SMART (Sheet Metal Air Rail Transportation)
Registered Principal Details
Business Or Interest:
Protect the interest of membership, as they may appear. Railroad workers and retired railroad workers, Sheet Metal workers and retired sheet metal workers.
Lobbying Interests:
Transportation issues, taxation, public safety, worker safety, campaign finance, voting laws, passenger and freight rail, prevailing wages, right to work laws, minimum wage.
Title:
State Legislative Director
Protect the interest of membership, as they may appear. Railroad workers and retired railroad workers, Sheet Metal workers and retired sheet metal workers.
Lobbying Interests:
Transportation issues, taxation, public safety, worker safety, campaign finance, voting laws, passenger and freight rail, prevailing wages, right to work laws, minimum wage.
Title:
State Legislative Director
Contact
AH
Andy Hauck
7 N Pinckney Street, Ste LL-25
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 695-6116
smarttd.wislb@yahoo.com
http://wisconsin.utu.org
7 N Pinckney Street, Ste LL-25
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 695-6116
smarttd.wislb@yahoo.com
http://wisconsin.utu.org
Authorized Lobbyists
| Lobbyist Name | Exclusive Duties | Authorized On | Withdrawn On |
|---|
Lobbying Interests
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Assembly Bill 5
Relating to: facilitating and prioritizing COVID-19 vaccine distribution.
Bill Text and History
1/22/2021
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
Following CDC recommendations for administration of the vaccine is essential. Don't allow politics and money to allocate these important resources. Keep politics out of these life saving priorities.
Relating to: facilitating and prioritizing COVID-19 vaccine distribution.
Bill Text and History
Other
Notification Date1/22/2021
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
Following CDC recommendations for administration of the vaccine is essential. Don't allow politics and money to allocate these important resources. Keep politics out of these life saving priorities.
Assembly Bill 248
Relating to: pedestrians crossing railroads.
Bill Text and History
4/19/2021
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
Persons are not allowed to cross interstates unless provisions are made for safe passage because of the speed of traffic, There is frankly no difference with the railroads. Remember, train crews must live with the poor judgement of the trespasser.
Relating to: pedestrians crossing railroads.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date4/19/2021
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
Persons are not allowed to cross interstates unless provisions are made for safe passage because of the speed of traffic, There is frankly no difference with the railroads. Remember, train crews must live with the poor judgement of the trespasser.
Assembly Bill 395
Relating to: legislative and congressional redistricting. (FE)
Bill Text and History
6/24/2021
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: legislative and congressional redistricting. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date6/24/2021
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 614
Relating to: bargaining over wages, hours, and conditions of employment for public employees. (FE)
Bill Text and History
10/18/2021
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: bargaining over wages, hours, and conditions of employment for public employees. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date10/18/2021
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 Joint Resolution 15
Relating to: declaring March 7, 2021 to March 14, 2021, as Women in Construction week and celebrating the wide reaching contributions of women in construction.
Bill Text and History
3/17/2021
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: declaring March 7, 2021 to March 14, 2021, as Women in Construction week and celebrating the wide reaching contributions of women in construction.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date3/17/2021
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 Joint Resolution 52
Relating to: expressing support for the federal Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act.
Bill Text and History
5/19/2021
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: expressing support for the federal Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date5/19/2021
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 334
Relating to: pedestrians crossing railroads.
Bill Text and History
5/10/2021
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
Persons are not allowed to cross interstates unless provisions are made for safe passage because of the speed of traffic, There is frankly no difference with the railroads. Remember, train crews must live with the poor judgement of the trespasser.
Relating to: pedestrians crossing railroads.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date5/10/2021
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
Persons are not allowed to cross interstates unless provisions are made for safe passage because of the speed of traffic, There is frankly no difference with the railroads. Remember, train crews must live with the poor judgement of the trespasser.
Senate Bill 389
Relating to: legislative and congressional redistricting. (FE)
Bill Text and History
6/24/2021
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: legislative and congressional redistricting. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date6/24/2021
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 712
Relating to: grant related to the Verso Paper Mill in the city of Wisconsin Rapids and loan guarantee related to the Park Falls Pulp and Paper Mill in the city of Park Falls. (FE)
Bill Text and History
11/29/2021
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: grant related to the Verso Paper Mill in the city of Wisconsin Rapids and loan guarantee related to the Park Falls Pulp and Paper Mill in the city of Park Falls. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date11/29/2021
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 Joint Resolution 90
Relating to: recognizing the importance of oil and natural gas pipelines for Wisconsin and its economy.
Bill Text and History
1/21/2022
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: recognizing the importance of oil and natural gas pipelines for Wisconsin and its economy.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date1/21/2022
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
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Appointment of Craig Thompson to Secretary of DOT
Appointment of Craig Thompson to Secretary of DOT
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
3/27/2021
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
3/27/2021
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
Truck length
Truck length
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
12/4/2020
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.
Legislative matter
Notification Date
12/4/2020
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
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to Amtrak
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to Amtrak
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
12/4/2020
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
12/4/2020
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
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to Railroad security Proposals
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to Railroad security Proposals
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
12/4/2020
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.
Legislative matter
Notification Date
12/4/2020
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
Trespassing on Railroad Property
Trespassing on Railroad Property
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
12/4/2020
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.
Legislative matter
Notification Date
12/4/2020
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
Appointment by the Governor of a new Railroad Commissioner for the State of Wisconsin
Appointment by the Governor of a new Railroad Commissioner for the State of Wisconsin
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
12/4/2020
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.
Legislative matter
Notification Date
12/4/2020
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
State Authority for Railroad Police
State Authority for Railroad Police
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
12/4/2020
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
12/4/2020
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
Railroad Crew shuttles
Railroad Crew shuttles
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
12/4/2020
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
12/4/2020
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
FRA Certified Inspectors withing DOT
FRA Certified Inspectors withing DOT
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
12/4/2020
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
12/4/2020
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
Inspectors with OCR
Inspectors with OCR
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
12/4/2020
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
12/4/2020
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
Legislation regarding Blocked Railroad crossings
Legislation regarding Blocked Railroad crossings
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
12/4/2020
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
12/4/2020
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
Inspectors in DOT
Inspectors in DOT
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
12/4/2020
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
12/4/2020
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.
Total Lobbying Effort
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Lobbying Expenditures | 2021 January - June $9,241.62 |
2021 July - December $7,840.96 |
2022 January - June $2,884.00 |
2022 July - December $5,227.25 |
Total $25,193.83 |
| Total Hours Communicating | 2021 January - June 65.00 |
2021 July - December 78.00 |
2022 January - June 18.00 |
2022 July - December 5.00 |
Total 166.00 |
| Total Hours Other | 2021 January - June 186.00 |
2021 July - December 138.00 |
2022 January - June 62.00 |
2022 July - December 140.00 |
Total 526.00 |
Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Relating to: pedestrians crossing railroads.
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 January - June 25% |
2021 July - December 20% |
2022 January - June 10% |
2022 July - December |
Total 16% |
Relating to: legislative and congressional redistricting. (FE)
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December 25% |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total 8% |
Relating to: pedestrians crossing railroads.
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June 10% |
2022 July - December |
Total 1% |
Budget Bill Subjects
No budget bill subjects found.
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.)
Other Matters
Includes time spent on:
- Gubernatorial nominations
- Matters on which the organization made no lobbying communication