2023 Senate Authors

Senate Bills:13, 15, 20, 21, 26, 34, 36, 47, 48, 54, 59, 61, 63, 66, 67, 82, 75, 76, 77, 96, 97, 106, 109, 113, 115, 119, 123, 131, 133, 134, 139, 140, 145, 147, 149, 154, 157, 158, 161, 208, 211, 212, 213, 216, 217, 214, 215, 230, 231, 233, 236, 251, 260, 263, 265, 311, 313, 320, 329, 335, 343, 351, 355, 364, 369, 370, 371, 377, 378, 396, 400, 404, 410, 416, 420, 431, 438, 434, 452, 468, 485, 489, 514, 515, 516, 524, 546, 573, 587, 593, 609, 610, 611, 617, 625, 626, 628, 630, 639, 643, 652, 653, 689, 692, 744, 753, 773, 780, 810, 836, 868, 879, 976, 978, 979, 1075

Senate Joint Resolutions:9, 11, 14, 16, 26, 30, 33, 37, 38, 47, 48, 52, 54, 61, 71, 73, 78, 75, 76, 77, 74, 83, 96, 104, 116, 123

2427 Nass, Sen. Steve (11th Sen.Dist.; R)

Advisory referendum: prohibit school districts from teaching that one sex or race is superior or responsible for past acts - SJR7

Common school fund income: prohibiting use of to purchase obscene material - SB304

“Corporal Benjamin H. Neal Memorial Highway”: portion of STH 11 from Village of Orfordville to Village of Footville designated as - SB223

Cotton candy: retail food establishment license exemption for establishments that sell or process - SB814

Dismissing or amending certain criminal charges requires court approval, report required; deferred prosecution agreements for certain crimes prohibited - SB86

DOC required to recommend revocation of parole, probation, or extended supervision if person is charged with a crime while on release; expungement of criminal record provisions - SB309

Duty of pharmacists to dispense any lawfully prescribed drug or device without delay - SB705

Election observer procedure revisions, penalty provisions; JRCCP may report - SB560

Electric weapons prohibitions eliminated; JRCCP may report - SB641

Employment Choice First recognized as a movement to preserve the dignity, self-esteem, and pride of individuals with disabilities - AJR73

Employment Choice First recognized as a movement to preserve the dignity, self-esteem, and pride of individuals with disabilities - SJR70

Equalization aid payments to school districts in equal installments - SB62

Executive budget bill prepared according to GAAP, in addition to a bill prepared based on standards under current law - SB32

Governmental entity may not discriminate or grant preferential treatment on basis of race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin in public employment, public education, public contracting, or public administration. Constitutional amendment (1st consideration) - AJR109

Governmental entity may not discriminate or grant preferential treatment on basis of race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin in public employment, public education, public contracting, or public administration. Constitutional amendment (1st consideration) - SJR111

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

Hamas’ barbaric attack on Israel condemned; condolences to affected families and commitment to Israel’s sovereignty and security reaffirmed - SJR74

Health care providers ordering or discussing innovative or novel therapies: discrimination or retaliation by health care entities or credentialing boards prohibited, conditions specified; gender transition exception - AB609

Health care providers ordering or discussing innovative or novel therapies: discrimination or retaliation by health care entities or credentialing boards prohibited, conditions specified; gender transition exception - SB922

Henry All-Weather .45-70 designated the state rifle, Blue Book provision - SB165

High school equivalency diplomas and GED certificates: State Superintendent of Public Instruction to post on DPI website - AB138

High school equivalency diplomas and GED certificates: State Superintendent of Public Instruction to post on DPI website - SB215

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

Impoundment of vehicles by law enforcement for certain reckless driving offenses: municipalities may enact ordinance authorizing - AB56

Impoundment of vehicles by law enforcement for certain reckless driving offenses: municipalities may enact ordinance authorizing - SB92

Loyalty pledges: UW System institutions and technical colleges prohibited from using, private right of action provision; requiring all training materials to be publicly available - AB1065

Loyalty pledges: UW System institutions and technical colleges prohibited from using, private right of action provision; requiring all training materials to be publicly available - SB988

MA and FoodShare ineligibility period created re certain employment terminations; federal approval required - AB101

MA and FoodShare ineligibility period created re certain employment terminations; federal approval required - SB214

National motto displayed in every public school and charter school classroom required - SB735

Nowak, Commissioner Ellen: public service honored and well wishes for future endeavors - SJR24

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

Parking privilege re time limitations for vehicles with disabled parking plates or ID cards expanded to UW System campuses - SB53

Partial veto to create or increase taxes and fees: prohibit Governor from using. Constitutional amendment (1st consideration) - SJR109

Personal property tax exemption on a telephone company’s tangible personal property; JSCTE appendix report - SB323

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

Public library materials: parental notification policy requirements - SB598

Qualified electors may vote in Wisconsin. Constitutional amendment (2nd consideration) - SJR71

Ranked-choice voting and multiple-party partisan primary voting in Wisconsin elections prohibited. Constitutional amendment (1st consideration) - SJR94

Right of health care providers to express professional opinions established; retaliation and discrimination provisions; exception for faith-based health care entities or religious institutions - AB611

Right of health care providers to express professional opinions established; retaliation and discrimination provisions; exception for faith-based health care entities or religious institutions - SB924

Rural pharmacy practice grant program established re medically underserved areas; tax exemption and JSCTE appendix report - SB258

School library materials: parental notification policy requirements - SB597

Sole proprietor employee tax credit program created - SB162

State agencies prohibited from contracting with enterprise, organization, or business entity organized under laws or rules of or controlled by a country of concern; DOA and AG duties - SB1000

