Sierra Club - John Muir Chapter
Registered Principal Details
Business Or Interest:
The Sierra Club – John Muir Chapter is Wisconsin’s voice for the nation’s oldest, largest and most influential grassroots environmental organization. We are made up of 15,000 members and supporters statewide working to expand clean energy, move beyond oil, and protect Wisconsin’s land and water resources.
Lobbying Interests:
State budget or individual bills - related to public health, environment, transportation, recycling, energy, agricultural and university research. Government reorg. DNR- land /forest management, water quality/quantity, wetlands, wildlife, mining, waste management, air, state stewardship fund, remedial response, alt. regulatory path. DATCP-pesticides, agric., food safety, animal mgmt. PSC-electric generation, mergers, energy conservation. DOT-infrastructure planning/budgt, MAP-21 implementation. DOJ-Public intervenor/enf. Commerce-PECFA and related, brownfields, econ. dev. UW Sys-Research/outreach. Campaign Finance Reform.
Title:
John Muir Chapter Director
The Sierra Club – John Muir Chapter is Wisconsin’s voice for the nation’s oldest, largest and most influential grassroots environmental organization. We are made up of 15,000 members and supporters statewide working to expand clean energy, move beyond oil, and protect Wisconsin’s land and water resources.
Lobbying Interests:
State budget or individual bills - related to public health, environment, transportation, recycling, energy, agricultural and university research. Government reorg. DNR- land /forest management, water quality/quantity, wetlands, wildlife, mining, waste management, air, state stewardship fund, remedial response, alt. regulatory path. DATCP-pesticides, agric., food safety, animal mgmt. PSC-electric generation, mergers, energy conservation. DOT-infrastructure planning/budgt, MAP-21 implementation. DOJ-Public intervenor/enf. Commerce-PECFA and related, brownfields, econ. dev. UW Sys-Research/outreach. Campaign Finance Reform.
Title:
John Muir Chapter Director
Contact
SMW
Shahla M. Werner
222 S Hamilton St, Suite 11
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 256-0565
(608) 256-4562
shahla.werner@sierraclub.org
http://www.wisconsin.sierraclub.org
222 S Hamilton St, Suite 11
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 256-0565
(608) 256-4562
shahla.werner@sierraclub.org
http://www.wisconsin.sierraclub.org
Authorized Lobbyists
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Lobbying Interests
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Assembly Bill 1
Relating to: regulation of ferrous metallic mining and related activities, procedures for obtaining approvals from the Department of Natural Resources for the construction of utility facilities, making an appropriation, and providing penalties. (FE)
Bill Text and History
1/30/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
http://www.wisconsin.sierraclub.org/mining.asp
Relating to: regulation of ferrous metallic mining and related activities, procedures for obtaining approvals from the Department of Natural Resources for the construction of utility facilities, making an appropriation, and providing penalties. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date1/30/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
http://www.wisconsin.sierraclub.org/mining.asp
Assembly Bill 26
Relating to: fees charged for access to public records. (FE)
Bill Text and History
3/5/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Relating to: fees charged for access to public records. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date3/5/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Assembly Bill 34
Relating to: the use of nuclear energy to comply with renewable portfolio standards and the time period for using credits to comply with such standards.
Bill Text and History
3/4/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Relating to: the use of nuclear energy to comply with renewable portfolio standards and the time period for using credits to comply with such standards.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date3/4/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Assembly Bill 75
Relating to: the applicability of a county shoreland zoning ordinance in a shoreland area annexed by, or incorporated as, a city or village.
Bill Text and History
7/12/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Relating to: the applicability of a county shoreland zoning ordinance in a shoreland area annexed by, or incorporated as, a city or village.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date7/12/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Assembly Bill 137
Relating to: requiring an open season for woodchucks.
Bill Text and History
4/24/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Relating to: requiring an open season for woodchucks.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date4/24/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Assembly Bill 161
Relating to: injunctions suspending or restraining the enforcement or execution statewide of a statute of this state.
Bill Text and History
2013 Wisconsin Act 156
5/10/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Relating to: injunctions suspending or restraining the enforcement or execution statewide of a statute of this state.
