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2019 Session Archive

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Senator Scott L. Fitzgerald

Majority Leader

Senate District 13

(R - Juneau)
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Madison Office:
 Room 131 South
State Capitol
PO Box 7882
Madison, WI 53707 Telephone:
 (608) 266-5660
 Fax:
 (608) 282-3553 Voting Address:
 N4692 Maple Road
Juneau, WI 53039
Staff:
 Jessie Augustyn Jessie.Augustyn@legis.wisconsin.gov
Adam Foltz Adam.Foltz@legis.wisconsin.gov
Patrick Gehl Patrick.Gehl@legis.wisconsin.gov
Ryan Huebsch Ryan.Huebsch@legis.wisconsin.gov
Tad Ottman Tad.Ottman@legis.wisconsin.gov
Dan Romportl Dan.Romportl@legis.wisconsin.gov

Biography

  • Born Chicago, Illinois, November 16, 1963; married; 3 children.
  • Graduate Hustisford High School, 1981; B.S. in Journalism, University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh, 1985; U.S. Army Armor Officer Basic Course, 1985; U.S. Army Command and General Staff College.
  • Former associate newspaper publisher; U.S. Army Reserve Lieutenant Colonel (retired).
  • Member: Dodge County Republican Party (chair, 1992–94); Juneau Lions Club; Reserve Officers Association; Knights of Columbus.
  • Elected to Senate since 1994. Leadership positions: Majority Leader 2019, 2017, 2015, 2013, 2011 (through 7/24/12); Minority Leader 2011 (effective 7/24/12), 2009, 2007; Majority Leader 9/17/04 to 11/10/04.

2019 Authored Proposals

(first or second author, first sponsor)

  • 4/13/2020: 2019 Assembly Bill 1038
    Relating to: state government response to the COVID-19 pandemic. (FE)

  • 2/14/2020: 2019 Senate Bill 821
    Relating to: a property tax exemption for all machinery, tools, and patterns; a reduction of state general obligation and variable rate debt supported by general purpose revenue; and increasing the maximum deduction under the individual income tax sliding scale standard deduction. (FE)

  • 2/14/2020: 2019 Assembly Bill 910
    Relating to: a property tax exemption for all machinery, tools, and patterns; a reduction of state general obligation and variable rate debt supported by general purpose revenue; and increasing the maximum deduction under the individual income tax sliding scale standard deduction. (FE)

  • 2/14/2020: 2019 Senate Joint Resolution 99
    Relating to: recognizing, honoring, and commemorating the 100th anniversary of Disabled American Veterans for its century of providing service to veterans and its continuing efforts.

  • 2/12/2020: 2019 Senate Joint Resolution 94
    Relating to: congratulating the Wisconsin Hospital Association on its 100th Anniversary and declaring March 18, 2020, Wisconsin Hospital Day.

  • 2/11/2020: 2019 Assembly Joint Resolution 132
    Relating to: recognizing, honoring, and commemorating the 100th anniversary of Disabled American Veterans for its century of providing service to veterans and its continuing efforts.

  • 2/6/2020: 2019 Senate Bill 788
    Relating to: opioid and methamphetamine data system and making an appropriation. (FE)

  • 2/6/2020: 2019 Assembly Joint Resolution 129
    Relating to: congratulating the Wisconsin Hospital Association on its 100th Anniversary and declaring March 18, 2020, Wisconsin Hospital Day.

  • 2/3/2020: 2019 Senate Bill 771
    Relating to: grants to political subdivisions for additional policing and strategic planning to combat crime and making an appropriation. (FE)

  • 1/30/2020: 2019 Senate Bill 770
    Relating to: requirements for design-build transportation projects, providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures, and granting rule-making authority. (FE)

  • 1/15/2020: 2019 Senate Joint Resolution 81
    Relating to: proclaiming January 22nd as “Protect Life Day”.

  • 10/10/2019: 2019 Senate Bill 485
    Relating to: lake management grants and river protection management grants for floating treatment wetlands.

  • 10/7/2019: 2019 Assembly Joint Resolution 89
    Relating to: commending and congratulating Mark Hogan on his retirement.

  • 10/4/2019: 2019 Assembly Joint Resolution 88
    Relating to: recognizing the contributions of the 115th Fighter Wing and showing support for basing F-35As at Truax Field Air National Guard Base in Wisconsin.

  • 10/4/2019: 2019 Senate Joint Resolution 69
    Relating to: recognizing the contributions of the 115th Fighter Wing and showing support for basing F-35As at Truax Field Air National Guard Base in Wisconsin.

  • 8/22/2019: 2019 Senate Bill 368
    Relating to: money laundering and providing a penalty.

  • 7/31/2019: 2019 Assembly Bill 350
    Relating to: money laundering and providing a penalty.

  • 6/6/2019: 2019 Senate Bill 261
    Relating to: underage sexual activity.

  • 5/9/2019: 2019 Senate Joint Resolution 34
    Relating to: honoring the Marshall High School Girls Basketball team in their consecutive WIAA State Championship victories.

  • 5/9/2019: 2019 Assembly Joint Resolution 40
    Relating to: honoring the Marshall High School Girls Basketball team in their consecutive WIAA State Championship victories.

  • 5/8/2019: 2019 Senate Resolution 4
    Relating to: changing the orders of business on the daily calendar.

  • 4/22/2019: 2019 Senate Bill 175
    Relating to: requirements for children born alive following abortion or attempted abortion and providing a penalty.

  • 4/4/2019: 2019 Senate Joint Resolution 18
    Relating to: celebrating the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh men's basketball team winning the National Collegiate Athletic Association Division III National Championship.

