Stora Enso North America

Registered Principal Details

Business Or Interest:
Paper manufacturing.

Lobbying Interests:
Areas that would significantly impact Stora Enso North America's' ability to continue to be a low-cost producer and competitor in the paper industry. Other areas could include: agriculture; civil liberties; commerce and business; economic development; employment; labor and job training; energy; government operations; health; healthcare financing; highways; human services; insurance; land use; manufacturing; mining; natural resources; telecommunications; tort system; transportation; unemployment compensation; and worker’s compensation.

CEO Name:
John Gillen
Senior Vice President, Communications

Contact
TL
Timothy Laatsch
PO Box 8050
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54495-8050
(715) 422-4023
(715) 422-3882
tim.laatsch@newpagecorp.com

Authorized Lobbyists

Lobbyist Name Exclusive Duties Authorized On Withdrawn On
Timothy Laatsch Exclusive Duties N/A Authorized On 1/17/2007 Withdrawn On 4/4/2008

Lobbying Interests

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

Assembly Bill 142
Assembly Bill 142
relating to: the definition of waste treatment facility for property tax exemption purposes.

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
3/5/2007
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 235
Assembly Bill 235
relating to: an income and franchise tax credit for workplace wellness programs, granting rule-making authority, and requiring the exercise of rule-making authority.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
7/25/2007
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 244
Assembly Bill 244
relating to: eliminating the personal property tax.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
4/26/2007
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 294
Assembly Bill 294
relating to: a state electrical wiring code; regulation of electricians, electrical contractors, and electrical inspectors; inspections of electrical wiring; regulation of electrical wiring; regulation of heating and air conditioning contractors by a count...

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
8/9/2007
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 322
Assembly Bill 322
relating to: calculation of operating revenues of certain energy utilities for the purpose of determining spending on certain energy efficiency and renewable resource programs.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
5/17/2007
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 358
Assembly Bill 358
relating to: exempting residential lifts from the statutes regulating the installation and operation of elevators and similar conveyances, rules implementing the statutes regulating the installation and operation of elevators and similar conveyances, and d...

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
12/28/2007
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 643
Assembly Bill 643
relating to: grants for master logger certification and for logger safety training.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
2/5/2008
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 15
Senate Bill 15
relating to: the appointment of the secretary of natural resources.

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
5/17/2007
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 22
Senate Bill 22
relating to: restrictions on employment of former commissioners and certain staff of the Public Service Commission and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
2/9/2007
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 23
Senate Bill 23
relating to: service by a former member of the legislature as a lobbyist.

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
2/9/2007
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 29
Senate Bill 29
relating to: increasing the recycling fee imposed on the disposal of solid waste, the program of financial assistance for local recycling programs, and making an appropriation.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
2/9/2007
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 33
Senate Bill 33
relating to: failure to pay owners of raw forest products, requiring mills that process forest products to provide receipts, and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
2/13/2007
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 51
Senate Bill 51
relating to: establishing a publicly financed health care system for residents of this state, creating the Department of Health Planning and Finance, Health Policy Board, and regional consumer health councils, granting rule-making authority, and making app...

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
3/5/2007
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 81
Senate Bill 81
relating to: management of greenhouse gases, granting rule-making authority, and providing penalties.

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
9/17/2007
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 119
Senate Bill 119
relating to: ballast water management, making an appropriation, and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
5/17/2007
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 122
Senate Bill 122
relating to: the property tax exemption for waste treatment facilities.

Bill Text and History

2007 Wisconsin Act 19

None
Notification Date
4/16/2007
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 167
Senate Bill 167
relating to: a state electrical wiring code; regulation of electricians, electrical contractors, and electrical inspectors; inspections of electrical wiring; regulation of electrical wiring; regulation of heating and air conditioning contractors by a count...

Bill Text and History

2007 Wisconsin Act 63

None
Notification Date
8/9/2007
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 179
Senate Bill 179
relating to: calculation of operating revenues of certain energy utilities for the purpose of determining spending on certain energy efficiency and renewable resource programs.

Bill Text and History

2007 Wisconsin Act 17

For
Notification Date
5/17/2007
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 438
Senate Bill 438
relating to: petitions and management plans for the designation of managed forest land, transferrals of ownership of managed forest land, establishing stumpage values and estimating withdrawal taxes under the managed forest land program, signatures and aut...

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
2/5/2008
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

Commerce: Departmentwide and Economic Development
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Commerce: Departmentwide and Economic Development

Notification Date
8/7/2007
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.

