International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Utility Local Unions

Registered Principal Details

Business Or Interest:
Matters relating to operation or governance of the utility industry, construction of electric and natural gas infrastructure, labor standards, worker rights, rural economic development, natural resources, labor/management relations, unemployment insurance, apprenticeship and training, safety standards, and issues relating to broadband construction and maintenance.

Lobbying Interests:
The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local Utility Unions participates in the state legislative and rules process on any issues relating to operation or governance of the utility industry, construction of electric and natural gas infrastructure, labor standards, worker rights, rural economic development, natural resources, labor/management relations, unemployment insurance, apprenticeship and training, safety standards, and issues relating to broadband construction and maintenance.

Contact
NW
Nick Webber
2206 Highland Avenue
Eau Claire, WI 54701
(715) 450-3237
nickw@ibew953.org

Authorized Lobbyists

Lobbyist Name Exclusive Duties Authorized On Withdrawn On

Lobbying Interests

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

Assembly Bill 258
Assembly Bill 258
Relating to: authorizing community solar programs and granting rule-making authority. (FE)

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
2/13/2024
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 272
Assembly Bill 272
Relating to: an income and franchise tax exemption for broadband expansion grants. (FE)

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
6/19/2023
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Comments
Opposed unless A1 to ASA1 adopted.
Assembly Bill 470
Assembly Bill 470
Relating to: an incumbent transmission facility owner's right to construct, own, and maintain certain transmission facilities and Public Service Commission procedures if the transmission facility is a regionally cost-shared transmission line.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
11/8/2023
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.
Senate Bill 226
Senate Bill 226
Relating to: authorizing community solar programs and granting rule-making authority. (FE)

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
2/13/2024
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.
Senate Bill 266
Senate Bill 266
Relating to: an income and franchise tax exemption for broadband expansion grants. (FE)

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
6/19/2023
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Comments
Opposed unless A1 to ASA 1 adopted.
Senate Bill 481
Senate Bill 481
Relating to: an incumbent transmission facility owner's right to construct, own, and maintain certain transmission facilities and Public Service Commission procedures if the transmission facility is a regionally cost-shared transmission line.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
11/8/2023
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.
Senate Bill 812
Senate Bill 812
Relating to: increasing the penalties for gas pipeline safety violations and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

2023 Wisconsin Act 242

For
Notification Date
12/21/2023
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

Safety and Professional Services: Departmentwide
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Safety and Professional Services: Departmentwide

Notification Date
4/5/2023
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.

Workforce Development: Workforce Development
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Workforce Development: Workforce Development

Notification Date
4/5/2023
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

Any proposal regarding Wisconsin Prevailing Wage law
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Any proposal regarding Wisconsin Prevailing Wage law

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
12/27/2022
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.

Maintaining a safe, reliable utility industry
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Maintaining a safe, reliable utility industry

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
12/27/2022
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.

Matters relating to broadband access and public grants
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Matters relating to broadband access and public grants

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
12/27/2022
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.

Matters relating to energy efficiency and renewable fuels
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Matters relating to energy efficiency and renewable fuels

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
12/27/2022
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.

Electric vehicle charging infrastructure.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Electric vehicle charging infrastructure.

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
12/27/2022
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.

Lobbying to ensure legislation does not reduce safety standards when excavating with power equipment near natural gas pipelines, electric transmission, and electric distribution wires.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Lobbying to ensure legislation does not reduce safety standards when excavating with power equipment near natural gas pipelines, electric transmission, and electric distribution wires.

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
12/27/2022
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.

Issues related to the relationship between employers and employees, worker rights, and collective bargaining.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Issues related to the relationship between employers and employees, worker rights, and collective bargaining.

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
12/27/2022
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.

Matters related to contractor and worker qualifications on state and local public works projects.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Matters related to contractor and worker qualifications on state and local public works projects.

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
12/27/2022
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.

Production and distribution of energy.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Production and distribution of energy.

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
12/27/2022
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.

Matters relating to worker training and apprenticeship
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Matters relating to worker training and apprenticeship

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
12/27/2022
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

  2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
Total
Total Lobbying Expenditures 2023
January - June
$0.00
2023
July - December
$0.00
2024
January - June
$0.00
Total $0.00
Total Hours Communicating 2023
January - June
0.00
2023
July - December
1.00
2024
January - June
1.00
Total 2.00
Total Hours Other 2023
January - June
2.00
2023
July - December
0.00
2024
January - June
4.00
Total 6.00

Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

Relating to: an incumbent transmission facility owner's right to construct, own, and maintain certain transmission facilities and Public Service Commission procedures if the transmission facility is a regionally cost-shared transmission line.
2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total
2023
January - June
2023
July - December
50%
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total 13%
Relating to: an incumbent transmission facility owner's right to construct, own, and maintain certain transmission facilities and Public Service Commission procedures if the transmission facility is a regionally cost-shared transmission line.
2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total
2023
January - June
2023
July - December
50%
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total 13%
Relating to: authorizing community solar programs and granting rule-making authority. (FE)
2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total
2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
50%
2024
July - December
Total 38%
Relating to: authorizing community solar programs and granting rule-making authority. (FE)
2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total
2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
50%
2024
July - December
Total 38%

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

No topics found.

Minor Efforts

No minor efforts found.

Other Matters

No other matters found.

Filed Statements of Lobbying Activity and Expenditures