Verizon and its Affiliates (formerly Verizon Wireless)
Registered Principal Details
                                    Business Or Interest:
Wireless telecommunications.
Lobbying Interests:
Lobby the legislature and administration regarding all telecom related issues.
CEO Name:
Daniel S. Mead
Executive Director, State Public Policy
                            
                            Wireless telecommunications.
Lobbying Interests:
Lobby the legislature and administration regarding all telecom related issues.
CEO Name:
Daniel S. Mead
Executive Director, State Public Policy
                                Contact
                                
                                    
                                        
                                        
                                
                            
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                                            Michael McDermott
1515 Woodfield Rd Ste 1400
Schaumburg, IL 60173
(847) 706-2648
(847) 706-7601
michael.mcdermott@verizonwireless.com
http://www.verizonwireless.com
                                        
                                    1515 Woodfield Rd Ste 1400
Schaumburg, IL 60173
(847) 706-2648
(847) 706-7601
michael.mcdermott@verizonwireless.com
http://www.verizonwireless.com
Authorized Lobbyists
| Lobbyist Name | Exclusive Duties | Authorized On | Withdrawn On | 
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Lobbying Interests
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
                                                                January 2011 Special Session Assembly Bill 14
Relating to: regulation of telecommunications utilities and alternative telecommunications utilities; telecommunications provider of last-resort obligations; telecommunications intrastate switched access rates; interconnected voice over Internet protocol s...
Bill Text and History
                                                                        
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
4/28/2011
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: regulation of telecommunications utilities and alternative telecommunications utilities; telecommunications provider of last-resort obligations; telecommunications intrastate switched access rates; interconnected voice over Internet protocol s...
Bill Text and History
        
 Against
                                                                                                Notification Date4/28/2011
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.
                                                                January 2011 Special Session Senate Bill 13
Relating to: regulation of telecommunications utilities and alternative telecommunications utilities; telecommunications provider of last-resort obligations; telecommunications intrastate switched access rates; interconnected voice over Internet protocol s...
Bill Text and History
2011 Wisconsin Act 22
                                                                        
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
4/29/2011
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: regulation of telecommunications utilities and alternative telecommunications utilities; telecommunications provider of last-resort obligations; telecommunications intrastate switched access rates; interconnected voice over Internet protocol s...
Bill Text and History
2011 Wisconsin Act 22
        
 Against
                                                                                                Notification Date4/29/2011
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 429
Relating to: portable electronics insurance and providing a penalty.
Bill Text and History
2011 Wisconsin Act 225
                                                                        
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
3/6/2012
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: portable electronics insurance and providing a penalty.
Bill Text and History
2011 Wisconsin Act 225
        
 For
                                                                                                Notification Date3/6/2012
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Budget Bill Subjects
                                                                Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Public Service Commission
                                                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                    
                                                                            
                                                                    
                                                            
                                                        Public Service Commission
                                                                                            Notification Date
3/4/2011
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.
                                                                                        
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    
                                                                                3/4/2011
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
                                                                Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
911 surcharge
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                                        
                                                                            
                                                                            
                                                                          
                                                                
                                                                            
                                                        911 surcharge
                                                                                    Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
1/1/2011
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
1/1/2011
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
Cell phone driving restriction legislation
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                                        
                                                                            
                                                                            
                                                                          
                                                                
                                                                            
                                                        Cell phone driving restriction legislation
                                                                                    Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
1/1/2011
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
1/1/2011
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
Clearinghouse Rule 06-067(PSC 160, Wis. Admin. Code)
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                                        
                                                                            
                                                                            
                                                                          
                                                                
                                                                            
                                                        Clearinghouse Rule 06-067(PSC 160, Wis. Admin. Code)
                                                                                    Action Intended To Affect
Rule (by a state agency)
Notification Date
1/1/2011
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
1/1/2011
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
exemption of commercial radio service providers
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                                        
                                                                            
                                                                            
                                                                          
                                                                
                                                                            
                                                        exemption of commercial radio service providers
                                                                                    Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
1/1/2011
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
1/1/2011
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
USF legislation
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                                        
                                                                            
                                                                            
                                                                          
                                                                
                                                                            
                                                        USF legislation
                                                                                    Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
1/1/2011
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
1/1/2011
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
| 2011 January - June | 2011 July - December | 2012 January - June | 2012 July - December | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Lobbying Expenditures | 2011 January - June $28,926.54 | 2011 July - December $15,823.03 | 2012 January - June $35,253.50 | 2012 July - December $43,958.30 | Total $123,961.37 | 
| Total Hours Communicating | 2011 January - June 26.75 | 2011 July - December 0.00 | 2012 January - June 0.50 | 2012 July - December 4.00 | Total 31.25 | 
| Total Hours Other | 2011 January - June 152.50 | 2011 July - December 21.50 | 2012 January - June 3.50 | 2012 July - December 2.50 | Total 180.00 | 
Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
                                                             Relating to: regulation of telecommunications utilities and alternative telecommunications utilities; telecommunications provider of last-resort obligations; telecommunications intrastate switched access rates; interconnected voice over Internet protocol service; and use of transmission equipment and property by video service providers.
                                                            
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                        
                                                    | 2011 January - June | 2011 July - December | 2012 January - June | 2012 July - December | Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 January - June 25% | 2011 July - December | 2012 January - June | 2012 July - December | Total 21% | 
                                                             Relating to: regulation of telecommunications utilities and alternative telecommunications utilities; telecommunications provider of last-resort obligations; telecommunications intrastate switched access rates; interconnected voice over Internet protocol service; and use of transmission equipment and property by video service providers.
                                                            
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                        
                                                    | 2011 January - June | 2011 July - December | 2012 January - June | 2012 July - December | Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 January - June 65% | 2011 July - December 50% | 2012 January - June | 2012 July - December | Total 61% | 
Budget Bill Subjects
| 2011 January - June | 2011 July - December | 2012 January - June | 2012 July - December | Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 January - June 5% | 2011 July - December | 2012 January - June | 2012 July - December | Total 4% | 
Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings
No administrative rulemaking proceedings found.
                            Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
| 2011 January - June | 2011 July - December | 2012 January - June | 2012 July - December | Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 January - June 5% | 2011 July - December 10% | 2012 January - June 35% | 2012 July - December | Total 6% | 
| 2011 January - June | 2011 July - December | 2012 January - June | 2012 July - December | Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 January - June | 2011 July - December 10% | 2012 January - June | 2012 July - December | Total 1% | 
| 2011 January - June | 2011 July - December | 2012 January - June | 2012 July - December | Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 January - June | 2011 July - December 15% | 2012 January - June 35% | 2012 July - December 25% | Total 3% | 
| 2011 January - June | 2011 July - December | 2012 January - June | 2012 July - December | Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 January - June | 2011 July - December 15% | 2012 January - June 25% | 2012 July - December 75% | Total 4% | 
Minor Efforts
(Time spent on matters each of which accounted for less than 10% of the organization's lobbying.)
Other Matters
No other matters found.