Waste Management Inc

Registered Principal Details

Business Or Interest:
Waste recycling, collection, treatment and disposal.

Lobbying Interests:
Waste recycling, collection, disposal and treatment; general tax, employment ,business issues and transportation issues.

CEO Name:
Maurice Myers
Government Affairs Director

Contact
CB
Charles Bayley
3900 S Wadsworth Blvd, Suite 620
Lakewood, CO 80235
(303) 914-1419
(303) 914-9937
cbayley@wm.com

Authorized Lobbyists

Lobbyist Name Exclusive Duties Authorized On Withdrawn On

Lobbying Interests

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

Assembly Bill 34
Assembly Bill 34
relating to: prohibiting the disposal in solid waste disposal facilities of dredged material that contains polychlorinated biphenyls.

Bill Text and History

Other
Notification Date
2/14/2005
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 181
Assembly Bill 181
relating to: renewals and extensions of business contracts.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
3/18/2005
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 798
Assembly Bill 798
relating to: increasing the recycling fee imposed on the disposal of solid waste, the program of financial assistance for local recycling programs, and making an appropriation.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
11/10/2005
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.
Comments
Would impose $40-million plus in new taxes on Wisconsin households, factories, churches, shops, restaurants, hospitals, schools and businesses
Assembly Bill 874
Assembly Bill 874
relating to: well drilling, pump installing, well inspection and abandonment, granting rule-making authority, and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
2/15/2006
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 878
Assembly Bill 878
relating to: open burning of solid waste, illegal storage or disposal of waste tires, and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
2/15/2006
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 1118
Assembly Bill 1118
relating to: renewals and extensions of business contracts.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
4/3/2006
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 467
Senate Bill 467
relating to: well drilling, pump installing, well inspection and abandonment, granting rule-making authority, and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

2005 Wisconsin Act 360

For
Notification Date
2/1/2006
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 475
Senate Bill 475
relating to: increasing the recycling fee imposed on the disposal of solid waste, the program of financial assistance for local recycling programs, and making an appropriation.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
1/30/2006
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
Would impose $40-million plus in new taxes on Wisconsin households, factories, churches, shops, restaurants, hospitals, schools and businesses

Budget Bill Subjects

Natural Resources: Air, Waste and Contaminated Land
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Natural Resources: Air, Waste and Contaminated Land

Notification Date
3/1/2005
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.

Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings

NR 500 local government effective recycling programs and recycling facilities.
Agency Name
Natural Resources
Subject
NR 500 local government effective recycling programs and recycling facilities.
Scope Statement
Register Number: 575 (12/1/2003)
Clearinghouse Rule: CR 04-113
For
Notification Date
3/1/2005
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.

NR 500 series, landfill design, operational and financial assurance standards for solid waste facilities.
NR 500 series, with general corrections and specific changes to protect human health and the environment.

Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number

The stabilization of wastes within a landfill
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
The stabilization of wastes within a landfill

Action Intended To Affect
Rule (by a state agency)

Notification Date
11/10/2005
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.

The application of vehicle weight limits and restrictions
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
The application of vehicle weight limits and restrictions

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative Matter and Rule

Notification Date
2/14/2005
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.

The design and regulation of solid waste disposal facilities
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
The design and regulation of solid waste disposal facilities

Action Intended To Affect
Rule (by a state agency)

Notification Date
2/14/2005
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.

The management and disposal of waste oil and oil-contaminated materials
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
The management and disposal of waste oil and oil-contaminated materials

Action Intended To Affect
Rule (by a state agency)

Notification Date
2/14/2005
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.

The regulation and reporting of recycling activity
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
The regulation and reporting of recycling activity

Action Intended To Affect
Rule (by a state agency)

Notification Date
2/14/2005
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.

The disposal of dredged materials
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
The disposal of dredged materials

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
12/10/2004
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

  2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
Total Lobbying Expenditures 2005
January - June
$39,195.75
2005
July - December
$31,876.76
2006
January - June
$50,377.04
2006
July - December
$34,534.19
Total $155,983.74
Total Hours Communicating 2005
January - June
98.25
2005
July - December
26.25
2006
January - June
55.25
2006
July - December
32.75
Total 212.50
Total Hours Other 2005
January - June
163.25
2005
July - December
95.55
2006
January - June
203.00
2006
July - December
173.05
Total 634.85

Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

relating to: prohibiting the disposal in solid waste disposal facilities of dredged material that contains polychlorinated biphenyls.
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
10%
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total 3%
relating to: renewals and extensions of business contracts.
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
15%
2005
July - December
15%
2006
January - June
20%
2006
July - December
Total 13%
relating to: increasing the recycling fee imposed on the disposal of solid waste, the program of financial assistance for local recycling programs, and making an appropriation.
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
Total 9%
relating to: well drilling, pump installing, well inspection and abandonment, granting rule-making authority, and providing a penalty.
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
5%
2006
July - December
Total 2%
relating to: increasing the recycling fee imposed on the disposal of solid waste, the program of financial assistance for local recycling programs, and making an appropriation.
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
10%
2006
July - December
Total 3%
relating to: renewals and extensions of business contracts.
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
10%
2006
July - December
Total 3%

Budget Bill Subjects

No budget bill subjects found.

Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings

2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
55%
2005
July - December
40%
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
10%
Total 25%

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
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
5%
2006
July - December
Total 2%
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
25%
2006
July - December
35%
Total 16%
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 4%

Minor Efforts

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

Minor Efforts
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
10%
2005
July - December
25%
2006
January - June
5%
2006
July - December
25%
Total 14%

Other Matters

Includes time spent on:

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

Other Matters
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
10%
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
15%
Total 7%

Filed Statements of Lobbying Activity and Expenditures