Wisconsin Environment, Inc.
Registered Principal Details
Business Or Interest:
environmental advocacy, clean water, clean air, global warming, conservation
Lobbying Interests:
climate, clean energy, clean water, clean air, wetlands preservation, safe drinking water, environmental protection, toxic waste, public health
Title:
State Director
environmental advocacy, clean water, clean air, global warming, conservation
Lobbying Interests:
climate, clean energy, clean water, clean air, wetlands preservation, safe drinking water, environmental protection, toxic waste, public health
Title:
State Director
Contact
MS
Megan Severson
912 Williamson St, 2nd Floor
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 251-1918
megan@wisconsinenvironment.org
http://www.wisconsinenvironment.org
912 Williamson St, 2nd Floor
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 251-1918
megan@wisconsinenvironment.org
http://www.wisconsinenvironment.org
Authorized Lobbyists
| Lobbyist Name | Exclusive Duties | Authorized On | Withdrawn On |
|---|---|---|---|
| Megan Severson | Exclusive Duties No | Authorized On 1/9/2019 | Withdrawn On N/A |
Lobbying Interests
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Assembly Bill 177
Relating to: local regulation of certain containers.
Bill Text and History
6/13/2019
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: local regulation of certain containers.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date6/13/2019
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 226
Relating to: prohibiting food and beverages from being served in foam polystyrene packaging and providing a penalty. (FE)
Bill Text and History
6/13/2019
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: prohibiting food and beverages from being served in foam polystyrene packaging and providing a penalty. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date6/13/2019
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 475
Relating to: testing for lead in drinking water in facilities used for recreational and educational camps and child care. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2/3/2020
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.
Comments
As written, AB475 requires action when levels exceed “a concentration considered safe for drinking.” We don't support ASA1, which ties the definition of lead contamination to the fed. action level, currently too high to protect children from exposure
Relating to: testing for lead in drinking water in facilities used for recreational and educational camps and child care. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date2/3/2020
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.
Comments
As written, AB475 requires action when levels exceed “a concentration considered safe for drinking.” We don't support ASA1, which ties the definition of lead contamination to the fed. action level, currently too high to protect children from exposure
Assembly Bill 476
Relating to: lead testing of potable water sources in certain schools; providing loans for lead remediation in certain schools; and providing an exception to referendum restrictions for lead remediation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2/3/2020
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.
Comments
As written, AB476 requires action when levels exceed “a concentration considered safe for drinking.” We don't support ASA1, which ties the definition of lead contamination to the fed. action level, currently too high to protect children from exposure
Relating to: lead testing of potable water sources in certain schools; providing loans for lead remediation in certain schools; and providing an exception to referendum restrictions for lead remediation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date2/3/2020
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.
Comments
As written, AB476 requires action when levels exceed “a concentration considered safe for drinking.” We don't support ASA1, which ties the definition of lead contamination to the fed. action level, currently too high to protect children from exposure
Assembly Bill 574
Relating to: creating a task force on native pollinator health. (FE)
Bill Text and History
1/28/2020
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.
Relating to: creating a task force on native pollinator health. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date1/28/2020
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 767
Relating to: grants to school districts for weatherization projects, granting rule-making authority, and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2/3/2020
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.
Relating to: grants to school districts for weatherization projects, granting rule-making authority, and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date2/3/2020
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 894
Relating to: livestock facility siting and expansion and granting rule-making authority. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2/14/2020
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.
Relating to: livestock facility siting and expansion and granting rule-making authority. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date2/14/2020
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 210
Relating to: prohibiting food and beverages from being served in foam polystyrene packaging and providing a penalty. (FE)
Bill Text and History
6/13/2019
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: prohibiting food and beverages from being served in foam polystyrene packaging and providing a penalty. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date6/13/2019
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 252
Relating to: a flood risk reduction pilot project and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2019 Wisconsin Act 157
6/13/2019
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: a flood risk reduction pilot project and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2019 Wisconsin Act 157
For
Notification Date6/13/2019
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 423
Relating to: lead testing of potable water sources in certain schools; providing loans for lead remediation in certain schools; and providing an exception to referendum restrictions for lead remediation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
10/4/2019
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.
