Wisconsin Beer Distributors Association Inc
Registered Principal Details
Business Or Interest:
Represents Wisconsin-permitted beer distribution companies.
Lobbying Interests:
Policies, statutes or regulations affecting the production, distribution, sale and consumption of beverage alcohol, as well as general business issues.
CEO Name:
Jeff Lindemann
Executive Director
Represents Wisconsin-permitted beer distribution companies.
Lobbying Interests:
Policies, statutes or regulations affecting the production, distribution, sale and consumption of beverage alcohol, as well as general business issues.
CEO Name:
Jeff Lindemann
Executive Director
Contact
EJ
Eric Jensen
1 South Pinckney Street, Suite 318
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 287-3282
(608) 287-3301
eric@wisbeer.com
1 South Pinckney Street, Suite 318
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 287-3282
(608) 287-3301
eric@wisbeer.com
Authorized Lobbyists
| Lobbyist Name | Exclusive Duties | Authorized On | Withdrawn On |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bryan Brooks | Exclusive Duties N/A | Authorized On 1/7/2015 | Withdrawn On N/A |
| Peter Kammer | Exclusive Duties N/A | Authorized On 1/7/2015 | Withdrawn On N/A |
| Heather Berlinski | Exclusive Duties N/A | Authorized On 1/7/2015 | Withdrawn On 2/3/2016 |
| Nels A Rude | Exclusive Duties N/A | Authorized On 1/7/2015 | Withdrawn On N/A |
| Eric Jensen | Exclusive Duties N/A | Authorized On 1/7/2015 | Withdrawn On N/A |
Lobbying Interests
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Assembly Bill 279
Relating to: constructing a sports and entertainment arena and related facilities and making appropriations. (FE)
Bill Text and History
7/13/2015
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: constructing a sports and entertainment arena and related facilities and making appropriations. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date7/13/2015
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.
Assembly Bill 452
Relating to: the minimum price of merchandise sold at wholesale or retail. (FE)
Bill Text and History
12/2/2015
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 Date12/2/2015
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.
Senate Bill 209
Relating to: constructing a sports and entertainment arena and related facilities and making appropriations. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2015 Wisconsin Act 60
7/13/2015
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: constructing a sports and entertainment arena and related facilities and making appropriations. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2015 Wisconsin Act 60
For
Notification Date7/13/2015
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.
Senate Bill 212
Relating to: closing hours for retail sales by wineries.
Bill Text and History
9/2/2015
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: closing hours for retail sales by wineries.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date9/2/2015
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.
Senate Bill 223
Relating to: retail licenses held by wineries.
Bill Text and History
9/2/2015
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: retail licenses held by wineries.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date9/2/2015
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.
Senate Bill 371
Relating to: the minimum price of merchandise sold at wholesale or retail. (FE)
Bill Text and History
12/2/2015
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 Date12/2/2015
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.
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Unfair Sales Act
Unfair Sales Act
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
10/15/2015
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
10/15/2015
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
Filling and sale of "growlers" at grocery stores.
Filling and sale of "growlers" at grocery stores.
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
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.
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
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.
Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) as a transportation fuel and state policies related to its infrastructure and development.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) as a transportation fuel and state policies related to its infrastructure and development.
Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) as a transportation fuel and state policies related to its infrastructure and development.
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
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.
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
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.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Cider sampling at wineries.
Cider sampling at wineries.
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
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.
Legislative matter
Notification Date
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.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Interaction between and regulation of brewers, beer distributors and alcohol retailers
Interaction between and regulation of brewers, beer distributors and alcohol retailers
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
1/7/2015
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
1/7/2015
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
Brewery, brewpub and winery licensing
Brewery, brewpub and winery licensing
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
1/7/2015
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
1/7/2015
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
Wisconsin Beer Commission
Wisconsin Beer Commission
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
1/7/2015
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
1/7/2015
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 $77,913.13 |
2015 July - December $91,697.18 |
2016 January - June $77,733.74 |
2016 July - December $89,383.38 |
Total $336,727.42 |
| Total Hours Communicating | 2015 January - June 14.00 |
2015 July - December 22.00 |
2016 January - June 15.00 |
2016 July - December 12.75 |
Total 63.75 |
| Total Hours Other | 2015 January - June 106.75 |
2015 July - December 129.25 |
2016 January - June 103.25 |
2016 July - December 94.90 |
Total 434.15 |
Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
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 |
2016 January - June 13% |
2016 July - December |
Total 3% |
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
| 2015 January - June |
2015 July - December |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 January - June 9% |
2015 July - December |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December 5% |
Total 3% |
| 2015 January - June |
2015 July - December |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 January - June 25% |
2015 July - December 4% |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December |
Total 7% |
| 2015 January - June |
2015 July - December |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 January - June 43% |
2015 July - December 66% |
2016 January - June 31% |
2016 July - December 26% |
Total 43% |
| 2015 January - June |
2015 July - December |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 January - June |
2015 July - December 3% |
2016 January - June 2% |
2016 July - December |
Total 1% |
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