Wisconsin Association of Convention & Visitors Bureaus
Registered Principal Details
Business Or Interest:
Tourism and hospitality.
Lobbying Interests:
Legislation and rules relating to tourism promotional expenditures, Department of Tourism, room tax, and economic development.
CEO Name:
Julia Hertel
Executive Director
Tourism and hospitality.
Lobbying Interests:
Legislation and rules relating to tourism promotional expenditures, Department of Tourism, room tax, and economic development.
CEO Name:
Julia Hertel
Executive Director
Contact
JH
Julia Hertel
P.O. Box 393
Sun Prairie, WI 53590
(609) 837-6693
(608) 837-6693
jhertel@escapetowisconsin.com
http://www.escapetowisconsin.com/aboutus
P.O. Box 393
Sun Prairie, WI 53590
(609) 837-6693
(608) 837-6693
jhertel@escapetowisconsin.com
http://www.escapetowisconsin.com/aboutus
Authorized Lobbyists
| Lobbyist Name | Exclusive Duties | Authorized On | Withdrawn On |
|---|
Lobbying Interests
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Assembly Bill 16
Relating to: a tax credit for hospitality business advertising. (FE)
Bill Text and History
4/22/2013
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 tax credit for hospitality business advertising. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date4/22/2013
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 267
Relating to: the commencement of fall classes in public schools.
Bill Text and History
7/25/2013
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 commencement of fall classes in public schools.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date7/25/2013
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 385
Relating to: changes to the local room tax. (FE)
Bill Text and History
9/27/2013
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: changes to the local room tax. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date9/27/2013
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 407
Relating to: snowmobile registration, trail use sticker requirements, and funding for supplemental snowmobile trail aids. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2013 Wisconsin Act 142
11/26/2013
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: snowmobile registration, trail use sticker requirements, and funding for supplemental snowmobile trail aids. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2013 Wisconsin Act 142
For
Notification Date11/26/2013
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 746
Relating to: limits on liability for persons offering agricultural tourism activities.
Bill Text and History
2013 Wisconsin Act 269
2/17/2014
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: limits on liability for persons offering agricultural tourism activities.
Bill Text and History
2013 Wisconsin Act 269
For
Notification Date2/17/2014
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 760
Relating to: a grant program to support creative industries, job creation, or economic development in this state and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2/14/2014
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 grant program to support creative industries, job creation, or economic development in this state and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date2/14/2014
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 181
Relating to: a tax credit for hospitality business advertising. (FE)
Bill Text and History
5/13/2013
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 tax credit for hospitality business advertising. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date5/13/2013
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 228
Relating to: the commencement of fall classes in public schools.
Bill Text and History
7/11/2013
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 commencement of fall classes in public schools.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date7/11/2013
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 301
Relating to: changes to the local room tax. (FE)
Bill Text and History
9/23/2013
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: changes to the local room tax. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date9/23/2013
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 343
Relating to: snowmobile registration, trail use sticker requirements, and funding for supplemental snowmobile trail aids. (FE)
Bill Text and History
11/26/2013
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: snowmobile registration, trail use sticker requirements, and funding for supplemental snowmobile trail aids. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date11/26/2013
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 568
Relating to: a grant program to support creative industries, job creation, or economic development in this state and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2/6/2014
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 grant program to support creative industries, job creation, or economic development in this state and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date2/6/2014
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
Tourism
Tourism
Notification Date
4/22/2013
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.
Comments
WACVB supports an increase in the Department of Tourism’s tourism marketing budget in fiscal years 2014 and 2015. Effective tourism promotion spending results in more visitor spending, more jobs, and more state and local tax revenue.
4/22/2013
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.
Comments
WACVB supports an increase in the Department of Tourism’s tourism marketing budget in fiscal years 2014 and 2015. Effective tourism promotion spending results in more visitor spending, more jobs, and more state and local tax revenue.
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
Opposition to LRB 1695/1 and companion LRB 2502/1 relating to the start date for K-12 public schools.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Opposition to LRB 1695/1 and companion LRB 2502/1 relating to the start date for K-12 public schools.
Opposition to LRB 1695/1 and companion LRB 2502/1 relating to the start date for K-12 public schools.
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
6/27/2013
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
6/27/2013
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.
Room Tax is intended for local tourism promotion and development though most municipalities have the opportunity to retain up to 30 percent. Reform is needed to ensure the proper use of room tax to help grow the tourism industry and local economies.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Room Tax is intended for local tourism promotion and development though most municipalities have the opportunity to retain up to 30 percent. Reform is needed to ensure the proper use of room tax to help grow the tourism industry and local economies.
Room Tax is intended for local tourism promotion and development though most municipalities have the opportunity to retain up to 30 percent. Reform is needed to ensure the proper use of room tax to help grow the tourism industry and local economies.
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
4/22/2013
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
4/22/2013
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
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Lobbying Expenditures | 2013 January - June $15,625.99 |
2013 July - December $31,155.78 |
2014 January - June $18,600.51 |
2014 July - December $23,268.92 |
Total $88,651.20 |
| Total Hours Communicating | 2013 January - June 12.50 |
2013 July - December 45.75 |
2014 January - June 12.00 |
2014 July - December 5.75 |
Total 76.00 |
| Total Hours Other | 2013 January - June 199.25 |
2013 July - December 212.25 |
2014 January - June 165.00 |
2014 July - December 156.75 |
Total 733.25 |
Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Relating to: the commencement of fall classes in public schools.
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December 10% |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total 3% |
Relating to: the commencement of fall classes in public schools.
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December 10% |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total 3% |
Relating to: changes to the local room tax. (FE)
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December 25% |
2014 January - June 25% |
2014 July - December |
Total 13% |
Relating to: changes to the local room tax. (FE)
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December 25% |
2014 January - June 25% |
2014 July - December |
Total 13% |
Budget Bill Subjects
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 January - June 30% |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December 30% |
Total 14% |
Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings
No administrative rulemaking proceedings found.
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
Room Tax is intended for local tourism promotion and development though most municipalities have the opportunity to retain up to 30 percent. Reform is needed to ensure the proper use of room tax to help grow the tourism industry and local economies.
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 January - June 40% |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December 15% |
Total 13% |
Minor Efforts
(Time spent on matters each of which accounted for less than 10% of the organization's lobbying.)
Other Matters
Includes time spent on:
- Gubernatorial nominations
- Matters on which the organization made no lobbying communication