2019 Senate Authors

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

Naloxone or another opioid antagonist administered by ambulance service providers: DHS reporting requirements - AB139

National Atomic Veterans Day: July 16 recognized as - SJR46

National Atomic Veterans Day: July 16 recognized as - AJR57

Natural hair braiding: obtaining a barbering or cosmetology license to perform not required, definition provision - SB870

Net capital loss deduction: maximum annual offset increased; JSCTE appendix report - SB638

Neuroimmune disorders in children (including PANS and PANDAS): pediatricians and pediatric specialists required to view MEB approved presentations or webinars; DHS duties - AB722

Neuroimmune disorders in children (including PANS and PANDAS): pediatricians and pediatric specialists required to view MEB approved presentations or webinars; DHS duties - SB648

Noonan Syndrome Awareness Month: February recognized as - SJR91

Operating a vehicle loaded with accumulated snow and ice: prohibition created - AB505

Organ transplant policies of the People’s Republic of China: expressing concern over reports of forced organ harvesting from political and religious prisoners, U.S. patients traveling to China for transplants, and prosecution of individuals who have participated if found on Wisconsin soil - SJR72

Organ transplant policies of the People’s Republic of China: expressing concern over reports of forced organ harvesting from political and religious prisoners, U.S. patients traveling to China for transplants, and prosecution of individuals who have participated if found on Wisconsin soil - AJR100

Out-of-home placement of child with nonparent relative or other unlicensed person prohibited if that person has a record of a crime against a child; background investigation of licensed out-of-home care provider provision - SB730

Out-of-home placement of child with nonparent relative or other unlicensed person prohibited if that person has a record of a crime against a child; background investigation of licensed out-of-home care provider provision - AB778

OWI-related offenses: extend time limit for commencing prosecution of first, second, or third offense - SB345

Paddlewheel raffle permitted; definition and regulation provisions - SB43

Paddlewheel raffle permitted; definition and regulation provisions - AB37

Parent of a stillbirth: refundable individual income tax credit created - SB114

Parenting classes: in actions affecting the family involving minor children or paternity determination, court required to order parties to attend - SB250

Parenting classes: in actions affecting the family involving minor children or paternity determination, court required to order parties to attend - AB209

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

Payday loans and consumer loans: maximum interest rate limited; ``licensed lender” expanded - AB770

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

Pelvic exam on anesthetized or unconscious patient: requiring hospitals to have policy on written and verbal informed consent before medical student may perform - AB694

``Pen register” and ``trap and trace device” definitions expanded; application by AG and DA for an order for the devices modified - SB740

``Pen register” and ``trap and trace device” definitions expanded; application by AG and DA for an order for the devices modified - AB833

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

Permanency plan review or hearing preparation: providing plan and comments to foster parents and foster children over age 12 - AB563

``Persons” applies to human beings at any stage of development and ``born” removed from Article I, Section 1: constitutional amendment (1st consideration) - AJR130

``Persons” applies to human beings at any stage of development and ``born” removed from Article I, Section 1: constitutional amendment (1st consideration) - SJR86

Persons who committed certain violent crimes are ineligible for early release to parole or extended supervision, discharge from probation, or for other DOC early release programs - SB754