Citizens for a Scenic Wisconsin
Registered Principal Details
Business Or Interest:
CSW is a statewide organization dedicated to education and advocacy in the following areas: historic barn preservation, enhancing state rustic road operations, promoting scenic by-way programs, regulations of off premise billboards.. and this year we have added agricultural tourism to our mission statement.
Lobbying Interests:
CSW will comment and advocate in all areas for legislative and administration actions involving, rustic roads, scenic by-ways, billboard blight, barn preservation and agricultural tourism.
CEO Name:
Charles Mitchell
Legislative Director
CSW is a statewide organization dedicated to education and advocacy in the following areas: historic barn preservation, enhancing state rustic road operations, promoting scenic by-way programs, regulations of off premise billboards.. and this year we have added agricultural tourism to our mission statement.
Lobbying Interests:
CSW will comment and advocate in all areas for legislative and administration actions involving, rustic roads, scenic by-ways, billboard blight, barn preservation and agricultural tourism.
CEO Name:
Charles Mitchell
Legislative Director
Contact
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Authorized Lobbyists
| Lobbyist Name | Exclusive Duties | Authorized On | Withdrawn On |
|---|
Lobbying Interests
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Assembly Bill 170
Relating to: advertising on bus shelters located on state trunk highways.
Bill Text and History
2017 Wisconsin Act 37
3/23/2017
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.
Comments
No issue with ads on bus shelters. We do have great concerns with allowing commercial advertising on the public's right of way. If DOT would need to remove structure the owner of the advertising rights may file for lost ad revenues from DOT funds.
Relating to: advertising on bus shelters located on state trunk highways.
Bill Text and History
2017 Wisconsin Act 37
Other
Notification Date3/23/2017
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.
Comments
No issue with ads on bus shelters. We do have great concerns with allowing commercial advertising on the public's right of way. If DOT would need to remove structure the owner of the advertising rights may file for lost ad revenues from DOT funds.
Assembly Bill 187
Relating to: certain buildings used for social events. (FE)
Bill Text and History
3/29/2017
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.
Comments
CSW is committed to iconic and historic barn preservation programs. CSW strongly supports this practical significant legislation which we believe will positively impact Wisconsin's rural communities.
Relating to: certain buildings used for social events. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date3/29/2017
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.
Comments
CSW is committed to iconic and historic barn preservation programs. CSW strongly supports this practical significant legislation which we believe will positively impact Wisconsin's rural communities.
Assembly Bill 594
Relating to: outdoor advertising signs that do not conform to local ordinances and that are affected by certain transportation-related projects. (FE)
Bill Text and History
10/30/2017
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.
Relating to: outdoor advertising signs that do not conform to local ordinances and that are affected by certain transportation-related projects. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date10/30/2017
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.
Assembly Bill 595
Relating to: the removal of nonconforming outdoor advertising signs along highways. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2017 Wisconsin Act 320
10/31/2017
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.
Relating to: the removal of nonconforming outdoor advertising signs along highways. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2017 Wisconsin Act 320
Against
Notification Date10/31/2017
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.
Assembly Bill 716
Relating to: municipal welcome signs in the highway right-of-way.
Bill Text and History
2017 Wisconsin Act 232
1/21/2018
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.
Comments
We trust and support our local units of government in this particular matter.
Relating to: municipal welcome signs in the highway right-of-way.
Bill Text and History
2017 Wisconsin Act 232
For
Notification Date1/21/2018
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.
Comments
We trust and support our local units of government in this particular matter.
Assembly Bill 911
Relating to: funding for the Southeastern Wisconsin Fox River Commission and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2017 Wisconsin Act 348
2/4/2018
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.
Relating to: funding for the Southeastern Wisconsin Fox River Commission and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2017 Wisconsin Act 348
For
Notification Date2/4/2018
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.
Senate Bill 110
Relating to: advertising on bus shelters located on state trunk highways.
Bill Text and History
5/1/2017
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.
