Wisconsin Dairy Products Association Inc

Registered Principal Details

Business Or Interest:
Trade association representing Wisconsin's dairy industry.

Lobbying Interests:
Primarily focused on dairy-related issues, such as milk volume premiums, laboratory certification program, dairy fees, dairy plant rules, Standards of Identity for dairy products, and any biennial budget items pertaining to dairy. also may become involved in phosphorus discharge rules and chloride discharge. Also, producer security, landspreading (NR 214) and miscellanous farm related issues.

CEO Name:
Brad Legreid
Executive Director

Contact
BL
Brad Legreid
8383 Greenway Blvd
Middleton, WI 53562
(608) 836-3336
(608) 836-3334
info@wdpa.net

Authorized Lobbyists

Lobbyist Name Exclusive Duties Authorized On Withdrawn On

Lobbying Interests

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

Assembly Bill 83
Assembly Bill 83
relating to: creating an agricultural education and workforce development council and making an appropriation.

Bill Text and History

2007 Wisconsin Act 223

For
Notification Date
3/5/2007
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 513
Assembly Bill 513
relating to: requiring that a high school course in agriculture be counted as a science credit.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
12/8/2007
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 701
Assembly Bill 701
relating to: a report on food safety programs.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
1/25/2008
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 763
Assembly Bill 763
relating to: allowing dairy cooperatives to claim the dairy manufacturing facility investment credit and making an appropriation.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
2/8/2008
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
I previously registered in support of LRB 3813/1 which has now been introduced as AB 763. WDPA continues its support of this bill.
Senate Bill 459
Senate Bill 459
relating to: allowing dairy cooperatives to claim the dairy manufacturing facility investment credit and making an appropriation.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
2/21/2008
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 500
Senate Bill 500
relating to: creating an agricultural education and workforce development council and making an appropriation.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
2/21/2008
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

Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: Departmentwide and Resource Management
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: Departmentwide and Resource Management

Notification Date
2/13/2007
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.

Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: Trade and Consumer Protection
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: Trade and Consumer Protection

Notification Date
2/13/2007
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.

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

Notification Date
2/13/2007
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

ATCP 60, 69, 70, 71, 75, 77, 80, 81, 82 and 85, relating to food and diary license fees.
Agency Name
Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection
Subject
ATCP 60, 69, 70, 71, 75, 77, 80, 81, 82 and 85, relating to food and diary license fees.
Scope Statement
Register Number: 600 (3/7/2007)
Clearinghouse Rule: CR 07-037
Other
Notification Date
2/1/2007
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
Monitoring, reviewing and commenting on proposed rules for DATCP's Food Safety Program
ATCP 99, agricultural producer security.
Agency Name
Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection
Subject
ATCP 99, agricultural producer security.
Scope Statement
Register Number: 614 (3/1/2007)
Clearinghouse Rule: CR 07-073
Other
Notification Date
8/29/2007
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
Monitoring developments in the Ag Producer Security program
livestock premises registration
Agency Name
Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection
Subject
livestock premises registration
Scope Statement
Register Number: 580 (5/1/2004)
Clearinghouse Rule: CR 04-103
For
Notification Date
2/1/2007
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
Monitoring all developments in the premise regist. program
standards for siting and expanding livestock facilities
Agency Name
Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection
Subject
standards for siting and expanding livestock facilities
Scope Statement
Register Number: 581 (5/15/2004)
Clearinghouse Rule: CR 05-014
For
Notification Date
2/1/2007
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
Monitoring all developments in the siting standards
Comm 132, relating to the dairy manufacturing facility investment credit.
Agency Name
Commerce
Subject
Comm 132, relating to the dairy manufacturing facility investment credit.
Scope Statement
Register Number: 626 (2/15/2008)
Clearinghouse Rule: CR 08-031
For
Notification Date
4/23/2008
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
WDPA supports this proposed rule.
Adequate funding for state food safety programs.
Agency Name
Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (ATCP)
Subject
Adequate funding for state food safety programs.
Scope Statement
Register Number: 548 (9/1/2001)
Other
Notification Date
2/1/2007
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
Monitoring and commenting on any proposed changes forfunding the Food Safety Program
ATCP 60, compliance with Interstate Pasteurized Milk Ordinance (PMO).
Agency Name
Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (ATCP)
Subject
ATCP 60, compliance with Interstate Pasteurized Milk Ordinance (PMO).
Scope Statement
Register Number: 596 (9/1/2005)
Other
Notification Date
2/1/2007
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
Monitoring and commenting on any changes to ATCP regulations as a result of any changes to the PMO
ATCP 99, 100 and 101, Agriculture producer security (License Fees and Technical Changes).
Agency Name
Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (ATCP)
Subject
ATCP 99, 100 and 101, Agriculture producer security (License Fees and Technical Changes).
Scope Statement
Register Number: 611 (12/1/2006)
Other
Notification Date
2/1/2007
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
Monitoring proposed changes to the Producer Security Program
Unpasteurized milk sales to consumers; prohibition and exemptions.
Agency Name
Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (ATCP)
Subject
Unpasteurized milk sales to consumers; prohibition and exemptions.
Scope Statement
Register Number: 565 (1/15/2003)
For
Notification Date
2/1/2007
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
WDPA supports DATCP's efforts to control the sale of raw milk

Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number

Monitoring activities of a DNR advisory committee looking into possible new limits for phosphorus discharge.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Monitoring activities of a DNR advisory committee looking into possible new limits for phosphorus discharge.