Relating to: lead testing of potable water sources in certain schools; providing loans for lead remediation in certain schools; and providing an exception to referendum restrictions for lead remediation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Other
Notification Date10/4/2019
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.
Senate Bill 424
Relating to: testing for lead in drinking water in facilities used for recreational and educational camps and child care. (FE)
Bill Text and History
10/4/2019
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.
Relating to: testing for lead in drinking water in facilities used for recreational and educational camps and child care. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Other
Notification Date10/4/2019
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.
Senate Bill 617
Relating to: creating a task force on native pollinator health. (FE)
Bill Text and History
1/28/2020
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.
Relating to: creating a task force on native pollinator health. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date1/28/2020
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 772
Relating to: PFAS standards and grant programs, providing blood testing for certain individuals, requiring a cancer cluster study, extending the time limit for emergency rule procedures, providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures, and granting r...
Bill Text and History
2/7/2020
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.
Relating to: PFAS standards and grant programs, providing blood testing for certain individuals, requiring a cancer cluster study, extending the time limit for emergency rule procedures, providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures, and granting r...
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date2/7/2020
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 773
Relating to: providing funding related to PFAS programs and positions, granting rule-making authority, and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2/7/2020
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.
Relating to: providing funding related to PFAS programs and positions, granting rule-making authority, and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date2/7/2020
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 808
Relating to: livestock facility siting and expansion and granting rule-making authority. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2/14/2020
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.
Relating to: livestock facility siting and expansion and granting rule-making authority. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date2/14/2020
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.
Budget Bill Subjects
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Environmental Improvement Program
Environmental Improvement Program
Notification Date
3/21/2019
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.
3/21/2019
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
The prevention and removal of lead contamination in drinking water in schools and communities in Wisconsin.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
The prevention and removal of lead contamination in drinking water in schools and communities in Wisconsin.
The prevention and removal of lead contamination in drinking water in schools and communities in Wisconsin.
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
2/18/2019
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.
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
2/18/2019
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.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Promoting clean energy and reducing greenhouse gas emissions in Wisconsin.
Promoting clean energy and reducing greenhouse gas emissions in Wisconsin.
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
2/15/2019
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.
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
2/15/2019
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.
Total Lobbying Effort
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December |
Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Lobbying Expenditures | 2019 January - June $1,422.70 |
2019 July - December $3,150.00 |
2020 January - June $450.00 |
2020 July - December $1,520.00 |
Total $6,542.70 |
| Total Hours Communicating | 2019 January - June 2.00 |
2019 July - December 14.00 |
2020 January - June 15.00 |
2020 July - December 0.00 |
Total 31.00 |
| Total Hours Other | 2019 January - June 44.00 |
2019 July - December 112.00 |
2020 January - June 40.00 |
2020 July - December 38.00 |
Total 234.00 |
Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Relating to: local regulation of certain containers.
| 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: prohibiting food and beverages from being served in foam polystyrene packaging 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: lead testing of potable water sources in certain schools; providing loans for lead remediation in certain schools; and providing an exception to referendum restrictions for lead remediation. (FE)
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December 5% |
2020 January - June 5% |
2020 July - December |
Total 3% |
Relating to: creating a task force on native pollinator health. (FE)
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December 60% |
2020 January - June 10% |
2020 July - December |
Total 31% |
Relating to: testing for lead in drinking water in facilities used for recreational and educational camps and child care. (FE)
| 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 |
Total 1% |
Relating to: creating a task force on native pollinator health. (FE)
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June 40% |
2020 July - December |
Total 8% |
Budget Bill Subjects
No budget bill subjects found.
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 25% |
2019 July - December 10% |
2020 January - June 40% |
2020 July - December 100% |
Total 32% |
The prevention and removal of lead contamination in drinking water in schools and communities in Wisconsin.
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 January - June 75% |
2019 July - December 15% |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December |
Total 20% |
Minor Efforts
No minor efforts found.
Other Matters
No other matters found.