Lake States Lumber Association
Registered Principal Details
Business Or Interest:
All areas related to the forest products industry.
Lobbying Interests:
All areas relating to the forest products industry .
CEO Name:
Rick Degen
Chair Legislative Committee
All areas related to the forest products industry.
Lobbying Interests:
All areas relating to the forest products industry .
CEO Name:
Rick Degen
Chair Legislative Committee
Contact
RD
Rick Degen
500 S Stephenson Ave Stuie 301
Iron Mountain, MI 49801
(906) 774-6767
(906) 774-7255
500 S Stephenson Ave Stuie 301
Iron Mountain, MI 49801
(906) 774-6767
(906) 774-7255
Authorized Lobbyists
| Lobbyist Name | Exclusive Duties | Authorized On | Withdrawn On |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gunnar Bergersen | Exclusive Duties N/A | Authorized On 1/24/2007 | Withdrawn On N/A |
Lobbying Interests
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Assembly Bill 93
relating to: reporting and review requirements for certain grant proposals for the acquisition of development rights in land.
Bill Text and History
4/2/2007
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.
relating to: reporting and review requirements for certain grant proposals for the acquisition of development rights in land.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date4/2/2007
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 164
relating to: vehicle weight limitations.
Bill Text and History
3/12/2007
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.
3/12/2007
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.
3/12/2007
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.
relating to: vehicle weight limitations.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date3/12/2007
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.
Other
Notification Date3/12/2007
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.
For
Notification Date3/12/2007
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 238
relating to: requiring the Department of Transportation to study vehicle size and weight limits.
Bill Text and History
4/19/2007
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.
relating to: requiring the Department of Transportation to study vehicle size and weight limits.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date4/19/2007
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 479
relating to: the admissibility of evidence of the discovery of an endangered or threatened species during the course of certain proceedings.
Bill Text and History
9/26/2007
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.
relating to: the admissibility of evidence of the discovery of an endangered or threatened species during the course of certain proceedings.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date9/26/2007
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 607
relating to: wind turbines located on land designated as managed forest land and granting rule-making authority.
Bill Text and History
1/5/2008
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.
relating to: wind turbines located on land designated as managed forest land and granting rule-making authority.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date1/5/2008
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.
Assembly Bill 643
relating to: grants for master logger certification and for logger safety training.
Bill Text and History
2/18/2008
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.
relating to: grants for master logger certification and for logger safety training.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date2/18/2008
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.
Assembly Bill 735
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
2/18/2008
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.
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
For
Notification Date2/18/2008
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.
Assembly Bill 781
relating to: managed forest land for which there is limited access for persons to engage in certain recreational activities.
Bill Text and History
2/18/2008
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.
relating to: managed forest land for which there is limited access for persons to engage in certain recreational activities.
Bill Text and History
Other
Notification Date2/18/2008
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.
Assembly Bill 785
relating to: notification to counties of the harvesting of raw forest products.
Bill Text and History
2/18/2008
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.
relating to: notification to counties of the harvesting of raw forest products.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date2/18/2008
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.
Assembly Bill 796
relating to: the requirement to build and maintain partition fences.
Bill Text and History
2/27/2008
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.
relating to: the requirement to build and maintain partition fences.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date2/27/2008
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.
Assembly Bill 805
relating to: compensation for the reduction in the fair market value of private real property.
Bill Text and History
2/27/2008
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.
relating to: compensation for the reduction in the fair market value of private real property.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date2/27/2008
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
relating to: the appointment of the secretary of natural resources.
Bill Text and History
2/27/2008
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.
relating to: the appointment of the secretary of natural resources.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date2/27/2008
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 28
relating to: exemption from construction standards for certain load-bearing dimension lumber.
Bill Text and History
2007 Wisconsin Act 208
2/20/2007
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.
relating to: exemption from construction standards for certain load-bearing dimension lumber.
Bill Text and History
2007 Wisconsin Act 208
For
Notification Date2/20/2007
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
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
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.
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
Against
Notification Date2/13/2007
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.
Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings
NR 1.25, authorize contracting with private cooperating foresters for services to establish state land timber harvests.
Agency Name
Natural Resources
Subject
NR 1.25, authorize contracting with private cooperating foresters for services to establish state land timber harvests.
Scope Statement
Register Number: 610 (10/15/2006)
Clearinghouse Rule: CR 07-012
8/28/2007
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.
