Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Awareness Day: fourth Wednesday in February recognized as; requesting Governor to issue annual proclamation -
SJR45India Day: August 15, 2023 observed as -
SJR66Indoor air quality inspection and evaluation program for public schools: DHS to establish -
AB434Indoor air quality inspection and evaluation program for public schools: DHS to establish -
SB444Kidney Month: March 2024 proclaimed as -
SJR126Labeling food as a type of dairy product prohibited unless the food is a dairy product; DATCP duties; enactment by other states required -
SB947Land Recycling Loan Program eliminated -
AB10Land Recycling Loan Program eliminated -
SB13Lifetime teaching, administrator, or pupil services license: regularly employed in education includes time employed by DPI -
AB99Lifetime teaching, administrator, or pupil services license: regularly employed in education includes time employed by DPI -
SB108Loyalty Day in Wisconsin: May 1, 2023 proclaimed as -
SJR30Motor vehicle certificate of title transferred to immediate family member upon death of the owner: fees waived -
AB66Motor vehicle certificate of title transferred to immediate family member upon death of the owner: fees waived -
SB60Myasthenia Gravis Awareness Month: June 2023 designated as -
AJR13Myasthenia Gravis Awareness Month: June 2023 designated as -
SJR20National Wild Turkey Federation: 50th anniversary commemorated -
SJR28Next Generation 911: grants for certain costs to incumbent local exchange carriers operating as originating service providers -
SB371Nitrate-contaminated wells: eligibility under the well compensation grant program; report required -
AB64Nitrate-contaminated wells: eligibility under the well compensation grant program; report required -
SB58Nonprofit agricultural organizations allowed to provide health benefit coverage to members -
SB811Nonprofit organizations promoting the operation of ATVs and UTVs: changes to DNR appropriation for communication equipment and producing maps and digital information -
SB239Nuisance wildlife management at airports by designated personnel: exceptions to shining animals, possessing firearms or bow or crossbow, and discharging firearms prohibitions -
AB174Nuisance wildlife management at airports by designated personnel: exceptions to shining animals, possessing firearms or bow or crossbow, and discharging firearms prohibitions -
SB208Online carbon calculator for farmers: DATCP to develop -
AB419Online carbon calculator for farmers: DATCP to develop -
SB409Parking structures: periodic professional engineer inspections required, report provision -
SB1043Petroleum products and storage of dangerous substances: revisions to DATCP regulations -
SB746PFAS group of substances: requirements created and programs established to address issues related to; reports and studies -
SB312PFAS proposed rule that exceeds economic impact analyses: DNR authorized to resume permanent rule-making process (introduced per s. 227.139 (2)(a), Wis.Stats.) -
AB1173PFAS proposed rule that exceeds economic impact analyses: DNR authorized to resume permanent rule-making process (introduced per s. 227.139 (2)(a), Wis.Stats.) -
SB1079Pheifer Brothers Construction Co., Inc.: $201,197.70 payment of a claim against DOT -
SB50Physical therapists authorized to certify to DOT information necessary for a disabled parking plate or card -
SB964Preliminary health care credentials: DSPS to grant to previously unlicensed individuals under set conditions -
SB158Probationary driver’s license exemption for persons enlisted in U.S. armed forces -
AB123Probationary driver’s license exemption for persons enlisted in U.S. armed forces -
SB123Producer-led watershed, lake, and river protection grants: eligibility expanded -
AB65Producer-led watershed, lake, and river protection grants: eligibility expanded -
SB59PSC website and annual report relating to dockets requirements -
AB675PSC website and annual report relating to dockets requirements -
SB647Public utility rate changes: customer notification requirements; PSC provisions -
AB676Public utility rate changes: customer notification requirements; PSC provisions -
SB646Qualified bidder on state projects: criteria modified -
SB20Rate recovery by a public utility of assessments related to a PSC proceeding: amount reduced -
AB683Rate recovery by a public utility of assessments related to a PSC proceeding: amount reduced -
SB649Rechargeable batteries: education about dangers in waste and recycling streams; grants to expand collection and recycling operations and to solid waste and materials recovery facilities to address increased fire risks; JCF provision -
SB906Safe drinking water in public and private schools: governing bodies to develop drinking water management plan, requirements specified -
AB1172Safe drinking water in public and private schools: governing bodies to develop drinking water management plan, requirements specified -
SB1078School psychologist loan program created in HEAB -
