Wisconsin Rural Water Association
Registered Principal Details
Business Or Interest:
Provide training/technical assistance and advocacy for small water and wastewater public systems
Lobbying Interests:
Represent the interests of public water supply and wastewater utilities on issues such as water quality regulations, operation and maintenance requirements, funding sources, source water protection, billing and water rate setting. Involved in seeking state funding from state budget through state agencies.
CEO Name:
Ken M. Blomberg
Executive Director
Provide training/technical assistance and advocacy for small water and wastewater public systems
Lobbying Interests:
Represent the interests of public water supply and wastewater utilities on issues such as water quality regulations, operation and maintenance requirements, funding sources, source water protection, billing and water rate setting. Involved in seeking state funding from state budget through state agencies.
CEO Name:
Ken M. Blomberg
Executive Director
Contact
KB
Authorized Lobbyists
| Lobbyist Name | Exclusive Duties | Authorized On | Withdrawn On |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ken Blomberg | Exclusive Duties N/A | Authorized On 2/26/2009 | Withdrawn On N/A |
| David Lawrence | Exclusive Duties N/A | Authorized On 2/26/2009 | Withdrawn On N/A |
Lobbying Interests
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Assembly Bill 316
Relating to: emergency management, succession of public offices, liability and licensure of emergency volunteers, disaster relief, ratification of the pest control compact, transportation and disposal of animal carcasses, the plant industry, computation of...
Bill Text and History
2009 Wisconsin Act 42
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.
Relating to: emergency management, succession of public offices, liability and licensure of emergency volunteers, disaster relief, ratification of the pest control compact, transportation and disposal of animal carcasses, the plant industry, computation of...
Bill Text and History
2009 Wisconsin Act 42
Other
Notification Date7/31/2009
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.
Assembly Bill 404
Relating to: prohibiting municipal electric or water utilities from collecting certain utility arrearages from owners of rental properties as property liens.
Bill Text and History
8/31/2009
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.
Relating to: prohibiting municipal electric or water utilities from collecting certain utility arrearages from owners of rental properties as property liens.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date8/31/2009
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.
Assembly Bill 475
Relating to: prohibiting privatization of certain municipal water utilities.
Bill Text and History
10/15/2009
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: prohibiting privatization of certain municipal water utilities.
Bill Text and History
Other
Notification Date10/15/2009
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 844
Relating to: groundwater management, water conservation, and granting rule-making authority.
Bill Text and History
3/18/2010
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: groundwater management, water conservation, and granting rule-making authority.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date3/18/2010
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 949
Relating to: financial assistance under the Clean Water Fund Program and the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program.
Bill Text and History
4/14/2010
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: financial assistance under the Clean Water Fund Program and the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program.
Bill Text and History
None
Notification Date4/14/2010
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 620
Relating to: groundwater management, water conservation, and granting rule-making authority.
Bill Text and History
3/18/2010
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: groundwater management, water conservation, and granting rule-making authority.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date3/18/2010
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
Natural Resources: Water Quality
Natural Resources: Water Quality
Notification Date
3/21/2009
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
Proposed Water Use Fees
3/21/2009
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
Proposed Water Use Fees
Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings
Relating to chs. NR 809 and 811 and creating ch. NR 810 Federal groundwater rule affecting public drinking water systems.
Agency Name
Natural Resources
Subject
Relating to chs. NR 809 and 811 and creating ch. NR 810 Federal groundwater rule affecting public drinking water systems.
Scope Statement
Register Number: 618 (7/1/2007)
Clearinghouse Rule: CR 09-073
3/21/2009
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
Proposed Requirements for certification of cross connection control surveyors.
Natural Resources
Subject
Relating to chs. NR 809 and 811 and creating ch. NR 810 Federal groundwater rule affecting public drinking water systems.
Scope Statement
Register Number: 618 (7/1/2007)
Clearinghouse Rule: CR 09-073
Other
Notification Date3/21/2009
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
Proposed Requirements for certification of cross connection control surveyors.
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Dept. of Commerce reorganization
Dept. of Commerce reorganization
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
12/13/2010
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.
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
12/13/2010
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.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
2011-2012 Biennial Budget in the areas of PSC, DNR and Commerce
2011-2012 Biennial Budget in the areas of PSC, DNR and Commerce
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative Matter and Rule
Notification Date
11/29/2010
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.
Both Legislative Matter and Rule
Notification Date
11/29/2010
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.
Creation of Chapters NR 850, 852 and 856 relating to water use fees, conservation & efficiency and registration & reporting, and the related revisions to Chapter NR 142.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Creation of Chapters NR 850, 852 and 856 relating to water use fees, conservation & efficiency and registration & reporting, and the related revisions to Chapter NR 142.
Creation of Chapters NR 850, 852 and 856 relating to water use fees, conservation & efficiency and registration & reporting, and the related revisions to Chapter NR 142.
