Sprint Communications Company LP
Registered Principal Details
Business Or Interest:
Telecommunications.
Lobbying Interests:
All areas related to telecommunications including but not limited to access fees, rights of way and taxation.
CEO Name:
Gary D Forsee
Director of Government Relations, Central Region
Telecommunications.
Lobbying Interests:
All areas related to telecommunications including but not limited to access fees, rights of way and taxation.
CEO Name:
Gary D Forsee
Director of Government Relations, Central Region
Contact
PF
Patrick Fucik
6450 Sprint Pky Mailstop: KSOPHN0212-2A450
Overland Pk, KS 66251
(913) 315-9155
(913) 523-7721
patrick.r.fucik@sprint.com
www.sprint.com
6450 Sprint Pky Mailstop: KSOPHN0212-2A450
Overland Pk, KS 66251
(913) 315-9155
(913) 523-7721
patrick.r.fucik@sprint.com
www.sprint.com
Authorized Lobbyists
| Lobbyist Name | Exclusive Duties | Authorized On | Withdrawn On |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chet Gerlach | Exclusive Duties N/A | Authorized On 1/4/2007 | Withdrawn On N/A |
| John Jones | Exclusive Duties N/A | Authorized On 1/4/2007 | Withdrawn On 10/7/2007 |
| Patrick Fucik | Exclusive Duties N/A | Authorized On 10/1/2007 | Withdrawn On N/A |
Lobbying Interests
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Assembly Bill 1
state finances and appropriations. (FE)
Bill Text and History
4/3/2008
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
For streamlined sales tax Against combined reporting and taking money out of the Universal Service Fund to fund libraries.
state finances and appropriations. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Other
Notification Date4/3/2008
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
For streamlined sales tax Against combined reporting and taking money out of the Universal Service Fund to fund libraries.
Assembly Bill 207
relating to: regulation of cable television and video service providers.
Bill Text and History
2007 Wisconsin Act 42
3/29/2007
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
Sprint has no position on the bill and is simply monitoring.
relating to: regulation of cable television and video service providers.
Bill Text and History
2007 Wisconsin Act 42
Other
Notification Date3/29/2007
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
Sprint has no position on the bill and is simply monitoring.
Assembly Bill 215
relating to: inattentive driving and providing a penalty.
Bill Text and History
5/10/2007
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: inattentive driving and providing a penalty.
Bill Text and History
Other
Notification Date5/10/2007
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 223
relating to: excluding Internet access services from the definition of telecommunications services for sales and use tax purposes.
Bill Text and History
1/18/2008
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: excluding Internet access services from the definition of telecommunications services for sales and use tax purposes.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date1/18/2008
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 432
relating to: renewals and extensions of business contracts.
Bill Text and History
1/9/2008
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: renewals and extensions of business contracts.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date1/9/2008
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 561
relating to: the regulation of certain telecommunications utilities and the public service commission's jurisdiction over public utilities in general.
Bill Text and History
10/31/2007
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.
10/31/2007
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
With the adoption of Assembly Substitute Amendment 1, LRBs 0286/1, Sprint Nextel is removing its' objection to the bill.
relating to: the regulation of certain telecommunications utilities and the public service commission's jurisdiction over public utilities in general.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date10/31/2007
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 Date10/31/2007
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
With the adoption of Assembly Substitute Amendment 1, LRBs 0286/1, Sprint Nextel is removing its' objection to the bill.
Assembly Bill 772
relating to: regulation of commercial mobile radio service providers and granting rule-making authority.
Bill Text and History
2/12/2008
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: regulation of commercial mobile radio service providers and granting rule-making authority.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date2/12/2008
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 107
relating to: regulation of cable television and video service providers.
Bill Text and History
3/29/2007
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
Sprint has no position on the bill and is simply monitoring.
relating to: regulation of cable television and video service providers.
Bill Text and History
Other
Notification Date3/29/2007
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
Sprint has no position on the bill and is simply monitoring.
Senate Bill 212
relating to: renewals and extensions of business contracts.
Bill Text and History
1/9/2008
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: renewals and extensions of business contracts.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date1/9/2008
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 285
relating to: the regulation of certain telecommunications utilities and the public service commission's jurisdiction over public utilities in general.
Bill Text and History
10/31/2007
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.
