Ameritech (Wis Bell Inc)

Registered Principal Details

Business Or Interest:
Telecommunications services and communications

Lobbying Interests:
Any laws, rules, or practices that affect the conduct of business by AT&T as a provider of communications services. Wisconsin Public Service Commission, Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection.

CEO Name:
Scott T VanderSanden
Director

Contact
BJ
Buddy Julius
316 W. Washington, 5th floor
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 282-7874
(608) 252-2479
gj1583@att.com

Authorized Lobbyists

Lobbyist Name Exclusive Duties Authorized On Withdrawn On

Lobbying Interests

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

Assembly Bill 172
Assembly Bill 172
relating to: acquisitions of mobile telephone service providers.

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
3/19/2007
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 207
Assembly Bill 207
relating to: regulation of cable television and video service providers.

Bill Text and History

2007 Wisconsin Act 42

For
Notification Date
3/30/2007
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 217
Assembly Bill 217
relating to: prohibitions against certain telephone and facsimile solicitations, authorizing a private cause of action, and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
4/3/2007
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 223
Assembly Bill 223
relating to: excluding Internet access services from the definition of telecommunications services for sales and use tax purposes.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
1/2/2008
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 360
Assembly Bill 360
relating to: disclosure of terms and conditions applicable to the use of gift certificates, gift cards, and other gift obligations and providing penalties.

Bill Text and History

Other
Notification Date
7/16/2007
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 429
Assembly Bill 429
relating to: regulating the sale and purchase of scrap metal and providing penalties.

Bill Text and History

Other
Notification Date
7/16/2007
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 432
Assembly Bill 432
relating to: renewals and extensions of business contracts.

Bill Text and History

Other
Notification Date
1/10/2008
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 560
Assembly Bill 560
relating to: regulating the purchase and sale of scrap metal and other metal items, the determination of property value of scrap metal for a theft conviction, creating a civil cause of action regarding scrap metal, and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
1/2/2008
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 561
Assembly Bill 561
relating to: the regulation of certain telecommunications utilities and the public service commission's jurisdiction over public utilities in general.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
2/20/2008
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 580
Assembly Bill 580
relating to: objecting to property tax assessments.

Bill Text and History

2007 Wisconsin Act 86

Against
Notification Date
2/12/2008
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 745
Assembly Bill 745
relating to: prohibiting the retention of certain information obtained in transactions using account access devices.

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
3/5/2008
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 772
Assembly Bill 772
relating to: regulation of commercial mobile radio service providers and granting rule-making authority.

Bill Text and History

Other
Notification Date
2/12/2008
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 99
Senate Bill 99
relating to: prohibitions against certain telephone and facsimile solicitations, authorizing a private cause of action, and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
4/3/2007
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 107
Senate Bill 107
relating to: regulation of cable television and video service providers.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
3/30/2007
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 191
Senate Bill 191
relating to: disclosure of terms and conditions applicable to the use of gift certificates, gift cards, and other gift obligations and providing penalties.

Bill Text and History

Other
Notification Date
7/16/2007
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 212
Senate Bill 212
relating to: renewals and extensions of business contracts.

Bill Text and History

Other
Notification Date
6/20/2007
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 225
Senate Bill 225
relating to: regulating the sale and purchase of scrap metal and providing penalties.

Bill Text and History

Other
Notification Date
7/16/2007
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 245
Senate Bill 245
relating to: terms and conditions of gift certificates, gift cards, and other gift obligations and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
3/10/2008
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 285
Senate Bill 285
relating to: the regulation of certain telecommunications utilities and the public service commission's jurisdiction over public utilities in general.

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
11/15/2007
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 320
Senate Bill 320
relating to: refunds of overcharges by commercial mobile radio service providers, actions against commercial mobile radio service providers that fail to make timely refunds, and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

Other
Notification Date
11/20/2007
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 329
Senate Bill 329
relating to: objecting to property tax assessments.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
2/12/2008
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 446
Senate Bill 446
relating to: the streamlined sales and use tax agreement.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
2/12/2008
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

Administration: Information Technology
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Administration: Information Technology

Notification Date
6/20/2007
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.

Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: Trade and Consumer Protection
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: Trade and Consumer Protection

Notification Date
6/20/2007
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.

Financial Institutions
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Financial Institutions

Notification Date
6/20/2007
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.

