Bowling Centers Association of Wisconsin

Registered Principal Details

Business Or Interest:
Trade association representing Wisconsin bowling centers.

Lobbying Interests:
Smoking restriction legislation and administrative rule-making affecting bowling centers.

CEO Name:
Gary Hartel
Executive Director

Contact
GH
Gary Hartel
N35 W21140 Capitol Drive, Ste 5
Pewaukee, WI 53072
(262) 783-4292
(262) 783-4590
bcaw@bowlwi.com
http://bowlwi.com

Authorized Lobbyists

Lobbyist Name Exclusive Duties Authorized On Withdrawn On

Lobbying Interests

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

Assembly Bill 474
Assembly Bill 474
relating to: increasing the tax on fermented malt beverages to fund law enforcement grants and alcohol and drug abuse treatment and prevention programs, granting rule-making authority, and making appropriations.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
10/16/2007
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 733
Assembly Bill 733
relating to: requiring ignition interlock devices for certain motor vehicle violations.

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
2/25/2008
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 834
Assembly Bill 834
relating to: prohibiting smoking in places of employment, restaurants, taverns, and other indoor areas and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
2/29/2008
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 150
Senate Bill 150
relating to: prohibiting smoking in places of employment, restaurants, taverns, and other indoor areas and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
4/25/2007
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

Revenue: Tax Administration
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Revenue: Tax Administration

Notification Date
4/25/2007
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
smoking and tobacco provisions

Tobacco Control Board
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Tobacco Control Board

Notification Date
4/25/2007
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
smoking and tobacco provisions

Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number

OWI enforcement
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
OWI enforcement

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
7/24/2008
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.

Beer tax increase (oppose)
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Beer tax increase (oppose)

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative Matter and Rule

Notification Date
5/18/2007
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.

Proposals related to smoking restrictions
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Proposals related to smoking restrictions

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative Matter and Rule

Notification Date
3/15/2007
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.

energy costs
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
energy costs

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative Matter and Rule

Notification Date
1/1/2007
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.

food safety
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
food safety

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative Matter and Rule

Notification Date
1/1/2007
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.

gaming issues
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
gaming issues

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative Matter and Rule

Notification Date
1/1/2007
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.

health care reform
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
health care reform

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative Matter and Rule

Notification Date
1/1/2007
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.

Minimum wage
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Minimum wage

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative Matter and Rule

Notification Date
1/1/2007
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.

OWI enforcement
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
OWI enforcement

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative Matter and Rule

Notification Date
1/1/2007
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

  2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
Total Lobbying Expenditures 2007
January - June
$13,634.90
2007
July - December
$7,790.00
2008
January - June
$6,600.00
2008
July - December
$812.00
Total $28,836.90
Total Hours Communicating 2007
January - June
22.75
2007
July - December
3.70
2008
January - June
4.75
2008
July - December
0.15
Total 31.35
Total Hours Other 2007
January - June
30.25
2007
July - December
17.50
2008
January - June
14.45
2008
July - December
8.60
Total 70.80

Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

relating to: prohibiting smoking in places of employment, restaurants, taverns, and other indoor areas and providing a penalty.
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
65%
2007
July - December
60%
2008
January - June
40%
2008
July - December
30%
Total 57%
relating to: increasing the tax on fermented malt beverages to fund law enforcement grants and alcohol and drug abuse treatment and prevention programs, granting rule-making authority, and making appropriations.
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
10%
2008
January - June
10%
2008
July - December
15%
Total 5%
relating to: requiring ignition interlock devices for certain motor vehicle violations.
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
10%
2008
July - December
15%
Total 3%
relating to: prohibiting smoking in places of employment, restaurants, taverns, and other indoor areas and providing a penalty.
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
25%
2008
July - December
15%
Total 6%

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

2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
5%
2007
July - December
5%
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total 4%
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
5%
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
10%
Total 3%
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
10%
2007
July - December
5%
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total 6%
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
15%
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total 8%
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
5%
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total 1%
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
5%
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total 1%
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
5%
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total 1%
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
5%
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
5%
Total 1%
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
15%
2008
July - December
10%
Total 4%

Minor Efforts

No minor efforts found.

Other Matters

No other matters found.

Filed Statements of Lobbying Activity and Expenditures