Midwest Food Processors Association Inc
Registered Principal Details
Business Or Interest:
Trade organization reprsenting food processors involved with the processing of vegetables, poultry & meat products, fruits, snacks, pickles, sauerkraut and a variety of other food items for consumers and other food manufacturers.
Lobbying Interests:
Agriculture: vegetable producer security; food safety; registration fees; vegetable trade practices. Environmental: stream reclassification; thermal standards (NR102 & 104); iron and manganese groundwater limits; Great Lakes Initiative. Business/commerce: family/medical leave. Labor: migrant labor matters; rest requirements. Transportation: trucking; weight limits; farm equipment movement.
CEO Name:
John Exner
President
Trade organization reprsenting food processors involved with the processing of vegetables, poultry & meat products, fruits, snacks, pickles, sauerkraut and a variety of other food items for consumers and other food manufacturers.
Lobbying Interests:
Agriculture: vegetable producer security; food safety; registration fees; vegetable trade practices. Environmental: stream reclassification; thermal standards (NR102 & 104); iron and manganese groundwater limits; Great Lakes Initiative. Business/commerce: family/medical leave. Labor: migrant labor matters; rest requirements. Transportation: trucking; weight limits; farm equipment movement.
CEO Name:
John Exner
President
Contact
NGJ
Nicholas George Jr.
PO Box 1297
Madison, WI 53704
(608) 255-9946
(608) 255-9835
nick.george@mwfpa.org
www.mwfpa.org
PO Box 1297
Madison, WI 53704
(608) 255-9946
(608) 255-9835
nick.george@mwfpa.org
www.mwfpa.org
Authorized Lobbyists
| Lobbyist Name | Exclusive Duties | Authorized On | Withdrawn On |
|---|---|---|---|
| John D Exner | Exclusive Duties N/A | Authorized On 1/6/2005 | Withdrawn On 1/3/2006 |
| Nicholas C George Jr | Exclusive Duties N/A | Authorized On 1/17/2006 | Withdrawn On N/A |
Lobbying Interests
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Assembly Bill 278
relating to: liens, public nuisances, witnesses, and liability of shareholders.
Bill Text and History
4/1/2005
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.
relating to: liens, public nuisances, witnesses, and liability of shareholders.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date4/1/2005
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.
Assembly Bill 287
relating to: the minimum number of railroad employees required to be present in the cab of the lead control locomotive when the railroad train or locomotive is in motion.
Bill Text and History
3/10/2006
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.
Comments
Adds to the cost of shipping.
relating to: the minimum number of railroad employees required to be present in the cab of the lead control locomotive when the railroad train or locomotive is in motion.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date3/10/2006
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.
Comments
Adds to the cost of shipping.
Assembly Bill 437
relating to: requiring the conveyance of property to a public utility for the construction of electric transmission lines.
Bill Text and History
2005 Wisconsin Act 24
5/24/2005
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
We support the comprehensive process for transmission line approval followed by the Public Service Commission to make decisions for the common good and do not believe other bodies of government should be able to render decisions meaningless.
relating to: requiring the conveyance of property to a public utility for the construction of electric transmission lines.
Bill Text and History
2005 Wisconsin Act 24
For
Notification Date5/24/2005
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
We support the comprehensive process for transmission line approval followed by the Public Service Commission to make decisions for the common good and do not believe other bodies of government should be able to render decisions meaningless.
Assembly Bill 510
relating to: special or seasonal weight limitations for certain vehicles transporting agricultural crops.
Bill Text and History
2005 Wisconsin Act 364
7/20/2005
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
We support the seasonal weight limit increase to aid growers during harvest season and the inclusion of vegetables.
relating to: special or seasonal weight limitations for certain vehicles transporting agricultural crops.
Bill Text and History
2005 Wisconsin Act 364
For
Notification Date7/20/2005
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
We support the seasonal weight limit increase to aid growers during harvest season and the inclusion of vegetables.
