Wisconsin Association of Convention & Visitors Bureaus
Registered Principal Details
Business Or Interest:
Tourism and hospitality.
Lobbying Interests:
Legislation and rules relating to tourism promotional expenditures, Department of Tourism, room tax, and economic development.
Title:
Executive Director
Tourism and hospitality.
Lobbying Interests:
Legislation and rules relating to tourism promotional expenditures, Department of Tourism, room tax, and economic development.
Title:
Executive Director
Contact
JH
Julia Hertel
P.O. Box 393
Sun Prairie, WI 53590
(609) 837-6693
(608) 837-6693
jhertel@escapetowisconsin.com
www.escapetowisconsin.com/aboutus
P.O. Box 393
Sun Prairie, WI 53590
(609) 837-6693
(608) 837-6693
jhertel@escapetowisconsin.com
www.escapetowisconsin.com/aboutus
Authorized Lobbyists
| Lobbyist Name | Exclusive Duties | Authorized On | Withdrawn On |
|---|---|---|---|
| Julia Hertel | Exclusive Duties N/A | Authorized On 1/12/2005 | Withdrawn On N/A |
| Amy Boyer | Exclusive Duties N/A | Authorized On 1/12/2005 | Withdrawn On N/A |
| Andrew Franken | Exclusive Duties N/A | Authorized On 1/12/2005 | Withdrawn On N/A |
Lobbying Interests
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Assembly Bill 20
relating to: displaying attractions on highway specific information signs.
Bill Text and History
2005 Wisconsin Act 136
2/25/2005
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
2005 Wisconsin Act 136
For
Notification Date2/25/2005
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 49
relating to: preemption of city, village, town, or county living wage ordinances.
Bill Text and History
2005 Wisconsin Act 12
4/25/2005
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: preemption of city, village, town, or county living wage ordinances.
Bill Text and History
2005 Wisconsin Act 12
For
Notification Date4/25/2005
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 55
relating to: immunity of private campground owners and operators.
Bill Text and History
2/25/2005
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: immunity of private campground owners and operators.
Bill Text and History
None
Notification Date2/25/2005
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 169
relating to: operation of double-decked buses on highways.
Bill Text and History
2005 Wisconsin Act 11
3/16/2005
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 double-decked buses on highways.
Bill Text and History
2005 Wisconsin Act 11
For
Notification Date3/16/2005
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 298
relating to: tourism promotion and development under room tax law.
Bill Text and History
2005 Wisconsin Act 135
4/12/2005
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: tourism promotion and development under room tax law.
Bill Text and History
2005 Wisconsin Act 135
For
Notification Date4/12/2005
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 414
relating to: smoking in restaurants and bowling centers and the regulation of smoking by counties, cities, villages, and towns.
Bill Text and History
10/5/2005
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: smoking in restaurants and bowling centers and the regulation of smoking by counties, cities, villages, and towns.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date10/5/2005
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 867
relating to: various changes in the unemployment insurance law, authorized positions for the department of justice, making appropriations, and providing penalties.
Bill Text and History
12/13/2005
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: various changes in the unemployment insurance law, authorized positions for the department of justice, making appropriations, and providing penalties.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date12/13/2005
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 967
relating to: maintenance and removal of vegetation obstructing the view of outdoor advertising signs along highways under the jurisdiction of the Department of Transportation and an audit of a program of the Department of Transportation.
Bill Text and History
2005 Wisconsin Act 465
2/7/2006
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: maintenance and removal of vegetation obstructing the view of outdoor advertising signs along highways under the jurisdiction of the Department of Transportation and an audit of a program of the Department of Transportation.
Bill Text and History
2005 Wisconsin Act 465
For
Notification Date2/7/2006
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 77
relating to: creating a revenue limit for the state and local governmental units, depositing excess revenue into an emergency reserve, returning excess revenue to taxpayers, elector approval for exceeding the revenue limit, state and local governmental app...
Bill Text and History
9/14/2006
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: creating a revenue limit for the state and local governmental units, depositing excess revenue into an emergency reserve, returning excess revenue to taxpayers, elector approval for exceeding the revenue limit, state and local governmental app...
Bill Text and History
Other
Notification Date9/14/2006
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 77
relating to: prohibiting the erection of certain new off-premises outdoor advertising signs along interstate and federal-aid primary highways.
Bill Text and History
2/25/2005
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 certain new off-premises outdoor advertising signs along interstate and federal-aid primary highways.
