Alliance of Wisconsin Retailers, LLC
Registered Principal Details
Business Or Interest:
Retail trade.
Lobbying Interests:
All matters affecting Wisconsin's retailers including tax policies, environmental legislation, minimum wage, energy issues, health care, gift cards, data security, and sick leave legislation.
CEO Name:
Steve Thomas
Senior Vice President
Retail trade.
Lobbying Interests:
All matters affecting Wisconsin's retailers including tax policies, environmental legislation, minimum wage, energy issues, health care, gift cards, data security, and sick leave legislation.
CEO Name:
Steve Thomas
Senior Vice President
Contact
ST
Steven Thomas
N56 W1700 ridgewood Drive
Menomonee Falls, WI 53051
(262) 703-2720
(262) 703-7274
steve.thomas@kohls.com
N56 W1700 ridgewood Drive
Menomonee Falls, WI 53051
(262) 703-2720
(262) 703-7274
steve.thomas@kohls.com
Authorized Lobbyists
| Lobbyist Name | Exclusive Duties | Authorized On | Withdrawn On |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Phillips | Exclusive Duties N/A | Authorized On 1/3/2017 | Withdrawn On N/A |
| Scott Stenger | Exclusive Duties N/A | Authorized On 1/3/2017 | Withdrawn On N/A |
Lobbying Interests
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Assembly Bill 232
Relating to: a sales tax holiday in August. (FE)
Bill Text and History
4/17/2017
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.
Relating to: a sales tax holiday in August. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date4/17/2017
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.
Assembly Bill 386
Relating to: property tax assessments based on comparable sales and market segments. (FE)
Bill Text and History
6/26/2017
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.
Relating to: property tax assessments based on comparable sales and market segments. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date6/26/2017
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.
Assembly Bill 387
Relating to: property tax assessments regarding leased property. (FE)
Bill Text and History
6/26/2017
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.
Relating to: property tax assessments regarding leased property. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date6/26/2017
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.
Assembly Bill 748
Relating to: preventing the state or local governments from requiring any person to accept certain collective bargaining provisions or waive its rights under the National Labor Relations Act or state labor law; prohibiting local regulation of employee hour...
Bill Text and History
2017 Wisconsin Act 327
2/21/2018
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.
Relating to: preventing the state or local governments from requiring any person to accept certain collective bargaining provisions or waive its rights under the National Labor Relations Act or state labor law; prohibiting local regulation of employee hour...
Bill Text and History
2017 Wisconsin Act 327
For
Notification Date2/21/2018
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 944
Relating to: a sales and use tax rebate for certain dependent children, a sales tax holiday in August 2018, and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2/13/2018
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.
Relating to: a sales and use tax rebate for certain dependent children, a sales tax holiday in August 2018, and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date2/13/2018
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 163
Relating to: a sales tax holiday in August. (FE)
Bill Text and History
4/17/2017
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.
Relating to: a sales tax holiday in August. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date4/17/2017
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.
Senate Bill 291
Relating to: property tax assessments regarding leased property. (FE)
Bill Text and History
6/5/2017
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.
Relating to: property tax assessments regarding leased property. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date6/5/2017
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.
Senate Bill 292
Relating to: property tax assessments based on comparable sales and market segments. (FE)
Bill Text and History
6/5/2017
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.
Relating to: property tax assessments based on comparable sales and market segments. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date6/5/2017
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.
Senate Bill 634
Relating to: preventing the state or local governments from requiring any person to accept certain collective bargaining provisions or waive its rights under the National Labor Relations Act or state labor law; prohibiting local regulation of employee hour...
Bill Text and History
2/21/2018
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.
Relating to: preventing the state or local governments from requiring any person to accept certain collective bargaining provisions or waive its rights under the National Labor Relations Act or state labor law; prohibiting local regulation of employee hour...
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date2/21/2018
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 665
Relating to: various changes to the worker's compensation law, modifying administrative rules related to worker's compensation, extending the time limit for emergency rule procedures, providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures, granting rule-ma...
Bill Text and History
1/8/2018
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.
Relating to: various changes to the worker's compensation law, modifying administrative rules related to worker's compensation, extending the time limit for emergency rule procedures, providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures, granting rule-ma...
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date1/8/2018
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 798
Relating to: a sales and use tax rebate for certain dependent children and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2017 Wisconsin Act 367
3/21/2018
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.
Relating to: a sales and use tax rebate for certain dependent children and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2017 Wisconsin Act 367
For
Notification Date3/21/2018
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 799
Relating to: a sales and use tax rebate for certain dependent children, a sales tax holiday in August 2018, and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2/19/2018
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.
