Wisconsin Automobile and Truck Dealers Association, Inc.
Registered Principal Details
Business Or Interest:
State of Wisconsin licensed automobile and truck dealers
Lobbying Interests:
All areas relevant to the interest of automobile and truck dealers, as well as other general business issues. Franchise laws, transportation funding, insurance repair issues, sales tax, small claims, employment law, dealer training, etc.
CEO Name:
William Sepic
State of Wisconsin licensed automobile and truck dealers
Lobbying Interests:
All areas relevant to the interest of automobile and truck dealers, as well as other general business issues. Franchise laws, transportation funding, insurance repair issues, sales tax, small claims, employment law, dealer training, etc.
CEO Name:
William Sepic
Contact
WS
William Sepic
150 E Gilman Street STE A100
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 251-5577
wsepic@watda.org
http://www.watda.org
150 E Gilman Street STE A100
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 251-5577
wsepic@watda.org
http://www.watda.org
Authorized Lobbyists
| Lobbyist Name | Exclusive Duties | Authorized On | Withdrawn On |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nicole Burns | Exclusive Duties No | Authorized On 1/9/2023 | Withdrawn On N/A |
| Annie Early | Exclusive Duties No | Authorized On 1/9/2023 | Withdrawn On N/A |
| George Ermert | Exclusive Duties No | Authorized On 1/9/2023 | Withdrawn On N/A |
| Gregory Hubbard | Exclusive Duties No | Authorized On 1/9/2023 | Withdrawn On N/A |
| Daniel Romportl | Exclusive Duties No | Authorized On 1/9/2023 | Withdrawn On N/A |
| William A Sepic | Exclusive Duties No | Authorized On 1/9/2023 | Withdrawn On N/A |
| Jeremey J Shepherd | Exclusive Duties No | Authorized On 1/9/2023 | Withdrawn On N/A |
| Chris Snyder | Exclusive Duties No | Authorized On 1/9/2023 | Withdrawn On N/A |
| Kenneth Walsh | Exclusive Duties No | Authorized On 1/9/2023 | Withdrawn On N/A |
| Katie White | Exclusive Duties No | Authorized On 1/9/2023 | Withdrawn On N/A |
| AJ Wilson | Exclusive Duties No | Authorized On 1/9/2023 | Withdrawn On N/A |
| Ramie Zelenkova | Exclusive Duties No | Authorized On 1/9/2023 | Withdrawn On N/A |
| Bryan Brooks | Exclusive Duties No | Authorized On 7/18/2023 | Withdrawn On N/A |
| Jeff M Fitzgerald | Exclusive Duties No | Authorized On 7/18/2023 | Withdrawn On N/A |
| Savannah Sepic | Exclusive Duties No | Authorized On 7/18/2023 | Withdrawn On N/A |
Lobbying Interests
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Assembly Bill 141
Relating to: restriction on the sale or use of a device based on its energy source.
Bill Text and History
4/6/2023
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.
Relating to: restriction on the sale or use of a device based on its energy source.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date4/6/2023
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Assembly Bill 142
Relating to: restrictions on use or sale of motor vehicles based on power source.
Bill Text and History
4/6/2023
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.
Relating to: restrictions on use or sale of motor vehicles based on power source.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date4/6/2023
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Assembly Bill 464
Relating to: nonrecourse civil litigation advances and providing a penalty.
Bill Text and History
10/9/2023
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Relating to: nonrecourse civil litigation advances and providing a penalty.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date10/9/2023
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Assembly Bill 625
Relating to: office requirements for motor vehicle wholesaler licensees. (FE)
Bill Text and History
1/15/2024
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: office requirements for motor vehicle wholesaler licensees. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date1/15/2024
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.
Assembly Bill 846
Relating to: exemptions from public utility regulation regarding electric vehicle charging stations, installation and operation of electric vehicle charging stations by state agencies or local governmental units, and imposing an excise tax on electric vehi...
Bill Text and History
1/24/2024
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: exemptions from public utility regulation regarding electric vehicle charging stations, installation and operation of electric vehicle charging stations by state agencies or local governmental units, and imposing an excise tax on electric vehi...
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date1/24/2024
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.
Senate Bill 60
Relating to: fees for certain motor vehicle certificate of title transfers. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2023 Wisconsin Act 43
2/15/2023
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Relating to: fees for certain motor vehicle certificate of title transfers. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2023 Wisconsin Act 43
For
Notification Date2/15/2023
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Senate Bill 89
Relating to: depositing sales tax revenue from the sale of motor vehicles and motor vehicle parts, accessories, and services into the transportation fund. (FE)
Bill Text and History
3/8/2023
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.
Relating to: depositing sales tax revenue from the sale of motor vehicles and motor vehicle parts, accessories, and services into the transportation fund. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date3/8/2023
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Senate Bill 124
Relating to: issuance of temporary motor vehicle operation plates and permits to dealers and providing a penalty. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2023 Wisconsin Act 45
3/9/2023
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Relating to: issuance of temporary motor vehicle operation plates and permits to dealers and providing a penalty. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2023 Wisconsin Act 45
For
Notification Date3/9/2023
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Senate Bill 212
Relating to: restrictions on use or sale of motor vehicles based on power source.
