Wisconsin Agribusiness Council

Registered Principal Details

Business Or Interest:
Business league for Agriculture.

Lobbying Interests:
All legislative and administrative actions affecting Wisconsin Agribusiness.

Title:
President/CEO

Contact
FH
Ferron Havens
211 Canal Road
Waterloo, WI 53594
(920) 478-4943
(920) 478-9586
acminc@gdinet.com
www.wisagri.com

Authorized Lobbyists

Lobbyist Name Exclusive Duties Authorized On Withdrawn On

Lobbying Interests

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

January 2003 Special Session Senate Bill 1
January 2003 Special Session Senate Bill 1
relating to: decreasing appropriations; lapsing moneys from certain program revenue appropriation accounts to the general fund; transferring moneys from certain segregated funds to the general fund; increasing funding for out-of-state inmate contracts and ...

Bill Text and History

2003 Wisconsin Act 1

Other
Notification Date
2/12/2003
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 9
Assembly Bill 9
relating to: authorizing the establishment of a program for the suppression of gypsy moths, specifying areas eligible for aerial insecticide treatment for the suppression of gypsy moths, and requiring the exercise of rule-making authority.

Bill Text and History

2003 Wisconsin Act 57

Other
Notification Date
1/31/2003
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 45
Assembly Bill 45
relating to: authorizing Marinette County to modify the question in a referendum to exceed the operating levy rate limit.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
2/12/2003
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 46
Assembly Bill 46
relating to: creating an Office of Public Intervenor in the Department of Justice.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
2/12/2003
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 81
Assembly Bill 81
relating to: preparation of economic impact statements for bills and proposed administrative rules that would have a direct economic impact on the private sector.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
5/29/2003
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 228
Assembly Bill 228
relating to: environmental compliance audits, environmental management systems, providing incentives for improving environmental performance, providing immunity from civil penalties for certain violations of environmental requirements, access to certain in...

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
10/17/2003
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 267
Assembly Bill 267
relating to: administrative rule making regarding small businesses, data used by administrative agencies in preparing proposed rules, increasing attorney fees, creating an Internet site for proposed rules, and creating a Small Business Regulatory Review Bo...

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
4/14/2003
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: an income and franchise tax credit for expenses related to operating a dairy farm.

Bill Text and History

2003 Wisconsin Act 135

For
Notification Date
5/30/2003
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 380
Assembly Bill 380
relating to: the applicability of rules concerning the storage of bulk fertilizer and bulk pesticides.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
6/16/2003
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.
Other
Notification Date
6/16/2003
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
6/16/2003
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: granting towns limited authority to create tax incremental financing districts.

Bill Text and History

2003 Wisconsin Act 231

For
Notification Date
10/12/2003
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 447
Assembly Bill 447
relating to: authorizing a health benefit purchasing cooperative pilot project and granting rule-making authority.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
10/12/2003
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 507
Assembly Bill 507
relating to: the income and franchise tax credit for sales tax and use tax paid on fuel and electricity consumed in manufacturing.

Bill Text and History

2003 Wisconsin Act 99

None
Notification Date
10/12/2003
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
10/12/2003
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 508
Assembly Bill 508
relating to: the income and franchise tax credit for sales tax and use tax paid on fuel and electricity consumed in manufacturing.

Bill Text and History

2003 Wisconsin Act 267

None
Notification Date
10/12/2003
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
10/12/2003
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 548
Assembly Bill 548
relating to: limiting the amount of bond set by a court in a civil action.

Bill Text and History

2003 Wisconsin Act 105

None
Notification Date
10/13/2003
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 595
Assembly Bill 595
relating to: civil liability exemption for claims resulting from weight gain and obesity.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
10/17/2003
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 100
Senate Bill 100
relating to: administrative rule making regarding small businesses, data used by administrative agencies in preparing proposed rules, increasing attorney fees, creating an Internet site for proposed rules, and creating a Small Business Regulatory Review Bo...

Bill Text and History

2003 Wisconsin Act 145

For
Notification Date
4/16/2003
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 204
Senate Bill 204
relating to: authorizing a health benefit purchasing cooperative pilot project and granting rule-making authority.

Bill Text and History

2003 Wisconsin Act 101

For
Notification Date
10/12/2003
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 239
Senate Bill 239
relating to: the removal of nonconforming outdoor advertising signs.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
6/13/2003
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.
Other
Notification Date
6/13/2003
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 246
Senate Bill 246
relating to: periods in which state agencies will act on certain applications, approval of certain applications, refunds of fees, and granting rule-making authority.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
10/12/2003
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 273
Senate Bill 273
relating to: limiting the amount of bond set by a court in a civil action.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
10/17/2003
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

Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: Departmentwide and Resource Management
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: Departmentwide and Resource Management

Notification Date
3/20/2003
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.

