Forward Janesville Inc

Registered Principal Details

Business Or Interest:
Economic development organization representing the Janesville area business community.

Lobbying Interests:
Fiscal and tax issues, transportation and development, education, workers compensation, environmental issues, mandated benefits, health care issues, government spending, budgetary matters, and government regulation.

CEO Name:
John Beckord
Vice President - Government Relations

Contact
DC
Dan Cunningham
14 S. Jackson Street
Janesville, WI 53548
(608) 757-3160
(608) 757-3170
danc@forwardjanesville.com
www.forwardjanesville.com

Authorized Lobbyists

Lobbyist Name Exclusive Duties Authorized On Withdrawn On

Lobbying Interests

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

Assembly Bill 30
Assembly Bill 30
Relating to: employer monitoring of employee electronic mail usage.

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
10/16/2009
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.
Against
Notification Date
10/16/2009
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 116
Assembly Bill 116
Relating to: school conference and activities leave.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
10/12/2009
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 367
Assembly Bill 367
Relating to: employment discrimination based on credit history.

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
10/16/2009
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.
Against
Notification Date
10/16/2009
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 639
Assembly Bill 639
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

For
Notification Date
2/11/2010
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 649
Assembly Bill 649
Relating to: goals for reductions in greenhouse gas emissions, for construction of zero net energy buildings and for energy conservation; information, analyses, reports, education, and training concerning greenhouse gas emissions and climate change; energy...

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
1/29/2010
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 1
Senate Bill 1
Relating to: a state minimum wage, permitting the enactment of local living wage ordinances, and granting rule-making authority.

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
2/20/2009
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 425
Senate Bill 425
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

For
Notification Date
2/11/2010
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 450
Senate Bill 450
Relating to: goals for reductions in greenhouse gas emissions, for construction of zero net energy buildings and for energy conservation; information, analyses, reports, education, and training concerning greenhouse gas emissions and climate change; energy...

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
1/29/2010
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.

Budget Bill Subjects

Commerce: Departmentwide and Economic Development
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Commerce: Departmentwide and Economic Development

Notification Date
4/27/2009
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.

General Fund Taxes
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
General Fund Taxes

Notification Date
4/27/2009
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.

General Provisions
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
General Provisions

Notification Date
4/27/2009
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.

Transportation: State Highway Program
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Transportation: State Highway Program

Notification Date
4/27/2009
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.

Transportation: Transportation Finance
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Transportation: Transportation Finance

Notification Date
4/27/2009
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

The I-39/90 NOW Coalition
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
The I-39/90 NOW Coalition

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
2/11/2010
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.

state income tax deductions for Health Savings Account contributions
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
state income tax deductions for Health Savings Account contributions

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
10/12/2009
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.

Combined Reporting
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Combined Reporting

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
2/18/2009
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 Opportunity Zone Status for Janesville
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Development Opportunity Zone Status for Janesville

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
2/18/2009
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.

Expansion of I-39/90 to six lanes from Janesville to Madison
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Expansion of I-39/90 to six lanes from Janesville to Madison

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
2/18/2009
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.

Tax Credit Reform
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Tax Credit Reform

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
2/18/2009
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.

Tax Increment Financing (TIF) reform
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Tax Increment Financing (TIF) reform

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
2/18/2009
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 Opportunity Zone (DOZ) status for Janesville
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Development Opportunity Zone (DOZ) status for Janesville

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
2/3/2009
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.

Possible legislation regarding registration of Professional employer organizations (PEOs)
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Possible legislation regarding registration of Professional employer organizations (PEOs)

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/29/2008
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.

Economic development
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Economic development

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
8/1/2007
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.

Education funding & finance
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Education funding & finance

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
8/1/2007
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.

Ozone nonattainment standards and how they may affect Rock County
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Ozone nonattainment standards and how they may affect Rock County

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative Matter and Rule

Notification Date
8/1/2007
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.

Forward Janesville, Inc. opposes Governor Doyle’s proposed statewide smoking ban. FJI fears his proposal will eliminate existing smoking ordinances in many Wisconsin communities, including Janesville.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Forward Janesville, Inc. opposes Governor Doyle’s proposed statewide smoking ban. FJI fears his proposal will eliminate existing smoking ordinances in many Wisconsin communities, including Janesville.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/30/2007
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.

A proposal to allow the state to tax a long list of products and services currently exempt from Wisconsin’s sales tax.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
A proposal to allow the state to tax a long list of products and services currently exempt from Wisconsin’s sales tax.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/4/2007
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.

