Wisconsin State Telecommunications Association
Registered Principal Details
Business Or Interest:
Telecommunications-local exchange carriers, wireless and internet and video service providers.
Lobbying Interests:
Legislation regarding the taxation or regulation of telecommunications, broadband, video and internet services.
CEO Name:
William C. Esbeck
Executive Director
Telecommunications-local exchange carriers, wireless and internet and video service providers.
Lobbying Interests:
Legislation regarding the taxation or regulation of telecommunications, broadband, video and internet services.
CEO Name:
William C. Esbeck
Executive Director
Contact
WCE
William C. Esbeck
121 E. Wilson Street, Suite 102
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 256-8866
(608) 256-2676
bill.esbeck@wsta.info
121 E. Wilson Street, Suite 102
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 256-8866
(608) 256-2676
bill.esbeck@wsta.info
Authorized Lobbyists
| Lobbyist Name | Exclusive Duties | Authorized On | Withdrawn On |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Esbeck | Exclusive Duties N/A | Authorized On 1/1/2011 | Withdrawn On N/A |
| Christopher LaRowe | Exclusive Duties N/A | Authorized On 1/1/2011 | Withdrawn On 1/19/2012 |
Lobbying Interests
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
January 2011 Special Session Assembly Bill 14
Relating to: regulation of telecommunications utilities and alternative telecommunications utilities; telecommunications provider of last-resort obligations; telecommunications intrastate switched access rates; interconnected voice over Internet protocol s...
Bill Text and History
4/28/2011
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.
Relating to: regulation of telecommunications utilities and alternative telecommunications utilities; telecommunications provider of last-resort obligations; telecommunications intrastate switched access rates; interconnected voice over Internet protocol s...
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date4/28/2011
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.
January 2011 Special Session Senate Bill 13
Relating to: regulation of telecommunications utilities and alternative telecommunications utilities; telecommunications provider of last-resort obligations; telecommunications intrastate switched access rates; interconnected voice over Internet protocol s...
Bill Text and History
2011 Wisconsin Act 22
5/2/2011
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.
Relating to: regulation of telecommunications utilities and alternative telecommunications utilities; telecommunications provider of last-resort obligations; telecommunications intrastate switched access rates; interconnected voice over Internet protocol s...
Bill Text and History
2011 Wisconsin Act 22
For
Notification Date5/2/2011
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 14
Relating to: county and municipal expenditures for emergency services.
Bill Text and History
4/28/2011
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.
Relating to: county and municipal expenditures for emergency services.
Bill Text and History
Other
Notification Date4/28/2011
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.
Assembly Bill 61
Relating to: creating an income and franchise tax credit for constructing and operating a data center that is designed for maximum energy efficiency and minimum environmental impact and providing an exemption from rule-making procedures.
Bill Text and History
10/3/2011
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.
Relating to: creating an income and franchise tax credit for constructing and operating a data center that is designed for maximum energy efficiency and minimum environmental impact and providing an exemption from rule-making procedures.
Bill Text and History
Other
Notification Date10/3/2011
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 228
Relating to: exemptions from securities registration requirements.
Bill Text and History
2011 Wisconsin Act 178
11/23/2011
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.
Relating to: exemptions from securities registration requirements.
Bill Text and History
2011 Wisconsin Act 178
Other
Notification Date11/23/2011
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 359
Relating to: an income and franchise tax credit for providing broadband service.
Bill Text and History
11/4/2011
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.
Relating to: an income and franchise tax credit for providing broadband service.
Bill Text and History
Other
Notification Date11/4/2011
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 473
Relating to: delaying the restrictions on participation by the University of Wisconsin System in selling or providing telecommunications services.
Bill Text and History
1/10/2012
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.
Relating to: delaying the restrictions on participation by the University of Wisconsin System in selling or providing telecommunications services.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date1/10/2012
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.
Assembly Bill 571
Relating to: regulating certain service contracts and granting rule-making authority.
Bill Text and History
2/29/2012
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.
Comments
Support with amendment LRBa2518/1
Relating to: regulating certain service contracts and granting rule-making authority.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date2/29/2012
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.
Comments
Support with amendment LRBa2518/1
Senate Bill 31
Relating to: creating an income and franchise tax credit for constructing and operating a data center that is designed for maximum energy efficiency and minimum environmental impact and providing an exemption from rule-making procedures.
Bill Text and History
10/3/2011
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.
Relating to: creating an income and franchise tax credit for constructing and operating a data center that is designed for maximum energy efficiency and minimum environmental impact and providing an exemption from rule-making procedures.
Bill Text and History
Other
Notification Date10/3/2011
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 85
Relating to: theft of certain services and providing a penalty.
Bill Text and History
2011 Wisconsin Act 110
11/4/2011
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.
Relating to: theft of certain services and providing a penalty.
