Wisconsin Legislature: Taylor, Sen. Lena (4th Sen.Dist.; D)

53rd Anniversary of Earth Day: honoring April 22, 2023 as - SJR19

Access to prisons and jails for oversight purposes - AB806

Access to prisons and jails for oversight purposes - SB844

Adult family homes: procedures and requirements for closure or change of services and relocation of residents - SB919

Black Catholic History Month: November 2023 recognized as - AJR96

Black Catholic History Month: November 2023 recognized as - SJR85

CASA program expanded, appropriation provision - SB128

Complaint data for each state correctional institution: DOC to establish and maintain an interactive reporting system - SB751

County sale of tax-deeded land: process changes - SB918

Custody of the county jail and its inmates. Constitutional amendment (1st consideration) - AJR100

Damage done intentionally to building by fire or explosives added to crime victim compensation program - SB57

Discharge of hazardous substance on or originating from owner’s property: exemption from responsibility for non-corporate entities and county under set conditions - SB46

Discrimination in hiring and contracting by a political subdivision prohibited re race, color, ancestry, national origin, or sexual orientation: 2023 WisAct 12 provision eliminated - AB865

Discrimination in hiring and contracting by a political subdivision prohibited re race, color, ancestry, national origin, or sexual orientation: 2023 WisAct 12 provision eliminated - SB902

Driver education grant program: DOT to establish - SB396

Dry cleaner environmental response program eliminated; Revitalize Wisconsin program created re hazardous substances and environmental cleanup - AB1055

Election officials: public access to personally identifiable information and employment discrimination prohibitions, intentionally causing bodily harm to made a felony, and whistleblower protections; municipal and county clerk provisions; JRCCP may report - SB291

Elections Commission required to reimburse counties and municipalities for certain costs re special primaries and special elections for state office - SB278

Environmental impacts to vulnerable communities: DNR prohibited from issuing certain permits unless applicant complies with reporting requirements - AB796

Extreme risk protection TRO and extreme risk protection injunction created; respondent to surrender all firearms and refrain from possessing a firearm until the TRO or injunction expires or is vacated; penalty provisions - AB350

Farmland preservation agreements and tax credits changes, report required - SB134

Firearm in a residence in which another resident is prohibited from possessing a firearm: storage requirements and penalty provisions; JRCCP may report - SB765

Firearm storage requirements if child under age 18 is present in the residence; penalty provisions; JRCCP may report - AB765

Firearm storage requirements if child under age 18 is present in the residence; penalty provisions; JRCCP may report - SB766

Focus on Energy initiatives for low-income households - SB806

Human trafficking prevention: instructing students in licensed schools of barbering, schools of cosmetology, and specialty schools to recognize and report required - SB960

Human trafficking resource center hotline poster required to be displayed at specified establishments - AB980

Immunity from prosecution for controlled substance possession for person aiding an overdose victim: 2017 WisAct 33 expired provisions made permanent - SB595

Insurance law changes and OCI duties modified - SB432

Judicial security profiles exempt from disclosure under the public records law - SB928

Lawfully present aliens may be appointed as deputy sheriffs or local law enforcement officers; LESB provision - SB78

Laws under DOR’s purview: enforcement and administration changes - SB268

Local government employee residency requirement prohibition repealed - AB855

Local government employee residency requirement prohibition repealed - SB903

Loss of society and companionship of parent in medical malpractice cases: claim by minor or adult child; disability and dependent provisions - AB871

Lost or stolen firearm: report to law enforcement and written notice in commercial sales or transfers required; penalty provisions; JRCCP may report - AB764

Lost or stolen firearm: report to law enforcement and written notice in commercial sales or transfers required; penalty provisions; JRCCP may report - SB863

Marijuana possession penalties changed, local ordinance and drug paraphernalia provisions; employer liability for not drug testing employees or prospective employees; JRCCP may report - AB861

Medical malpractice: limit on noneconomic damages increased - AB872

Military voter required to provide identification when applying for an absentee ballot - SB306

Milwaukee Rufus King Cheer and Stunt Team congratulated on their two 2023 division titles in the Wisconsin Association of Cheer and Pom Coaches (WACPC) championship competition - AJR30

