Citizens for a Scenic Wisconsin
Registered Principal Details
Business Or Interest:
CSW is a statewide organization dedicated to education and advocacy in the following areas: historic barn preservation, enhancing state rustic road operations, promoting scenic by-way programs, regulations of off premise billboards.. and this year we have added agricultural tourism to our mission statement.
Lobbying Interests:
CSW will comment and advocate in all areas of legislative and administration actions involving, rustic roads, scenic by-ways, billboard blight, historic barn preservation and agricultural tourism.
CEO Name:
Charles Mitchell
Legislative Director
CSW is a statewide organization dedicated to education and advocacy in the following areas: historic barn preservation, enhancing state rustic road operations, promoting scenic by-way programs, regulations of off premise billboards.. and this year we have added agricultural tourism to our mission statement.
Lobbying Interests:
CSW will comment and advocate in all areas of legislative and administration actions involving, rustic roads, scenic by-ways, billboard blight, historic barn preservation and agricultural tourism.
CEO Name:
Charles Mitchell
Legislative Director
Contact
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Authorized Lobbyists
| Lobbyist Name | Exclusive Duties | Authorized On | Withdrawn On |
|---|
Lobbying Interests
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Assembly Bill 66
Relating to: creative economy development initiative grants and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
4/16/2019
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.
Comments
Our board of Directors will be voting on this matter soon. We have been asking implementation questions prior to our own internal decision.
Relating to: creative economy development initiative grants and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
None
Notification Date4/16/2019
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.
Comments
Our board of Directors will be voting on this matter soon. We have been asking implementation questions prior to our own internal decision.
Assembly Bill 421
Relating to: outdoor advertising signs, granting rule-making authority, and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
9/20/2019
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: outdoor advertising signs, granting rule-making authority, and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date9/20/2019
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 683
Relating to: expanding applicability of the room tax, making substantive and technical changes to the local room tax, and providing a penalty. (FE)
Bill Text and History
1/8/2020
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: expanding applicability of the room tax, making substantive and technical changes to the local room tax, and providing a penalty. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date1/8/2020
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 787
Relating to: loan to the Greater Green Bay Convention and Visitor Bureau for the construction of a visitor information and education center and authorizing general fund supported borrowing to fund the loan. (FE)
Bill Text and History
3/12/2020
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: loan to the Greater Green Bay Convention and Visitor Bureau for the construction of a visitor information and education center and authorizing general fund supported borrowing to fund the loan. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date3/12/2020
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 157
Relating to: the creation of a local exposition district by the City of Superior. (FE)
Bill Text and History
3/6/2020
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 creation of a local exposition district by the City of Superior. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date3/6/2020
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 646
Relating to: expanding applicability of the room tax, making substantive and technical changes to the local room tax, and providing a penalty. (FE)
Bill Text and History
3/6/2020
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: expanding applicability of the room tax, making substantive and technical changes to the local room tax, and providing a penalty. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date3/6/2020
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 721
Relating to: loan to the Greater Green Bay Convention and Visitor Bureau for the construction of a visitor information and education center and authorizing general fund supported borrowing to fund the loan. (FE)
Bill Text and History
3/12/2020
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: loan to the Greater Green Bay Convention and Visitor Bureau for the construction of a visitor information and education center and authorizing general fund supported borrowing to fund the loan. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date3/12/2020
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
Administration: Departmentwide
Administration: Departmentwide
Notification Date
4/22/2019
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.
4/22/2019
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
Corrections: Departmentwide
Corrections: Departmentwide
Notification Date
4/22/2019
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.
4/22/2019
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
Tourism: Tourism Development and Promotion
Tourism: Tourism Development and Promotion
Notification Date
4/22/2019
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.
4/22/2019
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: Departmentwide
Transportation: Departmentwide
Notification Date
4/22/2019
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.
4/22/2019
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
We will begin to explore the idea of what might be called "Habitat Highways"...re-purposing some right of ways on the Wisconsin State Highway System. Just a concept for now but will begin doing research.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
We will begin to explore the idea of what might be called "Habitat Highways"...re-purposing some right of ways on the Wisconsin State Highway System. Just a concept for now but will begin doing research.
