Wisconsin Hotel and Lodging Association

Registered Principal Details

Business Or Interest:
Lodging industry throughout Wisconsin.

Lobbying Interests:
Any areas affecting the lodging and tourism industries as businesses and employers providing lodging services in Wisconsin to the public.

CEO Name:
Bill Elliott

Contact
BE
Bill Elliott
125 N. Executive Drive, Ste. 206
Brookfield, WI 53005
(262) 782-2851
belliott@wisconsinlodging.org
http://www.wisconsinlodging.org

Authorized Lobbyists

Lobbyist Name Exclusive Duties Authorized On Withdrawn On
William J Elliott Exclusive Duties No Authorized On 1/12/2023 Withdrawn On N/A
Kathleen Kilgore Exclusive Duties No Authorized On 1/12/2023 Withdrawn On N/A

Lobbying Interests

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

Assembly Bill 2
Assembly Bill 2
Relating to: eliminating the personal property tax. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
2/8/2023
First Communication Date
1/31/2023
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Assembly Bill 5
Assembly Bill 5
Relating to: the regulation of pools located at short-term rentals and the partial suspension of rules promulgated by the Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection. (FE)

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
2/8/2023
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.
Assembly Bill 23
Assembly Bill 23
Relating to: modifying the Department of Tourism's reporting duties and repealing requirements to distribute cheese, submit a financial statement, and use famous residents in marketing.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
4/22/2023
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.
Assembly Bill 45
Assembly Bill 45
Relating to: restricting local regulation of utility service based on the type or source of energy. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
6/19/2023
First Communication Date
6/19/2023
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Assembly Bill 98
Assembly Bill 98
Relating to: signs along snowmobile trails that advertise nearby businesses.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
3/15/2023
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.
Assembly Bill 127
Assembly Bill 127
Relating to: the face-to-face requirement for retail sales of alcohol beverages and remote orders for the sale of alcohol beverages to be delivered or picked up on retail licensed premises. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
4/22/2023
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.
Assembly Bill 141
Assembly Bill 141
Relating to: restriction on the sale or use of a device based on its energy source.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
4/18/2023
First Communication Date
4/11/2023
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Assembly Bill 155
Assembly Bill 155
Relating to: the sale or rental of soda water beverage equipment and coin-operated vending machines. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
4/22/2023
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.
Assembly Bill 245
Assembly Bill 245
Relating to: county and municipal aid; imposing a city sales tax and an additional county sales tax to pay the unfunded actuarial accrued liability of city and county retirement systems; requiring newly hired city and county employees of certain city agenc...

Bill Text and History

2023 Wisconsin Act 12

Other
Notification Date
5/4/2023
First Communication Date
5/3/2023
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Comments
We support the language in this legislation relating to the elimination of the personal property tax.
Supporting Documentation
05042023_010557_5-3-23 PPT Assembly Testimony - WHLA.docx

Assembly Bill 294
Assembly Bill 294
Relating to: third-party food delivery services and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
8/7/2023
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 304
Assembly Bill 304
Relating to: creating the Division of Alcohol Beverages attached to the Department of Revenue; the regulation of alcohol beverages and enforcement of alcohol beverage laws; interest restrictions relating to, and authorized activities of, brewers, brewpubs,...

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
6/13/2023
First Communication Date
6/13/2023
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Comments
Supports the language allowing for extended closing times for RNC
Supporting Documentation
06132023_113746_RNC Closing Time - Omnibus Bill 06-13-23.docx

Assembly Bill 348
Assembly Bill 348
Relating to: the creation of a local exposition district by the City of Superior. (FE)

Bill Text and History

Undisclosed
Notification Date
9/26/2023
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 395
Assembly Bill 395
Relating to: requirements for and insurance related to peer-to-peer motor vehicle sharing programs. (FE)

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
9/26/2023
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 435
Assembly Bill 435
Relating to: the commencement of the school term for public schools.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
9/26/2023
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 438
Assembly Bill 438
Relating to: baseball park district administration and funding for improvement of professional baseball park facilities. (FE)

Bill Text and History

2023 Wisconsin Act 40

For
Notification Date
10/17/2023
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 439
Assembly Bill 439
Relating to: funding for improvement of baseball park facilities and making an appropriation. (FE)

Bill Text and History

2023 Wisconsin Act 41

For
Notification Date
10/17/2023
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 449
Assembly Bill 449
Relating to: rural creative economy grant program and making an appropriation. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
10/13/2023
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 466
Assembly Bill 466
Relating to: consumer data protection and providing a penalty. (FE)

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
10/11/2023
First Communication Date
10/11/2023
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Senate Bill 2
Senate Bill 2
Relating to: eliminating the personal property tax. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
2/2/2023
First Communication Date
1/31/2023
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Senate Bill 3
Senate Bill 3
Relating to: the regulation of pools located at short-term rentals and the partial suspension of rules promulgated by the Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection. (FE)

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
2/2/2023
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Senate Bill 36
Senate Bill 36
Relating to: modifying the Department of Tourism's reporting duties and repealing requirements to distribute cheese, submit a financial statement, and use famous residents in marketing.

Bill Text and History

2023 Wisconsin Act 7

For
Notification Date
4/22/2023
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.
Senate Bill 49
Senate Bill 49
Relating to: restricting local regulation of utility service based on the type or source of energy. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
6/19/2023
First Communication Date
6/19/2023
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Senate Bill 105
Senate Bill 105
Relating to: signs along snowmobile trails that advertise nearby businesses.

