AAA Wisconsin

Registered Principal Details

Business Or Interest:
AAA Wisconsin is a not-for-profit, fully taxpaying membership organization that represents the interests of its members and the traveling public. AAA Wisconsin also provides travel, insurance, financial and automotive services tomembers and other customers.

Lobbying Interests:
Automobile transportation and travel-related matters, with attendant environmental quality and safety standards. Matters related to the safety, financing, environmental influence and insurance of automobile transportation and other forms of travel.

CEO Name:
Louis J Talluto
Director, Public Affairs

Contact
PM
Pam Moen
PO Box 33
Madison, WI 53701-0033
(608) 828-2487
(608) 828-2530
psmoen@aaawisconsin.com
www.aaawisc.com

Authorized Lobbyists

Lobbyist Name Exclusive Duties Authorized On Withdrawn On
Ernest W Stetenfeld Exclusive Duties N/A Authorized On 1/26/2005 Withdrawn On 6/8/2005
Ernest W Stetenfeld Exclusive Duties N/A Authorized On 6/9/2005 Withdrawn On 7/20/2005

Lobbying Interests

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

Assembly Bill 15
Assembly Bill 15
relating to: ethanol requirements in automotive gasoline, providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures, granting rule-making authority, and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
1/31/2005
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 18
Assembly Bill 18
relating to: the use of a flashing or rotating amber light on certain motor trucks.

Bill Text and History

2005 Wisconsin Act 38

For
Notification Date
2/16/2005
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 43
Assembly Bill 43
relating to: operator's license requirements for certain drivers and for certain drivers' tests and making an appropriation.

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
4/11/2005
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 70
Assembly Bill 70
relating to: child safety restraint systems, safety belt use requirements in motor vehicles, creating a Child Safety Restraint System Program, creating a safety restraint enforcement surcharge, granting rule-making authority, making an appropriation, and p...

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
2/15/2005
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 98
Assembly Bill 98
relating to: requiring headlights and other required lamps on vehicles to be lighted when visibility is limited by inclement weather and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
3/10/2005
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 120
Assembly Bill 120
relating to: restrictions on the operation of motor vehicles by persons holding instruction permits or probationary licenses and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
2/27/2005
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 215
Assembly Bill 215
relating to: enforcement of motor vehicle safety belt violations and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
3/17/2005
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.
Comments
A.B. 215 would allow standard (primary) enforcement of the safety belt law. Other states' experience indicates this is likely the single, most-significant reasonable step our state could take to reduce roadway deaths and injuries.
Assembly Bill 216
Assembly Bill 216
relating to: collection of data concerning motor vehicle stops, law enforcement training standards, and granting rule-making authority.

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
3/17/2005
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 298
Assembly Bill 298
relating to: tourism promotion and development under room tax law.

Bill Text and History

2005 Wisconsin Act 135

For
Notification Date
5/6/2005
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.
Comments
This bill would bolster accountability for the use of tourists' room tax dollars for the appropriate purpose for which they are collected -- tourism development and promotion. AAA Wisconsin supports this increased accountability.
Assembly Bill 1050
Assembly Bill 1050
relating to: use of debit cards and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
4/24/2006
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 15
Senate Bill 15
relating to: ethanol requirements in automotive gasoline, providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures, granting rule-making authority, and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
1/31/2005
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 32
Senate Bill 32
relating to: child safety restraint systems, safety belt use requirements in motor vehicles, creating a Child Safety Restraint System Program, creating a safety restraint enforcement surcharge, granting rule-making authority, making an appropriation, and p...

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
1/29/2005
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 84
Senate Bill 84
relating to: restrictions on the operation of motor vehicles by persons holding instruction permits or probationary licenses and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
2/27/2005
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 180
Senate Bill 180
relating to: cash discounts for retail motor vehicle fuel purchases.

Bill Text and History

2005 Wisconsin Act 84

None
Notification Date
5/9/2005
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 215
Senate Bill 215
relating to: regulating the minimum price of motor vehicle fuel.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
5/24/2005
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 246
Senate Bill 246
relating to: imposing court costs in cases involving motor vehicle seat belt violations.

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
6/29/2005
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 Instruction: General School Aids
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Public Instruction: General School Aids

Notification Date
1/29/2005
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.

