Wisconsin Fuel & Retail Association (formerly WI Petroleum Marketers & Convenience Store Association)

Registered Principal Details

Business Or Interest:
Fuel wholesaling and retailing, food retailing, truck stops and travel plazas, convenience stores, service stations

Lobbying Interests:
The Wisconsin Fuel & Retail Association (WFRA) may attempt to influence legislation and administrative rules in the areas of taxation, environment, commerce, transportation, the lottery, energy regulation and policy, consumer affairs, and any other areas that could impact our industry.

CEO Name:
Matthew Hauser

Contact
MH
Matthew Hauser
PO Box 2536
Madison, WI 53701
(608) 256-7555
hauser@wfra.org
http://www.wfra.org

Authorized Lobbyists

Lobbyist Name Exclusive Duties Authorized On Withdrawn On

Lobbying Interests

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

Assembly Bill 2
Assembly Bill 2
Relating to: eliminating the personal property tax. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
2/9/2023
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 43
Assembly Bill 43
Relating to: state finances and appropriations, constituting the executive budget act of the 2023 legislature. (FE)

Bill Text and History

Other
Notification Date
3/15/2023
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
Assembly Bill 50
Relating to: felony theft of property and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
2/27/2023
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 88
Assembly Bill 88
Relating to: depositing sales tax revenue from the sale of motor vehicles and motor vehicle parts, accessories, and services into the transportation fund. (FE)

Bill Text and History

Undisclosed
Notification Date
3/15/2023
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 141
Assembly Bill 141
Relating to: restriction on the sale or use of a device based on its energy source.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
4/5/2023
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 142
Assembly Bill 142
Relating to: restrictions on use or sale of motor vehicles based on power source.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
4/5/2023
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 245
Assembly Bill 245
Relating to: county and municipal aid; imposing a city sales tax and an additional county sales tax to pay the unfunded actuarial accrued liability of city and county retirement systems; requiring newly hired city and county employees of certain city agenc...

Bill Text and History

2023 Wisconsin Act 12

For
Notification Date
6/13/2023
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 304
Assembly Bill 304
Relating to: creating the Division of Alcohol Beverages attached to the Department of Revenue; the regulation of alcohol beverages and enforcement of alcohol beverage laws; interest restrictions relating to, and authorized activities of, brewers, brewpubs,...

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
6/12/2023
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 Resolution 6
Assembly Resolution 6
Relating to: proclaiming our appreciation and respect for our Grocery and Retail Food Employees.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
3/15/2023
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 2
Senate Bill 2
Relating to: eliminating the personal property tax. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
1/30/2023
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
Senate Bill 25
Relating to: felony theft of property and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
1/30/2023
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 70
Senate Bill 70
Relating to: state finances and appropriations, constituting the executive budget act of the 2023 legislature. (FE)

Bill Text and History

2023 Wisconsin Act 19

Other
Notification Date
3/15/2023
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 212
Senate Bill 212
Relating to: restrictions on use or sale of motor vehicles based on power source.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
4/5/2023
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 213
Senate Bill 213
Relating to: restriction on the sale or use of a device based on its energy source.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
4/5/2023
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 268
Senate Bill 268
Relating to: Department of Revenue enforcement and providing a penalty. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
8/17/2023
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 301
Senate Bill 301
Relating to: county and municipal aid; imposing a city sales tax and an additional county sales tax to pay the unfunded actuarial accrued liability of city and county retirement systems; requiring newly hired city and county employees of certain city agenc...

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
6/13/2023
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 332
Senate Bill 332
Relating to: creating the Division of Alcohol Beverages attached to the Department of Revenue; the regulation of alcohol beverages and enforcement of alcohol beverage laws; interest restrictions relating to, and authorized activities of, brewers, brewpubs,...

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
7/5/2023
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.

Budget Bill Subjects

Administration: Departmentwide
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Administration: Departmentwide

Notification Date
2/27/2023
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.

Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection: Food Safety and Consumer Protection
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection: Food Safety and Consumer Protection

Notification Date
2/27/2023
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.

Revenue: Collection of Taxes
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Revenue: Collection of Taxes

Notification Date
2/27/2023
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.

Revenue: Lottery
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Revenue: Lottery

Notification Date
2/27/2023
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.

Revenue: State and Local Finance
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Revenue: State and Local Finance

Notification Date
2/27/2023
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.

Shared Revenue and Tax Relief
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Shared Revenue and Tax Relief

Notification Date
2/27/2023
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.

Tourism: Tourism Development and Promotion
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Tourism: Tourism Development and Promotion

Notification Date
2/27/2023
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.

Transportation: Departmentwide
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Transportation: Departmentwide

Notification Date
2/27/2023
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.

Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings

Petroleum and other liquid fuel products
Agency Name
Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (ATCP)
Subject
Petroleum and other liquid fuel products
Scope Statement
SS 071_19
Undisclosed
Notification Date
2/27/2023
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.

Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number

sales and excise taxes
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
sales and excise taxes

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

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.

retail theft
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
retail theft

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

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.

electric vehicle charging
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
electric vehicle charging

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
12/14/2022
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Issues related to credit card processing fees
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Issues related to credit card processing fees

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
12/14/2022
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Personal property tax.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Personal property tax.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
12/14/2022
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

State lottery
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
State lottery

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
12/14/2022
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

trade practices and motor vehicle fuel
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
trade practices and motor vehicle fuel

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
12/14/2022
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Transportation funding
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Transportation funding

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
12/14/2022
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

underground storage tank regulations
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
underground storage tank regulations

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
12/14/2022
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Total Lobbying Effort

  2023
January - June
Total
Total Lobbying Expenditures 2023
January - June
$76,371.35
Total $76,371.35
Total Hours Communicating 2023
January - June
56.25
Total 56.25
Total Hours Other 2023
January - June
246.50
Total 246.50

Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

No legislative bills/resolutions found.

Budget Bill Subjects

2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total
2023
January - June
10 %
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total 10 %
2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total
2023
January - June
15 %
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total 15 %
2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total
2023
January - June
15 %
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total 15 %

Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings

No administrative rulemaking proceedings found.

Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number

2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total
2023
January - June
10 %
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total 10 %
2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total
2023
January - June
10 %
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total 10 %
2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total
2023
January - June
15 %
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total 15 %
2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total
2023
January - June
15 %
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total 15 %

Minor Efforts

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

Minor Efforts
2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total
2023
January - June
10 %
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total 10 %

Other Matters

No other matters found.

Filed Statements of Lobbying Activity and Expenditures