2023 Senate Authors

Foreign adversary prohibited from acquiring agricultural or forestry land in this state - AB269

Foreign adversary prohibited from acquiring agricultural or forestry land in this state - SB264

Graffiti or damage to historical property on public property made a felony; JRCCP may report - AB606

Graffiti or damage to historical property on public property made a felony; JRCCP may report - SB558

Green Bay & De Pere Antiquarian Society Day: October 4, 2023 declared as in honor of its 100th anniversary - SJR48

Hamas attack on Israel: calls for the return of Americans murdered and held in captivity and stands with U.S. government to support Israel’s defense forces - AJR89

Harmful materials on computers: public libraries and public and charter schools required to limit pupils and minors from accessing; definition and instructional materials provisions - AB15

Harmful materials on computers: public libraries and public and charter schools required to limit pupils and minors from accessing; definition and instructional materials provisions - SB10

Hazard Mitigation Revolving Loan Fund and program created; FEMA and DMA agreement, and DOA duties - SB64

Hiding, burying, or mutilating a corpse to conceal a crime: felony penalty increased; JRCCP may report - SB640

Higher education institutions in this state prohibited from conducting gain of function research on potentially pandemic pathogens; report to DHS required - AB413

Higher education institutions in this state prohibited from conducting gain of function research on potentially pandemic pathogens; report to DHS required - SB401

Hmong-Lao Veterans Day recognized May 14, 2023; honoring Hmong-Lao veterans who served alongside the U.S. in the Vietnam War - SJR43

Human growth and development instruction: including age-appropriate curriculum on child sex abuse prevention - AB452

Human growth and development instruction: including age-appropriate curriculum on child sex abuse prevention - SB437

Human trafficking prevention: model curriculum and instructional materials required for grades 7 to 12; DCF and teacher training provisions - AB977

Human trafficking prevention: model curriculum and instructional materials required for grades 7 to 12; DCF and teacher training provisions - SB958

Ignition interlock restricted driver’s license created - AB167

Ignition interlock restricted driver’s license created - SB150

Immediate impoundment of vehicle used in certain traffic violations, in addition to other penalties - AB930

Immediate impoundment of vehicle used in certain traffic violations, in addition to other penalties - SB410

Implements of husbandry under warranty: repair and replacement requirements - AB14

Implements of husbandry under warranty: repair and replacement requirements - SB42

Independent living centers: appropriation for DHS grants increased - SB71

Ineligible voters removed from official voter registration list - AB21

Ineligible voters removed from official voter registration list - SB26

Juvenile court may impose pre-disposition restrictions on a juvenile that submits a denial at a plea hearing - SB836

Law enforcement and fire fighter WRS annuitants who are rehired by a WRS participating employer: exception to suspension of annuity - AB278

Law enforcement and fire fighter WRS annuitants who are rehired by a WRS participating employer: exception to suspension of annuity - SB273

Lawful presence of person arrested or charged with a crime or civil violation: law enforcement officer required to determine; DOJ report required - SB384

LESB reimbursement to political subdivisions for law enforcement training increased; Office of School Safety to develop school resource officer standards, provide training, and maintain a database - SB209

Married persons filing a separate return allowed to claim EITC under certain conditions - AB248

Married persons filing a separate return allowed to claim EITC under certain conditions - SB243

Material harmful to minors: businesses knowingly publishing or distributing on the Internet without age verification prohibited; civil liability provision - SB683

Motorboat causing an amplified wake: operation restrictions - SB1016

Municipal solid waste facilities alternate method for proof of financial responsibility; provisions for payment of closure, long-term care, and corrective action costs by DNR, JCF approval - AB492

Municipal solid waste facilities alternate method for proof of financial responsibility; provisions for payment of closure, long-term care, and corrective action costs by DNR, JCF approval - SB624

Obscene materials violation: removing employees of public elementary and secondary schools, private schools, and tribal schools from list of educational institutions protected from prosecution - AB308

Obscene materials violation: removing employees of public elementary and secondary schools, private schools, and tribal schools from list of educational institutions protected from prosecution - SB305

Old Abe, the eagle mascot of the 8th Regiment of the Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry in the Civil War: lasting legacy commemorated - AJR63

Old Abe, the eagle mascot of the 8th Regiment of the Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry in the Civil War: lasting legacy commemorated - SJR88

Open alcohol containers and consumption of alcohol in or on an ATV or UTV prohibited - AB260

