Institute for Justice
Registered Principal Details
Business Or Interest:
Advance a rule of law under which individuals can control their destinies as free and responsible members of society.
Lobbying Interests:
Eminent domain, cottage foods reform, and occupational licensing.
Advance a rule of law under which individuals can control their destinies as free and responsible members of society.
Lobbying Interests:
Eminent domain, cottage foods reform, and occupational licensing.
Contact
DK
Daniel Knepper
901 N. Glebe Road, Suite 900
Arlington, VA 22203
(703) 682-9320
dknepper@ij.org
http://www.ij.org
901 N. Glebe Road, Suite 900
Arlington, VA 22203
(703) 682-9320
dknepper@ij.org
http://www.ij.org
Authorized Lobbyists
| Lobbyist Name | Exclusive Duties | Authorized On | Withdrawn On |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lee U McGrath | Exclusive Duties No | Authorized On 1/30/2023 | Withdrawn On 7/31/2024 |
| Meagan Forbes | Exclusive Duties No | Authorized On 7/31/2024 | Withdrawn On N/A |
Lobbying Interests
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Assembly Bill 302
Relating to: a sales and use tax exemption for data center equipment or software. (FE)
Bill Text and History
8/24/2023
First Communication Date
8/17/2023
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Relating to: a sales and use tax exemption for data center equipment or software. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date8/24/2023
First Communication Date
8/17/2023
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 897
Relating to: qualification for exemptions from food product licensing requirements for sale of pickled fruits and vegetables, baked goods, and other shelf-stable food products. (FE)
Bill Text and History
1/22/2024
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: qualification for exemptions from food product licensing requirements for sale of pickled fruits and vegetables, baked goods, and other shelf-stable food products. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date1/22/2024
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 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
8/24/2023
First Communication Date
8/17/2023
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
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
Against
Notification Date8/24/2023
First Communication Date
8/17/2023
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 813
Relating to: qualification for exemptions from food product licensing requirements for sale of pickled fruits and vegetables, baked goods, and other shelf-stable food products. (FE)
Bill Text and History
1/22/2024
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: qualification for exemptions from food product licensing requirements for sale of pickled fruits and vegetables, baked goods, and other shelf-stable food products. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date1/22/2024
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.
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
reducing the training requirements for cosmetology and barbering apprenticeships
reducing the training requirements for cosmetology and barbering apprenticeships
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
1/25/2023
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.
Legislative matter
Notification Date
1/25/2023
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.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
cosmetology and barbering licensing reform
cosmetology and barbering licensing reform
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
1/25/2023
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.
Legislative matter
Notification Date
1/25/2023
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.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Exempting natural hair braiders from the State's cosmetology license.
Exempting natural hair braiders from the State's cosmetology license.
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
1/25/2023
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.
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
1/25/2023
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.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Sunset reviews of occupational licensing
Sunset reviews of occupational licensing
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
1/25/2023
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.
Legislative matter
Notification Date
1/25/2023
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.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Amend Wisconsin Stat. 150 to repeal Wisconsin’s health services approval process
Amend Wisconsin Stat. 150 to repeal Wisconsin’s health services approval process
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
1/25/2023
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.
Legislative matter
Notification Date
1/25/2023
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.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Improving Wisconsin's reporting of property that is seized and forfeited.
Improving Wisconsin's reporting of property that is seized and forfeited.
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
1/25/2023
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.
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
1/25/2023
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.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Working to re-introduce a hair braiding bill.
Working to re-introduce a hair braiding bill.
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
1/25/2023
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.
Legislative matter
Notification Date
1/25/2023
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 |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Lobbying Expenditures | 2023 January - June $0.00 |
2023 July - December $2,161.46 |
2024 January - June $2,672.97 |
Total $4,834.43 |
| Total Hours Communicating | 2023 January - June 0.00 |
2023 July - December 6.00 |
2024 January - June 20.00 |
Total 26.00 |
| Total Hours Other | 2023 January - June 0.00 |
2023 July - December 13.50 |
2024 January - June 10.00 |
Total 23.50 |
Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Relating to: a sales and use tax exemption for data center equipment or software. (FE)
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December 25% |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total 10% |
Relating to: qualification for exemptions from food product licensing requirements for sale of pickled fruits and vegetables, baked goods, and other shelf-stable food products. (FE)
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December 25% |
2024 January - June 100% |
2024 July - December |
Total 71% |
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, wineries, manufacturers, rectifiers, wholesalers, and retailers; shipping alcohol beverages by means of fulfillment houses and common carriers; the consumption of alcohol beverages in a public place; creating a no-sale event venue permit; creating an operator's permit; liquor licenses transferred from one municipality to another; retailers' authorized activities; liquor license quotas; the safe ride program; the presence of underage persons and conduct of other business on licensed premises; the occupational tax on alcohol beverages; repealing a rule promulgated by the Department of Revenue; granting rule-making authority; and providing a penalty. (FE)
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December 25% |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total 10% |
Relating to: qualification for exemptions from food product licensing requirements for sale of pickled fruits and vegetables, baked goods, and other shelf-stable food products. (FE)
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December 25% |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total 10% |
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
No other matters found.