Wisconsin Brewers Guild
Registered Principal Details
                                    Business Or Interest:
Businesses involved in the brewing industry (brewery, brewpub, allied & suppliers).
Lobbying Interests:
Fair leadership, Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection; Department of Revenue changes that affect the brewing industry.
Title:
Director
                            
                            Businesses involved in the brewing industry (brewery, brewpub, allied & suppliers).
Lobbying Interests:
Fair leadership, Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection; Department of Revenue changes that affect the brewing industry.
Title:
Director
                                Contact
                                
                                    
                                        
                                        
                                
                            
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                                            Thomas Volke
8250 West Holly Road
Mequon, WI 53097
(262) 242-2368
(262) 242-5133
bulletindigest@milwpc.com
                                                                                    
                                    8250 West Holly Road
Mequon, WI 53097
(262) 242-2368
(262) 242-5133
bulletindigest@milwpc.com
Authorized Lobbyists
| Lobbyist Name | Exclusive Duties | Authorized On | Withdrawn On | 
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Lobbying Interests
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
                                                                Assembly Bill 787
relating to: the sale and distribution of fermented malt beverages.
Bill Text and History
2005 Wisconsin Act 103
                                                                        
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
10/27/2005
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.
                                                                                            
                                                                                        
                                                                                    
                                                                                
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
10/27/2005
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.
Comments
Support only as amended by Senate Amendment 1
                                                                                        
                                                                                    
                                                                                
                                                                        
                                                            
                                                        relating to: the sale and distribution of fermented malt beverages.
Bill Text and History
2005 Wisconsin Act 103
        
 Against
                                                                                                Notification Date10/27/2005
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 Date10/27/2005
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.
Comments
Support only as amended by Senate Amendment 1
                                                                Assembly Bill 1007
relating to: the provision of taste samples of fermented malt beverages on certain retail premises.
Bill Text and History
                                                                        
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
2/10/2006
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 provision of taste samples of fermented malt beverages on certain retail premises.
Bill Text and History
        
 For
                                                                                                Notification Date2/10/2006
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 415
relating to: the sale and distribution of fermented malt beverages.
Bill Text and History
                                                                        
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
11/2/2005
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.
                                                                                            
                                                                                        
                                                                                    
                                                                                
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
11/2/2005
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.
Comments
Support only as amended by Senate Amendment 1
                                                                                        
                                                                                    
                                                                                
                                                                        
                                                            
                                                        relating to: the sale and distribution of fermented malt beverages.
Bill Text and History
        
 Against
                                                                                                Notification Date11/2/2005
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 Date11/2/2005
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.
Comments
Support only as amended by Senate Amendment 1
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
                                                                Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Allowing class A licensees to provide beer samples to consumers on licensed premises.
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                                        
                                                                            
                                                                            
                                                                          
                                                                
                                                                            
                                                        Allowing class A licensees to provide beer samples to consumers on licensed premises.
                                                                                    Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
12/9/2005
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
12/9/2005
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
Tax credit for small brewers.
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                                        
                                                                            
                                                                            
                                                                          
                                                                
                                                                            
                                                        Tax credit for small brewers.
                                                                                    Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
12/9/2005
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
12/9/2005
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
Fermented malt beverage taxes
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                                        
                                                                            
                                                                            
                                                                          
                                                                
                                                                            
                                                        Fermented malt beverage taxes
                                                                                    Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
9/30/2005
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
9/30/2005
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
Legislation affecting the beer distribution structure in Wisconsin.
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                                        
                                                                            
                                                                            
                                                                          
                                                                
                                                                            
                                                        Legislation affecting the beer distribution structure in Wisconsin.
                                                                                    Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
8/15/2005
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
8/15/2005
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
| 2005 July - December | 2006 January - June | 2006 July - December | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Lobbying Expenditures | 2005 July - December $13,084.00 | 2006 January - June $12,775.00 | 2006 July - December $0.00 | Total $25,859.00 | 
| Total Hours Communicating | 2005 July - December 78.00 | 2006 January - June 12.25 | 2006 July - December 0.00 | Total 90.25 | 
| Total Hours Other | 2005 July - December 246.75 | 2006 January - June 98.50 | 2006 July - December 0.00 | Total 345.25 | 
Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
                                                             relating to: the sale and distribution of fermented malt beverages. 
                                                            
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                        
                                                    | 2005 January - June | 2005 July - December | 2006 January - June | 2006 July - December | Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 January - June | 2005 July - December 65% | 2006 January - June | 2006 July - December | Total 48% | 
                                                             relating to: the provision of taste samples of fermented malt beverages on certain retail premises. 
                                                            
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                        
                                                    | 2005 January - June | 2005 July - December | 2006 January - June | 2006 July - December | Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 January - June | 2005 July - December | 2006 January - June 90% | 2006 July - December | Total 23% | 
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
| 2005 January - June | 2005 July - December | 2006 January - June | 2006 July - December | Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 January - June | 2005 July - December 25% | 2006 January - June | 2006 July - December | Total 19% | 
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