Wisconsin Potato and Vegetable Growers Association

Registered Principal Details

Business Or Interest:
Agriculture. Potato and vegetable farmers of Wisconsin.

Lobbying Interests:
Transportation, agriculture, environment, tax policy.

CEO Name:
Michael Carter
Executive Director

Contact
MC
Michael Carter
PO Box 327
Antigo, WI 54409-0327
(715) 623-7683
(715) 623-3176
mcarter@wisconsinpotatoes.com
www.wisconsinpotatoes.com

Authorized Lobbyists

Lobbyist Name Exclusive Duties Authorized On Withdrawn On
Ronald W Kuehn Exclusive Duties N/A Authorized On 1/24/2007 Withdrawn On N/A
Jordan Lamb Exclusive Duties N/A Authorized On 1/24/2007 Withdrawn On N/A
Michael Carter Exclusive Duties N/A Authorized On 1/24/2007 Withdrawn On N/A
Chad Taylor Exclusive Duties N/A Authorized On 1/24/2007 Withdrawn On 3/13/2007
Matt Moroney Exclusive Duties N/A Authorized On 9/25/2008 Withdrawn On N/A

Lobbying Interests

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

Assembly Bill 83
Assembly Bill 83
relating to: creating an agricultural education and workforce development council and making an appropriation.

Bill Text and History

2007 Wisconsin Act 223

For
Notification Date
3/27/2007
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 114
Assembly Bill 114
relating to: changing the requirements under which a landowner may withdraw property from a drainage district.

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
2/22/2007
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 115
Assembly Bill 115
relating to: requiring a seller of real property located in a drainage district to disclose the location of the property within a drainage district.

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
2/22/2007
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 116
Assembly Bill 116
relating to: increasing the public contract minimum bid requirements for drainage districts.

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
2/22/2007
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 117
Assembly Bill 117
relating to: requiring certain approvals for the construction, enlargement, or modification of a dam that affects the water level of a drain.

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
2/22/2007
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 118
Assembly Bill 118
relating to: requiring local governmental units to consider relationships with drainage districts in the preparation of comprehensive plans, requiring local governments to provide notice to drainage districts regarding proposals that affect drainage distri...

Bill Text and History

2007 Wisconsin Act 121

None
Notification Date
2/22/2007
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 119
Assembly Bill 119
relating to: authorizing a drainage district to impose setback distances or no-build zones related to drain maintenance.

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
2/22/2007
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 120
Assembly Bill 120
relating to: requiring local governmental units to consider relationships with a drainage district in the preparation of comprehensive plans and requiring sellers of real property to disclose proximity of property to military bases and location within drai...

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
2/22/2007
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 689
Assembly Bill 689
relating to: seasonal weight limitations for certain vehicles transporting agricultural crops.

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
1/31/2008
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 89
Senate Bill 89
relating to: marketing agricultural products, a grant program to promote purchase of food produced locally, providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures, granting rule-making authority, and making appropriations.

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
3/26/2007
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 523
Senate Bill 523
relating to: the Great Lakes-St. Lawrence River Basin Water Resources Compact, withdrawals of water from the Great Lakes Basin, water withdrawal and use, water supply planning, water conservation, granting rule-making authority, and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
2/25/2008
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.

Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings

ATCP 156, certified seed potatoes.
Agency Name
Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection
Subject
ATCP 156, certified seed potatoes.
Scope Statement
Register Number: 587 (11/15/2004)
Clearinghouse Rule: CR 06-085
None
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.

Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number

Global warming
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Global warming

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative Matter and Rule

Notification Date
8/7/2008
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.

Buy local produce
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Buy local produce

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
3/8/2007
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.

Statewide health care plan
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Statewide health care plan

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
2/22/2007
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.

Changes to regulation of drainage districts and/or drains
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Changes to regulation of drainage districts and/or drains

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
2/14/2007
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.

Great Lakes Compact
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Great Lakes Compact

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/26/2007
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.

all aspects of ATCP 50
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
all aspects of ATCP 50

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative Matter and Rule

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.

