Wisconsin Biomass Energy Coalition
Registered Principal Details
Business Or Interest:
A statewide organization dedicated to advancing Wisconsin's renewable natural gas industry through advocacy, public-private collaberation, and water stewardship
Lobbying Interests:
Advocacy for the renewable natural gas industry and related issues surrounding clean water, renewable fuels, and the agricultural economy
CEO Name:
Jessica Niekrasz
A statewide organization dedicated to advancing Wisconsin's renewable natural gas industry through advocacy, public-private collaberation, and water stewardship
Lobbying Interests:
Advocacy for the renewable natural gas industry and related issues surrounding clean water, renewable fuels, and the agricultural economy
CEO Name:
Jessica Niekrasz
Contact
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Authorized Lobbyists
| Lobbyist Name | Exclusive Duties | Authorized On | Withdrawn On |
|---|
Lobbying Interests
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Assembly Bill 419
Relating to: creating an online, interactive carbon calculator for farmers. (FE)
Bill Text and History
9/22/2023
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.
Relating to: creating an online, interactive carbon calculator for farmers. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date9/22/2023
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 795
Relating to: grants for regional biodigesters, granting rule-making authority, and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2/19/2024
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.
Relating to: grants for regional biodigesters, granting rule-making authority, and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date2/19/2024
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 809
Relating to: green jobs training program grants, providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures, and making an appropriation.
Bill Text and History
2/19/2024
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.
Relating to: green jobs training program grants, providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures, and making an appropriation.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date2/19/2024
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 878
Relating to: increasing the penalties for gas pipeline safety violations and providing a penalty.
Bill Text and History
1/4/2024
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.
Relating to: increasing the penalties for gas pipeline safety violations and providing a penalty.
Bill Text and History
Other
Notification Date1/4/2024
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.
Senate Bill 409
Relating to: creating an online, interactive carbon calculator for farmers. (FE)
Bill Text and History
9/11/2023
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.
Relating to: creating an online, interactive carbon calculator for farmers. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date9/11/2023
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.
Senate Bill 454
Relating to: creating fuel blend requirements for new gas stations, providing grants for fuel blend compatibility improvements, and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
10/4/2023
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.
Relating to: creating fuel blend requirements for new gas stations, providing grants for fuel blend compatibility improvements, and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date10/4/2023
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.
Senate Bill 750
Relating to: grants for regional biodigesters, granting rule-making authority, and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2/19/2024
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.
Relating to: grants for regional biodigesters, granting rule-making authority, and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date2/19/2024
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.
Senate Bill 761
Relating to: green jobs training program grants, providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures, and making an appropriation.
Bill Text and History
2/19/2024
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.
Relating to: green jobs training program grants, providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures, and making an appropriation.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date2/19/2024
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.
Senate Bill 812
Relating to: increasing the penalties for gas pipeline safety violations and providing a penalty.
Bill Text and History
2023 Wisconsin Act 242
12/18/2023
First Communication Date
12/18/2023
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Relating to: increasing the penalties for gas pipeline safety violations and providing a penalty.
Bill Text and History
2023 Wisconsin Act 242
Other
Notification Date12/18/2023
First Communication Date
12/18/2023
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Budget Bill Subjects
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection: Agricultural Resource Management
Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection: Agricultural Resource Management
Notification Date
2/23/2023
First Communication Date
2/17/2023
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
2/23/2023
First Communication Date
2/17/2023
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection: Central Administrative Services
Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection: Central Administrative Services
Notification Date
2/23/2023
First Communication Date
2/16/2023
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
2/23/2023
First Communication Date
2/16/2023
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Any proposal related to agricultural carbon
Any proposal related to agricultural carbon
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
8/30/2023
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.
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
8/30/2023
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.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
2023-25 State Budget
2023-25 State Budget
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
12/15/2022
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
12/15/2022
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 the right to farm.
Any proposal affecting the right to farm.
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
12/15/2022
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
12/15/2022
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 proposals or drafts that relate to biodigesters or renewable natural gas
Any proposals or drafts that relate to biodigesters or renewable natural gas
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
12/15/2022
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
12/15/2022
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 or draft related to recycled phosphorus
Any proposal or draft related to recycled phosphorus
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
12/15/2022
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
12/15/2022
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
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Lobbying Expenditures | 2023 January - June $4,500.00 |
2023 July - December $6,000.00 |
2024 January - June $1,500.00 |
Total $12,000.00 |
| Total Hours Communicating | 2023 January - June 26.00 |
2023 July - December 28.00 |
2024 January - June 20.50 |
Total 74.50 |
| Total Hours Other | 2023 January - June 14.00 |
2023 July - December 10.50 |
2024 January - June 18.00 |
Total 42.50 |
Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Relating to: creating an online, interactive carbon calculator for farmers. (FE)
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December 30% |
2024 January - June 30% |
2024 July - December |
Total 21% |
Relating to: creating an online, interactive carbon calculator for farmers. (FE)
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December 30% |
2024 January - June 20% |
2024 July - December |
Total 17% |
Relating to: increasing the penalties for gas pipeline safety violations and providing a penalty.
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June 10% |
2024 July - December |
Total 3% |
Budget Bill Subjects
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 January - June 40% |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total 14% |
Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings
No administrative rulemaking proceedings found.
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 January - June 30% |
2023 July - December 10% |
2024 January - June 20% |
2024 July - December |
Total 20% |
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.