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
PEN
Paul E Nowicki
547 W. Jackson Blvd. Suite 1509
Chicago, IL 60661
(312) 850-5678
(312) 850-5677
paul.nowicki@BNSF.com
BNSF.com
547 W. Jackson Blvd. Suite 1509
Chicago, IL 60661
(312) 850-5678
(312) 850-5677
paul.nowicki@BNSF.com
BNSF.com
Authorized Lobbyists
| Lobbyist Name | Exclusive Duties | Authorized On | Withdrawn On |
|---|---|---|---|
| Samuel Gratz | Exclusive Duties N/A | Authorized On 1/10/2011 | Withdrawn On N/A |
| Joseph Strohl | Exclusive Duties N/A | Authorized On 1/10/2011 | Withdrawn On N/A |
Lobbying Interests
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
January 2011 Special Session Assembly Bill 1
Relating to: limiting noneconomic damages awarded in actions against long-term care providers; actions against manufacturers, distributors, sellers, and promoters of certain products; confidentiality of health care services reviews; use as evidence of info...
Bill Text and History
1/18/2011
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: limiting noneconomic damages awarded in actions against long-term care providers; actions against manufacturers, distributors, sellers, and promoters of certain products; confidentiality of health care services reviews; use as evidence of info...
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date1/18/2011
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.
January 2011 Special Session Senate Bill 1
Relating to: limiting noneconomic damages awarded in actions against long-term care providers; actions against manufacturers, distributors, sellers, and promoters of certain products; confidentiality of health care services reviews; use as evidence of info...
Bill Text and History
2011 Wisconsin Act 2
1/18/2011
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: limiting noneconomic damages awarded in actions against long-term care providers; actions against manufacturers, distributors, sellers, and promoters of certain products; confidentiality of health care services reviews; use as evidence of info...
Bill Text and History
2011 Wisconsin Act 2
For
Notification Date1/18/2011
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 274
Relating to: requiring motorists to yield to railroad track equipment trains at railroad crossings and requiring a railroad to maintain its right-of-way.
Bill Text and History
2011 Wisconsin Act 101
9/23/2011
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: requiring motorists to yield to railroad track equipment trains at railroad crossings and requiring a railroad to maintain its right-of-way.
Bill Text and History
2011 Wisconsin Act 101
For
Notification Date9/23/2011
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 277
Relating to: adopting federal law as it relates to excluding from an employee's income certain payments from an employer related to medical care.
Bill Text and History
10/3/2011
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: adopting federal law as it relates to excluding from an employee's income certain payments from an employer related to medical care.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date10/3/2011
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 305
Relating to: permits for overweight vehicles or vehicle combinations transporting sealed containers or vehicles in international trade.
Bill Text and History
10/10/2011
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
The railroad has concern about whether this is further 'subsidy' of highway freight transportation. See attached memo.
Relating to: permits for overweight vehicles or vehicle combinations transporting sealed containers or vehicles in international trade.
Bill Text and History
Other
Notification Date10/10/2011
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
The railroad has concern about whether this is further 'subsidy' of highway freight transportation. See attached memo.
Assembly Bill 306
Relating to: annual or consecutive month permits for certain overweight vehicles or vehicle combinations transporting agricultural products.
Bill Text and History
10/11/2011
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
The railroad has concern about whether this is further 'subsidy' of highway freight transportation. See attached memo.
Relating to: annual or consecutive month permits for certain overweight vehicles or vehicle combinations transporting agricultural products.
Bill Text and History
Other
Notification Date10/11/2011
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
The railroad has concern about whether this is further 'subsidy' of highway freight transportation. See attached memo.
Senate Bill 83
Relating to: various changes to the eminent domain laws.
Bill Text and History
5/6/2011
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: various changes to the eminent domain laws.
Bill Text and History
None
Notification Date5/6/2011
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 200
Relating to: requiring motorists to yield to railroad track equipment trains at railroad crossings and requiring a railroad to maintain its right-of-way.
Bill Text and History
11/1/2011
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: requiring motorists to yield to railroad track equipment trains at railroad crossings and requiring a railroad to maintain its right-of-way.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date11/1/2011
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 203
Relating to: adopting federal law as it relates to excluding from an employee's income certain payments from an employer related to medical care.
Bill Text and History
2011 Wisconsin Act 49
10/3/2011
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: adopting federal law as it relates to excluding from an employee's income certain payments from an employer related to medical care.
Bill Text and History
2011 Wisconsin Act 49
For
Notification Date10/3/2011
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 222
Relating to: permits for overweight vehicles or vehicle combinations transporting sealed containers or vehicles in international trade.
Bill Text and History
2011 Wisconsin Act 55
10/11/2011
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
The railroad has concern about whether this is further 'subsidy' of highway freight transportation. See attached memo.
Relating to: permits for overweight vehicles or vehicle combinations transporting sealed containers or vehicles in international trade.
Bill Text and History
2011 Wisconsin Act 55
Other
Notification Date10/11/2011
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
The railroad has concern about whether this is further 'subsidy' of highway freight transportation. See attached memo.
Senate Bill 223
Relating to: annual or consecutive month permits for certain overweight vehicles or vehicle combinations transporting agricultural products.
Bill Text and History
2011 Wisconsin Act 56
10/11/2011
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
The railroad has concern about whether this is further 'subsidy' of highway freight transportation. See attached memo.
Relating to: annual or consecutive month permits for certain overweight vehicles or vehicle combinations transporting agricultural products.
Bill Text and History
2011 Wisconsin Act 56
Other
Notification Date10/11/2011
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
The railroad has concern about whether this is further 'subsidy' of highway freight transportation. See attached memo.
