2023 Senate Authors

Reckless driving penalties increased; JRCCP may report - SB90

Reimbursement rate for special education costs - SB506

Rent abatement for tenants: DATCP to promulgate rules specifying items and amounts - SB726

Residential tenant’s right to counsel in an eviction action, notice provisions - SB658

Revenue limit adjustment for school districts for the costs of employing school nurses - SB509

Right to work law repealed; all-union agreement provisions; WERC duties - SB519

School and public library personnel licensing: DPI positions increased - SB510

School district employees: municipal employers required to offer health insurance plan offered by GIB - AB519

School district employees: municipal employers required to offer health insurance plan offered by GIB - SB492

School mental health and pupil wellness aid expenditures eligible for reimbursement under the state categorical aid program - SB535

School-based mental health services grants: funding increased - SB536

Slavery and involuntary servitude prohibited, including as punishment for a crime. Constitutional amendment (1st consideration) - SJR95

Small claims eviction action for noncompliance with stipulated judgments of dismissal: procedural safeguards - SB661

State procurement or public works projects contracts: 2017 WisAct 3 prohibitions repealed - SB637

Step therapy protocol for certain cancer drugs: insurer, pharmacy benefit manager, or utilization review organization prohibited from requiring - SB807

Storm water retention pond safety requirements - SB1017

Taylor, Lena C.: service of former state Senator honored and wish her success as a circuit court judge for Milwaukee County - SJR131

Teacher longevity bonuses established - SB493

Teacher preparation time: school board required to provide - SB496

Tests and ancillary procedures needed for services for which health insurance coverage is mandated: disability insurance policies and governmental self-insured health plans required to cover - AB790

TID life extension for housing stock improvement; DOA appendix report - AB862

TID life extension for housing stock improvement; DOA appendix report - SB825

Trafficking an adult at risk for the purpose of commercial sex acts: felony penalty increased; JRCCP may report - AB971

Trafficking an adult at risk for the purpose of commercial sex acts: felony penalty increased; JRCCP may report - SB942

Transit Equity Day proclaimed February 4, 2024 - SJR108

Tuition remission to students who were in foster care or other out-of-home placements: UW and technical college district boards to grant; DCF and HEAB provisions - AB1142

Tuition remission to students who were in foster care or other out-of-home placements: UW and technical college district boards to grant; DCF and HEAB provisions - SB1046

Unaccompanied youth’s authority to consent to, contract for, and receive medical care without a parent’s or guardian’s consent; conditions specified - AB729

Unaccompanied youth’s authority to consent to, contract for, and receive medical care without a parent’s or guardian’s consent; conditions specified - SB704

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

Violence prevention grant program for local health department or tribal health centers created, conditions set; appropriation from excise tax on vapor products - AB1221

Violence prevention grant program for local health department or tribal health centers created, conditions set; appropriation from excise tax on vapor products - SB1109

Wage transparency in job listings: salary and wage range and other benefits required to be listed and employer required to retain records for set amount of time - AB905

Wisconsin Celebrating Women in Public Office Day: March 19 proclaimed as - SJR103

Women’s History Month: March 2023 designated as and contributions to the state of named persons recognized - SJR17

Workforce home loan program: revolving loan created in WHEDA; DOA appendix report - AB619

Workforce home loan program: revolving loan created in WHEDA; DOA appendix report - SB576

Workforce home loan revolving loan program established and administered by WHEDA; DOA appendix report - SB975

Youthful offender: sentence adjustment procedure created, mitigating factors a court must consider, and mandatory life sentence without parole or extended supervision eliminated - SB801

Other proposals authored or co-authored by Johnson, Sen. LaTonya (6th Sen.Dist.; D)

Assembly Bills:28, 37, 48, 55, 56, 103, 114, 140, 162, 158, 218, 232, 240, 301, 340, 350, 352, 366, 382, 383, 394, 436, 443, 444, 458, 469, 471, 472, 473, 474, 475, 479, 487, 489, 501, 507, 508, 509, 506, 513, 515, 517, 520, 521, 522, 523, 524, 525, 526, 527, 528, 529, 530, 531, 539, 542, 557, 566, 581, 582, 583, 584, 586, 588, 589, 590, 591, 498, 593, 594, 598, 599, 600, 602, 615, 622, 628, 631, 635, 636, 643, 662, 663, 673, 677, 692, 696, 697, 698, 699, 700, 701, 702, 703, 705, 706, 708, 711, 712, 713, 714, 717, 718, 769, 666, 727, 728, 731, 732, 733, 734, 735, 745, 747, 748, 754, 759, 761, 762, 763, 764, 765, 766, 767, 775, 776, 777, 784, 793, 796, 798, 805, 809, 810, 813, 816, 819, 826, 827, 834, 836, 840, 843, 845, 859, 864, 865, 901, 908, 909, 911, 914, 931, 939, 940, 946, 948, 950, 961, 963, 1043, 1046, 1047, 976, 1052, 1080, 1066, 1082, 1094, 1113, 1117, 1118, 1127, 1132, 1137, 1143, 1145, 1154, 1161, 1163, 1170, 1175, 1176, 1177, 1178, 1179, 1180, 1184, 1194, 1192, 1199, 1201, 1203, 1207, 1213

Assembly Joint Resolutions:10, 5, 20, 16, 21, 22, 24, 28, 30, 42, 50, 44, 46, 53, 61, 54, 68, 75, 74, 79, 80, 81, 82, 84, 87, 92, 95, 93, 102, 107, 116, 124, 118, 139, 131

