Wisconsin Retail Merchants Association
Registered Principal Details
Cessation Date
1/5/2016 12:17:16 PM
Business Or Interest:
Representation of the retail and wholesale trades in Wisconsin as producers and consumers of goods, merchandise, and food sold in Wisconsin.
Lobbying Interests:
All matters related to the retail and wholesale trades as well as the production and consumption of goods, merchandise, and food in Wisconsin.
CEO Name:
Alice O"Connor
Executive Director
1/5/2016 12:17:16 PM
Business Or Interest:
Representation of the retail and wholesale trades in Wisconsin as producers and consumers of goods, merchandise, and food sold in Wisconsin.
Lobbying Interests:
All matters related to the retail and wholesale trades as well as the production and consumption of goods, merchandise, and food in Wisconsin.
CEO Name:
Alice O"Connor
Executive Director
Contact
AO
Alice O'Connor
44 East Mifflin Street, Suite 605A
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 250-4685 x221
(608) 255-4612
aoc@constituencyservices.org
44 East Mifflin Street, Suite 605A
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 250-4685 x221
(608) 255-4612
aoc@constituencyservices.org
Authorized Lobbyists
| Lobbyist Name | Exclusive Duties | Authorized On | Withdrawn On |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alice O'Connor | Exclusive Duties N/A | Authorized On 3/19/2015 | Withdrawn On 1/5/2016 |
Lobbying Interests
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Assembly Bill 15
Relating to: the manufacture and acceptance for sale of products containing microbeads. (FE)
Bill Text and History
4/28/2015
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.
Relating to: the manufacture and acceptance for sale of products containing microbeads. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Other
Notification Date4/28/2015
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.
Assembly Bill 117
Relating to: pleading requirements under the Wisconsin Consumer Act.
Bill Text and History
2015 Wisconsin Act 155
4/28/2015
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.
Relating to: pleading requirements under the Wisconsin Consumer Act.
Bill Text and History
2015 Wisconsin Act 155
None
Notification Date4/28/2015
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.
Assembly Bill 144
Relating to: the commencement of fall classes in public schools.
Bill Text and History
4/28/2015
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.
Relating to: the commencement of fall classes in public schools.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date4/28/2015
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.
Assembly Bill 219
Relating to: income and sales and use tax audits and statistical sampling. (FE)
Bill Text and History
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.
Relating to: income and sales and use tax audits and statistical sampling. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date5/21/2015
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.
Assembly Bill 226
Relating to: audits and interest rates on past due amounts. (FE)
Bill Text and History
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.
Relating to: audits and interest rates on past due amounts. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date5/21/2015
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.
Budget Bill Subjects
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection
Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection
Notification Date
4/28/2015
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.
4/28/2015
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.
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
General Fund Taxes: Sales and Excise Taxes
General Fund Taxes: Sales and Excise Taxes
Notification Date
4/28/2015
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.
4/28/2015
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.
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Health Services: Medical Assistance - General
Health Services: Medical Assistance - General
Notification Date
4/28/2015
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.
4/28/2015
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.
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
any issues in 2015-2016 budget that would affect property or sales tax policies , data breach, energy or employment practices.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
any issues in 2015-2016 budget that would affect property or sales tax policies , data breach, energy or employment practices.
any issues in 2015-2016 budget that would affect property or sales tax policies , data breach, energy or employment practices.
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
3/19/2015
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.
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
3/19/2015
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.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Legislation to create a sales tax "holiday" for back-to-school sales.
Legislation to create a sales tax "holiday" for back-to-school sales.
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
3/19/2015
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.
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
3/19/2015
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.
Legislation to create a fair and level playing field for all retailers whether they sell online, in a mall or on Main Street.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Legislation to create a fair and level playing field for all retailers whether they sell online, in a mall or on Main Street.
Legislation to create a fair and level playing field for all retailers whether they sell online, in a mall or on Main Street.
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
3/19/2015
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.
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
3/19/2015
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.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
support removal of prohibition against display of starter fertilizer
support removal of prohibition against display of starter fertilizer
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
3/19/2015
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.
Legislative matter
Notification Date
3/19/2015
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.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
oppose restrictions to limit food purchases with food stamps
oppose restrictions to limit food purchases with food stamps
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
3/19/2015
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.
Legislative matter
Notification Date
3/19/2015
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.
Total Lobbying Effort
| 2015 January - June |
2015 July - December |
2016 January - June |
Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Lobbying Expenditures | 2015 January - June $5,000.00 |
2015 July - December $1,600.00 |
2016 January - June $0.00 |
Total $6,600.00 |
| Total Hours Communicating | 2015 January - June 7.00 |
2015 July - December 0.00 |
2016 January - June 0.00 |
Total 7.00 |
| Total Hours Other | 2015 January - June 8.25 |
2015 July - December 6.25 |
2016 January - June 0.00 |
Total 14.50 |
Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Relating to: the manufacture and acceptance for sale of products containing microbeads. (FE)
| 2015 January - June |
2015 July - December |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 January - June 5% |
2015 July - December 25% |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December |
Total 14% |
Relating to: pleading requirements under the Wisconsin Consumer Act.
| 2015 January - June |
2015 July - December |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 January - June 5% |
2015 July - December 25% |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December |
Total 14% |
Relating to: the commencement of fall classes in public schools.
| 2015 January - June |
2015 July - December |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 January - June 5% |
2015 July - December 10% |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December |
Total 9% |
Relating to: income and sales and use tax audits and statistical sampling. (FE)
| 2015 January - June |
2015 July - December |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 January - June 15% |
2015 July - December 15% |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December |
Total 14% |
Relating to: audits and interest rates on past due amounts. (FE)
| 2015 January - June |
2015 July - December |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 January - June 35% |
2015 July - December 25% |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December |
Total 33% |
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 |
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 |
2016 July - December |
Total 5% |
| 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 9% |
Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings
No administrative rulemaking proceedings found.
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
any issues in 2015-2016 budget that would affect property or sales tax policies , data breach, energy or employment practices.
| 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 4% |
| 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 7% |
Minor Efforts
No minor efforts found.
Other Matters
No other matters found.