Wisconsin Transportation Builders Association

Registered Principal Details

Business Or Interest:
Transportation construction contractors/suppliers/consultants.

Lobbying Interests:
1. Transportation legislation, including programs, financing and regulations. 2. Environmental legislation impacting transportation use and/or construction, including land use, contamination remediation, run-off, air and water quality, etc. 3. Labor; unemployment compensation and worker compensation issues, such as prevailing wage; and health and safety issues.

CEO Name:
Patrick Stevens
Executive Director

Contact
PG
Patrick Goss
1 S Pinckney St Ste 818
Madison, WI 53703-2808
(608) 256-6891
(608) 256-1670
pgoss@wtba.org
www.wtba.org

Authorized Lobbyists

Lobbyist Name Exclusive Duties Authorized On Withdrawn On
Thomas Walker Exclusive Duties N/A Authorized On 1/1/2007 Withdrawn On N/A
Kevin Traas Exclusive Duties N/A Authorized On 1/1/2007 Withdrawn On N/A
Eric J Petersen Exclusive Duties N/A Authorized On 1/1/2007 Withdrawn On N/A
William J McCoshen Exclusive Duties N/A Authorized On 1/1/2007 Withdrawn On N/A
Timm Speerschneider Exclusive Duties N/A Authorized On 1/1/2007 Withdrawn On N/A
Patrick Stevens Exclusive Duties N/A Authorized On 1/1/2007 Withdrawn On 1/31/2007
Nathan Elias Exclusive Duties N/A Authorized On 1/1/2007 Withdrawn On 12/17/2007
Patrick Goss Exclusive Duties N/A Authorized On 1/31/2007 Withdrawn On N/A
Shawn Pfaff Exclusive Duties N/A Authorized On 2/21/2007 Withdrawn On N/A

Lobbying Interests

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

Assembly Bill 1
Assembly Bill 1
state finances and appropriations. (FE)

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
3/24/2008
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 42
Assembly Bill 42
relating to: the appointment of the secretary of natural resources.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
10/29/2007
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 69
Assembly Bill 69
relating to: registration requirements for professional engineers.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
5/17/2007
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 72
Assembly Bill 72
relating to: authorizing the secretary of administration to lapse moneys from appropriation accounts and transfer moneys between funds during the 2006-07 fiscal year, affecting position authorizations for certain state agencies, requiring the secretary of ...

Bill Text and History

Other
Notification Date
2/22/2007
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 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

Other
Notification Date
2/22/2007
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 85
Assembly Bill 85
relating to: creating an income and franchise tax credit for motor vehicles that use gasoline and ethanol mixtures as fuel.

Bill Text and History

Other
Notification Date
2/22/2007
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
2/22/2007
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 134
Assembly Bill 134
relating to: engineering work for certain Department of Transportation highway projects.

Bill Text and History

Other
Notification Date
3/6/2007
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
3/6/2007
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 157
Assembly Bill 157
relating to: management of greenhouse gases, granting rule-making authority, and providing penalties.

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
9/26/2007
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 181
Assembly Bill 181
relating to: continuing education for architects, landscape architects, professional engineers, designers of engineering systems, and land surveyors.

Bill Text and History

2007 Wisconsin Act 47

For
Notification Date
5/17/2007
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
5/1/2007
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.
For
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.
Assembly Bill 259
Assembly Bill 259
relating to: the acquisition by the Department of Transportation of land for mitigation related to highway projects.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
4/26/2007
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.
None
Notification Date
4/26/2007
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 378
Assembly Bill 378
relating to: the motor vehicle fuel tax imposed on fuel from a renewable resource, income and franchise tax credits related to renewable energy, and requiring the exercise of rule-making authority.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
6/15/2007
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 466
Assembly Bill 466
relating to: the regulation of construction contractors and subcontractors, granting rule-making authority, and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

Other
Notification Date
8/1/2007
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 504
Assembly Bill 504
relating to: the appointment of the secretary of natural resources.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
10/29/2007
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 553
Assembly Bill 553
relating to: limiting the use of the lowest responsible bidder process and requiring local units of government to use the qualification-based selection process for certain public works consulting contracts.

