Dairyland Power Cooperative

Registered Principal Details

Business Or Interest:
Electric generation and transmission cooperative.

Lobbying Interests:
All areas in any manner related to or affecting utilities and electric cooperatives, to include rural development, economic and rural development, energy and environmental matters, highways, and natural resources.

CEO Name:
William Berg
Director, External Relations

Contact
BR
Brian Rude
P O Box 817
La Crosse, WI 54602-0817
6087871320
(608) 787-1420
bdr@dairynet.com

Authorized Lobbyists

Lobbyist Name Exclusive Duties Authorized On Withdrawn On
Brian Rude Exclusive Duties N/A Authorized On 1/12/2007 Withdrawn On N/A

Lobbying Interests

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

Assembly Bill 231
Assembly Bill 231
relating to: rules requiring that certain buildings be superinsulated.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
4/12/2007
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.
Assembly Bill 294
Assembly Bill 294
relating to: a state electrical wiring code; regulation of electricians, electrical contractors, and electrical inspectors; inspections of electrical wiring; regulation of electrical wiring; regulation of heating and air conditioning contractors by a count...

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
7/26/2007
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Assembly Bill 346
Assembly Bill 346
relating to: repealing the limits on the construction of nuclear power plants.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
7/26/2007
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Assembly Bill 347
Assembly Bill 347
relating to: requiring the Public Service Commission to investigate future electric supplies after the operating licenses of nuclear power plants in the state expire.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
7/26/2007
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Assembly Bill 348
Assembly Bill 348
relating to: requiring the Public Service Commission to advocate on matters related to the centralized interim storage of, and any license application for, a federal repository for high-level radioactive waste and transuranic waste and requiring nuclear po...

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
7/26/2007
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Assembly Bill 654
Assembly Bill 654
relating to: eliminating the study related to imposing local general property taxes on public utility property.

Bill Text and History

2007 Wisconsin Act 215

For
Notification Date
1/23/2008
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 899
Assembly Bill 899
relating to: requiring that local regulation of a wind energy system be consistent with Public Service Commission rules and granting rule-making authority.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
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.
Senate Bill 167
Senate Bill 167
relating to: a state electrical wiring code; regulation of electricians, electrical contractors, and electrical inspectors; inspections of electrical wiring; regulation of electrical wiring; regulation of heating and air conditioning contractors by a count...

Bill Text and History

2007 Wisconsin Act 63

For
Notification Date
7/26/2007
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Senate Bill 448
Senate Bill 448
relating to: environmental trust bonds issued by energy utilities.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
2/20/2008
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

NR 432 to 435, NOx and SO2 reductions from major stationary sources in Wisconsin to address interstate transport of pollutants.
Agency Name
Natural Resources
Subject
NR 432 to 435, NOx and SO2 reductions from major stationary sources in Wisconsin to address interstate transport of pollutants.
Scope Statement
Register Number: 597 (9/15/2005)
Clearinghouse Rule: CR 06-104
Other
Notification Date
2/17/2007
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

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to the definition of woody biomass.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to the definition of woody biomass.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
6/20/2008
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.

Support nomination of Eric Callisto to the PSC
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Support nomination of Eric Callisto to the PSC

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
5/29/2008
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.

Governor's Task Force on Global Warming
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Governor's Task Force on Global Warming

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
8/7/2007
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.

Support of the nomination of Lauren Azar to the Wisconsin Public Service Commission.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Support of the nomination of Lauren Azar to the Wisconsin Public Service Commission.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
4/9/2007
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Revisions to S. 196.027 environmental trust financing for energy utilities.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Revisions to S. 196.027 environmental trust financing for energy utilities.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
3/14/2007
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.

Laws relating to electric space heating and buidling codes.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Laws relating to electric space heating and buidling codes.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
3/9/2007
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.

Requiring electricians to be licensed, LRB 0475
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Requiring electricians to be licensed, LRB 0475

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
3/9/2007
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.

Possible changes in utility taxation.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Possible changes in utility taxation.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
2/26/2007
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.

Stray voltage issues.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Stray voltage issues.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
2/19/2007
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.

IGCC issues (coal gasification/clean coal)
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
IGCC issues (coal gasification/clean coal)

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
2/6/2007
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 Council Committee on Nuclear Power, including future of nuclear and handling of spent fuel
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Legislative Council Committee on Nuclear Power, including future of nuclear and handling of spent fuel

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.

Support nomination of Dan Ebert as Chair of the Public Service Commission
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Support nomination of Dan Ebert as Chair of the Public Service Commission

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/22/2007
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.

State legislative support for federal legislation to promote competition in the rail industry.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
State legislative support for federal legislation to promote competition in the rail industry.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/19/2007
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
$22,633.57
2007
July - December
$14,761.23
2008
January - June
$14,496.55
2008
July - December
$7,147.91
Total $59,039.26
Total Hours Communicating 2007
January - June
27.50
2007
July - December
13.00
2008
January - June
14.50
2008
July - December
9.00
Total 64.00
Total Hours Other 2007
January - June
66.50
2007
July - December
36.00
2008
January - June
57.00
2008
July - December
33.00
Total 192.50

Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

relating to: rules requiring that certain buildings be superinsulated.
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
10%
2007
July - December
10%
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total 5%
relating to: repealing the limits on the construction of nuclear power plants.
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 2%
relating to: environmental trust bonds issued by energy utilities.
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 2%
relating to: requiring that local regulation of a wind energy system be consistent with Public Service Commission rules 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%

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
5%
2007
July - December
5%
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
10%
2007
July - December
5%
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total 5%
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
10%
2007
July - December
5%
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total 5%
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
35%
2007
July - December
20%
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total 17%
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
10%
2008
January - June
20%
2008
July - December
30%
Total 12%
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
40%
Total 7%

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
30%
2007
July - December
20%
2008
January - June
30%
2008
July - December
20%
Total 26%

Other Matters

Includes time spent on:

  • Gubernatorial nominations
  • Matters on which the organization made no lobbying communication

Other Matters
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
25%
2008
January - June
25%
2008
July - December
10%
Total 13%

Filed Statements of Lobbying Activity and Expenditures