Bill Text and History
4/5/2023
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Relating to: restrictions on use or sale of motor vehicles based on power source.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date4/5/2023
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Senate Bill 213
Relating to: restriction on the sale or use of a device based on its energy source.
Bill Text and History
4/5/2023
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Relating to: restriction on the sale or use of a device based on its energy source.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date4/5/2023
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Senate Bill 464
Relating to: nonrecourse civil litigation advances and providing a penalty.
Bill Text and History
10/9/2023
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Relating to: nonrecourse civil litigation advances and providing a penalty.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date10/9/2023
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Senate Bill 588
Relating to: office requirements for motor vehicle wholesaler licensees. (FE)
Bill Text and History
1/15/2024
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: office requirements for motor vehicle wholesaler licensees. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date1/15/2024
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.
Senate Bill 791
Relating to: exemptions from public utility regulation regarding electric vehicle charging stations, installation and operation of electric vehicle charging stations by state agencies or local governmental units, and imposing an excise tax on electric vehi...
Bill Text and History
2023 Wisconsin Act 121
12/14/2023
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.
Relating to: exemptions from public utility regulation regarding electric vehicle charging stations, installation and operation of electric vehicle charging stations by state agencies or local governmental units, and imposing an excise tax on electric vehi...
Bill Text and History
2023 Wisconsin Act 121
For
Notification Date12/14/2023
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Budget Bill Subjects
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Revenue: Collection of Taxes
Revenue: Collection of Taxes
Notification Date
5/22/2023
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.
5/22/2023
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.
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Transportation: Departmentwide
Transportation: Departmentwide
Notification Date
4/6/2023
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.
4/6/2023
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings
Agency Name
Department of Transportation (Trans)
Subject
Motor vehicle auction dealers
Scope Statement
SS 054_22
6/1/2023
First Communication Date
5/30/2023
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Department of Transportation (Trans)
Subject
Motor vehicle auction dealers
Scope Statement
SS 054_22
For
Notification Date6/1/2023
First Communication Date
5/30/2023
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Motor Vehicle Franchise Law
Motor Vehicle Franchise Law
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
2/15/2023
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Legislative matter
Notification Date
2/15/2023
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Total Lobbying Effort
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Lobbying Expenditures | 2023 January - June $153,335.08 |
2023 July - December $200,898.09 |
2024 January - June $178,566.39 |
Total $532,799.56 |
| Total Hours Communicating | 2023 January - June 78.50 |
2023 July - December 99.50 |
2024 January - June 37.75 |
Total 215.75 |
| Total Hours Other | 2023 January - June 461.75 |
2023 July - December 572.50 |
2024 January - June 487.00 |
Total 1521.25 |
Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Relating to: issuance of temporary motor vehicle operation plates and permits to dealers and providing a penalty. (FE)
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 January - June 4% |
2023 July - December 2% |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total 2% |
Relating to: fees for certain motor vehicle certificate of title transfers. (FE)
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 January - June 5% |
2023 July - December 3% |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total 3% |
Relating to: depositing sales tax revenue from the sale of motor vehicles and motor vehicle parts, accessories, and services into the transportation fund. (FE)
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 January - June 7% |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total 2% |
Relating to: restriction on the sale or use of a device based on its energy source.
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 January - June 8% |
2023 July - December 3% |
2024 January - June 4% |
2024 July - December |
Total 5% |
Relating to: restriction on the sale or use of a device based on its energy source.
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 January - June 10% |
2023 July - December 3% |
2024 January - June 4% |
2024 July - December |
Total 5% |
Relating to: restrictions on use or sale of motor vehicles based on power source.
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 January - June 10% |
2023 July - December 8% |
2024 January - June 8% |
2024 July - December |
Total 9% |
Relating to: restrictions on use or sale of motor vehicles based on power source.
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 January - June 13% |
2023 July - December 8% |
2024 January - June 8% |
2024 July - December |
Total 10% |
Relating to: nonrecourse civil litigation advances and providing a penalty.
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December 1% |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total < 1% |
Relating to: nonrecourse civil litigation advances and providing a penalty.
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December 5% |
2024 January - June 2% |
2024 July - December |
Total 3% |
Relating to: office requirements for motor vehicle wholesaler licensees. (FE)
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December 7% |
2024 January - June 7% |
2024 July - December |
Total 5% |
Relating to: office requirements for motor vehicle wholesaler licensees. (FE)
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December 10% |
2024 January - June 7% |
2024 July - December |
Total 6% |
Relating to: exemptions from public utility regulation regarding electric vehicle charging stations, installation and operation of electric vehicle charging stations by state agencies or local governmental units, and imposing an excise tax on electric vehicle charging. (FE)
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December 27% |
2024 January - June 13% |
2024 July - December |
Total 14% |
Relating to: exemptions from public utility regulation regarding electric vehicle charging stations, installation and operation of electric vehicle charging stations by state agencies or local governmental units, and imposing an excise tax on electric vehicle charging. (FE)
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June 13% |
2024 July - December |
Total 4% |
Budget Bill Subjects
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 January - June 10% |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total 3% |
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 January - June 10% |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total 3% |
Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 January - June 8% |
2023 July - December 12% |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total 7% |
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 15% |
2023 July - December 11% |
2024 January - June 34% |
2024 July - December |
Total 19% |
Minor Efforts
No minor efforts found.
Other Matters
No other matters found.