Bonding Authorization
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Bonding Authorization

Notification Date
3/20/2003
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.

Building Commission
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Building Commission

Notification Date
3/20/2003
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.

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

Notification Date
3/20/2003
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.

Natural Resources: Departmentwide
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Natural Resources: Departmentwide

Notification Date
3/20/2003
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: Local Transportation Aid
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Transportation: Local Transportation Aid

Notification Date
3/20/2003
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: Local Transportation Projects
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Transportation: Local Transportation Projects

Notification Date
3/20/2003
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: Other Divisions
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Transportation: Other Divisions

Notification Date
3/20/2003
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.

University of Wisconsin System
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
University of Wisconsin System

Notification Date
3/20/2003
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

Comm 118, Agricultural Development Zone Program.
Agency Name
Commerce
Subject
Comm 118, Agricultural Development Zone Program.
Scope Statement
Register Number: 560 (9/1/2002)
Clearinghouse Rule: CR 02-116
For
Notification Date
1/17/2003
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.

Control of mercury air emissions.
Agency Name
Natural Resources
Subject
Control of mercury air emissions.
Scope Statement
Register Number: 542 (2/15/2001)
Clearinghouse Rule: CR 01-081
Against
Notification Date
1/17/2003
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, groundwater quality.
Agency Name
Natural Resources
Subject
NR 140, groundwater quality.
Scope Statement
Register Number: 555 (4/1/2002)
Clearinghouse Rule: CR 02-095
Against
Notification Date
5/9/2003
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

Animal / livestock premise registration
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Animal / livestock premise registration

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
2/5/2004
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.

Constitutional amendment providing that revenue derived from agricultural licenses and fees shall be used solely for the purposes of the levies
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Constitutional amendment providing that revenue derived from agricultural licenses and fees shall be used solely for the purposes of the levies

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
10/17/2003
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.

Legislation pertaining to the expansion of the statutes relating to Specific Information Signs to include an additional catagory "attractions"
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Legislation pertaining to the expansion of the statutes relating to Specific Information Signs to include an additional catagory "attractions"

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative Matter and Rule

Notification Date
10/14/2003
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.

Drafting of legislation pertaining to the statewide regulation of fertilizers
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Drafting of legislation pertaining to the statewide regulation of fertilizers

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative Matter and Rule

Notification Date
10/13/2003
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.

legislation relating to the utility portion of the shared revenue formula
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
legislation relating to the utility portion of the shared revenue formula

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
10/12/2003
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-0824/1 - Regulatory reform for small business
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
LRB-0824/1 - Regulatory reform for small business

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
3/20/2003
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.

creating a sales tax and use tax exemption on tangible personal property used in the business of farming
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
creating a sales tax and use tax exemption on tangible personal property used in the business of farming

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
2/12/2003
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.

Changes to DATCP 21 pertaining to phytosanitary certificates
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Changes to DATCP 21 pertaining to phytosanitary certificates

Action Intended To Affect
Rule (by a state agency)

Notification Date
1/31/2003
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.

Changes to state statutes regarding weight limits for hauling farm inputs and products
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Changes to state statutes regarding weight limits for hauling farm inputs and products

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/17/2003
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.

Changes to the Agrichemical Management Fund and Agrichemical Clean-Up fund including funding sources and how fees are collected
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Changes to the Agrichemical Management Fund and Agrichemical Clean-Up fund including funding sources and how fees are collected

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/17/2003
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 changes - Groundwater Standards for alachlor esa
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
NR 140 changes - Groundwater Standards for alachlor esa

Action Intended To Affect
Rule (by a state agency)

Notification Date
1/17/2003
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.

TRANS 200 rule pertaining to agricultural tourism direction signs
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
TRANS 200 rule pertaining to agricultural tourism direction signs

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative Matter and Rule

Notification Date
1/17/2003
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 version of Federal Data Quality Act
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
State version of Federal Data Quality Act

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative Matter and Rule

Notification Date
10/29/2002
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
Wisconsin Agribusiness Council

2003-2005 state budget - DATCP
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
2003-2005 state budget - DATCP

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
9/18/2002
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
Wisconsin Agribusiness Council

Total Lobbying Effort

  2004
January - June
2004
July - December
Total
Total Lobbying Expenditures 2004
January - June
$0.00
2004
July - December
$486.72
Total $486.72
Total Hours Communicating 2004
January - June
0.00
2004
July - December
0.00
Total 0.00
Total Hours Other 2004
January - June
0.00
2004
July - December
12.00
Total 12.00

Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

No legislative bills/resolutions found.

Budget Bill Subjects

No budget bill subjects found.

Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings

No administrative rulemaking proceedings found.

Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number

No topics found.

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
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2004
July - December
Total
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2004
July - December
100%
Total 100%

Filed Statements of Lobbying Activity and Expenditures