Construction Business Group

Registered Principal Details

Business Or Interest:
A joint Labor-Management organization to enhance business opportunities and a quality of life by ensuring fairness, equity and standards of excellence in the Wisconsin construction industry.

Lobbying Interests:
Infrastructure investment, construction regulations, and labor and employment matters.

CEO Name:
Robb Kahl
General Counsel

Contact
CLB
Cynthia L Buchko
4702 S. Biltmore Lane
Madison, WI 53718
(608) 310-8341
(608) 240-4179
c.buchko@cbgwi.com
https://www.cbgwi.com/about-us/

Authorized Lobbyists

Lobbyist Name Exclusive Duties Authorized On Withdrawn On
Misha V Lee Exclusive Duties No Authorized On 12/27/2018 Withdrawn On N/A

Lobbying Interests

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

Assembly Bill 13
Assembly Bill 13
Relating to: workforce training grants for seminars in high-demand fields to teach new skills and provide micro-credentials and making an appropriation. (FE)

Bill Text and History

Other
Notification Date
3/8/2019
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 23
Assembly Bill 23
Relating to: career and technical education incentive grants and making an appropriation. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
3/8/2019
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 36
Assembly Bill 36
Relating to: grants to technical college students for apprenticeship expenses and making an appropriation. (FE)

Bill Text and History

Other
Notification Date
3/8/2019
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 45
Assembly Bill 45
Relating to: creating individual and corporate income and franchise tax deductions for tuition paid for apprenticeship programs. (FE)

Bill Text and History

Other
Notification Date
10/25/2019
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 57
Assembly Bill 57
Relating to: youth apprenticeship programs and making an appropriation. (FE)

Bill Text and History

Other
Notification Date
3/8/2019
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 72
Assembly Bill 72
Relating to: requiring certain occupational areas to be included in the youth apprenticeship program. (FE)

Bill Text and History

Other
Notification Date
3/12/2019
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 167
Assembly Bill 167
Relating to: the creation of a local exposition district by the City of Superior. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
9/19/2019
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 262
Assembly Bill 262
Relating to: liability of owners of vehicles involved in certain speed limit and failure to yield right-of-way violations, driver education instruction, and providing a penalty. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
6/9/2019
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 426
Assembly Bill 426
Relating to: trespassing on the property of an energy provider and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

2019 Wisconsin Act 33

For
Notification Date
9/20/2019
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 569
Assembly Bill 569
Relating to: claims for compensation for post-traumatic stress disorder by police officers and fire fighters under the worker's compensation law. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
1/15/2020
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 746
Assembly Bill 746
Relating to: traffic violations when emergency or roadside response vehicles are present and providing a penalty. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
1/23/2020
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 781
Assembly Bill 781
Relating to: inspection requirements for chemical recovery boilers. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
1/25/2020
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 820
Assembly Bill 820
Relating to: requirements for design-build transportation projects, providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures, and granting rule-making authority. (FE)

Bill Text and History

Other
Notification Date
2/20/2020
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 962
Assembly Bill 962
Relating to: examination of building plans for public buildings, public structures, and places of employment; examination of plumbings plans; and requiring the exercise of rule-making authority. (FE)

Bill Text and History

Other
Notification Date
3/4/2020
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 Joint Resolution 20
Assembly Joint Resolution 20
Relating to: proclaiming April 28, 2019, Workers' Memorial Day in Wisconsin.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
4/3/2019
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 16
Senate Bill 16
Relating to: career and technical education incentive grants and making an appropriation. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
3/8/2019
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 17
Senate Bill 17
Relating to: workforce training grants for seminars in high-demand fields to teach new skills and provide micro-credentials and making an appropriation. (FE)

Bill Text and History

Other
Notification Date
3/8/2019
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 44
Senate Bill 44
Relating to: grants to technical college students for apprenticeship expenses and making an appropriation. (FE)

Bill Text and History

Other
Notification Date
3/8/2019
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 45
Senate Bill 45
Relating to: creating individual and corporate income and franchise tax deductions for tuition paid for apprenticeship programs. (FE)

Bill Text and History

Other
Notification Date
2/26/2019
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 72
Senate Bill 72
Relating to: requiring certain occupational areas to be included in the youth apprenticeship program. (FE)

Bill Text and History

2019 Wisconsin Act 171

Other
Notification Date
3/12/2019
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 88
Senate Bill 88
Relating to: youth apprenticeship programs and making an appropriation. (FE)

Bill Text and History

Other
Notification Date
3/8/2019
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 157
Senate Bill 157
Relating to: the creation of a local exposition district by the City of Superior. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
9/19/2019
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 244
Senate Bill 244
Relating to: liability of owners of vehicles involved in certain speed limit and failure to yield right-of-way violations, driver education instruction, and providing a penalty. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
6/6/2019
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 386
Senate Bill 386
Relating to: trespassing on the property of an energy provider and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
9/20/2019
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 511
Senate Bill 511
Relating to: claims for compensation for post-traumatic stress disorder by police officers and fire fighters under the worker's compensation law. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
1/15/2020
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 674
Senate Bill 674
Relating to: traffic violations when emergency or roadside response vehicles are present and providing a penalty. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
1/23/2020
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 699
Senate Bill 699
Relating to: inspection requirements for chemical recovery boilers. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
1/25/2020
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 770
Senate Bill 770
Relating to: requirements for design-build transportation projects, providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures, and granting rule-making authority. (FE)

Bill Text and History

Other
Notification Date
2/20/2020
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 820
Senate Bill 820
Relating to: examination of building plans for public buildings, public structures, and places of employment; examination of plumbings plans; and requiring the exercise of rule-making authority. (FE)

Bill Text and History

Other
Notification Date
2/19/2020
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 Joint Resolution 20
Senate Joint Resolution 20
Relating to: proclaiming April 28, 2019, Workers' Memorial Day in Wisconsin.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
4/5/2019
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.

