Union Cab of Madison Cooperative
Registered Principal Details
Business Or Interest:
Public Transportation
Lobbying Interests:
Transportation, Americans with Disabilities Act, and Tourism
CEO Name:
Bill Carter
Business Manager
Public Transportation
Lobbying Interests:
Transportation, Americans with Disabilities Act, and Tourism
CEO Name:
Bill Carter
Business Manager
Contact
BC
Bill Carter
P.O. Box 8305
Madison, WI 53708
(608) 242-2010
(608) 242-2009
gm@unioncab.com
http://unioncab.com
P.O. Box 8305
Madison, WI 53708
(608) 242-2010
(608) 242-2009
gm@unioncab.com
http://unioncab.com
Authorized Lobbyists
| Lobbyist Name | Exclusive Duties | Authorized On | Withdrawn On |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paul R Bittorf | Exclusive Duties N/A | Authorized On 1/17/2017 | Withdrawn On 7/28/2017 |
| William Carter | Exclusive Duties N/A | Authorized On 6/30/2018 | Withdrawn On N/A |
Lobbying Interests
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
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
7/26/2018
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
Testified at hearing against bill on 2/8 committee on regulatory licensing reform. Attended Cooperative Network's " Day at the Capitol" on 2/21. Talked to legislators about voting against (to no avail. It passed the Assembly)
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
Against
Notification Date7/26/2018
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
Testified at hearing against bill on 2/8 committee on regulatory licensing reform. Attended Cooperative Network's " Day at the Capitol" on 2/21. Talked to legislators about voting against (to no avail. It passed the Assembly)
Senate Bill 759
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
7/26/2018
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
Testified at Senate committee on Public Benefits, Licensing and State Federal Relations against SB 759.
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
Against
Notification Date7/26/2018
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
Testified at Senate committee on Public Benefits, Licensing and State Federal Relations against SB 759.
Budget Bill Subjects
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Transportation: Transportation Finance
Transportation: Transportation Finance
Notification Date
7/27/2017
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.
7/27/2017
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.
Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings
Administration of grant programs to administer federal and state funds for local public transit services
Agency Name
Department of Transportation (Trans)
Subject
Administration of grant programs to administer federal and state funds for local public transit services
Scope Statement
SS 078_15
7/27/2017
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.
Department of Transportation (Trans)
Subject
Administration of grant programs to administer federal and state funds for local public transit services
Scope Statement
SS 078_15
Other
Notification Date7/27/2017
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.
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
Commute to Careers funding increase. Spoke at Governor-elect Evers "People's budget tour" in Milwaukee in favor of increasing funding for this program. Union Cab was awarded a grant from this program. Date 12/19/2018
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Commute to Careers funding increase. Spoke at Governor-elect Evers "People's budget tour" in Milwaukee in favor of increasing funding for this program. Union Cab was awarded a grant from this program. Date 12/19/2018
Commute to Careers funding increase. Spoke at Governor-elect Evers "People's budget tour" in Milwaukee in favor of increasing funding for this program. Union Cab was awarded a grant from this program. Date 12/19/2018
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
1/2/2019
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
@item.ExternalURL
Legislative matter
Notification Date
1/2/2019
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
@item.ExternalURL
Omnibus Anti-Poverty bill. Met with various trade organizations, groups and several legislative staffers were in the room. Meeting 12/18/2018
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Omnibus Anti-Poverty bill. Met with various trade organizations, groups and several legislative staffers were in the room. Meeting 12/18/2018
Omnibus Anti-Poverty bill. Met with various trade organizations, groups and several legislative staffers were in the room. Meeting 12/18/2018
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
1/2/2019
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
1/2/2019
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
Met with COS for Senator Nass on September 20, 2018 to discuss potential taxi deregulation bill.
Met with COS for Senator Nass on September 20, 2018 to discuss potential taxi deregulation bill.
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
9/25/2018
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.
Legislative matter
Notification Date
9/25/2018
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.
Sent e mail 5/31 to Rep Taylor in response to her e mail 5/21. She referenced AB 932, a bill she sponsored, from the last session. I asked if she would be willing to support something similar in the next session.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Sent e mail 5/31 to Rep Taylor in response to her e mail 5/21. She referenced AB 932, a bill she sponsored, from the last session. I asked if she would be willing to support something similar in the next session.
Sent e mail 5/31 to Rep Taylor in response to her e mail 5/21. She referenced AB 932, a bill she sponsored, from the last session. I asked if she would be willing to support something similar in the next session.
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
7/26/2018
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.
Legislative matter
Notification Date
7/26/2018
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.
