Wisconsin Fertilizer & Chemical Association
Registered Principal Details
Business Or Interest:
Educate and promote safe, profitable and environmentally responsible development, manufacture, distribution, storage, sale and use of agricultural inputs and services.
Lobbying Interests:
Our primary interest lies in agriculture, air, land and water quality etc. as they relate to fertilizer and ag chemical use. However the majority of our members operate retail businesses and as such are interested in worker and employment related issues, transportation and other small business issues. We work for a favorable business climate for our members and their customers to operate their farms and businesses in.
Title:
Executive Director
Educate and promote safe, profitable and environmentally responsible development, manufacture, distribution, storage, sale and use of agricultural inputs and services.
Lobbying Interests:
Our primary interest lies in agriculture, air, land and water quality etc. as they relate to fertilizer and ag chemical use. However the majority of our members operate retail businesses and as such are interested in worker and employment related issues, transportation and other small business issues. We work for a favorable business climate for our members and their customers to operate their farms and businesses in.
Title:
Executive Director
Contact
MT
Michael Turner
2317 International Ln Ste 102
Madison, WI 53704-3154
(608) 249-4070
(608) 249-5311
wcpa@tds.net
2317 International Ln Ste 102
Madison, WI 53704-3154
(608) 249-4070
(608) 249-5311
wcpa@tds.net
Authorized Lobbyists
| Lobbyist Name | Exclusive Duties | Authorized On | Withdrawn On |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Turner | Exclusive Duties N/A | Authorized On 1/1/2007 | Withdrawn On N/A |
Lobbying Interests
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
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
7/12/2007
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: restrictions on the use and sale of fertilizer containing phosphorus and other lawn fertilizer and providing a penalty.
Bill Text and History
None
Notification Date7/12/2007
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 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
7/12/2007
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: restrictions on the use and sale of fertilizer containing phosphorus and other lawn fertilizer and providing a penalty.
Bill Text and History
None
Notification Date7/12/2007
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.
Budget Bill Subjects
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Administration: Agency Services
Administration: Agency Services
Notification Date
2/23/2007
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.
2/23/2007
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.
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: Departmentwide and Resource Management
Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: Departmentwide and Resource Management
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.
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.
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: Trade and Consumer Protection
Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: Trade and Consumer Protection
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.
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.
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to 2007-2008 state budget - DATCP
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to 2007-2008 state budget - DATCP
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
2/23/2007
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
2/23/2007
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
2003-2005 state budget - DATCP
2003-2005 state budget - DATCP
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
1/1/2007
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.
Comments
Wisconsin Fertilizer & Chemical Association
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
1/1/2007
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.
Comments
Wisconsin Fertilizer & Chemical Association
Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection 5/2/2004. ATCP 40, agricultural chemical cleanup program; fees and reimbursements.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection 5/2/2004. ATCP 40, agricultural chemical cleanup program; fees and reimbursements.
Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection 5/2/2004. ATCP 40, agricultural chemical cleanup program; fees and reimbursements.
Action Intended To Affect
Rule (by a state agency)
Notification Date
1/1/2007
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.
Rule (by a state agency)
Notification Date
1/1/2007
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.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: Fertilizer bulk storage.
Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: Fertilizer bulk storage.
Action Intended To Affect
Rule (by a state agency)
Notification Date
1/1/2007
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.
Rule (by a state agency)
Notification Date
1/1/2007
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.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: Pesticide bulk storage
Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: Pesticide bulk storage
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
1/1/2007
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.
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
1/1/2007
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.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Changes to state laws pertaining to the bulk storage of pesticides and fertilizers
Changes to state laws pertaining to the bulk storage of pesticides and fertilizers
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative Matter and Rule
Notification Date
1/1/2007
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.
Both Legislative Matter and Rule
Notification Date
1/1/2007
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.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Changes to state statutes regarding weight limits for hauling farm inputs and products
Changes to state statutes regarding weight limits for hauling farm inputs and products
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
1/1/2007
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.
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
1/1/2007
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.
Changes to the Agrichemical Management Fund and Agrichemical Clean-Up fund including funding sources and how fees are collected
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Changes to the Agrichemical Management Fund and Agrichemical Clean-Up fund including funding sources and how fees are collected
Changes to the Agrichemical Management Fund and Agrichemical Clean-Up fund including funding sources and how fees are collected
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
1/1/2007
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.
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
1/1/2007
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.
creating a sales tax and use tax exemption on tangible personal property used in the
business of farming
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
creating a sales tax and use tax exemption on tangible personal property used in the business of farming
creating a sales tax and use tax exemption on tangible personal property used in the business of farming
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
1/1/2007
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.
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
1/1/2007
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.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Drafting of Legislation pertaining to the statewide regulation of fertilizers
Drafting of Legislation pertaining to the statewide regulation of fertilizers
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative Matter and Rule
Notification Date
1/1/2007
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.
Both Legislative Matter and Rule
Notification Date
1/1/2007
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.
Legislation pertaining to the registration, labeling, sale, storage, transportation, distribution, notification of use, and use of fertilizer to the exclusion of all local regulations
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Legislation pertaining to the registration, labeling, sale, storage, transportation, distribution, notification of use, and use of fertilizer to the exclusion of all local regulations
Legislation pertaining to the registration, labeling, sale, storage, transportation, distribution, notification of use, and use of fertilizer to the exclusion of all local regulations
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative Matter and Rule
Notification Date
1/1/2007
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.
