Entertainment Software Association
Registered Principal Details
                                    Business Or Interest:
Represent video game industry
Lobbying Interests:
All matters related to the invention, manufacture, distribution, sale and use of video games
CEO Name:
Stanley Pierre-Louis
                            
                            Represent video game industry
Lobbying Interests:
All matters related to the invention, manufacture, distribution, sale and use of video games
CEO Name:
Stanley Pierre-Louis
                                Contact
                                
                                    
                                        
                                        
                                
                            
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                                            Tara Ryan
601 Massachusetts Ave. NW, Suite 300
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 223-2400
ESALobbying@Venable.com
http://www.theesa.com
                                        
                                    601 Massachusetts Ave. NW, Suite 300
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 223-2400
ESALobbying@Venable.com
http://www.theesa.com
Authorized Lobbyists
| Lobbyist Name | Exclusive Duties | Authorized On | Withdrawn On | 
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Lobbying Interests
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
                                                                Assembly Bill 1033
Relating to: creating a digital interactive media tax credit, granting rule-making authority, and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
                                                                        
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
1/31/2024
First Communication Date
1/31/2024
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
                                                                                            
                                                                                        
                                                                                    
                                                                                
                                                                        
                                                            
                                                        Relating to: creating a digital interactive media tax credit, granting rule-making authority, and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
        
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                                                                                                Notification Date1/31/2024
First Communication Date
1/31/2024
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
                                                                Senate Bill 970
Relating to: creating a digital interactive media tax credit, granting rule-making authority, and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
                                                                        
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
1/27/2024
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.
                                                                                            
                                                                                        
                                                                                    
                                                                                
                                                                        
                                                            
                                                        Relating to: creating a digital interactive media tax credit, granting rule-making authority, and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
        
 For
                                                                                                Notification Date1/27/2024
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
                                                                Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
lrb 4262 relating to tax incentives for video game industry
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                                        
                                                                            
                                                                            
                                                                          
                                                                
                                                                            
                                                        lrb 4262 relating to tax incentives for video game industry
                                                                                    Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
9/20/2023
First Communication Date
9/19/2023
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
                                                                                                                                                                
                                                                            Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
9/20/2023
First Communication Date
9/19/2023
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
                                                                Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
lrb 1186 related to social media restrictions for children
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                                        
                                                                            
                                                                            
                                                                          
                                                                
                                                                            
                                                        lrb 1186 related to social media restrictions for children
                                                                                    Notification Date
5/2/2023
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.
                                                                                                                                                                
                                                                            5/2/2023
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.
                                                                Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
lrb 2054 relating to internet privacy laws
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                                        
                                                                            
                                                                            
                                                                          
                                                                
                                                                            
                                                        lrb 2054 relating to internet privacy laws
                                                                                    Notification Date
4/19/2023
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.
                                                                                                                                                                
                                                                            4/19/2023
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.
                                                                Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
General industry issues
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                                        
                                                                            
                                                                            
                                                                          
                                                                
                                                                            
                                                        General industry issues
                                                                                    Notification Date
1/24/2023
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.
                                                                                                                                                                
                                                                            1/24/2023
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.
                                                                Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Social media
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                                        
                                                                            
                                                                            
                                                                          
                                                                
                                                                            
                                                        Social media
                                                                                    Notification Date
1/24/2023
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.
                                                                                                                                                                
                                                                            1/24/2023
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.
                                                                Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Online content moderation
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                                        
                                                                            
                                                                            
                                                                          
                                                                
                                                                            
                                                        Online content moderation
                                                                                    Notification Date
1/24/2023
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.
                                                                                                                                                                
                                                                            1/24/2023
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.
                                                                Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Esports
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                                        
                                                                            
                                                                            
                                                                          
                                                                
                                                                            
                                                        Esports
                                                                                    Notification Date
1/24/2023
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.
                                                                                                                                                                
                                                                            1/24/2023
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.
                                                                Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Tax Incentives
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                                        
                                                                            
                                                                            
                                                                          
                                                                
                                                                            
                                                        Tax Incentives
                                                                                    Notification Date
1/24/2023
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.
                                                                                                                                                                
                                                                            1/24/2023
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.
                                                                Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
software privacy legislation
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                                        
                                                                            
                                                                            
                                                                          
                                                                
                                                                            
                                                        software privacy legislation
                                                                                    Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
1/4/2023
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
                                                                                                                                                                
                                                                            Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
1/4/2023
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Total Lobbying Effort
| 2023 January - June | 2023 July - December | 2024 January - June | 2024 July - December | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Lobbying Expenditures | 2023 January - June $7,637.50 | 2023 July - December $15,000.00 | 2024 January - June $19,000.00 | 2024 July - December $3,600.00 | Total $45,237.50 | 
| Total Hours Communicating | 2023 January - June 6.50 | 2023 July - December 31.50 | 2024 January - June 37.00 | 2024 July - December 0.00 | Total 75.00 | 
| Total Hours Other | 2023 January - June 17.00 | 2023 July - December 59.75 | 2024 January - June 10.50 | 2024 July - December 9.00 | Total 96.25 | 
Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
                                                             Relating to: creating a digital interactive media tax credit, granting rule-making authority, and making an appropriation. (FE) 
                                                            
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                        
                                                    | 2023 January - June | 2023 July - December | 2024 January - June | 2024 July - December | Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 January - June | 2023 July - December | 2024 January - June 50% | 2024 July - December | Total 14% | 
                                                             Relating to: creating a digital interactive media tax credit, granting rule-making authority, and making an appropriation. (FE) 
                                                            
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                        
                                                    | 2023 January - June | 2023 July - December | 2024 January - June | 2024 July - December | Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 January - June | 2023 July - December | 2024 January - June 50% | 2024 July - December | Total 14% | 
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
| 2023 January - June | 2023 July - December | 2024 January - June | 2024 July - December | Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 January - June 1% | 2023 July - December | 2024 January - June | 2024 July - December | Total < 1% | 
| 2023 January - June | 2023 July - December | 2024 January - June | 2024 July - December | Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 January - June 2% | 2023 July - December | 2024 January - June | 2024 July - December | Total < 1% | 
| 2023 January - June | 2023 July - December | 2024 January - June | 2024 July - December | Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 January - June 97% | 2023 July - December 20% | 2024 January - June | 2024 July - December 80% | Total 28% | 
| 2023 January - June | 2023 July - December | 2024 January - June | 2024 July - December | Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 January - June | 2023 July - December 80% | 2024 January - June | 2024 July - December | Total 43% | 
| 2023 January - June | 2023 July - December | 2024 January - June | 2024 July - December | Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 January - June | 2023 July - December | 2024 January - June | 2024 July - December 10% | Total < 1% | 
| 2023 January - June | 2023 July - December | 2024 January - June | 2024 July - December | Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 January - June | 2023 July - December | 2024 January - June | 2024 July - December 10% | Total < 1% | 
Minor Efforts
No minor efforts found.
                            Other Matters
No other matters found.