1000 Friends of Wisconsin

Registered Principal Details

Business Or Interest:
To promote good land use

Lobbying Interests:
Any legislation or rules affecting land use, transportation, planning, conservation public land acquisition or decision-making practicies related to these areas.

Title:
Acting Executive Director/Policy Director

Contact
LM
Lisa MacKinnon
16 N Carroll Street Suite 810
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 259-1000
(608) 259-1621
lmac@1kfriends.org
www.1kfriends.org

Authorized Lobbyists

Lobbyist Name Exclusive Duties Authorized On Withdrawn On

Lobbying Interests

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

Assembly Bill 30
Assembly Bill 30
relating to: the appointment of the secretary of natural resources.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
8/14/2003
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 44
Assembly Bill 44
relating to: the definition of agricultural land for property tax purposes.

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
8/14/2003
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 46
Assembly Bill 46
relating to: creating an Office of Public Intervenor in the Department of Justice.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
3/19/2003
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 168
Assembly Bill 168
relating to: property taxation of land adjusted in value by state laws or local ordinances or local resolutions.

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
8/14/2003
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 242
Assembly Bill 242
relating to: the annual adjustment of the motor vehicle fuel tax rate.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
9/18/2003
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 271
Assembly Bill 271
relating to: requiring notice to persons affected by zoning actions that change the allowable use of their property.

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
8/14/2003
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 303
Assembly Bill 303
relating to: requirements, prohibitions, and procedures relating to land acquisition under the Warren Knowles-Gaylord Nelson Stewardship 2000 program; acquisitions of land and interests of land by the Department of Natural Resources; and aid in lieu of pro...

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
8/14/2003
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 369
Assembly Bill 369
relating to: requiring the Department of Transportation to provide transportation planning and assistance in reviewing the site plan of proposed school construction or enlargement and granting rule-making authority.

Bill Text and History

Other
Notification Date
8/14/2003
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 435
Assembly Bill 435
relating to: repealing the comprehensive planning statute known as Smart Growth.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
8/14/2003
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
This bill "throws the baby out with the bathwater." There are a number of amendments that could be made to address concerns about the law instead of repealing it. For more information contact Lisa MacKinnon, Policy Director, 608/663-9049.
Assembly Bill 437
Assembly Bill 437
relating to: granting towns limited authority to create tax incremental financing districts.

Bill Text and History

2003 Wisconsin Act 231

Against
Notification Date
8/14/2003
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 480
Assembly Bill 480
relating to: bonding authority for the stewardship program.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
9/18/2003
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 496
Assembly Bill 496
relating to: the removal of nonconforming outdoor advertising signs.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
10/7/2003
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 551
Assembly Bill 551
relating to: subjecting a county development plan to town board approval.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
2/16/2004
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 Bill 607
Assembly Bill 607
relating to: limiting the numbers of acres under the jurisdiction of the Department of Natural Resources.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
2/16/2004
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 Bill 608
Assembly Bill 608
relating to: making changes to the comprehensive planning statute known as Smart Growth.

Bill Text and History

2003 Wisconsin Act 233

For
Notification Date
10/30/2003
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
This bill provides clarification on a number of issues that were raised as concerns re: the law. It clears up ambiguity regarding the consistency requirement and also regarding the effect of RPC plans with respect to other local governments.
Assembly Bill 654
Assembly Bill 654
relating to: making technical and policy changes in the tax incremental financing program based in part on the recommendations of the governor's December 2000 working group on tax incremental finance, authorizing certain counties to create tax incremental ...

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
11/14/2003
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 655
Assembly Bill 655
relating to: administrative rules, guidelines, policies, and hearings; air pollution control; structures, deposits, and other activities in or near navigable waters; notice, hearing, and review procedures related to permits to place structures and material...

Bill Text and History

2003 Wisconsin Act 118

Against
Notification Date
11/14/2003
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 728
Assembly Bill 728
relating to: comprehensive planning by local governmental units and fees imposed by political subdivisions.

Bill Text and History

2003 Wisconsin Act 307

Against
Notification Date
1/12/2004
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 Bill 748
Assembly Bill 748
relating to: removal of vegetation along highways under the jurisdiction of the Department of Transportation.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
2/9/2004
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 Bill 750
Assembly Bill 750
relating to: exempting from the Smart Growth law town disapproval of certain county zoning actions.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
2/25/2004
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.
Comments
This bill presents a problem for counties with comprehensive plans because it may prevent them from complying with the consistency requirement in the comprehensive planning law.
Assembly Bill 780
Assembly Bill 780
relating to: activities exempt from water quality standards that are applicable to wetlands and that are exempt from certain other approvals, fees, notices, hearings, procedures, and penalties.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
2/9/2004
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 Bill 843
Assembly Bill 843
relating to: the issuance of debt by natural gas and electric public utilities to finance certain environmental activities.

