2023 Senate Authors

Sexually protective device: civil cause of action for nonconsensual removal or tampering with - AB732

Sexually protective device: civil cause of action for nonconsensual removal or tampering with - SB700

Shared Revenue Advisory Council established in DOR following the federal decennial census; report required - SB1004

Special motions to strike strategic lawsuits against public participation - AB423

Special motions to strike strategic lawsuits against public participation - SB414

State minimum wage increased and revised annually using the consumer price index; tipped employees, meal and lodging allowances, and certain categories of employees provisions; local minimum wage ordinance prohibition eliminated - AB1146

State minimum wage increased and revised annually using the consumer price index; tipped employees, meal and lodging allowances, and certain categories of employees provisions; local minimum wage ordinance prohibition eliminated - SB1038

State parks: free admission for 4th graders; vehicle admission fee waiver and visitor activity guide - SB14

Storm water retention pond safety requirements - AB1118

Storm water retention pond safety requirements - SB1017

Tampons and sanitary napkins provided at no charge in restroom facilities in state and local buildings and school buildings; school district revenue limit adjustment provision - AB631

Tampons and sanitary napkins provided at no charge in restroom facilities in state and local buildings and school buildings; school district revenue limit adjustment provision - SB590

Teacher representative added to school boards - SB494

Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month: February recognized as - SJR105

Teen dating violence prevention education: DPI to work with various groups to adopt a policy, requirements specified; school boards required to adopt and provide age-appropriate instruction; training for school district employees - AB728

Teen dating violence prevention education: DPI to work with various groups to adopt a policy, requirements specified; school boards required to adopt and provide age-appropriate instruction; training for school district employees - SB696

Time limit on prosecution of certain felonies: changes based on DNA evidence - SB1007

Universal changing stations: installation in certain buildings required; income and franchise tax credit for small businesses created - AB402

Universal changing stations: installation in certain buildings required; income and franchise tax credit for small businesses created - SB393

Unsolicited obscene or sexually explicit image sent by electronic means: penalties and private cause of action established - AB731

Unsolicited obscene or sexually explicit image sent by electronic means: penalties and private cause of action established - SB699

UW Madison women’s hockey team commended on winning the 2023 NCAA Division I Women’s Hockey National Championship - SJR26

UW student health services funding re mental and behavioral health - AB588

UW student health services funding re mental and behavioral health - SB533

Vehicle admission receipt to state parks: valid for 1 year from date issued instead of calendar year - SB415

Wisconsin Climate Corps (WCC) program and board created, audit and report provisions - SB762

WisEARNS retirement savings program for employees of private employers created and board attached to State Treasurer; small business income and franchise tax credits created - SB1076

Women in Construction Week declared March 3-9, 2024 - SJR116

Workforce investment grants: match county investment in recruitment, retention, and wellness of care provider workforce - SB1089

Xylazine testing materials excluded from drug paraphernalia definition; civil and criminal liability exemption for distributing and administering testing products - SB875

Other proposals authored or co-authored by Agard, Sen. Melissa (16th Sen.Dist.; D)

