Wisconsin Association of Lakes Inc

Registered Principal Details

Business Or Interest:
To encourage and support the management of Wisconsin lakes.

Lobbying Interests:
Water resources management, surface water regulation, boating, recreational boating programs, taxation, finance, local government, environment and DNR budget and appropriations Shoreland protection.

Title:
Executive Director

Contact
PTM
Peter T Murray
1 Point Place Ste 101
Madison, WI 53719-2809
(608) 662-0923
(608) 883-7179
wal@wisconsinlakes.org

Authorized Lobbyists

Lobbyist Name Exclusive Duties Authorized On Withdrawn On

Lobbying Interests

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

January 2003 Special Session Senate Bill 1
January 2003 Special Session Senate Bill 1
relating to: decreasing appropriations; lapsing moneys from certain program revenue appropriation accounts to the general fund; transferring moneys from certain segregated funds to the general fund; increasing funding for out-of-state inmate contracts and ...

Bill Text and History

2003 Wisconsin Act 1

Other
Notification Date
2/10/2003
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 445
Assembly Bill 445
relating to: regulating piers and boat shelters and requiring the exercise of rule-making authority.

Bill Text and History

Other
Notification Date
9/9/2003
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 506
Assembly Bill 506
relating to: the definition of navigable waters and navigable waterway and declarations of navigability.

Bill Text and History

Other
Notification Date
9/25/2003
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 514
Assembly Bill 514
relating to: determinations concerning the navigability of bodies of water; determinations as to whether bodies of waters are lakes or streams; procedures, requirements, and exemptions that apply to granting, modifying, and denying permits, contracts, and ...

Bill Text and History

Other
Notification Date
9/17/2003
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 527
Assembly Bill 527
relating to: the effectiveness of county shoreland zoning ordinances in cities, villages, or towns that annex county shoreland areas and enforcement of those ordinances.

Bill Text and History

Other
Notification Date
10/13/2003
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 655
Assembly Bill 655
relating to: administrative rules, guidelines, policies, and hearings; air pollution control; structures, deposits, and other activities in or near navigable waters; notice, hearing, and review procedures related to permits to place structures and material...

Bill Text and History

2003 Wisconsin Act 118

Other
Notification Date
11/12/2003
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 215
Senate Bill 215
relating to: the formula used for calculating the estimated motorboat gas tax payment; implementation of the Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program; implementation of county land and water resource management plans; and making appropriation.

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
8/4/2003
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
Senate Bill 413
relating to: regulating the release, possession, storage, transportation, sale, and control of certain invasive nonnative aquatic species, granting rule-making authority, and providing penalties.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
2/5/2004
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 440
Senate Bill 440
relating to: public inland lake protection and rehabilitation district meetings, duties of members of the district's board of commissioners, lake monitoring contracts, and granting rule-making authority.

Bill Text and History

2003 Wisconsin Act 275

For
Notification Date
2/17/2004
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.

Budget Bill Subjects

Natural Resources: Departmentwide
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Natural Resources: Departmentwide

Notification Date
2/6/2003
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
Budget for Department Motorboat Gas Tax allocation

Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings

NR 107, aquatic plant management and protection.
Agency Name
Natural Resources
Subject
NR 107, aquatic plant management and protection.
Scope Statement
Register Number: 552 (12/15/2001)
Clearinghouse Rule: CR 02-061
For
Notification Date
3/10/2003
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.

NR 191, lake protection and classification grants and ch. NR 190, lake management planning grants.
Agency Name
Natural Resources
Subject
NR 191, lake protection and classification grants and ch. NR 190, lake management planning grants.
Scope Statement
Register Number: 555 (4/1/2002)
Clearinghouse Rule: CR 02-122
For
Notification Date
3/10/2003
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.

NR 300 series, activities in navigable waterways.
Agency Name
Natural Resources
Subject
NR 300 series, activities in navigable waterways.
Scope Statement
Register Number: 580 (4/15/2004)
Clearinghouse Rule: CR 04-065
Other
Notification Date
8/5/2004
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.

NR 326, piers boat shelters and swim rafts in navigable waterways.
Agency Name
Natural Resources
Subject
NR 326, piers boat shelters and swim rafts in navigable waterways.
Scope Statement
Register Number: 576 (1/1/2004)
Clearinghouse Rule: CR 04-063
Other
Notification Date
7/28/2004
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

2005-2007 DNR Budget dealing with recommended position cuts by the departmentand recommended fees increases, presented to the Natural Resources Board
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
2005-2007 DNR Budget dealing with recommended position cuts by the departmentand recommended fees increases, presented to the Natural Resources Board

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
12/13/2004
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.

