Local Union 2150 IBEW

Registered Principal Details

Business Or Interest:
Labor union for utility members.

Lobbying Interests:
Wage and hour; OSHA reform; minimum wage; right to work; FMLA; tort reform; campaign and finance reform; utility restructuring; deregulation; privitization; unemployment compensation; workers compensation.

Title:
President/Business Representative

Contact
FC
Forrest Ceel
N8 W22520 Johnson Dr #H
Waukesha, WI 53186
(262) 547-1033
(262) 547-2816

Authorized Lobbyists

Lobbyist Name Exclusive Duties Authorized On Withdrawn On
Forrest Ceel Exclusive Duties N/A Authorized On 1/1/2005 Withdrawn On N/A

Lobbying Interests

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

Assembly Bill 4
Assembly Bill 4
relating to: creating a nonrefundable individual income tax credit for certain amounts relating to health savings accounts that may be deducted from, or are exempt from, federal income taxes.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
2/23/2005
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Assembly Bill 12
Assembly Bill 12
relating to: the state minimum wage.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
2/23/2005
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Assembly Bill 15
Assembly Bill 15
relating to: ethanol requirements in automotive gasoline, providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures, granting rule-making authority, and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

Other
Notification Date
2/24/2006
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Assembly Bill 39
Assembly Bill 39
relating to: regulating the manufactured housing industry and manufactured home installations; promoting rehabilitation and recycling of manufactured housing; requiring the exercise of rule-making authority; providing a penalty; and making appropriations.

Bill Text and History

2005 Wisconsin Act 45

Other
Notification Date
2/23/2005
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Assembly Bill 58
Assembly Bill 58
relating to: school district revenue limits and levy limits for cities, villages, towns, counties, and technical college districts.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
2/23/2005
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Assembly Bill 63
Assembly Bill 63
relating to: requiring certain identification in order to vote at a polling place or obtain an absentee ballot, verification of the addresses of electors, and the fee for an identification card issued by the Department of Transportation.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
2/23/2005
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Assembly Bill 101
Assembly Bill 101
relating to: product liability of manufacturers, distributors, and sellers.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
10/31/2005
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Assembly Bill 222
Assembly Bill 222
relating to: environmental claims under general liability insurance policies, fees related to removal of contaminated material from a navigable water, and making an appropriation.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
6/21/2005
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Assembly Bill 268
Assembly Bill 268
relating to: mandatory and permissive subjects of collective bargaining under the Municipal Employment Relations Act.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
10/3/2005
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Assembly Bill 283
Assembly Bill 283
relating to: creating an optional holiday for state employees to observe the birthday of Cesar E. Chavez.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
4/11/2005
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Comments
Support in recognition of the contributions Cesar Chavez made to working people throughout America. America's agricultural workers and Cesar Chavez should be thanked at the blessing before each meal.
Assembly Bill 361
Assembly Bill 361
relating to: minimum age for qualifying for a retirement annuity under the Wisconsin Retirement System.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
6/23/2005
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Assembly Bill 437
Assembly Bill 437
relating to: requiring the conveyance of property to a public utility for the construction of electric transmission lines.

Bill Text and History

2005 Wisconsin Act 24

For
Notification Date
5/27/2005
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Comments
Support revision to statute including public lands along with private property in the condemnation process for PSCW approved transmission projects.
Assembly Bill 441
Assembly Bill 441
relating to: applications for certificates of public convenience and necessity for certain electric generating facilities.

Bill Text and History

2005 Wisconsin Act 29

For
Notification Date
5/27/2005
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Comments
Support clarifying CPCN approval process.
Assembly Bill 518
Assembly Bill 518
relating to: factors considered in rendering a collective bargaining arbitration decision under the Municipal Employment Relations Act.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
6/29/2005
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Assembly Bill 736
Assembly Bill 736
relating to: drug and alcohol testing of employees who are required to be paid the prevailing wage rate for work performed on projects of public works, other than state highway projects, and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

2005 Wisconsin Act 181

Other
Notification Date
2/2/2006
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
For
Notification Date
2/2/2006
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Assembly Bill 748
Assembly Bill 748
relating to: discharging a firearm in the direction of an electric transmission facility and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

2005 Wisconsin Act 169

For
Notification Date
12/19/2005
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Comments
The safety of workers on these facilities is reason enough to support this bill.
Assembly Bill 750
Assembly Bill 750
relating to: the assessment of forfeitures by the Department of Commerce for violating certain licensing requirements and granting rule-making authority.