Bill Text and History
Other
Notification Date2/25/2005
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 147
relating to: preemption of city, village, town, or county living wage ordinances.
Bill Text and History
4/11/2005
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: preemption of city, village, town, or county living wage ordinances.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date4/11/2005
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 426
relating to: various changes in the unemployment insurance law, authorized positions for the department of justice, making appropriations, and providing penalties.
Bill Text and History
2005 Wisconsin Act 86
12/13/2005
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: various changes in the unemployment insurance law, authorized positions for the department of justice, making appropriations, and providing penalties.
Bill Text and History
2005 Wisconsin Act 86
For
Notification Date12/13/2005
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 563
relating to: creating income and franchise tax credits for expenses related to film production services and for capital investments made by a film production company, requiring the exercise of rule-making authority, and making an appropriation.
Bill Text and History
2005 Wisconsin Act 483
2/7/2006
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: creating income and franchise tax credits for expenses related to film production services and for capital investments made by a film production company, requiring the exercise of rule-making authority, and making an appropriation.
Bill Text and History
2005 Wisconsin Act 483
For
Notification Date2/7/2006
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
Administration: Division of Gaming
Administration: Division of Gaming
Notification Date
4/12/2005
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.
4/12/2005
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.
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Natural Resources: Forestry and Parks
Natural Resources: Forestry and Parks
Notification Date
2/25/2005
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.
2/25/2005
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.
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Tourism
Tourism
Notification Date
2/25/2005
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.
2/25/2005
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.
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Transportation: Transportation Finance
Transportation: Transportation Finance
Notification Date
4/12/2005
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.
4/12/2005
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.
Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings
NR 20, fishing regulations on inland waters, and ch. NR 21, pertaining to Wisconsin−Minnesota boundary waters.
Agency Name
Department of Natural Resources (NR)
Subject
NR 20, fishing regulations on inland waters, and ch. NR 21, pertaining to Wisconsin−Minnesota boundary waters.
Scope Statement
Register Number: 611 (11/15/2006)
1/29/2007
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.
Department of Natural Resources (NR)
Subject
NR 20, fishing regulations on inland waters, and ch. NR 21, pertaining to Wisconsin−Minnesota boundary waters.
Scope Statement
Register Number: 611 (11/15/2006)
Other
Notification Date1/29/2007
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
Transportation
Subject
Trans 200, displaying “Attractions” on highway specific information signs.
Scope Statement
Register Number: 604 (5/1/2006)
Clearinghouse Rule: CR 06-103
9/14/2006
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.
Transportation
Subject
Trans 200, displaying “Attractions” on highway specific information signs.
Scope Statement
Register Number: 604 (5/1/2006)
Clearinghouse Rule: CR 06-103
Other
Notification Date9/14/2006
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
Department of Tourism budget
Department of Tourism budget
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
1/29/2007
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
1/29/2007
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
Attraction Signage
Attraction Signage
Action Intended To Affect
Rule (by a state agency)
Notification Date
7/29/2006
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
7/29/2006
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
Taxpayer Protection Amendment
Taxpayer Protection Amendment
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
7/29/2006
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
7/29/2006
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.
LRB 4176/1 creating income and franchise tax credits for expenses related to film production services and for capital investments made by a film production company, requiring the exercise of rule−making authority, and
making an appropriation.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
LRB 4176/1 creating income and franchise tax credits for expenses related to film production services and for capital investments made by a film production company, requiring the exercise of rule−making authority, and making an appropriation.
LRB 4176/1 creating income and franchise tax credits for expenses related to film production services and for capital investments made by a film production company, requiring the exercise of rule−making authority, and making an appropriation.
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
2/2/2006
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
2/2/2006
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
mimimum wage
mimimum wage
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative Matter and Rule
Notification Date
6/14/2005
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
6/14/2005
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
| 2005 January - June |
2005 July - December |
2006 January - June |
2006 July - December |
Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Lobbying Expenditures | 2005 January - June $11,990.15 |
2005 July - December $13,162.35 |
2006 January - June $12,132.48 |
2006 July - December $14,800.00 |
Total $52,084.98 |
| Total Hours Communicating | 2005 January - June 32.50 |
2005 July - December 31.85 |
2006 January - June 59.75 |
2006 July - December 20.00 |
Total 144.10 |
| Total Hours Other | 2005 January - June 86.10 |
2005 July - December 39.00 |
2006 January - June 97.10 |
2006 July - December 81.25 |
Total 303.45 |
Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
relating to: preemption of city, village, town, or county living wage ordinances.