Tourism
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Tourism

Notification Date
1/29/2005
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
1/29/2005
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
1/29/2005
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
1/29/2005
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
1/29/2005
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
1/29/2005
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
1/29/2005
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
1/29/2005
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

Differential speed limits between large trucks and passenger vehicles on Interstate-style highways.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Differential speed limits between large trucks and passenger vehicles on Interstate-style highways.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
5/12/2005
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 committing three or more specified traffic offenses within a single course of conduct or within a specified time period, driver education instruction and providing a penalty.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Relating to committing three or more specified traffic offenses within a single course of conduct or within a specified time period, driver education instruction and providing a penalty.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
5/6/2005
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.

Biennial budget bill treatment of matters relating to transportation finance.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Biennial budget bill treatment of matters relating to transportation finance.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/29/2005
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.

Collecting data about the race and ethnicity of drivers in motor-vehicle stops.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Collecting data about the race and ethnicity of drivers in motor-vehicle stops.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/29/2005
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.

Impeding the flow of traffic by continuously operating a motor vehicle in the left-most lane of a controlled-access highway.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Impeding the flow of traffic by continuously operating a motor vehicle in the left-most lane of a controlled-access highway.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/29/2005
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.

Improvement of Wisconsin's graduated driver licensing (GDL) law.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Improvement of Wisconsin's graduated driver licensing (GDL) law.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/29/2005
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.

Improving signage and pavement markings to meet the needs of an aging population of motor-vehicle operators.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Improving signage and pavement markings to meet the needs of an aging population of motor-vehicle operators.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/29/2005
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.

Inclusion in the biennial state budget bill of a provision for enforcement of motor vehicle safety belt violations on a standard (primary) basis.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Inclusion in the biennial state budget bill of a provision for enforcement of motor vehicle safety belt violations on a standard (primary) basis.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/29/2005
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.

Prohibiting the use of cell phones while driving by persons holding instruction permits or GDL probationary licenses.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Prohibiting the use of cell phones while driving by persons holding instruction permits or GDL probationary licenses.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/29/2005
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.

Requiring the use of booster seats for children of certain age ranges and/or weight classifications when children are transported in passenger motor vehicles.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Requiring the use of booster seats for children of certain age ranges and/or weight classifications when children are transported in passenger motor vehicles.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/29/2005
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.

Standard (primary) enforcement of the state safety belt law.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Standard (primary) enforcement of the state safety belt law.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/29/2005
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 repeal of the Unfair Sales Act requirement for a minimum mark-up on the retail sale of motor fuel in Wisconsin.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
The repeal of the Unfair Sales Act requirement for a minimum mark-up on the retail sale of motor fuel in Wisconsin.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/29/2005
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.

Collecting data about the race and ethnicity of drivers in motor-vehicle stops.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Collecting data about the race and ethnicity of drivers in motor-vehicle stops.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
11/23/2004
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.

Total Lobbying Effort

  2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
Total Lobbying Expenditures 2005
January - June
$66,354.68
2005
July - December
$29,909.55
2006
January - June
$13,897.00
2006
July - December
$10,144.00
Total $120,305.23
Total Hours Communicating 2005
January - June
31.00
2005
July - December
0.00
2006
January - June
0.00
2006
July - December
0.00
Total 31.00
Total Hours Other 2005
January - June
144.00
2005
July - December
2.75
2006
January - June
0.00
2006
July - December
0.00
Total 146.75

Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

relating to: regulating the minimum price of motor vehicle fuel.
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
12%
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total 12%
relating to: enforcement of motor vehicle safety belt violations and providing a penalty.
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
15%
2005
July - December
100%
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total 16%
relating to: child safety restraint systems, safety belt use requirements in motor vehicles, creating a Child Safety Restraint System Program, creating a safety restraint enforcement surcharge, granting rule-making authority, making an appropriation, and providing a penalty.
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
16%
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total 16%

Budget Bill Subjects

2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
45%
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total 44%

Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings

No administrative rulemaking proceedings found.

Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number

No topics found.

Minor Efforts

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

Minor Efforts
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
10%
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total 10%

Other Matters

Includes time spent on:

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

Other Matters
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
2%
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total 2%

Filed Statements of Lobbying Activity and Expenditures