International Union of Operating Engineers Local #139

Registered Principal Details

Business Or Interest:
Protection of our members health, welfare and economic well being.

Lobbying Interests:
Any legislation or administrative rule that may have an effect on the health, welfare and economic well being of our members.

CEO Name:
Dale A Miller
Political Coordinator

Contact
JW
Joe Wineke
4702 S Biltmore Ln
Madison, WI 53718-2105
(608) 243-0139
(608) 243-0138
jwineke@iuoe139.org

Authorized Lobbyists

Lobbyist Name Exclusive Duties Authorized On Withdrawn On

Lobbying Interests

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

Assembly Bill 57
Assembly Bill 57
relating to: construction of a cogeneration facility at the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus and making an appropriation.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
11/11/2003
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 91
Assembly Bill 91
relating to: prohibiting the use of cyanide in metallic mining.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
11/11/2003
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 158
Assembly Bill 158
relating to: certifying foreign language interpreters, granting rule-making authority, and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
11/11/2003
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.
Comments
This bill limits the free speech rights of unions and does nothing to limit the free speech rights of big business. Hence, an unlevel playing field.
Assembly Bill 242
Assembly Bill 242
relating to: the annual adjustment of the motor vehicle fuel tax rate.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
11/11/2003
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.
Comments
Indexing creates jobs for Wisconsin. It is good for economic development
Assembly Bill 355
Assembly Bill 355
relating to: prescription drugs, providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures, granting rule-making authority, making appropriations, and providing penalties.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
11/11/2003
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 358
Assembly Bill 358
relating to: limitations upon the use of moneys derived from employment for political purposes.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
11/11/2003
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.
Comments
This bill penalizes unions for free speech and does nothing to limit the rights of free speech of big business.
Assembly Bill 363
Assembly Bill 363
relating to: requiring instruction in public schools on the history of organized labor in America and the collective bargaining process.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
11/11/2003
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 602
Assembly Bill 602
relating to: decreasing the level of authorized general obligation bonding, and payment of debt service on such bonding, for certain highway projects, and making an appropriation.

Bill Text and History

2003 Wisconsin Act 64

For
Notification Date
11/10/2003
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 626
Assembly Bill 626
relating to: an income tax and franchise tax credit for training apprentices.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
11/10/2003
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.
Comments
We believe this bill will hurt apprenticeship in Wisconsin and will increase the state's deficit.
Assembly Bill 655
Assembly Bill 655
relating to: administrative rules, guidelines, policies, and hearings; air pollution control; structures, deposits, and other activities in or near navigable waters; notice, hearing, and review procedures related to permits to place structures and material...

Bill Text and History

2003 Wisconsin Act 118

Against
Notification Date
11/13/2003
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.
Comments
We are strongly opposed to the changes in apprenticeship in Sections 158-160 of the Bill.
Assembly Joint Resolution 55
Assembly Joint Resolution 55
relating to: elector approval for certain taxing, spending, and bonding decisions by the state and local governmental units, emergency taxes, required reserves, refunds of amounts in excess of the approved amounts, and reduction of tax rates to reflect the...

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
12/11/2003
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.
Comments
This bill will have a crippling effect on the ability of government to perform basic services.
Senate Bill 13
Senate Bill 13
relating to: requiring ethanol in automotive gasoline, granting rule-making authority, and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
11/11/2003
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 40
Senate Bill 40
relating to: designating and marking a portion of USH 14 as the Ronald Reagan Highway.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
11/11/2003
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 43
Senate Bill 43
relating to: the annual adjustment of the motor vehicle fuel tax rate.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
11/11/2003
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.
Comments
Indexing is good for the economy. Jobs are created by this important program
Senate Bill 175
Senate Bill 175
relating to: requiring instruction in public schools on the history of organized labor in America and the collective bargaining process.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
11/11/2003
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 313
Senate Bill 313
relating to: administrative rules, guidelines, policies, and hearings; air pollution control; structures, deposits, and other activities in or near navigable waters; notice, hearing, and review procedures related to permits to place structures and material...

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
11/13/2003
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.
Comments
We are strongly opposed to the apprenticeship changes proposed in Sections 158-160 of the Bill

Budget Bill Subjects

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

Notification Date
4/9/2003
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.

Comments
Local 139 supports continuation of the state building program at a high level

Transportation: Other Divisions
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Transportation: Other Divisions

Notification Date
4/9/2003
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.

Comments
Prevailing wage concerns

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

Notification Date
4/9/2003
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.

Comments
Concerned about the level of funding in program.

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

Notification Date
4/9/2003
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.

Comments
Concerned about level of bonding in state budget proposal

Workforce Development: Departmentwide
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Workforce Development: Departmentwide

Notification Date
4/9/2003
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.

Comments
Want improvements in prevailing wage compliance and enforcement.

Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number

Fox River Cleanup
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Fox River Cleanup

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative Matter and Rule

Notification Date
7/20/2004
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.

Concerned about improvements in prevailing wage laws.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Concerned about improvements in prevailing wage laws.

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative Matter and Rule

Notification Date
4/9/2003
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.

Want to improve bidding procedures in Wisconsin
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Want to improve bidding procedures in Wisconsin

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative Matter and Rule

Notification Date
4/9/2003
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.

Total Lobbying Effort

  2004
January - June
2004
July - December
Total
Total Lobbying Expenditures 2004
January - June
$473.20
2004
July - December
$0.00
Total $473.20
Total Hours Communicating 2004
January - June
7.50
2004
July - December
0.00
Total 7.50
Total Hours Other 2004
January - June
0.00
2004
July - December
0.00
Total 0.00

Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

relating to: administrative rules, guidelines, policies, and hearings; air pollution control; structures, deposits, and other activities in or near navigable waters; notice, hearing, and review procedures related to permits to place structures and materials and to conduct activities in or near navigable waters; nonmetallic mining reclamation financial assurances; strategic energy assessments; partial deregulation of telecommunications services; contributions by electric and gas utilities to the utility public benefits fund; grants for energy conservation and other programs; reciprocal agreements for real estate licenses; comprehensive planning by local governmental units; fees imposed by political subdivisions; the confidentiality of patient health care records; apprentice-to-journeyman job-site ratios; the acquisition of in-state banks and in-state bank holding companies; credit agreements; extending the time limit for emergency rule procedures; and granting rule-making authority.
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2004
July - December
Total
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
25%
2004
July - December
Total 27%

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

2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2004
July - December
Total
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
75%
2004
July - December
Total 75%

Minor Efforts

No minor efforts found.

Other Matters

No other matters found.

Filed Statements of Lobbying Activity and Expenditures