Scenic Wisconsin (formerly Citizens for a Scenic Wisconsin)
Registered Principal Details
Business Or Interest:
Scenic Wisconsin is a statewide organization dedicated to education and advocacy in the following areas: historic barn preservation, enhancing state rustic road operations, promoting scenic by-way programs, regulations of off premise billboards.. and tin 2020 we have added the promotion of agricultural tourism to our mission statement.
Lobbying Interests:
CSW will comment and advocate in all areas of legislative and administration actions involving, rustic roads, scenic by-ways, billboard blight, historic barn preservation and agricultural tourism.
CEO Name:
Charles Mitchell
Scenic Wisconsin is a statewide organization dedicated to education and advocacy in the following areas: historic barn preservation, enhancing state rustic road operations, promoting scenic by-way programs, regulations of off premise billboards.. and tin 2020 we have added the promotion of agricultural tourism to our mission statement.
Lobbying Interests:
CSW will comment and advocate in all areas of legislative and administration actions involving, rustic roads, scenic by-ways, billboard blight, historic barn preservation and agricultural tourism.
CEO Name:
Charles Mitchell
Contact
GRG
Gary R. Goyke
130 Lakewood Blvd.
Madison, Wi 53703
(608) 219-5237
gary.goyke@gmail.com
http://We.scenicwisconsin.org
130 Lakewood Blvd.
Madison, Wi 53703
(608) 219-5237
gary.goyke@gmail.com
http://We.scenicwisconsin.org
Authorized Lobbyists
| Lobbyist Name | Exclusive Duties | Authorized On | Withdrawn On |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gary R Goyke | Exclusive Duties No | Authorized On 1/19/2023 | Withdrawn On N/A |
Lobbying Interests
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Assembly Bill 11
Relating to: fee waivers for state park vehicle admission receipts to parents or guardians of 4th grade pupils and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2/21/2023
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: fee waivers for state park vehicle admission receipts to parents or guardians of 4th grade pupils and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date2/21/2023
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 23
Relating to: modifying the Department of Tourism's reporting duties and repealing requirements to distribute cheese, submit a financial statement, and use famous residents in marketing.
Bill Text and History
3/17/2023
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: modifying the Department of Tourism's reporting duties and repealing requirements to distribute cheese, submit a financial statement, and use famous residents in marketing.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date3/17/2023
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 30
Relating to: fee waivers for state park vehicle admission receipts to pupils with Every Kid Outdoors passes. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2/21/2023
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: fee waivers for state park vehicle admission receipts to pupils with Every Kid Outdoors passes. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date2/21/2023
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 422
Relating to: highway setback areas and the Department of Transportation's authority to approve subdivision plats. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2/5/2024
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 met with supporters of AB 422. We are withdrawing our opposition. Our concerns on non conforming signs in the right of way have been talked through. We thank the Wisconsin Builders for their professionalism to work out concerns.
Relating to: highway setback areas and the Department of Transportation's authority to approve subdivision plats. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Other
Notification Date2/5/2024
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 met with supporters of AB 422. We are withdrawing our opposition. Our concerns on non conforming signs in the right of way have been talked through. We thank the Wisconsin Builders for their professionalism to work out concerns.
Assembly Bill 446
Relating to: designating the monarch butterfly as the state butterfly.
Bill Text and History
10/2/2023
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: designating the monarch butterfly as the state butterfly.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date10/2/2023
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 486
Relating to: outdoor advertising signs that do not conform to local ordinances and that are affected by certain transportation-related projects. (FE)
Bill Text and History
11/28/2023
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: outdoor advertising signs that do not conform to local ordinances and that are affected by certain transportation-related projects. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date11/28/2023
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 603
Relating to: erecting highway signs for The Prairie School in Racine County. (FE)
Bill Text and History
1/8/2024
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
Scenic Wisconsin supports AB 603 which very properly uses the DOT's directional sign process. AB 603 is an example of how to proceed with keeping the public's right of way protected and informs the traveling public.
Relating to: erecting highway signs for The Prairie School in Racine County. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date1/8/2024
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
Scenic Wisconsin supports AB 603 which very properly uses the DOT's directional sign process. AB 603 is an example of how to proceed with keeping the public's right of way protected and informs the traveling public.
Senate Bill 14
Relating to: fee waivers for state park vehicle admission receipts to parents or guardians of 4th grade pupils and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2/21/2023
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: fee waivers for state park vehicle admission receipts to parents or guardians of 4th grade pupils and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date2/21/2023
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 18
Relating to: fee waivers for state park vehicle admission receipts to pupils with Every Kid Outdoors passes. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2/21/2023
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: fee waivers for state park vehicle admission receipts to pupils with Every Kid Outdoors passes. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date2/21/2023
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 413
Relating to: highway setback areas and the Department of Transportation's authority to approve subdivision plats. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2023 Wisconsin Act 157
2/7/2024
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
A salute to the Wisconsin Builders for reaching out and responding so professionally. We are alerting our members of this change of position.
Relating to: highway setback areas and the Department of Transportation's authority to approve subdivision plats. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2023 Wisconsin Act 157
Other
Notification Date2/7/2024
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
A salute to the Wisconsin Builders for reaching out and responding so professionally. We are alerting our members of this change of position.
Senate Bill 443
Relating to: designating the monarch butterfly as the state butterfly.
