Entertainment Software Association (ESA)
Registered Principal Details
Business Or Interest:
Represent video game publishers
Lobbying Interests:
All matters related to the invention, manufacture, distribution, sale and use of video games.
CEO Name:
Douglas Lowenstein
Senior Manager
Represent video game publishers
Lobbying Interests:
All matters related to the invention, manufacture, distribution, sale and use of video games.
CEO Name:
Douglas Lowenstein
Senior Manager
Contact
RB
Robert Bohannon
575 7th Street, NW, Suite 300
Washington, DC 20004
(202) 903-2318
(202) 223-4664
Rbohannon@theESA.com
www.theesa.com
575 7th Street, NW, Suite 300
Washington, DC 20004
(202) 903-2318
(202) 223-4664
Rbohannon@theESA.com
www.theesa.com
Authorized Lobbyists
| Lobbyist Name | Exclusive Duties | Authorized On | Withdrawn On |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peter C Christianson | Exclusive Duties N/A | Authorized On 1/7/2009 | Withdrawn On N/A |
Lobbying Interests
Budget Bill Subjects
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Commerce: Departmentwide and Economic Development
Commerce: Departmentwide and Economic Development
Notification Date
3/19/2009
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or 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
The Entertanment Software Association strongly supports the revised motion picture/video game production incentive program proposed by Rep. Grigsby.
3/19/2009
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or 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
The Entertanment Software Association strongly supports the revised motion picture/video game production incentive program proposed by Rep. Grigsby.
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Motion Picture/Video Game Production Tax Credit Program.
Motion Picture/Video Game Production Tax Credit Program.
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
8/11/2010
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or 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
8/11/2010
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or 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
OPPOSED to LRB 3260/2 -- Imposing a fee on the sale of video games and video gaming devices.
OPPOSED to LRB 3260/2 -- Imposing a fee on the sale of video games and video gaming devices.
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
12/17/2007
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
12/17/2007
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
| 2009 January - June |
2009 July - December |
2010 January - June |
2010 July - December |
Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Lobbying Expenditures | 2009 January - June $12,738.91 |
2009 July - December $5,257.00 |
2010 January - June $15,264.40 |
2010 July - December $13,433.80 |
Total $46,694.11 |
| Total Hours Communicating | 2009 January - June 3.60 |
2009 July - December 0.00 |
2010 January - June 0.75 |
2010 July - December 0.50 |
Total 4.85 |
| Total Hours Other | 2009 January - June 23.45 |
2009 July - December 7.75 |
2010 January - June 14.32 |
2010 July - December 21.95 |
Total 67.47 |
Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
No legislative bills/resolutions found.
Budget Bill Subjects
| 2009 January - June |
2009 July - December |
2010 January - June |
2010 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 January - June 65% |
2009 July - December |
2010 January - June 20% |
2010 July - December 20% |
Total 35% |
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
Includes time spent on:
- Gubernatorial nominations
- Matters on which the organization made no lobbying communication