Citizens for a Scenic Wisconsin
Registered Principal Details
                                    Business Or Interest:
Scenic conservation. Preservation of scenery and character of towns
Lobbying Interests:
Management of shorelands with regard to placement of structures and maintenance of natural vegetation.
Title:
Executive Director
                            
                            Scenic conservation. Preservation of scenery and character of towns
Lobbying Interests:
Management of shorelands with regard to placement of structures and maintenance of natural vegetation.
Title:
Executive Director
                                Contact
                                
                                    
                                        
                                        
                                
                            
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                                            Charles Mitchell
7525 Oakhill Avenue
Wauwatosa, WI 53213
(414) 258-8604
(414) 528-9672
chuck@scenicwisconsin.org
www.scenicwi.org
                                        
                                    7525 Oakhill Avenue
Wauwatosa, WI 53213
(414) 258-8604
(414) 528-9672
chuck@scenicwisconsin.org
www.scenicwi.org
Authorized Lobbyists
| Lobbyist Name | Exclusive Duties | Authorized On | Withdrawn On | 
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Lobbying Interests
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
                                                                Assembly Bill 20
relating to: displaying attractions on highway specific information signs.
Bill Text and History
2005 Wisconsin Act 136
                                                                        
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
1/12/2006
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
Tourist attractions would benefit from use of logo signs, and we favor use of such small, effective and unobtrusive signs.
                                                                                        
                                                                                    
                                                                                
                                                                        
                                                            
                                                        relating to: displaying attractions on highway specific information signs.
Bill Text and History
2005 Wisconsin Act 136
        
 For
                                                                                                Notification Date1/12/2006
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
Tourist attractions would benefit from use of logo signs, and we favor use of such small, effective and unobtrusive signs.
                                                                Assembly Bill 155
relating to: a municipality's and county's ability to eliminate certain nonconforming buildings or premises.
Bill Text and History
2005 Wisconsin Act 81
                                                                        
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
6/8/2005
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
communities need to remove objectionable structures such as billboards to improve their appearance and their business climate
                                                                                        
                                                                                    
                                                                                
                                                                        
                                                            
                                                        relating to: a municipality's and county's ability to eliminate certain nonconforming buildings or premises.
Bill Text and History
2005 Wisconsin Act 81
        
 Against
                                                                                                Notification Date6/8/2005
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
communities need to remove objectionable structures such as billboards to improve their appearance and their business climate
                                                                Assembly Bill 228
relating to: increasing funding for local youth apprenticeship grants for programs that are targeted at providing training in the areas of health care and health care technology and making appropriations.
Bill Text and History
                                                                        
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
7/18/2005
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 is an attempt by special interests to gain advantage and is unnecessary to protect the public.
                                                                                        
                                                                                    
                                                                                
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
7/18/2005
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: increasing funding for local youth apprenticeship grants for programs that are targeted at providing training in the areas of health care and health care technology and making appropriations.
Bill Text and History
        
 Against
                                                                                                Notification Date7/18/2005
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 is an attempt by special interests to gain advantage and is unnecessary to protect the public.
        
 Other
                                                                                                Notification Date7/18/2005
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 299
relating to: the effect of county shoreland zoning ordinances in territories annexed by cities, villages, or towns or incorporated as cities, or villages.
Bill Text and History
                                                                        
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
5/16/2005
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
Shoreland ordinances for land annexed by a city or town from a county should be kept in effect, to protect the shoreland and water, so scenic beauty, recreation and property values are maintained.
                                                                                        
                                                                                    
                                                                                
                                                                        
                                                            
                                                        relating to: the effect of county shoreland zoning ordinances in territories annexed by cities, villages, or towns or incorporated as cities, or villages.
Bill Text and History
        
 Against
                                                                                                Notification Date5/16/2005
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
Shoreland ordinances for land annexed by a city or town from a county should be kept in effect, to protect the shoreland and water, so scenic beauty, recreation and property values are maintained.
                                                                Assembly Bill 412
relating to: condemnation of county or municipal land for electric transmission lines, payment of certain environmental impact fees to municipalities and counties, and making an appropriation.
Bill Text and History
                                                                        
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
5/13/2005
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
Local governments should retain the authority over placement of structures, including utilities, on all land within their jurisdiction.
                                                                                        
                                                                                    
                                                                                
                                                                        
                                                            
                                                        relating to: condemnation of county or municipal land for electric transmission lines, payment of certain environmental impact fees to municipalities and counties, and making an appropriation.
Bill Text and History
        
