Wisconsin Paper Council
Registered Principal Details
Business Or Interest:
The Wisconsin Paper Council (WPC) is the member-driven statewide trade association representing Wisconsin’s paper, pulp, packaging and forestry industries. The WPC strategically advocates on behalf of these industries to state and federal policymakers, achieving positive policy outcomes. Our team of professionals provides our diverse membership with accurate and timely information essential to their success. The WPC provides world class educational forums and networking opportunities for our membership. The WPC also promotes the positive economic, environmental, and social contributions of our industries throughout our state and nation.
Lobbying Interests:
Environmental policy, forestry, transportation, government relations, energy, workforce relations, sustainability, rail, papermaking, recycling and safety.
CEO Name:
Scott Suder
The Wisconsin Paper Council (WPC) is the member-driven statewide trade association representing Wisconsin’s paper, pulp, packaging and forestry industries. The WPC strategically advocates on behalf of these industries to state and federal policymakers, achieving positive policy outcomes. Our team of professionals provides our diverse membership with accurate and timely information essential to their success. The WPC provides world class educational forums and networking opportunities for our membership. The WPC also promotes the positive economic, environmental, and social contributions of our industries throughout our state and nation.
Lobbying Interests:
Environmental policy, forestry, transportation, government relations, energy, workforce relations, sustainability, rail, papermaking, recycling and safety.
CEO Name:
Scott Suder
Contact
SES
Scott E Suder
44 East Mifflin Street
Madison, WI 53703
6084676025
suder@wipaper.org
http://www.wipaper.org
44 East Mifflin Street
Madison, WI 53703
6084676025
suder@wipaper.org
http://www.wipaper.org
Authorized Lobbyists
| Lobbyist Name | Exclusive Duties | Authorized On | Withdrawn On |
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Lobbying Interests
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Assembly Bill 25
Relating to: an incumbent transmission facility owner’s right to construct, own, and maintain certain transmission facilities and Public Service Commission procedures if the transmission facility is a regionally cost-shared transmission line.
Bill Text and History
2/20/2025
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: an incumbent transmission facility owner’s right to construct, own, and maintain certain transmission facilities and Public Service Commission procedures if the transmission facility is a regionally cost-shared transmission line.
Bill Text and History
Other
Notification Date2/20/2025
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: prohibiting a foreign adversary from acquiring agricultural or forestry land in this state.
Bill Text and History
2/19/2025
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: prohibiting a foreign adversary from acquiring agricultural or forestry land in this state.
Bill Text and History
Other
Notification Date2/19/2025
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 50
Relating to: state finances and appropriations, constituting the executive budget act of the 2025 legislature. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2/23/2025
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: state finances and appropriations, constituting the executive budget act of the 2025 legislature. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Other
Notification Date2/23/2025
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 130
Relating to: exempting certain persons from PFAS enforcement actions under the spills law. (FE)
Bill Text and History
3/24/2025
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: exempting certain persons from PFAS enforcement actions under the spills law. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Other
Notification Date3/24/2025
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 218
Relating to: limitations on ownership of real property in this state by foreign persons. (FE)
Bill Text and History
4/24/2025
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: limitations on ownership of real property in this state by foreign persons. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date4/24/2025
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 219
Relating to: a tax credit for rail infrastructure modernization. (FE)
Bill Text and History
4/29/2025
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: a tax credit for rail infrastructure modernization. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date4/29/2025
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 7
Relating to: prohibiting a foreign adversary from acquiring agricultural or forestry land in this state.
Bill Text and History
1/30/2025
First Communication Date
6/2/2025
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: prohibiting a foreign adversary from acquiring agricultural or forestry land in this state.
Bill Text and History
Other
Notification Date1/30/2025
First Communication Date
6/2/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Senate Bill 28
Relating to: an incumbent transmission facility owner’s right to construct, own, and maintain certain transmission facilities and Public Service Commission procedures if the transmission facility is a regionally cost-shared transmission line.
