Wisconsin Wetlands Association
Registered Principal Details
Business Or Interest:
Protect wetland resources through educational and advocacy activities.
Lobbying Interests:
Legislation and administrative rules that pertain to issues that directly or indirectly impact wetland resources in Wisconsin. Wetlands conservation. Natural resources policy and state budgets.
CEO Name:
Tracy Hames
Executive Director
Protect wetland resources through educational and advocacy activities.
Lobbying Interests:
Legislation and administrative rules that pertain to issues that directly or indirectly impact wetland resources in Wisconsin. Wetlands conservation. Natural resources policy and state budgets.
CEO Name:
Tracy Hames
Executive Director
Contact
TH
Tracy Hames
214 N. Hamilton St, Ste 201
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 250-9971
(608) 287-1179
tracy.hames@wisconsinwetlands.org
http://www.wisconsinwetlands.org
214 N. Hamilton St, Ste 201
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 250-9971
(608) 287-1179
tracy.hames@wisconsinwetlands.org
http://www.wisconsinwetlands.org
Authorized Lobbyists
| Lobbyist Name | Exclusive Duties | Authorized On | Withdrawn On |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tracy Hames | Exclusive Duties N/A | Authorized On 1/22/2013 | Withdrawn On N/A |
| Erin O'Brien | Exclusive Duties N/A | Authorized On 1/30/2013 | Withdrawn On N/A |
Lobbying Interests
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Assembly Bill 1
Relating to: regulation of ferrous metallic mining and related activities, procedures for obtaining approvals from the Department of Natural Resources for the construction of utility facilities, making an appropriation, and providing penalties. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2/5/2013
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.
Supporting Documentation
20130205_122600_WWA Testimony on SB 1.pdf
Relating to: regulation of ferrous metallic mining and related activities, procedures for obtaining approvals from the Department of Natural Resources for the construction of utility facilities, making an appropriation, and providing penalties. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date2/5/2013
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.
Supporting Documentation
20130205_122600_WWA Testimony on SB 1.pdf
Assembly Bill 75
Relating to: the applicability of a county shoreland zoning ordinance in a shoreland area annexed by, or incorporated as, a city or village.
Bill Text and History
4/17/2013
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.
Comments
By removing county protections, this bill creates an incentive for development in sensitive shoreland areas, including wetlands and floodplains. There are substantial ecological, economic, and public safety costs associated with such development.
Relating to: the applicability of a county shoreland zoning ordinance in a shoreland area annexed by, or incorporated as, a city or village.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date4/17/2013
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.
Comments
By removing county protections, this bill creates an incentive for development in sensitive shoreland areas, including wetlands and floodplains. There are substantial ecological, economic, and public safety costs associated with such development.
Assembly Bill 679
Relating to: high capacity well approvals. (FE)
Bill Text and History
1/31/2014
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.
Relating to: high capacity well approvals. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date1/31/2014
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.
Senate Bill 1
Relating to: regulation of ferrous metallic mining and related activities, procedures for obtaining approvals from the Department of Natural Resources for the construction of utility facilities, making an appropriation, and providing penalties. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2013 Wisconsin Act 1
2/5/2013
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.
Supporting Documentation
20130205_122727_WWA Testimony on SB 1.pdf
Relating to: regulation of ferrous metallic mining and related activities, procedures for obtaining approvals from the Department of Natural Resources for the construction of utility facilities, making an appropriation, and providing penalties. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2013 Wisconsin Act 1
Against
Notification Date2/5/2013
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.
Supporting Documentation
20130205_122727_WWA Testimony on SB 1.pdf
Senate Bill 183
Relating to: the applicability of a county shoreland zoning ordinance in a shoreland area annexed by, or incorporated as, a city or village.
Bill Text and History
2013 Wisconsin Act 80
6/10/2013
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.
Relating to: the applicability of a county shoreland zoning ordinance in a shoreland area annexed by, or incorporated as, a city or village.
Bill Text and History
2013 Wisconsin Act 80
Against
Notification Date6/10/2013
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.
Senate Bill 278
Relating to: public access to managed forest land that is located in a proposed mining site. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2013 Wisconsin Act 81
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.
