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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
Print| Principal Name | Notified Date | Communication Date | Comments | Supporting Documentation | |
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| Anheuser-Busch Companies (formerly Anheuser-Busch Companies, Inc.) | Notified Date 6/12/2023 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | |
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For
Report Date6/12/2023 |
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| Bowling Centers Association of Wisconsin | Notified Date 6/19/2023 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | |
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For
Report Date6/19/2023 |
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| Kwik Trip Inc. | Notified Date 6/9/2023 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | |
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For
Report Date6/9/2023 |
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| League of Wisconsin Municipalities | Notified Date 6/13/2023 | Communication Date 6/13/2023 | Comments | Supporting Documentation | Position Info |
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Other
Report Date6/13/2023 Comments We are looking for modifications to three provisions in the legislation that will ensure enforcement capabilities and safeguard our communities. |
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| Mark Anthony Brands Inc | Notified Date 6/9/2023 | Communication Date 6/1/2023 | Comments | Supporting Documentation | |
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For
Report Date6/9/2023 |
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| Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce | Notified Date 7/10/2023 | Communication Date 6/20/2023 | Comments | Supporting Documentation | |
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For
Report Date7/10/2023 |
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| Molson Coors Beverage Company USA LLC | Notified Date 6/9/2023 | Communication Date 6/8/2023 | Comments | Supporting Documentation | |
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For
Report Date6/9/2023 |
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| New Glarus Brewing Company | Notified Date 6/9/2023 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | |
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For
Report Date6/9/2023 |
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| Oneida Nation | Notified Date 8/18/2023 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | Position Info |
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Undisclosed
Report Date8/18/2023 Comments Monitoring. No position. |
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| Retail Services & Systems, Inc. d/b/a Total Wine & More | Notified Date 6/13/2023 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | |
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For
Report Date6/13/2023 |
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| SP3, LLC | Notified Date 8/10/2023 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | Position Info |
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Other
Report Date8/10/2023 Comments Seeking amendment |
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| Tavern League of Wisconsin, Inc. | Notified Date 6/12/2023 | Communication Date 6/8/2023 | Comments | Supporting Documentation | |
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For
Report Date6/12/2023 |
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| Wine Institute | Notified Date 6/12/2023 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | |
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Other
Report Date6/12/2023 |
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| Wisconsin Amusement and Music Operators | Notified Date 6/14/2023 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | |
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For
Report Date6/14/2023 |
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| Wisconsin Association of Campground Owners (WACO) | Notified Date 10/15/2023 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | |
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Other
Report Date10/15/2023 |
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| Wisconsin Association of Local Health Departments and Boards | Notified Date 7/24/2023 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | |
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Other
Report Date7/24/2023 |
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| Wisconsin Beer Distributors Association Inc | Notified Date 6/12/2023 | Communication Date 6/8/2023 | Comments | Supporting Documentation | |
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For
Report Date6/12/2023 |
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| Wisconsin Craft Beverage Coalition | Notified Date 6/9/2023 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | |
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For
Report Date6/9/2023 |
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| Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation | Notified Date 6/13/2023 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | |
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Against
Report Date6/13/2023 |
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| Wisconsin Farmers Union | Notified Date 6/14/2023 | Communication Date 6/13/2023 | Comments | Supporting Documentation | Position Info |
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Against
Report Date6/14/2023 Comments Changed position 6/19/2023 Supporting Documentation 06142023_093842_AB 304 testimony.docx |
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| Wisconsin Fuel & Retail Association (formerly WI Petroleum Marketers & Convenience Store Association) | Notified Date 6/12/2023 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | |
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For
Report Date6/12/2023 |
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| Wisconsin Grocers Association | Notified Date 6/12/2023 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | |
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For
Report Date6/12/2023 |
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| Wisconsin Hotel and Lodging Association | Notified Date 6/13/2023 | Communication Date 6/13/2023 | Comments | Supporting Documentation | Position Info |
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For
Report Date6/13/2023 Comments Supports the language allowing for extended closing times for RNC Supporting Documentation 06132023_113746_RNC Closing Time - Omnibus Bill 06-13-23.docx |
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| Wisconsin Independent Businesses, Inc. | Notified Date 6/12/2023 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | |
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For
Report Date6/12/2023 |
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| Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty | Notified Date 6/19/2023 | Communication Date 6/13/2023 | Comments | Supporting Documentation | |
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Undisclosed
Report Date6/19/2023 |
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| Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce | Notified Date 7/27/2023 | Communication Date 7/27/2023 | Comments | Supporting Documentation | Position Info |
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Other
Report Date7/27/2023 Comments WMC has no position on AB 304. |
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| Wisconsin Property Taxpayers Inc | Notified Date 6/14/2023 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | |
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Other
Report Date6/14/2023 |
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| Wisconsin Public Health Association | Notified Date 7/24/2023 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | |
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Other
Report Date7/24/2023 |
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| Wisconsin REALTORS Association | Notified Date 7/17/2023 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | |
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Other
Report Date7/17/2023 |
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| Wisconsin Restaurant Association | Notified Date 6/13/2023 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | |
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For
Report Date6/13/2023 |
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| Wisconsin Wine and Spirit Institute | Notified Date 6/9/2023 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | |
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For
Report Date6/9/2023 |
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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 |