KANSAS FARM BUREAU for KANSAS FARM BUREAU
What was lobbied
7 issue areas, each in the filer's own words, with who lobbied on it and where.
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code TAX
Discussions with Congressional offices regarding the need for permanent reform of the estate tax. Specifically favoring an exemption of $5million, which could be doubled with a spouse and proper planning, a top rate of 35%, and the continuation of stepped-up basis.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| TERRY D HOLDREN | — |
Budget/Appropriations BUD
Discussions regarding funding a feasibility study for improvements to the Republican River system which would benefit producers in Kansas and Nebraska and assist in compliance with the Republican River Compact.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| HARRY A WATTS | — |
Clean Air and Water (quality) CAW
Multiple efforts to express concern about proposed rules by the EPA that would regulate GHG emissions. Specific activies include support for resolutions of disapproval offered by Senator Murkowski and Congressman Collin Peterson and Jerry Moran.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| TERRY D HOLDREN | — |
Trade (domestic/foreign) TRD
Discussions with Congressional offices regarding the need for the US to actively pursue relationships to expand our export opportunties. We support immediate action on the Colombia, Panama and South Korean agreements which have been pending for more than a year. We also support new efforts to negotiate regional and bi-lateral trade agreements with other nations.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| TERRY D HOLDREN | — |
Agriculture AGR
Opposition to the use of EQIP program funds to expand programs through the reauthorization of Child Nutrition Act. Addtional opposition to repeated attempts to place additional income limits on farm program and conservation payments.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| TERRY D HOLDREN | — |
Energy/Nuclear ENG
Discussions with Congressional offices regarding support of bi-partisan energy reform, such as S 1462. Specifically we support renewable energy sources including ethanol, biodiesel, biomass and wind development; efforts to increase the nations energy security and independence through increased exploration and drilling; and new capacity for nuclear power generation. We continue to oppose climate change legislation which would place unnecessary financial burden on agriculture producers.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| TERRY D HOLDREN | — |
Animals ANI
Discussions about the need for the equine industry to maintian access to humane methods for disposal of aging or sick horses. Lack of current opportunities in the United State has placed significant pressure on the industry and has led to many abandoned animals.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| TERRY D HOLDREN | — |
Shown as published by the Senate Office of Public Records and the House Clerk under the Lobbying Disclosure Act. The official filing is the record; open it for the full form.