RAI Services Company (formerly Reynolds American Inc.)
Registered Principal Details
Business Or Interest:
Tobacco manufacturer.
Lobbying Interests:
Legislation impacting RAI Services Company.; tobacco issues. Topics: Tax of tobacco products Regulation of internet tobacco sales Statewide smoking policies Tax Stamp Study The electronic cigarette Budget Bill Subjects: Dept. of Revenue
CEO Name:
Ricardo Oberlander
Senior Regional Director, State Government Relations
Tobacco manufacturer.
Lobbying Interests:
Legislation impacting RAI Services Company.; tobacco issues. Topics: Tax of tobacco products Regulation of internet tobacco sales Statewide smoking policies Tax Stamp Study The electronic cigarette Budget Bill Subjects: Dept. of Revenue
CEO Name:
Ricardo Oberlander
Senior Regional Director, State Government Relations
Contact
SK
Steve Kottak
401 North Main Street
Winston-Salem, NC 27102
(336) 741-3372
(336) 728-7552
woodt@rjrt.com
401 North Main Street
Winston-Salem, NC 27102
(336) 741-3372
(336) 728-7552
woodt@rjrt.com
Authorized Lobbyists
| Lobbyist Name | Exclusive Duties | Authorized On | Withdrawn On |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scott Stenger | Exclusive Duties No | Authorized On 1/2/2019 | Withdrawn On 12/31/2019 |
| Matt Phillips | Exclusive Duties No | Authorized On 1/2/2019 | Withdrawn On 12/31/2019 |
| Eric J Petersen | Exclusive Duties No | Authorized On 1/2/2019 | Withdrawn On N/A |
| Bryan Brooks | Exclusive Duties No | Authorized On 6/17/2019 | Withdrawn On N/A |
| Jeff M Fitzgerald | Exclusive Duties No | Authorized On 6/17/2019 | Withdrawn On N/A |
Lobbying Interests
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
3/18/2019
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.
3/18/2019
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: Collection of Taxes
Revenue: Collection of Taxes
Notification Date
3/18/2019
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.
3/18/2019
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
3/18/2019
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.
3/18/2019
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
Issues related to Governor Evers' Public Health Emergency Declaration and COVID-19 Response.
Issues related to Governor Evers' Public Health Emergency Declaration and COVID-19 Response.
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
3/27/2020
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
3/27/2020
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
Tax of tobacco products.
Tax of tobacco products.
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
12/31/2018
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.
Legislative matter
Notification Date
12/31/2018
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.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Regulation of internet tobacco sales.
Regulation of internet tobacco sales.
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
12/31/2018
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.
Legislative matter
Notification Date
12/31/2018
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.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Statewide smoking policies.
Statewide smoking policies.
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
12/31/2018
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.
Legislative matter
Notification Date
12/31/2018
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.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Tax Stamp Study
Tax Stamp Study
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
12/31/2018
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.
Legislative matter
Notification Date
12/31/2018
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.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
The electronic cigarette
The electronic cigarette
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
12/31/2018
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.
Legislative matter
Notification Date
12/31/2018
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.
Total Lobbying Effort
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December |
Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Lobbying Expenditures | 2019 January - June $96,253.25 |
2019 July - December $111,383.38 |
2020 January - June $79,301.30 |
2020 July - December $79,561.56 |
Total $366,499.49 |
| Total Hours Communicating | 2019 January - June 15.25 |
2019 July - December 12.75 |
2020 January - June 5.50 |
2020 July - December 1.50 |
Total 35.00 |
| Total Hours Other | 2019 January - June 195.50 |
2019 July - December 104.00 |
2020 January - June 47.50 |
2020 July - December 59.75 |
Total 406.75 |
Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
No legislative bills/resolutions found.
Budget Bill Subjects
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 January - June 80% |
2019 July - December 20% |
2020 January - June 10% |
2020 July - December 10% |
Total 46% |
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June 10% |
2020 July - December 10% |
Total 2% |
Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings
No administrative rulemaking proceedings found.
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 January - June 20% |
2019 July - December 50% |
2020 January - June 50% |
2020 July - December 50% |
Total 36% |
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December 30% |
2020 January - June 30% |
2020 July - December 30% |
Total 16% |
Minor Efforts
No minor efforts found.
Other Matters
No other matters found.