Altria Client Services Inc
Registered Principal Details
Business Or Interest:
Service company and its affiliates - Philip Morris USA inc., John Middleton Co., and US Smokeless Tobacco Co - involved in the manufacture and sale of tobacco products.
Lobbying Interests:
All matters affecting the manufacture, processing, packagin, distribution, sales, use and taxation of tobacco products.
CEO Name:
Mike Szymanczyk
District Director
Service company and its affiliates - Philip Morris USA inc., John Middleton Co., and US Smokeless Tobacco Co - involved in the manufacture and sale of tobacco products.
Lobbying Interests:
All matters affecting the manufacture, processing, packagin, distribution, sales, use and taxation of tobacco products.
CEO Name:
Mike Szymanczyk
District Director
Contact
GA
Garth Alston
33 East Main St Suite 420
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 251-0195
(608) 251-0895
garth.r.alston@altria.com
www.altria.com
33 East Main St Suite 420
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| Lobbyist Name | Exclusive Duties | Authorized On | Withdrawn On |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garth Alston | Exclusive Duties N/A | Authorized On 1/7/2009 | Withdrawn On N/A |
| Martin Schreiber | Exclusive Duties N/A | Authorized On 1/7/2009 | Withdrawn On 9/30/2009 |
| Kenneth Walsh | Exclusive Duties N/A | Authorized On 1/7/2009 | Withdrawn On 9/30/2009 |
| Kelly McDowell | Exclusive Duties N/A | Authorized On 1/7/2009 | Withdrawn On 9/30/2009 |
| Scott Stenger | Exclusive Duties N/A | Authorized On 1/7/2009 | Withdrawn On 9/30/2009 |
| Peter Kammer | Exclusive Duties N/A | Authorized On 3/5/2009 | Withdrawn On N/A |
| Susan Schooff | Exclusive Duties N/A | Authorized On 3/5/2009 | Withdrawn On N/A |
| Patrick Essie | Exclusive Duties N/A | Authorized On 10/1/2009 | Withdrawn On N/A |
| George Klaetsch | Exclusive Duties N/A | Authorized On 7/7/2010 | Withdrawn On N/A |
Lobbying Interests
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Assembly Bill 29
Relating to: the sale of consumer goods containing radio frequency identification tags.
Bill Text and History
5/26/2009
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.
Relating to: the sale of consumer goods containing radio frequency identification tags.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date5/26/2009
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.
Assembly Bill 30
Relating to: employer monitoring of employee electronic mail usage.
Bill Text and History
9/27/2009
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.
Relating to: employer monitoring of employee electronic mail usage.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date9/27/2009
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.
Assembly Bill 154
Relating to: prohibiting purchase of tobacco products on behalf of, or to provide to, a minor and providing penalties.
Bill Text and History
3/20/2009
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.
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 Date3/20/2009
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.
Assembly Bill 291
Relating to: claims for loss of society and companionship in medical malpractice cases.
Bill Text and History
4/2/2010
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.
Relating to: claims for loss of society and companionship in medical malpractice cases.
Bill Text and History
None
Notification Date4/2/2010
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.
Assembly Bill 482
Relating to: the minimum sale price of prescription drugs.
Bill Text and History
4/2/2010
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.
Relating to: the minimum sale price of prescription drugs.
Bill Text and History
None
Notification Date4/2/2010
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.
Assembly Bill 812
Relating to: political disbursements by corporations and cooperative associations and the scope of regulated activity under the campaign finance law.
Bill Text and History
4/2/2010
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.
Relating to: political disbursements by corporations and cooperative associations and the scope of regulated activity under the campaign finance law.
Bill Text and History
None
Notification Date4/2/2010
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.
Assembly Bill 815
Relating to: physical examinations and discovery of patients' records in civil actions.
Bill Text and History
4/1/2010
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.
Relating to: physical examinations and discovery of patients' records in civil actions.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date4/1/2010
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.
