Consumer Technology Association

Registered Principal Details

Business Or Interest:
The Consumer Technology Association (CTA), formerly the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA), unites 2,200 companies within the consumer technology industry. Members tap into valuable and innovative members-only resources: unparalleled market research, networking opportunities with business advocates and leaders, up-to-date educational programs and technical training, exposure in extensive promotional programs, and representation from the voice of the industry.

Lobbying Interests:
All legislating impacting consumer technology development, sales and use.

CEO Name:
Gary Shapiro

Contact
WA
Walter Alcorn
1919 S. Eads St.
Arlington, VA 22202
(702) 907-5255
WAlcorn@ce.org

Authorized Lobbyists

Lobbyist Name Exclusive Duties Authorized On Withdrawn On
Joe K Leibham Exclusive Duties N/A Authorized On 12/13/2016 Withdrawn On N/A
Jason Childress Exclusive Duties N/A Authorized On 12/13/2016 Withdrawn On N/A
Wendy Coomer Exclusive Duties N/A Authorized On 12/13/2016 Withdrawn On N/A

Lobbying Interests

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

Assembly Bill 855
Assembly Bill 855
Relating to: the operation and regulation of unmanned aircraft and providing a penalty. (FE)

Bill Text and History

2017 Wisconsin Act 322

Other
Notification Date
2/1/2018
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 914
Assembly Bill 914
Relating to: changes to the electronic waste recycling program and granting rule-making authority. (FE)

Bill Text and History

Other
Notification Date
2/5/2018
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 701
Senate Bill 701
Relating to: the operation and regulation of unmanned aircraft and providing a penalty. (FE)

Bill Text and History

Other
Notification Date
2/1/2018
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 733
Senate Bill 733
Relating to: changes to the electronic waste recycling program and granting rule-making authority. (FE)

Bill Text and History

Other
Notification Date
2/2/2018
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

Matters related to autonomous vehicle regulation.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Matters related to autonomous vehicle regulation.

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
7/25/2017
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.

All matters related to economic development.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
All matters related to economic development.

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
1/25/2017
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.

All matters related to electronic recycling.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
All matters related to electronic recycling.

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
1/25/2017
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.

All matters related to the regulation of drones.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
All matters related to the regulation of drones.

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
1/25/2017
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

  2017
January - June
2017
July - December
2018
January - June
2018
July - December
Total
Total Lobbying Expenditures 2017
January - June
$42,000.00
2017
July - December
$42,000.00
2018
January - June
$42,004.00
2018
July - December
$38,425.00
Total $164,429.00
Total Hours Communicating 2017
January - June
16.40
2017
July - December
6.00
2018
January - June
14.40
2018
July - December
1.50
Total 38.30
Total Hours Other 2017
January - June
4.20
2017
July - December
19.70
2018
January - June
28.70
2018
July - December
7.30
Total 59.90

Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

Relating to: the operation and regulation of unmanned aircraft and providing a penalty. (FE)
2017
January - June
2017
July - December
2018
January - June
2018
July - December
Total
2017
January - June
2017
July - December
2018
January - June
10%
2018
July - December
Total 4%
Relating to: the operation and regulation of unmanned aircraft and providing a penalty. (FE)
2017
January - June
2017
July - December
2018
January - June
2018
July - December
Total
2017
January - June
2017
July - December
2018
January - June
10%
2018
July - December
Total 4%
Relating to: changes to the electronic waste recycling program and granting rule-making authority. (FE)
2017
January - June
2017
July - December
2018
January - June
2018
July - December
Total
2017
January - June
2017
July - December
2018
January - June
35%
2018
July - December
Total 15%
Relating to: changes to the electronic waste recycling program and granting rule-making authority. (FE)
2017
January - June
2017
July - December
2018
January - June
2018
July - December
Total
2017
January - June
2017
July - December
2018
January - June
35%
2018
July - December
Total 15%

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

2017
January - June
2017
July - December
2018
January - June
2018
July - December
Total
2017
January - June
10%
2017
July - December
5%
2018
January - June
2018
July - December
Total 3%
2017
January - June
2017
July - December
2018
January - June
2018
July - December
Total
2017
January - June
20%
2017
July - December
5%
2018
January - June
2018
July - December
5%
Total 6%
2017
January - June
2017
July - December
2018
January - June
2018
July - December
Total
2017
January - June
60%
2017
July - December
75%
2018
January - June
2018
July - December
80%
Total 39%
2017
January - June
2017
July - December
2018
January - June
2018
July - December
Total
2017
January - June
2017
July - December
5%
2018
January - June
5%
2018
July - December
5%
Total 4%

Minor Efforts

(Time spent on matters each of which accounted for less than 10% of the organization's lobbying.)

Minor Efforts
2017
January - June
2017
July - December
2018
January - June
2018
July - December
Total
2017
January - June
10%
2017
July - December
10%
2018
January - June
5%
2018
July - December
10%
Total 8%

Other Matters

No other matters found.

Filed Statements of Lobbying Activity and Expenditures