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
(608) 837-6693
(608) 837-6693
jhertel@escapetowisconsin.com
http://www.escapetowisconsin.com/about
                                        
                                    P.O. Box 393
Sun Prairie, WI 53590
(608) 837-6693
(608) 837-6693
jhertel@escapetowisconsin.com
http://www.escapetowisconsin.com/about
Authorized Lobbyists
| Lobbyist Name | Exclusive Duties | Authorized On | Withdrawn On | 
|---|
Lobbying Interests
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
                                                                Assembly Bill 66
Relating to: creative economy development initiative grants and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
                                                                        
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
3/11/2019
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.
                                                                                            
                                                                                        
                                                                                    
                                                                                
                                                                        
                                                            
                                                        Relating to: creative economy development initiative grants and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
        
 For
                                                                                                Notification Date3/11/2019
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.
                                                                Assembly Bill 167
Relating to: the creation of a local exposition district by the City of Superior. (FE)
Bill Text and History
                                                                        
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
9/25/2019
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.
                                                                                            
                                                                                        
                                                                                    
                                                                                
                                                                        
                                                            
                                                        Relating to: the creation of a local exposition district by the City of Superior. (FE)
Bill Text and History
        
 Other
                                                                                                Notification Date9/25/2019
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.
                                                                Assembly Bill 683
Relating to: expanding applicability of the room tax, making substantive and technical changes to the local room tax, and providing a penalty. (FE)
Bill Text and History
                                                                        
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
1/7/2020
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.
                                                                                            
                                                                                        
                                                                                    
                                                                                
                                                                        
                                                            
                                                        Relating to: expanding applicability of the room tax, making substantive and technical changes to the local room tax, and providing a penalty. (FE)
Bill Text and History
        
 For
                                                                                                Notification Date1/7/2020
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.
                                                                Assembly Bill 787
Relating to: loan to the Greater Green Bay Convention and Visitor Bureau for the construction of a visitor information and education center and authorizing general fund supported borrowing to fund the loan. (FE)
Bill Text and History
                                                                        
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
2/13/2020
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.
                                                                                            
                                                                                        
                                                                                    
                                                                                
                                                                        
                                                            
                                                        Relating to: loan to the Greater Green Bay Convention and Visitor Bureau for the construction of a visitor information and education center and authorizing general fund supported borrowing to fund the loan. (FE)
Bill Text and History
        
 For
                                                                                                Notification Date2/13/2020
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.
                                                                Assembly Bill 869
Relating to: creating a private event venue permit issued by the Department of Revenue; the issuance by the Department of Revenue of retail alcohol beverage permits for motor vehicle racetrack grounds and for the state fair park; authorizing caterers to ma...
Bill Text and History
                                                                        
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
2/12/2020
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.
                                                                                            
                                                                                        
                                                                                    
                                                                                
                                                                        
                                                            
                                                        Relating to: creating a private event venue permit issued by the Department of Revenue; the issuance by the Department of Revenue of retail alcohol beverage permits for motor vehicle racetrack grounds and for the state fair park; authorizing caterers to ma...
Bill Text and History
        
 For
                                                                                                Notification Date2/12/2020
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.
                                                                Assembly Bill 895
Relating to: construction of or improvements to indoor, athletic or aquatic athletic facilities, granting bonding authority, and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
                                                                        
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
2/12/2020
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.
                                                                                            
                                                                                        
                                                                                    
                                                                                
                                                                        
                                                            
                                                        Relating to: construction of or improvements to indoor, athletic or aquatic athletic facilities, granting bonding authority, and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
        
 For
                                                                                                Notification Date2/12/2020
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.
                                                                Senate Bill 82
Relating to: creative economy development initiative grants and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
                                                                        
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
3/11/2019
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.
                                                                                            
                                                                                        
                                                                                    
                                                                                
                                                                        
                                                            
                                                        Relating to: creative economy development initiative grants and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
        
 For
                                                                                                Notification Date3/11/2019
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.
                                                                Senate Bill 157
Relating to: the creation of a local exposition district by the City of Superior. (FE)
Bill Text and History
                                                                        
