National Farmers Organization

Registered Principal Details

Business Or Interest:
General Farm Organization. Agricultural Issues

Lobbying Interests:
We are interested in state budget issues that affect agriculture, property tax issues, administrative issues that affect farmers in the DNR and DATCP.

Title:
State President

Contact
DH
Don Hamm
4576 Blueberry Road
Fredonia, WI 53021
(262) 692-2871
(608) 692-2871
dhamm@nfo.org
www.nfo.org

Authorized Lobbyists

Lobbyist Name Exclusive Duties Authorized On Withdrawn On

Lobbying Interests

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

Assembly Bill 44
Assembly Bill 44
relating to: the definition of agricultural land for property tax purposes.

Bill Text and History

Other
Notification Date
3/14/2003
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 129
Assembly Bill 129
relating to: exempting amounts claimed for depreciation for purposes of calculating farm and self-employment income under the Medical Assistance and Badger Care health care programs.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
3/14/2003
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 166
Assembly Bill 166
relating to: exempting amounts claimed for depreciation of farm equipment for purposes of calculating farm income under the Badger Care health care program.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
3/24/2003
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 173
Assembly Bill 173
relating to: constructing a veterinary diagnostic laboratory and granting bonding authority.

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
3/24/2003
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 184
Assembly Bill 184
relating to: documentation of agricultural credit transactions and granting rule-making authority.

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
3/24/2003
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 185
Assembly Bill 185
relating to: permitting vehicles that are hauling agricultural manure to exceed weight limits on certain highways.

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
3/24/2003
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 229
Assembly Bill 229
relating to: establishing a publicly financed health care system for residents of this state, creating the Department of Health Planning and Finance, Health Policy Board, and regional health councils, granting rule-making authority, and making appropriatio...

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
5/13/2003
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
NFO is in favor of Universal Health Care. We may not agree with every part of this bill but we support the concept
Assembly Bill 283
Assembly Bill 283
relating to: an income and franchise tax credit for expenses related to operating a dairy farm.

Bill Text and History

2003 Wisconsin Act 135

For
Notification Date
5/13/2003
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 312
Assembly Bill 312
relating to: the purchase of health care coverage by certain individuals through the Group Insurance Board, requiring the Group Insurance Board and the Private Employer Health Care Coverage Board to offer a combined health care coverage plan, granting rule...

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
7/11/2003
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 313
Assembly Bill 313
relating to: the purchase of health care coverage by individuals who are engaged in the business of farming through the Group Insurance Board, granting rule-making authority, and making an appropriation.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
5/15/2003
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 349
Assembly Bill 349
relating to: the agricultural producer security program, granting rule-making authority, and making an appropriation.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
5/22/2003
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 380
Assembly Bill 380
relating to: the applicability of rules concerning the storage of bulk fertilizer and bulk pesticides.

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
7/22/2003
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 430
Assembly Bill 430
relating to: authorizing the payment of different prices to milk producers based on specified criteria.

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
7/22/2003
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 447
Assembly Bill 447
relating to: authorizing a health benefit purchasing cooperative pilot project and granting rule-making authority.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
9/10/2003
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 529
Assembly Bill 529
relating to: remediation of objectionable flows of electric current, burden of proof and damages in certain actions against public utilities, making an appropriation, and providing penalties.

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
9/22/2003
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 684
Assembly Bill 684
relating to: creating the Wisconsin Rural Finance Authority, authorizing the Wisconsin Rural Finance Authority to operate certain agricultural programs, and eliminating the authority of the Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority to guarantee ...

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
12/8/2003
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 699
Assembly Bill 699
relating to: payments to ethanol producers and making an appropriation.

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
12/8/2003
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 763
Assembly Bill 763
relating to: payments to persons whose animals are destroyed because of a transmissible spongiform encephalopathy.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
2/25/2004
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 781
Assembly Bill 781
relating to: computing expense deductions and amortization and depreciation on property used in farming for income and franchise tax purposes.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
2/25/2004
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 812
Assembly Bill 812
relating to: registration of livestock premises and granting rule-making authority.

Bill Text and History

2003 Wisconsin Act 229

For
Notification Date
2/25/2004
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 868
Assembly Bill 868
relating to: the siting and expansion of certain livestock facilities, local zoning ordinances relating to livestock facilities, creating a Livestock Facility Siting Review Board, and granting rule-making authority.

Bill Text and History

2003 Wisconsin Act 235

For
Notification Date
2/25/2004
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 Joint Resolution 52
Assembly Joint Resolution 52
relating to: calling for concerted action to support, renew, and expand the agricultural economy in Wisconsin.

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
12/8/2003
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 12
Senate Bill 12
relating to: campaign financing, official action in return for providing or withholding political contributions, services, or other things of value, lobbying regulation, designations for the Wisconsin election campaign fund by individuals filing state inco...

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
3/14/2003
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 13
Senate Bill 13
relating to: requiring ethanol in automotive gasoline, granting rule-making authority, and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
3/14/2003
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 173
Senate Bill 173
relating to: the agricultural producer security program, granting rule-making authority, and making an appropriation.

