Truck Country of Wisconsin, Inc.
Registered Principal Details
                                    Business Or Interest:
Freigntliner Heavy Duty truck sales, parts and service organization.
Lobbying Interests:
Introduction of a bill limiting indemnification requirements in business contracts such that one party cannot indemnify itself from its own actions and demand others to protect it. Exception made for contrators operating under safe workplace constructin site rules
CEO Name:
Doug McCoy
Secretary/Treasurer
                            
                            Freigntliner Heavy Duty truck sales, parts and service organization.
Lobbying Interests:
Introduction of a bill limiting indemnification requirements in business contracts such that one party cannot indemnify itself from its own actions and demand others to protect it. Exception made for contrators operating under safe workplace constructin site rules
CEO Name:
Doug McCoy
Secretary/Treasurer
                                Contact
                                
                                    
                                        
                                        
                                
                            
                        WFA
                                            William F. Arnold
2099 Southpark Ct, Suite 2
Dubuque, IA 52003
(563) 584-2616
(563) 582-8925
billarnold@truckcountry.com
http://www.truckcountry.com
                                        
                                    2099 Southpark Ct, Suite 2
Dubuque, IA 52003
(563) 584-2616
(563) 582-8925
billarnold@truckcountry.com
http://www.truckcountry.com
Authorized Lobbyists
| Lobbyist Name | Exclusive Duties | Authorized On | Withdrawn On | 
|---|
Lobbying Interests
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
                                                                Assembly Bill 1
Relating to: regulation of ferrous metallic mining and related activities, procedures for obtaining approvals from the Department of Natural Resources for the construction of utility facilities, making an appropriation, and providing penalties. (FE)
Bill Text and History
                                                                        
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
2/20/2013
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.
                                                                                            
                                                                                        
                                                                                    
                                                                                
                                                                        
                                                            
                                                        Relating to: regulation of ferrous metallic mining and related activities, procedures for obtaining approvals from the Department of Natural Resources for the construction of utility facilities, making an appropriation, and providing penalties. (FE)
Bill Text and History
        
 For
                                                                                                Notification Date2/20/2013
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 14
Relating to: workforce training, granting rule-making authority, and making appropriations. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2013 Wisconsin Act 9
                                                                        
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
2/25/2013
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.
                                                                                            
                                                                                        
                                                                                    
                                                                                
                                                                        
                                                            
                                                        Relating to: workforce training, granting rule-making authority, and making appropriations. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2013 Wisconsin Act 9
        
 For
                                                                                                Notification Date2/25/2013
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 140
Relating to: indemnification provisions in contracts for the sale of services.
Bill Text and History
                                                                        
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
8/13/2013
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.
                                                                                            
                                                                                        
                                                                                    
                                                                                
                                                                        
                                                            
                                                        Relating to: indemnification provisions in contracts for the sale of services.
Bill Text and History
        
 For
                                                                                                Notification Date8/13/2013
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 711
Relating to: various changes to the worker's compensation law, granting rule-making authority, and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
                                                                        
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
2/4/2014
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.
                                                                                            
                                                                                        
                                                                                    
                                                                                
                                                                        
                                                            
                                                        Relating to: various changes to the worker's compensation law, granting rule-making authority, and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
        
 Against
                                                                                                Notification Date2/4/2014
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 23
Relating to: workforce training, granting rule-making authority, and making appropriations. (FE)
Bill Text and History
                                                                        
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
2/25/2013
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.
                                                                                            
                                                                                        
                                                                                    
                                                                                
                                                                        
                                                            
                                                        Relating to: workforce training, granting rule-making authority, and making appropriations. (FE)
Bill Text and History
        
 For
                                                                                                Notification Date2/25/2013
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 130
Relating to: indemnification provisions in contracts for the sale of services.
Bill Text and History
                                                                        
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
4/10/2013
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.
                                                                                            
                                                                                        
                                                                                    
                                                                                
                                                                        
                                                            
                                                        Relating to: indemnification provisions in contracts for the sale of services.
Bill Text and History
        
 For
                                                                                                Notification Date4/10/2013
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.
                                                                January 2014 Special Session Assembly Bill 1
Relating to: reducing the lowest individual income tax rate; providing technical college property tax relief aid; establishing a technical college district revenue limit; the carry-back of net operating losses; the sales and use tax exemption for commercia...
Bill Text and History
                                                                        
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
2/5/2014
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.
                                                                                            
                                                                                        
                                                                                    
                                                                                
                                                                        
                                                            
                                                        Relating to: reducing the lowest individual income tax rate; providing technical college property tax relief aid; establishing a technical college district revenue limit; the carry-back of net operating losses; the sales and use tax exemption for commercia...
Bill Text and History
        
 For
                                                                                                Notification Date2/5/2014
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.
                                                                January 2014 Special Session Assembly Bill 2
Relating to: workforce training grants to technical colleges, workforce training grants for collaborative projects among school districts, technical colleges, and businesses, workforce training grants and services to enhance employment opportunities for pe...
Bill Text and History
2013 Wisconsin Act 139
                                                                        