| 2005 January - June |
2005 July - December |
2006 January - June |
2006 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 January - June 2% |
2005 July - December |
2006 January - June |
2006 July - December |
Total < 1% |
relating to: prohibiting the erection of certain new off-premises outdoor advertising signs along interstate and federal-aid primary highways.
| 2005 January - June |
2005 July - December |
2006 January - June |
2006 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 January - June 2% |
2005 July - December 3% |
2006 January - June 1% |
2006 July - December |
Total 1% |
relating to: operation of double-decked buses on highways.
| 2005 January - June |
2005 July - December |
2006 January - June |
2006 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 January - June 3% |
2005 July - December |
2006 January - June |
2006 July - December |
Total < 1% |
relating to: preemption of city, village, town, or county living wage ordinances.
| 2005 January - June |
2005 July - December |
2006 January - June |
2006 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 January - June 3% |
2005 July - December 3% |
2006 January - June |
2006 July - December |
Total 1% |
relating to: displaying attractions on highway specific information signs.
| 2005 January - June |
2005 July - December |
2006 January - June |
2006 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 January - June 5% |
2005 July - December |
2006 January - June 5% |
2006 July - December |
Total 3% |
relating to: tourism promotion and development under room tax law.
| 2005 January - June |
2005 July - December |
2006 January - June |
2006 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 January - June 50% |
2005 July - December 85% |
2006 January - June 80% |
2006 July - December |
Total 55% |
relating to: smoking in restaurants and bowling centers and the regulation of smoking by counties, cities, villages, and towns.
| 2005 January - June |
2005 July - December |
2006 January - June |
2006 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 January - June |
2005 July - December 2% |
2006 January - June |
2006 July - December |
Total < 1% |
relating to: various changes in the unemployment insurance law, authorized positions for the department of justice, making appropriations, and providing penalties.
| 2005 January - June |
2005 July - December |
2006 January - June |
2006 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 January - June |
2005 July - December 3% |
2006 January - June 1% |
2006 July - December |
Total < 1% |
relating to: various changes in the unemployment insurance law, authorized positions for the department of justice, making appropriations, and providing penalties.
| 2005 January - June |
2005 July - December |
2006 January - June |
2006 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 January - June |
2005 July - December 4% |
2006 January - June |
2006 July - December |
Total < 1% |
relating to: maintenance and removal of vegetation obstructing the view of outdoor advertising signs along highways under the jurisdiction of the Department of Transportation and an audit of a program of the Department of Transportation.
| 2005 January - June |
2005 July - December |
2006 January - June |
2006 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 January - June |
2005 July - December |
2006 January - June 1% |
2006 July - December |
Total < 1% |
relating to: creating income and franchise tax credits for expenses related to film production services and for capital investments made by a film production company, requiring the exercise of rule-making authority, and making an appropriation.
| 2005 January - June |
2005 July - December |
2006 January - June |
2006 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 January - June |
2005 July - December |
2006 January - June 5% |
2006 July - December |
Total 2% |
Budget Bill Subjects
| 2005 January - June |
2005 July - December |
2006 January - June |
2006 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 January - June 35% |
2005 July - December |
2006 January - June |
2006 July - December |
Total 9% |
Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings
NR 20, fishing regulations on inland waters, and ch. NR 21, pertaining to Wisconsin−Minnesota boundary waters.
| 2005 January - June |
2005 July - December |
2006 January - June |
2006 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 January - June |
2005 July - December |
2006 January - June |
2006 July - December 5% |
Total 1% |
| 2005 January - June |
2005 July - December |
2006 January - June |
2006 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 January - June |
2005 July - December |
2006 January - June |
2006 July - December 35% |
Total 8% |
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
LRB 4176/1 creating income and franchise tax credits for expenses related to film production services and for capital investments made by a film production company, requiring the exercise of rule−making authority, and
making an appropriation.
| 2005 January - June |
2005 July - December |
2006 January - June |
2006 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 January - June |
2005 July - December |
2006 January - June |
2006 July - December 10% |
Total 2% |
| 2005 January - June |
2005 July - December |
2006 January - June |
2006 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 January - June |
2005 July - December |
2006 January - June |
2006 July - December 20% |
Total 5% |
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