Assembly Bill 520
relating to: requiring companies to report net losses of jobs to the Department of Commerce, making such companies and certain expatriate companies ineligible for certain tax exemptions, governmental contracts, grants, and loans, granting rule-making autho...
Bill Text and History
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.
relating to: requiring companies to report net losses of jobs to the Department of Commerce, making such companies and certain expatriate companies ineligible for certain tax exemptions, governmental contracts, grants, and loans, granting rule-making autho...
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date1/18/2006
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.
Assembly Bill 606
relating to: an income and franchise tax credit for sales and use taxes paid on the purchase of electricity used in agricultural biotechnology and on the purchase of products used on livestock.
Bill Text and History
2/13/2006
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 sales and use taxes paid on the purchase of electricity used in agricultural biotechnology and on the purchase of products used on livestock.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date2/13/2006
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 635
relating to: participation by certain persons who buy potatoes in the Agriculture Producer Security Program and granting rule-making authority.
Bill Text and History
2005 Wisconsin Act 80
10/21/2005
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.
Comments
Burdens those left in the Ag. Producer Security program with costs from those leaving the program. Program created 5 yrs. ago & companies now leaving had chance to comment & did not. DATCP must make fees higher than $500 for those leaving.
relating to: participation by certain persons who buy potatoes in the Agriculture Producer Security Program and granting rule-making authority.
Bill Text and History
2005 Wisconsin Act 80
Against
Notification Date10/21/2005
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.
Comments
Burdens those left in the Ag. Producer Security program with costs from those leaving the program. Program created 5 yrs. ago & companies now leaving had chance to comment & did not. DATCP must make fees higher than $500 for those leaving.
Assembly Bill 644
relating to: creating an income and franchise tax credit for sales taxes paid on services provided by a temporary help company.
Bill Text and History
2/13/2006
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: creating an income and franchise tax credit for sales taxes paid on services provided by a temporary help company.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date2/13/2006
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 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
2/13/2006
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 Date2/13/2006
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 703
relating to: making companies that hire illegal aliens ineligible for certain tax exemptions, governmental contracts, grants, and loans, granting rule-making authority, and providing penalties.
Bill Text and History
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.
relating to: making companies that hire illegal aliens ineligible for certain tax exemptions, governmental contracts, grants, and loans, granting rule-making authority, and providing penalties.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date1/18/2006
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.
Assembly Bill 837
relating to: the purchase of chicken, turkey, beef, and pork products by state agencies, school districts, and technical college districts.
Bill Text and History
5/3/2006
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: the purchase of chicken, turkey, beef, and pork products by state agencies, school districts, and technical college districts.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date5/3/2006
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 128
relating to: increasing the limits for insurance coverage of nervous or mental health disorders or alcoholism or other drug abuse problems.
Bill Text and History
2/13/2006
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: increasing the limits for insurance coverage of nervous or mental health disorders or alcoholism or other drug abuse problems.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date2/13/2006
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 205
relating to: the sale of home-canned food.
Bill Text and History
7/5/2005
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.
Comments
Oppose the potential harm to consumers from pathogens in underprocessed food from kitchens not licensed or inspected. Licenses, education, label disclosure, and sale tracking, may reduce pathogen risk. Agency solutions may protect consumers.
relating to: the sale of home-canned food.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date7/5/2005
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.
Comments
Oppose the potential harm to consumers from pathogens in underprocessed food from kitchens not licensed or inspected. Licenses, education, label disclosure, and sale tracking, may reduce pathogen risk. Agency solutions may protect consumers.
Senate Bill 459
relating to: administration and funding of programs for utility public benefits; renewable energy requirements for utilities and retail electric cooperatives; energy efficiency requirements for state construction; revising and reviewing the state energy co...
Bill Text and History
2005 Wisconsin Act 141
2/23/2006
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: administration and funding of programs for utility public benefits; renewable energy requirements for utilities and retail electric cooperatives; energy efficiency requirements for state construction; revising and reviewing the state energy co...
