Wisconsin ATV Association Inc

Registered Principal Details

Business Or Interest:
To protect, preserve, and improve the ATV registration program in a responsible, ethical and proactive manner.

Lobbying Interests:
Issues and legislation that pertains to all-terrain vehicle access, use, laws and administrative code plus safety and environmental ethics issues related to ATV use.

Contact
RH
Randy Harden
5531B N Hwy 42
Sheboygan, WI 53083
(920) 565-7531
(920) 565-7534
randy.harden@nohvis.com
www.watva.org

Authorized Lobbyists

Lobbyist Name Exclusive Duties Authorized On Withdrawn On
Randy Harden Exclusive Duties N/A Authorized On 3/5/2007 Withdrawn On N/A

Lobbying Interests

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

Assembly Bill 59
Assembly Bill 59
relating to: the operation of all-terrain vehicles on highways for the purpose of certain types of access and granting rule-making authority.

Bill Text and History

Other
Notification Date
5/7/2007
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.
Comments
1)Safety w/car traffic 2)Law enforcement probable cause 3)DESIGNATED TRAILS vs undesignated/unsigned routes 4)ATV route designation system already exists 5)Safety vs convenience WATVA supports safety 6)Deaths on roadways is always negative
Assembly Bill 303
Assembly Bill 303
relating to: lightweight utility vehicles, granting rule-making authority, and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
7/19/2007
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.
Senate Bill 158
Senate Bill 158
relating to: lightweight utility vehicles, granting rule-making authority, and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
7/31/2007
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 185
Senate Bill 185
relating to: trespass by operators of snowmobiles, all-terrain vehicles, and other off-road vehicles; increasing the appropriations for certain all-terrain vehicle programs; fees for registration of all-terrain vehicles for public and private use, fees for...

Bill Text and History

Other
Notification Date
5/29/2007
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.
Senate Bill 443
Senate Bill 443
relating to: operation of all-terrain vehicles that have attached snowplows on roadways.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
7/30/2008
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

Natural Resources: Fish, Wildlife and Recreation
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Natural Resources: Fish, Wildlife and Recreation

Notification Date
5/15/2007
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.

Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number

Sent an invitation out to all offices regarding an opportunity to meet at an ATV park to talk about next year's ATV issues they may have encountered
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Sent an invitation out to all offices regarding an opportunity to meet at an ATV park to talk about next year's ATV issues they may have encountered

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/28/2009
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.

Approaching lawmakers and Natural Resources Board regarding master plan changes in American Legion - Northern Highland State Forest to allow ATV use on that state owned property.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Approaching lawmakers and Natural Resources Board regarding master plan changes in American Legion - Northern Highland State Forest to allow ATV use on that state owned property.

Action Intended To Affect
Rule (by a state agency)

Notification Date
1/31/2008
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.

legislative council study committee on state trails policy.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
legislative council study committee on state trails policy.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
5/15/2007
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.

recreational vehicle titling and registration
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
recreational vehicle titling and registration

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
5/15/2007
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
$314.97
2007
July - December
$388.00
2008
January - June
$305.92
2008
July - December
$0.00
Total $1,008.89
Total Hours Communicating 2007
January - June
7.75
2007
July - December
20.00
2008
January - June
6.50
2008
July - December
6.50
Total 40.75
Total Hours Other 2007
January - June
16.00
2007
July - December
4.00
2008
January - June
1.50
2008
July - December
5.50
Total 27.00

Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

relating to: the operation of all-terrain vehicles on highways for the purpose of certain types of access and granting rule-making authority.
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
20%
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total 7%
relating to: trespass by operators of snowmobiles, all-terrain vehicles, and other off-road vehicles; increasing the appropriations for certain all-terrain vehicle programs; fees for registration of all-terrain vehicles for public and private use, fees for commercial all-terrain vehicle certificates, and fees for nonresident all-terrain vehicle trail passes; creating an all-terrain vehicle damage claim program; the all-terrain vehicle gas tax payment; promulgation of rules to establish standards and procedures for certifying the designation of all-terrain vehicle routes and trails; the display of all-terrain vehicle registration numbers; creating an individual income tax checkoff for trails that are not open to motorized vehicles; creating a nonmotorized trails program; requiring a certificate of title for an all-terrain vehicle; granting rule-making authority; requiring the exercise of rule-making authority; making an appropriation; and providing penalties.
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
80%
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total 28%
relating to: operation of all-terrain vehicles that have attached snowplows on roadways.
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
100%
2008
July - December
Total 12%

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
2007
July - December
100%
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total 35%
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
100%
Total 18%

Minor Efforts

No minor efforts found.

Other Matters

No other matters found.

Filed Statements of Lobbying Activity and Expenditures