GROWMARK, Inc.

Registered Principal Details

Business Or Interest:
Agriculture and energy supply cooperative

Lobbying Interests:
Agriculture; Appropriations, Budget or Revenue; Banking and Financial Services; Coal, Petroleum or Energy; Economic Development; Environment; Food, Nutrition or Food Safety; Health Care; Information or Technology Products or Services; Insurance; Labor; Taxation - State or Local; Transportation

CEO Name:
Jim Spradlin
Issues Manager

Contact
KF
Kristen Faucon
1701 Towanda Avenue
Bloomington, Il 61701
(309) 557-6345
kfaucon@growmark.com
http://www.growmark.com

Authorized Lobbyists

Lobbyist Name Exclusive Duties Authorized On Withdrawn On

Lobbying Interests

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

Assembly Bill 105
Assembly Bill 105
Relating to: replacement, reconstruction, and transfer of an approved high capacity well, recommendation of special groundwater measures by the Department of Natural Resources, and metering requirements and grants for certain high capacity wells.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
3/7/2017
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.
Assembly Bill 277
Assembly Bill 277
Relating to: eliminating the personal property tax and making an appropriation. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
5/1/2017
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.
Assembly Bill 353
Assembly Bill 353
Relating to: the organization and operation of cooperatives and extensions of credit by electric cooperatives.

Bill Text and History

2017 Wisconsin Act 76

For
Notification Date
6/12/2017
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.
Assembly Bill 480
Assembly Bill 480
Relating to: review by the Department of Safety and Professional Services of the state electrical wiring code applicable to one-family and two-family dwellings; the legal description required for recording an easement for the construction, operation, or ma...

Bill Text and History

2017 Wisconsin Act 68

For
Notification Date
10/13/2017
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.
Comments
Support provision on exempting certain vehicles delivering propane from class B highway weight limitations and certain special or seasonal weight limitations.
Assembly Bill 531
Assembly Bill 531
Relating to: authorizing the Wisconsin Propane Education and Research Council to levy an assessment.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
10/13/2017
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.
Assembly Bill 698
Assembly Bill 698
Relating to: various changes to the Agricultural Producer Security Program, providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures, and granting rule-making authority. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
12/8/2017
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.
Senate Bill 76
Senate Bill 76
Relating to: replacement, reconstruction, and transfer of an approved high capacity well, recommendation of special groundwater measures by the Department of Natural Resources, and metering requirements and grants for certain high capacity wells.

Bill Text and History

2017 Wisconsin Act 10

For
Notification Date
3/7/2017
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.
Senate Bill 218
Senate Bill 218
Relating to: eliminating the personal property tax and making an appropriation. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
5/19/2017
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.
Senate Bill 281
Senate Bill 281
Relating to: the organization and operation of cooperatives and extensions of credit by electric cooperatives.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
6/12/2017
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.
Senate Bill 388
Senate Bill 388
Relating to: review by the Department of Safety and Professional Services of the state electrical wiring code applicable to one-family and two-family dwellings; the legal description required for recording an easement for the construction, operation, or ma...

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
10/13/2017
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.
Comments
Support provision on exempting certain vehicles delivering propane from class B highway weight limitations and certain special or seasonal weight limitations.
Senate Bill 440
Senate Bill 440
Relating to: authorizing the Wisconsin Propane Education and Research Council to levy an assessment.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
10/13/2017
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.
Senate Bill 599
Senate Bill 599
Relating to: various changes to the Agricultural Producer Security Program, providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures, and granting rule-making authority. (FE)

Bill Text and History

2017 Wisconsin Act 155

For
Notification Date
12/8/2017
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.

Budget Bill Subjects

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

Notification Date
3/9/2017
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.

Comments
Support changes to ACM and ACCP, and continued funding for producer-led watershed grants

Supporting Documentation
20170309_WI ACCP 2-17.pdf

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

Notification Date
3/9/2017
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.

Supporting Documentation
20170309_WI Transportation 2-17.pdf

Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings

Grain dealers and grain warehouse keepers; milk contractors; vegetable contractors
Agency Name
Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (ATCP)
Subject
Grain dealers and grain warehouse keepers; milk contractors; vegetable contractors
Scope Statement
SS 005_17
For
Notification Date
11/17/2017
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.

Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number

DATCP IT Upgrades
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
DATCP IT Upgrades

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
12/17/2018
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.

Federal Tax Reform Conformity - Section 199
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Federal Tax Reform Conformity - Section 199

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
5/7/2018
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.

Propane Assessment Program
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Propane Assessment Program

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
7/7/2017
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.