 Against
                                                                                                Notification Date5/13/2005
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
Local governments should retain the authority over placement of structures, including utilities, on all land within their jurisdiction.
                                                                Assembly Bill 470
relating to: regulating the possession of Asian carp.
Bill Text and History
                                                                        
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
2/1/2006
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
We must stop the invasive asian carp, now in the Mississippi, before it gets into lakes and destroys all fish.
                                                                                        
                                                                                    
                                                                                
                                                                        
                                                            
                                                        relating to: regulating the possession of Asian carp.
Bill Text and History
        
 For
                                                                                                Notification Date2/1/2006
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
We must stop the invasive asian carp, now in the Mississippi, before it gets into lakes and destroys all fish.
                                                                Assembly Bill 558
relating to: limiting the reasons for which a local government may withhold approval of a permit.
Bill Text and History
                                                                        
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
7/19/2005
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 is an attempt by special interests to gain advantage and is not in the public interest.
                                                                                        
                                                                                    
                                                                                
                                                                        
                                                            
                                                        relating to: limiting the reasons for which a local government may withhold approval of a permit.
Bill Text and History
        
 Against
                                                                                                Notification Date7/19/2005
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 is an attempt by special interests to gain advantage and is not in the public interest.
                                                                Assembly Bill 645
relating to: repealing the comprehensive planning statute known as Smart Growth.
Bill Text and History
                                                                        
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
9/26/2005
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
Planning is part of good management for business and government.
                                                                                        
                                                                                    
                                                                                
                                                                        
                                                            
                                                        relating to: repealing the comprehensive planning statute known as Smart Growth.
Bill Text and History
        
 Against
                                                                                                Notification Date9/26/2005
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
Planning is part of good management for business and government.
                                                                Assembly Bill 675
relating to: compensation for the reduction in the fair market value of private real property.
Bill Text and History
                                                                        
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
3/17/2006
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 would make it difficult for municipalities to enforce zoning that protects the majority of land owners.
                                                                                        
                                                                                    
                                                                                
                                                                        
                                                            
                                                        relating to: compensation for the reduction in the fair market value of private real property.
Bill Text and History
        
 Against
                                                                                                Notification Date3/17/2006
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 would make it difficult for municipalities to enforce zoning that protects the majority of land owners.
                                                                Assembly Bill 741
relating to: review of Department of Transportation decisions related to outdoor advertising signs.
Bill Text and History
                                                                        
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
11/15/2005
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 would grant unnecessary special privileges in appealing decisions of the DOT to owners of outdoor advertising signs, privileges not available to other special interest groups.
                                                                                        
                                                                                    
                                                                                
                                                                        
                                                            
                                                        relating to: review of Department of Transportation decisions related to outdoor advertising signs.
Bill Text and History
        
 Against
                                                                                                Notification Date11/15/2005
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 would grant unnecessary special privileges in appealing decisions of the DOT to owners of outdoor advertising signs, privileges not available to other special interest groups.
                                                                Assembly Bill 850
relating to: the regulation of certain wharves, piers, boat shelters, boat hoists, and boat lifts.
Bill Text and History
                                                                        
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
1/7/2006
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 is a DNR-bashing bill that would prevent the DNR from reducing oversized piers that are bad for the environment and offensive to neighbors. The DNR already has a reasoinable plan that will grandfather 99% of piers.
                                                                                        
                                                                                    
                                                                                
                                                                        
                                                            
                                                        relating to: the regulation of certain wharves, piers, boat shelters, boat hoists, and boat lifts.
Bill Text and History
        
 Against
                                                                                                Notification Date1/7/2006
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 is a DNR-bashing bill that would prevent the DNR from reducing oversized piers that are bad for the environment and offensive to neighbors. The DNR already has a reasoinable plan that will grandfather 99% of piers.
                                                                Assembly Bill 967
relating to: maintenance and removal of vegetation obstructing the view of outdoor advertising signs along highways under the jurisdiction of the Department of Transportation and an audit of a program of the Department of Transportation.
Bill Text and History
2005 Wisconsin Act 465
                                                                        
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
2/22/2006
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 allows cutting more trees on public land along highways for views of billboards, but it tramples the rights of adjacent property owners that might want the trees.
                                                                                        
                                                                                    
                                                                                
                                                                        
                                                            
                                                        relating to: maintenance and removal of vegetation obstructing the view of outdoor advertising signs along highways under the jurisdiction of the Department of Transportation and an audit of a program of the Department of Transportation.
Bill Text and History
2005 Wisconsin Act 465
        
