2023 Senate Authors

UW System faculty tenure and probationary appointments provisions restored to those prior to 2015 WisAct 55 - SB857

Vaccination of minors 16 years or older without parental consent allowed, conditions set - AB428

Vaccination of minors 16 years or older without parental consent allowed, conditions set - SB428

Voting rights restored to person convicted of a felon: DOC or jailer required to provide voter registration assistance - AB582

Voting rights restored to person convicted of a felon: DOC or jailer required to provide voter registration assistance - SB622

Wagner, R. Richard “Dick”: life and public service to the State of Wisconsin and Dane County commended - SJR27

Wine and distilled spirts: municipality or county allowed to sell in public parks without an alcohol beverage license - SB848

Wisconsin Artistic Endowment Foundation (WAEF) and Wisconsin regranting program changes - SB897

Women’s History Month: March 2024 designated as and contributions to the state of named persons recognized - SJR114

Other proposals authored or co-authored by Roys, Sen. Kelda (26th Sen.Dist.; D)

Assembly Bills:17, 37, 38, 48, 64, 103, 97, 114, 108, 115, 145, 121, 125, 127, 129, 133, 134, 139, 140, 156, 154, 158, 173, 233, 221, 276, 284, 288, 289, 290, 291, 301, 306, 307, 317, 345, 347, 350, 352, 353, 358, 359, 360, 361, 362, 363, 366, 381, 382, 404, 407, 423, 427, 429, 436, 444, 445, 448, 458, 469, 472, 473, 474, 475, 478, 479, 488, 501, 508, 509, 506, 515, 516, 518, 521, 523, 524, 525, 526, 527, 528, 529, 530, 531, 532, 533, 534, 535, 537, 538, 539, 557, 559, 565, 581, 584, 585, 588, 589, 590, 591, 498, 593, 499, 599, 595, 596, 600, 605, 614, 551, 615, 619, 623, 631, 634, 637, 650, 659, 671, 673, 677, 686, 691, 692, 695, 700, 701, 702, 703, 704, 705, 713, 717, 718, 668, 726, 728, 731, 732, 734, 743, 744, 745, 746, 747, 748, 750, 751, 754, 755, 756, 753, 761, 770, 781, 796, 800, 802, 810, 819, 823, 826, 827, 829, 833, 835, 840, 839, 843, 845, 821, 820, 822, 858, 864, 866, 868, 876, 884, 885, 886, 887, 888, 889, 908, 912, 939, 940, 947, 948, 949, 950, 951, 989, 990, 991, 992, 993, 994, 995, 996, 997, 998, 1000, 1010, 1043, 1044, 1045, 1046, 1047, 971, 974, 1013, 1051, 1012, 1061, 1062, 1063, 1083, 1106, 1107, 1109, 1112, 1119, 1124, 1127, 1128, 1130, 1132, 1134, 1135, 1138, 1141, 1143, 1145, 1146, 1148, 1151, 1154, 1156, 1158, 1161, 1170, 1176, 1177, 1178, 1180, 1194, 1199, 1200, 1201, 1202, 1223, 1224, 1227

Assembly Joint Resolutions:4, 9, 5, 11, 18, 20, 16, 21, 22, 24, 28, 34, 35, 37, 31, 32, 29, 30, 38, 48, 41, 42, 50, 51, 44, 49, 46, 53, 59, 61, 54, 56, 62, 64, 67, 68, 72, 80, 82, 84, 86, 95, 90, 93, 97, 102, 103, 107, 110, 116, 113, 124, 137, 118, 138, 120, 119, 139, 122, 126, 142, 127, 130, 134, 136

