All Aboard Wisconsin
Registered Principal Details
Business Or Interest:
All Aboard Wisconsin is an alliance of organizations and individuals promoting all connecting transit modes with passenger rail, improving freight rail systems and insuring these systems are a statewide integral part of Wisconsin's and the nations transportation network.
Lobbying Interests:
All Aboard Wisconsin will monitor all areas of state administrative, executive and legislative policies relating to public transportation, passenger rail, and freight rail services. We will advocate for expanding and improving these critical programs including keeping public transit in the segregated transportation fund, developing a state rail plan, improving the safely and efficiency of our freight rail systems, increasing the frequency of passenger rail service and supporting efforts for the creations and implementation of regional transit authorities.
CEO Name:
Nona Hill
All Aboard Wisconsin is an alliance of organizations and individuals promoting all connecting transit modes with passenger rail, improving freight rail systems and insuring these systems are a statewide integral part of Wisconsin's and the nations transportation network.
Lobbying Interests:
All Aboard Wisconsin will monitor all areas of state administrative, executive and legislative policies relating to public transportation, passenger rail, and freight rail services. We will advocate for expanding and improving these critical programs including keeping public transit in the segregated transportation fund, developing a state rail plan, improving the safely and efficiency of our freight rail systems, increasing the frequency of passenger rail service and supporting efforts for the creations and implementation of regional transit authorities.
CEO Name:
Nona Hill
Contact
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Authorized Lobbyists
| Lobbyist Name | Exclusive Duties | Authorized On | Withdrawn On |
|---|
Lobbying Interests
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Assembly Bill 463
Relating to: traffic violations when railroad workers are present and providing a penalty.
Bill Text and History
1/8/2024
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
Passenger rail, public transit workers and advocates support this bill which specifically affects fellow "transportation" workers.Safely and security are major concerns and this legislation is supported in solidarity of those factors.
Relating to: traffic violations when railroad workers are present and providing a penalty.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date1/8/2024
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
Passenger rail, public transit workers and advocates support this bill which specifically affects fellow "transportation" workers.Safely and security are major concerns and this legislation is supported in solidarity of those factors.
Senate Bill 70
Relating to: state finances and appropriations, constituting the executive budget act of the 2023 legislature. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2023 Wisconsin Act 19
2/21/2023
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: state finances and appropriations, constituting the executive budget act of the 2023 legislature. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2023 Wisconsin Act 19
For
Notification Date2/21/2023
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 460
Relating to: traffic violations when railroad workers are present and providing a penalty.
Bill Text and History
2023 Wisconsin Act 159
11/9/2023
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: traffic violations when railroad workers are present and providing a penalty.
Bill Text and History
2023 Wisconsin Act 159
For
Notification Date11/9/2023
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
Revenue: State and Local Finance
Revenue: State and Local Finance
Notification Date
2/23/2023
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.
2/23/2023
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: Departmentwide
Transportation: Departmentwide
Notification Date
2/23/2023
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.
2/23/2023
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: General Transportation Operations
Transportation: General Transportation Operations
Notification Date
2/23/2023
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.
2/23/2023
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
Appointment of Don Vruwink as Railroad Commissioner.
Appointment of Don Vruwink as Railroad Commissioner.
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
2/7/2024
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
2/7/2024
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.
Support for the Twin Cities Milwaukee Chicago (TCMC) passenger rail program for 2023 and 2024. WiDOT Budget
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Support for the Twin Cities Milwaukee Chicago (TCMC) passenger rail program for 2023 and 2024. WiDOT Budget
Support for the Twin Cities Milwaukee Chicago (TCMC) passenger rail program for 2023 and 2024. WiDOT Budget
Notification Date
6/14/2023
First Communication Date
6/14/2023
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
6/14/2023
First Communication Date
6/14/2023
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Support the appointment of Craig Thompson as Secretary of the Wisconsin Department of Transportation.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Support the appointment of Craig Thompson as Secretary of the Wisconsin Department of Transportation.
Support the appointment of Craig Thompson as Secretary of the Wisconsin Department of Transportation.
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
1/17/2023
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
1/17/2023
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.
AAW supports pubic transit, shared ride services, elderly paratransit and improving NEMT options across the state. We will work closely with other State interests to assist their advocacy efforts.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
AAW supports pubic transit, shared ride services, elderly paratransit and improving NEMT options across the state. We will work closely with other State interests to assist their advocacy efforts.
AAW supports pubic transit, shared ride services, elderly paratransit and improving NEMT options across the state. We will work closely with other State interests to assist their advocacy efforts.
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
1/17/2023
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
1/17/2023
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.
State supported intercity passenger rail routes carry approximately one half of all Amtrak rides nationwide and represent the the fastest growing segment of US rail service. AAW will work with regional and national partners to advance new services.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
State supported intercity passenger rail routes carry approximately one half of all Amtrak rides nationwide and represent the the fastest growing segment of US rail service. AAW will work with regional and national partners to advance new services.
State supported intercity passenger rail routes carry approximately one half of all Amtrak rides nationwide and represent the the fastest growing segment of US rail service. AAW will work with regional and national partners to advance new services.
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
1/17/2023
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
1/17/2023
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.
All Aboard Wisconsin will encourage public participation in discussions, hearings and planning for additional Chicago to Minneapolis passenger rail service. Current service is limited and operated by Amtrak. WDOT will be working with MDOT.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
All Aboard Wisconsin will encourage public participation in discussions, hearings and planning for additional Chicago to Minneapolis passenger rail service. Current service is limited and operated by Amtrak. WDOT will be working with MDOT.
