2019 Senate Authors

OWI-related civil traffic violation or conforming ordinance: person required to appear in person in court; default judgment and surcharge provisions - AB15

OWI-related offenses: extend time limit for commencing prosecution of first, second, or third offense - SB345

OWI-related offenses: extend time limit for commencing prosecution of first, second, or third offense - AB379

Paid intern: income and franchise tax credit created - SB14

Parent of a stillbirth: refundable individual income tax credit created - SB114

Parent of a stillbirth: refundable individual income tax credit created - AB128

Part-time open enrollment program expanded and renamed the course choice program; DPI duties - SB789

Part-time open enrollment program expanded and renamed the course choice program; DPI duties - AB849

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

Peer-to-peer suicide prevention programs for public, private, and tribal high schools: DPI competitive grant program established - AB528

Pharmacists permitted to prescribe contraceptives to persons at least 18 years of age; Pharmacy Examining Board and emergency rules provisions - SB286

Placement of a child with a relative in a CHIPS proceeding or proceeding under the Juvenile Justice Code: timeframe for relative to participate limited and judge required to make finding in the best interest of the child - SB548

Political signs: rights of members of homeowners’ associations and housing cooperatives to display - SB845

Political signs: rights of members of homeowners’ associations and housing cooperatives to display - AB941

Practice of psychology: laws revised and Psychology Examining Board provisions - SB378

Practice of psychology: laws revised and Psychology Examining Board provisions - AB487

Prostitution: prosecuting person under age 18 prohibited - SB49

Prostitution: prosecuting person under age 18 prohibited - AB41

Qualified residential treatment program for children and youth: DCF may certify a residential care center, group home, or shelter care facility to operate under certain conditions - SB609

Qualified residential treatment program for children and youth: DCF may certify a residential care center, group home, or shelter care facility to operate under certain conditions - AB643

Record expunged of certain offenses: removes condition that a person committed the crime before age 25 and permits the individual to petition the court - SB39

Record expunged of certain offenses: removes condition that a person committed the crime before age 25 and permits the individual to petition the court - AB33

Recovery residence registry created; state employee using controlled substances as part of a medication-assisted treatment may not be disciplined - SB591

Recovery residence registry created; state employee using controlled substances as part of a medication-assisted treatment may not be disciplined - AB646

Restitution debt: DOC cannot collect supervision fees until debt is paid; Director of State Courts duties, statute of limitation for civil action, and certifying outstanding debt to DOR provisions - SB33

Restricted occupational license provisions revised re certain OWI-related offenses; ignition interlock device (IID) equipped motor vehicle requirement re first OWI offense modified and penalty for violation of certain IID restrictions changed; IID service provider required to notify DOT of removal or disconnection of device; JRCCP may report - SB384

School-based mental health consultation pilot program in Outagamie County created; DHS duties and reports required - SB608

School-based mental health consultation pilot program in Outagamie County created; DHS duties and reports required - AB644

Segregated fees charged to part-time UW students calculated on per credit basis - SB150

Seminars in high-demand fields to upskill and provide micro-credentials to unemployed and underemployed: DWD grants to nonprofit organizations and institutions of higher education - SB17

Shared services aid program for school districts created - SB413

Shared services aid program for school districts created - AB441

Skills enhancement programs: funding increased for grants to community action agencies - SB123

Skills enhancement programs: funding increased for grants to community action agencies - AB144

Smunt, Timothy: expenditure of $1,039,134.00 from UW System re payment of claim for breach of contract by UW Milwaukee - SB315

Special education teacher: initial licensure requirement modified - SB183

Step therapy protocols for prescription drug coverage established - SB26

Step therapy protocols for prescription drug coverage established - AB24

Telehealth mental health treatment expanded to certain offenders under community supervision; DOC duties - SB593

Telehealth mental health treatment expanded to certain offenders under community supervision; DOC duties - AB654

Theft of mail crime created; JRCCP may report - SB656

Tick-Borne Illness Awareness Month: May 2020 recognized as - SJR84

Uniform School Budget and Accounting, Committee on, created in DPI to advise and create a computerized uniform budget and accounting system, report required, JCF provision - SB743

Uniform School Budget and Accounting, Committee on, created in DPI to advise and create a computerized uniform budget and accounting system, report required, JCF provision - AB810

Veteran-related tuition grants for certain students enrolled at private nonprofit institutions that are Wisconsin Association of Independent Colleges and Universities members: HEAB required to offer, conditions set - SB537

Veteran-related tuition grants for certain students enrolled at private nonprofit institutions that are Wisconsin Association of Independent Colleges and Universities members: HEAB required to offer, conditions set - AB684

Victim impact statements established; definition and confidentiality provisions - SB32

Videoconferencing technology for court proceedings: adding witness safety and availability to criteria - SB765

Videoconferencing technology for court proceedings: adding witness safety and availability to criteria - AB802

Volunteer Health Care Provider Program: allowing nonprofit agencies providing volunteer health care services to MA recipients who are primarily homeless to participate - SB155

Volunteer Health Care Provider Program: allowing nonprofit agencies providing volunteer health care services to MA recipients who are primarily homeless to participate - AB162