AB234School psychologist loan program created in HEAB -
SB241School-based behavioral health services: DHS to submit plan amendment to allow schools to seek MA reimbursement -
AB236School-based behavioral health services: DHS to submit plan amendment to allow schools to seek MA reimbursement -
SB242Social media company requirements created re use by minors; penalty provisions -
AB373Social media company requirements created re use by minors; penalty provisions -
SB385Specialized transportation assistance pilot program created; MA, ADRC, DOT, and report provisions -
AB923Specialized transportation assistance pilot program created; MA, ADRC, DOT, and report provisions -
SB856State agency information technology accessibility standards for individuals with disabilities: DOA to establish -
SB831State park camping sites: reservation process and fees in certain parks modified; rule revised [Admin.Code NR 45.10] -
SB770State parks: free admission for 4th graders; vehicle admission fee waiver and visitor activity guide -
AB11State parks: free admission for 4th graders; vehicle admission fee waiver and visitor activity guide -
SB14Supplemental aid for snowmobile trail maintenance: DNR may modify rule [Admin.Code NR 50.09] -
AB130Supplemental aid for snowmobile trail maintenance: DNR may modify rule [Admin.Code NR 50.09] -
SB136Technical college programs to expand oral health care workforce: funding from JCF supplemental appropriation -
SB702Temporary motor vehicle operation plates issued by DOT to dealers in electronic format required; misuse penalty provision -
AB122Temporary motor vehicle operation plates issued by DOT to dealers in electronic format required; misuse penalty provision -
SB124Tour.Dept annual activities report requirement modified; repeal of certain distribution of donated cheese, use of famous Wisconsin residents in tourism marketing, and audited financial statement from WPGA Junior Foundation -
SB36Traffic violations committed in a railroad maintenance or construction area: penalties created; JRCCP may report -
AB463Traffic violations committed in a railroad maintenance or construction area: penalties created; JRCCP may report -
SB460Transition to grass pilot program created -
SB619Tuition and fee remission program for eligible veterans and their spouses and children at UW System schools and technical colleges: “eligible veteran” definition expanded -
AB239Tuition and fee remission program for eligible veterans and their spouses and children at UW System schools and technical colleges: “eligible veteran” definition expanded -
SB238University of Wisconsin Missing-in-Action Recovery and Identification Project may request funding from JCF, report required -
AB26University of Wisconsin Missing-in-Action Recovery and Identification Project may request funding from JCF, report required -
SB8Vehicle admission receipt to state parks: valid for 1 year from date issued instead of calendar year -
AB425Vehicle admission receipt to state parks: valid for 1 year from date issued instead of calendar year -
SB415Victims of Communism Memorial Day: November 7, 2023 commemorated as -
SJR81Wakeboat study funding request included in UW System proposed 2025-27 biennial budget -
SB1077Wetland assured delineation program established -
AB254Wetland assured delineation program established -
SB254Wetlands benefitting from the in lieu fee subprogram: public access requirement eliminated -
AB253Wetlands benefitting from the in lieu fee subprogram: public access requirement eliminated -
SB255Whip lights on ATVs and UTVs allowed -
SB216Wild parsnip declared a noxious weed by local governments or American Indian tribes or bands: grants to control, monitor, and eliminate; Bureau of Natural Heritage Conservation funding -
SB269Wildlife control in urban communities program: grant eligibility expanded -
AB171Wildlife control in urban communities program: grant eligibility expanded -
SB207Wisconsin Apprenticeship Week: November 13-19, 2023 recognized as -
SJR87Wolf population: statewide goal part of the wolf management plan -
SB139Other proposals authored or co-authored by Cowles, Sen. Robert (2nd Sen.Dist.; R)
Assembly Bills:
9,
12,
16,
17,
22,
35,
23,
36,
40,
47,
48,
49,
62,
73,
74,
53,
54,
82,
67,
93,
96,
98,
105,
114,
109,
145,
118,
120,
125,
128,
133,
134,
136,
137,
139,
140,
154,
131,
144,
161,
158,
233,
217,
222,
224,
231,
238,
244,
251,
258,
259,
270,
273,
275,
294,
312,
318,
331,
302,
356,
361,
372,
382,
385,
395,
394,
403,
408,
440,
444,
456,
416,
480,
500,
507,
511,
514,
563,
574,
624,
625,
629,
637,
649,
651,
655,
661,
672,
616,
618,
690,
715,
666,
667,
779,
798,
808,
818,
834,
860,
864,
869,
904,
936,
892,
952,
961,
987,
999,
921,
969,
1016,
1019,
1039,
1110,
1121,
1162,
1165,
1167,
1171Assembly Joint Resolutions:
5,
12,
14,
28,
26,
27,
32,
40,
42,
43,
44,
49,
47,
54,
62,
65,
77,
79,
80,
81,
82,
84,
85,
90,
91,
103,
110,
106,
113,
115,
133,
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