Bill Text and History

2023 Wisconsin Act 63

For
Notification Date
3/15/2023
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 130
Senate Bill 130
Relating to: the face-to-face requirement for retail sales of alcohol beverages and remote orders for the sale of alcohol beverages to be delivered or picked up on retail licensed premises. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
4/22/2023
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.
Senate Bill 148
Senate Bill 148
Relating to: the sale or rental of soda water beverage equipment and coin-operated vending machines. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
4/22/2023
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.
Senate Bill 213
Senate Bill 213
Relating to: restriction on the sale or use of a device based on its energy source.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
4/18/2023
First Communication Date
4/12/2023
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Senate Bill 268
Senate Bill 268
Relating to: Department of Revenue enforcement and providing a penalty. (FE)

Bill Text and History

2023 Wisconsin Act 73

For
Notification Date
11/15/2023
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.
Comments
Support as amended
Senate Bill 290
Senate Bill 290
Relating to: third-party food delivery services and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

2023 Wisconsin Act 75

For
Notification Date
8/7/2023
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 332
Senate Bill 332
Relating to: creating the Division of Alcohol Beverages attached to the Department of Revenue; the regulation of alcohol beverages and enforcement of alcohol beverage laws; interest restrictions relating to, and authorized activities of, brewers, brewpubs,...

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
8/7/2023
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 342
Senate Bill 342
Relating to: the creation of a local exposition district by the City of Superior. (FE)

Bill Text and History

Undisclosed
Notification Date
9/26/2023
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 386
Senate Bill 386
Relating to: requirements for and insurance related to peer-to-peer motor vehicle sharing programs. (FE)

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
9/26/2023
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 429
Senate Bill 429
Relating to: the commencement of the school term for public schools.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
9/26/2023
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 448
Senate Bill 448
Relating to: rural creative economy grant program and making an appropriation. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
9/26/2023
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 451
Senate Bill 451
Relating to: allowing certain municipalities to increase the rate of the premier resort area tax. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
9/26/2023
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 482
Senate Bill 482
Relating to: funding for improvement of baseball park facilities and making an appropriation. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
10/17/2023
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 483
Senate Bill 483
Relating to: baseball park district administration and funding for improvement of professional baseball park facilities. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
10/17/2023
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

Shared Revenue and Tax Relief
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Shared Revenue and Tax Relief

Notification Date
2/23/2023
First Communication Date
2/16/2023
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.

Tourism: Tourism Development and Promotion
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Tourism: Tourism Development and Promotion

Notification Date
2/23/2023
First Communication Date
2/16/2023
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.

Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings

Safety, maintenance, and operation of public pools and water attractions
Agency Name
Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (ATCP)
Subject
Safety, maintenance, and operation of public pools and water attractions
Scope Statement
SS 005_20
Undisclosed
Notification Date
1/27/2023
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.

Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number

Consumer Data Protection and Privacy
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Consumer Data Protection and Privacy

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
4/22/2023
First Communication Date
4/13/2023
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.

Legislation to address the "benefits cliff" for individuals receiving public assistance
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Legislation to address the "benefits cliff" for individuals receiving public assistance

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
1/11/2023
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.

Credit card fees
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Credit card fees

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
1/11/2023
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.

Local tax options, such as premier resort taxes, expo taxes, new sales taxes
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Local tax options, such as premier resort taxes, expo taxes, new sales taxes

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
1/11/2023
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.

Issues related to commercial property assessment
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Issues related to commercial property assessment

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
1/11/2023
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.

transportation funding
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
transportation funding

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
1/11/2023
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.

short-term rentals
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
short-term rentals

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
1/11/2023
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.

state lodging per diem rate
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
state lodging per diem rate

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
1/11/2023
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.

school start date
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
school start date

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
1/11/2023
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.

room tax
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
room tax

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
1/11/2023
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.

Department of Tourism funding
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Department of Tourism funding

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
1/11/2023
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.

Lodging marketplaces
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Lodging marketplaces

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
1/11/2023
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.

human trafficking awareness
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
human trafficking awareness

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
1/11/2023
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.

Total Lobbying Effort

  2023
January - June
Total
Total Lobbying Expenditures 2023
January - June
$3,579.73
Total $3,579.73
Total Hours Communicating 2023
January - June
79.20
Total 79.20
Total Hours Other 2023
January - June
568.75
Total 568.75

Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

Relating to: eliminating the personal property tax. (FE)
2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total
2023
January - June
15 %
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total 15 %
Relating to: eliminating the personal property tax. (FE)
2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total
2023
January - June
15 %
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total 15 %

Budget Bill Subjects

2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total
2023
January - June
25 %
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total 25 %

Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings

2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total
2023
January - June
5 %
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total 5 %

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
5 %
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total 5 %
2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total
2023
January - June
5 %
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total 5 %

Minor Efforts

(Time spent on matters each of which accounted for less than 10% of the organization's lobbying.)

Minor Efforts
2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total
2023
January - June
20 %
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total 20 %

Other Matters

Includes time spent on:

  • Gubernatorial nominations
  • Matters on which the organization made no lobbying communication

Other Matters
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 10 %

Filed Statements of Lobbying Activity and Expenditures