Dairy Business Association

Registered Principal Details

Business Or Interest:
Dairy industry.

Lobbying Interests:
Agricultural legislation.

CEO Name:
Jerry Meissner
Executive Director

Contact
LF
Laurie Fischer
P.O. Box 13505
Green Bay, WI 54307-3505
(920) 771-0008
(920) 771-0008
LFischer@widba.com
http://www.widba.com

Authorized Lobbyists

Lobbyist Name Exclusive Duties Authorized On Withdrawn On
Laurie Fischer Exclusive Duties N/A Authorized On 1/7/2013 Withdrawn On N/A
Jayme Sellen Exclusive Duties N/A Authorized On 1/7/2013 Withdrawn On 4/30/2013
William J McCoshen Exclusive Duties N/A Authorized On 1/7/2013 Withdrawn On N/A
Shawn W Pfaff Exclusive Duties N/A Authorized On 1/7/2013 Withdrawn On 10/31/2013
David A Crass Exclusive Duties N/A Authorized On 1/9/2013 Withdrawn On N/A
Anna J Wildeman Exclusive Duties N/A Authorized On 1/9/2013 Withdrawn On N/A
Laura Riske Exclusive Duties N/A Authorized On 5/1/2013 Withdrawn On N/A
Angela James Exclusive Duties N/A Authorized On 8/27/2013 Withdrawn On N/A
John Paul Holevoet Exclusive Duties N/A Authorized On 6/6/2014 Withdrawn On N/A

Lobbying Interests

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

Assembly Bill 3
Assembly Bill 3
Relating to: the exclusion of veterinarians from the prescription drug monitoring program.

Bill Text and History

2013 Wisconsin Act 3

For
Notification Date
2/4/2013
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 27
Assembly Bill 27
Relating to: state agencies entering into contracts for legal services on a contingent fee basis. (FE)

Bill Text and History

2013 Wisconsin Act 105

For
Notification Date
3/26/2013
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 29
Assembly Bill 29
Relating to: collateral source payments.

Bill Text and History

Other
Notification Date
8/8/2013
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 41
Assembly Bill 41
Relating to: creating a local freight bridge program, providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures, granting rule-making authority, and making an appropriation. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
9/4/2013
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 110
Assembly Bill 110
Relating to: a pilot program to limit foods under FoodShare and providing an exemption from rule-making procedures. (FE)

Bill Text and History

Other
Notification Date
8/8/2013
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 199
Assembly Bill 199
Relating to: hunting, fishing, and trapping approvals issued to recipients of the purple heart medal. (FE)

Bill Text and History

Other
Notification Date
8/13/2013
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 257
Assembly Bill 257
Relating to: exemption from civil liability for electric service providers.

Bill Text and History

Other
Notification Date
8/13/2013
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 259
Assembly Bill 259
Relating to: operation of farm tractors on highways.

Bill Text and History

Other
Notification Date
8/13/2013
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 259
Assembly Bill 259
Relating to: operation of farm tractors on highways.

Bill Text and History

Other
Notification Date
8/13/2013
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 261
Assembly Bill 261
Relating to: registration of all-terrain vehicles and utility terrain vehicles used exclusively for agricultural purposes or used exclusively on private property. (FE)

Bill Text and History

Other
Notification Date
8/13/2013
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 287
Assembly Bill 287
Relating to: the sale of unpasteurized milk products and an exemption from rules and licensing and permitting requirements for certain dairy farms. (FE)

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
8/19/2013
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 305
Assembly Bill 305
Relating to: grazing lands conservation grants and making an appropriation. (FE)

Bill Text and History

Other
Notification Date
9/4/2013
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 388
Assembly Bill 388
Relating to: traffic violations resulting in harm to vulnerable highway users, driver education instruction, and providing a penalty. (FE)

Bill Text and History

2013 Wisconsin Act 253

Other
Notification Date
10/1/2013
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 484
Assembly Bill 484
Relating to: the carry-back of net operating losses, the sales and use tax exemption for commercial printing, the jobs tax credit, the electronic medical records credit, the manufacturing and agriculture credit, and the relocated business credit. (FE)

Bill Text and History

Other
Notification Date
12/23/2013
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 490
Assembly Bill 490
Relating to: the laws of trusts, the Uniform Trust Code, the Uniform Principal and Income Act, powers of appointment, and changes to estate recovery and divestment provisions relating to public assistance programs. (FE)

Bill Text and History

Other
Notification Date
11/14/2013
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 541
Assembly Bill 541
Relating to: the sales and use tax exemption for equipment used in a fertilizer blending, feed milling, or grain drying operation. (FE)

