Wisconsin Rural Water Association

Registered Principal Details

Business Or Interest:
Communities and public & private water & wastewater systems

Lobbying Interests:
Represent the interests of water supply and wastewater utilities on issues such as water quality regulations, operation and maintenance requirements, funding sources, source water protection, billing and water rate setting. Involved in seeking state funding from state budget through state agencies.

CEO Name:
David Lawrence
Assistant Director

Contact
DL
David Lawrence
350 Water Way
Plover, WI 54467
(715) 344-7778
(715) 344-5555
dlawrence@wrwa.org
http://www.wrwa.org

Authorized Lobbyists

Lobbyist Name Exclusive Duties Authorized On Withdrawn On
David Lawrence Exclusive Duties N/A Authorized On 1/1/2011 Withdrawn On N/A
Ken Blomberg Exclusive Duties N/A Authorized On 1/1/2011 Withdrawn On 12/6/2012

Lobbying Interests

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

January 2011 Special Session Senate Bill 11
January 2011 Special Session Senate Bill 11
Relating to: state finances, collective bargaining for public employees, compensation and fringe benefits of public employees, the state civil service system, the Medical Assistance program, sale of certain facilities, granting bonding authority, and makin...

Bill Text and History

Other
Notification Date
2/18/2011
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 23
Assembly Bill 23
Relating to: disinfection of municipal water supplies.

Bill Text and History

2011 Wisconsin Act 19

Other
Notification Date
2/21/2011
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 145
Assembly Bill 145
Relating to: authorizing the Public Service Commission to approve temporary electric rates to promote economic development.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
5/30/2011
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 182
Assembly Bill 182
Relating to: assignment of income, prizes, and earnings to pay a municipal court judgment and prohibiting municipal electric or water utilities from collecting certain utility arrearages from owners of rental properties as property liens.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
6/15/2011
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 326
Assembly Bill 326
Relating to: creation of a Joint Committee on State Mandates and required funding of state mandates.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
10/24/2011
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 19
Senate Bill 19
Relating to: disinfection of municipal water supplies.

Bill Text and History

Other
Notification Date
3/28/2011
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 58
Senate Bill 58
Relating to: liability of public utility customers for unbilled utility service.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
4/26/2011
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.

Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings

Relating to chs. NR 809 and 811 and creating ch. NR 810 Federal groundwater rule affecting public drinking water systems.
Agency Name
Natural Resources
Subject
Relating to chs. NR 809 and 811 and creating ch. NR 810 Federal groundwater rule affecting public drinking water systems.
Scope Statement
Register Number: 618 (7/1/2007)
Clearinghouse Rule: CR 09-073
Other
Notification Date
1/1/2011
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
Proposed Requirements for certification of cross connection control surveyors.
PSC 184 and 185, water conservation and construction rules.
Agency Name
Public Service Commission
Subject
PSC 184 and 185, water conservation and construction rules.
Scope Statement
Register Number: 654 (7/1/2010)
Clearinghouse Rule: CR 11-039
Other
Notification Date
7/25/2011
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.

PSC 185, water utility service rules.
Agency Name
Public Service Commission (PSC)
Subject
PSC 185, water utility service rules.
Scope Statement
Register Number: 654 (7/1/2010)
Other
Notification Date
7/25/2011
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.

Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number

Wisconsin Nutrient Reduction Framework
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Wisconsin Nutrient Reduction Framework

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
8/13/2012
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.

Wisconsin Nutrient Reduction Framework
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Wisconsin Nutrient Reduction Framework

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative Matter and Rule

Notification Date
8/13/2012
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's promulgating numeric standards for treating storm water that exceed federal standards.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
DNR's promulgating numeric standards for treating storm water that exceed federal standards.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
3/7/2011
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.

Revisions to Chapters Comm 30 and 32, relating to safety and health standards for public employees and fire department employees.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Revisions to Chapters Comm 30 and 32, relating to safety and health standards for public employees and fire department employees.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
3/7/2011
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 related to the reorganization of the Department of Commerce
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Legislation related to the reorganization of the Department of Commerce

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
2/8/2011
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.

