All Aboard Wisconsin

Registered Principal Details

Business Or Interest:
All Aboard Wisconsin is an alliance of organizations and individuals promoting all connecting transit modes with passenger rail, improving freight rail systems and insuring these systems are a statewide integral part of Wisconsin's and the nations transportation network.

Lobbying Interests:
All Aboard Wisconsin will monitor all areas of state administrative, executive and legislative policies relating to public transportation, passenger rail, and freight rail services. We will advocate for expanding and improving these critical programs including keeping public transit in the segregated transportation fund, developing a state rail plan, improving the safely and efficiency of our freight rail systems, increasing the frequency of passenger rail service and supporting efforts for the creations and implementation of regional transit authorities.

CEO Name:
Michael McCoy
Legislative Director

Contact
GRG
Gary R. Goyke
754 Williamson Street
Madison, wi 53703
(608) 237-8121
(608) 255-3301
gary.goyke@gmail.com

Authorized Lobbyists

Lobbyist Name Exclusive Duties Authorized On Withdrawn On

Lobbying Interests

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

Assembly Bill 41
Assembly Bill 41
Relating to: creating a local freight bridge program, providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures, granting rule-making authority, and making an appropriation. (FE)

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
2/1/2014
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
We are reviewing the implications of the proposal on the transportation fund and the practice of taking more money from the general fund.
Assembly Bill 349
Assembly Bill 349
Relating to: authorizing the creation of a Fox Cities regional transit authority and making appropriations. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
10/27/2013
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 799
Assembly Bill 799
Relating to: pedestrians crossing railroad tracks and penalties for violations relating to railroad crossings and providing a penalty. (FE)

Bill Text and History

2013 Wisconsin Act 219

For
Notification Date
2/24/2014
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 259
Senate Bill 259
Relating to: authorizing the creation of a Fox Cities regional transit authority and making appropriations. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
10/27/2013
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 588
Senate Bill 588
Relating to: pedestrians crossing railroad tracks and penalties for violations relating to railroad crossings and providing a penalty. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
2/19/2014
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

Public Service Commission
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Public Service Commission

Notification Date
6/9/2013
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
Oppose legislative efforts to create new PSC policies designed specifically to be detrimental to Milwaukee's proposed street car system. Support the completion of the Milwaukee Street Car project at all levels.

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

Notification Date
5/13/2013
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
We will review all aspects of the WDOT budget relating to public transit and passenger rail programs and services.

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

Notification Date
6/9/2013
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
Support additional funding for local public transportation systems. Support keeping public transportation in the transportation fund.

Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number

Wisconsin Rail Plan 2030
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Wisconsin Rail Plan 2030

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
12/30/2013
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.

Advance ways to promote Wisconsin and American made passenger rail vehicles, freight cars and locomotives for both types of operations.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Advance ways to promote Wisconsin and American made passenger rail vehicles, freight cars and locomotives for both types of operations.

Action Intended To Affect
legislative and rule

Notification Date
12/26/2013
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.

Improve state capital funding for passenger and freight rail projects. Review and update capital programs in conjunction with federal rail assistance.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Improve state capital funding for passenger and freight rail projects. Review and update capital programs in conjunction with federal rail assistance.

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
12/26/2013
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 passenger and freight rail safety programs. Advocate for an updated rail safety plan.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Review passenger and freight rail safety programs. Advocate for an updated rail safety plan.

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
12/26/2013
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.

The Wisconsin Claims Board may be involved with a claim against the state regarding passenger rail service. We will monitor activity and possibly comment in the future.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
The Wisconsin Claims Board may be involved with a claim against the state regarding passenger rail service. We will monitor activity and possibly comment in the future.

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
11/8/2013
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.

We will study the possibility of restoring food service on passenger rail service between Chicago and Milwaukee, push to complete the ADA modification of the passenger rail facilites at the Milwaukee Station. May involve legislative activinty in the
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
We will study the possibility of restoring food service on passenger rail service between Chicago and Milwaukee, push to complete the ADA modification of the passenger rail facilites at the Milwaukee Station. May involve legislative activinty in the

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
7/31/2013
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.

