Wisconsin County Forests Association
Registered Principal Details
Business Or Interest:
Forestry, natural resources issues.
Lobbying Interests:
Forestry and wildlife issues as related to the state budget and state policy. Tourism and recreation. Budgetary items and policy.
Title:
Executive Director
Forestry, natural resources issues.
Lobbying Interests:
Forestry and wildlife issues as related to the state budget and state policy. Tourism and recreation. Budgetary items and policy.
Title:
Executive Director
Contact
JS
Jane Severt
P.O. Box 70
Rhinelander, WI 54501
(715) 282-5951
wcfa@frontier.com
http://www.wisconsincountyforests.com
P.O. Box 70
Rhinelander, WI 54501
(715) 282-5951
wcfa@frontier.com
http://www.wisconsincountyforests.com
Authorized Lobbyists
| Lobbyist Name | Exclusive Duties | Authorized On | Withdrawn On |
|---|
Lobbying Interests
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Assembly Bill 422
Relating to: funding for the Florence Wild Rivers Interpretive Center. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2015 Wisconsin Act 260
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_AB422 2015.pdf
Relating to: funding for the Florence Wild Rivers Interpretive Center. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2015 Wisconsin Act 260
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.
Supporting Documentation
20151118_AB422 2015.pdf
Assembly Bill 580
Relating to: the width and weight limits of certain motor vehicles operated on a highway. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2015 Wisconsin Act 171
12/18/2015
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.
Comments
Registered in support of this bill at Dec 15 public hearing
Relating to: the width and weight limits of certain motor vehicles operated on a highway. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2015 Wisconsin Act 171
For
Notification Date12/18/2015
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.
Comments
Registered in support of this bill at Dec 15 public hearing
Assembly Joint Resolution 24
Relating to: proclaiming April 2015 as Forestry and Paper Products Month.
Bill Text and History
4/24/2015
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
Partnered with other entities to present and support this joint resolution
Relating to: proclaiming April 2015 as Forestry and Paper Products Month.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date4/24/2015
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
Partnered with other entities to present and support this joint resolution
Senate Bill 354
Relating to: funding for the Florence Wild Rivers Interpretive Center. (FE)
Bill Text and History
12/18/2015
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
20151218_SB354 2015.pdf
Relating to: funding for the Florence Wild Rivers Interpretive Center. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date12/18/2015
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
20151218_SB354 2015.pdf
Senate Bill 417
Relating to: the width and weight limits of certain motor vehicles operated on a highway. (FE)
Bill Text and History
1/26/2016
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: the width and weight limits of certain motor vehicles operated on a highway. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date1/26/2016
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 434
Relating to: taxes on managed forest lands, eligibility for the managed forest land program, management plans for managed forest land, sale or transfer of managed forest land, productivity of managed forest land, closed managed forest land, forest producti...
Bill Text and History
2015 Wisconsin Act 358
12/18/2015
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.
Comments
Testified at public hearing on Dec 9 in support of returning MFL closed acreage fees to local governments
Relating to: taxes on managed forest lands, eligibility for the managed forest land program, management plans for managed forest land, sale or transfer of managed forest land, productivity of managed forest land, closed managed forest land, forest producti...
Bill Text and History
2015 Wisconsin Act 358
For
Notification Date12/18/2015
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.
Comments
Testified at public hearing on Dec 9 in support of returning MFL closed acreage fees to local governments
Budget Bill Subjects
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Natural Resources: Departmentwide
Natural Resources: Departmentwide
Notification Date
3/17/2015
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
Spoke to legislators and WDNR Secretary regarding county forest land acquisition projects under Wisconsin's Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program
Supporting Documentation
20150317_FY16 - FY17 budget Stew.pdf
3/17/2015
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
Spoke to legislators and WDNR Secretary regarding county forest land acquisition projects under Wisconsin's Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program
Supporting Documentation
20150317_FY16 - FY17 budget Stew.pdf
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Natural Resources: Fish, Wildlife, and Recreation
Natural Resources: Fish, Wildlife, and Recreation
Notification Date
3/17/2015
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
Spoke to legislators and WDNR Secretary regarding safety program funding for Wisconsin's ATV Community
3/17/2015
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
Spoke to legislators and WDNR Secretary regarding safety program funding for Wisconsin's ATV Community
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Natural Resources: Parks and Forestry
Natural Resources: Parks and Forestry
Notification Date
3/17/2015
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
Spoke to legislators and WDNR Secretary regarding County Forest Administration Grant Program and County Forest Acreage Share Payments. Spoke to legislators and WDNR Secretary regarding Wisconsin's Master Logger Program
Supporting Documentation
20150317_FY16 - FY17 budget PILT.pdf
20150317_FY16 - FY17 budget CFA grant.pdf
3/17/2015
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
Spoke to legislators and WDNR Secretary regarding County Forest Administration Grant Program and County Forest Acreage Share Payments. Spoke to legislators and WDNR Secretary regarding Wisconsin's Master Logger Program
Supporting Documentation
20150317_FY16 - FY17 budget PILT.pdf
20150317_FY16 - FY17 budget CFA grant.pdf
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
Provided letters of support for two proposed Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Projects in Oneida County to members of Wisconsin Joint Committee on Finance.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Provided letters of support for two proposed Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Projects in Oneida County to members of Wisconsin Joint Committee on Finance.
