Wisconsin Hotel and Lodging Association

Registered Principal Details

Business Or Interest:
Lodging industry throughout Wisconsin.

Lobbying Interests:
Any areas affecting the lodging and tourism industries as businesses and employers providing lodging services in Wisconsin to the public.

CEO Name:
Bill Elliott

Contact
BE
Bill Elliott
125 N. Executive Drive, Ste. 206
Brookfield, WI 53005
(262) 782-2851
belliott@wisconsinlodging.org
http://www.wisconsinlodging.org

Authorized Lobbyists

Lobbyist Name Exclusive Duties Authorized On Withdrawn On

Lobbying Interests

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

Assembly Bill 38
Assembly Bill 38
Relating to: an income tax exemption for cash tips paid to an employee. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
8/21/2025
First Communication Date
8/21/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Comments
Supports the bill with the Assembly substitute amendment
Assembly Bill 89
Assembly Bill 89
Relating to: theft crimes and providing a penalty. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
4/10/2025
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 146
Assembly Bill 146
Relating to: requests for information from employers about unemployment insurance claims.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
5/6/2025
First Communication Date
5/6/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Assembly Bill 155
Assembly Bill 155
Relating to: designating the Tom Diehl Memorial Highway. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
4/10/2025
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 159
Assembly Bill 159
Relating to: creating a rural creative economy development grant program. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
4/10/2025
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 161
Assembly Bill 161
Relating to: governmental restrictions based on the energy source of a motor vehicle or other device.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
4/10/2025
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 172
Assembly Bill 172
Relating to: consumer data protection and providing a penalty. (FE)

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
5/6/2025
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 230
Assembly Bill 230
Relating to: requiring retail sellers to accept cash and providing a penalty. (FE)

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
6/10/2025
First Communication Date
6/10/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Assembly Bill 231
Assembly Bill 231
Relating to: creating a tax credit for expenses related to film production services and for capital investments made by a film production company, granting rule-making authority, and making an appropriation. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
5/3/2025
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 279
Assembly Bill 279
Relating to: talent recruitment grants. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
6/10/2025
First Communication Date
6/10/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Assembly Bill 280
Assembly Bill 280
Relating to: workforce housing and childcare awards under the business development tax credit. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
8/21/2025
First Communication Date
8/21/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Assembly Bill 375
Assembly Bill 375
Relating to: modifications to the historic rehabilitation tax credit. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
8/21/2025
First Communication Date
8/21/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Senate Bill 36
Senate Bill 36
Relating to: an income tax exemption for cash tips paid to an employee. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
8/21/2025
First Communication Date
8/21/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Comments
Support bill with inclusion of Senate substitute amendment 3
Senate Bill 92
Senate Bill 92
Relating to: theft crimes and providing a penalty. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
4/10/2025
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 151
Senate Bill 151
Relating to: requests for information from employers about unemployment insurance claims.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
5/6/2025
First Communication Date
5/6/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Senate Bill 160
Senate Bill 160
Relating to: designating the Tom Diehl Memorial Highway. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
4/10/2025
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 166
Senate Bill 166
Relating to: consumer data protection and providing a penalty. (FE)

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
5/6/2025
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 173
Senate Bill 173
Relating to: creating a rural creative economy development grant program. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
4/10/2025
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 184
Senate Bill 184
Relating to: governmental restrictions based on the energy source of a motor vehicle or other device.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
5/27/2025
First Communication Date
5/27/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Senate Bill 230
Senate Bill 230
Relating to: requiring retail sellers to accept cash and providing a penalty. (FE)

