Wisconsin County Forests Association
Registered Principal Details
                                    Business Or Interest:
Public forest and natural resource management interests of counties with county forest lands enrolled under Wisconsin's County Forest Law. Engage in state legislative and policy issues related to public land and natural resource management.
Lobbying Interests:
Forestry, wildlife, conservation, natural resource management, tourism, and transportation issues that may impact or effect sustainable management of county forests enrolled under Wisconsin's County Forest Law.
Title:
Executive Director
                            
                            Public forest and natural resource management interests of counties with county forest lands enrolled under Wisconsin's County Forest Law. Engage in state legislative and policy issues related to public land and natural resource management.
Lobbying Interests:
Forestry, wildlife, conservation, natural resource management, tourism, and transportation issues that may impact or effect sustainable management of county forests enrolled under Wisconsin's County Forest Law.
Title:
Executive Director
                                Contact
                                
                                    
                                        
                                        
                                
                            
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                                            Jane Severt
P.O. Box 70
Rhinelander, WI 54501
(715) 282-5951
rebekah@wisconsincountyforests.com
http://www.wisconsincountyforests.com
                                        
                                    P.O. Box 70
Rhinelander, WI 54501
(715) 282-5951
rebekah@wisconsincountyforests.com
http://www.wisconsincountyforests.com
Authorized Lobbyists
| Lobbyist Name | Exclusive Duties | Authorized On | Withdrawn On | 
|---|
Lobbying Interests
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
                                                                Assembly Bill 332
Relating to: eliminating the state trail pass. (FE)
Bill Text and History
                                                                        
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
10/8/2019
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: eliminating the state trail pass. (FE)
Bill Text and History
        
 None
                                                                                                Notification Date10/8/2019
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 652
Relating to: regulation of all-terrain vehicles and utility terrain vehicles, all-terrain vehicle projects, and making an appropriation.
Bill Text and History
                                                                        
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
1/13/2020
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
Discussion was had with Rep. Felzkowski's office.
                                                                                        
                                                                                    
                                                                                
                                                                        
                                                            
                                                        Relating to: regulation of all-terrain vehicles and utility terrain vehicles, all-terrain vehicle projects, and making an appropriation.
Bill Text and History
        
 Other
                                                                                                Notification Date1/13/2020
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
Discussion was had with Rep. Felzkowski's office.
                                                                Assembly Bill 692
Relating to: funding for county snowmobile trails and areas and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2019 Wisconsin Act 141
                                                                        
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
1/3/2020
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: funding for county snowmobile trails and areas and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2019 Wisconsin Act 141
        
 For
                                                                                                Notification Date1/3/2020
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 583
Relating to: regulation of all-terrain vehicles and utility terrain vehicles, all-terrain vehicle projects, and making an appropriation.
Bill Text and History
2019 Wisconsin Act 183
                                                                        
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
1/8/2020
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
Discussion was had with Rep. Felzkowski's office.
                                                                                        
                                                                                    
                                                                                
                                                                        
                                                            
                                                        Relating to: regulation of all-terrain vehicles and utility terrain vehicles, all-terrain vehicle projects, and making an appropriation.
Bill Text and History
2019 Wisconsin Act 183
        
 Other
                                                                                                Notification Date1/8/2020
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
Discussion was had with Rep. Felzkowski's office.
                                                                Senate Bill 623
Relating to: funding for county snowmobile trails and areas and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
                                                                        
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
1/3/2020
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: funding for county snowmobile trails and areas and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
        
 For
                                                                                                Notification Date1/3/2020
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
Natural Resources: Departmentwide
                                                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                    
                                                                            
                                                                    
                                                            
                                                        Natural Resources: Departmentwide
                                                                                            Notification Date
3/6/2019
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.
                                                                                        
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    
                                                                                3/6/2019
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.
                                                                Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Transportation: Departmentwide
                                                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                    
                                                                            
                                                                    
                                                            
                                                        Transportation: Departmentwide
                                                                                            Notification Date
3/28/2019
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.
                                                                                        
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    
                                                                                3/28/2019
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.
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
                                                                Support for forestry programs funding and DNR budget
Reauthorization of Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program
Acreage share payments to towns
                                                                 
                                                            
                                                            
                                                                Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Support for forestry programs funding and DNR budget Reauthorization of Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program Acreage share payments to towns
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                                        
                                                                            
                                                                            
                                                                          
                                                                
                                                                            
                                                        Support for forestry programs funding and DNR budget Reauthorization of Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program Acreage share payments to towns
                                                                                    Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
10/2/2020
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
10/2/2020
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
The re-authorization of Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program. LRB 4190.
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                                        
                                                                            
                                                                            
                                                                          
                                                                
                                                                            
                                                        The re-authorization of Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program. LRB 4190.
                                                                                    Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
1/30/2020
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
1/30/2020
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.
                                                                Requirements for  receiving the county forest administration grants under state statute 28.11 (5m) (a)
                                                                 
