Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association

Registered Principal Details

Business Or Interest:
Dairy product manufacturing industry.

Lobbying Interests:
WCMA is primarily interested in state laws directly affecting the food and dairy industry. Secondary concerns include small business and human resources issues. Regulations administered by the state departments of Agriculture and Natural Resources are of vital interest to this association.

CEO Name:
John Umhoefer
Executive Director

Contact
JU
John Umhoefer
8030 Excelsior Dr, Ste 305
Madison, WI 53717-1950
(608) 828-4550
(608) 828-4551
office@wischeesemakersassn.org
www.wischeesemakersassn.org

Authorized Lobbyists

Lobbyist Name Exclusive Duties Authorized On Withdrawn On

Lobbying Interests

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

Assembly Bill 10
Assembly Bill 10
Relating to: a report on food safety programs.

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
2/25/2009
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 12
Assembly Bill 12
Relating to: a meat processing facility investment income and franchise tax credit, granting rule-making authority, and making an appropriation.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
2/25/2009
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 34
Assembly Bill 34
Relating to: allowing dairy cooperatives to claim the dairy manufacturing facility investment credit and making an appropriation.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
2/25/2009
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 37
Assembly Bill 37
Relating to: allowing dairy cooperatives to claim the dairy manufacturing facility investment credit and making an appropriation.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
2/25/2009
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 84
Assembly Bill 84
Relating to: membership of the Natural Resources Board.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
10/21/2009
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 236
Assembly Bill 236
Relating to: requiring that certain high school agriculture courses be counted as science credits.

Bill Text and History

2009 Wisconsin Act 114

For
Notification Date
5/12/2009
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 470
Assembly Bill 470
Relating to: membership of the Natural Resources Board.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
10/21/2009
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 556
Assembly Bill 556
Relating to: designating the bacterium Lactococcus lactis as the Wisconsin state microbe.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
11/11/2009
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 628
Assembly Bill 628
Relating to: the sale of unpasteurized milk, buttermilk, butter, and cream.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
1/8/2010
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 639
Assembly Bill 639
Relating to: creating a nonrefundable individual income tax credit for certain amounts relating to health savings accounts that may be deducted from, or are exempt from, federal income taxes.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
1/8/2010
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 717
Assembly Bill 717
Relating to: the agricultural producer security program, providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures, and granting rule-making authority.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
2/9/2010
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 745
Assembly Bill 745
Relating to: prohibiting institutions of higher education from engaging in certain activity regarding student credit cards, requiring such institutions to provide financial literacy information to students, creating requirements for credit cards issued to ...

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
3/22/2010
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.
None
Notification Date
3/22/2010
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 746
Assembly Bill 746
Relating to: promoting the use of locally grown food in school meals and snacks and granting rule-making authority.

Bill Text and History

2009 Wisconsin Act 293

For
Notification Date
2/22/2010
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 748
Assembly Bill 748
Relating to: suspension of the requirement that certain milk contractors pay an assessment into the agricultural producer security fund.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
2/22/2010
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 756
Assembly Bill 756
Relating to: the dairy and livestock investment tax credits.

Bill Text and History

2009 Wisconsin Act 294

For
Notification Date
2/22/2010
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 757
Assembly Bill 757
Relating to: a food processing plant and food warehouse investment tax credit, requiring the exercise of rule-making authority, and making an appropriation.

Bill Text and History

2009 Wisconsin Act 295

For
Notification Date
2/22/2010
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 26
Senate Bill 26
Relating to: allowing dairy cooperatives to claim the dairy manufacturing facility investment credit and making an appropriation.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
2/25/2009
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 42
Senate Bill 42
Relating to: a report on food safety programs.

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
2/25/2009
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
Senate Bill 62
Relating to: state finances and appropriations and making diverse other changes in the statutes.

Bill Text and History

2009 Wisconsin Act 2

For
Notification Date
2/25/2009
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 327
Senate Bill 327
Relating to: designating Wisconsin cheese as the Wisconsin state snack.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
10/8/2009
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 425
Senate Bill 425
Relating to: creating a nonrefundable individual income tax credit for certain amounts relating to health savings accounts that may be deducted from, or are exempt from, federal income taxes.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
1/8/2010
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 434
Senate Bill 434
Relating to: the sale of unpasteurized milk, buttermilk, butter, and cream.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
1/8/2010
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 497
Senate Bill 497
Relating to: creating a food animal veterinarian loan assistance program, granting rule-making authority, and making an appropriation.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
2/22/2010
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 527
Senate Bill 527
Relating to: the agricultural producer security program, providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures, and granting rule-making authority.

Bill Text and History

2009 Wisconsin Act 296

For
Notification Date
2/11/2010
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 559
Senate Bill 559
Relating to: the dairy and livestock investment tax credits.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
3/1/2010
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

Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: Departmentwide and Resource Management
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: Departmentwide and Resource Management

Notification Date
2/25/2009
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
Food Safety Division Budget

Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: Trade and Consumer Protection
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: Trade and Consumer Protection

Notification Date
2/25/2009
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
Ag Producer Security Program Budget

Natural Resources: Water Quality
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Natural Resources: Water Quality

Notification Date
2/25/2009
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
Watershed Bureau Budget

Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number

WDATCP is hosting public hearings on the existing Livestock Siting regulations and statute.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
WDATCP is hosting public hearings on the existing Livestock Siting regulations and statute.

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative Matter and Rule

Notification Date
5/11/2010
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.

DNR is proposing changes to regulations NR 102 and NR 217 related to phosphorus emmissions and phosphorus water quality standards.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
DNR is proposing changes to regulations NR 102 and NR 217 related to phosphorus emmissions and phosphorus water quality standards.

