Wisconsin Association of Lakes Inc

Registered Principal Details

Business Or Interest:
To encourage and support the management of Wisconsin lakes.

Lobbying Interests:
Water resources management, surface water regulation, boating, recreational boating programs, taxation, finance, local government, environment and DNR budget and appropriations Shoreland protection.

Title:
Executive Director

Contact
PTM
Peter T Murray
1 Point Place Ste 101
Madison, WI 53719-2809
(608) 662-0923
(608) 883-7179
wal@wisconsinlakes.org

Authorized Lobbyists

Lobbyist Name Exclusive Duties Authorized On Withdrawn On
Peter T Murray Exclusive Duties N/A Authorized On 1/1/2005 Withdrawn On N/A
William P O'Connor Exclusive Duties N/A Authorized On 2/1/2005 Withdrawn On N/A

Lobbying Interests

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

Assembly Bill 248
Assembly Bill 248
relating to: operation of motorboats by persons who are at least 16 years of age and born after a certain date.

Bill Text and History

2005 Wisconsin Act 356

For
Notification Date
6/9/2005
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 278
Assembly Bill 278
relating to: liens, public nuisances, witnesses, and liability of shareholders.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
4/21/2005
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 299
Assembly Bill 299
relating to: the effect of county shoreland zoning ordinances in territories annexed by cities, villages, or towns or incorporated as cities, or villages.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
11/3/2005
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 500
Assembly Bill 500
relating to: determinations concerning the navigability of bodies of water; determinations as to whether bodies of waters are lakes or streams; procedures, requirements, and exemptions that apply to permits and contracts for activities that affect navigabl...

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
8/31/2005
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 757
Assembly Bill 757
relating to: the required general fund balance, grants for the treatment of aquatic invasive species infestations in inland waters, providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures, granting rule-making authority, and making an appropriation.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
12/8/2005
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 850
Assembly Bill 850
relating to: the regulation of certain wharves, piers, boat shelters, boat hoists, and boat lifts.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
12/7/2005
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.

Budget Bill Subjects

Natural Resources: Departmentwide
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Natural Resources: Departmentwide

Notification Date
4/18/2005
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.

Natural Resources: Fish, Wildlife and Recreation
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Natural Resources: Fish, Wildlife and Recreation

Notification Date
4/18/2005
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.

Natural Resources: Forestry and Parks
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Natural Resources: Forestry and Parks

Notification Date
4/18/2005
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.

Natural Resources: Water Quality
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Natural Resources: Water Quality

Notification Date
4/18/2005
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.

Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings

NR 300 series, activities in navigable waterways.
Agency Name
Natural Resources
Subject
NR 300 series, activities in navigable waterways.
Scope Statement
Register Number: 580 (4/15/2004)
Clearinghouse Rule: CR 04-065
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.

NR 326, piers boat shelters and swim rafts in navigable waterways.
Agency Name
Natural Resources
Subject
NR 326, piers boat shelters and swim rafts in navigable waterways.
Scope Statement
Register Number: 576 (1/1/2004)
Clearinghouse Rule: CR 04-063
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

NR 326 - proposed rule regarding piers, wharves, boat shelters, boat hoists, boat lifts & swimming rafts
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
NR 326 - proposed rule regarding piers, wharves, boat shelters, boat hoists, boat lifts & swimming rafts

Action Intended To Affect
Rule (by a state agency)

Notification Date
9/28/2005
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.

NR 198 Aquatic Invasive Species Grants
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
NR 198 Aquatic Invasive Species Grants

Action Intended To Affect
Rule (by a state agency)

Notification Date
2/9/2005
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.

NR 198 Aquatice Invasive Species Grants
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
NR 198 Aquatice Invasive Species Grants

Action Intended To Affect
Rule (by a state agency)

Notification Date
2/9/2005
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.

Chapter NR1 - Natural Resources Board Policies
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Chapter NR1 - Natural Resources Board Policies

Action Intended To Affect
Rule (by a state agency)

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.