Bill Text and History

2003 Wisconsin Act 152

For
Notification Date
3/4/2004
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 Bill 868
Assembly Bill 868
relating to: the siting and expansion of certain livestock facilities, local zoning ordinances relating to livestock facilities, creating a Livestock Facility Siting Review Board, and granting rule-making authority.

Bill Text and History

2003 Wisconsin Act 235

Other
Notification Date
3/4/2004
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 Bill 893
Assembly Bill 893
relating to: major highway projects, southeast Wisconsin freeway rehabilitation projects, and the transportation projects commission.

Bill Text and History

2003 Wisconsin Act 217

For
Notification Date
7/30/2004
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 Bill 926
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

For
Notification Date
4/2/2004
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 Bill 949
Assembly Bill 949
relating to: creating the Dane County Council of Governments and authorizing Dane County to enact a comprehensive zoning ordinance.

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
7/29/2004
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 12
Senate Bill 12
relating to: campaign financing, official action in return for providing or withholding political contributions, services, or other things of value, lobbying regulation, designations for the Wisconsin election campaign fund by individuals filing state inco...

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
8/14/2003
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.
Senate Bill 15
Senate Bill 15
relating to: creation of a Joint Survey Committee on State Mandates and required funding of state mandates.

Bill Text and History

Other
Notification Date
2/28/2003
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.
Senate Bill 43
Senate Bill 43
relating to: the annual adjustment of the motor vehicle fuel tax rate.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
2/28/2003
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.
Senate Bill 110
Senate Bill 110
relating to: expanding town authority to create an official map and the status of an official town map.

Bill Text and History

Other
Notification Date
8/14/2003
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.
Senate Bill 215
Senate Bill 215
relating to: the formula used for calculating the estimated motorboat gas tax payment; implementation of the Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program; implementation of county land and water resource management plans; and making appropriation.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
8/14/2003
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.
Senate Bill 239
Senate Bill 239
relating to: the removal of nonconforming outdoor advertising signs.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
1/13/2004
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 313
Senate Bill 313
relating to: administrative rules, guidelines, policies, and hearings; air pollution control; structures, deposits, and other activities in or near navigable waters; notice, hearing, and review procedures related to permits to place structures and material...

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
11/14/2003
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.
Senate Bill 375
Senate Bill 375
relating to: comprehensive planning by local governmental units and fees imposed by political subdivisions.

Bill Text and History

2003 Wisconsin Act 134

Against
Notification Date
1/12/2004
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.
Other
Notification Date
1/12/2004
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.
Comments
Since the bill incorporated Senator Panzer's amendment, which removed the portions affecting the comprehensive planning law, we no longer oppose the bill.
Senate Bill 390
Senate Bill 390
relating to: removal of vegetation along highways under the jurisdiction of the Department of Transportation.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
2/9/2004
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 447
Senate Bill 447
relating to: major highway projects and the Transportation Projects Commission.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
3/4/2004
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 478
Senate Bill 478
relating to: major highway projects, southeast Wisconsin freeway rehabilitation projects, and the transportation projects commission.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
3/4/2004
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 524
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

For
Notification Date
4/2/2004
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.

Budget Bill Subjects

Administration: Land Information
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Administration: Land Information

Notification Date
2/28/2003
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
Comprehensive planning grants program

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

Notification Date
2/28/2003
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
Stewardship Fund

Shared Revenue and Property Tax Relief: Property Tax Credits
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Shared Revenue and Property Tax Relief: Property Tax Credits

Notification Date
6/19/2003
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
farmland preservation repeal/use value

Transportation: Local Transportation Aid
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Transportation: Local Transportation Aid

Notification Date
2/28/2003
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.

Transportation: Local Transportation Projects
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Transportation: Local Transportation Projects

Notification Date
2/28/2003
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.

Transportation: Motor Vehicles
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Transportation: Motor Vehicles

Notification Date
2/28/2003
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.

Transportation: Other Divisions
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Transportation: Other Divisions

Notification Date
2/28/2003
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.

Transportation: State Highway Program
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Transportation: State Highway Program

Notification Date
2/28/2003
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.

Transportation: Transportation Finance
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Transportation: Transportation Finance

Notification Date
2/28/2003
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.

Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings

NR 300 series, activities in navigable waterways.
Agency Name
Natural Resources
Subject
NR 300 series, activities in navigable waterways.
Scope Statement
Register Number: 580 (4/15/2004)
Clearinghouse Rule: CR 04-065
Other
Notification Date
4/19/2004
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 Replacement to Dane County Regional Planning Commission, LRB-0157/P3
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to Replacement to Dane County Regional Planning Commission, LRB-0157/P3

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
12/1/2004
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.