We will begin to explore the idea of what might be called "Habitat Highways"...re-purposing some right of ways on the Wisconsin State Highway System. Just a concept for now but will begin doing research.
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
3/6/2020
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
3/6/2020
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.
CSW will work with the DATCP to help expand economic opportunities for additional sustainable farming in rural Wisconsin. We also will increase support for programs that promote agricultural tourism.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
CSW will work with the DATCP to help expand economic opportunities for additional sustainable farming in rural Wisconsin. We also will increase support for programs that promote agricultural tourism.
CSW will work with the DATCP to help expand economic opportunities for additional sustainable farming in rural Wisconsin. We also will increase support for programs that promote agricultural tourism.
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
1/30/2020
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
1/30/2020
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.
The organization will begin to review new drafts relating to billboards which are non conforming with current state and WDOT policies.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
The organization will begin to review new drafts relating to billboards which are non conforming with current state and WDOT policies.
The organization will begin to review new drafts relating to billboards which are non conforming with current state and WDOT policies.
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
4/22/2019
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
4/22/2019
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
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December |
Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Lobbying Expenditures | 2019 January - June $1,335.00 |
2019 July - December $1,150.00 |
2020 January - June $1,000.00 |
2020 July - December $1,370.00 |
Total $4,855.00 |
| Total Hours Communicating | 2019 January - June 17.00 |
2019 July - December 17.00 |
2020 January - June 13.00 |
2020 July - December 11.00 |
Total 58.00 |
| Total Hours Other | 2019 January - June 30.00 |
2019 July - December 27.00 |
2020 January - June 34.00 |
2020 July - December 17.00 |
Total 108.00 |
Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Relating to: creative economy development initiative grants and making an appropriation. (FE)
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 January - June 5% |
2019 July - December 5% |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December |
Total 2% |
Relating to: expanding applicability of the room tax, making substantive and technical changes to the local room tax, and providing a penalty. (FE)
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December 5% |
2020 January - June 10% |
2020 July - December 10% |
Total 6% |
Relating to: outdoor advertising signs, granting rule-making authority, and making an appropriation. (FE)
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December 60% |
2020 January - June 40% |
2020 July - December 10% |
Total 29% |
Relating to: loan to the Greater Green Bay Convention and Visitor Bureau for the construction of a visitor information and education center and authorizing general fund supported borrowing to fund the loan. (FE)
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June 5% |
2020 July - December 2% |
Total 2% |
Relating to: expanding applicability of the room tax, making substantive and technical changes to the local room tax, and providing a penalty. (FE)
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June 5% |
2020 July - December 2% |
Total 2% |
Relating to: the creation of a local exposition district by the City of Superior. (FE)
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December 2% |
Total < 1% |
Relating to: loan to the Greater Green Bay Convention and Visitor Bureau for the construction of a visitor information and education center and authorizing general fund supported borrowing to fund the loan. (FE)
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December 2% |
Total < 1% |
Budget Bill Subjects
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 January - June 5% |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December |
Total 1% |
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 January - June 10% |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December |
Total 3% |
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 January - June 20% |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December 20% |
Total 9% |
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 January - June 30% |
2019 July - December 20% |
2020 January - June 20% |
2020 July - December 30% |
Total 24% |
Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings
No administrative rulemaking proceedings found.
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
The organization will begin to review new drafts relating to billboards which are non conforming with current state and WDOT policies.
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 January - June 30% |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June 5% |
2020 July - December 10% |
Total 12% |
CSW will work with the DATCP to help expand economic opportunities for additional sustainable farming in rural Wisconsin. We also will increase support for programs that promote agricultural tourism.
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June 5% |
2020 July - December 5% |
Total 2% |
We will begin to explore the idea of what might be called "Habitat Highways"...re-purposing some right of ways on the Wisconsin State Highway System. Just a concept for now but will begin doing research.
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June 10% |
2020 July - December 5% |
Total 4% |
Minor Efforts
(Time spent on matters each of which accounted for less than 10% of the organization's lobbying.)
Other Matters
No other matters found.