Associated Builders and Contractors of Wisconsin Inc

Registered Principal Details

Business Or Interest:
Construction industry, commercial, and heavy markets.

Lobbying Interests:
The association may attempt to influence issues and rules that deal with employer/employee relations such as training, equal rights, workers and unemployment compensation, wage rates, taxes (payroll). Also issues which deal with marketplace conditions such as government intervention into the private sector, utility intrusion into private sector, expansion of states infrastructure (highways), and environmentally related regulations.

CEO Name:
Kelly Tourdot

Contact
JS
John Schulze
5330 Wall Street
Madison, WI 53718
(608) 244-5883
jschulze@abcwi.org
http://www.abcwi.org

Authorized Lobbyists

Lobbyist Name Exclusive Duties Authorized On Withdrawn On
Tyler W Clark Exclusive Duties Yes Authorized On 1/6/2025 Withdrawn On 7/8/2025
Andrew Engel Exclusive Duties Yes Authorized On 1/6/2025 Withdrawn On N/A
Randall J Pirlot Exclusive Duties Yes Authorized On 1/6/2025 Withdrawn On N/A
John Schulze Exclusive Duties No Authorized On 1/6/2025 Withdrawn On N/A

Lobbying Interests

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

Assembly Bill 17
Assembly Bill 17
Relating to: creating an employee ownership conversion costs tax credit, a deduction for capital gains from the transfer of a business to employee ownership, and an employee ownership education and outreach program. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
4/15/2025
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 25
Assembly Bill 25
Relating to: an incumbent transmission facility owner’s right to construct, own, and maintain certain transmission facilities and Public Service Commission procedures if the transmission facility is a regionally cost-shared transmission line.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
2/14/2025
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.
Assembly Bill 217
Assembly Bill 217
Relating to: local government competitive bidding thresholds. (FE)

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
5/1/2025
First Communication Date
5/1/2025
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 225
Assembly Bill 225
Relating to: determination of where a defendant resides or does substantial business for purposes of venue.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
5/2/2025
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 241
Assembly Bill 241
Relating to: required ratio of journeyworkers to apprentices in apprenticeship programs and contracts.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
5/15/2025
First Communication Date
5/12/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Assembly Bill 284
Assembly Bill 284
Relating to: enumeration of projects in the Authorized State Building Program, modifications to building program project budgets, selection of project architects and engineers, single prime contracting, agency cooperation with energy conservation contracto...

Bill Text and History

Undisclosed
Notification Date
6/4/2025
First Communication Date
6/2/2025
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 Joint Resolution 29
Assembly Joint Resolution 29
Relating to: celebrating May 7, 2025, as Skilled Trades Day in Wisconsin.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
4/28/2025
First Communication Date
4/21/2025
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 21
Senate Bill 21
Relating to: creating an employee ownership conversion costs tax credit, a deduction for capital gains from the transfer of a business to employee ownership, and an employee ownership education and outreach program. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
4/15/2025
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.
Senate Bill 28
Senate Bill 28
Relating to: an incumbent transmission facility owner’s right to construct, own, and maintain certain transmission facilities and Public Service Commission procedures if the transmission facility is a regionally cost-shared transmission line.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
2/13/2025
First Communication Date
2/13/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Senate Bill 216
Senate Bill 216
Relating to: local government competitive bidding thresholds. (FE)

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
5/1/2025
First Communication Date
5/1/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Senate Bill 226
Senate Bill 226
Relating to: determination of where a defendant resides or does substantial business for purposes of venue.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
5/2/2025
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.
Senate Bill 242
Senate Bill 242
Relating to: required ratio of journeyworkers to apprentices in apprenticeship programs and contracts.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
5/15/2025
First Communication Date
5/12/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Senate Joint Resolution 26
Senate Joint Resolution 26
Relating to: celebrating May 7, 2025, as Skilled Trades Day in Wisconsin.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
4/28/2025
First Communication Date
4/21/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.

Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings

Apprenticeship programs
Agency Name
Department of Administration (Adm)
Subject
Apprenticeship programs
Scope Statement
SS 080_22
Against
Notification Date
4/16/2025
First Communication Date
4/16/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.

Apprenticeship requirement for construction contracts
Agency Name
Department of Administration (Adm)
Subject
Apprenticeship requirement for construction contracts
Scope Statement
SS 026_25
Against
Notification Date
4/16/2025
First Communication Date
4/16/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.

Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number

Co-sponsorship of LRB-2312/1 & LRB-2472/1
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Co-sponsorship of LRB-2312/1 & LRB-2472/1

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
3/13/2025
First Communication Date
3/13/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.

contracts between state of Wisconsin and Wisconsin State Building Trades for fiscal year 2024-2025
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
contracts between state of Wisconsin and Wisconsin State Building Trades for fiscal year 2024-2025

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
2/28/2025
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.

public bidding threshold
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
public bidding threshold

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
2/19/2025
First Communication Date
2/13/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.

ESOP incentives
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
ESOP incentives

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
1/30/2025
First Communication Date
1/29/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.

raffle law
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
raffle law

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
1/15/2025
First Communication Date
1/14/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.

state bidding reforms
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
state bidding reforms

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
1/9/2025
First Communication Date
1/9/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.

apprenticeship ration reform
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
apprenticeship ration reform

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
1/7/2025
First Communication Date
1/7/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.

Milwaukee Brewer Stadium improvements
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Milwaukee Brewer Stadium improvements

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
1/5/2025
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.

transmission power line siting
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
transmission power line siting

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
1/5/2025
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.

Department of Transportation and lowest responsible bidder.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Department of Transportation and lowest responsible bidder.

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
1/5/2025
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.

encouraging more people to develop skilled training in well paying construction careers
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
encouraging more people to develop skilled training in well paying construction careers

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
1/5/2025
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.

renewable construction projects.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
renewable construction projects.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
1/5/2025
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.

Substance abuse prevention on public works and public utility projects.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Substance abuse prevention on public works and public utility projects.

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
1/5/2025
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.

Commercial plan review
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Commercial plan review

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
1/5/2025
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.

Confirmation of gubernatorial appointees.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Confirmation of gubernatorial appointees.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
1/5/2025
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.

Governor Evers Joint Enforcement Task Force on Misclassification and Payroll Fraud
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Governor Evers Joint Enforcement Task Force on Misclassification and Payroll Fraud

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
1/5/2025
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.

opposition to design build for public projects, and raising the public bidding threshold.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
opposition to design build for public projects, and raising the public bidding threshold.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
1/5/2025
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.

income tax exemption for adult apprenticeship tuition
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
income tax exemption for adult apprenticeship tuition

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
1/5/2025
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.

project labor agreement neutrality
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
project labor agreement neutrality

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
1/5/2025
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.

skilled wage rate
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
skilled wage rate

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
1/5/2025
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.

public project alternative delivery methods
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
public project alternative delivery methods

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
1/5/2025
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.

local units of government ordinances compliance with Wisconsin's uniform commercial building code.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
local units of government ordinances compliance with Wisconsin's uniform commercial building code.

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
1/5/2025
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.

P3s - public private partnerships
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
P3s - public private partnerships

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
1/5/2025
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.

DSPS continuing education credits.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
DSPS continuing education credits.

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
1/5/2025
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.

Total Lobbying Effort

No certified reports found.

Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

No legislative bills/resolutions found.

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

No minor efforts found.

Other Matters

No other matters found.

Filed Statements of Lobbying Activity and Expenditures