Wisconsin Restaurant Association

Registered Principal Details

Business Or Interest:
The Wisconsin Restaurant Association will work to protect the intergrity of the restarurant industry by working for necessary and equitable regulations associated with safe food handling.

Lobbying Interests:
The Wisconsin Restaurant Association will work to insure that no new taxes on small businesses are created and maintain equal property tax relief for businesses. WRA will work to maintain the September 1 school start law and an increase in the state budget for tourism promotion. WRA is interested in alcohol blood content and immunity from civil liability for furnishing alcohol. WRA will work to limit new mandates on employers in the area of employee benefits or health insurance and finding a viable solution for more small businesses to offer affordable health insurance to their employees. WRA is interested in work place issues, such as minimum wage, worker's compensation, unemployment compensation, and teen labor laws. WRA will work to protect the integrity of the restaurant industry by working for necessary and equitable regulations associated with safe food handling. WRA will work for utility deregulation to effect small businesses positively.

CEO Name:
Ed Lump
Government Relations Specialist

Contact
PM
Paul Merline
2801 Fish Hatchery Rd
Madison, WI 53713-3197
(608) 270-9950
(608) 270-9960
pmerline@wirestaurant.org
www.wirestaurant.org

Authorized Lobbyists

Lobbyist Name Exclusive Duties Authorized On Withdrawn On

Lobbying Interests

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

January 2003 Special Session Senate Bill 1
January 2003 Special Session Senate Bill 1
relating to: decreasing appropriations; lapsing moneys from certain program revenue appropriation accounts to the general fund; transferring moneys from certain segregated funds to the general fund; increasing funding for out-of-state inmate contracts and ...

Bill Text and History

2003 Wisconsin Act 1

Against
Notification Date
2/12/2003
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.
Comments
Opposed to proposed cuts in the Department of Tourism.
Assembly Bill 2
Assembly Bill 2
relating to: credit union membership, powers, operation, and regulation; the application of agriculture, trade, and consumer protection statutes to credit unions; the creation of a new type of financial institution; the powers of and requirements applicabl...

Bill Text and History

2003 Wisconsin Act 63

None
Notification Date
6/30/2003
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 88
Assembly Bill 88
relating to: prohibited alcohol concentration.

Bill Text and History

2003 Wisconsin Act 30

Against
Notification Date
2/21/2003
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 144
Assembly Bill 144
relating to: Indian gaming compacts.

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
6/30/2003
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 183
Assembly Bill 183
relating to: school district youth options programs, which allow pupils to attend an institution of higher education under certain circumstances.

Bill Text and History

2003 Wisconsin Act 131

Against
Notification Date
6/30/2003
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 210
Assembly Bill 210
relating to: reciprocity for alcohol beverages operators' licenses.

Bill Text and History

2003 Wisconsin Act 245

None
Notification Date
2/23/2004
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.
Assembly Bill 233
Assembly Bill 233
relating to: eliminating the Youth Options Program.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
6/30/2003
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 239
Assembly Bill 239
relating to: allowing courts to order that certain licenses or certifications be restricted, limited, suspended, withheld, denied, or refused in certain offenses involving operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
6/30/2003
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 267
Assembly Bill 267
relating to: administrative rule making regarding small businesses, data used by administrative agencies in preparing proposed rules, increasing attorney fees, creating an Internet site for proposed rules, and creating a Small Business Regulatory Review Bo...

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
5/15/2003
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 306
Assembly Bill 306
relating to: writing bad checks and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

2003 Wisconsin Act 306

For
Notification Date
11/25/2003
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 317
Assembly Bill 317
relating to: product liability of manufacturers, assemblers, distributors, and sellers.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
11/25/2003
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 318
Assembly Bill 318
relating to: authorizing the circuit court to order a person who engages in discrimination in employment to pay compensatory and punitive damages and an assessment, directing the secretary of workforce development to appoint a committee to study wage dispa...

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
12/30/2003
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 321
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

None
Notification Date
12/30/2003
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 332
Assembly Bill 332
relating to: the full and equal enjoyment of a public place of accommodation or amusement by a person with a disability who is accompanied by a service animal.