                                                            
                                                            
                                                                Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Requirements for receiving the county forest administration grants under state statute 28.11 (5m) (a)
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                                        
                                                                            
                                                                            
                                                                          
                                                                
                                                                            
                                                        Requirements for receiving the county forest administration grants under state statute 28.11 (5m) (a)
                                                                                    Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
6/13/2019
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
6/13/2019
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
Testimony supporting the appointment of Preston Cole as Secretary of WDNR
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                                        
                                                                            
                                                                            
                                                                          
                                                                
                                                                            
                                                        Testimony supporting the appointment of Preston Cole as Secretary of WDNR
                                                                                    Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
3/8/2019
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
20190308_Sec Cole appointment.pdf
                                                                                    
                                                                                
                                                                            Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
3/8/2019
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
20190308_Sec Cole appointment.pdf
                                                                Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Forestry Account Audit Report
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                                        
                                                                            
                                                                            
                                                                          
                                                                
                                                                            
                                                        Forestry Account Audit Report
                                                                                    Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
3/8/2019
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
20190308_Forestry Account Audit 2018.pdf
                                                                                    
                                                                                
                                                                            Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
3/8/2019
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
20190308_Forestry Account Audit 2018.pdf
                                                                Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Registered in support of Brad Pfaff's appointment as Secretary of DATCP
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                                        
                                                                            
                                                                            
                                                                          
                                                                
                                                                            
                                                        Registered in support of Brad Pfaff's appointment as Secretary of DATCP
                                                                                    Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
3/6/2019
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
3/6/2019
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
Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program funding and reauthorization
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                                        
                                                                            
                                                                            
                                                                          
                                                                
                                                                            
                                                        Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program funding and reauthorization
                                                                                    Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
1/28/2019
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
1/28/2019
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
| 2019 January - June | 2019 July - December | 2020 January - June | 2020 July - December | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Lobbying Expenditures | 2019 January - June $11,141.63 | 2019 July - December $6,000.00 | 2020 January - June $0.00 | 2020 July - December $6,000.00 | Total $23,141.63 | 
| Total Hours Communicating | 2019 January - June 40.50 | 2019 July - December 0.00 | 2020 January - June 1.00 | 2020 July - December 4.00 | Total 45.50 | 
| Total Hours Other | 2019 January - June 82.00 | 2019 July - December 22.00 | 2020 January - June 17.00 | 2020 July - December 21.00 | Total 142.00 | 
Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
                                                             Relating to: regulation of all-terrain vehicles and utility terrain vehicles, all-terrain vehicle projects, and making an appropriation. 
                                                            
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                        
                                                    | 2019 January - June | 2019 July - December | 2020 January - June | 2020 July - December | Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 January - June | 2019 July - December | 2020 January - June 5% | 2020 July - December 5% | Total 1% | 
                                                             Relating to: regulation of all-terrain vehicles and utility terrain vehicles, all-terrain vehicle projects, and making an appropriation. 
                                                            
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                        
                                                    | 2019 January - June | 2019 July - December | 2020 January - June | 2020 July - December | Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 January - June | 2019 July - December | 2020 January - June 5% | 2020 July - December 5% | Total 1% | 
Budget Bill Subjects
| 2019 January - June | 2019 July - December | 2020 January - June | 2020 July - December | Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 January - June 20% | 2019 July - December 10% | 2020 January - June | 2020 July - December | Total 14% | 
| 2019 January - June | 2019 July - December | 2020 January - June | 2020 July - December | Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 January - June 60% | 2019 July - December 25% | 2020 January - June 50% | 2020 July - December 50% | Total 54% | 
Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings
No administrative rulemaking proceedings found.
                            Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
| 2019 January - June | 2019 July - December | 2020 January - June | 2020 July - December | Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 January - June 2% | 2019 July - December | 2020 January - June | 2020 July - December | Total 1% | 
| 2019 January - June | 2019 July - December | 2020 January - June | 2020 July - December | Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 January - June 2% | 2019 July - December | 2020 January - June | 2020 July - December | Total 1% | 
| 2019 January - June | 2019 July - December | 2020 January - June | 2020 July - December | Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 January - June 2% | 2019 July - December 5% | 2020 January - June | 2020 July - December | Total 2% | 
| 2019 January - June | 2019 July - December | 2020 January - June | 2020 July - December | Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 January - June 4% | 2019 July - December | 2020 January - June 20% | 2020 July - December 30% | Total 9% | 
                                                            Requirements for  receiving the county forest administration grants under state statute 28.11 (5m) (a)
                                                             
                                                        
                                                        | 2019 January - June | 2019 July - December | 2020 January - June | 2020 July - December | Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 January - June 10% | 2019 July - December 50% | 2020 January - June | 2020 July - December | Total 12% | 
| 2019 January - June | 2019 July - December | 2020 January - June | 2020 July - December | Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 January - June | 2019 July - December | 2020 January - June 10% | 2020 July - December | Total < 1% | 
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.