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
9/25/2019
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.
                                                                                            
                                                                                        
                                                                                    
                                                                                
                                                                        
                                                            
                                                        Relating to: the creation of a local exposition district by the City of Superior. (FE)
Bill Text and History
        
 Other
                                                                                                Notification Date9/25/2019
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.
                                                                Senate Bill 646
Relating to: expanding applicability of the room tax, making substantive and technical changes to the local room tax, and providing a penalty. (FE)
Bill Text and History
                                                                        
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
1/30/2020
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.
                                                                                            
                                                                                        
                                                                                    
                                                                                
                                                                        
                                                            
                                                        Relating to: expanding applicability of the room tax, making substantive and technical changes to the local room tax, and providing a penalty. (FE)
Bill Text and History
        
 For
                                                                                                Notification Date1/30/2020
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.
                                                                Senate Bill 721
Relating to: loan to the Greater Green Bay Convention and Visitor Bureau for the construction of a visitor information and education center and authorizing general fund supported borrowing to fund the loan. (FE)
Bill Text and History
                                                                        
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
2/13/2020
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.
                                                                                            
                                                                                        
                                                                                    
                                                                                
                                                                        
                                                            
                                                        Relating to: loan to the Greater Green Bay Convention and Visitor Bureau for the construction of a visitor information and education center and authorizing general fund supported borrowing to fund the loan. (FE)
Bill Text and History
        
 For
                                                                                                Notification Date2/13/2020
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.
Budget Bill Subjects
                                                                Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Tourism: Departmentwide
                                                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                    
                                                                            
                                                                    
                                                            
                                                        Tourism: Departmentwide
                                                                                            Notification Date
3/11/2019
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.
                                                                                        
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    
                                                                                3/11/2019
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
Tourism: Tourism Development and Promotion
                                                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                    
                                                                            
                                                                    
                                                            
                                                        Tourism: Tourism Development and Promotion
                                                                                            Notification Date
3/11/2019
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.
                                                                                        
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    
                                                                                3/11/2019
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
Policy as a result of COVID-19
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                                        
                                                                            
                                                                            
                                                                          
                                                                
                                                                            
                                                        Policy as a result of COVID-19
                                                                                    Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
3/24/2020
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
3/24/2020
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
The appointment of Sara Meaney as Secretary of the Department of Tourism
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                                        
                                                                            
                                                                            
                                                                          
                                                                
                                                                            
                                                        The appointment of Sara Meaney as Secretary of the Department of Tourism
                                                                                    Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
3/22/2019
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.
                                                                                                                                                                
                                                                            Legislative matter
Notification Date
3/22/2019
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.
                                                                Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Legislation that would make changes to the September 1 school start date
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                                        
                                                                            
                                                                            
                                                                          
                                                                
                                                                            
                                                        Legislation that would make changes to the September 1 school start date
                                                                                    Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
12/27/2018
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.
                                                                                                                                                                
                                                                            Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
12/27/2018
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
Room tax reform
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                                        
                                                                            
                                                                            
                                                                          
                                                                
                                                                            
                                                        Room tax reform
                                                                                    Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
12/27/2018
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.
                                                                                                                                                                
                                                                            Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
12/27/2018
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
Short term rentals
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                                        
                                                                            
                                                                            
                                                                          
                                                                
                                                                            
                                                        Short term rentals
                                                                                    Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
12/27/2018
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.
                                                                                                                                                                
                                                                            Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
12/27/2018
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 $28,123.38  | 
                                                                                    2019 July - December $22,420.56  | 
                                                                                    2020 January - June $22,312.86  | 
                                                                                    2020 July - December $22,330.00  | 
                                        Total $95,186.80 | 
| Total Hours Communicating | 2019 January - June 21.25  | 
                                                                                    2019 July - December 8.75  | 
                                                                                    2020 January - June 17.00  | 
                                                                                    2020 July - December 11.75  | 
                                        Total 58.75 | 
| Total Hours Other | 2019 January - June 164.00  | 
                                                                                    2019 July - December 130.25  | 
                                                                                    2020 January - June 226.50  | 
                                                                                    2020 July - December 154.75  | 
                                        Total 675.50 | 
Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
                                                             Relating to: creative economy development initiative grants and making an appropriation. (FE) 
                                                            
