Wisconsin Dairy Products Association Inc

Registered Principal Details

Business Or Interest:
Trade association representing Wisconsin's dairy industry.

Lobbying Interests:
Primarily focused on dairy-related issues, such as milk volume premiums, laboratory certification program, dairy fees, dairy plant rules, Standards of Identity for dairy products, and any biennial budget items pertaining to dairy. also may become involved in phosphorus discharge rules and chloride discharge. Also, producer security, landspreading (NR 214) and miscellanous farm related issues.

CEO Name:
Brad Legreid
Executive Director

Contact
BL
Brad Legreid
8383 Greenway Blvd
Middleton, WI 53562
(608) 836-3336
(608) 836-3334

Authorized Lobbyists

Lobbyist Name Exclusive Duties Authorized On Withdrawn On

Lobbying Interests

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

Assembly Bill 125
Assembly Bill 125
relating to: the dairy investment tax credit.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
3/30/2005
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 145
Assembly Bill 145
relating to: creating an income and franchise tax credit for livestock farm modernization or expansion.

Bill Text and History

Other
Notification Date
3/30/2005
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 453
Assembly Bill 453
relating to: the sale of unpasteurized milk.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
9/14/2005
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.

Budget Bill Subjects

Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: Departmentwide and Resource Management
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: Departmentwide and Resource Management

Notification Date
1/27/2005
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
Monitor any action which affects the Food Division or other DATCP programs pertaining to agriculture.

Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings

agricultural producer security
Agency Name
Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection
Subject
agricultural producer security
Scope Statement
Register Number: 589 (2/1/2005)
Clearinghouse Rule: CR 05-068
Other
Notification Date
3/11/2005
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.

livestock premises registration
Agency Name
Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection
Subject
livestock premises registration
Scope Statement
Register Number: 580 (5/1/2004)
Clearinghouse Rule: CR 04-103
For
Notification Date
1/21/2005
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.

standards for siting and expanding livestock facilities
Agency Name
Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection
Subject
standards for siting and expanding livestock facilities
Scope Statement
Register Number: 581 (5/15/2004)
Clearinghouse Rule: CR 05-014
For
Notification Date
1/21/2005
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
The livestock siting rule is now being referred to as ATCP 51.

Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number

Dairy Producer Security Program. Review the rule to determine whether changes should be made.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Dairy Producer Security Program. Review the rule to determine whether changes should be made.

Action Intended To Affect
Rule (by a state agency)

Notification Date
4/27/2006
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.

Discussions with DATCP on aseptic packaging.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Discussions with DATCP on aseptic packaging.

Action Intended To Affect
Rule (by a state agency)

Notification Date
3/16/2006
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.

Discussions with DATCP pertaining to butter grading rules.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Discussions with DATCP pertaining to butter grading rules.

Action Intended To Affect
Rule (by a state agency)

Notification Date
3/1/2006
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.

ATCP 92 Weights and Measures--Monitoring possible changes to ATCP 92 on licensing for calibrating bulk milk tanks.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
ATCP 92 Weights and Measures--Monitoring possible changes to ATCP 92 on licensing for calibrating bulk milk tanks.

Action Intended To Affect
Rule (by a state agency)

Notification Date
7/29/2005
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.

WDPA is monitoring possible rule development by Dept. of Financial Institutions regarding agricultural liens.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
WDPA is monitoring possible rule development by Dept. of Financial Institutions regarding agricultural liens.

Action Intended To Affect
Rule (by a state agency)

Notification Date
3/31/2005
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.

ATCP 92 Weights and Measures: WDPA is monitoring proposed changes to this rule.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
ATCP 92 Weights and Measures: WDPA is monitoring proposed changes to this rule.

Action Intended To Affect
Rule (by a state agency)

Notification Date
3/11/2005
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.

Monitoring possible changes to NR 214 which pertains to landspreading during winter months.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Monitoring possible changes to NR 214 which pertains to landspreading during winter months.