Bill Text and History

Other
Notification Date
12/10/2013
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 574
Assembly Bill 574
Relating to: designation of agricultural enterprise areas. (FE)

Bill Text and History

Other
Notification Date
1/7/2014
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 648
Assembly Bill 648
Relating to: operation of agricultural vehicles on highways and providing a penalty. (FE)

Bill Text and History

Other
Notification Date
2/24/2014
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 679
Assembly Bill 679
Relating to: high capacity well approvals. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
1/29/2014
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 784
Assembly Bill 784
Relating to: issuance of motor vehicle operator's licenses and identification cards by the Department of Transportation. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
3/3/2014
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 842
Assembly Bill 842
Relating to: operation of agricultural vehicles on highways. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
3/9/2014
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 Joint Resolution 2
Assembly Joint Resolution 2
Relating to: creation of a department of transportation, creation of a transportation fund, and deposit of funds into the transportation fund (second consideration).

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
2/1/2013
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 7
Senate Bill 7
Relating to: the exclusion of veterinarians from the prescription drug monitoring program.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
2/8/2013
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 19
Senate Bill 19
Relating to: state agencies entering into contracts for legal services on a contingent fee basis. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
8/13/2013
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 31
Senate Bill 31
Relating to: creating a local freight bridge program, providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures, granting rule-making authority, and making an appropriation. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
4/1/2013
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 178
Senate Bill 178
Relating to: hunting, fishing, and trapping approvals issued to recipients of the purple heart medal. (FE)

Bill Text and History

2013 Wisconsin Act 55

Other
Notification Date
3/3/2014
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 195
Senate Bill 195
Relating to: operation of farm tractors on highways.

Bill Text and History

Other
Notification Date
8/13/2013
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 199
Senate Bill 199
Relating to: reporting the mistreatment of animals.

Bill Text and History

Other
Notification Date
8/23/2013
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 236
Senate Bill 236
Relating to: the sale of unpasteurized milk products and an exemption from rules and licensing and permitting requirements for certain dairy farms. (FE)

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
8/5/2013
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 302
Senate Bill 302
Relating to: high capacity well approvals. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
9/20/2013
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 307
Senate Bill 307
Relating to: traffic violations resulting in harm to vulnerable highway users, driver education instruction, and providing a penalty. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
10/1/2013
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 378
Senate Bill 378
Relating to: the carry-back of net operating losses, the sales and use tax exemption for commercial printing, the jobs tax credit, the electronic medical records credit, the manufacturing and agriculture credit, and the relocated business credit. (FE)

Bill Text and History

Other
Notification Date
12/23/2013
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 384
Senate Bill 384
Relating to: the laws of trusts, the Uniform Trust Code, the Uniform Principal and Income Act, powers of appointment, and changes to estate recovery and divestment provisions relating to public assistance programs. (FE)

Bill Text and History

2013 Wisconsin Act 92

Other
Notification Date
11/14/2013
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 509
Senate Bill 509
Relating to: operation of agricultural vehicles on highways and providing a penalty. (FE)

Bill Text and History

2013 Wisconsin Act 377

Other
Notification Date
2/24/2014
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 547
Senate Bill 547
Relating to: adaptive management plans for reducing discharges of phosphorus and total suspended solids to the waters of the state and a statewide variance to the water quality standard for phosphorus for certain dischargers. (FE)

Bill Text and History

2013 Wisconsin Act 378

For
Notification Date
2/7/2014
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 Joint Resolution 4
Senate Joint Resolution 4
Relating to: creation of a department of transportation, creation of a transportation fund, and deposit of funds into the transportation fund (second consideration).

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
2/1/2013
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

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

Notification Date
4/4/2013
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.

General Fund Taxes: Income and Franchise Taxes
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
General Fund Taxes: Income and Franchise Taxes

Notification Date
5/29/2013
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.

General Fund Taxes: Sales and Excise Taxes
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
General Fund Taxes: Sales and Excise Taxes

Notification Date
5/29/2013
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.

General Provisions
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
General Provisions

Notification Date
4/4/2013
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.

Transportation: State Highway Program
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Transportation: State Highway Program

Notification Date
4/4/2013
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.

Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings

ATCP 50 - Soil and water resource management.
Agency Name
Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (ATCP)
Subject
ATCP 50 - Soil and water resource management.
Scope Statement
Register Number: 617 (6/1/2007)
For
Notification Date
8/8/2013
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.

ATCP 51, livestock facility siting.
Agency Name
Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (ATCP)
Subject
ATCP 51, livestock facility siting.
Scope Statement
Register Number: 658 (10/15/2010)
Other
Notification Date
11/11/2014
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.

