Municipal Environmental Group - Water Division
Registered Principal Details
Business Or Interest:
A coalition of municipalities to research, distribute information, and comment on municipal environmental regulatory issues. Represents communities operating publicly owned water supply systems.
Lobbying Interests:
Legislation and rules affecting municipal drinking water utilities.
CEO Name:
Wally H Thom
Legal Counsel
A coalition of municipalities to research, distribute information, and comment on municipal environmental regulatory issues. Represents communities operating publicly owned water supply systems.
Lobbying Interests:
Legislation and rules affecting municipal drinking water utilities.
CEO Name:
Wally H Thom
Legal Counsel
Contact
LK
Lawrie Kobza
PO Box 927
Madison, WI 53701-0927
(608) 283-1788
(608) 283-1709
lkobza@boardmanlawfirm.com
PO Box 927
Madison, WI 53701-0927
(608) 283-1788
(608) 283-1709
lkobza@boardmanlawfirm.com
Authorized Lobbyists
| Lobbyist Name | Exclusive Duties | Authorized On | Withdrawn On |
|---|
Lobbying Interests
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Assembly Bill 136
relating to: the powers of certain towns and authorizing the creation of charter towns by certain town boards.
Bill Text and History
4/11/2003
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.
relating to: the powers of certain towns and authorizing the creation of charter towns by certain town boards.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date4/11/2003
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.
Assembly Bill 191
relating to: requirements for approving high-capacity wells.
Bill Text and History
4/11/2003
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.
relating to: requirements for approving high-capacity wells.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date4/11/2003
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.
Assembly Bill 926
relating to: regulation of high capacity wells, notification of well construction, groundwater quantity management, granting rule-making authority, and making appropriations.
Bill Text and History
2003 Wisconsin Act 310
5/3/2004
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.
relating to: regulation of high capacity wells, notification of well construction, groundwater quantity management, granting rule-making authority, and making appropriations.
Bill Text and History
2003 Wisconsin Act 310
For
Notification Date5/3/2004
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.
Assembly Joint Resolution 55
relating to: elector approval for certain taxing, spending, and bonding decisions by the state and local governmental units, emergency taxes, required reserves, refunds of amounts in excess of the approved amounts, and reduction of tax rates to reflect the...
Bill Text and History
5/6/2004
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.
relating to: elector approval for certain taxing, spending, and bonding decisions by the state and local governmental units, emergency taxes, required reserves, refunds of amounts in excess of the approved amounts, and reduction of tax rates to reflect the...
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date5/6/2004
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 244
relating to: the regulation of drill holes, water quality, and water systems, related licensing and certification, creating the Council on Well Drilling and Pump Installing, granting rule-making authority, making appropriations, and providing penalties.
Bill Text and History
9/11/2003
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.
Comments
Oppose expansion of DNR Authority. Oppose elimination of mandatory connection requirement.
relating to: the regulation of drill holes, water quality, and water systems, related licensing and certification, creating the Council on Well Drilling and Pump Installing, granting rule-making authority, making appropriations, and providing penalties.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date9/11/2003
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.
Comments
Oppose expansion of DNR Authority. Oppose elimination of mandatory connection requirement.
Senate Bill 524
relating to: regulation of high capacity wells, notification of well construction, groundwater quantity management, granting rule-making authority, and making appropriations.
Bill Text and History
5/3/2004
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.
relating to: regulation of high capacity wells, notification of well construction, groundwater quantity management, granting rule-making authority, and making appropriations.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date5/3/2004
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
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Groundwater Advisory Committee
Groundwater Advisory Committee
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative Matter and Rule
Notification Date
1/13/2005
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
1/13/2005
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
TABOR
TABOR
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
1/13/2005
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
1/13/2005
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
Lawrie Kobza meet with DNR and many others to discuss the possibility of water user fees.
Lawrie Kobza meet with DNR and many others to discuss the possibility of water user fees.
Action Intended To Affect
Rule (by a state agency)
Notification Date
6/21/2004
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.
Rule (by a state agency)
Notification Date
6/21/2004
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.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Wisconsin Well Driller's draft legislation (LRB-0989/1) regarding revisions to NR 280.
Wisconsin Well Driller's draft legislation (LRB-0989/1) regarding revisions to NR 280.
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
8/27/2003
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.
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
8/27/2003
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.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
PSC 130 right of way rules
PSC 130 right of way rules
Action Intended To Affect
Rule (by a state agency)
Notification Date
7/23/2003
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.
Rule (by a state agency)
Notification Date
7/23/2003
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.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Potential groundwater legislation
Potential groundwater legislation
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
7/30/2002
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
Municipal Environmental Group - Water Division
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
7/30/2002
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
Municipal Environmental Group - Water Division
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Potential revisions to chapter 280 Wis Stats.
Potential revisions to chapter 280 Wis Stats.
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
7/30/2002
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
Municipal Environmental Group - Water Division
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
7/30/2002
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
Municipal Environmental Group - Water Division
Total Lobbying Effort
| 2004 January - June |
2004 July - December |
Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Lobbying Expenditures | 2004 January - June $10,556.28 |
2004 July - December $703.00 |
Total $11,259.28 |
| Total Hours Communicating | 2004 January - June 28.10 |
2004 July - December 3.30 |
Total 31.40 |
| Total Hours Other | 2004 January - June 26.50 |
2004 July - December 0.40 |
Total 26.90 |
Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
relating to: regulation of high capacity wells, notification of well construction, groundwater quantity management, granting rule-making authority, and making appropriations.
| 2003 January - June |
2003 July - December |
2004 January - June |
2004 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 January - June |
2003 July - December |
2004 January - June 39% |
2004 July - December |
Total 36% |
relating to: regulation of high capacity wells, notification of well construction, groundwater quantity management, granting rule-making authority, and making appropriations.
| 2003 January - June |
2003 July - December |
2004 January - June |
2004 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 January - June |
2003 July - December |
2004 January - June 40% |
2004 July - December |
Total 38% |
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
| 2003 January - June |
2003 July - December |
2004 January - June |
2004 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 January - June |
2003 July - December |
2004 January - June 10% |
2004 July - December 100% |
Total 16% |
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