Wisconsin Propane Gas Association Inc
Registered Principal Details
Business Or Interest:
WI propane marketers and their suppliers
Lobbying Interests:
Legislation and rules affecting propane specifically and businesses operating in Wisconsin in general.
CEO Name:
Betsy Ahner
Executive Director
WI propane marketers and their suppliers
Lobbying Interests:
Legislation and rules affecting propane specifically and businesses operating in Wisconsin in general.
CEO Name:
Betsy Ahner
Executive Director
Contact
BA
Betsy Ahner
One S. Pinckney Street, Suite 504
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 251-0927
(608) 244-9030
bahner@charterinternet.com
www.wipga.org
One S. Pinckney Street, Suite 504
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 251-0927
(608) 244-9030
bahner@charterinternet.com
www.wipga.org
Authorized Lobbyists
| Lobbyist Name | Exclusive Duties | Authorized On | Withdrawn On |
|---|---|---|---|
| Betsy Ahner | Exclusive Duties N/A | Authorized On 1/20/2010 | Withdrawn On N/A |
| Brandon Scholz | Exclusive Duties N/A | Authorized On 1/20/2010 | Withdrawn On N/A |
| Michelle Kussow | Exclusive Duties N/A | Authorized On 1/20/2010 | Withdrawn On N/A |
| Brett Hulsey | Exclusive Duties N/A | Authorized On 4/19/2010 | Withdrawn On 5/10/2010 |
Lobbying Interests
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Assembly Bill 40
Relating to: the filing of a wage claim or the bringing of a wage claim action by a collective bargaining representative on behalf of an employee and the priority of a wage claim lien over a prior lien of a commercial lending institution and over the right...
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: the filing of a wage claim or the bringing of a wage claim action by a collective bargaining representative on behalf of an employee and the priority of a wage claim lien over a prior lien of a commercial lending institution and over the right...
Bill Text and History
Against
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.
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
1/26/2010
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
Against
Notification Date1/26/2010
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 794
Relating to: nonrefundable individual and corporate income and franchise tax credits for purchasing a thermal biomass heating system and fuel for such a system, property tax exemptions for thermal biomass heating systems and facilities used to store fuel f...
Bill Text and History
3/30/2010
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: nonrefundable individual and corporate income and franchise tax credits for purchasing a thermal biomass heating system and fuel for such a system, property tax exemptions for thermal biomass heating systems and facilities used to store fuel f...
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date3/30/2010
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 1
Relating to: a state minimum wage, permitting the enactment of local living wage ordinances, and granting rule-making authority.
Bill Text and History
2/10/2010
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: a state minimum wage, permitting the enactment of local living wage ordinances, and granting rule-making authority.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date2/10/2010
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
1/26/2010
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
Against
Notification Date1/26/2010
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.
Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings
Agency Name
Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection
Subject
ATCP 92, weights and measures licensing and fees.
Scope Statement
Register Number: 644 (8/15/2009)
Clearinghouse Rule: CR 09-105
1/26/2010
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 92, weights and measures licensing and fees.
Scope Statement
Register Number: 644 (8/15/2009)
Clearinghouse Rule: CR 09-105
Against
Notification Date1/26/2010
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 proposal relating to MANDATORY INSPECTION OF PROPANE TANK AND PROPANE TANK LINES.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Development, drafting, or introduction of proposal relating to MANDATORY INSPECTION OF PROPANE TANK AND PROPANE TANK LINES.
Development, drafting, or introduction of proposal relating to MANDATORY INSPECTION OF PROPANE TANK AND PROPANE TANK LINES.
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative Matter and Rule
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.
Both Legislative Matter and Rule
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.
Development, drafting, or introduction of proposal relating to MANDATORY INSPECTION OF PROPANE TANKS AND PROPANE TANK LINES.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Development, drafting, or introduction of proposal relating to MANDATORY INSPECTION OF PROPANE TANKS AND PROPANE TANK LINES.
Development, drafting, or introduction of proposal relating to MANDATORY INSPECTION OF PROPANE TANKS AND PROPANE TANK LINES.
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative Matter and Rule
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.
Both Legislative Matter and Rule
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.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to Governor's Global Climate Change Task Force pertaining to transportation.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to Governor's Global Climate Change Task Force pertaining to transportation.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to Governor's Global Climate Change Task Force pertaining to transportation.
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
12/10/2007
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
12/10/2007
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: Proposed amendments to One Call System law related to locating fuel storage system transmission lines.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to: Proposed amendments to One Call System law related to locating fuel storage system transmission lines.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to: Proposed amendments to One Call System law related to locating fuel storage system transmission lines.
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative Matter and Rule
Notification Date
9/12/2007
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
9/12/2007
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
Propane Safety Act 2007
Propane Safety Act 2007
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative Matter and Rule
Notification Date
9/12/2007
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
9/12/2007
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
Liquified petroleum gas insurance - Draft legislation would mandate financial responsibility minimums for retail suppliers.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Development,drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to Liquified petroleum gas insurance - Draft legislation would mandate financial responsibility minimums for retail suppliers.
Development,drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to Liquified petroleum gas insurance - Draft legislation would mandate financial responsibility minimums for retail suppliers.
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative Matter and Rule
Notification Date
1/8/2007
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
1/8/2007
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
| 2010 January - June |
2010 July - December |
Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Lobbying Expenditures | 2010 January - June $11,934.15 |
2010 July - December $6,972.50 |
Total $18,906.65 |
| Total Hours Communicating | 2010 January - June 9.95 |
2010 July - December 19.25 |
Total 29.20 |
| Total Hours Other | 2010 January - June 94.70 |
2010 July - December 56.75 |
Total 151.45 |
Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Relating to: nonrefundable individual and corporate income and franchise tax credits for purchasing a thermal biomass heating system and fuel for such a system, property tax exemptions for thermal biomass heating systems and facilities used to store fuel for such systems, and a sales and use tax exemption for purchasing a thermal biomass heating system.
| 2009 January - June |
2009 July - December |
2010 January - June |
2010 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 January - June |
2009 July - December |
2010 January - June 2% |
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 20% |
2010 July - December |
Total 12% |
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 20% |
2010 July - December |
Total 12% |
Budget Bill Subjects
No budget bill subjects found.
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 45% |
2010 July - December 85% |
Total 62% |
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
No topics found.
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