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
6/10/2025
First Communication Date
6/10/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Senate Bill 231
Senate Bill 231
Relating to: creating a tax credit for expenses related to film production services and for capital investments made by a film production company, granting rule-making authority, and making an appropriation. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
5/1/2025
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 285
Senate Bill 285
Relating to: talent recruitment grants. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
6/10/2025
First Communication Date
6/10/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Senate Bill 286
Senate Bill 286
Relating to: workforce housing and childcare awards under the business development tax credit. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
8/21/2025
First Communication Date
8/21/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Senate Bill 382
Senate Bill 382
Relating to: modifications to the historic rehabilitation tax credit. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
8/21/2025
First Communication Date
8/21/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Senate Joint Resolution 3
Senate Joint Resolution 3
Relating to: proclaiming January 2025 as Human Trafficking Awareness and Prevention Month in the state of Wisconsin.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
2/4/2025
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

Tourism: Departmentwide
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Tourism: Departmentwide

Notification Date
3/5/2025
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.

Tourism: Support of Arts Projects
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Tourism: Support of Arts Projects

Notification Date
3/5/2025
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.

Tourism: Tourism Development and Promotion
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Tourism: Tourism Development and Promotion

Notification Date
3/5/2025
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.

Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation

Notification Date
3/5/2025
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

Tourism Promotion Improvement Districts
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Tourism Promotion Improvement Districts

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
2/12/2025
First Communication Date
2/4/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.

Consumer Data Protection and Privacy
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Consumer Data Protection and Privacy

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
12/2/2024
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.

Issues related to commercial property assessment
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Issues related to commercial property assessment

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
12/2/2024
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.

Legislation to address the "benefits cliff" for individuals receiving public assistance
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Legislation to address the "benefits cliff" for individuals receiving public assistance

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
12/2/2024
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.

Local tax options, such as premier resort taxes, expo taxes, new sales taxes
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Local tax options, such as premier resort taxes, expo taxes, new sales taxes

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
12/2/2024
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.

school start date
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
school start date

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
12/2/2024
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.

short-term rentals
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
short-term rentals

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
12/2/2024
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.

transportation funding
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
transportation funding

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
12/2/2024
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.

Department of Tourism funding
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Department of Tourism funding

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
12/2/2024
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.

Lodging marketplaces
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Lodging marketplaces

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
12/2/2024
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.

room tax
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
room tax

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
12/2/2024
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.

human trafficking awareness
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
human trafficking awareness

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
12/2/2024
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.

Credit card swipe fees
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Credit card swipe fees

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
12/2/2024
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.

state lodging and meal per diem rate
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
state lodging and meal per diem rate

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
12/2/2024
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

  2025
January - June
Total
Total Lobbying Expenditures 2025
January - June
$37,763.02
Total $37,763.02
Total Hours Communicating 2025
January - June
82.20
Total 82.20
Total Hours Other 2025
January - June
480.60
Total 480.60

Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

No legislative bills/resolutions found.

Budget Bill Subjects

2025
January - June
2025
July - December
2026
January - June
2026
July - December
Total
2025
January - June
15%
2025
July - December
2026
January - June
2026
July - December
Total 15%
2025
January - June
2025
July - December
2026
January - June
2026
July - December
Total
2025
January - June
15%
2025
July - December
2026
January - June
2026
July - December
Total 15%

Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings

No administrative rulemaking proceedings found.

Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number

2025
January - June
2025
July - December
2026
January - June
2026
July - December
Total
2025
January - June
20%
2025
July - December
2026
January - June
2026
July - December
Total 20%

Minor Efforts

(Time spent on matters each of which accounted for less than 10% of the organization's lobbying.)

Minor Efforts
2025
January - June
2025
July - December
2026
January - June
2026
July - December
Total
2025
January - June
20%
2025
July - December
2026
January - June
2026
July - December
Total 20%

Other Matters

Includes time spent on:

  • Gubernatorial nominations
  • Matters on which the organization made no lobbying communication

Other Matters
2025
January - June
2025
July - December
2026
January - June
2026
July - December
Total
2025
January - June
30%
2025
July - December
2026
January - June
2026
July - December
Total 30%

Filed Statements of Lobbying Activity and Expenditures