National Waste & Recycling Association
Registered Principal Details
Business Or Interest:
Private sector waste and recycling industry.
Lobbying Interests:
NWRA advocates on legislative and regulatory initiatives surrounding solid waste collection, transportation, processing, recycling and disposal. This necessarily involves subset issues on taxation, privatization, competition, facility siting, environmental regulations, among others.
CEO Name:
Darrell Smith
Private sector waste and recycling industry.
Lobbying Interests:
NWRA advocates on legislative and regulatory initiatives surrounding solid waste collection, transportation, processing, recycling and disposal. This necessarily involves subset issues on taxation, privatization, competition, facility siting, environmental regulations, among others.
CEO Name:
Darrell Smith
Contact
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Katie Evans
1550 Crystal Drive, Suite 804
Arlington, VA 22202
(859) 466-1984
kevans@wasterecycling.com
http://www.wasterecycling.org
1550 Crystal Drive, Suite 804
Arlington, VA 22202
(859) 466-1984
kevans@wasterecycling.com
http://www.wasterecycling.org
Authorized Lobbyists
| Lobbyist Name | Exclusive Duties | Authorized On | Withdrawn On |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jason E Johns | Exclusive Duties No | Authorized On 1/5/2023 | Withdrawn On N/A |
Lobbying Interests
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Assembly Bill 2
Relating to: eliminating the personal property tax. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2/7/2023
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.
Relating to: eliminating the personal property tax. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date2/7/2023
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 245
Relating to: county and municipal aid; imposing a city sales tax and an additional county sales tax to pay the unfunded actuarial accrued liability of city and county retirement systems; requiring newly hired city and county employees of certain city agenc...
Bill Text and History
2023 Wisconsin Act 12
5/9/2023
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
Support provision within that repeals the personal property tax.
Relating to: county and municipal aid; imposing a city sales tax and an additional county sales tax to pay the unfunded actuarial accrued liability of city and county retirement systems; requiring newly hired city and county employees of certain city agenc...
Bill Text and History
2023 Wisconsin Act 12
Other
Notification Date5/9/2023
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
Support provision within that repeals the personal property tax.
Assembly Bill 987
Relating to: education about rechargeable batteries and providing grants for collecting and recycling rechargeable batteries. (FE)
Bill Text and History
1/30/2024
First Communication Date
1/29/2024
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Supporting Documentation
01302024_081116_NWRA-WI-Testimony-AB 987.pdf
Relating to: education about rechargeable batteries and providing grants for collecting and recycling rechargeable batteries. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date1/30/2024
First Communication Date
1/29/2024
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Supporting Documentation
01302024_081116_NWRA-WI-Testimony-AB 987.pdf
Senate Bill 2
Relating to: eliminating the personal property tax. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2/7/2023
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.
Relating to: eliminating the personal property tax. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date2/7/2023
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 906
Relating to: education about rechargeable batteries and providing grants for collecting and recycling rechargeable batteries. (FE)
Bill Text and History
1/22/2024
First Communication Date
1/12/2024
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Relating to: education about rechargeable batteries and providing grants for collecting and recycling rechargeable batteries. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date1/22/2024
First Communication Date
1/12/2024
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings
Agency Name
Department of Natural Resources (NR)
Subject
Landfills, solid waste management fees, financial responsibility and reporting requirements
Scope Statement
SS 088_22
1/4/2023
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.
Supporting Documentation
10242023_085347_NWRA-WI-Comments-EIA-NR 500 Series.pdf
Department of Natural Resources (NR)
Subject
Landfills, solid waste management fees, financial responsibility and reporting requirements
Scope Statement
SS 088_22
Other
Notification Date1/4/2023
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.
Supporting Documentation
10242023_085347_NWRA-WI-Comments-EIA-NR 500 Series.pdf
Revisions to chs. NR 660 to 679 to incorporate federal hazardous waste regulations promulgated since the previous authorization of the Wisconsin hazardous waste program, relating to updated test methods
Agency Name
Department of Natural Resources (NR)
Subject
Revisions to chs. NR 660 to 679 to incorporate federal hazardous waste regulations promulgated since the previous authorization of the Wisconsin hazardous waste program, relating to updated test methods
Scope Statement
SS 060_22
1/4/2023
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.