Comments
Bill over reaches in an effort to address safety concerns at mine site. It will limit peer review of environmental research and will hinder the exchange of information between experts, regulatory agencies and the mining company.
http://www.thewheelerreport.com/wheeler_docs/files/0904wwa.pdf
Relating to: public access to managed forest land that is located in a proposed mining site. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2013 Wisconsin Act 81
Against
Notification Date9/4/2013
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.
Comments
Bill over reaches in an effort to address safety concerns at mine site. It will limit peer review of environmental research and will hinder the exchange of information between experts, regulatory agencies and the mining company.
http://www.thewheelerreport.com/wheeler_docs/files/0904wwa.pdf
Senate Bill 302
Relating to: high capacity well approvals. (FE)
Bill Text and History
1/31/2014
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.
Relating to: high capacity well approvals. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date1/31/2014
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.
Senate Bill 349
Relating to: local regulation of nonmetallic mining; local regulation of air quality; local regulation of water quality; local regulation of the use of explosives in mining, quarrying, and related activities; highway use contracts by local governments; and...
Bill Text and History
10/25/2013
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.
Relating to: local regulation of nonmetallic mining; local regulation of air quality; local regulation of water quality; local regulation of the use of explosives in mining, quarrying, and related activities; highway use contracts by local governments; and...
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date10/25/2013
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.
Budget Bill Subjects
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection
Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection
Notification Date
6/3/2013
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.
6/3/2013
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.
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Natural Resources: Departmentwide
Natural Resources: Departmentwide
Notification Date
6/3/2013
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.
6/3/2013
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
Agency Name
Revenue
Subject
Assessment of agricultural property.
Scope Statement
Register Number: 691 (8/1/2013)
1/31/2014
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.
Revenue
Subject
Assessment of agricultural property.
Scope Statement
Register Number: 691 (8/1/2013)
Other
Notification Date1/31/2014
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.
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Department of Revenue proposed rule related to assessment of agricultural property. SS 084-13
Department of Revenue proposed rule related to assessment of agricultural property. SS 084-13
Action Intended To Affect
Rule (by a state agency)
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.
Rule (by a state agency)
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.
Total Lobbying Effort
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Lobbying Expenditures | 2013 January - June $853.45 |
2013 July - December $5,086.70 |
2014 January - June $1,756.20 |
2014 July - December $288.99 |
Total $7,985.34 |
| Total Hours Communicating | 2013 January - June 10.75 |
2013 July - December 39.00 |
2014 January - June 18.02 |
2014 July - December 2.00 |
Total 69.77 |
| Total Hours Other | 2013 January - June 9.00 |
2013 July - December 42.50 |
2014 January - June 19.00 |
2014 July - December 4.00 |
Total 74.50 |
Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Relating to: the applicability of a county shoreland zoning ordinance in a shoreland area annexed by, or incorporated as, a city or village.
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 January - June 4% |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total < 1% |
Relating to: the applicability of a county shoreland zoning ordinance in a shoreland area annexed by, or incorporated as, a city or village.
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 January - June 4% |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total < 1% |
Relating to: regulation of ferrous metallic mining and related activities, procedures for obtaining approvals from the Department of Natural Resources for the construction of utility facilities, making an appropriation, and providing penalties. (FE)
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 January - June 46% |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total 6% |
Relating to: regulation of ferrous metallic mining and related activities, procedures for obtaining approvals from the Department of Natural Resources for the construction of utility facilities, making an appropriation, and providing penalties. (FE)
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 January - June 46% |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total 6% |
Relating to: local regulation of nonmetallic mining; local regulation of air quality; local regulation of water quality; local regulation of the use of explosives in mining, quarrying, and related activities; highway use contracts by local governments; and local regulation of borrow sites and material disposal sites for transportation projects of the Department of Transportation. (FE)
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December 4% |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total 2% |
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 1% |
2014 July - December |
Total < 1% |
Budget Bill Subjects
No budget bill subjects found.
Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December 96% |
2014 January - June 99% |
2014 July - December 100% |
Total 84% |
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
No topics found.
Minor Efforts
No minor efforts found.
Other Matters
No other matters found.