The organization will begin the process of bill drafting and information collection on improving passenger rail, public transit connections and support for RTA's. October to December activity.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
The organization will begin the process of bill drafting and information collection on improving passenger rail, public transit connections and support for RTA's. October to December activity.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
7/31/2013
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

  2013
January - June
2013
July - December
2014
January - June
2014
July - December
Total
Total Lobbying Expenditures 2013
January - June
$300.00
2013
July - December
$800.00
2014
January - June
$500.00
2014
July - December
$650.00
Total $2,250.00
Total Hours Communicating 2013
January - June
2.00
2013
July - December
9.00
2014
January - June
7.00
2014
July - December
10.00
Total 28.00
Total Hours Other 2013
January - June
16.00
2013
July - December
22.00
2014
January - June
26.00
2014
July - December
33.00
Total 97.00

Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

Relating to: authorizing the creation of a Fox Cities regional transit authority and making appropriations. (FE)
2013
January - June
2013
July - December
2014
January - June
2014
July - December
Total
2013
January - June
2013
July - December
10%
2014
January - June
10%
2014
July - December
10%
Total 8%
Relating to: authorizing the creation of a Fox Cities regional transit authority and making appropriations. (FE)
2013
January - June
2013
July - December
2014
January - June
2014
July - December
Total
2013
January - June
2013
July - December
10%
2014
January - June
10%
2014
July - December
10%
Total 8%
Relating to: creating a local freight bridge program, providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures, granting rule-making authority, and making an appropriation. (FE)
2013
January - June
2013
July - December
2014
January - June
2014
July - December
Total
2013
January - June
2013
July - December
2014
January - June
10%
2014
July - December
10%
Total 6%
Relating to: pedestrians crossing railroad tracks and penalties for violations relating to railroad crossings and providing a penalty. (FE)
2013
January - June
2013
July - December
2014
January - June
2014
July - December
Total
2013
January - June
2013
July - December
2014
January - June
10%
2014
July - December
10%
Total 6%
Relating to: pedestrians crossing railroad tracks and penalties for violations relating to railroad crossings and providing a penalty. (FE)
2013
January - June
2013
July - December
2014
January - June
2014
July - December
Total
2013
January - June
2013
July - December
2014
January - June
10%
2014
July - December
10%
Total 6%

Budget Bill Subjects

2013
January - June
2013
July - December
2014
January - June
2014
July - December
Total
2013
January - June
5%
2013
July - December
5%
2014
January - June
2014
July - December
10%
Total 6%
2013
January - June
2013
July - December
2014
January - June
2014
July - December
Total
2013
January - June
40%
2013
July - December
10%
2014
January - June
10%
2014
July - December
Total 10%
2013
January - June
2013
July - December
2014
January - June
2014
July - December
Total
2013
January - June
40%
2013
July - December
10%
2014
January - June
10%
2014
July - December
Total 10%

Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings

No administrative rulemaking proceedings found.

Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number

2013
January - June
2013
July - December
2014
January - June
2014
July - December
Total
2013
January - June
2013
July - December
5%
2014
January - June
2014
July - December
10%
Total 5%
2013
January - June
2013
July - December
2014
January - June
2014
July - December
Total
2013
January - June
2013
July - December
5%
2014
January - June
5%
2014
July - December
Total 3%
2013
January - June
2013
July - December
2014
January - June
2014
July - December
Total
2013
January - June
2013
July - December
5%
2014
January - June
2014
July - December
Total 1%
2013
January - June
2013
July - December
2014
January - June
2014
July - December
Total
2013
January - June
2013
July - December
5%
2014
January - June
5%
2014
July - December
Total 3%
2013
January - June
2013
July - December
2014
January - June
2014
July - December
Total
2013
January - June
2013
July - December
15%
2014
January - June
10%
2014
July - December
10%
Total 10%
2013
January - June
2013
July - December
2014
January - June
2014
July - December
Total
2013
January - June
2013
July - December
20%
2014
January - June
10%
2014
July - December
10%
Total 11%
2013
January - June
2013
July - December
2014
January - June
2014
July - December
Total
2013
January - June
2013
July - December
2014
January - June
2014
July - December
10%
Total 3%

Minor Efforts

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

Minor Efforts
2013
January - June
2013
July - December
2014
January - June
2014
July - December
Total
2013
January - June
5%
2013
July - December
2014
January - June
2014
July - December
Total < 1%

Other Matters

Includes time spent on:

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

Other Matters
2013
January - June
2013
July - December
2014
January - June
2014
July - December
Total
2013
January - June
10%
2013
July - December
2014
January - June
2014
July - December
Total 1%

Filed Statements of Lobbying Activity and Expenditures