Municipal Environmental Group - Water Division
Registered Principal Details
Business Or Interest:
Represents communities operating publicly owned water supply systems.
Lobbying Interests:
Legislation and rules affecting municipal drinking water utilities.
Title:
President
Represents communities operating publicly owned water supply systems.
Lobbying Interests:
Legislation and rules affecting municipal drinking water utilities.
Title:
President
Contact
KH
Keith Haas
PO Box 927
Madison, WI 537010927
(608) 283-1723
(608) 283-1709
cbeals@boardmanclark.com
http://megwater.org/
PO Box 927
Madison, WI 537010927
(608) 283-1723
(608) 283-1709
cbeals@boardmanclark.com
http://megwater.org/
Authorized Lobbyists
| Lobbyist Name | Exclusive Duties | Authorized On | Withdrawn On |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawrie J Kobza | Exclusive Duties N/A | Authorized On 1/9/2017 | Withdrawn On N/A |
Lobbying Interests
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Assembly Bill 78
Relating to: lead service line replacements. (FE)
Bill Text and History
3/6/2017
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: lead service line replacements. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date3/6/2017
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 307
Relating to: competitive bidding thresholds and requiring school districts to utilize competitive bidding. (FE)
Bill Text and History
5/19/2017
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: competitive bidding thresholds and requiring school districts to utilize competitive bidding. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date5/19/2017
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 456
Relating to: alternative highway project delivery methods; prevailing wage for public works projects; municipal approval of highway roundabouts; local referendum imposing a wheel tax; funding for and audit of the Department of Transportation; granting rule...
Bill Text and History
10/5/2017
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
MEG - Water support the alternatives to competitive bidding and are not taking a position on the other provisions of the bill.
Relating to: alternative highway project delivery methods; prevailing wage for public works projects; municipal approval of highway roundabouts; local referendum imposing a wheel tax; funding for and audit of the Department of Transportation; granting rule...
Bill Text and History
Other
Notification Date10/5/2017
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
MEG - Water support the alternatives to competitive bidding and are not taking a position on the other provisions of the bill.
Assembly Bill 532
Relating to: one-call system enforcement and other requirements, Public Service Commission authority regarding state energy policy, settlements between parties in Public Service Commission dockets, various public utility regulatory requirements, the regula...
Bill Text and History
2017 Wisconsin Act 136
10/26/2017
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
Oppose extension of advertising prohibition to water utilities without including specific exceptions, like those provided for electric utilities, for customer and public education materials provided by water utilities.
Supporting Documentation
20171026_Assembly Energy Utilities Committee ltr re AB 532 (A2929236x9DEB4).pdf
Relating to: one-call system enforcement and other requirements, Public Service Commission authority regarding state energy policy, settlements between parties in Public Service Commission dockets, various public utility regulatory requirements, the regula...
Bill Text and History
2017 Wisconsin Act 136
Other
Notification Date10/26/2017
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
Oppose extension of advertising prohibition to water utilities without including specific exceptions, like those provided for electric utilities, for customer and public education materials provided by water utilities.
Supporting Documentation
20171026_Assembly Energy Utilities Committee ltr re AB 532 (A2929236x9DEB4).pdf
Senate Bill 48
Relating to: lead service line replacements. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2017 Wisconsin Act 137
3/6/2017
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: lead service line replacements. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2017 Wisconsin Act 137
For
Notification Date3/6/2017
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 236
Relating to: competitive bidding thresholds and requiring school districts to utilize competitive bidding. (FE)
Bill Text and History
5/19/2017
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: competitive bidding thresholds and requiring school districts to utilize competitive bidding. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date5/19/2017
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 374
Relating to: alternative highway project delivery methods; prevailing wage for public works projects; municipal approval of highway roundabouts; local referendum imposing a wheel tax; funding for and audit of the Department of Transportation; granting rule...
Bill Text and History
10/5/2017
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
MEG - Water support the alternatives to competitive bidding and are not taking a position on the other provisions of the bill.
Relating to: alternative highway project delivery methods; prevailing wage for public works projects; municipal approval of highway roundabouts; local referendum imposing a wheel tax; funding for and audit of the Department of Transportation; granting rule...
Bill Text and History
Other
Notification Date10/5/2017
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
MEG - Water support the alternatives to competitive bidding and are not taking a position on the other provisions of the bill.
Senate Bill 475
Relating to: one-call system enforcement and other requirements, Public Service Commission authority regarding state energy policy, settlements between parties in Public Service Commission dockets, various public utility regulatory requirements, the regula...