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                        
                                                    | 2019 January - June  | 
                                                                        2019 July - December  | 
                                                                        2020 January - June  | 
                                                                        2020 July - December  | 
                                                                        Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 January - June 5%  | 
                                                                        2019 July - December  | 
                                                                        2020 January - June  | 
                                                                        2020 July - December  | 
                                                                        Total 1% | 
                                                             Relating to: creative economy development initiative grants and making an appropriation. (FE) 
                                                            
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                        
                                                    | 2019 January - June  | 
                                                                        2019 July - December  | 
                                                                        2020 January - June  | 
                                                                        2020 July - December  | 
                                                                        Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 January - June 5%  | 
                                                                        2019 July - December  | 
                                                                        2020 January - June  | 
                                                                        2020 July - December  | 
                                                                        Total 1% | 
                                                             Relating to: expanding applicability of the room tax, making substantive and technical changes to the local room tax, and providing a penalty. (FE) 
                                                            
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                        
                                                    | 2019 January - June  | 
                                                                        2019 July - December  | 
                                                                        2020 January - June  | 
                                                                        2020 July - December  | 
                                                                        Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 January - June  | 
                                                                        2019 July - December  | 
                                                                        2020 January - June 20%  | 
                                                                        2020 July - December  | 
                                                                        Total 7% | 
                                                             Relating to: expanding applicability of the room tax, making substantive and technical changes to the local room tax, and providing a penalty. (FE) 
                                                            
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                        
                                                    | 2019 January - June  | 
                                                                        2019 July - December  | 
                                                                        2020 January - June  | 
                                                                        2020 July - December  | 
                                                                        Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 January - June  | 
                                                                        2019 July - December  | 
                                                                        2020 January - June 20%  | 
                                                                        2020 July - December  | 
                                                                        Total 7% | 
Budget Bill Subjects
| 2019 January - June  | 
                                                                        2019 July - December  | 
                                                                        2020 January - June  | 
                                                                        2020 July - December  | 
                                                                        Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 January - June 10%  | 
                                                                        2019 July - December  | 
                                                                        2020 January - June  | 
                                                                        2020 July - December  | 
                                                                        Total 3% | 
| 2019 January - June  | 
                                                                        2019 July - December  | 
                                                                        2020 January - June  | 
                                                                        2020 July - December  | 
                                                                        Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 January - June 20%  | 
                                                                        2019 July - December  | 
                                                                        2020 January - June  | 
                                                                        2020 July - December  | 
                                                                        Total 5% | 
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  | 
                                                                        2019 July - December 10%  | 
                                                                        2020 January - June  | 
                                                                        2020 July - December  | 
                                                                        Total 2% | 
| 2019 January - June  | 
                                                                        2019 July - December  | 
                                                                        2020 January - June  | 
                                                                        2020 July - December  | 
                                                                        Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 January - June  | 
                                                                        2019 July - December 10%  | 
                                                                        2020 January - June  | 
                                                                        2020 July - December  | 
                                                                        Total 2% | 
| 2019 January - June  | 
                                                                        2019 July - December  | 
                                                                        2020 January - June  | 
                                                                        2020 July - December  | 
                                                                        Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 January - June  | 
                                                                        2019 July - December 25%  | 
                                                                        2020 January - June 10%  | 
                                                                        2020 July - December 30%  | 
                                                                        Total 15% | 
| 2019 January - June  | 
                                                                        2019 July - December  | 
                                                                        2020 January - June  | 
                                                                        2020 July - December  | 
                                                                        Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 January - June  | 
                                                                        2019 July - December 25%  | 
                                                                        2020 January - June  | 
                                                                        2020 July - December 20%  | 
                                                                        Total 9% | 
| 2019 January - June  | 
                                                                        2019 July - December  | 
                                                                        2020 January - June  | 
                                                                        2020 July - December  | 
                                                                        Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 January - June  | 
                                                                        2019 July - December  | 
                                                                        2020 January - June 15%  | 
                                                                        2020 July - December 20%  | 
                                                                        Total 10% | 
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