Wisconsin Restaurant Association
Registered Principal Details
Business Or Interest:
Wisconsin Restaurant Association (WRA) is a not-for-profit trade association dedicated to the success of the restaurant and hospitality industry. The WRA provides representation for the hospitaity industry to create a favorable political and regulatory environment at all levels of government. The WRA represents over 7,000 locations. WRA members include all types of restaurants, from seasonal drive-ins, supper clubs, bars, diners and locally owned franchisees to corporate dining and hotels/resorts. Over 70 percent of WRA members are independent restaurants with alcohol licenses.
Lobbying Interests:
The Wisconsin Restaurant Association will work to insure that no new taxes on small businesses are created and maintain equal property tax relief for businesses. WRA will work to maintain the September 1 school start law and an increase in the state budget for tourism promotion. WRA is keenly interested in all alcohol laws and their impact on the ever changing restaurant industry. WRA will work to limit new mandates on employers in the area of employee benefits such as health insurance, and finding a viable solution for more small businesses to offer affordable employee benefits to their employees. WRA is interested in workplace issues such as minimum wage, workers' compensation, unemployment compensation, and teen labor laws. WRA will work to protect the integrity of the restaurant industry by working for necessary and equitable regulations associated with food safety, workforce/labor, alcohol and energy access.
CEO Name:
Kristine Hillmer
Wisconsin Restaurant Association (WRA) is a not-for-profit trade association dedicated to the success of the restaurant and hospitality industry. The WRA provides representation for the hospitaity industry to create a favorable political and regulatory environment at all levels of government. The WRA represents over 7,000 locations. WRA members include all types of restaurants, from seasonal drive-ins, supper clubs, bars, diners and locally owned franchisees to corporate dining and hotels/resorts. Over 70 percent of WRA members are independent restaurants with alcohol licenses.
Lobbying Interests:
The Wisconsin Restaurant Association will work to insure that no new taxes on small businesses are created and maintain equal property tax relief for businesses. WRA will work to maintain the September 1 school start law and an increase in the state budget for tourism promotion. WRA is keenly interested in all alcohol laws and their impact on the ever changing restaurant industry. WRA will work to limit new mandates on employers in the area of employee benefits such as health insurance, and finding a viable solution for more small businesses to offer affordable employee benefits to their employees. WRA is interested in workplace issues such as minimum wage, workers' compensation, unemployment compensation, and teen labor laws. WRA will work to protect the integrity of the restaurant industry by working for necessary and equitable regulations associated with food safety, workforce/labor, alcohol and energy access.
CEO Name:
Kristine Hillmer
Contact
SGQ
Susan G Quam
2801 Fish Hatchery Road
Fitchburg, WI 53713
608.216.2875
squam@wirestaurant.org
http://www.wirestaurant.org
2801 Fish Hatchery Road
Fitchburg, WI 53713
608.216.2875
squam@wirestaurant.org
http://www.wirestaurant.org
Authorized Lobbyists
| Lobbyist Name | Exclusive Duties | Authorized On | Withdrawn On |
|---|---|---|---|
| Susan Gail Quam | Exclusive Duties No | Authorized On 1/3/2025 | Withdrawn On N/A |
Lobbying Interests
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Changes and additions to Statute 125 Alcohol Laws
Changes and additions to Statute 125 Alcohol Laws
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
1/6/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
1/6/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Clarifying relationships between restaurants and third party delivery companies and how restaurants control when and if their food is delivered by other companies.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Clarifying relationships between restaurants and third party delivery companies and how restaurants control when and if their food is delivered by other companies.
Clarifying relationships between restaurants and third party delivery companies and how restaurants control when and if their food is delivered by other companies.
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
1/6/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
1/6/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Employment issues, including scheduling, work hours for minors, minimum wage, tip credit, unemployment insurance and workers compensation.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Employment issues, including scheduling, work hours for minors, minimum wage, tip credit, unemployment insurance and workers compensation.
Employment issues, including scheduling, work hours for minors, minimum wage, tip credit, unemployment insurance and workers compensation.
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
1/6/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
1/6/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Improve access to affordable childcare
Improve access to affordable childcare
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
1/6/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
1/6/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Alcohol Licenses for Private Event Venues
Alcohol Licenses for Private Event Venues
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
1/6/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
1/6/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Regulations for food produced in unlicensed facilities and be sold to the public.
Regulations for food produced in unlicensed facilities and be sold to the public.
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
1/6/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
1/6/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
September 1 Uniform School Start Date
September 1 Uniform School Start Date
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
1/6/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
1/6/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Wisconsin Department of Tourism Budget
Wisconsin Department of Tourism Budget
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
1/6/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Legislative matter
Notification Date
1/6/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Alcohol Delivery
Alcohol Delivery
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
1/6/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
1/6/2025
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Total Lobbying Effort
No certified reports found.
Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
No legislative bills/resolutions found.
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.