Milwaukee Rufus King Cheer and Stunt Team congratulated on their two 2023 division titles in the Wisconsin Association of Cheer and Pom Coaches (WACPC) championship competition - SJR34

Minimum wage for inmates working in state correctional institutions or employed by the Bureau of Correctional Enterprises - AB816

Minimum wage for inmates working in state correctional institutions or employed by the Bureau of Correctional Enterprises - SB862

Municipality broadcasting live election night canvassing proceedings required to record the broadcast - SB283

Name, image, and likeness (NIL) compensation for students at higher education institutions: restrictions created - SB939

Notification of rights of inmates, adult and juvenile: DOC and sheriffs required to provide in writing, update provisions - SB772

Occupational credentials: certain recipients of deferred action under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program are eligible to receive - AB822

Occupational credentials: certain recipients of deferred action under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program are eligible to receive - SB828

Patient lift devices: DHS grant program for CBRFs, hospices, nursing homes, and residential care apartment complexes - SB885

Pelvic exam on anesthetized or unconscious patient: hospitals required to have informed consent policy, discipline provision - SB127

Pesticides: local governments may prohibit or regulate use on private lawns - AB289

Pesticides: local governments may prohibit or regulate use on private lawns - SB322

Picketing or parading at the residence of a judge with intent to impede administration of justice or influence a judge made a crime; JRCCP may report - SB926

Planting trees to address urban heat islands: urban forestry grants program revisions to include; emergency rule provision - AB819

Polling place closures: conditions established - AB298

Polling place closures: conditions established - SB366

Population for redistricting purposes: counting individuals confined in state prisons - AB595

Pregnancy counseling services: public funding provisions - SB732

Privacy protections for judicial officers created; judicial candidate provisions; JRCCP may report - SB927

Prostitution crime surcharge created; use of moneys specified - SB73

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

Public hearing required on bills with one third of members of either house as cosponsors - SB547

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

Qualified electors detained in jail or house of correction: sheriff to establish plan for voter registration and voting by absentee ballot - AB597

Race-based discrimination includes traits historically associated with race, “protective hairstyle” defined - AB240

Race-based discrimination includes traits historically associated with race, “protective hairstyle” defined - SB246

Ready-to-use glucagon rescue therapies: prescriptions and standing orders to public, private, and tribal schools from specified medical personnel; administration by school personnel; civil liability immunity - SB447

Recipients of deferred action under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program: nonrefundable income tax credit created - AB820

Recipients of deferred action under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program: nonrefundable income tax credit created - SB865

Regulation of fowl: political subdivisions and sewerage districts cannot prohibit keeping four or fewer fowl on residential property - AB685

Regulation of fowl: political subdivisions and sewerage districts cannot prohibit keeping four or fewer fowl on residential property - SB912

Residential energy improvement program established - SB784

Residential real property with one to four dwelling units: prospective buyer required to disclose if they intend the property to be owner-occupied - AB844

Retail business that sells firearms: storage requirements when the business is unattended - SB764

Right to vote of persons barred from voting re certain felony convictions restored after incarceration period ends; voter registration forms and voting procedure provisions - AB596

Slavery and involuntary servitude prohibited, including as punishment for a crime. Constitutional amendment (1st consideration) - AJR102

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

Solitary confinement and inmate restrictions impacting visiting periods or other communication: DOC to establish reporting system for state correctional institutions and jails; sheriffs’ duties, notification system, and reports required - AB939

State park annual vehicle admission fee waiver for parent or guardian of student with an Every Kid Outdoors pass from the U.S. National Park Service - SB18

Stretch energy code: DSPS working group created to establish re minimum building energy efficiency - SB777

Tax on firearms manufacturers created; providing services to victims of crime; JRCCP may report - AB469

Teacher Appreciation Week proclaimed May 8-12, 2023 - AJR41

Teacher Appreciation Week proclaimed May 8-12, 2023 - SJR40

Tourist rooming house: operation of limited to 90 days in a year - SB665

Trafficking victim services grant program established in DOJ - AB979

Trafficking victim services grant program established in DOJ - SB961