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
11/9/2007
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.
For
Notification Date
11/9/2007
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.
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

Other
Notification Date
1/17/2008
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 712
Assembly Bill 712
relating to: making companies that hire illegal aliens ineligible for certain tax exemptions, governmental contracts, grants, and loans, granting rule-making authority, and providing penalties.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
1/28/2008
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 970
Assembly Bill 970
relating to: motor vehicle emissions limitations for greenhouse gases and granting rule-making authority.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
3/14/2008
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.
Assembly Joint Resolution 34
Assembly Joint Resolution 34
relating to: the creation of state funds and accounts and prohibiting the state from changing the purpose of any state fund or program revenue appropriation account (first consideration).

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
1/28/2008
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 15
Senate Bill 15
relating to: the appointment of the secretary of natural resources.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
10/29/2007
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 39
Senate Bill 39
relating to: authorizing the secretary of administration to lapse moneys from appropriation accounts and transfer moneys between funds during the 2006-07 fiscal year, affecting position authorizations for certain state agencies, requiring the secretary of ...

Bill Text and History

2007 Wisconsin Act 5

Other
Notification Date
2/22/2007
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 40
Senate Bill 40
relating to: state finances and appropriations, constituting the executive budget act of the 2007 legislature.

Bill Text and History

2007 Wisconsin Act 20

None
Notification Date
2/21/2007
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 53
Senate Bill 53
relating to: exempting school districts from the motor vehicle fuel tax.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
2/22/2007
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 72
Senate Bill 72
relating to: ratification of the Midwest Interstate Passenger Rail Compact.

Bill Text and History

2007 Wisconsin Act 117

Other
Notification Date
3/6/2007
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

None
Notification Date
9/25/2007
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 140
Senate Bill 140
relating to: the acquisition by the Department of Transportation of land for mitigation related to highway projects.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
4/26/2007
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.
None
Notification Date
4/26/2007
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 141
Senate Bill 141
relating to: a single registration plate for motor vehicles registered with the Department of Transportation and transfers from the transportation fund to the general fund.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
4/26/2007
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
WTBA has no position on single license plates. We do object to any Transportation Fund savings being diverted to GPR. This would create a continuing Transportation Fund subsidy of GPR.
Senate Bill 185
Senate Bill 185
relating to: trespass by operators of snowmobiles, all-terrain vehicles, and other off-road vehicles; increasing the appropriations for certain all-terrain vehicle programs; fees for registration of all-terrain vehicles for public and private use, fees for...

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
5/17/2007
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 228
Senate Bill 228
relating to: the regulation of construction contractors and subcontractors, granting rule-making authority, and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

Other
Notification Date
8/1/2007
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 295
Senate Bill 295
relating to: limiting the use of the lowest responsible bidder process and requiring local units of government to use the qualification-based selection process for certain public works consulting contracts.

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
11/9/2007
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.
For
Notification Date
11/9/2007
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.
Senate Bill 454
Senate Bill 454
relating to: the transportation of invasive species on highways and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

Other
Notification Date
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.
Senate Joint Resolution 24
Senate Joint Resolution 24
relating to: the creation of state funds and accounts and prohibiting the state from changing the purpose of any state fund or program revenue appropriation account (first consideration).

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
1/28/2008
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

Administration: Agency Services
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Administration: Agency Services

Notification Date
4/1/2007
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.

Bonding Authorization
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Bonding Authorization

Notification Date
4/1/2007
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.

Building Commission
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Building Commission

Notification Date
4/1/2007
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.

Natural Resources: Departmentwide
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Natural Resources: Departmentwide

Notification Date
4/1/2007
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.

Transportation: Local Transportation Aid
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Transportation: Local Transportation Aid

Notification Date
2/22/2007
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.

Transportation: Local Transportation Projects
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Transportation: Local Transportation Projects

Notification Date
2/22/2007
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.

Transportation: Motor Vehicles
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Transportation: Motor Vehicles

Notification Date
4/1/2007
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.

Transportation: State Highway Program
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Transportation: State Highway Program

Notification Date
2/22/2007
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.

Transportation: State Patrol
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Transportation: State Patrol

Notification Date
4/1/2007
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.

Transportation: Transportation Finance
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Transportation: Transportation Finance

Notification Date
2/22/2007
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.

Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings

NR 411, regulating diesel exhaust from trucks.
Agency Name
Department of Natural Resources (NR)
Subject
NR 411, regulating diesel exhaust from trucks.
Scope Statement
Register Number: 595 (7/15/2005)
None
Notification Date
1/1/2007
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.

NR 428, emissions averaging and trading.
Agency Name
Department of Natural Resources (NR)
Subject
NR 428, emissions averaging and trading.
Scope Statement
Register Number: 555 (3/15/2002)
Other
Notification Date
2/13/2007
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 820, defining the extent and basic conceptual framework of groundwater management areas.
Agency Name
Department of Natural Resources (NR)
Subject
NR 820, defining the extent and basic conceptual framework of groundwater management areas.
Scope Statement
Register Number: 606 (6/15/2006)
Other
Notification Date
4/24/2007
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 406 and 407, exemptions for minor sources from air pollution control construction and operation permits.
Agency Name
Natural Resources
Subject
NR 406 and 407, exemptions for minor sources from air pollution control construction and operation permits.
Scope Statement
Register Number: 600 (12/15/2005)
Clearinghouse Rule: CR 06-047
None
Notification Date
1/1/2007
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 general permit criteria requiring decontamination of equipment for invasive species and viruses
Agency Name
Natural Resources
Subject
relating to general permit criteria requiring decontamination of equipment for invasive species and viruses
Scope Statement
Wisconsin Administrative Register
Clearinghouse Rule: CR 07-094
None
Notification Date
6/26/2008
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.

Trans 131, relating to the vehicle emission inspection program.
Agency Name
Transportation
Subject
Trans 131, relating to the vehicle emission inspection program.
Scope Statement
Register Number: 623 (11/15/2007)
Clearinghouse Rule: CR 10-088
Other
Notification Date
1/17/2008
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.

Trans 515, contractual service procurement.
Agency Name
Transportation
Subject
Trans 515, contractual service procurement.
Scope Statement
Register Number: 604 (5/1/2006)
Clearinghouse Rule: CR 06-077
Against
Notification Date
1/1/2007
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.

Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number

Reform of Utility Location Law
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Reform of Utility Location Law

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
10/31/2008
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.

Revisions to Digger's Hotline Statute
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Revisions to Digger's Hotline Statute

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
8/25/2008
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.

Revisions to GOP for Crushing Equipment
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Revisions to GOP for Crushing Equipment

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
8/25/2008
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.

Preparation for 2009 Biennial Budget
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Preparation for 2009 Biennial Budget

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
12/2/2007
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.

Revisons to NR 151
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Revisons to NR 151

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative Matter and Rule

Notification Date
12/2/2007
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.

Constitional Amendment to Segregate Transsportation Funds
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Constitional Amendment to Segregate Transsportation Funds

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
7/5/2007
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.

Revisions to Comm 10
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Revisions to Comm 10

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative Matter and Rule

Notification Date
6/15/2007
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.

Regional Transportation Authorities
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Regional Transportation Authorities

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
6/8/2007
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.

DOT 2007 Federal Plan
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
DOT 2007 Federal Plan

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative Matter and Rule

Notification Date
4/24/2007
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.

Revisons to TPC Statutes
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Revisons to TPC Statutes

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative Matter and Rule

Notification Date
3/6/2007
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 8-Hour Ozone SIP Development
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
2007 8-Hour Ozone SIP Development

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative Matter and Rule

Notification Date
1/1/2007
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.

2007 Biennial Budget - Transportation Programs and Finance
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
2007 Biennial Budget - Transportation Programs and Finance

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative Matter and Rule

Notification Date
1/1/2007
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.

2007 Federal Plan to allocate funding above Chapter 20 levels.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
2007 Federal Plan to allocate funding above Chapter 20 levels.

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative Matter and Rule

Notification Date
1/1/2007
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.

air general permits and registration permits
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
air general permits and registration permits

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative Matter and Rule

Notification Date
1/1/2007
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.

all proposals relating to gas tax indexing
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
all proposals relating to gas tax indexing

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/1/2007
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.

bonding on state projects
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
bonding on state projects

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/1/2007
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.

