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
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
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| Lobbyist Name | Exclusive Duties | Authorized On | Withdrawn On |
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Lobbying Interests
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Assembly Bill 89
Relating to: theft crimes and providing a penalty. (FE)
Bill Text and History
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.
Relating to: theft crimes and providing a penalty. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date4/10/2025
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
Relating to: requests for information from employers about unemployment insurance claims.
Bill Text and History
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.
Relating to: requests for information from employers about unemployment insurance claims.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date5/6/2025
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
Relating to: designating the Tom Diehl Memorial Highway. (FE)
Bill Text and History
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.
Relating to: designating the Tom Diehl Memorial Highway. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date4/10/2025
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
Relating to: creating a rural creative economy development grant program. (FE)
Bill Text and History
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.
Relating to: creating a rural creative economy development grant program. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date4/10/2025
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
Relating to: governmental restrictions based on the energy source of a motor vehicle or other device.
Bill Text and History
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.
Relating to: governmental restrictions based on the energy source of a motor vehicle or other device.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date4/10/2025
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
Relating to: consumer data protection and providing a penalty. (FE)
Bill Text and History
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.
Relating to: consumer data protection and providing a penalty. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date5/6/2025
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
Relating to: requiring retail sellers to accept cash and providing a penalty. (FE)
Bill Text and History
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.
Relating to: requiring retail sellers to accept cash and providing a penalty. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date6/10/2025
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
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
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.
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 Date5/3/2025
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
Relating to: talent recruitment grants. (FE)
Bill Text and History
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.
Relating to: talent recruitment grants. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date6/10/2025
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 92
Relating to: theft crimes and providing a penalty. (FE)
Bill Text and History
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.
Relating to: theft crimes and providing a penalty. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date4/10/2025
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
Relating to: requests for information from employers about unemployment insurance claims.
Bill Text and History
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.
Relating to: requests for information from employers about unemployment insurance claims.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date5/6/2025
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
Relating to: designating the Tom Diehl Memorial Highway. (FE)
Bill Text and History
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.
Relating to: designating the Tom Diehl Memorial Highway. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date4/10/2025
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
Relating to: consumer data protection and providing a penalty. (FE)
Bill Text and History
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.
Relating to: consumer data protection and providing a penalty. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date5/6/2025
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
Relating to: creating a rural creative economy development grant program. (FE)
Bill Text and History
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.
Relating to: creating a rural creative economy development grant program. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date4/10/2025
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
Relating to: governmental restrictions based on the energy source of a motor vehicle or other device.
Bill Text and History
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.
Relating to: governmental restrictions based on the energy source of a motor vehicle or other device.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date5/27/2025
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
Relating to: requiring retail sellers to accept cash and providing a penalty. (FE)
Bill Text and History
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.
Relating to: requiring retail sellers to accept cash and providing a penalty. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date6/10/2025
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
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
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.
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 Date5/1/2025
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
Relating to: talent recruitment grants. (FE)
Bill Text and History
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.
Relating to: talent recruitment grants. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date6/10/2025
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 Joint Resolution 3
Relating to: proclaiming January 2025 as Human Trafficking Awareness and Prevention Month in the state of Wisconsin.
Bill Text and History
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.
Relating to: proclaiming January 2025 as Human Trafficking Awareness and Prevention Month in the state of Wisconsin.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date2/4/2025
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
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Tourism: Departmentwide
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.
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.
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Tourism: Support of Arts Projects
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.
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.
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Tourism: Tourism Development and Promotion
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.
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.
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation
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.
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
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Tourism Promotion Improvement Districts
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.
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.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Consumer Data Protection and Privacy
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.
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.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Issues related to commercial property assessment
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.
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.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Legislation to address the "benefits cliff" for individuals receiving public assistance
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.
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.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Local tax options, such as premier resort taxes, expo taxes, new sales taxes
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.
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.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
school start date
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.
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.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
short-term rentals
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.
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.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
transportation funding
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.
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.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Department of Tourism funding
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.
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.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Lodging marketplaces
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.
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.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
room tax
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.
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.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
human trafficking awareness
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.
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.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Credit card swipe fees
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.
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.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
state lodging and meal per diem rate
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.
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
No certified reports found.
Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
No legislative bills/resolutions found.
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
No topics found.
Minor Efforts
No minor efforts found.
Other Matters
No other matters found.