Wisconsin Automobile and Truck Dealers Association, Inc.
Registered Principal Details
Business Or Interest:
State of Wisconsin licensed automobile and truck dealers.
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
State of Wisconsin licensed automobile and truck dealers.
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| Lobbyist Name | Exclusive Duties | Authorized On | Withdrawn On |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Bauknecht | Exclusive Duties N/A | Authorized On 12/12/2014 | Withdrawn On 3/11/2015 |
| Gregory Hubbard | Exclusive Duties N/A | Authorized On 12/12/2014 | Withdrawn On N/A |
| AJ Wilson | Exclusive Duties N/A | Authorized On 12/12/2014 | Withdrawn On N/A |
| Ramie Zelenkova | Exclusive Duties N/A | Authorized On 12/12/2014 | Withdrawn On N/A |
| Paul R Norman | Exclusive Duties N/A | Authorized On 12/17/2014 | Withdrawn On N/A |
| Scott Tyre | Exclusive Duties N/A | Authorized On 12/17/2014 | Withdrawn On N/A |
| Chris Snyder | Exclusive Duties N/A | Authorized On 12/18/2014 | Withdrawn On N/A |
| William Sepic | Exclusive Duties N/A | Authorized On 12/18/2014 | Withdrawn On N/A |
| Bill Neville | Exclusive Duties N/A | Authorized On 3/11/2015 | Withdrawn On 4/29/2016 |
Lobbying Interests
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Assembly Bill 19
Relating to: unlawful use of a global positioning device and providing a penalty. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2015 Wisconsin Act 45
2/27/2015
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: unlawful use of a global positioning device and providing a penalty. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2015 Wisconsin Act 45
Other
Notification Date2/27/2015
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 119
Relating to: motor vehicle repair practices.
Bill Text and History
4/20/2015
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: motor vehicle repair practices.
Bill Text and History
Other
Notification Date4/20/2015
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 280
Relating to: enforcement of the display of motor vehicle registration plates.
Bill Text and History
8/19/2015
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: enforcement of the display of motor vehicle registration plates.
Bill Text and History
Other
Notification Date8/19/2015
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 355
Relating to: reporting a nonconformity under the law governing repair, replacement, and refund under a motor vehicle warranty.
Bill Text and History
10/29/2015
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: reporting a nonconformity under the law governing repair, replacement, and refund under a motor vehicle warranty.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date10/29/2015
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 451
Relating to: right-of-way in roundabouts.
Bill Text and History
2015 Wisconsin Act 139
1/7/2016
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: right-of-way in roundabouts.
Bill Text and History
2015 Wisconsin Act 139
For
Notification Date1/7/2016
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 454
Relating to: modifying and repealing various rules promulgated by the Department of Transportation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
1/7/2016
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: modifying and repealing various rules promulgated by the Department of Transportation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date1/7/2016
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 580
Relating to: the width and weight limits of certain motor vehicles operated on a highway. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2015 Wisconsin Act 171
2/22/2016
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 width and weight limits of certain motor vehicles operated on a highway. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2015 Wisconsin Act 171
Other
Notification Date2/22/2016
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 629
Relating to: a sales and use tax exemption for federal excise tax imposed on a sale of a heavy truck or trailer. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2015 Wisconsin Act 361
1/7/2016
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: a sales and use tax exemption for federal excise tax imposed on a sale of a heavy truck or trailer. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2015 Wisconsin Act 361
For
Notification Date1/7/2016
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 672
Relating to: loss-of-use fees for rental motor vehicles.
Bill Text and History
1/22/2016
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: loss-of-use fees for rental motor vehicles.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date1/22/2016
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 838
Relating to: motor vehicle event data recorders, prohibited insurance practices related to accessing or using information collected by event data recorders, and providing a penalty. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2/2/2016
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: motor vehicle event data recorders, prohibited insurance practices related to accessing or using information collected by event data recorders, and providing a penalty. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date2/2/2016
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 22
Relating to: unlawful use of a global positioning device and providing a penalty. (FE)
Bill Text and History
4/20/2015
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: unlawful use of a global positioning device and providing a penalty. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Other
Notification Date4/20/2015
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 69
Relating to: restrictive covenants in employment and agency relationships.