Contract Sunshine proposal
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Contract Sunshine proposal

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/1/2007
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.

DNR request for additional positions for environemental regualtion of highway projects
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
DNR request for additional positions for environemental regualtion of highway projects

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/1/2007
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.

drug testing
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
drug testing

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/1/2007
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.

nr 135, relating to nonmetallic mining reclamation
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
nr 135, relating to nonmetallic mining reclamation

Action Intended To Affect
Rule (by a state agency)

Notification Date
1/1/2007
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.

Projects being considered by the Transportation Projects Commission
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Projects being considered by the Transportation Projects Commission

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/1/2007
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.

proposals relating to air emissions/air permitting fees
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
proposals relating to air emissions/air permitting fees

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/1/2007
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.

Proposed DNR rule-making on High-Capacity Wells
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Proposed DNR rule-making on High-Capacity Wells

Action Intended To Affect
Rule (by a state agency)

Notification Date
1/1/2007
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.

provisions relating to design-build construction
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
provisions relating to design-build construction

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative Matter and Rule

Notification Date
1/1/2007
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 apprenticeships on public construction projects
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
relating to apprenticeships on public construction projects

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative Matter and Rule

Notification Date
1/1/2007
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 comprehensive planning requirements
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
relating to comprehensive planning requirements

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/1/2007
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.

trans 233, relating to division of land abutting a state trunk highway or connecting highway
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
trans 233, relating to division of land abutting a state trunk highway or connecting highway

Action Intended To Affect
Rule (by a state agency)

Notification Date
1/1/2007
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.

Transportation financing issues, relating to the 2005-07 state budget
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Transportation financing issues, relating to the 2005-07 state budget

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/1/2007
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.

Total Lobbying Effort

  2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
Total Lobbying Expenditures 2007
January - June
$230,027.61
2007
July - December
$181,047.63
2008
January - June
$154,827.71
2008
July - December
$160,278.46
Total $726,181.41
Total Hours Communicating 2007
January - June
159.25
2007
July - December
112.25
2008
January - June
94.75
2008
July - December
12.75
Total 379.00
Total Hours Other 2007
January - June
524.00
2007
July - December
300.75
2008
January - June
314.25
2008
July - December
141.75
Total 1280.75

Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

relating to: exempting school districts from the motor vehicle fuel tax.
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
1%
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total < 1%
relating to: engineering work for certain Department of Transportation highway projects.
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
1%
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total < 1%
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.
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
1%
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total < 1%
relating to: the motor vehicle fuel tax imposed on fuel from a renewable resource, income and franchise tax credits related to renewable energy, and requiring the exercise of rule-making authority.
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
1%
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total < 1%
relating to: the regulation of construction contractors and subcontractors, granting rule-making authority, and providing a penalty.
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
1%
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total < 1%
relating to: the creation of state funds and accounts and prohibiting the state from changing the purpose of any state fund or program revenue appropriation account (first consideration).
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
1%
2008
July - December
Total < 1%
relating to: limiting the use of the lowest responsible bidder process and requiring local units of government to use the qualification-based selection process for certain public works consulting contracts.
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2%
2008
July - December
Total < 1%
state finances and appropriations. (FE)
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
73%
2008
July - December
Total 18%

Budget Bill Subjects

2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
91%
2007
July - December
85%
2008
January - June
7%
2008
July - December
Total 60%
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
1%
2008
July - December
Total < 1%

Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings

2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
1%
2008
July - December
1%
Total < 1%
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2%
2008
July - December
Total < 1%
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
3%
2008
July - December
Total < 1%

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
2%
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total < 1%
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
1%
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total < 1%
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2%
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
83%
Total 8%
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2%
2008
January - June
3%
2008
July - December
1%
Total 1%
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
5%
2008
January - June
3%
2008
July - December
10%
Total 3%
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2008
July - December
Total
2007
January - June
2007
July - December
2008
January - June
2%
2008
July - December
Total < 1%
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
1%
Total < 1%
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
1%
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
3%
2007
July - December
4%
2008
January - June
2%
2008
July - December
3%
Total 3%

Other Matters

No other matters found.

Filed Statements of Lobbying Activity and Expenditures