2019 Senate Authors

Senate Joint Resolutions:2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10, 11, 16, 19, 20, 22, 30, 32, 36, 38, 37, 40, 47, 48, 51, 52, 53, 55, 60, 64, 67, 78, 87, 97, 98, 105

1941 Jacque, Sen. André (1st Sen.Dist.; R)

Absolute sobriety required for operation of snowmobiles by persons under 21 years of age - SB10

Absolute sobriety required for operation of snowmobiles by persons under 21 years of age - AB7

Adoptee 21 years of age or older obtaining copy of report of adoption: provision created and conditions set; State Registrar duties - SB521

Adoptee 21 years of age or older obtaining copy of report of adoption: provision created and conditions set; State Registrar duties - AB579

Adult-entertainment establishments: registration with DOJ requirements created, fee and human trafficking provisions - SB731

American Legion: 100th anniversary of its founding and commitment to community, state, and nation commended - SJR79

American Legion: 100th anniversary of its founding and commitment to community, state, and nation commended - AJR110

Annual town meeting and boards of review meetings may be postponed re public health emergency declared by Governor - SB912

Application fees at UW System schools and technical colleges: exemption for veterans and armed forces members - SB588

Application fees at UW System schools and technical colleges: exemption for veterans and armed forces members - AB663

Apprenticeship expenses grants: TCS Board may award to technical college students, conditions set - SB44

Apprenticeship expenses grants: TCS Board may award to technical college students, conditions set - AB36

Atomic veterans, their spouses, and dependents: recognition for their service and support in receiving medical care and disability compensation - AJR48

Atomic veterans, their spouses, and dependents: recognition for their service and support in receiving medical care and disability compensation - SJR45

Autocycle, a type of 3-wheeled motor vehicle: definition, registration, and operation provisions created; registration fee and operator’s license provisions - SB86

Autocycle, a type of 3-wheeled motor vehicle: definition, registration, and operation provisions created; registration fee and operator’s license provisions - AB78

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

Bill of rights for victims of sexual assault created; DOJ duties specified - SB326

Bill of rights for victims of sexual assault created; DOJ duties specified - AB352

Bodily substance thrown or expelled at a public safety officer or prosecutor: court to require testing of criminal defendant for communicable diseases, probable cause provision - SB687

Break time for employees to express breast milk: requirements created, accommodations specified, and employment discrimination provision - SB513

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

Bulk milk weighing and sampling licenses: reciprocity for equivalent regulatory agency in another state - AB748

Cash tips paid to an employee by a customer: income tax exemption created; JSCTE appendix report - SB213

Cash tips paid to an employee by a customer: income tax exemption created; JSCTE appendix report - AB231

Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Month: April proclaimed as - SJR19

Child abuse and neglect reporting hotline posted in schools required - SB692

Child abuse and neglect reporting hotline posted in schools required - AB761

Child of a service member: legal custody and physical placement factors revised - SB586

Child of a service member: legal custody and physical placement factors revised - AB672

Christians in Nigeria: calling for actions to protect - SR6

Christians in Nigeria: calling for actions to protect - AJR146

Cigarettes and nicotine and tobacco products: placement by retailers restricted - SB118

Circuit court branch added to each of the following counties: Adams, Calumet, Clark, Dunn, Eau Claire, Jackson, Langlade, Manitowoc, Marathon, Sawyer, Vilas, and Waushara - SB148

Circuit court branch added to each of the following counties: Adams, Calumet, Clark, Dunn, Eau Claire, Jackson, Langlade, Manitowoc, Marathon, Sawyer, Vilas, and Waushara - AB153

County conservation staffing: DATCP appropriation increased, conditions set - SB723

DA, deputy DA, and assistant DA allowed to provide pro bono publico legal services - SB29

DATCP grants and programs: grazing coordinator position created; water stewardship certification grant program created; cooperate with USDA on crop insurance rebates for planting cover crops; producer-led watershed protection grant revisions; soil and water resource conservation grant allocation plan factors to consider; producer-led group eligible for DNR lake protection grants - SB715

Decorated tree displayed in Capitol rotunda during Christmas season renamed the Wisconsin State Christmas Tree - SJR75

Decorated tree displayed in Capitol rotunda during Christmas season renamed the Wisconsin State Christmas Tree - AJR106

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

Dental reimbursement pilot project in MA expanded and sunset extended - AB680

DHS prohibited from certifying a MA provider that provides abortion services and is a nonprofit private entity that has applied or received a grant or contract re family planning project under federal law - SB199

