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

Contact
NJK
Neal J. Kedzie
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Lobbyist Name Exclusive Duties Authorized On Withdrawn On
Dan Johnson Exclusive Duties No Authorized On 1/5/2023 Withdrawn On N/A
Neal J Kedzie Exclusive Duties No Authorized On 1/5/2023 Withdrawn On N/A

Lobbying Interests

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

Assembly Bill 74
Assembly Bill 74
Relating to: seasonal period for farm service license endorsement.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
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)
Assembly Bill 88
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

For
Notification Date
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.
Assembly Bill 142
Assembly Bill 142
Relating to: restrictions on use or sale of motor vehicles based on power source.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
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.
Assembly Bill 274
Assembly Bill 274
Relating to: a commercial driver training grant program and making an appropriation. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
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.
Assembly Bill 313
Assembly Bill 313
Relating to: increased penalties for failing to stop for a school bus.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
11/29/2023
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
Same as SB 313. Increased penalties for failing to stop for a school bus.
Assembly Bill 440
Assembly Bill 440
Relating to: permits for the overweight transport of certain fluid milk products. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
11/21/2023
First Communication Date
11/20/2023
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
OSOW permits for certain fluid milk products including whey.
Assembly Bill 464
Assembly Bill 464
Relating to: nonrecourse civil litigation advances and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
10/6/2023
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.
Assembly Bill 549
Assembly Bill 549
Relating to: grants related to technical college manufacturing and truck driving programs and making an appropriation. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
10/23/2023
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.
Comments
Includes hiring bonus for tech college CDL instructors.
Assembly Bill 647
Assembly Bill 647
Relating to: limiting the recovery of noneconomic damages from a commercial motor vehicle carrier.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
11/13/2023
First Communication Date
11/9/2023
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
First registered in favor in May as LRB 3116 before jacketed as SB 613 / AB 647.
Assembly Bill 672
Assembly Bill 672
Relating to: indicia of registration for electric vehicles. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
1/25/2024
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
License plate stickers identifying EVs.
Assembly Bill 693
Assembly Bill 693
Relating to: eliminating references to registered weight for commercial motor vehicles and modifying Department of Transportation administrative rules.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
2/7/2024
First Communication Date
2/6/2024
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
Companion bill SB 676: Eliminates reference to "registered weight" in definition of CMV.
Senate Bill 2
Senate Bill 2
Relating to: eliminating the personal property tax. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
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.
Senate Bill 66
Senate Bill 66
Relating to: seasonal period for farm service license endorsement.

Bill Text and History

2023 Wisconsin Act 28

For
Notification Date
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.
Senate Bill 89
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

For
Notification Date
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.
Senate Bill 212
Senate Bill 212
Relating to: restrictions on use or sale of motor vehicles based on power source.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
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.
Senate Bill 247
Senate Bill 247
Relating to: an agricultural roads improvement grant program and making an appropriation. (FE)

Bill Text and History

2023 Wisconsin Act 13

For
Notification Date
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.
Senate Bill 271
Senate Bill 271
Relating to: a commercial driver training grant program and making an appropriation. (FE)

Bill Text and History

2023 Wisconsin Act 153

For
Notification Date
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.
Senate Bill 313
Senate Bill 313
Relating to: increased penalties for failing to stop for a school bus.

Bill Text and History

2023 Wisconsin Act 154

For
Notification Date
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.
Senate Bill 431
Senate Bill 431
Relating to: permits for the overweight transport of certain fluid milk products. (FE)

