Wisconsin Urban & Rural Transit Association, Inc

Registered Principal Details

Business Or Interest:
A professional association of Wisconsin urban and rural public transportation providers, including managers, planners, maintenance supervisors, security and safety personnel, and industry suppliers.

Lobbying Interests:
All areas of administrative or legislative affairs which may affect the administration or operation of a municipal or county transit system. Wisconsin Department of Transportation, local transportation aids and operating assistance.

CEO Name:
Brian Engelking
Executive Committee Chair

Contact
BE
Brian Engelking
P.O. Box 1173
Appleton, WI 54912
(920) 831-6460
bengelki@ci.waukesha.wi.us

Authorized Lobbyists

Lobbyist Name Exclusive Duties Authorized On Withdrawn On

Lobbying Interests

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

Assembly Bill 143
Assembly Bill 143
Relating to: regulation of transportation network companies, providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures, granting rule-making authority, and providing a penalty. (FE)

Bill Text and History

2015 Wisconsin Act 16

Against
Notification Date
4/2/2015
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.
Assembly Bill 210
Assembly Bill 210
Relating to: an additional local sales and use tax for maintenance of streets and highways and making an appropriation. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
5/20/2015
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.
Comments
Wisconsin's public transit entities represented through the Association will be advocating for AB 210. We strongly support improvements in all areas of transportation infrastructure enhancement in our state. WURTA supports a strong multimodal WDOT.
Assembly Bill 562
Assembly Bill 562
Relating to: expenditures relating to the operation of a rail fixed guideway transportation system in a first class city.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
2/11/2016
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.
Senate Bill 106
Senate Bill 106
Relating to: regulation of transportation network companies, providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures, granting rule-making authority, and providing a penalty. (FE)

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
4/2/2015
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.

Budget Bill Subjects

Administration: General Agency Provisions
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Administration: General Agency Provisions

Notification Date
5/11/2015
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.

Board on Aging and Long-Term Care
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Board on Aging and Long-Term Care

Notification Date
5/11/2015
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.

Bonding Authorization
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Bonding Authorization

Notification Date
5/11/2015
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.

Health Services: Medical Assistance - Administration
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Health Services: Medical Assistance - Administration

Notification Date
6/15/2015
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.

Comments
Possible affects of changes in programs and service affecting fixed route bus systems.

Health Services: Medical Assistance - General
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Health Services: Medical Assistance - General

Notification Date
5/11/2015
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.

Health Services: Medical Assistance - Long-Term Care Services
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Health Services: Medical Assistance - Long-Term Care Services

Notification Date
5/11/2015
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.

Health Services: Public Health and Other Programs
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Health Services: Public Health and Other Programs

Notification Date
5/11/2015
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.

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

Notification Date
5/11/2015
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.

Comments
WURTA will work on the developing 2017-2018 WDOT budget with existing Legislative Committees and WDOT officials as they move into a public hearing process.

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

Notification Date
5/11/2015
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.

Transportation: Local Transportation Aid
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Transportation: Local Transportation Aid

Notification Date
5/11/2015
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.

Transportation: Local Transportation Assistance
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Transportation: Local Transportation Assistance

Notification Date
5/11/2015
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.

Transportation: Motor Vehicles
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Transportation: Motor Vehicles

Notification Date
5/11/2015
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.

Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number

Support for a program in WDOT called "complete streets". Oppose suggested repeal. Safe Walkways, bikeways, safe access to transit service, pedestrian safety. It is a budget subject under DOT.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Support for a program in WDOT called "complete streets". Oppose suggested repeal. Safe Walkways, bikeways, safe access to transit service, pedestrian safety. It is a budget subject under DOT.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
5/15/2015
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.

Communicate with transit managers, Wisconsin Department of Transportation and municipal- county operators of Non Emergency Medical Transotpation services on the LAB report issued 5-12-15. Distribute legislative communications on the report.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Communicate with transit managers, Wisconsin Department of Transportation and municipal- county operators of Non Emergency Medical Transotpation services on the LAB report issued 5-12-15. Distribute legislative communications on the report.

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
5/12/2015
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.

Proposed SB 44 and AB 61 Right to Work Legislation.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Proposed SB 44 and AB 61 Right to Work Legislation.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
2/23/2015
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.

Wisconsin State Budget. WDOT budget specifically.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Wisconsin State Budget. WDOT budget specifically.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
2/23/2015
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.

Work with local units of government regarding the rules and regulations of shared ride and local taxi agencies which are licensed within a local municipality.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Work with local units of government regarding the rules and regulations of shared ride and local taxi agencies which are licensed within a local municipality.

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
2/1/2015
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.

Oppose efforts to prevent the construction and or operation of a Milwaukee Streetcar system. We strongly support efforts for job growth and economic development provided by these programs.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Oppose efforts to prevent the construction and or operation of a Milwaukee Streetcar system. We strongly support efforts for job growth and economic development provided by these programs.

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
1/16/2015
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.

Review upcoming legislative drafts and proposals on the creation of a Fox Cities RTA.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Review upcoming legislative drafts and proposals on the creation of a Fox Cities RTA.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
1/16/2015
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.

Review new August 1st policies of transferring medical patients to public transportation systems. New permissions by the DHS through a broker contract for non emergency medical transportation.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Review new August 1st policies of transferring medical patients to public transportation systems. New permissions by the DHS through a broker contract for non emergency medical transportation.

Action Intended To Affect
Rule (by a state agency)

Notification Date
1/16/2015
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.

