bill 334
Relating to: exemptions from certain taxes and other requirements for work performed by persons from outside the state during a state of emergency declared by the governor. (FE)
Bill Text and History
                                                                        
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
10/22/2015
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
                                                                                            
                                                                                        
                                                                                    
                                                                                
                                                                        
                                                            
                                                        Relating to: exemptions from certain taxes and other requirements for work performed by persons from outside the state during a state of emergency declared by the governor. (FE)
Bill Text and History
        
 For
                                                                                                Notification Date10/22/2015
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
                                                                Senate Bill 457
Relating to: trespass and damage to property owned or used by an energy provider and providing a criminal penalty. (FE)
Bill Text and History
                                                                        
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
12/23/2015
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
                                                                                            
                                                                                        
                                                                                    
                                                                                
                                                                        
                                                            
                                                        Relating to: trespass and damage to property owned or used by an energy provider and providing a criminal penalty. (FE)
Bill Text and History
        
 For
                                                                                                Notification Date12/23/2015
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
                                                                Senate Bill 545
Relating to: action required to be taken in response to a discharge of hazardous substances, exemption from liability for certain hazardous substance discharges, providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures, and granting rule-making authority. (FE...
Bill Text and History
2015 Wisconsin Act 204
                                                                        
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
1/12/2016
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
                                                                                            
                                                                                        
                                                                                    
                                                                                
                                                                        
                                                            
                                                        Relating to: action required to be taken in response to a discharge of hazardous substances, exemption from liability for certain hazardous substance discharges, providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures, and granting rule-making authority. (FE...
Bill Text and History
2015 Wisconsin Act 204
        
 For
                                                                                                Notification Date1/12/2016
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
                                                                Senate Bill 654
Relating to: one-call system violations; sulfur dioxide compliance plans; assessment authority of the Public Service Commission; funding for statewide energy efficiency and renewable resource programs; public utility contracts with affiliated interests; lo...
Bill Text and History
                                                                        
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
2/2/2016
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
                                                                                            
                                                                                        
                                                                                    
                                                                                
                                                                        
                                                            
                                                        Relating to: one-call system violations; sulfur dioxide compliance plans; assessment authority of the Public Service Commission; funding for statewide energy efficiency and renewable resource programs; public utility contracts with affiliated interests; lo...
Bill Text and History
        
 For
                                                                                                Notification Date2/2/2016
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Budget Bill Subjects
                                                                Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Public Service Commission
                                                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                    
                                                                            
                                                                    
                                                            
                                                        Public Service Commission
                                                                                            Notification Date
3/10/2015
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Comments
WUA supports maintaining all PR positions in the PSCW budget.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    
                                                                                3/10/2015
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Comments
WUA supports maintaining all PR positions in the PSCW budget.
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
                                                                Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
LRB 3703, LRB 4434, i.e. the PSC Reform Act
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                                        
                                                                            
                                                                            
                                                                          
                                                                
                                                                            
                                                        LRB 3703, LRB 4434, i.e. the PSC Reform Act
                                                                                    Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
1/20/2016
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
                                                                                                                                                                
                                                                            Legislative matter
Notification Date
1/20/2016
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
                                                                Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Support increasing penalties for intentional damage to utility property, per LRB 3720.
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                                        
                                                                            
                                                                            
                                                                          
                                                                
                                                                            
                                                        Support increasing penalties for intentional damage to utility property, per LRB 3720.
                                                                                    Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
11/18/2015
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Supporting Documentation
20151118_LRB 3720 request -Substation Trespass.pdf
                                                                                    
                                                                                
                                                                            Legislative matter
Notification Date
11/18/2015
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Supporting Documentation
20151118_LRB 3720 request -Substation Trespass.pdf
                                                                SUPPORT LRB 2752/1 relating to exemptions from certain tax and other requirements for work performed by persons from outside the state during a state of emergency declared by the governor
                                                                 
                                                            
                                                            
                                                                Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
SUPPORT LRB 2752/1 relating to exemptions from certain tax and other requirements for work performed by persons from outside the state during a state of emergency declared by the governor
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                                        
                                                                            
                                                                            
                                                                          
                                                                
                                                                            
                                                        SUPPORT LRB 2752/1 relating to exemptions from certain tax and other requirements for work performed by persons from outside the state during a state of emergency declared by the governor
                                                                                    Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
10/7/2015
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
                                                                                                                                                                
