2021 Senate Authors

Military income from the federal government for individuals on active duty exempt from income tax; armed forces member tax credit sunsetted - SB43

National Skilled Trades Day: May 5 declared as - AJR47

National Skilled Trades Day: May 5 declared as - SJR34

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 - AB26

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 - SB24

Paddlewheel raffle permitted - AB171

Paddlewheel raffle permitted - SB170

Parenting classes: in actions affecting the family involving minor children or paternity determination, court may order parties to attend - AB323

Parenting classes: in actions affecting the family involving minor children or paternity determination, court may order parties to attend - SB333

Parenting plan filed with court re legal custody and physical placement of child: requirements modified - AB101

Parenting plan filed with court re legal custody and physical placement of child: requirements modified - SB107

Payday loan: maximum interest rate limited - AB213

Payday loan: maximum interest rate limited - SB220

Pelvic exam on anesthetized or unconscious patient: hospitals required to have informed consent policy, discipline provision - AB128

Pelvic exam on anesthetized or unconscious patient: hospitals required to have informed consent policy, discipline provision - SB127

"Pen register" and "trap and trace device" definitions expanded; application by AG and DA for an order for the devices modified - AB253

"Pen register" and "trap and trace device" definitions expanded; application by AG and DA for an order for the devices modified - SB241

Permanency plan review hearings: timing of modified - AB289

Permanency plan review or hearing preparation: providing plan and comments to out-of-home providers - SB256

PFAS municipal grant program created; certain federal moneys provision - AB392

Post-Traumatic Stress Injury Awareness Day recognized June 27 and June recognized as Post-Traumatic Injury Awareness Month - AJR67

Post-Traumatic Stress Injury Awareness Day recognized June 27 and June recognized as Post-Traumatic Injury Awareness Month - SJR48

Preexisting condition discrimination prohibited; requirements and limitations on health insurance coverage in the event the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act no longer preempts state law - AB34

Preexisting condition discrimination prohibited; requirements and limitations on health insurance coverage in the event the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act no longer preempts state law - SB40

Prescription drug payments made by enrollee applied to health insurance out-of-pocket maximum or cost-sharing requirements - AB184

Prescription drug payments made by enrollee applied to health insurance out-of-pocket maximum or cost-sharing requirements - SB215

Presidential electors: method of selecting revised - SB61

Private on-site wastewater treatment system replacement or rehabilitation: sunset of grant program delayed; DSPS duties; septage characterization study required - AB123

Private on-site wastewater treatment system replacement or rehabilitation: sunset of grant program delayed; DSPS duties; septage characterization study required - SB84

Prostitution crime surcharge created; use of moneys specified - AB139

Prostitution crime surcharge created; use of moneys specified - SB26

Public school, independent charter school, and private school participating in a parental choice program that operates or sponsors interscholastic or intramural sports: designating team or sport into one of three categories based on the sex of the participating students - SB322

Qualified ABLE savings account program under section 529A of the Internal Revenue Code: DFI to study and report on establishment - AB167

Qualified ABLE savings account program under section 529A of the Internal Revenue Code: DFI to study and report on establishment - SB158

Race and sex stereotyping in training provided to state and local government employees prohibited; penalties and civil action provisions - AB414

Race and sex stereotyping in training provided to state and local government employees prohibited; penalties and civil action provisions - SB410

Race and sex stereotyping instruction at UW System institutions and TCS technical colleges; employee training, violations, and civil action provisions - AB413

Race and sex stereotyping instruction at UW System institutions and TCS technical colleges; employee training, violations, and civil action provisions - SB409

Race and sex stereotyping instruction to pupils in and training to employees of school districts and charter schools prohibited; violation penalty and posting curricula to Internet site provisions - AB411

Race and sex stereotyping instruction to pupils in and training to employees of school districts and charter schools prohibited; violation penalty and posting curricula to Internet site provisions - SB411

Real estate appraiser services: limitation of action - AB340

Real estate appraiser services: limitation of action - SB341

Referendum to issue bonds: statement of the purpose to include estimated amount of interest accruing and interest rate - SB448

Returning absentee ballots in person or by mail, alternate sites prohibited, drop box use limited, and delivering ballots of other voters - AB437

Returning absentee ballots in person or by mail, alternate sites prohibited, drop box use limited, and delivering ballots of other voters - SB435

Room tax applicability expanded and other changes - SB198

Sale of motor vehicles, parts, accessories, and services: sales tax revenue deposited in transportation fund - AB200

