entertainment software association
Registered Principal Details
Business Or Interest:
Represent video game industry
Lobbying Interests:
All matters related to the invention, manufacture, distribution, sale and use of video games Tax credits for video game production within Wisconsin
CEO Name:
Stanley Pierre-Louis
Represent video game industry
Lobbying Interests:
All matters related to the invention, manufacture, distribution, sale and use of video games Tax credits for video game production within Wisconsin
CEO Name:
Stanley Pierre-Louis
Contact
AO
Andrew O'Connor
601 Massachusetts Ave. NW, Suite 300
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 223-2400
aoconnor@theesa.com
http://www.theesa.com
601 Massachusetts Ave. NW, Suite 300
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 223-2400
aoconnor@theesa.com
http://www.theesa.com
Authorized Lobbyists
| Lobbyist Name | Exclusive Duties | Authorized On | Withdrawn On |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steven Conway | Exclusive Duties Yes | Authorized On 1/2/2025 | Withdrawn On N/A |
Lobbying Interests
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Assembly Bill 204
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Assembly Bill 204
Relating to: creating a video game production tax credit and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
4/24/2025
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: creating a video game production tax credit and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date4/24/2025
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 948
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Assembly Bill 948
Relating to: policies to prohibit the use of wireless communication devices during the school day in public schools.
Bill Text and History
2/2/2026
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: policies to prohibit the use of wireless communication devices during the school day in public schools.
Bill Text and History
Other
Notification Date2/2/2026
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 957
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Assembly Bill 957
Relating to: Internet crimes against children law enforcement and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2/2/2026
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: Internet crimes against children law enforcement and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Other
Notification Date2/2/2026
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 958
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Assembly Bill 958
Relating to: position authorizations for Internet crimes against children law enforcement. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2/2/2026
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: position authorizations for Internet crimes against children law enforcement. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Other
Notification Date2/2/2026
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 959
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Assembly Bill 959
Relating to: the legal status of artificial intelligence.
Bill Text and History
2/2/2026
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: the legal status of artificial intelligence.
Bill Text and History
Other
Notification Date2/2/2026
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 960
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Assembly Bill 960
Relating to: requiring social media platforms to provide mental health warnings and providing a penalty.
Bill Text and History
2/2/2026
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: requiring social media platforms to provide mental health warnings and providing a penalty.
Bill Text and History
Other
Notification Date2/2/2026
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 961
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Assembly Bill 961
Relating to: warning labels for explicit content, creating an explicit content label warning surcharge, making an appropriation, and providing a penalty. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2/2/2026
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: warning labels for explicit content, creating an explicit content label warning surcharge, making an appropriation, and providing a penalty. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Other
Notification Date2/2/2026
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 962
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Assembly Bill 962
Relating to: app stores and app developers and providing a penalty.
Bill Text and History
2/2/2026
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: app stores and app developers and providing a penalty.
Bill Text and History
Undisclosed
Notification Date2/2/2026
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 963
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Assembly Bill 963
Relating to: social media accounts for minors and providing a penalty.
Bill Text and History
2/2/2026
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: social media accounts for minors and providing a penalty.
Bill Text and History
Other
Notification Date2/2/2026
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 964
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Assembly Bill 964
Relating to: Internet crimes against children administrative subpoenas for the crime of sexual extortion when the crime victim is a child. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2/2/2026
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: Internet crimes against children administrative subpoenas for the crime of sexual extortion when the crime victim is a child. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Other
Notification Date2/2/2026
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 965
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Assembly Bill 965
Relating to: artificial intelligence systems that simulate humanlike relationships with children and providing a penalty.
Bill Text and History
2/2/2026
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: artificial intelligence systems that simulate humanlike relationships with children and providing a penalty.
Bill Text and History
Other
Notification Date2/2/2026
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 966
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Assembly Bill 966
Relating to: requiring the Department of Justice to conduct a public awareness campaign. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2/2/2026
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: requiring the Department of Justice to conduct a public awareness campaign. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Other
Notification Date2/2/2026
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 204
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Senate Bill 204
Relating to: creating a video game production tax credit and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
4/17/2025
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: creating a video game production tax credit and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date4/17/2025
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
Esports
Esports
Notification Date
12/31/2024
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
12/31/2024
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Online content moderation
Online content moderation
Notification Date
12/31/2024
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
12/31/2024
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Social media
Social media
Notification Date
12/31/2024
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
12/31/2024
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
software privacy legislation
software privacy legislation
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
12/31/2024
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
12/31/2024
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Tax Incentives
Tax Incentives
Notification Date
12/31/2024
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
12/31/2024
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Total Lobbying Effort
| 2025 January - June |
2025 July - December |
Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Lobbying Expenditures | 2025 January - June $23,200.00 |
2025 July - December $9,700.00 |
Total $32,900.00 |
| Total Hours Communicating | 2025 January - June 36.50 |
2025 July - December 16.25 |
Total 52.75 |
| Total Hours Other | 2025 January - June 21.50 |
2025 July - December 8.00 |
Total 29.50 |
Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Relating to: creating a video game production tax credit and making an appropriation. (FE)
| 2025 January - June |
2025 July - December |
2026 January - June |
2026 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 January - June 40% |
2025 July - December 50% |
2026 January - June |
2026 July - December |
Total 43% |
Relating to: creating a video game production tax credit and making an appropriation. (FE)
| 2025 January - June |
2025 July - December |
2026 January - June |
2026 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 January - June 40% |
2025 July - December 50% |
2026 January - June |
2026 July - December |
Total 43% |
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
| 2025 January - June |
2025 July - December |
2026 January - June |
2026 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 January - June 20% |
2025 July - December |
2026 January - June |
2026 July - December |
Total 14% |
Minor Efforts
No minor efforts found.
Other Matters
No other matters found.