Provided letters of support for two proposed Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Projects in Oneida County to members of Wisconsin Joint Committee on Finance.
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
3/11/2016
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.
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
3/11/2016
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.
Restoration of authority to award funding to Wisconsin counties containing county forest lands established under Wisconsin's County Forest Law (Sections 28.10 & 28.11 of state statutes). Additional documents were also provided; unable to attach all
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Restoration of authority to award funding to Wisconsin counties containing county forest lands established under Wisconsin's County Forest Law (Sections 28.10 & 28.11 of state statutes). Additional documents were also provided; unable to attach all
Restoration of authority to award funding to Wisconsin counties containing county forest lands established under Wisconsin's County Forest Law (Sections 28.10 & 28.11 of state statutes). Additional documents were also provided; unable to attach all
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_Wisconsin County Forest Administration Grant October 2015.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_Wisconsin County Forest Administration Grant October 2015.pdf
Total Lobbying Effort
| 2015 January - June |
2015 July - December |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December |
Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Lobbying Expenditures | 2015 January - June $4,686.87 |
2015 July - December $2,890.96 |
2016 January - June $1,324.97 |
2016 July - December $2,636.80 |
Total $11,539.60 |
| Total Hours Communicating | 2015 January - June 23.25 |
2015 July - December 9.50 |
2016 January - June 3.00 |
2016 July - December 21.00 |
Total 56.75 |
| Total Hours Other | 2015 January - June 45.25 |
2015 July - December 17.00 |
2016 January - June 18.00 |
2016 July - December 9.00 |
Total 89.25 |
Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Relating to: proclaiming April 2015 as Forestry and Paper Products Month.
| 2015 January - June |
2015 July - December |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 January - June 1% |
2015 July - December |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December |
Total < 1% |
Relating to: funding for the Florence Wild Rivers Interpretive Center. (FE)
| 2015 January - June |
2015 July - December |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 January - June |
2015 July - December 5% |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December |
Total < 1% |
Relating to: the width and weight limits of certain motor vehicles operated on a highway. (FE)
| 2015 January - June |
2015 July - December |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 January - June |
2015 July - December 5% |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December |
Total < 1% |
Relating to: funding for the Florence Wild Rivers Interpretive Center. (FE)
| 2015 January - June |
2015 July - December |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 January - June |
2015 July - December 5% |
2016 January - June 10% |
2016 July - December |
Total 2% |
Relating to: the width and weight limits of certain motor vehicles operated on a highway. (FE)
| 2015 January - June |
2015 July - December |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 January - June |
2015 July - December 5% |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December |
Total < 1% |
Relating to: taxes on managed forest lands, eligibility for the managed forest land program, management plans for managed forest land, sale or transfer of managed forest land, productivity of managed forest land, closed managed forest land, forest production areas, natural heritage inventory, wildlife action plans, 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 10% |
2016 January - June 30% |
2016 July - December |
Total 6% |
Budget Bill Subjects
| 2015 January - June |
2015 July - December |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 January - June 15% |
2015 July - December |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December 10% |
Total 9% |
| 2015 January - June |
2015 July - December |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 January - June 30% |
2015 July - December 30% |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December 20% |
Total 24% |
| 2015 January - June |
2015 July - December |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 January - June 50% |
2015 July - December 2% |
2016 January - June 25% |
2016 July - December 15% |
Total 31% |
Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings
No administrative rulemaking proceedings found.
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
Restoration of authority to award funding to Wisconsin counties containing county forest lands established under Wisconsin's County Forest Law (Sections 28.10 & 28.11 of state statutes). Additional documents were also provided; unable to attach all
| 2015 January - June |
2015 July - December |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 January - June |
2015 July - December 30% |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December 50% |
Total 16% |
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.