2005-2007 biennial budget--planning grant program, transportation issues
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
2005-2007 biennial budget--planning grant program, transportation issues

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
9/9/2004
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.

2005-2007 biennial budget
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
2005-2007 biennial budget

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
8/12/2004
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 TABOR
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
relating to TABOR

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
8/12/2004
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.

Adoption of Emergency Orders FH-13-04(E) through FH-23-04(E) revising Chapters NR1, 300, 320, 325, 326, 328, and 340, creating Chapters NR310, 329, 341, 343, and 345, repealing Chapter NR 322, and repealing and recreating Chapter NR323
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Adoption of Emergency Orders FH-13-04(E) through FH-23-04(E) revising Chapters NR1, 300, 320, 325, 326, 328, and 340, creating Chapters NR310, 329, 341, 343, and 345, repealing Chapter NR 322, and repealing and recreating Chapter NR323

Action Intended To Affect
Rule (by a state agency)

Notification Date
3/29/2004
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 proposals related to joint legislative audit committee findings on transportation and major highways audit.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Development, drafting or introduction of proposals related to joint legislative audit committee findings on transportation and major highways audit.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
2/9/2004
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.

LRB 3624 -- changes to state comprehensive planning law
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
LRB 3624 -- changes to state comprehensive planning law

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
12/2/2003
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.

presumptive approval on NR 30 and Ch 227 review process
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
presumptive approval on NR 30 and Ch 227 review process

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative Matter and Rule

Notification Date
11/9/2003
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.

Reform of tax incremental financing law
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Reform of tax incremental financing law

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
9/15/2003
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.

A proposal to repeal the state conprehensive planning law.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
A proposal to repeal the state conprehensive planning law.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
6/19/2003
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.

A proposal to repeal the statecomprehensive planning law.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
A proposal to repeal the statecomprehensive planning law.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
6/19/2003
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.

Total Lobbying Effort

  2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2004
July - December
Total
Total Lobbying Expenditures 2003
July - December
$14,250.08
2004
January - June
$18,012.02
2004
July - December
$3,853.20
Total $36,115.30
Total Hours Communicating 2003
July - December
80.00
2004
January - June
91.50
2004
July - December
24.75
Total 196.25
Total Hours Other 2003
July - December
203.00
2004
January - June
270.75
2004
July - December
56.00
Total 529.75

Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

relating to: making changes to the comprehensive planning statute known as Smart Growth.
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2004
July - December
Total
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
18%
2004
January - June
10%
2004
July - December
Total 12%
relating to: repealing the comprehensive planning statute known as Smart Growth.
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2004
July - December
Total
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
20%
2004
January - June
2004
July - December
Total 8%
relating to: administrative rules, guidelines, policies, and hearings; air pollution control; structures, deposits, and other activities in or near navigable waters; notice, hearing, and review procedures related to permits to place structures and materials and to conduct activities in or near navigable waters; nonmetallic mining reclamation financial assurances; strategic energy assessments; partial deregulation of telecommunications services; contributions by electric and gas utilities to the utility public benefits fund; grants for energy conservation and other programs; reciprocal agreements for real estate licenses; comprehensive planning by local governmental units; fees imposed by political subdivisions; the confidentiality of patient health care records; apprentice-to-journeyman job-site ratios; the acquisition of in-state banks and in-state bank holding companies; credit agreements; extending the time limit for emergency rule procedures; and granting rule-making authority.
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2004
July - December
Total
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
25%
2004
January - June
15%
2004
July - December
Total 17%
relating to: major highway projects, southeast Wisconsin freeway rehabilitation projects, and the transportation projects commission.
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
Total 5%
relating to: creating the Dane County Council of Governments and authorizing Dane County to enact a comprehensive zoning ordinance.
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
Total 5%

Budget Bill Subjects

2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2004
July - December
Total
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
5%
2004
January - June
2004
July - December
Total 2%
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2004
July - December
Total
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
5%
2004
January - June
2004
July - December
Total 2%

Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings

2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2004
July - December
Total
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
15%
2004
July - December
Total 7%

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
10%
2004
January - June
2004
July - December
Total 4%
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2004
July - December
Total
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
12%
2004
January - June
2004
July - December
Total 5%
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
Total 5%
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2004
July - December
Total
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
20%
2004
July - December
Total 10%
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2004
July - December
Total
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2004
July - December
10%
Total 1%
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2004
July - December
Total
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2004
July - December
15%
Total 2%
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2004
July - December
Total
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2004
July - December
60%
Total 7%

Minor Efforts

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

Minor Efforts
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2004
July - December
Total
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
5%
2004
January - June
10%
2004
July - December
15%
Total 9%

Other Matters

No other matters found.

Filed Statements of Lobbying Activity and Expenditures