Senate Bill 62
Relating to: state finances and appropriations and making diverse other changes in the statutes.
Bill Text and History
2009 Wisconsin Act 2
2/18/2009
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.
Relating to: state finances and appropriations and making diverse other changes in the statutes.
Bill Text and History
2009 Wisconsin Act 2
Against
Notification Date2/18/2009
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.
Senate Bill 203
Relating to: claims for loss of society and companionship in medical malpractice cases.
Bill Text and History
4/2/2010
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.
Relating to: claims for loss of society and companionship in medical malpractice cases.
Bill Text and History
None
Notification Date4/2/2010
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.
Senate Bill 540
Relating to: political disbursements by corporations and cooperative associations and the scope of regulated activity under the campaign finance law.
Bill Text and History
4/2/2010
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.
Relating to: political disbursements by corporations and cooperative associations and the scope of regulated activity under the campaign finance law.
Bill Text and History
None
Notification Date4/2/2010
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.
Senate Bill 560
Relating to: prohibiting advertising the price of merchandise as reduced by an available rebate unless the rebate is provided at the time of purchase.
Bill Text and History
4/2/2010
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.
Relating to: prohibiting advertising the price of merchandise as reduced by an available rebate unless the rebate is provided at the time of purchase.
Bill Text and History
None
Notification Date4/2/2010
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.
Senate Bill 563
Relating to: the statute of limitations for wrongful death claims arising out of medical malpractice.
Bill Text and History
4/2/2010
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.
Relating to: the statute of limitations for wrongful death claims arising out of medical malpractice.
Bill Text and History
None
Notification Date4/2/2010
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.
Senate Bill 628
Relating to: physical examinations and discovery of patients' records in civil actions.
Bill Text and History
4/1/2010
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.
Relating to: physical examinations and discovery of patients' records in civil actions.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date4/1/2010
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.
Budget Bill Subjects
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
General Fund Taxes
General Fund Taxes
Notification Date
2/17/2009
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
Oppose taxes on tobacco products.
2/17/2009
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
Oppose taxes on tobacco products.
Notification Date
2/17/2009
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
Oppose increase in cigarette excise tax.
2/17/2009
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
Oppose increase in cigarette excise tax.
Notification Date
2/17/2009
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.
2/17/2009
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.
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Joint Legislative Study Committee's consideration of single-use plastics.
Joint Legislative Study Committee's consideration of single-use plastics.
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
10/20/2010
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
10/20/2010
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
Taxes on tobacco products.
Taxes on tobacco products.
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
2/1/2010
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
2/1/2010
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.
Joint Finance Committee's consideration of Department of Health Services' section 13.10 request for supplemental appropriation relating to use of federal stimulus funds.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Joint Finance Committee's consideration of Department of Health Services' section 13.10 request for supplemental appropriation relating to use of federal stimulus funds.
Joint Finance Committee's consideration of Department of Health Services' section 13.10 request for supplemental appropriation relating to use of federal stimulus funds.
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
1/27/2010
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
1/27/2010
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
Implementation of 2007 Wis. Act 25 relating to cigarette fire safety.
Implementation of 2007 Wis. Act 25 relating to cigarette fire safety.
Action Intended To Affect
Rule (by a state agency)
Notification Date
9/29/2009
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.
Rule (by a state agency)
Notification Date
9/29/2009
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
Cigar tax.
Cigar tax.
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
5/5/2009
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
5/5/2009
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
Seizure and sale of cigarettes.
Seizure and sale of cigarettes.
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
4/15/2009
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
4/15/2009
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
Corporate tax disclosure/combined reporting.
Corporate tax disclosure/combined reporting.
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
2/16/2009
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
2/16/2009
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
Increased penalties relating to purchase of tobacco products for minors.
Increased penalties relating to purchase of tobacco products for minors.
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
2/16/2009
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
2/16/2009
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
Minimum mark-up law.
Minimum mark-up law.