10/31/2007
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
With the adoption of Senate Substitute Amendment LRBs0273/2, Sprint Nextel is removing its' objection to the bill.
relating to: the regulation of certain telecommunications utilities and the public service commission's jurisdiction over public utilities in general.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date10/31/2007
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 Date10/31/2007
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
With the adoption of Senate Substitute Amendment LRBs0273/2, Sprint Nextel is removing its' objection to the bill.
Senate Bill 320
relating to: refunds of overcharges by commercial mobile radio service providers, actions against commercial mobile radio service providers that fail to make timely refunds, and providing a penalty.
Bill Text and History
12/12/2007
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: refunds of overcharges by commercial mobile radio service providers, actions against commercial mobile radio service providers that fail to make timely refunds, and providing a penalty.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date12/12/2007
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.
Senate Bill 510
relating to: requiring the combined reporting of corporate income and franchise taxes; supplemental funding for the renewable energy grant and loan program; Wisconsin higher education grants for technical college students; income eligibility for child care...
Bill Text and History
2/29/2008
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
Sprint Nextel is oppossed to provisions in the bill relating to the combined reporting of corporate income and franchise taxes.
relating to: requiring the combined reporting of corporate income and franchise taxes; supplemental funding for the renewable energy grant and loan program; Wisconsin higher education grants for technical college students; income eligibility for child care...
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date2/29/2008
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
Sprint Nextel is oppossed to provisions in the bill relating to the combined reporting of corporate income and franchise taxes.
Budget Bill Subjects
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Public Service Commission: Agencywide
Public Service Commission: Agencywide
Notification Date
5/4/2007
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
All matters relating to the Universal Service Fund
5/4/2007
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
All matters relating to the Universal Service Fund
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
CLEC Certification
CLEC Certification
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
2/2/2009
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
2/2/2009
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
Emergency 911 services
Emergency 911 services
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
2/2/2009
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
2/2/2009
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
Universal Service Fund
Universal Service Fund
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
2/2/2009
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
2/2/2009
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
All matters relating to CLEC certification.
All matters relating to CLEC certification.
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
2/2/2007
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.
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
2/2/2007
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.
Total Lobbying Effort
| 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Lobbying Expenditures | 2007 January - June $21,260.68 |
2007 July - December $23,815.10 |
2008 January - June $21,776.54 |
2008 July - December $7,118.21 |
Total $73,970.53 |
| Total Hours Communicating | 2007 January - June 49.20 |
2007 July - December 21.70 |
2008 January - June 24.40 |
2008 July - December 1.50 |
Total 96.80 |
| Total Hours Other | 2007 January - June 107.00 |
2007 July - December 152.05 |
2008 January - June 138.40 |
2008 July - December 30.30 |
Total 427.75 |
Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
relating to: the regulation of certain telecommunications utilities and the public service commission's jurisdiction over public utilities in general.
| 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December 35% |
2008 January - June 50% |
2008 July - December |
Total 27% |
relating to: renewals and extensions of business contracts.
| 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% |
relating to: refunds of overcharges by commercial mobile radio service providers, actions against commercial mobile radio service providers that fail to make timely refunds, 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 10% |
2008 July - December |
Total 3% |
relating to: regulation of commercial mobile radio service providers and granting rule-making authority.
| 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% |
relating to: the regulation of certain telecommunications utilities and the public service commission's jurisdiction over public utilities in general.
| 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 15% |
Total < 1% |
relating to: requiring the combined reporting of corporate income and franchise taxes; supplemental funding for the renewable energy grant and loan program; Wisconsin higher education grants for technical college students; income eligibility for child care subsidies; incentive grants to technical college district boards for training in advanced manufacturing skills; airport development zone and technology zone tax credits; funding for the Department of Transportation; the Regional Transit Authority and commuter rail transit systems; authorizing the Wisconsin Health and Educational Facilities Authority to issue bonds to finance projects related to research facilities; 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 |
2008 July - December 15% |
Total < 1% |
Budget Bill Subjects
| 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 January - June 20% |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total 6% |
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 60% |
2007 July - December 35% |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total 29% |
| 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 15% |
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 20% |
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 20% |
Total 1% |
Minor Efforts
(Time spent on matters each of which accounted for less than 10% of the organization's lobbying.)
Other Matters
Includes time spent on:
- Gubernatorial nominations
- Matters on which the organization made no lobbying communication