Bill Text and History
2011 Wisconsin Act 110
Other
Notification Date11/4/2011
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 185
Relating to: regulating text messages as telephone solicitations for purposes of the no call list.
Bill Text and History
2011 Wisconsin Act 197
9/15/2011
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.
Relating to: regulating text messages as telephone solicitations for purposes of the no call list.
Bill Text and History
2011 Wisconsin Act 197
Other
Notification Date9/15/2011
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.
Senate Bill 375
Relating to: delaying the restrictions on participation by the University of Wisconsin System in selling or providing telecommunications services.
Bill Text and History
1/10/2012
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.
Relating to: delaying the restrictions on participation by the University of Wisconsin System in selling or providing telecommunications services.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date1/10/2012
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.
Senate Bill 492
Relating to: regulating certain service contracts and granting rule-making authority.
Bill Text and History
2011 Wisconsin Act 226
2/29/2012
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.
Comments
Support with amendment LRBa2518/1
Relating to: regulating certain service contracts and granting rule-making authority.
Bill Text and History
2011 Wisconsin Act 226
For
Notification Date2/29/2012
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.
Comments
Support with amendment LRBa2518/1
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Tax incentives for broadband deployment and telecommuter investments.
Tax incentives for broadband deployment and telecommuter investments.
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
11/4/2011
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.
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
11/4/2011
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.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Carrier-to-carrier compensation (i.e. access charges)
Carrier-to-carrier compensation (i.e. access charges)
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.
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.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to regulatory parity and pricing flexibility
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to regulatory parity and pricing flexibility
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to regulatory parity and pricing flexibility
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.
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.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to the Universal Service Fund
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to the Universal Service Fund
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.
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.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Wisconsin's BadgerNet Converged Network (BCN).
Wisconsin's BadgerNet Converged Network (BCN).
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.
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.
Total Lobbying Effort
| 2011 January - June |
2011 July - December |
2012 January - June |
2012 July - December |
Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Lobbying Expenditures | 2011 January - June $108,537.69 |
2011 July - December $13,784.91 |
2012 January - June $10,053.78 |
2012 July - December $12,616.87 |
Total $144,993.25 |
| Total Hours Communicating | 2011 January - June 134.00 |
2011 July - December 43.00 |
2012 January - June 15.00 |
2012 July - December 5.00 |
Total 197.00 |
| Total Hours Other | 2011 January - June 276.00 |
2011 July - December 84.00 |
2012 January - June 50.00 |
2012 July - December 23.00 |
Total 433.00 |
Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Relating to: regulation of telecommunications utilities and alternative telecommunications utilities; telecommunications provider of last-resort obligations; telecommunications intrastate switched access rates; interconnected voice over Internet protocol service; and use of transmission equipment and property by video service providers.
| 2011 January - June |
2011 July - December |
2012 January - June |
2012 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 January - June 3% |
2011 July - December |
2012 January - June |
2012 July - December |
Total 2% |
Relating to: regulation of telecommunications utilities and alternative telecommunications utilities; telecommunications provider of last-resort obligations; telecommunications intrastate switched access rates; interconnected voice over Internet protocol service; and use of transmission equipment and property by video service providers.
| 2011 January - June |
2011 July - December |
2012 January - June |
2012 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 January - June 6% |
2011 July - December |
2012 January - June |
2012 July - December |
Total 4% |
Relating to: an income and franchise tax credit for providing broadband service.
| 2011 January - June |
2011 July - December |
2012 January - June |
2012 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 January - June |
2011 July - December 16% |
2012 January - June |
2012 July - December |
Total 3% |
Relating to: delaying the restrictions on participation by the University of Wisconsin System in selling or providing telecommunications services.
| 2011 January - June |
2011 July - December |
2012 January - June |
2012 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 January - June |
2011 July - December |
2012 January - June 46% |
2012 July - December 100% |
Total 9% |
Relating to: delaying the restrictions on participation by the University of Wisconsin System in selling or providing telecommunications services.
| 2011 January - June |
2011 July - December |
2012 January - June |
2012 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 January - June |
2011 July - December |
2012 January - June 51% |
2012 July - December |
Total 5% |
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
| 2011 January - June |
2011 July - December |
2012 January - June |
2012 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 January - June 15% |
2011 July - December |
2012 January - June |
2012 July - December |
Total 10% |
| 2011 January - June |
2011 July - December |
2012 January - June |
2012 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 January - June 27% |
2011 July - December 83% |
2012 January - June |
2012 July - December |
Total 34% |
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to regulatory parity and pricing flexibility
| 2011 January - June |
2011 July - December |
2012 January - June |
2012 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 January - June 49% |
2011 July - December |
2012 January - June |
2012 July - December |
Total 32% |
Minor Efforts
(Time spent on matters each of which accounted for less than 10% of the organization's lobbying.)
Other Matters
No other matters found.