LRB 3630/2 Chapter 30 and 227 revisions affecting navigable water regulation and administrative review provisions affecting water permits.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
LRB 3630/2 Chapter 30 and 227 revisions affecting navigable water regulation and administrative review provisions affecting water permits.

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative Matter and Rule

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.

New aqautic plant rules - DNR
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
New aqautic plant rules - DNR

Action Intended To Affect
Rule (by a state agency)

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.

Comments
Wisconsin Association of Lakes Inc

NR 115 - Shoreland Management Rules
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
NR 115 - Shoreland Management Rules

Action Intended To Affect
Rule (by a state agency)

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.

NR 190 - Lake Protection Grant Rules
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
NR 190 - Lake Protection Grant Rules

Action Intended To Affect
Rule (by a state agency)

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.

NR 191 - Lake Planning Grant Rules
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
NR 191 - Lake Planning Grant Rules

Action Intended To Affect
Rule (by a state agency)

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.

NR 328 - Shoreline Protection Rules
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
NR 328 - Shoreline Protection Rules

Action Intended To Affect
Rule (by a state agency)

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.

Regulation of groundwater withdrawals/high capacity well legislation
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Regulation of groundwater withdrawals/high capacity well legislation

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

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.

Revisions to Chapter 33, Public Inland Lakes
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Revisions to Chapter 33, Public Inland Lakes

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

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.

2005-2007 DNR Budget dealing with recommended position cuts by the departmentand recommended fees increases, presented to the Natural Resources Board
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
2005-2007 DNR Budget dealing with recommended position cuts by the departmentand recommended fees increases, presented to the Natural Resources Board

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
12/13/2004
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Total Lobbying Effort

  2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
Total Lobbying Expenditures 2005
January - June
$6,282.11
2005
July - December
$6,332.80
2006
January - June
$6,807.70
2006
July - December
$6,438.50
Total $25,861.11
Total Hours Communicating 2005
January - June
22.57
2005
July - December
5.20
2006
January - June
22.00
2006
July - December
8.90
Total 58.67
Total Hours Other 2005
January - June
7.20
2005
July - December
12.75
2006
January - June
16.35
2006
July - December
15.00
Total 51.30

Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

relating to: operation of motorboats by persons who are at least 16 years of age and born after a certain date.
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
1%
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total < 1%
relating to: liens, public nuisances, witnesses, and liability of shareholders.
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
14%
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
4%
2006
July - December
Total 5%
relating to: the effect of county shoreland zoning ordinances in territories annexed by cities, villages, or towns or incorporated as cities, or villages.
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
19%
2006
January - June
6%
2006
July - December
Total 5%
relating to: determinations concerning the navigability of bodies of water; determinations as to whether bodies of waters are lakes or streams; procedures, requirements, and exemptions that apply to permits and contracts for activities that affect navigable waters; maintenance of bridges over navigable streams; liability for changing the courses of streams; rights of the public and riparian owners in navigable waters; mediation in making determinations in issuing individual permits and entering contracts for certain activities that affect navigable waters; elimination of obsolete provisions of ch. 30; recodification of chapter 30; the duties and powers of the department of natural resources relating to the regulation of boating; certificate of number and registration requirements for boats; equipment requirements for boats; requirements regarding boat operation; regulation of water skiing and similar activities; marking of water areas; local regulation of boating and seaplanes; placement and use of moorings; local water safety patrols; local regulations on icebound waters; boating fees charged by counties; requiring the exercise of 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
23%
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total 4%
relating to: the regulation of certain wharves, piers, boat shelters, boat hoists, and boat lifts.
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
63%
2006
July - December
Total 22%

Budget Bill Subjects

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
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
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
15%
2005
July - December
8%
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total 5%

Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings

2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
2%
2005
July - December
24%
2006
January - June
7%
2006
July - December
Total 7%
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
2%
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
4%
2006
July - December
Total 3%

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
2%
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
2%
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
4%
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
50%
Total 12%
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
4%
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
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
12%
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total 3%
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
12%
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total 3%

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
2005
July - December
26%
2006
January - June
16%
2006
July - December
50%
Total 21%

Other Matters

No other matters found.

Filed Statements of Lobbying Activity and Expenditures