DHS prohibited from certifying a MA provider that provides abortion services and is a nonprofit private entity that has applied or received a grant or contract re family planning project under federal law - AB181

Diapers, undergarments for incontinence, tampons, and sanitary napkins: sales and use tax exemption created; JSCTE appendix report - SB676

Diapers, undergarments for incontinence, tampons, and sanitary napkins: sales and use tax exemption created; JSCTE appendix report - AB751

Diesel truck idling reduction grant program: sunset eliminated - SB888

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

DVA payments to certain state veterans organizations: funding limit increased - SB540

DVA payments to certain state veterans organizations: funding limit increased - AB591

Elections Commission required to reimburse counties and municipalities for certain costs re special primaries and special elections for state or national office - SB71

Elections Commission required to reimburse counties and municipalities for certain costs re special primaries and special elections for state or national office - AB64

Electricity and natural gas sold for residential use: sales and use tax exemption - SB128

Electricity and natural gas sold for residential use: sales and use tax exemption - AB136

Emergency detention without a hearing: exclude time for evaluation and testing from 72-hour time limit - SB633

Emergency detention without a hearing: exclude time for evaluation and testing from 72-hour time limit - AB716

Emergency operation of local units of government re state of emergency: virual meetings and public access to meetings provisions - SB914

English as state’s official language; written expression by state and local governments required to be in English, some exceptions; precludes units of state and local government from prohibiting or restricting proficiency or use of any language for nongovernmental purposes - SB739

Entering certain places without consent and with intent to commit battery made a felony - SB47

Entering certain places without consent and with intent to commit battery made a felony - AB35

Environmental compliance audit program: time to correct violations increased, notification requirements modified, and DNR and DOJ duties re pursuing criminal enforcement actions - SB215

Environmental compliance audit program: time to correct violations increased, notification requirements modified, and DNR and DOJ duties re pursuing criminal enforcement actions - AB210

Epinephrine prefilled syringes: authorities for prescription, possession, and administration of epinephrine auto-injectors expanded to include; statewide standing order provision - SB759

Epinephrine prefilled syringes: authorities for prescription, possession, and administration of epinephrine auto-injectors expanded to include; statewide standing order provision - AB839

Executive budget bill prepared according to GAAP, in addition to a bill prepared based on standards under current law - SB852

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

Fee waiver for veterans for certain licenses and certifications expanded to include spouse or unremarried surviving spouse - AB674

Fertilizers and soil or plant additives produced from converting manure into compost or vermicompost: distribution and labeling requirements - SB451

Fertilizers and soil or plant additives produced from converting manure into compost or vermicompost: distribution and labeling requirements - AB511

Fetal body parts: prohibition on knowingly acquiring, providing, receiving, or using created; physician performing induced abortions required to arrange for final disposition; facility report to DHS modified - SB524

Fetal body parts: prohibition on knowingly acquiring, providing, receiving, or using created; physician performing induced abortions required to arrange for final disposition; facility report to DHS modified - AB590

First offense OWI: petition to expunge record under certain conditions; ignition interlock device provision - SB198

First offense OWI: petition to expunge record under certain conditions; ignition interlock device provision - AB211

General transportation aids program: penalty revised for towns that file necessary documentation within 30 days past the deadline - SB167

Grants to counties and tribes for veteran services: modifying the way grant funding is awarded - SB598

Grants to counties and tribes for veteran services: modifying the way grant funding is awarded - AB664

Greater Green Bay Convention and Visitor Bureau: DOA interest-free loan for visitor information and education center construction - SB721

Greater Green Bay Convention and Visitor Bureau: DOA interest-free loan for visitor information and education center construction - AB787

Groundwater substances list compiled by DNR: public notice and comment period requirement; DHS provision - SB708

Groundwater substances list compiled by DNR: public notice and comment period requirement; DHS provision - AB794

Guardian ad litem appointed in actions affecting the family re visitation rights of grandparent, stepparent, or person with similar parent-child relationship - SB694

Guardian ad litem appointed in actions affecting the family re visitation rights of grandparent, stepparent, or person with similar parent-child relationship - AB777

Guardians: mandatory initial training requirements established; DHS duties - SB734

Guardians: mandatory initial training requirements established; DHS duties - AB786

Harassment of a sports official: penalty provisions created; JRCCP may report - SB657

Harassment of a sports official: penalty provisions created; JRCCP may report - AB735

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