Wisconsin Wine and Spirit Institute
Registered Principal Details
Business Or Interest:
Wine and spirit wholesalers.
Lobbying Interests:
Legislation and administrative rules affecting the sale of wine and spirits in Wisconsin.
CEO Name:
Joel Frank
President
Wine and spirit wholesalers.
Lobbying Interests:
Legislation and administrative rules affecting the sale of wine and spirits in Wisconsin.
CEO Name:
Joel Frank
President
Contact
JF
Joel Frank
P.O. Box 620710
Middleton, WI 53562
(608) 836-6000
(608) 836-1140
joelfrank@frankliquor.com
P.O. Box 620710
Middleton, WI 53562
(608) 836-6000
(608) 836-1140
joelfrank@frankliquor.com
Authorized Lobbyists
| Lobbyist Name | Exclusive Duties | Authorized On | Withdrawn On |
|---|
Lobbying Interests
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Assembly Bill 1
Relating to: state government actions to address the COVID-19 pandemic, extending the time limit for emergency rule procedures, providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures, and granting rule-making authority. (FE)
Bill Text and History
1/19/2021
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: state government actions to address the COVID-19 pandemic, extending the time limit for emergency rule procedures, providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures, and granting rule-making authority. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Other
Notification Date1/19/2021
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 32
Relating to: the retail sale of intoxicating liquor by the glass for consumption away from the licensed premises.
Bill Text and History
2021 Wisconsin Act 21
2/13/2021
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 retail sale of intoxicating liquor by the glass for consumption away from the licensed premises.
Bill Text and History
2021 Wisconsin Act 21
Other
Notification Date2/13/2021
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 70
Relating to: remote orders for the sale of alcohol beverages to be picked up on retail licensed premises.
Bill Text and History
2/23/2021
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: remote orders for the sale of alcohol beverages to be picked up on retail licensed premises.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date2/23/2021
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 71
Relating to: alcohol beverages delivery and the face-to-face requirement for retail sales of alcohol beverages.
Bill Text and History
2/23/2021
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: alcohol beverages delivery and the face-to-face requirement for retail sales of alcohol beverages.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date2/23/2021
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 231
Relating to: the issuance by the Department of Revenue of retail alcohol beverage permits for motor vehicle racetrack grounds and authorizing caterers to make retail sales of alcohol beverages on racetrack grounds. (FE)
Bill Text and History
4/13/2021
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 issuance by the Department of Revenue of retail alcohol beverage permits for motor vehicle racetrack grounds and authorizing caterers to make retail sales of alcohol beverages on racetrack grounds. (FE)
Bill Text and History
None
Notification Date4/13/2021
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 277
Relating to: sales of alcohol beverages at the state fair park.
Bill Text and History
2021 Wisconsin Act 43
4/20/2021
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: sales of alcohol beverages at the state fair park.
Bill Text and History
2021 Wisconsin Act 43
Other
Notification Date4/20/2021
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 22
Relating to: the retail sale of intoxicating liquor by the glass for consumption away from the licensed premises.
Bill Text and History
2/8/2021
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 retail sale of intoxicating liquor by the glass for consumption away from the licensed premises.
Bill Text and History
Other
Notification Date2/8/2021
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 56
Relating to: remote orders for the sale of alcohol beverages to be picked up on retail licensed premises.
Bill Text and History
2/8/2021
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: remote orders for the sale of alcohol beverages to be picked up on retail licensed premises.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date2/8/2021
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 57
Relating to: alcohol beverages delivery and the face-to-face requirement for retail sales of alcohol beverages.
Bill Text and History
2/8/2021
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: alcohol beverages delivery and the face-to-face requirement for retail sales of alcohol beverages.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date2/8/2021
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 266
Relating to: the issuance by the Department of Revenue of retail alcohol beverage permits for motor vehicle racetrack grounds and authorizing caterers to make retail sales of alcohol beverages on racetrack grounds. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2021 Wisconsin Act 39
4/13/2021
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 issuance by the Department of Revenue of retail alcohol beverage permits for motor vehicle racetrack grounds and authorizing caterers to make retail sales of alcohol beverages on racetrack grounds. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2021 Wisconsin Act 39
None
Notification Date4/13/2021
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 282
Relating to: sales of alcohol beverages at the state fair park.
