Wisconsin School Bus Association
Registered Principal Details
Business Or Interest:
PROMOTION OF SAFE SCHOOL BUS OPERATIONS FOR SCHOOL BUS COMPANIES, SCHOOL DISTRICTS, AND TRANSPORTATION STAFF THROUGH EDUCATIONAL SEMINARS AND CONVENTIONS.
Lobbying Interests:
Penalties and fines associated with illegal passing of a stopped school bus. Commercial drivers license procedures and policies. School bus equipment options and standards. Any proposed bills or policies that may arise affecting business and/or school bus operations.
CEO Name:
Cherie Hime
Executive Director
PROMOTION OF SAFE SCHOOL BUS OPERATIONS FOR SCHOOL BUS COMPANIES, SCHOOL DISTRICTS, AND TRANSPORTATION STAFF THROUGH EDUCATIONAL SEMINARS AND CONVENTIONS.
Lobbying Interests:
Penalties and fines associated with illegal passing of a stopped school bus. Commercial drivers license procedures and policies. School bus equipment options and standards. Any proposed bills or policies that may arise affecting business and/or school bus operations.
CEO Name:
Cherie Hime
Executive Director
Contact
CH
Cherie Hime
3980 River Rd
Wisconsin Dells, WI 53965
(608) 514-5470
cherie@wi-sba.org
http://www.wi-sba.org
3980 River Rd
Wisconsin Dells, WI 53965
(608) 514-5470
cherie@wi-sba.org
http://www.wi-sba.org
Authorized Lobbyists
| Lobbyist Name | Exclusive Duties | Authorized On | Withdrawn On |
|---|
Lobbying Interests
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Assembly Bill 1
Relating to: state government actions to address the COVID-19 pandemic, extending the time limit for emergency rule procedures, providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures, and granting rule-making authority. (FE)
Bill Text and History
1/5/2021
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: state government actions to address the COVID-19 pandemic, extending the time limit for emergency rule procedures, providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures, and granting rule-making authority. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date1/5/2021
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 2
Relating to: various changes to the laws administered and enforced by the Department of Revenue. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2021 Wisconsin Act 1
2/9/2021
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
Support of Assembly Bill 2 as amended by Assembly Substitute Amendment 1.
Relating to: various changes to the laws administered and enforced by the Department of Revenue. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2021 Wisconsin Act 1
For
Notification Date2/9/2021
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
Support of Assembly Bill 2 as amended by Assembly Substitute Amendment 1.
Assembly Bill 415
Relating to: regulating scrap dealer purchases of catalytic converters. (FE)
Bill Text and History
8/23/2021
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: regulating scrap dealer purchases of catalytic converters. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date8/23/2021
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 432
Relating to: construction and issuance of motor vehicle registration plates. (FE)
Bill Text and History
7/29/2021
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
License plate sheeting should be improved to increases visibility of plates when reporting illegal school bus passing.
Relating to: construction and issuance of motor vehicle registration plates. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date7/29/2021
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
License plate sheeting should be improved to increases visibility of plates when reporting illegal school bus passing.
Assembly Bill 655
Relating to: entry-level training requirements for applicants for commercial driver licenses and certain endorsements. (FE)
Bill Text and History
1/24/2022
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
This bill adopts federal requirements to obtaining a school bus driver's license
Relating to: entry-level training requirements for applicants for commercial driver licenses and certain endorsements. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Other
Notification Date1/24/2022
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
This bill adopts federal requirements to obtaining a school bus driver's license
Senate Bill 2
Relating to: various changes to the laws administered and enforced by the Department of Revenue. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2/9/2021
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
Support as amended by Senate Amendment 4.
Relating to: various changes to the laws administered and enforced by the Department of Revenue. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date2/9/2021
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
Support as amended by Senate Amendment 4.
Senate Bill 189
Relating to: eliminating the personal property tax and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
6/25/2021
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
There are a myriad of exemptions to the tax resulting in uneven enforcement, frequent audits, and litigation. Complying with the tax involves recordkeeping costs that can be more expensive than the tax itself.
Relating to: eliminating the personal property tax and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date6/25/2021
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
There are a myriad of exemptions to the tax resulting in uneven enforcement, frequent audits, and litigation. Complying with the tax involves recordkeeping costs that can be more expensive than the tax itself.
Senate Bill 373
Relating to: making school district and school financial information available to the public. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2021 Wisconsin Act 89
8/2/2021
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: making school district and school financial information available to the public. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2021 Wisconsin Act 89
For
Notification Date8/2/2021
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 408
Relating to: regulating scrap dealer purchases of catalytic converters. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2021 Wisconsin Act 189
6/11/2021
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
Theft of catalytic converters has hit the school bus industry more than any other time since February 2021. Stricter regulations on the transferability of these stolen, expensive items will assist with this problem.
