Integrys Energy Group d/b/a Wisconsin Public Service Corporation

Registered Principal Details

Cessation Date
8/4/2015 1:32:55 PM

Business Or Interest:
Electric and natural gas utility.

Lobbying Interests:
WPS will lobby legislation and administrative rules related to energy, utilities, the environment, taxation and all items that affect its business.

CEO Name:
Charlie Schrock
Assistant Vice President - Government Relations

Contact
PS
Patrick Schillinger
PO Box 19001
Green Bay, WI 54307-9001
(920) 433-1511
(920) 433-5741
pschillinger@integrysgroup.com

Authorized Lobbyists

Lobbyist Name Exclusive Duties Authorized On Withdrawn On
Patrick Schillinger Exclusive Duties N/A Authorized On 12/10/2014 Withdrawn On 8/4/2015
Ronald Antonneau Exclusive Duties N/A Authorized On 12/10/2014 Withdrawn On 8/4/2015
Christopher LaRowe Exclusive Duties N/A Authorized On 12/10/2014 Withdrawn On 8/4/2015
Wendy Coomer Exclusive Duties N/A Authorized On 12/10/2014 Withdrawn On 8/4/2015
Jason Childress Exclusive Duties N/A Authorized On 12/10/2014 Withdrawn On 8/4/2015
Mark Graul Exclusive Duties N/A Authorized On 12/10/2014 Withdrawn On 8/4/2015
Sean Stephenson Exclusive Duties N/A Authorized On 12/10/2014 Withdrawn On 8/4/2015
Mark Thimke Exclusive Duties N/A Authorized On 12/10/2014 Withdrawn On 8/4/2015
Joe K Leibham Exclusive Duties N/A Authorized On 12/10/2014 Withdrawn On 8/4/2015

Lobbying Interests

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

Assembly Bill 122
Assembly Bill 122
Relating to: exempting certain vehicles of utilities from class B highway weight limitations and certain special or seasonal weight limitations. (FE)

Bill Text and History

2015 Wisconsin Act 44

For
Notification Date
3/29/2015
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 204
Assembly Bill 204
Relating to: repealing an air pollution rule promulgated by the Department of Natural Resources.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
5/8/2015
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 80
Senate Bill 80
Relating to: exempting certain vehicles of utilities from class B highway weight limitations and certain special or seasonal weight limitations. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
3/24/2015
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 135
Senate Bill 135
Relating to: the use of a cellular or other wireless telephone while driving a motor vehicle in a construction zone and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
4/24/2015
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 144
Senate Bill 144
Relating to: repealing an air pollution rule promulgated by the Department of Natural Resources.

Bill Text and History

2015 Wisconsin Act 33

For
Notification Date
5/5/2015
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

Administration: General Agency Provisions
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Administration: General Agency Provisions

Notification Date
3/17/2015
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.

Natural Resources: Environmental Quality
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Natural Resources: Environmental Quality

Notification Date
3/17/2015
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.

Public Service Commission
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Public Service Commission

Notification Date
3/17/2015
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: Tax Administration
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Revenue: Tax Administration

Notification Date
3/17/2015
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

Seasonal weight limitations on local roads.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Seasonal weight limitations on local roads.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
2/19/2015
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.

The Focus on Energy program and energy efficiency.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
The Focus on Energy program and energy efficiency.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
2/19/2015
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.

The taxation of electric generation.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
The taxation of electric generation.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
2/5/2015
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.

Seasonal weight restrictions.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Seasonal weight restrictions.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
2/5/2015
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.

Sediment remediation.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Sediment remediation.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
2/5/2015
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

  2015
January - June
2015
July - December
Total
Total Lobbying Expenditures 2015
January - June
$71,184.67
2015
July - December
$4,500.00
Total $75,684.67
Total Hours Communicating 2015
January - June
76.25
2015
July - December
0.00
Total 76.25
Total Hours Other 2015
January - June
141.40
2015
July - December
0.00
Total 141.40

Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

Relating to: repealing an air pollution rule promulgated by the Department of Natural Resources.
2015
January - June
2015
July - December
2016
January - June
2016
July - December
Total
2015
January - June
1%
2015
July - December
2016
January - June
2016
July - December
Total < 1%
Relating to: the use of a cellular or other wireless telephone while driving a motor vehicle in a construction zone and providing a penalty.
2015
January - June
2015
July - December
2016
January - June
2016
July - December
Total
2015
January - June
1%
2015
July - December
2016
January - June
2016
July - December
Total < 1%
Relating to: repealing an air pollution rule promulgated by the Department of Natural Resources.
2015
January - June
2015
July - December
2016
January - June
2016
July - December
Total
2015
January - June
1%
2015
July - December
2016
January - June
2016
July - December
Total < 1%
Relating to: exempting certain vehicles of utilities from class B highway weight limitations and certain special or seasonal weight limitations. (FE)
2015
January - June
2015
July - December
2016
January - June
2016
July - December
Total
2015
January - June
13%
2015
July - December
2016
January - June
2016
July - December
Total 13%
Relating to: exempting certain vehicles of utilities from class B highway weight limitations and certain special or seasonal weight limitations. (FE)
2015
January - June
2015
July - December
2016
January - June
2016
July - December
Total
2015
January - June
15%
2015
July - December
2016
January - June
2016
July - December
Total 15%

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

2015
January - June
2015
July - December
2016
January - June
2016
July - December
Total
2015
January - June
1%
2015
July - December
2016
January - June
2016
July - December
Total 1%
2015
January - June
2015
July - December
2016
January - June
2016
July - December
Total
2015
January - June
3%
2015
July - December
2016
January - June
2016
July - December
Total 3%
2015
January - June
2015
July - December
2016
January - June
2016
July - December
Total
2015
January - June
26%
2015
July - December
2016
January - June
2016
July - December
Total 26%
2015
January - June
2015
July - December
2016
January - June
2016
July - December
Total
2015
January - June
37%
2015
July - December
2016
January - June
2016
July - December
Total 37%

Minor Efforts

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

Minor Efforts
2015
January - June
2015
July - December
2016
January - June
2016
July - December
Total
2015
January - June
2%
2015
July - December
100%
2016
January - June
2016
July - December
Total 2%

Other Matters

No other matters found.

Filed Statements of Lobbying Activity and Expenditures