Bill Text and History
4/13/2021
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: sales of alcohol beverages at the state fair park.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date4/13/2021
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 959
Relating to: the sales territories of beer wholesalers and self-distribution by brewers.
Bill Text and History
2/13/2022
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 sales territories of beer wholesalers and self-distribution by brewers.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date2/13/2022
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
Revenue: Collection of Taxes
Revenue: Collection of Taxes
Notification Date
2/22/2021
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.
2/22/2021
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
Revenue: Departmentwide
Revenue: Departmentwide
Notification Date
2/22/2021
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.
2/22/2021
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
Revenue: State and Local Finance
Revenue: State and Local Finance
Notification Date
2/22/2021
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.
2/22/2021
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
Shared Revenue and Tax Relief
Shared Revenue and Tax Relief
Notification Date
2/22/2021
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.
2/22/2021
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
State Fair Park Board
State Fair Park Board
Notification Date
2/22/2021
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.
2/22/2021
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
Liquor control commission
Liquor control commission
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
12/31/2020
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
12/31/2020
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 relating to the three-tier distribution system.
legislation relating to the three-tier distribution system.
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
12/31/2020
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
12/31/2020
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 affecting Wisconsin's dealership law and all areas of franchise legislation
legislation affecting Wisconsin's dealership law and all areas of franchise legislation
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
12/31/2020
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
12/31/2020
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
Liquor taxation and regulation
Liquor taxation and regulation
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
12/31/2020
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
12/31/2020
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
Franchise protection
Franchise protection
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
12/31/2020
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
12/31/2020
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
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Lobbying Expenditures | 2021 January - June $62,284.12 |
2021 July - December $90,318.89 |
2022 January - June $85,535.10 |
2022 July - December $78,913.85 |
Total $317,051.96 |
| Total Hours Communicating | 2021 January - June 17.00 |
2021 July - December 20.50 |
2022 January - June 25.00 |
2022 July - December 45.00 |
Total 107.50 |
| Total Hours Other | 2021 January - June 63.75 |
2021 July - December 123.00 |
2022 January - June 72.00 |
2022 July - December 150.00 |
Total 408.75 |
Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Relating to: the retail sale of intoxicating liquor by the glass for consumption away from the licensed premises.
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 January - June 10% |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total 2% |
Relating to: remote orders for the sale of alcohol beverages to be picked up on retail licensed premises.
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 January - June 10% |
2021 July - December 10% |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total 4% |
Relating to: alcohol beverages delivery and the face-to-face requirement for retail sales of alcohol beverages.
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 January - June 10% |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total 2% |
Relating to: remote orders for the sale of alcohol beverages to be picked up on retail licensed premises.
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December 10% |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total 3% |
Relating to: alcohol beverages delivery and the face-to-face requirement for retail sales of alcohol beverages.
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December 10% |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total 3% |
Relating to: the sales territories of beer wholesalers and self-distribution by brewers.
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June 15% |
2022 July - December |
Total 3% |
Budget Bill Subjects
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 January - June 5% |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total < 1% |
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 January - June 10% |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total 2% |
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 January - June 10% |
2021 July - December 10% |
2022 January - June 10% |
2022 July - December 10% |
Total 10% |
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December 10% |
2022 January - June 10% |
2022 July - December 10% |
Total 9% |
Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings
No administrative rulemaking proceedings found.
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 January - June 5% |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June 15% |
2022 July - December 40% |
Total 19% |
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 January - June 5% |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June 10% |
2022 July - December 10% |
Total 6% |
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 January - June 5% |
2021 July - December 10% |
2022 January - June 10% |
2022 July - December 20% |
Total 13% |
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December 10% |
2022 January - June |
2022 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
No other matters found.