2019 Senate Authors

Legal age to purchase cigarettes, tobacco products, or nicotine products raised; minimum age to purchase vapor products imposed - SB364

License for overnight recreational and educational camps: inspection requirement modified if accredited by the American Camp Association - SB328

Local exposition district created by the City of Superior not subject to legislative finding re serving a public purpose; definition, referendum, taxes, and local tourism entity provisions - SB157

Local exposition district created by the City of Superior not subject to legislative finding re serving a public purpose; definition, referendum, taxes, and local tourism entity provisions - AB167

Lyme Disease Awareness Month: May 2019 recognized as - SJR28

MA services provided through telehealth and communications technology: DHS required to provide reimbursement; conditions, definitions, and emergency rule provisions - SB380

Missing and Murdered Tribal Women and Girls, Task Force on, established by AG; report required, sunset provision - SB493

Missing and Murdered Tribal Women and Girls, Task Force on, established by AG; report required, sunset provision - AB548

Moratorium on evictions: repealing prohibition on political subdivisions from enacting or enforcing ordinances - AB914

Motion to disqualify a judge or justice: judge that denies the motion must file the reasons in a written statement - AB403

Municipal flood control program: appropriation to DNR increased - SB896

Municipal liquor license quota: additional ``Class B” license allowed for establishment satisfying public accommodation standards under the Americans with Disabilities Act, conditions set - SB353

Municipal liquor license quota: additional ``Class B” license allowed for establishment satisfying public accommodation standards under the Americans with Disabilities Act, conditions set - AB385

National Speech and Debate Education Day: March 1, 2019 designated as - SJR6

Palliative Care Council established within DHS, duties specified; statewide palliative care consumer and professional information and education program required, sunset provision - SB225

Paper and Forestry Products Month: May 2019 proclaimed as - SJR32

Paper and Forestry Products Month: May 2020 proclaimed as - SJR102

Population for redistricting purposes: counting individuals confined in state prisons - SB538

PTSD in law enforcement officers and fire fighters: workers’ compensation claims revisions - SB511

Public adjuster regulation and registration requirements - SB329

Public health emergencies and DHS authority to respond expanded - SB751

Real estate condition and vacant land disclosure report revisions re rescinding the contract and incomplete reports - SB549

Recreational and educational camp: DSPS to establish separate standards - SB396

Referendum to exceed political subdivision’s levy limit: provisions modified - SB291

Reporting place of employment of campaign finance contributors: amount required for report increased - SB81

Restrooms in public buildings: designated for use by both sexes under set conditions - SB220

Retail sale of vapor products: cigarette and tobacco retailer license required; additional DATCP and DOR positions authorized - SB757

``Richard I. Bong Memorial Bridge”: DOT to designate and mark bridge on USH 2 between the cities of Superior and Duluth, MN as; contributions from interested parties provision - SB411

``Richard I. Bong Memorial Bridge”: DOT to designate and mark bridge on USH 2 between the cities of Superior and Duluth, MN as; contributions from interested parties provision - AB468

Room tax applicability expanded and other changes - SB646

Ruffed grouse designated the state small game bird; Blue Book provision - SB21

Ruffed grouse designated the state small game bird; Blue Book provision - AB19

Salvage vehicle certificate of title: evidence of ownership provisions modified re insurer taking delivery of salvage vehicle - SB320

Same-sex marriage and legal parentage for same-sex couples; statutory references to spouses and parentage made gender neutral; JSCTE appendix report - SB566

Service award program re volunteer fire fighters, emergency medical responders, and EMS practitioners: appropriation for state match increased - SB556

Special meeting of a school board: requirements for providing notice changed - SB160

Spring peeper designated as the state amphibian; Blue Book provision - AB634

State aid to resident school district of pupil attending private school under the parental choice program: DPI cannot make certain reductions unless electors approve by referendum - SB661

State aid to resident school district of pupil attending private school under the parental choice program: DPI cannot make certain reductions unless electors approve by referendum - AB729

State contracts for stationery and printing let to lowest bidder operating in Wisconsin: constitutional amendment (1st consideration) - AJR157

Supplemental transportation aids to towns modified - SB447

Surveillance devices used in connection with attempts to sell real estate provisions created, forfeiture provision - SB247

Teacher Appreciation Week: May 6-10 recognized as - SJR40

Temporary practice by physicians at recreational or educational camps allowed, conditions specified - SB399

Temporary practice by registered nurses at recreational or educational camps allowed, conditions set - SB410

Threat or false threat to use a dangerous weapon on school premises to injure or kill: felony crime created; JRCCP may report - SB311

Threat or false threat to use a dangerous weapon on school premises to injure or kill: felony crime created; JRCCP may report - AB338

Town zoning ordinances affecting shorelands; county shoreland zoning ordinance requirements; county zoning ordinance that applies to all or part of a town’s territory - SB662

Trampoline park license requirement created; liability coverage, exemptions, and DSPS duties - SB777

Transport of individuals for emergency detention: law enforcement agency may contract with another law enforcement agency, ambulance service provider, or third-party vendor; DHS reimbursement to counties from MA program provision - SB565

Transportation aids to counties and municipalities with certain tribal facilities, DOT duties and appropriation revision - SB886

Transportation aids to counties and municipalities with certain tribal facilities, DOT duties and appropriation revision - AB1002

U.S. census activities appropriation - AB326

United States Women’s National Team congratulated on winning the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup - SJR61

UW Madison women’s hockey team commended for winning the 2019 NCAA Division I National Championship title - SJR22

UW Stevens Point men’s hockey team commended for winning the 2019 NCAA Division III National Championship title - SJR17

