Wisconsin BioFuels Association
Registered Principal Details
Business Or Interest:
Producers of Ethanol and other biofuels
Lobbying Interests:
Policies and regulations affecting ethanol plant operation Policies and regulation affecting the sales and distribution of ethanol, distillers grain and other co-products Policies and regulation affecting corn production
CEO Name:
Erik Huschitt
Executive Director
Producers of Ethanol and other biofuels
Lobbying Interests:
Policies and regulations affecting ethanol plant operation Policies and regulation affecting the sales and distribution of ethanol, distillers grain and other co-products Policies and regulation affecting corn production
CEO Name:
Erik Huschitt
Executive Director
Contact
RW
Robert Welch
16 North Carroll Street, Suite 600
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 819-0150
bob@thewelchgroup.org
16 North Carroll Street, Suite 600
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 819-0150
bob@thewelchgroup.org
Authorized Lobbyists
| Lobbyist Name | Exclusive Duties | Authorized On | Withdrawn On |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Welch | Exclusive Duties N/A | Authorized On 12/5/2016 | Withdrawn On N/A |
Lobbying Interests
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Assembly Bill 105
Relating to: replacement, reconstruction, and transfer of an approved high capacity well, recommendation of special groundwater measures by the Department of Natural Resources, and metering requirements and grants for certain high capacity wells.
Bill Text and History
3/29/2017
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: replacement, reconstruction, and transfer of an approved high capacity well, recommendation of special groundwater measures by the Department of Natural Resources, and metering requirements and grants for certain high capacity wells.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date3/29/2017
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 558
Relating to: sales of reformulated gasoline. (FE)
Bill Text and History
12/7/2017
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: sales of reformulated gasoline. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Other
Notification Date12/7/2017
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 76
Relating to: replacement, reconstruction, and transfer of an approved high capacity well, recommendation of special groundwater measures by the Department of Natural Resources, and metering requirements and grants for certain high capacity wells.
Bill Text and History
2017 Wisconsin Act 10
3/29/2017
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: replacement, reconstruction, and transfer of an approved high capacity well, recommendation of special groundwater measures by the Department of Natural Resources, and metering requirements and grants for certain high capacity wells.
Bill Text and History
2017 Wisconsin Act 10
For
Notification Date3/29/2017
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
Relating to: resources eligible for renewable resource credits.
Bill Text and History
2017 Wisconsin Act 53
5/9/2017
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: resources eligible for renewable resource credits.
Bill Text and History
2017 Wisconsin Act 53
For
Notification Date5/9/2017
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 463
Relating to: sales of reformulated gasoline. (FE)
Bill Text and History
12/7/2017
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: sales of reformulated gasoline. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Other
Notification Date12/7/2017
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
Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection
Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection
Notification Date
3/29/2017
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.
3/29/2017
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.
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Transportation: Transportation Finance
Transportation: Transportation Finance
Notification Date
3/29/2017
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.
3/29/2017
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
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Regulation of fuel.
Regulation of fuel.
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
12/7/2017
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.
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
12/7/2017
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
Any proposal affecting environmental regulation of manufacturing facilities
Any proposal affecting environmental regulation of manufacturing facilities
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
1/24/2017
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.
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
1/24/2017
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
Regulations affecting ethanol production and use
Regulations affecting ethanol production and use
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
12/5/2016
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.
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
12/5/2016
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
Minimum mark up law. E15 regulations.
Minimum mark up law. E15 regulations.
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
12/5/2016
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.
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
12/5/2016
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
Proposals related to the construction and placement of fuel pumps and tanks
Proposals related to the construction and placement of fuel pumps and tanks
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
12/5/2016
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.
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
12/5/2016
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
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Lobbying Expenditures | 2017 January - June $8,500.00 |
2017 July - December $9,500.00 |
2018 January - June $8,500.00 |
2018 July - December $8,500.00 |
Total $35,000.00 |
| Total Hours Communicating | 2017 January - June 22.00 |
2017 July - December 18.00 |
2018 January - June 10.00 |
2018 July - December 10.00 |
Total 60.00 |
| Total Hours Other | 2017 January - June 28.00 |
2017 July - December 32.00 |
2018 January - June 26.00 |
2018 July - December 5.00 |
Total 91.00 |
Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Relating to: replacement, reconstruction, and transfer of an approved high capacity well, recommendation of special groundwater measures by the Department of Natural Resources, and metering requirements and grants for certain high capacity wells.
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 January - June 20% |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total 7% |
Relating to: replacement, reconstruction, and transfer of an approved high capacity well, recommendation of special groundwater measures by the Department of Natural Resources, and metering requirements and grants for certain high capacity wells.
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 January - June 20% |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total 7% |
Relating to: resources eligible for renewable resource credits.
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 January - June 20% |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total 7% |
Relating to: sales of reformulated gasoline. (FE)
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December 20% |
2018 January - June 10% |
2018 July - December |
Total 9% |
Relating to: sales of reformulated gasoline. (FE)
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December 20% |
2018 January - June 20% |
2018 July - December |
Total 11% |
Budget Bill Subjects
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 January - June 10% |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total 3% |
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 January - June 10% |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total 3% |
Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings
No administrative rulemaking proceedings found.
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 January - June 10% |
2017 July - December 10% |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December 10% |
Total 8% |
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December 10% |
2018 January - June 10% |
2018 July - December |
Total 6% |
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December 20% |
2018 January - June 20% |
2018 July - December 10% |
Total 12% |
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December 10% |
Total < 1% |
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December 40% |
Total 4% |
Minor Efforts
(Time spent on matters each of which accounted for less than 10% of the organization's lobbying.)
Other Matters
No other matters found.