Transit Now
Registered Principal Details
Business Or Interest:
Transit Now is a regional membership organization established in 1992. Our main focus is to facilitate positive transportation solutions that link people to jobs and spur economic development.
Lobbying Interests:
Public transportation and related issues of funding, regional framework for transit.
Title:
Executive Director
Transit Now is a regional membership organization established in 1992. Our main focus is to facilitate positive transportation solutions that link people to jobs and spur economic development.
Lobbying Interests:
Public transportation and related issues of funding, regional framework for transit.
Title:
Executive Director
Contact
KT
Kerry Thomas
PO Box 565
Sussex, WI 53089
(262) 246-6151
(262) 246-4053
kthomas@transitnow.org
www.transitnow.org
PO Box 565
Sussex, WI 53089
(262) 246-6151
(262) 246-4053
kthomas@transitnow.org
www.transitnow.org
Authorized Lobbyists
| Lobbyist Name | Exclusive Duties | Authorized On | Withdrawn On |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kerry Thomas | Exclusive Duties N/A | Authorized On 2/22/2011 | Withdrawn On N/A |
Lobbying Interests
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
January 2011 Special Session Assembly Bill 11
Relating to: state finances, collective bargaining for public employees, compensation and fringe benefits of public employees, the state civil service system, the Medical Assistance program, sale of certain facilities, granting bonding authority, and makin...
Bill Text and History
2011 Wisconsin Act 10
2/23/2011
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.
Comments
Oppose loss of $46.6 million in Federal transit aids. Federal law requires continuation of collective bargaining rights for transit employees in order to receive federal transit aid. Under AB11, WI could lose $46.6 mil. in transit aids according.
Relating to: state finances, collective bargaining for public employees, compensation and fringe benefits of public employees, the state civil service system, the Medical Assistance program, sale of certain facilities, granting bonding authority, and makin...
Bill Text and History
2011 Wisconsin Act 10
Against
Notification Date2/23/2011
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.
Comments
Oppose loss of $46.6 million in Federal transit aids. Federal law requires continuation of collective bargaining rights for transit employees in order to receive federal transit aid. Under AB11, WI could lose $46.6 mil. in transit aids according.
Assembly Bill 36
Relating to: eliminating authorization to create a regional transit authority, dissolving any existing regional transit authority and the Southeastern Regional Transit Authority, and eliminating the Southeast Wisconsin transit capital assistance program.
Bill Text and History
4/27/2011
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
Eliminating authorization to create a regional transit authority, dissolving any existing regional transit authority and the transit capital program.
Relating to: eliminating authorization to create a regional transit authority, dissolving any existing regional transit authority and the Southeastern Regional Transit Authority, and eliminating the Southeast Wisconsin transit capital assistance program.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date4/27/2011
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
Eliminating authorization to create a regional transit authority, dissolving any existing regional transit authority and the transit capital program.
Assembly Bill 280
Relating to: exempting from income taxation certain employer-paid fringe benefits for mass transit expenses.
Bill Text and History
2/8/2012
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: exempting from income taxation certain employer-paid fringe benefits for mass transit expenses.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date2/8/2012
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 25
Relating to: eliminating authorization to create a regional transit authority, dissolving any existing regional transit authority and the Southeastern Regional Transit Authority, and eliminating the Southeast Wisconsin transit capital assistance program.
Bill Text and History
4/27/2011
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
Eliminating authorization to create a regional transit authority, dissolving any existing regional transit authority and the transit capital program.
Relating to: eliminating authorization to create a regional transit authority, dissolving any existing regional transit authority and the Southeastern Regional Transit Authority, and eliminating the Southeast Wisconsin transit capital assistance program.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date4/27/2011
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
Eliminating authorization to create a regional transit authority, dissolving any existing regional transit authority and the transit capital program.
Senate Bill 436
Relating to: funding for the urban mass transit operating assistance program and making an appropriation.
Bill Text and History
2/8/2012
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: funding for the urban mass transit operating assistance program and making an appropriation.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date2/8/2012
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Budget Bill Subjects
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Transportation: Local Transportation Aid
Transportation: Local Transportation Aid
Notification Date
8/1/2011
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.
8/1/2011
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.
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Transportation: Transportation Finance
Transportation: Transportation Finance
Notification Date
8/1/2011
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.
8/1/2011
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.
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Funding of local and regional transit
Funding of local and regional transit
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
1/1/2011
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.
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
1/1/2011
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.
Granting communities the ability to create Regional Transit Authorities that provide dedicated local funding and regional coordination and management of transit.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Granting communities the ability to create Regional Transit Authorities that provide dedicated local funding and regional coordination and management of transit.
Granting communities the ability to create Regional Transit Authorities that provide dedicated local funding and regional coordination and management of transit.
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
1/1/2011
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.
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
1/1/2011
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.
Total Lobbying Effort
| 2011 January - June |
2011 July - December |
2012 January - June |
2012 July - December |
Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Lobbying Expenditures | 2011 January - June $7,336.30 |
2011 July - December $0.00 |
2012 January - June $0.00 |
2012 July - December $0.00 |
Total $7,336.30 |
| Total Hours Communicating | 2011 January - June 8.40 |
2011 July - December 0.00 |
2012 January - June 0.00 |
2012 July - December 0.00 |
Total 8.40 |
| Total Hours Other | 2011 January - June 27.60 |
2011 July - December 0.00 |
2012 January - June 0.00 |
2012 July - December 0.00 |
Total 27.60 |
Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Relating to: eliminating authorization to create a regional transit authority, dissolving any existing regional transit authority and the Southeastern Regional Transit Authority, and eliminating the Southeast Wisconsin transit capital assistance program.
| 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 6% |
Relating to: state finances, collective bargaining for public employees, compensation and fringe benefits of public employees, the state civil service system, the Medical Assistance program, sale of certain facilities, granting bonding authority, and making an appropriation.
| 2011 January - June |
2011 July - December |
2012 January - June |
2012 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 January - June 25% |
2011 July - December |
2012 January - June |
2012 July - December |
Total 25% |
Budget Bill Subjects
| 2011 January - June |
2011 July - December |
2012 January - June |
2012 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 January - June 35% |
2011 July - December |
2012 January - June |
2012 July - December |
Total 36% |
| 2011 January - June |
2011 July - December |
2012 January - June |
2012 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 January - June 35% |
2011 July - December |
2012 January - June |
2012 July - December |
Total 36% |
Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings
No administrative rulemaking proceedings found.
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
No topics found.
Minor Efforts
No minor efforts found.
Other Matters
No other matters found.