2019 Senate Authors

Individual income tax rates increased and brackets expanded from 4 to 5; one-time general program operations appropriation for UW System; DOR duties - AB969

Individual income tax returns for 2019: due date extended to July 15, 2020 without interest or penalties - SB929

Kidney Month: March 2019 proclaimed as - AJR19

Late receipt of student’s veterans benefits: UW System school or technical college prohibited from taking adverse action - SB142

Lead service line replacement projects re private users of public water systems: bonding authority of the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program increased to provide forgivable loans - SB371

LGBT Pride Month: June 2019 recognized as - SJR38

LGBT Pride Month: June 2019 recognized as - AJR47

LGBT Pride Month: June 2020 recognized as - AJR152

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 professional baseball park district: distribution of excess sales and use tax revenues to certain counties and municipalities; conditions and DOR duties - SB176

Local professional baseball park district: sales and use taxes sunsetted, lease provision; new obligations restricted - SB67

Lottery prize exceeding set amount: state income taxes required to be used for local roads improvement program - SB201

Manufacturing income limit re manufacturing and agriculture tax credit; revenue increase used for one-time increase to school districts for special education, DOA and DOR duties - SB876

Medicaid expansion; DHS duties and BadgerCare Plus Core eliminated - SB361

Medication for the purpose of ending life: individuals meeting requirements may request from their physicians; DHS duties; does not constitute attempted suicide; JRCCP may report - SB499

Milwaukee Brewers: players, coaches, and staff congratulated on the 2018 season - SJR14

Mississippi River System: modernization of locks and dams supported - SJR33

Motor vehicle lamps required use: definitions of ``hours of darkness” and ``period of limited visibility” modified - SB865

Musser, Terry: life and public service of former state representative commended - SJR78

MVP Week proclaimed December 1-7, 2019 in honor of the birthdays of the 3 most recent MVPs -- Giannis Antetokounmpo, Christian Yelich, and Aaron Rogers - SJR55

National Atomic Veterans Day: July 16 recognized as - SJR46

Out-of-home placement of child with nonparent relative or other unlicensed person prohibited if that person has a record of a crime against a child; background investigation of licensed out-of-home care provider provision - SB730

Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month: November 2019 proclaimed as - AJR104

Peer-to-peer suicide prevention programs for public, private, and tribal high schools: DPI competitive grant program established - SB498

Personal conviction exemption from immunizations eliminated - SB262

Personal conviction exemption from immunizations eliminated - AB248

PFAS in food packaging: DNR required to study safer alternatives, report to LRB required by set date, prohibition provision - AB952

Pharmacy license required for jails, correctional or residential facilities, and health care facilities, provider offices or clinics that have a pharmacist; remote dispensing site provisions revised - SB738

Polasek, Joe: life and 44 year career with the state commended - SJR11

Political action committee contribution limits to candidates reduced - SB77

Political action committee definition revised for campaign finance purposes - SB78

Practicing as a physician assistant, RN, or nurse anesthetist while performing official duties for the armed forces or federal health services: exemption from license and credential requirements - SB514

Pregnant women eligible for MA: DHS to seek approval to extend post-partum coverage - SB324

Prescription drugs exempt from the Unfair Sales Act - SB22

Prescription drugs exempt from the Unfair Sales Act - AB156

Reading readiness of pupils in 4K to 2nd grade: assessment modified and voluntary questionnaire added - SB578

Revenue limit adjustment for school districts for the costs of employing school nurses - SB589

Rights to victims of crimes: constitutional amendment (2nd consideration) - SJR2

Runaway Prevention Month: November 2019 proclaimed as - SJR73

Sale or transfer of firearm, including frame or receiver, prohibited unless through a federally licensed firearms dealer and background check on transferee is conducted; exceptions and penalty provisions; JRCCP may report - SB572

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

Same-sex marriage and legal parentage for same-sex couples; statutory references to spouses and parentage made gender neutral; JSCTE appendix report - AB337

School safety plan requirements applied to operators of independent charter schools; frequency of plans submitted to Office of School Safety revised and random sampling reviewed annually - SB824

Second degree sexual assault statute of limitations extended - SB686

Small Farm Diversity grant program created, matching funds provision - SB453

Special registration plates expressing support for state parks and also provide admission to state parks and recreation areas authorized; voluntary payments provision - AB219