All Aboard Wisconsin will encourage public participation in discussions, hearings and planning for additional Chicago to Minneapolis passenger rail service. Current service is limited and operated by Amtrak. WDOT will be working with MDOT.
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
1/17/2023
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
1/17/2023
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.
Work on legislation to recreate a Wisconsin Rail PLan. Communicate with both freight and passenger rail entities.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Work on legislation to recreate a Wisconsin Rail PLan. Communicate with both freight and passenger rail entities.
Work on legislation to recreate a Wisconsin Rail PLan. Communicate with both freight and passenger rail entities.
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
1/17/2023
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
1/17/2023
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.
Advance ways to promote Wisconsin and American made passenger rail vehicles, freight cars and locomotives for both types of operations.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Advance ways to promote Wisconsin and American made passenger rail vehicles, freight cars and locomotives for both types of operations.
Advance ways to promote Wisconsin and American made passenger rail vehicles, freight cars and locomotives for both types of operations.
Action Intended To Affect
legislative and rule
Notification Date
1/17/2023
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 and rule
Notification Date
1/17/2023
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.
Establish working relationships with the State of Minnesota on long range passenger rail planning for 2023 and 2024/
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Establish working relationships with the State of Minnesota on long range passenger rail planning for 2023 and 2024/
Establish working relationships with the State of Minnesota on long range passenger rail planning for 2023 and 2024/
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
1/17/2023
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
1/17/2023
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.
Work with the Federal DOT and our State DOT in supporting the development of the Muskego Yards Project in Milwaukee. Our goal is to alleviate freight rail traffic through the Intermodal Station.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Work with the Federal DOT and our State DOT in supporting the development of the Muskego Yards Project in Milwaukee. Our goal is to alleviate freight rail traffic through the Intermodal Station.
Work with the Federal DOT and our State DOT in supporting the development of the Muskego Yards Project in Milwaukee. Our goal is to alleviate freight rail traffic through the Intermodal Station.
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
1/17/2023
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.
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
1/17/2023
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
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Lobbying Expenditures | 2023 January - June $800.00 |
2023 July - December $700.00 |
2024 January - June $900.00 |
Total $2,400.00 |
| Total Hours Communicating | 2023 January - June 16.00 |
2023 July - December 15.00 |
2024 January - June 11.00 |
Total 42.00 |
| Total Hours Other | 2023 January - June 33.00 |
2023 July - December 24.00 |
2024 January - June 23.00 |
Total 80.00 |
Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Relating to: state finances and appropriations, constituting the executive budget act of the 2023 legislature. (FE)
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 January - June 30% |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total 12% |
Relating to: traffic violations when railroad workers are present and providing a penalty.
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December 5% |
2024 January - June 10% |
2024 July - December |
Total 4% |
Relating to: traffic violations when railroad workers are present and providing a penalty.
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December 5% |
2024 January - June 10% |
2024 July - December |
Total 4% |
Budget Bill Subjects
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 January - June 5% |
2023 July - December 20% |
2024 January - June 5% |
2024 July - December |
Total 10% |
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 January - June 5% |
2023 July - December 20% |
2024 January - June 5% |
2024 July - December |
Total 10% |
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 January - June 5% |
2023 July - December 30% |
2024 January - June 5% |
2024 July - December |
Total 13% |
Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings
No administrative rulemaking proceedings found.
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
Advance ways to promote Wisconsin and American made passenger rail vehicles, freight cars and locomotives for both types of operations.
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 January - June 1% |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June 3% |
2024 July - December |
Total 1% |
Support the appointment of Craig Thompson as Secretary of the Wisconsin Department of Transportation.
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 January - June 2% |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total < 1% |
Work on legislation to recreate a Wisconsin Rail PLan. Communicate with both freight and passenger rail entities.
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 January - June 2% |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June 2% |
2024 July - December |
Total 1% |
Establish working relationships with the State of Minnesota on long range passenger rail planning for 2023 and 2024/
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 January - June 2% |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June 5% |
2024 July - December |
Total 2% |
All Aboard Wisconsin will encourage public participation in discussions, hearings and planning for additional Chicago to Minneapolis passenger rail service. Current service is limited and operated by Amtrak. WDOT will be working with MDOT.
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 January - June 3% |
2023 July - December 5% |
2024 January - June 10% |
2024 July - December |
Total 6% |
State supported intercity passenger rail routes carry approximately one half of all Amtrak rides nationwide and represent the the fastest growing segment of US rail service. AAW will work with regional and national partners to advance new services.
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 January - June 5% |
2023 July - December 5% |
2024 January - June 5% |
2024 July - December |
Total 5% |
AAW supports pubic transit, shared ride services, elderly paratransit and improving NEMT options across the state. We will work closely with other State interests to assist their advocacy efforts.
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 January - June 8% |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June 10% |
2024 July - December |
Total 6% |
Support for the Twin Cities Milwaukee Chicago (TCMC) passenger rail program for 2023 and 2024. WiDOT Budget
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 January - June 30% |
2023 July - December 10% |
2024 January - June 20% |
2024 July - December |
Total 21% |
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June 5% |
2024 July - December |
Total 1% |
Minor Efforts
(Time spent on matters each of which accounted for less than 10% of the organization's lobbying.)
Other Matters
No other matters found.