Wisconsin Farmers Union
Registered Principal Details
Business Or Interest:
Agriculture, rural, healthcare, and alternative energy.
Lobbying Interests:
All matters affecting agriculture, including farming, land use planning, property taxes, the environment, water quality and health insurance. Also, we expect to focus on transportation, the UW system and campaign finance reform.
CEO Name:
Scott Schultz
Executive Director
Agriculture, rural, healthcare, and alternative energy.
Lobbying Interests:
All matters affecting agriculture, including farming, land use planning, property taxes, the environment, water quality and health insurance. Also, we expect to focus on transportation, the UW system and campaign finance reform.
CEO Name:
Scott Schultz
Executive Director
Contact
SS
Scott Schultz
117 W Spring St
Chippewa Falls, WI 54729
(715) 723-5561
(715) 723-7011
sschultz@wisconsinfarmersunion.com
www.wisconsinfarmersunion.com
117 W Spring St
Chippewa Falls, WI 54729
(715) 723-5561
(715) 723-7011
sschultz@wisconsinfarmersunion.com
www.wisconsinfarmersunion.com
Authorized Lobbyists
| Lobbyist Name | Exclusive Duties | Authorized On | Withdrawn On |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Stranz | Exclusive Duties N/A | Authorized On 1/28/2009 | Withdrawn On 3/10/2010 |
| Susan Beitlich | Exclusive Duties N/A | Authorized On 1/28/2009 | Withdrawn On 3/10/2010 |
| Darin Von Ruden | Exclusive Duties N/A | Authorized On 3/10/2010 | Withdrawn On N/A |
| Kara Slaughter | Exclusive Duties N/A | Authorized On 4/15/2010 | Withdrawn On N/A |
Lobbying Interests
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Assembly Bill 229
Relating to: the sale of home-canned food.
Bill Text and History
2009 Wisconsin Act 101
5/15/2009
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.
Relating to: the sale of home-canned food.
Bill Text and History
2009 Wisconsin Act 101
For
Notification Date5/15/2009
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.
Assembly Bill 236
Relating to: requiring that certain high school agriculture courses be counted as science credits.
Bill Text and History
2009 Wisconsin Act 114
5/5/2009
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.
Relating to: requiring that certain high school agriculture courses be counted as science credits.
Bill Text and History
2009 Wisconsin Act 114
For
Notification Date5/5/2009
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.
Assembly Bill 256
Relating to: regulation of wind energy systems and granting rule-making authority.
Bill Text and History
5/15/2009
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.
Supporting Documentation
20090514_213447_WFU Wind Siting Testimony 5 12 2009.doc
Relating to: regulation of wind energy systems and granting rule-making authority.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date5/15/2009
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.
Supporting Documentation
20090514_213447_WFU Wind Siting Testimony 5 12 2009.doc
Assembly Bill 628
Relating to: the sale of unpasteurized milk, buttermilk, butter, and cream.
Bill Text and History
1/14/2010
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
Relating to: the sale of unpasteurized milk, buttermilk, butter, and cream.
1/14/2010
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.
Relating to: the sale of unpasteurized milk, buttermilk, butter, and cream.
Bill Text and History
Other
Notification Date1/14/2010
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
Relating to: the sale of unpasteurized milk, buttermilk, butter, and cream.
For
Notification Date1/14/2010
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 649
Relating to: goals for reductions in greenhouse gas emissions, for construction of zero net energy buildings and for energy conservation; information, analyses, reports, education, and training concerning greenhouse gas emissions and climate change; energy...
Bill Text and History
1/14/2010
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
Clean Energy Jobs Act
1/14/2010
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.
Relating to: goals for reductions in greenhouse gas emissions, for construction of zero net energy buildings and for energy conservation; information, analyses, reports, education, and training concerning greenhouse gas emissions and climate change; energy...
Bill Text and History
Other
Notification Date1/14/2010
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
Clean Energy Jobs Act
For
Notification Date1/14/2010
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 746
Relating to: promoting the use of locally grown food in school meals and snacks and granting rule-making authority.
Bill Text and History
2009 Wisconsin Act 293
2/17/2010
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.
Relating to: promoting the use of locally grown food in school meals and snacks and granting rule-making authority.
Bill Text and History
2009 Wisconsin Act 293
For
Notification Date2/17/2010
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 136
Relating to: the requirement to build and maintain partition fences.