Comments
See Attached testimony
Supporting Documentation
20070828_080342_FR-03-07 (Private Land - Forester).doc
Natural Resources
Subject
NR 1.25, authorize contracting with private cooperating foresters for services to establish state land timber harvests.
Scope Statement
Register Number: 610 (10/15/2006)
Clearinghouse Rule: CR 07-012
Other
Notification Date8/28/2007
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.
Comments
See Attached testimony
Supporting Documentation
20070828_080342_FR-03-07 (Private Land - Forester).doc
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
voluntary certification of firewood dealers
voluntary certification of firewood dealers
Action Intended To Affect
Rule (by a state agency)
Notification Date
2/18/2008
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.
Rule (by a state agency)
Notification Date
2/18/2008
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.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Voluntary certification of firewood dealers - DNR
Voluntary certification of firewood dealers - DNR
Action Intended To Affect
Rule (by a state agency)
Notification Date
2/18/2008
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.
Rule (by a state agency)
Notification Date
2/18/2008
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.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Bio-refining
Bio-refining
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
1/25/2007
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.
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
1/25/2007
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.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Defintion of forest management practices
Defintion of forest management practices
Action Intended To Affect
Rule (by a state agency)
Notification Date
1/25/2007
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.
Rule (by a state agency)
Notification Date
1/25/2007
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.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Highway load limits
Highway load limits
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
1/25/2007
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.
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
1/25/2007
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.
Total Lobbying Effort
| 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Lobbying Expenditures | 2007 January - June $13,700.00 |
2007 July - December $14,300.00 |
2008 January - June $13,350.00 |
2008 July - December $14,000.00 |
Total $55,350.00 |
| Total Hours Communicating | 2007 January - June 68.35 |
2007 July - December 38.50 |
2008 January - June 36.50 |
2008 July - December 25.00 |
Total 168.35 |
| Total Hours Other | 2007 January - June 160.05 |
2007 July - December 141.25 |
2008 January - June 278.25 |
2008 July - December 193.50 |
Total 773.05 |
Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
relating to: exemption from construction standards for certain load-bearing dimension lumber.
| 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 January - June 10% |
2007 July - December 10% |
2008 January - June 5% |
2008 July - December |
Total 6% |
relating to: requiring the Department of Transportation to study vehicle size and weight limits.
| 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 January - June 10% |
2007 July - December 10% |
2008 January - June 10% |
2008 July - December |
Total 8% |
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 50% |
2007 July - December 10% |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total 14% |
relating to: reporting and review requirements for certain grant proposals for the acquisition of development rights in land.
| 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December 10% |
2008 January - June 10% |
2008 July - December |
Total 5% |
relating to: vehicle weight limitations.
| 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December 10% |
2008 January - June 10% |
2008 July - December |
Total 5% |
relating to: the admissibility of evidence of the discovery of an endangered or threatened species during the course of certain proceedings.
| 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December 10% |
2008 January - June 10% |
2008 July - December |
Total 5% |
relating to: wind turbines located on land designated as managed forest land and granting rule-making authority.
| 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December 10% |
2008 January - June 10% |
2008 July - December |
Total 5% |
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 |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June 5% |
2008 July - December |
Total 2% |
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 authentication requirements for orders under the forest croplands program, granting rule-making authority, and making an appropriation.
| 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June 5% |
2008 July - December |
Total 2% |
relating to: managed forest land for which there is limited access for persons to engage in certain recreational activities.
| 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June 5% |
2008 July - December |
Total 2% |
relating to: notification to counties of the harvesting of raw forest products.
| 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June 5% |
2008 July - December |
Total 2% |
relating to: the requirement to build and maintain partition fences.
| 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June 5% |
2008 July - December |
Total 2% |
relating to: compensation for the reduction in the fair market value of private real property.
| 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June 5% |
2008 July - December |
Total 2% |
relating to: grants for master logger certification and for logger safety training.
| 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June 10% |
2008 July - December |
Total 3% |
Budget Bill Subjects
No budget bill subjects found.
Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings
NR 1.25, authorize contracting with private cooperating foresters for services to establish state land timber harvests.
| 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December 10% |
2008 January - June 5% |
2008 July - December |
Total 4% |
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
| 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 January - June 10% |
2007 July - December 5% |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December 34% |
Total 11% |
| 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 January - June 10% |
2007 July - December 10% |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December 33% |
Total 12% |
| 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 January - June 10% |
2007 July - December 5% |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December 33% |
Total 11% |
Minor Efforts
No minor efforts found.
Other Matters
No other matters found.