2019 Senate Authors

Certificate of self-insurance issued to a religious sect can be used in lieu of motor vehicle liability insurance re proof of financial responsibility and liability insurance requirements - SB131

Certificate of self-insurance issued to a religious sect can be used in lieu of motor vehicle liability insurance re proof of financial responsibility and liability insurance requirements - AB140

Chippewa Falls Girl Scout tragedy: one year anniversary commemorated on November 3, 2019 - AJR97

Colby cheese designated the state cheese; Blue Book provision - SB519

Colby cheese designated the state cheese; Blue Book provision - AB572

Contraceptives: dispensing an extended supply required to be covered by health insurers - SB309

Coronavirus originating in Wuhan Province of China: Wisconsin Senate stands in solidarity with the Chinese people and condemns actions of the Communist Party of China for intentionally misleading the world and other actions - SR7

Counting tips of tipped employees: DWD to promulgate rules re employer use of electronic signature to acknowledge gratuities - SB758

Counting tips of tipped employees: DWD to promulgate rules re employer use of electronic signature to acknowledge gratuities - AB840

County board vote on ordinances that affect only towns: three-fourths vote of members-elect required - SB641

County board vote on ordinances that affect only towns: three-fourths vote of members-elect required - AB681

County snowmobile trails and area aids: appropriation increased - SB623

Credit transactions between beer wholesalers and beer retailers: maximum period extended - SB544

Credit transactions between beer wholesalers and beer retailers: maximum period extended - AB571

Crop insurance proceeds included in production gross receipts re manufacturing and agricultural tax credit - SB387

Current W-2 form as proof of residence when registering to vote authorized - SB221

Current W-2 form as proof of residence when registering to vote authorized - AB244

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

Diesel truck idling reduction grant program: sunset eliminated - SB888

Diesel truck idling reduction grant program: sunset eliminated - AB1007

Dyslexia specialist: each CESA required to employ - SB579

Dyslexia specialist: each CESA required to employ - AB635

Election administration revisions; Election Commission authority re conduct of election officials; delivery of recount petitions modified; other changes re notice of referendum, write-in candidates, poll list, and ward lines - SB240

Election administration revisions; Election Commission authority re conduct of election officials; delivery of recount petitions modified; other changes re notice of referendum, write-in candidates, poll list, and ward lines - AB245

Election inspector: pupils enrolled in a home-based private educational program may serve as; conditions specified - SB606

Election inspector: pupils enrolled in a home-based private educational program may serve as; conditions specified - AB667

Elections Commission investigation into registered voters who may have voted more than once in the same election, municipal clerks and Electronic Registration Information Center provisions; municipal board of election commissioners duties; Commission members and administrator may file sworn complaint re election law violations - SB795

Elections Commission investigation into registered voters who may have voted more than once in the same election, municipal clerks and Electronic Registration Information Center provisions; municipal board of election commissioners duties; Commission members and administrator may file sworn complaint re election law violations - AB897

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

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

Executive agency biennial budget requests to include report on fees - SB690

Executive agency biennial budget requests to include report on fees - AB629

Farm buildings and other improvements: income and franchise tax credit for property taxes created - SB818

Farm tractor rollover protection structure: DATCP grants to certain organizations that install, report required - SB35

Farmer tuition assistance grants for low-income farmers: DATCP appropriation - SB505

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

Home inspector regulation revisions; emergency rules and license provisions - SB599

Home inspector regulation revisions; emergency rules and license provisions - AB655

Homicide by intoxicated use of a vehicle: mandatory period of confinement; JRCCP may report - SB8

Housing and associated supportive services to homeless individuals and families: additional grant moneys - SB119

Housing and associated supportive services to homeless individuals and families: additional grant moneys - AB123

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

Housing navigators: grants for Continuum of Care organizations to hire - AB121

Housing quality standards loans created re owners of rental housing - SB121

Housing quality standards loans created re owners of rental housing - AB125

Interim psychologist license: Psychology Examining Board may issue - AB523

Labeling a food as a type of dairy product or dairy ingredient: prohibition created, DATCP duties - SB463

Labeling a food product as meat: prohibition created; DATCP duties - SB464

Lake biomanipulation projects to improve water quality: DNR grants created - SB725

Lake biomanipulation projects to improve water quality: DNR grants created - AB798

License for overnight recreational and educational camps: inspection requirement modified if accredited by the American Camp Association - SB328

