International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Utility Local Unions

Registered Principal Details

Business Or Interest:
Matters relating to operation or governance of the utility industry, construction of electric and natural gas infrastructure, labor standards, worker rights, rural economic development, natural resources, labor/management relations, unemployment insurance, apprenticeship and training, safety standards, and issues relating to broadband construction and maintenance.

Lobbying Interests:
The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local Utility Unions participates in the state legislative and rules process on any issues relating to operation or governance of the utility industry, construction of electric and natural gas infrastructure, labor standards, worker rights, rural economic development, natural resources, labor/management relations, unemployment insurance, apprenticeship and training, safety standards, and issues relating to broadband construction and maintenance.

Title:
Business Representative

Contact
NW
Nick Webber
2206 Highland Avenue
Eau Claire, WI 54701
(715) 450-3237
(715) 834-0154
nickw@ibew953.org

Authorized Lobbyists

Lobbyist Name Exclusive Duties Authorized On Withdrawn On
Nick J Webber Exclusive Duties Yes Authorized On 4/21/2021 Withdrawn On N/A

Lobbying Interests

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

Assembly Bill 731
Assembly Bill 731
Relating to: exemption from public utility regulation regarding renewable electricity. (FE)

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
12/13/2021
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.
Assembly Bill 892
Assembly Bill 892
Relating to: an incumbent transmission facility owner's right to construct, own, and maintain certain transmission facilities.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
2/15/2022
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 490
Senate Bill 490
Relating to: authorizing community solar programs and granting rule-making authority. (FE)

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
8/6/2021
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.
Senate Bill 702
Senate Bill 702
Relating to: exemption from public utility regulation regarding renewable electricity. (FE)

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
11/19/2021
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.
Senate Bill 838
Senate Bill 838
Relating to: an incumbent transmission facility owner's right to construct, own, and maintain certain transmission facilities.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
2/15/2022
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

Administration: Utility Public Benefits and Air Quality Improvement
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Administration: Utility Public Benefits and Air Quality Improvement

Notification Date
5/5/2021
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.

Public Service Commission: Departmentwide
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Public Service Commission: Departmentwide

Notification Date
5/5/2021
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.

Public Service Commission: Regulation of Public Utilities
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Public Service Commission: Regulation of Public Utilities

Notification Date
5/5/2021
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.

Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation

Notification Date
5/5/2021
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.

Workforce Development: Departmentwide
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Workforce Development: Departmentwide

Notification Date
5/5/2021
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.

Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number

Maintaining a safe, reliable utility industry
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Maintaining a safe, reliable utility industry

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
6/29/2021
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.

Any proposal regarding Wisconsin Prevailing Wage law
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Any proposal regarding Wisconsin Prevailing Wage law

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
5/5/2021
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.

Matters relating to broadband access and public grants
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Matters relating to broadband access and public grants

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
5/5/2021
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.

Matters relating to energy efficiency and renewable fuels
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Matters relating to energy efficiency and renewable fuels

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
5/5/2021
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.

Lobbying to ensure legislation does not reduce safety standards when excavating with power equipment near natural gas pipelines, electric transmission, and electric distribution wires.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Lobbying to ensure legislation does not reduce safety standards when excavating with power equipment near natural gas pipelines, electric transmission, and electric distribution wires.

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
5/5/2021
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.

Electric vehicle charging infrastructure.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Electric vehicle charging infrastructure.

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
5/5/2021
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.

Production and distribution of energy.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Production and distribution of energy.

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
5/5/2021
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.

Matters related to contractor and worker qualifications on state and local public works projects.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Matters related to contractor and worker qualifications on state and local public works projects.

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
5/5/2021
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.

Issues related to the relationship between employers and employees, worker rights, and collective bargaining.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Issues related to the relationship between employers and employees, worker rights, and collective bargaining.

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
5/5/2021
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.

Matters relating to worker training and apprenticeship
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Matters relating to worker training and apprenticeship

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
5/5/2021
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.

Total Lobbying Effort

  2021
January - June
2021
July - December
2022
January - June
2022
July - December
Total
Total Lobbying Expenditures 2021
January - June
$0.00
2021
July - December
$603.00
2022
January - June
$0.00
2022
July - December
$0.00
Total $603.00
Total Hours Communicating 2021
January - June
7.00
2021
July - December
9.00
2022
January - June
3.00
2022
July - December
0.00
Total 19.00
Total Hours Other 2021
January - June
6.00
2021
July - December
5.00
2022
January - June
7.00
2022
July - December
8.00
Total 26.00

Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

Relating to: exemption from public utility regulation regarding renewable electricity. (FE)
2021
January - June
2021
July - December
2022
January - June
2022
July - December
Total
2021
January - June
2021
July - December
17%
2022
January - June
2022
July - December
Total 4%
Relating to: exemption from public utility regulation regarding renewable electricity. (FE)
2021
January - June
2021
July - December
2022
January - June
2022
July - December
Total
2021
January - June
2021
July - December
17%
2022
January - June
2022
July - December
Total 4%
Relating to: authorizing community solar programs and granting rule-making authority. (FE)
2021
January - June
2021
July - December
2022
January - June
2022
July - December
Total
2021
January - June
2021
July - December
50%
2022
January - June
2022
July - December
Total 16%
Relating to: an incumbent transmission facility owner's right to construct, own, and maintain certain transmission facilities.
2021
January - June
2021
July - December
2022
January - June
2022
July - December
Total
2021
January - June
2021
July - December
2022
January - June
25%
2022
July - December
Total 7%
Relating to: an incumbent transmission facility owner's right to construct, own, and maintain certain transmission facilities.
2021
January - June
2021
July - December
2022
January - June
2022
July - December
Total
2021
January - June
2021
July - December
2022
January - June
25%
2022
July - December
Total 7%

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
100%
2021
July - December
16%
2022
January - June
50%
2022
July - December
Total 45%

Minor Efforts

No minor efforts found.

Other Matters

No other matters found.

Filed Statements of Lobbying Activity and Expenditures