American Council of Engineering Companies of Wisconsin
Registered Principal Details
Business Or Interest:
The American Council of Engineering Companies of Wisconsin (ACEC WI) represents Wisconsin’s engineering businesses. Our mission is to create a healthy environment for engineering firms to advance the prosperity and welfare of Wisconsin. ACEC WI members design roads, bridges, dams, water and wastewater facilities, buildings, recreational facilities and more.
Lobbying Interests:
The American Council of Engineering Companies of Wisconsin monitors contracting issues including qualifications based selection, procurement & design-build, environmental & development issues, infrastructure, transportation and state agency funding, tort reform, licensing matters of design professionals.
CEO Name:
Chris Klein
President & Executive Director
The American Council of Engineering Companies of Wisconsin (ACEC WI) represents Wisconsin’s engineering businesses. Our mission is to create a healthy environment for engineering firms to advance the prosperity and welfare of Wisconsin. ACEC WI members design roads, bridges, dams, water and wastewater facilities, buildings, recreational facilities and more.
Lobbying Interests:
The American Council of Engineering Companies of Wisconsin monitors contracting issues including qualifications based selection, procurement & design-build, environmental & development issues, infrastructure, transportation and state agency funding, tort reform, licensing matters of design professionals.
CEO Name:
Chris Klein
President & Executive Director
Contact
CK
Chris Klein
316 W Washington Ave, Suite 950
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 257-9223
(608) 257-0009
chris@acecwi.org
http://www.acecwi.org
316 W Washington Ave, Suite 950
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 257-9223
(608) 257-0009
chris@acecwi.org
http://www.acecwi.org
Authorized Lobbyists
| Lobbyist Name | Exclusive Duties | Authorized On | Withdrawn On |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peter Kammer | Exclusive Duties No | Authorized On 1/8/2019 | Withdrawn On N/A |
| Nels A Rude | Exclusive Duties No | Authorized On 1/8/2019 | Withdrawn On N/A |
| Andrew Heidtke | Exclusive Duties No | Authorized On 1/9/2019 | Withdrawn On N/A |
| Chris Klein | Exclusive Duties No | Authorized On 1/9/2019 | Withdrawn On N/A |
Lobbying Interests
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Assembly Bill 275
Relating to: highway project design inventory for design-build projects. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2019 Wisconsin Act 18
6/20/2019
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.
Relating to: highway project design inventory for design-build projects. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2019 Wisconsin Act 18
Other
Notification Date6/20/2019
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 324
Relating to: registration and the scope of practice of interior designers and granting rule-making authority. (FE)
Bill Text and History
9/11/2019
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
Position is neutral with passage of Assembly Amendment 1.
Relating to: registration and the scope of practice of interior designers and granting rule-making authority. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Other
Notification Date9/11/2019
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
Position is neutral with passage of Assembly Amendment 1.
Assembly Bill 450
Relating to: generally prohibiting local units of government from excluding from consideration certain piping materials. (FE)
Bill Text and History
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.
Relating to: generally prohibiting local units of government from excluding from consideration certain piping materials. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date9/20/2019
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 793
Relating to: priorities and criteria for the municipal flood control and riparian restoration program and amending administrative rules. (FE)
Bill Text and History
1/27/2020
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: priorities and criteria for the municipal flood control and riparian restoration program and amending administrative rules. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date1/27/2020
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
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
2/4/2020
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.
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
For
Notification Date2/4/2020
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.
Senate Bill 303
Relating to: registration and the scope of practice of interior designers and granting rule-making authority. (FE)
Bill Text and History
7/29/2019
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
Position is neutral with passage of Senate Amendment 1.
Relating to: registration and the scope of practice of interior designers and granting rule-making authority. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Other
Notification Date7/29/2019
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
Position is neutral with passage of Senate Amendment 1.
Senate Bill 365
Relating to: generally prohibiting local units of government from excluding from consideration certain piping materials. (FE)
Bill Text and History
8/23/2019
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: generally prohibiting local units of government from excluding from consideration certain piping materials. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date8/23/2019
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 711
Relating to: priorities and criteria for the municipal flood control and riparian restoration program and amending administrative rules. (FE)
Bill Text and History
1/27/2020
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: priorities and criteria for the municipal flood control and riparian restoration program and amending administrative rules. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date1/27/2020
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
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
2/4/2020
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.