All DNR permit and license fees
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
All DNR permit and license fees

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.

Amendment to the Agricultural Security Fund
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Amendment to the Agricultural Security Fund

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.

Chapter 30 revisions
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Chapter 30 revisions

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative Matter and Rule

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.

Estate tax amendment
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Estate tax amendment

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.

Farmland tax credit
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Farmland tax credit

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.

Funding of nonpoint program--DNR and DATCP
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Funding of nonpoint program--DNR and DATCP

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.

GPR funding of DATCP
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
GPR funding of DATCP

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.

GPR funding of DNR
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
GPR funding of DNR

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.

Groundwater regulation
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Groundwater regulation

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.

high capacity wells
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
high capacity wells

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.

Nuisance lawsuit limitations
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Nuisance lawsuit limitations

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.

State funding for applied agricultural research
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
State funding for applied agricultural research

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.

State pre-emption of genetic modified organism (GMO)
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
State pre-emption of genetic modified organism (GMO)

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.

Tax incentives for farming
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Tax incentives for farming

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.

Truck weight limits
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Truck weight 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.

Use value assessment of agricultural land
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Use value assessment of agricultural land

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.

UW Extension agricultural budget
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
UW Extension agricultural budget

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.

WPDES permits
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
WPDES permits

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.

Total Lobbying Effort

  2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
Total Lobbying Expenditures 2007
January - June
$20,241.33
2007
July - December
$18,764.68
2008
January - June
$22,569.09
2008
July - December
$23,621.75
Total $85,196.85
Total Hours Communicating 2007
January - June
67.10
2007
July - December
61.75
2008
January - June
48.75
2008
July - December
11.85
Total 189.45
Total Hours Other 2007
January - June
106.50
2007
July - December
71.25
2008
January - June
94.25
2008
July - December
23.20
Total 295.20

Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

relating to: changing the requirements under which a landowner may withdraw property from a drainage district.
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
5%
2007
July - December
5%
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total 3%
relating to: requiring a seller of real property located in a drainage district to disclose the location of the property within a drainage district.
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
5%
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total 2%
relating to: increasing the public contract minimum bid requirements for drainage districts.
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
5%
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total 2%
relating to: requiring certain approvals for the construction, enlargement, or modification of a dam that affects the water level of a drain.
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
5%
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total 2%
relating to: requiring local governmental units to consider relationships with drainage districts in the preparation of comprehensive plans, requiring local governments to provide notice to drainage districts regarding proposals that affect drainage districts, and requiring sellers of real property to disclose the location of property within drainage districts.
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
5%
2007
July - December
5%
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total 3%
relating to: authorizing a drainage district to impose setback distances or no-build zones related to drain maintenance.
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
5%
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
5%
2008
July - December
Total 3%
relating to: requiring local governmental units to consider relationships with a drainage district in the preparation of comprehensive plans and requiring sellers of real property to disclose proximity of property to military bases and location within drainage districts.
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
5%
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total 2%
relating to: marketing agricultural products, a grant program to promote purchase of food produced locally, providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures, granting rule-making authority, and making appropriations.
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
20%
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
20%
2008
July - December
Total 13%
relating to: the Great Lakes-St. Lawrence River Basin Water Resources Compact, withdrawals of water from the Great Lakes Basin, water withdrawal and use, water supply planning, water conservation, granting rule-making authority, 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
50%
2008
July - December
Total 15%

Budget Bill Subjects

No budget bill subjects found.

Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings

No administrative rulemaking proceedings found.

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
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total 4%
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
20%
2007
July - December
25%
2008
January - June
5%
2008
July - December
40%
Total 18%
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
60%
Total 6%
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
15%
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total 4%
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
30%
2008
January - June
5%
2008
July - December
Total 10%
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 1%

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
15%
2007
July - December
15%
2008
January - June
10%
2008
July - December
Total 12%

Other Matters

No other matters found.

Filed Statements of Lobbying Activity and Expenditures