Midwest Equipment Dealers Association Inc
Registered Principal Details
Business Or Interest:
Retail farm, outdoor power, light industrial, dairy and farmstead mechanization equipment dealers.
Lobbying Interests:
We address issues that affect commercial, consumer, environmental, tax, small business of our dealer membership, work with Department of Ag and Consumer Protection and Department of Workforce Development on the administrative rules.
CEO Name:
Gary Manke
Executive Vice President-CEO
Retail farm, outdoor power, light industrial, dairy and farmstead mechanization equipment dealers.
Lobbying Interests:
We address issues that affect commercial, consumer, environmental, tax, small business of our dealer membership, work with Department of Ag and Consumer Protection and Department of Workforce Development on the administrative rules.
CEO Name:
Gary Manke
Executive Vice President-CEO
Contact
GWM
Gary W. Manke
5330 Wall Street, Suite 100
Madison, WI 53718
(608) 240-4700
(608) 240-2069
gmanke@medaassn.com
http://www.medaassn.com
5330 Wall Street, Suite 100
Madison, WI 53718
(608) 240-4700
(608) 240-2069
gmanke@medaassn.com
http://www.medaassn.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| Lobbyist Name | Exclusive Duties | Authorized On | Withdrawn On |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
2/3/2016
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 Date2/3/2016
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 113
Relating to: operating implements of husbandry and agricultural commercial motor vehicles on highways and transporting implements of husbandry by trailer on highways. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2015 Wisconsin Act 15
4/16/2015
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: operating implements of husbandry and agricultural commercial motor vehicles on highways and transporting implements of husbandry by trailer on highways. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2015 Wisconsin Act 15
Other
Notification Date4/16/2015
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 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
1/22/2016
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: various changes regarding administrative rules and rule-making procedures; time limits for emergency rules; and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Other
Notification Date1/22/2016
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 452
Relating to: the minimum price of merchandise sold at wholesale or retail. (FE)
Bill Text and History
11/27/2015
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: the minimum price of merchandise sold at wholesale or retail. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date11/27/2015
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 539
Relating to: collateral source payments.
Bill Text and History
12/16/2015
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: collateral source payments.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date12/16/2015
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 553
Relating to: the sales tax exemption for occasional sales by nonprofit organizations. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2015 Wisconsin Act 364
1/22/2016
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: the sales tax exemption for occasional sales by nonprofit organizations. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2015 Wisconsin Act 364
For
Notification Date1/22/2016
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 564
Relating to: implements of husbandry and agricultural commercial motor vehicles operated or transported on highways.
Bill Text and History
12/8/2015
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: implements of husbandry and agricultural commercial motor vehicles operated or transported on highways.
Bill Text and History
Other
Notification Date12/8/2015
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 629
Relating to: a sales and use tax exemption for federal excise tax imposed on a sale of a heavy truck or trailer. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2015 Wisconsin Act 361
1/22/2016
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: a sales and use tax exemption for federal excise tax imposed on a sale of a heavy truck or trailer. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2015 Wisconsin Act 361
For
Notification Date1/22/2016
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
2/3/2016
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 Date2/3/2016
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 83
Relating to: operating implements of husbandry and agricultural commercial motor vehicles on highways and transporting implements of husbandry by trailer on highways. (FE)
Bill Text and History
4/17/2015
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: operating implements of husbandry and agricultural commercial motor vehicles on highways and transporting implements of husbandry by trailer on highways. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Other
Notification Date4/17/2015
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.
Senate Bill 168
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
1/22/2016
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: various changes regarding administrative rules and rule-making procedures; time limits for emergency rules; and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Other
Notification Date1/22/2016
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 371
Relating to: the minimum price of merchandise sold at wholesale or retail. (FE)
Bill Text and History
12/4/2015
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: the minimum price of merchandise sold at wholesale or retail. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date12/4/2015
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.
Senate Bill 405
Relating to: collateral source payments.
