Associated General Contractors of Greater Milwaukee Inc

Registered Principal Details

Business Or Interest:
Commercial Trade Association

Lobbying Interests:
Any and all laws and regulations affecting commercial construction industry.

CEO Name:
Mark Kessenich

Contact
MK
Mark Kessnich
1243 N. 10th Street
Milwaukee, WI 53205
(414) 778-4100
mkessenich@agc-gm.org
http://www.agc-gm.org

Authorized Lobbyists

Lobbyist Name Exclusive Duties Authorized On Withdrawn On

Lobbying Interests

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

Assembly Bill 2
Assembly Bill 2
Relating to: eliminating the personal property tax. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
2/21/2024
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 550
Assembly Bill 550
Relating to: technical education equipment grants, extending the time limit for emergency rule procedures, providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures, and making an appropriation. (FE)

Bill Text and History

2023 Wisconsin Act 165

For
Notification Date
2/20/2024
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 621
Assembly Bill 621
Relating to: temporary limited easements for construction crane booms that pass over adjacent real property.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
2/20/2024
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 779
Assembly Bill 779
Relating to: apprenticeship and youth apprenticeship completion awards, career and technical education incentive grants and completion awards, technical preparation programs in school districts and technical colleges, creating an individual income tax cred...

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
2/20/2024
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: modifications to building program project budgets, selection of project architects and engineers, single prime contracting, agency cooperation with energy conservation contractors, timeline for claims before the Claims Board, and making a tran...

Bill Text and History

Undisclosed
Notification Date
2/20/2024
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 2
Senate Bill 2
Relating to: eliminating the personal property tax. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
2/20/2024
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 20
Senate Bill 20
Relating to: qualified bidders on state projects. (FE)

Bill Text and History

Other
Notification Date
2/20/2024
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 589
Senate Bill 589
Relating to: temporary limited easements for construction crane booms that pass over adjacent real property.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
2/20/2024
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 932
Senate Bill 932
Relating to: modifications to building program project budgets, selection of project architects and engineers, single prime contracting, agency cooperation with energy conservation contractors, timeline for claims before the Claims Board, and making a tran...

Bill Text and History

Undisclosed
Notification Date
2/20/2024
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

Administration: Facilities Management
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Administration: Facilities Management

Notification Date
2/20/2024
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

State Historic Tax Credits
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
State Historic Tax Credits

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
2/20/2024
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 Lien Laws
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Construction Lien Laws

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
2/20/2024
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.

Sales Tax on Construction Materials for Tax Exempt Entities
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Sales Tax on Construction Materials for Tax Exempt Entities

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
2/20/2024
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 sales and use tax reforms
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Construction sales and use tax reforms

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
2/20/2024
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.

Workers Compensation
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Workers Compensation

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
2/20/2024
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.

Right to Work
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Right to Work

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
2/20/2024
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.

Prevailing Wage
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Prevailing Wage

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
2/20/2024
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.

DWD rule regarding willful misclassification of employees
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
DWD rule regarding willful misclassification of employees

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
2/20/2024
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.

DWD rule regarding willful misclassification of employees
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
DWD rule regarding willful misclassification of employees

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
2/20/2024
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.

Taskforce on Workforce Readiness; Finding ways to get young people to consider the trades as careers.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Taskforce on Workforce Readiness; Finding ways to get young people to consider the trades as careers.

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
2/20/2024
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.

DNR wetlands delineation guidance.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
DNR wetlands delineation guidance.

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
2/20/2024
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.

State Plan Review for Community-Based Residential Facilities and Hospices
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
State Plan Review for Community-Based Residential Facilities and Hospices

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
2/20/2024
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.

Project Delivery Options on Public Construction.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Project Delivery Options on Public Construction.

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
2/20/2024
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.

Access to Bidding Documents for Public Construction Projects
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Access to Bidding Documents for Public Construction Projects

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
2/20/2024
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.

Indemnification Clauses in Construction Contracts
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Indemnification Clauses in Construction Contracts

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
2/20/2024
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.

Support for Secretary Hereth
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Support for Secretary Hereth

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
2/20/2024
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.

Procurement
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Procurement

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
2/20/2024
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 5292 - Various changes to the worker's compensation law, extending the time limit for emergency rule procedures, providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures, and granting rule-making authority.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
LRB 5292 - Various changes to the worker's compensation law, extending the time limit for emergency rule procedures, providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures, and granting rule-making authority.

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
2/7/2024
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 5293 - Various changes to the worker's compensation law.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
LRB 5293 - Various changes to the worker's compensation law.

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
2/7/2024
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.

Wisconsin's Worker's Compensation laws
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Wisconsin's Worker's Compensation laws

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
2/7/2024
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-4164 - temporary limited easements for construction crane booms that pass over adjacent real property
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
LRB-4164 - temporary limited easements for construction crane booms that pass over adjacent real property

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
10/16/2023
First Communication Date
10/13/2023
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.

Total Lobbying Effort

  2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
Total
Total Lobbying Expenditures 2023
January - June
$0.00
2023
July - December
$0.00
2024
January - June
$10,000.00
Total $10,000.00
Total Hours Communicating 2023
January - June
0.00
2023
July - December
0.00
2024
January - June
10.00
Total 10.00
Total Hours Other 2023
January - June
0.00
2023
July - December
0.00
2024
January - June
16.50
Total 16.50

Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

Relating to: modifications to building program project budgets, selection of project architects and engineers, single prime contracting, agency cooperation with energy conservation contractors, timeline for claims before the Claims Board, and making a transfer to the state building trust fund. (FE)
2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total
2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
30%
2024
July - December
Total 30%

Budget Bill Subjects

2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total
2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
20%
2024
July - December
Total 19%

Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings

No administrative rulemaking proceedings found.

Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number

2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total
2023
January - June
2023
July - December
100%
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total < 1%

Minor Efforts

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

Minor Efforts
2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total
2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
50%
2024
July - December
Total 50%

Other Matters

No other matters found.

Filed Statements of Lobbying Activity and Expenditures