Senate Bills:28, 38, 100, 110, 153, 298, 155, 161, 240, 302, 352, 365, 391, 396, 430, 440, 463, 470, 474, 475, 487, 494, 495, 497, 498, 505, 508, 512, 520, 523, 527, 547, 550, 551, 552, 556, 561, 562, 563, 564, 565, 567, 572, 574, 590, 599, 600, 601, 602, 603, 604, 622, 627, 636, 655, 664, 673, 674, 675, 677, 692, 693, 696, 697, 698, 699, 700, 718, 716, 719, 720, 721, 723, 730, 734, 740, 743, 746, 751, 752, 762, 764, 765, 766, 787, 793, 803, 806, 819, 853, 859, 863, 864, 871, 875, 877, 891, 901, 904, 909, 936, 937, 938, 946, 982, 984, 1007, 1024, 1036, 1044, 1065, 1069, 1076, 1081, 1082, 1083, 1084, 1085, 1086, 1093, 1094, 1103, 1104

Senate Joint Resolutions:11, 15, 19, 23, 25, 42, 44, 51, 60, 62, 69, 79, 80, 86, 97, 119

2424 Larson, Sen. Chris (7th Sen.Dist.; D)

2023 WisAct 12 provisions about City of Milwaukee or Milwaukee County repealed or modified re county sales tax, unfunded retirement system liability, first class city sales tax, and fire and police commission - AB868

2023 WisAct 12 provisions about City of Milwaukee or Milwaukee County repealed or modified re county sales tax, unfunded retirement system liability, first class city sales tax, and fire and police commission - SB849

Access to prisons and jails for oversight purposes - SB844

Achievement Gap Reduction (AGR) program and former SAGE program eliminated; new SAGE program created; parental choice programs and SNSP phased out - AB518

Achievement Gap Reduction (AGR) program and former SAGE program eliminated; new SAGE program created; parental choice programs and SNSP phased out - SB501

Advisory referendum for November 2024 ballot re should Congress propose an amendment to the U.S. Constitution to overturn Citizens United v. F.E.C. and related cases - SJR82

Audio and video footage released following officer-involved deaths or other critical incidents involving law enforcement, conditions specified - AB1224

Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology Interstate Compact ratified; emergency rule provision - AB208

Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology Interstate Compact ratified; emergency rule provision - SB197

BadgerCare purchase option, federal waiver provision; basic health plan created in compliance with the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; OCI to establish a state-based health insurance exchange - SB717

Balanced billing for emergency medical services: defined network plans, PP plans, and self-insured governmental plans required to cover, conditions specified - SB743

Bathing periods for inmates: DOC and sheriffs to ensure minimum number per week - AB815

Bathing periods for inmates: DOC and sheriffs to ensure minimum number per week - SB745

Bay View labor strike and tragedy in 1886: anniversary commemorated every May 5th - AJR35

Bay View labor strike and tragedy in 1886: anniversary commemorated every May 5th - SJR31

Bicycle purchases, including electric bicycles: individual, refundable income tax credit created - AB276

Bicycle purchases, including electric bicycles: individual, refundable income tax credit created - SB272

Bikeways and pedestrian ways establishment to be considered re highway construction and reconstruction projects - AB843

Bikeways and pedestrian ways establishment to be considered re highway construction and reconstruction projects - SB793

Campaign contributions from individuals, political party or legislative committee, and candidate committee limited; state wide officers and segregated fund provisions - AB733

Campaign contributions from individuals, political party or legislative committee, and candidate committee limited; state wide officers and segregated fund provisions - SB604

Carbon monoxide detectors required in child care centers and public and private elementary and secondary schools - AB1200

Child Care Availability, Council on, created in DCF; reports required - AB1196

Child Care Availability, Council on, created in DCF; reports required - SB1096

Civil liability claims against law enforcement officers: public official immunity as a defense eliminated; indemnification provision - AB1223

Civil service system changes re hiring process, probation, reinstatement, restoration, layoffs, just cause, and discipline - AB909

Civil service system changes re hiring process, probation, reinstatement, restoration, layoffs, just cause, and discipline - SB565

Climate change incorporated into model academic standards - AB833

Climate change incorporated into model academic standards - SB794

Cold water immersion tub required at youth athletic activities hosted by public or private schools in certain months; emergency rule provision - AB346

Community development financial institution (CDFI): income and franchise tax credits created for investments in; definitions and sunset provision - SB1063

Contributions by corporations, cooperative associations, or federally recognized American Indian Tribes to a segregated fund established by a political party or legislative campaign committee prohibited - AB663

Contributions by corporations, cooperative associations, or federally recognized American Indian Tribes to a segregated fund established by a political party or legislative campaign committee prohibited - SB601

Coordination of mass communications between political action committees, independent expenditure committee, or other person and a candidate, candidate’s agent or legislative campaign committee, or political party of the candidate - AB636

Coordination of mass communications between political action committees, independent expenditure committee, or other person and a candidate, candidate’s agent or legislative campaign committee, or political party of the candidate - AB643

Coordination of mass communications between political action committees, independent expenditure committee, or other person and a candidate, candidate’s agent or legislative campaign committee, or political party of the candidate - SB602

Counseling Compact ratified - AB207

Counseling Compact ratified - SB196

County conservation staff funding re climate change resiliency - SB774

Covenants in employment contracts not to compete while employed or after termination made illegal, void, and unenforceable - AB481

Covenants in employment contracts not to compete while employed or after termination made illegal, void, and unenforceable - SB566

Decertification of law enforcement, tribal law enforcement, jail, or juvenile detention officers by LESB expanded; model use of force policy for law enforcement agencies and use of de-escalation tactics - SB1111

Directory of health care providers: defined network plans and PP plans required to make available and update annually - AB789

Dismissed eviction actions: certain information must be promptly redacted from CCAP - AB699