  • 3/20/2019: 2019 Senate Bill 133
    Relating to: violations of the law relating to the practice of massage therapy or bodywork therapy and providing a penalty. (FE)

  • 2/8/2019: 2019 Assembly Bill 20
    Relating to: terminology changes for those with an intellectual disability in administrative rules.

  • 2/8/2019: 2019 Senate Bill 19
    Relating to: terminology changes for those with an intellectual disability in administrative rules.

  • 2/1/2019: 2019 Assembly Bill 4
    Relating to: increasing the maximum deduction under the individual income tax sliding scale standard deduction. (FE)

  • 1/22/2019: 2019 Senate Joint Resolution 3
    Relating to: modifying the session schedule for the 2019-20 biennial session period for purposes of extending the deadline for the governor's budget message.

  • 1/22/2019: 2019 Assembly Joint Resolution 2
    Relating to: modifying the session schedule for the 2019-20 biennial session period to extend the deadline for the governor's budget message.

  • 1/17/2019: 2019 Senate Resolution 2
    Relating to: the senate rules.

  • 1/7/2019: 2019 Senate Resolution 1
    Relating to: notifying the assembly and the governor that the 2019-2020 senate is organized.

2019 Co-authored Proposals

  • 1/30/2020: 2019 Senate Bill 769
    Relating to: theft of a vehicle; victim impact panels; increased penalties for reckless driving; increased penalties for fleeing an officer; and providing a penalty. (FE)

  • 11/27/2019: 2019 Senate Joint Resolution 78
    Relating to: honoring the life and public service of Representative Terry Musser.

  • 10/3/2019: 2019 Senate Joint Resolution 67
    Relating to: honoring the life and public service of Dennis Burns.

  • 9/23/2019: 2019 Senate Bill 446
    Relating to: the University of Wisconsin Missing-in-Action Recovery and Identification Project and making an appropriation. (FE)

  • 8/8/2019: 2019 Senate Joint Resolution 59
    Relating to: prohibiting the governor from using the partial veto to increase state expenditures (first consideration).

  • 7/3/2019: 2019 Senate Bill 314
    Relating to: limiting certain 2nd class cities' ability to designate or regulate historic landmarks. (FE)

  • 6/7/2019: 2019 Senate Bill 266
    Relating to: requiring political subdivisions and Marquette University to pay health insurance premiums for survivors of a law enforcement officer who dies in the line of duty and making an appropriation. (FE)

  • 5/14/2019: 2019 Senate Joint Resolution 37
    Relating to: celebrating June 10, 2019, as the 100th Anniversary of ratifying the 19th Amendment.

  • 2/4/2019: 2019 Senate Bill 18
    Relating to: increasing the maximum deduction under the individual income tax sliding scale standard deduction. (FE)

  • 1/29/2019: 2019 Senate Joint Resolution 4
    Relating to: honoring the life and public service of Senator Walter John Chilsen.

  • 1/23/2019: 2019 Senate Bill 1
    Relating to: designating and marking a highway interchange in Winnebago County as the Michael G. Ellis Memorial Interchange. (FE)

2019 Cosponsored Proposals

  • 2/24/2020: 2019 Assembly Bill 951
    Relating to: grants to political subdivisions for additional policing and strategic planning to combat crime and making an appropriation. (FE)

  • 2/3/2020: 2019 Assembly Bill 858
    Relating to: opioid and methamphetamine data system and making an appropriation. (FE)

  • 2/3/2020: 2019 Assembly Bill 853
    Relating to: theft of a vehicle; victim impact panels; increased penalties for reckless driving; increased penalties for fleeing an officer; and providing a penalty. (FE)

  • 1/30/2020: 2019 Assembly Bill 820
    Relating to: requirements for design-build transportation projects, providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures, and granting rule-making authority. (FE)

  • 1/16/2020: 2019 Assembly Joint Resolution 118
    Relating to: proclaiming January 22nd as “Protect Life Day”.

  • 11/20/2019: 2019 Assembly Joint Resolution 108
    Relating to: prohibiting the governor from using the partial veto to increase state expenditures (first consideration).

  • 10/7/2019: 2019 Assembly Bill 503
    Relating to: lake management grants and river protection management grants for floating treatment wetlands.

  • 9/18/2019: 2019 Assembly Bill 452
    Relating to: the University of Wisconsin Missing-in-Action Recovery and Identification Project and making an appropriation. (FE)

  • 7/16/2019: 2019 Assembly Bill 339
    Relating to: limiting certain 2nd class cities' ability to designate or regulate historic landmarks. (FE)

  • 6/20/2019: 2019 Assembly Bill 300
    Relating to: requiring political subdivisions and Marquette University to pay health insurance premiums for survivors of a law enforcement officer who dies in the line of duty and making an appropriation. (FE)

  • 6/13/2019: 2019 Assembly Bill 289
    Relating to: underage sexual activity.

  • 4/25/2019: 2019 Assembly Joint Resolution 30
    Relating to: celebrating June 10, 2019, as the 100th Anniversary of ratifying the 19th Amendment.

  • 4/18/2019: 2019 Assembly Bill 179
    Relating to: requirements for children born alive following abortion or attempted abortion and providing a penalty.

  • 4/3/2019: 2019 Assembly Joint Resolution 26
    Relating to: celebrating the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh men's basketball team winning the National Collegiate Athletic Association Division III National Championship.

  • 3/25/2019: 2019 Assembly Bill 143
    Relating to: violations of the law relating to the practice of massage therapy or bodywork therapy and providing a penalty. (FE)

2019 Authored Amendments

  • 2/19/2020: 2019 SA1-AB805

  • 10/7/2019: 2019 SSA1-SB304
    Relating to: compensation of motor vehicle dealers by manufacturers, importers, or distributors for certain service work.

2019 Votes