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Assembly Bill 180
Relating To: Relating to: requiring the Department of Health Services to seek any necessary waiver to prohibit the purchase of candy or soft drinks with FoodShare benefits. (FE)
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Lobbying Principals
Print| Principal Name | Notified Date | Communication Date | Comments | Supporting Documentation | |
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| AARP | Notified Date 3/6/2026 | Communication Date 3/5/2026 | Comments | Supporting Documentation | Position Info |
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Other
Report Date3/6/2026 Comments We support the FoodShare funding and staffing provided by AB 180 as passed by the Assembly, as it is necessary to maintain FoodShare in Wisconsin |
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| Alliance of Wisconsin Retailers, LLC | Notified Date 5/14/2025 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | |
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Other
Report Date5/14/2025 |
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| American Beverage Association | Notified Date 7/18/2025 | Communication Date 7/9/2025 | Comments | Supporting Documentation | |
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Against
Report Date7/18/2025 |
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| Badger Institute | Notified Date 4/17/2025 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | |
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For
Report Date4/17/2025 |
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| Chiropractic Society of Wisconsin | Notified Date 5/14/2025 | Communication Date 5/13/2025 | Comments | Supporting Documentation | |
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For
Report Date5/14/2025 |
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| Feeding Wisconsin | Notified Date 4/21/2025 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | Position Info |
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Other
Report Date4/21/2025 Comments We support the funding and positions for DHS provided in ASA 2 to AB180 |
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| FGA Action Inc | Notified Date 5/8/2025 | Communication Date 5/8/2025 | Comments | Supporting Documentation | |
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For
Report Date5/8/2025 |
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| Hunger Task Force | Notified Date 4/21/2025 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | Position Info |
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Other
Report Date4/21/2025 Comments Hunger Task Force supports the Assembly Substitute Amendment 2, Sections 9 and 10 which allocate funding to DHS to administer the FoodShare program. |
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| Kids Forward | Notified Date 5/14/2025 | Communication Date 5/14/2025 | Comments | Supporting Documentation | |
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Against
Report Date5/14/2025 |
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| Lutheran Office for Public Policy in Wisconsin | Notified Date 3/11/2026 | Communication Date 3/11/2026 | Comments | Supporting Documentation | Position Info |
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For
Report Date3/11/2026 Comments LOPPW supports the funding provided for the Foodshare program in the amended AB 180 as passed by the Assembly. We believe this funding is critical to maintain access to food benefits for Wisconsinites and prevent financial penalties to the state. |
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| Midwest Food Products Association Inc | Notified Date 2/12/2026 | Communication Date 2/12/2026 | Comments | Supporting Documentation | |
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Other
Report Date2/12/2026 |
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| SAS Institute Inc. | Notified Date 2/23/2026 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | |
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Other
Report Date2/23/2026 |
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| Wisconsin Association of Local Health Departments and Boards | Notified Date 2/26/2026 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | |
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For
Report Date2/26/2026 |
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| Wisconsin Beverage Association | Notified Date 4/16/2025 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | |
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Against
Report Date4/16/2025 |
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| Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association | Notified Date 11/21/2025 | Communication Date 11/13/2025 | Comments | Supporting Documentation | Position Info |
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For
Report Date11/21/2025 Comments We support AB 180 as approved in the Assembly, as it delivers clarification on the definitions of "candy" and "soda" and, importantly, delivers the funding and staffing necessary to maintain FoodShare in Wisconsin. |
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| Wisconsin Fuel & Retail Association (WFRA) | Notified Date 4/16/2025 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | |
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Against
Report Date4/16/2025 |
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| Wisconsin Grocers Association | Notified Date 4/17/2025 | Communication Date 4/3/2025 | Comments | Supporting Documentation | |
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Against
Report Date4/17/2025 |
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| Wisconsin Independent Businesses, Inc. | Notified Date 5/14/2025 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | |
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Against
Report Date5/14/2025 |
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| Wisconsin Naturopathic Doctors Association | Notified Date 4/21/2025 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | |
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For
Report Date4/21/2025 |
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| Wisconsin Property Taxpayers Inc | Notified Date 5/23/2025 | Communication Date 5/15/2025 | Comments | Supporting Documentation | |
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For
Report Date5/23/2025 |
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| Wisconsin Public Health Association | Notified Date 2/26/2026 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | |
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For
Report Date2/26/2026 |
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| Wisconsin United For Freedom | Notified Date 5/15/2025 | Communication Date 4/1/2025 | Comments | Supporting Documentation | |
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For
Report Date5/15/2025 |
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Lobbying Efforts
| 2025 January - June |
2025 July - December |
2026 January - June |
2026 July - December |
Total | |
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| Total Hours Of Effort On This Matter | 2025 January - June 277.00 |
2025 July - December 422.00 |
2026 January - June |
2026 July - December |
Total 699.00 |
| Alliance of Wisconsin Retailers, LLC | 2025 January - June 4.00 |
2025 July - December 5.00 |
2026 January - June |
2026 July - December |
Total 9.00 |
| American Beverage Association | 2025 January - June |
2025 July - December 27.00 |
2026 January - June |
2026 July - December |
Total 27.00 |
| Chiropractic Society of Wisconsin | 2025 January - June 1.00 |
2025 July - December |
2026 January - June |
2026 July - December |
Total 1.00 |
| Feeding Wisconsin | 2025 January - June |
2025 July - December 1.00 |
2026 January - June |
2026 July - December |
Total 1.00 |
| FGA Action Inc | 2025 January - June 12.00 |
2025 July - December 13.00 |
2026 January - June |
2026 July - December |
Total 25.00 |
| Kids Forward | 2025 January - June 2.00 |
2025 July - December |
2026 January - June |
2026 July - December |
Total 2.00 |
| Wisconsin Beverage Association | 2025 January - June 203.00 |
2025 July - December 216.00 |
2026 January - June |
2026 July - December |
Total 419.00 |
| Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association | 2025 January - June |
2025 July - December 68.00 |
2026 January - June |
2026 July - December |
Total 68.00 |
| Wisconsin Grocers Association | 2025 January - June 23.00 |
2025 July - December |
2026 January - June |
2026 July - December |
Total 23.00 |
| Wisconsin Naturopathic Doctors Association | 2025 January - June 32.00 |
2025 July - December |
2026 January - June |
2026 July - December |
Total 32.00 |
| Wisconsin Property Taxpayers Inc | 2025 January - June |
2025 July - December 92.00 |
2026 January - June |
2026 July - December |
Total 92.00 |