General Electric Company

Registered Principal Details

Business Or Interest:
Manufacturing, technology and services across six divisions, including commercial finance, consumer finance, health care, industrial, infrastructure and NBC Universal.

Lobbying Interests:
Any function or activity of any department or phase of federal, state or local government; agriculture, outdoors or the environment; taxation; regulation of business, finance or insurance; e-commerce, privacy, and entertainmnet, or other topics pertaining to the general public health or welfare.

CEO Name:
Jeffrey R. Immelt
Manager, Government Relations

Contact
SK
Suzanne Kelley
3000 N Grandview Blvd W-736
Waukesha, WI 53188
(262) 548-5035
(262) 548-5030
Suzanne.Kelley@ge.com
www.ge.com

Authorized Lobbyists

Lobbyist Name Exclusive Duties Authorized On Withdrawn On
Suzanne Kelley Exclusive Duties N/A Authorized On 1/4/2007 Withdrawn On N/A
Jeffrey L Hyde Exclusive Duties N/A Authorized On 5/11/2007 Withdrawn On N/A
Peter C Christianson Exclusive Duties N/A Authorized On 11/19/2007 Withdrawn On N/A

Lobbying Interests

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

Assembly Bill 403
Assembly Bill 403
relating to: the priority of a wage claim lien over a prior lien of a commercial lending institution.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
7/23/2007
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.
Assembly Bill 432
Assembly Bill 432
relating to: renewals and extensions of business contracts.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
12/5/2007
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
Automatic Contract Renewals.
Assembly Bill 725
Assembly Bill 725
relating to: sales and use tax exemption for energy-efficient products purchased in conjunction with Earth Day.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
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.
Assembly Bill 793
Assembly Bill 793
relating to: treatment records and patient health care records.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
2/19/2008
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
Patient records, disclosures.
Assembly Bill 827
Assembly Bill 827
relating to: mortgage bankers, mortgage brokers, and loan originators.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
2/21/2008
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 123
Senate Bill 123
relating to: the priority of a wage claim lien over a prior lien of a commercial lending institution.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
7/23/2007
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.
Senate Bill 212
Senate Bill 212
relating to: renewals and extensions of business contracts.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
7/23/2007
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.
Senate Bill 487
Senate Bill 487
relating to: treatment records and patient health care records.

Bill Text and History

2007 Wisconsin Act 108

For
Notification Date
2/19/2008
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
Patient records, disclosures.
Senate Bill 517
Senate Bill 517
relating to: mortgage bankers, mortgage brokers, and loan originators.

Bill Text and History

2007 Wisconsin Act 211

For
Notification Date
2/21/2008
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.
April 2008 Special Session Assembly Bill 1
April 2008 Special Session Assembly Bill 1
State finances and appropriations

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
5/14/2008
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.

Budget Bill Subjects

Building Commission
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Building Commission

Notification Date
4/23/2007
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.

Comments
7Tesla MRI, Medical College of Wisconsin.

General Provisions
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
General Provisions

Notification Date
7/23/2007
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.

Comments
Health care coverage.

Revenue: Tax Administration
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Revenue: Tax Administration

Notification Date
7/23/2007
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.

Comments
Matters relating to Taxation.

Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number

DOT policy changes relating to transportation of wind components.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
DOT policy changes relating to transportation of wind components.

Action Intended To Affect
Rule (by a state agency)

Notification Date
8/6/2008
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.

LRB 3646, relating to WI Mortgage Bankers Act (support).
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
LRB 3646, relating to WI Mortgage Bankers Act (support).

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
2/19/2008
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.

Wisconsin Mortgage Banking Act. Lenders and agents subject to registration and licensure under Wisconsin Mortgage Banking Act. (No Bill Number yet).
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Wisconsin Mortgage Banking Act. Lenders and agents subject to registration and licensure under Wisconsin Mortgage Banking Act. (No Bill Number yet).

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
10/19/2007
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.

Global Warming issues.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Global Warming issues.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
7/23/2007
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.

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

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
7/23/2007
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.

DVD Piracy
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
DVD Piracy

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.

Electronic medical records.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Electronic medical records.

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.

Total Lobbying Effort

  2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
Total Lobbying Expenditures 2007
January - June
$37,567.62
2007
July - December
$10,558.96
2008
January - June
$30,933.58
2008
July - December
$5,203.83
Total $84,263.98
Total Hours Communicating 2007
January - June
33.75
2007
July - December
7.50
2008
January - June
20.35
2008
July - December
6.75
Total 68.35
Total Hours Other 2007
January - June
78.75
2007
July - December
27.95
2008
January - June
75.65
2008
July - December
33.00
Total 215.35

Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

relating to: the priority of a wage claim lien over a prior lien of a commercial lending institution.
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 1%
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
10%
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
10%
Total 3%
relating to: the priority of a wage claim lien over a prior lien of a commercial lending institution.
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 1%
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
10%
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total 1%
relating to: sales and use tax exemption for energy-efficient products purchased in conjunction with Earth Day.
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: treatment records and patient health care records.
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
10%
Total 5%
relating to: mortgage bankers, mortgage brokers, and loan originators.
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
40%
2008
July - December
10%
Total 15%

Budget Bill Subjects

2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
70%
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total 28%
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
10%
Total 6%
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
20%
Total 8%

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
2007
July - December
10%
2008
January - June
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
2008
July - December
20%
Total 3%

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
20%
2007
July - December
20%
2008
January - June
10%
2008
July - December
10%
Total 15%

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
10%
2007
July - December
10%
2008
January - June
10%
2008
July - December
10%
Total 10%

Filed Statements of Lobbying Activity and Expenditures