Wisconsin & Southern Railroad L.L.C.
Registered Principal Details
Business Or Interest:
Freight Railroad Company
Lobbying Interests:
Railroad Crossing Safety, Advance Warning Devices, Track & Structure Capital Funding, Freight Railroad Preservation Program, Freight Railroad Infrastructure Improvement Program, Railroad equipment.
CEO Name:
Joe Via
Director of Government Relations
Freight Railroad Company
Lobbying Interests:
Railroad Crossing Safety, Advance Warning Devices, Track & Structure Capital Funding, Freight Railroad Preservation Program, Freight Railroad Infrastructure Improvement Program, Railroad equipment.
CEO Name:
Joe Via
Director of Government Relations
Contact
KL
Kenneth Lucht
1890 E. Johnson Street
Madison, WI 53704
(414) 438-8820 x4207
(608) 243-9225
klucht@watcocompanies.com
http://www.watcocompanies.com
1890 E. Johnson Street
Madison, WI 53704
(414) 438-8820 x4207
(608) 243-9225
klucht@watcocompanies.com
http://www.watcocompanies.com
Authorized Lobbyists
| Lobbyist Name | Exclusive Duties | Authorized On | Withdrawn On |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kenneth Lucht | Exclusive Duties N/A | Authorized On 4/30/2015 | Withdrawn On N/A |
Lobbying Interests
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Assembly Bill 738
Relating to: requiring the Department of Transportation to award a grant to Wisconsin River Rail Transit Commission for certain bridge repairs and making an appropriation.
Bill Text and History
1/27/2016
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: requiring the Department of Transportation to award a grant to Wisconsin River Rail Transit Commission for certain bridge repairs and making an appropriation.
Bill Text and History
None
Notification Date1/27/2016
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 876
Relating to: pedestrians crossing railroads.
Bill Text and History
2/10/2016
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.
Supporting Documentation
20160215_AB-876 WSOR Opposition.pdf
Relating to: pedestrians crossing railroads.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date2/10/2016
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.
Supporting Documentation
20160215_AB-876 WSOR Opposition.pdf
Senate Bill 734
Relating to: pedestrians crossing railroads.
Bill Text and History
2/18/2016
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.
Supporting Documentation
20160218_WSOR Opposition to SB-734.pdf
Relating to: pedestrians crossing railroads.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date2/18/2016
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.
Supporting Documentation
20160218_WSOR Opposition to SB-734.pdf
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
Freight Railroad Preservation Program (FRPP), funding levels, continued improvements to publicly-owned freight railroad infrastructure.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Freight Railroad Preservation Program (FRPP), funding levels, continued improvements to publicly-owned freight railroad infrastructure.
Freight Railroad Preservation Program (FRPP), funding levels, continued improvements to publicly-owned freight railroad infrastructure.
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
4/30/2015
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
4/30/2015
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
Approval and funding of appropriate FTE positions at Office of the Commissioner of Railroads
Approval and funding of appropriate FTE positions at Office of the Commissioner of Railroads
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
4/30/2015
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
4/30/2015
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
To provide regulation and a penalty for pedestrians at railroad crossings.
To provide regulation and a penalty for pedestrians at railroad crossings.
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
4/30/2015
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
4/30/2015
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 Safe railroad walkways for working and inspections
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to Safe railroad walkways for working and inspections
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to Safe railroad walkways for working and inspections
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
4/30/2015
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
4/30/2015
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
| 2015 January - June |
2015 July - December |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December |
Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Lobbying Expenditures | 2015 January - June $4,106.70 |
2015 July - December $2,535.00 |
2016 January - June $338.00 |
2016 July - December $1,352.00 |
Total $8,331.70 |
| Total Hours Communicating | 2015 January - June 34.00 |
2015 July - December 15.00 |
2016 January - June 5.00 |
2016 July - December 7.00 |
Total 61.00 |
| Total Hours Other | 2015 January - June 20.00 |
2015 July - December 9.50 |
2016 January - June 0.00 |
2016 July - December 9.50 |
Total 39.00 |
Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Relating to: requiring the Department of Transportation to award a grant to Wisconsin River Rail Transit Commission for certain bridge repairs and making an appropriation.
| 2015 January - June |
2015 July - December |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 January - June |
2015 July - December |
2016 January - June 20% |
2016 July - December |
Total 1% |
Budget Bill Subjects
No budget bill subjects found.
Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings
No administrative rulemaking proceedings found.
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
| 2015 January - June |
2015 July - December |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 January - June 5% |
2015 July - December |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December 10% |
Total 4% |
Freight Railroad Preservation Program (FRPP), funding levels, continued improvements to publicly-owned freight railroad infrastructure.
| 2015 January - June |
2015 July - December |
2016 January - June |
2016 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 January - June 95% |
2015 July - December 100% |
2016 January - June 80% |
2016 July - December 90% |
Total 95% |
Minor Efforts
No minor efforts found.
Other Matters
No other matters found.