 Against
                                                                                                Notification Date2/22/2006
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 allows cutting more trees on public land along highways for views of billboards, but it tramples the rights of adjacent property owners that might want the trees.
                                                                Assembly Bill 985
relating to: multiple or variable messages on off-premises outdoor advertising signs along interstate and federal-aid primary highways and granting rule-making authority.
Bill Text and History
                                                                        
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
2/22/2006
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
Electronic billboards with messages that change every 6 seconds would be a public nuissance and a distraction to drivers.
                                                                                        
                                                                                    
                                                                                
                                                                        
                                                            
                                                        relating to: multiple or variable messages on off-premises outdoor advertising signs along interstate and federal-aid primary highways and granting rule-making authority.
Bill Text and History
        
 Against
                                                                                                Notification Date2/22/2006
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
Electronic billboards with messages that change every 6 seconds would be a public nuissance and a distraction to drivers.
                                                                Assembly Bill 1040
relating to: the erection of outdoor advertising signs in areas zoned for commercial or industrial activity.
Bill Text and History
                                                                        
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
3/1/2006
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: the erection of outdoor advertising signs in areas zoned for commercial or industrial activity.
Bill Text and History
        
 Against
                                                                                                Notification Date3/1/2006
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 1048
relating to: a statewide survey to identify and document rural historic properties and making an appropriation.
Bill Text and History
                                                                        
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
3/1/2006
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
A survey is a necessary step toward preservation.
                                                                                        
                                                                                    
                                                                                
                                                                        
                                                            
                                                        relating to: a statewide survey to identify and document rural historic properties and making an appropriation.
Bill Text and History
        
 For
                                                                                                Notification Date3/1/2006
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
A survey is a necessary step toward preservation.
                                                                Senate Bill 1
relating to: creation of a Government Accountability Board, making appropriations, and providing penalties.
Bill Text and History
                                                                        
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
4/26/2006
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: creation of a Government Accountability Board, making appropriations, and providing penalties.
Bill Text and History
        
 For
                                                                                                Notification Date4/26/2006
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 77
relating to: prohibiting the erection of certain new off-premises outdoor advertising signs along interstate and federal-aid primary highways.
Bill Text and History
                                                                        
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
7/28/2005
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
Billboards are ruining the scenery in Wisconsin and must be controlled. Scenery is important to tourism, business and quality of life.
                                                                                        
                                                                                    
                                                                                
                                                                        
                                                            
                                                        relating to: prohibiting the erection of certain new off-premises outdoor advertising signs along interstate and federal-aid primary highways.
Bill Text and History
        
 For
                                                                                                Notification Date7/28/2005
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
Billboards are ruining the scenery in Wisconsin and must be controlled. Scenery is important to tourism, business and quality of life.
                                                                Senate Bill 283
relating to: limiting the reasons for which a local government may withhold approval of a permit.
Bill Text and History
2005 Wisconsin Act 171
                                                                        
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
10/30/2005
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
Present law suffiently protects property owners in zoning and permitting activities by cities.
                                                                                        
                                                                                    
                                                                                
                                                                        
                                                            
                                                        relating to: limiting the reasons for which a local government may withhold approval of a permit.
Bill Text and History
2005 Wisconsin Act 171
        
 Against
                                                                                                Notification Date10/30/2005
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
Present law suffiently protects property owners in zoning and permitting activities by cities.
                                                                Senate Bill 470
relating to: open burning of solid waste, illegal storage or disposal of waste tires, and providing a penalty.
Bill Text and History
                                                                        
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
1/7/2006
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
Open burning is a big source of air pollution and it's unnecessary destruction of organic matter that could be chipped and used as mulch to enrich the soil.
                                                                                        
                                                                                    
                                                                                
                                                                        
                                                            
                                                        relating to: open burning of solid waste, illegal storage or disposal of waste tires, and providing a penalty.
Bill Text and History
        
 For
                                                                                                Notification Date1/7/2006
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
Open burning is a big source of air pollution and it's unnecessary destruction of organic matter that could be chipped and used as mulch to enrich the soil.
                                                                Senate Bill 541
relating to: maintenance and removal of vegetation obstructing the view of outdoor advertising signs along highways under the jurisdiction of the Department of Transportation and an audit of a program of the Department of Transportation.
Bill Text and History
                                                                        
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
2/22/2006
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 would allow cutting down trees on public land along roads for a better view of billboards, but it tramples on the rights of adjacent property owners that want the trees.
                                                                                        
                                                                                    
                                                                                
                                                                        
                                                            
                                                        relating to: maintenance and removal of vegetation obstructing the view of outdoor advertising signs along highways under the jurisdiction of the Department of Transportation and an audit of a program of the Department of Transportation.
Bill Text and History
        