Bill Text and History
4/1/2009
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.
Comments
Exploring additional information and seeking input from WFU Board of Directors.
Relating to: the requirement to build and maintain partition fences.
Bill Text and History
Other
Notification Date4/1/2009
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.
Comments
Exploring additional information and seeking input from WFU Board of Directors.
Senate Bill 185
Relating to: regulation of wind energy systems and granting rule-making authority.
Bill Text and History
2009 Wisconsin Act 40
5/15/2009
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.
Supporting Documentation
20090514_213538_WFU Wind Siting Testimony 5 12 2009.doc
Relating to: regulation of wind energy systems and granting rule-making authority.
Bill Text and History
2009 Wisconsin Act 40
For
Notification Date5/15/2009
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.
Supporting Documentation
20090514_213538_WFU Wind Siting Testimony 5 12 2009.doc
Senate Bill 434
Relating to: the sale of unpasteurized milk, buttermilk, butter, and cream.
Bill Text and History
5/3/2010
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.
Relating to: the sale of unpasteurized milk, buttermilk, butter, and cream.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date5/3/2010
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 450
Relating to: goals for reductions in greenhouse gas emissions, for construction of zero net energy buildings and for energy conservation; information, analyses, reports, education, and training concerning greenhouse gas emissions and climate change; energy...
Bill Text and History
1/14/2010
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
Clean Energy Jobs Act
1/14/2010
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.
Relating to: goals for reductions in greenhouse gas emissions, for construction of zero net energy buildings and for energy conservation; information, analyses, reports, education, and training concerning greenhouse gas emissions and climate change; energy...
Bill Text and History
Other
Notification Date1/14/2010
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
Clean Energy Jobs Act
For
Notification Date1/14/2010
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 536
Relating to: promoting the use of locally grown food in school meals and snacks and granting rule-making authority.
Bill Text and History
2/17/2010
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.
Relating to: promoting the use of locally grown food in school meals and snacks and granting rule-making authority.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date2/17/2010
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
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: Departmentwide and Resource Management
Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: Departmentwide and Resource Management
Notification Date
4/1/2009
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.
Comments
Wisconsin Farmers Union supports the Working Lands Initiative as included in the 2009-2011 biennial budget., Wisconsin Farmers Union has a variety of concerns in the biennial state budget.
Supporting Documentation
20090401_053754_Working Lands - Revised.doc
4/1/2009
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.
Comments
Wisconsin Farmers Union supports the Working Lands Initiative as included in the 2009-2011 biennial budget., Wisconsin Farmers Union has a variety of concerns in the biennial state budget.
Supporting Documentation
20090401_053754_Working Lands - Revised.doc
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Natural Resources: Water Quality
Natural Resources: Water Quality
Notification Date
6/2/2009
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.
Comments
Increasing WPDES permit fees.
6/2/2009
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.
Comments
Increasing WPDES permit fees.
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Transportation: Transportation Finance
Transportation: Transportation Finance
Notification Date
7/31/2009
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.
7/31/2009
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.
Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings
Agency Name
Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection
Subject
ATCP 69, buttermaker licensing.
Scope Statement
Register Number: 648 (1/1/2010)
Clearinghouse Rule: CR 10-106
12/11/2010
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.
Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection
Subject
ATCP 69, buttermaker licensing.
Scope Statement
Register Number: 648 (1/1/2010)
Clearinghouse Rule: CR 10-106
For
Notification Date12/11/2010
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.
Agency Name
Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (ATCP)
Subject
ATCP 51, livestock facility siting.
Scope Statement
Register Number: 658 (10/15/2010)
12/11/2010
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.
Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (ATCP)
Subject
ATCP 51, livestock facility siting.
Scope Statement
Register Number: 658 (10/15/2010)
For
Notification Date12/11/2010
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
To allow for the sale of raw milk by dairy farmers.
To allow for the sale of raw milk by dairy farmers.
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
12/15/2009
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.
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
12/15/2009
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.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Allowing the operation of light utility vehicles on town and county roads
Allowing the operation of light utility vehicles on town and county roads
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
11/6/2009
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.
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
11/6/2009
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.
A "Renewable Fuels for Schools" bonding program for the establishment of biomass energy systems in public institutions.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
A "Renewable Fuels for Schools" bonding program for the establishment of biomass energy systems in public institutions.
