2019 Senate Authors

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 - AB27

Retail theft: mandatory minimum sentence for 3 or more convictions; JRCCP may report - SB749

Sale of motor vehicles, parts, accessories, and services: sales tax revenue deposited in transportation fund - SB271

Second degree sexual assault statute of limitations extended - SB686

Second degree sexual assault statute of limitations extended - AB776

Sexual assault: kit collection, processing, and storage procedures created; victim bill of rights created; DOJ collection of certain data and publishing, data bank, and report provisions; citizenship of individuals arrested and convicted of; attendance in private school participating in the parental choice program for certain victims; reimbursement of certain costs - SB809

Sexual assault: kit collection, processing, and storage procedures created; victim bill of rights created; DOJ collection of certain data and publishing, data bank, and report provisions; citizenship of individuals arrested and convicted of; attendance in private school participating in the parental choice program for certain victims; reimbursement of certain costs - AB844

Sexual contact with an animal, obscene depictions of, or facilitating access to animal for purposes of: felony penalties; child under age 13 and sex offender registration provisions; JRCCP may report - SB139

Sexual contact with an animal, obscene depictions of, or facilitating access to animal for purposes of: felony penalties; child under age 13 and sex offender registration provisions; JRCCP may report - AB152

Sexually violent person on supervised release: home school program added to list of sites with restricted placement - SB346

Sexually violent person on supervised release: home school program added to list of sites with restricted placement - AB376

``Smoking" definition for purposes of the general indoor smoking prohibition does include inhaling or exhaling vapor from a vapor product - SB442

``Smoking" definition for purposes of the general indoor smoking prohibition does include inhaling or exhaling vapor from a vapor product - AB491

``Solid waste” does not include certain sand removed from Lake Michigan or Lake Superior - SB323

``Solid waste” does not include certain sand removed from Lake Michigan or Lake Superior - AB347

Special highway weight limits for certain vehicles transporting maple sap or syrup - SB171

Special highway weight limits for certain vehicles transporting maple sap or syrup - AB165

Special registration plates that are military in nature: authorized groups expanded to include surviving spouse of military medal recipient or Pearl Harbor veteran; fee exemption provisions; DOT and DOA duties - SB115

Special registration plates that are military in nature: authorized groups expanded to include surviving spouse of military medal recipient or Pearl Harbor veteran; fee exemption provisions; DOT and DOA duties - AB127

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

Stalking definition expanded to include text messaging and other electronic means of communication - AB259

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 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

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 - AB229

State to use GAAP to account for and report on funds and expenditures; budgetary basis of accounting established; reducing deficit of a state fund and, once eliminated, prohibiting legislature from passing a bill resulting in a projected deficit. Constitutional amendment (1st consideration) - SJR90

Step therapy protocols for prescription drug coverage established - SB26

Telehealth services, including audio-only telephone: insurers prohibited from denying coverage for services before set date; MA coverage from 2019 WisAct 56 provision - SB913

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

Tenancy termination for fear of imminent violence: written notice and written statement from qualified specialist allowed; landlord disclosure prohibition; DCF duties - AB957

TPR changes re hearings and grounds; disclaimer of parental rights and rights of alleged father; payments to out-of-state private child placing agency re adoption - SB232

TPR changes re hearings and grounds; disclaimer of parental rights and rights of alleged father; payments to out-of-state private child placing agency re adoption - AB263

TPR proceeding: exception to notice requirements for alleged father as result of sexual assault expanded re underage sexual activity - SB634

TPR proceeding: exception to notice requirements for alleged father as result of sexual assault expanded re underage sexual activity - AB848

Treatment and diversion (TAD) grant program changes; funding provision and Criminal Justice Coordinating Council study required - AB1006

Tuition and fee remission program for certain veterans and their spouses and children at UW System schools and technical colleges: residency requirement modified - SB597

Tuition and fee remission program for certain veterans and their spouses and children at UW System schools and technical colleges: residency requirement modified - AB689

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

Tuition expenses for a DWD approved apprenticeship program: individual and corporate income and franchise tax deductions created - AB45

UI one-week waiting period: DWD may suspend during declared state of emergency; retroactive provision to apply to emergency declared in Executive Order no. 72 - SB906

UI one-week waiting period: DWD may suspend during declared state of emergency; retroactive provision to apply to emergency declared in Executive Order no. 72 - AB1034

Uniform Athlete Agents Act: revisions adopted; JRCCP may report - SB117

Uniform Athlete Agents Act: revisions adopted; JRCCP may report - AB82

Universal course numbering and credit transfer system: TCS Board and UW Board of Regents required to implement within five years, certain restriction eliminated - SB342

Universal course numbering and credit transfer system: TCS Board and UW Board of Regents required to implement within five years, certain restriction eliminated - AB371

UW System institutions: authority to charge segregated fees limited - SB341

UW System institutions: authority to charge segregated fees limited - AB373

Vapor products: sale to or purchase by minors prohibited - SB73

Vapor products: sale to or purchase by minors prohibited - AB65

Veteran disability rating revised to qualify for certain hunting and fishing authorizations and state trail passes - SB587

Veteran disability rating revised to qualify for certain hunting and fishing authorizations and state trail passes - AB673

Veteran status indicated on operator’s license or state ID card: ``veteran” includes current or former armed forces, reserve unit, or national guard members - SB87

Veteran status indicated on operator’s license or state ID card: ``veteran” includes current or former armed forces, reserve unit, or national guard members - AB80

