Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District
Registered Principal Details
Business Or Interest:
MMSD is a municipal corporation which provides planning, construction, operations and maintenance of a sewerage treatment system along with flood management services, water quality research, household hazardous waste collection, pharmaceutical collection, industrial waste monitoring, laboratory services, planning and engineering services and production of a fertilizer, Milorganite.
Lobbying Interests:
Any matter affecting the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District in any way by any state agency or the legislature.
Title:
Director of Legal Services
MMSD is a municipal corporation which provides planning, construction, operations and maintenance of a sewerage treatment system along with flood management services, water quality research, household hazardous waste collection, pharmaceutical collection, industrial waste monitoring, laboratory services, planning and engineering services and production of a fertilizer, Milorganite.
Lobbying Interests:
Any matter affecting the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District in any way by any state agency or the legislature.
Title:
Director of Legal Services
Contact
SA
Susan Anthony
260 W Seeboth St
Milwaukee, WI 54204-1446
(414) 225-2101
(414) 225-0167
santhony@mmsd.com
http://www.mmsd.com
260 W Seeboth St
Milwaukee, WI 54204-1446
(414) 225-2101
(414) 225-0167
santhony@mmsd.com
http://www.mmsd.com
Authorized Lobbyists
| Lobbyist Name | Exclusive Duties | Authorized On | Withdrawn On |
|---|
Lobbying Interests
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Assembly Bill 15
Relating to: the manufacture and acceptance for sale of products containing microbeads. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2/10/2015
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
Water reclamation facilities aren’t designed to remove microbeads from wastewater. The ability of microbeads to absorb chemicals is a concern. Fish may also ingest the non-digestable beads which then can move up the food chain by consumption.
Relating to: the manufacture and acceptance for sale of products containing microbeads. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date2/10/2015
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
Water reclamation facilities aren’t designed to remove microbeads from wastewater. The ability of microbeads to absorb chemicals is a concern. Fish may also ingest the non-digestable beads which then can move up the food chain by consumption.
Assembly Bill 313
Relating to: a sales and use tax exemption for building materials that become a part of a facility for a local unit of government or nonprofit organization. (FE)
Bill Text and History
9/8/2015
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
Asking for an amendment to include a metropolitan sewerage district organized under ss. 200.01 to 200.15 or 200.21 to 200.65
Relating to: a sales and use tax exemption for building materials that become a part of a facility for a local unit of government or nonprofit organization. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date9/8/2015
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
Asking for an amendment to include a metropolitan sewerage district organized under ss. 200.01 to 200.15 or 200.21 to 200.65
Senate Bill 15
Relating to: the manufacture and acceptance for sale of products containing microbeads. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2015 Wisconsin Act 43
2/10/2015
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
Water reclamation facilities aren’t designed to remove microbeads from wastewater. The ability of microbeads to absorb chemicals is a concern. Fish may also ingest the non-digestable beads which then can move up the food chain by consumption.
Relating to: the manufacture and acceptance for sale of products containing microbeads. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2015 Wisconsin Act 43
For
Notification Date2/10/2015
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
Water reclamation facilities aren’t designed to remove microbeads from wastewater. The ability of microbeads to absorb chemicals is a concern. Fish may also ingest the non-digestable beads which then can move up the food chain by consumption.
Senate Bill 18
Relating to: the manufacture, sale, and distribution of products containing microbeads and providing a penalty. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2/10/2015
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
Water reclamation facilities aren’t designed to remove microbeads from wastewater. The ability of microbeads to absorb chemicals is a concern. Fish may also ingest the non-digestable beads which then can move up the food chain by consumption.
Relating to: the manufacture, sale, and distribution of products containing microbeads and providing a penalty. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date2/10/2015
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
Water reclamation facilities aren’t designed to remove microbeads from wastewater. The ability of microbeads to absorb chemicals is a concern. Fish may also ingest the non-digestable beads which then can move up the food chain by consumption.
Senate Bill 213
Relating to: funding postretirement health care benefits of local government employees.
Bill Text and History
10/3/2016
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: funding postretirement health care benefits of local government employees.
Bill Text and History
None
Notification Date10/3/2016
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 227
Relating to: a sales and use tax exemption for building materials that become a part of a facility for a local unit of government or nonprofit organization. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2015 Wisconsin Act 126
9/8/2015
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
Asking for an amendment to include a metropolitan sewerage district organized under ss.2001.01 to 200.15 or 200.21 to 200.65.
