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Assembly Bill 2
Relating To: Relating to: various changes to the laws administered and enforced by the Department of Revenue. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2021 Wisconsin Act 1
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Lobbying Principals
Print| Principal Name | Notified Date | Communication Date | Comments | Supporting Documentation | |
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| Americans For Prosperity | Notified Date 2/3/2021 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | Position Info |
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Other
Report Date2/3/2021 Comments AFP-WI supports amendment language to to ensure PPP loan expenses are deductible for state income tax purposes. |
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| Archdiocese of Milwaukee | Notified Date 1/18/2021 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | |
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For
Report Date1/18/2021 |
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| Associated Builders and Contractors of Wisconsin Inc | Notified Date 1/29/2021 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | |
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Other
Report Date1/29/2021 |
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| Association of Wisconsin Tourism Attractions | Notified Date 2/3/2021 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | Position Info |
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For
Report Date2/3/2021 Comments Support AB 2 as amended. |
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| Badger Institute | Notified Date 2/3/2021 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | Position Info |
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Other
Report Date2/3/2021 Comments Badger Institute is in favor of amendment language to clarify conformity of state and federal law regarding the taxation of expenses under the PPP loans. |
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| Business Education Fund | Notified Date 2/12/2021 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | Position Info |
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Other
Report Date2/12/2021 Comments We are actively working to improve this legislation and do not currently have a position. |
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| City of Milwaukee | Notified Date 1/19/2021 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | Position Info |
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Against
Report Date1/19/2021 Comments The City Of Milwaukee is not opposed to the entire bill but is specifically opposed to Section 8 of the bill. Supporting Documentation 20210119_AB 2-SB 2 testimony.docx |
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| First Choice Dental Group | Notified Date 2/11/2021 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | |
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For
Report Date2/11/2021 |
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| Fox Cities Chamber of Commerce & Industry | Notified Date 2/11/2021 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | |
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Other
Report Date2/11/2021 |
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| Greater Whitewater Committee, Inc. | Notified Date 2/12/2021 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | Position Info |
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For
Report Date2/12/2021 Comments Support AB2 as amended |
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| Independent Insurance Agents of Wisconsin | Notified Date 2/8/2021 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | |
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Other
Report Date2/8/2021 |
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| Kids Forward | Notified Date 2/15/2021 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | Position Info |
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Against
Report Date2/15/2021 Comments Although we support parts of this bill, we oppose passage because of the huge cost of allowing businesses whose PPP loans are forgiven to get a double tax break for those public funds. That change is a bad precedent, inequitable and poorly targeted. Supporting Documentation 20210215_PPP tax break problems - WBP.pdf http://www.wisconsinbudgetproject.org/wisconsin-should-help-small-businesses-with-targeted-grants-not-ppp-double-dipping |
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| League of Wisconsin Municipalities | Notified Date 1/20/2021 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | |
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For
Report Date1/20/2021 |
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| M.A. Mortenson Company | Notified Date 1/19/2021 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | |
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For
Report Date1/19/2021 |
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| Mechanical Contractors Association of Wisconsin | Notified Date 2/3/2021 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | Position Info |
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For
Report Date2/3/2021 Comments Support AB 2 as amended. |
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| Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce | Notified Date 2/10/2021 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | |
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For
Report Date2/10/2021 |
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| Midwest Hardware Association Inc | Notified Date 2/8/2021 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | |
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Other
Report Date2/8/2021 |
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| NAIOP Wisconsin | Notified Date 2/13/2021 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | |
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For
Report Date2/13/2021 |
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| National Association of Theatre Owners of Wisconsin & Upper Michigan | Notified Date 2/17/2021 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | |
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For
Report Date2/17/2021 |
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| National Federation of Independent Business | Notified Date 1/21/2021 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | |
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For
Report Date1/21/2021 |
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| Plumbing and Mechanical Contractors Association of Milwaukee and Southeastern Wisconsin, Inc. | Notified Date 2/3/2021 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | Position Info |
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For
Report Date2/3/2021 Comments Support AB 2 as amended. |
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| Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors’ Association of Milwaukee | Notified Date 2/3/2021 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | Position Info |
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For
Report Date2/3/2021 Comments Support AB 2 as amended. |
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| Skiing Wisconsin | Notified Date 2/3/2021 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | Position Info |
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For
Report Date2/3/2021 Comments Support AB 2 as amended. |
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| Tavern League of Wisconsin, Inc. | Notified Date 2/15/2021 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | |
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For
Report Date2/15/2021 |
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| Waukesha County Business Alliance Inc | Notified Date 2/15/2021 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | |
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For
Report Date2/15/2021 |
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| Wisconsin Association of Health Plans | Notified Date 1/21/2021 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | Position Info |
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For
Report Date1/21/2021 Comments We support repeal of state application of the federal 2017 unrelated business income tax on tax exempt organizations that provide employee parking and transportation benefits. |
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| Wisconsin Automobile and Truck Dealers Association, Inc. | Notified Date 2/5/2021 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | |
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For
Report Date2/5/2021 |
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| Wisconsin Bankers Association | Notified Date 1/20/2021 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | Position Info |
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For
Report Date1/20/2021 Comments Requesting amendment allowing deductibility of ordinary business expenses for state tax purposes. |
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| Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association | Notified Date 2/16/2021 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | Position Info |
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For
