Outdoor Advertising Association of Wisconsin

Registered Principal Details

Business Or Interest:
The association represents outdoor advertising businesses.

Lobbying Interests:
The organization may attempt to influence any legislation or regulation which affects the billboard industry.

CEO Name:
Janet Swandby
Executive Director

Contact
JS
Janet Swandby
10 E Doty Street, Suite 519
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 286-0764
swandby@swandby.com
www.oaaw.org

Authorized Lobbyists

Lobbyist Name Exclusive Duties Authorized On Withdrawn On

Lobbying Interests

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

Assembly Bill 216
Assembly Bill 216
Relating to: maintenance and removal of vegetation obstructing the view of outdoor advertising signs along highways under the jurisdiction of the Department of Transportation.

Bill Text and History

2011 Wisconsin Act 230

For
Notification Date
9/7/2011
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 262
Assembly Bill 262
Relating to: excluding permits and licenses from the definition of real property for property tax purposes.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
9/23/2011
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 403
Assembly Bill 403
Relating to: the length of time for which a variance applies.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
2/24/2012
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.
Against
Notification Date
2/24/2012
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
If AB 403 is amended as proposed in LRBa2503/1, OAAW could support the bill.
Other
Notification Date
2/24/2012
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
OAAW supports Assembly Amendment 1 and would support AB 403 is the amendment is included.
Assembly Bill 518
Assembly Bill 518
Relating to: designation of highways as scenic byways.

Bill Text and History

2011 Wisconsin Act 147

Against
Notification Date
2/3/2012
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 618
Assembly Bill 618
Relating to: outdoor advertising signs that are relocated because of state highway projects.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
2/24/2012
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 182
Senate Bill 182
Relating to: excluding permits and licenses from the definition of real property for property tax purposes.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
9/23/2011
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 300
Senate Bill 300
Relating to: the length of time for which a variance applies.

Bill Text and History

2011 Wisconsin Act 135

Against
Notification Date
2/24/2012
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.
Against
Notification Date
2/24/2012
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
If SB 300 is amended as proposed in LRBa2503/1, OAAW could support the bill.
Other
Notification Date
2/24/2012
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
OAAW supports Senate Amendment 1 and would support SB 300 if the amendment is included.
For
Notification Date
2/24/2012
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
Supports SB 300 as amended and passed by the Senate
Senate Bill 401
Senate Bill 401
Relating to: designation of highways as scenic byways.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
2/1/2012
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 490
Senate Bill 490
Relating to: maintenance and removal of vegetation obstructing the view of outdoor advertising signs along highways under the jurisdiction of the Department of Transportation.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
2/22/2012
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 493
Senate Bill 493
Relating to: outdoor advertising signs that are relocated because of state highway projects.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
2/22/2012
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

Transportation: State Highways
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Transportation: State Highways

Notification Date
3/5/2011
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
Acquisition of signs for highway projects.

Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number

Relocation of outdoor advertising signs.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Relocation of outdoor advertising signs.

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative Matter and Rule

Notification Date
11/15/2011
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.

The condemnation or relocation of outdoor advertising signs
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
The condemnation or relocation of outdoor advertising signs

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
2/18/2011
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.

Trimming or removal of vegetation along the highway right-of-way.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Trimming or removal of vegetation along the highway right-of-way.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
2/18/2011
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.

Any activity related to the implementation of Scenic Byways designation
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Any activity related to the implementation of Scenic Byways designation

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative Matter and Rule

Notification Date
1/1/2011
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.

DOT procedure or policy related to the trimming or removal of vegetation on the highway right-of-way.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
DOT procedure or policy related to the trimming or removal of vegetation on the highway right-of-way.

Action Intended To Affect
Rule (by a state agency)

Notification Date
1/1/2011
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.

DOT procedures ror policy related to the condemanation or appraisal of outdoor advertising signs
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
DOT procedures ror policy related to the condemanation or appraisal of outdoor advertising signs

Action Intended To Affect
Rule (by a state agency)

Notification Date
1/1/2011
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.

Highway safety
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Highway safety

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative Matter and Rule

Notification Date
1/1/2011
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.

Local regulation of outdoor advertising
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Local regulation of outdoor advertising

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative Matter and Rule

Notification Date
1/1/2011
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.

Revision of Trans 201, regulating outdoor advertising
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Revision of Trans 201, regulating outdoor advertising

Action Intended To Affect
Rule (by a state agency)

Notification Date
1/1/2011
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.

State regulation of outdoor advertising
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
State regulation of outdoor advertising

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative Matter and Rule

Notification Date
1/1/2011
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.

State signs on highway rights-of-way
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
State signs on highway rights-of-way

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative Matter and Rule

Notification Date
1/1/2011
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.

Taxation related to outdoor advertising
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Taxation related to outdoor advertising

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/1/2011
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

  2011
January - June
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total
Total Lobbying Expenditures 2011
January - June
$37,147.50
2011
July - December
$47,303.50
2012
January - June
$57,908.15
2012
July - December
$48,051.00
Total $190,410.15
Total Hours Communicating 2011
January - June
57.00
2011
July - December
71.80
2012
January - June
81.85
2012
July - December
53.50
Total 264.15
Total Hours Other 2011
January - June
213.75
2011
July - December
234.25
2012
January - June
343.55
2012
July - December
251.45
Total 1043.00

Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

Relating to: maintenance and removal of vegetation obstructing the view of outdoor advertising signs along highways under the jurisdiction of the Department of Transportation.
2011
January - June
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total
2011
January - June
2011
July - December
35%
2012
January - June
35%
2012
July - December
Total 20%
Relating to: excluding permits and licenses from the definition of real property for property tax purposes.
2011
January - June
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total
2011
January - June
2011
July - December
35%
2012
January - June
10%
2012
July - December
Total 11%
Relating to: outdoor advertising signs that are relocated because of state highway projects.
2011
January - June
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total
2011
January - June
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
15%
2012
July - December
Total 5%

Budget Bill Subjects

2011
January - June
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total
2011
January - June
25%
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total 5%

Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings

No administrative rulemaking proceedings found.

Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number

2011
January - June
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total
2011
January - June
15%
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
15%
Total 7%
2011
January - June
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total
2011
January - June
20%
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total 4%
2011
January - June
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total
2011
January - June
35%
2011
July - December
10%
2012
January - June
25%
2012
July - December
25%
Total 24%
2011
January - June
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total
2011
January - June
2011
July - December
15%
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total 4%
2011
January - June
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total
2011
January - June
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
50%
Total 12%

Minor Efforts

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

Minor Efforts
2011
January - June
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total
2011
January - June
5%
2011
July - December
5%
2012
January - June
15%
2012
July - December
10%
Total 9%

Other Matters

No other matters found.

Filed Statements of Lobbying Activity and Expenditures