Miller Brewing Company
Registered Principal Details
Business Or Interest:
Brewing, production and distribution of beer.
Lobbying Interests:
All matters affecting the manufacturs, processing, packaging, distribution, use and taxation of beer and food products.
CEO Name:
John Bowlin
Regional Director - Government Affairs
Brewing, production and distribution of beer.
Lobbying Interests:
All matters affecting the manufacturs, processing, packaging, distribution, use and taxation of beer and food products.
CEO Name:
John Bowlin
Regional Director - Government Affairs
Contact
PJL
Paul J. Lucas
3939 West Highland Blvd.
Milwaukee, WI 53208
(414) 931-3129
(414) 931-3183
plucas@mbco.com
3939 West Highland Blvd.
Milwaukee, WI 53208
(414) 931-3129
(414) 931-3183
plucas@mbco.com
Authorized Lobbyists
| Lobbyist Name | Exclusive Duties | Authorized On | Withdrawn On |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Lucas | Exclusive Duties N/A | Authorized On 1/2/2003 | Withdrawn On N/A |
| Toby Spangler | Exclusive Duties N/A | Authorized On 1/2/2003 | Withdrawn On 4/2/2003 |
| Jeffrey L Wiswell Sr | Exclusive Duties N/A | Authorized On 1/6/2003 | Withdrawn On N/A |
| Kelly McDowell | Exclusive Duties N/A | Authorized On 1/15/2003 | Withdrawn On N/A |
| Martin Schreiber | Exclusive Duties N/A | Authorized On 1/15/2003 | Withdrawn On N/A |
| Scott Stenger | Exclusive Duties N/A | Authorized On 8/6/2003 | Withdrawn On N/A |
Lobbying Interests
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Assembly Bill 296
relating to: revocations, suspensions, and refusals to renew a license or permit relating to alcohol beverages.
Bill Text and History
4/30/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
relating to: revocations, suspensions, and refusals to renew a license or permit relating to alcohol beverages.
Bill Text and History
None
Notification Date4/30/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Assembly Bill 317
relating to: product liability of manufacturers, assemblers, distributors, and sellers.
Bill Text and History
9/9/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
relating to: product liability of manufacturers, assemblers, distributors, and sellers.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date9/9/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Assembly Bill 413
relating to: single sales factor apportionment of income for corporate income tax and franchise tax purposes and granting rule-making authority.
Bill Text and History
6/20/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
relating to: single sales factor apportionment of income for corporate income tax and franchise tax purposes and granting rule-making authority.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date6/20/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Assembly Bill 548
relating to: limiting the amount of bond set by a court in a civil action.
Bill Text and History
2003 Wisconsin Act 105
10/20/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
relating to: limiting the amount of bond set by a court in a civil action.
Bill Text and History
2003 Wisconsin Act 105
For
Notification Date10/20/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Assembly Joint Resolution 55
relating to: elector approval for certain taxing, spending, and bonding decisions by the state and local governmental units, emergency taxes, required reserves, refunds of amounts in excess of the approved amounts, and reduction of tax rates to reflect the...
Bill Text and History
12/28/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
12/28/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
relating to: elector approval for certain taxing, spending, and bonding decisions by the state and local governmental units, emergency taxes, required reserves, refunds of amounts in excess of the approved amounts, and reduction of tax rates to reflect the...
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date12/28/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Other
Notification Date12/28/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Senate Bill 126
relating to: product liability of manufacturers, distributors, and sellers.
Bill Text and History
9/12/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
relating to: product liability of manufacturers, distributors, and sellers.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date9/12/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Senate Bill 197
relating to: single sales factor apportionment of income for corporate income tax and franchise tax purposes and granting rule-making authority.
Bill Text and History
2003 Wisconsin Act 37
6/20/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
relating to: single sales factor apportionment of income for corporate income tax and franchise tax purposes and granting rule-making authority.
Bill Text and History
2003 Wisconsin Act 37
For
Notification Date6/20/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Senate Bill 424
relating to: the sales tax imposed on services provided by a temporary help company.
Bill Text and History
3/12/2004
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
relating to: the sales tax imposed on services provided by a temporary help company.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date3/12/2004
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Senate Bill 489
relating to: compensation of fermented malt beverages wholesalers for termination of distribution rights.
Bill Text and History
2003 Wisconsin Act 303
3/9/2004
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
relating to: compensation of fermented malt beverages wholesalers for termination of distribution rights.