Senate Bills:11, 38, 39, 55, 58, 85, 100, 110, 111, 113, 117, 121, 122, 127, 133, 134, 137, 142, 145, 153, 161, 205, 210, 269, 280, 282, 288, 290, 302, 307, 310, 315, 322, 347, 349, 351, 352, 353, 354, 357, 358, 359, 360, 361, 372, 380, 391, 394, 412, 418, 430, 439, 441, 446, 456, 457, 464, 469, 474, 486, 494, 496, 498, 499, 500, 501, 502, 503, 504, 505, 506, 507, 509, 510, 512, 519, 520, 530, 531, 533, 534, 535, 536, 540, 550, 551, 556, 557, 562, 563, 564, 568, 571, 574, 576, 577, 578, 583, 590, 595, 626, 630, 633, 636, 637, 638, 657, 659, 661, 662, 663, 664, 675, 678, 679, 689, 694, 697, 717, 718, 710, 712, 713, 714, 715, 716, 719, 720, 721, 727, 739, 762, 764, 769, 774, 775, 793, 794, 795, 798, 799, 800, 801, 803, 806, 828, 830, 843, 851, 858, 859, 860, 861, 865, 871, 875, 877, 879, 881, 907, 930, 935, 936, 937, 938, 943, 948, 950, 986, 1004, 1019, 1022, 1024, 1025, 1031, 1032, 1033, 1035, 1038, 1040, 1044, 1065, 1069, 1072, 1076, 1081, 1082, 1083, 1090, 1093, 1100, 1101, 1104

Senate Joint Resolutions:6, 9, 11, 12, 15, 17, 19, 22, 23, 25, 29, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 40, 41, 42, 44, 45, 46, 50, 51, 52, 53, 56, 58, 57, 59, 62, 65, 72, 75, 74, 83, 86, 90, 89, 95, 96, 97, 103, 104, 108, 112, 115, 116, 120, 124, 125, 127, 128, 129

2433 Smith, Sen. Jeff (31st Sen.Dist.; D)

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

Advertisement of broadband services and Internet speed requirements and standardized consumer label based on FCC template; penalties and unfair trade practice provisions - AB1177

Advertisement of broadband services and Internet speed requirements and standardized consumer label based on FCC template; penalties and unfair trade practice provisions - SB1081

Advisory referenda restrictions placed on counties and municipalities by 2023 WisAct 12 eliminated - AB586

Advisory referenda restrictions placed on counties and municipalities by 2023 WisAct 12 eliminated - SB543

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 - AJR92

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

AEDs required at high school athletic activities and UW athletic events; trained individuals and implementation plan provisions - AB347

AEDs required at high school athletic activities and UW athletic events; trained individuals and implementation plan provisions - SB349

Agriculture and climate change research positions in the Division of Extension at UW Madison - AB839

Agriculture and climate change research positions in the Division of Extension at UW Madison - SB769

Authority of private person to bring a qui tam claim against another person making a false claim for MA restored; AG authority provisions - AB1186

Authority of private person to bring a qui tam claim against another person making a false claim for MA restored; AG authority provisions - SB1092

Auxiliary container re merchandise, food, or beverages from a food service or retail facility: repeal limitation on authority of political subdivisions to regulate - AB290

Auxiliary container re merchandise, food, or beverages from a food service or retail facility: repeal limitation on authority of political subdivisions to regulate - SB282

Balanced billing for emergency medical services: defined network plans, PP plans, and self-insured governmental plans required to cover, conditions specified - AB784

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

Blue Book and highway map distribution revised - AB221

Blue Book and highway map distribution revised - SB138

Broadband expansion grant program changes re application, use of funds, and report - AB1180

Broadband expansion grant program changes re application, use of funds, and report - SB1082

Broadband expansion grant program changes re definition of “infrastructure,” report requirement, and LAB performance audit - AB1176

Broadband expansion grant program changes re definition of “infrastructure,” report requirement, and LAB performance audit - SB1086

Broadband expansion grant program: PSC to give farms a priority - AB1179

Broadband expansion grant program: PSC to give farms a priority - SB1084

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

Climate change incorporated into model academic standards - SB794

Climate change: local governments required to consider when preparing certain plans; planning grants created - AB850

Climate change: local governments required to consider when preparing certain plans; planning grants created - SB771

Climate change scholarship program through HEAB - AB829

Climate change scholarship program through HEAB - SB786

Community development financial institution (CDFI): income and franchise tax credits created for investments in; definitions and sunset provision - AB1155