TCS Board grants to recruit and retain instructors in manufacturing, advanced manufacturing, and truck driving at technical colleges; equipment and report provisions - SB581

Tobacco bars: public smoking ban exemption expanded - SB471

Transportation services for blind workers: income tax credit created; ABLE account provision - SB398

UW System student housing and meal plan contracts prorated when student is not allowed on campus by institution that is outside the student’s control, conditions set - AB400

UW System student housing and meal plan contracts prorated when student is not allowed on campus by institution that is outside the student’s control, conditions set - SB403

Waivers from immunization requirements for students at universities, colleges, and technical colleges that receive public funding - AB610

Waivers from immunization requirements for students at universities, colleges, and technical colleges that receive public funding - SB920

Wakesurfing and wakeboarding regulations created - SB680

WC coverage for injury caused by vaccination that was required or coerced by employer - AB613

WC coverage for injury caused by vaccination that was required or coerced by employer - SB923

Wisconsin Merit scholarships awarded to UW System students: sunset eliminated - AB67

Wisconsin Merit scholarships awarded to UW System students: sunset eliminated - SB84

Workplace immunization requirements: personal exemption waiver - AB612

Workplace immunization requirements: personal exemption waiver - SB921

Other proposals authored or co-authored by Nass, Sen. Steve (11th Sen.Dist.; R)

Assembly Bills:1, 2, 10, 6, 20, 21, 29, 31, 42, 47, 45, 49, 63, 74, 77, 57, 80, 52, 53, 55, 82, 86, 58, 93, 68, 97, 98, 105, 108, 145, 113, 127, 136, 155, 154, 131, 159, 168, 172, 141, 142, 224, 225, 146, 147, 148, 149, 152, 237, 243, 250, 255, 272, 277, 282, 285, 293, 296, 297, 268, 308, 309, 310, 312, 318, 338, 302, 342, 343, 336, 357, 344, 349, 354, 364, 371, 380, 396, 397, 407, 408, 413, 414, 432, 433, 435, 440, 447, 451, 416, 468, 480, 490, 502, 465, 507, 510, 511, 536, 543, 544, 559, 562, 579, 580, 606, 549, 572, 620, 626, 554, 637, 638, 641, 642, 576, 656, 659, 660, 669, 616, 676, 680, 681, 684, 688, 690, 725, 665, 667, 749, 772, 778, 793, 801, 852, 896, 900, 937, 944, 945, 951, 955, 1004, 1020, 1021, 1022, 1023, 1090

Assembly Joint Resolutions:8, 23, 27, 39, 40, 42, 47, 54, 60, 55, 65, 76, 77, 78, 79, 80, 82, 85, 90, 98, 101, 103, 112, 115

Senate Bills:1, 2, 13, 19, 26, 33, 45, 48, 49, 54, 61, 66, 74, 82, 83, 76, 85, 90, 98, 101, 105, 106, 109, 111, 117, 130, 140, 145, 147, 148, 212, 213, 221, 230, 231, 235, 236, 237, 245, 249, 256, 266, 274, 281, 283, 287, 292, 295, 303, 308, 312, 316, 328, 335, 343, 344, 345, 346, 348, 355, 364, 379, 384, 394, 397, 408, 420, 427, 429, 431, 438, 434, 466, 468, 472, 475, 484, 479, 480, 489, 514, 517, 526, 531, 541, 546, 573, 593, 596, 606, 621, 623, 626, 646, 650, 629, 633, 635, 652, 653, 671, 702, 706, 744, 752, 754, 804, 836, 838, 845, 873, 874, 879, 881, 916, 933, 976, 977, 978, 979

Senate Joint Resolutions:30, 37, 38, 39, 47, 52, 54, 55, 61, 73, 78, 75, 76, 81, 83, 91, 96, 123

2429 Pfaff, Sen. Brad (32nd Sen.Dist.; D)

Clearinghouse of information for small businesses: DOA to coordinate with other agencies to publish specified information on the Internet - AB487

Clearinghouse of information for small businesses: DOA to coordinate with other agencies to publish specified information on the Internet - SB463

Driver’s license or state ID card applicants: DOT required to facilitate voter registration - AB581

Earl, Gov. Anthony S.: life and public service of the 41st Governor of Wisconsin honored - SJR25

EBT and credit and debit card processing equipment and services: DHS to provide to farmers' markets and farmers who sell directly to consumers; FTE position provision - AB750

EBT and credit and debit card processing equipment and services: DHS to provide to farmers' markets and farmers who sell directly to consumers; FTE position provision - SB710

Farm to Fork Program established and funding to expand farm to school programs - AB755

Farm to Fork Program established and funding to expand farm to school programs - SB712

Food security grant program created in DATCP re food assistance from nonprofit food banks and food pantries - AB756

Food security grant program created in DATCP re food assistance from nonprofit food banks and food pantries - SB713

Food waste reduction pilot project grants created - SB721

FTE positions authorized for DSPS re professional licensing staff, customer communication, and license navigators - AB565

FTE positions authorized for DSPS re professional licensing staff, customer communication, and license navigators - SB530

Groundwater protection standards for PFAS: exemption to requirement re suspension of work on permanent rules costing over certain amount - AB1119

Groundwater protection standards for PFAS: exemption to requirement re suspension of work on permanent rules costing over certain amount - SB1022

Insecticide use near pollinator habitat on land maintained by DNR prohibited, limited exceptions - AB360

Insulin: cost sharing under health insurance policies and plans capped - AB584

Insulin: cost sharing under health insurance policies and plans capped - SB574

Kohl, Herb: life and public service of former U.S. Senator commended - AJR139

Kohl, Herb: life and public service of former U.S. Senator commended - SJR119

LLC articles of organization: filing fee exception for student entrepreneurs expanded to include high school students - SB881