Spinal cord injury research grants and symposia created, report required; Spinal Cord Injury Council created in HEAB - SB373

Stalking definition expanded to include text messaging and other electronic means of communication - SB235

Stands operated by minors allowed without a food processing plant license or retail food establishment license; conditions, ordinance, and definition provisions - SB170

State Mandates, Joint Committee on, created; legislature may not enact bills with state-imposed mandates unless they either receive a hearing or are funded; state agency rules provision; LFB report requirement - SB216

Stevens, Justice John Paul: life and public service on the U.S. Supreme Court commended - SJR71

Stevens, Justice John Paul: life and public service on the U.S. Supreme Court commended - AJR98

Suicide by firearm prevention: DHS grants for prevention materials and training firearm retailer or range; matching funds or in-kind services provision - SB543

Suicide prevention: continuing education requirement for physicians, psychologists, school psychologists, social workers, marriage and family therapists, professional counselors, substance abuse counselors, and prevention specialists - SB520

Teacher loan program expanded to include persons seeking a bachelor’s degree in early childhood education and is employed full-time in that area in a school or certain child care centers - SB826

Tenancy termination for fear of imminent violence: written notice and written statement from qualified specialist allowed; landlord disclosure prohibition; DCF duties - SB841

Traffic violation in emergency or roadside response area with emergency vehicles or tow trucks present: penalties increased; wireless telephone use prohibition and reduced speed limit provisions; JRCCP may report - SB674

Transgender Day of Remembrance: November 20, 2019 proclaimed as - SJR53

Transgender Day of Remembrance: November 20, 2019 proclaimed as - AJR72

Transgender Equality Task Force created to study legal and societal barriers to equality for transgender, intersex, nonbinary, and gender nonconforming individuals and make recommendations to the Governor and Legislature; report required - AB312

Transportation facilities economic assistance and development program (TEA) revision re jobs retained and created - SB319

Tregoning, Joseph ``Joe”: life and public service of former state representative commended - SJR74

Tribal nation members: UW System nonresident tuition exemption created - SB616

Tuition expenses for a DWD approved apprenticeship program: individual and corporate income and franchise tax deductions created - SB45

Two-thirds vote (supermajority) required for bills, resolutions, or confirmation of appointments between the day after the November general election and the day before the start of the next legislative session - SB24

UW nonresident tuition exemption created for an alien who is not a legal permanent resident of the United States, conditions set - AB413

Vaccines for children: DHS program for purchasing and distribution; insurance provision - AB865

Veterans benefits and ``veteran” definition expanded to include individuals naturalized by the Hmong Veterans’ Naturalization Act of 2000 or served in Laos in support of the U.S. during the Vietnam War, exceptions provision - SB562

Wage claim changes re filing, investigation, statute of limitations, interest, surcharge, costs, and attorney fees; employers required to provide written disclosure statement when employee is hired, conditions specified; licensing agency to deny issuance or renewal of licenses to applicants with unpaid wage claims - SB40

Wild animal surcharge increase for the unlawful taking of deer - SB36

Wild parsnip declared a noxious weed by local governments or American Indian tribes or bands: DNR grants to control, monitor, and eliminate; Bureau of Natural Heritage Conservation funding - SB761

Wireless communication device used while driving: prohibition created; exceptions and penalty provisions - SB522

Other proposals authored or co-authored by Carpenter, Sen. Tim (3rd Sen.Dist.; D)

