Citizens Utility Board

Registered Principal Details

Business Or Interest:
Consumer issues affected by public utilities

Lobbying Interests:
Public Investor Owned, Utility regualtions, telecommunications issues, energy conservation and alternative energy.

Title:
Executive Director

Contact
CH
Charles Higley
16 N Carroll Street, Suite 720
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 251-3322
(608) 251-7609
higley@wiscub.org
www.wiscub.org

Authorized Lobbyists

Lobbyist Name Exclusive Duties Authorized On Withdrawn On

Lobbying Interests

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

Assembly Bill 110
Assembly Bill 110
relating to: operation and costs of municipal cable television systems.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
9/17/2003
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 555
Assembly Bill 555
relating to: requirements for approval of construction of nuclear power plants.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
2/16/2004
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.
Assembly Bill 655
Assembly Bill 655
relating to: administrative rules, guidelines, policies, and hearings; air pollution control; structures, deposits, and other activities in or near navigable waters; notice, hearing, and review procedures related to permits to place structures and material...

Bill Text and History

2003 Wisconsin Act 118

Against
Notification Date
2/16/2004
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.
Assembly Bill 672
Assembly Bill 672
relating to: exempting broadband Internet service from regulation by the Public Service Commission and local governments, requiring telecommunications utilities to provide unbundled network elements, and price regulation of telecommunications utilities.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
2/16/2004
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.
Assembly Bill 729
Assembly Bill 729
relating to: petitions by certain telecommunications utilities regarding unbundled network or service elements.

Bill Text and History

2003 Wisconsin Act 125

Against
Notification Date
2/16/2004
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.
Assembly Bill 734
Assembly Bill 734
relating to: partial deregulation of telecommunications services.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
2/16/2004
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.
Assembly Bill 735
Assembly Bill 735
relating to: strategic energy assessments.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
2/16/2004
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.
Assembly Bill 736
Assembly Bill 736
relating to: contributions by electric and gas utilities to the utility public benefits fund and granting rule-making authority.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
2/16/2004
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.
Assembly Bill 737
Assembly Bill 737
relating to: energy conservation and efficiency grants, extending the time limit for emergency rule procedures, providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures, and granting rule-making authority.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
2/16/2004
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.
Assembly Bill 774
Assembly Bill 774
relating to: public utility aid payments, imposing local general property taxes on production plant general structures and substations, and creating a credit against license fees imposed on light, heat, and power companies and electric cooperatives.

Bill Text and History

Other
Notification Date
2/16/2004
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.
Assembly Bill 843
Assembly Bill 843
relating to: the issuance of debt by natural gas and electric public utilities to finance certain environmental activities.

Bill Text and History

2003 Wisconsin Act 152

For
Notification Date
2/16/2004
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.
Assembly Bill 854
Assembly Bill 854
relating to: strategic energy plans regarding electricity, certificates of public convenience and necessity for electric generation and transmission facilities, approval of electric power purchase contracts, and granting rule-making authority.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
2/19/2004
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.
Assembly Bill 958
Assembly Bill 958
relating to: restrictions on employment of former commissioners and staff of the Public Service Commission and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
4/28/2004
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.
Senate Bill 8
Senate Bill 8
relating to: withholding certain security information from public inspection.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
3/10/2004
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.
Other
Notification Date
3/10/2004
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.
Comments
CUB is hopeful that this bill, as amended, will help protect sensitive information regarding utility infrastructure without hiding or restricting access to other utility information.
Senate Bill 54
Senate Bill 54
relating to: operation and costs of municipal cable television systems.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
9/17/2003
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 111
Senate Bill 111
relating to: the energy efficiency of equipment used in state building projects and certain other projects constructed for the state and granting rule-making authority.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
3/4/2004
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.
Senate Bill 113
Senate Bill 113
relating to: review of legislative proposals and proposed state agency rules impacting energy policies.