Bill Text and History
2013 Wisconsin Act 156
Against
Notification Date5/10/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Assembly Bill 388
Relating to: traffic violations resulting in harm to vulnerable highway users, driver education instruction, and providing a penalty. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2013 Wisconsin Act 253
11/14/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Relating to: traffic violations resulting in harm to vulnerable highway users, driver education instruction, and providing a penalty. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2013 Wisconsin Act 253
For
Notification Date11/14/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Assembly Bill 389
Relating to: the maximum speed limit on freeways and expressways. (FE)
Bill Text and History
10/23/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Relating to: the maximum speed limit on freeways and expressways. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date10/23/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Assembly Bill 424
Relating to: the sale, collection, and recycling of mercury-added thermostats, the disposal of mercury-added products, granting rule-making authority, making an appropriation, and providing a penalty. (FE)
Bill Text and History
11/18/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Relating to: the sale, collection, and recycling of mercury-added thermostats, the disposal of mercury-added products, granting rule-making authority, making an appropriation, and providing a penalty. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date11/18/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Assembly Bill 594
Relating to: renewable energy portfolio standards.
Bill Text and History
2013 Wisconsin Act 290
1/17/2014
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Relating to: renewable energy portfolio standards.
Bill Text and History
2013 Wisconsin Act 290
Against
Notification Date1/17/2014
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Assembly Bill 596
Relating to: renewable resource credits, removal of certain natural gas service laterals, natural gas public utility service in municipalities, and granting rule-making authority.
Bill Text and History
2013 Wisconsin Act 300
1/17/2014
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Relating to: renewable resource credits, removal of certain natural gas service laterals, natural gas public utility service in municipalities, and granting rule-making authority.
Bill Text and History
2013 Wisconsin Act 300
Against
Notification Date1/17/2014
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Assembly Bill 679
Relating to: high capacity well approvals. (FE)
Bill Text and History
1/30/2014
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Relating to: high capacity well approvals. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date1/30/2014
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Assembly Bill 680
Relating to: adaptive management plans for reducing discharges of phosphorus and total suspended solids to the waters of the state and a statewide variance to the water quality standard for phosphorus for certain dischargers. (FE)
Bill Text and History
1/30/2014
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Relating to: adaptive management plans for reducing discharges of phosphorus and total suspended solids to the waters of the state and a statewide variance to the water quality standard for phosphorus for certain dischargers. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date1/30/2014
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Assembly Bill 778
Relating to: prohibiting certain mining and drilling activities that cause the destruction or filling in of a lake bed, reservoir, or flowage or that cause the withdrawal of water from a reservoir or flowage.
Bill Text and History
2/27/2014
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Relating to: prohibiting certain mining and drilling activities that cause the destruction or filling in of a lake bed, reservoir, or flowage or that cause the withdrawal of water from a reservoir or flowage.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date2/27/2014
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Assembly Bill 816
Relating to: local regulation of nonmetallic mining and preservation of marketable nonmetallic mineral deposits. (FE)
Bill Text and History
3/3/2014
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Comments
NOTE: We previously registered in support in error.
Relating to: local regulation of nonmetallic mining and preservation of marketable nonmetallic mineral deposits. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date3/3/2014
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Comments
NOTE: We previously registered in support in error.
Assembly Joint Resolution 2
Relating to: creation of a department of transportation, creation of a transportation fund, and deposit of funds into the transportation fund (second consideration).
Bill Text and History
1/30/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Comments
We aren't necessarily opposed to constitutionally segregating transportation funding provided that transit remains in this fund.
Relating to: creation of a department of transportation, creation of a transportation fund, and deposit of funds into the transportation fund (second consideration).
Bill Text and History
Other
Notification Date1/30/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Comments
We aren't necessarily opposed to constitutionally segregating transportation funding provided that transit remains in this fund.
Senate Bill 1
Relating to: regulation of ferrous metallic mining and related activities, procedures for obtaining approvals from the Department of Natural Resources for the construction of utility facilities, making an appropriation, and providing penalties. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2013 Wisconsin Act 1
1/30/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
http://www.wisconsin.sierraclub.org/mining.asp
Relating to: regulation of ferrous metallic mining and related activities, procedures for obtaining approvals from the Department of Natural Resources for the construction of utility facilities, making an appropriation, and providing penalties. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2013 Wisconsin Act 1
Against
Notification Date1/30/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
http://www.wisconsin.sierraclub.org/mining.asp
Senate Bill 35
Relating to: powers and duties of an electric transmission company and certificates of public convenience and necessity and permits for certain electric generating facilities and high-voltage transmission lines.
Bill Text and History
2013 Wisconsin Act 10
3/4/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Relating to: powers and duties of an electric transmission company and certificates of public convenience and necessity and permits for certain electric generating facilities and high-voltage transmission lines.