UW System report requirements revised and exempted from certain reports - SB354

UW System report requirements revised and exempted from certain reports; commencement of classes for graduate health sciences classes revised; sexual assault and harassment information provided to students and reporting requirements modified; DOA to submit biennial plans to JCF on energy cost reduction for certain state agencies - SB486

Vaccines administered by pharmacists or pharmacy student revisions re age restriction and immunization schedules published by the federal Centers for Disease Control - SB110

Value of prisoner personal property allowed in a state correctional institution revised - AB942

Veterans and surviving spouses’ property tax credit: renters allowed to claim, conditions specified - SB619

Waste-to-energy facilities exempt from tipping fees, conditions specified - SB670

Waste-to-energy facilities exempt from tipping fees, conditions specified - AB713

Weatherization projects: DPI grants to school districts established - SB653

Wildlife damage abatement program and wildlife damage claim program changes; bear trap provision - SB628

Wisconsin Fair Dealership Law: exempts unit or instrumentality of the federal government, the state, or local government - SB105

Wisconsin Propane Education and Research Council allowed to levy an assessment on odorized propane against certain retailers - SB607

Other proposals authored or co-authored by Bewley, Sen. Janet (25th Sen.Dist.; D)

Assembly Bills:5, 10, 24, 38, 41, 65, 66, 70, 83, 76, 90, 114, 117, 118, 132, 137, 146, 142, 151, 165, 166, 170, 176, 178, 168, 193, 206, 216, 219, 230, 242, 261, 253, 254, 255, 264, 266, 245, 247, 246, 287, 292, 299, 300, 302, 303, 305, 310, 309, 319, 321, 328, 330, 337, 340, 343, 353, 356, 357, 366, 367, 372, 375, 382, 390, 391, 392, 394, 396, 398, 399, 400, 422, 410, 413, 426, 428, 431, 433, 437, 435, 449, 454, 458, 463, 532, 491, 492, 496, 486, 501, 470, 508, 510, 517, 521, 533, 534, 535, 551, 568, 569, 575, 585, 587, 589, 596, 607, 625, 633, 641, 642, 661, 665, 643, 666, 682, 683, 684, 692, 695, 700, 701, 725, 726, 727, 728, 730, 735, 736, 742, 746, 767, 768, 845, 786, 836, 868, 888, 889, 892, 886, 912, 924, 945, 946, 963, 973, 989, 997, 1020, 1021, 1026, 1027, 1028, 1029

Assembly Joint Resolutions:3, 9, 10, 28, 21, 17, 22, 18, 24, 25, 29, 30, 36, 33, 35, 45, 39, 47, 42, 49, 58, 52, 59, 67, 68, 64, 70, 71, 73, 80, 83, 93, 91, 92, 99, 104, 110, 116, 117, 119, 123, 137, 134, 135, 141, 133, 150, 152, 153

Senate Bills:1, 26, 37, 42, 49, 73, 74, 103, 100, 113, 118, 129, 130, 135, 136, 158, 162, 164, 171, 188, 203, 205, 222, 223, 229, 245, 240, 241, 242, 254, 255, 256, 287, 288, 293, 296, 297, 298, 300, 302, 309, 316, 319, 337, 344, 349, 356, 359, 360, 361, 363, 371, 386, 392, 397, 417, 419, 440, 442, 444, 449, 456, 446, 468, 459, 470, 471, 473, 474, 477, 489, 501, 515, 527, 536, 537, 551, 567, 572, 584, 596, 609, 622, 623, 632, 651, 657, 658, 659, 660, 665, 674, 733, 734, 750, 776, 790, 835, 836, 843, 846, 854, 855, 866, 879, 887, 897, 898, 902, 903

Senate Joint Resolutions:4, 5, 7, 8, 15, 19, 26, 36, 38, 37, 47, 49, 56, 64, 73, 78, 79, 82, 83, 97, 100

Senate Resolutions:1

1895 Carpenter, Sen. Tim (3rd Sen.Dist.; D)

50th Anniversary of the creation of the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore celebrated - SJR105

50th Anniversary of the Stonewall Uprising recognized June 28, 2019 - SJR52

50th Anniversary of the Stonewall Uprising recognized June 28, 2019 - AJR67

Abusive work environment prohibition created; WC exclusive remedy exception permitting a civil action in circuit court; affirmative defense and definition provisions - AB116

Accommodations at legislative committee meetings: notice, language, interpreter, alternative formats, and other accommodations requirements - SB375

Adoption expenses: individual income tax credit created re federal adoption expenses credit; current adoption expenses deduction provision; JSCTE appendix report - SB191

Advanced structured literacy training for teachers: DPI grants for national teacher certification or master educator licensure expanded to include - SB555

American Legion: 100th anniversary of its founding and commitment to community, state, and nation commended - SJR79

Annual fishing license for resident or nonresident child with a disability: no fee charged, certificate of disability provision - SB869

Assembly and Senate may not pass any bill after the November general election that affects the legislature, constitutional officers, judges and justices, and any state agency or public entity created by law until after the next political year commences: constitutional amendment (1st consideration) - SJR10

Assistant state public defender pay progression plan funding - SB468

Atomic veterans, their spouses, and dependents: recognition for their service and support in receiving medical care and disability compensation - SJR45

Battery to a nurse made a Class H felony - SB163

Beginning farmer higher education debt reimbursement program established, LAB report provision; Beginning Farmer Higher Education Debt Council created in DATCP; individual income tax deduction created; DATCP and HEAB duties; JSCTE appendix report - SB472

Below-cost sales prohibition of prescription drugs and certain merchandise under the Unfair Sales Act eliminated - SB52