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                        
                                                                                        
                                                                                            
2/10/2014
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.
                                                                                            
                                                                                        
                                                                                    
                                                                                
                                                                        
                                                            
                                                        Relating to: workforce training grants to technical colleges, workforce training grants for collaborative projects among school districts, technical colleges, and businesses, workforce training grants and services to enhance employment opportunities for pe...
Bill Text and History
2013 Wisconsin Act 139
        
 For
                                                                                                Notification Date2/10/2014
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
                                                                Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Transportation: Departmentwide
                                                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                    
                                                                            
                                                                    
                                                            
                                                        Transportation: Departmentwide
                                                                                            Notification Date
3/19/2013
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.
                                                                                        
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    
                                                                                3/19/2013
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.
                                                                Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Wisconsin Technical College System
                                                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                    
                                                                            
                                                                    
                                                            
                                                        Wisconsin Technical College System
                                                                                            Notification Date
3/19/2013
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.
                                                                                        
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    
                                                                                3/19/2013
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.
                                                                Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Workforce Development
                                                                    
                                                                            
                                                                                
                                                                                    
                                                                                    
                                                                            
                                                                    
                                                            
                                                        Workforce Development
                                                                                            Notification Date
3/19/2013
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.
                                                                                        
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    
                                                                                3/19/2013
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
                                                                Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
LRB 3988/2 Workforce Development Grants
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                                        
                                                                            
                                                                            
                                                                          
                                                                
                                                                            
                                                        LRB 3988/2 Workforce Development Grants
                                                                                    Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
2/5/2014
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.
                                                                                                                                                                
                                                                            Legislative matter
Notification Date
2/5/2014
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.
                                                                Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Sales Tax-Common and Contract Carriers
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                                        
                                                                            
                                                                            
                                                                          
                                                                
                                                                            
                                                        Sales Tax-Common and Contract Carriers
                                                                                    Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
9/17/2013
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.
                                                                                                                                                                
                                                                            Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
9/17/2013
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.
                                                                Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Workers Comp Reform
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                                        
                                                                            
                                                                            
                                                                          
                                                                
                                                                            
                                                        Workers Comp Reform
                                                                                    Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
6/27/2013
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.
                                                                                                                                                                
                                                                            Legislative matter
Notification Date
6/27/2013
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.
                                                                Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Reduce Corporate Taxes
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                                        
                                                                            
                                                                            
                                                                          
                                                                
                                                                            
                                                        Reduce Corporate Taxes
                                                                                    Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
1/17/2013
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.
                                                                                                                                                                
                                                                            Legislative matter
Notification Date
1/17/2013
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.
                                                                Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Government Reform
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                                        
                                                                            
                                                                            
                                                                          
                                                                
                                                                            
                                                        Government Reform
                                                                                    Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
1/17/2013
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.
                                                                                                                                                                
                                                                            Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
1/17/2013
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.
                                                                Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Workforce Development
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                                        
                                                                            
                                                                            
                                                                          
                                                                
                                                                            
                                                        Workforce Development
                                                                                    Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
1/17/2013
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.
                                                                                                                                                                
                                                                            Legislative matter
Notification Date
1/17/2013
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.
                                                                Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Transportation Finance
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                                        
                                                                            
                                                                            
                                                                          
                                                                
                                                                            
                                                        Transportation Finance
                                                                                    Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
1/17/2013
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.
                                                                                                                                                                
                                                                            Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
1/17/2013
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.
                                                                Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Indemnification provisions in contract for the sales of service
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                                        
                                                                            
                                                                            
                                                                          
                                                                
                                                                            
                                                        Indemnification provisions in contract for the sales of service
                                                                                    Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
1/17/2013
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.
                                                                                                                                                                
                                                                            Legislative matter
Notification Date
1/17/2013
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
| 2013 January - June  | 
                                                                                    2013 July - December  | 
                                                                                    2014 January - June  | 
                                                                                    2014 July - December  | 
                                        Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Lobbying Expenditures | 2013 January - June $24,700.00  | 
                                                                                    2013 July - December $20,400.00  | 
                                                                                    2014 January - June $9,000.00  | 
                                                                                    2014 July - December $9,000.00  | 
                                        Total $63,100.00 | 
| Total Hours Communicating | 2013 January - June 103.00  | 
                                                                                    2013 July - December 44.50  | 
                                                                                    2014 January - June 61.00  | 
                                                                                    2014 July - December 65.00  | 
                                        Total 273.50 | 
| Total Hours Other | 2013 January - June 90.00  | 
                                                                                    2013 July - December 44.50  | 
                                                                                    2014 January - June 125.00  | 
                                                                                    2014 July - December 104.00  | 
                                        Total 363.50 | 
Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
                                                             Relating to: workforce training, granting rule-making authority, and making appropriations. (FE) 
                                                            
