BNSF Railway
Registered Principal Details
Business Or Interest:
Freight Railroad
Lobbying Interests:
Rail safety requirements, truck size and weight issues, taxation, highway-rail grade crossing issues, railroad tax issues, Office of Commissioner of Railroads, minimum number of employees on trains, etc.
CEO Name:
Matthew Rose
AVP-Government & Public Policy
Freight Railroad
Lobbying Interests:
Rail safety requirements, truck size and weight issues, taxation, highway-rail grade crossing issues, railroad tax issues, Office of Commissioner of Railroads, minimum number of employees on trains, etc.
CEO Name:
Matthew Rose
AVP-Government & Public Policy
Contact
PMN
Paul M Nowicki
547 W. Jackson Blvd. Suite 1509
Chicago, IL 60091
(312) 850-5678
(312) 850-5677
paul.nowicki@BNSF.com
BNSF.com
547 W. Jackson Blvd. Suite 1509
Chicago, IL 60091
(312) 850-5678
(312) 850-5677
paul.nowicki@BNSF.com
BNSF.com
Authorized Lobbyists
| Lobbyist Name | Exclusive Duties | Authorized On | Withdrawn On |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph Strohl | Exclusive Duties N/A | Authorized On 1/24/2007 | Withdrawn On N/A |
| Samuel Gratz | Exclusive Duties N/A | Authorized On 1/24/2007 | Withdrawn On N/A |
Lobbying Interests
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Assembly Bill 244
relating to: eliminating the personal property tax.
Bill Text and History
6/14/2007
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: eliminating the personal property tax.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date6/14/2007
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 300
relating to: rail security and providing a penalty.
Bill Text and History
5/1/2007
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: rail security and providing a penalty.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date5/1/2007
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 560
relating to: regulating the purchase and sale of scrap metal and other metal items, the determination of property value of scrap metal for a theft conviction, creating a civil cause of action regarding scrap metal, and providing a penalty.
Bill Text and History
11/15/2007
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: regulating the purchase and sale of scrap metal and other metal items, the determination of property value of scrap metal for a theft conviction, creating a civil cause of action regarding scrap metal, and providing a penalty.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date11/15/2007
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 836
relating to: pesticide use by railroads, granting rule-making authority, and making an appropriation.
Bill Text and History
2/21/2008
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: pesticide use by railroads, granting rule-making authority, and making an appropriation.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date2/21/2008
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 152
relating to: rail security and providing a penalty.
Bill Text and History
5/1/2007
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: rail security and providing a penalty.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date5/1/2007
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 473
relating to: regulating the purchase and sale of scrap metal and other metal items, the determination of property value of scrap metal for a theft conviction, creating a civil cause of action regarding scrap metal, and providing a penalty.
Bill Text and History
2007 Wisconsin Act 64
2/21/2008
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: regulating the purchase and sale of scrap metal and other metal items, the determination of property value of scrap metal for a theft conviction, creating a civil cause of action regarding scrap metal, and providing a penalty.
Bill Text and History
2007 Wisconsin Act 64
For
Notification Date2/21/2008
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
Public Service Commission: Office of the Commissioner of Railroads
Public Service Commission: Office of the Commissioner of Railroads
Notification Date
5/1/2007
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
Continue 1 PR position due to be eliminated
5/1/2007
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
Continue 1 PR position due to be eliminated
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Confirmation of Senator Breske as Commissioner of Railroads
Confirmation of Senator Breske as Commissioner of Railroads
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
5/22/2008
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
5/22/2008
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
Opposition to LRB 1664/2 a Senate Resolution regarding Federal reregulation of railroads.
Opposition to LRB 1664/2 a Senate Resolution regarding Federal reregulation of railroads.
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
2/4/2008
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
2/4/2008
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
Theft of metallic property
Theft of metallic property
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
10/9/2007
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
10/9/2007
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
Railroad 'Security' proposals, circulating as LRB 2311/1 and 2337/1.
Railroad 'Security' proposals, circulating as LRB 2311/1 and 2337/1.
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
4/5/2007
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
4/5/2007
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
| 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Lobbying Expenditures | 2007 January - June $21,600.00 |
2007 July - December $18,520.33 |
2008 January - June $20,276.75 |
2008 July - December $20,504.06 |
Total $80,901.14 |
| Total Hours Communicating | 2007 January - June 13.50 |
2007 July - December 16.75 |
2008 January - June 11.75 |
2008 July - December 2.00 |
Total 44.00 |
| Total Hours Other | 2007 January - June 72.50 |
2007 July - December 73.50 |
2008 January - June 50.50 |
2008 July - December 15.00 |
Total 211.50 |
Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
relating to: eliminating the personal property tax.
| 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 January - June 10% |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total 4% |
relating to: rail security and providing a penalty.
| 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 January - June 40% |
2007 July - December 50% |
2008 January - June 30% |
2008 July - December |
Total 38% |
relating to: rail security and providing a penalty.
| 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 January - June 40% |
2007 July - December 10% |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total 17% |
relating to: regulating the purchase and sale of scrap metal and other metal items, the determination of property value of scrap metal for a theft conviction, creating a civil cause of action regarding scrap metal, and providing a penalty.
| 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December 40% |
2008 January - June 20% |
2008 July - December |
Total 19% |
relating to: regulating the purchase and sale of scrap metal and other metal items, the determination of property value of scrap metal for a theft conviction, creating a civil cause of action regarding scrap metal, and providing a penalty.
| 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June 20% |
2008 July - December |
Total 5% |
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
| 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June 10% |
2008 July - December |
Total 2% |
| 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June 20% |
2008 July - December |
Total 5% |
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