Bill Text and History

2003 Wisconsin Act 277

Other
Notification Date
2/16/2004
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.
Senate Bill 180
Senate Bill 180
relating to: payments to local governments for public utilities and making an appropriation.

Bill Text and History

Other
Notification Date
5/27/2003
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: utility aid payments to a municipality that is contiguous to a site on which an electric generating facility is located.

Bill Text and History

Other
Notification Date
2/16/2004
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.
Senate Bill 272
Senate Bill 272
relating to: local government telecommunications utilities and public hearings for ordinances and resolutions authorizing local government cable television, telecommunications, and Internet access facilities.

Bill Text and History

2003 Wisconsin Act 278

Against
Notification Date
2/16/2004
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.
Senate Bill 280
Senate Bill 280
relating to: contributions by electric and gas utilities to the utility public benefits fund, grants for energy conservation and other programs, extending the time limit for emergency rule procedures, and granting rule-making authority.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
2/17/2004
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.
Senate Bill 302
Senate Bill 302
relating to: exempting broadband Internet service from regulation by the Public Service Commission and local governments, requiring telecommunications utilities to provide unbundled network elements, and price regulation of telecommunications utilities.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
2/16/2004
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.
Senate Bill 334
Senate Bill 334
relating to: restrictions imposed on the installation and use of solar energy systems and wind energy systems in cities, villages, and towns that are located on the banks, bluffs, or bluff tops of the Lower St. Croix River between the dam near St. Croix Fa...

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
2/16/2004
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.
Senate Bill 370
Senate Bill 370
relating to: petitions by certain telecommunications utilities regarding unbundled network or service elements.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
2/16/2004
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.
Senate Bill 371
Senate Bill 371
relating to: partial deregulation of telecommunications services.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
2/16/2004
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.
Senate Bill 463
Senate Bill 463
relating to: the issuance of debt by natural gas and electric public utilities to finance certain environmental activities.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
2/19/2004
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.

Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number

Proposed Ethics Bill for Public Service Commission of Wisconsin.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Proposed Ethics Bill for Public Service Commission of Wisconsin.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
2/26/2004
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.

Establishing an electricity resource planning process.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Establishing an electricity resource planning process.

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative Matter and Rule

Notification Date
2/16/2004
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.

Regulation of telecommunication services
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Regulation of telecommunication services

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
2/2/2004
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.

Compensation to communities hosting electric generation or high voltage transmission facilities
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Compensation to communities hosting electric generation or high voltage transmission facilities

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
2/5/2003
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.

Department of Administration: Division of State Energy programs
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Department of Administration: Division of State Energy programs

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
2/5/2003
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: All agency programs
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Public Service Commission: All agency programs

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
2/5/2003
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.

Regulation of air emissions from electric generating power plants
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Regulation of air emissions from electric generating power plants

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
2/5/2003
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

  2004
January - June
2004
July - December
Total
Total Lobbying Expenditures 2004
January - June
$7,900.75
2004
July - December
$6,023.16
Total $13,923.91
Total Hours Communicating 2004
January - June
72.00
2004
July - December
27.00
Total 99.00
Total Hours Other 2004
January - June
71.00
2004
July - December
82.00
Total 153.00

Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

relating to: strategic energy plans regarding electricity, certificates of public convenience and necessity for electric generation and transmission facilities, approval of electric power purchase contracts, and granting rule-making authority.
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2004
July - December
Total
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
10%
2004
July - December
Total 6%

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

2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2004
July - December
Total
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
10%
2004
July - December
10%
Total 10%
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2004
July - December
Total
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
70%
2004
July - December
60%
Total 66%
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2004
July - December
Total
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2004
July - December
10%
Total 4%
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2004
July - December
Total
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2004
July - December
10%
Total 4%

Minor Efforts

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

Minor Efforts
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2004
July - December
Total
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
10%
2004
July - December
10%
Total 10%

Other Matters

No other matters found.

Filed Statements of Lobbying Activity and Expenditures