Wisconsin Motor Carriers Association

Registered Principal Details

Business Or Interest:
Trade association representing truck and bus companies (owners and officers).

Lobbying Interests:
Rules governing the administration and operation of the Department of Transportation, incl. division of motor vehicles; Rules governing taxation in the Dept. of Revenue; Rules governing environmental regulations (clean air, water, stormwater runoff, etc.) within the Dept. of Natural Resources; Rules governing apprenticeship or other training requirements; also workers compensation & unemploy.compensation; Rules governing the transportation of hazardous materials.

CEO Name:
Thomas Howells
President

Contact
TAH
Thomas A Howells
PO Box 44849
Madison, WI 53744-4849
(608) 833-8200
(608) 833-2875
thowells@witruck.org
www.witruck.org

Authorized Lobbyists

Lobbyist Name Exclusive Duties Authorized On Withdrawn On
Thomas A Howells Exclusive Duties N/A Authorized On 1/16/2007 Withdrawn On N/A
Marc S Bentley Exclusive Duties N/A Authorized On 1/16/2007 Withdrawn On N/A

Lobbying Interests

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

Assembly Bill 81
Assembly Bill 81
relating to: building a certain vehicle weighing station in Rock County, building a certain interchange in Rock County, and creating a vehicle weighing station surcharge for size and weight violations detected at a certain vehicle weighing station in Rock ...

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
5/30/2007
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 112
Assembly Bill 112
relating to: exempting school districts from the motor vehicle fuel tax.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
4/19/2007
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 136
Assembly Bill 136
relating to: allowing schools and local governmental units to claim refunds of the motor vehicle fuel tax and alternate fuels tax and making an appropriation.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
5/30/2007
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 215
Assembly Bill 215
relating to: inattentive driving and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
5/30/2007
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 238
Assembly Bill 238
relating to: requiring the Department of Transportation to study vehicle size and weight limits.

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
5/30/2007
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 528
Assembly Bill 528
relating to: the use of traffic control photographic systems to monitor intersections, imposing liability on the owners of vehicles involved in traffic control signal violations, and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

Other
Notification Date
1/8/2008
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.
Assembly Bill 682
Assembly Bill 682
relating to: the sale of renewable motor vehicle fuels, granting rule-making authority, and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
1/22/2008
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.
Assembly Bill 768
Assembly Bill 768
relating to: extending the employer notification program administered by the Department of Transportation to noncommercial motor vehicle drivers.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
2/14/2008
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 27
Senate Bill 27
relating to: releasing persons arrested for certain offenses related to operating a vehicle while intoxicated.

Bill Text and History

Other
Notification Date
3/5/2007
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.
Senate Bill 81
Senate Bill 81
relating to: management of greenhouse gases, granting rule-making authority, and providing penalties.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
11/2/2007
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 82
Senate Bill 82
relating to: building a certain vehicle weighing station in Rock County, building a certain interchange in Rock County, and creating a vehicle weighing station surcharge for size and weight violations detected at a certain vehicle weighing station in Rock ...

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
5/30/2007
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 84
Senate Bill 84
relating to: allowing schools and local governmental units to claim refunds of the motor vehicle fuel tax and alternate fuels tax and making an appropriation.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
5/30/2007
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 374
Senate Bill 374
relating to: compulsory financial responsibility for the operation of motor vehicles, providing an exemption from emergency rule-making procedures, granting rule-making authority, and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
1/8/2008
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.

Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings

NR 600 series and NR 590, technical corrections to the hazardous waste rule and used oil standards and updating the files to comply with federal requirements.
Agency Name
Department of Natural Resources (NR)
Subject
NR 600 series and NR 590, technical corrections to the hazardous waste rule and used oil standards and updating the files to comply with federal requirements.
Scope Statement
Register Number: 552 (12/15/2001)
None
Notification Date
1/19/2007
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.

Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number

Building WI. Workforce Leg Council
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Building WI. Workforce Leg Council

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
8/6/2008
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.