License for overnight recreational and educational camps: inspection requirement modified if accredited by the American Camp Association - AB353

Livestock facilities: siting and expansion provisions changed; Livestock Facility Technical Review Board created and attached to DATCP - SB808

Medical marijuana program created, license provisions; Medical Marijuana Regulatory Commission created and attached to DOR; excise tax, criminal provisions, Prescription Drug Monitoring Program, fair employment law, UI, and WC provisions; JRCCP may report - SB683

Medical marijuana program created, license provisions; Medical Marijuana Regulatory Commission created and attached to DOR; excise tax, criminal provisions, Prescription Drug Monitoring Program, fair employment law, UI, and WC provisions; JRCCP may report - AB750

Medical marijuana registry and firearms restrictions record search: DOJ cannot consider registry status and DHS cannot disclose registry status - SB237

Medical marijuana registry and firearms restrictions record search: DOJ cannot consider registry status and DHS cannot disclose registry status - AB236

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

Municipal housing reports modified and requiring DOA to post on its website; appendix report and report to legislature required - SB787

Municipal housing reports modified and requiring DOA to post on its website; appendix report and report to legislature required - AB904

Musser, Terry: life and public service of former state representative commended - SJR78

Musser, Terry: life and public service of former state representative commended - AJR109

Naturopathic medicine practice: regulation and licensing provisions created; Naturopathic Medicine Examining Board created; JRCCP may report and JSCTE appendix report - SB866

Naturopathic medicine practice: regulation and licensing provisions created; Naturopathic Medicine Examining Board created; JRCCP may report and JSCTE appendix report - AB973

Online early learning pilot program for low-income children in certain school districts established; DPI duties and reports and matching funds provisions - SB595

Overweight permits for vehicle combinations of six or more axles: DOT to issue for STH and local highways under set conditions - SB404

OWI penalties for fifth and sixth offense: mandatory minimum prison sentence; JRCCP may report - SB6

OWI-related civil traffic violation or conforming ordinance: person required to appear in person in court; default judgment and surcharge provisions - SB7

Person walking across railroad tracks or right-of-way not to be construed as trespassing - SB843

Person walking across railroad tracks or right-of-way not to be construed as trespassing - AB924

Pharmacists permitted to prescribe contraceptives to persons at least 18 years of age; Pharmacy Examining Board and emergency rules provisions - SB286

Pharmacists permitted to prescribe contraceptives to persons at least 18 years of age; Pharmacy Examining Board and emergency rules provisions - AB304

Pharmacy technicians: registration with Pharmacy Examining Board required; emergency rules provision - SB778

Pharmacy technicians: registration with Pharmacy Examining Board required; emergency rules provision - AB847

Physical health services reimbursement rates under MA appropriation increased; acupuncture by a certified acupuncturist made reimbursable under MA; DHS duties - SB600

Physical health services reimbursement rates under MA appropriation increased; acupuncture by a certified acupuncturist made reimbursable under MA; DHS duties - AB648

Physician assistant regulation and licensure changes; Physician Assistant Examining Board created, prohibitions and penalty provisions; JRCCP may report - SB515

Physician assistant regulation and licensure changes; Physician Assistant Examining Board created, prohibitions and penalty provisions; JRCCP may report - AB575

Practice of psychology: laws revised and Psychology Examining Board provisions - SB378

Prescription drugs exempt from the Unfair Sales Act - SB22

Prisoners screened for dyslexia: DOC required to implement; testing reading ability and dyslexia screening within 6 months of confinement required - SB553

Prosecutor Board and State Prosecutors Office created - SB460

Prosecutor Board and State Prosecutors Office created; Public Defender Board authority re private bar attorneys, student loan payment pilot project provision; funding for deputy and assistant DAs, circuit courts, and state crime laboratory analysts; FTE positions provisions - SB127

Psychiatric bed capacity expansion: Building Commission grant to certain hospital - SB405

Psychiatric bed capacity expansion: Building Commission grant to certain hospital - AB443

Psychiatry practice: individual income tax deduction created for certain income earned from; medically underserved area provision - SB425

Psychiatry practice: individual income tax deduction created for certain income earned from; medically underserved area provision - AB466

Public Defender Board: authority to promulgate rules expanded re private bar attorneys representing indigent clients - SB462

Reading readiness of pupils in 4K to 2nd grade: assessment modified and voluntary questionnaire added - SB578