 Against
                                                                                                Notification Date2/22/2006
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 would allow cutting down trees on public land along roads for a better view of billboards, but it tramples on the rights of adjacent property owners that want the trees.
                                                                Senate Bill 548
relating to: multiple or variable messages on off-premises outdoor advertising signs along interstate and federal-aid primary highways and granting rule-making authority.
Bill Text and History
2005 Wisconsin Act 464
                                                                        
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
2/22/2006
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
Electronic billboards with messages that change every 6 seconds would be a public nuisance and a distraction to drivers.
                                                                                        
                                                                                    
                                                                                
                                                                        
                                                            
                                                        relating to: multiple or variable messages on off-premises outdoor advertising signs along interstate and federal-aid primary highways and granting rule-making authority.
Bill Text and History
2005 Wisconsin Act 464
        
 Against
                                                                                                Notification Date2/22/2006
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
Electronic billboards with messages that change every 6 seconds would be a public nuisance and a distraction to drivers.
                                                                Senate Bill 607
exempting certain cities and villages from the comprehensive planning statute known as Smart Growth. (FE)
Bill Text and History
                                                                        
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
3/1/2006
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
Smart Growth planning is important to good stewardship of the land.
                                                                                        
                                                                                    
                                                                                
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
3/1/2006
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
To be comprehensive, all communities must be included in regional planning
                                                                                        
                                                                                    
                                                                                
                                                                        
                                                            
                                                        exempting certain cities and villages from the comprehensive planning statute known as Smart Growth. (FE)
Bill Text and History
        
 Against
                                                                                                Notification Date3/1/2006
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
Smart Growth planning is important to good stewardship of the land.
        
 Against
                                                                                                Notification Date3/1/2006
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
To be comprehensive, all communities must be included in regional planning
Budget Bill Subjects
                                                                Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Administration: Land Information
                                                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                    
                                                                            
                                                                    
                                                            
                                                        Administration: Land Information
                                                                                            Notification Date
3/30/2005
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
Maintain the funding of gramts for comprehensive land use planning. Continue full funding of the stewardship fund
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    
                                                                                3/30/2005
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
Maintain the funding of gramts for comprehensive land use planning. Continue full funding of the stewardship fund
                                                                Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Natural Resources: Forestry and Parks
                                                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                    
                                                                            
                                                                    
                                                            
                                                        Natural Resources: Forestry and Parks
                                                                                            Notification Date
3/30/2005
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
provide sufficient funding and manpoer to sustain healthy forests
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    
                                                                                3/30/2005
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
provide sufficient funding and manpoer to sustain healthy forests
                                                                Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Transportation: Transportation Finance
                                                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                    
                                                                            
                                                                    
                                                            
                                                        Transportation: Transportation Finance
                                                                                            Notification Date
3/30/2005
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
Provide contiuous funding for bicycle trails & lanes. Continue programs to study commuter rail systems.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    
                                                                                3/30/2005
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
Provide contiuous funding for bicycle trails & lanes. Continue programs to study commuter rail systems.
Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings
                                                                    Agency Name
Department of Transportation (Trans)
Subject
Trans 201, outdoor advertising sign control.
Scope Statement
Register Number: 552 (1/1/2002)
                                                                
                                                                        
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
1/6/2005
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
Revisions to Trans 201 and creation of Trans 202, all relating to scenic byways.
                                                                                        
                                                                                    
                                                                                
                                                                        
                                                            
                                                        Department of Transportation (Trans)
Subject
Trans 201, outdoor advertising sign control.
Scope Statement
Register Number: 552 (1/1/2002)
        
 For
                                                                                                Notification Date1/6/2005
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
Revisions to Trans 201 and creation of Trans 202, all relating to scenic byways.
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
                                                                Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Removal of structures by municipalities by amortization
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                                        
                                                                            
                                                                            
                                                                          
                                                                
                                                                            
                                                        Removal of structures by municipalities by amortization
                                                                                    Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
2/28/2005
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.
                                                                                                                                                                
                                                                            Legislative Matter
Notification Date
2/28/2005
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 a proposal relating to
Limiting construction of billboards visible from highways in Wisconsin
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                                        
                                                                            
                                                                            
                                                                          
                                                                
                                                                            
                                                        Limiting construction of billboards visible from highways in Wisconsin
                                                                                    Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
1/6/2005
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.
                                                                                                                                                                
                                                                            Legislative Matter
Notification Date
1/6/2005
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.
                                                                regarding non-conforming signs visible from highways, vegetation in front of signs
visible from the highways, management of "directional signs" and control
of erecting speculative signs that are not seen until a highway is built
                                                                 
