Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association

Registered Principal Details

Business Or Interest:
Dairy product manufacturing industry.

Lobbying Interests:
WCMA is primarily interested in state laws directly affecting the food and dairy industry. Secondary concerns include small business and human resources issues. Regulations administered by the state departments of Agriculture and Natural Resources are of vital interest to this association.

CEO Name:
John Umhoefer
Executive Director

Contact
JU
John Umhoefer
8030 Excelsior Dr, Ste 305
Madison, WI 53717-1950
(608) 828-4550
(608) 828-4551
office@wischeesemakersassn.org
www.wischeesemakersassn.org

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Lobbyist Name Exclusive Duties Authorized On Withdrawn On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

For
Notification Date
2/17/2003
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 44
Assembly Bill 44
relating to: the definition of agricultural land for property tax purposes.

Bill Text and History

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
5/6/2003
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 485
Assembly Bill 485
relating to: expenditure of $17,568.12 from the general fund in payment of a claim against the state made by Mullins Cheese, Inc.

Bill Text and History

2003 Wisconsin Act 232

For
Notification Date
2/11/2004
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.
Assembly Bill 763
Assembly Bill 763
relating to: payments to persons whose animals are destroyed because of a transmissible spongiform encephalopathy.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
2/11/2004
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.
Assembly Bill 781
Assembly Bill 781
relating to: computing expense deductions and amortization and depreciation on property used in farming for income and franchise tax purposes.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
2/11/2004
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.
Assembly Bill 868
Assembly Bill 868
relating to: the siting and expansion of certain livestock facilities, local zoning ordinances relating to livestock facilities, creating a Livestock Facility Siting Review Board, and granting rule-making authority.

Bill Text and History

2003 Wisconsin Act 235

For
Notification Date
2/23/2004
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.
Senate Bill 485
Senate Bill 485
relating to: meetings of the board and members of nonprofit corporations.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
3/1/2004
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.

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
2/17/2003
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.

Comments
Oppose lapse of food safety fee funds

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

Notification Date
2/17/2003
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.

Comments
Seeking alterations to the Wisconsin Producer Security Program

Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings

Agricultural producer security program; contractor assessments and related issues.
Agency Name
Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection
Subject
Agricultural producer security program; contractor assessments and related issues.
Scope Statement
Register Number: 577 (1/15/2004)
Clearinghouse Rule: CR 04-030
For
Notification Date
3/2/2004
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.

Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number

WDATCP is considering changes to license fees paid by dairy and food processors.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
WDATCP is considering changes to license fees paid by dairy and food processors.

Action Intended To Affect
Rule (by a state agency)

Notification Date
1/31/2005
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.

Proposed state regulation of agriculture siting and permiting.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Proposed state regulation of agriculture siting and permiting.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
2/11/2004
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.

The regulation of dairy whey by WDATCP.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
The regulation of dairy whey by WDATCP.

Action Intended To Affect
Rule (by a state agency)

Notification Date
2/11/2004
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.

The regulation of wastewater permits by DNR.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
The regulation of wastewater permits by DNR.

Action Intended To Affect
Rule (by a state agency)

Notification Date
2/11/2004
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.

Agricultural siting language for legislation
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Agricultural siting language for legislation

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
2/9/2004
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.

Department of Natural Resources Staff is meeting with industry regarding research into the possible opening of NR 214
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Department of Natural Resources Staff is meeting with industry regarding research into the possible opening of NR 214

Action Intended To Affect
Rule (by a state agency)

Notification Date
12/30/2002
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.

DNR is meeting with industry re: opening NR 214 for revisions
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
DNR is meeting with industry re: opening NR 214 for revisions

Action Intended To Affect
Rule (by a state agency)

Notification Date
8/1/2002
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 Cheese Makers Association

Testimony before Wis Ag Committee - dairy situation report
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Testimony before Wis Ag Committee - dairy situation report

Action Intended To Affect
Rule (by a state agency)

Notification Date
8/1/2002
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 Cheese Makers Association

Total Lobbying Effort

  2004
January - June
2004
July - December
Total
Total Lobbying Expenditures 2004
January - June
$7,165.60
2004
July - December
$5,323.50
Total $12,489.10
Total Hours Communicating 2004
January - June
14.00
2004
July - December
18.00
Total 32.00
Total Hours Other 2004
January - June
92.00
2004
July - December
57.00
Total 149.00

Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

relating to: the definition of agricultural land for property tax purposes.
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2004
July - December
Total
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
5%
2004
July - December
Total 3%
relating to: payments to persons whose animals are destroyed because of a transmissible spongiform encephalopathy.
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2004
July - December
Total
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
5%
2004
July - December
Total 3%
relating to: computing expense deductions and amortization and depreciation on property used in farming for income and franchise tax purposes.
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2004
July - December
Total
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
5%
2004
July - December
Total 3%
relating to: an income and franchise tax credit for expenses related to operating a dairy farm.
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2004
July - December
Total
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
15%
2004
July - December
Total 9%
relating to: expenditure of $17,568.12 from the general fund in payment of a claim against the state made by Mullins Cheese, Inc.
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2004
July - December
Total
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
15%
2004
July - December
Total 9%
relating to: the siting and expansion of certain livestock facilities, local zoning ordinances relating to livestock facilities, creating a Livestock Facility Siting Review Board, 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
20%
2004
July - December
Total 12%

Budget Bill Subjects

No budget bill subjects found.

Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings

2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2004
July - December
Total
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
15%
2004
July - December
20%
Total 17%

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
10%
2004
July - December
Total 6%
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
20%
Total 8%
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
50%
Total 21%

Minor Efforts

(Time spent on matters each of which accounted for less than 10% of the organization's lobbying.)

Minor Efforts
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
10%
Total 4%

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
10%
2004
July - December
Total 6%

Filed Statements of Lobbying Activity and Expenditures