2019 Senate Authors

Electronic monitoring for juveniles in truancy cases prohibited - AB60

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

Employer of tipped employee: retain state sales taxes as incentive to pay employees minimum wage in addition to tips - SB426

Employment discrimination includes considering applicant's conviction record before being selected for an interview - SB421

Employment discrimination includes considering applicant's conviction record before being selected for an interview - AB384

Equity and Inclusion, Council on and Office for Equity and Inclusion created and attached to DOA; statewide plan for equity and inclusion established; report and FTE provisions - SB814

Equity and Inclusion, Council on and Office for Equity and Inclusion created and attached to DOA; statewide plan for equity and inclusion established; report and FTE provisions - AB768

Expungement of DNA data in crime laboratories' data bank required if not adjudged guilty or delinquent; DOJ duties - AB212

Extended supervision: cap for certain felonies changed, and early discharge and earned compliance credit created, conditions specified; DOC report required; JRCCP may report - AB832

Extreme risk protection TRO and extreme risk protection injunction created; respondent is prohibited from possessing a firearm and may be ordered to surrender all firearms, penalty provisions; JRCCP may report - SB530

Extreme risk protection TRO and extreme risk protection injunction created; respondent is prohibited from possessing a firearm and may be ordered to surrender all firearms, penalty provisions; JRCCP may report - AB573

Fantasy contests: definitions and operator registration provisions created; DFI duties - SB491

Federal immigration enforcement activities: limiting cooperation of DOJ and local law enforcement officers; model policy provision - SB401

Fee waiver for veterans for certain licenses and certifications expanded to include spouse or unremarried surviving spouse - SB585

Firearm storage requirements if child under age 18 is present in the residence; penalty provisions; JRCCP may report - AB417

Firearms tax imposed on manufacturers and funds used by DOJ for victims of crimes involving firearms; JRCCP may report - SB542

Firearms tax imposed on manufacturers and funds used by DOJ for victims of crimes involving firearms; JRCCP may report - AB446

HEAB membership expanded to include representatives of state's tribal colleges - SB905

Health care power of attorney and declaration to physicians (living will): acknowledgement before an authorized notarial officer provisions created - SB655

Healthy eating incentive pilot program: sunset extended - SB379

Hemp History Week: June 3-9, 2019 recognized as - SJR54

Historically Black Colleges and Universities Week: September 8-14, 2019 recognized as - AJR92

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

Housing navigators: grants for Continuum of Care organizations to hire - SB120

Human relations instructional programs in schools to include Hmong Americans - SB713

Human relations instructional programs in schools to include Hmong Americans - AB738

Human Trafficking, Council on, created in DOA - AB1024

Immunization Awareness Month: August 2019 recognized as - SJR63

Individuals 17 years of age may vote in a primary election if the individual will be 18 years of age by the election following the primary; statewide referendum required - SB307

Industrial hemp laws revised; ''hemp” replaces "industrial hemp;” THC, DATCP duties, and penalty provisions - SB188

Joint programming between UW Green Bay and the Oneida Tribe: annual funding from gaming receipts - SB194

Judge of any court of record prohibited from holding an office of public trust while serving in the judicial office - SB406

Juneteenth Day: the 57th celebration in the State of Wisconsin recognized on June 19, 2019 - SJR49

Juneteenth Day: the 57th celebration in the State of Wisconsin recognized on June 19, 2019 - AJR64

Law enforcement use of force incidents: DOJ annual report required, appropriation provision - SB890

Legislation creating a crime or revising a penalty must be referred to JRCCP, report by committee requirements - SB812

Legislation creating a crime or revising a penalty must be referred to JRCCP, report by committee requirements - AB773

Legislative proposals: requirements for economic impact statements created - SB830

LGBT Pride Month: June 2019 recognized as - SJR38

Lost or stolen firearm: report to law enforcement and written notice in commercial sales or transfers required; penalty provisions; JRCCP may report - AB419

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

Lottery tickets or lottery shares: using a debit card to purchase from a retailer allowed - SB528

MA reimbursement for mental health consultations for students up to age 21: communication with parent added and sunset eliminated - SB177

Marijuana: recreational use and medical use permitted; excise tax, labor peace agreement, registry ID cards, compassion centers, operating a motor vehicle under the influence, fair employment law, insurance, UI, and public assistance provisions; DATCP, DHS, and DOR duties; JRCCP may report - SB377