Bill Text and History
2013 Wisconsin Act 10
For
Notification Date3/4/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Senate Bill 47
Relating to: renewable energy requirements for retail electric utilities and cooperatives.
Bill Text and History
3/4/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Relating to: renewable energy requirements for retail electric utilities and cooperatives.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date3/4/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Senate Bill 64
Relating to: renewable energy goals for state energy consumption and for energy use by certain state agencies. (FE)
Bill Text and History
3/14/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Relating to: renewable energy goals for state energy consumption and for energy use by certain state agencies. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date3/14/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Senate Bill 71
Relating to: limiting the regulation of wind energy systems by local governments. (FE)
Bill Text and History
3/11/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Relating to: limiting the regulation of wind energy systems by local governments. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date3/11/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Senate Bill 93
Relating to: use of dogs in hunting wolves.
Bill Text and History
4/2/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Relating to: use of dogs in hunting wolves.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date4/2/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Senate Bill 134
Relating to: a sea lamprey control program.
Bill Text and History
2013 Wisconsin Act 72
4/24/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Relating to: a sea lamprey control program.
Bill Text and History
2013 Wisconsin Act 72
For
Notification Date4/24/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Senate Bill 138
Relating to: notice requirements for zoning actions related to frac sand mining. (FE)
Bill Text and History
4/24/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Relating to: notice requirements for zoning actions related to frac sand mining. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date4/24/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Senate Bill 139
Relating to: disclosure of contracts for frac sand mining on neighboring properties.
Bill Text and History
4/24/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Relating to: disclosure of contracts for frac sand mining on neighboring properties.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date4/24/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Senate Bill 141
Relating to: listing frac sand mining as a conditional or prohibited use in certain types of zoning ordinances. (FE)
Bill Text and History
4/24/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Relating to: listing frac sand mining as a conditional or prohibited use in certain types of zoning ordinances. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date4/24/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Senate Bill 142
Relating to: regulating the location of frac sand mines and facilities. (FE)
Bill Text and History
4/24/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Relating to: regulating the location of frac sand mines and facilities. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date4/24/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Senate Bill 154
Relating to: injunctions suspending or restraining the enforcement or execution statewide of a statute of this state.
Bill Text and History
5/10/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Relating to: injunctions suspending or restraining the enforcement or execution statewide of a statute of this state.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date5/10/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Senate Bill 167
Relating to: actions for damages caused by wind energy systems. (FE)
Bill Text and History
5/10/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Relating to: actions for damages caused by wind energy systems. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date5/10/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Senate Bill 183
Relating to: the applicability of a county shoreland zoning ordinance in a shoreland area annexed by, or incorporated as, a city or village.
Bill Text and History
2013 Wisconsin Act 80
7/12/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Relating to: the applicability of a county shoreland zoning ordinance in a shoreland area annexed by, or incorporated as, a city or village.
Bill Text and History
2013 Wisconsin Act 80
Against
Notification Date7/12/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Senate Bill 190
Relating to: the number of wastewater discharge permits required for a publicly owned sewage treatment facility or system.
Bill Text and History
2013 Wisconsin Act 70
6/4/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Relating to: the number of wastewater discharge permits required for a publicly owned sewage treatment facility or system.
Bill Text and History
2013 Wisconsin Act 70
For
Notification Date6/4/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Senate Bill 259
Relating to: authorizing the creation of a Fox Cities regional transit authority and making appropriations. (FE)
Bill Text and History
9/3/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Relating to: authorizing the creation of a Fox Cities regional transit authority and making appropriations. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date9/3/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Senate Bill 278
Relating to: public access to managed forest land that is located in a proposed mining site. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2013 Wisconsin Act 81
9/3/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Relating to: public access to managed forest land that is located in a proposed mining site. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2013 Wisconsin Act 81
Against
Notification Date9/3/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Senate Bill 302
Relating to: high capacity well approvals. (FE)
Bill Text and History
9/23/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Relating to: high capacity well approvals. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date9/23/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Senate Bill 349
Relating to: local regulation of nonmetallic mining; local regulation of air quality; local regulation of water quality; local regulation of the use of explosives in mining, quarrying, and related activities; highway use contracts by local governments; and...
Bill Text and History
10/23/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Comments
Removes local control on mining regulations and undermines judicial decisions.
Relating to: local regulation of nonmetallic mining; local regulation of air quality; local regulation of water quality; local regulation of the use of explosives in mining, quarrying, and related activities; highway use contracts by local governments; and...