Assembly Bills:11, 36, 48, 114, 115, 109, 121, 125, 129, 139, 173, 218, 223, 232, 260, 301, 307, 341, 340, 347, 350, 352, 360, 361, 363, 366, 425, 436, 458, 469, 471, 472, 473, 474, 475, 478, 479, 481, 487, 484, 501, 508, 509, 513, 515, 516, 517, 518, 519, 520, 521, 522, 523, 524, 525, 526, 527, 528, 529, 530, 531, 532, 533, 534, 535, 539, 565, 582, 583, 586, 498, 593, 594, 499, 598, 595, 602, 605, 615, 619, 657, 677, 678, 686, 695, 697, 700, 707, 708, 711, 713, 714, 769, 745, 746, 747, 748, 754, 753, 766, 775, 776, 777, 781, 795, 796, 802, 809, 810, 811, 819, 823, 826, 827, 829, 833, 835, 836, 841, 840, 839, 843, 845, 848, 849, 850, 821, 820, 822, 854, 857, 858, 859, 862, 863, 865, 867, 876, 877, 879, 880, 884, 885, 886, 887, 888, 889, 904, 908, 909, 924, 931, 939, 940, 947, 948, 949, 950, 958, 918, 963, 989, 990, 991, 992, 993, 994, 995, 996, 997, 998, 1000, 1006, 1010, 1043, 1044, 1045, 1047, 1051, 1055, 1061, 1080, 1066, 1082, 1083, 1106, 1110, 1111, 1112, 1113, 1114, 1119, 1124, 1130, 1132, 1139, 1141, 1144, 1145, 1154, 1155, 1156, 1158, 1161, 1167, 1170, 1175, 1176, 1177, 1178, 1179, 1180, 1182, 1193, 1194, 1191, 1192, 1197, 1199, 1212, 1221, 1210, 1229

Assembly Joint Resolutions:9, 10, 5, 11, 18, 19, 20, 16, 22, 24, 25, 34, 35, 32, 29, 38, 42, 50, 51, 53, 61, 54, 56, 64, 84, 86, 93, 97, 103, 107, 108, 110, 111, 116, 113, 124, 137, 138, 119, 140, 122, 142, 130, 134, 136, 144

Senate Bills:37, 55, 110, 115, 120, 122, 127, 142, 205, 206, 240, 262, 280, 307, 341, 353, 357, 365, 453, 456, 469, 474, 492, 493, 495, 496, 497, 498, 499, 500, 501, 502, 503, 504, 505, 506, 507, 508, 509, 510, 511, 512, 519, 520, 530, 540, 543, 547, 548, 550, 551, 552, 556, 561, 562, 567, 568, 576, 633, 634, 636, 637, 662, 673, 694, 695, 717, 718, 716, 724, 725, 727, 732, 733, 750, 755, 760, 761, 774, 775, 778, 782, 783, 786, 793, 794, 795, 799, 800, 801, 806, 807, 808, 817, 821, 825, 827, 828, 830, 831, 843, 857, 858, 859, 860, 861, 865, 876, 901, 902, 904, 906, 907, 930, 934, 935, 936, 937, 943, 981, 984, 1012, 1013, 1019, 1022, 1030, 1044, 1045, 1063, 1064, 1065, 1069, 1072, 1086, 1099, 1100, 1105, 1108, 1109

Senate Joint Resolutions:9, 10, 15, 17, 19, 22, 27, 41, 42, 50, 51, 53, 67, 79, 89, 96, 97, 99, 103, 104, 108, 114, 120, 127, 128, 129

Senate Resolutions:1

2409 Ballweg, Sen. Joan (14th Sen.Dist.; R)

50 years of voluntary service in the U.S. Armed Forces recognized and all who have volunteered honored - SJR61

80th Anniversary of D-Day, a turning point in World War II, commemorated on June 6, 2024 - SJR123

Agricultural Education and Workforce Development Council membership - SB163

Albers, Sheryl: life and public service of former state representative commended - AJR42

Albers, Sheryl: life and public service of former state representative commended - SJR39

Allowable value of tangible personal property allowed in state correctional facilities - SB21

American Heart Month: February 2023 proclaimed as - AJR5

American Heart Month: February 2023 proclaimed as - SJR11

American Heart Month: February 2024 proclaimed as - AJR113

American Heart Month: February 2024 proclaimed as - SJR104

American Red Cross Month: March 2023 proclaimed as - AJR14

American Red Cross Month: March 2023 proclaimed as - SJR16

Amusement rides at DATCP licensed campgrounds exempt from DSPS regulation - AB1070

Amusement rides at DATCP licensed campgrounds exempt from DSPS regulation - SB1001

Animal-drawn vehicle: counties may enact an ordinance requiring registration; fee and town provisions - SB164