Report Date2/16/2021 Comments WCMA supports amendments to enable business owners to deduct qualified expenses paid for using PPP loans from their state taxable income. |
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| Wisconsin Counties Association | Notified Date 1/20/2021 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | |
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For
Report Date1/20/2021 |
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| Wisconsin Dells Visitors and Convention Bureau | Notified Date 2/10/2021 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | Position Info |
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For
Report Date2/10/2021 Comments Support AB 2 as Amended |
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| Wisconsin Dental Association | Notified Date 2/18/2021 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | |
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None
Report Date2/18/2021 |
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| Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation | Notified Date 2/11/2021 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | Position Info |
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For
Report Date2/11/2021 Comments Support AB 2 as Amended |
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| Wisconsin Farmers Union | Notified Date 2/16/2021 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | |
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Against
Report Date2/16/2021 |
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| Wisconsin Hotel and Lodging Association | Notified Date 2/11/2021 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | Position Info |
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For
Report Date2/11/2021 Comments Support as amended by Assembly Substitute Amendment 1 as it pertains to Paycheck Protection Program loan deduction |
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| Wisconsin Independent Businesses, Inc. | Notified Date 1/20/2021 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | |
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For
Report Date1/20/2021 |
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| Wisconsin Institute of Certified Public Accountants | Notified Date 1/18/2021 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | |
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For
Report Date1/18/2021 |
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| Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce | Notified Date 1/21/2021 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | Position Info |
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For
Report Date1/21/2021 Comments WMC supports Assembly Bill 2 as amended by Assembly Substitute Amendment 1. |
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| Wisconsin Medical Society | Notified Date 2/10/2021 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | Position Info |
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Other
Report Date2/10/2021 Comments Support for following Congressional intent that forgivable PPP loans are not intended to be taxed. |
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| Wisconsin Motor Carriers Association | Notified Date 1/27/2021 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | Position Info |
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Other
Report Date1/27/2021 Comments Interested in seeing bill amended to have WI tax code conform to Federal tax code regarding tax exemption for federal PPP loans received by Wisconsin businesses. |
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| Wisconsin Petroleum Marketers & Convenience Store Association | Notified Date 2/16/2021 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | |
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For
Report Date2/16/2021 |
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| Wisconsin Precast Concrete Association | Notified Date 2/9/2021 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | |
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For
Report Date2/9/2021 |
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| Wisconsin Property Taxpayers Inc | Notified Date 2/17/2021 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | Position Info |
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Other
Report Date2/17/2021 Comments WPT supports provisions that clarify business expenses paid for with forgivable PPP loans are deductible on state income and franchise taxes. |
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| Wisconsin Realtors Association | Notified Date 2/12/2021 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | |
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For
Report Date2/12/2021 |
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| Wisconsin School Bus Association | Notified Date 2/9/2021 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | Position Info |
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For
Report Date2/9/2021 Comments Support of Assembly Bill 2 as amended by Assembly Substitute Amendment 1. |
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| Wisconsin Startup Coalition | Notified Date 2/4/2021 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | Position Info |
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For
Report Date2/4/2021 Comments In favor of AA 3 |
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| Wisconsin Towns Association | Notified Date 1/20/2021 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | |
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For
Report Date1/20/2021 |
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| Wisconsin Transportation Builders Association | Notified Date 2/11/2021 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | Position Info |
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Other
Report Date2/11/2021 Comments WTBA supports an amendment which excludes forgiven PPP loans from taxable state income and the ability to deduct qualified expenses paid for using PPP loans from their state taxable income |
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Lobbying Efforts
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Hours Of Effort On This Matter | 2021 January - June 377.00 |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total 377.00 |
| Archdiocese of Milwaukee | 2021 January - June 45.00 |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total 45.00 |
| Association of Wisconsin Tourism Attractions | 2021 January - June 5.00 |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total 5.00 |
| Badger Institute | 2021 January - June 5.00 |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total 5.00 |
| Business Education Fund | 2021 January - June 2.00 |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total 2.00 |
| First Choice Dental Group | 2021 January - June 5.00 |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total 5.00 |
| Fox Cities Chamber of Commerce & Industry | 2021 January - June 13.00 |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total 13.00 |
| Greater Whitewater Committee, Inc. | 2021 January - June 7.00 |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total 7.00 |
| Kids Forward | 2021 January - June 6.00 |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total 6.00 |
| M.A. Mortenson Company | 2021 January - June 17.00 |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total 17.00 |
| Mechanical Contractors Association of Wisconsin | 2021 January - June 13.00 |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total 13.00 |
| NAIOP Wisconsin | 2021 January - June 20.00 |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total 20.00 |
| Plumbing and Mechanical Contractors Association of Milwaukee and Southeastern Wisconsin, Inc. | 2021 January - June 12.00 |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total 12.00 |
| Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors’ Association of Milwaukee | 2021 January - June 12.00 |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total 12.00 |
| Skiing Wisconsin | 2021 January - June 12.00 |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total 12.00 |
| Waukesha County Business Alliance Inc | 2021 January - June 6.00 |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total 6.00 |
| Wisconsin Automobile and Truck Dealers Association, Inc. | 2021 January - June 40.00 |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total 40.00 |
| Wisconsin Bankers Association | 2021 January - June 16.00 |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total 16.00 |
| Wisconsin Dental Association | 2021 January - June 4.00 |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total 4.00 |
| Wisconsin Independent Businesses, Inc. | 2021 January - June 97.00 |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total 97.00 |
| Wisconsin Institute of Certified Public Accountants | 2021 January - June 25.00 |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total 25.00 |
| Wisconsin Precast Concrete Association | 2021 January - June 5.00 |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total 5.00 |
| Wisconsin School Bus Association | 2021 January - June 1.00 |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total 1.00 |
| Wisconsin Startup Coalition | 2021 January - June 9.00 |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total 9.00 |