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
12/30/2003
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 335
Assembly Bill 335
relating to: underage persons possessing, consuming, or being provided alcohol beverages when accompanied by a parent, guardian, or spouse.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
11/25/2003
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 353
Assembly Bill 353
relating to: permitting an employer to refuse to employ, or to bar or terminate from employment, an individual who has been convicted of a felony and who has not been pardoned for that felony.

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
11/25/2003
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 371
Assembly Bill 371
relating to: temporary alcohol beverage licenses for caterers.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
11/25/2003
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 395
Assembly Bill 395
relating to: the number of school days required each school term.

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
11/25/2003
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 400
Assembly Bill 400
relating to: representations made regarding wild rice sold or offered for sale in this state, granting rule-making authority, and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
7/1/2003
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
Assembly Bill 404
relating to: authorizing counties to impose a room tax.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
12/30/2003
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 440
Assembly Bill 440
relating to: advertising by intoxicating liquor retailers.

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
11/25/2003
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 447
Assembly Bill 447
relating to: authorizing a health benefit purchasing cooperative pilot project and granting rule-making authority.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
11/25/2003
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 469
Assembly Bill 469
relating to: a property tax exemption for restaurant kitchen equipment.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
12/9/2003
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 496
Assembly Bill 496
relating to: the removal of nonconforming outdoor advertising signs.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
10/23/2003
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
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

None
Notification Date
11/25/2003
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 595
Assembly Bill 595
relating to: civil liability exemption for claims resulting from weight gain and obesity.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
10/23/2003
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 622
Assembly Bill 622
relating to: a state minimum wage, providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures, providing an exemption from rule-making procedures, granting rule-making authority, and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
12/30/2003
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.
Against
Notification Date
12/30/2003
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 633
Assembly Bill 633
relating to: preemption of county, city, village, or town living wage ordinances.

Bill Text and History

For
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.
Assembly Bill 651
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

For
Notification Date
1/26/2004
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 655
Assembly Bill 655
relating to: administrative rules, guidelines, policies, and hearings; air pollution control; structures, deposits, and other activities in or near navigable waters; notice, hearing, and review procedures related to permits to place structures and material...

Bill Text and History

2003 Wisconsin Act 118

None
Notification Date
11/25/2003
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 668
Assembly Bill 668
relating to: various changes in the unemployment insurance law, granting rule-making authority, and making appropriations.

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
11/25/2003
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 669
Assembly Bill 669
relating to: making various changes in the worker's compensation law and granting rule-making authority.

Bill Text and History

2003 Wisconsin Act 144

For
Notification Date
12/30/2003
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 748
Assembly Bill 748
relating to: removal of vegetation along highways under the jurisdiction of the Department of Transportation.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
2/10/2004
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
Assembly Bill 858
relating to: a municipality's and county's ability to eliminate certain nonconforming buildings or premises.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
3/11/2004
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 890
Assembly Bill 890
relating to: meetings of the board and members of nonprofit corporations.

Bill Text and History

2003 Wisconsin Act 259

For
Notification Date
4/28/2004
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
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

For
Notification Date
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.
Assembly Bill 997
Assembly Bill 997
relating to: creating a nonrefundable individual income tax credit for certain amounts relating to health savings accounts that may be deducted from, or are exempt from, federal income taxes.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
5/20/2004
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 Joint Resolution 55
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

For
Notification Date
12/9/2003
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.
Other
Notification Date
12/9/2003
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.
Senate Bill 11
Senate Bill 11
relating to: creation of an Ethics and Elections Accountability and Control Board and making appropriations.

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
4/16/2003
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.
Senate Bill 12
Senate Bill 12
relating to: campaign financing, official action in return for providing or withholding political contributions, services, or other things of value, lobbying regulation, designations for the Wisconsin election campaign fund by individuals filing state inco...

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
4/16/2003
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.
Senate Bill 41
Senate Bill 41
relating to: legislative approval of Indian gaming compacts.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
2/21/2003
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 49
Senate Bill 49
relating to: evidence of lay and expert witnesses.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
4/16/2003
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.
Senate Bill 100
Senate Bill 100
relating to: administrative rule making regarding small businesses, data used by administrative agencies in preparing proposed rules, increasing attorney fees, creating an Internet site for proposed rules, and creating a Small Business Regulatory Review Bo...

