Wisconsin Motor Carriers Association
Registered Principal Details
Business Or Interest:
Trade association representing truck, tow ,milk hauler, motor coach and moving companies (owners and officers).
Lobbying Interests:
Rules governing the administration and operation of the Department of Transportation, including Division of Motor Vehicles; Rules governing taxation in the Dept. of Revenue; Rules governing environmental regulations (clean air, water, stormwater runoff, etc.) within the Dept. of Natural Resources; Rules governing apprenticeship or other training requirements; workers' compensation & unemployment compensation; Rules governing the transportation of hazardous materials.
CEO Name:
Neal Kedzie
Trade association representing truck, tow ,milk hauler, motor coach and moving companies (owners and officers).
Lobbying Interests:
Rules governing the administration and operation of the Department of Transportation, including Division of Motor Vehicles; Rules governing taxation in the Dept. of Revenue; Rules governing environmental regulations (clean air, water, stormwater runoff, etc.) within the Dept. of Natural Resources; Rules governing apprenticeship or other training requirements; workers' compensation & unemployment compensation; Rules governing the transportation of hazardous materials.
CEO Name:
Neal Kedzie
Contact
NJK
Neal J. Kedzie
PO Box 44849
Madison, WI 53744
(608) 833-8200 x160
nkedzie@witruck.org
http://www.witruck.org
PO Box 44849
Madison, WI 53744
(608) 833-8200 x160
nkedzie@witruck.org
http://www.witruck.org
Authorized Lobbyists
| Lobbyist Name | Exclusive Duties | Authorized On | Withdrawn On |
|---|
Lobbying Interests
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Assembly Bill 74
Relating to: seasonal period for farm service license endorsement.
Bill Text and History
5/19/2023
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.
Comments
Seasonal period for farm service license endorsement (SB 66 Companion bill)
Relating to: seasonal period for farm service license endorsement.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date5/19/2023
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.
Comments
Seasonal period for farm service license endorsement (SB 66 Companion bill)
Assembly Bill 88
Relating to: depositing sales tax revenue from the sale of motor vehicles and motor vehicle parts, accessories, and services into the transportation fund. (FE)
Bill Text and History
3/9/2023
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: depositing sales tax revenue from the sale of motor vehicles and motor vehicle parts, accessories, and services into the transportation fund. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date3/9/2023
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.
Assembly Bill 142
Relating to: restrictions on use or sale of motor vehicles based on power source.
Bill Text and History
4/20/2023
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: restrictions on use or sale of motor vehicles based on power source.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date4/20/2023
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.
Assembly Bill 274
Relating to: a commercial driver training grant program and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
5/25/2023
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.
Comments
Companion bill SB 271. (Similar to portion of AB 941 2021 biennium.
Relating to: a commercial driver training grant program and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date5/25/2023
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.
Comments
Companion bill SB 271. (Similar to portion of AB 941 2021 biennium.
Senate Bill 2
Relating to: eliminating the personal property tax. (FE)
Bill Text and History
1/31/2023
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: eliminating the personal property tax. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date1/31/2023
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 66
Relating to: seasonal period for farm service license endorsement.
Bill Text and History
2023 Wisconsin Act 28
2/17/2023
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.
Relating to: seasonal period for farm service license endorsement.
Bill Text and History
2023 Wisconsin Act 28
For
Notification Date2/17/2023
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.
Senate Bill 89
Relating to: depositing sales tax revenue from the sale of motor vehicles and motor vehicle parts, accessories, and services into the transportation fund. (FE)
Bill Text and History
3/7/2023
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: depositing sales tax revenue from the sale of motor vehicles and motor vehicle parts, accessories, and services into the transportation fund. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date3/7/2023
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 212
Relating to: restrictions on use or sale of motor vehicles based on power source.
Bill Text and History
4/20/2023
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: restrictions on use or sale of motor vehicles based on power source.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date4/20/2023
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 247
Relating to: an agricultural roads improvement grant program and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2023 Wisconsin Act 13
4/25/2023
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.
Comments
Wisconsin Milk Haulers Association, a division of the Wisconsin Motor Carriers Association, is also in favor.
Relating to: an agricultural roads improvement grant program and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2023 Wisconsin Act 13
For
Notification Date4/25/2023
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.
Comments
Wisconsin Milk Haulers Association, a division of the Wisconsin Motor Carriers Association, is also in favor.
Senate Bill 271
Relating to: a commercial driver training grant program and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
5/25/2023
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.
Comments
Companion bill AB 274.
Relating to: a commercial driver training grant program and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date5/25/2023
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.
Comments
Companion bill AB 274.
Senate Bill 313
Relating to: increased penalties for failing to stop for a school bus.
Bill Text and History
5/25/2023
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.
Comments
Supported by the Wisconsin Motor Coach Association, a division of the Wisconsin Motor Carriers Association.
Relating to: increased penalties for failing to stop for a school bus.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date5/25/2023
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.
Comments
Supported by the Wisconsin Motor Coach Association, a division of the Wisconsin Motor Carriers Association.
