BNSF Railway
Registered Principal Details
                                    Business Or Interest:
BNSF Railway moves freight across the country and through/to Wisconsin.
Lobbying Interests:
Issues related to freight railroads in the state of Wisconsin.
CEO Name:
Carl Ice
                            
                            BNSF Railway moves freight across the country and through/to Wisconsin.
Lobbying Interests:
Issues related to freight railroads in the state of Wisconsin.
CEO Name:
Carl Ice
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Authorized Lobbyists
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Lobbying Interests
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
                                                                Assembly Bill 43
Relating to: state finances and appropriations, constituting the executive budget act of the 2023 legislature. (FE)
Bill Text and History
                                                                        
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
2/27/2023
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: state finances and appropriations, constituting the executive budget act of the 2023 legislature. (FE)
Bill Text and History
        
 Other
                                                                                                Notification Date2/27/2023
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 463
Relating to: traffic violations when railroad workers are present and providing a penalty.
Bill Text and History
                                                                        
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
1/31/2024
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: traffic violations when railroad workers are present and providing a penalty.
Bill Text and History
        
 For
                                                                                                Notification Date1/31/2024
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 460
Relating to: traffic violations when railroad workers are present and providing a penalty.
Bill Text and History
2023 Wisconsin Act 159
                                                                        
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
1/31/2024
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: traffic violations when railroad workers are present and providing a penalty.
Bill Text and History
2023 Wisconsin Act 159
        
 For
                                                                                                Notification Date1/31/2024
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
                                                                Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Administration: Attached Divisions and Other Bodies
                                                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                    
                                                                            
                                                                    
                                                            
                                                        Administration: Attached Divisions and Other Bodies
                                                                                            Notification Date
2/28/2023
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.
                                                                                        
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    
                                                                                2/28/2023
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 matter relating to
Administration: Departmentwide
                                                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                    
                                                                            
                                                                    
                                                            
                                                        Administration: Departmentwide
                                                                                            Notification Date
2/28/2023
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.
                                                                                        
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    
                                                                                2/28/2023
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 matter relating to
Natural Resources: Public Safety
                                                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                    
                                                                            
                                                                    
                                                            
                                                        Natural Resources: Public Safety
                                                                                            Notification Date
2/28/2023
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.
                                                                                        
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    
                                                                                2/28/2023
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 matter relating to
Revenue: Collection of Taxes
                                                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                    
                                                                            
                                                                    
                                                            
                                                        Revenue: Collection of Taxes
                                                                                            Notification Date
2/28/2023
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.
                                                                                        
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    
                                                                                2/28/2023
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 matter relating to
Transportation: Departmentwide
                                                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                    
                                                                            
                                                                    
                                                            
                                                        Transportation: Departmentwide
                                                                                            Notification Date
2/28/2023
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.
                                                                                        
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    
                                                                                2/28/2023
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
                                                                Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Construction on railroad property.
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                                        
                                                                            
                                                                            
                                                                          
                                                                
                                                                            
                                                        Construction on railroad property.
                                                                                    Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
11/20/2024
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.
                                                                                                                                                                
                                                                            Legislative matter
Notification Date
11/20/2024
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.
                                                                Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Transportation Funding
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                                        
                                                                            
                                                                            
                                                                          
                                                                
                                                                            
                                                        Transportation Funding
                                                                                    Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
1/18/2023
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.
                                                                                                                                                                
                                                                            Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
1/18/2023
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.
                                                                Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Taxation of Railroad Property or Taxes that could impact Railroads.
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                                        
                                                                            
                                                                            
                                                                          
                                                                
                                                                            
                                                        Taxation of Railroad Property or Taxes that could impact Railroads.
                                                                                    Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
1/6/2023
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
1/6/2023
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
Powers of Railroad Police
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                                        
                                                                            
                                                                            
                                                                          
                                                                
                                                                            
                                                        Powers of Railroad Police
                                                                                    Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
1/6/2023
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
1/6/2023
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
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
1/6/2023
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
1/6/2023
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
| 2023 January - June | 2023 July - December | 2024 January - June | 2024 July - December | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Lobbying Expenditures | 2023 January - June $19,425.00 | 2023 July - December $20,292.50 | 2024 January - June $18,490.00 | 2024 July - December $21,332.00 | Total $79,539.50 | 
| Total Hours Communicating | 2023 January - June 31.75 | 2023 July - December 4.50 | 2024 January - June 7.00 | 2024 July - December 39.50 | Total 82.75 | 
| Total Hours Other | 2023 January - June 60.75 | 2023 July - December 51.50 | 2024 January - June 26.50 | 2024 July - December 61.00 | Total 199.75 | 
Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
No legislative bills/resolutions found.
                            Budget Bill Subjects
| 2023 January - June | 2023 July - December | 2024 January - June | 2024 July - December | Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 January - June 5% | 2023 July - December | 2024 January - June | 2024 July - December | Total 2% | 
| 2023 January - June | 2023 July - December | 2024 January - June | 2024 July - December | Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 January - June 15% | 2023 July - December | 2024 January - June | 2024 July - December | Total 5% | 
Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings
No administrative rulemaking proceedings found.
                            Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
| 2023 January - June | 2023 July - December | 2024 January - June | 2024 July - December | Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 January - June 10% | 2023 July - December | 2024 January - June | 2024 July - December | Total 3% | 
| 2023 January - June | 2023 July - December | 2024 January - June | 2024 July - December | Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 January - June 10% | 2023 July - December | 2024 January - June | 2024 July - December | Total 3% | 
| 2023 January - June | 2023 July - December | 2024 January - June | 2024 July - December | Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 January - June 20% | 2023 July - December | 2024 January - June | 2024 July - December | Total 7% | 
| 2023 January - June | 2023 July - December | 2024 January - June | 2024 July - December | Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 January - June | 2023 July - December | 2024 January - June | 2024 July - December 50% | Total 18% | 
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