Bill Text and History
2003 Wisconsin Act 303
For
Notification Date3/9/2004
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Budget Bill Subjects
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Revenue: Tax Administration
Revenue: Tax Administration
Notification Date
4/30/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Comments
Oppose provision in Revenue - Tax Administration budget section entitled "Revert Manufacturing Assessment Function to local governments."
4/30/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Comments
Oppose provision in Revenue - Tax Administration budget section entitled "Revert Manufacturing Assessment Function to local governments."
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Directional signs on freeways (for Miller Visitor Center)
Directional signs on freeways (for Miller Visitor Center)
Action Intended To Affect
Rule (by a state agency)
Notification Date
2/18/2004
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Rule (by a state agency)
Notification Date
2/18/2004
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Potential brew pub legislation - concerning the liberalization of restrictions on brew pubs.
Potential brew pub legislation - concerning the liberalization of restrictions on brew pubs.
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
2/9/2004
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
2/9/2004
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Proposal on brand compensation - concerning compensation for brands moved from one to another distributor.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Proposal on brand compensation - concerning compensation for brands moved from one to another distributor.
Proposal on brand compensation - concerning compensation for brands moved from one to another distributor.
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
2/9/2004
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
2/9/2004
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Support of federal standard for flavored malt beverage
Support of federal standard for flavored malt beverage
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
2/2/2004
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
2/2/2004
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Joint resolution commemorating Miller High Life's 100 year anniversary.
Joint resolution commemorating Miller High Life's 100 year anniversary.
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
11/3/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
11/3/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Matters relating to alternative transportation program.
Matters relating to alternative transportation program.
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
4/10/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
4/10/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Matters relating to proposed excise taxes.
Matters relating to proposed excise taxes.
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
3/19/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
3/19/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Total Lobbying Effort
| 2004 January - June |
2004 July - December |
Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Lobbying Expenditures | 2004 January - June $89,216.36 |
2004 July - December $87,188.28 |
Total $176,404.64 |
| Total Hours Communicating | 2004 January - June 34.50 |
2004 July - December 27.75 |
Total 62.25 |
| Total Hours Other | 2004 January - June 181.60 |
2004 July - December 79.75 |
Total 261.35 |
Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
relating to: single sales factor apportionment of income for corporate income tax and franchise tax purposes and granting rule-making authority.
| 2003 January - June |
2003 July - December |
2004 January - June |
2004 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 January - June |
2003 July - December |
2004 January - June 2% |
2004 July - December |
Total 1% |
relating to: product liability of manufacturers, distributors, and sellers.
| 2003 January - June |
2003 July - December |
2004 January - June |
2004 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 January - June |
2003 July - December |
2004 January - June 8% |
2004 July - December |
Total 5% |
relating to: compensation of fermented malt beverages wholesalers for termination of distribution rights.
| 2003 January - June |
2003 July - December |
2004 January - June |
2004 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 January - June |
2003 July - December |
2004 January - June 10% |
2004 July - December |
Total 7% |
Budget Bill Subjects
No budget bill subjects found.
Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings
No administrative rulemaking proceedings found.
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
| 2003 January - June |
2003 July - December |
2004 January - June |
2004 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 January - June |
2003 July - December |
2004 January - June 1% |
2004 July - December 2% |
Total 1% |
Proposal on brand compensation - concerning compensation for brands moved from one to another distributor.
| 2003 January - June |
2003 July - December |
2004 January - June |
2004 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 January - June |
2003 July - December |
2004 January - June 1% |
2004 July - December |
Total < 1% |
| 2003 January - June |
2003 July - December |
2004 January - June |
2004 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 January - June |
2003 July - December |
2004 January - June 2% |
2004 July - December |
Total 1% |
| 2003 January - June |
2003 July - December |
2004 January - June |
2004 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 January - June |
2003 July - December |
2004 January - June 3% |
2004 July - December |
Total 2% |
| 2003 January - June |
2003 July - December |
2004 January - June |
2004 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 January - June |
2003 July - December |
2004 January - June 3% |
2004 July - December |
Total 2% |
| 2003 January - June |
2003 July - December |
2004 January - June |
2004 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 January - June |
2003 July - December |
2004 January - June 10% |
2004 July - December 22% |
Total 14% |
| 2003 January - June |
2003 July - December |
2004 January - June |
2004 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 January - June |
2003 July - December |
2004 January - June 32% |
2004 July - December 1% |
Total 22% |
Minor Efforts
(Time spent on matters each of which accounted for less than 10% of the organization's lobbying.)
Other Matters
Includes time spent on:
- Gubernatorial nominations
- Matters on which the organization made no lobbying communication