Veterans and surviving spouses’ property tax credit: eligibility threshold modified re service-connected disability rating - SB116

Veterans and surviving spouses’ property tax credit: eligibility threshold modified re service-connected disability rating - AB88

Veterans outreach and recovery program re substance abuse and mental health disorders: 2017 WisAct 295 sunset repealed, funding provision - SB141

Veterans outreach and recovery program re substance abuse and mental health disorders: 2017 WisAct 295 sunset repealed, funding provision - AB131

Veterinary license and veterinary technician certificate: initial fee waived - SB140

Veterinary license and veterinary technician certificate: initial fee waived - AB130

Victim impact statements established; definition and confidentiality provisions - SB32

Victim impact statements established; definition and confidentiality provisions - AB28

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

Voluntary individual animal identification program for livestock owners: DATCP required to create, RFID tags provision - SB737

Voluntary individual animal identification program for livestock owners: DATCP required to create, RFID tags provision - AB812

Volunteer fire fighters, emergency medical responders, and EMS practitioners: nonrefundable individual income tax credit created - AB469

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

Washington Island Observer newspaper eligible to receive compensation for publishing legal notices - AB112

Water Quality, Office of, created, attached to UW System, and housed within the Wisconsin Geological and Natural History Survey; duties specified, reports required - SB709

Water Quality, Office of, created, attached to UW System, and housed within the Wisconsin Geological and Natural History Survey; duties specified, reports required - AB799

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

WRS annuitant who was a correctional officer or protective occupation participant at retirement allowed to return to WRS covered position and not suspend annuity, conditions specified - SB911

WRS annuitant who was a correctional officer or protective occupation participant at retirement allowed to return to WRS covered position and not suspend annuity, conditions specified - AB1033

Youth apprenticeship program: DWD to include specific occupational areas - SB72

Youth apprenticeship program: DWD to include specific occupational areas - AB72

Other proposals authored or co-authored by Jacque, Sen. André (1st Sen.Dist.; R)

Assembly Bills:3, 5, 10, 11, 20, 15, 18, 22, 4, 24, 25, 31, 41, 44, 46, 58, 57, 68, 75, 86, 76, 113, 126, 128, 129, 138, 140, 147, 143, 142, 150, 154, 155, 156, 161, 163, 164, 166, 171, 172, 175, 184, 188, 180, 198, 201, 203, 228, 232, 288, 293, 300, 302, 272, 278, 283, 285, 307, 311, 341, 350, 358, 361, 370, 375, 379, 380, 428, 430, 438, 454, 458, 459, 464, 465, 467, 479, 481, 476, 487, 500, 520, 501, 470, 506, 510, 513, 542, 568, 577, 561, 609, 610, 630, 618, 679, 681, 682, 683, 696, 700, 717, 723, 731, 736, 742, 713, 744, 738, 795, 790, 785, 838, 802, 803, 804, 805, 807, 808, 809, 816, 840, 817, 850, 821, 899, 897, 985, 1007, 1011, 1035

Assembly Joint Resolutions:1, 3, 9, 10, 14, 17, 18, 20, 25, 30, 34, 45, 39, 52, 59, 65, 71, 74, 77, 78, 81, 84, 85, 107, 102, 108, 105, 115, 116, 125, 127, 137, 135, 133

Senate Bills:1, 5, 7, 9, 12, 19, 20, 22, 25, 18, 35, 49, 51, 52, 53, 54, 62, 66, 88, 94, 102, 103, 104, 91, 111, 126, 131, 132, 133, 135, 142, 151, 154, 156, 158, 161, 163, 168, 174, 180, 185, 191, 193, 211, 230, 257, 266, 270, 277, 287, 305, 316, 317, 332, 334, 344, 369, 363, 368, 378, 387, 390, 384, 399, 407, 408, 410, 414, 423, 429, 430, 435, 455, 456, 446, 468, 458, 460, 469, 489, 517, 551, 562, 570, 614, 619, 626, 632, 641, 646, 662, 665, 670, 727, 714, 735, 744, 745, 758, 782, 785, 795, 822, 926, 927, 929

Senate Joint Resolutions:2, 4, 5, 6, 8, 16, 20, 22, 32, 35, 37, 47, 50, 55, 57, 59, 60, 62, 66, 67, 74, 78, 82, 95, 102

Senate Resolutions:5, 7

1904 Johnson, Sen. LaTonya (6th Sen.Dist.; D)

100th Anniversary of ratifying the 19th Amendment celebrated June 10, 2019 - SJR37

Abortion prohibition with criminal penalties eliminated - SB419

Accommodations at legislative committee meetings: notice, language, interpreter, alternative formats, and other accommodations requirements - SB375

Accommodations at legislative committee meetings: notice, language, interpreter, alternative formats, and other accommodations requirements - AB355

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

Antetokounmpo, Giannis: congratulating the Milwaukee Buck on winning the 2018-19 NBA MVP Award - AJR71

Automated speed enforcement system (ASES) and traffic control photographic system (TCPS): use allowed in first class city, report required; ordinance, sunset, and forfeiture provisions - SB385

Automated speed enforcement system (ASES) and traffic control photographic system (TCPS): use allowed in first class city, report required; ordinance, sunset, and forfeiture provisions - AB365

Automatic voter registration: Elections Commission to facilitate, DOT provisions, and report required - SB293