Lake States Lumber Association
Registered Principal Details
Business Or Interest:
All areas related to the forest products industry.
Lobbying Interests:
All areas relating to the forest products industry .
CEO Name:
Rick Degen
Chair Legislative Committee
All areas related to the forest products industry.
Lobbying Interests:
All areas relating to the forest products industry .
CEO Name:
Rick Degen
Chair Legislative Committee
Contact
RD
Rick Degen
PO Box 1364
Wausau, WI 54402-1364
(715) 845-9663
(715) 842-1252
Rick@bennetthardwoods.com
PO Box 1364
Wausau, WI 54402-1364
(715) 845-9663
(715) 842-1252
Rick@bennetthardwoods.com
Authorized Lobbyists
| Lobbyist Name | Exclusive Duties | Authorized On | Withdrawn On |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gunnar Bergersen | Exclusive Duties N/A | Authorized On 1/21/2015 | Withdrawn On N/A |
Lobbying Interests
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Assembly Bill 559
Relating to: eliminating the restriction on leasing managed forest land.
Bill Text and History
12/22/2015
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.
Relating to: eliminating the restriction on leasing managed forest land.
Bill Text and History
Other
Notification Date12/22/2015
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 561
Relating to: taxes on managed forest lands, eligibility for the managed forest land program, management plans for managed forest land, sale or transfer of managed forest land, productivity of managed forest land, closed managed forest land, forest producti...
Bill Text and History
12/22/2015
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.
Relating to: taxes on managed forest lands, eligibility for the managed forest land program, management plans for managed forest land, sale or transfer of managed forest land, productivity of managed forest land, closed managed forest land, forest producti...
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date12/22/2015
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 580
Relating to: the width and weight limits of certain motor vehicles operated on a highway. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2015 Wisconsin Act 171
12/22/2015
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.
Relating to: the width and weight limits of certain motor vehicles operated on a highway. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2015 Wisconsin Act 171
For
Notification Date12/22/2015
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 44
Relating to: prohibiting as a condition of employment membership in a labor organization or payments to a labor organization and providing a penalty.
Bill Text and History
2015 Wisconsin Act 1
2/26/2015
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.
Relating to: prohibiting as a condition of employment membership in a labor organization or payments to a labor organization and providing a penalty.
Bill Text and History
2015 Wisconsin Act 1
For
Notification Date2/26/2015
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
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Natural Resources: Parks and Forestry
Natural Resources: Parks and Forestry
Notification Date
5/7/2015
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.
Comments
Amendments to Managed Forest Law
5/7/2015
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.
Comments
Amendments to Managed Forest Law
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Lighter axle weight standard for trucks hauling forest products
Lighter axle weight standard for trucks hauling forest products
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
1/21/2015
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.
Legislative matter
Notification Date
1/21/2015
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.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Monitoring changes recommended by Wisconsin Council on Forestry to MFL statutes.
Monitoring changes recommended by Wisconsin Council on Forestry to MFL statutes.
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
1/21/2015
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.
Legislative matter
Notification Date
1/21/2015
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 |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December |
Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Lobbying Expenditures | 2015 January - June $20,100.00 |
2015 July - December $10,250.00 |
2016 January - June $10,150.00 |
2016 July - December $20,250.00 |
Total $60,750.00 |
| Total Hours Communicating | 2015 January - June 8.75 |
2015 July - December 14.50 |
2016 January - June 8.25 |
2016 July - December 0.00 |
Total 31.50 |
| Total Hours Other | 2015 January - June 241.75 |
2015 July - December 228.20 |
2016 January - June 308.00 |
2016 July - December 272.00 |
Total 1049.95 |
Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Relating to: taxes on managed forest lands, eligibility for the managed forest land program, management plans for managed forest land, sale or transfer of managed forest land, productivity of managed forest land, closed managed forest land, forest production areas, natural heritage inventory, wildlife action plans, providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures, and granting rule-making authority. (FE)
| 2015 January - June |
2015 July - December |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 January - June |
2015 July - December 75% |
2016 January - June 75% |
2016 July - December |
Total 39% |
Relating to: eliminating the restriction on leasing managed forest land.
| 2015 January - June |
2015 July - December |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 January - June |
2015 July - December |
2016 January - June 10% |
2016 July - December |
Total 3% |
Budget Bill Subjects
| 2015 January - June |
2015 July - December |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 January - June 25% |
2015 July - December |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December |
Total 6% |
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 25% |
2015 July - December 25% |
2016 January - June 15% |
2016 July - December 50% |
Total 28% |
| 2015 January - June |
2015 July - December |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 January - June 50% |
2015 July - December |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December 50% |
Total 24% |
Minor Efforts
No minor efforts found.
Other Matters
No other matters found.