Associated Builders and Contractors of Wisconsin Inc

Registered Principal Details

Business Or Interest:
Construction industry, commercial and heavy markets.

Lobbying Interests:
The association may attempt to influence issues and rules that deal with employer/employee relations such as training, equal rights, workers and unemployment compensation, wage rates, taxes (payroll). Also issues which deal with marketplace conditions such as government intervention into the private sector, utility intrusion into private sector, expansion of states infrastructure (highways), and environmentally related regulations.

CEO Name:
Stephen Stone
President

Contact
SS
Stephen Stone
5330 Wall Street
Madison, WI 53718
(608) 244-5883
(608) 244-2401
sstone@abcwi.org

Authorized Lobbyists

Lobbyist Name Exclusive Duties Authorized On Withdrawn On
Andrew Franken Exclusive Duties N/A Authorized On 1/5/2005 Withdrawn On N/A
Patrick Osborne Exclusive Duties N/A Authorized On 1/5/2005 Withdrawn On N/A
John Mielke Exclusive Duties N/A Authorized On 1/21/2005 Withdrawn On N/A

Lobbying Interests

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

Assembly Bill 118
Assembly Bill 118
relating to: an income tax and franchise tax credit for training apprentices.

Bill Text and History

Other
Notification Date
3/8/2005
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.
Assembly Bill 126
Assembly Bill 126
relating to: a sales and use tax exemption for building materials that become a part of a facility for a local unit of government's or nonprofit organization.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
3/2/2005
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.
Assembly Bill 146
Assembly Bill 146
relating to: changing the amount at which a public construction contract let by a city, village, town, technical college district board, town sanitary district commission, or federated public library system must be let to the lowest responsible bidder.

Bill Text and History

2005 Wisconsin Act 202

For
Notification Date
3/8/2005
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.
Assembly Bill 155
Assembly Bill 155
relating to: a municipality's and county's ability to eliminate certain nonconforming buildings or premises.

Bill Text and History

2005 Wisconsin Act 81

For
Notification Date
4/6/2005
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.
Assembly Bill 442
Assembly Bill 442
relating to: the determination of prevailing wage rates and prevailing fringe benefit rates for workers employed on state or local projects of public works and granting rule-making authority.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
5/31/2005
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.
Assembly Bill 736
Assembly Bill 736
relating to: drug and alcohol testing of employees who are required to be paid the prevailing wage rate for work performed on projects of public works, other than state highway projects, and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

2005 Wisconsin Act 181

Other
Notification Date
10/19/2005
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.
Assembly Bill 750
Assembly Bill 750
relating to: the assessment of forfeitures by the Department of Commerce for violating certain licensing requirements and granting rule-making authority.

Bill Text and History

2005 Wisconsin Act 182

Other
Notification Date
10/18/2005
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.
Assembly Bill 913
Assembly Bill 913
relating to: an income and franchise tax credit for the sales and use tax paid on construction materials, labor, and services that are sold under a lump sum contract.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
1/18/2006
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 support Substitute Ammendment 1
Assembly Bill 921
Assembly Bill 921
relating to: approval of state building projects and contracts and use of bidding procedures on such contracts and the allocation of village assets and liabilities upon dissolution.

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
1/24/2006
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 956
Assembly Bill 956
relating to: ordinances establishing standards for places of employment and public buildings.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
2/27/2006
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 958
Assembly Bill 958
relating to: civil liability exemption for assistance provided as the result of an emergency.

Bill Text and History

2005 Wisconsin Act 459

For
Notification Date
4/12/2006
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 1086
Assembly Bill 1086
relating to: the regulation of construction contractors and subcontractors, granting rule-making authority, and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
4/4/2006
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 Joint Resolution 77
Assembly Joint Resolution 77
relating to: creating a revenue limit for the state and local governmental units, depositing excess revenue into an emergency reserve, returning excess revenue to taxpayers, elector approval for exceeding the revenue limit, state and local governmental app...

Bill Text and History

Other
Notification Date
3/16/2006
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 57
Senate Bill 57
relating to: a sales and use tax exemption for building materials that become a part of a facility for a local unit of government's or nonprofit organization.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
3/2/2005
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.
Senate Bill 69
Senate Bill 69
relating to: an income tax and franchise tax credit for training apprentices.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
5/18/2005
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.
Senate Bill 204
Senate Bill 204
relating to: authorizing cities, villages, towns, and counties to solicit bids for certain contracts by using the Internet.

