2019 Senate Authors

Aiding a person suffering from an overdose or adverse reaction: sunset provisions of 2017 WisActs 33 and 59 repealed re immunity from revocation of probation, parole, or extended supervision for certain controlled substance offenses - AB651

Animal-drawn vehicle: counties may enact an ordinance requiring registration; fee and town provisions - SB558

Attorney assisting in preparation of pleadings, motions, and other court papers for a self-represented person: providing name and state bar number revised - SB698

Attorney assisting in preparation of pleadings, motions, and other court papers for a self-represented person: providing name and state bar number revised - AB705

Beekeeping equipment of hobbyists: sales and use tax exemption created; JSCTE appendix report - SB526

Beekeeping equipment of hobbyists: sales and use tax exemption created; JSCTE appendix report - AB580

Bow or crossbow: placing, possessing, or transporting in a vehicle, motorboat, ATV, or UTV revised - SB231

Bow or crossbow: placing, possessing, or transporting in a vehicle, motorboat, ATV, or UTV revised - AB239

Bulk milk weighing and sampling licenses: reciprocity for equivalent regulatory agency in another state - SB684

CDL requirement for operation of commercial motor vehicle: exception for farmers and family and employees modified - SB523

Certificate of self-insurance issued to a religious sect can be used in lieu of motor vehicle liability insurance re proof of financial responsibility and liability insurance requirements - SB131

Change of placement proceedings: rights of foster parent or other physical custodian of a child - SB532

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

Condominium documents requirements clarified and law changes re expanding, merger or consolidation, declarant rights, plat, correction instruments, small condominiums, and local review of condominium instruments - SB550

Condominium documents requirements clarified and law changes re expanding, merger or consolidation, declarant rights, plat, correction instruments, and small condominiums - AB598

Conservation patron license issued to veterans with a service-connected disability at a lower fee - SB85

Corn Promotion Board: DATCP grant - SB873

Corn Promotion Board: DATCP grant - AB976

County snowmobile trails and area aids: appropriation increased - SB623

County snowmobile trails and area aids: appropriation increased - AB692

Cranberry Marketing Board: fiscal year 2020-21 grant to DATCP - SB564

Cursive writing required to be incorporated into the model academic standards for English language arts - SB414

Cursive writing required to be incorporated into the model academic standards for English language arts - AB459

Dental reimbursement pilot project in MA expanded and sunset extended - SB636

``Directory data” in pupil records: adding names of parents or guardians - SB57

``Directory data” in pupil records: adding names of parents or guardians - AB53

Drills for fire, tornado, and school safety in public and private schools: previous warning permitted - SB56

Drills for fire, tornado, and school safety in public and private schools: previous warning permitted - AB54

Driver school offices located in residences - SB190

``Energy provider” definition expanded re trespassing on or damaging property of; JRCCP may report - SB386

Equalization aid payments to school districts: percentages modified - SB415

Equalization aid payments to school districts: percentages modified - AB461

Farmer tuition assistance grants for low-income farmers: DATCP appropriation - SB505

Farmer tuition assistance grants for low-income farmers: DATCP appropriation - AB524

Four-year-old kindergarten: age at which a child may attend revised - SB407

Four-year-old kindergarten: age at which a child may attend revised - AB464

Full-time open enrollment applications: virtual charter schools do not count in the nonresident school board limitation - SB688

Full-time open enrollment applications: virtual charter schools do not count in the nonresident school board limitation - AB737

Funeral director apprenticeships and licenses: requirements revised, emergency rules provision - SB518

Genetic counseling regulations and licensing; Genetic Counselors Affiliated Credentialing Board created; JRCCP may report - SB620

Grants or loans to defray housing costs or for diversion programming to assist persons or families of low or moderate income - SB144

Grants or loans to defray housing costs or for diversion programming to assist persons or families of low or moderate income - AB124

Grounds for CHIPS and TPR modified; jury trial for TPR fact-finding hearing eliminated; permanency plan reviews by juvenile court revised - SB729

