Wisconsin Wine and Spirit Institute
Registered Principal Details
Business Or Interest:
Wine and spirit wholesalers.
Lobbying Interests:
Legislation and administrative rules affecting the sale of wine and spirits in Wisconsin.
CEO Name:
G. Morley Smith
President
Wine and spirit wholesalers.
Lobbying Interests:
Legislation and administrative rules affecting the sale of wine and spirits in Wisconsin.
CEO Name:
G. Morley Smith
President
Contact
GMS
G Morley Smith
22 N Carroll Street, Suite 200
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 256-5223
(608) 256-3493
22 N Carroll Street, Suite 200
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 256-5223
(608) 256-3493
Authorized Lobbyists
| Lobbyist Name | Exclusive Duties | Authorized On | Withdrawn On |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eric J Petersen | Exclusive Duties N/A | Authorized On 1/10/2007 | Withdrawn On N/A |
| William J McCoshen | Exclusive Duties N/A | Authorized On 1/10/2007 | Withdrawn On N/A |
| Robert Welch | Exclusive Duties N/A | Authorized On 1/10/2007 | Withdrawn On N/A |
| Mike Wittenwyler | Exclusive Duties N/A | Authorized On 11/21/2007 | Withdrawn On N/A |
Lobbying Interests
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Assembly Bill 46
relating to: daylight saving time and closing hours for certain alcohol beverages retailers.
Bill Text and History
6/29/2007
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
relating to: daylight saving time and closing hours for certain alcohol beverages retailers.
Bill Text and History
None
Notification Date6/29/2007
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Assembly Bill 68
relating to: temporary alcohol beverage retail licenses.
Bill Text and History
3/19/2007
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
relating to: temporary alcohol beverage retail licenses.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date3/19/2007
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Assembly Bill 122
relating to: the provision of taste samples of fermented malt beverages and wine on certain retail premises.
Bill Text and History
2007 Wisconsin Act 9
3/19/2007
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
relating to: the provision of taste samples of fermented malt beverages and wine on certain retail premises.
Bill Text and History
2007 Wisconsin Act 9
Other
Notification Date3/19/2007
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Assembly Bill 129
relating to: sales and taste samples by manufacturers or rectifiers of intoxicating liquor for consumption on or off the premises where manufactured or rectified.
Bill Text and History
3/19/2007
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
relating to: sales and taste samples by manufacturers or rectifiers of intoxicating liquor for consumption on or off the premises where manufactured or rectified.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date3/19/2007
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Assembly Bill 189
relating to: creating a new license authorizing retail sales of wine by certain restaurants for consumption on or off the premises where sold and the penalty for certain alcohol beverage violations.
Bill Text and History
6/29/2007
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
relating to: creating a new license authorizing retail sales of wine by certain restaurants for consumption on or off the premises where sold and the penalty for certain alcohol beverage violations.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date6/29/2007
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Assembly Bill 455
relating to: creating a brewpub permit authorizing the manufacture and sale at wholesale of fermented malt beverages, authorizing other brewpub interests and operations and limiting certain operations of brewers.
Bill Text and History
8/1/2007
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
relating to: creating a brewpub permit authorizing the manufacture and sale at wholesale of fermented malt beverages, authorizing other brewpub interests and operations and limiting certain operations of brewers.
Bill Text and History
None
Notification Date8/1/2007
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Assembly Bill 474
relating to: increasing the tax on fermented malt beverages to fund law enforcement grants and alcohol and drug abuse treatment and prevention programs, granting rule-making authority, and making appropriations.
Bill Text and History
3/11/2008
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: increasing the tax on fermented malt beverages to fund law enforcement grants and alcohol and drug abuse treatment and prevention programs, granting rule-making authority, and making appropriations.
Bill Text and History
Other
Notification Date3/11/2008
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 500
relating to: issuance of retail intoxicating liquor licenses.
Bill Text and History
2007 Wisconsin Act 69
9/21/2007
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
relating to: issuance of retail intoxicating liquor licenses.