Bill Text and History

2023 Wisconsin Act 158

For
Notification Date
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.
Senate Bill 464
Senate Bill 464
Relating to: nonrecourse civil litigation advances and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
10/6/2023
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 581
Senate Bill 581
Relating to: grants related to technical college manufacturing and truck driving programs and making an appropriation. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
10/31/2023
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.
Comments
Grants to tech colleges hiring instructors including CDL truck driver programs/
Senate Bill 613
Senate Bill 613
Relating to: limiting the recovery of noneconomic damages from a commercial motor vehicle carrier.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
11/13/2023
First Communication Date
11/9/2023
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
Registered in favor in May as LRB 3116 before jacketed as SB 613/AB 647.
Senate Bill 617
Senate Bill 617
Relating to: indicia of registration for electric vehicles. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
11/14/2023
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
EV identification plates/decals. Originally filed in favor in May when it was LRB 3308.
Senate Bill 676
Senate Bill 676
Relating to: eliminating references to registered weight for commercial motor vehicles and modifying Department of Transportation administrative rules.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
11/13/2023
First Communication Date
11/13/2023
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
Eliminates references to registered weight for CMVs.

Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number

AB 693
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
AB 693

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
2/7/2024
First Communication Date
2/6/2024
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
Companion bill SB 676: Removes "registered weight" from definition of CMV.

LRB - 3950 Removes reference to "registered weight" in definition of Commercial Motor Vehicles (CMVs)
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
LRB - 3950 Removes reference to "registered weight" in definition of Commercial Motor Vehicles (CMVs)

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
10/31/2023
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.

Comments
Eliminates the term "registered weight" as part of the definition of Commercial Motor Vehicle" in statute.

LRB - 4521 Indicia of registration for electric vehicles
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
LRB - 4521 Indicia of registration for electric vehicles

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
10/12/2023
First Communication Date
10/11/2023
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
Decals & license plates for EVs >50 volts. Decals at renewal if under 10 yrs. old using money already allocated in state budget. License plates phased in over 10 years.

LRB - 3308 Electric vehicles registration plate decals.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
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

LRB-3116 : Setting an economic cap on non-economic damages for commercial vehicles
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
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.

LRB-1374/1228/1 relating to: eliminating the personal property tax
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

LRB- 1805 Diesel Idling Technology Tax Credit
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Total Lobbying Effort

  2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
Total
Total Lobbying Expenditures 2023
January - June
$1,101.37
2023
July - December
$456.23
2024
January - June
$1,205.13
Total $2,762.73
Total Hours Communicating 2023
January - June
9.75
2023
July - December
3.25
2024
January - June
8.50
Total 21.50
Total Hours Other 2023
January - June
3.75
2023
July - December
1.75
2024
January - June
4.25
Total 9.75

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 10%
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 16%
Relating to: increased penalties for failing to stop for a school bus.
2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total
2023
January - June
2023
July - December
10%
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total 3%
Relating to: grants related to technical college manufacturing and truck driving programs and making an appropriation. (FE)
2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total
2023
January - June
2023
July - December
10%
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total 3%
Relating to: grants related to technical college manufacturing and truck driving programs and making an appropriation. (FE)
2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total
2023
January - June
2023
July - December
10%
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total 3%
Relating to: indicia of registration for electric vehicles. (FE)
2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total
2023
January - June
2023
July - December
10%
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total 3%
Relating to: permits for the overweight transport of certain fluid milk products. (FE)
2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total
2023
January - June
2023
July - December
15%
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total 3%
Relating to: limiting the recovery of noneconomic damages from a commercial motor vehicle carrier.
2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total
2023
January - June
2023
July - December
15%
2024
January - June
30%
2024
July - December
Total 16%
Relating to: permits for the overweight transport of certain fluid milk products. (FE)
2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total
2023
January - June
2023
July - December
15%
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total 3%
Relating to: limiting the recovery of noneconomic damages from a commercial motor vehicle carrier.
2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total
2023
January - June
2023
July - December
15%
2024
January - June
55%
2024
July - December
Total 26%

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.)

Minor Efforts
2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total
2023
January - June
10%
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
10%
2024
July - December
Total 8%

Other Matters

Includes time spent on:

  • Gubernatorial nominations
  • Matters on which the organization made no lobbying communication

Other Matters
2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total
2023
January - June
30%
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
5%
2024
July - December
Total 15%

Filed Statements of Lobbying Activity and Expenditures