CenturyLink (formerly CenturyTel Service Group LLC)
Registered Principal Details
Business Or Interest:
Telecommunications services.
Lobbying Interests:
Any legislation or administrative rules affecting the operations of CenturyTel particularly in the area of telecommunications.
CEO Name:
Duane Ring
Director Government Relations
Telecommunications services.
Lobbying Interests:
Any legislation or administrative rules affecting the operations of CenturyTel particularly in the area of telecommunications.
CEO Name:
Duane Ring
Director Government Relations
Contact
LC
Lorenzo Cruz
10 East Doty Street Suite 800
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 441-5730
(608) 441-5731
lorenzo.cruz@centurylink.com
10 East Doty Street Suite 800
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 441-5730
(608) 441-5731
lorenzo.cruz@centurylink.com
Authorized Lobbyists
| Lobbyist Name | Exclusive Duties | Authorized On | Withdrawn On |
|---|
Lobbying Interests
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Assembly Bill 123
Relating to: the information technology block grant program, the broadband expansion grant program, waiving certain fees and appraisals, and making appropriations. (FE)
Bill Text and History
3/22/2017
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.
Relating to: the information technology block grant program, the broadband expansion grant program, waiving certain fees and appraisals, and making appropriations. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date3/22/2017
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 583
Relating to: a sales and use tax exemption for services performed during a disaster period by electric cooperatives or telecommunications utilities. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2017 Wisconsin Act 290
1/16/2018
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.
Relating to: a sales and use tax exemption for services performed during a disaster period by electric cooperatives or telecommunications utilities. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2017 Wisconsin Act 290
Other
Notification Date1/16/2018
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.
Assembly Bill 788
Relating to: privacy and security of customer information obtained by a broadband Internet access service provider and providing a penalty. (FE)
Bill Text and History
1/16/2018
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.
Relating to: privacy and security of customer information obtained by a broadband Internet access service provider and providing a penalty. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date1/16/2018
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.
Assembly Bill 908
Relating to: state contracts for broadband Internet access service. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2/5/2018
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.
Relating to: state contracts for broadband Internet access service. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Other
Notification Date2/5/2018
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.
Assembly Bill 909
Relating to: requirements and prohibited practices for Internet service providers and granting rule-making authority. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2/5/2018
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.
Relating to: requirements and prohibited practices for Internet service providers and granting rule-making authority. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Other
Notification Date2/5/2018
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.
Senate Bill 49
Relating to: the information technology block grant program, the broadband expansion grant program, waiving certain fees and appraisals, and making appropriations. (FE)
Bill Text and History
3/22/2017
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.
Relating to: the information technology block grant program, the broadband expansion grant program, waiving certain fees and appraisals, and making appropriations. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date3/22/2017
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 233
Relating to: privacy and security of customer information obtained by a broadband Internet access service provider and providing a criminal penalty. (FE)
Bill Text and History
1/16/2018
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.
Relating to: privacy and security of customer information obtained by a broadband Internet access service provider and providing a criminal penalty. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date1/16/2018
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.
Senate Bill 501
Relating to: a sales and use tax exemption for services performed during a disaster period by electric cooperatives or telecommunications utilities. (FE)
Bill Text and History
1/16/2018
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.
Relating to: a sales and use tax exemption for services performed during a disaster period by electric cooperatives or telecommunications utilities. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Other
Notification Date1/16/2018
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.
Senate Bill 740
Relating to: state contracts for broadband Internet access service. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2/2/2018
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.
Relating to: state contracts for broadband Internet access service. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Other
Notification Date2/2/2018
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.
Senate Bill 743
Relating to: requirements and prohibited practices for Internet service providers and granting rule-making authority. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2/2/2018
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.
Relating to: requirements and prohibited practices for Internet service providers and granting rule-making authority. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Other
Notification Date2/2/2018
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.
Budget Bill Subjects
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Public Service Commission
Public Service Commission
Notification Date
3/10/2017
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.
3/10/2017
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.
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Telecom Tax Issues
Telecom Tax Issues
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
1/16/2018
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.
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
1/16/2018
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.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
911 Emergency Communications
911 Emergency Communications
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
1/16/2018
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.
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
1/16/2018
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.
Co-sponsorship of LRB-5116, relating to: requirements and prohibited practices for Internet service providers and granting rule-making authority.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Co-sponsorship of LRB-5116, relating to: requirements and prohibited practices for Internet service providers and granting rule-making authority.
Co-sponsorship of LRB-5116, relating to: requirements and prohibited practices for Internet service providers and granting rule-making authority.
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
1/16/2018
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.
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
1/16/2018
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.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
LRB-5149/1 and LRB-5231/1, relating to: state contracts for broadband Internet access service.
LRB-5149/1 and LRB-5231/1, relating to: state contracts for broadband Internet access service.
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
1/16/2018
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.
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
1/16/2018
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.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Net Neutrality issues
Net Neutrality issues
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
1/16/2018
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.
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
1/16/2018
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.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
PSC 5 Assessment of Costs
PSC 5 Assessment of Costs
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
3/22/2017
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.
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
3/22/2017
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.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
PSC 173 911 Emergency Telecommunications Service
PSC 173 911 Emergency Telecommunications Service
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
3/22/2017
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.
