Wisconsin Dairy Products Association Inc

Registered Principal Details

Business Or Interest:
Trade association representing Wisconsin's dairy industry.

Lobbying Interests:
Primarily focused on dairy-related issues, such as milk volume premiums, laboratory certification program, dairy fees, dairy plant rules, Standards of Identity for dairy products, and any biennial budget items pertaining to dairy. also may become involved in phosphorus discharge rules and chloride discharge. Also, producer security, landspreading (NR 214) and miscellanous farm related issues.

CEO Name:
Brad Legreid
Executive Director

Contact
BL
Brad Legreid
8383 Greenway Blvd
Middleton, WI 53562
(608) 836-3336
(608) 836-3334

Authorized Lobbyists

Lobbyist Name Exclusive Duties Authorized On Withdrawn On

Lobbying Interests

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

Assembly Bill 94
Assembly Bill 94
relating to: requiring a course in personal finance for high school graduation.

Bill Text and History

Assembly Bill 283
Assembly Bill 283
relating to: an income and franchise tax credit for expenses related to operating a dairy farm.

Bill Text and History

2003 Wisconsin Act 135

Assembly Bill 430
Assembly Bill 430
relating to: authorizing the payment of different prices to milk producers based on specified criteria.

Bill Text and History

Other
Notification Date
7/30/2003
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
At the present time, WDPA is neutral on this bill.
Assembly Bill 812
Assembly Bill 812
relating to: registration of livestock premises and granting rule-making authority.

Bill Text and History

2003 Wisconsin Act 229

For
Notification Date
2/12/2004
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.
Assembly Bill 868
Assembly Bill 868
relating to: the siting and expansion of certain livestock facilities, local zoning ordinances relating to livestock facilities, creating a Livestock Facility Siting Review Board, and granting rule-making authority.

Bill Text and History

2003 Wisconsin Act 235

For
Notification Date
2/24/2004
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.
Assembly Joint Resolution 52
Assembly Joint Resolution 52
relating to: calling for concerted action to support, renew, and expand the agricultural economy in Wisconsin.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
11/25/2003
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 94
Senate Bill 94
relating to: one day of rest in 7 for a person who is employed exclusively in the production of pasteurized cheese products that have expiration dates that are not less than 60 days after the date on which the products were packaged.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
7/30/2003
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 289
Senate Bill 289
relating to: civil liability exemption for claims resulting from weight gain and obesity.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
12/5/2003
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 455
Senate Bill 455
relating to: financial information required to be provided by milk contractors.

Bill Text and History

2003 Wisconsin Act 238

None
Notification Date
2/24/2004
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.

Budget Bill Subjects

Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: Departmentwide and Resource Management
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: Departmentwide and Resource Management

Notification Date
7/30/2003
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

Agricultural producer security program; contractor assessments and related issues.
Agency Name
Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection
Subject
Agricultural producer security program; contractor assessments and related issues.
Scope Statement
Register Number: 577 (1/15/2004)
Clearinghouse Rule: CR 04-030
Other
Notification Date
6/9/2004
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.

livestock premises registration
Agency Name
Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection
Subject
livestock premises registration
Scope Statement
Register Number: 580 (5/1/2004)
Clearinghouse Rule: CR 04-103
For
Notification Date
6/9/2004
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.

standards for siting and expanding livestock facilities
Agency Name
Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection
Subject
standards for siting and expanding livestock facilities
Scope Statement
Register Number: 581 (5/15/2004)
Clearinghouse Rule: CR 05-014
For
Notification Date
6/9/2004
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.

Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number

The subject is whether or not stores which have dairy freezer cabinets should be charged a food license fee.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
The subject is whether or not stores which have dairy freezer cabinets should be charged a food license fee.

Action Intended To Affect
Rule (by a state agency)

Notification Date
11/30/2004
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.

Proposed industry fee increases for DATCP's food safety program.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Proposed industry fee increases for DATCP's food safety program.

Action Intended To Affect
Rule (by a state agency)

Notification Date
10/21/2004
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.

LRB 3453/1 Relating to siting and expansion of livestock facilities.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
LRB 3453/1 Relating to siting and expansion of livestock facilities.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
2/19/2004
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.

Discuss proposed changes to ATCP 92 pertaining to the weights and measures program and licensing service companies.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Discuss proposed changes to ATCP 92 pertaining to the weights and measures program and licensing service companies.

Action Intended To Affect
Rule (by a state agency)

Notification Date
1/16/2004
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.

Livestock facility siting standards -- New recommendations for siting animal farms in WI.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Livestock facility siting standards -- New recommendations for siting animal farms in WI.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
11/25/2003
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.

Premise identification for livestock -- To establish a system of identifying all premises where livestock are held.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Premise identification for livestock -- To establish a system of identifying all premises where livestock are held.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
11/25/2003
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.

ATCP 100 - producer security rule
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
ATCP 100 - producer security rule

Action Intended To Affect
Rule (by a state agency)

Notification Date
8/1/2003
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.

Confirmation of new DATCP Secretary
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Confirmation of new DATCP Secretary

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
8/1/2003
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.

Monitoring possible changes to NR 214 which pertains to land spreading during winter months.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Monitoring possible changes to NR 214 which pertains to land spreading during winter months.

Action Intended To Affect
Rule (by a state agency)

Notification Date
1/22/2003
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

  2004
January - June
2004
July - December
Total
Total Lobbying Expenditures 2004
January - June
$2,246.75
2004
July - December
$4,068.01
Total $6,314.76
Total Hours Communicating 2004
January - June
3.25
2004
July - December
8.50
Total 11.75
Total Hours Other 2004
January - June
31.25
2004
July - December
54.50
Total 85.75

Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

relating to: an income and franchise tax credit for expenses related to operating a dairy farm.
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2004
July - December
Total
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
9%
2004
July - December
Total 3%
relating to: financial information required to be provided by milk contractors.
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2004
July - December
Total
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
13%
2004
July - December
Total 4%
relating to: registration of livestock premises and granting rule-making authority.
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2004
July - December
Total
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
26%
2004
July - December
Total 9%
relating to: the siting and expansion of certain livestock facilities, local zoning ordinances relating to livestock facilities, creating a Livestock Facility Siting Review Board, and granting rule-making authority.
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2004
July - December
Total
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
40%
2004
July - December
Total 14%

Budget Bill Subjects

No budget bill subjects found.

Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings

2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2004
July - December
Total
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
3%
2004
July - December
1%
Total 2%
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2004
July - December
Total
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
4%
2004
July - December
10%
Total 7%
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2004
July - December
Total
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2004
July - December
3%
Total 2%

Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number

2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2004
July - December
Total
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
5%
2004
July - December
31%
Total 22%
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2004
July - December
Total
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2004
July - December
3%
Total 2%
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2004
July - December
Total
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2004
July - December
18%
Total 12%
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2004
July - December
Total
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2004
July - December
34%
Total 22%

Minor Efforts

No minor efforts found.

Other Matters

No other matters found.

Filed Statements of Lobbying Activity and Expenditures