2019 Senate Authors

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

Reading readiness of pupils in 4K to 2nd grade: assessment modified and voluntary questionnaire added - AB632

Rehabilitation of single-family residence built before 1980: refundable individual income tax credit created, conditions specified - SB792

Repossession of collateral or leased goods: determination of breach of peace and limits on liability re vehicle repossession - SB613

Severe weather incidents in July 2019: commending emergency response personnel, National Guard, the Red Cross, the Salvation Army, utility crews, and volunteers for their response and efforts to keep communities safe - SJR60

Showing your marked ballot to another person in a way that the mark is identifiable: prohibition eliminated - SB48

State workforce housing credit created; WHEDA duties and report required - SB786

State workforce housing credit created; WHEDA duties and report required - AB906

Statement in support of efforts to increase milk consumption among America’s youth - AJR63

Stating name and address at polling place prior to voting: exception for voter unable to do so due to disability - SB246

Stating name and address at polling place prior to voting: exception for voter unable to do so due to disability - AB168

Stewardship Program: amount obligated for water infrastructure projects in state parks increased - SB125

Student ID cards: contact information for suicide prevention and crisis support hotlines required - SB496

Suicide by firearm prevention: DHS grants for prevention materials and training firearm retailer or range; matching funds or in-kind services provision - SB543

Suicide by firearm prevention: DHS grants for prevention materials and training firearm retailer or range; matching funds or in-kind services provision - AB527

Suicide prevention: continuing education requirement for physicians, psychologists, school psychologists, social workers, marriage and family therapists, professional counselors, substance abuse counselors, and prevention specialists - SB520

Suicide prevention: continuing education requirement for physicians, psychologists, school psychologists, social workers, marriage and family therapists, professional counselors, substance abuse counselors, and prevention specialists - AB526

Suicide prevention program: DHS directed to implement, FTE positions provision - SB503

Suicide prevention programming grants from DHS; matching funds or in-kind services provision - SB504

Surveillance devices used in connection with attempts to sell real estate provisions created, forfeiture provision - SB247

Surveillance devices used in connection with attempts to sell real estate provisions created, forfeiture provision - AB264

Tax-advantaged first-time home buyers savings account created - SB339

Teacher prepatory program approved by the State Superintendent of Public Instruction: requirements modified - SB554

Teacher prepatory program approved by the State Superintendent of Public Instruction: requirements modified - AB594

Term limits for members of the legislature and constitutional officers: constitutional amendment (1st consideration) - SJR68

Termination of a TID: distribution of state aid payments for personal property taxes to taxing jurisdictions modified - SB561

Termination of a TID: distribution of state aid payments for personal property taxes to taxing jurisdictions modified - AB620

Termination of certain property interests of a decedent: verify under oath to register of deeds re decedent’s death instead of submitting certified copy of death record - SB318

Uniform School Budget and Accounting, Committee on, created in DPI to advise and create a computerized uniform budget and accounting system, report required, JCF provision - SB743

Victim of sex trafficking: privilege of self-defense created - SB211

Victim of sex trafficking: privilege of self-defense created - AB228

Volunteer fire fighters, emergency medical responders, and EMS practitioners: nonrefundable individual income tax credits created - SB135

Voter registration revisions re name or address change and documents used as proof of identification or residence - SB241

Voter registration revisions re name or address change and documents used as proof of identification or residence - AB246

Whole grade sharing agreement between school boards: categorical aid created; resolution to consider school district consolidation provision - SB412

Whole grade sharing agreement or school district consolidation feasibility studies: DPI grants for consortia of school districts created - SB409

Wisconsin Celebrating Women in Public Office Day: March 19 proclaimed as - SJR12

Wisconsin Celebrating Women in Public Office Day: March 19 proclaimed as - AJR16

Wisconsin Safe and Healthy Schools Center (WISH Center): DPI annual grant awarded to a CESA re collaborative program on school safety, mental health, and AODA prevention - SB506

Workforce housing tax credit program created and administered by WHEDA, conditions set and sunset provision; DOA report to JCF re economic development revolving loan funds funded by federal community development block grants - SB484

WRS annuity or lump sum payment: DETF to withhold money to satisfy restitution order, crimes specified; JRCCP may report - SB233

WRS annuity or lump sum payment: DETF to withhold money to satisfy restitution order, crimes specified; JRCCP may report - AB257

Other proposals authored or co-authored by Bernier, Sen. Kathleen (23rd Sen.Dist.; R)

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