A "Renewable Fuels for Schools" bonding program for the establishment of biomass energy systems in public institutions.
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
9/10/2009
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.
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
9/10/2009
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.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
A moratorium on CAFO WPDES permits.
A moratorium on CAFO WPDES permits.
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
9/10/2009
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.
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
9/10/2009
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.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Establishing a statewide uniform system of renewable energy buyback rates.
Establishing a statewide uniform system of renewable energy buyback rates.
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative Matter and Rule
Notification Date
9/10/2009
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.
Both Legislative Matter and Rule
Notification Date
9/10/2009
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.
Increased enforcement by Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection of federal prohibition of the use of milk protein concentrate in standardized dairy products.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Increased enforcement by Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection of federal prohibition of the use of milk protein concentrate in standardized dairy products.
Increased enforcement by Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection of federal prohibition of the use of milk protein concentrate in standardized dairy products.
Action Intended To Affect
Rule (by a state agency)
Notification Date
9/10/2009
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.
Rule (by a state agency)
Notification Date
9/10/2009
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.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Increasing the availability of credit to dairy farmers.
Increasing the availability of credit to dairy farmers.
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative Matter and Rule
Notification Date
9/10/2009
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.
Both Legislative Matter and Rule
Notification Date
9/10/2009
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.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Enacting a moratorium permits for the construction of large Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations.
Enacting a moratorium permits for the construction of large Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations.
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
6/2/2009
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.
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
6/2/2009
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.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
The increase of WPDES permit fees.
The increase of WPDES permit fees.
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative Matter and Rule
Notification Date
6/2/2009
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.
Both Legislative Matter and Rule
Notification Date
6/2/2009
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.
The regulation of advanced renewable tariffs paid to small-scale energy generators by the Public Service Commission.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
The regulation of advanced renewable tariffs paid to small-scale energy generators by the Public Service Commission.
The regulation of advanced renewable tariffs paid to small-scale energy generators by the Public Service Commission.
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative Matter and Rule
Notification Date
4/1/2009
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.
Both Legislative Matter and Rule
Notification Date
4/1/2009
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.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Establishment of a statewide energy buy-back rate for utilities.
Establishment of a statewide energy buy-back rate for utilities.
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative Matter and Rule
Notification Date
3/3/2009
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.
Supporting Documentation
20090302_220626_ARTs Docket Comments.pdf
Both Legislative Matter and Rule
Notification Date
3/3/2009
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.
Supporting Documentation
20090302_220626_ARTs Docket Comments.pdf
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Wisconsin Health Project - comprehensive health care reform
Wisconsin Health Project - comprehensive health care reform
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
1/1/2009
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.
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
1/1/2009
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.
LRB-3207/1 Great Lakes - St. Lawrence River Basin Water Resources Compact. WFU is reviewing the LRB Draft Bill.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
LRB-3207/1 Great Lakes - St. Lawrence River Basin Water Resources Compact. WFU is reviewing the LRB Draft Bill.
LRB-3207/1 Great Lakes - St. Lawrence River Basin Water Resources Compact. WFU is reviewing the LRB Draft Bill.
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
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.
Legislative Matter
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.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
WFU supports LRB 3903 that would promote the dairy industry in Wisconsin.
WFU supports LRB 3903 that would promote the dairy industry in Wisconsin.
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
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.
Legislative Matter
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.
WFU supports LB 1619, the Renewable Fuel Standard Bill as a necessary step forward for the State of Wisconsin.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
WFU supports LB 1619, the Renewable Fuel Standard Bill as a necessary step forward for the State of Wisconsin.
WFU supports LB 1619, the Renewable Fuel Standard Bill as a necessary step forward for the State of Wisconsin.
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
1/14/2008
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.
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
1/14/2008
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.
WFU is opposed to any Wisconsin Seed Law rule changes that would take away the local control of towns, cities, villages and counties.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
WFU is opposed to any Wisconsin Seed Law rule changes that would take away the local control of towns, cities, villages and counties.
WFU is opposed to any Wisconsin Seed Law rule changes that would take away the local control of towns, cities, villages and counties.
Action Intended To Affect
Rule (by a state agency)
Notification Date
10/26/2007
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.
Rule (by a state agency)
Notification Date
10/26/2007
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.