Milk haulers and affecting small business.
Agency Name
Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (ATCP)
Subject
Milk haulers and affecting small business.
Scope Statement
Register Number: 690 (7/1/2013)
Other
Notification Date
1/7/2014
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.

Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number

Chapter 90 - Wisconsin Fence Law - Provided feedback regarding the possibility of amending Chapter 90's rules on sharing the expense of maintain a fence.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Chapter 90 - Wisconsin Fence Law - Provided feedback regarding the possibility of amending Chapter 90's rules on sharing the expense of maintain a fence.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
12/3/2014
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.

Proposed Amendment of ATCP 55 relating to drug residues in meat
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Proposed Amendment of ATCP 55 relating to drug residues in meat

Action Intended To Affect
Rule (by a state agency)

Notification Date
11/11/2014
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.

Transportation and application of manure
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Transportation and application of manure

Action Intended To Affect
legislative matter or administrative rule

Notification Date
7/31/2014
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.

High capacity wells
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
High capacity wells

Action Intended To Affect
legislative matter and/or administrative rule

Notification Date
7/31/2014
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.

Implements of husbandry
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Implements of husbandry

Action Intended To Affect
legislative matter

Notification Date
7/31/2014
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.

Implementation of Act 21
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Implementation of Act 21

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
7/31/2014
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.

LRB—2872/1-relating to GMO Food Labeling
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
LRB—2872/1-relating to GMO Food Labeling

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
3/3/2014
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.

LRB-4033/1 - school milk program
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
LRB-4033/1 - school milk program

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
2/26/2014
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.

LRB # 3272/1 agricultural tourism promotion / civil liability
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
LRB # 3272/1 agricultural tourism promotion / civil liability

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
2/7/2014
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.

Local Authority / Road Use Agreements LRB 3146 and LRB 3408
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Local Authority / Road Use Agreements LRB 3146 and LRB 3408

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
1/27/2014
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.

Plumbing Codes
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Plumbing Codes

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
1/27/2014
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.

LRB 0552/P3 Creates a central filing system for giving notice of security interess in, and statutory liens related to farm products
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
LRB 0552/P3 Creates a central filing system for giving notice of security interess in, and statutory liens related to farm products

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
1/25/2014
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.

LRB 1578/2 Under bill, if a license for a new dairy plant, food warehouse, food processing plant, retail food establishment, or meat establishment is issued within three months of the uniform expiration date for the kind of facility, the license is
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
LRB 1578/2 Under bill, if a license for a new dairy plant, food warehouse, food processing plant, retail food establishment, or meat establishment is issued within three months of the uniform expiration date for the kind of facility, the license is

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
1/25/2014
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.

LRB 1574/1 Eliminates several statutes relating to substances that are prohibited in foods and to adulteration of specific foods. (Chpt 97)
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
LRB 1574/1 Eliminates several statutes relating to substances that are prohibited in foods and to adulteration of specific foods. (Chpt 97)

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
1/25/2014
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.

LRB 3137/1 Eliminates the statutory language specifying the amounts of milk procurement fees. (Chpt 97)
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
LRB 3137/1 Eliminates the statutory language specifying the amounts of milk procurement fees. (Chpt 97)

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
1/25/2014
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.

liability for actions relating to diseased animals
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
liability for actions relating to diseased animals

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
9/9/2013
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.

Implements of Husbandry LRB 2913-P1
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Implements of Husbandry LRB 2913-P1

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
8/13/2013
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.

Green Tier
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Green Tier

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
8/8/2013
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.

Open Burning
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Open Burning

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
8/8/2013
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.

Tort Reform
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Tort Reform

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
8/8/2013
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.

Stray Voltage
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Stray Voltage

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
8/8/2013
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.

Animal Welfare
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Animal Welfare

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
8/8/2013
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.

LRB−2016/P1
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
LRB−2016/P1

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
8/7/2013
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.

Foreign ownership of land in state budget or separate legislation.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Foreign ownership of land in state budget or separate legislation.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
3/18/2013
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 40, Budget Bill
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Assembly Bill 40, Budget Bill

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
3/4/2013
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.

Support the appointment of Dennis Badtke to the DATCP Board of Directors.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Support the appointment of Dennis Badtke to the DATCP Board of Directors.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
2/15/2013
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.

Air permits for dairy farms
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Air permits for dairy farms

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
1/25/2013
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.

Local road funding and agriculture's use of local roads
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Local road funding and agriculture's use of local roads

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
1/25/2013
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.

