Wisconsin Association of Lakes Inc

Registered Principal Details

Business Or Interest:
To encourage and support the management of Wisconsin lakes.

Lobbying Interests:
Water resources management, surface water regulation, boating, recreational boating programs, taxation, finance, local government, environment and DNR budget and appropriations Shoreland protection.

Title:
Director of Communications

Contact
TJ
Tamara Jackson
4513 Vernon Blvd, Ste 101
Madison, WI 53705-4964
(608) 661-4313
(608) 661-4314
tdjackson@chorus.net
www.wisconsinlakes.org

Authorized Lobbyists

Lobbyist Name Exclusive Duties Authorized On Withdrawn On
Peter T Murray Exclusive Duties N/A Authorized On 1/18/2007 Withdrawn On 12/21/2007
William P O'Connor Exclusive Duties N/A Authorized On 1/24/2007 Withdrawn On N/A
Tamara Jackson Exclusive Duties N/A Authorized On 1/25/2008 Withdrawn On N/A

Lobbying Interests

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

Assembly Bill 42
Assembly Bill 42
relating to: the appointment of the secretary of natural resources.

Bill Text and History

Other
Notification Date
10/1/2007
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 49
Assembly Bill 49
relating to: fees charged to qualified lake associations for certain permits to control aquatic plants.

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
7/26/2007
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 297
Assembly Bill 297
relating to: the regulation of certain structures in navigable waters, granting rule-making authority, and making an appropriation.

Bill Text and History

2007 Wisconsin Act 204

Other
Notification Date
1/24/2008
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 396
Assembly Bill 396
relating to: restrictions on the use and sale of fertilizer containing phosphorus and other lawn fertilizer and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
6/14/2007
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 504
Assembly Bill 504
relating to: the appointment of the secretary of natural resources.

Bill Text and History

Other
Notification Date
10/1/2007
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 15
Senate Bill 15
relating to: the appointment of the secretary of natural resources.

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.
Senate Bill 56
Senate Bill 56
relating to: fees charged to qualified lake associations for certain permits to control aquatic plants.

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
7/26/2007
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.
Senate Bill 197
Senate Bill 197
relating to: restrictions on the use and sale of fertilizer containing phosphorus and other lawn fertilizer and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
6/7/2007
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.
Senate Bill 385
Senate Bill 385
relating to: the operation of motorboats, other than personal watercraft, at slow-no-wake speed within a given distance of the shoreline of a lake.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
2/22/2008
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.
Comments
relating to: the operation of motorboats, other than personal watercraft, at slow-no-wake speed within a given distance of the shoreline of a lake
Senate Bill 454
Senate Bill 454
relating to: the transportation of invasive species on highways and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
2/22/2008
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.
Comments
relating to: the transportation of invasive species on highways

Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings

NR 198, relating to aquatic invasive species control grants.
Agency Name
Department of Natural Resources (NR)
Subject
NR 198, relating to aquatic invasive species control grants.
Scope Statement
Register Number: 625 (2/1/2008)
For
Notification Date
8/28/2008
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.

NR 40, classification and regulation of invasive species.
Agency Name
Natural Resources
Subject
NR 40, classification and regulation of invasive species.
Scope Statement
Register Number: 594 (7/1/2005)
Clearinghouse Rule: CR 08-074
For
Notification Date
8/28/2008
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.

Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number

The regulation of certain structures in navigable waters.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
The regulation of certain structures in navigable waters.

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative Matter and Rule

Notification Date
4/3/2007
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.

DNR Recommendations for Invasive Species Remedial Legislation
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
DNR Recommendations for Invasive Species Remedial Legislation

Action Intended To Affect
Rule (by a state agency)

Notification Date
2/1/2007
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.

Chapter NR1 - Natural Resources Board Policies
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Chapter NR1 - Natural Resources Board Policies

Action Intended To Affect
Rule (by a state agency)

Notification Date
1/4/2007
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.