WFU supports a low carbon bioenergy standard for the proposed renewable motor vehicle fuels bill being drafted by Sen. Kreitlow.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
WFU supports a low carbon bioenergy standard for the proposed renewable motor vehicle fuels bill being drafted by Sen. Kreitlow.
WFU supports a low carbon bioenergy standard for the proposed renewable motor vehicle fuels bill being drafted by Sen. Kreitlow.
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
10/26/2007
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.
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
10/26/2007
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.
WFU supports the Healthy Wisconsin Plan which was created to achieve comprehensive reform that guarantees coverage to every Wisconsin resident, and returns control of health care decisions to patients and their doctors.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
WFU supports the Healthy Wisconsin Plan which was created to achieve comprehensive reform that guarantees coverage to every Wisconsin resident, and returns control of health care decisions to patients and their doctors.
WFU supports the Healthy Wisconsin Plan which was created to achieve comprehensive reform that guarantees coverage to every Wisconsin resident, and returns control of health care decisions to patients and their doctors.
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
6/25/2007
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.
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
6/25/2007
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.
WFU supports the DHFS groundwaterstandard for Alachor ESA as proposed. The standard was developmed as required in the Wsconsin Groundwater Protection law and WFU would be opposed to any changes that would weakend that law.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
WFU supports the DHFS groundwaterstandard for Alachor ESA as proposed. The standard was developmed as required in the Wsconsin Groundwater Protection law and WFU would be opposed to any changes that would weakend that law.
WFU supports the DHFS groundwaterstandard for Alachor ESA as proposed. The standard was developmed as required in the Wsconsin Groundwater Protection law and WFU would be opposed to any changes that would weakend that law.
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative Matter and Rule
Notification Date
5/19/2007
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.
Both Legislative Matter and Rule
Notification Date
5/19/2007
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.
Wisconsin Farmers Union supports the DHFS ground water standard for Alachor ESA as proposed. The standard was developed as required in the Wisconsin Groundwater Protection law and WFU would be opposed to any changes that would weaken that law.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Wisconsin Farmers Union supports the DHFS ground water standard for Alachor ESA as proposed. The standard was developed as required in the Wisconsin Groundwater Protection law and WFU would be opposed to any changes that would weaken that law.
Wisconsin Farmers Union supports the DHFS ground water standard for Alachor ESA as proposed. The standard was developed as required in the Wisconsin Groundwater Protection law and WFU would be opposed to any changes that would weaken that law.
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative Matter and Rule
Notification Date
5/19/2007
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.
Both Legislative Matter and Rule
Notification Date
5/19/2007
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.
Total Lobbying Effort
| 2009 January - June |
2009 July - December |
2010 January - June |
2010 July - December |
Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Lobbying Expenditures | 2009 January - June $16,115.27 |
2009 July - December $19,488.29 |
2010 January - June $19,901.26 |
2010 July - December $10,460.00 |
Total $65,964.82 |
| Total Hours Communicating | 2009 January - June 110.26 |
2009 July - December 113.00 |
2010 January - June 69.50 |
2010 July - December 26.55 |
Total 319.31 |
| Total Hours Other | 2009 January - June 422.75 |
2009 July - December 651.00 |
2010 January - June 428.75 |
2010 July - December 225.00 |
Total 1727.50 |
Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Relating to: the sale of home-canned food.
| 2009 January - June |
2009 July - December |
2010 January - June |
2010 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 January - June 3% |
2009 July - December |
2010 January - June |
2010 July - December |
Total < 1% |
Relating to: the requirement to build and maintain partition fences.
| 2009 January - June |
2009 July - December |
2010 January - June |
2010 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 January - June 4% |
2009 July - December |
2010 January - June |
2010 July - December |
Total 1% |
Relating to: regulation of wind energy systems and granting rule-making authority.
| 2009 January - June |
2009 July - December |
2010 January - June |
2010 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 January - June 4% |
2009 July - December 6% |
2010 January - June |
2010 July - December |
Total 3% |
Relating to: regulation of wind energy systems and granting rule-making authority.
| 2009 January - June |
2009 July - December |
2010 January - June |
2010 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 January - June 4% |
2009 July - December |
2010 January - June 5% |
2010 July - December |
Total 2% |
Relating to: requiring that certain high school agriculture courses be counted as science credits.
| 2009 January - June |
2009 July - December |
2010 January - June |
2010 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 January - June 6% |
2009 July - December 14% |
2010 January - June |
2010 July - December |
Total 7% |
Relating to: promoting the use of locally grown food in school meals and snacks and granting rule-making authority.