Relating to: regulating scrap dealer purchases of catalytic converters. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2021 Wisconsin Act 189
For
Notification Date6/11/2021
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
Theft of catalytic converters has hit the school bus industry more than any other time since February 2021. Stricter regulations on the transferability of these stolen, expensive items will assist with this problem.
Senate Bill 429
Relating to: construction and issuance of motor vehicle registration plates. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2021 Wisconsin Act 163
6/25/2021
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
Increasing the visibility of license plates will assist in identifying vehicles that illegally pass school buses.
Relating to: construction and issuance of motor vehicle registration plates. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2021 Wisconsin Act 163
For
Notification Date6/25/2021
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
Increasing the visibility of license plates will assist in identifying vehicles that illegally pass school buses.
Senate Bill 642
Relating to: entry-level training requirements for applicants for commercial driver licenses and certain endorsements. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2021 Wisconsin Act 152
1/24/2022
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
This bill adopts federal requirements for obtaining a school bus driver's license.
Relating to: entry-level training requirements for applicants for commercial driver licenses and certain endorsements. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2021 Wisconsin Act 152
Other
Notification Date1/24/2022
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
This bill adopts federal requirements for obtaining a school bus driver's license.
Budget Bill Subjects
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Public Instruction: Aids to Libraries, Individuals and Organizations
Public Instruction: Aids to Libraries, Individuals and Organizations
Notification Date
5/25/2021
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.
5/25/2021
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
Transportation: Motor Vehicle Safety and Enforcement
Transportation: Motor Vehicle Safety and Enforcement
Notification Date
4/21/2021
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.
4/21/2021
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
Increase fines, penalties, and public awareness of illegal passing of a stopped school bus.
Increase fines, penalties, and public awareness of illegal passing of a stopped school bus.
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
12/4/2020
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
12/4/2020
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
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Lobbying Expenditures | 2021 January - June $1,000.00 |
2021 July - December $2,120.00 |
2022 January - June $0.00 |
2022 July - December $1,000.00 |
Total $4,120.00 |
| Total Hours Communicating | 2021 January - June 7.00 |
2021 July - December 4.85 |
2022 January - June 2.00 |
2022 July - December 0.25 |
Total 14.10 |
| Total Hours Other | 2021 January - June 2.50 |
2021 July - December 14.50 |
2022 January - June 4.45 |
2022 July - December 8.75 |
Total 30.20 |
Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Relating to: state government actions to address the COVID-19 pandemic, extending the time limit for emergency rule procedures, providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures, and granting rule-making authority. (FE)
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 January - June 5% |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total < 1% |
Relating to: eliminating the personal property tax and making an appropriation. (FE)
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 January - June 5% |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total < 1% |
Relating to: various changes to the laws administered and enforced by the Department of Revenue. (FE)
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 January - June 10% |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total 2% |
Relating to: construction and issuance of motor vehicle registration plates. (FE)
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 January - June 10% |
2021 July - December 10% |
2022 January - June 10% |
2022 July - December |
Total 9% |
Relating to: various changes to the laws administered and enforced by the Department of Revenue. (FE)
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 January - June 20% |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total 5% |
Relating to: regulating scrap dealer purchases of catalytic converters. (FE)
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 January - June 20% |
2021 July - December 30% |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total 18% |
Relating to: construction and issuance of motor vehicle registration plates. (FE)
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 January - June 20% |
2021 July - December 5% |
2022 January - June 10% |
2022 July - December |
Total 9% |
Relating to: entry-level training requirements for applicants for commercial driver licenses and certain endorsements. (FE)
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December 5% |
2022 January - June 10% |
2022 July - December |
Total 5% |
Relating to: entry-level training requirements for applicants for commercial driver licenses and certain endorsements. (FE)
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December 5% |
2022 January - June 10% |
2022 July - December |
Total 5% |
Relating to: making school district and school financial information available to the public. (FE)
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December 10% |
2022 January - June 10% |
2022 July - December |
Total 7% |
Relating to: regulating scrap dealer purchases of catalytic converters. (FE)
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December 35% |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total 16% |
Budget Bill Subjects
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 January - June 10% |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total 2% |
Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings
No administrative rulemaking proceedings found.
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June |
2022 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 January - June |
2021 July - December |
2022 January - June 10% |
2022 July - December 100% |
Total 22% |
Minor Efforts
(Time spent on matters each of which accounted for less than 10% of the organization's lobbying.)
Other Matters
Includes time spent on:
- Gubernatorial nominations
- Matters on which the organization made no lobbying communication