Wisconsin Association of Taxicab Owners

Registered Principal Details

Business Or Interest:
The Wisconsin Association of Taxicab Owners is the oldest operating professional taxicab association in the United States. The association is comprised of taxicab and shared-ride taxi businesses, organizations and individual proprietors who are under municipal license or contract. Services are provided to municipalities under specified rules and vendor obligations. Coordination with the State Wisconsin WDOT exists in providing regulated services in over 40 rural communities around the state. Issues or safety, insurance, customer service, ADA compliance, taxation, and transportation coordination are very important to the mission of the organization.

Lobbying Interests:
The Wisconsin Association of Taxicab Owners will be an active participant in all areas of administrative or legislative activity which affect it's membership.

CEO Name:
Paul Bittof
Legislative Director

Contact
GRG
Gary R. Goyke
130 Lakewood Blvd.
Madison, WI 53704
(608) 249-8118
gary.goyke@gmail.com

Authorized Lobbyists

Lobbyist Name Exclusive Duties Authorized On Withdrawn On

Lobbying Interests

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

Assembly Bill 67
Assembly Bill 67
Relating to: penalties for violations related to the motor vehicle liability insurance requirement, proof of financial responsibility, making an appropriation, and providing a penalty. (FE)

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
2/22/2017
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Assembly Bill 107
Assembly Bill 107
Relating to: expenditures relating to the operation of a rail fixed guideway transportation system in a first class city.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
4/30/2017
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Assembly Bill 138
Assembly Bill 138
Relating to: the safe-ride grant program. (FE)

Bill Text and History

2017 Wisconsin Act 125

For
Notification Date
4/9/2017
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Assembly Bill 546
Assembly Bill 546
Relating to: insurance requirements for intrastate motor carriers of passengers. (FE)

Bill Text and History

2017 Wisconsin Act 224

For
Notification Date
10/22/2017
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Comments
The legislation was brought to the attention of some legislators and various transportation providers by professional insurance agents who saw some conflicts in federal and state requirements. WATO will support the legislation.
Assembly Bill 651
Assembly Bill 651
Relating to: modifying Department of Transportation rules relating to human services vehicles.

Bill Text and History

2017 Wisconsin Act 238

None
Notification Date
2/4/2018
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Comments
Our Association will be contacting WDOT and legislative authors to determine if there are emerging insurance questions resulting from the legislation. If no concern exists we will register that conclusion.
Assembly Bill 918
Assembly Bill 918
Relating to: regulation of taxicab companies and taxicab dispatch services, extending the time limit for emergency rule procedures, providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures, granting rule-making authority, and providing a criminal penalty. (FE...

Bill Text and History

Other
Notification Date
2/15/2018
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Comments
We are very carefully reviewing all the impacts of this bill. Some questions raised at the public hearing are being resolved by suggested amendments which are slowly coming forward. We will update our position as quickly as we can.
Senate Bill 25
Senate Bill 25
Relating to: penalties for violations related to the motor vehicle liability insurance requirement, proof of financial responsibility, making an appropriation, and providing a penalty. (FE)

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
2/22/2017
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Senate Bill 88
Senate Bill 88
Relating to: expenditures relating to the operation of a rail fixed guideway transportation system in a first class city.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
4/30/2017
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Senate Bill 90
Senate Bill 90
Relating to: removal and replacement of a vehicle or vehicle part identification number.

Bill Text and History

2017 Wisconsin Act 55

For
Notification Date
5/5/2017
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Senate Bill 181
Senate Bill 181
Relating to: regulation of transportation network companies, their drivers, and the drivers' vehicles by a first class city.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
5/20/2017
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Senate Bill 182
Senate Bill 182
Relating to: regulation of transportation network companies and their drivers and providing a penalty. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
5/20/2017
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Senate Bill 489
Senate Bill 489
Relating to: insurance requirements for intrastate motor carriers of passengers. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
12/4/2017
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.

Budget Bill Subjects

Health Services: Medicaid Services
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Health Services: Medicaid Services

Notification Date
4/24/2017
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.

