Wisconsin Wine and Spirit Institute
Registered Principal Details
Business Or Interest:
Wine and spirit wholesalers.
Lobbying Interests:
Legislation and administrative rules affecting the sale of wine and spirits in Wisconsin.
CEO Name:
Joel Frank
President
Wine and spirit wholesalers.
Lobbying Interests:
Legislation and administrative rules affecting the sale of wine and spirits in Wisconsin.
CEO Name:
Joel Frank
President
Contact
JF
Joel Frank
P.O. Box 620710
Middleton, WI 53562
(608) 836-6000
(608) 836-1140
joelfrank@frankliquor.com
P.O. Box 620710
Middleton, WI 53562
(608) 836-6000
(608) 836-1140
joelfrank@frankliquor.com
Authorized Lobbyists
Lobbyist Name | Exclusive Duties | Authorized On | Withdrawn On |
---|---|---|---|
Eric J Petersen | Exclusive Duties N/A | Authorized On 12/23/2014 | Withdrawn On N/A |
Robert Welch | Exclusive Duties N/A | Authorized On 12/23/2014 | Withdrawn On N/A |
William J McCoshen | Exclusive Duties N/A | Authorized On 12/23/2014 | Withdrawn On N/A |
Lobbying Interests
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Assembly Bill 18
Relating to: taste samples of intoxicating liquor provided on certain retail licensed premises.
Bill Text and History
2015 Wisconsin Act 10
1/30/2015
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: taste samples of intoxicating liquor provided on certain retail licensed premises.
Bill Text and History
2015 Wisconsin Act 10
For
Notification Date1/30/2015
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 21
Relating to: state finances and appropriations, constituting the executive budget act of the 2015 legislature.
Bill Text and History
2/12/2015
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: state finances and appropriations, constituting the executive budget act of the 2015 legislature.
Bill Text and History
None
Notification Date2/12/2015
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 286
Relating to: closing hours for retail sales by wineries.
Bill Text and History
8/30/2015
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: closing hours for retail sales by wineries.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date8/30/2015
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 317
Relating to: retail licenses held by wineries.
Bill Text and History
8/30/2015
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: retail licenses held by wineries.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date8/30/2015
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 320
Relating to: temporary alcohol beverage retail licenses. (FE)
Bill Text and History
8/27/2015
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: temporary alcohol beverage retail licenses. (FE)
Bill Text and History
None
Notification Date8/27/2015
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 452
Relating to: the minimum price of merchandise sold at wholesale or retail. (FE)
Bill Text and History
11/2/2015
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: the minimum price of merchandise sold at wholesale or retail. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date11/2/2015
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 642
Relating to: retail licenses held by wineries.
Bill Text and History
1/12/2016
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: retail licenses held by wineries.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date1/12/2016
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 16
Relating to: taste samples of intoxicating liquor provided on certain retail licensed premises.
Bill Text and History
2/5/2015
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.
Relating to: taste samples of intoxicating liquor provided on certain retail licensed premises.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date2/5/2015
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.
Senate Bill 21
Relating to: state finances and appropriations, constituting the executive budget act of the 2015 legislature.
Bill Text and History
2015 Wisconsin Act 55
2/12/2015
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: state finances and appropriations, constituting the executive budget act of the 2015 legislature.
Bill Text and History
2015 Wisconsin Act 55
None
Notification Date2/12/2015
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 212
Relating to: closing hours for retail sales by wineries.
Bill Text and History
8/26/2015
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: closing hours for retail sales by wineries.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date8/26/2015
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 223
Relating to: retail licenses held by wineries.
Bill Text and History
8/26/2015
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: retail licenses held by wineries.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date8/26/2015
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 236
Relating to: temporary alcohol beverage retail licenses. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2015 Wisconsin Act 62
8/26/2015
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: temporary alcohol beverage retail licenses. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2015 Wisconsin Act 62
None
Notification Date8/26/2015
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 283
Relating to: authorized activities of Class A beer retailers and of brewers.
Bill Text and History
10/13/2015
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: authorized activities of Class A beer retailers and of brewers.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date10/13/2015
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.
Budget Bill Subjects
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
General Fund Taxes: Income and Franchise Taxes
General Fund Taxes: Income and Franchise Taxes
Notification Date
5/21/2015
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.
5/21/2015
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.
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
General Fund Taxes: Sales and Excise Taxes
General Fund Taxes: Sales and Excise Taxes
Notification Date
5/21/2015
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.
5/21/2015
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.
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Revenue: Departmentwide
Revenue: Departmentwide
Notification Date
3/13/2015
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.
3/13/2015
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.
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Revenue: Lottery Administration
Revenue: Lottery Administration
Notification Date
3/13/2015
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.
3/13/2015
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.
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Revenue: Tax Administration
Revenue: Tax Administration
Notification Date
3/13/2015
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.
3/13/2015
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
Franchise protection
Franchise protection
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
5/21/2015
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
5/21/2015
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
Liquor taxation and regulation
Liquor taxation and regulation
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
1/28/2015
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
1/28/2015
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
legislation affecting Wisconsin's dealership law and all areas of franchise legislation
legislation affecting Wisconsin's dealership law and all areas of franchise legislation
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
12/23/2014
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.
