Wisconsin Association of Public, Educational and Government Access Channels, Inc.
Registered Principal Details
Business Or Interest:
Public, education, and government access television stations
Lobbying Interests:
State video franchise legislation; public access to media - televison and broadband
Title:
Executive Director
Public, education, and government access television stations
Lobbying Interests:
State video franchise legislation; public access to media - televison and broadband
Title:
Executive Director
Contact
MC
Mary Cardona
4209 Bagley Parkway
Madison, WI 53705
(608) 215-5594
(608) 233-6148
wapc@tds.net
www.wapconline.com
4209 Bagley Parkway
Madison, WI 53705
(608) 215-5594
(608) 233-6148
wapc@tds.net
www.wapconline.com
Authorized Lobbyists
| Lobbyist Name | Exclusive Duties | Authorized On | Withdrawn On |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Cardona | Exclusive Duties N/A | Authorized On 3/12/2007 | Withdrawn On N/A |
Lobbying Interests
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Assembly Bill 207
relating to: regulation of cable television and video service providers.
Bill Text and History
2007 Wisconsin Act 42
3/29/2007
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
Bill abolishes Public, Education, and Government access channels: no dedicated PEG support, 20% lower franchise fees; costly transmission expense shifted to PEG, impossible content standards. See League of Wisconsin Municipalities amendments.
3/29/2007
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
ALL cities need a 3-year sunset on PEG funding & in-kind support; then a 1% PEG fee. Grandfather 5 stations above 1%. PEG should be carried at broadcast quality. AT&T will degrade signal to website quality; AT&T should pay for conversion equipment.
Supporting Documentation
20070608_082544_WAPC Position Paper 5-10-07.pdf
www.saveaccesswisconsin.org
3/29/2007
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
Support the Illinois version of state video franchising. AT&T and the cable industry agreed to this there. It contains greater support for PEG channels, enforceable build-out provisions for labor, better consumer protection, and help for taxpayers.
www.saveaccesswisconsin.org
relating to: regulation of cable television and video service providers.
Bill Text and History
2007 Wisconsin Act 42
Against
Notification Date3/29/2007
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
Bill abolishes Public, Education, and Government access channels: no dedicated PEG support, 20% lower franchise fees; costly transmission expense shifted to PEG, impossible content standards. See League of Wisconsin Municipalities amendments.
Against
Notification Date3/29/2007
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
ALL cities need a 3-year sunset on PEG funding & in-kind support; then a 1% PEG fee. Grandfather 5 stations above 1%. PEG should be carried at broadcast quality. AT&T will degrade signal to website quality; AT&T should pay for conversion equipment.
Supporting Documentation
20070608_082544_WAPC Position Paper 5-10-07.pdf
www.saveaccesswisconsin.org
Against
Notification Date3/29/2007
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
Support the Illinois version of state video franchising. AT&T and the cable industry agreed to this there. It contains greater support for PEG channels, enforceable build-out provisions for labor, better consumer protection, and help for taxpayers.
www.saveaccesswisconsin.org
Senate Bill 107
relating to: regulation of cable television and video service providers.
Bill Text and History
3/29/2007
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
Bill abolishes Public, Education, and Government access channels: no dedicated PEG support, 20% lower franchise fees; costly transmission expense shifted to PEG, impossible content standards. See League of Wisconsin Municipalities amendments.
3/29/2007
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
ALL cities need a 3-year sunset on PEG funding & in-kind support; then a 1% PEG fee. Grandfather 5 stations above 1%. PEG should be carried at broadcast quality. AT&T will degrade signal to website quality; AT&T should pay for conversion equipment.
Supporting Documentation
20070608_082325_WAPC Position Paper 5-10-07.pdf
www.saveaccesswisconsin.org
relating to: regulation of cable television and video service providers.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date3/29/2007
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
Bill abolishes Public, Education, and Government access channels: no dedicated PEG support, 20% lower franchise fees; costly transmission expense shifted to PEG, impossible content standards. See League of Wisconsin Municipalities amendments.
Against
Notification Date3/29/2007
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
ALL cities need a 3-year sunset on PEG funding & in-kind support; then a 1% PEG fee. Grandfather 5 stations above 1%. PEG should be carried at broadcast quality. AT&T will degrade signal to website quality; AT&T should pay for conversion equipment.
Supporting Documentation
20070608_082325_WAPC Position Paper 5-10-07.pdf
www.saveaccesswisconsin.org
Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings
Agency Name
Financial Institutions
Subject
DFI-CCS 20, relating to video service.
Scope Statement
Register Number: 625 (2/1/2008)
Clearinghouse Rule: CR 08-041
7/31/2008
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.
Financial Institutions
Subject
DFI-CCS 20, relating to video service.
Scope Statement
Register Number: 625 (2/1/2008)
Clearinghouse Rule: CR 08-041
Other
Notification Date7/31/2008
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.
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Video providers
Video providers
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
7/31/2008
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 Matter
Notification Date
7/31/2008
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.
Total Lobbying Effort
| 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Lobbying Expenditures | 2007 January - June $4,797.21 |
2007 July - December $5,347.55 |
2008 January - June $1,835.00 |
2008 July - December $665.00 |
Total $12,644.76 |
| Total Hours Communicating | 2007 January - June 47.50 |
2007 July - December 28.75 |
2008 January - June 7.25 |
2008 July - December 4.00 |
Total 87.50 |
| Total Hours Other | 2007 January - June 589.95 |
2007 July - December 247.45 |
2008 January - June 64.50 |
2008 July - December 29.25 |
Total 931.15 |
Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
relating to: regulation of cable television and video service providers.
| 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 January - June 50% |
2007 July - December 50% |
2008 January - June 30% |
2008 July - December |
Total 47% |
relating to: regulation of cable television and video service providers.
| 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 January - June 50% |
2007 July - December 50% |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total 45% |
Budget Bill Subjects
No budget bill subjects found.
Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings
| 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June 60% |
2008 July - December |
Total 4% |
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 |
2008 January - June 10% |
2008 July - December 100% |
Total 4% |
Minor Efforts
No minor efforts found.
Other Matters
No other matters found.