Against placement of I-90/39 weigh station in LaPrairie Township.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Against placement of I-90/39 weigh station in LaPrairie Township.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/4/2007
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 LRB 3756 and LRB 3851 tort reform.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to LRB 3756 and LRB 3851 tort reform.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/4/2007
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.

Health Care Reform
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Health Care Reform

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/4/2007
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 4513 - public education funding
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
LRB 4513 - public education funding

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/4/2007
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.

Medical malpractice reform
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Medical malpractice reform

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/4/2007
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.

Placement of I90/39 weigh station in LaPrairie Township
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Placement of I90/39 weigh station in LaPrairie Township

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/4/2007
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.

Transportation funding
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Transportation funding

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/4/2007
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

  2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total
Total Lobbying Expenditures 2009
January - June
$9,885.01
2009
July - December
$4,700.25
2010
January - June
$5,684.64
2010
July - December
$1,019.00
Total $21,288.89
Total Hours Communicating 2009
January - June
84.25
2009
July - December
2.75
2010
January - June
15.25
2010
July - December
10.50
Total 112.75
Total Hours Other 2009
January - June
103.25
2009
July - December
21.00
2010
January - June
109.50
2010
July - December
12.25
Total 246.00

Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

Relating to: a state minimum wage, permitting the enactment of local living wage ordinances, and granting rule-making authority.
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total
2009
January - June
2%
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total 1%
Relating to: employer monitoring of employee electronic mail usage.
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
6%
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total < 1%
Relating to: school conference and activities leave.
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
7%
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total < 1%
Relating to: employment discrimination based on credit history.
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
8%
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total < 1%
Relating to: goals for reductions in greenhouse gas emissions, for construction of zero net energy buildings and for energy conservation; information, analyses, reports, education, and training concerning greenhouse gas emissions and climate change; energy efficiency and renewable resource programs; renewable energy requirements of electric utilities and retail cooperatives; requiring electric utilities to purchase renewable energy from certain renewable facilities in their service territories; authority of the Public Service Commission over nuclear power plants; motor vehicle emission limitations; a low carbon standard for transportation fuels; the brownfield site assessment grant program, the main street program, the brownfields grant program, the forward innovation fund, grants to local governments for planning activities, the transportation facilities economic assistance and development program, a model parking ordinance; surface transportation planning by the Department of Transportation and metropolitan planning organizations to reduce greenhouse gas emissions; environmental evaluations for transportation projects; idling limits for certain vehicles; energy conservation codes for public buildings, places of employment, one- and two-family dwellings, and agricultural facilities; design standards for state buildings; energy efficiency standards for certain consumer audio and video devices, boiler inspection requirements; greenhouse gas emissions and energy use by certain state agencies and state assistance to school districts in achieving energy efficiencies; creating an exception to local levy limits for amounts spent on energy efficiency measures; creating an energy crop reserve program; identification of private forest land, promoting sequestration of carbon in forests, qualifying practices and cost-share requirements under the forest grant program established by the Department of Natural Resources; air pollution permits for certain stationary sources reducing greenhouse gas emissions; allocating a portion of existing tax-exempt industrial development revenue bonding to clean energy manufacturing facilities and renewable power generating facilities; requiring a report on certain programs to limit greenhouse gas emissions; granting rule-making authority; requiring the exercise of rule-making authority; and providing a penalty.
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
5%
2010
July - December
Total 2%

Budget Bill Subjects

2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total
2009
January - June
1%
2009
July - December
4%
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total < 1%
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total
2009
January - June
6%
2009
July - December
13%
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total 4%

Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings

No administrative rulemaking proceedings found.

Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number

2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total
2009
January - June
23%
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
8%
Total 13%
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total
2009
January - June
24%
2009
July - December
6%
2010
January - June
11%
2010
July - December
6%
Total 17%
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total
2009
January - June
36%
2009
July - December
13%
2010
January - June
1%
2010
July - December
Total 20%
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2%
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total < 1%
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2%
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total < 1%
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
39%
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
78%
Total 8%
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
36%
2010
July - December
Total 13%

Minor Efforts

No minor efforts found.

Other Matters

Includes time spent on:

  • Gubernatorial nominations
  • Matters on which the organization made no lobbying communication

Other Matters
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total
2009
January - June
8%
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
47%
2010
July - December
8%
Total 21%

Filed Statements of Lobbying Activity and Expenditures