Tavern League of Wisconsin

Registered Principal Details

Business Or Interest:
Beverage alcohol license holders.

Lobbying Interests:
Chapter 125, regulation & licensing, gaming, smoking issues.

CEO Name:
Pete Madland
Executive Director

Contact
PM
Peter Madland
2817 Fish Hatchery Rd
Madison, WI 53713-5005
(608) 270-8591
(608) 270-8595
info@tlw.org
www.tlw.org

Authorized Lobbyists

Lobbyist Name Exclusive Duties Authorized On Withdrawn On

Lobbying Interests

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

Assembly Bill 46
Assembly Bill 46
relating to: daylight saving time and closing hours for certain alcohol beverages retailers.

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
2/1/2007
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.
For
Notification Date
2/1/2007
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.
Assembly Bill 54
Assembly Bill 54
relating to: repeat drunken driving offenders and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
2/23/2007
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.
Assembly Bill 68
Assembly Bill 68
relating to: temporary alcohol beverage retail licenses.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
2/19/2007
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.
Assembly Bill 122
Assembly Bill 122
relating to: the provision of taste samples of fermented malt beverages and wine on certain retail premises.

Bill Text and History

2007 Wisconsin Act 9

For
Notification Date
3/19/2007
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.
Assembly Bill 129
Assembly Bill 129
relating to: sales and taste samples by manufacturers or rectifiers of intoxicating liquor for consumption on or off the premises where manufactured or rectified.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
3/5/2007
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.
Assembly Bill 138
Assembly Bill 138
relating to: an income and franchise credit for property taxes paid on restaurant kitchen machinery and equipment.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
3/5/2007
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.
Assembly Bill 145
Assembly Bill 145
relating to: a surcharge for convictions related to operating a vehicle while intoxicated.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
7/27/2007
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.
Assembly Bill 182
Assembly Bill 182
relating to: maintaining records of certain driving offenses related to operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
3/26/2007
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.
Assembly Bill 189
Assembly Bill 189
relating to: creating a new license authorizing retail sales of wine by certain restaurants for consumption on or off the premises where sold and the penalty for certain alcohol beverage violations.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
3/26/2007
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.
Assembly Bill 196
Assembly Bill 196
relating to: providing alcohol beverages to an underage person who suffers great bodily harm or death from their consumption.

Bill Text and History

Other
Notification Date
3/26/2007
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.
Assembly Bill 206
Assembly Bill 206
relating to: creating an exception to the prohibition against underage persons entering or being on premises operating under an alcohol beverage license for the Wisconsin Renaissance Faire in Chippewa Falls.

Bill Text and History

2007 Wisconsin Act 8

Other
Notification Date
3/26/2007
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.
Assembly Bill 360
Assembly Bill 360
relating to: disclosure of terms and conditions applicable to the use of gift certificates, gift cards, and other gift obligations and providing penalties.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
6/15/2007
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.
Assembly Bill 379
Assembly Bill 379
relating to: authorizing the city of St. Croix Falls to become a premier resort area.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
10/2/2007
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.
Assembly Bill 455
Assembly Bill 455
relating to: creating a brewpub permit authorizing the manufacture and sale at wholesale of fermented malt beverages, authorizing other brewpub interests and operations and limiting certain operations of brewers.

Bill Text and History

Other
Notification Date
7/27/2007
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.
Assembly Bill 474
Assembly Bill 474
relating to: increasing the tax on fermented malt beverages to fund law enforcement grants and alcohol and drug abuse treatment and prevention programs, granting rule-making authority, and making appropriations.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
8/6/2007
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.
Assembly Bill 584
Assembly Bill 584
relating to: municipal quotas for retail intoxicating liquor licenses.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
11/30/2007
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.
Assembly Bill 733
Assembly Bill 733
relating to: requiring ignition interlock devices for certain motor vehicle violations.

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
2/5/2008
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 795
Assembly Bill 795
relating to: the production, sale, and distribution of intoxicating liquor, providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures, granting rule-making authority, making an appropriation, and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
2/22/2008
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 820
Assembly Bill 820
relating to: the minimum price of merchandise sold at wholesale or retail, prohibiting anticompetitive pricing and pricing that injures competition, and granting rule-making authority.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
2/22/2008
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 834
Assembly Bill 834
relating to: prohibiting smoking in places of employment, restaurants, taverns, and other indoor areas and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
2/22/2008
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 52
Senate Bill 52
relating to: daylight saving time and closing hours for certain alcohol beverages retailers.

Bill Text and History

2007 Wisconsin Act 3

For
Notification Date
2/20/2007
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.
Senate Bill 63
Senate Bill 63
relating to: the provision of taste samples of fermented malt beverages and wine on certain retail premises.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
3/19/2007
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.
Senate Bill 64
Senate Bill 64
relating to: sales and taste samples by manufacturers or rectifiers of intoxicating liquor for consumption on or off the premises where manufactured or rectified.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
2/27/2007
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.
Senate Bill 91
Senate Bill 91
relating to: creating a new license authorizing retail sales of wine by certain restaurants for consumption on or off the premises where sold and the penalty for certain alcohol beverage violations.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
3/26/2007
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.
Senate Bill 94
Senate Bill 94
relating to: an income and franchise credit for property taxes paid on restaurant kitchen machinery and equipment.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
3/19/2007
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.
Senate Bill 102
Senate Bill 102
relating to: creating an exception to the prohibition against underage persons entering or being on premises operating under an alcohol beverage license for the Wisconsin Renaissance Faire in Chippewa Falls.