Bill Text and History

Other
Notification Date
8/25/2005
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.
Senate Bill 220
Senate Bill 220
relating to: the determination of prevailing wage rates and prevailing fringe benefit rates for workers employed on state or local projects of public works and granting rule-making authority.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
6/1/2005
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.
Senate Bill 450
Senate Bill 450
relating to: construction liens, requirements for securing payment for work on publicly financed projects, and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

2005 Wisconsin Act 204

For
Notification Date
12/2/2005
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.
Senate Bill 478
Senate Bill 478
relating to: approval of state building projects and contracts and use of bidding procedures on such contracts and the allocation of village assets and liabilities upon dissolution.

Bill Text and History

2005 Wisconsin Act 391

None
Notification Date
1/24/2006
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 516
Senate Bill 516
relating to: continuing education and certification requirements for building contractors and certification of building inspectors.

Bill Text and History

2005 Wisconsin Act 200

None
Notification Date
1/26/2006
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 524
Senate Bill 524
relating to: creating a building inspector review board.

Bill Text and History

2005 Wisconsin Act 457

None
Notification Date
1/27/2006
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 601
Senate Bill 601
relating to: information designated on standard building permits concerning the use of insulating concrete forms.

Bill Text and History

2005 Wisconsin Act 251

Other
Notification Date
3/16/2006
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 Resolution 63
Senate Resolution 63
creating a revenue limit for the state and local governmental units, depositing excess revenue into an emergency reserve, returning excess revenue to taxpayers, elector approval for exceeding the revenue limit, state and local governmental approval for red...

Bill Text and History

Other
Notification Date
3/16/2006
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

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

Notification Date
1/28/2005
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.

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

Notification Date
1/28/2005
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.

Commerce: Building and Environmental Regulation
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Commerce: Building and Environmental Regulation

Notification Date
1/28/2005
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.

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

Notification Date
1/28/2005
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.

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

Notification Date
1/28/2005
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.

Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings

Adm 1, 2, 20 and 21, parking, use of state buildings, selecting and contracting architect/engineer services and to advertising, bidding and award of construction contracts.
Agency Name
Administration
Subject
Adm 1, 2, 20 and 21, parking, use of state buildings, selecting and contracting architect/engineer services and to advertising, bidding and award of construction contracts.
Scope Statement
Register Number: 574 (10/15/2003)
Clearinghouse Rule: CR 05-069
Other
Notification Date
1/28/2005
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.

Comm 14, 61 to 65, Wisconsin Commercial Building Code and Fire Prevention Code
Agency Name
Commerce
Subject
Comm 14, 61 to 65, Wisconsin Commercial Building Code and Fire Prevention Code
Scope Statement
Register Number: 581 (5/15/2004)
Against
Notification Date
12/7/2006
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.

Comm 16 – Electrical Code, including the adoption by reference of the 2005 National Electrical Code (NEC) and fees for electrical inspection.
Agency Name
Commerce
Subject
Comm 16 – Electrical Code, including the adoption by reference of the 2005 National Electrical Code (NEC) and fees for electrical inspection.
Scope Statement
Register Number: 584 (8/15/2004)
Clearinghouse Rule: CR 05-010
For
Notification Date
1/28/2005
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.

Comm 3, stop work/stop use procedures
Agency Name
Commerce
Subject
Comm 3, stop work/stop use procedures
Scope Statement
Register Number: 578 (2/16/2004)
Clearinghouse Rule: CR 05-049
Other
Notification Date
8/5/2005
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.

Comm 5, licenses, certifications and registrations.
Agency Name
Commerce
Subject
Comm 5, licenses, certifications and registrations.
Scope Statement
Register Number: 598 (11/1/2005)
Clearinghouse Rule: CR 06-031
Other
Notification Date
4/19/2006
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.

Comm 61 to 65, relating to the Wisconsin Commercial Building Code.
Agency Name
Commerce
Subject
Comm 61 to 65, relating to the Wisconsin Commercial Building Code.
Scope Statement
Register Number: 584 (8/15/2004)
Against
Notification Date
1/10/2005
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.

