Wisconsin Environment, Inc.

Registered Principal Details

Business Or Interest:
Non-profit, non-partisan, environmental advocacy organization.

Lobbying Interests:
Environmental policy; energy, global warming, air, water, preservation.

Title:
Director

Contact
DK
Dan Kohler
122 State Street, Ste 310
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 251-1918
dankohler@wisconsinenvironment.org
www.wisconsinenvironment.org

Authorized Lobbyists

Lobbyist Name Exclusive Duties Authorized On Withdrawn On

Lobbying Interests

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

Assembly Bill 157
Assembly Bill 157
relating to: management of greenhouse gases, granting rule-making authority, and providing penalties.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
6/21/2007
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
Management of greenhouse gases, granting rule-making authority, and providing penalties.
Assembly Bill 899
Assembly Bill 899
relating to: requiring that local regulation of a wind energy system be consistent with Public Service Commission rules and granting rule-making authority.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
3/4/2008
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 29
Senate Bill 29
relating to: increasing the recycling fee imposed on the disposal of solid waste, the program of financial assistance for local recycling programs, and making an appropriation.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
6/21/2007
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
Increasing the recycling fee imposed on the disposal of solid waste, the program of financial assistance for local recycling programs, and making an appropriation.
Senate Bill 81
Senate Bill 81
relating to: management of greenhouse gases, granting rule-making authority, and providing penalties.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
6/21/2007
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
Management of greenhouse gases, granting rule-making authority, and providing penalties.
Senate Bill 421
Senate Bill 421
relating to: sales and use tax exemption for energy-efficient products purchased in conjunction with Earth Day.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
1/29/2008
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

Administration: Land Information
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Administration: Land Information

Notification Date
6/21/2007
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.

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

Notification Date
6/21/2007
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: Air, Waste and Contaminated Land
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Natural Resources: Air, Waste and Contaminated Land

Notification Date
6/21/2007
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: Departmentwide
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Natural Resources: Departmentwide

Notification Date
6/21/2007
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: Forestry and Parks
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Natural Resources: Forestry and Parks

Notification Date
6/21/2007
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: Water Quality
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Natural Resources: Water Quality

Notification Date
6/21/2007
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

NR 446, Control of Mercury Emissions, (CAMR).
Agency Name
Department of Natural Resources (NR)
Subject
NR 446, Control of Mercury Emissions, (CAMR).
Scope Statement
Register Number: 594 (7/1/2005)
For
Notification Date
6/21/2007
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.

Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number

Electronic waste recycling.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Electronic waste recycling.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
2/2/2009
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.

Matters related to clean water efforts, including restricting phosphorous in fertilizer
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Matters related to clean water efforts, including restricting phosphorous in fertilizer

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
2/2/2009
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.

Matters related to promoting clean energy, efficiency, and global warming reduction strategies.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Matters related to promoting clean energy, efficiency, and global warming reduction strategies.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
2/2/2009
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.

Organizational education in regards to policy priorities.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Organizational education in regards to policy priorities.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
2/2/2009
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-3699/1 - to create a 7-day tax holiday around Earth Day for "Energy Star" household appliances.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
LRB-3699/1 - to create a 7-day tax holiday around Earth Day for "Energy Star" household appliances.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/18/2008
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 Clean Energy Bonding for Energy Efficiency in schools and renewable manufacturing.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to Clean Energy Bonding for Energy Efficiency in schools and renewable manufacturing.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
6/21/2007
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 Great Lakes Water - relating to diverting waters out of the Great Lakes basin. Wisconsin Environment opposes diverting water out of the Great Lakes.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to Great Lakes Water - relating to diverting waters out of the Great Lakes basin. Wisconsin Environment opposes diverting water out of the Great Lakes.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
6/21/2007
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

  2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
Total Lobbying Expenditures 2007
January - June
$532.35
2007
July - December
$3,177.20
2008
January - June
$6,161.74
2008
July - December
$2,323.75
Total $12,195.04
Total Hours Communicating 2007
January - June
1.00
2007
July - December
28.00
2008
January - June
25.00
2008
July - December
11.00
Total 65.00
Total Hours Other 2007
January - June
13.00
2007
July - December
70.00
2008
January - June
74.00
2008
July - December
57.00
Total 214.00

Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

relating to: management of greenhouse gases, granting rule-making authority, and providing penalties.
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
25%
2007
July - December
65%
2008
January - June
40%
2008
July - December
Total 39%
relating to: management of greenhouse gases, granting rule-making authority, and providing penalties.
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
25%
2007
July - December
10%
2008
January - June
40%
2008
July - December
Total 19%
relating to: requiring that local regulation of a wind energy system be consistent with Public Service Commission rules and granting rule-making authority.
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
5%
2008
July - December
Total 2%

Budget Bill Subjects

No budget bill subjects found.

Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings

2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
25%
2007
July - December
20%
2008
January - June
10%
2008
July - December
Total 12%

Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number

2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
8%
Total 2%
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
12%
Total 3%
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
22%
Total 5%
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
58%
Total 14%

Minor Efforts

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

Minor Efforts
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
25%
2007
July - December
5%
2008
January - June
5%
2008
July - December
Total 5%

Other Matters

No other matters found.

Filed Statements of Lobbying Activity and Expenditures