Wisconsin Alliance of Forest Owners
Registered Principal Details
Business Or Interest:
Wisconsin private forest land owners who have recognized the need to become more politically active in order to address issues such as land taxes, Division of Forestry, and the Managed Forest Law.
Lobbying Interests:
Including timber sales in the Manufacturing and Agricultural tax credit; Defining working forests as an agricultural use in Statutes and Codes; Ensuring that the Managed Forest Law works to benefit local government, private woodland owners, and the environment; Working with the Division of Forestry to appropriate sufficient funds and personnel to support the activities of private woodland owners
CEO Name:
Richard Wedepohl
Executive Director
Wisconsin private forest land owners who have recognized the need to become more politically active in order to address issues such as land taxes, Division of Forestry, and the Managed Forest Law.
Lobbying Interests:
Including timber sales in the Manufacturing and Agricultural tax credit; Defining working forests as an agricultural use in Statutes and Codes; Ensuring that the Managed Forest Law works to benefit local government, private woodland owners, and the environment; Working with the Division of Forestry to appropriate sufficient funds and personnel to support the activities of private woodland owners
CEO Name:
Richard Wedepohl
Executive Director
Contact
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Kristie Kasbohm
W8251 Lake Terrace
Lake Mills, WI 53551
(608) 347-7110
info@wiafo.org
http://www.wiafo.org
W8251 Lake Terrace
Lake Mills, WI 53551
(608) 347-7110
info@wiafo.org
http://www.wiafo.org
Authorized Lobbyists
| Lobbyist Name | Exclusive Duties | Authorized On | Withdrawn On |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kristina A Kasbohm | Exclusive Duties No | Authorized On 2/17/2021 | Withdrawn On N/A |
Lobbying Interests
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Assembly Bill 909
Relating to: the managed forest land program. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2021 Wisconsin Act 230
2/2/2022
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 managed forest land program. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2021 Wisconsin Act 230
For
Notification Date2/2/2022
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 913
Relating to: the managed forest land program. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2/22/2022
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 managed forest land program. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date2/22/2022
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: Forestry
Natural Resources: Forestry
Notification Date
2/26/2021
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
Bill on Managed Forest Law to include a broadening of the Law's focus statement, outline foreseeable risk; taxing structures on land for forest management purposes; allowance of combined acres to make up the minimum of 20 acres for entry into program
2/26/2021
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
Bill on Managed Forest Law to include a broadening of the Law's focus statement, outline foreseeable risk; taxing structures on land for forest management purposes; allowance of combined acres to make up the minimum of 20 acres for entry into program
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
Buffalo County Board of Supervisors Resolution to enact legislative support to enact changes to the Managed Forest Law program.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Buffalo County Board of Supervisors Resolution to enact legislative support to enact changes to the Managed Forest Law program.
Buffalo County Board of Supervisors Resolution to enact legislative support to enact changes to the Managed Forest Law program.
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
12/31/2021
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
20211231_WAFO Commentary on Buffalo County Resolution 12.28.pdf
Legislative matter
Notification Date
12/31/2021
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
20211231_WAFO Commentary on Buffalo County Resolution 12.28.pdf
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
DNR's new Forestry Strategic Plan to include possible revision of the role of DNR field foresters.
DNR's new Forestry Strategic Plan to include possible revision of the role of DNR field foresters.
Action Intended To Affect
Rule (by a state agency)
Notification Date
7/26/2021
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
20210726_Forestry Strategic Plan and Support for DNR Field Foresters.docx
Rule (by a state agency)
Notification Date
7/26/2021
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
20210726_Forestry Strategic Plan and Support for DNR Field Foresters.docx
Managed Forest Law recommendations to include contiguous acreage, including more comprehensive information on how property is classified on tax bills, allowing structures on property for forestry management to be taxed as personal property
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Managed Forest Law recommendations to include contiguous acreage, including more comprehensive information on how property is classified on tax bills, allowing structures on property for forestry management to be taxed as personal property
Managed Forest Law recommendations to include contiguous acreage, including more comprehensive information on how property is classified on tax bills, allowing structures on property for forestry management to be taxed as personal property
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
1/30/2021
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
1/30/2021
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.
Defining how an allowable structure on MFL land might be taxed. Land parcel definition change to allow recognition of parcels on continuously owned land.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Defining how an allowable structure on MFL land might be taxed. Land parcel definition change to allow recognition of parcels on continuously owned land.
Defining how an allowable structure on MFL land might be taxed. Land parcel definition change to allow recognition of parcels on continuously owned land.
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
1/30/2021
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
1/30/2021
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.
Amend property tax bill to provide specific information on fair market value in order to meet statutory requirement.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Amend property tax bill to provide specific information on fair market value in order to meet statutory requirement.
Amend property tax bill to provide specific information on fair market value in order to meet statutory requirement.
Action Intended To Affect
Rule (by a state agency)
Notification Date
1/30/2021
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
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Rule (by a state agency)
Notification Date
1/30/2021
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
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Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Taxation and regulation of privately-owned forest lands
Taxation and regulation of privately-owned forest lands
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
1/30/2021
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
@item.ExternalURL
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
1/30/2021
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
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Requiring counties/municipalities to provide land classifications and their tax assessments/fair market value on property tax bills.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Requiring counties/municipalities to provide land classifications and their tax assessments/fair market value on property tax bills.
Requiring counties/municipalities to provide land classifications and their tax assessments/fair market value on property tax bills.
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
1/30/2021
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
1/30/2021
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.
Allow structures that are necessary to store equipment used to carry out forestry activities to be located on land enrolled in the MFL.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Allow structures that are necessary to store equipment used to carry out forestry activities to be located on land enrolled in the MFL.
Allow structures that are necessary to store equipment used to carry out forestry activities to be located on land enrolled in the MFL.
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
1/30/2021
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
20191217_MFL change recommendations.pdf
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
1/30/2021
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
20191217_MFL change recommendations.pdf
Remove the requirement for municipalities that they tax structures located on land enrolled in the MFL as personal property.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Remove the requirement for municipalities that they tax structures located on land enrolled in the MFL as personal property.
Remove the requirement for municipalities that they tax structures located on land enrolled in the MFL as personal property.
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
1/30/2021
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
20191217_MFL change recommendations.pdf
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
1/30/2021
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
20191217_MFL change recommendations.pdf
Total Lobbying Effort
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Lobbying Expenditures | 2021 January - June $101.25 |
2021 July - December $0.00 |
2022 January - June $0.00 |
2022 July - December $0.00 |
Total $101.25 |
| Total Hours Communicating | 2021 January - June 2.25 |
2021 July - December 0.00 |
2022 January - June 1.00 |
2022 July - December 0.00 |
Total 3.25 |
| Total Hours Other | 2021 January - June 0.00 |
2021 July - December 0.00 |
2022 January - June 0.00 |
2022 July - December 0.00 |
Total 0.00 |
Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Relating to: the managed forest land program. (FE)
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June 100% |
2022 July - December |
Total 31% |
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
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 January - June 45% |
2021 July - December 45% |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total 31% |
Managed Forest Law recommendations to include contiguous acreage, including more comprehensive information on how property is classified on tax bills, allowing structures on property for forestry management to be taxed as personal property
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 January - June 55% |
2021 July - December 55% |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total 38% |
Minor Efforts
No minor efforts found.
Other Matters
No other matters found.