| 2009 January - June |
2009 July - December |
2010 January - June |
2010 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 January - June |
2009 July - December |
2010 January - June 3% |
2010 July - December |
Total < 1% |
Relating to: promoting the use of locally grown food in school meals and snacks and granting rule-making authority.
| 2009 January - June |
2009 July - December |
2010 January - June |
2010 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 January - June |
2009 July - December |
2010 January - June 3% |
2010 July - December |
Total < 1% |
Relating to: the sale of unpasteurized milk, buttermilk, butter, and cream.
| 2009 January - June |
2009 July - December |
2010 January - June |
2010 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 January - June |
2009 July - December |
2010 January - June 5% |
2010 July - December |
Total 1% |
Relating to: the sale of unpasteurized milk, buttermilk, butter, and cream.
| 2009 January - June |
2009 July - December |
2010 January - June |
2010 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 January - June |
2009 July - December |
2010 January - June 5% |
2010 July - December |
Total 1% |
Relating to: goals for reductions in greenhouse gas emissions, for construction of zero net energy buildings and for energy conservation; information, analyses, reports, education, and training concerning greenhouse gas emissions and climate change; energy efficiency and renewable resource programs; renewable energy requirements of electric utilities and retail cooperatives; requiring electric utilities to purchase renewable energy from certain renewable facilities in their service territories; authority of the Public Service Commission over nuclear power plants; motor vehicle emission limitations; a low carbon standard for transportation fuels; the brownfield site assessment grant program, the main street program, the brownfields grant program, the forward innovation fund, grants to local governments for planning activities, the transportation facilities economic assistance and development program, a model parking ordinance; surface transportation planning by the Department of Transportation and metropolitan planning organizations to reduce greenhouse gas emissions; environmental evaluations for transportation projects; idling limits for certain vehicles; energy conservation codes for public buildings, places of employment, one- and two-family dwellings, and agricultural facilities; design standards for state buildings; energy efficiency standards for certain consumer audio and video devices, boiler inspection requirements; greenhouse gas emissions and energy use by certain state agencies and state assistance to school districts in achieving energy efficiencies; creating an exception to local levy limits for amounts spent on energy efficiency measures; creating an energy crop reserve program; identification of private forest land, promoting sequestration of carbon in forests, qualifying practices and cost-share requirements under the forest grant program established by the Department of Natural Resources; air pollution permits for certain stationary sources reducing greenhouse gas emissions; allocating a portion of existing tax-exempt industrial development revenue bonding to clean energy manufacturing facilities and renewable power generating facilities; requiring a report on certain programs to limit greenhouse gas emissions; granting rule-making authority; requiring the exercise of rule-making authority; and providing a penalty.
| 2009 January - June |
2009 July - December |
2010 January - June |
2010 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 January - June |
2009 July - December |
2010 January - June 15% |
2010 July - December |
Total 4% |
Relating to: goals for reductions in greenhouse gas emissions, for construction of zero net energy buildings and for energy conservation; information, analyses, reports, education, and training concerning greenhouse gas emissions and climate change; energy efficiency and renewable resource programs; renewable energy requirements of electric utilities and retail cooperatives; requiring electric utilities to purchase renewable energy from certain renewable facilities in their service territories; authority of the Public Service Commission over nuclear power plants; motor vehicle emission limitations; a low carbon standard for transportation fuels; the brownfield site assessment grant program, the main street program, the brownfields grant program, the forward innovation fund, grants to local governments for planning activities, the transportation facilities economic assistance and development program, a model parking ordinance; surface transportation planning by the Department of Transportation and metropolitan planning organizations to reduce greenhouse gas emissions; environmental evaluations for transportation projects; idling limits for certain vehicles; energy conservation codes for public buildings, places of employment, one- and two-family dwellings, and agricultural facilities; design standards for state buildings; energy efficiency standards for certain consumer audio and video devices, boiler inspection requirements; greenhouse gas emissions and energy use by certain state agencies and state assistance to school districts in achieving energy efficiencies; creating an exception to local levy limits for amounts spent on energy efficiency measures; creating an energy crop reserve program; identification of private forest land, promoting sequestration of carbon in forests, qualifying practices and cost-share requirements under the forest grant program established by the Department of Natural Resources; air pollution permits for certain stationary sources reducing greenhouse gas emissions; allocating a portion of existing tax-exempt industrial development revenue bonding to clean energy manufacturing facilities and renewable power generating facilities; requiring a report on certain programs to limit greenhouse gas emissions; granting rule-making authority; requiring the exercise of rule-making authority; and providing a penalty.