Relating to: a sales and use tax exemption for building materials that become a part of a facility for a local unit of government or nonprofit organization. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2015 Wisconsin Act 126
For
Notification Date9/8/2015
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
Asking for an amendment to include a metropolitan sewerage district organized under ss.2001.01 to 200.15 or 200.21 to 200.65.
Senate Bill 567
Relating to: the review of water quality standards and variances to water quality standards by the Department of Natural Resources and exempting certain actions of the Department of Natural Resources and the Department of Administration from the requiremen...
Bill Text and History
2015 Wisconsin Act 205
1/21/2016
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 review of water quality standards and variances to water quality standards by the Department of Natural Resources and exempting certain actions of the Department of Natural Resources and the Department of Administration from the requiremen...
Bill Text and History
2015 Wisconsin Act 205
None
Notification Date1/21/2016
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.
Budget Bill Subjects
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection
Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection
Notification Date
4/1/2015
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.
4/1/2015
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
Environmental Improvement Fund
Environmental Improvement Fund
Notification Date
4/1/2015
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.
4/1/2015
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
General Provisions
General Provisions
Notification Date
7/8/2015
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
Interested in Extension of Water or Sewer Service Between Municipalities, p. 274, Item 11.
7/8/2015
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
Interested in Extension of Water or Sewer Service Between Municipalities, p. 274, Item 11.
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Insurance
Insurance
Notification Date
4/1/2015
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.
4/1/2015
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
4/1/2015
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.
4/1/2015
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: Environmental Quality
Natural Resources: Environmental Quality
Notification Date
4/1/2015
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.
4/1/2015
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: Fish, Wildlife, and Recreation
Natural Resources: Fish, Wildlife, and Recreation
Notification Date
4/1/2015
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.
4/1/2015
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: Parks and Forestry
Natural Resources: Parks and Forestry
Notification Date
4/1/2015
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.
4/1/2015
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
5/12/2015
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.
5/12/2015
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.
Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings
Implementation of 40 CFR § 122-125: National Pollution Discharge Elimination System—Regulations Addressing Cooling Water Intake Structures for New Facilities (New Facilities Rule) and Final Regulations To Establish Requirements for Cooling Water Intake Str...
Agency Name
Department of Natural Resources (NR)
Subject
Implementation of 40 CFR § 122-125: National Pollution Discharge Elimination System—Regulations Addressing Cooling Water Intake Structures for New Facilities (New Facilities Rule) and Final Regulations To Establish Requirements for Cooling Water Intake Str...
Scope Statement
SS 005_15
4/22/2015
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.
Department of Natural Resources (NR)
Subject
Implementation of 40 CFR § 122-125: National Pollution Discharge Elimination System—Regulations Addressing Cooling Water Intake Structures for New Facilities (New Facilities Rule) and Final Regulations To Establish Requirements for Cooling Water Intake Str...
Scope Statement
SS 005_15
None
Notification Date4/22/2015
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.
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
The 2017-2018 state budget, CWF.
The 2017-2018 state budget, CWF.
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
10/27/2016
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
10/27/2016
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.
Wastewater management practices related to MMSD's deep tunnel system, combined sewerage systems, separated sewerage systems, treatment plants, waterways, downspouts and lateral pipes
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Wastewater management practices related to MMSD's deep tunnel system, combined sewerage systems, separated sewerage systems, treatment plants, waterways, downspouts and lateral pipes
Wastewater management practices related to MMSD's deep tunnel system, combined sewerage systems, separated sewerage systems, treatment plants, waterways, downspouts and lateral pipes
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
1/21/2016
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
1/21/2016
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.
Wastewater management practices related to MMSD's deep tunnel system, combined sewerage systems, separated sewerage systems, treatment plants, waterways, downspouts and lateral pipes
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Wastewater management practices related to MMSD's deep tunnel system, combined sewerage systems, separated sewerage systems, treatment plants, waterways, downspouts and lateral pipes
Wastewater management practices related to MMSD's deep tunnel system, combined sewerage systems, separated sewerage systems, treatment plants, waterways, downspouts and lateral pipes
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
1/21/2016
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
1/21/2016
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.
Costs of replacement or relocation or certain municipal utility facilities required by the construction of a freeway
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Costs of replacement or relocation or certain municipal utility facilities required by the construction of a freeway
Costs of replacement or relocation or certain municipal utility facilities required by the construction of a freeway
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
4/1/2015
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
4/1/2015
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
Expand the definition of metropolitan sewerage district in sec. 84.295 (4m)(e)2., Wis. Stats.