Domestic Bio-Fuels Leg Council
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Domestic Bio-Fuels Leg Council

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
8/6/2008
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.

NR 411
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
NR 411

Action Intended To Affect
Rule (by a state agency)

Notification Date
8/6/2008
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.

WI Clean Diesel Coalition
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
WI Clean Diesel Coalition

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
2/20/2008
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.

Registration requirements to assist in the disposal of abandoned motor vehicles
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Registration requirements to assist in the disposal of abandoned motor vehicles

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
3/5/2007
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.

tax credits for companies providing truck driver training
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
tax credits for companies providing truck driver training

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
3/5/2007
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.

tax credits for companies purchasing new, environmentally friendly engines
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
tax credits for companies purchasing new, environmentally friendly engines

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
3/5/2007
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.

Driver and Mechanic Training Tax Credits
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Driver and Mechanic Training Tax Credits

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
2/14/2007
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.

Purchase of 2007/10 engine Tax Credits
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Purchase of 2007/10 engine Tax Credits

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
2/14/2007
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.

2007/10 Truck Purchase Tax Credits
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
2007/10 Truck Purchase Tax Credits

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/23/2007
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.

Driver and Mechanic Training Tax Credits
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Driver and Mechanic Training Tax Credits

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/23/2007
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.

Grant program from Dept. of Commerce for engine idling reduction or Alternative Power Units on trucks.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Grant program from Dept. of Commerce for engine idling reduction or Alternative Power Units on trucks.

Action Intended To Affect
Rule (by a state agency)

Notification Date
1/19/2007
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.

Highway user fees paid by trucking companies
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Highway user fees paid by trucking companies

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/19/2007
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.

Legislation relating to engine idling initiative
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Legislation relating to engine idling initiative

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/19/2007
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.

NR 411
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
NR 411

Action Intended To Affect
Rule (by a state agency)

Notification Date
1/19/2007
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.

Regulations concerning the size of trucks off the designated highway system
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Regulations concerning the size of trucks off the designated highway system

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/19/2007
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.

Regulations relating to tarps on trucks carrying bulk commodities
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Regulations relating to tarps on trucks carrying bulk commodities

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/19/2007
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.

Regulatory reform for small businesses
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Regulatory reform for small businesses

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/19/2007
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.

Safety record of trucks
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Safety record of trucks

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/19/2007
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.

Sales tax exemption for common and contract carriers
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Sales tax exemption for common and contract carriers

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/19/2007
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
Wisconsin Motor Carriers Association

Total Lobbying Effort

  2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
Total Lobbying Expenditures 2007
January - June
$36,900.96
2007
July - December
$31,785.87
2008
January - June
$32,943.94
2008
July - December
$38,952.28
Total $140,583.05
Total Hours Communicating 2007
January - June
108.00
2007
July - December
65.50
2008
January - June
82.00
2008
July - December
67.00
Total 322.50
Total Hours Other 2007
January - June
170.00
2007
July - December
146.00
2008
January - June
91.50
2008
July - December
115.50
Total 523.00

Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

No legislative bills/resolutions found.

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
5%
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
10%
2008
July - December
Total 4%
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
15%
2007
July - December
15%
2008
January - June
5%
2008
July - December
7%
Total 11%
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
15%
2007
July - December
15%
2008
January - June
20%
2008
July - December
15%
Total 16%
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
45%
2007
July - December
55%
2008
January - June
35%
2008
July - December
50%
Total 47%
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
15%
2008
July - December
10%
Total 5%
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
5%
Total 1%

Minor Efforts

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

Minor Efforts
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
15%
2007
July - December
10%
2008
January - June
10%
2008
July - December
8%
Total 11%

Other Matters

Includes time spent on:

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

Other Matters
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
5%
2007
July - December
5%
2008
January - June
5%
2008
July - December
5%
Total 5%

Filed Statements of Lobbying Activity and Expenditures