Bill Text and History

Other
Notification Date
3/26/2007
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.
Senate Bill 116
Senate Bill 116
relating to: repeat drunken driving offenders and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

2007 Wisconsin Act 111

For
Notification Date
3/28/2007
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.
Senate Bill 150
Senate Bill 150
relating to: prohibiting smoking in places of employment, restaurants, taverns, and other indoor areas and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
4/20/2007
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.
Senate Bill 187
Senate Bill 187
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 Date
5/22/2007
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.
Senate Bill 191
Senate Bill 191
relating to: disclosure of terms and conditions applicable to the use of gift certificates, gift cards, and other gift obligations and providing penalties.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
7/27/2007
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.
Senate Bill 193
Senate Bill 193
relating to: drunken driving and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

Other
Notification Date
7/12/2007
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.
Senate Bill 224
Senate Bill 224
relating to: creating a brewpub permit authorizing the manufacture and sale at wholesale of fermented malt beverages, authorizing other brewpub interests and operations and limiting certain operations of brewers.

Bill Text and History

Other
Notification Date
7/5/2007
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.
Senate Bill 322
Senate Bill 322
relating to: municipal quotas for retail intoxicating liquor licenses.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
11/16/2007
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.
Senate Bill 485
Senate Bill 485
relating to: the production, sale, and distribution of intoxicating liquor, providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures, granting rule-making authority, making an appropriation, and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

2007 Wisconsin Act 85

For
Notification Date
2/22/2008
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

General Fund Taxes
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
General Fund Taxes

Notification Date
7/30/2007
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.

Miscellaneous Appropriations
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Miscellaneous Appropriations

Notification Date
7/9/2007
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.

Comments
Quotas relating to liquer licenses

Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number

Sell, or provide free samples of liquor made on the premises
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Sell, or provide free samples of liquor made on the premises

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
2/20/2007
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.

Relating to beer sampling on Class A premise.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Relating to beer sampling on Class A premise.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/18/2007
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.

Relating to gift cards
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Relating to gift cards

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/18/2007
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.

Nineteen year old drinking age
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Nineteen year old drinking age

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/1/2007
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.

Oppose beer excise tax
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Oppose beer excise tax

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/1/2007
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.

Oppose Execise tax
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Oppose Execise tax

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/1/2007
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.

Oppose tobacco excise tax
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Oppose tobacco excise tax

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/1/2007
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.

Smoke Free Dining Act
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Smoke Free Dining Act

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/1/2007
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.

Statewide smoking policy
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Statewide smoking policy

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/1/2007
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.

Statewide smoking policy
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Statewide smoking policy

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/1/2007
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.

Ten year look back for OWIs
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Ten year look back for OWIs

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/1/2007
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.

Total Lobbying Effort

  2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
Total Lobbying Expenditures 2007
January - June
$39,723.00
2007
July - December
$42,977.00
2008
January - June
$123,607.00
2008
July - December
$51,854.00
Total $258,161.00
Total Hours Communicating 2007
January - June
92.50
2007
July - December
66.00
2008
January - June
63.00
2008
July - December
33.00
Total 254.50
Total Hours Other 2007
January - June
337.50
2007
July - December
316.00
2008
January - June
169.50
2008
July - December
189.00
Total 1012.00

Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

relating to: repeat drunken driving offenders and providing a penalty.
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
2%
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total < 1%
relating to: sales and taste samples by manufacturers or rectifiers of intoxicating liquor for consumption on or off the premises where manufactured or rectified.
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
3%
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total 1%
relating to: temporary alcohol beverage retail licenses.
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
5%
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total 2%
relating to: the provision of taste samples of fermented malt beverages and wine on certain retail premises.
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
5%
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total 2%
relating to: an income and franchise credit for property taxes paid on restaurant kitchen machinery and equipment.
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
5%
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total 2%
relating to: disclosure of terms and conditions applicable to the use of gift certificates, gift cards, and other gift obligations and providing penalties.
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
5%
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total 2%
relating to: creating a brewpub permit authorizing the manufacture and sale at wholesale of fermented malt beverages, authorizing other brewpub interests and operations and limiting certain operations of brewers.
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
5%
2007
July - December
5%
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total 3%
relating to: daylight saving time and closing hours for certain alcohol beverages retailers.
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
10%
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total 3%
relating to: prohibiting smoking in places of employment, restaurants, taverns, and other indoor areas and providing a penalty.
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
55%
2007
July - December
70%
2008
January - June
80%
2008
July - December
Total 54%
relating to: creating a new license authorizing retail sales of wine by certain restaurants for consumption on or off the premises where sold and the penalty for certain alcohol beverage violations.
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
5%
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total 2%
relating to: an income and franchise credit for property taxes paid on restaurant kitchen machinery and equipment.
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
5%
2008
January - June
5%
2008
July - December
Total 2%
relating to: drunken driving and providing a penalty.
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
5%
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total 2%
relating to: repeat drunken driving offenders and providing a penalty.
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
10%
2008
January - June
10%
2008
July - December
Total 5%
relating to: requiring ignition interlock devices for certain motor vehicle violations.
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
5%
2008
July - December
Total < 1%

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

2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
5%
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total 2%
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
10%
Total 2%
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
90%
Total 16%

Minor Efforts

No minor efforts found.

Other Matters

No other matters found.

Filed Statements of Lobbying Activity and Expenditures