Bill Text and History
2007 Wisconsin Act 69
None
Notification Date9/21/2007
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Assembly Bill 505
relating to: the issuance of retail alcohol beverage licenses for premises on which another business is conducted and the prohibition against underage persons entering or being on any premises operating under a retail alcohol beverage license.
Bill Text and History
9/21/2007
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
relating to: the issuance of retail alcohol beverage licenses for premises on which another business is conducted and the prohibition against underage persons entering or being on any premises operating under a retail alcohol beverage license.
Bill Text and History
None
Notification Date9/21/2007
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Assembly Bill 584
relating to: municipal quotas for retail intoxicating liquor licenses.
Bill Text and History
12/3/2007
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.
relating to: municipal quotas for retail intoxicating liquor licenses.
Bill Text and History
None
Notification Date12/3/2007
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.
Assembly Bill 774
relating to: creating brew-on-premises and winemaking-on-premises permits for the making of fermented malt beverages and wine, creating an occupational tax exemption, and making an appropriation.
Bill Text and History
3/10/2008
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: creating brew-on-premises and winemaking-on-premises permits for the making of fermented malt beverages and wine, creating an occupational tax exemption, and making an appropriation.
Bill Text and History
Other
Notification Date3/10/2008
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.
Assembly Bill 795
relating to: the production, sale, and distribution of intoxicating liquor, providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures, granting rule-making authority, making an appropriation, and providing a penalty.
Bill Text and History
2/14/2008
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: the production, sale, and distribution of intoxicating liquor, providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures, granting rule-making authority, making an appropriation, and providing a penalty.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date2/14/2008
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Assembly Bill 834
relating to: prohibiting smoking in places of employment, restaurants, taverns, and other indoor areas and providing a penalty.
Bill Text and History
3/27/2008
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: prohibiting smoking in places of employment, restaurants, taverns, and other indoor areas and providing a penalty.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date3/27/2008
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 40
relating to: state finances and appropriations, constituting the executive budget act of the 2007 legislature.
Bill Text and History
2007 Wisconsin Act 20
2/20/2007
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
relating to: state finances and appropriations, constituting the executive budget act of the 2007 legislature.
Bill Text and History
2007 Wisconsin Act 20
None
Notification Date2/20/2007
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Senate Bill 63
relating to: the provision of taste samples of fermented malt beverages and wine on certain retail premises.
Bill Text and History
3/19/2007
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
relating to: the provision of taste samples of fermented malt beverages and wine on certain retail premises.
Bill Text and History
Other
Notification Date3/19/2007
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Senate Bill 64
relating to: sales and taste samples by manufacturers or rectifiers of intoxicating liquor for consumption on or off the premises where manufactured or rectified.
Bill Text and History
3/19/2007
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
relating to: sales and taste samples by manufacturers or rectifiers of intoxicating liquor for consumption on or off the premises where manufactured or rectified.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date3/19/2007
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Senate Bill 91
relating to: creating a new license authorizing retail sales of wine by certain restaurants for consumption on or off the premises where sold and the penalty for certain alcohol beverage violations.
Bill Text and History
3/19/2007
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
relating to: creating a new license authorizing retail sales of wine by certain restaurants for consumption on or off the premises where sold and the penalty for certain alcohol beverage violations.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date3/19/2007
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Senate Bill 150
relating to: prohibiting smoking in places of employment, restaurants, taverns, and other indoor areas and providing a penalty.
Bill Text and History
6/29/2007
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
relating to: prohibiting smoking in places of employment, restaurants, taverns, and other indoor areas and providing a penalty.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date6/29/2007
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Senate Bill 224
relating to: creating a brewpub permit authorizing the manufacture and sale at wholesale of fermented malt beverages, authorizing other brewpub interests and operations and limiting certain operations of brewers.
Bill Text and History
8/7/2007
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
relating to: creating a brewpub permit authorizing the manufacture and sale at wholesale of fermented malt beverages, authorizing other brewpub interests and operations and limiting certain operations of brewers.