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
For
Notification Date2/4/2020
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.
Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings
Agency Name
Department of Natural Resources (NR)
Subject
Revisions to NR 154 Best Management Practices and Cost Share Rates
Scope Statement
SS 040_15
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.
Supporting Documentation
20190215_NR154 Memo.pdf
Department of Natural Resources (NR)
Subject
Revisions to NR 154 Best Management Practices and Cost Share Rates
Scope Statement
SS 040_15
Other
Notification Date2/15/2019
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.
Supporting Documentation
20190215_NR154 Memo.pdf
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Speakers Task Force to study water quality
Speakers Task Force to study water quality
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
2/12/2019
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.
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
2/12/2019
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.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
topics related to tolling
topics related to tolling
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
2/7/2019
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
2/7/2019
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
topics related to alternative delivery methods of public projects
topics related to alternative delivery methods of public projects
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
2/7/2019
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
2/7/2019
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
appointment of state agency officials
appointment of state agency officials
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
2/7/2019
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
2/7/2019
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 related to the Urban Nonpoint Source Grant program
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
development, drafting or introduction of a proposal related to the Urban Nonpoint Source Grant program
development, drafting or introduction of a proposal related to the Urban Nonpoint Source Grant program
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
2/7/2019
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
2/7/2019
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 related to the Municipal Flood Control Grant program
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
development, drafting or introduction of a proposal related to the Municipal Flood Control Grant program
development, drafting or introduction of a proposal related to the Municipal Flood Control Grant program
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
2/7/2019
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
2/7/2019
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
Increase the amount of grant money provided in the Environmental Improvement Fund
Increase the amount of grant money provided in the Environmental Improvement Fund
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
2/7/2019
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
2/7/2019
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
The use of plastics in construction or public works project
The use of plastics in construction or public works project
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
1/8/2019
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.
Legislative matter
Notification Date
1/8/2019
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.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Transportation: Transportation Finance
Transportation: Transportation Finance
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
1/8/2019
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.
Legislative matter
Notification Date
1/8/2019
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.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Building Commission Activities
Building Commission Activities
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
1/8/2019
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.
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
1/8/2019
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.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Contracting with the private sector for professional services
Contracting with the private sector for professional services
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
1/8/2019
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.
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
1/8/2019
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.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Recommendations relating to state building projects and procedures
Recommendations relating to state building projects and procedures
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
1/8/2019
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.
Legislative matter
Notification Date
1/8/2019
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.
Total Lobbying Effort
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December |
Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Lobbying Expenditures | 2019 January - June $49,340.16 |
2019 July - December $54,528.26 |
2020 January - June $40,563.00 |
2020 July - December $32,858.50 |
Total $177,289.92 |
| Total Hours Communicating | 2019 January - June 68.75 |
2019 July - December 100.90 |
2020 January - June 41.50 |
2020 July - December 38.50 |
Total 249.65 |
| Total Hours Other | 2019 January - June 583.75 |
2019 July - December 469.25 |
2020 January - June 330.50 |
2020 July - December 100.50 |
Total 1484.00 |
Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Relating to: registration and the scope of practice of interior designers and granting rule-making authority. (FE)
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December 20% |
2020 January - June 30% |
2020 July - December |
Total 13% |
Relating to: generally prohibiting local units of government from excluding from consideration certain piping materials. (FE)
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December 20% |
2020 January - June 30% |
2020 July - December |
Total 13% |
Relating to: priorities and criteria for the municipal flood control and riparian restoration program and amending administrative rules. (FE)
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June 30% |
2020 July - December |
Total 6% |
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
development, drafting or introduction of a proposal related to the Urban Nonpoint Source Grant program
| 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% |
development, drafting or introduction of a proposal related to the Municipal Flood Control Grant program
| 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 10% |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December |
Total 4% |
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 January - June 65% |
2019 July - December 30% |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December 30% |
Total 37% |
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December 20% |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December 25% |
Total 9% |
| 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 < 1% |
| 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 15% |
Total 1% |
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