Apprenticeship and youth apprenticeship changes: skilled wage rate, completion awards, income tax credit, career and technical education incentive grants and completion awards, apprenticeship courses and technical preparation programs, and part-time open enrollment - SB747

Assistant child care teachers and school-age group leaders: rules modified re age [Admin.Code DCF 251.05, 251.055, 251.095] - AB390

Assistant child care teachers and school-age group leaders: rules modified re age [Admin.Code DCF 251.05, 251.055, 251.095] - SB424

Athletic trainer services: health insurance policy, plan, or contract prohibited from excluding or refusing to cover - SB317

ATV, UTV, off-highway motorcycles (OHM), and snowmobile laws revised re careless operation, emergency operation, authorized emergency and patrol vehicles, operation on highways and bridges, and highway maintenance manual revisions - SB959

Bingo account: allowable cash withdrawal for paying cash prizes - SB54

BioForward, Inc.: WEDC grant re designation as a regional technology and innovation hub by federal government - SB894

Break time for employees to express breast milk: requirements created, accommodations specified, and employment discrimination provision - AB436

Break time for employees to express breast milk: requirements created, accommodations specified, and employment discrimination provision - SB430

Broadband expansion grant program changes re unserved areas, speed standards, criteria for evaluation applications, low-cost option, and challenge to awarding a grant - SB325

Building program revisions: budget modifications and report requirement, selection of architects and engineers, single prime contracting exception, bidding procedures, cooperation with energy conservation contractors, and utilities costs; Claims Board timeline to hear and determine certain claims; general fund transfer to building trust fund - AB956

Building program revisions: budget modifications and report requirement, selection of architects and engineers, single prime contracting exception, bidding procedures, cooperation with energy conservation contractors, and utilities costs; Claims Board timeline to hear and determine certain claims; general fund transfer to building trust fund - SB932

Business development tax credit changes - SB585

Cameras in highway work zones: political subdivision may install and maintain re traffic accidents and other violations - SB614

Campground licensing: exemption for certain farm owners - SB319

Care management organization facility placements: county of residence responsible for paying - AB242

Care management organization facility placements: county of residence responsible for paying - SB248

Care of babies: sales and use tax exemption created for items such as cribs, breast pumps, diapers, and more; JSCTE appendix report - SB388

Catalytic converter removed without vehicle owner’s consent: felony crime created - SB879

Child and dependent care tax credit: state income tax credit expanded - SB976

Child born alive after abortion: requirements of health care providers present and criminal penalties created, damage provisions; JRCCP may report - SB61

Child care reimbursement accounts established; DFI, vendor, and income tax subtraction provisions; JSCTE appendix report - SB426

Children’s Long-Term Support program funding methodology changed - SB957

Church of Christ’s property vests to Crossroads College if it becomes defunct or dissolves - AB721

Church of Christ’s property vests to Crossroads College if it becomes defunct or dissolves - SB687

Classroom supplies: DPI to reimburse full-time teachers, audit provision - AB873

Clinical research trial participants are not employees of entity conducting the trial for minimum wage law, UI, and WC purposes - SB387

Complaint filed with Elections Commission: adult child or parent of a voter may file on behalf of the voter - SB292

Continuity of government: striking “resulting from enemy action in the form of an attack” to include other causes. Constitutional amendment (1st consideration) - AJR99

Continuity of government: striking “resulting from enemy action in the form of an attack” to include other causes. Constitutional amendment (1st consideration) - SJR93

County and tribal veterans service officer grants: civil service exam requirement removed - SB416

County jailers classified as protective occupation participant status for WRS purposes, MERA provision; JSCRS may report - SB28

County land conservation committee membership - AB131

County land conservation committee membership - SB147

Creditable military service under WRS: revisions re DOC employees - AB1147

Cremation permit application form: DHS to design, issuance of permit provision - AB443

Cremation permit application form: DHS to design, issuance of permit provision - SB440