Comments
No issue with ads on bus shelters. We do have great concerns with allowing commercial advertising on the public's right of way. If DOT would need to remove structure the owner of the advertising rights may file for lost ad revenues from DOT funds.
Relating to: advertising on bus shelters located on state trunk highways.
Bill Text and History
Other
Notification Date5/1/2017
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.
Comments
No issue with ads on bus shelters. We do have great concerns with allowing commercial advertising on the public's right of way. If DOT would need to remove structure the owner of the advertising rights may file for lost ad revenues from DOT funds.
Senate Bill 137
Relating to: certain buildings used for social events. (FE)
Bill Text and History
4/9/2017
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.
Comments
Strong support for proposal. Sensible approach to economically helping rural areas of our state. In essence extending current historic preservation rules for other commercial and residential building to our iconic or historic barns.
Relating to: certain buildings used for social events. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date4/9/2017
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.
Comments
Strong support for proposal. Sensible approach to economically helping rural areas of our state. In essence extending current historic preservation rules for other commercial and residential building to our iconic or historic barns.
Senate Bill 495
Relating to: the removal of nonconforming outdoor advertising signs along highways. (FE)
Bill Text and History
10/31/2017
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.
Relating to: the removal of nonconforming outdoor advertising signs along highways. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date10/31/2017
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.
Senate Bill 496
Relating to: outdoor advertising signs that do not conform to local ordinances and that are affected by certain transportation-related projects. (FE)
Bill Text and History
10/30/2017
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.
Relating to: outdoor advertising signs that do not conform to local ordinances and that are affected by certain transportation-related projects. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date10/30/2017
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.
Senate Bill 765
Relating to: municipal welcome signs in the highway right-of-way.
Bill Text and History
2/4/2018
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.
Comments
We support the bill and our local governments in this matter.
Relating to: municipal welcome signs in the highway right-of-way.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date2/4/2018
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.
Comments
We support the bill and our local governments in this matter.
Senate Joint Resolution 44
Relating to: recognizing the Rock River Trail, honoring the efforts of trail founder Frank Schier, and celebrating the trail's grand opening.
Bill Text and History
5/8/2017
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.
Relating to: recognizing the Rock River Trail, honoring the efforts of trail founder Frank Schier, and celebrating the trail's grand opening.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date5/8/2017
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.
Budget Bill Subjects
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Lower Wisconsin State Riverway Board
Lower Wisconsin State Riverway Board
Notification Date
4/24/2017
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.
4/24/2017
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.
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Tourism
Tourism
Notification Date
4/24/2017
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.
4/24/2017
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.
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Transportation: Departmentwide
Transportation: Departmentwide
Notification Date
4/24/2017
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.
Comments
Citizens for a Scenic Wisconsin would like to see a budget amendment which would determine what the cost is to the Transportation Highway Fund for removing or replacing billboards.
4/24/2017
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.
Comments
Citizens for a Scenic Wisconsin would like to see a budget amendment which would determine what the cost is to the Transportation Highway Fund for removing or replacing billboards.
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Transportation: State Highway Program
Transportation: State Highway Program
Notification Date
8/8/2017
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.
Comments
Citizens for a Scenic Wisconsin sports the continuation of the various Highway Beautification programs established over the years with federal and state support and management.
8/8/2017
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.
Comments
Citizens for a Scenic Wisconsin sports the continuation of the various Highway Beautification programs established over the years with federal and state support and management.
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
The Citizens for a Scenic Wisconsin will focus on the current taxpayer costs to the Wisconsin Transportation Fund for removing or relocating billboards for a variety of reasons..non-compliance, signs in the right of way, and or highway safety hazards
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
The Citizens for a Scenic Wisconsin will focus on the current taxpayer costs to the Wisconsin Transportation Fund for removing or relocating billboards for a variety of reasons..non-compliance, signs in the right of way, and or highway safety hazards
The Citizens for a Scenic Wisconsin will focus on the current taxpayer costs to the Wisconsin Transportation Fund for removing or relocating billboards for a variety of reasons..non-compliance, signs in the right of way, and or highway safety hazards
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
2/4/2018
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.
