Wisconsin Wetlands Association
Registered Principal Details
Business Or Interest:
Protect wetland resources through educational & advocacy activities.
Lobbying Interests:
Legislation and administrative rules that pertain to issues that directly or indirectly impact wetland resources in Wisconsin.
Title:
Executive Director
Protect wetland resources through educational & advocacy activities.
Lobbying Interests:
Legislation and administrative rules that pertain to issues that directly or indirectly impact wetland resources in Wisconsin.
Title:
Executive Director
Contact
BA
Becky Abel
222 S Hamilton St Ste #1
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 250-9971
(608) 287-1179
becky@wiscwetlands.org
www.wiscwetlands.org
222 S Hamilton St Ste #1
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 250-9971
(608) 287-1179
becky@wiscwetlands.org
www.wiscwetlands.org
Authorized Lobbyists
| Lobbyist Name | Exclusive Duties | Authorized On | Withdrawn On |
|---|---|---|---|
| Becky Abel | Exclusive Duties N/A | Authorized On 2/9/2005 | Withdrawn On N/A |
| Erin O'Brien | Exclusive Duties N/A | Authorized On 4/21/2006 | Withdrawn On N/A |
Lobbying Interests
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Assembly Bill 946
relating to: landscape architecture.
Bill Text and History
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.
relating to: landscape architecture.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date2/22/2006
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.
Assembly Bill 1041
relating to: creating an exemption for certain wetlands for the construction of a structure located in the town of Franklin, Kewaunee County.
Bill Text and History
5/1/2006
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
No public benefit. Exempts a single constituent from state wetland protection requirements. Unfair to the thousands of Wisconsin residents and corporations that successfully navigate the wetland regulatory permit system each year.
relating to: creating an exemption for certain wetlands for the construction of a structure located in the town of Franklin, Kewaunee County.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date5/1/2006
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
No public benefit. Exempts a single constituent from state wetland protection requirements. Unfair to the thousands of Wisconsin residents and corporations that successfully navigate the wetland regulatory permit system each year.
Senate Bill 551
relating to: creating an exemption for certain wetlands for the construction of a structure located in the town of Franklin, Kewaunee County.
Bill Text and History
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.
relating to: creating an exemption for certain wetlands for the construction of a structure located in the town of Franklin, Kewaunee County.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date2/22/2006
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.
Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings
NR 1, 10, 12, 16, 17, 19, and 27, that provide clarification to existing rules, simplify regulations and update obsolete or unnecessary language.
Agency Name
Department of Natural Resources (NR)
Subject
NR 1, 10, 12, 16, 17, 19, and 27, that provide clarification to existing rules, simplify regulations and update obsolete or unnecessary language.
Scope Statement
Register Number: 587 (11/15/2004)
2/26/2005
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Department of Natural Resources (NR)
Subject
NR 1, 10, 12, 16, 17, 19, and 27, that provide clarification to existing rules, simplify regulations and update obsolete or unnecessary language.
Scope Statement
Register Number: 587 (11/15/2004)
For
Notification Date2/26/2005
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Agency Name
Revenue
Subject
Tax 18, administration of agricultural use−value assessment.
Scope Statement
Register Number: 592 (5/1/2005)
Clearinghouse Rule: CR 05-063
8/15/2005
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
We support the effort to revise the use-value forumula but believe the current definition of agricultural lands in this rule leads to flaws in how the forumula is applied.
Revenue
Subject
Tax 18, administration of agricultural use−value assessment.
Scope Statement
Register Number: 592 (5/1/2005)
Clearinghouse Rule: CR 05-063
Other
Notification Date8/15/2005
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
We support the effort to revise the use-value forumula but believe the current definition of agricultural lands in this rule leads to flaws in how the forumula is applied.
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
LRB-3710. Disclosure of Wetlands
LRB-3710. Disclosure of Wetlands
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
1/31/2006
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.
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
1/31/2006
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
Senate Select Committee on DNR "Regulatory Reform"
Senate Select Committee on DNR "Regulatory Reform"
Action Intended To Affect
Rule (by a state agency)
Notification Date
12/21/2005
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.
Rule (by a state agency)
Notification Date
12/21/2005
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.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
NR115- Shoreland zoning
NR115- Shoreland zoning
Action Intended To Affect
Rule (by a state agency)
Notification Date
7/12/2005
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.
Rule (by a state agency)
Notification Date
7/12/2005
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.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
2003 AB 780-Smart Growth Wetlands Exemption
2003 AB 780-Smart Growth Wetlands Exemption
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
6/28/2005
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.
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
6/28/2005
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.
Total Lobbying Effort
| 2005 January - June |
2005 July - December |
2006 January - June |
2006 July - December |
Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Lobbying Expenditures | 2005 January - June $485.03 |
2005 July - December $2,274.74 |
2006 January - June $2,278.85 |
2006 July - December $0.00 |
Total $5,038.62 |
| Total Hours Communicating | 2005 January - June 4.75 |
2005 July - December 2.25 |
2006 January - June 5.50 |
2006 July - December 0.00 |
Total 12.50 |
| Total Hours Other | 2005 January - June 9.00 |
2005 July - December 74.25 |
2006 January - June 65.75 |
2006 July - December 0.00 |
Total 149.00 |
Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
relating to: creating an exemption for certain wetlands for the construction of a structure located in the town of Franklin, Kewaunee County.
| 2005 January - June |
2005 July - December |
2006 January - June |
2006 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 January - June |
2005 July - December |
2006 January - June 16% |
2006 July - December |
Total 7% |
relating to: creating an exemption for certain wetlands for the construction of a structure located in the town of Franklin, Kewaunee County.
| 2005 January - June |
2005 July - December |
2006 January - June |
2006 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 January - June |
2005 July - December |
2006 January - June 20% |
2006 July - December |
Total 9% |
Budget Bill Subjects
No budget bill subjects found.
Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings
NR 1, 10, 12, 16, 17, 19, and 27, that provide clarification to existing rules, simplify regulations and update obsolete or unnecessary language.
| 2005 January - June |
2005 July - December |
2006 January - June |
2006 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 January - June 80% |
2005 July - December |
2006 January - June |
2006 July - December |
Total 7% |
| 2005 January - June |
2005 July - December |
2006 January - June |
2006 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 January - June |
2005 July - December 70% |
2006 January - June |
2006 July - December |
Total 33% |
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 20% |
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 |
2005 July - December 5% |
2006 January - June |
2006 July - December |
Total 2% |
| 2005 January - June |
2005 July - December |
2006 January - June |
2006 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 January - June |
2005 July - December 25% |
2006 January - June 64% |
2006 July - December |
Total 40% |
Minor Efforts
No minor efforts found.
Other Matters
No other matters found.