Wisconsin Railroad Association
Registered Principal Details
Business Or Interest:
Freight rail transportation
Lobbying Interests:
Rail freight transportation, industrial & economic development, grade crossing safety, environmental regulations applicable to rail operations.
CEO Name:
Peter Skosey
Freight rail transportation
Lobbying Interests:
Rail freight transportation, industrial & economic development, grade crossing safety, environmental regulations applicable to rail operations.
CEO Name:
Peter Skosey
Contact
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Authorized Lobbyists
| Lobbyist Name | Exclusive Duties | Authorized On | Withdrawn On |
|---|
Lobbying Interests
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Assembly Bill 165
Relating to: weight limits for certain vehicles transporting maple sap or syrup. (FE)
Bill Text and History
4/25/2019
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.
Relating to: weight limits for certain vehicles transporting maple sap or syrup. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date4/25/2019
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 288
Relating to: eliminating the personal property tax and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
6/14/2019
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
In order the comply with federal law, the bill needs to be amended to include railroads.
Relating to: eliminating the personal property tax and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Other
Notification Date6/14/2019
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
In order the comply with federal law, the bill needs to be amended to include railroads.
Assembly Bill 426
Relating to: trespassing on the property of an energy provider and providing a penalty.
Bill Text and History
2019 Wisconsin Act 33
9/30/2019
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.
Relating to: trespassing on the property of an energy provider and providing a penalty.
Bill Text and History
2019 Wisconsin Act 33
For
Notification Date9/30/2019
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 432
Relating to: overweight permits for vehicles or vehicle combinations with six or more axles. (FE)
Bill Text and History
11/12/2019
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.
Relating to: overweight permits for vehicles or vehicle combinations with six or more axles. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date11/12/2019
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 924
Relating to: pedestrians crossing railroads.
Bill Text and History
3/2/2020
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.
Relating to: pedestrians crossing railroads.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date3/2/2020
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 171
Relating to: weight limits for certain vehicles transporting maple sap or syrup. (FE)
Bill Text and History
4/25/2019
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.
Relating to: weight limits for certain vehicles transporting maple sap or syrup. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date4/25/2019
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 257
Relating to: eliminating the personal property tax and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
6/12/2019
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
In order the comply with federal law, the bill needs to be amended to include railroads.
Relating to: eliminating the personal property tax and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Other
Notification Date6/12/2019
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
In order the comply with federal law, the bill needs to be amended to include railroads.
Senate Bill 386
Relating to: trespassing on the property of an energy provider and providing a penalty.
Bill Text and History
9/30/2019
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.
Relating to: trespassing on the property of an energy provider and providing a penalty.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date9/30/2019
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 404
Relating to: overweight permits for vehicles or vehicle combinations with six or more axles. (FE)
Bill Text and History
11/12/2019
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.
Relating to: overweight permits for vehicles or vehicle combinations with six or more axles. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date11/12/2019
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 843
Relating to: pedestrians crossing railroads.
Bill Text and History
3/2/2020
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.
Relating to: pedestrians crossing railroads.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date3/2/2020
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
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Revenue: Collection of Taxes
Revenue: Collection of Taxes
Notification Date
6/6/2019
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.
6/6/2019
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
Responding to Administrative, legislative and regulatory changes caused by COVID-19 including essential business designation and gathering restrictions.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Responding to Administrative, legislative and regulatory changes caused by COVID-19 including essential business designation and gathering restrictions.
Responding to Administrative, legislative and regulatory changes caused by COVID-19 including essential business designation and gathering restrictions.
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
3/24/2020
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
3/24/2020
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
Personal Property Tax
Personal Property Tax
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
6/6/2019
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
6/6/2019
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
Railroad trespass
Railroad trespass
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
1/16/2019
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
1/16/2019
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
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December |
Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Lobbying Expenditures | 2019 January - June $10,500.00 |
2019 July - December $11,700.00 |
2020 January - June $10,300.00 |
2020 July - December $8,250.00 |
Total $40,750.00 |
| Total Hours Communicating | 2019 January - June 11.50 |
2019 July - December 14.75 |
2020 January - June 8.00 |
2020 July - December 2.75 |
Total 37.00 |
| Total Hours Other | 2019 January - June 41.00 |
2019 July - December 43.75 |
2020 January - June 43.50 |
2020 July - December 38.50 |
Total 166.75 |
Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Relating to: overweight permits for vehicles or vehicle combinations with six or more axles. (FE)
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December 15% |
2020 January - June 10% |
2020 July - December |
Total 7% |
Relating to: overweight permits for vehicles or vehicle combinations with six or more axles. (FE)
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December 15% |
2020 January - June 10% |
2020 July - December |
Total 7% |
Budget Bill Subjects
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 January - June 20% |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December |
Total 5% |
Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings
No administrative rulemaking proceedings found.
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 January - June 20% |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December |
Total 5% |
Responding to Administrative, legislative and regulatory changes caused by COVID-19 including essential business designation and gathering restrictions.
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June 25% |
2020 July - December |
Total 6% |
Minor Efforts
(Time spent on matters each of which accounted for less than 10% of the organization's lobbying.)
Other Matters
Includes time spent on:
- Gubernatorial nominations
- Matters on which the organization made no lobbying communication