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
12/23/2014
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.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
legislation relating to the three-tier distribution system.
legislation relating to the three-tier distribution system.
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
12/23/2014
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.
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
12/23/2014
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.
Total Lobbying Effort
2015 January - June |
2015 July - December |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December |
Total | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Total Lobbying Expenditures | 2015 January - June $54,303.25 |
2015 July - December $47,986.25 |
2016 January - June $22,607.25 |
2016 July - December $29,881.75 |
Total $154,778.50 |
Total Hours Communicating | 2015 January - June 15.75 |
2015 July - December 11.50 |
2016 January - June 2.75 |
2016 July - December 6.00 |
Total 36.00 |
Total Hours Other | 2015 January - June 16.50 |
2015 July - December 17.50 |
2016 January - June 22.00 |
2016 July - December 29.50 |
Total 85.50 |
Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Relating to: taste samples of intoxicating liquor provided on certain retail licensed premises.
2015 January - June |
2015 July - December |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December |
Total |
---|---|---|---|---|
2015 January - June 5% |
2015 July - December 8% |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December |
Total 3% |
Relating to: taste samples of intoxicating liquor provided on certain retail licensed premises.
2015 January - June |
2015 July - December |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December |
Total |
---|---|---|---|---|
2015 January - June 10% |
2015 July - December 8% |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December |
Total 4% |
Relating to: closing hours for retail sales by wineries.
2015 January - June |
2015 July - December |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December |
Total |
---|---|---|---|---|
2015 January - June |
2015 July - December 8% |
2016 January - June 10% |
2016 July - December |
Total 3% |
Relating to: retail licenses held by wineries.
2015 January - June |
2015 July - December |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December |
Total |
---|---|---|---|---|
2015 January - June |
2015 July - December 8% |
2016 January - June 15% |
2016 July - December |
Total 5% |
Relating to: temporary alcohol beverage retail licenses. (FE)
2015 January - June |
2015 July - December |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December |
Total |
---|---|---|---|---|
2015 January - June |
2015 July - December 8% |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December |
Total 2% |
Relating to: the minimum price of merchandise sold at wholesale or retail. (FE)
2015 January - June |
2015 July - December |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December |
Total |
---|---|---|---|---|
2015 January - June |
2015 July - December 8% |
2016 January - June 10% |
2016 July - December |
Total 3% |
Relating to: closing hours for retail sales by wineries.
2015 January - June |
2015 July - December |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December |
Total |
---|---|---|---|---|
2015 January - June |
2015 July - December 8% |
2016 January - June 10% |
2016 July - December |
Total 3% |
Relating to: retail licenses held by wineries.
2015 January - June |
2015 July - December |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December |
Total |
---|---|---|---|---|
2015 January - June |
2015 July - December 8% |
2016 January - June 10% |
2016 July - December |
Total 3% |
Relating to: temporary alcohol beverage retail licenses. (FE)
2015 January - June |
2015 July - December |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December |
Total |
---|---|---|---|---|
2015 January - June |
2015 July - December 8% |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December |
Total 2% |
Relating to: authorized activities of Class A beer retailers and of brewers.
2015 January - June |
2015 July - December |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December |
Total |
---|---|---|---|---|
2015 January - June |
2015 July - December 8% |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December |
Total 2% |
Relating to: retail licenses held by wineries.
2015 January - June |
2015 July - December |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December |
Total |
---|---|---|---|---|
2015 January - June |
2015 July - December |
2016 January - June 15% |
2016 July - December |
Total 3% |
Budget Bill Subjects
2015 January - June |
2015 July - December |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December |
Total |
---|---|---|---|---|
2015 January - June 5% |
2015 July - December |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December 10% |
Total 5% |
2015 January - June |
2015 July - December |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December |
Total |
---|---|---|---|---|
2015 January - June 5% |
2015 July - December |
2016 January - June 20% |
2016 July - December 10% |
Total 9% |
2015 January - June |
2015 July - December |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December |
Total |
---|---|---|---|---|
2015 January - June 5% |
2015 July - December |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December |
Total 2% |
2015 January - June |
2015 July - December |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December |
Total |
---|---|---|---|---|
2015 January - June 5% |
2015 July - December |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December |
Total 2% |
2015 January - June |
2015 July - December |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December |
Total |
---|---|---|---|---|
2015 January - June 10% |
2015 July - December |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December |
Total 2% |
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 20% |
2015 July - December 12% |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December 20% |
Total 14% |
2015 January - June |
2015 July - December |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December |
Total |
---|---|---|---|---|
2015 January - June 30% |
2015 July - December 8% |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December 20% |
Total 16% |
2015 January - June |
2015 July - December |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December |
Total |
---|---|---|---|---|
2015 January - June |
2015 July - December |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December 10% |
Total 3% |
2015 January - June |
2015 July - December |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December |
Total |
---|---|---|---|---|
2015 January - June |
2015 July - December |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December 20% |
Total 6% |
Minor Efforts
(Time spent on matters each of which accounted for less than 10% of the organization's lobbying.)
Other Matters
No other matters found.