Bill Text and History
2005 Wisconsin Act 141
None
Notification Date2/23/2006
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
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Administration: General Agency Provisions
Administration: General Agency Provisions
Notification Date
5/11/2005
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
We oppose the transfer from the public benefits fund.
5/11/2005
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
We oppose the transfer from the public benefits fund.
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: Departmentwide and Resource Management
Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: Departmentwide and Resource Management
Notification Date
2/21/2005
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.
2/21/2005
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.
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: Trade and Consumer Protection
Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: Trade and Consumer Protection
Notification Date
2/21/2005
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.
2/21/2005
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.
Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings
Agency Name
Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection
Subject
livestock premises registration
Scope Statement
Register Number: 580 (5/1/2004)
Clearinghouse Rule: CR 04-103
5/17/2005
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
Generally support as long as fees are not imposed and prefer to have biennial registration or longer
Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection
Subject
livestock premises registration
Scope Statement
Register Number: 580 (5/1/2004)
Clearinghouse Rule: CR 04-103
Other
Notification Date5/17/2005
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
Generally support as long as fees are not imposed and prefer to have biennial registration or longer
Agency Name
Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection
Subject
nutrient management on farms
Scope Statement
Register Number: 581 (5/15/2004)
Clearinghouse Rule: CR 05-013
8/8/2005
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.
Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection
Subject
nutrient management on farms
Scope Statement
Register Number: 581 (5/15/2004)
Clearinghouse Rule: CR 05-013
Other
Notification Date8/8/2005
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.
Agency Name
Department of Natural Resources (NR)
Subject
NR 140, public health groundwater quality standards for arsenic.
Scope Statement
Register Number: 568 (4/15/2003)
8/22/2006
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.
Department of Natural Resources (NR)
Subject
NR 140, public health groundwater quality standards for arsenic.
Scope Statement
Register Number: 568 (4/15/2003)
Against
Notification Date8/22/2006
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.
Agency Name
Natural Resources
Subject
NR 140, groundwater quality.
Scope Statement
Register Number: 555 (4/1/2002)
Clearinghouse Rule: CR 02-095
11/23/2005
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
Respectfully request DNR to undertake Alachlor ESA peer review study prior to apoption of the standard. Not against a standard, but it should be reviewed by outside scientists.
Natural Resources
Subject
NR 140, groundwater quality.
Scope Statement
Register Number: 555 (4/1/2002)
Clearinghouse Rule: CR 02-095
Against
Notification Date11/23/2005
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
Respectfully request DNR to undertake Alachlor ESA peer review study prior to apoption of the standard. Not against a standard, but it should be reviewed by outside scientists.
Agency Name
Natural Resources
Subject
NR 243, regulations for animal feeding operations.
Scope Statement
Register Number: 570 (7/1/2003)
Clearinghouse Rule: CR 05-075
8/1/2005
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.
Natural Resources
Subject
NR 243, regulations for animal feeding operations.
Scope Statement
Register Number: 570 (7/1/2003)
Clearinghouse Rule: CR 05-075
Other
Notification Date8/1/2005
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
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Fees for food facility licensing in CR05-044. Support as it was sent back from DATCP Board.
Fees for food facility licensing in CR05-044. Support as it was sent back from DATCP Board.
Action Intended To Affect
Rule (by a state agency)
Notification Date
11/23/2005
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.
Rule (by a state agency)
Notification Date
11/23/2005
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
Support for Mike Krutza appointment on DATCP Board.
Support for Mike Krutza appointment on DATCP Board.
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative Matter and Rule
Notification Date
11/23/2005
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.
Both Legislative Matter and Rule
Notification Date
11/23/2005
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
Agricultural Producer Security Program Coverage
Agricultural Producer Security Program Coverage
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative Matter and Rule
Notification Date
2/21/2005
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.
Both Legislative Matter and Rule
Notification Date
2/21/2005
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.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Relating to seed and fertilizer use and regulation
Relating to seed and fertilizer use and regulation
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
2/21/2005
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.
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
2/21/2005
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.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Licensing fees for food processing facilities.
Licensing fees for food processing facilities.