Department of Natural Resources (NR)
Subject
Revisions to chs. NR 660 to 679 to incorporate federal hazardous waste regulations promulgated since the previous authorization of the Wisconsin hazardous waste program, relating to updated test methods
Scope Statement
SS 060_22
Undisclosed
Notification Date1/4/2023
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.
Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program (MCSAP) Review for the State of Wisconsin by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) July 14-15, 2009
Agency Name
Department of Transportation (Trans)
Subject
Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program (MCSAP) Review for the State of Wisconsin by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) July 14-15, 2009
Scope Statement
SS 009_21
1/4/2023
First Communication Date
1/3/2023
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Department of Transportation (Trans)
Subject
Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program (MCSAP) Review for the State of Wisconsin by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) July 14-15, 2009
Scope Statement
SS 009_21
For
Notification Date1/4/2023
First Communication Date
1/3/2023
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Reduction & Elimination of Rechargeable Batteries in the Waste & Recycling Streams
Reduction & Elimination of Rechargeable Batteries in the Waste & Recycling Streams
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
1/12/2024
First Communication Date
1/5/2024
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Legislative matter
Notification Date
1/12/2024
First Communication Date
1/5/2024
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Issues Affecting Solid Waste Management, Recycling-Transportation, Landfilling, and Path to Market
Issues Affecting Solid Waste Management, Recycling-Transportation, Landfilling, and Path to Market
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
1/4/2023
First Communication Date
10/17/2023
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Comments
The Wisconsin Chapter of NWRA is very concerned about lithium batteries in the waste stream causing fires in vehicles, transfer stations, and in landfills.
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
1/4/2023
First Communication Date
10/17/2023
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Comments
The Wisconsin Chapter of NWRA is very concerned about lithium batteries in the waste stream causing fires in vehicles, transfer stations, and in landfills.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Highway Weight Limits Permitting & Enforcement
Highway Weight Limits Permitting & Enforcement
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
1/4/2023
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.
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
1/4/2023
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.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Personal Property Tax Repeal
Personal Property Tax Repeal
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
1/4/2023
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.
Legislative matter
Notification Date
1/4/2023
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
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Lobbying Expenditures | 2023 January - June $14,000.00 |
2023 July - December $14,000.00 |
2024 January - June $13,999.98 |
Total $41,999.98 |
| Total Hours Communicating | 2023 January - June 3.50 |
2023 July - December 9.25 |
2024 January - June 17.25 |
Total 30.00 |
| Total Hours Other | 2023 January - June 64.00 |
2023 July - December 65.50 |
2024 January - June 47.00 |
Total 176.50 |
Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Relating to: eliminating the personal property tax. (FE)
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 January - June 2% |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total < 1% |
Relating to: eliminating the personal property tax. (FE)
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 January - June 2% |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total < 1% |
Relating to: education about rechargeable batteries and providing grants for collecting and recycling rechargeable batteries. (FE)
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June 35% |
2024 July - December |
Total 11% |
Relating to: education about rechargeable batteries and providing grants for collecting and recycling rechargeable batteries. (FE)
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June 45% |
2024 July - December |
Total 14% |
Budget Bill Subjects
No budget bill subjects found.
Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 January - June 2% |
2023 July - December 35% |
2024 January - June 10% |
2024 July - December |
Total 16% |
Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program (MCSAP) Review for the State of Wisconsin by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) July 14-15, 2009
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 January - June 4% |
2023 July - December 10% |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total 5% |
Revisions to chs. NR 660 to 679 to incorporate federal hazardous waste regulations promulgated since the previous authorization of the Wisconsin hazardous waste program, relating to updated test methods
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June 5% |
2024 July - December |
Total 1% |
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December 40% |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total 14% |
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