Budget Bill Subjects

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

Notification Date
3/4/2019
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.

Transportation: General Transportation Operations
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Transportation: General Transportation Operations

Notification Date
3/4/2019
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.

Transportation: Local Transportation Assistance
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Transportation: Local Transportation Assistance

Notification Date
3/4/2019
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.

Transportation: State Highway Facilities
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Transportation: State Highway Facilities

Notification Date
3/4/2019
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.

Workforce Development: Departmentwide
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Workforce Development: Departmentwide

Notification Date
3/4/2019
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

Premium fraud related to Worker's Compensation and employment misclassification.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Premium fraud related to Worker's Compensation and employment misclassification.

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
12/21/2020
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.

LRB-6132/1 relating to state government response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
LRB-6132/1 relating to state government response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
4/13/2020
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.

Any legislation, regulations and agency guidance documents related to the COVID-19 public health emergency declaration.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Any legislation, regulations and agency guidance documents related to the COVID-19 public health emergency declaration.

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
3/25/2020
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.

LRB-3818 relating to marketing of employment and training opportunities to former University of Wisconsin System students and making an appropriation.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
LRB-3818 relating to marketing of employment and training opportunities to former University of Wisconsin System students and making an appropriation.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
9/16/2019
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 issues dealing with worker misclassification
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Relating to issues dealing with worker misclassification

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
4/15/2019
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.

LRB-2566 & 0869 relating to proclaiming Workers' Memorial Day.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
LRB-2566 & 0869 relating to proclaiming Workers' Memorial Day.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
4/1/2019
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.

Worker misclassification and payroll fraud
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Worker misclassification and payroll fraud

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
12/14/2018
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

  2019
January - June
2019
July - December
2020
January - June
2020
July - December
Total
Total Lobbying Expenditures 2019
January - June
$30,000.00
2019
July - December
$30,000.00
2020
January - June
$30,000.00
2020
July - December
$30,000.00
Total $120,000.00
Total Hours Communicating 2019
January - June
20.75
2019
July - December
13.75
2020
January - June
4.00
2020
July - December
2.75
Total 41.25
Total Hours Other 2019
January - June
62.25
2019
July - December
56.50
2020
January - June
40.50
2020
July - December
36.75
Total 196.00

Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

Relating to: proclaiming April 28, 2019, Workers' Memorial Day in Wisconsin.
2019
January - June
2019
July - December
2020
January - June
2020
July - December
Total
2019
January - June
10%
2019
July - December
2020
January - June
2020
July - December
Total 3%
Relating to: liability of owners of vehicles involved in certain speed limit and failure to yield right-of-way violations, driver education instruction, and providing a penalty. (FE)
2019
January - June
2019
July - December
2020
January - June
2020
July - December
Total
2019
January - June
2019
July - December
5%
2020
January - June
2020
July - December
Total 2%
Relating to: liability of owners of vehicles involved in certain speed limit and failure to yield right-of-way violations, driver education instruction, and providing a penalty. (FE)
2019
January - June
2019
July - December
2020
January - June
2020
July - December
Total
2019
January - June
2019
July - December
5%
2020
January - June
2020
July - December
Total 2%
Relating to: trespassing on the property of an energy provider and providing a penalty.
2019
January - June
2019
July - December
2020
January - June
2020
July - December
Total
2019
January - June
2019
July - December
5%
2020
January - June
2020
July - December
Total 2%
Relating to: trespassing on the property of an energy provider and providing a penalty.
2019
January - June
2019
July - December
2020
January - June
2020
July - December
Total
2019
January - June
2019
July - December
10%
2020
January - June
2020
July - December
Total 3%

Budget Bill Subjects

2019
January - June
2019
July - December
2020
January - June
2020
July - December
Total
2019
January - June
5%
2019
July - December
2020
January - June
2020
July - December
Total 2%
2019
January - June
2019
July - December
2020
January - June
2020
July - December
Total
2019
January - June
5%
2019
July - December
2020
January - June
2020
July - December
Total 2%
2019
January - June
2019
July - December
2020
January - June
2020
July - December
Total
2019
January - June
20%
2019
July - December
2020
January - June
2020
July - December
Total 7%

Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings

No administrative rulemaking proceedings found.

Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number

2019
January - June
2019
July - December
2020
January - June
2020
July - December
Total
2019
January - June
20%
2019
July - December
25%
2020
January - June
35%
2020
July - December
25%
Total 25%
2019
January - June
2019
July - December
2020
January - June
2020
July - December
Total
2019
January - June
2019
July - December
2020
January - June
2020
July - December
10%
Total 2%

Minor Efforts

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

Minor Efforts
2019
January - June
2019
July - December
2020
January - June
2020
July - December
Total
2019
January - June
40%
2019
July - December
50%
2020
January - June
65%
2020
July - December
65%
Total 52%

Other Matters

No other matters found.

Filed Statements of Lobbying Activity and Expenditures