Action Intended To Affect
Rule (by a state agency)

Notification Date
2/7/2005
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.

Proposed industry fee increases for DATCP's food safety program.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Proposed industry fee increases for DATCP's food safety program.

Action Intended To Affect
Rule (by a state agency)

Notification Date
2/7/2005
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.

Monitor possible changes to NR 214 which pertains to land spreading during winter months.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Monitor possible changes to NR 214 which pertains to land spreading during winter months.

Action Intended To Affect
Rule (by a state agency)

Notification Date
1/27/2005
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.

Proposed industry fee increases for DATCP's food safety program.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Proposed industry fee increases for DATCP's food safety program.

Action Intended To Affect
Rule (by a state agency)

Notification Date
1/27/2005
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.

ATCP 100 - producer security rule
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
ATCP 100 - producer security rule

Action Intended To Affect
Rule (by a state agency)

Notification Date
1/21/2005
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.

Discuss proposed changes to ATCP 92 pertaining to the weights and measures program and licensing service companies.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Discuss proposed changes to ATCP 92 pertaining to the weights and measures program and licensing service companies.

Action Intended To Affect
Rule (by a state agency)

Notification Date
1/21/2005
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.

Livestock facility siting standards -- New recommendations for siting animal farms in WI.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Livestock facility siting standards -- New recommendations for siting animal farms in WI.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/21/2005
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.

LRB 3453/1 Relating to siting and expansion of livestock facilities.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
LRB 3453/1 Relating to siting and expansion of livestock facilities.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/21/2005
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.

Monitoring possible changes to NR 214 which pertains to land spreading during winter months.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Monitoring possible changes to NR 214 which pertains to land spreading during winter months.

Action Intended To Affect
Rule (by a state agency)

Notification Date
1/21/2005
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.

Premise identification for livestock -- To establish a system of identifying all premises where livestock are held.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Premise identification for livestock -- To establish a system of identifying all premises where livestock are held.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/21/2005
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.

Proposed industry fee increases for DATCP's food safety program.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Proposed industry fee increases for DATCP's food safety program.

Action Intended To Affect
Rule (by a state agency)

Notification Date
1/21/2005
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.

The subject is whether or not stores which have dairy freezer cabinets should be charged a food license fee.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
The subject is whether or not stores which have dairy freezer cabinets should be charged a food license fee.

Action Intended To Affect
Rule (by a state agency)

Notification Date
11/30/2004
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.

Total Lobbying Effort

  2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
Total Lobbying Expenditures 2005
January - June
$5,053.76
2005
July - December
$6,642.85
2006
January - June
$3,394.09
2006
July - December
$1,727.02
Total $16,817.72
Total Hours Communicating 2005
January - June
9.50
2005
July - December
20.25
2006
January - June
6.75
2006
July - December
0.50
Total 37.00
Total Hours Other 2005
January - June
66.75
2005
July - December
81.25
2006
January - June
43.25
2006
July - December
24.75
Total 216.00

Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

relating to: the dairy investment tax credit.
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
1%
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total < 1%
relating to: creating an income and franchise tax credit for livestock farm modernization or expansion.
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
1%
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total < 1%
relating to: the sale of unpasteurized milk.
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
8%
2006
January - June
26%
2006
July - December
Total 8%

Budget Bill Subjects

2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
21%
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total 6%

Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings

2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
7%
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total 2%
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
7%
2005
July - December
10%
2006
January - June
17%
2006
July - December
Total 9%

Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number

2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
1%
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total < 1%
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
1%
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total < 1%
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
61%
2005
July - December
80%
2006
January - June
10%
2006
July - December
26%
Total 55%
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2%
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
20%
Total 3%
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
3%
2006
July - December
Total < 1%
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
15%
2006
July - December
Total 3%
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
29%
2006
July - December
18%
Total 8%
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
10%
Total 1%
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
26%
Total 3%

Minor Efforts

No minor efforts found.

Other Matters

No other matters found.

Filed Statements of Lobbying Activity and Expenditures