Wisconsin Agri-Business Association
Registered Principal Details
Business Or Interest:
Agricultural businesses such as but not limited to: grain elevators, feed mills, seed dealers, farm supply providers, farm equipment sales, farm fertilizer and chemicals, ethanol, etc...
Lobbying Interests:
Regulations on agricultural businesses, sales and use taxes, transportation issues
CEO Name:
Thomas Bressner
Executive Director
Agricultural businesses such as but not limited to: grain elevators, feed mills, seed dealers, farm supply providers, farm equipment sales, farm fertilizer and chemicals, ethanol, etc...
Lobbying Interests:
Regulations on agricultural businesses, sales and use taxes, transportation issues
CEO Name:
Thomas Bressner
Executive Director
Contact
TEB
Thomas E Bressner
2801 International Lane, Suite 105
Madison, WI 53704
(608) 223-1111
(608) 223-1147
tom@wiagribusiness.org
http://www.wiagribusiness.org
2801 International Lane, Suite 105
Madison, WI 53704
(608) 223-1111
(608) 223-1147
tom@wiagribusiness.org
http://www.wiagribusiness.org
Authorized Lobbyists
| Lobbyist Name | Exclusive Duties | Authorized On | Withdrawn On |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas E Bressner | Exclusive Duties N/A | Authorized On 12/22/2016 | Withdrawn On N/A |
| Shawn W Pfaff | Exclusive Duties N/A | Authorized On 12/22/2016 | Withdrawn On N/A |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
3/5/2017
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 Date3/5/2017
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 698
Relating to: various changes to the Agricultural Producer Security Program, providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures, and granting rule-making authority. (FE)
Bill Text and History
12/14/2017
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: various changes to the Agricultural Producer Security Program, providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures, and granting rule-making authority. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date12/14/2017
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
2/23/2017
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 Date2/23/2017
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 599
Relating to: various changes to the Agricultural Producer Security Program, providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures, and granting rule-making authority. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2017 Wisconsin Act 155
12/14/2017
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: various changes to the Agricultural Producer Security Program, providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures, and granting rule-making authority. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2017 Wisconsin Act 155
For
Notification Date12/14/2017
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
4/5/2017
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.
Comments
Request continued support for the Wisconsin Farm to School Program in the 2017-19 budget.
4/5/2017
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.
Comments
Request continued support for the Wisconsin Farm to School Program in the 2017-19 budget.
Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings
Seed labeling and sale: addition of palmer amaranth and waterhemp as listed prohibited noxious weed seeds
Agency Name
Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (ATCP)
Subject
Seed labeling and sale: addition of palmer amaranth and waterhemp as listed prohibited noxious weed seeds
Scope Statement
SS 112_17
7/18/2018
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
We support the extension of the Emergency Rule.
Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (ATCP)
Subject
Seed labeling and sale: addition of palmer amaranth and waterhemp as listed prohibited noxious weed seeds
Scope Statement
SS 112_17
For
Notification Date7/18/2018
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
We support the extension of the Emergency Rule.
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Proposed Central Filing for Agricultural Liens
Proposed Central Filing for Agricultural Liens
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
2/7/2017
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.
Legislative matter
Notification Date
2/7/2017
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.
Continued funding support for UW Exentions projects and work groups such as Discovery Farms and the Fertilizer Research Council
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Continued funding support for UW Exentions projects and work groups such as Discovery Farms and the Fertilizer Research Council
Continued funding support for UW Exentions projects and work groups such as Discovery Farms and the Fertilizer Research Council
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
2/7/2017
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.
Legislative matter
Notification Date
2/7/2017
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
Increased transportation funding for local jurisdictions
Increased transportation funding for local jurisdictions
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
2/7/2017
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.
Legislative matter
Notification Date
2/7/2017
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
Proposed changes to the DATCP ACCP and ACM.
Proposed changes to the DATCP ACCP and ACM.
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
2/7/2017
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.
Legislative matter
Notification Date
2/7/2017
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.
Total Lobbying Effort
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Lobbying Expenditures | 2017 January - June $25,110.08 |
2017 July - December $22,962.09 |
2018 January - June $23,729.35 |
2018 July - December $22,419.60 |
Total $94,221.12 |
| Total Hours Communicating | 2017 January - June 37.25 |
2017 July - December 13.00 |
2018 January - June 29.25 |
2018 July - December 16.25 |
Total 95.75 |
| Total Hours Other | 2017 January - June 77.25 |
2017 July - December 55.25 |
2018 January - June 48.25 |
2018 July - December 25.75 |
Total 206.50 |
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 5% |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total 2% |
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 |
2017 July - December 5% |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total < 1% |
Relating to: various changes to the Agricultural Producer Security Program, providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures, and granting rule-making authority. (FE)
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December 5% |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total < 1% |
Relating to: various changes to the Agricultural Producer Security Program, providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures, and granting rule-making authority. (FE)
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December 5% |
2018 January - June 40% |
2018 July - December |
Total 11% |
Budget Bill Subjects
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 January - June 60% |
2017 July - December 70% |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December 30% |
Total 43% |
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 5% |
2018 January - June 20% |
2018 July - December 25% |
Total 14% |
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 January - June 25% |
2017 July - December 10% |
2018 January - June 40% |
2018 July - December 40% |
Total 28% |
Minor Efforts
No minor efforts found.
Other Matters
Includes time spent on:
- Gubernatorial nominations
- Matters on which the organization made no lobbying communication