Walmart Inc.
Registered Principal Details
Business Or Interest:
Retail sales, real estate, and business issues.
Lobbying Interests:
All matters affecting the retail industry
CEO Name:
C. Douglas McMillon
Retail sales, real estate, and business issues.
Lobbying Interests:
All matters affecting the retail industry
CEO Name:
C. Douglas McMillon
Contact
NI
Nicholas Infante
702 SW 8th Street
Bentonville, AR 72716
(517) 488-4896
nicholas.infante@walmart.com
702 SW 8th Street
Bentonville, AR 72716
(517) 488-4896
nicholas.infante@walmart.com
Authorized Lobbyists
Lobbyist Name | Exclusive Duties | Authorized On | Withdrawn On |
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Lobbying Interests
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Assembly Bill 2
Relating to: eliminating the personal property tax. (FE)
Bill Text and History
5/4/2023
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: eliminating the personal property tax. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date5/4/2023
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.
Assembly Bill 50
Relating to: felony theft of property and providing a penalty.
Bill Text and History
2/21/2023
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: felony theft of property and providing a penalty.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date2/21/2023
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.
Assembly Bill 127
Relating to: the face-to-face requirement for retail sales of alcohol beverages and remote orders for the sale of alcohol beverages to be delivered or picked up on retail licensed premises. (FE)
Bill Text and History
7/28/2023
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 face-to-face requirement for retail sales of alcohol beverages and remote orders for the sale of alcohol beverages to be delivered or picked up on retail licensed premises. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date7/28/2023
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.
Assembly Bill 176
Relating to: permitting pharmacists to prescribe certain contraceptives, extending the time limit for emergency rule procedures, providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures, granting rule-making authority, and providing a penalty. (FE)
Bill Text and History
7/12/2023
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: permitting pharmacists to prescribe certain contraceptives, extending the time limit for emergency rule procedures, providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures, granting rule-making authority, and providing a penalty. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date7/12/2023
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.
Assembly Bill 258
Relating to: authorizing community solar programs and granting rule-making authority. (FE)
Bill Text and History
1/16/2024
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: authorizing community solar programs and granting rule-making authority. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date1/16/2024
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.
Assembly Bill 928
Relating to: theft crimes and providing a penalty.
Bill Text and History
1/18/2024
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: theft crimes and providing a penalty.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date1/18/2024
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 2
Relating to: eliminating the personal property tax. (FE)
Bill Text and History
5/4/2023
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: eliminating the personal property tax. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date5/4/2023
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 25
Relating to: felony theft of property and providing a penalty.
Bill Text and History
2/21/2023
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: felony theft of property and providing a penalty.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date2/21/2023
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 130
Relating to: the face-to-face requirement for retail sales of alcohol beverages and remote orders for the sale of alcohol beverages to be delivered or picked up on retail licensed premises. (FE)
Bill Text and History
7/28/2023
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 face-to-face requirement for retail sales of alcohol beverages and remote orders for the sale of alcohol beverages to be delivered or picked up on retail licensed premises. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date7/28/2023
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 211
Relating to: permitting pharmacists to prescribe certain contraceptives, extending the time limit for emergency rule procedures, providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures, granting rule-making authority, and providing a penalty. (FE)
Bill Text and History
7/12/2023
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: permitting pharmacists to prescribe certain contraceptives, extending the time limit for emergency rule procedures, providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures, granting rule-making authority, and providing a penalty. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date7/12/2023
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 226
Relating to: authorizing community solar programs and granting rule-making authority. (FE)
Bill Text and History
1/16/2024
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: authorizing community solar programs and granting rule-making authority. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date1/16/2024
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 701
Relating to: theft crimes and providing a penalty.
Bill Text and History
1/18/2024
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: theft crimes and providing a penalty.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date1/18/2024
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 888
Relating to: eliminating minimum markup requirements and the prohibition on sales below cost. (FE)
Bill Text and History
1/25/2024
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
Walmart has historically supported repealing the minimum markup on gasoline as well as exempting general merchandise and prescription drugs from the Unfair Sales Act
Relating to: eliminating minimum markup requirements and the prohibition on sales below cost. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date1/25/2024
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
Walmart has historically supported repealing the minimum markup on gasoline as well as exempting general merchandise and prescription drugs from the Unfair Sales Act
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Test and Treat, Pep, Prep
Test and Treat, Pep, Prep
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
5/4/2023
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
Creation of legislation giving pharmacists prescribing authority in certain limited instances
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
5/4/2023
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
Creation of legislation giving pharmacists prescribing authority in certain limited instances
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Matters related to retail theft prevention
Matters related to retail theft prevention
Notification Date
1/31/2023
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.
1/31/2023
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
Alcohol sales including bills relating to delivery, or the three-tier system
Alcohol sales including bills relating to delivery, or the three-tier system
Notification Date
1/31/2023
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.