Budget Bill Subjects
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Public Service Commission
Public Service Commission
Notification Date
2/9/2011
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
The continuance of the Office of the Commissioner of Railroads
2/9/2011
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
The continuance of the Office of the Commissioner of Railroads
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Confirmation of Jeff Plale as Commissioner of Railroads
Confirmation of Jeff Plale as Commissioner of Railroads
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
9/21/2011
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
9/21/2011
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 vehicles operated upon rails for the purpose of the maintenance of railroad rights-of-way including all hi-rail vehicles and on-track track maintenance machines to be considered same as trains at any railroad crossing.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
all vehicles operated upon rails for the purpose of the maintenance of railroad rights-of-way including all hi-rail vehicles and on-track track maintenance machines to be considered same as trains at any railroad crossing.
all vehicles operated upon rails for the purpose of the maintenance of railroad rights-of-way including all hi-rail vehicles and on-track track maintenance machines to be considered same as trains at any railroad crossing.
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
2/9/2011
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
2/9/2011
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
| 2011 January - June |
2011 July - December |
2012 January - June |
2012 July - December |
Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Lobbying Expenditures | 2011 January - June $22,650.00 |
2011 July - December $22,913.00 |
2012 January - June $22,987.50 |
2012 July - December $35,440.78 |
Total $103,991.28 |
| Total Hours Communicating | 2011 January - June 25.25 |
2011 July - December 11.75 |
2012 January - June 0.75 |
2012 July - December 0.50 |
Total 38.25 |
| Total Hours Other | 2011 January - June 74.25 |
2011 July - December 108.50 |
2012 January - June 18.00 |
2012 July - December 44.50 |
Total 245.25 |
Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Relating to: limiting noneconomic damages awarded in actions against long-term care providers; actions against manufacturers, distributors, sellers, and promoters of certain products; confidentiality of health care services reviews; use as evidence of information regarding health care providers; reporting of quality indicators identifying individual hospitals; homicide or injury by negligent handling of a dangerous weapon, explosives, or fire; criminal abuse of individuals at risk; criminal abuse and neglect of patients and residents; evidence of lay and expert witnesses; damages for frivolous claims; and punitive damage awards.
| 2011 January - June |
2011 July - December |
2012 January - June |
2012 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 January - June 5% |
2011 July - December |
2012 January - June |
2012 July - December |
Total 2% |
Relating to: various changes to the eminent domain laws.
| 2011 January - June |
2011 July - December |
2012 January - June |
2012 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 January - June 5% |
2011 July - December |
2012 January - June |
2012 July - December |
Total 2% |
Relating to: limiting noneconomic damages awarded in actions against long-term care providers; actions against manufacturers, distributors, sellers, and promoters of certain products; confidentiality of health care services reviews; use as evidence of information regarding health care providers; reporting of quality indicators identifying individual hospitals; homicide or injury by negligent handling of a dangerous weapon, explosives, or fire; criminal abuse of individuals at risk; criminal abuse and neglect of patients and residents; evidence of lay and expert witnesses; damages for frivolous claims; and punitive damage awards.
| 2011 January - June |
2011 July - December |
2012 January - June |
2012 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 January - June 10% |
2011 July - December |
2012 January - June |
2012 July - December |
Total 4% |
Relating to: permits for overweight vehicles or vehicle combinations transporting sealed containers or vehicles in international trade.
| 2011 January - June |
2011 July - December |
2012 January - June |
2012 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 January - June |
2011 July - December 5% |
2012 January - June |
2012 July - December |
Total 2% |
Relating to: annual or consecutive month permits for certain overweight vehicles or vehicle combinations transporting agricultural products.
| 2011 January - June |
2011 July - December |
2012 January - June |
2012 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 January - June |
2011 July - December 5% |
2012 January - June |
2012 July - December |
Total 2% |
Relating to: permits for overweight vehicles or vehicle combinations transporting sealed containers or vehicles in international trade.
| 2011 January - June |
2011 July - December |
2012 January - June |
2012 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 January - June |
2011 July - December 5% |
2012 January - June |
2012 July - December |
Total 2% |
Relating to: annual or consecutive month permits for certain overweight vehicles or vehicle combinations transporting agricultural products.
| 2011 January - June |
2011 July - December |
2012 January - June |
2012 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 January - June |
2011 July - December 5% |
2012 January - June |
2012 July - December |
Total 2% |
Relating to: requiring motorists to yield to railroad track equipment trains at railroad crossings and requiring a railroad to maintain its right-of-way.
| 2011 January - June |
2011 July - December |
2012 January - June |
2012 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 January - June |
2011 July - December 10% |
2012 January - June |
2012 July - December |
Total 4% |
Relating to: requiring motorists to yield to railroad track equipment trains at railroad crossings and requiring a railroad to maintain its right-of-way.
| 2011 January - June |
2011 July - December |
2012 January - June |
2012 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 January - June |
2011 July - December 40% |
2012 January - June |
2012 July - December |
Total 17% |
Budget Bill Subjects
| 2011 January - June |
2011 July - December |
2012 January - June |
2012 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 January - June 40% |
2011 July - December |
2012 January - June |
2012 July - December |
Total 14% |
Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings
No administrative rulemaking proceedings found.
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
all vehicles operated upon rails for the purpose of the maintenance of railroad rights-of-way including all hi-rail vehicles and on-track track maintenance machines to be considered same as trains at any railroad crossing.
| 2011 January - June |
2011 July - December |
2012 January - June |
2012 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 January - June 30% |
2011 July - December |
2012 January - June |
2012 July - December |
Total 11% |
| 2011 January - June |
2011 July - December |
2012 January - June |
2012 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 January - June |
2011 July - December 20% |
2012 January - June |
2012 July - December |
Total 8% |
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