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

Notification Date
4/24/2017
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.

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

Notification Date
4/24/2017
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.

Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number

WATO will review a variety of local municipal ordinances which would affect transportation network companies if they did not have a state mandated "exemption" from local regulations or safety concerns. Possible Legislative actions.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
WATO will review a variety of local municipal ordinances which would affect transportation network companies if they did not have a state mandated "exemption" from local regulations or safety concerns. Possible Legislative actions.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
8/27/2017
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.

Issues relating to possible legislation and a State Commission to review regulations of autonomous vehicles.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Issues relating to possible legislation and a State Commission to review regulations of autonomous vehicles.

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
5/20/2017
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.

Emerging issues related to TNC's: including background checks, passenger security, adequate insurance coverage, ADA compliance and non compliance with local municipal ordinances.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Emerging issues related to TNC's: including background checks, passenger security, adequate insurance coverage, ADA compliance and non compliance with local municipal ordinances.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
5/20/2017
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.

Review all possible adjustments or changes to current state issued contracts regarding non-emergency medical transportation. There is no legislation at the current time but the topic is of interest.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Review all possible adjustments or changes to current state issued contracts regarding non-emergency medical transportation. There is no legislation at the current time but the topic is of interest.

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
2/23/2017
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.

Monitor all legislative or administrative discussion involving autonomous vehicles. Issues may include registration, insurance liability standards and use of these vehicles on state freeways.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Monitor all legislative or administrative discussion involving autonomous vehicles. Issues may include registration, insurance liability standards and use of these vehicles on state freeways.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
2/23/2017
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.

The Legislative Audit Bureau released a Report on 5-12-15 regarding Non Emergency Medical Transportation. Analyze for legislative or administrative remedies to improve service, eliminate/amend program and or make operational policy changes.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
The Legislative Audit Bureau released a Report on 5-12-15 regarding Non Emergency Medical Transportation. Analyze for legislative or administrative remedies to improve service, eliminate/amend program and or make operational policy changes.

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
1/28/2017
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.

Total Lobbying Effort

  2017
January - June
2017
July - December
2018
January - June
2018
July - December
Total
Total Lobbying Expenditures 2017
January - June
$2,900.00
2017
July - December
$2,180.00
2018
January - June
$2,630.00
2018
July - December
$2,750.00
Total $10,460.00
Total Hours Communicating 2017
January - June
21.00
2017
July - December
21.00
2018
January - June
24.00
2018
July - December
31.00
Total 97.00
Total Hours Other 2017
January - June
27.00
2017
July - December
30.00
2018
January - June
31.00
2018
July - December
47.00
Total 135.00

Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

Relating to: penalties for violations related to the motor vehicle liability insurance requirement, proof of financial responsibility, making an appropriation, and providing a penalty. (FE)
2017
January - June
2017
July - December
2018
January - June
2018
July - December
Total
2017
January - June
5%
2017
July - December
2018
January - June
2018
July - December
Total < 1%
Relating to: expenditures relating to the operation of a rail fixed guideway transportation system in a first class city.
2017
January - June
2017
July - December
2018
January - June
2018
July - December
Total
2017
January - June
5%
2017
July - December
2018
January - June
2018
July - December
Total < 1%
Relating to: the safe-ride grant program. (FE)
2017
January - June
2017
July - December
2018
January - June
2018
July - December
Total
2017
January - June
5%
2017
July - December
2018
January - June
2018
July - December
Total < 1%
Relating to: penalties for violations related to the motor vehicle liability insurance requirement, proof of financial responsibility, making an appropriation, and providing a penalty. (FE)
2017
January - June
2017
July - December
2018
January - June
2018
July - December
Total
2017
January - June
5%
2017
July - December
2018
January - June
5%
2018
July - December
Total 2%
Relating to: expenditures relating to the operation of a rail fixed guideway transportation system in a first class city.
2017
January - June
2017
July - December
2018
January - June
2018
July - December
Total
2017
January - June
5%
2017
July - December
2018
January - June
2018
July - December
Total < 1%
Relating to: removal and replacement of a vehicle or vehicle part identification number.
2017
January - June
2017
July - December
2018
January - June
2018
July - December
Total
2017
January - June
5%
2017
July - December
2018
January - June
5%
2018
July - December
Total 2%
Relating to: regulation of transportation network companies, their drivers, and the drivers' vehicles by a first class city.
2017
January - June
2017
July - December
2018
January - June
2018
July - December
Total
2017
January - June
20%
2017
July - December
2018
January - June
10%
2018
July - December
5%
Total 9%
Relating to: regulation of transportation network companies and their drivers and providing a penalty. (FE)
2017
January - June
2017
July - December
2018
January - June
2018
July - December
Total
2017
January - June
20%
2017
July - December
10%
2018
January - June
10%
2018
July - December
10%
Total 13%
Relating to: insurance requirements for intrastate motor carriers of passengers. (FE)
2017
January - June
2017
July - December
2018
January - June
2018
July - December
Total
2017
January - June
2017
July - December
30%
2018
January - June
2018
July - December
Total 6%
Relating to: insurance requirements for intrastate motor carriers of passengers. (FE)
2017
January - June
2017
July - December
2018
January - June
2018
July - December
Total
2017
January - June
2017
July - December
30%
2018
January - June
25%
2018
July - December
10%
Total 16%
Relating to: modifying Department of Transportation rules relating to human services vehicles.
2017
January - June
2017
July - December
2018
January - June
2018
July - December
Total
2017
January - June
2017
July - December
2018
January - June
5%
2018
July - December
Total 1%
Relating to: regulation of taxicab companies and taxicab dispatch services, extending the time limit for emergency rule procedures, providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures, granting rule-making authority, and providing a criminal penalty. (FE)
2017
January - June
2017
July - December
2018
January - June
2018
July - December
Total
2017
January - June
2017
July - December
2018
January - June
20%
2018
July - December
10%
Total 8%

Budget Bill Subjects

2017
January - June
2017
July - December
2018
January - June
2018
July - December
Total
2017
January - June
10%
2017
July - December
2018
January - June
2018
July - December
10%
Total 6%
2017
January - June
2017
July - December
2018
January - June
2018
July - December
Total
2017
January - June
10%
2017
July - December
2018
January - June
2018
July - December
10%
Total 6%
2017
January - June
2017
July - December
2018
January - June
2018
July - December
Total
2017
January - June
10%
2017
July - December
2018
January - June
2018
July - December
10%
Total 6%

Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings

No administrative rulemaking proceedings found.

Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number

2017
January - June
2017
July - December
2018
January - June
2018
July - December
Total
2017
January - June
2017
July - December
5%
2018
January - June
5%
2018
July - December
5%
Total 4%
2017
January - June
2017
July - December
2018
January - June
2018
July - December
Total
2017
January - June
2017
July - December
5%
2018
January - June
5%
2018
July - December
5%
Total 4%
2017
January - June
2017
July - December
2018
January - June
2018
July - December
Total
2017
January - June
2017
July - December
10%
2018
January - June
5%
2018
July - December
5%
Total 5%
2017
January - June
2017
July - December
2018
January - June
2018
July - December
Total
2017
January - June
2017
July - December
10%
2018
January - June
2018
July - December
5%
Total 4%
2017
January - June
2017
July - December
2018
January - June
2018
July - December
Total
2017
January - June
2017
July - December
2018
January - June
5%
2018
July - December
Total 1%
2017
January - June
2017
July - December
2018
January - June
2018
July - December
Total
2017
January - June
2017
July - December
2018
January - June
2018
July - December
10%
Total 3%

Minor Efforts

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

Minor Efforts
2017
January - June
2017
July - December
2018
January - June
2018
July - December
Total
2017
January - June
2017
July - December
2018
January - June
2018
July - December
5%
Total 2%

Other Matters

No other matters found.

Filed Statements of Lobbying Activity and Expenditures