Bill Text and History
9/28/2023
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: designating the monarch butterfly as the state butterfly.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date9/28/2023
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 467
Relating to: outdoor advertising signs that do not conform to local ordinances and that are affected by certain transportation-related projects. (FE)
Bill Text and History
10/2/2023
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: outdoor advertising signs that do not conform to local ordinances and that are affected by certain transportation-related projects. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date10/2/2023
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 584
Relating to: erecting highway signs for The Prairie School in Racine County. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2/7/2024
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: erecting highway signs for The Prairie School in Racine County. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date2/7/2024
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
Scenic Wisconsin will work with local units of government throughout the state to eventually amend some WDOT rules and procedures dealing with non confirming billboards.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Scenic Wisconsin will work with local units of government throughout the state to eventually amend some WDOT rules and procedures dealing with non confirming billboards.
Scenic Wisconsin will work with local units of government throughout the state to eventually amend some WDOT rules and procedures dealing with non confirming billboards.
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
1/16/2023
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.
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
1/16/2023
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.
CSW will work with the DATCP to help expand economic opportunities for additional sustainable farming in rural Wisconsin. We also will increase support for programs that promote agricultural tourism.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
CSW will work with the DATCP to help expand economic opportunities for additional sustainable farming in rural Wisconsin. We also will increase support for programs that promote agricultural tourism.
CSW will work with the DATCP to help expand economic opportunities for additional sustainable farming in rural Wisconsin. We also will increase support for programs that promote agricultural tourism.
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
1/16/2023
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.
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
1/16/2023
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.
We will begin to explore the idea of what might be called "Habitat Highways"...re-purposing some right of ways on the Wisconsin State Highway System. Just a concept for now but will begin doing research.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
We will begin to explore the idea of what might be called "Habitat Highways"...re-purposing some right of ways on the Wisconsin State Highway System. Just a concept for now but will begin doing research.
We will begin to explore the idea of what might be called "Habitat Highways"...re-purposing some right of ways on the Wisconsin State Highway System. Just a concept for now but will begin doing research.
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
1/16/2023
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.
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
1/16/2023
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.
Total Lobbying Effort
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Lobbying Expenditures | 2023 January - June $1,850.00 |
2023 July - December $1,575.00 |
2024 January - June $1,900.00 |
Total $5,325.00 |
| Total Hours Communicating | 2023 January - June 9.00 |
2023 July - December 21.00 |
2024 January - June 8.00 |
Total 38.00 |
| Total Hours Other | 2023 January - June 18.00 |
2023 July - December 33.00 |
2024 January - June 18.00 |
Total 69.00 |
Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Relating to: fee waivers for state park vehicle admission receipts to parents or guardians of 4th grade pupils and making an appropriation. (FE)
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 January - June 2% |
2023 July - December 1% |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total 2% |
Relating to: modifying the Department of Tourism's reporting duties and repealing requirements to distribute cheese, submit a financial statement, and use famous residents in marketing.
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 January - June 2% |
2023 July - December 1% |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total 2% |
Relating to: fee waivers for state park vehicle admission receipts to pupils with Every Kid Outdoors passes. (FE)
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 January - June 2% |
2023 July - December 1% |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total 2% |
Relating to: fee waivers for state park vehicle admission receipts to parents or guardians of 4th grade pupils and making an appropriation. (FE)
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 January - June 2% |
2023 July - December 1% |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total 2% |
Relating to: fee waivers for state park vehicle admission receipts to pupils with Every Kid Outdoors passes. (FE)
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 January - June 2% |
2023 July - December 1% |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total 2% |
Relating to: erecting highway signs for The Prairie School in Racine County. (FE)
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December 2% |
2024 January - June 5% |
2024 July - December |
Total 2% |
Relating to: designating the monarch butterfly as the state butterfly.
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December 2% |
2024 January - June 10% |
2024 July - December |
Total 4% |
Relating to: outdoor advertising signs that do not conform to local ordinances and that are affected by certain transportation-related projects. (FE)
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December 10% |
2024 January - June 10% |
2024 July - December |
Total 7% |
Relating to: outdoor advertising signs that do not conform to local ordinances and that are affected by certain transportation-related projects. (FE)
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December 25% |
2024 January - June 20% |
2024 July - December |
Total 18% |
Relating to: designating the monarch butterfly as the state butterfly.
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December 40% |
2024 January - June 30% |
2024 July - December |
Total 28% |
Relating to: highway setback areas and the Department of Transportation's authority to approve subdivision plats. (FE)
| 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% |
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
We will begin to explore the idea of what might be called "Habitat Highways"...re-purposing some right of ways on the Wisconsin State Highway System. Just a concept for now but will begin doing research.
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 January - June 5% |
2023 July - December 2% |
2024 January - June 5% |
2024 July - December |
Total 3% |
CSW will work with the DATCP to help expand economic opportunities for additional sustainable farming in rural Wisconsin. We also will increase support for programs that promote agricultural tourism.
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 January - June 20% |
2023 July - December 2% |
2024 January - June 5% |
2024 July - December |
Total 7% |
Scenic Wisconsin will work with local units of government throughout the state to eventually amend some WDOT rules and procedures dealing with non confirming billboards.
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 January - June 30% |
2023 July - December 2% |
2024 January - June 5% |
2024 July - December |
Total 10% |
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