Senate Bill 431
Relating to: permits for the overweight transport of certain fluid milk products. (FE)
Bill Text and History
9/11/2023
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.
Comments
Includes OSOW permitting for liquid whey and whey byproducts.
Relating to: permits for the overweight transport of certain fluid milk products. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date9/11/2023
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.
Comments
Includes OSOW permitting for liquid whey and whey byproducts.
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
LRB - 3308 Electric vehicles registration plate decals.
LRB - 3308 Electric vehicles registration plate decals.
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
5/25/2023
First Communication Date
5/25/2023
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Comments
Supported by the Wisconsin Towing Association, a division of the Wisconsin Motor Carriers Association
Legislative matter
Notification Date
5/25/2023
First Communication Date
5/25/2023
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Comments
Supported by the Wisconsin Towing Association, a division of the Wisconsin Motor Carriers Association
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
LRB-3116 : Setting an economic cap on non-economic damages for commercial vehicles
LRB-3116 : Setting an economic cap on non-economic damages for commercial vehicles
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
5/19/2023
First Communication Date
5/16/2023
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Comments
Rep. Gundrum preliminary draft.
Legislative matter
Notification Date
5/19/2023
First Communication Date
5/16/2023
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Comments
Rep. Gundrum preliminary draft.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
LRB-1374/1228/1 relating to: eliminating the personal property tax
LRB-1374/1228/1 relating to: eliminating the personal property tax
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
1/16/2023
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.
Comments
Draft legislation to eliminate the personal property tax for business. Authors Sen. Stroebel and Rep. Knodl. WMCA in support.
Legislative matter
Notification Date
1/16/2023
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.
Comments
Draft legislation to eliminate the personal property tax for business. Authors Sen. Stroebel and Rep. Knodl. WMCA in support.
LRB-5690: Establish a tuition scholarship award for CDL students up of up to 50% of cost of CDL school and establish a driver/employer grant program awarding $500 each.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
LRB-5690: Establish a tuition scholarship award for CDL students up of up to 50% of cost of CDL school and establish a driver/employer grant program awarding $500 each.
LRB-5690: Establish a tuition scholarship award for CDL students up of up to 50% of cost of CDL school and establish a driver/employer grant program awarding $500 each.
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
1/5/2023
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
1/5/2023
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.
LRB 1380: An operator of a vehicle used for a motor carrier that requires certain safety equipment on the vehicle does not make the operator (driver) an employee of the motor carrier versus being an independent contractor.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
LRB 1380: An operator of a vehicle used for a motor carrier that requires certain safety equipment on the vehicle does not make the operator (driver) an employee of the motor carrier versus being an independent contractor.
LRB 1380: An operator of a vehicle used for a motor carrier that requires certain safety equipment on the vehicle does not make the operator (driver) an employee of the motor carrier versus being an independent contractor.
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
1/5/2023
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
1/5/2023
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.
LRB-1561: Reimbursement cost of CDL training by the driver to the carrier employer if the driver leaves employment of the carrier prior to the agreed upon time in their contract with the company.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
LRB-1561: Reimbursement cost of CDL training by the driver to the carrier employer if the driver leaves employment of the carrier prior to the agreed upon time in their contract with the company.
LRB-1561: Reimbursement cost of CDL training by the driver to the carrier employer if the driver leaves employment of the carrier prior to the agreed upon time in their contract with the company.
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
1/5/2023
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
1/5/2023
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.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
LRB- 1805 Diesel Idling Technology Tax Credit
LRB- 1805 Diesel Idling Technology Tax Credit
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
1/5/2023
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
1/5/2023
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.
LRB 2843: Emergency responder- Increases the penalties for certain traffic violations within 500 ft. of an authorized emergency vehicle including tow trucks.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
LRB 2843: Emergency responder- Increases the penalties for certain traffic violations within 500 ft. of an authorized emergency vehicle including tow trucks.
LRB 2843: Emergency responder- Increases the penalties for certain traffic violations within 500 ft. of an authorized emergency vehicle including tow trucks.
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
1/5/2023
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
1/5/2023
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.
LRB 0217/P1: Commercial driver's license fee reduction for instruction in preventing human trafficking.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
LRB 0217/P1: Commercial driver's license fee reduction for instruction in preventing human trafficking.
LRB 0217/P1: Commercial driver's license fee reduction for instruction in preventing human trafficking.
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
1/5/2023
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
1/5/2023
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.
Total Lobbying Effort
| 2023 January - June |
Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Lobbying Expenditures | 2023 January - June $1,101.37 |
Total $1,101.37 |
| Total Hours Communicating | 2023 January - June 9.75 |
Total 9.75 |
| Total Hours Other | 2023 January - June 3.75 |
Total 3.75 |
Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Relating to: an agricultural roads improvement grant program and making an appropriation. (FE)
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 January - June 20 % |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total 22 % |
Relating to: a commercial driver training grant program and making an appropriation. (FE)
| 2023 January - June |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 January - June 40 % |
2023 July - December |
2024 January - June |
2024 July - December |
Total 37 % |
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
No topics found.
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