Bill Text and History

2003 Wisconsin Act 38

For
Notification Date
6/4/2003
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 202
Senate Bill 202
relating to: the purchase of health care coverage by individuals who are engaged in the business of farming through the Group Insurance Board, granting rule-making authority, and making an appropriation.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
6/26/2003
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 204
Senate Bill 204
relating to: authorizing a health benefit purchasing cooperative pilot project and granting rule-making authority.

Bill Text and History

2003 Wisconsin Act 101

For
Notification Date
6/26/2003
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

University of Wisconsin System
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
University of Wisconsin System

Notification Date
3/14/2003
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
Integrated Dairy Facilities Project

Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings

ATCP 96, 98 to 100, to update the agricultural producer security program rules.
Agency Name
Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection
Subject
ATCP 96, 98 to 100, to update the agricultural producer security program rules.
Scope Statement
Register Number: 554 (3/1/2002)
Clearinghouse Rule: CR 02-113
For
Notification Date
11/11/2002
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
Supported extention of emergency rule ATCP 96

Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number

Discuss group health policy exclusions of work related injuries
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Discuss group health policy exclusions of work related injuries

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/15/2005
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.

Registration and identification of livestock premises.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Registration and identification of livestock premises.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/30/2004
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.

Discuss group health policy exclusions of work related injuries.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Discuss group health policy exclusions of work related injuries.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
10/1/2003
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.

DATCP Citizen Board Appointments
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
DATCP Citizen Board Appointments

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
7/31/2003
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.

Support for DATCP Board nominees Mike Krutza & Mike Dummer
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Support for DATCP Board nominees Mike Krutza & Mike Dummer

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
6/4/2003
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.

Legislation to ammend Chapter 126 - Agricultural Producer Security Fund
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Legislation to ammend Chapter 126 - Agricultural Producer Security Fund

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
3/14/2003
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.

Change in Producer Security Statute Ch. 126
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Change in Producer Security Statute Ch. 126

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
2/18/2003
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.

Confirmation of the Secretary of Agriculture by the Senate. We support confirmation of Rod Nilsestuen as Secretary of DATCP
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Confirmation of the Secretary of Agriculture by the Senate. We support confirmation of Rod Nilsestuen as Secretary of DATCP

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/17/2003
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.

Appointment of the Secretary of DATCP
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Appointment of the Secretary of DATCP

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
12/17/2002
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.

For Estention of emergency rule ATCP 96 Plant Security
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
For Estention of emergency rule ATCP 96 Plant Security

Action Intended To Affect
Rule (by a state agency)

Notification Date
9/6/2002
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
National Farmers Organization

Potential bill to shift money from DNR to DATCP Ag Chem Management Program
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Potential bill to shift money from DNR to DATCP Ag Chem Management Program

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
8/20/2002
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
National Farmers Organization

Total Lobbying Effort

  2004
January - June
2004
July - December
Total
Total Lobbying Expenditures 2004
January - June
$5,995.50
2004
July - December
$11,254.00
Total $17,249.50
Total Hours Communicating 2004
January - June
18.50
2004
July - December
6.00
Total 24.50
Total Hours Other 2004
January - June
35.75
2004
July - December
41.50
Total 77.25

Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

relating to: establishing a publicly financed health care system for residents of this state, creating the Department of Health Planning and Finance, Health Policy Board, and regional health councils, granting rule-making authority, and making appropriations.
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2004
July - December
Total
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
1%
2004
July - December
Total < 1%
relating to: payments to persons whose animals are destroyed because of a transmissible spongiform encephalopathy.
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2004
July - December
Total
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2%
2004
July - December
Total < 1%
relating to: computing expense deductions and amortization and depreciation on property used in farming for income and franchise tax purposes.
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2004
July - December
Total
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
5%
2004
July - December
Total 3%
relating to: an income and franchise tax credit for expenses related to operating a dairy farm.
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2004
July - December
Total
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
15%
2004
July - December
Total 8%
relating to: registration of livestock premises and granting rule-making authority.
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2004
July - December
Total
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
15%
2004
July - December
Total 8%
relating to: the siting and expansion of certain livestock facilities, local zoning ordinances relating to livestock facilities, creating a Livestock Facility Siting Review Board, and granting rule-making authority.
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2004
July - December
Total
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
40%
2004
July - December
Total 22%

Budget Bill Subjects

No budget bill subjects found.

Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings

2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2004
July - December
Total
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
5%
2004
July - December
20%
Total 13%

Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number

2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2004
July - December
Total
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2%
2004
July - December
20%
Total 10%
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2004
July - December
Total
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
15%
2004
July - December
40%
Total 27%
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2004
July - December
Total
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2004
July - December
5%
Total 2%
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2004
July - December
Total
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2004
July - December
5%
Total 2%
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2004
July - December
Total
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2004
July - December
10%
Total 5%

Minor Efforts

No minor efforts found.

Other Matters

No other matters found.

Filed Statements of Lobbying Activity and Expenditures