Wisconsin County Forests Association

Registered Principal Details

Business Or Interest:
Public forest and natural resource management interests of counties with county forest lands enrolled under Wisconsin's County Forest Law. Engage in state legislative and policy issues related to public land and natural resource management.

Lobbying Interests:
Forestry, wildlife, conservation, natural resource management, tourism, and transportation issues that may impact or effect sustainable management of county forests enrolled under Wisconsin's County Forest Law.

Contact
RL
Rebekah Luedtke
801 N Sales Str, Suite 107
Merrill, WI 54452
(715) 539-1097
rebekah@wisconsincountyforests.com
http://www.wisconsincountyforests.com

Authorized Lobbyists

Lobbyist Name Exclusive Duties Authorized On Withdrawn On

Lobbying Interests

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

Assembly Bill 98
Assembly Bill 98
Relating to: signs along snowmobile trails that advertise nearby businesses.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
3/10/2023
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Senate Bill 105
Senate Bill 105
Relating to: signs along snowmobile trails that advertise nearby businesses.

Bill Text and History

2023 Wisconsin Act 63

For
Notification Date
3/10/2023
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Senate Bill 1070
Senate Bill 1070
Relating to: county forest administration grant eligibility.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
2/28/2024
First Communication Date
1/19/2024
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.

Budget Bill Subjects

Natural Resources: Departmentwide
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Natural Resources: Departmentwide

Notification Date
2/22/2023
First Communication Date
2/15/2023
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.

Natural Resources: Forestry
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Natural Resources: Forestry

Notification Date
2/22/2023
First Communication Date
2/15/2023
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.

Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number

Matters pertaining to general water permitting for county forests
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Matters pertaining to general water permitting for county forests

Notification Date
2/13/2024
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.

Matters pertaining to the county forest administrator grant and it's requirements (LRB-2244/P3)
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Matters pertaining to the county forest administrator grant and it's requirements (LRB-2244/P3)

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
1/23/2024
First Communication Date
1/19/2024
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.

Support of the confirmation of Adam Payne as Secretary of the Department of Natural Resources
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Support of the confirmation of Adam Payne as Secretary of the Department of Natural Resources

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
3/13/2023
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.

Matters pertaining to the Department of Natural Resources, including but not limited to funding, budgets, staffing, NR code, NRB, etc
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Matters pertaining to the Department of Natural Resources, including but not limited to funding, budgets, staffing, NR code, NRB, etc

Notification Date
2/1/2023
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.

Matters pertaining to the forest products industry, including but not limited to markets, economic impact, strategic roadmaps and plans
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Matters pertaining to the forest products industry, including but not limited to markets, economic impact, strategic roadmaps and plans

Notification Date
2/1/2023
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.

Supporting Documentation
02012023_070504_FISPR COF.pdf


Direct Sale Limit Increase
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Direct Sale Limit Increase

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
12/28/2022
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.

Support for proposed LRB 3360 - Financing assistance to facilitate jobs for paper and timber in Central Wisconsin
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Support for proposed LRB 3360 - Financing assistance to facilitate jobs for paper and timber in Central Wisconsin

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
12/28/2022
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.

All matters pertaining to the State Budget
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
All matters pertaining to the State Budget

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
12/28/2022
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.

Matters pertaining to motorized and nonmotorized outdoor recreation - funding, programs, grants, loans, services, limits, etc.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Matters pertaining to motorized and nonmotorized outdoor recreation - funding, programs, grants, loans, services, limits, etc.

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
12/28/2022
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.

Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program and Reauthorization
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program and Reauthorization

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
12/28/2022
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.

Matters pertaining to County Forests and State Statute 28.10 & 28.11
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Matters pertaining to County Forests and State Statute 28.10 & 28.11

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
12/28/2022
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.

Requirements for receiving the county forest administration grants under state statute 28.11 (5m) (a)
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Requirements for receiving the county forest administration grants under state statute 28.11 (5m) (a)

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
12/28/2022
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.

Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program funding and reauthorization
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program funding and reauthorization

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
12/28/2022
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.

Support for forestry programs funding and DNR budget Reauthorization of Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program Acreage share payments to towns
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Support for forestry programs funding and DNR budget Reauthorization of Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program Acreage share payments to towns

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
12/28/2022
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.

The re-authorization of Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program. LRB 4190.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
The re-authorization of Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program. LRB 4190.

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
12/28/2022
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.

Total Lobbying Effort

  2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
Total
Total Lobbying Expenditures 2023
January - June
$6,000.00
2023
July - December
$6,000.00
2024
January - June
$6,000.00
Total $18,000.00
Total Hours Communicating 2023
January - June
37.00
2023
July - December
6.00
2024
January - June
13.00
Total 56.00
Total Hours Other 2023
January - June
38.00
2023
July - December
16.00
2024
January - June
31.00
Total 85.00

Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

Relating to: county forest administration grant eligibility.
2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total
2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
10%
2024
July - December
Total 3%

Budget Bill Subjects

2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total
2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
50%
2024
July - December
Total 16%

Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings

No administrative rulemaking proceedings found.

Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number

2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total
2023
January - June
100%
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total 53%
2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total
2023
January - June
2023
July - December
25%
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total 4%
2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total
2023
January - June
2023
July - December
25%
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total 4%
2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total
2023
January - June
2023
July - December
50%
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total 8%
2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total
2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
40%
2024
July - December
Total 12%

Minor Efforts

No minor efforts found.

Other Matters

No other matters found.

Filed Statements of Lobbying Activity and Expenditures