2019 Senate Authors

Pupils enrolled in 4-year-old kindergarten program requiring full day attendance: counting for state aid purposes modified - SB408

Reciprocal teaching license provisions revised - SB184

Retailer’s sales tax liability: DOR may disclose to successor - SB54

Revenue limit adjustment for school districts for energy efficiency projects modified; resolution, report, and LAB audit provisions - SB494

Revenue limit for school districts: ceiling freeze exception created - SB437

Revenue limit for school districts: ceiling freeze exception created - AB473

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

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 - AB965

Sexual assault kits: procedures for transmission, processing, and storage created - SB200

Sexual assault kits: procedures for transmission, processing, and storage created - AB214

Solar energy and wind energy systems: DWD grants to reimburse employers re employee training and certification - SB218

Solar energy and wind energy systems: DWD grants to reimburse employers re employee training and certification - AB237

Solids or hazardous waste facility owned by a municipality: alternative method to establish proof of financial responsibility; DNR duties - SB714

State debt guaranties not public debt; delegation of authority by UW Board of Regents; UW-affiliated organizations provisions; certain UW institution employees considered state public officials and subject to the state code of ethics - SB388

State debt guaranties not public debt; delegation of authority by UW Board of Regents; UW-affiliated organizations provisions; certain UW institution employees considered state public officials and subject to the state code of ethics - AB370

State park annual vehicle admission fee waived for families with pupil in grade four; visitor activity guide for schools provision - SB212

State park annual vehicle admission fee waived for families with pupil in grade four; visitor activity guide for schools provision - AB252

Stewardship Program: amount obligated for water infrastructure projects in state parks increased - SB125

Stewardship Program: amount obligated for water infrastructure projects in state parks increased - AB134

Tick-borne Disease Study Committee established, report required - SB300

Tick-borne Disease Study Committee established, report required - AB313

TID number 9 in Village of Little Chute: 12 percent rule changed to 15 percent rule - SB785

TID number 9 in Village of Little Chute: 12 percent rule changed to 15 percent rule - AB821

University of Virginia men’s basketball team and head coach Tony Bennett commended for winning the 2019 NCAA Division 1 National Championship - AJR34

Washington Island Observer newspaper eligible to receive compensation for publishing legal notices - SB147

Waterfowl hunting stamp fee increased - SB611

Wetland mitigation bank changes; DNR duties and emergency rule provision - SB169

World Trade Month: May 2019 proclaimed as - SJR31

World Trade Month: May 2019 proclaimed as - AJR37

WRS annuity or lump sum payment: DETF to withhold money to satisfy restitution order, crimes specified; JRCCP may report - SB233

Other proposals authored or co-authored by Cowles, Sen. Robert (2nd Sen.Dist.; R)

Assembly Bills:9, 10, 11, 13, 20, 22, 24, 25, 30, 35, 38, 41, 44, 45, 46, 55, 67, 70, 83, 84, 90, 112, 114, 117, 129, 146, 147, 141, 148, 152, 169, 161, 159, 160, 162, 175, 176, 178, 184, 187, 190, 186, 191, 179, 193, 195, 206, 210, 213, 225, 257, 262, 234, 293, 297, 273, 276, 282, 307, 308, 335, 341, 344, 380, 382, 422, 410, 464, 465, 481, 482, 489, 451, 452, 498, 520, 503, 506, 543, 548, 553, 557, 568, 577, 583, 585, 560, 561, 565, 566, 599, 600, 606, 598, 611, 633, 645, 647, 649, 692, 695, 699, 743, 778, 801, 787, 785, 838, 934

Assembly Joint Resolutions:1, 3, 13, 15, 17, 18, 20, 27, 29, 30, 33, 31, 35, 39, 54, 59, 71, 78, 81, 96, 101, 102, 109, 117, 133

Senate Bills:12, 17, 20, 25, 26, 29, 34, 42, 45, 47, 49, 60, 64, 74, 93, 105, 100, 111, 130, 132, 139, 142, 150, 153, 155, 162, 163, 166, 164, 167, 170, 172, 178, 175, 188, 202, 208, 244, 239, 270, 272, 275, 281, 290, 304, 317, 321, 349, 364, 380, 428, 429, 438, 433, 446, 469, 485, 493, 513, 514, 517, 527, 529, 534, 548, 551, 557, 561, 565, 608, 623, 628, 629, 727, 728, 730, 735, 797

Senate Joint Resolutions:2, 4, 11, 14, 16, 19, 20, 24, 25, 26, 28, 32, 36, 37, 44, 60, 62, 66, 67, 74, 78, 83, 102

Senate Resolutions:7

1897 Craig, Sen. David (28th Sen.Dist.; R)

Aggregate sites and concrete batch sites re transportation projects: local zoning ordinance exemption expanded to include - SB276

Alternative project delivery in DOT: design-build projects pilot program authorized and office of innovative program delivery created, report required; emergency rules provision - SB285

Articles of Impeachment against President Trump opposed - SJR93

Assessor may not change valuation of property based solely on recent arm’s length sale of the property - SB624

Assessor may not change valuation of property based solely on recent arm’s length sale of the property - AB691

Bidding procedures for highway improvements: DOT may readvertise if it receives only one bid and it exceeds estimated value of the work - SB284

Bidding procedures for highway improvements: DOT may readvertise if it receives only one bid and it exceeds estimated value of the work - AB285