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date10/23/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Comments
Removes local control on mining regulations and undermines judicial decisions.
Senate Bill 388
Relating to: the appointment and term of service of the secretary of natural resources and vacancies on the Natural Resources Board.
Bill Text and History
11/14/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Relating to: the appointment and term of service of the secretary of natural resources and vacancies on the Natural Resources Board.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date11/14/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Senate Bill 411
Relating to: monitoring industrial sand mining and processing operations and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2/13/2014
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Relating to: monitoring industrial sand mining and processing operations and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date2/13/2014
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Senate Bill 547
Relating to: adaptive management plans for reducing discharges of phosphorus and total suspended solids to the waters of the state and a statewide variance to the water quality standard for phosphorus for certain dischargers. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2013 Wisconsin Act 378
2/18/2014
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Comments
Although the amended SB 547 is improved by linking support to phosphorus reductions, local TMDL limits, reducing DOA’s role, and reducing EPA conflicts, we are concerned about compliance delays, changes to variance guidelines, and DOA's cost analysis
Relating to: adaptive management plans for reducing discharges of phosphorus and total suspended solids to the waters of the state and a statewide variance to the water quality standard for phosphorus for certain dischargers. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2013 Wisconsin Act 378
Against
Notification Date2/18/2014
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Comments
Although the amended SB 547 is improved by linking support to phosphorus reductions, local TMDL limits, reducing DOA’s role, and reducing EPA conflicts, we are concerned about compliance delays, changes to variance guidelines, and DOA's cost analysis
Senate Bill 632
Relating to: local regulation of nonmetallic mining and preservation of marketable nonmetallic mineral deposits. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2/27/2014
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
http://wisconsin.sierraclub.org/About/2.27.2014SB632PressRelease.asp
Relating to: local regulation of nonmetallic mining and preservation of marketable nonmetallic mineral deposits. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date2/27/2014
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
http://wisconsin.sierraclub.org/About/2.27.2014SB632PressRelease.asp
Budget Bill Subjects
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection
Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection
Notification Date
4/24/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
4/24/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Natural Resources: Departmentwide
Natural Resources: Departmentwide
Notification Date
4/24/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
4/24/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Transportation: Departmentwide
Transportation: Departmentwide
Notification Date
4/4/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Comments
We support keeping transit in the transportation fund, rather than moving it to the general fund. We support increasing transit funding, which was cut by 10% in the last budget. We support using MAP-21 TAP funds for biking and walking.
4/4/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Comments
We support keeping transit in the transportation fund, rather than moving it to the general fund. We support increasing transit funding, which was cut by 10% in the last budget. We support using MAP-21 TAP funds for biking and walking.
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
LRB 2527/2: A proposal to prohibit mining and oil drilling in reservoirs and flowages and remove the mining exception for lake beds under current law to uphold the Public Trust Doctrine in Wisconsin's constitution.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
LRB 2527/2: A proposal to prohibit mining and oil drilling in reservoirs and flowages and remove the mining exception for lake beds under current law to uphold the Public Trust Doctrine in Wisconsin's constitution.
LRB 2527/2: A proposal to prohibit mining and oil drilling in reservoirs and flowages and remove the mining exception for lake beds under current law to uphold the Public Trust Doctrine in Wisconsin's constitution.
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
2/13/2014
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Legislative matter
Notification Date
2/13/2014
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
relating to: use of dogs in hunting wolves.
relating to: use of dogs in hunting wolves.
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
3/4/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Legislative matter
Notification Date
3/4/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
DNR administrative rule changes (involving captive wildlife management, NR 16; water quality standards and designated uses, NR 102, NR 104; anti-degradation standards, NR 207; and waste management, NR 185) referred to small business review board.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
DNR administrative rule changes (involving captive wildlife management, NR 16; water quality standards and designated uses, NR 102, NR 104; anti-degradation standards, NR 207; and waste management, NR 185) referred to small business review board.
DNR administrative rule changes (involving captive wildlife management, NR 16; water quality standards and designated uses, NR 102, NR 104; anti-degradation standards, NR 207; and waste management, NR 185) referred to small business review board.