Minority teacher loan program eligibility modified - SB55

National guard and other service members who withdraw from college when called to active duty: responsibilities of colleges revised and expands protections to students at all private institutions - SB334

National Lupus Awareness Month: May 2019 recognized as - SJR26

Next Generation 911 grants from DMA - SB465

Noncandidacy for incumbent local elected officials: public notice requirement created - SB741

Officiating at a wedding: any justice or judge authorized - SB333

Ogunbowale, Arike: outstanding basketball career, from high school in Milwaukee to the University of Notre Dame to the WNBA draft, recognized - AJR49

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

Paternity: presumption and conclusive determination based on genetic tests established; court provisions - SB158

Payday loans and consumer loans: maximum interest rate limited; ``licensed lender” expanded - SB703

Pelvic exam on anesthetized or unconscious patient: requiring hospitals to have policy on written and verbal informed consent before medical student may perform - SB635

Personal conviction exemption from immunizations eliminated - SB262

Pesticide regulation or prohibition: political subdivision may enact an ordinance - SB209

Pet stores prohibited from selling dogs and cats; forfeiture provision - SB478

Pet stores prohibited from selling dogs and cats; forfeiture provision - AB298

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

Population for redistricting purposes: counting individuals confined in state prisons - AB400

Possession of child pornography: ``sexually suggestive manner” added and defined; JRCCP may report - SB68

Potato Marketing Board: fiscal year 2020-21 grant to DATCP - SB568

Preexisting conditions: coverage for individuals should certain requirements and prohibitions of the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act become unenforceable - SB2

Pregnant and postpartum people in the custody of a correctional facility: use of physical restraints limited; testing for pregnancy and STDs and access to certain health services related to pregnancy provisions - SB316

Pregnant and postpartum people in the custody of a correctional facility: use of physical restraints limited; testing for pregnancy and STDs and access to certain health services related to pregnancy provisions - AB398

Prescription drug cost disclosure requirements for drug manufacturers and health insurers; reports and OCI duties - AB62

Privacy of lottery winner provisions created - SB202

Qualified ABLE savings account program for certain expenses for individuals with disabilities: DFI to implement - SB776

Radon disclosure requirements on real estate condition report created; DHS radon pamphlet provision - SB874

Radon disclosure requirements on real estate condition report created; DHS radon pamphlet provision - AB827

Radon-resistant construction materials and techniques in new construction: DSPS to promulgate rules requiring - SB875

Radon-resistant construction materials and techniques in new construction: DSPS to promulgate rules requiring - AB828

Restraints used on child under 18 years old in juvenile or criminal court prohibited, exception provision - SB813

Restraints used on child under 18 years old in juvenile or criminal court prohibited, exception provision - AB774

Revocation of probation, parole or extended supervision: conditions modified and option for DOC to sanction the person created, DHA provision; DOC annual report required - AB831

Right to vote of persons barred from voting re certain felony convictions restored after incarceration period ends; voter registration forms and voting procedure provisions - SB348

Right to vote of persons barred from voting re certain felony convictions restored after incarceration period ends; voter registration forms and voting procedure provisions - AB477

Rights of pregnant women - AJR155

School and school district accountability report to include information on music, dance, drama, and visual arts participation - SB64

School lunch and breakfast program requirements created - AB84

Secured residential care centers for children and youth (SRCCCY) established in 2017 WisAct 185: changes to design and construction grant program, closure date for Lincoln Hills and Copper Lake Schools, grandfathering current juvenile detention programs, transfer and supervision of juveniles between facilities, and purchase of services between counties and DOC; LAB and DHS provisions - SB168

Sexual contact between law enforcement officer and person in his or her custody: crime created, sex offender registration provision; JRCCP may report - SB104

Sexual contact between law enforcement officer and person in his or her custody: crime created, sex offender registration provision; JRCCP may report - AB171

Sexual contact with a child: statute of limitations removed - SB381

Sexual contact with a child: statute of limitations removed - AB424

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

Solitary confinement use restricted for inmates with serious mental illness; DOC required to review status of inmates in solitary - SB829

Soybean Marketing Board: DATCP grant - SB872