Grounds for CHIPS and TPR modified; jury trial for TPR fact-finding hearing eliminated; permanency plan reviews by juvenile court revised - AB559

Harvest for hope grant: DATCP to award to nonprofit statewide food banks and emergency feeding organizations to promote donation of excess and unmarketable farm and food products; sunset provision - SB490

Home health care serviced provides under MA: reimbursement rate increased - SB416

Home health care services provided under MA: reimbursement rate increased - AB447

Home inspector regulation revisions; emergency rules and license provisions - SB599

Homeless case management services grant revisions; professional development of case managers provision - SB145

Homeless case management services grant revisions; professional development of case managers provision - AB120

Howard Temin Day declared December 10, 2019, the 85th anniversary of his birth - SJR77

Implements of husbandry under warranty: reports of nonconformity to the manufacturer, lessor, or authorized dealer required to be repaired; replacement and full refund provisions - SB573

Involuntary TPR for continuing need for protection and services expanded re child placed outside of home for certain number of months - SB728

Involuntary TPR for continuing need for protection and services expanded re child placed outside of home for certain number of months - AB560

Leckrone, Michael: UW Madison Marching Band director’s achievements honored upon his retirement - SJR21

Municipal flood control grants from DNR: clarification on priority and eligibility criteria [Admin.Code NR 199.05, 199.07] - SB711

Municipal housing reports modified and requiring DOA to post on its website; appendix report and report to legislature required - SB787

Online notaries public and electronic notarizations provisions created, DFI duties; JRCCP may report - SB317

Online notaries public and electronic notarizations provisions created, DFI duties; JRCCP may report - AB293

Peer recovery coach services under MA: reimbursement revision and continuation of care and overdose treatment providers provision - SB582

Permanency plan review or hearing preparation: providing plan and comments to foster parents and foster children over age 12 - SB531

Pharmacy technicians: registration with Pharmacy Examining Board required; emergency rules provision - SB778

Physical health services reimbursement rates under MA appropriation increased; acupuncture by a certified acupuncturist made reimbursable under MA; DHS duties - SB600

Physical restraint and seclusion of pupils in schools: laws revised - SB527

Physical restraint and seclusion of pupils in schools: laws revised - AB585

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

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 - AB565

Postadoption contract agreements between adoptive parent and birth parent or certain relatives - SB534

Postadoption contract agreements between adoptive parent and birth parent or certain relatives - AB561

Previously owned eyeglasses provided by a charitable organization: exemption from liability for damages; optometrist or ophthalmologist provision - SB547

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

Pupils enrolled in 4-year-old kindergarten program requiring full day attendance: counting for state aid purposes modified - AB465

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

Real estate condition and vacant land disclosure report revisions re rescinding the contract and incomplete reports - AB596

Reimbursement to Village of Redgranite for local law enforcement investigation services to a correctional institution - SB781

Reimbursement to Village of Redgranite for local law enforcement investigation services to a correctional institution - AB811

Revenue limit adjustment for declining school enrollment modified and prior year base revenue hold harmless adjustment terminated - SB327

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

Revenue limit adjustment for school districts for energy efficiency projects modified; resolution, report, and LAB audit provisions - AB553

Room tax applicability expanded and other changes - SB646

Room tax applicability expanded and other changes - AB683

Runaway Prevention Month: November 2019 proclaimed as - SJR73

Runaway Prevention Month: November 2019 proclaimed as - AJR99

Science competition participation pilot grant program for pupils in grades 6 to 12: DPI to award; matching funds and sunset provisions - SB459

Smuggling items into or out of jail or prison by inmates: misdemeanor penalty created; JRCCP may report - SB647

Smuggling items into or out of jail or prison by inmates: misdemeanor penalty created; JRCCP may report - AB690

Soybean Marketing Board: DATCP grant - SB872

Soybean Marketing Board: DATCP grant - AB975

Sparsity aid for school districts: expanding eligibility and creating a second tier - SB182