Greater Milwaukee Convention & Visitors Bureau, Inc. DBA VISIT Milwaukee
Registered Principal Details
Business Or Interest:
We operate as a convention and visitors bureau, or trade association for the convention and leisure tourism industry. Our members represent restaurants, hotels, attractions, and other businesses that service the convention and tourism industry.
Lobbying Interests:
Matters relating to legislative changes to allow an increased tax assessment on visitor spending – hotel lodging, F&B, for the purpose of funding a convention center infrastructure improvement.
CEO Name:
Peggy Williams-Smith
We operate as a convention and visitors bureau, or trade association for the convention and leisure tourism industry. Our members represent restaurants, hotels, attractions, and other businesses that service the convention and tourism industry.
Lobbying Interests:
Matters relating to legislative changes to allow an increased tax assessment on visitor spending – hotel lodging, F&B, for the purpose of funding a convention center infrastructure improvement.
CEO Name:
Peggy Williams-Smith
Contact
PW
Peggy Williams-Smith
648 N Plankinton Avenue, Ste 220
Milwaukee, WI 53203
(414) 287-4233
PWilliamsSmith@milwaukee.org
http://www.visitmilwaukee.org
648 N Plankinton Avenue, Ste 220
Milwaukee, WI 53203
(414) 287-4233
PWilliamsSmith@milwaukee.org
http://www.visitmilwaukee.org
Authorized Lobbyists
| Lobbyist Name | Exclusive Duties | Authorized On | Withdrawn On |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buddy Julius | Exclusive Duties No | Authorized On 1/6/2021 | Withdrawn On N/A |
| Ryan Murray | Exclusive Duties No | Authorized On 1/6/2021 | Withdrawn On N/A |
Lobbying Interests
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Assembly Bill 188
Relating to: the commencement of fall classes in public schools.
Bill Text and History
4/13/2021
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 Date4/13/2021
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 189
Relating to: expanding applicability of the room tax, making substantive and technical changes to the local room tax, and providing a penalty.
Bill Text and History
4/13/2021
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.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date4/13/2021
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 737
Relating to: requirements for and insurance related to peer-to-peer motor vehicle sharing programs. (FE)
Bill Text and History
12/16/2021
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: requirements for and insurance related to peer-to-peer motor vehicle sharing programs. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date12/16/2021
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 182
Relating to: the commencement of fall classes in public schools.
Bill Text and History
3/15/2021
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
As we ease out of the pandemic, travelers will come from inside the state as much, if not more than outside the state. The beginning of school signifies end of summer & therefore the end of travel. We need as many weekends as possible for recovery.
Relating to: the commencement of fall classes in public schools.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date3/15/2021
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
As we ease out of the pandemic, travelers will come from inside the state as much, if not more than outside the state. The beginning of school signifies end of summer & therefore the end of travel. We need as many weekends as possible for recovery.
Senate Bill 198
Relating to: expanding applicability of the room tax, making substantive and technical changes to the local room tax, and providing a penalty.
Bill Text and History
2021 Wisconsin Act 55
3/15/2021
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.
Bill Text and History
2021 Wisconsin Act 55
For
Notification Date3/15/2021
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 783
Relating to: requirements for and insurance related to peer-to-peer motor vehicle sharing programs. (FE)
Bill Text and History
1/26/2022
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Relating to: requirements for and insurance related to peer-to-peer motor vehicle sharing programs. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date1/26/2022
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal 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
Peer to Peer Car Sharing Regulations
Peer to Peer Car Sharing Regulations
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
11/15/2021
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
11/15/2021
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
Rental Car Taxes
Rental Car Taxes
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
11/15/2021
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
11/15/2021
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
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Lobbying Expenditures | 2021 January - June $30,000.00 |
2021 July - December $30,000.00 |
2022 January - June $30,000.00 |
2022 July - December $30,000.00 |
Total $120,000.00 |
| Total Hours Communicating | 2021 January - June 12.00 |
2021 July - December 4.00 |
2022 January - June 10.00 |
2022 July - December 0.00 |
Total 26.00 |
| Total Hours Other | 2021 January - June 48.00 |
2021 July - December 48.00 |
2022 January - June 48.00 |
2022 July - December 72.00 |
Total 216.00 |
Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Relating to: the commencement of fall classes in public schools.
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 January - June 50% |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total 12% |
Relating to: expanding applicability of the room tax, making substantive and technical changes to the local room tax, and providing a penalty.
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 January - June 50% |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total 12% |
Relating to: requirements for and insurance related to peer-to-peer motor vehicle sharing programs. (FE)
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December 100% |
2022 January - June 50% |
2022 July - December |
Total 33% |
Relating to: requirements for and insurance related to peer-to-peer motor vehicle sharing programs. (FE)
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June 50% |
2022 July - December |
Total 12% |
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
No topics found.
Minor Efforts
No minor efforts found.
Other Matters
Includes time spent on:
- Gubernatorial nominations
- Matters on which the organization made no lobbying communication