Comm 61 to 65, Wisconsin Commercial Building Code.
Agency Name
Commerce
Subject
Comm 61 to 65, Wisconsin Commercial Building Code.
Scope Statement
Register Number: 567 (3/15/2003)
Against
Notification Date
1/10/2005
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.

Comments
Would like changes to the requirements for smoke vents and smoke curtains in spinklered buildings
DWD 290, the adjustment of thresholds for application of prevailing wage rates.
Agency Name
Workforce Development
Subject
DWD 290, the adjustment of thresholds for application of prevailing wage rates.
Scope Statement
Register Number: 588 (1/1/2005)
Clearinghouse Rule: CR 05-007
Other
Notification Date
1/28/2005
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.

prevailing wage rates on state or local public works projects.
Agency Name
Workforce Development
Subject
prevailing wage rates on state or local public works projects.
Scope Statement
Register Number: 581 (6/1/2004)
Clearinghouse Rule: CR 04-081
Other
Notification Date
1/1/2005
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.

Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number

Unemployment Insurance
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Unemployment Insurance

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
11/14/2005
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.

Commercial Building Code
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Commercial Building Code

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
9/1/2005
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.

Hospital Construction Moratorium or creating a certificate of need program
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Hospital Construction Moratorium or creating a certificate of need program

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
3/2/2005
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.

Changing thresholds at which public construction projects must be let to the lowest responsible bidder
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Changing thresholds at which public construction projects must be let to the lowest responsible bidder

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
2/15/2005
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.

Adjusting the threshold for competitively bidding construction projects
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Adjusting the threshold for competitively bidding construction projects

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/28/2005
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.

Apprenticeship Tax Credit
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Apprenticeship Tax Credit

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/28/2005
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.

Bill requiring registration as a lobbying organization / lobbyist when working on state procurement contracts
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Bill requiring registration as a lobbying organization / lobbyist when working on state procurement contracts

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/28/2005
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.

Changes / expantion of sales tax to include professional services
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Changes / expantion of sales tax to include professional services

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/28/2005
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.

Changes to Wisconsin's Lien Law
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Changes to Wisconsin's Lien Law

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/28/2005
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.

Chnages to hold harless and indemnification laws
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Chnages to hold harless and indemnification laws

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/28/2005
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.

Commercial Building inspection
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Commercial Building inspection

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/28/2005
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.

Design Build and other alternatives to lowest responsible bidder as construction delivery methods
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Design Build and other alternatives to lowest responsible bidder as construction delivery methods

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/28/2005
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.

General (and other) contractor licesing requirements
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
General (and other) contractor licesing requirements

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/28/2005
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.

Licesnsing / inspection of Electrical Contractors and electricians.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Licesnsing / inspection of Electrical Contractors and electricians.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/28/2005
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.

Neutrality in government contracting as it relates to labor status
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Neutrality in government contracting as it relates to labor status

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/28/2005
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.

Related to the creation of a review board for hospital construction
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Related to the creation of a review board for hospital construction

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/28/2005
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.

Relating to calculation of Prevailing Wage rates and the use of subjourneymen
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Relating to calculation of Prevailing Wage rates and the use of subjourneymen

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative Matter and Rule

Notification Date
1/28/2005
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.

Requiring the use of apprentices on State Construction projects
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Requiring the use of apprentices on State Construction projects

Action Intended To Affect
Rule (by a state agency)

Notification Date
1/28/2005
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.

Sales and Use tax for Contractors
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Sales and Use tax for Contractors

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/28/2005
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.

TABOR or simular tax limit proposals
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
TABOR or simular tax limit proposals

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/28/2005
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.

Treatment of construction materails for tax exempt entities for the purpose of sales tax
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Treatment of construction materails for tax exempt entities for the purpose of sales tax

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/28/2005
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.

Various changes to statutes related to the State Building Commission
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Various changes to statutes related to the State Building Commission

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/28/2005
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.

Affect Legislation prohibiting preferential treatment based on labor affiliation when bidding public works projects.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Affect Legislation prohibiting preferential treatment based on labor affiliation when bidding public works projects.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/10/2005
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.

Changes in the Prevailing Wage law covering public works projects.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Changes in the Prevailing Wage law covering public works projects.