DNR Budget dealing with recommended position cuts by the departmentand recommended fees increases, presented to the Natural Resources Board
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
DNR Budget dealing with recommended position cuts by the departmentand recommended fees increases, presented to the Natural Resources Board

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/4/2007
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.

LRB 3630/2 Chapter 30 and 227 revisions affecting navigable water regulation and administrative review provisions affecting water permits.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
LRB 3630/2 Chapter 30 and 227 revisions affecting navigable water regulation and administrative review provisions affecting water permits.

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative Matter and Rule

Notification Date
1/4/2007
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.

New aqautic plant rules - DNR
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
New aqautic plant rules - DNR

Action Intended To Affect
Rule (by a state agency)

Notification Date
1/4/2007
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
Wisconsin Association of Lakes Inc

NR 115 - Shoreland Management Rules
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
NR 115 - Shoreland Management Rules

Action Intended To Affect
Rule (by a state agency)

Notification Date
1/4/2007
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 190 - Lake Protection Grant Rules
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
NR 190 - Lake Protection Grant Rules

Action Intended To Affect
Rule (by a state agency)

Notification Date
1/4/2007
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 191 - Lake Planning Grant Rules
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
NR 191 - Lake Planning Grant Rules

Action Intended To Affect
Rule (by a state agency)

Notification Date
1/4/2007
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 198 Aquatic Invasive Species Grants
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
NR 198 Aquatic Invasive Species Grants

Action Intended To Affect
Rule (by a state agency)

Notification Date
1/4/2007
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 326 - proposed rule regarding piers, wharves, boat shelters, boat hoists, boat lifts & swimming rafts
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
NR 326 - proposed rule regarding piers, wharves, boat shelters, boat hoists, boat lifts & swimming rafts

Action Intended To Affect
Rule (by a state agency)

Notification Date
1/4/2007
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 328 - Shoreline Protection Rules
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
NR 328 - Shoreline Protection Rules

Action Intended To Affect
Rule (by a state agency)

Notification Date
1/4/2007
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.

Regulation of groundwater withdrawals/high capacity well legislation
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Regulation of groundwater withdrawals/high capacity well legislation

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/4/2007
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.

Revisions to Chapter 33, Public Inland Lakes
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Revisions to Chapter 33, Public Inland Lakes

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/4/2007
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
$13,263.50
2007
July - December
$13,648.93
2008
January - June
$16,691.06
2008
July - December
$15,126.75
Total $58,730.24
Total Hours Communicating 2007
January - June
37.90
2007
July - December
26.05
2008
January - June
55.75
2008
July - December
4.00
Total 123.70
Total Hours Other 2007
January - June
26.20
2007
July - December
15.85
2008
January - June
16.15
2008
July - December
5.25
Total 63.45

Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

relating to: restrictions on the use and sale of fertilizer containing phosphorus and other lawn fertilizer and providing a penalty.
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
3%
2007
July - December
42%
2008
January - June
38%
2008
July - December
31%
Total 27%
relating to: restrictions on the use and sale of fertilizer containing phosphorus and other lawn fertilizer and providing a penalty.
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
14%
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
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
1%
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total < 1%
relating to: the operation of motorboats, other than personal watercraft, at slow-no-wake speed within a given distance of the shoreline of a lake.
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
1%
2008
July - December
Total < 1%
relating to: the transportation of invasive species on highways and providing a penalty.
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
1%
2008
July - December
Total < 1%
relating to: the regulation of certain structures in navigable waters, 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
23%
2008
July - December
Total 9%

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
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
21%
Total 1%
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
21%
Total 1%

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
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
37%
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total 13%
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
48%
2008
January - June
37%
2008
July - December
27%
Total 26%

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
43%
2007
July - December
9%
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total 17%

Other Matters

No other matters found.

Filed Statements of Lobbying Activity and Expenditures