General Fund Taxes
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
General Fund Taxes

Notification Date
6/20/2007
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.

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

Notification Date
6/20/2007
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.

Revenue: Tax Administration
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Revenue: Tax Administration

Notification Date
6/20/2007
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

LRB 2220/5, Regulation of certain telecommunications utilities and the PSC's jurisdiction over public utilities in general.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
LRB 2220/5, Regulation of certain telecommunications utilities and the PSC's jurisdiction over public utilities in general.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
10/8/2007
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.

LRB 2741/6, Scrap metal theft
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
LRB 2741/6, Scrap metal theft

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
10/8/2007
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.

Statewide video franchising legislation LRB 1914/3
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Statewide video franchising legislation LRB 1914/3

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
3/16/2007
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.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to Cell phone use restriction
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to Cell phone use restriction

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
2/21/2007
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.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to Changes to USF
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to Changes to USF

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative Matter and Rule

Notification Date
2/21/2007
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.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to e-waste
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to e-waste

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative Matter and Rule

Notification Date
2/21/2007
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.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to Identity theft
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to Identity theft

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
2/21/2007
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.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to Inattentive driving regulations
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to Inattentive driving regulations

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
2/21/2007
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.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to Single sales factor
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to Single sales factor

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
2/21/2007
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.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to To establish a reversible text messaging system. Wants voluntary compliance of providers to contact customer via text in case of national emergency.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to To establish a reversible text messaging system. Wants voluntary compliance of providers to contact customer via text in case of national emergency.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
2/21/2007
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.

Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to ALEC Video Franchise language.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to ALEC Video Franchise language.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/19/2007
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.

Tax credit for deployment of broadband services in underserved areas of Wisconsin
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Tax credit for deployment of broadband services in underserved areas of Wisconsin

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/19/2007
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

  2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
Total Lobbying Expenditures 2007
January - June
$205,451.25
2007
July - December
$157,404.46
2008
January - June
$103,059.54
2008
July - December
$21,949.34
Total $487,864.58
Total Hours Communicating 2007
January - June
842.10
2007
July - December
638.00
2008
January - June
232.80
2008
July - December
148.75
Total 1861.65
Total Hours Other 2007
January - June
1090.50
2007
July - December
603.40
2008
January - June
267.25
2008
July - December
104.75
Total 2065.90

Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

relating to: renewals and extensions of business contracts.
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
5%
2007
July - December
10%
2008
January - June
10%
2008
July - December
Total 7%
relating to: prohibitions against certain telephone and facsimile solicitations, authorizing a private cause of action, and providing a penalty.
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
10%
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
10%
2008
July - December
Total 6%
relating to: prohibitions against certain telephone and facsimile solicitations, authorizing a private cause of action, and providing a penalty.
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
10%
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total 5%
relating to: regulation of cable television and video service providers.
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
20%
2007
July - December
30%
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total 19%
relating to: regulation of cable television and video service providers.
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
20%
2007
July - December
30%
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total 19%
relating to: disclosure of terms and conditions applicable to the use of gift certificates, gift cards, and other gift obligations and providing penalties.
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
10%
2008
January - June
10%
2008
July - December
Total 4%
relating to: regulating the purchase and sale of scrap metal and other metal items, the determination of property value of scrap metal for a theft conviction, creating a civil cause of action regarding scrap metal, and providing a penalty.
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
10%
2008
January - June
10%
2008
July - December
Total 4%
relating to: disclosure of terms and conditions applicable to the use of gift certificates, gift cards, and other gift obligations and providing penalties.
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
10%
2008
July - December
Total 1%
relating to: the regulation of certain telecommunications utilities and the public service commission's jurisdiction over public utilities in general.
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
10%
2008
July - December
Total 1%
relating to: the streamlined sales and use tax agreement.
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
10%
2008
July - December
Total 1%

Budget Bill Subjects

2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
5%
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total 2%
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
10%
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total 5%
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
10%
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total 5%
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
10%
2008
July - December
50%
Total 5%
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
10%
2008
July - December
30%
Total 3%

Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings

No administrative rulemaking proceedings found.

Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number

No topics found.

Minor Efforts

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

Minor Efforts
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
10%
2008
January - June
10%
2008
July - December
10%
Total 5%

Other Matters

Includes time spent on:

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

Other Matters
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
10%
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
10%
Total 6%

Filed Statements of Lobbying Activity and Expenditures