Bill Text and History
2/13/2025
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: an incumbent transmission facility owner’s right to construct, own, and maintain certain transmission facilities and Public Service Commission procedures if the transmission facility is a regionally cost-shared transmission line.
Bill Text and History
Other
Notification Date2/13/2025
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 45
Relating to: state finances and appropriations, constituting the executive budget act of the 2025 legislature. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2/23/2025
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: state finances and appropriations, constituting the executive budget act of the 2025 legislature. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Other
Notification Date2/23/2025
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 127
Relating to: exempting certain persons from PFAS enforcement actions under the spills law. (FE)
Bill Text and History
3/24/2025
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: exempting certain persons from PFAS enforcement actions under the spills law. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Other
Notification Date3/24/2025
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 128
Relating to: programs and requirements to address PFAS.
Bill Text and History
6/26/2025
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: programs and requirements to address PFAS.
Bill Text and History
Other
Notification Date6/26/2025
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 213
Relating to: a tax credit for rail infrastructure modernization. (FE)
Bill Text and History
4/29/2025
First Communication Date
6/2/2025
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: a tax credit for rail infrastructure modernization. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date4/29/2025
First Communication Date
6/2/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Senate Bill 219
Relating to: limitations on ownership of real property in this state by foreign persons. (FE)
Bill Text and History
4/28/2025
First Communication Date
6/2/2025
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: limitations on ownership of real property in this state by foreign persons. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date4/28/2025
First Communication Date
6/2/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Budget Bill Subjects
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Natural Resources: Departmentwide
Natural Resources: Departmentwide
Notification Date
2/23/2025
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.
2/23/2025
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.
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Natural Resources: Environmental Management
Natural Resources: Environmental Management
Notification Date
2/23/2025
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.
2/23/2025
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.
Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings
Revisions to ch. NR 439 to simplify, reduce, modernize, and make more efficient reporting, recordkeeping, testing, inspection and determination of compliance requirements for sources of air contaminants
Agency Name
Department of Natural Resources (NR)
Subject
Revisions to ch. NR 439 to simplify, reduce, modernize, and make more efficient reporting, recordkeeping, testing, inspection and determination of compliance requirements for sources of air contaminants
Scope Statement
SS 047_22
1/30/2025
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 ch. NR 439 to simplify, reduce, modernize, and make more efficient reporting, recordkeeping, testing, inspection and determination of compliance requirements for sources of air contaminants
Scope Statement
SS 047_22
Other
Notification Date1/30/2025
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.
Agency Name
Department of Natural Resources (NR)
Subject
Revisions to ch. NR 809 related to drinking water standards for PFAS
Scope Statement
SS 092_24
2/13/2025
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 ch. NR 809 related to drinking water standards for PFAS
Scope Statement
SS 092_24
Other
Notification Date2/13/2025
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.
Revisions to fees for reviewing air pollution control construction permit applications and exemption determination requests under ch. NR 410
Agency Name
Department of Natural Resources (NR)
Subject
Revisions to fees for reviewing air pollution control construction permit applications and exemption determination requests under ch. NR 410
Scope Statement
SS 048_23
2/6/2025
First Communication Date
2/4/2025
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 Natural Resources (NR)
Subject
Revisions to fees for reviewing air pollution control construction permit applications and exemption determination requests under ch. NR 410
Scope Statement
SS 048_23
Other
Notification Date2/6/2025
First Communication Date
2/4/2025
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
LRB-1662/1
LRB-1662/1
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
4/3/2025
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
4/3/2025
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
LRB 0586
LRB 0586
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
3/24/2025
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
3/24/2025
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
Multi Discharge Variance
Multi Discharge Variance
Action Intended To Affect
Rule (by a state agency)
Notification Date
2/13/2025
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.
Rule (by a state agency)
Notification Date
2/13/2025
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
No certified reports found.
Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
No legislative bills/resolutions found.
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
No topics found.
Minor Efforts
No minor efforts found.
Other Matters
No other matters found.