Bill Text and History

2003 Wisconsin Act 145

For
Notification Date
5/15/2003
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
Senate Bill 126
relating to: product liability of manufacturers, distributors, and sellers.

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
12/30/2003
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.
Senate Bill 204
Senate Bill 204
relating to: authorizing a health benefit purchasing cooperative pilot project and granting rule-making authority.

Bill Text and History

2003 Wisconsin Act 101

For
Notification Date
11/25/2003
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 211
Senate Bill 211
relating to: advertising by intoxicating liquor retailers.

Bill Text and History

2003 Wisconsin Act 124

For
Notification Date
11/25/2003
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 216
Senate Bill 216
relating to: a property tax exemption for restaurant kitchen equipment.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
12/9/2003
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.
Senate Bill 239
Senate Bill 239
relating to: the removal of nonconforming outdoor advertising signs.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
10/23/2003
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 267
Senate Bill 267
relating to: the Uniform Sales and Use Tax Administration Act, granting rule-making authority, making an appropriation, and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
12/30/2003
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.
Senate Bill 271
Senate Bill 271
relating to: transferring certain alcohol beverage licenses to premises in another municipality within the same county.

Bill Text and History

2003 Wisconsin Act 250

None
Notification Date
12/30/2003
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.
Senate Bill 289
Senate Bill 289
relating to: civil liability exemption for claims resulting from weight gain and obesity.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
10/23/2003
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 307
Senate Bill 307
relating to: a state minimum wage, providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures, providing an exemption from rule-making procedures, granting rule-making authority, and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
12/30/2003
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.
Senate Bill 313
Senate Bill 313
relating to: administrative rules, guidelines, policies, and hearings; air pollution control; structures, deposits, and other activities in or near navigable waters; notice, hearing, and review procedures related to permits to place structures and material...

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
11/25/2003
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 339
Senate Bill 339
relating to: making various changes in the worker's compensation law and granting rule-making authority.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
12/30/2003
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.
Senate Bill 340
Senate Bill 340
relating to: various changes in the unemployment insurance law, granting rule-making authority, and making appropriations.

Bill Text and History

2003 Wisconsin Act 197

For
Notification Date
12/30/2003
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.
Senate Bill 390
Senate Bill 390
relating to: removal of vegetation along highways under the jurisdiction of the Department of Transportation.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
2/10/2004
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 459
Senate Bill 459
relating to: the sale of gift certificates, gift cards, and other gift obligations, requiring the exercise of rule-making authority, and providing penalties.

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
2/23/2004
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.
Senate Bill 505
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

For
Notification Date
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.
Senate Bill 568
Senate Bill 568
relating to: creating a nonrefundable individual income tax credit for certain amounts relating to health savings accounts that may be deducted from, or are exempt from, federal income taxes.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
5/20/2004
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 Joint Resolution 76
Senate Joint Resolution 76
relating to: limiting spending by the state and certain local governmental units and requiring elector approval to exceed the limits (first consideration).

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
7/29/2004
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

Employment Relations
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Employment Relations

Notification Date
4/7/2003
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
Budget Proposal Item 1965 affecting the WI Fair Employment Law

Shared Revenue and Property Tax Relief: Property Taxation
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Shared Revenue and Property Tax Relief: Property Taxation

Notification Date
2/28/2003
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.

Tourism
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Tourism

Notification Date
2/28/2003
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.

Transportation: Motor Vehicles
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Transportation: Motor Vehicles

Notification Date
2/28/2003
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.

Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings

authorizations for collecting returned check fees.
Agency Name
Financial Institutions
Subject
authorizations for collecting returned check fees.
Scope Statement
Register Number: 580 (4/15/2004)
Clearinghouse Rule: CR 04-041
Against
Notification Date
7/6/2004
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.

HFS 196, certification of food managers.
Agency Name
Health and Family Services
Subject
HFS 196, certification of food managers.
Scope Statement
Register Number: 564 (12/15/2002)
Clearinghouse Rule: CR 03-041
For
Notification Date
6/27/2003
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.

