Philip Morris Incorporated by its service company Philip Morris Management Corp
Registered Principal Details
Business Or Interest:
Production and sale of tobacco products.
Lobbying Interests:
All matters affecting the manufacture, processing, packaging, distribution, sales, use and taxation of tobacco products.
CEO Name:
Michael Szymanczyk
District Director
Production and sale of tobacco products.
Lobbying Interests:
All matters affecting the manufacture, processing, packaging, distribution, sales, use and taxation of tobacco products.
CEO Name:
Michael Szymanczyk
District Director
Contact
GA
Garth Alston
1 South Pinckney Street, Ste 520
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 251-0195
(608) 251-0895
garth.r.alston@altria.com
www.altria.com
1 South Pinckney Street, Ste 520
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 251-0195
(608) 251-0895
garth.r.alston@altria.com
www.altria.com
Authorized Lobbyists
| Lobbyist Name | Exclusive Duties | Authorized On | Withdrawn On |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toby Spangler | Exclusive Duties N/A | Authorized On 1/2/2007 | Withdrawn On N/A |
| Scott Stenger | Exclusive Duties N/A | Authorized On 1/2/2007 | Withdrawn On N/A |
| Martin Schreiber | Exclusive Duties N/A | Authorized On 1/9/2007 | Withdrawn On N/A |
| Kelly McDowell | Exclusive Duties N/A | Authorized On 1/9/2007 | Withdrawn On N/A |
| Tiffany Koehler | Exclusive Duties N/A | Authorized On 3/28/2007 | Withdrawn On 8/7/2007 |
| Kenneth Walsh | Exclusive Duties N/A | Authorized On 6/22/2007 | Withdrawn On N/A |
| Garth Alston | Exclusive Duties N/A | Authorized On 4/1/2008 | Withdrawn On N/A |
Lobbying Interests
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Assembly Bill 717
relating to: fire safety performance standards for cigarettes, making an appropriation, and providing a penalty.
Bill Text and History
2007 Wisconsin Act 225
1/25/2008
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.
relating to: fire safety performance standards for cigarettes, making an appropriation, and providing a penalty.
Bill Text and History
2007 Wisconsin Act 225
For
Notification Date1/25/2008
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 751
relating to: tax disclosure statements.
Bill Text and History
3/6/2008
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.
Comments
Tax disclosure statements by corporations
relating to: tax disclosure statements.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date3/6/2008
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.
Comments
Tax disclosure statements by corporations
Assembly Bill 880
relating to: prohibiting purchase of tobacco products on behalf of, or to provide to, a minor and providing penalties.
Bill Text and History
3/6/2008
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.
Comments
Prohibit purchase of tobacco products on behalf of, or to provide to, a minor
relating to: prohibiting purchase of tobacco products on behalf of, or to provide to, a minor and providing penalties.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date3/6/2008
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.
Comments
Prohibit purchase of tobacco products on behalf of, or to provide to, a minor
Senate Bill 367
relating to: tax disclosure statements.
Bill Text and History
1/2/2008
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.
relating to: tax disclosure statements.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date1/2/2008
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 379
relating to: fire safety performance standards for cigarettes, making an appropriation, and providing a penalty.
Bill Text and History
1/10/2008
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.
relating to: fire safety performance standards for cigarettes, making an appropriation, and providing a penalty.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date1/10/2008
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 510
relating to: requiring the combined reporting of corporate income and franchise taxes; supplemental funding for the renewable energy grant and loan program; Wisconsin higher education grants for technical college students; income eligibility for child care...
Bill Text and History
3/6/2008
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.
Comments
Relates to requiring the combines reporting of corporate income and franchise taxes
relating to: requiring the combined reporting of corporate income and franchise taxes; supplemental funding for the renewable energy grant and loan program; Wisconsin higher education grants for technical college students; income eligibility for child care...
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date3/6/2008
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.
Comments
Relates to requiring the combines reporting of corporate income and franchise taxes
Budget Bill Subjects
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
General Fund Taxes
General Fund Taxes
Notification Date
3/22/2007
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.
Comments
Excise tax matters.
3/22/2007
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.
Comments
Excise tax matters.
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Matters relating to corporate taxes/combined reporting.
Matters relating to corporate taxes/combined reporting.