NR 243 Animal Feeding Operations
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
NR 243 Animal Feeding Operations

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
1/25/2013
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.

LRB 3079 Nutrient Reduction Strategies/ Phosphorus Trading
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
LRB 3079 Nutrient Reduction Strategies/ Phosphorus Trading

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
1/25/2013
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.

NR 150 WEPA revisions
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
NR 150 WEPA revisions

Action Intended To Affect
Rule (by a state agency)

Notification Date
1/25/2013
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.

High Capacity wells LRB 38421
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
High Capacity wells LRB 38421

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
1/25/2013
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.

oppose the sale of raw milk
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
oppose the sale of raw milk

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
1/15/2013
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.

personal property tax exemptions for digesters
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
personal property tax exemptions for digesters

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
1/15/2013
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.

Recording or photographing at an animal agriculture facility without the consent of the owner.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Recording or photographing at an animal agriculture facility without the consent of the owner.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
1/15/2013
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.

Purchase power agreements for on farm digesters
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Purchase power agreements for on farm digesters

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
1/15/2013
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

  2013
January - June
2013
July - December
2014
January - June
2014
July - December
Total
Total Lobbying Expenditures 2013
January - June
$66,955.36
2013
July - December
$101,072.15
2014
January - June
$74,416.69
2014
July - December
$61,522.15
Total $303,966.36
Total Hours Communicating 2013
January - June
99.10
2013
July - December
57.80
2014
January - June
69.15
2014
July - December
46.80
Total 272.85
Total Hours Other 2013
January - June
415.10
2013
July - December
499.25
2014
January - June
427.55
2014
July - December
290.55
Total 1632.45

Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

Relating to: high capacity well approvals. (FE)
2013
January - June
2013
July - December
2014
January - June
2014
July - December
Total
2013
January - June
2013
July - December
25%
2014
January - June
20%
2014
July - December
10%
Total 14%
Relating to: high capacity well approvals. (FE)
2013
January - June
2013
July - December
2014
January - June
2014
July - December
Total
2013
January - June
2013
July - December
2014
January - June
8%
2014
July - December
15%
Total 5%
Relating to: operation of agricultural vehicles on highways and providing a penalty. (FE)
2013
January - June
2013
July - December
2014
January - June
2014
July - December
Total
2013
January - June
2013
July - December
2014
January - June
63%
2014
July - December
Total 16%

Budget Bill Subjects

2013
January - June
2013
July - December
2014
January - June
2014
July - December
Total
2013
January - June
5%
2013
July - December
2014
January - June
2014
July - December
Total 1%
2013
January - June
2013
July - December
2014
January - June
2014
July - December
Total
2013
January - June
5%
2013
July - December
2014
January - June
2014
July - December
Total 1%
2013
January - June
2013
July - December
2014
January - June
2014
July - December
Total
2013
January - June
5%
2013
July - December
2014
January - June
2014
July - December
Total 1%
2013
January - June
2013
July - December
2014
January - June
2014
July - December
Total
2013
January - June
10%
2013
July - December
2014
January - June
2014
July - December
Total 3%
2013
January - June
2013
July - December
2014
January - June
2014
July - December
Total
2013
January - June
10%
2013
July - December
2014
January - June
2014
July - December
Total 3%

Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings

No administrative rulemaking proceedings found.

Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number

2013
January - June
2013
July - December
2014
January - June
2014
July - December
Total
2013
January - June
5%
2013
July - December
2014
January - June
2014
July - December
Total 1%
2013
January - June
2013
July - December
2014
January - June
2014
July - December
Total
2013
January - June
50%
2013
July - December
25%
2014
January - June
2014
July - December
Total 21%
2013
January - June
2013
July - December
2014
January - June
2014
July - December
Total
2013
January - June
2013
July - December
25%
2014
January - June
2014
July - December
Total 7%
2013
January - June
2013
July - December
2014
January - June
2014
July - December
Total
2013
January - June
2013
July - December
2014
January - June
2014
July - December
10%
Total 2%
2013
January - June
2013
July - December
2014
January - June
2014
July - December
Total
2013
January - June
2013
July - December
2014
January - June
2014
July - December
20%
Total 4%
2013
January - June
2013
July - December
2014
January - June
2014
July - December
Total
2013
January - June
2013
July - December
2014
January - June
2014
July - December
30%
Total 5%

Minor Efforts

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

Minor Efforts
2013
January - June
2013
July - December
2014
January - June
2014
July - December
Total
2013
January - June
10%
2013
July - December
25%
2014
January - June
9%
2014
July - December
15%
Total 15%

Other Matters

No other matters found.

Filed Statements of Lobbying Activity and Expenditures