Bill Text and History
12/16/2015
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: collateral source payments.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date12/16/2015
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.
Senate Bill 448
Relating to: implements of husbandry and agricultural commercial motor vehicles operated or transported on highways.
Bill Text and History
2015 Wisconsin Act 232
1/7/2016
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: implements of husbandry and agricultural commercial motor vehicles operated or transported on highways.
Bill Text and History
2015 Wisconsin Act 232
Other
Notification Date1/7/2016
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
Insurance
Insurance
Notification Date
6/1/2015
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.
6/1/2015
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.
Total Lobbying Effort
| 2015 January - June |
2015 July - December |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December |
Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Lobbying Expenditures | 2015 January - June $1,943.50 |
2015 July - December $1,977.30 |
2016 January - June $1,436.50 |
2016 July - December $1,546.35 |
Total $6,903.65 |
| Total Hours Communicating | 2015 January - June 1.75 |
2015 July - December 0.50 |
2016 January - June 0.50 |
2016 July - December 1.00 |
Total 3.75 |
| Total Hours Other | 2015 January - June 9.75 |
2015 July - December 11.20 |
2016 January - June 8.00 |
2016 July - December 8.15 |
Total 37.10 |
Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Relating to: operating implements of husbandry and agricultural commercial motor vehicles on highways and transporting implements of husbandry by trailer on highways. (FE)
| 2015 January - June |
2015 July - December |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 January - June 37% |
2015 July - December |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December |
Total 10% |
Relating to: operating implements of husbandry and agricultural commercial motor vehicles on highways and transporting implements of husbandry by trailer on highways. (FE)
| 2015 January - June |
2015 July - December |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 January - June 53% |
2015 July - December |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December |
Total 15% |
Relating to: collateral source payments.
| 2015 January - June |
2015 July - December |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 January - June |
2015 July - December 1% |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December 3% |
Total < 1% |
Relating to: collateral source payments.
| 2015 January - June |
2015 July - December |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 January - June |
2015 July - December 2% |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December 3% |
Total < 1% |
Relating to: the minimum price of merchandise sold at wholesale or retail. (FE)
| 2015 January - June |
2015 July - December |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 January - June |
2015 July - December 3% |
2016 January - June 6% |
2016 July - December 8% |
Total 5% |
Relating to: the minimum price of merchandise sold at wholesale or retail. (FE)
| 2015 January - June |
2015 July - December |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 January - June |
2015 July - December 4% |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December 1% |
Total < 1% |
Relating to: implements of husbandry and agricultural commercial motor vehicles operated or transported on highways.
| 2015 January - June |
2015 July - December |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 January - June |
2015 July - December 38% |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December |
Total 10% |
Relating to: implements of husbandry and agricultural commercial motor vehicles operated or transported on highways.
| 2015 January - June |
2015 July - December |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 January - June |
2015 July - December 43% |
2016 January - June 77% |
2016 July - December |
Total 29% |
Relating to: interest rates on judgments in small claims actions.
| 2015 January - June |
2015 July - December |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 January - June |
2015 July - December |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December 2% |
Total < 1% |
Relating to: the sales tax exemption for occasional sales by nonprofit organizations. (FE)
| 2015 January - June |
2015 July - December |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 January - June |
2015 July - December |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December 2% |
Total < 1% |
Relating to: interest rates on judgments in small claims actions.
| 2015 January - June |
2015 July - December |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 January - June |
2015 July - December |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December 4% |
Total < 1% |
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 |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December 4% |
Total < 1% |
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 |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December 6% |
Total 2% |
Relating to: a sales and use tax exemption for federal excise tax imposed on a sale of a heavy truck or trailer. (FE)
| 2015 January - June |
2015 July - December |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 January - June |
2015 July - December |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December 8% |
Total 2% |
Budget Bill Subjects
| 2015 January - June |
2015 July - December |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 January - June 2% |
2015 July - December |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December |
Total < 1% |
Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings
No administrative rulemaking proceedings found.
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
No topics found.
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