Assembly Bills:10, 15, 16, 18, 22, 24, 25, 29, 39, 30, 33, 40, 41, 43, 45, 61, 62, 64, 65, 73, 83, 88, 111, 114, 126, 118, 119, 120, 121, 122, 124, 125, 133, 136, 137, 146, 147, 149, 123, 150, 144, 154, 155, 153, 158, 161, 159, 162, 167, 172, 175, 177, 178, 186, 192, 201, 203, 214, 218, 227, 228, 229, 231, 232, 238, 242, 253, 254, 255, 240, 241, 259, 262, 265, 267, 287, 289, 295, 250, 297, 251, 299, 300, 303, 308, 309, 314, 315, 316, 317, 320, 321, 326, 330, 334, 343, 346, 351, 349, 355, 358, 361, 365, 367, 375, 377, 384, 393, 394, 396, 397, 398, 399, 400, 409, 410, 411, 431, 433, 447, 449, 459, 460, 479, 480, 481, 482, 483, 475, 476, 477, 427, 491, 452, 492, 496, 494, 495, 497, 520, 501, 505, 508, 510, 516, 517, 521, 519, 542, 548, 531, 552, 527, 528, 524, 557, 525, 568, 569, 570, 526, 574, 577, 582, 583, 584, 587, 589, 573, 595, 604, 607, 618, 632, 636, 641, 642, 666, 644, 682, 686, 691, 693, 697, 699, 700, 714, 722, 725, 726, 746, 751, 756, 760, 759, 761, 766, 767, 768, 776, 770, 778, 845, 786, 785, 788, 829, 816, 866, 867, 888, 889, 892, 911, 914, 917, 932, 933, 926, 927, 928, 936, 938, 955, 957, 945, 946, 960, 961, 963, 965, 968, 970, 980, 982, 1006, 1019, 1021, 1022, 1024, 1025, 1026, 1027, 1034, 1035

Assembly Joint Resolutions:1, 4, 3, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 28, 22, 18, 20, 30, 36, 31, 41, 38, 42, 48, 54, 50, 51, 57, 58, 52, 59, 69, 61, 71, 74, 80, 81, 85, 91, 92, 99, 102, 105, 109, 110, 112, 115, 116, 117, 124, 125, 127, 137, 134, 131, 135, 141, 156

Senate Bills:1, 6, 7, 12, 25, 26, 29, 30, 34, 37, 38, 39, 48, 49, 69, 71, 73, 74, 76, 79, 81, 93, 91, 110, 100, 116, 118, 120, 123, 125, 126, 130, 132, 138, 148, 152, 155, 159, 161, 166, 177, 193, 200, 205, 209, 211, 217, 221, 222, 223, 230, 244, 245, 249, 254, 259, 261, 264, 265, 266, 288, 290, 293, 296, 297, 298, 299, 302, 307, 309, 316, 332, 334, 340, 344, 348, 385, 366, 367, 368, 380, 383, 392, 384, 397, 414, 419, 423, 424, 426, 434, 442, 443, 444, 448, 449, 456, 446, 459, 466, 467, 469, 470, 471, 489, 493, 496, 502, 503, 505, 507, 511, 516, 517, 530, 536, 537, 538, 540, 551, 556, 567, 571, 574, 608, 617, 618, 619, 620, 622, 625, 629, 630, 632, 640, 648, 649, 651, 653, 675, 676, 692, 693, 703, 733, 734, 735, 744, 750, 751, 757, 780, 814, 833, 834, 844, 846, 849, 854, 855, 859, 862, 871, 892, 896, 899, 900, 901, 903, 906, 916, 917, 918, 919, 920, 921, 922

Senate Joint Resolutions:4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 15, 19, 20, 23, 25, 30, 37, 40, 43, 44, 47, 48, 61, 66, 67, 82, 83, 87, 91, 95, 97, 98, 100, 103

1896 Cowles, Sen. Robert (2nd Sen.Dist.; R)

Adjutant General duties re local government FEMA application training, issuance of FEMA payments, and email and electronic payments re emergency management - SB369

Barricade device installation on interior doors of school buildings: an ordinance may not be enacted or enforced and DSPS may not prohibit; school safety plan and approval from local fire department and law enforcement provisions - SB53

``Bart Starr Memorial Bridge”: STH 29 bridge over the Fox River in the City of Green Bay designated as; DOT and contributions from interested parties provisions - SB502

Berkos, Daniel M.: life and public service as Juneau County DA and on the Public Defender Board commended - SJR70

Clean water clearinghouse created re buying and selling water pollution credits; DOA and DNR duties - SB91

Clean water clearinghouse created re buying and selling water pollution credits; DOA and DNR duties - AB113

Coal tar-based sealant products and high PAH sealant products: sale of prohibited - SB716

Coal tar-based sealant products and high PAH sealant products: sale of prohibited - AB797

Concentrated animal feeding operation (CAFO): WPDES permit fee revision - SB31

Concentrated animal feeding operation (CAFO): WPDES permit fee revision - AB69

Condominium association and unit owner dispute: pre-filing notice requirement created - SB512