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:
Education and enforcement 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
PROMOTION OF SAFE SCHOOL BUS OPERATIONS FOR SCHOOL BUS COMPANIES, SCHOOL DISTRICTS, AND TRANSPORTATION STAFF THROUGH EDUCATIONAL SEMINARS AND CONVENTIONS.
Lobbying Interests:
Education and enforcement 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
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| Lobbyist Name | Exclusive Duties | Authorized On | Withdrawn On |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 126
Relating to: school bus back-up lamps.
Bill Text and History
3/12/2025
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: school bus back-up lamps.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date3/12/2025
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 393
Relating to: school bus operation by drivers over 70 and drivers with medical conditions.
Bill Text and History
10/29/2025
First Communication Date
9/1/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Relating to: school bus operation by drivers over 70 and drivers with medical conditions.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date10/29/2025
First Communication Date
9/1/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Assembly Bill 394
Relating to: driver education instruction related to school bus safety.
Bill Text and History
10/29/2025
First Communication Date
10/15/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Relating to: driver education instruction related to school bus safety.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date10/29/2025
First Communication Date
10/15/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Assembly Bill 395
Relating to: equipment of school buses with audiovisual recording devices.
Bill Text and History
10/29/2025
First Communication Date
10/15/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Relating to: equipment of school buses with audiovisual recording devices.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date10/29/2025
First Communication Date
10/15/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Assembly Bill 561
Relating to: owner liability for illegally passing a school bus and providing a penalty.
Bill Text and History
10/16/2025
First Communication Date
9/23/2025
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
The proposed fine change for owner liability should replicate the fine for illegally passing a stopped school bus, which is $500 - $1,000. under 346.48(1).
Relating to: owner liability for illegally passing a school bus and providing a penalty.
Bill Text and History
Undisclosed
Notification Date10/16/2025
First Communication Date
9/23/2025
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
The proposed fine change for owner liability should replicate the fine for illegally passing a stopped school bus, which is $500 - $1,000. under 346.48(1).
Senate Bill 136
Relating to: school bus back-up lamps.
Bill Text and History
6/23/2025
First Communication Date
3/19/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Relating to: school bus back-up lamps.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date6/23/2025
First Communication Date
3/19/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Senate Bill 273
Relating to: camera monitor systems as an alternative to mirrors for commercial motor vehicles.
Bill Text and History
9/24/2025
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: camera monitor systems as an alternative to mirrors for commercial motor vehicles.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date9/24/2025
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 391
Relating to: equipment of school buses with audiovisual recording devices.
Bill Text and History
8/27/2025
First Communication Date
8/4/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Relating to: equipment of school buses with audiovisual recording devices.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date8/27/2025
First Communication Date
8/4/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Senate Bill 392
Relating to: driver education instruction related to school bus safety.
Bill Text and History
8/27/2025
First Communication Date
8/4/2025
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
WSBA advocates to ensure education and safety around the school bus.
Relating to: driver education instruction related to school bus safety.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date8/27/2025
First Communication Date
8/4/2025
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
WSBA advocates to ensure education and safety around the school bus.
Senate Bill 393
Relating to: school bus operation by drivers over 70 and drivers with medical conditions.
Bill Text and History
8/27/2025
First Communication Date
8/4/2025
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
To retain a safe school bus driver workforce.
Relating to: school bus operation by drivers over 70 and drivers with medical conditions.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date8/27/2025
First Communication Date
8/4/2025
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
To retain a safe school bus driver workforce.
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Consequences of marijuana legalization
Consequences of marijuana legalization
Notification Date
2/26/2025
First Communication Date
2/12/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
2/26/2025
First Communication Date
2/12/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Increase State Aid for Pupil Transportation
Increase State Aid for Pupil Transportation
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
2/26/2025
First Communication Date
2/12/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
2/26/2025
First Communication Date
2/12/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
CDL renewal for 70 and older school bus drivers
CDL renewal for 70 and older school bus drivers
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
2/26/2025
First Communication Date
2/12/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
2/26/2025
First Communication Date
2/12/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
School Bus lighting
School Bus lighting
Notification Date
2/26/2025
First Communication Date
1/13/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
2/26/2025
First Communication Date
1/13/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Allow audio recording on a school bus
Allow audio recording on a school bus
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
12/29/2024
First Communication Date
2/12/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
12/29/2024
First Communication Date
2/12/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Increase public awareness of illegal passing of a stopped school bus.
Increase public awareness of illegal passing of a stopped school bus.
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
12/29/2024
First Communication Date
2/12/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
12/29/2024
First Communication Date
2/12/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Provide funding for stop arm cameras
Provide funding for stop arm cameras
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
12/29/2024
First Communication Date
2/12/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
12/29/2024
First Communication Date
2/12/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Update Medical Review Board process
Update Medical Review Board process
Action Intended To Affect
Rule (by a state agency)
Notification Date
12/29/2024
First Communication Date
2/12/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Rule (by a state agency)
Notification Date
12/29/2024
First Communication Date
2/12/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Total Lobbying Effort
| 2025 January - June |
Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Lobbying Expenditures | 2025 January - June $3,105.00 |
Total $3,105.00 |
| Total Hours Communicating | 2025 January - June 7.50 |
Total 7.50 |
| Total Hours Other | 2025 January - June 18.75 |
Total 18.75 |
Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Relating to: school bus back-up lamps.
| 2025 January - June |
2025 July - December |
2026 January - June |
2026 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 January - June 10% |
2025 July - December |
2026 January - June |
2026 July - December |
Total 11% |
Relating to: school bus back-up lamps.
| 2025 January - June |
2025 July - December |
2026 January - June |
2026 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 January - June 10% |
2025 July - December |
2026 January - June |
2026 July - December |
Total 11% |
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
| 2025 January - June |
2025 July - December |
2026 January - June |
2026 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 January - June 10% |
2025 July - December |
2026 January - June |
2026 July - December |
Total 10% |
| 2025 January - June |
2025 July - December |
2026 January - June |
2026 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 January - June 10% |
2025 July - December |
2026 January - June |
2026 July - December |
Total 10% |
| 2025 January - June |
2025 July - December |
2026 January - June |
2026 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 January - June 30% |
2025 July - December |
2026 January - June |
2026 July - December |
Total 30% |
| 2025 January - June |
2025 July - December |
2026 January - June |
2026 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 January - June 30% |
2025 July - December |
2026 January - June |
2026 July - December |
Total 30% |
Minor Efforts
No minor efforts found.
Other Matters
No other matters found.