Both Legislative Matter and Rule
Notification Date
1/1/2007
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.
Legislation pertaining to the registration, labeling, sale, storage, transportation, distribution, notification of use, and use of seeds to the exclusion of all local regulations
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Legislation pertaining to the registration, labeling, sale, storage, transportation, distribution, notification of use, and use of seeds to the exclusion of all local regulations
Legislation pertaining to the registration, labeling, sale, storage, transportation, distribution, notification of use, and use of seeds to the exclusion of all local regulations
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
1/1/2007
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.
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
1/1/2007
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.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
LRB-0824/1 - Regulatory reform for small business
LRB-0824/1 - Regulatory reform for small business
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
1/1/2007
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.
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
1/1/2007
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.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
NR 140 changes - Groundwater Standards for alachlor esa
NR 140 changes - Groundwater Standards for alachlor esa
Action Intended To Affect
Rule (by a state agency)
Notification Date
1/1/2007
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.
Comments
Wisconsin Fertilizer & Chemical Association
Rule (by a state agency)
Notification Date
1/1/2007
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.
Comments
Wisconsin Fertilizer & Chemical Association
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Penalties for the illegal sale of pesticides
Penalties for the illegal sale of pesticides
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
1/1/2007
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.
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
1/1/2007
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.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Preemption of Fertilizer and GMO Seed to the state of Wisconsin's jurisdiction
Preemption of Fertilizer and GMO Seed to the state of Wisconsin's jurisdiction
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative Matter and Rule
Notification Date
1/1/2007
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.
Both Legislative Matter and Rule
Notification Date
1/1/2007
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.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
State Version of Federal Data Quality Act
State Version of Federal Data Quality Act
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative Matter and Rule
Notification Date
1/1/2007
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.
Both Legislative Matter and Rule
Notification Date
1/1/2007
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.
Total Lobbying Effort
| 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Lobbying Expenditures | 2007 January - June $16,582.57 |
2007 July - December $23,549.07 |
2008 January - June $21,877.50 |
2008 July - December $20,545.00 |
Total $82,554.14 |
| Total Hours Communicating | 2007 January - June 154.00 |
2007 July - December 126.50 |
2008 January - June 35.50 |
2008 July - December 148.00 |
Total 464.00 |
| Total Hours Other | 2007 January - June 137.50 |
2007 July - December 246.50 |
2008 January - June 110.00 |
2008 July - December 120.50 |
Total 614.50 |
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 4% |
2007 July - December 6% |
2008 January - June 8% |
2008 July - December 4% |
Total 5% |
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 4% |
2007 July - December 2% |
2008 January - June 4% |
2008 July - December 2% |
Total 3% |
Budget Bill Subjects
| 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 January - June 25% |
2007 July - December 8% |
2008 January - June 12% |
2008 July - December 18% |
Total 16% |
| 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June 6% |
2008 July - December 2% |
Total 1% |
| 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June 8% |
2008 July - December 3% |
Total 2% |
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 4% |
2007 July - December 6% |
2008 January - June 12% |
2008 July - December 14% |
Total 8% |
| 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 January - June 4% |
2007 July - December 6% |
2008 January - June 8% |
2008 July - December 9% |
Total 6% |
Legislation pertaining to the registration, labeling, sale, storage, transportation, distribution, notification of use, and use of seeds to the exclusion of all local regulations
| 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 January - June 4% |
2007 July - December 2% |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total 2% |
| 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 January - June 4% |
2007 July - December 4% |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total 2% |
Legislation pertaining to the registration, labeling, sale, storage, transportation, distribution, notification of use, and use of fertilizer to the exclusion of all local regulations
| 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 January - June 4% |
2007 July - December 2% |
2008 January - June 4% |
2008 July - December 4% |
Total 3% |
Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection 5/2/2004. ATCP 40, agricultural chemical cleanup program; fees and reimbursements.
| 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 January - June 5% |
2007 July - December 6% |
2008 January - June 3% |
2008 July - December 3% |
Total 5% |
| 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 January - June 7% |
2007 July - December 4% |
2008 January - June 5% |
2008 July - December 5% |
Total 5% |
| 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 January - June 7% |
2007 July - December 20% |
2008 January - June 2% |
2008 July - December |
Total 9% |
| 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 January - June 8% |
2007 July - December 8% |
2008 January - June 4% |
2008 July - December 5% |
Total 7% |
Changes to the Agrichemical Management Fund and Agrichemical Clean-Up fund including funding sources and how fees are collected
| 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 January - June 14% |
2007 July - December 8% |
2008 January - June 8% |
2008 July - December 9% |
Total 10% |
| 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December 2% |
2008 January - June 4% |
2008 July - December 3% |
Total 2% |
| 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December 2% |
2008 January - June 4% |
2008 July - December 8% |
Total 3% |
| 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December 4% |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total 1% |
creating a sales tax and use tax exemption on tangible personal property used in the
business of farming
| 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December 4% |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December 4% |
Total 2% |
| 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June 2% |
2008 July - December |
Total < 1% |
| 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June 4% |
2008 July - December 5% |
Total 2% |
Minor Efforts
(Time spent on matters each of which accounted for less than 10% of the organization's lobbying.)
Other Matters
No other matters found.