Work to create additional funding for the 85.21 program administered by the WDOT which financially aids Counties in the delivery of transportation services to elderly and disabled citizens.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Work to create additional funding for the 85.21 program administered by the WDOT which financially aids Counties in the delivery of transportation services to elderly and disabled citizens.

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
1/16/2015
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.

Work to create a new capital funding program for transit system as recommended by the Commission created by Gov. Walker on Transportation Policy and Finance.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Work to create a new capital funding program for transit system as recommended by the Commission created by Gov. Walker on Transportation Policy and Finance.

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
1/16/2015
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

  2015
January - June
2015
July - December
2016
January - June
2016
July - December
Total
Total Lobbying Expenditures 2015
January - June
$33,500.00
2015
July - December
$31,000.00
2016
January - June
$21,000.00
2016
July - December
$35,500.00
Total $121,000.00
Total Hours Communicating 2015
January - June
33.00
2015
July - December
36.00
2016
January - June
36.00
2016
July - December
71.50
Total 176.50
Total Hours Other 2015
January - June
64.00
2015
July - December
57.00
2016
January - June
84.00
2016
July - December
161.00
Total 366.00

Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

Relating to: an additional local sales and use tax for maintenance of streets and highways and making an appropriation. (FE)
2015
January - June
2015
July - December
2016
January - June
2016
July - December
Total
2015
January - June
5%
2015
July - December
10%
2016
January - June
10%
2016
July - December
Total 5%
Relating to: regulation of transportation network companies, providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures, granting rule-making authority, and providing a penalty. (FE)
2015
January - June
2015
July - December
2016
January - June
2016
July - December
Total
2015
January - June
5%
2015
July - December
5%
2016
January - June
2016
July - December
Total 2%
Relating to: regulation of transportation network companies, providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures, granting rule-making authority, and providing a penalty. (FE)
2015
January - June
2015
July - December
2016
January - June
2016
July - December
Total
2015
January - June
10%
2015
July - December
5%
2016
January - June
2016
July - December
Total 3%
Relating to: expenditures relating to the operation of a rail fixed guideway transportation system in a first class city.
2015
January - June
2015
July - December
2016
January - June
2016
July - December
Total
2015
January - June
2015
July - December
2016
January - June
10%
2016
July - December
Total 2%

Budget Bill Subjects

2015
January - June
2015
July - December
2016
January - June
2016
July - December
Total
2015
January - June
5%
2015
July - December
10%
2016
January - June
5%
2016
July - December
20%
Total 12%
2015
January - June
2015
July - December
2016
January - June
2016
July - December
Total
2015
January - June
5%
2015
July - December
10%
2016
January - June
10%
2016
July - December
10%
Total 9%
2015
January - June
2015
July - December
2016
January - June
2016
July - December
Total
2015
January - June
10%
2015
July - December
10%
2016
January - June
5%
2016
July - December
10%
Total 9%
2015
January - June
2015
July - December
2016
January - June
2016
July - December
Total
2015
January - June
10%
2015
July - December
10%
2016
January - June
10%
2016
July - December
10%
Total 10%

Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings

No administrative rulemaking proceedings found.

Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number

2015
January - June
2015
July - December
2016
January - June
2016
July - December
Total
2015
January - June
5%
2015
July - December
2016
January - June
2016
July - December
5%
Total 3%
2015
January - June
2015
July - December
2016
January - June
2016
July - December
Total
2015
January - June
5%
2015
July - December
10%
2016
January - June
10%
2016
July - December
5%
Total 7%
2015
January - June
2015
July - December
2016
January - June
2016
July - December
Total
2015
January - June
5%
2015
July - December
5%
2016
January - June
2016
July - December
Total 2%
2015
January - June
2015
July - December
2016
January - June
2016
July - December
Total
2015
January - June
5%
2015
July - December
2016
January - June
2016
July - December
5%
Total 3%
2015
January - June
2015
July - December
2016
January - June
2016
July - December
Total
2015
January - June
5%
2015
July - December
5%
2016
January - June
10%
2016
July - December
5%
Total 6%
2015
January - June
2015
July - December
2016
January - June
2016
July - December
Total
2015
January - June
5%
2015
July - December
5%
2016
January - June
10%
2016
July - December
Total 4%
2015
January - June
2015
July - December
2016
January - June
2016
July - December
Total
2015
January - June
5%
2015
July - December
5%
2016
January - June
5%
2016
July - December
Total 3%
2015
January - June
2015
July - December
2016
January - June
2016
July - December
Total
2015
January - June
5%
2015
July - December
5%
2016
January - June
2016
July - December
Total 2%
2015
January - June
2015
July - December
2016
January - June
2016
July - December
Total
2015
January - June
5%
2015
July - December
2016
January - June
10%
2016
July - December
10%
Total 7%
2015
January - June
2015
July - December
2016
January - June
2016
July - December
Total
2015
January - June
5%
2015
July - December
5%
2016
January - June
5%
2016
July - December
10%
Total 7%

Minor Efforts

(Time spent on matters each of which accounted for less than 10% of the organization's lobbying.)

Minor Efforts
2015
January - June
2015
July - December
2016
January - June
2016
July - December
Total
2015
January - June
2015
July - December
2016
January - June
2016
July - December
5%
Total 2%

Other Matters

Includes time spent on:

  • Gubernatorial nominations
  • Matters on which the organization made no lobbying communication

Other Matters
2015
January - June
2015
July - December
2016
January - June
2016
July - December
Total
2015
January - June
2015
July - December
2016
January - June
2016
July - December
5%
Total 2%

Filed Statements of Lobbying Activity and Expenditures