Wisconsin Propane Gas Association Inc

Registered Principal Details

Business Or Interest:
Propane gas.

Lobbying Interests:
Commerce, Dept. of Revenue, HazMat, DOT, Dept of Ag and Consumer Protection

CEO Name:
Doug Olson
Executive Director

Contact
RK
Randall Knapp
PO Box 3715
LaCrosse, WI 54602-3715
(608) 782-1843
(608) 782-1844
rknapp@centurytel.net
www.wipga.org

Authorized Lobbyists

Lobbyist Name Exclusive Duties Authorized On Withdrawn On
Randall R Knapp Exclusive Duties N/A Authorized On 1/8/2007 Withdrawn On N/A

Lobbying Interests

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

Assembly Bill 515
Assembly Bill 515
relating to: the regulation of certain suppliers of liquefied petroleum gas, applicability of the statewide system for notification of the location of transmission facilities, granting rule-making authority, and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
10/4/2007
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.
Senate Bill 273
Senate Bill 273
relating to: the regulation of certain suppliers of liquefied petroleum gas, applicability of the statewide system for notification of the location of transmission facilities, granting rule-making authority, and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

2007 Wisconsin Act 203

For
Notification Date
10/4/2007
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

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to Governor's Global Climate Change Task Force pertaining to transportation.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to Governor's Global Climate Change Task Force pertaining to transportation.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
12/10/2007
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: Proposed amendments to One Call System law related to locating fuel storage system transmission lines.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to: Proposed amendments to One Call System law related to locating fuel storage system transmission lines.

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative Matter and Rule

Notification Date
9/12/2007
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.

Propane Safety Act 2007
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Propane Safety Act 2007

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative Matter and Rule

Notification Date
9/12/2007
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.

Development,drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to Liquified petroleum gas insurance - Draft legislation would mandate financial responsibility minimums for retail suppliers.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Development,drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to Liquified petroleum gas insurance - Draft legislation would mandate financial responsibility minimums for retail suppliers.

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative Matter and Rule

Notification Date
1/8/2007
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 proposal relating to MANDATORY INSPECTION OF PROPANE TANK AND PROPANE TANK LINES.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Development, drafting, or introduction of proposal relating to MANDATORY INSPECTION OF PROPANE TANK AND PROPANE TANK LINES.

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.

Development, drafting, or introduction of proposal relating to MANDATORY INSPECTION OF PROPANE TANKS AND PROPANE TANK LINES.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Development, drafting, or introduction of proposal relating to MANDATORY INSPECTION OF PROPANE TANKS AND PROPANE TANK LINES.

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.

Total Lobbying Effort

  2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
Total Lobbying Expenditures 2007
January - June
$4,340.00
2007
July - December
$3,604.00
2008
January - June
$784.82
2008
July - December
$508.90
Total $9,237.72
Total Hours Communicating 2007
January - June
14.00
2007
July - December
19.00
2008
January - June
2.00
2008
July - December
5.00
Total 40.00
Total Hours Other 2007
January - June
19.00
2007
July - December
18.00
2008
January - June
7.00
2008
July - December
5.00
Total 49.00

Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

relating to: the regulation of certain suppliers of liquefied petroleum gas, applicability of the statewide system for notification of the location of transmission facilities, granting rule-making authority, and providing a penalty.
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
35%
2008
January - June
25%
2008
July - December
Total 17%
relating to: the regulation of certain suppliers of liquefied petroleum gas, applicability of the statewide system for notification of the location of transmission facilities, granting rule-making authority, and providing a penalty.
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
35%
2008
January - June
25%
2008
July - December
Total 17%

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
10%
2007
July - December
5%
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
5%
Total 6%
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
75%
2007
July - December
10%
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
10%
Total 33%
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
5%
2008
January - June
5%
2008
July - December
5%
Total 3%
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
10%
2008
January - June
45%
2008
July - December
80%
Total 18%

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
5%
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total 2%

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
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total 4%

Filed Statements of Lobbying Activity and Expenditures