Expand the definition of metropolitan sewerage district in sec. 84.295 (4m)(e)2., Wis. Stats.
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
2/3/2015
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
2/3/2015
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.
Natural Resources Board Stewardship Grant to the River Revitalization Foundation in the City of Milwaukee
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Natural Resources Board Stewardship Grant to the River Revitalization Foundation in the City of Milwaukee
Natural Resources Board Stewardship Grant to the River Revitalization Foundation in the City of Milwaukee
Action Intended To Affect
Rule (by a state agency)
Notification Date
1/6/2015
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.
Rule (by a state agency)
Notification Date
1/6/2015
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
| 2015 January - June |
2015 July - December |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December |
Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Lobbying Expenditures | 2015 January - June $40,721.07 |
2015 July - December $24,382.37 |
2016 January - June $15,305.59 |
2016 July - December $15,912.59 |
Total $96,321.62 |
| Total Hours Communicating | 2015 January - June 58.50 |
2015 July - December 43.75 |
2016 January - June 19.75 |
2016 July - December 19.50 |
Total 141.50 |
| Total Hours Other | 2015 January - June 291.50 |
2015 July - December 138.25 |
2016 January - June 96.35 |
2016 July - December 117.00 |
Total 643.10 |
Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Relating to: the manufacture and acceptance for sale of products containing microbeads. (FE)
| 2015 January - June |
2015 July - December |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 January - June 5% |
2015 July - December |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December |
Total 2% |
Relating to: the manufacture and acceptance for sale of products containing microbeads. (FE)
| 2015 January - June |
2015 July - December |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 January - June 5% |
2015 July - December |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December |
Total 2% |
Relating to: the manufacture, sale, and distribution of products containing microbeads and providing a penalty. (FE)
| 2015 January - June |
2015 July - December |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 January - June 5% |
2015 July - December |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December |
Total 2% |
Relating to: a sales and use tax exemption for building materials that become a part of a facility for a local unit of government or nonprofit organization. (FE)
| 2015 January - June |
2015 July - December |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 January - June |
2015 July - December 10% |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December |
Total 2% |
Relating to: a sales and use tax exemption for building materials that become a part of a facility for a local unit of government or nonprofit organization. (FE)
| 2015 January - June |
2015 July - December |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 January - June |
2015 July - December 10% |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December |
Total 2% |
Relating to: the review of water quality standards and variances to water quality standards by the Department of Natural Resources and exempting certain actions of the Department of Natural Resources and the Department of Administration from the requirement to promulgate rules relating to the statewide water quality variance for phosphorus. (FE)
| 2015 January - June |
2015 July - December |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 January - June |
2015 July - December |
2016 January - June 30% |
2016 July - December |
Total 4% |
Budget Bill Subjects
| 2015 January - June |
2015 July - December |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 January - June 40% |
2015 July - December |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December |
Total 18% |
Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings
Implementation of 40 CFR § 122-125: National Pollution Discharge Elimination System—Regulations Addressing Cooling Water Intake Structures for New Facilities (New Facilities Rule) and Final Regulations To Establish Requirements for Cooling Water Intake Structures at Existing Facilities and Amend Requirements at Phase I (New) Facilities; Final Rule (Existing Facilities Rule) SS 005-15
| 2015 January - June |
2015 July - December |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 January - June 5% |
2015 July - December |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December |
Total 2% |
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
| 2015 January - June |
2015 July - December |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 January - June 5% |
2015 July - December |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December |
Total 2% |
Costs of replacement or relocation or certain municipal utility facilities required by the construction of a freeway
| 2015 January - June |
2015 July - December |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 January - June 25% |
2015 July - December 30% |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December |
Total 18% |
Wastewater management practices related to MMSD's deep tunnel system, combined sewerage systems, separated sewerage systems, treatment plants, waterways, downspouts and lateral pipes
| 2015 January - June |
2015 July - December |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 January - June |
2015 July - December 40% |
2016 January - June 60% |
2016 July - December 40% |
Total 25% |
| 2015 January - June |
2015 July - December |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 January - June |
2015 July - December |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December 50% |
Total 9% |
Minor Efforts
(Time spent on matters each of which accounted for less than 10% of the organization's lobbying.)
Other Matters
No other matters found.