Wisconsin Southern Railroad Company
Registered Principal Details
Business Or Interest:
Freight railroad operations
Lobbying Interests:
Railroad crossing safety should be maximized by use of appropriate warning devices including stop and yield signs in rural areas of the state. Also support funding levels that accurately address the needs of the state owned railroad system. Issues relating to 2007/2009 Biennial Budget.
CEO Name:
William Gardner
Community Development Manager
Freight railroad operations
Lobbying Interests:
Railroad crossing safety should be maximized by use of appropriate warning devices including stop and yield signs in rural areas of the state. Also support funding levels that accurately address the needs of the state owned railroad system. Issues relating to 2007/2009 Biennial Budget.
CEO Name:
William Gardner
Community Development Manager
Contact
KL
Ken Lucht
1890 E Johnson Street
Madison, WI 53704
(608) 243-9101
(608) 243-9225
klucht@wsorrailroad.com
www.wsorrailroad.com
1890 E Johnson Street
Madison, WI 53704
(608) 243-9101
(608) 243-9225
klucht@wsorrailroad.com
www.wsorrailroad.com
Authorized Lobbyists
| Lobbyist Name | Exclusive Duties | Authorized On | Withdrawn On |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ken Lucht | Exclusive Duties N/A | Authorized On 3/9/2007 | Withdrawn On N/A |
Lobbying Interests
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Senate Bill 152
relating to: rail security and providing a penalty.
Bill Text and History
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.
Comments
Opposed to Senate Bill 152
relating to: rail security and providing a penalty.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date9/25/2007
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.
Comments
Opposed to Senate Bill 152
Budget Bill Subjects
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Transportation: Local Transportation Aid
Transportation: Local Transportation Aid
Notification Date
5/24/2007
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.
Comments
Freight Railroad Preservation Program Funding
5/24/2007
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.
Comments
Freight Railroad Preservation Program Funding
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
Restoring Freight Railroad Service to Rural Communities -Rail Restoration 15 (RR15). Includes rail service Plymouth to Kohler, WI; Congestion/Safety Mitigation at Rugby Junction in Washington County; rail service to SW WI Counties.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Restoring Freight Railroad Service to Rural Communities -Rail Restoration 15 (RR15). Includes rail service Plymouth to Kohler, WI; Congestion/Safety Mitigation at Rugby Junction in Washington County; rail service to SW WI Counties.
Restoring Freight Railroad Service to Rural Communities -Rail Restoration 15 (RR15). Includes rail service Plymouth to Kohler, WI; Congestion/Safety Mitigation at Rugby Junction in Washington County; rail service to SW WI Counties.
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
5/24/2007
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.
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
5/24/2007
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.
Support funding of the Freight Railroad Preservation Program as proposed in Governor's biennial budget.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Support funding of the Freight Railroad Preservation Program as proposed in Governor's biennial budget.
Support funding of the Freight Railroad Preservation Program as proposed in Governor's biennial budget.
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
5/24/2007
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.
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
5/24/2007
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.
Total Lobbying Effort
| 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Lobbying Expenditures | 2007 January - June $31,087.25 |
2007 July - December $2,805.40 |
2008 January - June $0.00 |
2008 July - December $380.25 |
Total $34,272.90 |
| Total Hours Communicating | 2007 January - June 38.00 |
2007 July - December 49.00 |
2008 January - June 0.00 |
2008 July - December 6.50 |
Total 93.50 |
| Total Hours Other | 2007 January - June 42.50 |
2007 July - December 24.50 |
2008 January - June 0.00 |
2008 July - December 1.00 |
Total 68.00 |
Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
relating to: rail security and providing a penalty.
| 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December 10% |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total 4% |
Budget Bill Subjects
| 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 January - June 50% |
2007 July - December 40% |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total 43% |
Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings
No administrative rulemaking proceedings found.
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
Support funding of the Freight Railroad Preservation Program as proposed in Governor's biennial budget.
| 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 25% |
Total 6% |
Restoring Freight Railroad Service to Rural Communities -Rail Restoration 15 (RR15). Includes rail service Plymouth to Kohler, WI; Congestion/Safety Mitigation at Rugby Junction in Washington County; rail service to SW WI Counties.
| 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 January - June 40% |
2007 July - December 50% |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December 75% |
Total 46% |
Minor Efforts
No minor efforts found.
Other Matters
No other matters found.