1/31/2023
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
Electric Vehicle Infrastructure
Electric Vehicle Infrastructure
Notification Date
1/31/2023
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.
1/31/2023
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.
Matters relating to tax code changes including corporate tax laws, personal property tax laws, or changes to state law on tax assessments
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Matters relating to tax code changes including corporate tax laws, personal property tax laws, or changes to state law on tax assessments
Matters relating to tax code changes including corporate tax laws, personal property tax laws, or changes to state law on tax assessments
Notification Date
1/31/2023
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.
1/31/2023
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
Matters related to telehealth, scope of practice laws and pharmacy regulation
Matters related to telehealth, scope of practice laws and pharmacy regulation
Notification Date
1/31/2023
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.
1/31/2023
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
Changes to the Unfair Sales Act
Changes to the Unfair Sales Act
Notification Date
1/31/2023
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.
1/31/2023
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
2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
Total | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Total Lobbying Expenditures | 2023 January - June $44,349.63 |
2023 July - December $34,710.07 |
2024 January - June $35,352.98 |
Total $114,412.68 |
Total Hours Communicating | 2023 January - June 37.25 |
2023 July - December 17.50 |
2024 January - June 16.50 |
Total 71.25 |
Total Hours Other | 2023 January - June 130.00 |
2023 July - December 84.00 |
2024 January - June 72.75 |
Total 286.75 |
Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Relating to: permitting pharmacists to prescribe certain contraceptives, extending the time limit for emergency rule procedures, providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures, granting rule-making authority, and providing a penalty. (FE)
2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total |
---|---|---|---|---|
2023 January - June 4% |
2023 July - December 2% |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total 3% |
Relating to: eliminating the personal property tax. (FE)
2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total |
---|---|---|---|---|
2023 January - June 5% |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total 2% |
Relating to: felony theft of property and providing a penalty.
2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total |
---|---|---|---|---|
2023 January - June 6% |
2023 July - December 4% |
2024 January - June 5% |
2024 July - December |
Total 5% |
Relating to: eliminating the personal property tax. (FE)
2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total |
---|---|---|---|---|
2023 January - June 7% |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total 3% |
Relating to: permitting pharmacists to prescribe certain contraceptives, extending the time limit for emergency rule procedures, providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures, granting rule-making authority, and providing a penalty. (FE)
2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total |
---|---|---|---|---|
2023 January - June |
2023 July - December 2% |
2024 January - June 3% |
2024 July - December |
Total 1% |
Relating to: felony theft of property and providing a penalty.
2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total |
---|---|---|---|---|
2023 January - June |
2023 July - December 4% |
2024 January - June 8% |
2024 July - December |
Total 3% |
Relating to: the face-to-face requirement for retail sales of alcohol beverages and remote orders for the sale of alcohol beverages to be delivered or picked up on retail licensed premises. (FE)
2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total |
---|---|---|---|---|
2023 January - June |
2023 July - December 4% |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total 1% |
Relating to: authorizing community solar programs and granting rule-making authority. (FE)
2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total |
---|---|---|---|---|
2023 January - June |
2023 July - December 4% |
2024 January - June 13% |
2024 July - December |
Total 4% |
Relating to: theft crimes and providing a penalty.
2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total |
---|---|---|---|---|
2023 January - June |
2023 July - December 4% |
2024 January - June 15% |
2024 July - December |
Total 5% |
Relating to: the face-to-face requirement for retail sales of alcohol beverages and remote orders for the sale of alcohol beverages to be delivered or picked up on retail licensed premises. (FE)
2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total |
---|---|---|---|---|
2023 January - June |
2023 July - December 7% |
2024 January - June 8% |
2024 July - December |
Total 4% |
Relating to: eliminating minimum markup requirements and the prohibition on sales below cost. (FE)
2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total |
---|---|---|---|---|
2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June 3% |
2024 July - December |
Total < 1% |
Relating to: theft crimes and providing a penalty.
2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total |
---|---|---|---|---|
2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June 9% |
2024 July - December |
Total 2% |
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
Matters relating to tax code changes including corporate tax laws, personal property tax laws, or changes to state law on tax assessments
2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total |
---|---|---|---|---|
2023 January - June 2% |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total < 1% |
2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total |
---|---|---|---|---|
2023 January - June 7% |
2023 July - December 5% |
2024 January - June 3% |
2024 July - December |
Total 5% |
2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total |
---|---|---|---|---|
2023 January - June 9% |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total 4% |
2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total |
---|---|---|---|---|
2023 January - June 10% |
2023 July - December 10% |
2024 January - June 7% |
2024 July - December |
Total 9% |
2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total |
---|---|---|---|---|
2023 January - June 14% |
2023 July - December 9% |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total 9% |
2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total |
---|---|---|---|---|
2023 January - June 18% |
2023 July - December 11% |
2024 January - June 7% |
2024 July - December |
Total 13% |
2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total |
---|---|---|---|---|
2023 January - June |
2023 July - December 9% |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total 3% |
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