Association of Wisconsin Tourism Attractions
Registered Principal Details
Business Or Interest:
Tourism attractions.
Lobbying Interests:
All matters affecting Tourism Attractions, especially related to tourism promotion funding and the school opening date.
CEO Name:
Sue Donaldson
President
Tourism attractions.
Lobbying Interests:
All matters affecting Tourism Attractions, especially related to tourism promotion funding and the school opening date.
CEO Name:
Sue Donaldson
President
Contact
TD
Tom Diehl
PO Box 65
Wisconsin Dells, WI 53965
(608) 254-2525
(608) 254-6103
tom@tommybartlett.com
wiattraction.com
PO Box 65
Wisconsin Dells, WI 53965
(608) 254-2525
(608) 254-6103
tom@tommybartlett.com
wiattraction.com
Authorized Lobbyists
| Lobbyist Name | Exclusive Duties | Authorized On | Withdrawn On |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chet Gerlach | Exclusive Duties N/A | Authorized On 1/21/2003 | Withdrawn On N/A |
Lobbying Interests
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Assembly Bill 321
relating to: the prohibition against underage persons entering or being on any premises operating under an alcohol beverage license.
Bill Text and History
8/19/2003
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.
relating to: the prohibition against underage persons entering or being on any premises operating under an alcohol beverage license.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date8/19/2003
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.
Assembly Bill 395
relating to: the number of school days required each school term.
Bill Text and History
8/6/2003
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: the number of school days required each school term.
Bill Text and History
Other
Notification Date8/6/2003
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 404
relating to: authorizing counties to impose a room tax.
Bill Text and History
6/25/2003
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: authorizing counties to impose a room tax.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date6/25/2003
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 496
relating to: the removal of nonconforming outdoor advertising signs.
Bill Text and History
10/9/2003
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: the removal of nonconforming outdoor advertising signs.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date10/9/2003
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 651
relating to: parental liability for acts of their minor child, recovery of damages for certain criminal actions, increasing the jurisdictional amount in small claims court, garnishment, attorney fees, exemption from execution of accounts, civil actions by ...
Bill Text and History
2003 Wisconsin Act 138
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.
relating to: parental liability for acts of their minor child, recovery of damages for certain criminal actions, increasing the jurisdictional amount in small claims court, garnishment, attorney fees, exemption from execution of accounts, civil actions by ...
Bill Text and History
2003 Wisconsin Act 138
For
Notification Date2/18/2004
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.
Assembly Bill 748
relating to: removal of vegetation along highways under the jurisdiction of the Department of Transportation.
Bill Text and History
2/11/2004
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: removal of vegetation along highways under the jurisdiction of the Department of Transportation.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date2/11/2004
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.
Assembly Bill 790
relating to: operation of motorboats by persons who are at least 16 years of age and born after a certain date.
Bill Text and History
2/25/2004
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: operation of motorboats by persons who are at least 16 years of age and born after a certain date.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date2/25/2004
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.
Assembly Bill 858
relating to: a municipality's and county's ability to eliminate certain nonconforming buildings or premises.
Bill Text and History
2/26/2004
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: a municipality's and county's ability to eliminate certain nonconforming buildings or premises.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date2/26/2004
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.
Assembly Bill 870
relating to: displaying attractions on highway specific information signs.
Bill Text and History
2/26/2004
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: displaying attractions on highway specific information signs.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date2/26/2004
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.
Assembly Bill 918
relating to: changes to the room tax law and the creation of destination marketing organizations and tourism committees.
Bill Text and History
3/2/2004
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.
relating to: changes to the room tax law and the creation of destination marketing organizations and tourism committees.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date3/2/2004
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.
Senate Bill 165
relating to: prohibiting the erection of new off-premises outdoor advertising signs.
Bill Text and History
6/25/2003
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: prohibiting the erection of new off-premises outdoor advertising signs.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date6/25/2003
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 239
relating to: the removal of nonconforming outdoor advertising signs.
Bill Text and History
10/10/2003
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.
relating to: the removal of nonconforming outdoor advertising signs.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date10/10/2003
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.
Senate Bill 390
relating to: removal of vegetation along highways under the jurisdiction of the Department of Transportation.
Bill Text and History
2/11/2004
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: removal of vegetation along highways under the jurisdiction of the Department of Transportation.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date2/11/2004
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 416
relating to: failure to pay for tickets at recreational attractions and providing penalties.
Bill Text and History
2003 Wisconsin Act 252
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.
relating to: failure to pay for tickets at recreational attractions and providing penalties.
Bill Text and History
2003 Wisconsin Act 252
For
Notification Date2/18/2004
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.
Senate Bill 505
relating to: changes to the room tax law and the creation of destination marketing organizations and tourism committees.
Bill Text and History
3/2/2004
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.
relating to: changes to the room tax law and the creation of destination marketing organizations and tourism committees.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date3/2/2004
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.
Budget Bill Subjects
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Tourism
Tourism
Notification Date
2/25/2003
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
We support increased funding for tourism promotion.
2/25/2003
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
We support increased funding for tourism promotion.
Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings
Agency Name
Commerce
Subject
Comm 90, design and construction of public swimming pools and fees.
Scope Statement
Register Number: 554 (2/15/2002)
Clearinghouse Rule: CR 04-052
9/23/2004
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.