                                                                            Legislative matter
Notification Date
10/7/2015
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
                                                                Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Public Service Commission of Wisconsin reforms, technical clean-ups.
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                                        
                                                                            
                                                                            
                                                                          
                                                                
                                                                            
                                                        Public Service Commission of Wisconsin reforms, technical clean-ups.
                                                                                    Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
9/15/2015
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
                                                                                                                                                                
                                                                            Legislative matter
Notification Date
9/15/2015
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
                                                                Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
LRB 2725 Emergency Aid Workers
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                                        
                                                                            
                                                                            
                                                                          
                                                                
                                                                            
                                                        LRB 2725 Emergency Aid Workers
                                                                                    Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
7/21/2015
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
                                                                                                                                                                
                                                                            Legislative matter
Notification Date
7/21/2015
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
                                                                The Wisconsin Utilities Association supports LRB-2013 and LRB-1161:  Use of a cellphone prohibited while driving a motor vehicle in a construction zone and providing a penalty.
                                                                 
                                                            
                                                            
                                                                Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
The Wisconsin Utilities Association supports LRB-2013 and LRB-1161: Use of a cellphone prohibited while driving a motor vehicle in a construction zone and providing a penalty.
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                                        
                                                                            
                                                                            
                                                                          
                                                                
                                                                            
                                                        The Wisconsin Utilities Association supports LRB-2013 and LRB-1161: Use of a cellphone prohibited while driving a motor vehicle in a construction zone and providing a penalty.
                                                                                    Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
4/10/2015
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
                                                                                                                                                                
                                                                            Legislative matter
Notification Date
4/10/2015
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
                                                                Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
WUA supports the use of unmanned aerial systems by utilities.
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                                        
                                                                            
                                                                            
                                                                          
                                                                
                                                                            
                                                        WUA supports the use of unmanned aerial systems by utilities.
                                                                                    Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
3/24/2015
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
                                                                                                                                                                
                                                                            Legislative matter
Notification Date
3/24/2015
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
                                                                Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
WUA opposes de-regulation of the electric utility industry in Wisconsin.
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                                        
                                                                            
                                                                            
                                                                          
                                                                
                                                                            
                                                        WUA opposes de-regulation of the electric utility industry in Wisconsin.
                                                                                    Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
2/16/2015
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
                                                                                                                                                                
                                                                            Legislative matter
Notification Date
2/16/2015
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
                                                                Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
WUA opposes unregulated 3rd party ownership of distributed generaiton facilities.
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                                        
                                                                            
                                                                            
                                                                          
                                                                
                                                                            
                                                        WUA opposes unregulated 3rd party ownership of distributed generaiton facilities.
                                                                                    Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
2/16/2015
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
                                                                                                                                                                
                                                                            Legislative matter
Notification Date
2/16/2015
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
                                                                WUA does not support pursuing alternatives that would invite the federal government to impose a federal implementation plan of GHG rules on Wisconsin.
                                                                 
                                                            
                                                            
                                                                Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
WUA does not support pursuing alternatives that would invite the federal government to impose a federal implementation plan of GHG rules on Wisconsin.
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                                        
                                                                            
                                                                            
                                                                          
                                                                
                                                                            
                                                        WUA does not support pursuing alternatives that would invite the federal government to impose a federal implementation plan of GHG rules on Wisconsin.
                                                                                    Action Intended To Affect
Rule (by a state agency)
Notification Date
2/16/2015
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
                                                                                                                                                                
                                                                            Rule (by a state agency)
Notification Date
2/16/2015
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Total Lobbying Effort
| 2015 January - June | 2015 July - December | 2016 January - June | 2016 July - December | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Lobbying Expenditures | 2015 January - June $13,377.11 | 2015 July - December $11,748.59 | 2016 January - June $18,931.72 | 2016 July - December $35,047.22 | Total $79,104.64 | 
| Total Hours Communicating | 2015 January - June 47.00 | 2015 July - December 35.00 | 2016 January - June 64.00 | 2016 July - December 12.00 | Total 158.00 | 
| Total Hours Other | 2015 January - June 68.00 | 2015 July - December 66.00 | 2016 January - June 94.00 | 2016 July - December 55.00 | Total 283.00 | 
Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
                                                             Relating to: exempting certain vehicles of utilities from class B highway weight limitations and certain special or seasonal weight limitations. (FE) 
                                                            