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
3/22/2017
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.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
PSC 160 Universal Service
PSC 160 Universal Service
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
3/22/2017
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.
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
3/22/2017
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.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Update of ATCP 123 Consumer Protection
Update of ATCP 123 Consumer Protection
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
3/22/2017
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.
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
3/22/2017
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.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Regulation of Broadband
Regulation of Broadband
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
12/27/2016
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.
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
12/27/2016
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.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Procurement
Procurement
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
12/27/2016
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.
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
12/27/2016
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.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Incentives for Braodband
Incentives for Braodband
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
12/27/2016
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.
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
12/27/2016
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.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Competitive Local issues
Competitive Local issues
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
12/27/2016
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.
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
12/27/2016
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.
Sales and use tax exemption and income tax credit for sales and use taxes paid on internet equipment used in the broadband market
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Sales and use tax exemption and income tax credit for sales and use taxes paid on internet equipment used in the broadband market
Sales and use tax exemption and income tax credit for sales and use taxes paid on internet equipment used in the broadband market
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
12/27/2016
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.
Legislative matter
Notification Date
12/27/2016
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 $74,400.00 |
2017 July - December $77,150.00 |
2018 January - June $63,375.00 |
2018 July - December $81,375.00 |
Total $296,300.00 |
| Total Hours Communicating | 2017 January - June 25.25 |
2017 July - December 14.75 |
2018 January - June 14.25 |
2018 July - December 15.55 |
Total 69.80 |
| Total Hours Other | 2017 January - June 143.75 |
2017 July - December 93.75 |
2018 January - June 101.75 |
2018 July - December 91.05 |
Total 430.30 |
Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Relating to: the information technology block grant program, the broadband expansion grant program, waiving certain fees and appraisals, and making appropriations. (FE)
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 January - June 5% |
2017 July - December 1% |
2018 January - June 2% |
2018 July - December 1% |
Total 2% |
Relating to: the information technology block grant program, the broadband expansion grant program, waiving certain fees and appraisals, and making appropriations. (FE)
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 January - June 10% |
2017 July - December 1% |
2018 January - June 2% |
2018 July - December 1% |
Total 4% |
Relating to: a sales and use tax exemption for services performed during a disaster period by electric cooperatives or telecommunications utilities. (FE)
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June 2% |
2018 July - December 1% |
Total < 1% |
Relating to: privacy and security of customer information obtained by a broadband Internet access service provider and providing a penalty. (FE)
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June 2% |
2018 July - December 1% |
Total < 1% |
Relating to: state contracts for broadband Internet access service. (FE)
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June 2% |
2018 July - December 1% |
Total < 1% |
Relating to: requirements and prohibited practices for Internet service providers 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 2% |
2018 July - December 1% |
Total < 1% |
Relating to: privacy and security of customer information obtained by a broadband Internet access service provider and providing a criminal penalty. (FE)
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June 2% |
2018 July - December 1% |
Total < 1% |
Relating to: a sales and use tax exemption for services performed during a disaster period by electric cooperatives or telecommunications utilities. (FE)
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June 2% |
2018 July - December 1% |
Total < 1% |
Relating to: state contracts for broadband Internet access service. (FE)
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June 2% |
2018 July - December 1% |
Total < 1% |
Relating to: requirements and prohibited practices for Internet service providers 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 2% |
2018 July - December 1% |
Total < 1% |
Budget Bill Subjects
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 January - June 10% |
2017 July - December 1% |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total 4% |
Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings
No administrative rulemaking proceedings found.
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 2% |
2018 January - June 2% |
2018 July - December 2% |
Total 2% |
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 January - June 1% |
2017 July - December 2% |
2018 January - June 2% |
2018 July - December 2% |
Total 2% |
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 January - June 1% |
2017 July - December 1% |
2018 January - June 1% |
2018 July - December 1% |
Total 1% |
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 January - June 2% |
2017 July - December 2% |
2018 January - June 1% |
2018 July - December 1% |
Total 2% |
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 January - June 5% |
2017 July - December 5% |
2018 January - June 10% |
2018 July - December 10% |
Total 7% |
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 January - June 15% |
2017 July - December 20% |
2018 January - June 10% |
2018 July - December 10% |
Total 14% |
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 January - June 15% |
2017 July - December 20% |
2018 January - June 10% |
2018 July - December 10% |
Total 14% |
Sales and use tax exemption and income tax credit for sales and use taxes paid on internet equipment used in the broadband market
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 January - June 15% |
2017 July - December 20% |
2018 January - June 10% |
2018 July - December 10% |
Total 14% |
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 January - June 20% |
2017 July - December 25% |
2018 January - June 10% |
2018 July - December 20% |
Total 19% |
Co-sponsorship of LRB-5116, relating to: requirements and prohibited practices for Internet service providers and granting rule-making authority.
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June 1% |
2018 July - December 1% |
Total < 1% |
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June 1% |
2018 July - December 1% |
Total < 1% |
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June 2% |
2018 July - December 2% |
Total < 1% |
| 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 10% |
Total 4% |
| 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 10% |
Total 4% |
Minor Efforts
No minor efforts found.
Other Matters
No other matters found.