Bill Text and History

2005 Wisconsin Act 182

For
Notification Date
3/21/2006
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Assembly Bill 841
Assembly Bill 841
relating to: administration and funding of programs for utility public benefits; renewable energy requirements for utilities and retail electric cooperatives; energy efficiency requirements for state construction; revising and reviewing the state energy co...

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
11/30/2005
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Comments
While the bill needs changes to meet the intentions of the Energy Task Force; the bill as introduced is a major step forward as an economic development package that helps protect Wisconsin's environment.
Assembly Bill 857
Assembly Bill 857
relating to: final offer limits under the Municipal Employment Relations Act.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
2/2/2006
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Assembly Bill 860
Assembly Bill 860
relating to: an assessment on large employers that do not provide subsidized health care coverage, extending the time limit for emergency rule procedures, providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures, requiring the exercise of rule-making authorit...

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
1/24/2006
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Comments
Highly profitable corporations should not having to have taxpayers subsidize their employees health care.
Assembly Bill 1053
Assembly Bill 1053
relating to: requirements for approval of construction of nuclear power plants.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
2/22/2006
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Comments
We support more sources of clean, baseload power.
Assembly Bill 1123
Assembly Bill 1123
relating to: energy utility customer caller assistance.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
3/21/2006
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Comments
This bill would maintain the credibility of energy utilities that customer's needs and concerns would be addressed by Wisconsin residents and fellow rate-payers.
Assembly Bill 1224
Assembly Bill 1224
relating to: notification regarding foreign assets of public utility holding companies.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
5/15/2006
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Senate Bill 12
Senate Bill 12
relating to: the state minimum wage.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
2/23/2005
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Senate Bill 23
Senate Bill 23
relating to: regulating the manufactured housing industry and manufactured home installations; promoting rehabilitation and recycling of manufactured housing; requiring the exercise of rule-making authority; providing a penalty; and making appropriations.

Bill Text and History

Other
Notification Date
2/23/2005
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Senate Bill 28
Senate Bill 28
relating to: school district revenue limits and levy limits for cities, villages, towns, counties, and technical college districts.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
2/23/2005
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Senate Bill 42
Senate Bill 42
relating to: requiring certain identification in order to vote at a polling place or obtain an absentee ballot, verification of the addresses of electors, and the fee for an identification card issued by the Department of Transportation.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
2/23/2005
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Senate Bill 58
Senate Bill 58
relating to: product liability of manufacturers, distributors, and sellers.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
2/23/2005
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Senate Bill 79
Senate Bill 79
relating to: specifying the rate-making principles applicable to certain electric generating facilities, providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures, and granting rule-making authority.

Bill Text and History

2005 Wisconsin Act 7

Other
Notification Date
2/25/2005
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Comments
IBEW 2150 interested in having additional methods for utilities to finance major projects (i.e.: base load plants) as Wisconsin owned and state regulated facilities.
For
Notification Date
2/25/2005
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Comments
Adds another financial tool for utilities and the PSCW to consider regarding generation facilities.
Senate Bill 115
Senate Bill 115
relating to: utility aid payments based on the megawatt capacity of a wind farm.

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
10/6/2005
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
For
Notification Date
10/6/2005
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Senate Bill 183
Senate Bill 183
relating to: increasing the maximum amount of grants to certain organizations that provide support to a manufacturing extension center and making an appropriation.

Bill Text and History

2005 Wisconsin Act 180

For
Notification Date
3/21/2006
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Senate Bill 219
Senate Bill 219
relating to: applications for certificates of public convenience and necessity for certain electric generating facilities.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
5/27/2005
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Comments
Support clarifying PSCW's CPCN approval process for new energy infrastructure projects.
Senate Bill 234
Senate Bill 234
relating to: requiring the conveyance of property to electric utilities and cooperatives for the construction of electric transmission lines.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
6/13/2005
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Senate Bill 242
Senate Bill 242
relating to: collective bargaining over health care coverage for municipal employees and allowing municipal employers to change health care coverage plan providers.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
10/26/2005
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Senate Bill 348
Senate Bill 348
relating to: authorization cards for collective bargaining representation.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
10/4/2005
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Senate Bill 357
Senate Bill 357
relating to: requiring state agencies, political subdivisions, and housing, redevelopment, and community development authorities, as well as subsidy recipients, to report on subsidies provided to businesses; requiring certain disclosures by business subsid...

