Koch Companies Public Sector, LLC, and Affiliates
Registered Principal Details
Business Or Interest:
Represents the various Koch Industries, Inc. companies on public affairs matters, including Flint Hills Resources, LP, an energy purchaser and refiner & transporter of petroleum and Georgia-Pacific, LLC a manufacturer of paper, wood products and building materials.
Lobbying Interests:
Legislation and rules relating to the environment, energy, taxation, business, policy and other areas affecting Koch Industries, Inc. companies.
CEO Name:
Richard Fink
Regional Manager, State Government Affairs
Represents the various Koch Industries, Inc. companies on public affairs matters, including Flint Hills Resources, LP, an energy purchaser and refiner & transporter of petroleum and Georgia-Pacific, LLC a manufacturer of paper, wood products and building materials.
Lobbying Interests:
Legislation and rules relating to the environment, energy, taxation, business, policy and other areas affecting Koch Industries, Inc. companies.
CEO Name:
Richard Fink
Regional Manager, State Government Affairs
Contact
JS
Jeff Schoepke
10 E. Doty Street, Suite 703
Madison, WI 53711
(608) 257-1775
(651) 437-0868
jeff.schoepke@kochps.com
10 E. Doty Street, Suite 703
Madison, WI 53711
(608) 257-1775
(651) 437-0868
jeff.schoepke@kochps.com
Authorized Lobbyists
| Lobbyist Name | Exclusive Duties | Authorized On | Withdrawn On |
|---|
Lobbying Interests
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Assembly Bill 95
Relating to: interest rates on judgments in small claims actions.
Bill Text and History
1/29/2016
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Relating to: interest rates on judgments in small claims actions.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date1/29/2016
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Assembly Bill 251
Relating to: various changes regarding administrative rules and rule-making procedures; time limits for emergency rules; and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
12/30/2015
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Relating to: various changes regarding administrative rules and rule-making procedures; time limits for emergency rules; and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date12/30/2015
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Assembly Bill 730
Relating to: local regulation of certain containers.
Bill Text and History
2015 Wisconsin Act 302
1/19/2016
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Relating to: local regulation of certain containers.
Bill Text and History
2015 Wisconsin Act 302
For
Notification Date1/19/2016
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Senate Bill 76
Relating to: interest rates on judgments in small claims actions.
Bill Text and History
1/29/2016
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Relating to: interest rates on judgments in small claims actions.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date1/29/2016
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Budget Bill Subjects
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
General Fund Taxes: Income and Franchise Taxes
General Fund Taxes: Income and Franchise Taxes
Notification Date
6/2/2015
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
6/2/2015
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Transportation: Finance
Transportation: Finance
Notification Date
6/2/2015
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
6/2/2015
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Legislation regarding the regulation of auxiliary containers.
Legislation regarding the regulation of auxiliary containers.
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
11/24/2015
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Legislative matter
Notification Date
11/24/2015
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Environmental policies, including air quality programs (e.g., toxics, ozone, particulate matter), climate change programs (e.g., greenhouse gas emissions), as well as water quality and waste regulatory programs.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Environmental policies, including air quality programs (e.g., toxics, ozone, particulate matter), climate change programs (e.g., greenhouse gas emissions), as well as water quality and waste regulatory programs.
Environmental policies, including air quality programs (e.g., toxics, ozone, particulate matter), climate change programs (e.g., greenhouse gas emissions), as well as water quality and waste regulatory programs.
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
12/19/2014
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
12/19/2014
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Proposals relating to taxation or business practice policies that may impact KCPS companies, including paper and petroleum industries.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Proposals relating to taxation or business practice policies that may impact KCPS companies, including paper and petroleum industries.
Proposals relating to taxation or business practice policies that may impact KCPS companies, including paper and petroleum industries.
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
12/19/2014
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
12/19/2014
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Proposals relating to the manufacturing, transportation or use of motor vehicle or other fuels, as well as other energy policies that may impact the manufacturing or sales of KCPS companies products or services.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Proposals relating to the manufacturing, transportation or use of motor vehicle or other fuels, as well as other energy policies that may impact the manufacturing or sales of KCPS companies products or services.
Proposals relating to the manufacturing, transportation or use of motor vehicle or other fuels, as well as other energy policies that may impact the manufacturing or sales of KCPS companies products or services.
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
12/19/2014
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
12/19/2014
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Proposals relating to legal standards, liability or other matters relating to civil litigation.
Proposals relating to legal standards, liability or other matters relating to civil litigation.
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
12/19/2014
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
12/19/2014
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Total Lobbying Effort
| 2015 January - June |
2015 July - December |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December |
Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Lobbying Expenditures | 2015 January - June $100,007.01 |
2015 July - December $87,363.76 |
2016 January - June $81,252.08 |
2016 July - December $76,257.80 |
Total $344,880.65 |
| Total Hours Communicating | 2015 January - June 4.75 |
2015 July - December 15.00 |
2016 January - June 18.00 |
2016 July - December 14.50 |
Total 52.25 |
| Total Hours Other | 2015 January - June 364.40 |
2015 July - December 319.65 |
2016 January - June 377.70 |
2016 July - December 216.95 |
Total 1278.70 |
Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Relating to: various changes regarding administrative rules and rule-making procedures; time limits for emergency rules; and making an appropriation. (FE)
| 2015 January - June |
2015 July - December |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 January - June |
2015 July - December 5% |
2016 January - June 25% |
2016 July - December |
Total 9% |
Relating to: local regulation of certain containers.
| 2015 January - June |
2015 July - December |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 January - June |
2015 July - December |
2016 January - June 20% |
2016 July - December |
Total 6% |
Budget Bill Subjects
| 2015 January - June |
2015 July - December |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 January - June 1% |
2015 July - December |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December |
Total < 1% |
| 2015 January - June |
2015 July - December |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 January - June 7% |
2015 July - December |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December 15% |
Total 5% |
Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings
No administrative rulemaking proceedings found.
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
| 2015 January - June |
2015 July - December |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 January - June 3% |
2015 July - December 3% |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December 5% |
Total 2% |
Proposals relating to the manufacturing, transportation or use of motor vehicle or other fuels, as well as other energy policies that may impact the manufacturing or sales of KCPS companies products or services.
| 2015 January - June |
2015 July - December |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 January - June 5% |
2015 July - December 8% |
2016 January - June 10% |
2016 July - December 20% |
Total 10% |
Proposals relating to taxation or business practice policies that may impact KCPS companies, including paper and petroleum industries.
| 2015 January - June |
2015 July - December |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 January - June 26% |
2015 July - December 12% |
2016 January - June 10% |
2016 July - December 5% |
Total 14% |
Environmental policies, including air quality programs (e.g., toxics, ozone, particulate matter), climate change programs (e.g., greenhouse gas emissions), as well as water quality and waste regulatory programs.
| 2015 January - June |
2015 July - December |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 January - June 40% |
2015 July - December 40% |
2016 January - June 10% |
2016 July - December 15% |
Total 27% |
| 2015 January - June |
2015 July - December |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 January - June |
2015 July - December 8% |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December |
Total 2% |
Minor Efforts
No minor efforts found.
Other Matters
Includes time spent on:
- Gubernatorial nominations
- Matters on which the organization made no lobbying communication