Wisconsin Landscape Federation
Registered Principal Details
Business Or Interest:
Major aspects of "green" industry including landscape contractors, growers & retailers.
Lobbying Interests:
The Federation is interested in the operations of State-owned nurseries, government competition as well as pesticide usage and limitations, tax exemptions provided to agricultural (horticultural) entities and all bills and proposed rules relating to small business or the "green" industry.
CEO Name:
Brian Swingle
Executive Director
Major aspects of "green" industry including landscape contractors, growers & retailers.
Lobbying Interests:
The Federation is interested in the operations of State-owned nurseries, government competition as well as pesticide usage and limitations, tax exemptions provided to agricultural (horticultural) entities and all bills and proposed rules relating to small business or the "green" industry.
CEO Name:
Brian Swingle
Executive Director
Contact
BS
Brian Swingle
12342 W Layton Ave
Greenfield, WI 53228
(414) 529-4705
(414) 529-4722
bswingle@toriiphillips.com
wislf.org
12342 W Layton Ave
Greenfield, WI 53228
(414) 529-4705
(414) 529-4722
bswingle@toriiphillips.com
wislf.org
Authorized Lobbyists
| Lobbyist Name | Exclusive Duties | Authorized On | Withdrawn On |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Swingle | Exclusive Duties N/A | Authorized On 1/1/2005 | Withdrawn On N/A |
| Kelly McDowell | Exclusive Duties N/A | Authorized On 1/7/2005 | Withdrawn On N/A |
Lobbying Interests
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
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
12/14/2005
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.
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 Date12/14/2005
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.
Assembly Bill 346
relating to: a sales tax and use tax exemption on tangible personal property used in the business of farming.
Bill Text and History
4/25/2005
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.
relating to: a sales tax and use tax exemption on tangible personal property used in the business of farming.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date4/25/2005
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.
Assembly Bill 574
relating to: the prohibition of certain billing practices for consumer goods or services, lawn care service contracts, and providing penalties.
Bill Text and History
2005 Wisconsin Act 458
7/25/2005
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.
relating to: the prohibition of certain billing practices for consumer goods or services, lawn care service contracts, and providing penalties.
Bill Text and History
2005 Wisconsin Act 458
None
Notification Date7/25/2005
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.
Assembly Bill 646
relating to: an income and franchise tax credit for the sales and use taxes paid on the purchase of tangible personal property used in farming.
Bill Text and History
2005 Wisconsin Act 366
2/10/2006
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.
relating to: an income and franchise tax credit for the sales and use taxes paid on the purchase of tangible personal property used in farming.
Bill Text and History
2005 Wisconsin Act 366
For
Notification Date2/10/2006
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 946
relating to: landscape architecture.
Bill Text and History
2/6/2006
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.
2/6/2006
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.
relating to: landscape architecture.
Bill Text and History
Other
Notification Date2/6/2006
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.
Against
Notification Date2/6/2006
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 556
relating to: a system of classifying invasive species (suggested as remedial legislation by the Department of Natural Resources).
Bill Text and History
2005 Wisconsin Act 160
2/6/2006
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.
relating to: a system of classifying invasive species (suggested as remedial legislation by the Department of Natural Resources).
Bill Text and History
2005 Wisconsin Act 160
For
Notification Date2/6/2006
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.
Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings
ATCP 21, plant pests, import controls and quarantine for Emerald Ash Borer, Sudden Oak Death and Asian Longhorned Beetle.
Agency Name
Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection
Subject
ATCP 21, plant pests, import controls and quarantine for Emerald Ash Borer, Sudden Oak Death and Asian Longhorned Beetle.
Scope Statement
Register Number: 587 (11/15/2004)
Clearinghouse Rule: CR 06-008
2/22/2006
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.
Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection
Subject
ATCP 21, plant pests, import controls and quarantine for Emerald Ash Borer, Sudden Oak Death and Asian Longhorned Beetle.
Scope Statement
Register Number: 587 (11/15/2004)
Clearinghouse Rule: CR 06-008
For
Notification Date2/22/2006
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.
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
Prohibit the importation of firewood into Wisconsin to help prevent the introduction of the Emerald Ash Borer. Regulate commercial firewood dealers and sources of firewood.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Prohibit the importation of firewood into Wisconsin to help prevent the introduction of the Emerald Ash Borer. Regulate commercial firewood dealers and sources of firewood.
Prohibit the importation of firewood into Wisconsin to help prevent the introduction of the Emerald Ash Borer. Regulate commercial firewood dealers and sources of firewood.
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative Matter and Rule
Notification Date
7/28/2006
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.
Both Legislative Matter and Rule
Notification Date
7/28/2006
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.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Bill to prohibit municipalities from using amortization for introduction
Bill to prohibit municipalities from using amortization for introduction
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
1/5/2005
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.
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
1/5/2005
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.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Drafting of legislation pertaining to the statewide regulation of fertilizer.
Drafting of legislation pertaining to the statewide regulation of fertilizer.
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
1/5/2005
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.
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
1/5/2005
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.
Total Lobbying Effort
| 2005 January - June |
2005 July - December |
2006 January - June |
2006 July - December |
Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Lobbying Expenditures | 2005 January - June $3,259.00 |
2005 July - December $2,462.01 |
2006 January - June $1,063.00 |
2006 July - December $504.39 |
Total $7,288.40 |
| Total Hours Communicating | 2005 January - June 6.25 |
2005 July - December 7.50 |
2006 January - June 4.75 |
2006 July - December 2.50 |
Total 21.00 |
| Total Hours Other | 2005 January - June 11.00 |
2005 July - December 1.50 |
2006 January - June 12.00 |
2006 July - December 1.00 |
Total 25.50 |
Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
relating to: a municipality's and county's ability to eliminate certain nonconforming buildings or premises.
| 2005 January - June |
2005 July - December |
2006 January - June |
2006 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 January - June |
2005 July - December 1% |
2006 January - June 5% |
2006 July - December |
Total 2% |
relating to: the prohibition of certain billing practices for consumer goods or services, lawn care service contracts, and providing penalties.
| 2005 January - June |
2005 July - December |
2006 January - June |
2006 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 January - June |
2005 July - December 75% |
2006 January - June 25% |
2006 July - December |
Total 24% |
relating to: a sales tax and use tax exemption on tangible personal property used in the business of farming.
| 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 4% |
relating to: an income and franchise tax credit for the sales and use taxes paid on the purchase of tangible personal property used in farming.
| 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 4% |
relating to: landscape architecture.
| 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 4% |
relating to: a system of classifying invasive species (suggested as remedial legislation by the Department of Natural Resources).
| 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 4% |
Budget Bill Subjects
No budget bill subjects found.
Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings
ATCP 21, plant pests, import controls and quarantine for Emerald Ash Borer, Sudden Oak Death and Asian Longhorned Beetle.
| 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 4% |
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 100% |
2005 July - December 24% |
2006 January - June 20% |
2006 July - December |
Total 49% |
Prohibit the importation of firewood into Wisconsin to help prevent the introduction of the Emerald Ash Borer. Regulate commercial firewood dealers and sources of firewood.
| 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 100% |
Total 8% |
Minor Efforts
No minor efforts found.
Other Matters
No other matters found.