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                        
                                                    | 2015 January - June | 2015 July - December | 2016 January - June | 2016 July - December | Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 January - June 5% | 2015 July - December 1% | 2016 January - June 1% | 2016 July - December 5% | Total 3% | 
                                                             Relating to: exempting certain vehicles of utilities from class B highway weight limitations and certain special or seasonal weight limitations. (FE) 
                                                            
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                        
                                                    | 2015 January - June | 2015 July - December | 2016 January - June | 2016 July - December | Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 January - June 5% | 2015 July - December 1% | 2016 January - June 1% | 2016 July - December 5% | Total 3% | 
                                                             Relating to: the use of a cellular or other wireless telephone while driving a motor vehicle in a construction zone and providing a penalty. 
                                                            
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                        
                                                    | 2015 January - June | 2015 July - December | 2016 January - June | 2016 July - December | Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 January - June 10% | 2015 July - December 2% | 2016 January - June 5% | 2016 July - December 10% | Total 7% | 
                                                             Relating to: various changes regarding administrative rules and rule-making procedures; time limits for emergency rules; and making an appropriation. (FE) 
                                                            
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                        
                                                    | 2015 January - June | 2015 July - December | 2016 January - June | 2016 July - December | Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 January - June 10% | 2015 July - December 5% | 2016 January - June 5% | 2016 July - December 10% | Total 7% | 
                                                             Relating to: the use of a cellular or other wireless telephone while driving a motor vehicle in a construction zone and providing a penalty. 
                                                            
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                        
                                                    | 2015 January - June | 2015 July - December | 2016 January - June | 2016 July - December | Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 January - June 10% | 2015 July - December 2% | 2016 January - June 1% | 2016 July - December 10% | Total 5% | 
                                                             Relating to: various changes regarding administrative rules and rule-making procedures; time limits for emergency rules; and making an appropriation. (FE) 
                                                            
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                        
                                                    | 2015 January - June | 2015 July - December | 2016 January - June | 2016 July - December | Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 January - June 10% | 2015 July - December 5% | 2016 January - June 5% | 2016 July - December 10% | Total 7% | 
                                                             Relating to: exemptions from certain taxes and other requirements for work performed by persons from outside the state during a state of emergency declared by the governor. (FE) 
                                                            
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                        
                                                    | 2015 January - June | 2015 July - December | 2016 January - June | 2016 July - December | Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 January - June | 2015 July - December 1% | 2016 January - June 1% | 2016 July - December | Total < 1% | 
                                                             Relating to: utility aid payments for decommissioned or closed production plants. (FE) 
                                                            
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                        
                                                    | 2015 January - June | 2015 July - December | 2016 January - June | 2016 July - December | Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 January - June | 2015 July - December 2% | 2016 January - June 3% | 2016 July - December | Total 2% | 
                                                             Relating to: conveying interests in local government land for construction of natural gas lines. (FE) 
                                                            
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                        
                                                    | 2015 January - June | 2015 July - December | 2016 January - June | 2016 July - December | Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 January - June | 2015 July - December 2% | 2016 January - June 1% | 2016 July - December | Total < 1% | 
                                                             Relating to: utility aid payments for decommissioned or closed production plants. (FE) 
                                                            
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                        
                                                    | 2015 January - June | 2015 July - December | 2016 January - June | 2016 July - December | Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 January - June | 2015 July - December 2% | 2016 January - June 1% | 2016 July - December | Total < 1% | 
                                                             Relating to: action required to be taken in response to a discharge of hazardous substances, exemption from liability for certain hazardous substance discharges, providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures, and granting rule-making authority. (FE) 
                                                            
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                        
                                                    | 2015 January - June | 2015 July - December | 2016 January - June | 2016 July - December | Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 January - June | 2015 July - December 2% | 2016 January - June 1% | 2016 July - December | Total < 1% | 
                                                             Relating to: requirements for approval of construction of nuclear power plants and changes to the state's energy priorities policy. 
                                                            
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                        
                                                    | 2015 January - June | 2015 July - December | 2016 January - June | 2016 July - December | Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 January - June | 2015 July - December 5% | 2016 January - June 5% | 2016 July - December | Total 3% | 
                                                             Relating to: action required to be taken in response to a discharge of hazardous substances, exemption from liability for certain hazardous substance discharges, providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures, and granting rule-making authority. (FE) 
                                                            