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
2/16/2009
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
2/16/2009
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
Youth Access Prevention, including placement of all tobacco products behind the counter.
Youth Access Prevention, including placement of all tobacco products behind the counter.
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
2/16/2009
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
2/16/2009
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 $627,501.47 |
2009 July - December $128,231.80 |
2010 January - June $84,472.36 |
2010 July - December $144,673.48 |
Total $984,879.12 |
| Total Hours Communicating | 2009 January - June 141.25 |
2009 July - December 30.75 |
2010 January - June 17.50 |
2010 July - December 14.00 |
Total 203.50 |
| Total Hours Other | 2009 January - June 831.50 |
2009 July - December 317.50 |
2010 January - June 254.75 |
2010 July - December 170.00 |
Total 1573.75 |
Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Relating to: the sale of consumer goods containing radio frequency identification tags.
| 2009 January - June |
2009 July - December |
2010 January - June |
2010 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 January - June 1% |
2009 July - December 11% |
2010 January - June |
2010 July - December |
Total 3% |
Relating to: prohibiting purchase of tobacco products on behalf of, or to provide to, a minor and providing penalties.
| 2009 January - June |
2009 July - December |
2010 January - June |
2010 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 January - June 1% |
2009 July - December 6% |
2010 January - June |
2010 July - December |
Total 2% |
Relating to: state finances and appropriations and making diverse other changes in the statutes.
| 2009 January - June |
2009 July - December |
2010 January - June |
2010 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 January - June 2% |
2009 July - December |
2010 January - June |
2010 July - December |
Total 1% |
Relating to: employer monitoring of employee electronic mail usage.
| 2009 January - June |
2009 July - December |
2010 January - June |
2010 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 January - June |
2009 July - December 14% |
2010 January - June |
2010 July - December |
Total 3% |
Relating to: claims for loss of society and companionship in medical malpractice cases.
| 2009 January - June |
2009 July - December |
2010 January - June |
2010 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 January - June |
2009 July - December |
2010 January - June 2% |
2010 July - December |
Total < 1% |
Relating to: the statute of limitations for wrongful death claims arising out of medical malpractice.
| 2009 January - June |
2009 July - December |
2010 January - June |
2010 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 January - June |
2009 July - December |
2010 January - June 2% |
2010 July - December |
Total < 1% |
Relating to: physical examinations and discovery of patients' records in civil actions.
| 2009 January - June |
2009 July - December |
2010 January - June |
2010 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 January - June |
2009 July - December |
2010 January - June 3% |
2010 July - December |
Total < 1% |
Budget Bill Subjects
| 2009 January - June |
2009 July - December |
2010 January - June |
2010 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 January - June 93% |
2009 July - December 52% |
2010 January - June |
2010 July - December |
Total 61% |
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 1% |
2009 July - December 1% |
2010 January - June |
2010 July - December |
Total < 1% |
| 2009 January - June |
2009 July - December |
2010 January - June |
2010 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 January - June 1% |
2009 July - December 4% |
2010 January - June 5% |
2010 July - December |
Total 2% |
| 2009 January - June |
2009 July - December |
2010 January - June |
2010 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 January - June |
2009 July - December 3% |
2010 January - June |
2010 July - December |
Total < 1% |
Joint Finance Committee's consideration of Department of Health Services' section 13.10 request for supplemental appropriation relating to use of federal stimulus funds.
| 2009 January - June |
2009 July - December |
2010 January - June |
2010 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 January - June |
2009 July - December |
2010 January - June 38% |
2010 July - December |
Total 6% |
| 2009 January - June |
2009 July - December |
2010 January - June |
2010 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 January - June |
2009 July - December |
2010 January - June 40% |
2010 July - December 10% |
Total 7% |
| 2009 January - June |
2009 July - December |
2010 January - June |
2010 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 January - June |
2009 July - December |
2010 January - June |
2010 July - December 16% |
Total 2% |
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