Wisconsin County Forests Association
Registered Principal Details
Business Or Interest:
Forestry, natural resources issues.
Lobbying Interests:
Forestry and wildlife issues as related to the state budget and state policy. Tourism and recreation. Budgetary items and policy.
Title:
Executive Director
Forestry, natural resources issues.
Lobbying Interests:
Forestry and wildlife issues as related to the state budget and state policy. Tourism and recreation. Budgetary items and policy.
Title:
Executive Director
Contact
JS
Jane Severt
P.O. Box 70
Rhinelander, WI 54501
(715) 282-5951
wcfa@frontier.com
http://www.wisconsincountyforests.com
P.O. Box 70
Rhinelander, WI 54501
(715) 282-5951
wcfa@frontier.com
http://www.wisconsincountyforests.com
Authorized Lobbyists
| Lobbyist Name | Exclusive Duties | Authorized On | Withdrawn On |
|---|
Lobbying Interests
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Assembly Bill 338
Relating to: sale of public lands owned by the Board of Commissioners of Public Lands to the state; county management of certain state lands; merit scholarships for certain University of Wisconsin System students; the obligation of moneys for land acquisit...
Bill Text and History
6/14/2017
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
communicating with member counties and interested parties about this legislation, no formal position taken
Relating to: sale of public lands owned by the Board of Commissioners of Public Lands to the state; county management of certain state lands; merit scholarships for certain University of Wisconsin System students; the obligation of moneys for land acquisit...
Bill Text and History
Other
Notification Date6/14/2017
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
communicating with member counties and interested parties about this legislation, no formal position taken
Budget Bill Subjects
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Natural Resources: Departmentwide
Natural Resources: Departmentwide
Notification Date
3/20/2017
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
Request Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program funding be maintained at current levels and the County Forest Subprogram be amended to increase tourism
3/20/2017
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
Request Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program funding be maintained at current levels and the County Forest Subprogram be amended to increase tourism
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Natural Resources: Forestry, Parks and Recreation
Natural Resources: Forestry, Parks and Recreation
Notification Date
3/20/2017
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
Presented information on the following topics: Continued legislative and budget support for forestry programs Requesting funding restoration to Wisconsin County Forest Administration Grant Increased Acreage Share Payment to Towns with county forests
3/20/2017
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
Presented information on the following topics: Continued legislative and budget support for forestry programs Requesting funding restoration to Wisconsin County Forest Administration Grant Increased Acreage Share Payment to Towns with county forests
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Transportation: Departmentwide
Transportation: Departmentwide
Notification Date
3/20/2017
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
Restoration of funding to the Freight Rail Preservation Program and initiatives to promote efficient and reliable rail service for forest products
3/20/2017
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
Restoration of funding to the Freight Rail Preservation Program and initiatives to promote efficient and reliable rail service for forest products
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Transportation: Local Transportation Aid
Transportation: Local Transportation Aid
Notification Date
3/20/2017
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
Request full funding to towns for road aids and increases to county forest gas tax roads
3/20/2017
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
Request full funding to towns for road aids and increases to county forest gas tax roads
Total Lobbying Effort
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Lobbying Expenditures | 2017 January - June $6,820.04 |
2017 July - December $629.37 |
2018 January - June $943.97 |
2018 July - December $11,246.60 |
Total $19,639.99 |
| Total Hours Communicating | 2017 January - June 52.50 |
2017 July - December 2.00 |
2018 January - June 2.00 |
2018 July - December 34.00 |
Total 90.50 |
| Total Hours Other | 2017 January - June 36.00 |
2017 July - December 3.00 |
2018 January - June 14.00 |
2018 July - December 70.75 |
Total 123.75 |
Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Relating to: sale of public lands owned by the Board of Commissioners of Public Lands to the state; county management of certain state lands; merit scholarships for certain University of Wisconsin System students; the obligation of moneys for land acquisition under the Warren Knowles-Gaylord Nelson Stewardship 2000 Program; and making an appropriation (at the request of the state treasurer). (FE)
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 January - June 7% |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total 3% |
Budget Bill Subjects
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 January - June 4% |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total 2% |
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 January - June 10% |
2017 July - December 20% |
2018 January - June 93% |
2018 July - December 99% |
Total 60% |
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 January - June 70% |
2017 July - December 80% |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total 31% |
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June 7% |
2018 July - December 1% |
Total < 1% |
Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings
No administrative rulemaking proceedings found.
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
No other matters found.