Implements of Husbandry
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Implements of Husbandry

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
7/7/2017
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.

Petroleum Shortage Contingency Plan
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Petroleum Shortage Contingency Plan

Action Intended To Affect
Rule (by a state agency)

Notification Date
6/30/2017
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.

VW Settlement - Allocation of funds for propane autogas
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
VW Settlement - Allocation of funds for propane autogas

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
5/18/2017
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.

Chapter 185
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Chapter 185

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
5/10/2017
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.

West Shore Pipeline
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
West Shore Pipeline

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
3/17/2017
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.

NR 151
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
NR 151

Action Intended To Affect
Rule (by a state agency)

Notification Date
12/20/2016
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.

High capacity wells
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
High capacity wells

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
12/20/2016
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.

Personal Property Tax
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Personal Property Tax

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
12/20/2016
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.

Agricultural Producer Security Program
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Agricultural Producer Security Program

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
12/20/2016
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.

Uniform Regulation of Seed
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Uniform Regulation of Seed

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
12/20/2016
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.

Total Lobbying Effort

  2017
January - June
2017
July - December
2018
January - June
2018
July - December
Total
Total Lobbying Expenditures 2017
January - June
$11,333.61
2017
July - December
$7,644.25
2018
January - June
$3,761.50
2018
July - December
$4,111.29
Total $26,850.64
Total Hours Communicating 2017
January - June
28.50
2017
July - December
16.50
2018
January - June
19.00
2018
July - December
19.50
Total 83.50
Total Hours Other 2017
January - June
151.50
2017
July - December
109.00
2018
January - June
42.00
2018
July - December
47.00
Total 349.50

Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

Relating to: the organization and operation of cooperatives and extensions of credit by electric cooperatives.
2017
January - June
2017
July - December
2018
January - June
2018
July - December
Total
2017
January - June
1%
2017
July - December
2018
January - June
2018
July - December
Total < 1%
Relating to: the organization and operation of cooperatives and extensions of credit by electric cooperatives.
2017
January - June
2017
July - December
2018
January - June
2018
July - December
Total
2017
January - June
1%
2017
July - December
2018
January - June
2018
July - December
Total < 1%
Relating to: replacement, reconstruction, and transfer of an approved high capacity well, recommendation of special groundwater measures by the Department of Natural Resources, and metering requirements and grants for certain high capacity wells.
2017
January - June
2017
July - December
2018
January - June
2018
July - December
Total
2017
January - June
3%
2017
July - December
2018
January - June
2018
July - December
Total 1%
Relating to: replacement, reconstruction, and transfer of an approved high capacity well, recommendation of special groundwater measures by the Department of Natural Resources, and metering requirements and grants for certain high capacity wells.
2017
January - June
2017
July - December
2018
January - June
2018
July - December
Total
2017
January - June
3%
2017
July - December
2018
January - June
2018
July - December
Total 1%
Relating to: eliminating the personal property tax and making an appropriation. (FE)
2017
January - June
2017
July - December
2018
January - June
2018
July - December
Total
2017
January - June
3%
2017
July - December
2018
January - June
2018
July - December
Total 1%
Relating to: eliminating the personal property tax and making an appropriation. (FE)
2017
January - June
2017
July - December
2018
January - June
2018
July - December
Total
2017
January - June
4%
2017
July - December
2018
January - June
2018
July - December
Total 2%
Relating to: authorizing the Wisconsin Propane Education and Research Council to levy an assessment.
2017
January - June
2017
July - December
2018
January - June
2018
July - December
Total
2017
January - June
2017
July - December
2%
2018
January - June
3%
2018
July - December
Total 1%
Relating to: authorizing the Wisconsin Propane Education and Research Council to levy an assessment.
2017
January - June
2017
July - December
2018
January - June
2018
July - December
Total
2017
January - June
2017
July - December
2%
2018
January - June
3%
2018
July - December
Total 1%
Relating to: various changes to the Agricultural Producer Security Program, providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures, and granting rule-making authority. (FE)
2017
January - June
2017
July - December
2018
January - June
2018
July - December
Total
2017
January - June
2017
July - December
10%
2018
January - June
16%
2018
July - December
Total 5%
Relating to: review by the Department of Safety and Professional Services of the state electrical wiring code applicable to one-family and two-family dwellings; the legal description required for recording an easement for the construction, operation, or maintenance of sewer lines or facilities; expanding the use of tax incremental financing for workforce housing development and allowing a reduction in the amount of certain impact fees; effect of changes in requirements for development-related permits or authorizations on persons who apply for the permits or authorizations; exempting certain vehicles delivering propane from class B highway weight limitations and certain special or seasonal weight limitations; elimination of the forestation state property tax; reviews of and reports on bills and proposed administrative rules that affect housing; general permits to place riprap on the bed of a navigable water; and making an appropriation. (FE)
2017
January - June
2017
July - December
2018
January - June
2018
July - December
Total
2017
January - June
2017
July - December
11%
2018
January - June
2018
July - December
Total 3%
Relating to: review by the Department of Safety and Professional Services of the state electrical wiring code applicable to one-family and two-family dwellings; the legal description required for recording an easement for the construction, operation, or maintenance of sewer lines or facilities; expanding the use of tax incremental financing for workforce housing development and allowing a reduction in the amount of certain impact fees; effect of changes in requirements for development-related permits or authorizations on persons who apply for the permits or authorizations; exempting certain vehicles delivering propane from class B highway weight limitations and certain special or seasonal weight limitations; elimination of the forestation state property tax; reviews of and reports on bills and proposed administrative rules that affect housing; general permits to place riprap on the bed of a navigable water; and making an appropriation. (FE)
2017
January - June
2017
July - December
2018
January - June
2018
July - December
Total
2017
January - June
2017
July - December
11%
2018
January - June
2018
July - December
5%
Total 4%
Relating to: various changes to the Agricultural Producer Security Program, providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures, and granting rule-making authority. (FE)
2017
January - June
2017
July - December
2018
January - June
2018
July - December
Total
2017
January - June
2017
July - December
2018
January - June
10%
2018
July - December
Total 1%