Sent e mail to Rep Taylor with links to several news stories about TNC (Uber/Lyft) issues. Opined that this should be an issue in the next session. 5/15/18
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Sent e mail to Rep Taylor with links to several news stories about TNC (Uber/Lyft) issues. Opined that this should be an issue in the next session. 5/15/18
Sent e mail to Rep Taylor with links to several news stories about TNC (Uber/Lyft) issues. Opined that this should be an issue in the next session. 5/15/18
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
7/26/2018
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.
Legislative matter
Notification Date
7/26/2018
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.
"Re: LRB 3627/1 and 5272/1 relating to: licensing and regulation of taxicab companies and taxicab dispatch services" Further reading shows this proposal shows it was not in the interest of Union. Second e mail to Rep Taylor (on same string as 1/24)
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
"Re: LRB 3627/1 and 5272/1 relating to: licensing and regulation of taxicab companies and taxicab dispatch services" Further reading shows this proposal shows it was not in the interest of Union. Second e mail to Rep Taylor (on same string as 1/24)
"Re: LRB 3627/1 and 5272/1 relating to: licensing and regulation of taxicab companies and taxicab dispatch services" Further reading shows this proposal shows it was not in the interest of Union. Second e mail to Rep Taylor (on same string as 1/24)
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
7/26/2018
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.
Legislative matter
Notification Date
7/26/2018
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.
"Re: LRB 3627/1 and 5272/1 relating to: licensing and regulation of taxicab companies and taxicab dispatch services." Sent e mail 1/24 wondering if this bill was good for Union Cab (turns out it was not. see 15 day report for 1/25)
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
"Re: LRB 3627/1 and 5272/1 relating to: licensing and regulation of taxicab companies and taxicab dispatch services." Sent e mail 1/24 wondering if this bill was good for Union Cab (turns out it was not. see 15 day report for 1/25)
"Re: LRB 3627/1 and 5272/1 relating to: licensing and regulation of taxicab companies and taxicab dispatch services." Sent e mail 1/24 wondering if this bill was good for Union Cab (turns out it was not. see 15 day report for 1/25)
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
7/26/2018
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.
Legislative matter
Notification Date
7/26/2018
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.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Transportation funding
Transportation funding
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
7/27/2017
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.
Legislative matter
Notification Date
7/27/2017
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.
Total Lobbying Effort
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Lobbying Expenditures | 2017 January - June $1,352.00 |
2017 July - December $0.00 |
2018 January - June $10.80 |
2018 July - December $0.00 |
Total $1,362.80 |
| Total Hours Communicating | 2017 January - June 3.50 |
2017 July - December 0.00 |
2018 January - June 8.50 |
2018 July - December 6.00 |
Total 18.00 |
| Total Hours Other | 2017 January - June 40.50 |
2017 July - December 0.00 |
2018 January - June 11.00 |
2018 July - December 0.00 |
Total 51.50 |
Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
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 45% |
2018 July - December |
Total 13% |
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 45% |
2018 July - December |
Total 13% |
Budget Bill Subjects
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 January - June 100% |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total 63% |
Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings
No administrative rulemaking proceedings found.
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
"Re: LRB 3627/1 and 5272/1 relating to: licensing and regulation of taxicab companies and taxicab dispatch services" Further reading shows this proposal shows it was not in the interest of Union. Second e mail to Rep Taylor (on same string as 1/24)
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June 1% |
2018 July - December |
Total < 1% |
Sent e mail 5/31 to Rep Taylor in response to her e mail 5/21. She referenced AB 932, a bill she sponsored, from the last session. I asked if she would be willing to support something similar in the next session.
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June 3% |
2018 July - December |
Total < 1% |
Sent e mail to Rep Taylor with links to several news stories about TNC (Uber/Lyft) issues. Opined that this should be an issue in the next session. 5/15/18
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June 3% |
2018 July - December |
Total < 1% |
"Re: LRB 3627/1 and 5272/1 relating to: licensing and regulation of taxicab companies and taxicab dispatch services." Sent e mail 1/24 wondering if this bill was good for Union Cab (turns out it was not. see 15 day report for 1/25)
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June 3% |
2018 July - December |
Total < 1% |
Commute to Careers funding increase. Spoke at Governor-elect Evers "People's budget tour" in Milwaukee in favor of increasing funding for this program. Union Cab was awarded a grant from this program. Date 12/19/2018
| 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 33% |
Total 3% |
Omnibus Anti-Poverty bill. Met with various trade organizations, groups and several legislative staffers were in the room. Meeting 12/18/2018
| 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 33% |
Total 3% |
| 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 34% |
Total 3% |
Minor Efforts
No minor efforts found.
Other Matters
Includes time spent on:
- Gubernatorial nominations
- Matters on which the organization made no lobbying communication