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
2/4/2018
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.
CSW is supportive of the WDOT efforts to educate the public through programs under the category "Distracted Drivers". We further support the efforts to have a month long campaign dedicated to that safety issue.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
CSW is supportive of the WDOT efforts to educate the public through programs under the category "Distracted Drivers". We further support the efforts to have a month long campaign dedicated to that safety issue.
CSW is supportive of the WDOT efforts to educate the public through programs under the category "Distracted Drivers". We further support the efforts to have a month long campaign dedicated to that safety issue.
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
8/8/2017
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.
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
8/8/2017
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.
Total Lobbying Effort
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Lobbying Expenditures | 2017 January - June $1,750.00 |
2017 July - December $1,128.00 |
2018 January - June $1,250.00 |
2018 July - December $1,200.00 |
Total $5,328.00 |
| Total Hours Communicating | 2017 January - June 20.00 |
2017 July - December 17.00 |
2018 January - June 16.00 |
2018 July - December 13.00 |
Total 66.00 |
| Total Hours Other | 2017 January - June 23.00 |
2017 July - December 34.00 |
2018 January - June 31.00 |
2018 July - December 24.00 |
Total 112.00 |
Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Relating to: recognizing the Rock River Trail, honoring the efforts of trail founder Frank Schier, and celebrating the trail's grand opening.
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 January - June 5% |
2017 July - December 5% |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December 5% |
Total 4% |
Relating to: advertising on bus shelters located on state trunk highways.
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 January - June 10% |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total 2% |
Relating to: certain buildings used for social events. (FE)
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 January - June 10% |
2017 July - December 20% |
2018 January - June 20% |
2018 July - December 10% |
Total 15% |
Relating to: advertising on bus shelters located on state trunk highways.
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 January - June 10% |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total 2% |
Relating to: certain buildings used for social events. (FE)
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 January - June 10% |
2017 July - December 5% |
2018 January - June 20% |
2018 July - December |
Total 9% |
Relating to: the removal of nonconforming outdoor advertising signs along highways. (FE)
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December 5% |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December 5% |
Total 3% |
Relating to: outdoor advertising signs that do not conform to local ordinances and that are affected by certain transportation-related projects. (FE)
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December 5% |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total 2% |
Relating to: outdoor advertising signs that do not conform to local ordinances and that are affected by certain transportation-related projects. (FE)
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December 20% |
2018 January - June 10% |
2018 July - December 10% |
Total 11% |
Relating to: the removal of nonconforming outdoor advertising signs along highways. (FE)
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December 20% |
2018 January - June 10% |
2018 July - December |
Total 8% |
Relating to: municipal welcome signs in the highway right-of-way.
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December 20% |
2018 January - June 5% |
2018 July - December |
Total 7% |
Relating to: funding for the Southeastern Wisconsin Fox River Commission and making an appropriation. (FE)
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June 1% |
2018 July - December |
Total < 1% |
Budget Bill Subjects
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 January - June 10% |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June 5% |
2018 July - December 5% |
Total 4% |
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 January - June 10% |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June 5% |
2018 July - December 10% |
Total 6% |
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 January - June 30% |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June 5% |
2018 July - December 20% |
Total 12% |
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June 4% |
2018 July - December 5% |
Total 2% |
Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings
No administrative rulemaking proceedings found.
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
CSW is supportive of the WDOT efforts to educate the public through programs under the category "Distracted Drivers". We further support the efforts to have a month long campaign dedicated to that safety issue.
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June 5% |
2018 July - December 10% |
Total 3% |
The Citizens for a Scenic Wisconsin will focus on the current taxpayer costs to the Wisconsin Transportation Fund for removing or relocating billboards for a variety of reasons..non-compliance, signs in the right of way, and or highway safety hazards
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June 10% |
2018 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