Open alcohol containers and consumption of alcohol in or on an ATV or UTV prohibited - SB262

Original impounded birth record: access to expanded - AB13

Original impounded birth record: access to expanded - SB15

Patient visitation rights at health care facilities - AB257

Patient visitation rights at health care facilities - SB257

Payday loan: maximum interest rate limited - AB927

Payday loan: maximum interest rate limited - SB842

Pediatric cancer research institutions: income and franchise tax credit created for contributions to - AB110

Pediatric cancer research institutions: income and franchise tax credit created for contributions to - SB112

Pelvic exam on anesthetized or unconscious patient: hospitals required to have informed consent policy, discipline provision - AB125

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 - AB334

"Pen register" and "trap and trace device" definitions expanded; application by AG and DA for an order for the devices modified - SB331

People of Iran supported in their quest for a democratic government - SJR72

Permanency plan review or hearing preparation: providing plan and comments to out-of-home providers - AB83

Permanency plan review or hearing preparation: providing plan and comments to out-of-home providers - SB81

Personal care voting assistants at residential care facilities and retirement homes during public health emergencies; election fraud committed by election officials; defect in absentee ballot certificates; prohibiting appointment of certain employees as poll workers; recess of municipal board of canvassers; penalty provisions; JRCCP may report - AB570

Personal care voting assistants at residential care facilities and retirement homes during public health emergencies; election fraud committed by election officials; defect in absentee ballot certificates; prohibiting appointment of certain employees as poll workers; recess of municipal board of canvassers; penalty provisions; JRCCP may report - SB631

Police and fire protection fee revenues required to be deposited into a police and fire fund for updating 911 service infrastructure; DMA to administer fees. Constitutional amendment (1st consideration) - AJR15

Police and fire protection fee revenues required to be deposited into a police and fire fund for updating 911 service infrastructure; DMA to administer fees. Constitutional amendment (1st consideration) - SJR13

Polling place closures: conditions established - SB366

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 - AB159

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 - SB152

Prohibited considerations in awarding state or local financial assistance to any person - AB722

Prohibited considerations in awarding state or local financial assistance to any person - SB686

Prostitution crime surcharge created; use of moneys specified - AB79

Prostitution crime surcharge created; use of moneys specified - SB73

PTSD in emergency medical responders, EMS practitioners, volunteer fire fighters, correctional officers, emergency dispatchers, coroners and staff, and medical examiners and staff: WC claims revisions - AB115

PTSD in emergency medical responders, EMS practitioners, volunteer fire fighters, correctional officers, emergency dispatchers, coroners and staff, and medical examiners and staff: WC claims revisions - SB113

Public Assistance Reporting Information System: DHS to participate in and enter into necessary agreements; veteran benefits provision - AB126

Public Assistance Reporting Information System: DHS to participate in and enter into necessary agreements; veteran benefits provision - SB129

Public contract with persons engaged in certain boycotts: state agencies and local units of government prohibited from entering into - AB719

Public contract with persons engaged in certain boycotts: state agencies and local units of government prohibited from entering into - SB681

Qualified ABLE savings account program under section 529A of the Internal Revenue Code implemented - AB121

Qualified ABLE savings account program under section 529A of the Internal Revenue Code implemented - SB122

Reciprocal credentials process created - AB135

Reciprocal credentials process created - SB135

Referendum to issue bonds: statement of the purpose to include estimated amount of interest accruing and interest rate - SB83

Rehired WRS teacher annuitants: exemption to suspension of annuity payment - AB18

Rehired WRS teacher annuitants: exemption to suspension of annuity payment - SB9

Representations depicting nudity without consent: felony expanded to include synthetic intimate representation (known as “deep fakes”); reproducing private representations made a misdemeanor; JRCCP may report - AB608

Representations depicting nudity without consent: felony expanded to include synthetic intimate representation (known as “deep fakes”); reproducing private representations made a misdemeanor; JRCCP may report - SB553

Residential housing infrastructure revolving loan fund and program established to support workforce and senior housing projects; reports required; DOA appendix report - SB293

Sale of motor vehicles, parts, accessories, and services: sales tax revenue deposited in transportation fund - AB88

Sale of motor vehicles, parts, accessories, and services: sales tax revenue deposited in transportation fund - SB89

Second degree sexual assault statute of limitations extended - SB757

“Sex” defined re placement of prisoners and conducting strip searches - SB438