University of Wisconsin System
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
University of Wisconsin System

Notification Date
8/7/2007
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 Technical College System
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Wisconsin Technical College System

Notification Date
8/7/2007
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 1, procedures for updating the reference document which identifies and discusses generally accepted forestry management practices.
Agency Name
Natural Resources
Subject
NR 1, procedures for updating the reference document which identifies and discusses generally accepted forestry management practices.
Scope Statement
Register Number: 603 (4/1/2006)
Clearinghouse Rule: CR 06-097
None
Notification Date
2/9/2007
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 406 and 407, exemptions for minor sources from air pollution control construction and operation permits.
Agency Name
Natural Resources
Subject
NR 406 and 407, exemptions for minor sources from air pollution control construction and operation permits.
Scope Statement
Register Number: 600 (12/15/2005)
Clearinghouse Rule: CR 06-047
None
Notification Date
2/9/2007
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 406, General Construction Permit Program.
Agency Name
Natural Resources
Subject
NR 406, General Construction Permit Program.
Scope Statement
Register Number: 572 (9/1/2003)
Clearinghouse Rule: CR 06-079
None
Notification Date
2/9/2007
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

  2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
Total Lobbying Expenditures 2007
January - June
$31,869.09
2007
July - December
$9,619.94
2008
January - June
$4,660.34
2008
July - December
$0.00
Total $46,149.37
Total Hours Communicating 2007
January - June
23.00
2007
July - December
9.00
2008
January - June
0.00
2008
July - December
0.00
Total 32.00
Total Hours Other 2007
January - June
230.00
2007
July - December
51.50
2008
January - June
22.25
2008
July - December
0.00
Total 303.75

Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

relating to: the appointment of the secretary of natural resources.
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
2%
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total 1%
relating to: restrictions on employment of former commissioners and certain staff of the Public Service Commission and providing a penalty.
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
2%
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total 1%
relating to: service by a former member of the legislature as a lobbyist.
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
2%
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total 1%
relating to: ballast water management, making an appropriation, and providing a penalty.
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
2%
2007
July - December
5%
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total 2%
relating to: eliminating the personal property tax.
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
2%
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total 1%
relating to: failure to pay owners of raw forest products, requiring mills that process forest products to provide receipts, and providing a penalty.
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
7%
2007
July - December
10%
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total 7%
relating to: establishing a publicly financed health care system for residents of this state, creating the Department of Health Planning and Finance, Health Policy Board, and regional consumer health councils, granting rule-making authority, and making appropriations.
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
7%
2007
July - December
5%
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total 6%
relating to: calculation of operating revenues of certain energy utilities for the purpose of determining spending on certain energy efficiency and renewable resource programs.
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
10%
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total 7%
relating to: calculation of operating revenues of certain energy utilities for the purpose of determining spending on certain energy efficiency and renewable resource programs.
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
13%
2007
July - December
10%
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total 12%
relating to: increasing the recycling fee imposed on the disposal of solid waste, the program of financial assistance for local recycling programs, and making an appropriation.
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
15%
2007
July - December
15%
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total 14%
relating to: the definition of waste treatment facility for property tax exemption purposes.
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
15%
2007
July - December
10%
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total 13%
relating to: the property tax exemption for waste treatment facilities.
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
15%
2007
July - December
15%
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total 14%
relating to: a state electrical wiring code; regulation of electricians, electrical contractors, and electrical inspectors; inspections of electrical wiring; regulation of electrical wiring; regulation of heating and air conditioning contractors by a county with a population of 500,000 or more; and granting rule-making authority.
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
5%
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total < 1%
relating to: management of greenhouse gases, granting rule-making authority, and providing penalties.
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
10%
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total 2%
relating to: exempting residential lifts from the statutes regulating the installation and operation of elevators and similar conveyances, rules implementing the statutes regulating the installation and operation of elevators and similar conveyances, and delaying the effective date for statutes regulating the installation and operation of elevators and similar conveyances.
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
10%
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total 2%

Budget Bill Subjects

No budget bill subjects found.

Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings

2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
1%
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total < 1%
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
2%
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total 1%
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
2%
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total 1%

Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number

No topics found.

Minor Efforts

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

Minor Efforts
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
3%
2007
July - December
5%
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total 3%

Other Matters

Includes time spent on:

  • Gubernatorial nominations
  • Matters on which the organization made no lobbying communication

Other Matters
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
100%
2008
July - December
Total 7%

Filed Statements of Lobbying Activity and Expenditures