Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District

Registered Principal Details

Business Or Interest:
MMSD is a municipal corporation which provides planning, construction, operations and maintenance of a sewerage treatment system along with flood management services, water quality research, household hazardous waste collection, pharmaceutical collection, industrial waste monitoring, laboratory services, planning and engineering services and production of a fertilizer, Milorganite.

Lobbying Interests:
Any matter affecting the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District in any way by any state agency or the legislature.

Contact
KL
Katherine Lazarski
260 W Seeboth St
Milwaukee, WI 53204
(414) 225-2103
kbacik@mmsd.com
http://mmsd.com

Authorized Lobbyists

Lobbyist Name Exclusive Duties Authorized On Withdrawn On
Gregory Hubbard Exclusive Duties No Authorized On 12/15/2022 Withdrawn On N/A
Daniel Romportl Exclusive Duties No Authorized On 12/15/2022 Withdrawn On N/A
Katie White Exclusive Duties No Authorized On 12/15/2022 Withdrawn On N/A
AJ Wilson Exclusive Duties No Authorized On 12/15/2022 Withdrawn On N/A
Bill Graffin Exclusive Duties No Authorized On 12/28/2022 Withdrawn On N/A
Katherine Lazarski Exclusive Duties No Authorized On 12/28/2022 Withdrawn On N/A
Kevin Shafer Exclusive Duties No Authorized On 12/28/2022 Withdrawn On N/A

Lobbying Interests

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

Assembly Bill 100
Assembly Bill 100
Relating to: funding for reduction of infiltration and inflow in connecting laterals and sewer lines. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
4/19/2023
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 222
Assembly Bill 222
Relating to: a pre-disaster flood resilience grant program. (FE)

Bill Text and History

Other
Notification Date
5/8/2023
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 587
Assembly Bill 587
Relating to: entrance upon real property by a metropolitan sewerage district including a 1st class city. (FE)

Bill Text and History

Other
Notification Date
12/1/2023
First Communication Date
11/30/2023
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Comments
Please see supporting document for comments.
Assembly Bill 723
Assembly Bill 723
Relating to: local government competitive bidding thresholds and requiring school districts to utilize competitive bidding. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
1/18/2024
First Communication Date
1/10/2024
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Senate Bill 99
Senate Bill 99
Relating to: funding for reduction of infiltration and inflow in connecting laterals and sewer lines. (FE)

Bill Text and History

2023 Wisconsin Act 106

For
Notification Date
3/2/2023
First Communication Date
3/1/2023
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Senate Bill 222
Senate Bill 222
Relating to: a pre-disaster flood resilience grant program. (FE)

Bill Text and History

2023 Wisconsin Act 265

Other
Notification Date
5/8/2023
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 312
Senate Bill 312
Relating to: programs and requirements to address perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances.

Bill Text and History

Other
Notification Date
6/6/2023
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 688
Senate Bill 688
Relating to: local government competitive bidding thresholds and requiring school districts to utilize competitive bidding. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
1/18/2024
First Communication Date
1/10/2024
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.

Budget Bill Subjects

Environmental Improvement Program: Clean Water Fund Program Operations
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Environmental Improvement Program: Clean Water Fund Program Operations

Notification Date
3/13/2023
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.

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

Notification Date
3/13/2023
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.

Natural Resources: Environmental Management
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Natural Resources: Environmental Management

Notification Date
3/13/2023
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

I-94 East/West Redevelopment/Stadium Interchange
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
I-94 East/West Redevelopment/Stadium Interchange

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
3/13/2023
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.

Workforce Development
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Workforce Development

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
3/13/2023
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.

Remediation of soil and groundwater
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Remediation of soil and groundwater

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
3/13/2023
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.

Emerging contaminants including PFAs chemicals
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Emerging contaminants including PFAs chemicals

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
3/13/2023
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.

Electric Generation and Distribution
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Electric Generation and Distribution

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
3/13/2023
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.

Solar Power
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Solar Power

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
3/13/2023
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.

Renewable energy
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Renewable energy

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
3/13/2023
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.

Public Procurement
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Public Procurement

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
3/13/2023
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.

Flood Management
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Flood Management

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
3/13/2023
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.

Soil and Water Conservation
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Soil and Water Conservation

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
3/13/2023
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.

Water Quality
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Water Quality

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
3/13/2023
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.

Water Quality
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Water Quality

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
3/13/2023
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.

Stormwater Regulations
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Stormwater Regulations

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
3/13/2023
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.

Sewerage System Financing and Governance
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Sewerage System Financing and Governance

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
3/13/2023
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.

Milwaukee Estuary Area of Concern
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Milwaukee Estuary Area of Concern

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
3/13/2023
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.

Hoan Bridge
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Hoan Bridge

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
3/13/2023
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.

Wastewater conveyance and treatment
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Wastewater conveyance and treatment

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
3/13/2023
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

  2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
Total
Total Lobbying Expenditures 2023
January - June
$26,623.74
2023
July - December
$22,784.00
2024
January - June
$19,285.83
Total $68,693.57
Total Hours Communicating 2023
January - June
30.25
2023
July - December
16.00
2024
January - June
4.50
Total 50.75
Total Hours Other 2023
January - June
101.25
2023
July - December
50.25
2024
January - June
46.55
Total 198.05

Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

Relating to: funding for reduction of infiltration and inflow in connecting laterals and sewer lines. (FE)
2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total
2023
January - June
5%
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
5%
2024
July - December
Total 4%
Relating to: a pre-disaster flood resilience grant program. (FE)
2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total
2023
January - June
5%
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
5%
2024
July - December
Total 4%
Relating to: a pre-disaster flood resilience grant program. (FE)
2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total
2023
January - June
5%
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
5%
2024
July - December
Total 4%
Relating to: programs and requirements to address perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances.
2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total
2023
January - June
5%
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total 3%
Relating to: funding for reduction of infiltration and inflow in connecting laterals and sewer lines. (FE)
2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total
2023
January - June
15%
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
5%
2024
July - December
Total 9%
Relating to: entrance upon real property by a metropolitan sewerage district including a 1st class city. (FE)
2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total
2023
January - June
2023
July - December
75%
2024
January - June
20%
2024
July - December
Total 24%
Relating to: local government competitive bidding thresholds and requiring school districts to utilize competitive bidding. (FE)
2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total
2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
5%
2024
July - December
Total 1%
Relating to: local government competitive bidding thresholds and requiring school districts to utilize competitive bidding. (FE)
2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total
2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
5%
2024
July - December
Total 1%

Budget Bill Subjects

2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total
2023
January - June
4%
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total 2%
2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total
2023
January - June
10%
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total 5%

Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings

No administrative rulemaking proceedings found.

Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number

2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total
2023
January - June
5%
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total 3%
2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total
2023
January - June
10%
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total 5%
2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total
2023
January - June
10%
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total 5%
2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total
2023
January - June
20%
2023
July - December
5%
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total 12%
2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total
2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
40%
2024
July - December
Total 8%

Minor Efforts

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

Minor Efforts
2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total
2023
January - June
3%
2023
July - December
10%
2024
January - June
5%
2024
July - December
Total 5%

Other Matters

Includes time spent on:

  • Gubernatorial nominations
  • Matters on which the organization made no lobbying communication

Other Matters
2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total
2023
January - June
3%
2023
July - December
10%
2024
January - June
5%
2024
July - December
Total 5%

Filed Statements of Lobbying Activity and Expenditures