Wisconsin Retail Council
Registered Principal Details
Business Or Interest:
Create a voice at the state level for all retailers in Wisconsin.
Lobbying Interests:
E-fairness: to level the playing field on sales tax collection between on-line stores and brick and mortar retailers.
Title:
Lobbyist
Create a voice at the state level for all retailers in Wisconsin.
Lobbying Interests:
E-fairness: to level the playing field on sales tax collection between on-line stores and brick and mortar retailers.
Title:
Lobbyist
Contact
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Scott Newcomer
4600 American Parkway, Suite 208
Madison, WI 53718
(262) 389-5050
(608) 241-7790
scott@capitolmanagementwi.com
www.wisretailers.com
4600 American Parkway, Suite 208
Madison, WI 53718
(262) 389-5050
(608) 241-7790
scott@capitolmanagementwi.com
www.wisretailers.com
Authorized Lobbyists
| Lobbyist Name | Exclusive Duties | Authorized On | Withdrawn On |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scott Newcomer | Exclusive Duties N/A | Authorized On 3/21/2011 | Withdrawn On N/A |
Lobbying Interests
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Assembly Bill 1
Relating to: processing refunds for the jobs tax credit.
Bill Text and History
2011 Wisconsin Act 88
11/10/2011
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: processing refunds for the jobs tax credit.
Bill Text and History
2011 Wisconsin Act 88
For
Notification Date11/10/2011
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 12
Relating to: the restoration of information from an original birth certificate after adoption.
Bill Text and History
11/10/2011
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 restoration of information from an original birth certificate after adoption.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date11/10/2011
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 31
Relating to: allowing retailers the ability to offer discounts equal to the state and local sales taxes.
Bill Text and History
11/10/2011
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: allowing retailers the ability to offer discounts equal to the state and local sales taxes.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date11/10/2011
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 56
Relating to: retail theft, proof of ownership for flea market sales, and providing penalties.
Bill Text and History
2011 Wisconsin Act 174
8/3/2011
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: retail theft, proof of ownership for flea market sales, and providing penalties.
Bill Text and History
2011 Wisconsin Act 174
For
Notification Date8/3/2011
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 107
Relating to: a property tax credit for business expansion and making an appropriation.
Bill Text and History
11/10/2011
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: a property tax credit for business expansion and making an appropriation.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date11/10/2011
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 165
Relating to: the display of turf fertilizer containing phosphorus.
Bill Text and History
11/10/2011
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 display of turf fertilizer containing phosphorus.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date11/10/2011
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 183
Relating to: applicability of the prevailing wage law; the thresholds for applicability of that law; calculation of the prevailing wage rate; the treatment of volunteers, truck drivers, subjourneypersons, and incidental work under that law; the submission ...
Bill Text and History
11/10/2011
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: applicability of the prevailing wage law; the thresholds for applicability of that law; calculation of the prevailing wage rate; the treatment of volunteers, truck drivers, subjourneypersons, and incidental work under that law; the submission ...
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date11/10/2011
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 207
Relating to: penalties for driving a vehicle while under the influence of an intoxicant and providing a penalty.
Bill Text and History
11/10/2011
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: penalties for driving a vehicle while under the influence of an intoxicant and providing a penalty.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date11/10/2011
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 286
Relating to: permitting an employer to refuse to employ or to bar or terminate from employment an individual who has been convicted of a felony and who has not been pardoned for that felony and preempting cities, villages, towns, and counties from adopting...
Bill Text and History
11/10/2011
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: permitting an employer to refuse to employ or to bar or terminate from employment an individual who has been convicted of a felony and who has not been pardoned for that felony and preempting cities, villages, towns, and counties from adopting...
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date11/10/2011
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 312
Relating to: implementing federal health insurance law changes.
Bill Text and History
11/10/2011
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: implementing federal health insurance law changes.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date11/10/2011
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 8
Relating to: conforming the state family and medical leave law to the federal family and medical leave law and granting rule-making authority.
Bill Text and History
11/10/2011
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: conforming the state family and medical leave law to the federal family and medical leave law and granting rule-making authority.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date11/10/2011
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
E-fairness in taxation
E-fairness in taxation
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
5/9/2011
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
5/9/2011
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
Weight-based taxation
Weight-based taxation
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
5/9/2011
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
5/9/2011
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
| 2011 January - June |
2011 July - December |
2012 January - June |
2012 July - December |
Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Lobbying Expenditures | 2011 January - June $6,600.00 |
2011 July - December $5,500.00 |
2012 January - June $36,500.00 |
2012 July - December $0.00 |
Total $48,600.00 |
| Total Hours Communicating | 2011 January - June 15.00 |
2011 July - December 71.00 |
2012 January - June 39.50 |
2012 July - December 0.00 |
Total 125.50 |
| Total Hours Other | 2011 January - June 29.00 |
2011 July - December 137.00 |
2012 January - June 118.00 |
2012 July - December 0.00 |
Total 284.00 |
Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Relating to: the display of turf fertilizer containing phosphorus.
| 2011 January - June |
2011 July - December |
2012 January - June |
2012 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 January - June |
2011 July - December 10% |
2012 January - June |
2012 July - December |
Total 5% |
Relating to: applicability of the prevailing wage law; the thresholds for applicability of that law; calculation of the prevailing wage rate; the treatment of volunteers, truck drivers, subjourneypersons, and incidental work under that law; the submission to the Department of Workforce Development of payroll records of persons performing work that is subject to that law; the inspection of those records; and the remedies for a violation of that law.
| 2011 January - June |
2011 July - December |
2012 January - June |
2012 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 January - June |
2011 July - December 10% |
2012 January - June |
2012 July - December |
Total 5% |
Relating to: retail theft, proof of ownership for flea market sales, and providing penalties.
| 2011 January - June |
2011 July - December |
2012 January - June |
2012 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 January - June |
2011 July - December 40% |
2012 January - June |
2012 July - December |
Total 20% |
Budget Bill Subjects
No budget bill subjects found.
Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings
No administrative rulemaking proceedings found.
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
| 2011 January - June |
2011 July - December |
2012 January - June |
2012 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 January - June 45% |
2011 July - December 40% |
2012 January - June 75% |
2012 July - December |
Total 54% |
| 2011 January - June |
2011 July - December |
2012 January - June |
2012 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 January - June 55% |
2011 July - December |
2012 January - June |
2012 July - December |
Total 6% |
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