Midwest Equipment Dealers Association Inc

Registered Principal Details

Business Or Interest:
Retail farm, outdoor power, light industrial, dairy and farmstead mechanization equipment dealers.

Lobbying Interests:
We address issues that affect commercial, consumer, environmentla, tax, small business of our dealer membership, work with Department of Ag and Department of Workforce Development on the administrative rules.

CEO Name:
Gary Manke
Executive Vice President-CEO

Contact
GM
Gary Manke
5330 Wall Street, Suite 100
Madison, WI 53718
(608) 240-4700
(608) 240-2069
gmanke@medaassn.com
www.medaassn.com

Authorized Lobbyists

Lobbyist Name Exclusive Duties Authorized On Withdrawn On

Lobbying Interests

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

Assembly Bill 30
Assembly Bill 30
Relating to: employer monitoring of employee electronic mail usage.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
4/1/2009
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 31
Assembly Bill 31
Relating to: authorizing the circuit court to order a person who engages in discrimination in employment to pay compensatory and punitive damages and a surcharge and making an appropriation.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
4/6/2009
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 258
Assembly Bill 258
Relating to: the disposal of used automotive engine oil filters and oil absorbent materials and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

2009 Wisconsin Act 86

Other
Notification Date
6/3/2009
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 352
Assembly Bill 352
Relating to: vehicle owner liability for a vehicle's failure to stop as required for a school bus.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
1/23/2010
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 367
Assembly Bill 367
Relating to: employment discrimination based on credit history.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
1/23/2010
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 439
Assembly Bill 439
Relating to: powersports vehicle manufacturers, distributors, and dealers and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
10/16/2009
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 20
Senate Bill 20
Relating to: authorizing the circuit court to order a person who engages in discrimination in employment to pay compensatory and punitive damages and a surcharge and making an appropriation.

Bill Text and History

2009 Wisconsin Act 20

Against
Notification Date
2/17/2009
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 190
Senate Bill 190
Relating to: renewals and extensions of business contracts.

Bill Text and History

2009 Wisconsin Act 192

For
Notification Date
6/15/2009
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 265
Senate Bill 265
Relating to: nonmotorized trail maintenance and use, granting rule-making authority, and making appropriations.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
9/20/2009
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 275
Senate Bill 275
Relating to: employment discrimination based on credit history.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
1/23/2010
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 302
Senate Bill 302
Relating to: powersports vehicle manufacturers, distributors, and dealers and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
10/16/2009
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

Draft of proposal to require retail warranty reimbursement by equipment manufacturers to dealers performing warranty repairs.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Draft of proposal to require retail warranty reimbursement by equipment manufacturers to dealers performing warranty repairs.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/22/2009
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.

Health insurance mandates on small business owners
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Health insurance mandates on small business owners

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/22/2009
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.

Hearings relating to suspension of ATCP 136, Wis. Adm. Code
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Hearings relating to suspension of ATCP 136, Wis. Adm. Code

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative Matter and Rule

Notification Date
1/22/2009
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 lighting and visibility requirements for agricultural vehicles and implements on highways
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Relating to lighting and visibility requirements for agricultural vehicles and implements on highways

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative Matter and Rule

Notification Date
1/22/2009
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.

Total Lobbying Effort

  2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total
Total Lobbying Expenditures 2009
January - June
$2,460.38
2009
July - December
$3,178.88
2010
January - June
$1,520.00
2010
July - December
$1,320.55
Total $8,479.80
Total Hours Communicating 2009
January - June
8.70
2009
July - December
16.30
2010
January - June
1.50
2010
July - December
4.50
Total 31.00
Total Hours Other 2009
January - June
13.30
2009
July - December
16.70
2010
January - June
8.60
2010
July - December
7.30
Total 45.90

Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

Relating to: employer monitoring of employee electronic mail usage.
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total
2009
January - June
4%
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total 1%
Relating to: renewals and extensions of business contracts.
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total
2009
January - June
4%
2009
July - December
54%
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total 25%
Relating to: authorizing the circuit court to order a person who engages in discrimination in employment to pay compensatory and punitive damages and a surcharge and making an appropriation.
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total
2009
January - June
8%
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total 3%
Relating to: authorizing the circuit court to order a person who engages in discrimination in employment to pay compensatory and punitive damages and a surcharge and making an appropriation.
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total
2009
January - June
29%
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total 8%
Relating to: the disposal of used automotive engine oil filters and oil absorbent materials and providing a penalty.
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total
2009
January - June
40%
2009
July - December
6%
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total 14%
Relating to: powersports vehicle manufacturers, distributors, and dealers and providing a penalty.
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
16%
2010
January - June
30%
2010
July - December
7%
Total 12%
Relating to: powersports vehicle manufacturers, distributors, and dealers and providing a penalty.
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
6%
Total 1%

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

2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
8%
2010
July - December
4%
Total 2%

Minor Efforts

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

Minor Efforts
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total
2009
January - June
4%
2009
July - December
10%
2010
January - June
9%
2010
July - December
Total 7%

Other Matters

Includes time spent on:

  • Gubernatorial nominations
  • Matters on which the organization made no lobbying communication

Other Matters
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total
2009
January - June
11%
2009
July - December
14%
2010
January - June
53%
2010
July - December
83%
Total 29%

Filed Statements of Lobbying Activity and Expenditures