Action Intended To Affect
Rule (by a state agency)

Notification Date
3/19/2010
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.

LRB 09-4258/1 is an extension of the Dairy Investment Tax Credit for Wisconsin dairy farmers
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
LRB 09-4258/1 is an extension of the Dairy Investment Tax Credit for Wisconsin dairy farmers

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
2/12/2010
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.

DNR is proposing water quality limits for phosphorus in surface waters of the state.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
DNR is proposing water quality limits for phosphorus in surface waters of the state.

Action Intended To Affect
Rule (by a state agency)

Notification Date
12/23/2009
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.

LRB 09-3242/3 Topic: Allow sale of raw milk to consumers
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
LRB 09-3242/3 Topic: Allow sale of raw milk to consumers

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
11/20/2009
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.

DNR is proposing to draft new rules limiting phosphorus discharge into surface waters.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
DNR is proposing to draft new rules limiting phosphorus discharge into surface waters.

Action Intended To Affect
Rule (by a state agency)

Notification Date
2/25/2009
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.

Discussion with administration on 2009-2011 state budget dairy provisions
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Discussion with administration on 2009-2011 state budget dairy provisions

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
10/7/2008
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.

An investment tax credit for cooperative dairy manufacturers.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
An investment tax credit for cooperative dairy manufacturers.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/29/2008
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.

Industrial Revenue Bond authority for construction of whey processing facilities.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Industrial Revenue Bond authority for construction of whey processing facilities.

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative Matter and Rule

Notification Date
1/29/2008
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.

Renewable energy grants for dairy manufacturers.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Renewable energy grants for dairy manufacturers.

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative Matter and Rule

Notification Date
1/29/2008
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.

WDATCP is taking input on new legislation to improve Stats 126 Agricultural Producer Security
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
WDATCP is taking input on new legislation to improve Stats 126 Agricultural Producer Security

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
2/6/2007
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.

Department of Natural Resources Staff is meeting with industry regarding research into the possible opening of NR 214
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Department of Natural Resources Staff is meeting with industry regarding research into the possible opening of NR 214

Action Intended To Affect
Rule (by a state agency)

Notification Date
1/4/2007
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.

Proposed state regulation of agriculture siting and permiting.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Proposed state regulation of agriculture siting and permiting.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/4/2007
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.

The regulation of dairy whey by WDATCP.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
The regulation of dairy whey by WDATCP.

Action Intended To Affect
Rule (by a state agency)

Notification Date
1/4/2007
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.

The regulation of wastewater permits by DNR.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
The regulation of wastewater permits by DNR.

Action Intended To Affect
Rule (by a state agency)

Notification Date
1/4/2007
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.

WDATCP legislation to alter Wisconsin Ag Producer Security Act
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
WDATCP legislation to alter Wisconsin Ag Producer Security Act

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/4/2007
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.

WDATCP proposal to increase food and dairy license fees
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
WDATCP proposal to increase food and dairy license fees

Action Intended To Affect
Rule (by a state agency)

Notification Date
1/4/2007
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

  2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total
Total Lobbying Expenditures 2009
January - June
$5,252.16
2009
July - December
$7,968.61
2010
January - June
$27,870.79
2010
July - December
$6,756.06
Total $47,847.62
Total Hours Communicating 2009
January - June
7.00
2009
July - December
21.50
2010
January - June
60.00
2010
July - December
26.75
Total 115.25
Total Hours Other 2009
January - June
40.25
2009
July - December
55.25
2010
January - June
187.75
2010
July - December
36.00
Total 319.25

Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

Relating to: allowing dairy cooperatives to claim the dairy manufacturing facility investment credit and making an appropriation.
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total
2009
January - June
10%
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total 1%
Relating to: allowing dairy cooperatives to claim the dairy manufacturing facility investment credit and making an appropriation.
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total
2009
January - June
10%
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total 1%
Relating to: state finances and appropriations and making diverse other changes in the statutes.
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total
2009
January - June
50%
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total 6%
Relating to: designating Wisconsin cheese as the Wisconsin state snack.
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
5%
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total < 1%
Relating to: designating the bacterium Lactococcus lactis as the Wisconsin state microbe.
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
5%
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total < 1%
Relating to: the sale of unpasteurized milk, buttermilk, butter, and cream.
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
10%
2010
January - June
25%
2010
July - December
Total 16%
Relating to: the agricultural producer security program, providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures, and granting rule-making authority.
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
5%
2010
July - December
Total 3%
Relating to: the agricultural producer security program, providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures, and granting rule-making authority.
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
5%
2010
July - December
Total 3%
Relating to: suspension of the requirement that certain milk contractors pay an assessment into the agricultural producer security fund.
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
5%
2010
July - December
Total 3%
Relating to: creating a nonrefundable individual income tax credit for certain amounts relating to health savings accounts that may be deducted from, or are exempt from, federal income taxes.
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
25%
2010
July - December
Total 14%

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

2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total
2009
January - June
5%
2009
July - December
10%
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total 2%
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total
2009
January - June
5%
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total < 1%
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total
2009
January - June
5%
2009
July - December
10%
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total 2%
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total
2009
January - June
5%
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total < 1%
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total
2009
January - June
5%
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total < 1%
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
50%
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total 9%
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
30%
2010
July - December
80%
Total 29%
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
10%
Total 1%

Minor Efforts

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

Minor Efforts
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total
2009
January - June
5%
2009
July - December
5%
2010
January - June
5%
2010
July - December
5%
Total 5%

Other Matters

Includes time spent on:

  • Gubernatorial nominations
  • Matters on which the organization made no lobbying communication

Other Matters
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
5%
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
5%
Total 2%

Filed Statements of Lobbying Activity and Expenditures