Altria Client Services Inc
Registered Principal Details
Business Or Interest:
Service company and its affiliates - Philip Morris U.S.A. Inc., John Middleton Co., and US Smokeless Tobacco Company LLC - involved in the manufacturing and selling 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, State Government Affairs
Service company and its affiliates - Philip Morris U.S.A. Inc., John Middleton Co., and US Smokeless Tobacco Company LLC - involved in the manufacturing and selling 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, State Government Affairs
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| Lobbyist Name | Exclusive Duties | Authorized On | Withdrawn On |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| Garth Alston | Exclusive Duties N/A | Authorized On 1/1/2011 | Withdrawn On N/A |
| Peter Kammer | Exclusive Duties N/A | Authorized On 1/1/2011 | Withdrawn On N/A |
| Susan Schooff | Exclusive Duties N/A | Authorized On 1/1/2011 | Withdrawn On 9/26/2011 |
| Steven Foti | Exclusive Duties N/A | Authorized On 1/6/2011 | Withdrawn On N/A |
| George Klaetsch | Exclusive Duties N/A | Authorized On 5/9/2011 | Withdrawn On 11/18/2011 |
| James Villa | Exclusive Duties N/A | Authorized On 6/13/2011 | Withdrawn On N/A |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
1/22/2011
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 Date1/22/2011
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 57
Relating to: certain controlled substances and providing a penalty.
Bill Text and History
4/21/2011
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.
4/21/2011
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: certain controlled substances and providing a penalty.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date4/21/2011
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.
For
Notification Date4/21/2011
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 93
Relating to: prohibiting purchase of tobacco products on behalf of, or to provide to, a minor and providing penalties.
Bill Text and History
2011 Wisconsin Act 249
4/21/2011
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.
4/21/2011
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: prohibiting purchase of tobacco products on behalf of, or to provide to, a minor and providing penalties.
Bill Text and History
2011 Wisconsin Act 249
Other
Notification Date4/21/2011
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.
Other
Notification Date4/21/2011
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 5
Relating to: processing refunds for the jobs tax credit.
Bill Text and History
1/22/2011
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
For
Notification Date1/22/2011
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 14
Relating to: adopting federal bonus depreciation tax provisions for state income and franchise tax purposes.
Bill Text and History
10/14/2011
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: adopting federal bonus depreciation tax provisions for state income and franchise tax purposes.
Bill Text and History
None
Notification Date10/14/2011
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.
Budget Bill Subjects
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
General Fund Taxes
General Fund Taxes
Notification Date
3/11/2011
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.
3/11/2011
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
Discussions with the Department of Health and Human Services relating to federal funding; not related to specific legislation or rule.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Discussions with the Department of Health and Human Services relating to federal funding; not related to specific legislation or rule.
Discussions with the Department of Health and Human Services relating to federal funding; not related to specific legislation or rule.
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
12/4/2012
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Legislative matter
Notification Date
12/4/2012
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Discussions with the Department of Health and Human Services relating to federal funding. Not related to specific legislation or rule.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Discussions with the Department of Health and Human Services relating to federal funding. Not related to specific legislation or rule.
Discussions with the Department of Health and Human Services relating to federal funding. Not related to specific legislation or rule.
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
8/7/2012
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
8/7/2012
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.
Roll-your-own cigarette issue, including notice from the Department of Revenue and related court activity.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Roll-your-own cigarette issue, including notice from the Department of Revenue and related court activity.
Roll-your-own cigarette issue, including notice from the Department of Revenue and related court activity.
Action Intended To Affect
Rule (by a state agency)
Notification Date
12/13/2011
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.
Rule (by a state agency)
Notification Date
12/13/2011
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
Corporate tax disclosure/combined reporting.
Corporate tax disclosure/combined reporting.
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
1/1/2011
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
1/1/2011
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
Taxes on tobacco products.
Taxes on tobacco products.
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
1/1/2011
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
1/1/2011
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 $191,319.25 |
2011 July - December $186,756.24 |
2012 January - June $93,450.90 |
2012 July - December $114,965.20 |
Total $586,491.59 |
| Total Hours Communicating | 2011 January - June 105.75 |
2011 July - December 40.75 |
2012 January - June 24.75 |
2012 July - December 38.00 |
Total 209.25 |
| Total Hours Other | 2011 January - June 340.90 |
2011 July - December 252.75 |
2012 January - June 138.00 |
2012 July - December 178.00 |
Total 909.65 |
Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Relating to: adopting federal bonus depreciation tax provisions for state income and franchise tax purposes.
| 2011 January - June |
2011 July - December |
2012 January - June |
2012 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 January - June |
2011 July - December 8% |
2012 January - June |
2012 July - December |
Total 2% |
Relating to: prohibiting purchase of tobacco products on behalf of, or to provide to, a minor and providing penalties.
| 2011 January - June |
2011 July - December |
2012 January - June |
2012 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 January - June |
2011 July - December 15% |
2012 January - June 4% |
2012 July - December |
Total 5% |
Budget Bill Subjects
| 2011 January - June |
2011 July - December |
2012 January - June |
2012 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 January - June 92% |
2011 July - December 9% |
2012 January - June |
2012 July - December 4% |
Total 40% |
Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings
No administrative rulemaking proceedings found.
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
Roll-your-own cigarette issue, including notice from the Department of Revenue and related court activity.
| 2011 January - June |
2011 July - December |
2012 January - June |
2012 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 January - June |
2011 July - December 27% |
2012 January - June 58% |
2012 July - December 23% |
Total 20% |
Discussions with the Department of Health and Human Services relating to federal funding; not related to specific legislation or rule.
| 2011 January - June |
2011 July - December |
2012 January - June |
2012 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 January - June |
2011 July - December |
2012 January - June |
2012 July - December 4% |
Total < 1% |
| 2011 January - June |
2011 July - December |
2012 January - June |
2012 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 January - June |
2011 July - December |
2012 January - June |
2012 July - December 21% |
Total 4% |
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