                                                            
                                                            
                                                                Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
regarding non-conforming signs visible from highways, vegetation in front of signs visible from the highways, management of "directional signs" and control of erecting speculative signs that are not seen until a highway is built
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                                        
                                                                            
                                                                            
                                                                          
                                                                
                                                                            
                                                        regarding non-conforming signs visible from highways, vegetation in front of signs visible from the highways, management of "directional signs" and control of erecting speculative signs that are not seen until a highway is built
                                                                                    Action Intended To Affect
Rule (by a state agency)
Notification Date
1/6/2005
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.
                                                                                                                                                                
                                                                            Rule (by a state agency)
Notification Date
1/6/2005
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
| 2005 January - June | 2005 July - December | 2006 January - June | 2006 July - December | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Lobbying Expenditures | 2005 January - June $2,268.75 | 2005 July - December $1,175.00 | 2006 January - June $2,550.00 | 2006 July - December $775.00 | Total $6,768.75 | 
| Total Hours Communicating | 2005 January - June 12.75 | 2005 July - December 10.25 | 2006 January - June 16.00 | 2006 July - December 0.00 | Total 39.00 | 
| Total Hours Other | 2005 January - June 78.00 | 2005 July - December 36.75 | 2006 January - June 86.00 | 2006 July - December 31.00 | Total 231.75 | 
Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
                                                             relating to: a municipality's and county's ability to eliminate certain nonconforming buildings or premises. 
                                                            
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                        
                                                    | 2005 January - June | 2005 July - December | 2006 January - June | 2006 July - December | Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 January - June 20% | 2005 July - December 55% | 2006 January - June | 2006 July - December | Total 16% | 
                                                             relating to: prohibiting the erection of certain new off-premises outdoor advertising signs along interstate and federal-aid primary highways. 
                                                            
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                        
                                                    | 2005 January - June | 2005 July - December | 2006 January - June | 2006 July - December | Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 January - June | 2005 July - December 15% | 2006 January - June 9% | 2006 July - December | Total 6% | 
                                                             relating to: maintenance and removal of vegetation obstructing the view of outdoor advertising signs along highways under the jurisdiction of the Department of Transportation and an audit of a program of the Department of Transportation. 
                                                            
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                        
                                                    | 2005 January - June | 2005 July - December | 2006 January - June | 2006 July - December | Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 January - June | 2005 July - December | 2006 January - June 17% | 2006 July - December | Total 6% | 
                                                             relating to: multiple or variable messages on off-premises outdoor advertising signs along interstate and federal-aid primary highways and granting rule-making authority. 
                                                            
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                        
                                                    | 2005 January - June | 2005 July - December | 2006 January - June | 2006 July - December | Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 January - June | 2005 July - December | 2006 January - June 18% | 2006 July - December | Total 7% | 
                                                             relating to: maintenance and removal of vegetation obstructing the view of outdoor advertising signs along highways under the jurisdiction of the Department of Transportation and an audit of a program of the Department of Transportation. 
                                                            
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                        
                                                    | 2005 January - June | 2005 July - December | 2006 January - June | 2006 July - December | Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 January - June | 2005 July - December | 2006 January - June 20% | 2006 July - December | Total 7% | 
                                                             relating to: multiple or variable messages on off-premises outdoor advertising signs along interstate and federal-aid primary highways and granting rule-making authority. 
                                                            
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                        
                                                    | 2005 January - June | 2005 July - December | 2006 January - June | 2006 July - December | Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 January - June | 2005 July - December | 2006 January - June 23% | 2006 July - December | Total 8% | 
Budget Bill Subjects
No budget bill subjects found.
                            Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings
| 2005 January - June | 2005 July - December | 2006 January - June | 2006 July - December | Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 January - June 5% | 2005 July - December 8% | 2006 January - June | 2006 July - December 20% | Total 6% | 
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
                                                            regarding non-conforming signs visible from highways, vegetation in front of signs
visible from the highways, management of "directional signs" and control
of erecting speculative signs that are not seen until a highway is built
                                                             
                                                        
                                                        | 2005 January - June | 2005 July - December | 2006 January - June | 2006 July - December | Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 January - June 15% | 2005 July - December | 2006 January - June | 2006 July - December | Total 5% | 
| 2005 January - June | 2005 July - December | 2006 January - June | 2006 July - December | Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 January - June 20% | 2005 July - December | 2006 January - June | 2006 July - December | Total 7% | 
| 2005 January - June | 2005 July - December | 2006 January - June | 2006 July - December | Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 January - June 25% | 2005 July - December | 2006 January - June | 2006 July - December 80% | Total 18% | 
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