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Assembly Bill 304

Relating To: Relating to: creating the Division of Alcohol Beverages attached to the Department of Revenue; the regulation of alcohol beverages and enforcement of alcohol beverage laws; interest restrictions relating to, and authorized activities of, brewers, brewpubs, wineries, manufacturers, rectifiers, wholesalers, and retailers; shipping alcohol beverages by means of fulfillment houses and common carriers; the consumption of alcohol beverages in a public place; creating a no-sale event venue permit; creating an operator's permit; liquor licenses transferred from one municipality to another; retailers' authorized activities; liquor license quotas; the safe ride program; the presence of underage persons and conduct of other business on licensed premises; the occupational tax on alcohol beverages; repealing a rule promulgated by the Department of Revenue; granting rule-making authority; and providing a penalty. (FE)
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Lobbying Principals

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Principal Name Notified Date Communication Date Comments Supporting Documentation  
Anheuser-Busch Companies (formerly Anheuser-Busch Companies, Inc.) Notified Date 6/12/2023 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
For
Report Date
6/12/2023

Bowling Centers Association of Wisconsin Notified Date 6/19/2023 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
For
Report Date
6/19/2023

Kwik Trip Inc. Notified Date 6/9/2023 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
For
Report Date
6/9/2023

League of Wisconsin Municipalities Notified Date 6/13/2023 Communication Date 6/13/2023 Comments   Supporting Documentation  
Other
Report Date
6/13/2023

Comments
We are looking for modifications to three provisions in the legislation that will ensure enforcement capabilities and safeguard our communities.
Mark Anthony Brands Inc Notified Date 6/9/2023 Communication Date 6/1/2023 Comments   Supporting Documentation  
For
Report Date
6/9/2023

Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce Notified Date 7/10/2023 Communication Date 6/20/2023 Comments   Supporting Documentation  
For
Report Date
7/10/2023

Molson Coors Beverage Company USA LLC Notified Date 6/9/2023 Communication Date 6/8/2023 Comments   Supporting Documentation  
For
Report Date
6/9/2023

New Glarus Brewing Company Notified Date 6/9/2023 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
For
Report Date
6/9/2023

Oneida Nation Notified Date 8/18/2023 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
Undisclosed
Report Date
8/18/2023

Comments
Monitoring. No position.
Retail Services & Systems, Inc. d/b/a Total Wine & More Notified Date 6/13/2023 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
For
Report Date
6/13/2023

SP3, LLC Notified Date 8/10/2023 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
Other
Report Date
8/10/2023

Comments
Seeking amendment
Tavern League of Wisconsin, Inc. Notified Date 6/12/2023 Communication Date 6/8/2023 Comments   Supporting Documentation  
For
Report Date
6/12/2023

Wine Institute Notified Date 6/12/2023 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
Other
Report Date
6/12/2023

Wisconsin Amusement and Music Operators Notified Date 6/14/2023 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
For
Report Date
6/14/2023

Wisconsin Association of Campground Owners (WACO) Notified Date 10/15/2023 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
Other
Report Date
10/15/2023

Wisconsin Association of Local Health Departments and Boards Notified Date 7/24/2023 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
Other
Report Date
7/24/2023

Wisconsin Beer Distributors Association Inc Notified Date 6/12/2023 Communication Date 6/8/2023 Comments   Supporting Documentation  
For
Report Date
6/12/2023

Wisconsin Craft Beverage Coalition Notified Date 6/9/2023 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
For
Report Date
6/9/2023

Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation Notified Date 6/13/2023 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
Against
Report Date
6/13/2023

Wisconsin Farmers Union Notified Date 6/14/2023 Communication Date 6/13/2023 Comments   Supporting Documentation  
Against
Report Date
6/14/2023

Comments
Changed position 6/19/2023
Supporting Documentation
06142023_093842_AB 304 testimony.docx

Wisconsin Fuel & Retail Association (formerly WI Petroleum Marketers & Convenience Store Association) Notified Date 6/12/2023 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
For
Report Date
6/12/2023