Commerce
Subject
Comm 90, design and construction of public swimming pools and fees.
Scope Statement
Register Number: 554 (2/15/2002)
Clearinghouse Rule: CR 04-052
Other
Notification Date9/23/2004
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.
Agency Name
Workforce Development
Subject
DWD 270, regulation of child labor.
Scope Statement
Register Number: 555 (3/15/2002)
Clearinghouse Rule: CR 04-010
9/24/2004
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.
Workforce Development
Subject
DWD 270, regulation of child labor.
Scope Statement
Register Number: 555 (3/15/2002)
Clearinghouse Rule: CR 04-010
Against
Notification Date9/24/2004
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.
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
permitting more signage in Wisconsin directing visitors to member attractions.
permitting more signage in Wisconsin directing visitors to member attractions.
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
8/19/2004
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
8/19/2004
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.
minimum wage - we support a statewide uniform minimum wage that is higher than the current $5.15/hour. In addition we support the creation of a "training" wage and a freeze on the current minimum wage as it applies to tipped employees.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
minimum wage - we support a statewide uniform minimum wage that is higher than the current $5.15/hour. In addition we support the creation of a "training" wage and a freeze on the current minimum wage as it applies to tipped employees.
minimum wage - we support a statewide uniform minimum wage that is higher than the current $5.15/hour. In addition we support the creation of a "training" wage and a freeze on the current minimum wage as it applies to tipped employees.
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative Matter and Rule
Notification Date
5/25/2004
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.
Both Legislative Matter and Rule
Notification Date
5/25/2004
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.
Administative Rule relating to exemptions to the starting date for K-12 public schools in Wisconsin.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Administative Rule relating to exemptions to the starting date for K-12 public schools in Wisconsin.
Administative Rule relating to exemptions to the starting date for K-12 public schools in Wisconsin.
Action Intended To Affect
Rule (by a state agency)
Notification Date
11/18/2003
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.
Rule (by a state agency)
Notification Date
11/18/2003
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
Fraud committed against attractions
Fraud committed against attractions
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
9/17/2003
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
9/17/2003
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
room tax
room tax
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
7/22/2003
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
7/22/2003
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
We support the confirmation of Jim Holperin as Secretary of Tourism.
We support the confirmation of Jim Holperin as Secretary of Tourism.
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
7/16/2003
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
7/16/2003
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
All legislation relating to a room tax
All legislation relating to a room tax
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
6/25/2003
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
6/25/2003
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
Confirmation of Kevin Shibilski as Department of Tourism Secretary
Confirmation of Kevin Shibilski as Department of Tourism Secretary
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
1/24/2003
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
1/24/2003
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
All matters relating to highway funding
All matters relating to highway funding
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
9/25/2002
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
Association of Wisconsin Tourism Attractions
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
9/25/2002
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
Association of Wisconsin Tourism Attractions
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Tourism promotion funding
Tourism promotion funding
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
8/27/2002
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
Association of Wisconsin Tourism Attractions
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
8/27/2002
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
Association of Wisconsin Tourism Attractions
Total Lobbying Effort
| 2004 January - June |
2004 July - December |
Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Lobbying Expenditures | 2004 January - June $15,388.00 |
2004 July - December $17,053.00 |
Total $32,441.00 |
| Total Hours Communicating | 2004 January - June 19.00 |
2004 July - December 7.20 |
Total 26.20 |
| Total Hours Other | 2004 January - June 67.00 |
2004 July - December 31.30 |
Total 98.30 |
Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
relating to: displaying attractions on highway specific information signs.
| 2003 January - June |
2003 July - December |
2004 January - June |
2004 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 January - June |
2003 July - December |
2004 January - June 15% |
2004 July - December |
Total 10% |
relating to: failure to pay for tickets at recreational attractions and providing penalties.
| 2003 January - June |
2003 July - December |
2004 January - June |
2004 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 January - June |
2003 July - December |
2004 January - June 20% |
2004 July - December |
Total 14% |
Budget Bill Subjects
No budget bill subjects found.
Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings
| 2003 January - June |
2003 July - December |
2004 January - June |
2004 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 January - June |
2003 July - December |
2004 January - June |
2004 July - December 20% |
Total 6% |
| 2003 January - June |
2003 July - December |
2004 January - June |
2004 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 January - June |
2003 July - December |
2004 January - June |
2004 July - December 20% |
Total 6% |
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
Administative Rule relating to exemptions to the starting date for K-12 public schools in Wisconsin.
| 2003 January - June |
2003 July - December |
2004 January - June |
2004 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 January - June |
2003 July - December |
2004 January - June 20% |
2004 July - December |
Total 14% |
| 2003 January - June |
2003 July - December |
2004 January - June |
2004 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 January - June |
2003 July - December |
2004 January - June |
2004 July - December 10% |
Total 3% |
minimum wage - we support a statewide uniform minimum wage that is higher than the current $5.15/hour. In addition we support the creation of a "training" wage and a freeze on the current minimum wage as it applies to tipped employees.
| 2003 January - June |
2003 July - December |
2004 January - June |
2004 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 January - June |
2003 July - December |
2004 January - June |
2004 July - December 20% |
Total 6% |
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