Chapter NR1 - Natural Resources Board Policies
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Chapter NR1 - Natural Resources Board Policies

Action Intended To Affect
Rule (by a state agency)

Notification Date
7/26/2004
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.

NR 446 - Mercury Abatement rules from coal-fired ower plants
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
NR 446 - Mercury Abatement rules from coal-fired ower plants

Action Intended To Affect
Rule (by a state agency)

Notification Date
7/26/2004
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 Chapter 33, Public Inland Lakes
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Revisions to Chapter 33, Public Inland Lakes

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/29/2004
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.

LRB 3630/2 Chapter 30 and 227 revisions affecting navigable water regulation and administrative review provisions affecting water permits.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
LRB 3630/2 Chapter 30 and 227 revisions affecting navigable water regulation and administrative review provisions affecting water permits.

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative Matter and Rule

Notification Date
11/11/2003
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.

Regulation of groundwater withdrawals/high capacity well legislation
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Regulation of groundwater withdrawals/high capacity well legislation

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
10/23/2003
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.

Definition of navigable waters
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Definition of navigable waters

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
9/10/2003
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.

NR 115 - Shoreland Management Rules
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
NR 115 - Shoreland Management Rules

Action Intended To Affect
Rule (by a state agency)

Notification Date
2/4/2003
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.

NR 190 - Lake Protection Grant Rules
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
NR 190 - Lake Protection Grant Rules

Action Intended To Affect
Rule (by a state agency)

Notification Date
2/4/2003
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.

NR 191 - Lake Planning Grant Rules
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
NR 191 - Lake Planning Grant Rules

Action Intended To Affect
Rule (by a state agency)

Notification Date
2/4/2003
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.

NR 328 - Shoreline Protection Rules
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
NR 328 - Shoreline Protection Rules

Action Intended To Affect
Rule (by a state agency)

Notification Date
2/4/2003
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.

New aqautic plant rules - DNR
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
New aqautic plant rules - DNR

Action Intended To Affect
Rule (by a state agency)

Notification Date
7/29/2002
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
Wisconsin Association of Lakes Inc

new nonpoint pollution rules
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
new nonpoint pollution rules

Action Intended To Affect
Rule (by a state agency)

Notification Date
7/29/2002
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
Wisconsin Association of Lakes Inc

Total Lobbying Effort

  2004
January - June
2004
July - December
Total
Total Lobbying Expenditures 2004
January - June
$5,829.54
2004
July - December
$5,812.71
Total $11,642.25
Total Hours Communicating 2004
January - June
54.70
2004
July - December
9.73
Total 64.43
Total Hours Other 2004
January - June
25.70
2004
July - December
9.65
Total 35.35

Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

relating to: public inland lake protection and rehabilitation district meetings, duties of members of the district's board of commissioners, lake monitoring contracts, and granting rule-making authority.
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2004
July - December
Total
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
6%
2004
July - December
Total 5%
relating to: administrative rules, guidelines, policies, and hearings; air pollution control; structures, deposits, and other activities in or near navigable waters; notice, hearing, and review procedures related to permits to place structures and materials and to conduct activities in or near navigable waters; nonmetallic mining reclamation financial assurances; strategic energy assessments; partial deregulation of telecommunications services; contributions by electric and gas utilities to the utility public benefits fund; grants for energy conservation and other programs; reciprocal agreements for real estate licenses; comprehensive planning by local governmental units; fees imposed by political subdivisions; the confidentiality of patient health care records; apprentice-to-journeyman job-site ratios; the acquisition of in-state banks and in-state bank holding companies; credit agreements; extending the time limit for emergency rule procedures; and granting rule-making authority.
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2004
July - December
Total
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
66%
2004
July - December
Total 53%

Budget Bill Subjects

No budget bill subjects found.

Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings

2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2004
July - December
Total
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2004
July - December
48%
Total 9%

Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number

2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2004
July - December
Total
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2%
2004
July - December
Total 2%
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2004
July - December
Total
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
8%
2004
July - December
14%
Total 9%
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2004
July - December
Total
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
18%
2004
July - December
Total 15%
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2004
July - December
Total
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2004
July - December
12%
Total 2%

Minor Efforts

(Time spent on matters each of which accounted for less than 10% of the organization's lobbying.)

Minor Efforts
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2004
July - December
Total
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2004
July - December
4%
Total < 1%

Other Matters

Includes time spent on:

  • Gubernatorial nominations
  • Matters on which the organization made no lobbying communication

Other Matters
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2004
July - December
Total
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2004
July - December
22%
Total 4%

Filed Statements of Lobbying Activity and Expenditures