Lake States Lumber Association
Registered Principal Details
Business Or Interest:
All areas related to the forest products industry.
Lobbying Interests:
All areas relating to the forest products industry .
CEO Name:
Rick Degen
President
All areas related to the forest products industry.
Lobbying Interests:
All areas relating to the forest products industry .
CEO Name:
Rick Degen
President
Contact
RD
Rick Degen
500 S Stephenson Ave Stuie 301
Iron Mountain, MI 49801
(906) 774-6767
(906) 774-7255
500 S Stephenson Ave Stuie 301
Iron Mountain, MI 49801
(906) 774-6767
(906) 774-7255
Authorized Lobbyists
| Lobbyist Name | Exclusive Duties | Authorized On | Withdrawn On |
|---|
Lobbying Interests
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Assembly Bill 7
relating to: location of contiguous land for purposes of eligibility under the Managed Forest Land Program.
Bill Text and History
2005 Wisconsin Act 299
3/1/2005
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
relating to: location of contiguous land for purposes of eligibility under the Managed Forest Land Program.
Bill Text and History
2005 Wisconsin Act 299
For
Notification Date3/1/2005
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 9
relating to: the plan period for county forest land use plans.
Bill Text and History
3/1/2005
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
relating to: the plan period for county forest land use plans.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date3/1/2005
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 59
relating to: actions against forestry operations and granting rule-making authority.
Bill Text and History
2005 Wisconsin Act 79
3/1/2005
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
relating to: actions against forestry operations and granting rule-making authority.
Bill Text and History
2005 Wisconsin Act 79
For
Notification Date3/1/2005
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 224
relating to: the tax rate of the tax imposed on car line companies.
Bill Text and History
4/13/2005
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
relating to: the tax rate of the tax imposed on car line companies.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date4/13/2005
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 254
relating to: managing state forest lands, harvesting of timber from state forest lands, emergences on state forest lands, actions against forestry operations, providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures, and requiring the exercise of rule-making ...
Bill Text and History
2005 Wisconsin Act 166
4/13/2005
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
relating to: managing state forest lands, harvesting of timber from state forest lands, emergences on state forest lands, actions against forestry operations, providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures, and requiring the exercise of rule-making ...
Bill Text and History
2005 Wisconsin Act 166
For
Notification Date4/13/2005
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 277
relating to: general air pollution control permits, the term of registration air pollution control permits, the effect of a challenge to an emission limitation in an air pollution operation permit, and a report on regulatory barriers affecting manufacturin...
Bill Text and History
2005 Wisconsin Act 28
4/13/2005
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
relating to: general air pollution control permits, the term of registration air pollution control permits, the effect of a challenge to an emission limitation in an air pollution operation permit, and a report on regulatory barriers affecting manufacturin...
Bill Text and History
2005 Wisconsin Act 28
For
Notification Date4/13/2005
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 287
relating to: the minimum number of railroad employees required to be present in the cab of the lead control locomotive when the railroad train or locomotive is in motion.
Bill Text and History
3/10/2006
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
relating to: the minimum number of railroad employees required to be present in the cab of the lead control locomotive when the railroad train or locomotive is in motion.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date3/10/2006
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 316
relating to: the plan period for county forest land use plans and eligibility for grants for county forest administrators and sustainable forestry.
Bill Text and History
2005 Wisconsin Act 48
4/14/2005
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
relating to: the plan period for county forest land use plans and eligibility for grants for county forest administrators and sustainable forestry.
Bill Text and History
2005 Wisconsin Act 48
For
Notification Date4/14/2005
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 646
relating to: an income and franchise tax credit for the sales and use taxes paid on the purchase of tangible personal property used in farming.
Bill Text and History
2005 Wisconsin Act 366
4/5/2006
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
relating to: an income and franchise tax credit for the sales and use taxes paid on the purchase of tangible personal property used in farming.
Bill Text and History
2005 Wisconsin Act 366
For
Notification Date4/5/2006
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 675
relating to: compensation for the reduction in the fair market value of private real property.
Bill Text and History
4/12/2006
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
relating to: compensation for the reduction in the fair market value of private real property.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date4/12/2006
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 678
relating to: annual or consecutive month permits for certain overweight vehicles or vehicle combinations, creating an overweight vehicle surcharge, requiring certain motor carriers to maintain weight records, and providing a penalty.
Bill Text and History
2005 Wisconsin Act 167
10/26/2005
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
relating to: annual or consecutive month permits for certain overweight vehicles or vehicle combinations, creating an overweight vehicle surcharge, requiring certain motor carriers to maintain weight records, and providing a penalty.