Bill Text and History
4/20/2015
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: restrictive covenants in employment and agency relationships.
Bill Text and History
Other
Notification Date4/20/2015
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 93
Relating to: motor vehicle repair practices.
Bill Text and History
2015 Wisconsin Act 93
4/20/2015
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: motor vehicle repair practices.
Bill Text and History
2015 Wisconsin Act 93
Other
Notification Date4/20/2015
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 274
Relating to: reporting a nonconformity under the law governing repair, replacement, and refund under a motor vehicle warranty.
Bill Text and History
2015 Wisconsin Act 173
10/29/2015
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: reporting a nonconformity under the law governing repair, replacement, and refund under a motor vehicle warranty.
Bill Text and History
2015 Wisconsin Act 173
For
Notification Date10/29/2015
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 379
Relating to: right-of-way in roundabouts.
Bill Text and History
1/7/2016
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: right-of-way in roundabouts.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date1/7/2016
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 495
Relating to: loss-of-use fees for rental motor vehicles.
Bill Text and History
1/7/2016
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: loss-of-use fees for rental motor vehicles.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date1/7/2016
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 506
Relating to: a sales and use tax exemption for federal excise tax imposed on a sale of a heavy truck or trailer. (FE)
Bill Text and History
1/7/2016
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: a sales and use tax exemption for federal excise tax imposed on a sale of a heavy truck or trailer. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date1/7/2016
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 697
Relating to: motor vehicle event data recorders, prohibited insurance practices related to accessing or using information collected by event data recorders, and providing a penalty. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2/4/2016
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: motor vehicle event data recorders, prohibited insurance practices related to accessing or using information collected by event data recorders, and providing a penalty. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date2/4/2016
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: Finance
Transportation: Finance
Notification Date
2/27/2015
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.
2/27/2015
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.
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
event data recorders
event data recorders
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
12/10/2015
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
12/10/2015
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
motor vehicle franchise laws
motor vehicle franchise laws
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
12/10/2015
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
12/10/2015
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
motor vehicle event data recorders
motor vehicle event data recorders
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
10/6/2015
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
10/6/2015
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
the repeal of Trans 139.06(8)
the repeal of Trans 139.06(8)
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
2/27/2015
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
2/27/2015
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
Legislative matter
Notification Date
1/5/2015
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
1/5/2015
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
| 2015 January - June |
2015 July - December |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December |
Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Lobbying Expenditures | 2015 January - June $142,298.86 |
2015 July - December $151,025.61 |
2016 January - June $144,287.14 |
2016 July - December $132,598.02 |
Total $570,209.63 |
| Total Hours Communicating | 2015 January - June 127.75 |
2015 July - December 161.25 |
2016 January - June 147.80 |
2016 July - December 110.00 |
Total 546.80 |
| Total Hours Other | 2015 January - June 634.25 |
2015 July - December 667.40 |
2016 January - June 655.20 |
2016 July - December 551.05 |
Total 2507.90 |
Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Relating to: motor vehicle repair practices.
| 2015 January - June |
2015 July - December |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 January - June 4% |
2015 July - December 2% |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December |
Total 2% |
Relating to: motor vehicle repair practices.
| 2015 January - June |
2015 July - December |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 January - June 4% |
2015 July - December 2% |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December |
Total 2% |
Relating to: restrictive covenants in employment and agency relationships.