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative Matter and Rule

Notification Date
1/10/2005
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.

Changes to indemnification and hold harmless laws.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Changes to indemnification and hold harmless laws.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/10/2005
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.

Construction Apprenticeship programs and construction worker training programs.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Construction Apprenticeship programs and construction worker training programs.

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative Matter and Rule

Notification Date
1/10/2005
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.

Drug Testing for Construction Workers on Prevailing Wage Projects
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Drug Testing for Construction Workers on Prevailing Wage Projects

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/10/2005
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.

Relating to indoor air quality in public buildings.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Relating to indoor air quality in public buildings.

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative Matter and Rule

Notification Date
1/10/2005
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.

The licensing of electricians and/or electrical contractors and the inspection of electrical construction.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
The licensing of electricians and/or electrical contractors and the inspection of electrical construction.

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative Matter and Rule

Notification Date
1/10/2005
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.

The use of design build as a construction delivery method by public owners.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
The use of design build as a construction delivery method by public owners.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/10/2005
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.

Total Lobbying Effort

  2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
Total Lobbying Expenditures 2005
January - June
$37,271.71
2005
July - December
$40,582.54
2006
January - June
$41,479.14
2006
July - December
$36,449.53
Total $155,782.92
Total Hours Communicating 2005
January - June
125.50
2005
July - December
93.25
2006
January - June
97.00
2006
July - December
56.00
Total 371.75
Total Hours Other 2005
January - June
368.00
2005
July - December
315.25
2006
January - June
363.75
2006
July - December
278.25
Total 1325.25

Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

relating to: changing the amount at which a public construction contract let by a city, village, town, technical college district board, town sanitary district commission, or federated public library system must be let to the lowest responsible bidder.
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
5%
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
5%
2006
July - December
Total 3%
relating to: the determination of prevailing wage rates and prevailing fringe benefit rates for workers employed on state or local projects of public works and granting rule-making authority.
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
5%
2005
July - December
10%
2006
January - June
10%
2006
July - December
Total 7%
relating to: a sales and use tax exemption for building materials that become a part of a facility for a local unit of government's or nonprofit organization.
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
15%
2005
July - December
10%
2006
January - June
5%
2006
July - December
10%
Total 10%
relating to: the assessment of forfeitures by the Department of Commerce for violating certain licensing requirements and granting rule-making authority.
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
10%
2006
January - June
15%
2006
July - December
Total 6%
relating to: drug and alcohol testing of employees who are required to be paid the prevailing wage rate for work performed on projects of public works, other than state highway projects, and providing a penalty.
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
20%
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total 5%
relating to: construction liens, requirements for securing payment for work on publicly financed projects, and providing a penalty.
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
30%
2006
January - June
10%
2006
July - December
Total 10%
relating to: an income and franchise tax credit for the sales and use tax paid on construction materials, labor, and services that are sold under a lump sum contract.
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
5%
2006
July - December
Total 1%
relating to: the determination of prevailing wage rates and prevailing fringe benefit rates for workers employed on state or local projects of public works and granting rule-making authority.
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
5%
Total 1%
relating to: the regulation of construction contractors and subcontractors, granting rule-making authority, and providing a penalty.
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
5%
Total 1%
relating to: a sales and use tax exemption for building materials that become a part of a facility for a local unit of government's or nonprofit organization.
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
10%
Total 2%
relating to: ordinances establishing standards for places of employment and public buildings.
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
15%
Total 3%

Budget Bill Subjects

2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
10%
2005
July - December
5%
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total 4%

Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings

2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
15%
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total 4%
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
5%
2006
July - December
Total 1%
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
10%
2006
July - December
5%
Total 4%
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
10%
2006
July - December
Total 3%
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
5%
Total 1%

Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number

2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
5%
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total 1%
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
10%
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
10%
Total 5%
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
10%
Total 2%
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
10%
Total 2%

Minor Efforts

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

Minor Efforts
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
20%
2005
July - December
15%
2006
January - June
25%
2006
July - December
15%
Total 19%

Other Matters

Includes time spent on:

  • Gubernatorial nominations
  • Matters on which the organization made no lobbying communication

Other Matters
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
15%
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total 4%

Filed Statements of Lobbying Activity and Expenditures