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                        
                                                    | 2013 January - June  | 
                                                                        2013 July - December  | 
                                                                        2014 January - June  | 
                                                                        2014 July - December  | 
                                                                        Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 January - June 5%  | 
                                                                        2013 July - December  | 
                                                                        2014 January - June  | 
                                                                        2014 July - December  | 
                                                                        Total 2% | 
                                                             Relating to: indemnification provisions in contracts for the sale of services. 
                                                            
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                        
                                                    | 2013 January - June  | 
                                                                        2013 July - December  | 
                                                                        2014 January - June  | 
                                                                        2014 July - December  | 
                                                                        Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 January - June 65%  | 
                                                                        2013 July - December  | 
                                                                        2014 January - June  | 
                                                                        2014 July - December  | 
                                                                        Total 20% | 
                                                             Relating to: indemnification provisions in contracts for the sale of services. 
                                                            
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                        
                                                    | 2013 January - June  | 
                                                                        2013 July - December  | 
                                                                        2014 January - June  | 
                                                                        2014 July - December  | 
                                                                        Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 January - June  | 
                                                                        2013 July - December 80%  | 
                                                                        2014 January - June  | 
                                                                        2014 July - December  | 
                                                                        Total 11% | 
                                                             Relating to: workforce training grants to technical colleges, workforce training grants for collaborative projects among school districts, technical colleges, and businesses, workforce training grants and services to enhance employment opportunities for persons with disabilities, and making an appropriation. (FE)
                                                            
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                        
                                                    | 2013 January - June  | 
                                                                        2013 July - December  | 
                                                                        2014 January - June  | 
                                                                        2014 July - December  | 
                                                                        Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 January - June  | 
                                                                        2013 July - December  | 
                                                                        2014 January - June 10%  | 
                                                                        2014 July - December  | 
                                                                        Total 3% | 
                                                             Relating to: various changes to the worker's compensation law, granting rule-making authority, and making an appropriation. (FE) 
                                                            
                                                                
                                                                    
                                                        
                                                    | 2013 January - June  | 
                                                                        2013 July - December  | 
                                                                        2014 January - June  | 
                                                                        2014 July - December  | 
                                                                        Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 January - June  | 
                                                                        2013 July - December  | 
                                                                        2014 January - June 25%  | 
                                                                        2014 July - December  | 
                                                                        Total 7% | 
Budget Bill Subjects
| 2013 January - June  | 
                                                                        2013 July - December  | 
                                                                        2014 January - June  | 
                                                                        2014 July - December  | 
                                                                        Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 January - June 5%  | 
                                                                        2013 July - December  | 
                                                                        2014 January - June  | 
                                                                        2014 July - December  | 
                                                                        Total 2% | 
Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings
No administrative rulemaking proceedings found.
                            Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
| 2013 January - June  | 
                                                                        2013 July - December  | 
                                                                        2014 January - June  | 
                                                                        2014 July - December  | 
                                                                        Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 January - June 5%  | 
                                                                        2013 July - December  | 
                                                                        2014 January - June  | 
                                                                        2014 July - December 15%  | 
                                                                        Total 5% | 
| 2013 January - June  | 
                                                                        2013 July - December  | 
                                                                        2014 January - June  | 
                                                                        2014 July - December  | 
                                                                        Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 January - June 20%  | 
                                                                        2013 July - December  | 
                                                                        2014 January - June 30%  | 
                                                                        2014 July - December 65%  | 
                                                                        Total 32% | 
| 2013 January - June  | 
                                                                        2013 July - December  | 
                                                                        2014 January - June  | 
                                                                        2014 July - December  | 
                                                                        Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 January - June  | 
                                                                        2013 July - December 2%  | 
                                                                        2014 January - June  | 
                                                                        2014 July - December  | 
                                                                        Total < 1% | 
| 2013 January - June  | 
                                                                        2013 July - December  | 
                                                                        2014 January - June  | 
                                                                        2014 July - December  | 
                                                                        Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 January - June  | 
                                                                        2013 July - December 18%  | 
                                                                        2014 January - June  | 
                                                                        2014 July - December 10%  | 
                                                                        Total 5% | 
| 2013 January - June  | 
                                                                        2013 July - December  | 
                                                                        2014 January - June  | 
                                                                        2014 July - December  | 
                                                                        Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 January - June  | 
                                                                        2013 July - December  | 
                                                                        2014 January - June 35%  | 
                                                                        2014 July - December  | 
                                                                        Total 10% | 
| 2013 January - June  | 
                                                                        2013 July - December  | 
                                                                        2014 January - June  | 
                                                                        2014 July - December  | 
                                                                        Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 January - June  | 
                                                                        2013 July - December  | 
                                                                        2014 January - June  | 
                                                                        2014 July - December 10%  | 
                                                                        Total 3% | 
Minor Efforts
No minor efforts found.
                            Other Matters
No other matters found.