Dairy Business Association

Registered Principal Details

Business Or Interest:
Dairy industry.

Lobbying Interests:
Agricultural legislation.

CEO Name:
John Vrieze
Executive Director

Contact
LF
Laurie Fischer
4039 Ponce De Leon Blvd
Oneida, WI 54155
(920) 491-9956
(920) 491-9976
LFischer@widba.com
www.widba.com

Authorized Lobbyists

Lobbyist Name Exclusive Duties Authorized On Withdrawn On
William J McCoshen Exclusive Duties N/A Authorized On 1/20/2005 Withdrawn On N/A
Laurie Fischer Exclusive Duties N/A Authorized On 1/20/2005 Withdrawn On N/A
David Crass Exclusive Duties N/A Authorized On 1/20/2005 Withdrawn On N/A
Chad Taylor Exclusive Duties N/A Authorized On 1/20/2005 Withdrawn On 6/28/2006

Lobbying Interests

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

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

For
Notification Date
1/10/2006
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 21
Assembly Bill 21
relating to: computing expense deductions and amortization and depreciation on property used in farming for income and franchise tax purposes.

Bill Text and History

2005 Wisconsin Act 362

For
Notification Date
8/18/2005
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 145
Assembly Bill 145
relating to: creating an income and franchise tax credit for livestock farm modernization or expansion.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
11/5/2005
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 346
Assembly Bill 346
relating to: a sales tax and use tax exemption on tangible personal property used in the business of farming.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
8/11/2005
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.
Assembly Bill 510
Assembly Bill 510
relating to: special or seasonal weight limitations for certain vehicles transporting agricultural crops.

Bill Text and History

2005 Wisconsin Act 364

For
Notification Date
7/13/2005
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.
Assembly Bill 547
Assembly Bill 547
relating to: sales and use tax exemptions for electricity used in agricultural biotechnology and for vitamins, feed supplements, and hormones used on livestock.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
8/11/2005
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.
Assembly Bill 606
Assembly Bill 606
relating to: an income and franchise tax credit for sales and use taxes paid on the purchase of electricity used in agricultural biotechnology and on the purchase of products used on livestock.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
10/27/2005
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.
Assembly Bill 646
Assembly Bill 646
relating to: an income and franchise tax credit for the sales and use taxes paid on the purchase of tangible personal property used in farming.

Bill Text and History

2005 Wisconsin Act 366

For
Notification Date
10/27/2005
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.
Assembly Bill 837
Assembly Bill 837
relating to: the purchase of chicken, turkey, beef, and pork products by state agencies, school districts, and technical college districts.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
1/10/2006
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 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

Other
Notification Date
2/21/2006
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 504
Senate Bill 504
relating to: determining the size of a livestock operation for the applicability of the livestock facility siting law, water quality regulation of livestock operations, granting rule-making authority, and providing an exemption from emergency rule procedur...

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
1/20/2006
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.

Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings

livestock premises registration
Agency Name
Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection
Subject
livestock premises registration
Scope Statement
Register Number: 580 (5/1/2004)
Clearinghouse Rule: CR 04-103
For
Notification Date
12/30/2005
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.

standards for siting and expanding livestock facilities
Agency Name
Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection
Subject
standards for siting and expanding livestock facilities
Scope Statement
Register Number: 581 (5/15/2004)
Clearinghouse Rule: CR 05-014
Against
Notification Date
12/30/2005
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.

NR 140, public health groundwater quality standards for arsenic.
Agency Name
Department of Natural Resources (NR)
Subject
NR 140, public health groundwater quality standards for arsenic.
Scope Statement
Register Number: 568 (4/15/2003)
Against
Notification Date
11/16/2005
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.

NR 243, regulations for animal feeding operations.
Agency Name
Natural Resources
Subject
NR 243, regulations for animal feeding operations.
Scope Statement
Register Number: 570 (7/1/2003)
Clearinghouse Rule: CR 05-075
None
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.

Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number

LRB 4342/1 -in support of- which pertains to determining the size of a livestock operation for the applicability of the livestock facility siting law.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
LRB 4342/1 -in support of- which pertains to determining the size of a livestock operation for the applicability of the livestock facility siting law.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/17/2006
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.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to WDATCP proposal to increase food and dairy license fees
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to WDATCP proposal to increase food and dairy license fees

Action Intended To Affect
Rule (by a state agency)

Notification Date
8/17/2005
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.

Agriculture, Trade & Consumer Protection
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Agriculture, Trade & Consumer Protection

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/21/2005
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.

Comments
Dairy Business Association

Total Lobbying Effort

  2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
Total Lobbying Expenditures 2005
January - June
$56,098.36
2005
July - December
$65,057.00
2006
January - June
$68,817.00
2006
July - December
$36,158.50
Total $226,130.86
Total Hours Communicating 2005
January - June
38.95
2005
July - December
64.60
2006
January - June
63.45
2006
July - December
24.05
Total 191.05
Total Hours Other 2005
January - June
126.15
2005
July - December
202.60
2006
January - June
86.55
2006
July - December
15.60
Total 430.90

Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

No legislative bills/resolutions found.

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
20%
2005
July - December
10%
2006
January - June
60%
2006
July - December
100%
Total 31%

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
80%
2005
July - December
90%
2006
January - June
30%
2006
July - December
Total 67%

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

Other Matters

No other matters found.

Filed Statements of Lobbying Activity and Expenditures