State Farm Insurance Companies

Registered Principal Details

Business Or Interest:
Insurance

Lobbying Interests:
State Farm may attempt to influence legislation and rules that pertain to the regulation of insurance, as well as any areas of legislation and rulemaking that impact the insurance industry such as the legal environment, public safety, environmental law, worker safety and workers' compensation, and any other area that impacts upon an insurer's ability to underwrite, rate risks, and generally conduct the business of insurance.

CEO Name:
Ed Rust
Attorney

Contact
DG
David Grow
1 State Farm Plaza A-3
Bloomington, IL 61704
(309) 766-5416
(309) 766-4909
david.grow.jhns@statefarm.com

Authorized Lobbyists

Lobbyist Name Exclusive Duties Authorized On Withdrawn On

Lobbying Interests

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

Assembly Bill 88
Assembly Bill 88
relating to: prohibited alcohol concentration.

Bill Text and History

2003 Wisconsin Act 30

For
Notification Date
2/21/2003
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 90
Assembly Bill 90
relating to: enforcement of motor vehicle safety belt violations and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
2/21/2003
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 107
Assembly Bill 107
relating to: eliminating recovery for persons injured while involved in a felony.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
5/1/2003
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.
Assembly Bill 278
Assembly Bill 278
relating to: prohibiting the use of information in credit reports for issuing or setting premiums for motor vehicle or property insurance.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
4/18/2003
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.
Assembly Bill 384
Assembly Bill 384
relating to: compulsory financial responsibility for the operation of motor vehicles, granting rule-making authority, and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
6/16/2003
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 455
Assembly Bill 455
relating to: the reduction and recovery of damages and admissibility of evidence in civil actions related to use or nonuse of protective headgear by operators and passengers of motorcycles, all-terrain vehicles, and snowmobiles.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
3/5/2004
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 491
Assembly Bill 491
relating to: insurance coverage for sponsors of minors applying for driver's licenses.

Bill Text and History

Against
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.
Assembly Bill 610
Assembly Bill 610
relating to: qualifications of certain agents of mortgage bankers and mortgage brokers, consumer mortgage brokerage agreements, granting rule-making authority, and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
1/14/2004
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.
For
Notification Date
1/14/2004
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.
Comments
State Farm supports AB610, a companion bill to SB279 as long as the bill includes the language incorporated into Senate Amendment 2 to Senate Substitute Amendment 1 to SB279.
Assembly Bill 667
Assembly Bill 667
relating to: allowing an individual income tax deduction for certain amounts contributed to any section 529 college tuition program.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
2/13/2004
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 714
Assembly Bill 714
relating to: loss of use of rental motor vehicles.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
1/17/2004
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 724
Assembly Bill 724
relating to: child safety restraint systems, seating positions, and safety belt use requirements in motor vehicles, creating a Child Safety Restraint System Program, granting rule-making authority, making an appropriation, and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
7/27/2004
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 775
Assembly Bill 775
relating to: adopting federal law as it relates to health savings accounts for state income and franchise tax purposes.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
2/13/2004
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.
Senate Bill 37
Senate Bill 37
relating to: enforcement of motor vehicle safety belt violations and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
2/21/2003
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 38
Senate Bill 38
relating to: eliminating recovery for persons injured while involved in a felony.

Bill Text and History

2003 Wisconsin Act 87

For
Notification Date
5/1/2003
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.
Senate Bill 49
Senate Bill 49
relating to: evidence of lay and expert witnesses.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
5/1/2003
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.
Senate Bill 223
Senate Bill 223
relating to: the reduction and recovery of damages and admissibility of evidence in civil actions related to use or nonuse of protective headgear by operators and passengers of motorcycles, all-terrain vehicles, and snowmobiles.

Bill Text and History

2003 Wisconsin Act 148

Against
Notification Date
10/14/2003
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 346
Senate Bill 346
relating to: allowing an individual income tax deduction for certain amounts contributed to any section 529 college tuition program.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
2/13/2004
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.
Senate Bill 409
Senate Bill 409
relating to: adopting federal law as it relates to health savings accounts for state income and franchise tax purposes.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
2/13/2004
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.

Budget Bill Subjects

Transportation: Motor Vehicles
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Transportation: Motor Vehicles

Notification Date
2/21/2003
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
State Farm Insurance supports lowering the blood alcohol content necessary for convictions under the drunk driving laws to .08

Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number

Telemarketing
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Telemarketing

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative Matter and Rule

Notification Date
7/29/2003
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.

insurance policy cancelations
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
insurance policy cancelations

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
7/14/2003
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.

All matters related to insurance coverage of mold damage.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
All matters related to insurance coverage of mold damage.

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative Matter and Rule

Notification Date
10/30/2002
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
State Farm Insurance Companies

Standard enforcement of safety belts
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Standard enforcement of safety belts

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
8/26/2002
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
State Farm Insurance Companies

Total Lobbying Effort

  2004
January - June
2004
July - December
Total
Total Lobbying Expenditures 2004
January - June
$28,093.30
2004
July - December
$22,692.20
Total $50,785.50
Total Hours Communicating 2004
January - June
67.40
2004
July - December
15.60
Total 83.00
Total Hours Other 2004
January - June
283.20
2004
July - December
238.00
Total 521.20

Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

relating to: qualifications of certain agents of mortgage bankers and mortgage brokers, consumer mortgage brokerage agreements, granting rule-making authority, and providing a penalty.
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2004
July - December
Total
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
20%
2004
July - December
Total 12%
relating to: enforcement of motor vehicle safety belt violations and providing a penalty.
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2004
July - December
Total
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
30%
2004
July - December
Total 17%

Budget Bill Subjects

No budget bill subjects found.

Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings

No administrative rulemaking proceedings found.

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
15%
2004
July - December
50%
Total 30%

Minor Efforts

(Time spent on matters each of which accounted for less than 10% of the organization's lobbying.)

Minor Efforts
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2004
July - December
Total
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
35%
2004
July - December
50%
Total 41%

Other Matters

No other matters found.

Filed Statements of Lobbying Activity and Expenditures