Commencement of school term.

Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number

2005-07 Biennial Budget
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
2005-07 Biennial Budget

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
8/17/2004
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 state's overtime laws.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Relating to changes to the state's overtime laws.

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative Matter and Rule

Notification Date
7/29/2004
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 statewide smoking ban.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Relating to a statewide smoking ban.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
6/23/2004
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.

Obesity
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Obesity

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
7/28/2003
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.

Modifications of teen labor laws.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Modifications of teen labor laws.

Action Intended To Affect
Rule (by a state agency)

Notification Date
6/30/2003
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.

The terms of credit for alcohol sales.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
The terms of credit for alcohol sales.

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.

Small Business Regulatory Reform
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Small Business Regulatory Reform

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative Matter and Rule

Notification Date
4/7/2003
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.

Changing the BAC to .08.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Changing the BAC to .08.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
2/21/2003
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.

Food manager certification and licensing fees.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Food manager certification and licensing fees.

Action Intended To Affect
Rule (by a state agency)

Notification Date
2/21/2003
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.

Video Lottery and Video Gaming
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Video Lottery and Video Gaming

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative Matter and Rule

Notification Date
1/31/2003
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 all matters affecting the Department of Tourism.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Relating to all matters affecting the Department of Tourism.

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative Matter and Rule

Notification Date
1/20/2003
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 campaign finance reform.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Relating to campaign finance reform.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/20/2003
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 changes to the state's minimum wage
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Relating to changes to the state's minimum wage

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/20/2003
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 elections and campaigns.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Relating to elections and campaigns.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/20/2003
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 health insurance mandates on small business owners
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Relating to health insurance mandates on small business owners

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/20/2003
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 increasing the tourism promotion budget.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Relating to increasing the tourism promotion budget.

Action Intended To Affect
Rule (by a state agency)

Notification Date
1/20/2003
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 repealing the personal property tax on kitchen equipment.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Relating to repealing the personal property tax on kitchen equipment.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/20/2003
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 restaurant inspections
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Relating to restaurant inspections

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative Matter and Rule

Notification Date
1/20/2003
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 starting K-12 public schools after September 1st.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Relating to starting K-12 public schools after September 1st.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/20/2003
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 tort reform
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Relating to tort reform

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/20/2003
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 unemployment insurance.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Relating to unemployment insurance.

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative Matter and Rule

Notification Date
1/20/2003
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.

Proposed lobby law/ethics changes as proposed by the Ethics Board
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Proposed lobby law/ethics changes as proposed by the Ethics Board

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative Matter and Rule

Notification Date
8/5/2002
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
Wisconsin Restaurant Association

Total Lobbying Effort

  2004
January - June
2004
July - December
Total
Total Lobbying Expenditures 2004
January - June
$86,187.12
2004
July - December
$79,399.13
Total $165,586.25
Total Hours Communicating 2004
January - June
186.00
2004
July - December
104.50
Total 290.50
Total Hours Other 2004
January - June
499.50
2004
July - December
648.75
Total 1148.25

Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

relating to: civil liability exemption for claims resulting from weight gain and obesity.
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2004
July - December
Total
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
5%
2004
July - December
Total 2%
relating to: preemption of county, city, village, or town living wage ordinances.
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2004
July - December
Total
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
5%
2004
July - December
Total 2%
relating to: creating a nonrefundable individual income tax credit for certain amounts relating to health savings accounts that may be deducted from, or are exempt from, federal income taxes.
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2004
July - December
Total
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
5%
2004
July - December
Total 2%
relating to: civil liability exemption for claims resulting from weight gain and obesity.
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 7%

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
5%
2004
July - December
10%
Total 8%

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
5%
2004
July - December
10%
Total 8%
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
35%
Total 23%
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
10%
Total 10%
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 5%
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
25%
Total 23%

Minor Efforts

(Time spent on matters each of which accounted for less than 10% of the organization's lobbying.)

Minor Efforts
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
10%
Total 10%

Other Matters

No other matters found.

Filed Statements of Lobbying Activity and Expenditures