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative Matter and Rule
Notification Date
1/12/2005
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.
Both Legislative Matter and Rule
Notification Date
1/12/2005
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.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
State agency contracting policies and procedures concerning processed food procurement.
State agency contracting policies and procedures concerning processed food procurement.
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative Matter and Rule
Notification Date
1/12/2005
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.
Both Legislative Matter and Rule
Notification Date
1/12/2005
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.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Nuisance Lawsuit Limitations
Nuisance Lawsuit Limitations
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
11/22/2004
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.
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
11/22/2004
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 $17,907.24 |
2005 July - December $8,953.62 |
2006 January - June $10,647.00 |
2006 July - December $8,450.00 |
Total $45,957.86 |
| Total Hours Communicating | 2005 January - June 73.00 |
2005 July - December 67.00 |
2006 January - June 8.00 |
2006 July - December 4.00 |
Total 152.00 |
| Total Hours Other | 2005 January - June 164.00 |
2005 July - December 51.50 |
2006 January - June 126.00 |
2006 July - December 96.00 |
Total 437.50 |
Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
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 10% |
2005 July - December |
2006 January - June 10% |
2006 July - December |
Total 6% |
relating to: the sale of home-canned food.
| 2005 January - June |
2005 July - December |
2006 January - June |
2006 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 January - June |
2005 July - December 10% |
2006 January - June |
2006 July - December |
Total 2% |
relating to: participation by certain persons who buy potatoes in the Agriculture Producer Security Program and granting rule-making authority.
| 2005 January - June |
2005 July - December |
2006 January - June |
2006 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 January - June |
2005 July - December 30% |
2006 January - June |
2006 July - December |
Total 6% |
relating to: special or seasonal weight limitations for certain vehicles transporting agricultural crops.
| 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 2% |
relating to: requiring companies to report net losses of jobs to the Department of Commerce, making such companies and certain expatriate companies ineligible for certain tax exemptions, governmental contracts, grants, and loans, 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 10% |
2006 July - December |
Total 2% |
relating to: an income and franchise tax credit for sales and use taxes paid on the purchase of electricity used in agricultural biotechnology and on the purchase of products used on livestock.
| 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 2% |
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 2% |
relating to: making companies that hire illegal aliens ineligible for certain tax exemptions, governmental contracts, grants, and loans, granting rule-making authority, and providing penalties.
| 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 2% |
relating to: the purchase of chicken, turkey, beef, and pork products by state agencies, school districts, and technical college districts.
| 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 2% |
relating to: administration and funding of programs for utility public benefits; renewable energy requirements for utilities and retail electric cooperatives; energy efficiency requirements for state construction; revising and reviewing the state energy conservation code; state use of renewable energy resources; anaerobic digestor research; 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 10% |
2006 July - December |
Total 2% |
Budget Bill Subjects
No budget bill subjects found.
Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings
| 2005 January - June |
2005 July - December |
2006 January - June |
2006 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 January - June |
2005 July - December 10% |
2006 January - June 10% |
2006 July - December 20% |
Total 8% |
| 2005 January - June |
2005 July - December |
2006 January - June |
2006 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 January - June |
2005 July - December 10% |
2006 January - June 10% |
2006 July - December 10% |
Total 6% |
| 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 20% |
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 15% |
2005 July - December |
2006 January - June |
2006 July - December |
Total 6% |
| 2005 January - June |
2005 July - December |
2006 January - June |
2006 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 January - June 20% |
2005 July - December |
2006 January - June |
2006 July - December |
Total 8% |
| 2005 January - June |
2005 July - December |
2006 January - June |
2006 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 January - June 20% |
2005 July - December |
2006 January - June |
2006 July - December 20% |
Total 11% |
| 2005 January - June |
2005 July - December |
2006 January - June |
2006 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 January - June |
2005 July - December 10% |
2006 January - June |
2006 July - December |
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% |
| 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.)
Other Matters
Includes time spent on:
- Gubernatorial nominations
- Matters on which the organization made no lobbying communication