Tavern League of Wisconsin

Registered Principal Details

Business Or Interest:
Beverage alcohol license holders.

Lobbying Interests:
Chapter 125, regulation & licensing, gaming, smoking issues.

CEO Name:
Pete Madland
Executive Director

Contact
PM
Peter Madland
2817 Fish Hatchery Rd
Fitchburg, WI 53713-5005
(608) 270-8591
(608) 270-8595
info@tlw.org
www.tlw.org

Authorized Lobbyists

Lobbyist Name Exclusive Duties Authorized On Withdrawn On

Lobbying Interests

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

Assembly Bill 41
Assembly Bill 41
Relating to: preemption of city, village, town, or county ordinances requiring employers to provide employees with leave from employment to deal with family, medical, or health issues.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
2/29/2012
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 63
Assembly Bill 63
Relating to: closing hours for certain alcohol beverage retailers.

Bill Text and History

2011 Wisconsin Act 97

Against
Notification Date
4/29/2011
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 95
Assembly Bill 95
Relating to: permits issued by the Department of Revenue for the retail sale of alcohol beverages.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
10/4/2011
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 120
Assembly Bill 120
Relating to: the possession and consumption of alcohol beverages by drivers and passengers on commercial quadricycles, municipal authority to regulate the operation of commercial quadricycles, and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
5/7/2011
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 205
Assembly Bill 205
Relating to: a tax credit for hospitality business advertising.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
2/29/2012
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 410
Assembly Bill 410
Relating to: sobriety checkpoints and granting rule-making authority.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
2/29/2012
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 420
Assembly Bill 420
Relating to: providing alcohol beverages to an underage person who suffers great bodily harm or death from their consumption and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
1/31/2012
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 426
Assembly Bill 426
Relating to: regulation of ferrous metallic mining and related activities, making an appropriation, and providing penalties.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
1/5/2012
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 432
Assembly Bill 432
Relating to: allowing a village in Dane County meeting specified criteria to exceed its retail liquor license quota by issuing three additional retail licenses.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
2/29/2012
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 433
Assembly Bill 433
Relating to: requiring an ignition interlock device for first drunken driving offenses.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
2/29/2012
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: intoxicated operation of all-terrain vehicles, snowmobiles, motorboats, and motor vehicles, snowmobile safety instruction for persons under 16 years of age, and providing penalties.

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
2/1/2012
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
Assembly Bill 464
Relating to: alcohol beverages violations by underage persons on licensed premises.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
2/1/2012
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 480
Assembly Bill 480
Relating to: taste samples of intoxicating liquor provided on certain retail licensed premises.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
1/20/2012
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 520
Assembly Bill 520
Relating to: providing alcohol beverages to underage persons who suffer great bodily harm or death from their consumption.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
2/28/2012
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.
Against
Notification Date
2/28/2012
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 44
Senate Bill 44
Relating to: closing hours for certain alcohol beverage retailers.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
2/29/2012
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 155
Senate Bill 155
Relating to: temporary alcohol beverages licenses issued for fairgrounds and eligibility for state aid for fairs.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
7/21/2011
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.
Other
Notification Date
7/21/2011
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 182
Senate Bill 182
Relating to: excluding permits and licenses from the definition of real property for property tax purposes.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
9/15/2011
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 276
Senate Bill 276
Relating to: municipal quotas for retail intoxicating liquor licenses.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
2/22/2012
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 320
Senate Bill 320
Relating to: requiring an ignition interlock device for first drunken driving offenses.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
2/29/2012
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 324
Senate Bill 324
Relating to: allowing a village in Dane County meeting specified criteria to exceed its retail liquor license quota by issuing three additional retail licenses.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
1/24/2012
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 328
Senate Bill 328
Relating to: retail licenses held by wineries.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
2/29/2012
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 358
Senate Bill 358
Relating to: alcohol beverages violations by underage persons on licensed premises.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
2/1/2012
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 389
Senate Bill 389
Relating to: exempting electronic smoking devices from the types of smoking devices that may not be used in certain locations.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
2/29/2012
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 395
Senate Bill 395
Relating to: homemade wine and fermented malt beverages.

Bill Text and History

2011 Wisconsin Act 200

Against
Notification Date
1/25/2012
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

Administration
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Administration

Notification Date
3/4/2011
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.

Revenue
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Revenue

Notification Date
3/4/2011
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.

Transportation: Departmentwide
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Transportation: Departmentwide

Notification Date
3/4/2011
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

LRB1803: Civil penalties for alcoholic beverage violations by underage persons on licensed premises
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
LRB1803: Civil penalties for alcoholic beverage violations by underage persons on licensed premises

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
10/25/2011
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.

Class B license Issues
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Class B license Issues

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/18/2011
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 Legislation
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
OWI Legislation

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/18/2011
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.

Underage drinking penalties
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Underage drinking penalties

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/18/2011
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.

Statewide smoking policy
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Statewide smoking policy

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/1/2011
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

  2011
January - June
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total
Total Lobbying Expenditures 2011
January - June
$104,070.00
2011
July - December
$50,936.29
2012
January - June
$101,984.14
2012
July - December
$55,670.00
Total $312,660.43
Total Hours Communicating 2011
January - June
39.00
2011
July - December
14.50
2012
January - June
38.50
2012
July - December
9.75
Total 101.75
Total Hours Other 2011
January - June
291.00
2011
July - December
221.50
2012
January - June
180.00
2012
July - December
84.50
Total 777.00

Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

Relating to: closing hours for certain alcohol beverage retailers.
2011
January - June
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total
2011
January - June
10%
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total 4%
Relating to: permits issued by the Department of Revenue for the retail sale of alcohol beverages.
2011
January - June
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total
2011
January - June
2011
July - December
10%
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total 3%
Relating to: excluding permits and licenses from the definition of real property for property tax purposes.
2011
January - June
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total
2011
January - June
2011
July - December
10%
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total 3%
Relating to: regulation of ferrous metallic mining and related activities, making an appropriation, and providing penalties.
2011
January - June
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total
2011
January - June
2011
July - December
10%
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total 3%
Relating to: providing alcohol beverages to an underage person who suffers great bodily harm or death from their consumption and providing a penalty.
2011
January - June
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total
2011
January - June
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
10%
2012
July - December
Total 3%
Relating to: municipal quotas for retail intoxicating liquor licenses.
2011
January - June
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total
2011
January - June
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
15%
2012
July - December
Total 4%
Relating to: alcohol beverages violations by underage persons on licensed premises.
2011
January - June
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total
2011
January - June
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
25%
2012
July - December
34%
Total 10%
Relating to: taste samples of intoxicating liquor provided on certain retail licensed premises.
2011
January - June
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total
2011
January - June
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
25%
2012
July - December
33%
Total 10%
Relating to: homemade wine and fermented malt beverages.
2011
January - June
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total
2011
January - June
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
25%
2012
July - December
Total 6%

Budget Bill Subjects

2011
January - June
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total
2011
January - June
25%
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total 9%

Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings

No administrative rulemaking proceedings found.

Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number

2011
January - June
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total
2011
January - June
25%
2011
July - December
20%
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total 15%
2011
January - June
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total
2011
January - June
40%
2011
July - December
10%
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total 18%
2011
January - June
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total
2011
January - June
2011
July - December
20%
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
33%
Total 9%
2011
January - June
2011
July - December
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total
2011
January - June
2011
July - December
20%
2012
January - June
2012
July - December
Total 5%

Minor Efforts

No minor efforts found.

Other Matters

No other matters found.

Filed Statements of Lobbying Activity and Expenditures