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                        
                                                    | 2015 January - June | 2015 July - December | 2016 January - June | 2016 July - December | Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 January - June | 2015 July - December 5% | 2016 January - June 1% | 2016 July - December | Total 2% | 
                                                             Relating to: requirements for approval of construction of nuclear power plants and changes to the state's energy priorities policy. 
                                                            
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                        
                                                    | 2015 January - June | 2015 July - December | 2016 January - June | 2016 July - December | Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 January - June | 2015 July - December 5% | 2016 January - June 1% | 2016 July - December | Total 2% | 
                                                             Relating to: exemptions from certain taxes and other requirements for work performed by persons from outside the state during a state of emergency declared by the governor. (FE) 
                                                            
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                        
                                                    | 2015 January - June | 2015 July - December | 2016 January - June | 2016 July - December | Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 January - June | 2015 July - December 10% | 2016 January - June 15% | 2016 July - December | Total 8% | 
                                                             Relating to:  trespass and damage to property owned or used by an energy provider and providing a criminal penalty. (FE) 
                                                            
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                        
                                                    | 2015 January - June | 2015 July - December | 2016 January - June | 2016 July - December | Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 January - June | 2015 July - December 10% | 2016 January - June 20% | 2016 July - December | Total 10% | 
                                                             Relating to: one-call system violations; sulfur dioxide compliance plans; assessment authority of the Public Service Commission; funding for statewide energy efficiency and renewable resource programs; public utility contracts with affiliated interests; local access and transport areas for telephone service; railroad telecommunications service; Department of Natural Resources permit application procedures related to the construction of a high-voltage transmission line; navigable water general permits and individual permits related to utility facilities; granting rule-making authority; and making an appropriation. (FE) 
                                                            
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                        
                                                    | 2015 January - June | 2015 July - December | 2016 January - June | 2016 July - December | Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 January - June | 2015 July - December 10% | 2016 January - June 20% | 2016 July - December | Total 10% | 
                                                             Relating to:  trespass and damage to property owned or used by an energy provider and providing a criminal penalty. (FE) 
                                                            
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                        
                                                    | 2015 January - June | 2015 July - December | 2016 January - June | 2016 July - December | Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 January - June | 2015 July - December 30% | 2016 January - June 1% | 2016 July - December | Total 7% | 
                                                             Relating to: government actions affecting rights to real property; the regulation of shoreland zoning; the substitution of hearing examiners in contested cases; and the property tax treatment of unoccupied property. (FE) 
                                                            
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                        
                                                    | 2015 January - June | 2015 July - December | 2016 January - June | 2016 July - December | Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 January - June | 2015 July - December | 2016 January - June 1% | 2016 July - December | Total < 1% | 
                                                             Relating to: one-call system violations; sulfur dioxide compliance plans; assessment authority of the Public Service Commission; funding for statewide energy efficiency and renewable resource programs; public utility contracts with affiliated interests; local access and transport areas for telephone service; railroad telecommunications service; Department of Natural Resources permit application procedures related to the construction of a high-voltage transmission line; navigable water general permits and individual permits related to utility facilities; granting rule-making authority; and making an appropriation. (FE) 
                                                            
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                        
                                                    | 2015 January - June | 2015 July - December | 2016 January - June | 2016 July - December | Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 January - June | 2015 July - December | 2016 January - June 1% | 2016 July - December | Total < 1% | 
                                                             Relating to: state finances and appropriations, constituting the executive budget act of the 2015 legislature. 
                                                            
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                        
                                                    | 2015 January - June | 2015 July - December | 2016 January - June | 2016 July - December | Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 January - June | 2015 July - December | 2016 January - June 5% | 2016 July - December | Total 2% | 
Budget Bill Subjects
| 2015 January - June | 2015 July - December | 2016 January - June | 2016 July - December | Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 January - June 41% | 2015 July - December | 2016 January - June 5% | 2016 July - December 41% | Total 19% | 
Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings
No administrative rulemaking proceedings found.
                            Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
No topics found.
                            Minor Efforts
(Time spent on matters each of which accounted for less than 10% of the organization's lobbying.)
Other Matters
No other matters found.