Bill Text and History
10/26/2017
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
Oppose extension of advertising prohibition to water utilities without including specific exceptions, like those provided for electric utilities, for customer and public education materials provided by water utilities.
Supporting Documentation
20171026_Senate Elections Utilities Comm ltr opposing SB 475 (A2929494x9DEB4).pdf
Relating to: one-call system enforcement and other requirements, Public Service Commission authority regarding state energy policy, settlements between parties in Public Service Commission dockets, various public utility regulatory requirements, the regula...
Bill Text and History
Other
Notification Date10/26/2017
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
Oppose extension of advertising prohibition to water utilities without including specific exceptions, like those provided for electric utilities, for customer and public education materials provided by water utilities.
Supporting Documentation
20171026_Senate Elections Utilities Comm ltr opposing SB 475 (A2929494x9DEB4).pdf
Budget Bill Subjects
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Environmental Improvement Fund
Environmental Improvement Fund
Notification Date
7/25/2017
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
Safe Drinking Water Loans
7/25/2017
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
Safe Drinking Water Loans
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Shared Revenue and Tax Relief: Local Revenue Options
Shared Revenue and Tax Relief: Local Revenue Options
Notification Date
3/23/2017
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.
Comments
Public Fire Protection
3/23/2017
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.
Comments
Public Fire Protection
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Landlord/Tenant
Landlord/Tenant
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
11/1/2017
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.
Legislative matter
Notification Date
11/1/2017
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.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Lead Service Line Replacement
Lead Service Line Replacement
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
2/1/2017
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.
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
2/1/2017
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.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
PSC Public Fire Protection
PSC Public Fire Protection
Action Intended To Affect
Rule (by a state agency)
Notification Date
1/9/2017
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.
Rule (by a state agency)
Notification Date
1/9/2017
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.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
DNR - Safe Drinking Water Revolving Loan Fund - Lead Service Line Replacement
DNR - Safe Drinking Water Revolving Loan Fund - Lead Service Line Replacement
Action Intended To Affect
Rule (by a state agency)
Notification Date
1/9/2017
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.
Rule (by a state agency)
Notification Date
1/9/2017
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.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
PSC Docket No. 1-AC-233 dealing with PSC 185
PSC Docket No. 1-AC-233 dealing with PSC 185
Action Intended To Affect
Rule (by a state agency)
Notification Date
1/9/2017
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.
Rule (by a state agency)
Notification Date
1/9/2017
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.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Lead Services
Lead Services
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
1/9/2017
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.
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
1/9/2017
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.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
PSC Regulation
PSC Regulation
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
1/9/2017
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.
Legislative matter
Notification Date
1/9/2017
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.
Total Lobbying Effort
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Lobbying Expenditures | 2017 January - June $18,910.50 |
2017 July - December $31,197.00 |
2018 January - June $4,431.00 |
2018 July - December $3,960.00 |
Total $58,498.50 |
| Total Hours Communicating | 2017 January - June 29.50 |
2017 July - December 53.70 |
2018 January - June 2.70 |
2018 July - December 5.30 |
Total 91.20 |
| Total Hours Other | 2017 January - June 49.20 |
2017 July - December 75.60 |
2018 January - June 13.20 |
2018 July - December 11.20 |
Total 149.20 |
Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Relating to: lead service line replacements. (FE)
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 January - June 19% |
2017 July - December 5% |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total 9% |
Relating to: lead service line replacements. (FE)
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 January - June 29% |
2017 July - December 6% |
2018 January - June 62% |
2018 July - December |
Total 17% |
Relating to: one-call system enforcement and other requirements, Public Service Commission authority regarding state energy policy, settlements between parties in Public Service Commission dockets, various public utility regulatory requirements, the regulation of utility facilities under a county construction site erosion control and storm water management zoning ordinance, granting rule-making authority, and providing a penalty. (FE)
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December 16% |
2018 January - June 16% |
2018 July - December |
Total 10% |
Relating to: one-call system enforcement and other requirements, Public Service Commission authority regarding state energy policy, settlements between parties in Public Service Commission dockets, various public utility regulatory requirements, the regulation of utility facilities under a county construction site erosion control and storm water management zoning ordinance, granting rule-making authority, and providing a penalty. (FE)
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December 19% |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total 10% |
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% |
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 1% |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December 9% |
Total < 1% |
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 January - June 35% |
2017 July - December 42% |
2018 January - June 6% |
2018 July - December 32% |
Total 37% |
Minor Efforts
(Time spent on matters each of which accounted for less than 10% of the organization's lobbying.)
Other Matters
Includes time spent on:
- Gubernatorial nominations
- Matters on which the organization made no lobbying communication