Wisconsin Automobile and Truck Dealers Association, Inc
Registered Principal Details
Business Or Interest:
Licensed automobile and truck dealers in the state of Wisconsin.
Lobbying Interests:
All areas relevant to the interest of automobile and truck dealers, as well as other general business issues. Franchise laws, transportation funding, insurance repair issues, sales tax, small claims, employment law, dealer training, etc.
CEO Name:
William Sepic
President
Licensed automobile and truck dealers in the state of Wisconsin.
Lobbying Interests:
All areas relevant to the interest of automobile and truck dealers, as well as other general business issues. Franchise laws, transportation funding, insurance repair issues, sales tax, small claims, employment law, dealer training, etc.
CEO Name:
William Sepic
President
Contact
WS
William Sepic
PO Box 5345
Madison, WI 53705-0345
(608) 251-5577
(608) 251-4379
wsepic@watda.org
http://www.watda.org
PO Box 5345
Madison, WI 53705-0345
(608) 251-5577
(608) 251-4379
wsepic@watda.org
http://www.watda.org
Authorized Lobbyists
| Lobbyist Name | Exclusive Duties | Authorized On | Withdrawn On |
|---|---|---|---|
| AJ Wilson | Exclusive Duties N/A | Authorized On 1/3/2013 | Withdrawn On N/A |
| Gregory Hubbard | Exclusive Duties N/A | Authorized On 1/3/2013 | Withdrawn On N/A |
| Ramie Zelenkova | Exclusive Duties N/A | Authorized On 1/3/2013 | Withdrawn On N/A |
| Chris Snyder | Exclusive Duties N/A | Authorized On 1/3/2013 | Withdrawn On N/A |
| William Sepic | Exclusive Duties N/A | Authorized On 1/3/2013 | Withdrawn On N/A |
| Scott Tyre | Exclusive Duties N/A | Authorized On 1/3/2013 | Withdrawn On N/A |
| Paul Norman | Exclusive Duties N/A | Authorized On 1/3/2013 | Withdrawn On N/A |
| Jason Bauknecht | Exclusive Duties N/A | Authorized On 1/4/2013 | Withdrawn On N/A |
Lobbying Interests
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Assembly Bill 58
Relating to: bank service corporations and credit union service organizations. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2013 Wisconsin Act 22
5/3/2013
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.
Relating to: bank service corporations and credit union service organizations. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2013 Wisconsin Act 22
Other
Notification Date5/3/2013
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.
Assembly Bill 140
Relating to: indemnification provisions in contracts for the sale of services.
Bill Text and History
9/10/2013
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.
Relating to: indemnification provisions in contracts for the sale of services.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date9/10/2013
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.
Assembly Bill 172
Relating to: the prohibition on telephone solicitations to residential customers, granting rule-making authority, and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
7/23/2013
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.
Relating to: the prohibition on telephone solicitations to residential customers, granting rule-making authority, and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date7/23/2013
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.
Assembly Bill 200
Relating to: the law governing repair, replacement, and refund under a motor vehicle warranty.
Bill Text and History
2013 Wisconsin Act 101
6/12/2013
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.
Relating to: the law governing repair, replacement, and refund under a motor vehicle warranty.
Bill Text and History
2013 Wisconsin Act 101
For
Notification Date6/12/2013
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.
Assembly Bill 649
Relating to: rule-making procedures and modifying and repealing various rules promulgated by the Department of Financial Institutions. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2/4/2014
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.
Relating to: rule-making procedures and modifying and repealing various rules promulgated by the Department of Financial Institutions. (FE)
Bill Text and History
None
Notification Date2/4/2014
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.
Assembly Bill 653
Relating to: personal property within repossessed motor vehicles and providing a penalty. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2/4/2014
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.
Relating to: personal property within repossessed motor vehicles and providing a penalty. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date2/4/2014
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.
Assembly Bill 695
Relating to: the regulation of motor vehicle air conditioners. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2013 Wisconsin Act 312
2/10/2014
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.
Relating to: the regulation of motor vehicle air conditioners. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2013 Wisconsin Act 312
For
Notification Date2/10/2014
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.
