Swisher International, Inc.
Registered Principal Details
Business Or Interest:
Sale of tobacco products
Lobbying Interests:
All issues surrounding the regulation or taxation of tobacco products
CEO Name:
Joe W. Augustus
Sale of tobacco products
Lobbying Interests:
All issues surrounding the regulation or taxation of tobacco products
CEO Name:
Joe W. Augustus
Contact
JZ
John Zona
459 E 16th St
Jacksonville, FL 32206
459 E 16th St
Jacksonville, FL 32206
Authorized Lobbyists
| Lobbyist Name | Exclusive Duties | Authorized On | Withdrawn On |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Welch | Exclusive Duties N/A | Authorized On 1/12/2009 | Withdrawn On N/A |
Lobbying Interests
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Assembly Bill 253
Relating to: prohibiting smoking in indoor areas, in sports arenas, in public conveyances, and at certain outdoor locations and providing a penalty.
Bill Text and History
5/6/2009
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
For cigar bar/shop exemption
Relating to: prohibiting smoking in indoor areas, in sports arenas, in public conveyances, and at certain outdoor locations and providing a penalty.
Bill Text and History
Other
Notification Date5/6/2009
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
For cigar bar/shop exemption
Senate Bill 181
Relating to: prohibiting smoking in indoor areas, in sports arenas, in public conveyances, and at certain outdoor locations and providing a penalty.
Bill Text and History
2009 Wisconsin Act 12
5/6/2009
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
For cigar bar/shop exemption
Relating to: prohibiting smoking in indoor areas, in sports arenas, in public conveyances, and at certain outdoor locations and providing a penalty.
Bill Text and History
2009 Wisconsin Act 12
Other
Notification Date5/6/2009
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
For cigar bar/shop exemption
Budget Bill Subjects
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
General Fund Taxes
General Fund Taxes
Notification Date
1/25/2009
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
Tobacco Taxation
1/25/2009
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
Tobacco Taxation
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Any proposal affecting tobacco taxation
Any proposal affecting tobacco taxation
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
1/25/2009
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.
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
1/25/2009
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.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Statewide Smoking ban proposals
Statewide Smoking ban proposals
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
1/25/2009
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.
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
1/25/2009
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.
Total Lobbying Effort
| 2009 January - June |
2009 July - December |
2010 January - June |
2010 July - December |
Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Lobbying Expenditures | 2009 January - June $31,500.00 |
2009 July - December $31,500.00 |
2010 January - June $31,500.00 |
2010 July - December $15,250.00 |
Total $109,750.00 |
| Total Hours Communicating | 2009 January - June 49.00 |
2009 July - December 18.00 |
2010 January - June 22.00 |
2010 July - December 10.00 |
Total 99.00 |
| Total Hours Other | 2009 January - June 39.00 |
2009 July - December 4.00 |
2010 January - June 12.00 |
2010 July - December 0.00 |
Total 55.00 |
Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Relating to: prohibiting smoking in indoor areas, in sports arenas, in public conveyances, and at certain outdoor locations and providing a penalty.
| 2009 January - June |
2009 July - December |
2010 January - June |
2010 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 January - June 15% |
2009 July - December |
2010 January - June |
2010 July - December |
Total 8% |
Relating to: prohibiting smoking in indoor areas, in sports arenas, in public conveyances, and at certain outdoor locations and providing a penalty.
| 2009 January - June |
2009 July - December |
2010 January - June |
2010 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 January - June 15% |
2009 July - December |
2010 January - June |
2010 July - December |
Total 8% |
Budget Bill Subjects
| 2009 January - June |
2009 July - December |
2010 January - June |
2010 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 January - June 70% |
2009 July - December |
2010 January - June |
2010 July - December |
Total 40% |
Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings
No administrative rulemaking proceedings found.
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
| 2009 January - June |
2009 July - December |
2010 January - June |
2010 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 January - June |
2009 July - December 50% |
2010 January - June 30% |
2010 July - December 100% |
Total 20% |
| 2009 January - June |
2009 July - December |
2010 January - June |
2010 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 January - June |
2009 July - December 50% |
2010 January - June 40% |
2010 July - December |
Total 16% |
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.