Sale of motor vehicles, parts, accessories, and services: sales tax revenue deposited in transportation fund - SB217

School boards to provide instruction on human relations re Hmong Americans and Asian Pacific Islander Desi Americans - SB379

Sourcing materials from within the right-of-way of a highway improvement encouraged, bidder provisions - AB202

Sourcing materials from within the right-of-way of a highway improvement encouraged, bidder provisions - SB218

Special highway weight limits for certain vehicles transporting maple sap or syrup - AB260

Special highway weight limits for certain vehicles transporting maple sap or syrup - SB262

Stalking definition expanded to include text messaging and other electronic means of communication; JRCCP may report - AB83

Stalking definition expanded to include text messaging and other electronic means of communication; JRCCP may report - SB85

State park annual vehicle admission fee waiver for parent or guardian of student with an Every Kid Outdoors pass from the U.S. National Park Service - AB375

State park annual vehicle admission fee waiver for parent or guardian of student with an Every Kid Outdoors pass from the U.S. National Park Service - SB376

SWIB prohibited from engaging in securities transactions with certain companies associated with China and Iran, annual report provision - SB460

Telehealth services coverage: private insurer and self-insured health plan of the state or local governmental unit prohibited from denying; audio-only telephone provisions - AB259

Telehealth services coverage: private insurer and self-insured health plan of the state or local governmental unit prohibited from denying; audio-only telephone provisions - SB306

Tenancy termination for fear of imminent violence: written notice and written statement from qualified specialist allowed; landlord disclosure prohibition; DCF duties - AB58

Tenancy termination for fear of imminent violence: written notice and written statement from qualified specialist allowed; landlord disclosure prohibition; DCF duties - SB67

Time limitation for prosecution of lesser included offenses re specified felonies - SB382

TPR by affidavit disclaiming of parental rights of mother, father, or alleged father of child under the age of one; payments to out-of-state private child placing agency re adoption - AB138

TPR by affidavit disclaiming of parental rights of mother, father, or alleged father of child under the age of one; payments to out-of-state private child placing agency re adoption - SB29

Tuition expenses for a DWD approved apprenticeship program: individual income tax deduction created; JSCTE appendix report - AB115

Tuition expenses for a DWD approved apprenticeship program: individual income tax deduction created; JSCTE appendix report - SB125

UI law: transactions between employer and DWD by electronic means made mandatory; funding for modernization of UI information technology systems - SB1

Uniform Deployed Parents Custody and Visitation Act adopted - AB103

Uniform Deployed Parents Custody and Visitation Act adopted - SB108

UW Regents may not increase resident undergraduate student tuition more than the increase in the consumer price index for the previous year - AB382

UW Regents may not increase resident undergraduate student tuition more than the increase in the consumer price index for the previous year - SB377

UW System in-person commencement ceremonies in 2021: required to allow parent or guardian to attend - AB291

UW System in-person commencement ceremonies in 2021: required to allow parent or guardian to attend - SB319

UW System institutions and technical college intercollegiate or intramural sports: designating team or sport into one of three categories based on the sex of the participating students - SB323

UW System institutions and technical colleges prohibited from mandating COVID-19 vaccination as a condition for attendance - SB375

UWHCA and UW System employees: use of funds, property, and employee resources for abortions prohibited - AB370

UWHCA and UW System employees: use of funds, property, and employee resources for abortions prohibited - SB260

Veteran boat launch permits created - AB285

Veteran boat launch permits created - SB324

Veteran disability rating changed re certain hunting and fishing authorizations and exemptions from state park and trails fees - AB161

Veteran disability rating changed re certain hunting and fishing authorizations and exemptions from state park and trails fees - SB176

Veteran fee waiver program expanded to include veteran’s spouse - AB298

Veteran fee waiver program expanded to include veteran’s spouse - SB310

Veteran services grants to counties and tribes: amounts increased and appropriation revised - AB157

Veteran services grants to counties and tribes: amounts increased and appropriation revised - SB173

Veteran status indicated on operator’s license or state ID card: "veteran includes current or former armed forces, reserve unit, or National Guard members - AB203

Veteran status indicated on operator’s license or state ID card: "veteran includes current or former armed forces, reserve unit, or National Guard members - SB226

Veterans and surviving spouses’ property tax credit: eligibility threshold modified re service-connected disability rating - AB245