Amalgamated Transit Union Local 998

Registered Principal Details

Business Or Interest:
ATU 998 will advocate on behalf of its members and reach out to the other ATU workers from across the State, and will work closely with state and local transit agencies to secure additional program support and funding.

Lobbying Interests:
To advocate for additional statevfinancing in future budgets for the expansion of public transit bus routes around this state, work with the WDOT, the entire Executive Branch and all members of the Legislature. ATU supports the creation of Regional Transit Authorities to connect communities, and to renew the push for uniform security for public transit. ATU Local 998 will work closely with private providers who have transit contracts and devote time in renewing past transportation industry partners and vendors. ATU will establish priorities focusing on the workforce, elderly and disabled and the growing numbers of our non driving population.

Contact
BF
Bruce Freeman
734 N 26th Street
Milwaukee, WI 53233
414-342-4300
President@ATU998.org
http://atu998.org

Authorized Lobbyists

Lobbyist Name Exclusive Duties Authorized On Withdrawn On

Lobbying Interests

Budget Bill Subjects

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

Notification Date
6/23/2025
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: Departmentwide
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Transportation: Departmentwide

Notification Date
6/23/2025
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 Assistance
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Transportation: Local Transportation Assistance

Notification Date
6/23/2025
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.

Workforce Development: Workforce Development
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Workforce Development: Workforce Development

Notification Date
6/23/2025
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

Support the confirmation of Kristina Boardman as Secretary of WDOT.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Support the confirmation of Kristina Boardman as Secretary of WDOT.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
6/23/2025
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 coordination of public transportation systems. Review, comment, support or oppose eventual legislative endeavors.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Regional coordination of public transportation systems. Review, comment, support or oppose eventual legislative endeavors.

Notification Date
1/22/2025
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

  2025
January - June
Total
Total Lobbying Expenditures 2025
January - June
$4,065.00
Total $4,065.00
Total Hours Communicating 2025
January - June
70.00
Total 70.00
Total Hours Other 2025
January - June
32.00
Total 32.00

Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

No legislative bills/resolutions found.

Budget Bill Subjects

2025
January - June
2025
July - December
2026
January - June
2026
July - December
Total
2025
January - June
5%
2025
July - December
2026
January - June
2026
July - December
Total 5%
2025
January - June
2025
July - December
2026
January - June
2026
July - December
Total
2025
January - June
10%
2025
July - December
2026
January - June
2026
July - December
Total 10%
2025
January - June
2025
July - December
2026
January - June
2026
July - December
Total
2025
January - June
20%
2025
July - December
2026
January - June
2026
July - December
Total 20%
2025
January - June
2025
July - December
2026
January - June
2026
July - December
Total
2025
January - June
30%
2025
July - December
2026
January - June
2026
July - December
Total 30%

Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings

No administrative rulemaking proceedings found.

Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number

2025
January - June
2025
July - December
2026
January - June
2026
July - December
Total
2025
January - June
3%
2025
July - December
2026
January - June
2026
July - December
Total 3%
2025
January - June
2025
July - December
2026
January - June
2026
July - December
Total
2025
January - June
12%
2025
July - December
2026
January - June
2026
July - December
Total 12%

Minor Efforts

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

Minor Efforts
2025
January - June
2025
July - December
2026
January - June
2026
July - December
Total
2025
January - June
10%
2025
July - December
2026
January - June
2026
July - December
Total 10%

Other Matters

Includes time spent on:

  • Gubernatorial nominations
  • Matters on which the organization made no lobbying communication

Other Matters
2025
January - June
2025
July - December
2026
January - June
2026
July - December
Total
2025
January - June
10%
2025
July - December
2026
January - June
2026
July - December
Total 10%

Filed Statements of Lobbying Activity and Expenditures