Budget Bill Subjects

2017
January - June
2017
July - December
2018
January - June
2018
July - December
Total
2017
January - June
20%
2017
July - December
7%
2018
January - June
7%
2018
July - December
27%
Total 15%
2017
January - June
2017
July - December
2018
January - June
2018
July - December
Total
2017
January - June
21%
2017
July - December
9%
2018
January - June
11%
2018
July - December
23%
Total 16%

Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings

2017
January - June
2017
July - December
2018
January - June
2018
July - December
Total
2017
January - June
2017
July - December
2%
2018
January - June
16%
2018
July - December
Total 3%

Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number

2017
January - June
2017
July - December
2018
January - June
2018
July - December
Total
2017
January - June
1%
2017
July - December
2018
January - June
2018
July - December
Total < 1%
2017
January - June
2017
July - December
2018
January - June
2018
July - December
Total
2017
January - June
1%
2017
July - December
4%
2018
January - June
2018
July - December
Total 2%
2017
January - June
2017
July - December
2018
January - June
2018
July - December
Total
2017
January - June
1%
2017
July - December
3%
2018
January - June
2018
July - December
Total 1%
2017
January - June
2017
July - December
2018
January - June
2018
July - December
Total
2017
January - June
3%
2017
July - December
17%
2018
January - June
21%
2018
July - December
13%
Total 11%
2017
January - June
2017
July - December
2018
January - June
2018
July - December
Total
2017
January - June
3%
2017
July - December
2018
January - June
2018
July - December
Total 1%
2017
January - June
2017
July - December
2018
January - June
2018
July - December
Total
2017
January - June
3%
2017
July - December
5%
2018
January - June
2018
July - December
Total 3%
2017
January - June
2017
July - December
2018
January - June
2018
July - December
Total
2017
January - June
4%
2017
July - December
12%
2018
January - June
2018
July - December
Total 5%
2017
January - June
2017
July - December
2018
January - June
2018
July - December
Total
2017
January - June
5%
2017
July - December
2%
2018
January - June
2018
July - December
Total 3%
2017
January - June
2017
July - December
2018
January - June
2018
July - December
Total
2017
January - June
6%
2017
July - December
2018
January - June
8%
2018
July - December
1%
Total 4%
2017
January - June
2017
July - December
2018
January - June
2018
July - December
Total
2017
January - June
6%
2017
July - December
3%
2018
January - June
2018
July - December
Total 3%
2017
January - June
2017
July - December
2018
January - June
2018
July - December
Total
2017
January - June
11%
2017
July - December
2018
January - June
2018
July - December
Total 5%
2017
January - June
2017
July - December
2018
January - June
2018
July - December
Total
2017
January - June
2017
July - December
2018
January - June
5%
2018
July - December
Total < 1%
2017
January - June
2017
July - December
2018
January - June
2018
July - December
Total
2017
January - June
2017
July - December
2018
January - June
2018
July - December
31%
Total 5%

Minor Efforts

No minor efforts found.

Other Matters

No other matters found.

Filed Statements of Lobbying Activity and Expenditures