Assembly Bill 712
Relating to: exempting employers from keeping records of the hours of employment of an employee who is exempt from the overtime pay requirement and who is not compensated on an hourly rate basis.
Bill Text and History
2013 Wisconsin Act 286
2/4/2014
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.
Relating to: exempting employers from keeping records of the hours of employment of an employee who is exempt from the overtime pay requirement and who is not compensated on an hourly rate basis.
Bill Text and History
2013 Wisconsin Act 286
For
Notification Date2/4/2014
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.
Assembly Bill 715
Relating to: the cancellation of a motor vehicle title or registration for fraud on the Department of Transportation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2013 Wisconsin Act 366
2/4/2014
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.
Relating to: the cancellation of a motor vehicle title or registration for fraud on the Department of Transportation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2013 Wisconsin Act 366
For
Notification Date2/4/2014
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.
Senate Bill 182
Relating to: the law governing repair, replacement, and refund under a motor vehicle warranty.
Bill Text and History
7/16/2013
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.
Relating to: the law governing repair, replacement, and refund under a motor vehicle warranty.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date7/16/2013
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.
Senate Bill 536
Relating to: the regulation of motor vehicle air conditioners. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2/4/2014
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.
Relating to: the regulation of motor vehicle air conditioners. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date2/4/2014
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.
Senate Bill 571
Relating to: the cancellation of a motor vehicle title or registration for fraud on the Department of Transportation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2/10/2014
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.
Relating to: the cancellation of a motor vehicle title or registration for fraud on the Department of Transportation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date2/10/2014
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.
Budget Bill Subjects
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Transportation: Transportation Finance
Transportation: Transportation Finance
Notification Date
5/3/2013
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.
5/3/2013
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.
Total Lobbying Effort
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Lobbying Expenditures | 2013 January - June $151,635.20 |
2013 July - December $124,596.94 |
2014 January - June $145,964.93 |
2014 July - December $126,352.67 |
Total $548,549.74 |
| Total Hours Communicating | 2013 January - June 81.75 |
2013 July - December 64.50 |
2014 January - June 64.50 |
2014 July - December 114.00 |
Total 324.75 |
| Total Hours Other | 2013 January - June 725.55 |
2013 July - December 586.75 |
2014 January - June 677.50 |
2014 July - December 558.25 |
Total 2548.05 |
Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Relating to: bank service corporations and credit union service organizations. (FE)
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 January - June 11% |
2013 July - December 9% |
2014 January - June 6% |
2014 July - December |
Total 7% |
Relating to: the law governing repair, replacement, and refund under a motor vehicle warranty.
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 January - June 33% |
2013 July - December 26% |
2014 January - June 22% |
2014 July - December 6% |
Total 22% |
Relating to: the prohibition on telephone solicitations to residential customers, granting rule-making authority, and making an appropriation. (FE)
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December 6% |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total 1% |
Relating to: indemnification provisions in contracts for the sale of services.
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December 11% |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total 3% |
Relating to: the law governing repair, replacement, and refund under a motor vehicle warranty.
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December 26% |
2014 January - June 23% |
2014 July - December 8% |
Total 14% |
Relating to: the cancellation of a motor vehicle title or registration for fraud on the Department of Transportation. (FE)
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June 1% |
2014 July - December |
Total < 1% |
Relating to: the cancellation of a motor vehicle title or registration for fraud on the Department of Transportation. (FE)
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June 2% |
2014 July - December |
Total < 1% |
Relating to: exempting employers from keeping records of the hours of employment of an employee who is exempt from the overtime pay requirement and who is not compensated on an hourly rate basis.
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June 4% |
2014 July - December |
Total 1% |
Relating to: the regulation of motor vehicle air conditioners. (FE)
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June 5% |
2014 July - December |
Total 1% |
Relating to: personal property within repossessed motor vehicles and providing a penalty. (FE)
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June 6% |
2014 July - December |
Total 2% |
Relating to: the regulation of motor vehicle air conditioners. (FE)
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June 6% |
2014 July - December |
Total 2% |
Budget Bill Subjects
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 January - June 47% |
2013 July - December 15% |
2014 January - June 15% |
2014 July - December 66% |
Total 36% |
Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings
No administrative rulemaking proceedings found.
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
No topics found.
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