United Transportation Union

Registered Principal Details

Business Or Interest:
Protect the interest of membership, as they may appear. Railroad workers and retired railroad workers.

Lobbying Interests:
Transportation issues, taxation, public safety, worker safety, campaign finance, voting laws

CEO Name:
Charles L Little
Director

Contact
TPDI
Thomas P Dwyer II
7 N Pinckney St Ste 50C
Madison, WI 53703-2840
(608) 251-4120
(608) 251-7870
utulo56@mailbag.com
www.utu.com

Authorized Lobbyists

Lobbyist Name Exclusive Duties Authorized On Withdrawn On
Timothy Deneen Exclusive Duties N/A Authorized On 1/6/2003 Withdrawn On N/A
Virginia A Dennis Exclusive Duties N/A Authorized On 1/10/2003 Withdrawn On N/A
Thomas P Dwyer II Exclusive Duties N/A Authorized On 1/10/2003 Withdrawn On N/A
Robert LaGesse Exclusive Duties N/A Authorized On 3/3/2003 Withdrawn On N/A

Lobbying Interests

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

Assembly Bill 15
Assembly Bill 15
relating to: vehicle owner liability for violations of certain traffic laws relating to railroad crossings and providing penalties.

Bill Text and History

2003 Wisconsin Act 209

None
Notification Date
2/19/2003
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 103
Assembly Bill 103
relating to: the minimum number of railroad employees required to be present in the cab of the lead control locomotive when the railroad train or locomotive is in motion.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
2/26/2003
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 124
Assembly Bill 124
relating to: regional emergency response team requirements.

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
3/11/2003
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 837
Assembly Bill 837
relating to: attaching the Office of the Commissioner of Railroads to the Department of Transportation, decisions related to railroad crossing protection improvements, and making an appropriation.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
2/16/2004
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 846
Assembly Bill 846
relating to: traffic regulations and traffic control devices at railroad crossings, making appropriations, and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

Other
Notification Date
2/18/2004
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 26
Senate Bill 26
relating to: the minimum number of railroad employees required to be present in the cab of the lead control locomotive when the railroad train or locomotive is in motion.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
2/19/2003
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 159
Senate Bill 159
relating to: operating certain 3-vehicle combinations on the highways.

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
6/16/2003
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 354
Senate Bill 354
relating to: traffic regulations and traffic control devices at railroad crossings, making appropriations, and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
1/12/2004
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 456
Senate Bill 456
relating to: attaching the Office of the Commissioner of Railroads to the Department of Transportation, decisions related to railroad crossing protection improvements, and making an appropriation.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
2/16/2004
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

Public Service Commission: Office of the Commissioner of Railroads
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Public Service Commission: Office of the Commissioner of Railroads

Notification Date
2/24/2003
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: Local Transportation Aid
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Transportation: Local Transportation Aid

Notification Date
1/13/2003
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: Local Transportation Projects
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Transportation: Local Transportation Projects

Notification Date
1/13/2003
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: Motor Vehicles
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Transportation: Motor Vehicles

Notification Date
1/14/2003
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: Other Divisions
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Transportation: Other Divisions

Notification Date
1/14/2003
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: State Highway Program
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Transportation: State Highway Program

Notification Date
1/13/2003
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: State Patrol
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Transportation: State Patrol

Notification Date
1/14/2003
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: Transportation Finance
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Transportation: Transportation Finance

Notification Date
1/13/2003
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.

Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings

Control of mercury air emissions.

Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number

Attaching the Office of the Commissioner of Railroads to the Department of Transportation, decisions relating to railroad crossing protection improvements, and making appropriation.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Attaching the Office of the Commissioner of Railroads to the Department of Transportation, decisions relating to railroad crossing protection improvements, and making appropriation.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
2/9/2004
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.

The traffic regulations and traffic control devices at railroad crossings.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
The traffic regulations and traffic control devices at railroad crossings.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
12/5/2003
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.

The budget as it applies to the Commissioner of Railroads.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
The budget as it applies to the Commissioner of Railroads.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/10/2003
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.

The minimum number of crew needed to operate a train in Wisconsin.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
The minimum number of crew needed to operate a train in Wisconsin.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/10/2003
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

  2004
July - December
Total
Total Lobbying Expenditures 2004
July - December
$24,776.94
Total $24,776.94
Total Hours Communicating 2004
July - December
162.00
Total 162.00
Total Hours Other 2004
July - December
199.00
Total 199.00

Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

No legislative bills/resolutions found.

Budget Bill Subjects

No budget bill subjects found.

Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings

2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2004
July - December
Total
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2004
July - December
10%
Total 10%

Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number

2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2004
July - December
Total
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2004
July - December
40%
Total 40%
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2004
July - December
Total
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2004
July - December
50%
Total 50%

Minor Efforts

No minor efforts found.

Other Matters

No other matters found.

Filed Statements of Lobbying Activity and Expenditures