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
10/11/2005
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Senate Bill 459
Senate Bill 459
relating to: administration and funding of programs for utility public benefits; renewable energy requirements for utilities and retail electric cooperatives; energy efficiency requirements for state construction; revising and reviewing the state energy co...

Bill Text and History

2005 Wisconsin Act 141

For
Notification Date
12/15/2005
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Comments
General support for bill. Amendments anticipated soon that we will testify in favor.
Senate Bill 594
Senate Bill 594
relating to: requirements for approval of construction of nuclear power plants.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
2/14/2006
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Comments
Supports efforts to produce baseload electric generation without contributing to global warming.
Senate Bill 630
Senate Bill 630
requiring instruction in public schools on the history of organized labor in America and the collective bargaining process. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
3/11/2006
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Comments
Students should learn that for the "free enterprise" system to succeed that both entrepreneurs and employees are needed. Employees will gain a greater share of the system's economic benefits if their compensation is collectively bargained.
Senate Bill 698
Senate Bill 698
creating a health care plan to cover all individuals employed in the state, requiring every employer in the state to pay an assessment for the costs of the health care plan, creating a Wisconsin Health Care Plan Board, requesting waivers of federal law, re...

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
4/27/2006
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Comments
This health care bill will act as an economic development package for Wisconsin. Health care costs will be brought under control allowing businesses to offer employee health care at a lower cost.

Budget Bill Subjects

Administration: General Agency Provisions
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Administration: General Agency Provisions

Notification Date
7/8/2005
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Comments
Oppose the transfer of ratepayer contributions to the Public Benefits fund being transfered to general purpose revenue for use other than its original intent (energy efficiency and renewable programs).

Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings

NR 432 to 435, NOx and SO2 reductions from major stationary sources in Wisconsin to address interstate transport of pollutants.
Agency Name
Natural Resources
Subject
NR 432 to 435, NOx and SO2 reductions from major stationary sources in Wisconsin to address interstate transport of pollutants.
Scope Statement
Register Number: 597 (9/15/2005)
Clearinghouse Rule: CR 06-104
Other
Notification Date
11/2/2006
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Comments
Our organization supports implementing the federal version of these emission standards.

Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number

Legislative Study Committee on Nuclear Power
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Legislative Study Committee on Nuclear Power

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
7/6/2006
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Support of Brian Rude to be appointed to the Board of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Support of Brian Rude to be appointed to the Board of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
10/26/2005
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Support of Dan Ebert to be approved as the Chairman of the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Support of Dan Ebert to be approved as the Chairman of the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
10/26/2005
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

LRB 2152/1: Regarding the PSCW's CPCN approval process for energy infrastructure projects.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
LRB 2152/1: Regarding the PSCW's CPCN approval process for energy infrastructure projects.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
5/27/2005
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

LRB 2152/2: Regarding the PSCW's CPCN approval process for energy instrastructure projects.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
LRB 2152/2: Regarding the PSCW's CPCN approval process for energy instrastructure projects.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
5/27/2005
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Adequate funding for the Medicaid program
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Adequate funding for the Medicaid program

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
2/23/2005
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.

Any form a TABOR, a constitutional amendment that would cripple the ability of elected and local officials to address the needs of the people of our state.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Any form a TABOR, a constitutional amendment that would cripple the ability of elected and local officials to address the needs of the people of our state.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
2/23/2005
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.

Energy policy that provide adequate, safe, reliable, clean, and affordable energy for Wisconsin
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Energy policy that provide adequate, safe, reliable, clean, and affordable energy for Wisconsin

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
2/23/2005
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.

Opposing any form a TABOR that would cripple the ability of elected state and local officials to address the needs of the people of the state.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Opposing any form a TABOR that would cripple the ability of elected state and local officials to address the needs of the people of the state.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
2/23/2005
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.

