WM (Formerly Waste Management)

Registered Principal Details

Business Or Interest:
WM (WM.com) is North America’s leading provider of comprehensive environmental solutions. Previously known as Waste Management and based in Houston, Texas, WM is driven by commitments to put people first and achieve success with integrity. The company, through its subsidiaries, provides collection, recycling, and disposal services to millions of residential, commercial, industrial, and municipal customers throughout the U.S. and Canada. With innovative infrastructure and capabilities in recycling, organics, and renewable energy, WM provides environmental solutions to and collaborates with its customers in helping them achieve their sustainability goals.

Lobbying Interests:
We are primarily interested in policies affecting sustainability, environmental regulation, transportation, energy and general business matters.

CEO Name:
James Fish

Contact
JK
Julie Ketchum
1901 Ames Drive
Burnsville, MN 55306
651-334-4309
jketchum@wm.com
http://www.wm.com

Authorized Lobbyists

Lobbyist Name Exclusive Duties Authorized On Withdrawn On

Lobbying Interests

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

Assembly Bill 312
Assembly Bill 312
Relating to: programs and requirements to address perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances.

Bill Text and History

Other
Notification Date
9/6/2023
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 312
Senate Bill 312
Relating to: programs and requirements to address perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances.

Bill Text and History

Other
Notification Date
9/6/2023
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.

Budget Bill Subjects

Natural Resources: Departmentwide
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Natural Resources: Departmentwide

Notification Date
2/27/2023
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.

Natural Resources: Environmental Management
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Natural Resources: Environmental Management

Notification Date
2/27/2023
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.

Transportation: Departmentwide
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Transportation: Departmentwide

Notification Date
2/27/2023
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.

Transportation: Motor Vehicle Safety and Enforcement
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Transportation: Motor Vehicle Safety and Enforcement

Notification Date
2/27/2023
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.

Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings

Amendments to ch. NR 140 to set numerical standards to minimize the concentration of polluting substances for certain Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) in groundwater
Agency Name
Department of Natural Resources (NR)
Subject
Amendments to ch. NR 140 to set numerical standards to minimize the concentration of polluting substances for certain Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) in groundwater
Scope Statement
SS 075_22
Undisclosed
Notification Date
8/2/2023
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.

Landfills, solid waste management fees, financial responsibility and reporting requirements
Agency Name
Department of Natural Resources (NR)
Subject
Landfills, solid waste management fees, financial responsibility and reporting requirements
Scope Statement
SS 088_22
Undisclosed
Notification Date
8/2/2023
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.

Statewide materials recycling and effective recycling programs
Agency Name
Department of Natural Resources (NR)
Subject
Statewide materials recycling and effective recycling programs
Scope Statement
SS 022_22
Undisclosed
Notification Date
8/2/2023
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.

Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number

Innovation Grants
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Innovation Grants

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
8/2/2023
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.

Issues related to waste materials and recyclable materials
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Issues related to waste materials and recyclable materials

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
2/28/2023
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.

Total Lobbying Effort

  2023
January - June
Total
Total Lobbying Expenditures 2023
January - June
$29,622.63
Total $29,622.63
Total Hours Communicating 2023
January - June
5.25
Total 5.25
Total Hours Other 2023
January - June
59.07
Total 59.07

Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

No legislative bills/resolutions found.

Budget Bill Subjects

2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total
2023
January - June
10 %
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total 9 %
2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total
2023
January - June
30 %
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total 29 %

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
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total 30 %

Minor Efforts

(Time spent on matters each of which accounted for less than 10% of the organization's lobbying.)

Minor Efforts
2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total
2023
January - June
30 %
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total 30 %

Other Matters

No other matters found.

Filed Statements of Lobbying Activity and Expenditures