Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association
Registered Principal Details
Business Or Interest:
Dairy product manufacturing industry.
Lobbying Interests:
WCMA is primarily interested in state laws directly affecting the food and dairy industry. Secondary concerns include small business and human resources issues. Regulations administered by the state departments of Agriculture and Natural Resources are of vital interest to this association.
CEO Name:
John Umhoefer
Executive Director
Dairy product manufacturing industry.
Lobbying Interests:
WCMA is primarily interested in state laws directly affecting the food and dairy industry. Secondary concerns include small business and human resources issues. Regulations administered by the state departments of Agriculture and Natural Resources are of vital interest to this association.
CEO Name:
John Umhoefer
Executive Director
Contact
JU
John Umhoefer
8030 Excelsior Dr, Ste 305
Madison, WI 53717-1950
(608) 828-4550
(608) 828-4551
office@wischeesemakersassn.org
www.wischeesemakersassn.org
8030 Excelsior Dr, Ste 305
Madison, WI 53717-1950
(608) 828-4550
(608) 828-4551
office@wischeesemakersassn.org
www.wischeesemakersassn.org
Authorized Lobbyists
| Lobbyist Name | Exclusive Duties | Authorized On | Withdrawn On |
|---|
Lobbying Interests
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Assembly Bill 5
relating to: health benefit purchasing cooperatives.
Bill Text and History
2005 Wisconsin Act 30
3/30/2005
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
relating to: health benefit purchasing cooperatives.
Bill Text and History
2005 Wisconsin Act 30
For
Notification Date3/30/2005
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Assembly Bill 125
relating to: the dairy investment tax credit.
Bill Text and History
3/30/2005
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
relating to: the dairy investment tax credit.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date3/30/2005
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Assembly Bill 145
relating to: creating an income and franchise tax credit for livestock farm modernization or expansion.
Bill Text and History
3/30/2005
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
relating to: creating an income and franchise tax credit for livestock farm modernization or expansion.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date3/30/2005
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.
Budget Bill Subjects
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: Departmentwide and Resource Management
Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: Departmentwide and Resource Management
Notification Date
2/16/2005
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.
2/16/2005
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.
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: Trade and Consumer Protection
Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: Trade and Consumer Protection
Notification Date
2/16/2005
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.
2/16/2005
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
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Bill instituting seasonal weight limit exemptions for ag products on roadways.
Bill instituting seasonal weight limit exemptions for ag products on roadways.
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
4/12/2005
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
4/12/2005
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
Bill preempting local phosphorus bans.
Bill preempting local phosphorus bans.
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
4/12/2005
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
4/12/2005
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
Bill to provide tax exemption for Biotech electrical use and farm medications.
Bill to provide tax exemption for Biotech electrical use and farm medications.
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
3/30/2005
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
3/30/2005
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.
Department of Natural Resources Staff is meeting with industry regarding research into the possible opening of NR 214
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Department of Natural Resources Staff is meeting with industry regarding research into the possible opening of NR 214
Department of Natural Resources Staff is meeting with industry regarding research into the possible opening of NR 214
Action Intended To Affect
Rule (by a state agency)
Notification Date
2/16/2005
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.
Rule (by a state agency)
Notification Date
2/16/2005
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
Proposed state regulation of agriculture siting and permiting.
Proposed state regulation of agriculture siting and permiting.
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
2/16/2005
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
2/16/2005
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
The regulation of dairy whey by WDATCP.
The regulation of dairy whey by WDATCP.
Action Intended To Affect
Rule (by a state agency)
Notification Date
2/16/2005
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.
Rule (by a state agency)
Notification Date
2/16/2005
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
The regulation of wastewater permits by DNR.
The regulation of wastewater permits by DNR.
Action Intended To Affect
Rule (by a state agency)
Notification Date
2/16/2005
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.
Rule (by a state agency)
Notification Date
2/16/2005
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
WDATCP legislation to alter Wisconsin Ag Producer Security Act
WDATCP legislation to alter Wisconsin Ag Producer Security Act
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
2/16/2005
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.
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
2/16/2005
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.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
WDATCP proposal to increase food and dairy license fees
WDATCP proposal to increase food and dairy license fees
Action Intended To Affect
Rule (by a state agency)
Notification Date
2/16/2005
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
2/16/2005
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
| 2005 January - June |
2005 July - December |
2006 January - June |
2006 July - December |
Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Lobbying Expenditures | 2005 January - June $6,033.30 |
2005 July - December $7,490.93 |
2006 January - June $4,417.66 |
2006 July - December $3,168.75 |
Total $21,110.64 |
| Total Hours Communicating | 2005 January - June 8.75 |
2005 July - December 14.00 |
2006 January - June 11.50 |
2006 July - December 0.75 |
Total 35.00 |
| Total Hours Other | 2005 January - June 75.50 |
2005 July - December 84.50 |
2006 January - June 50.00 |
2006 July - December 37.50 |
Total 247.50 |
Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
No legislative bills/resolutions found.
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
| 2005 January - June |
2005 July - December |
2006 January - June |
2006 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 January - June 10% |
2005 July - December 20% |
2006 January - June 15% |
2006 July - December 5% |
Total 14% |
| 2005 January - June |
2005 July - December |
2006 January - June |
2006 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 January - June 10% |
2005 July - December |
2006 January - June 15% |
2006 July - December 25% |
Total 10% |
Department of Natural Resources Staff is meeting with industry regarding research into the possible opening of NR 214
| 2005 January - June |
2005 July - December |
2006 January - June |
2006 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 January - June 20% |
2005 July - December 5% |
2006 January - June 25% |
2006 July - December 25% |
Total 17% |
| 2005 January - June |
2005 July - December |
2006 January - June |
2006 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 January - June 50% |
2005 July - December 50% |
2006 January - June 10% |
2006 July - December |
Total 35% |
| 2005 January - June |
2005 July - December |
2006 January - June |
2006 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 January - June |
2005 July - December 20% |
2006 January - June 20% |
2006 July - December 15% |
Total 13% |
| 2005 January - June |
2005 July - December |
2006 January - June |
2006 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 January - June |
2005 July - December |
2006 January - June |
2006 July - December 15% |
Total 2% |
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