Earth Island Institute/Hempstead Project HEART
Registered Principal Details
Business Or Interest:
Earth Island Institute/Hempstead Project HEART are a non-profit organization that serves the public and we are sustained by the public.
Lobbying Interests:
We are planning to lobby and advocate for the legalization of Industrial Hemp as a way to create economic development for the agriculture industry in Wisconsin. We plan to work with lawmakers and influence the passage of hemp legislation.
Title:
Campaign Manager
Earth Island Institute/Hempstead Project HEART are a non-profit organization that serves the public and we are sustained by the public.
Lobbying Interests:
We are planning to lobby and advocate for the legalization of Industrial Hemp as a way to create economic development for the agriculture industry in Wisconsin. We plan to work with lawmakers and influence the passage of hemp legislation.
Title:
Campaign Manager
Contact
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Authorized Lobbyists
| Lobbyist Name | Exclusive Duties | Authorized On | Withdrawn On |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Grignon | Exclusive Duties N/A | Authorized On 12/23/2016 | Withdrawn On N/A |
Lobbying Interests
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Assembly Bill 147
Relating to: industrial hemp, granting rule-making authority, and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
8/1/2017
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: industrial hemp, granting rule-making authority, and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Other
Notification Date8/1/2017
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 183
Relating to: growing and processing industrial hemp, granting rule-making authority, and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
8/1/2017
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
We support the amendment to AB183.
Relating to: growing and processing industrial hemp, granting rule-making authority, and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date8/1/2017
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
We support the amendment to AB183.
Assembly Bill 284
Relating to: creating a program for reimbursing the higher education debt of small farm operators, creating an individual income tax deduction for certain amounts received from such a program, granting rule-making authority, making an appropriation, and pr...
Bill Text and History
1/31/2018
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.
Relating to: creating a program for reimbursing the higher education debt of small farm operators, creating an individual income tax deduction for certain amounts received from such a program, granting rule-making authority, making an appropriation, and pr...
Bill Text and History
None
Notification Date1/31/2018
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.
Senate Bill 119
Relating to: growing and processing industrial hemp, granting rule-making authority, and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2017 Wisconsin Act 100
8/1/2017
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: growing and processing industrial hemp, granting rule-making authority, and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2017 Wisconsin Act 100
For
Notification Date8/1/2017
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
The Emergency Rules being drafted by DATCP for the Industrial Hemp Pilot Program from ACT100.
The Emergency Rules being drafted by DATCP for the Industrial Hemp Pilot Program from ACT100.
Action Intended To Affect
Rule (by a state agency)
Notification Date
1/31/2018
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.
Supporting Documentation
20180131_HPH DATCP Priorities .docx
Rule (by a state agency)
Notification Date
1/31/2018
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.
Supporting Documentation
20180131_HPH DATCP Priorities .docx
The legalization of Industrial Hemp for research purposes. This includes authorization for the Department of Agriculture to issue license to cultivate Industrial Hemp and allowing institutions of higher education to conduct research.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
The legalization of Industrial Hemp for research purposes. This includes authorization for the Department of Agriculture to issue license to cultivate Industrial Hemp and allowing institutions of higher education to conduct research.
The legalization of Industrial Hemp for research purposes. This includes authorization for the Department of Agriculture to issue license to cultivate Industrial Hemp and allowing institutions of higher education to conduct research.
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
1/17/2017
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.
Supporting Documentation
20170117_Wisconsin Hemp Industry one pager for lawmakers.docx
Legislative matter
Notification Date
1/17/2017
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.
Supporting Documentation
20170117_Wisconsin Hemp Industry one pager for lawmakers.docx
Total Lobbying Effort
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Lobbying Expenditures | 2017 January - June $5,039.75 |
2017 July - December $10,726.24 |
2018 January - June $3,169.68 |
2018 July - December $0.00 |
Total $18,935.67 |
| Total Hours Communicating | 2017 January - June 34.25 |
2017 July - December 13.10 |
2018 January - June 1.50 |
2018 July - December 0.00 |
Total 48.85 |
| Total Hours Other | 2017 January - June 45.50 |
2017 July - December 244.15 |
2018 January - June 59.00 |
2018 July - December 0.00 |
Total 348.65 |
Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Relating to: growing and processing industrial hemp, granting rule-making authority, and making an appropriation. (FE)
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 January - June 5% |
2017 July - December 35% |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total 24% |
Relating to: growing and processing industrial hemp, granting rule-making authority, and making an appropriation. (FE)
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 January - June 15% |
2017 July - December 35% |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total 26% |
Relating to: industrial hemp, granting rule-making authority, and making an appropriation. (FE)
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 January - June 50% |
2017 July - December 30% |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total 29% |
Relating to: creating a program for reimbursing the higher education debt of small farm operators, creating an individual income tax deduction for certain amounts received from such a program, granting rule-making authority, making an appropriation, and providing a penalty. (FE)
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June 10% |
2018 July - December |
Total 2% |
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
The legalization of Industrial Hemp for research purposes. This includes authorization for the Department of Agriculture to issue license to cultivate Industrial Hemp and allowing institutions of higher education to conduct research.
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 January - June 30% |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total 6% |
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June 90% |
2018 July - December |
Total 14% |
Minor Efforts
No minor efforts found.
Other Matters
Includes time spent on:
- Gubernatorial nominations
- Matters on which the organization made no lobbying communication