2011-2012 Biennial Budget in the areas of PSC, DNR and Commerce
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
2011-2012 Biennial Budget in the areas of PSC, DNR and Commerce

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative Matter and Rule

Notification Date
1/1/2011
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.

Commerce Safety Rules
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Commerce Safety Rules

Action Intended To Affect
Rule (by a state agency)

Notification Date
1/1/2011
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.

Creation of Chapters NR 850, 852 and 856 relating to water use fees, conservation & efficiency and registration & reporting, and the related revisions to Chapter NR 142.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Creation of Chapters NR 850, 852 and 856 relating to water use fees, conservation & efficiency and registration & reporting, and the related revisions to Chapter NR 142.

Action Intended To Affect
Rule (by a state agency)

Notification Date
1/1/2011
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.

Dept. of Commerce reorganization
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Dept. of Commerce reorganization

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/1/2011
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.

Groundwater Rules and Legislation
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Groundwater Rules and Legislation

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative Matter and Rule

Notification Date
1/1/2011
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.

High Capacity Wells
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
High Capacity Wells

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative Matter and Rule

Notification Date
1/1/2011
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.

Natural Resources administrative rules NR151, NR102 and NR217 pertaining to phosphorus limits.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Natural Resources administrative rules NR151, NR102 and NR217 pertaining to phosphorus limits.

Action Intended To Affect
Rule (by a state agency)

Notification Date
1/1/2011
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.

Possible proposed legislation concerning revisions to SS66.0809 pertaining to utilities' ability to collect unpaid tenant bills from the landlord's property tax bills.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Possible proposed legislation concerning revisions to SS66.0809 pertaining to utilities' ability to collect unpaid tenant bills from the landlord's property tax bills.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/1/2011
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.

Possible revision to Comm Code 5.993 concerning the certification of Cross Connection Control Surveyors.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Possible revision to Comm Code 5.993 concerning the certification of Cross Connection Control Surveyors.

Action Intended To Affect
Rule (by a state agency)

Notification Date
1/1/2011
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.

Stormwater Rules
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Stormwater Rules

Action Intended To Affect
Rule (by a state agency)

Notification Date
1/1/2011
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.

Topics related to the Great Lakes Compact
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Topics related to the Great Lakes Compact

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative Matter and Rule

Notification Date
1/1/2011
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

  2011
January - June
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total
Total Lobbying Expenditures 2011
January - June
$4,928.86
2011
July - December
$2,170.42
2012
January - June
$5,726.88
2012
July - December
$1,292.17
Total $14,118.33
Total Hours Communicating 2011
January - June
39.00
2011
July - December
10.50
2012
January - June
35.00
2012
July - December
13.00
Total 97.50
Total Hours Other 2011
January - June
25.75
2011
July - December
13.50
2012
January - June
34.00
2012
July - December
4.00
Total 77.25

Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

Relating to: assignment of income, prizes, and earnings to pay a municipal court judgment and prohibiting municipal electric or water utilities from collecting certain utility arrearages from owners of rental properties as property liens.
2011
January - June
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total
2011
January - June
60%
2011
July - December
50%
2012
January - June
55%
2012
July - December
40%
Total 55%
Relating to: disinfection of municipal water supplies.
2011
January - June
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total
2011
January - June
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
10%
2012
July - December
Total 4%

Budget Bill Subjects

No budget bill subjects found.

Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings

2011
January - June
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total
2011
January - June
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
30%
Total 3%
2011
January - June
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total
2011
January - June
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
30%
Total 3%

Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number

2011
January - June
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total
2011
January - June
10%
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total 4%
2011
January - June
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total
2011
January - June
10%
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total 4%
2011
January - June
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total
2011
January - June
10%
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total 4%
2011
January - June
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total
2011
January - June
2011
July - December
45%
2012
January - June
15%
2012
July - December
Total 12%

Minor Efforts

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

Minor Efforts
2011
January - June
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total
2011
January - June
5%
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
10%
2012
July - December
Total 6%

Other Matters

Includes time spent on:

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

Other Matters
2011
January - June
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total
2011
January - June
5%
2011
July - December
5%
2012
January - June
10%
2012
July - December
Total 6%

Filed Statements of Lobbying Activity and Expenditures