Forward Janesville Inc

Registered Principal Details

Business Or Interest:
Economic development organization representing the Rock County area business community.

Lobbying Interests:
Fiscal and tax issues, transportation, education, workers compensation, environmental issues, mandated benefits, health care issues, government spending, budgetary matters, and government regulation.

CEO Name:
John Beckord
Vice President - Government Relations

Contact
DC
Dan Cunningham
14 S. Jackson Street
Janesville, WI 53548
(608) 757-3160
(608) 757-3170
danc@forwardjanesville.com
www.forwardjanesville.com

Authorized Lobbyists

Lobbyist Name Exclusive Duties Authorized On Withdrawn On

Lobbying Interests

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

Assembly Bill 13
Assembly Bill 13
Relating to: a development opportunity zone for the city of Beloit.

Bill Text and History

2011 Wisconsin Act 37

For
Notification Date
3/29/2011
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 376
Assembly Bill 376
Relating to: authorizing the sale or transfer of tax credits in counties experiencing high rates of unemployment.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
1/7/2012
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 83
Senate Bill 83
Relating to: various changes to the eminent domain laws.

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
5/11/2011
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 291
Senate Bill 291
Relating to: authorizing the sale or transfer of tax credits in counties experiencing high rates of unemployment.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
1/7/2012
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

Tax Credit Portability & Refundability
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Tax Credit Portability & Refundability

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
11/17/2011
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.

Combined Reporting
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Combined Reporting

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/1/2011
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 Opportunity Zone Status for Janesville
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Development Opportunity Zone Status for Janesville

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/1/2011
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.

Economic development
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Economic development

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/1/2011
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.

Education funding & finance
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Education funding & finance

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/1/2011
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.

Expansion of I-39/90 to six lanes from Janesville to Madison
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Expansion of I-39/90 to six lanes from Janesville to Madison

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/1/2011
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.

Health Care Reform
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Health Care Reform

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/1/2011
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.

Medical malpractice reform
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Medical malpractice reform

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/1/2011
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.

Ozone nonattainment standards and how they may affect Rock County
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Ozone nonattainment standards and how they may affect Rock County

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative Matter and Rule

Notification Date
1/1/2011
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.

state income tax deductions for Health Savings Account contributions
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
state income tax deductions for Health Savings Account contributions

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/1/2011
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.

Tax Credit Reform
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Tax Credit Reform

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/1/2011
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.

Tax Increment Financing (TIF) reform
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Tax Increment Financing (TIF) reform

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/1/2011
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 I-39/90 NOW Coalition
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
The I-39/90 NOW Coalition

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/1/2011
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.

Transportation funding
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Transportation funding

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/1/2011
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

  2011
January - June
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total
Total Lobbying Expenditures 2011
January - June
$2,919.51
2011
July - December
$1,041.50
2012
January - June
$5,391.59
2012
July - December
$1,439.32
Total $10,791.92
Total Hours Communicating 2011
January - June
22.25
2011
July - December
9.25
2012
January - June
28.00
2012
July - December
12.25
Total 71.75
Total Hours Other 2011
January - June
40.25
2011
July - December
11.75
2012
January - June
83.50
2012
July - December
19.50
Total 155.00

Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

Relating to: various changes to the eminent domain laws.
2011
January - June
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total
2011
January - June
1%
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total < 1%
Relating to: a development opportunity zone for the city of Beloit.
2011
January - June
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total
2011
January - June
2%
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total < 1%
Relating to: authorizing the sale or transfer of tax credits in counties experiencing high rates of unemployment.
2011
January - June
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total
2011
January - June
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
23%
2012
July - December
Total 11%

Budget Bill Subjects

No budget bill subjects found.

Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings

No administrative rulemaking proceedings found.

Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number

2011
January - June
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total
2011
January - June
1%
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total < 1%
2011
January - June
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total
2011
January - June
1%
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
3%
2012
July - December
Total 2%
2011
January - June
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total
2011
January - June
32%
2011
July - December
20%
2012
January - June
20%
2012
July - December
13%
Total 22%
2011
January - June
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total
2011
January - June
43%
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
6%
2012
July - December
28%
Total 19%
2011
January - June
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total
2011
January - June
2011
July - December
11%
2012
January - June
19%
2012
July - December
18%
Total 13%
2011
January - June
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total
2011
January - June
2011
July - December
45%
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
8%
Total 5%
2011
January - June
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total
2011
January - June
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
5%
2012
July - December
8%
Total 4%

Minor Efforts

No minor efforts found.

Other Matters

Includes time spent on:

  • Gubernatorial nominations
  • Matters on which the organization made no lobbying communication

Other Matters
2011
January - June
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total
2011
January - June
20%
2011
July - December
24%
2012
January - June
24%
2012
July - December
25%
Total 23%

Filed Statements of Lobbying Activity and Expenditures