Whole grade sharing agreement between school boards: categorical aid created; resolution to consider school district consolidation provision - SB412

Whole grade sharing agreement between school boards: categorical aid created; resolution to consider school district consolidation provision - AB442

Wisconsin 9/11 Memorial Highway: portion of STH 28 in Dodge and Washington counties designated as; directional signs for the Wisconsin 9/11 Memorial and Education Center and highway map provisions; DOT duties - SB433

Wisconsin Sexual Assault Kit Tracking System: DOJ required to establish - SB332

Wisconsin Sexual Assault Kit Tracking System: DOJ required to establish - AB358

Witness’s testimony by deposition may be used at criminal trial if witness is at risk of being intimidated - SB766

Witness’s testimony by deposition may be used at criminal trial if witness is at risk of being intimidated - AB803

Other proposals authored or co-authored by Darling, Sen. Alberta (8th Sen.Dist.; R)

Assembly Bills:1, 5, 10, 12, 13, 14, 20, 22, 4, 23, 26, 27, 28, 34, 38, 36, 45, 51, 53, 54, 73, 70, 81, 85, 76, 113, 114, 137, 154, 155, 160, 172, 173, 188, 182, 180, 179, 194, 195, 207, 214, 300, 304, 307, 335, 339, 382, 422, 410, 438, 457, 532, 490, 451, 491, 452, 501, 536, 542, 553, 530, 583, 585, 561, 563, 565, 605, 679, 699, 731, 734, 737, 853, 858, 895, 910, 985

Assembly Joint Resolutions:1, 10, 13, 19, 21, 22, 18, 25, 30, 35, 59, 61, 71, 80, 81, 85, 91, 108, 110, 116, 118, 122

Senate Bills:1, 2, 5, 12, 19, 18, 42, 44, 45, 46, 51, 52, 53, 55, 67, 74, 90, 103, 91, 110, 100, 118, 168, 173, 174, 175, 184, 186, 200, 232, 266, 304, 349, 364, 380, 390, 439, 440, 441, 442, 446, 468, 481, 494, 504, 514, 527, 531, 534, 541, 629, 654, 688, 727, 769, 788, 822, 821

Senate Joint Resolutions:2, 4, 8, 14, 17, 19, 22, 28, 37, 59, 61, 62, 66, 67, 78, 79, 81

1899 Erpenbach, Sen. Jon (27th Sen.Dist.; D)

Abrahamson, Justice Shirley: 43 years of service commended and congratulations on her retirement - SJR48

AG powers prior to 2017 WisAct 369 restored re compromise or discontinue civil actions prosecuted by DOJ and compromise and settle cases when DOJ is defending the state - SB449

AG powers prior to 2017 WisAct 369 restored re compromise or discontinue civil actions prosecuted by DOJ and compromise and settle cases when DOJ is defending the state - AB496

College savings plan distributions used to pay principal and interest on certain loans and apprenticeship program materials: adopting federal Internal Revenue code for state income tax purposes; JSCTE appendix report - SB840

College savings plan distributions used to pay principal and interest on certain loans and apprenticeship program materials: adopting federal Internal Revenue code for state income tax purposes; JSCTE appendix report - AB958

Criminal defense of adequate provocation or self-defense eliminated if based on victim’s gender identity or expression or sexual orientation - SB393

Discounts for prompt payment of health care fees allowed - SB763

Double fence or solid barrier for farm-raised deer in CWD areas: financial assistance program created in DATCP - SB910

DPI-issued teachers license required for teachers at private schools participating in a parental choice program or Special Needs Scholarship Program, exception provision - SB660

DPI-issued teachers license required for teachers at private schools participating in a parental choice program or Special Needs Scholarship Program, exception provision - AB728

DPI per pupil payments to private schools participating in parental choice programs: calculation changed - SB659

DPI per pupil payments to private schools participating in parental choice programs: calculation changed - AB727

Equality of rights under the law shall not be denied or abridged on specified basis, private cause of action provision: constitutional amendment (1st consideration) - SJR103

Flood insurance premiums: individual income tax deduction created, conditions specified; JSCTE appendix report - SB902

Flood insurance premiums: individual income tax deduction created, conditions specified; JSCTE appendix report - AB1020

Fundamental right of every woman to choose a safe and legal abortion; various abortion-related regulations eliminated - SB898

Fundamental right of every woman to choose a safe and legal abortion; various abortion-related regulations eliminated - AB1029

Golf caddies ages 12 and 13 years: may provide caddy services without being employed by a golf course - SB629

Health plan requirements re coverage of preventive services, essential health benefits, and individuals with preexisting conditions; benefit limits, rates, and OCI duties - SB37

Local governmental units required to establish a civil service system; just cause, grievance procedure, and exception provisions - AB936

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

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 - AB968

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

Medicaid expansion; DHS duties and BadgerCare Plus Core eliminated - AB394

Medical cannabis: DHS to establish registry for specified medical conditions or treatments and issue ID cards; producer, processor, or dispensary to obtain license from DATCP, conditions and fee provisions; discrimination in employment and licensing prohibitions; medical use defense to THC-related prosecutions and forfeiture actions for registered persons; JRCCP may report - SB507