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
12/1/2008
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.
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
12/1/2008
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.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Matters relating to excise taxes.
Matters relating to excise taxes.
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
12/1/2008
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.
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
12/1/2008
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.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Encrypted tax stamp legislation.
Encrypted tax stamp legislation.
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
8/5/2008
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.
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
8/5/2008
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.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Minimum mark-up law.
Minimum mark-up law.
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
8/5/2008
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.
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
8/5/2008
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.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Issues related to cigarette tax stamping and how it is funded.
Issues related to cigarette tax stamping and how it is funded.
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
8/22/2007
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.
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
8/22/2007
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.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Legislative issues relating to tort reform.
Legislative issues relating to tort reform.
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
7/3/2007
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
7/3/2007
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Issues related to Master Settlement Agreement ("MSA") payments and Securitization of MSA Payments
Issues related to Master Settlement Agreement ("MSA") payments and Securitization of MSA Payments
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
5/24/2007
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
5/24/2007
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Issues relating to Data Privacy
Issues relating to Data Privacy
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
2/12/2007
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.
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
2/12/2007
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.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Issues relating to Youth Access Prevention
Issues relating to Youth Access Prevention
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
2/12/2007
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.
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
2/12/2007
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.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Legislative matters regarding cigarette excise taxes.
Legislative matters regarding cigarette excise taxes.
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
1/15/2007
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.
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
1/15/2007
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.
Legislative matters regarding taxation of other tobacco products (OTP) from ad valorem to weight-based.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Legislative matters regarding taxation of other tobacco products (OTP) from ad valorem to weight-based.
Legislative matters regarding taxation of other tobacco products (OTP) from ad valorem to weight-based.
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
1/15/2007
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.
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
1/15/2007
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.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Legislative matters regarding reduced cigarette ignition propensity.
Legislative matters regarding reduced cigarette ignition propensity.
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
1/8/2007
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
1/8/2007
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 $309,352.70 |
2007 July - December $631,292.24 |
2008 January - June $113,771.12 |
2008 July - December $114,501.84 |
Total $1,168,917.89 |
| Total Hours Communicating | 2007 January - June 71.00 |
2007 July - December 79.70 |
2008 January - June 27.00 |
2008 July - December 8.00 |
Total 185.70 |
| Total Hours Other | 2007 January - June 303.25 |
2007 July - December 453.25 |
2008 January - June 155.11 |
2008 July - December 218.50 |
Total 1130.11 |
Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
relating to: prohibiting purchase of tobacco products on behalf of, or to provide to, a minor and providing penalties.
| 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June 1% |
2008 July - December |
Total < 1% |
relating to: requiring the combined reporting of corporate income and franchise taxes; supplemental funding for the renewable energy grant and loan program; Wisconsin higher education grants for technical college students; income eligibility for child care subsidies; incentive grants to technical college district boards for training in advanced manufacturing skills; airport development zone and technology zone tax credits; funding for the Department of Transportation; the Regional Transit Authority and commuter rail transit systems; authorizing the Wisconsin Health and Educational Facilities Authority to issue bonds to finance projects related to research facilities; and making an appropriation.
| 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June 2% |
2008 July - December |
Total < 1% |
relating to: fire safety performance standards for cigarettes, making an appropriation, and providing a penalty.
| 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June 25% |
2008 July - December |
Total 3% |
relating to: fire safety performance standards for cigarettes, making an appropriation, and providing a penalty.
| 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June 47% |
2008 July - December |
Total 7% |
Budget Bill Subjects
| 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 January - June 21% |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June 7% |
2008 July - December |
Total 7% |
Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings
No administrative rulemaking proceedings found.
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
Legislative matters regarding taxation of other tobacco products (OTP) from ad valorem to weight-based.
| 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 January - June 4% |
2007 July - December 4% |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total 3% |
| 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 January - June 7% |
2007 July - December 10% |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total 6% |
| 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 January - June 67% |
2007 July - December 77% |
2008 January - June 1% |
2008 July - December 7% |
Total 52% |
| 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December 1% |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total < 1% |
| 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December 3% |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total 1% |
| 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December 4% |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December 5% |
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 2% |
Total < 1% |
| 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 6% |
Total 1% |
| 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 15% |
Total 3% |
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