2019 Senate Authors

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

Hying, Bishop Donald J.: commended upon his appointment and installation as the Bishop for the Diocese of Madison - SJR65

Impersonating a public officer, public employee, or employee of a utility with intent to mislead: felony crime created; JRCCP may report - SB525

Impersonating a public officer, public employee, or employee of a utility with intent to mislead: felony crime created; JRCCP may report - AB545

Independent living centers: appropriation for DHS grants increased - SB567

Independent living centers: appropriation for DHS grants increased - AB641

Indoor smoking ban applied to vapor products and marijuana; ``smoking” definition revised - SB245

Intimidating a victim of domestic abuse made a felony; JRCCP may report - SB767

Intoxicated operation of an ATV, UTV, or off-highway motorcycle (OHM), intoxicated boating, and intoxicated snowmobiling laws revised; reinstatement fee, treatment program, safety program, and counting previous convictions provisions; JRCCP may report - SB331

Intoxicated operation of an ATV, UTV, or off-highway motorcycle (OHM), intoxicated boating, and intoxicated snowmobiling laws revised; reinstatement fee, treatment program, safety program, and counting previous convictions provisions; JRCCP may report - AB356

Juvenile proceedings and criminal proceedings: conducting or appearances by telephone or audiovisual means expanded - SB924

Law enforcement and fire fighter WRS annuitants who return to work with a WRS participating employer: exception to suspension of annuity payment requirement - SB149

Law enforcement and fire fighter WRS annuitants who return to work with a WRS participating employer: exception to suspension of annuity payment requirement - AB157

License to carry concealed weapon: minimum age requirement lowered - AB782

Licenses issued to motor vehicle manufacturers, importers, distributors, or dealers: procedures for denials, suspensions, and revocations revised - SB3

Local government: filling town board vacancies and provision for member who is temporarily incapacitated; public notice of meeting of a governmental body; removal of any elective town officer; appeal of denial of temporary use permit application or extension; wages of town officer also serving as a town employee; town assessor term of appointment - SB584

Local government: filling town board vacancies and provision for member who is temporarily incapacitated; public notice of meeting of a governmental body; removal of any elective town officer; appeal of denial of temporary use permit application or extension; wages of town officer also serving as a town employee; town assessor term of appointment - AB661

Mail containing person’s immunization status: specified entities required to ensure mail is sealed and information is not visible on outside of mail - AB783

Medical care insurance for self-employed individuals: income tax subtraction modified; JSCTE appendix report - SB842

Medical care insurance for self-employed individuals: income tax subtraction modified; JSCTE appendix report - AB875

Military income from the federal government for individuals on active duty exempt from income tax; armed forces member tax credit sunsetted - SB69

Military income from the federal government for individuals on active duty exempt from income tax; armed forces member tax credit sunsetted - AB133

Milk producer affidavit that dairy product does not contain synthetic BGH: DATCP prohibited from promulgating a rule limiting duration of the affidavit - SB685

Milk producer affidavit that dairy product does not contain synthetic BGH: DATCP prohibited from promulgating a rule limiting duration of the affidavit - AB747

Milwaukee Brewers: players, coaches, and staff congratulated on the 2018 season - SJR14

Milwaukee Brewers: players, coaches, and staff congratulated on the 2018 season - AJR13

Motor vehicle registration fee imposed by county or municipal governments: referendum requirement - SB282

Municipal ordinance enforcement and municipal court procedures: various changes - SB214

Municipal ordinance enforcement and municipal court procedures: various changes - AB204

Naloxone or another opioid antagonist administered by ambulance service providers: DHS reporting requirements - SB134