Wisconsin Wholesale Beer Distributors Association Inc
Registered Principal Details
                                    Business Or Interest:
Provide information to members; provide legislative representation; provide meetings, conventions and educational seminars
Lobbying Interests:
Laws or regulations that affect the alcohol beverage industry.
CEO Name:
Steve Johnson
Executive Director
                            
                            Provide information to members; provide legislative representation; provide meetings, conventions and educational seminars
Lobbying Interests:
Laws or regulations that affect the alcohol beverage industry.
CEO Name:
Steve Johnson
Executive Director
                                Contact
                                
                                    
                                        
                                        
                                
                            
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                                            Eric Jensen
16 North Carroll St Ste 950
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 255-6464
(608) 255-6466
ericj@chorus.net
                                                                                    
                                    16 North Carroll St Ste 950
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 255-6464
(608) 255-6466
ericj@chorus.net
Authorized Lobbyists
| Lobbyist Name | Exclusive Duties | Authorized On | Withdrawn On | 
|---|
Lobbying Interests
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
                                                                Assembly Bill 88
relating to: prohibited alcohol concentration.
Bill Text and History
2003 Wisconsin Act 30
                                                                        
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
4/28/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
                                                                                            
                                                                                        
                                                                                    
                                                                                
                                                                        
                                                            
                                                        relating to: prohibited alcohol concentration.
Bill Text and History
2003 Wisconsin Act 30
        
 Against
                                                                                                Notification Date4/28/2003
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.
                                                                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
                                                                        
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
9/26/2003
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: 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 Date9/26/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
                                                                Assembly Bill 496
relating to: the removal of nonconforming outdoor advertising signs.
Bill Text and History
                                                                        
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
10/8/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
                                                                                            
                                                                                        
                                                                                    
                                                                                
                                                                        
                                                            
                                                        relating to: the removal of nonconforming outdoor advertising signs.
Bill Text and History
        
 For
                                                                                                Notification Date10/8/2003
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 521
relating to: bulk transfers of inventory.
Bill Text and History
                                                                        
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
9/23/2003
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.
                                                                                            
                                                                                        
                                                                                    
                                                                                
                                                                        
                                                            
                                                        relating to: bulk transfers of inventory.
Bill Text and History
        
 Against
                                                                                                Notification Date9/23/2003
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 525
relating to: transferring certain alcohol beverage licenses to premises in another municipality within the same county.
Bill Text and History
                                                                        
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
9/25/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
                                                                                            
                                                                                        
                                                                                    
                                                                                
                                                                        
                                                            
                                                        relating to: transferring certain alcohol beverage licenses to premises in another municipality within the same county.
Bill Text and History
        
 None
                                                                                                Notification Date9/25/2003
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 904
relating to: compensation of fermented malt beverages wholesalers for termination of distribution rights.
Bill Text and History
                                                                        
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
2/26/2004
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
                                                                                            
                                                                                        
                                                                                    
                                                                                
                                                                        
                                                            
                                                        relating to: compensation of fermented malt beverages wholesalers for termination of distribution rights.
Bill Text and History
        
 For
                                                                                                Notification Date2/26/2004
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
                                                                Senate Bill 489
relating to: compensation of fermented malt beverages wholesalers for termination of distribution rights.
Bill Text and History
2003 Wisconsin Act 303
                                                                        
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
2/26/2004
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
                                                                                            
                                                                                        
                                                                                    
                                                                                
                                                                        
                                                            
                                                        relating to: compensation of fermented malt beverages wholesalers for termination of distribution rights.
Bill Text and History
2003 Wisconsin Act 303
        
 For
                                                                                                Notification Date2/26/2004
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Budget Bill Subjects
                                                                Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Justice
                                                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                    
                                                                            
                                                                    
                                                            
                                                        Justice
                                                                                            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.
Comments
Video Gaming Enforcement
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    
                                                                                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.
Comments
Video Gaming Enforcement
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
                                                                Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Excise Taxes (Budget)
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                                        
                                                                            
                                                                            
                                                                          
                                                                
                                                                            
