Wisconsin Independent Telecommunications System, Inc. d/b/a Access Wisconsin
Registered Principal Details
Business Or Interest:
Facilitator of video and data transmission.
Lobbying Interests:
Issues related to BadgerNet and telecommunications networks.
CEO Name:
Mark Weller
CEO
Facilitator of video and data transmission.
Lobbying Interests:
Issues related to BadgerNet and telecommunications networks.
CEO Name:
Mark Weller
CEO
Contact
EC
Erik CaPaul
1113 Stephenson Lane
Waunakee, WI 53597
(608) 849-6600 x1
ecapaul@accesswis.com
http://www.accesswis.com
1113 Stephenson Lane
Waunakee, WI 53597
(608) 849-6600 x1
ecapaul@accesswis.com
http://www.accesswis.com
Authorized Lobbyists
| Lobbyist Name | Exclusive Duties | Authorized On | Withdrawn On |
|---|---|---|---|
| William McClenahan | Exclusive Duties No | Authorized On 12/27/2018 | Withdrawn On N/A |
Lobbying Interests
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Assembly Bill 344
Relating to: telephone company tax exemption for property used to provide broadband service. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2019 Wisconsin Act 128
8/9/2019
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.
Relating to: telephone company tax exemption for property used to provide broadband service. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2019 Wisconsin Act 128
For
Notification Date8/9/2019
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.
Senate Bill 321
Relating to: telephone company tax exemption for property used to provide broadband service. (FE)
Bill Text and History
7/15/2019
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.
Relating to: telephone company tax exemption for property used to provide broadband service. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date7/15/2019
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.
Budget Bill Subjects
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Administration: Departmentwide
Administration: 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.
Comments
Support for BadgerNet and TEACH, including Governor's proposal to lower monthly fees for schools and libraries to $100 per month (down from current $250 per month)
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.
Comments
Support for BadgerNet and TEACH, including Governor's proposal to lower monthly fees for schools and libraries to $100 per month (down from current $250 per month)
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
General Provisions
General Provisions
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.
Comments
Access WI opposes the proposed policy in the Governor's budget that would allow municipalities to offer broadband services without doing a cost-benefit analysis.
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.
Comments
Access WI opposes the proposed policy in the Governor's budget that would allow municipalities to offer broadband services without doing a cost-benefit analysis.
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Public Instruction: Departmentwide
Public Instruction: 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.
Comments
Support GPR for PSC broadband grants
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.
Comments
Support GPR for PSC broadband grants
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Public Service Commission: Affiliated Grant Programs
Public Service Commission: Affiliated Grant Programs
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.
Comments
Support PSC broadband grant program but oppose any changes to the priorities and eligibility for the program. Oppose any increase in Universal Service Fund fees.
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.
Comments
Support PSC broadband grant program but oppose any changes to the priorities and eligibility for the program. Oppose any increase in Universal Service Fund fees.
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
rural broadband
rural broadband
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
12/28/2018
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.
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
12/28/2018
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.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
BadgerNet
BadgerNet
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
12/28/2018
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.
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
12/28/2018
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.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
broadband networks, programs and regulations
broadband networks, programs and regulations
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
12/20/2018
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.
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
12/20/2018
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.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
TEACH funding
TEACH funding
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
12/20/2018
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.
Legislative matter
Notification Date
12/20/2018
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.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
PSC broadband grants
PSC broadband grants
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
12/20/2018
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.
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
12/20/2018
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 19.40 |
2019 July - December 5.25 |
2020 January - June 9.00 |
2020 July - December 3.50 |
Total 37.15 |
| Total Hours Other | 2019 January - June 43.30 |
2019 July - December 28.00 |
2020 January - June 41.91 |
2020 July - December 26.60 |
Total 139.81 |
Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Relating to: telephone company tax exemption for property used to provide broadband service. (FE)
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December 30% |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December |
Total 6% |
Relating to: telephone company tax exemption for property used to provide broadband service. (FE)
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December 35% |
2020 January - June 45% |
2020 July - December |
Total 20% |
Budget Bill Subjects
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 January - June 40% |
2019 July - December 5% |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December |
Total 15% |
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 January - June 45% |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December |
Total 16% |
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 |
2019 July - December 10% |
2020 January - June 10% |
2020 July - December 20% |
Total 8% |
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June 5% |
2020 July - December 10% |
Total 3% |
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June 10% |
2020 July - December 30% |
Total 8% |
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June 15% |
2020 July - December 10% |
Total 6% |
| 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.)
Other Matters
Includes time spent on:
- Gubernatorial nominations
- Matters on which the organization made no lobbying communication