Bill Text and History
Other
Notification Date8/7/2007
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Senate Bill 322
relating to: municipal quotas for retail intoxicating liquor licenses.
Bill Text and History
11/27/2007
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
relating to: municipal quotas for retail intoxicating liquor licenses.
Bill Text and History
None
Notification Date11/27/2007
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Senate Bill 399
relating to: issuance of retail intoxicating liquor licenses.
Bill Text and History
1/24/2008
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: issuance of retail intoxicating liquor licenses.
Bill Text and History
Other
Notification Date1/24/2008
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 469
relating to: creating brew-on-premises and winemaking-on-premises permits for the making of fermented malt beverages and wine, creating an occupational tax exemption, and making an appropriation.
Bill Text and History
3/10/2008
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: creating brew-on-premises and winemaking-on-premises permits for the making of fermented malt beverages and wine, creating an occupational tax exemption, and making an appropriation.
Bill Text and History
Other
Notification Date3/10/2008
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 485
relating to: the production, sale, and distribution of intoxicating liquor, providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures, granting rule-making authority, making an appropriation, and providing a penalty.
Bill Text and History
2007 Wisconsin Act 85
2/29/2008
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: the production, sale, and distribution of intoxicating liquor, providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures, granting rule-making authority, making an appropriation, and providing a penalty.
Bill Text and History
2007 Wisconsin Act 85
For
Notification Date2/29/2008
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Budget Bill Subjects
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
General Fund Taxes
General Fund Taxes
Notification Date
7/2/2007
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Comments
Three-Tier Liquor Distribution System
7/2/2007
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Comments
Three-Tier Liquor Distribution System
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Legislation relating to the three-tier distribution system. LRB 0713/1 and LRB 1775/1
Legislation relating to the three-tier distribution system. LRB 0713/1 and LRB 1775/1
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
2/8/2007
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
2/8/2007
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.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Legislation effecting Wisconsin's Dealership Law and all areas of franchise legislation.
Legislation effecting Wisconsin's Dealership Law and all areas of franchise legislation.
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
1/12/2007
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
1/12/2007
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.
Total Lobbying Effort
| 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Lobbying Expenditures | 2007 January - June $101,409.00 |
2007 July - December $75,883.28 |
2008 January - June $126,583.18 |
2008 July - December $40,855.00 |
Total $344,730.46 |
| Total Hours Communicating | 2007 January - June 46.00 |
2007 July - December 52.50 |
2008 January - June 124.35 |
2008 July - December 20.00 |
Total 242.85 |
| Total Hours Other | 2007 January - June 25.00 |
2007 July - December 76.05 |
2008 January - June 112.25 |
2008 July - December 8.00 |
Total 221.30 |
Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
relating to: daylight saving time and closing hours for certain alcohol beverages retailers.
| 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 January - June 4% |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total < 1% |
relating to: creating a new license authorizing retail sales of wine by certain restaurants for consumption on or off the premises where sold and the penalty for certain alcohol beverage violations.
| 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 January - June 13% |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total 2% |
relating to: sales and taste samples by manufacturers or rectifiers of intoxicating liquor for consumption on or off the premises where manufactured or rectified.
| 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December 5% |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total 1% |
relating to: the production, sale, and distribution of intoxicating liquor, providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures, granting rule-making authority, making an appropriation, and providing a penalty.
| 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 13% |
relating to: the production, sale, and distribution of intoxicating liquor, providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures, granting rule-making authority, making an appropriation, and providing a penalty.
| 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June 65% |
2008 July - December |
Total 33% |
Budget Bill Subjects
| 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 January - June 78% |
2007 July - December 95% |
2008 January - June 5% |
2008 July - December 100% |
Total 47% |
Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings
No administrative rulemaking proceedings found.
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
No topics found.
Minor Efforts
(Time spent on matters each of which accounted for less than 10% of the organization's lobbying.)
Other Matters
No other matters found.