Kimberly-Clark Corporation
Registered Principal Details
Business Or Interest:
Manufacture and sale of consumer and paper products.
Lobbying Interests:
The corporation may attempt to influence legislation and administrative rules in the areas of commerce and business, environment, manufacturing, solid waste and taxation, among others.
CEO Name:
Thomas Falk
Senior Director, Government Affairs
Manufacture and sale of consumer and paper products.
Lobbying Interests:
The corporation may attempt to influence legislation and administrative rules in the areas of commerce and business, environment, manufacturing, solid waste and taxation, among others.
CEO Name:
Thomas Falk
Senior Director, Government Affairs
Contact
FS
Fred Shaffer
401 N Lake St PO Box 349
Neenah, WI 54957-0349
(920) 721-3117
(920) 225-4502
fshaffer@kcc.com
www.kimberly-clark.com
401 N Lake St PO Box 349
Neenah, WI 54957-0349
(920) 721-3117
(920) 225-4502
fshaffer@kcc.com
www.kimberly-clark.com
Authorized Lobbyists
| Lobbyist Name | Exclusive Duties | Authorized On | Withdrawn On |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fred Shaffer | Exclusive Duties N/A | Authorized On 1/3/2007 | Withdrawn On N/A |
Lobbying Interests
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Assembly Bill 121
relating to: evidence of lay and expert witnesses.
Bill Text and History
3/15/2007
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: evidence of lay and expert witnesses.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date3/15/2007
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 157
relating to: management of greenhouse gases, granting rule-making authority, and providing penalties.
Bill Text and History
11/26/2007
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.
Comments
Management of greenhouse gases
relating to: management of greenhouse gases, granting rule-making authority, and providing penalties.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date11/26/2007
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.
Comments
Management of greenhouse gases
Assembly Bill 190
relating to: changing the individual income tax rates of taxation.
Bill Text and History
6/1/2007
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
Cutting the individual income tax
relating to: changing the individual income tax rates of taxation.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date6/1/2007
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
Cutting the individual income tax
Assembly Bill 235
relating to: an income and franchise tax credit for workplace wellness programs, granting rule-making authority, and requiring the exercise of rule-making authority.
Bill Text and History
6/29/2007
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
tax credit for workploace wellness programs
relating to: an income and franchise tax credit for workplace wellness programs, granting rule-making authority, and requiring the exercise of rule-making authority.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date6/29/2007
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
tax credit for workploace wellness programs
Assembly Bill 244
relating to: eliminating the personal property tax.
Bill Text and History
6/1/2007
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
Eliminates the personal property tax
relating to: eliminating the personal property tax.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date6/1/2007
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
Eliminates the personal property tax
Assembly Bill 328
relating to: adding payments to related entities to federal taxable income for state income tax and franchise tax purposes.
Bill Text and History
6/29/2007
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
state income tax
relating to: adding payments to related entities to federal taxable income for state income tax and franchise tax purposes.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date6/29/2007
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
state income tax
Assembly Bill 346
relating to: repealing the limits on the construction of nuclear power plants.
Bill Text and History
12/21/2007
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
Lift moratorium on nuclear power
relating to: repealing the limits on the construction of nuclear power plants.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date12/21/2007
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
Lift moratorium on nuclear power
Assembly Bill 751
relating to: tax disclosure statements.
Bill Text and History
2/8/2008
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: tax disclosure statements.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date2/8/2008
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 59
relating to: product liability of manufacturers, distributors, and sellers.
Bill Text and History
11/26/2007
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.
Comments
Product Liability
relating to: product liability of manufacturers, distributors, and sellers.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date11/26/2007
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.
Comments
Product Liability
Senate Bill 74
relating to: creating an income and franchise tax credit for eligible innovation projects and project facilities.
Bill Text and History
11/26/2007
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.
Comments
Income and franchise tax credit for eligible innovation projects
relating to: creating an income and franchise tax credit for eligible innovation projects and project facilities.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date11/26/2007
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.
Comments
Income and franchise tax credit for eligible innovation projects
Senate Bill 81
relating to: management of greenhouse gases, granting rule-making authority, and providing penalties.
Bill Text and History
11/26/2007
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.
Comments
Management of greenhouse gases
relating to: management of greenhouse gases, granting rule-making authority, and providing penalties.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date11/26/2007
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.