Action Intended To Affect
Rule (by a state agency)

Notification Date
6/20/2008
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.

WDPA supports LRB 3813/1 pertaining to investment credits for dairy cooperatives.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
WDPA supports LRB 3813/1 pertaining to investment credits for dairy cooperatives.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
2/4/2008
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.

Dairy Fees--Interacting with DATCP as they implement new dairy fees.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Dairy Fees--Interacting with DATCP as they implement new dairy fees.

Action Intended To Affect
Rule (by a state agency)

Notification Date
3/5/2007
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.

ATCP 100 - producer security rule
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
ATCP 100 - producer security rule

Action Intended To Affect
Rule (by a state agency)

Notification Date
1/24/2007
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.

ATCP 92 Weights and Measures--Monitoring possible changes to ATCP 92 on licensing for calibrating bulk milk tanks.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
ATCP 92 Weights and Measures--Monitoring possible changes to ATCP 92 on licensing for calibrating bulk milk tanks.

Action Intended To Affect
Rule (by a state agency)

Notification Date
1/24/2007
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.

Dairy Producer Security Program. Review the rule to determine whether changes should be made.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Dairy Producer Security Program. Review the rule to determine whether changes should be made.

Action Intended To Affect
Rule (by a state agency)

Notification Date
1/24/2007
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.

Discuss proposed changes to ATCP 92 pertaining to the weights and measures program and licensing service companies.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Discuss proposed changes to ATCP 92 pertaining to the weights and measures program and licensing service companies.

Action Intended To Affect
Rule (by a state agency)

Notification Date
1/24/2007
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.

Discussions with DATCP on aseptic packaging.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Discussions with DATCP on aseptic packaging.

Action Intended To Affect
Rule (by a state agency)

Notification Date
1/24/2007
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.

Discussions with DATCP pertaining to butter grading rules.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Discussions with DATCP pertaining to butter grading rules.

Action Intended To Affect
Rule (by a state agency)

Notification Date
1/24/2007
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.

Livestock facility siting standards -- New recommendations for siting animal farms in WI.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Livestock facility siting standards -- New recommendations for siting animal farms in WI.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/24/2007
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.

Monitoring possible changes to NR 214 which pertains to landspreading during winter months.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Monitoring possible changes to NR 214 which pertains to landspreading during winter months.

Action Intended To Affect
Rule (by a state agency)

Notification Date
1/24/2007
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.

Premise identification for livestock -- To establish a system of identifying all premises where livestock are held.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Premise identification for livestock -- To establish a system of identifying all premises where livestock are held.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/24/2007
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.

Proposed industry fee increases for DATCP's food safety program.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Proposed industry fee increases for DATCP's food safety program.

Action Intended To Affect
Rule (by a state agency)

Notification Date
1/24/2007
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

  2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
Total Lobbying Expenditures 2007
January - June
$6,752.96
2007
July - December
$3,520.63
2008
January - June
$5,158.81
2008
July - December
$3,692.67
Total $19,125.07
Total Hours Communicating 2007
January - June
12.25
2007
July - December
0.25
2008
January - June
17.25
2008
July - December
6.75
Total 36.50
Total Hours Other 2007
January - June
82.50
2007
July - December
49.50
2008
January - June
52.25
2008
July - December
43.75
Total 228.00

Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

relating to: creating an agricultural education and workforce development council and making an appropriation.
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
1%
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
5%
2008
July - December
Total 2%
relating to: requiring that a high school course in agriculture be counted as a science credit.
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
1%
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total < 1%
relating to: creating an agricultural education and workforce development council and making an appropriation.
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
5%
2008
July - December
5%
Total 2%
relating to: a report on food safety programs.
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
13%
2008
July - December
1%
Total 4%
relating to: allowing dairy cooperatives to claim the dairy manufacturing facility investment credit and making an appropriation.
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
13%
2008
July - December
1%
Total 4%
relating to: allowing dairy cooperatives to claim the dairy manufacturing facility investment credit and making an appropriation.
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
13%
2008
July - December
1%
Total 4%

Budget Bill Subjects

2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
32%
2007
July - December
27%
2008
January - June
3%
2008
July - December
13%
Total 20%

Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings

2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
67%
2007
July - December
52%
2008
January - June
39%
2008
July - December
2%
Total 44%
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
20%
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total 4%
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
6%
2008
July - December
5%
Total 3%
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
7%
Total 2%
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
9%
Total 2%

Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number

2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
3%
2008
July - December
56%
Total 11%

Minor Efforts

No minor efforts found.

Other Matters

No other matters found.

Filed Statements of Lobbying Activity and Expenditures