Wisconsin Grocers Association Notified Date 6/12/2023 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
For
Report Date
6/12/2023

Wisconsin Hotel and Lodging Association Notified Date 6/13/2023 Communication Date 6/13/2023 Comments   Supporting Documentation  
For
Report Date
6/13/2023

Comments
Supports the language allowing for extended closing times for RNC
Supporting Documentation
06132023_113746_RNC Closing Time - Omnibus Bill 06-13-23.docx

Wisconsin Independent Businesses, Inc. Notified Date 6/12/2023 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
For
Report Date
6/12/2023

Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty Notified Date 6/19/2023 Communication Date 6/13/2023 Comments   Supporting Documentation  
Undisclosed
Report Date
6/19/2023

Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce Notified Date 7/27/2023 Communication Date 7/27/2023 Comments   Supporting Documentation  
Other
Report Date
7/27/2023

Comments
WMC has no position on AB 304.
Wisconsin Property Taxpayers Inc Notified Date 6/14/2023 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
Other
Report Date
6/14/2023

Wisconsin Public Health Association Notified Date 7/24/2023 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
Other
Report Date
7/24/2023

Wisconsin REALTORS Association Notified Date 7/17/2023 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
Other
Report Date
7/17/2023

Wisconsin Restaurant Association Notified Date 6/13/2023 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
For
Report Date
6/13/2023

Wisconsin Wine and Spirit Institute Notified Date 6/9/2023 Communication Date N/A Comments   Supporting Documentation  
For
Report Date
6/9/2023

Lobbying Efforts

  2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total
Total Hours Of Effort On This Matter 2023
January - June
535.00
2023
July - December
844.00
2024
January - June
62.00
2024
July - December
Total 1441.00
Anheuser-Busch Companies (formerly Anheuser-Busch Companies, Inc.) 2023
January - June
14.00
2023
July - December
24.00
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total 38.00
Bowling Centers Association of Wisconsin 2023
January - June
2023
July - December
1.00
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total 1.00
Kwik Trip Inc. 2023
January - June
32.00
2023
July - December
66.00
2024
January - June
30.00
2024
July - December
Total 128.00
League of Wisconsin Municipalities 2023
January - June
9.00
2023
July - December
12.00
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total 21.00
Mark Anthony Brands Inc 2023
January - June
8.00
2023
July - December
5.00
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total 13.00
Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce 2023
January - June
5.00
2023
July - December
5.00
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total 10.00
Molson Coors Beverage Company USA LLC 2023
January - June
84.00
2023
July - December
96.00
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total 180.00
New Glarus Brewing Company 2023
January - June
2.00
2023
July - December
10.00
2024
January - June
11.00
2024
July - December
Total 23.00
Retail Services & Systems, Inc. d/b/a Total Wine & More 2023
January - June
17.00
2023
July - December
6.00
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total 23.00
SP3, LLC 2023
January - June
2023
July - December
9.00
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total 9.00
Tavern League of Wisconsin, Inc. 2023
January - June
29.00
2023
July - December
349.00
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total 378.00
Wine Institute 2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
18.00
2024
July - December
Total 18.00
Wisconsin Amusement and Music Operators 2023
January - June
3.00
2023
July - December
4.00
2024
January - June
3.00
2024
July - December
Total 10.00
Wisconsin Association of Campground Owners (WACO) 2023
January - June
2023
July - December
5.00
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total 5.00
Wisconsin Beer Distributors Association Inc 2023
January - June
62.00
2023
July - December
30.00
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total 92.00
Wisconsin Craft Beverage Coalition 2023
January - June
65.00
2023
July - December
91.00
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total 156.00
Wisconsin Farmers Union 2023
January - June
3.00
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total 3.00
Wisconsin Grocers Association 2023
January - June
40.00
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total 40.00
Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty 2023
January - June
4.00
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total 4.00
Wisconsin Restaurant Association 2023
January - June
32.00
2023
July - December
28.00
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total 60.00
Wisconsin Wine and Spirit Institute 2023
January - June
126.00
2023
July - December
103.00
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total 229.00