Comments
Management of greenhouse gases
Senate Bill 165
relating to: authorizing the circuit court to order a person who engages in discrimination in employment to pay compensatory and punitive damages and a surcharge, directing the secretary of workforce development to appoint a committee to study wage dispari...
Bill Text and History
11/26/2007
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.
Comments
Employment discrimination
relating to: authorizing the circuit court to order a person who engages in discrimination in employment to pay compensatory and punitive damages and a surcharge, directing the secretary of workforce development to appoint a committee to study wage dispari...
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date11/26/2007
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.
Comments
Employment discrimination
Senate Bill 210
relating to: adding payments to related entities to federal taxable income for state income tax and franchise tax purposes.
Bill Text and History
6/29/2007
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
state income tax
relating to: adding payments to related entities to federal taxable income for state income tax and franchise tax purposes.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date6/29/2007
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
state income tax
Senate Bill 319
relating to: providing the jury in civil actions with an explanation regarding the results of their findings.
Bill Text and History
1/28/2008
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
Advising jurors of the consequences of their findings
relating to: providing the jury in civil actions with an explanation regarding the results of their findings.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date1/28/2008
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
Advising jurors of the consequences of their findings
Senate Bill 367
relating to: tax disclosure statements.
Bill Text and History
2/8/2008
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: tax disclosure statements.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date2/8/2008
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.
Budget Bill Subjects
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Health and Family Services: Health
Health and Family Services: Health
Notification Date
6/29/2007
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
Oppose budget language which would impose an new "Healthy Wisconsin" healthcare plan.
6/29/2007
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
Oppose budget language which would impose an new "Healthy Wisconsin" healthcare plan.
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Revenue: Tax Administration
Revenue: Tax Administration
Notification Date
6/29/2007
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
Oppose budget language which would impose combined reporting on corporations.
6/29/2007
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
Oppose budget language which would impose combined reporting on corporations.
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Legislation requiring public disclosure of certain corporate tax filing information
Legislation requiring public disclosure of certain corporate tax filing information
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
12/21/2007
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
12/21/2007
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
Sales tax exemption for energy used for research and development
Sales tax exemption for energy used for research and development
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
3/15/2007
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
3/15/2007
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
sales tax on energy used in research and development.
sales tax on energy used in research and development.
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
3/15/2007
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
3/15/2007
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 $9,522.38 |
2007 July - December $8,249.32 |
2008 January - June $15,061.86 |
2008 July - December $12,760.85 |
Total $45,594.42 |
| Total Hours Communicating | 2007 January - June 13.00 |
2007 July - December 13.50 |
2008 January - June 15.00 |
2008 July - December 5.00 |
Total 46.50 |
| Total Hours Other | 2007 January - June 58.00 |
2007 July - December 45.00 |
2008 January - June 122.00 |
2008 July - December 95.00 |
Total 320.00 |
Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
relating to: an income and franchise tax credit for workplace wellness programs, granting rule-making authority, and requiring the exercise of rule-making authority.
| 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 1% |
relating to: eliminating the personal property tax.
| 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 1% |
relating to: evidence of lay and expert witnesses.
| 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 2% |
relating to: changing the individual income tax rates of taxation.
| 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 3% |
relating to: adding payments to related entities to federal taxable income for state income tax and franchise tax purposes.
| 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 January - June 10% |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June 20% |
2008 July - December 35% |
Total 19% |
relating to: adding payments to related entities to federal taxable income for state income tax and franchise tax purposes.
| 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 January - June 10% |
2007 July - December 10% |
2008 January - June 30% |
2008 July - December |
Total 15% |
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 5% |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December 5% |
Total 2% |
relating to: management of greenhouse gases, granting rule-making authority, and providing penalties.
| 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December 10% |
2008 January - June 10% |
2008 July - December 25% |
Total 12% |
relating to: tax disclosure statements.
| 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 4% |
relating to: tax disclosure statements.
| 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 10% |
Total 3% |
Budget Bill Subjects
| 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 January - June 10% |
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 10% |
2007 July - December 15% |
2008 January - June 20% |
2008 July - December |
Total 12% |
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 10% |
2008 January - June |
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 |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total 2% |
| 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December 10% |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total 2% |
Minor Efforts
No minor efforts found.
Other Matters
Includes time spent on:
- Gubernatorial nominations
- Matters on which the organization made no lobbying communication