                                                        Excise Taxes (Budget)
                                                                                    Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
1/31/2005
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.
                                                                                                                                                                
                                                                            Legislative Matter
Notification Date
1/31/2005
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.
                                                                Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Matters relating to the enforcement of Ch. 125 as it applies to Beer Wholesalers.
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                                        
                                                                            
                                                                            
                                                                          
                                                                
                                                                            
                                                        Matters relating to the enforcement of Ch. 125 as it applies to Beer Wholesalers.
                                                                                    Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
1/31/2005
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.
                                                                                                                                                                
                                                                            Legislative Matter
Notification Date
1/31/2005
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.
                                                                Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Trade practices and motor fuel
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                                        
                                                                            
                                                                            
                                                                          
                                                                
                                                                            
                                                        Trade practices and motor fuel
                                                                                    Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
1/31/2005
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.
                                                                                                                                                                
                                                                            Legislative Matter
Notification Date
1/31/2005
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.
                                                                Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Wholesaler to wholesaler compensation for brand rights.
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                                        
                                                                            
                                                                            
                                                                          
                                                                
                                                                            
                                                        Wholesaler to wholesaler compensation for brand rights.
                                                                                    Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
1/30/2004
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
                                                                                                                                                                
                                                                            Legislative Matter
Notification Date
1/30/2004
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
                                                                Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Transfer of alcohol licenses related to beer wholesalers.
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                                        
                                                                            
                                                                            
                                                                          
                                                                
                                                                            
                                                        Transfer of alcohol licenses related to beer wholesalers.
                                                                                    Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
9/5/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
                                                                                                                                                                
                                                                            Legislative Matter
Notification Date
9/5/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
                                                                Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Relating to creation of a video lottery
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                                        
                                                                            
                                                                            
                                                                          
                                                                
                                                                            
                                                        Relating to creation of a video lottery
                                                                                    Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
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.
                                                                                                                                                                
                                                                            Legislative Matter
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.
                                                                Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Relating to lowering BAC level to .08
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                                        
                                                                            
                                                                            
                                                                          
                                                                
                                                                            
                                                        Relating to lowering BAC level to .08
                                                                                    Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
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.
                                                                                                                                                                
                                                                            Legislative Matter
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 the relationship between beer distributors and retail customers re: purchase credit restrictions
                                                                 
                                                            
                                                            
                                                                Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Relating to the relationship between beer distributors and retail customers re: purchase credit restrictions
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                                        
                                                                            
                                                                            
                                                                          
                                                                
                                                                            
                                                        Relating to the relationship between beer distributors and retail customers re: purchase credit restrictions
                                                                                    Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
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.
                                                                                                                                                                
                                                                            Legislative Matter
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.
Total Lobbying Effort
| 2004 January - June | 2004 July - December | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Lobbying Expenditures | 2004 January - June $30,286.72 | 2004 July - December $24,922.98 | Total $55,209.70 | 
| Total Hours Communicating | 2004 January - June 70.80 | 2004 July - December 5.00 | Total 75.80 | 
| Total Hours Other | 2004 January - June 163.10 | 2004 July - December 164.00 | Total 327.10 | 
Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
                                                             relating to: compensation of fermented malt beverages wholesalers for termination of distribution rights. 
                                                            
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                        
                                                    | 2003 January - June | 2003 July - December | 2004 January - June | 2004 July - December | Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 January - June | 2003 July - December | 2004 January - June 14% | 2004 July - December | Total 8% | 
                                                             relating to: compensation of fermented malt beverages wholesalers for termination of distribution rights. 
                                                            
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                        
                                                    | 2003 January - June | 2003 July - December | 2004 January - June | 2004 July - December | Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 January - June | 2003 July - December | 2004 January - June 48% | 2004 July - December | Total 28% | 
Budget Bill Subjects
No budget bill subjects found.
                            Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings
No administrative rulemaking proceedings found.
                            Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
| 2003 January - June | 2003 July - December | 2004 January - June | 2004 July - December | Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 January - June | 2003 July - December | 2004 January - June 30% | 2004 July - December | Total 17% | 
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