| 2015 January - June |
2015 July - December |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 January - June 5% |
2015 July - December 1% |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December |
Total 2% |
Relating to: unlawful use of a global positioning device and providing a penalty. (FE)
| 2015 January - June |
2015 July - December |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 January - June 6% |
2015 July - December 3% |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December |
Total 2% |
Relating to: unlawful use of a global positioning device and providing a penalty. (FE)
| 2015 January - June |
2015 July - December |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 January - June 6% |
2015 July - December 3% |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December |
Total 2% |
Relating to: reporting a nonconformity under the law governing repair, replacement, and refund under a motor vehicle warranty.
| 2015 January - June |
2015 July - December |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 January - June |
2015 July - December 6% |
2016 January - June 2% |
2016 July - December |
Total 2% |
Relating to: reporting a nonconformity under the law governing repair, replacement, and refund under a motor vehicle warranty.
| 2015 January - June |
2015 July - December |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 January - June |
2015 July - December 6% |
2016 January - June 2% |
2016 July - December |
Total 2% |
Relating to: a sales and use tax exemption for federal excise tax imposed on a sale of a heavy truck or trailer. (FE)
| 2015 January - June |
2015 July - December |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 January - June |
2015 July - December 11% |
2016 January - June 13% |
2016 July - December |
Total 6% |
Relating to: a sales and use tax exemption for federal excise tax imposed on a sale of a heavy truck or trailer. (FE)
| 2015 January - June |
2015 July - December |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 January - June |
2015 July - December 11% |
2016 January - June 13% |
2016 July - December |
Total 6% |
Relating to: right-of-way in roundabouts.
| 2015 January - June |
2015 July - December |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 January - June |
2015 July - December |
2016 January - June 1% |
2016 July - December |
Total < 1% |
Relating to: right-of-way in roundabouts.
| 2015 January - June |
2015 July - December |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 January - June |
2015 July - December |
2016 January - June 1% |
2016 July - December |
Total < 1% |
Relating to: loss-of-use fees for rental motor vehicles.
| 2015 January - June |
2015 July - December |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 January - June |
2015 July - December |
2016 January - June 2% |
2016 July - December |
Total < 1% |
Relating to: loss-of-use fees for rental motor vehicles.
| 2015 January - June |
2015 July - December |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 January - June |
2015 July - December |
2016 January - June 2% |
2016 July - December |
Total < 1% |
Relating to: motor vehicle event data recorders, prohibited insurance practices related to accessing or using information collected by event data recorders, and providing a penalty. (FE)
| 2015 January - June |
2015 July - December |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 January - June |
2015 July - December |
2016 January - June 5% |
2016 July - December |
Total 1% |
Relating to: motor vehicle event data recorders, prohibited insurance practices related to accessing or using information collected by event data recorders, and providing a penalty. (FE)
| 2015 January - June |
2015 July - December |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 January - June |
2015 July - December |
2016 January - June 5% |
2016 July - December |
Total 1% |
Relating to: modifying and repealing various rules promulgated by the Department of Transportation. (FE)
| 2015 January - June |
2015 July - December |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 January - June |
2015 July - December |
2016 January - June 7% |
2016 July - December |
Total 2% |
Relating to: the width and weight limits of certain motor vehicles operated on a highway. (FE)
| 2015 January - June |
2015 July - December |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 January - June |
2015 July - December |
2016 January - June 23% |
2016 July - December |
Total 6% |
Budget Bill Subjects
| 2015 January - June |
2015 July - December |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 January - June 61% |
2015 July - December |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December |
Total 15% |
Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings
No administrative rulemaking proceedings found.
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
| 2015 January - June |
2015 July - December |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 January - June 6% |
2015 July - December 13% |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December 4% |
Total 6% |
| 2015 January - June |
2015 July - December |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 January - June |
2015 July - December 4% |
2016 January - June 6% |
2016 July - December 25% |
Total 8% |
| 2015 January - June |
2015 July - December |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 January - June |
2015 July - December 10% |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December 5% |
Total 4% |
| 2015 January - June |
2015 July - December |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 January - June |
2015 July - December 28% |
2016 January - June 18% |
2016 July - December 42% |
Total 21% |
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