Wisconsin State Horse Council

Registered Principal Details

Business Or Interest:
Horse industry.

Lobbying Interests:
All legislation and rules affecting the horse industry, individual horse owners and breeders.

CEO Name:
Lee Sackett
Treasurer

Contact
RM
Ron Miller
1510 Vernon St
Stoughton, WI 53589
(608) 873-3848

Authorized Lobbyists

Lobbyist Name Exclusive Duties Authorized On Withdrawn On

Lobbying Interests

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

Assembly Bill 265
Assembly Bill 265
Relating to: the regulation of income tax refund anticipation loans and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
8/24/2009
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Assembly Bill 379
Assembly Bill 379
Relating to: allowing a municipality or a county to charge a registration fee for animal-drawn vehicles.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
8/25/2009
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Assembly Bill 708
Assembly Bill 708
Relating to: creating a food animal veterinarian loan assistance program, granting rule-making authority, and making an appropriation.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
2/10/2010
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Comments
We request large food animal be amended to say large animal, to include equine
Assembly Bill 793
Assembly Bill 793
Relating to: animals taken into custody.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
3/4/2010
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Senate Bill 142
Senate Bill 142
Relating to: slaughter of equine animals.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
3/31/2009
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Senate Bill 265
Senate Bill 265
Relating to: nonmotorized trail maintenance and use, granting rule-making authority, and making appropriations.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
8/25/2009
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Senate Bill 266
Senate Bill 266
Relating to: creating a Nonmotorized Recreation and Transportation Trails Council.

Bill Text and History

2009 Wisconsin Act 394

For
Notification Date
8/25/2009
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Senate Bill 497
Senate Bill 497
Relating to: creating a food animal veterinarian loan assistance program, granting rule-making authority, and making an appropriation.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
2/9/2010
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Comments
We object to the benefit being limited to large food animals and feel it should include equine
Senate Bill 580
Senate Bill 580
Relating to: animals taken into custody.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
3/4/2010
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Budget Bill Subjects

General Provisions
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
General Provisions

Notification Date
5/22/2009
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Comments
Opposed to joint and several provision

Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings

NR 40, classification and regulation of invasive species.
Agency Name
Natural Resources
Subject
NR 40, classification and regulation of invasive species.
Scope Statement
Register Number: 594 (7/1/2005)
Clearinghouse Rule: CR 08-074
Other
Notification Date
1/12/2009
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number

horse removal
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
horse removal

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
2/26/2010
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

length of the deer hunt season
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
length of the deer hunt season

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
9/26/2009
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Change re: MFL and horseback riding and permitted use
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Change re: MFL and horseback riding and permitted use

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/12/2009
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Equine tax credit
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Equine tax credit

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/12/2009
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

fences
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
fences

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/12/2009
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

horse shoes and attachments
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
horse shoes and attachments

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/12/2009
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Horse slaughter in Wisconsin
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Horse slaughter in Wisconsin

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/12/2009
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Land use and conditional use permits for horses
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Land use and conditional use permits for horses

Action Intended To Affect
Rule (by a state agency)

Notification Date
1/12/2009
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Leg. Council study on non-motorized trails
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Leg. Council study on non-motorized trails

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/12/2009
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Registration of horse drawn carts
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Registration of horse drawn carts

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/12/2009
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

resolution and proclaimation re: April as the month of the horse
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
resolution and proclaimation re: April as the month of the horse

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/12/2009
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

State trails and parks
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
State trails and parks

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/12/2009
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Total Lobbying Effort

  2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total
Total Lobbying Expenditures 2009
January - June
$6,600.00
2009
July - December
$6,850.00
2010
January - June
$6,600.00
2010
July - December
$6,900.00
Total $26,950.00
Total Hours Communicating 2009
January - June
27.00
2009
July - December
9.00
2010
January - June
35.00
2010
July - December
3.00
Total 74.00
Total Hours Other 2009
January - June
30.50
2009
July - December
39.00
2010
January - June
26.50
2010
July - December
41.10
Total 137.10

Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

Relating to: slaughter of equine animals.
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total
2009
January - June
15%
2009
July - December
25%
2010
January - June
5%
2010
July - December
Total 11%
Relating to: nonmotorized trail maintenance and use, granting rule-making authority, and making appropriations.
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
20%
2010
January - June
10%
2010
July - December
Total 8%
Relating to: creating a Nonmotorized Recreation and Transportation Trails Council.
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
20%
2010
January - June
10%
2010
July - December
Total 8%
Relating to: allowing a municipality or a county to charge a registration fee for animal-drawn vehicles.
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
30%
2010
January - June
2%
2010
July - December
Total 7%
Relating to: animals taken into custody.
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
15%
2010
July - December
Total 4%
Relating to: animals taken into custody.
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
15%
2010
July - December
Total 4%
Relating to: creating a food animal veterinarian loan assistance program, granting rule-making authority, and making an appropriation.
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
20%
2010
July - December
Total 6%
Relating to: creating a food animal veterinarian loan assistance program, granting rule-making authority, and making an appropriation.
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
20%
2010
July - December
Total 6%

Budget Bill Subjects

2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total
2009
January - June
65%
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total 18%

Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings

2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total
2009
January - June
2%
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total < 1%

Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number

2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total
2009
January - June
2%
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
10%
Total 3%
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total
2009
January - June
3%
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total < 1%
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total
2009
January - June
3%
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
20%
Total 5%
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total
2009
January - June
5%
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total 1%
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total
2009
January - June
5%
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total 1%
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
5%
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total 1%
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
10%
Total 2%
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
25%
Total 5%
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
Total
2009
January - June
2009
July - December
2010
January - June
2010
July - December
35%
Total 7%

Minor Efforts

No minor efforts found.

Other Matters

No other matters found.

Filed Statements of Lobbying Activity and Expenditures