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

Compensation information of employees and prospective employees: employer conduct re requiring or soliciting information; disclosing compensation details; discrimination prohibitions; notice of employees’ rights; DWD and circuit court provisions - SB577

County conservation staff funding re climate change resiliency - AB835

County conservation staff funding re climate change resiliency - SB774

CWD research and management funding - AB884

CWD research and management funding - SB798

CWD self-service sampling kiosks; contract with private entity allowed - AB885

CWD self-service sampling kiosks; contract with private entity allowed - SB799

Deer carcass disposal sites and large metal containers: DNR required to provide; CWD education and funding provisions - AB886

Deer carcass disposal sites and large metal containers: DNR required to provide; CWD education and funding provisions - SB800

Democracy Day: Tuesday after the first Monday in November designated as a state holiday; state offices are closed - SB583

Discrimination under open housing law re questioning prospective tenant or denying housing due to evictions that are more than 5 years old - AB714

Discrimination under open housing law re questioning prospective tenant or denying housing due to evictions that are more than 5 years old - SB634

Drug products prescribed to counteract anaphylaxis: therapeutic interchange by pharmacist allowed - SB783

Dry cleaner environmental response program eliminated; Revitalize Wisconsin program created re hazardous substances and environmental cleanup - SB1071

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

Election and voting law changes: automatic voter registration, deceptive election practices, voter intimidation and suppression, polling place posting and language requirements, election manual, and withholding of voluntarily provided elector information; voter bill of rights; JRCCP may report - AB604

Election and voting law changes: automatic voter registration, deceptive election practices, voter intimidation and suppression, polling place posting and language requirements, election manual, and withholding of voluntarily provided elector information; voter bill of rights; JRCCP may report - SB548

Election supplies and equipment: grants to municipalities - AB1047

Election supplies and equipment: grants to municipalities - SB936

Employment discrimination based on unfair honesty and unfair genetics testing: circuit court action to recover compensatory and punitive damages allowed - SB578

Empty conduit lines: person conducting special work requiring digging in a right-of-way required to install; duty to offer service imposed on Internet service provider - AB1178

Empty conduit lines: person conducting special work requiring digging in a right-of-way required to install; duty to offer service imposed on Internet service provider - SB1083

Energy Innovation Grant Program appropriation - AB823

Energy Innovation Grant Program appropriation - SB775

Epinephrine for ambulances: DHS to reimburse ambulance service providers, conditions specified - SB782

Equal opportunity intern program established in DWD re placing paid interns with Wisconsin businesses - SB473

Food and beverages served in foam polystyrene packaging prohibited, exceptions provided - SB315

Food waste reduction pilot project grants created - SB721

Gas pipeline safety violations: maximum penalties increased - SB812

Grow Your Own programs re encouraging careers in teaching: new grant program - SB498

Hospital chargemaster: copy filed with DHS on annual basis required; notice and penalty provisions - AB788

In person absentee ballot application period expanded - AB1043

In person absentee ballot application period expanded - SB937

Individual Medicare supplement policy: policyholder may cancel at any time - AB404

Individual Medicare supplement policy: policyholder may cancel at any time - SB412

Initiative and referendum powers reserved to the people: petition process which people may propose and approve laws and constitutional amendments and referendum process which people may reject an act of the legislature created. Constitutional amendment (1st consideration) - AJR87

Initiative and referendum powers reserved to the people: petition process which people may propose and approve laws and constitutional amendments and referendum process which people may reject an act of the legislature created. Constitutional amendment (1st consideration) - SJR80

Insecticide use near pollinator habitat on land maintained by DNR prohibited, limited exceptions - SB360

Marriage law changes: eliminating the exception for minors between ages 16 and 18 and the spousal exception for certain sex crimes against children; annulment if a party was under age 18 - SB1030

Mass communications: reporting to the Ethics Commission revised; definition provisions - SB599

Medicaid expansion; elimination of BadgerCare Plus Core; BadgerCare Reform waiver statutory implementation requirement eliminated - SB716