Action Intended To Affect
Rule (by a state agency)
Notification Date
6/2/2010
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.
Rule (by a state agency)
Notification Date
6/2/2010
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.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Natural Resources administrative rules NR151, NR102 and NR217 pertaining to phosphorus limits.
Natural Resources administrative rules NR151, NR102 and NR217 pertaining to phosphorus limits.
Action Intended To Affect
Rule (by a state agency)
Notification Date
4/8/2010
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.
Rule (by a state agency)
Notification Date
4/8/2010
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.
Possible proposed legislation concerning revisions to SS66.0809 pertaining to utilities' ability to collect unpaid tenant bills from the landlord's property tax bills.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Possible proposed legislation concerning revisions to SS66.0809 pertaining to utilities' ability to collect unpaid tenant bills from the landlord's property tax bills.
Possible proposed legislation concerning revisions to SS66.0809 pertaining to utilities' ability to collect unpaid tenant bills from the landlord's property tax bills.
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
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.
Legislative Matter
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.
Possible revision to Comm Code 5.993 concerning the certification of Cross Connection Control Surveyors.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Possible revision to Comm Code 5.993 concerning the certification of Cross Connection Control Surveyors.
Possible revision to Comm Code 5.993 concerning the certification of Cross Connection Control Surveyors.
Action Intended To Affect
Rule (by a state agency)
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.
Rule (by a state agency)
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.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Topics related to the Great Lakes Compact
Topics related to the Great Lakes Compact
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative Matter and Rule
Notification Date
10/22/2007
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
10/22/2007
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
Commerce Safety Rules
Commerce Safety Rules
Action Intended To Affect
Rule (by a state agency)
Notification Date
1/5/2007
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
1/5/2007
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
Groundwater Rules and Legislation
Groundwater Rules and Legislation
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative Matter and Rule
Notification Date
1/5/2007
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
1/5/2007
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
High Capacity Wells
High Capacity Wells
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative Matter and Rule
Notification Date
1/5/2007
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
1/5/2007
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
Stormwater Rules
Stormwater Rules
Action Intended To Affect
Rule (by a state agency)
Notification Date
1/5/2007
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
1/5/2007
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 $5,103.79 |
2009 July - December $5,072.37 |
2010 January - June $8,778.84 |
2010 July - December $7,326.09 |
Total $26,281.09 |
| Total Hours Communicating | 2009 January - June 49.00 |
2009 July - December 49.50 |
2010 January - June 75.00 |
2010 July - December 53.25 |
Total 226.75 |
| Total Hours Other | 2009 January - June 22.00 |
2009 July - December 15.00 |
2010 January - June 55.00 |
2010 July - December 44.50 |
Total 136.50 |
Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Relating to: groundwater management, water conservation, 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 20% |
2010 July - December |
Total 7% |
Budget Bill Subjects
| 2009 January - June |
2009 July - December |
2010 January - June |
2010 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 January - June 15% |
2009 July - December 15% |
2010 January - June 10% |
2010 July - December 10% |
Total 12% |
Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings
Relating to chs. NR 809 and 811 and creating ch. NR 810 Federal groundwater rule affecting public drinking water systems.
| 2009 January - June |
2009 July - December |
2010 January - June |
2010 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 January - June |
2009 July - December 15% |
2010 January - June |
2010 July - December |
Total 3% |
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 10% |
2009 July - December |
2010 January - June |
2010 July - December 10% |
Total 5% |
| 2009 January - June |
2009 July - December |
2010 January - June |
2010 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 January - June 10% |
2009 July - December 10% |
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 20% |
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 40% |
2009 July - December 35% |
2010 January - June 15% |
2010 July - December |
Total 19% |
Possible proposed legislation concerning revisions to SS66.0809 pertaining to utilities' ability to collect unpaid tenant bills from the landlord's property tax bills.
| 2009 January - June |
2009 July - December |
2010 January - June |
2010 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 January - June |
2009 July - December 5% |
2010 January - June |
2010 July - December |
Total < 1% |
Possible revision to Comm Code 5.993 concerning the certification of Cross Connection Control Surveyors.
| 2009 January - June |
2009 July - December |
2010 January - June |
2010 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 January - June |
2009 July - December 15% |
2010 January - June 10% |
2010 July - December |
Total 6% |
| 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 40% |
Total 16% |
Creation of Chapters NR 850, 852 and 856 relating to water use fees, conservation & efficiency and registration & reporting, and the related revisions to Chapter NR 142.
| 2009 January - June |
2009 July - December |
2010 January - June |
2010 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 January - June |
2009 July - December |
2010 January - June 20% |
2010 July - December 25% |
Total 14% |
| 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 10% |
Total 3% |
Minor Efforts
(Time spent on matters each of which accounted for less than 10% of the organization's lobbying.)
Other Matters
Includes time spent on:
- Gubernatorial nominations
- Matters on which the organization made no lobbying communication