Ducks Unlimited
Registered Principal Details
Business Or Interest:
Ducks Unlimited's interest is to conserve wetlands sufficient to fill the skies with waterfowl today, tomorrow and forever. DU will achieve our vision through diverse public and private partnerships to address the full range of factors that continue to erode waterfowl habitat across North America.
Lobbying Interests:
Ducks Unlimited plans to engage in lobbying activities when proposed legislation has a direct impact to the conservation and management of Wisconsin's wetland habitats or that impacts the ability for people to hunt waterfowl. The organization will also engage in lobbying if legislation is proposed that impacts charitable gaming laws in a way that will affect the organization's fundraising methods.
Title:
Acting Regional Director of Public Policy
Ducks Unlimited's interest is to conserve wetlands sufficient to fill the skies with waterfowl today, tomorrow and forever. DU will achieve our vision through diverse public and private partnerships to address the full range of factors that continue to erode waterfowl habitat across North America.
Lobbying Interests:
Ducks Unlimited plans to engage in lobbying activities when proposed legislation has a direct impact to the conservation and management of Wisconsin's wetland habitats or that impacts the ability for people to hunt waterfowl. The organization will also engage in lobbying if legislation is proposed that impacts charitable gaming laws in a way that will affect the organization's fundraising methods.
Title:
Acting Regional Director of Public Policy
Contact
KR
Kyle Rorah
7322 Newman Blvd., Building 1
Dexter, MI 48130
(734) 623-2000
krorah@ducks.org
http://www.ducks.org
7322 Newman Blvd., Building 1
Dexter, MI 48130
(734) 623-2000
krorah@ducks.org
http://www.ducks.org
Authorized Lobbyists
| Lobbyist Name | Exclusive Duties | Authorized On | Withdrawn On |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Rorah | Exclusive Duties No | Authorized On 5/20/2019 | Withdrawn On N/A |
Lobbying Interests
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Assembly Bill 266
Relating to: a flood risk reduction pilot project and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
9/3/2019
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.
Relating to: a flood risk reduction pilot project and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date9/3/2019
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.
Assembly Bill 543
Relating to: increasing the waterfowl hunting stamp fee. (FE)
Bill Text and History
10/18/2019
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.
Relating to: increasing the waterfowl hunting stamp fee. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date10/18/2019
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.
Assembly Bill 701
Relating to: a general permit for hydrologic restoration projects and creating a hydrologic restoration and management advisory council.
Bill Text and History
1/3/2020
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: a general permit for hydrologic restoration projects and creating a hydrologic restoration and management advisory council.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date1/3/2020
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 855
Relating to: the ending date of the Warren Knowles-Gaylord Nelson Stewardship 2000 Program and granting bonding authority. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2/6/2020
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: the ending date of the Warren Knowles-Gaylord Nelson Stewardship 2000 Program and granting bonding authority. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date2/6/2020
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 252
Relating to: a flood risk reduction pilot project and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2019 Wisconsin Act 157
6/10/2019
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 Date6/10/2019
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 611
Relating to: increasing the waterfowl hunting stamp fee. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2/11/2020
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: increasing the waterfowl hunting stamp fee. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date2/11/2020
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 631
Relating to: a general permit for hydrologic restoration projects and creating a hydrologic restoration and management advisory council.
Bill Text and History
1/3/2020
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: a general permit for hydrologic restoration projects and creating a hydrologic restoration and management advisory council.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date1/3/2020
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.
Senate Bill 723
Relating to: county conservation staffing and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
3/13/2020
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.
Relating to: county conservation staffing and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date3/13/2020
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.
Budget Bill Subjects
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Natural Resources: Departmentwide
Natural Resources: Departmentwide
Notification Date
6/10/2019
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
Ducks Unlimited is interested in the reauthorization of the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship program as well as an increase in the state waterfowl stamp fee.
6/10/2019
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
Ducks Unlimited is interested in the reauthorization of the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship program as well as an increase in the state waterfowl stamp fee.
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program reauthorization
Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program reauthorization
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
9/11/2020
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.
Legislative matter
Notification Date
9/11/2020
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.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Increasing the fees for the Wisconsin waterfowl stamp.
Increasing the fees for the Wisconsin waterfowl stamp.
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
9/11/2020
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.
Legislative matter
Notification Date
9/11/2020
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.
Total Lobbying Effort
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December |
Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Lobbying Expenditures | 2019 January - June $1,485.00 |
2019 July - December $2,653.20 |
2020 January - June $237.98 |
2020 July - December $0.00 |
Total $4,376.18 |
| Total Hours Communicating | 2019 January - June 10.75 |
2019 July - December 12.50 |
2020 January - June 4.50 |
2020 July - December 0.00 |
Total 27.75 |
| Total Hours Other | 2019 January - June 5.75 |
2019 July - December 7.50 |
2020 January - June 0.00 |
2020 July - December 0.00 |
Total 13.25 |
Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Relating to: a flood risk reduction pilot project and making an appropriation. (FE)
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 January - June 1% |
2019 July - December 1% |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December |
Total < 1% |
Relating to: a flood risk reduction pilot project and making an appropriation. (FE)
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December 1% |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December |
Total < 1% |
Relating to: a general permit for hydrologic restoration projects and creating a hydrologic restoration and management advisory council.
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December 1% |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December |
Total < 1% |
Relating to: a general permit for hydrologic restoration projects and creating a hydrologic restoration and management advisory council.
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December 3% |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December |
Total 2% |
Relating to: increasing the waterfowl hunting stamp fee. (FE)
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December 90% |
2020 January - June 50% |
2020 July - December |
Total 49% |
Relating to: increasing the waterfowl hunting stamp fee. (FE)
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June 50% |
2020 July - December |
Total 5% |
Budget Bill Subjects
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 January - June 99% |
2019 July - December 4% |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December |
Total 41% |
Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings
No administrative rulemaking proceedings found.
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
No topics found.
Minor Efforts
No minor efforts found.
Other Matters
Includes time spent on:
- Gubernatorial nominations
- Matters on which the organization made no lobbying communication