| 2009 January - June |
2009 July - December |
2010 January - June |
2010 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 January - June |
2009 July - December |
2010 January - June 15% |
2010 July - December |
Total 4% |
Budget Bill Subjects
| 2009 January - June |
2009 July - December |
2010 January - June |
2010 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 January - June 9% |
2009 July - December |
2010 January - June |
2010 July - December |
Total 2% |
| 2009 January - June |
2009 July - December |
2010 January - June |
2010 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 January - June 15% |
2009 July - December |
2010 January - June |
2010 July - December |
Total 4% |
| 2009 January - June |
2009 July - December |
2010 January - June |
2010 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 January - June 35% |
2009 July - December |
2010 January - June |
2010 July - December |
Total 9% |
Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings
| 2009 January - June |
2009 July - December |
2010 January - June |
2010 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 January - June |
2009 July - December |
2010 January - June |
2010 July - December 40% |
Total 5% |
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
| 2009 January - June |
2009 July - December |
2010 January - June |
2010 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 January - June 4% |
2009 July - December |
2010 January - June |
2010 July - December |
Total 1% |
The regulation of advanced renewable tariffs paid to small-scale energy generators by the Public Service Commission.
| 2009 January - June |
2009 July - December |
2010 January - June |
2010 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 January - June 4% |
2009 July - December 16% |
2010 January - June 5% |
2010 July - December 10% |
Total 9% |
| 2009 January - June |
2009 July - December |
2010 January - June |
2010 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 January - June 6% |
2009 July - December |
2010 January - June |
2010 July - December |
Total 2% |
| 2009 January - June |
2009 July - December |
2010 January - June |
2010 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 January - June 6% |
2009 July - December 8% |
2010 January - June 5% |
2010 July - December |
Total 6% |
| 2009 January - June |
2009 July - December |
2010 January - June |
2010 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 January - June |
2009 July - December 4% |
2010 January - June |
2010 July - December |
Total 1% |
| 2009 January - June |
2009 July - December |
2010 January - June |
2010 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 January - June |
2009 July - December 6% |
2010 January - June |
2010 July - December |
Total 2% |
| 2009 January - June |
2009 July - December |
2010 January - June |
2010 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 January - June |
2009 July - December 6% |
2010 January - June |
2010 July - December |
Total 2% |
| 2009 January - June |
2009 July - December |
2010 January - June |
2010 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 January - June |
2009 July - December 8% |
2010 January - June |
2010 July - December |
Total 3% |
| 2009 January - June |
2009 July - December |
2010 January - June |
2010 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 January - June |
2009 July - December 8% |
2010 January - June 5% |
2010 July - December 10% |
Total 5% |
A "Renewable Fuels for Schools" bonding program for the establishment of biomass energy systems in public institutions.
| 2009 January - June |
2009 July - December |
2010 January - June |
2010 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 January - June |
2009 July - December 12% |
2010 January - June |
2010 July - December 10% |
Total 6% |
Increased enforcement by Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection of federal prohibition of the use of milk protein concentrate in standardized dairy products.
| 2009 January - June |
2009 July - December |
2010 January - June |
2010 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 January - June |
2009 July - December 12% |
2010 January - June |
2010 July - December |
Total 4% |
Wisconsin Farmers Union supports the DHFS ground water standard for Alachor ESA as proposed. The standard was developed as required in the Wisconsin Groundwater Protection law and WFU would be opposed to any changes that would weaken that law.
| 2009 January - June |
2009 July - December |
2010 January - June |
2010 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 January - June |
2009 July - December |
2010 January - June 5% |
2010 July - December |
Total 1% |
WFU supports a low carbon bioenergy standard for the proposed renewable motor vehicle fuels bill being drafted by Sen. Kreitlow.
| 2009 January - June |
2009 July - December |
2010 January - June |
2010 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 January - June |
2009 July - December |
2010 January - June |
2010 July - December 5% |
Total < 1% |
Minor Efforts
(Time spent on matters each of which accounted for less than 10% of the organization's lobbying.)
Other Matters
No other matters found.