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
2/11/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
2/11/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
renewable portfolio standards
renewable portfolio standards
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
1/30/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Legislative matter
Notification Date
1/30/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
3rd party ownership of renewable energy systems
3rd party ownership of renewable energy systems
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
1/30/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Legislative matter
Notification Date
1/30/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Transportation Finance
Transportation Finance
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
1/30/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Legislative matter
Notification Date
1/30/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Hunting in State Parks
Hunting in State Parks
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
1/30/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
1/30/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Total Lobbying Effort
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Lobbying Expenditures | 2013 January - June $2,192.89 |
2013 July - December $3,497.79 |
2014 January - June $5,071.30 |
2014 July - December $1,235.77 |
Total $11,997.74 |
| Total Hours Communicating | 2013 January - June 22.50 |
2013 July - December 13.50 |
2014 January - June 19.00 |
2014 July - December 2.00 |
Total 57.00 |
| Total Hours Other | 2013 January - June 54.00 |
2013 July - December 44.00 |
2014 January - June 48.50 |
2014 July - December 4.00 |
Total 150.50 |
Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Relating to: powers and duties of an electric transmission company and certificates of public convenience and necessity and permits for certain electric generating facilities and high-voltage transmission lines.
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 January - June 1% |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total < 1% |
Relating to: limiting the regulation of wind energy systems by local governments. (FE)
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 January - June 5% |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total 2% |
Relating to: regulation of ferrous metallic mining and related activities, procedures for obtaining approvals from the Department of Natural Resources for the construction of utility facilities, making an appropriation, and providing penalties. (FE)
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 January - June 39% |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total 14% |
Relating to: the maximum speed limit on freeways and expressways. (FE)
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December 2% |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total < 1% |
Relating to: the sale, collection, and recycling of mercury-added thermostats, the disposal of mercury-added products, granting rule-making authority, making an appropriation, and providing a penalty. (FE)
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December 2% |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total < 1% |
Relating to: the appointment and term of service of the secretary of natural resources and vacancies on the Natural Resources Board.
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December 2% |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total < 1% |
Relating to: actions for damages caused by wind energy systems. (FE)
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December 7% |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total 2% |
Relating to: public access to managed forest land that is located in a proposed mining site. (FE)
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December 7% |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total 2% |
Relating to: high capacity well approvals. (FE)
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December 10% |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December 67% |
Total 5% |
Relating to: local regulation of nonmetallic mining; local regulation of air quality; local regulation of water quality; local regulation of the use of explosives in mining, quarrying, and related activities; highway use contracts by local governments; and local regulation of borrow sites and material disposal sites for transportation projects of the Department of Transportation. (FE)
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December 29% |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total 8% |
Relating to: authorizing the creation of a Fox Cities regional transit authority and making appropriations. (FE)
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December 36% |
2014 January - June 29% |
2014 July - December |
Total 20% |
Relating to: local regulation of nonmetallic mining and preservation of marketable nonmetallic mineral deposits. (FE)
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June 1% |
2014 July - December |
Total < 1% |
Relating to: renewable energy portfolio standards.
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June 3% |
2014 July - December |
Total < 1% |
Relating to: renewable resource credits, removal of certain natural gas service laterals, natural gas public utility service in municipalities, and granting rule-making authority.
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June 3% |
2014 July - December |
Total < 1% |
Relating to: prohibiting certain mining and drilling activities that cause the destruction or filling in of a lake bed, reservoir, or flowage or that cause the withdrawal of water from a reservoir or flowage.
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June 3% |
2014 July - December |
Total < 1% |
Relating to: high capacity well approvals. (FE)
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June 6% |
2014 July - December |
Total 2% |
Relating to: adaptive management plans for reducing discharges of phosphorus and total suspended solids to the waters of the state and a statewide variance to the water quality standard for phosphorus for certain dischargers. (FE)
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June 9% |
2014 July - December |
Total 3% |
Relating to: local regulation of nonmetallic mining and preservation of marketable nonmetallic mineral deposits. (FE)
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June 11% |
2014 July - December |
Total 3% |
Relating to: adaptive management plans for reducing discharges of phosphorus and total suspended solids to the waters of the state and a statewide variance to the water quality standard for phosphorus for certain dischargers. (FE)
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June 28% |
2014 July - December |
Total 9% |
Budget Bill Subjects
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 January - June 6% |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total 2% |
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 January - June 44% |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June 7% |
2014 July - December |
Total 19% |
Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings
No administrative rulemaking proceedings found.
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 January - June 5% |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December 16% |
Total 2% |
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December 5% |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total 1% |
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December 17% |
Total < 1% |
Minor Efforts
No minor efforts found.
Other Matters
No other matters found.