Bill Text and History
2005 Wisconsin Act 167
For
Notification Date10/26/2005
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 686
relating to: permitting two or more employers engaged in the logging industry to pool their worker's compensation liabilities for purposes of operating as self-insurers and requiring the establishment of separate classifications and worker's compensation i...
Bill Text and History
1/9/2006
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
relating to: permitting two or more employers engaged in the logging industry to pool their worker's compensation liabilities for purposes of operating as self-insurers and requiring the establishment of separate classifications and worker's compensation i...
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date1/9/2006
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 810
relating to: Council on Forestry membership.
Bill Text and History
2005 Wisconsin Act 168
1/12/2006
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
relating to: Council on Forestry membership.
Bill Text and History
2005 Wisconsin Act 168
For
Notification Date1/12/2006
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 884
relating to: the admissibility of evidence of the discovery of an endangered or threatened species during the course of certain proceedings.
Bill Text and History
1/9/2006
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
relating to: the admissibility of evidence of the discovery of an endangered or threatened species during the course of certain proceedings.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date1/9/2006
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 1011
relating to: the determination of the value of timber for purposes of assessing a yield tax.
Bill Text and History
3/8/2006
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
relating to: the determination of the value of timber for purposes of assessing a yield tax.
Bill Text and History
Other
Notification Date3/8/2006
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 1012
relating to: sale of public lands and investment of proceeds from the sale of public lands and requiring the Department of Natural Resources to obligate moneys under the Warren Knowles-Gaylord Nelson Stewardship 2000 Program to acquire certain public lands...
Bill Text and History
2005 Wisconsin Act 352
3/8/2006
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
relating to: sale of public lands and investment of proceeds from the sale of public lands and requiring the Department of Natural Resources to obligate moneys under the Warren Knowles-Gaylord Nelson Stewardship 2000 Program to acquire certain public lands...
Bill Text and History
2005 Wisconsin Act 352
For
Notification Date3/8/2006
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 1173
relating to: the prohibition against the harvest of raw forest products from tax delinquent lands and notice and recording requirements for persons who harvest raw forest products.
Bill Text and History
4/12/2006
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
relating to: the prohibition against the harvest of raw forest products from tax delinquent lands and notice and recording requirements for persons who harvest raw forest products.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date4/12/2006
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 62
relating to: disclosing whether land being sold is subject to withdrawal as managed forest land.
Bill Text and History
4/13/2005
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
relating to: disclosing whether land being sold is subject to withdrawal as managed forest land.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date4/13/2005
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 188
relating to: failure to pay owners of raw forest products and providing a penalty.
Bill Text and History
3/10/2006
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
relating to: failure to pay owners of raw forest products and providing a penalty.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date3/10/2006
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 353
relating to: exemption from construction standards for certain load-bearing dimension lumber.
Bill Text and History
1/12/2006
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
relating to: exemption from construction standards for certain load-bearing dimension lumber.
Bill Text and History
None
Notification Date1/12/2006
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.
Budget Bill Subjects
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Natural Resources: Forestry and Parks
Natural Resources: Forestry and Parks
Notification Date
2/9/2005
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.
Comments
Use of SEG Forestry Account FTE positions
2/9/2005
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.
Comments
Use of SEG Forestry Account FTE positions
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Bio-refining
Bio-refining
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
2/9/2005
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
2/9/2005
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
Green tier implementation
Green tier implementation
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
2/9/2005
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
2/9/2005
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
Highway load limits
Highway load limits
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
2/9/2005
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
2/9/2005
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.
Right to Forest - Protects forest owners from civil action for engaging in forestry similar to the right to farm law.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Right to Forest - Protects forest owners from civil action for engaging in forestry similar to the right to farm law.
Right to Forest - Protects forest owners from civil action for engaging in forestry similar to the right to farm law.
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
2/1/2005
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
2/1/2005
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
| 2005 January - June |
2005 July - December |
2006 January - June |
2006 July - December |
Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Lobbying Expenditures | 2005 January - June $11,250.00 |
2005 July - December $11,770.00 |
2006 January - June $13,490.00 |
2006 July - December $13,400.00 |
Total $49,910.00 |
| Total Hours Communicating | 2005 January - June 51.00 |
2005 July - December 59.25 |
2006 January - June 88.00 |
2006 July - December 14.50 |
Total 212.75 |
| Total Hours Other | 2005 January - June 277.75 |
2005 July - December 291.50 |
2006 January - June 291.75 |
2006 July - December 248.00 |
Total 1109.00 |
Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
relating to: location of contiguous land for purposes of eligibility under the Managed Forest Land Program.
| 2005 January - June |
2005 July - December |
2006 January - June |
2006 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 January - June 5% |
2005 July - December 5% |
2006 January - June |
2006 July - December |
Total 3% |
relating to: the plan period for county forest land use plans.
