Wisconsin Pork Producers Association

Registered Principal Details

Business Or Interest:
Pork producers.

Lobbying Interests:
Any function or activity of any branch, department or phase of state or local government; agriculture; environment; taxation; regulation or business, finance or insurance, or other topics pertaining to the general public health or welfare

CEO Name:
Tammy Vaassen
Director of Operations

Contact
TV
Tammy Vaassen
PO Box 327
Lancaster, WI 53813
(608) 723-7551
(608) 723-7553
tvaassen@wppa.org
www.wppa.org

Authorized Lobbyists

Lobbyist Name Exclusive Duties Authorized On Withdrawn On
Ronald W Kuehn Exclusive Duties N/A Authorized On 1/4/2007 Withdrawn On N/A
Jordan Lamb Exclusive Duties N/A Authorized On 1/4/2007 Withdrawn On N/A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 334
Assembly Bill 334
relating to: designating feral pigs as harmful wild animals.

Bill Text and History

2007 Wisconsin Act 119

For
Notification Date
5/29/2007
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.
Assembly Bill 689
Assembly Bill 689
relating to: seasonal weight limitations for certain vehicles transporting agricultural crops.

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
2/15/2008
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 732
Assembly Bill 732
relating to: a meat processing facility investment income and franchise tax credit, granting rule-making authority, and making an appropriation.

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
2/14/2008
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 763
Assembly Bill 763
relating to: allowing dairy cooperatives to claim the dairy manufacturing facility investment credit and making an appropriation.

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
2/14/2008
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 925
Assembly Bill 925
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
3/12/2008
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 155
Senate Bill 155
relating to: a loan program for veterinary medicine students who agree to provide veterinary medical services to food-producing animals in this state, requiring the exercise of rule-making authority, and making an appropriation.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
11/7/2007
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

nutrient management on farms
Agency Name
Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection
Subject
nutrient management on farms
Scope Statement
Register Number: 581 (5/15/2004)
Clearinghouse Rule: CR 05-013
ATCP 146, Pork Marketing Order.
Agency Name
Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (ATCP)
Subject
ATCP 146, Pork Marketing Order.
Scope Statement
Register Number: 558 (7/1/2002)
None
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 140, public health groundwater quality standards for arsenic.
Agency Name
Department of Natural Resources (NR)
Subject
NR 140, public health groundwater quality standards for arsenic.
Scope Statement
Register Number: 568 (4/15/2003)
None
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 151 to 155 to establish additional performance standard(s), clarify language, modify grant criteria to reflect program priorities, and update certain provisions based on improved data.
Agency Name
Department of Natural Resources (NR)
Subject
NR 151 to 155 to establish additional performance standard(s), clarify language, modify grant criteria to reflect program priorities, and update certain provisions based on improved data.
Scope Statement
Register Number: 610 (10/15/2006)
None
Notification Date
3/13/2007
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.

NR 419, 422, 431, 439, 445, 447, 448, 449 and 484, to clarify compliance related rule provisions.
Agency Name
Department of Natural Resources (NR)
Subject
NR 419, 422, 431, 439, 445, 447, 448, 449 and 484, to clarify compliance related rule provisions.
Scope Statement
Register Number: 562 (11/1/2002)
None
Notification Date
3/13/2007
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.

NR 243, regulations for animal feeding operations.
Agency Name
Natural Resources
Subject
NR 243, regulations for animal feeding operations.
Scope Statement
Register Number: 570 (7/1/2003)
Clearinghouse Rule: CR 05-075
None
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.

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.

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
1/4/2007
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.

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
1/4/2007
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.

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
1/4/2007
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.

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

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.

Feral swine
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Feral swine

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.

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
1/4/2007
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.

GPR funding of Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
GPR funding of Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection

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.

GPR funding of Department of Natural Resources
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
GPR funding of Department of Natural Resources

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.

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

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.

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

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.

Livestock siting--livestock premises identification
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Livestock siting--livestock premises identification

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.

NR 445--Control of hazardous pollutants
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
NR 445--Control of hazardous pollutants

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.

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

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.

Siting of agricultural livestock facilities
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Siting of agricultural livestock facilities

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.

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
1/4/2007
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.

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
1/4/2007
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.

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

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.

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
1/4/2007
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.

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
1/4/2007
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
$8,490.90
2007
July - December
$4,507.95
2008
January - June
$11,637.46
2008
July - December
$6,826.45
Total $31,462.76
Total Hours Communicating 2007
January - June
25.80
2007
July - December
17.10
2008
January - June
214.85
2008
July - December
14.40
Total 272.15
Total Hours Other 2007
January - June
120.10
2007
July - December
50.60
2008
January - June
33.60
2008
July - December
78.70
Total 283.00

Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

relating to: creating an agricultural education and workforce development council and making an appropriation.
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: designating feral pigs as harmful wild animals.
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
2%
2007
July - December
2%
2008
January - June
2%
2008
July - December
Total 2%
relating to: a loan program for veterinary medicine students who agree to provide veterinary medical services to food-producing animals in this state, requiring the exercise of 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
2%
2008
January - June
2%
2008
July - December
Total 1%

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
2%
Total < 1%
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
1%
2007
July - December
1%
2008
January - June
2%
2008
July - December
2%
Total 2%
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
2%
2007
July - December
2%
2008
January - June
2%
2008
July - December
2%
Total 2%
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
5%
2007
July - December
6%
2008
January - June
4%
2008
July - December
5%
Total 5%
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
5%
2007
July - December
2%
2008
January - June
2%
2008
July - December
12%
Total 4%
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
18%
2007
July - December
10%
2008
January - June
20%
2008
July - December
18%
Total 18%

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
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
2%
2008
July - December
4%
Total 2%
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
2%
2007
July - December
15%
2008
January - June
2%
2008
July - December
Total 3%
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
2%
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2%
2008
July - December
3%
Total 2%
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
2%
2007
July - December
8%
2008
January - June
5%
2008
July - December
Total 4%
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
2%
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2%
2008
July - December
2%
Total 2%
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
2%
2007
July - December
2%
2008
January - June
2%
2008
July - December
5%
Total 3%
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
3%
2007
July - December
4%
2008
January - June
4%
2008
July - December
Total 3%
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
3%
2007
July - December
1%
2008
January - June
2%
2008
July - December
Total 2%
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
3%
2007
July - December
4%
2008
January - June
2%
2008
July - December
Total 2%
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
3%
2007
July - December
1%
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total < 1%
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
3%
2007
July - December
5%
2008
January - June
15%
2008
July - December
10%
Total 10%
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
4%
2007
July - December
1%
2008
January - June
2%
2008
July - December
7%
Total 3%
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
5%
2007
July - December
15%
2008
January - June
15%
2008
July - December
8%
Total 11%
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
5%
2007
July - December
8%
2008
January - June
5%
2008
July - December
Total 5%
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
5%
2007
July - December
4%
2008
January - June
2%
2008
July - December
5%
Total 4%
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
6%
2007
July - December
2%
2008
January - June
2%
2008
July - December
8%
Total 4%
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
8%
2007
July - December
5%
2008
January - June
2%
2008
July - December
5%
Total 4%
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
2%
Total < 1%

Minor Efforts

No minor efforts found.

Other Matters

No other matters found.

Filed Statements of Lobbying Activity and Expenditures