Bills creating an occupational license requirement: DSPS report required and LRB duties - SB541

Blue Book and highway map distribution revised - SB436

CCAP website: Director of State Courts required to ensure certain information is available in a searchable format - SB301

CCAP website: Director of State Courts required to ensure certain information is available in a searchable format - AB322

``Class B” license limit on sales of distilled spirits for off-premises consumption eliminated - SB83

Concealed carry licensee may possess a firearm in place of worship unless posted otherwise according to the trespassing laws; school grounds provision - SB822

Concealed carry licensee may possess a firearm in place of worship unless posted otherwise according to the trespassing laws; school grounds provision - AB985

Dental therapist licensure created, emergency rule provision - SB89

Dental therapist licensure created, emergency rule provision - AB81

DHS prohibited from certifying a MA provider that is a private entity providing abortion services, federal waiver provision - SB187

Discretionary merit award program: DOT to develop - SB283

Discretionary merit award program: DOT to develop - AB284

DOC required to recommend revocation of parole, probation, or extended supervision if person is charged with a crime while on parole, probation, or extended supervision - SB752

DOC required to recommend revocation of parole, probation, or extended supervision if person is charged with a crime while on parole, probation, or extended supervision - AB805

Election inspector: pupils enrolled in a home-based private educational program may serve as; conditions specified - SB606

Electronic voting machine to cast in-person absentee ballot, called the efficiency option, authorized; municipal resolution, Elections Commission duties, challenged elector, and penalty provisions - SB193

Electronic voting machine to cast in-person absentee ballot, called the efficiency option, authorized; municipal resolution, Elections Commission duties, challenged elector, and penalty provisions - AB203

``Eligible employee” for group health plan coverage: definition amended to account for the normal work week of fire fighters - SB475

Eminent domain law revisions - SB847

Eminent domain law revisions - AB948

EMS programs: expands circumstances and health care facilities for providing emergency medical care and transport, conditions set - SB434

Fixed-price variable-scope bridge contract: DOT required to use, conditions set, and report required - SB278

GPR collected and purposes for which amounts are spent: DOR to maintain a website to display this information, DOA to assist - SB90

Highway construction: DOT to maintain list of subbase materials and associated thicknesses; bidders may base bids on equivalent subbase materials on the list - SB272

Highway improvement involving reconstruction or replacement: same scope as existing highway required (replace in kind), exception provision - SB281

Highway improvement involving reconstruction or replacement: same scope as existing highway required (replace in kind), exception provision - AB282

Highway project cost reduction incentives: contractor proposals and DOT authority to amend the contract - SB273

Highway project design inventory for design-build projects: DOT required to maintain - SB274

Honorary discharge of a firearm at events for former military, law enforcement, or firefighters, or on certain holidays: municipal restriction of firearm discharge does not apply - AB75

Honorary discharge of a firearm at events for former military, law enforcement, or firefighters, or on certain holidays: municipal restriction of firearm discharge does not apply - SB102

Immigration status: prohibiting local ordinance, resolution, or policy that prohibit enforcement of federal or state law; authorizing certain elective officeholders to commence enforcement action, writ of mandamus provision; reduction of shared revenue payments; and political subdivision is liable for damage caused by an illegal alien - SB151

Insurance law changes re fraternals, Injured Patients and Families Compensation Fund, corporate governance annual disclosure initial filing deadline, confidentiality of information, placement of surplus lines insurance, financial statements of property service contract providers - SB482

Insurance law changes re fraternals, Injured Patients and Families Compensation Fund, corporate governance annual disclosure initial filing deadline, confidentiality of information, placement of surplus lines insurance, financial statements of property service contract providers - AB550

Insurance policy renewal: notice of change in terms or premium amount modified - SB289

Insurance policy renewal: notice of change in terms or premium amount modified - AB305

Law violations for which a juvenile may be placed in Serious Juvenile Offender Program (SJOP), juvenile correctional facility, or secured residential care center for children and youth expanded - SB753

Law violations for which a juvenile may be placed in Serious Juvenile Offender Program (SJOP), juvenile correctional facility, or secured residential care center for children and youth expanded - AB806

Legislative Office of Inspector General created, JCLO to appoint each inspector general; reports required; state agencies, LAB, and DOJ duties; offices of inspector general in DCF and DHS eliminated - SB742

Legislative Office of Inspector General created, JCLO to appoint each inspector general; reports required; state agencies, LAB, and DOJ duties; offices of inspector general in DCF and DHS eliminated - AB835

License to operate bingo games: requirements revised; fee and report provisions; JSCTE appendix report - SB857

Motor vehicle fuel pump sticker for gas tax rates, federal and state: DATCP to develop and distribute to certain inspectors - SB179

Motor vehicle registration fee imposed by county or municipal governments: referendum requirement - SB282

Motor vehicle registration fee imposed by county or municipal governments: referendum requirement - AB283

Motor vehicles: liability insurance requirement violation penalties and possession of proof of financial responsibility revised; valid operator’s license required for registration; impoundment and suspension of operating privilege provisions modified; DOT duties - SB626

Motor vehicles: liability insurance requirement violation penalties and possession of proof of financial responsibility revised; valid operator’s license required for registration; impoundment and suspension of operating privilege provisions modified; DOT duties - AB696