| 2005 January - June |
2005 July - December |
2006 January - June |
2006 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 January - June 5% |
2005 July - December 2% |
2006 January - June |
2006 July - December |
Total 2% |
relating to: the plan period for county forest land use plans and eligibility for grants for county forest administrators and sustainable forestry.
| 2005 January - June |
2005 July - December |
2006 January - June |
2006 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 January - June 5% |
2005 July - December 3% |
2006 January - June |
2006 July - December |
Total 2% |
relating to: disclosing whether land being sold is subject to withdrawal as managed forest land.
| 2005 January - June |
2005 July - December |
2006 January - June |
2006 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 January - June 10% |
2005 July - December 5% |
2006 January - June |
2006 July - December |
Total 4% |
relating to: general air pollution control permits, the term of registration air pollution control permits, the effect of a challenge to an emission limitation in an air pollution operation permit, and a report on regulatory barriers affecting manufacturing.
| 2005 January - June |
2005 July - December |
2006 January - June |
2006 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 January - June 10% |
2005 July - December 5% |
2006 January - June |
2006 July - December |
Total 4% |
relating to: actions against forestry operations and granting rule-making authority.
| 2005 January - June |
2005 July - December |
2006 January - June |
2006 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 January - June 15% |
2005 July - December 28% |
2006 January - June |
2006 July - December |
Total 11% |
relating to: the tax rate of the tax imposed on car line companies.
| 2005 January - June |
2005 July - December |
2006 January - June |
2006 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 January - June 15% |
2005 July - December 5% |
2006 January - June |
2006 July - December |
Total 5% |
relating to: managing state forest lands, harvesting of timber from state forest lands, emergences on state forest lands, actions against forestry operations, providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures, and requiring the exercise of rule-making authority.
| 2005 January - June |
2005 July - December |
2006 January - June |
2006 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 January - June 15% |
2005 July - December 5% |
2006 January - June |
2006 July - December |
Total 5% |
relating to: annual or consecutive month permits for certain overweight vehicles or vehicle combinations, creating an overweight vehicle surcharge, requiring certain motor carriers to maintain weight records, and providing a penalty.
| 2005 January - June |
2005 July - December |
2006 January - June |
2006 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 January - June |
2005 July - December 2% |
2006 January - June 40% |
2006 July - December |
Total 12% |
relating to: exemption from construction standards for certain load-bearing dimension lumber.
| 2005 January - June |
2005 July - December |
2006 January - June |
2006 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 January - June |
2005 July - December 5% |
2006 January - June |
2006 July - December |
Total 1% |
relating to: the admissibility of evidence of the discovery of an endangered or threatened species during the course of certain proceedings.
| 2005 January - June |
2005 July - December |
2006 January - June |
2006 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 January - June |
2005 July - December 5% |
2006 January - June 5% |
2006 July - December |
Total 3% |
relating to: permitting two or more employers engaged in the logging industry to pool their worker's compensation liabilities for purposes of operating as self-insurers and requiring the establishment of separate classifications and worker's compensation insurance rates for mechanized logging operations and for manual logging operations.
| 2005 January - June |
2005 July - December |
2006 January - June |
2006 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 January - June |
2005 July - December 15% |
2006 January - June 40% |
2006 July - December 100% |
Total 35% |
relating to: Council on Forestry membership.
| 2005 January - June |
2005 July - December |
2006 January - June |
2006 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 January - June |
2005 July - December 15% |
2006 January - June |
2006 July - December |
Total 4% |
relating to: failure to pay owners of raw forest products and providing a penalty.
| 2005 January - June |
2005 July - December |
2006 January - June |
2006 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 January - June |
2005 July - December |
2006 January - June 5% |
2006 July - December |
Total 1% |
relating to: the determination of the value of timber for purposes of assessing a yield tax.
| 2005 January - June |
2005 July - December |
2006 January - June |
2006 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 January - June |
2005 July - December |
2006 January - June 5% |
2006 July - December |
Total 1% |
relating to: sale of public lands and investment of proceeds from the sale of public lands and requiring the Department of Natural Resources to obligate moneys under the Warren Knowles-Gaylord Nelson Stewardship 2000 Program to acquire certain public lands from the Board of Commissioners of Public Lands.
| 2005 January - June |
2005 July - December |
2006 January - June |
2006 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 January - June |
2005 July - December |
2006 January - June 5% |
2006 July - December |
Total 1% |
Budget Bill Subjects
| 2005 January - June |
2005 July - December |
2006 January - June |
2006 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 January - June 20% |
2005 July - December |
2006 January - June |
2006 July - December |
Total 5% |
Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings
No administrative rulemaking proceedings found.
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
No topics found.
Minor Efforts
No minor efforts found.
Other Matters
No other matters found.