Wisconsin Professional Loggers Association
Registered Principal Details
Business Or Interest:
Logging industry
Lobbying Interests:
WPLA is interested in legislation that effects sustainable forest management on public and private lands, workers compensation and health and auto insurance, transportation issues related to trucking forest products and environmental issues that effect the forest products industry
Title:
Executive Director
Logging industry
Lobbying Interests:
WPLA is interested in legislation that effects sustainable forest management on public and private lands, workers compensation and health and auto insurance, transportation issues related to trucking forest products and environmental issues that effect the forest products industry
Title:
Executive Director
Contact
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Authorized Lobbyists
| Lobbyist Name | Exclusive Duties | Authorized On | Withdrawn On |
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Lobbying Interests
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Assembly Bill 12
relating to: educational requirements for foresters employed by the Department of Natural Resources and persons authorized to designate trees for cutting in state forests.
Bill Text and History
2003 Wisconsin Act 66
relating to: educational requirements for foresters employed by the Department of Natural Resources and persons authorized to designate trees for cutting in state forests.
Bill Text and History
2003 Wisconsin Act 66
Assembly Bill 323
relating to: the Managed Forest Land Program, providing funding for grants for land acquisition for outdoor recreation, requiring the exercise of rule-making authority, and making an appropriation.
Bill Text and History
2003 Wisconsin Act 228
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.
Comments
The managed forest law (MFL) is a cost effective means of protecting our private forest lands from development and encouraging sustainable forest management. AB 323 revises the MFL to meet its original economic, ecological and social goals.
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.
Comments
Support the use of closed area fees for grants to counties to purchase additional county forest land
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.
Comments
Support AB323-Request that the closed area funds be used to purchase permanent working forest easements that would open significant land to public recreation and sustain a working forest land base to support forest industry jobs.
relating to: the Managed Forest Land Program, providing funding for grants for land acquisition for outdoor recreation, requiring the exercise of rule-making authority, and making an appropriation.
Bill Text and History
2003 Wisconsin Act 228
For
Notification Date7/29/2003
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.
Comments
The managed forest law (MFL) is a cost effective means of protecting our private forest lands from development and encouraging sustainable forest management. AB 323 revises the MFL to meet its original economic, ecological and social goals.
For
Notification Date7/29/2003
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.
Comments
Support the use of closed area fees for grants to counties to purchase additional county forest land
For
Notification Date7/29/2003
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.
Comments
Support AB323-Request that the closed area funds be used to purchase permanent working forest easements that would open significant land to public recreation and sustain a working forest land base to support forest industry jobs.
Assembly Bill 492
relating to: designating Willow flowage project lands as state forest lands.
Bill Text and History
1/10/2004
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
Willow Flowage will be afforded more protection and custodial care as a State Forest.
relating to: designating Willow flowage project lands as state forest lands.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date1/10/2004
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
Willow Flowage will be afforded more protection and custodial care as a State Forest.
Assembly Bill 506
relating to: the definition of navigable waters and navigable waterway and declarations of navigability.
Bill Text and History
10/23/2003
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
Need a better definition or criteria for defining a navigable water so that the true navigable waters are adequately protected and unnessary costs and permitting are avoided on non-navigable waters that may be interpreted as navigable.
relating to: the definition of navigable waters and navigable waterway and declarations of navigability.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date10/23/2003
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
Need a better definition or criteria for defining a navigable water so that the true navigable waters are adequately protected and unnessary costs and permitting are avoided on non-navigable waters that may be interpreted as navigable.
Assembly Bill 629
relating to: the plan period for county forest land use plans.
Bill Text and History
1/10/2004
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
15 year plan is consistent with other public forest planning time frames. Will save tax dollars and maintain an adequate time period for forest planning.
relating to: the plan period for county forest land use plans.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date1/10/2004
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
15 year plan is consistent with other public forest planning time frames. Will save tax dollars and maintain an adequate time period for forest planning.
Assembly Bill 726
relating to: actions against forestry operations and granting rule-making authority.
Bill Text and History
1/10/2004
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
Provides scientific criteria upon which sustainable forest management can be practiced on private land within municipalities. Creates consistency regarding sound forestry between local ordinances and state laws.
relating to: actions against forestry operations and granting rule-making authority.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date1/10/2004
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
Provides scientific criteria upon which sustainable forest management can be practiced on private land within municipalities. Creates consistency regarding sound forestry between local ordinances and state laws.
Assembly Joint Resolution 18
relating to: supporting the use of sound, scientific, and sustainable forest management harvest techniques in order to preserve and maximize the use and enjoyment of Wisconsin's forests.
Bill Text and History
relating to: supporting the use of sound, scientific, and sustainable forest management harvest techniques in order to preserve and maximize the use and enjoyment of Wisconsin's forests.
Bill Text and History
Budget Bill Subjects
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Natural Resources: Forestry and Parks
Natural Resources: Forestry and Parks
Notification Date
7/30/2003
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.
7/30/2003
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.
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
DNR Budget - Oppose using segregated forestry money to pay stewardship debt service and oppose forestry staff reductions.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
DNR Budget - Oppose using segregated forestry money to pay stewardship debt service and oppose forestry staff reductions.
DNR Budget - Oppose using segregated forestry money to pay stewardship debt service and oppose forestry staff reductions.
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
12/31/2004
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.
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
12/31/2004
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.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Transportation of forest products
Transportation of forest products
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
12/31/2004
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.
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
12/31/2004
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.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Workers Compensation classification for loggers
Workers Compensation classification for loggers
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
12/31/2004
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.
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
12/31/2004
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.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Support Senate confirmation of Christine Thomas to the Natural Resources Board.
Support Senate confirmation of Christine Thomas to the Natural Resources Board.
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
1/10/2004
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.
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
1/10/2004
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.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Natural Resource Board member confirmation
Natural Resource Board member confirmation
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
7/30/2003
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.
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
7/30/2003
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.
Total Lobbying Effort
| 2004 January - June |
2004 July - December |
Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Lobbying Expenditures | 2004 January - June $2,025.00 |
2004 July - December $2,250.00 |
Total $4,275.00 |
| Total Hours Communicating | 2004 January - June 2.00 |
2004 July - December 0.00 |
Total 2.00 |
| Total Hours Other | 2004 January - June 25.00 |
2004 July - December 30.00 |
Total 55.00 |
Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
relating to: designating Willow flowage project lands as state forest lands.
| 2003 January - June |
2003 July - December |
2004 January - June |
2004 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 January - June |
2003 July - December |
2004 January - June 10% |
2004 July - December |
Total 5% |
relating to: the plan period for county forest land use plans.
| 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 14% |
relating to: actions against forestry operations 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 60% |
2004 July - December |
Total 28% |
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
DNR Budget - Oppose using segregated forestry money to pay stewardship debt service and oppose forestry staff reductions.
| 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% |
| 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% |
| 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
(Time spent on matters each of which accounted for less than 10% of the organization's lobbying.)
Other Matters
Includes time spent on:
- Gubernatorial nominations
- Matters on which the organization made no lobbying communication