Relating to: a sales and use tax rebate for certain dependent children, a sales tax holiday in August 2018, and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date2/19/2018
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.
Budget Bill Subjects
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
General Fund Taxes: Sales and Excise Taxes
General Fund Taxes: Sales and Excise Taxes
Notification Date
3/15/2017
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.
3/15/2017
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.
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
expungement of records
expungement of records
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
5/2/2017
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.
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
5/2/2017
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.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Sales tax deduction on bad debt
Sales tax deduction on bad debt
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
1/24/2017
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.
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
1/24/2017
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.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Sales tax deduction on bad debt
Sales tax deduction on bad debt
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
1/24/2017
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.
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
1/24/2017
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.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
General issues related to the Retail Industry
General issues related to the Retail Industry
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
1/24/2017
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.
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
1/24/2017
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.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Issues related to the collection of retail sales tax
Issues related to the collection of retail sales tax
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
1/3/2017
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.
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
1/3/2017
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.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Legislation related to Retailer’s Discount
Legislation related to Retailer’s Discount
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
1/3/2017
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.
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
1/3/2017
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.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Issues relating to commercial property tax assessments
Issues relating to commercial property tax assessments
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
1/3/2017
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.
Legislative matter
Notification Date
1/3/2017
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.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Sales tax holiday
Sales tax holiday
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
1/3/2017
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.
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
1/3/2017
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 $29,624.98 |
2017 July - December $30,307.58 |
2018 January - June $28,999.98 |
2018 July - December $28,999.98 |
Total $117,932.52 |
| Total Hours Communicating | 2017 January - June 150.25 |
2017 July - December 29.00 |
2018 January - June 53.50 |
2018 July - December 31.00 |
Total 263.75 |
| Total Hours Other | 2017 January - June 282.00 |
2017 July - December 195.00 |
2018 January - June 143.50 |
2018 July - December 133.00 |
Total 753.50 |
Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Relating to: property tax assessments regarding leased property. (FE)
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 January - June 5% |
2017 July - December 15% |
2018 January - June 5% |
2018 July - December |
Total 6% |
Relating to: property tax assessments regarding leased property. (FE)
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 January - June 5% |
2017 July - December 10% |
2018 January - June 10% |
2018 July - December |
Total 6% |
Relating to: property tax assessments based on comparable sales and market segments. (FE)
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 January - June 5% |
2017 July - December 20% |
2018 January - June 10% |
2018 July - December |
Total 9% |
Relating to: a sales tax holiday in August. (FE)
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 January - June 10% |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total 4% |
Relating to: property tax assessments based on comparable sales and market segments. (FE)
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 January - June 10% |
2017 July - December 20% |
2018 January - June 10% |
2018 July - December |
Total 11% |
Relating to: a sales tax holiday in August. (FE)
| 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 5% |
Relating to: preventing the state or local governments from requiring any person to accept certain collective bargaining provisions or waive its rights under the National Labor Relations Act or state labor law; prohibiting local regulation of employee hours and overtime, employment benefits, wage claims and collections, an employer's right to solicit salary information of prospective employees, employment discrimination, and professions regulated by the state; and providing a criminal penalty. (FE)
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June 5% |
2018 July - December |
Total < 1% |
Relating to: a sales and use tax rebate for certain dependent children, a sales tax holiday in August 2018, and making an appropriation. (FE)
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June 5% |
2018 July - December |
Total < 1% |
Relating to: preventing the state or local governments from requiring any person to accept certain collective bargaining provisions or waive its rights under the National Labor Relations Act or state labor law; prohibiting local regulation of employee hours and overtime, employment benefits, wage claims and collections, an employer's right to solicit salary information of prospective employees, employment discrimination, and professions regulated by the state; and providing a criminal penalty. (FE)
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June 5% |
2018 July - December |
Total < 1% |
Relating to: various changes to the worker's compensation law, modifying administrative rules related to worker's compensation, extending the time limit for emergency rule procedures, providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures, granting rule-making authority, and making an appropriation. (FE)
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June 5% |
2018 July - December |
Total < 1% |
Relating to: a sales and use tax rebate for certain dependent children, a sales tax holiday in August 2018, and making an appropriation. (FE)
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June 5% |
2018 July - December |
Total < 1% |
Relating to: a sales and use tax rebate for certain dependent children and making an appropriation. (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 2% |
Budget Bill Subjects
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 January - June 20% |
2017 July - December 25% |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total 14% |
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 5% |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total 2% |
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 January - June 5% |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June 10% |
2018 July - December 20% |
Total 7% |
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 January - June 5% |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total 2% |
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 January - June 5% |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June 10% |
2018 July - December 20% |
Total 7% |
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 January - June 10% |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December 50% |
Total 12% |
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.