Protect Wisconsin's workers rights to overtime from Bush administration overtime eligibility rules
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Protect Wisconsin's workers rights to overtime from Bush administration overtime eligibility rules

Action Intended To Affect
Rule (by a state agency)

Notification Date
2/23/2005
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.

Relating to a unified, employer-based health care system which guarantees quality health care for everyone who is employed in Wisconsin and their family members.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Relating to a unified, employer-based health care system which guarantees quality health care for everyone who is employed in Wisconsin and their family members.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
2/23/2005
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.

Relating to ensuring that adequate numbers of trained workers are available to construct, operate, and maintain the state's energy infrastructure.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Relating to ensuring that adequate numbers of trained workers are available to construct, operate, and maintain the state's energy infrastructure.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
2/23/2005
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.

Relating to policies that would address the need to have a trained workforce of Wisconsin residents to construct, operate, and maintain the state's energy infrastructure.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Relating to policies that would address the need to have a trained workforce of Wisconsin residents to construct, operate, and maintain the state's energy infrastructure.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
2/23/2005
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.

Relating to policy that would the state continued to have safe, adequate, reliable, clean, and affordable energy.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Relating to policy that would the state continued to have safe, adequate, reliable, clean, and affordable energy.

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative Matter and Rule

Notification Date
2/23/2005
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.

Relating to stray voltage issues
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Relating to stray voltage issues

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
2/23/2005
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.

Relating to the licensing of electricians, electrical contractors, and inspectors.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Relating to the licensing of electricians, electrical contractors, and inspectors.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
2/23/2005
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.

Require teaching of labor history in public schools.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Require teaching of labor history in public schools.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
2/23/2005
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.

Total Lobbying Effort

  2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
Total Lobbying Expenditures 2005
January - June
$11,723.97
2005
July - December
$10,115.66
2006
January - June
$9,492.45
2006
July - December
$11,230.26
Total $42,562.34
Total Hours Communicating 2005
January - June
52.00
2005
July - December
25.00
2006
January - June
18.50
2006
July - December
4.00
Total 99.50
Total Hours Other 2005
January - June
90.50
2005
July - December
87.50
2006
January - June
93.50
2006
July - December
94.00
Total 365.50

Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

relating to: specifying the rate-making principles applicable to certain electric generating facilities, providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures, and granting rule-making authority.
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
10%
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total 3%
relating to: applications for certificates of public convenience and necessity for certain electric generating facilities.
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
10%
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total 3%
relating to: requiring the conveyance of property to electric utilities and cooperatives for the construction of electric transmission lines.
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
10%
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total 3%
relating to: requiring the conveyance of property to a public utility for the construction of electric transmission lines.
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
15%
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total 5%
relating to: applications for certificates of public convenience and necessity for certain electric generating facilities.
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
15%
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total 5%
relating to: administration and funding of programs for utility public benefits; renewable energy requirements for utilities and retail electric cooperatives; energy efficiency requirements for state construction; revising and reviewing the state energy conservation code; state use of renewable energy resources; anaerobic digestor research; and granting rule-making authority.
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
30%
2006
January - June
40%
2006
July - December
Total 17%
relating to: administration and funding of programs for utility public benefits; renewable energy requirements for utilities and retail electric cooperatives; energy efficiency requirements for state construction; revising and reviewing the state energy conservation code; state use of renewable energy resources; anaerobic digestor research; and granting rule-making authority.
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
30%
2006
January - June
40%
2006
July - December
Total 17%

Budget Bill Subjects

No budget bill subjects found.

Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings

2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
10%
Total 2%

Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number

2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
5%
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total 2%
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
5%
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total 2%
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
10%
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total 3%
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
10%
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
10%
Total 5%
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
30%
2006
January - June
10%
2006
July - December
10%
Total 12%
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
20%
Total 4%
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
50%
Total 11%

Minor Efforts

(Time spent on matters each of which accounted for less than 10% of the organization's lobbying.)

Minor Efforts
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
10%
2005
July - December
10%
2006
January - June
10%
2006
July - December
Total 8%

Other Matters

No other matters found.

Filed Statements of Lobbying Activity and Expenditures