2023 Senate Authors

Assembly Bills:2, 9, 16, 18, 6, 8, 33, 26, 37, 45, 63, 62, 73, 66, 77, 52, 53, 90, 58, 103, 97, 108, 115, 109, 145, 113, 122, 133, 155, 131, 165, 166, 159, 158, 173, 233, 141, 142, 175, 216, 225, 230, 237, 243, 244, 246, 259, 278, 294, 315, 317, 327, 329, 302, 303, 337, 341, 349, 353, 354, 364, 384, 385, 403, 386, 434, 447, 468, 480, 486, 470, 536, 544, 580, 620, 554, 617, 671, 679, 680, 768, 736, 837, 900, 910, 930, 932, 933, 937, 1018, 917, 958, 960, 999, 1004, 1011, 975, 983, 1020, 1021, 1022, 1023, 1084, 1085, 1090, 1108, 1169, 1172

Assembly Joint Resolutions:19, 26, 42, 54, 56, 65, 76, 77, 79, 82, 90, 101, 109, 105, 112, 115, 141

Senate Bills:2, 7, 8, 9, 19, 21, 35, 38, 49, 54, 61, 63, 67, 73, 74, 76, 85, 90, 106, 111, 113, 115, 117, 124, 134, 141, 143, 147, 148, 151, 152, 153, 205, 210, 212, 213, 217, 299, 223, 225, 247, 249, 252, 263, 273, 290, 314, 321, 325, 327, 333, 346, 348, 351, 355, 364, 383, 435, 438, 460, 461, 466, 467, 468, 481, 514, 517, 558, 630, 633, 653, 654, 691, 703, 789, 835, 838, 866, 873, 880, 886, 890, 916, 925, 931, 947, 976, 977, 978, 979, 994, 1000, 1075

Senate Joint Resolutions:18, 28, 53, 61, 71, 76, 74, 83, 94, 109, 121, 123

2439 Wimberger, Sen. Eric (30th Sen.Dist.; R)

50 years of voluntary service in the U.S. Armed Forces recognized and all who have volunteered honored - AJR65

50 years of voluntary service in the U.S. Armed Forces recognized and all who have volunteered honored - SJR61

ADRC referrals from health care providers to patients re long-term care options: DHS required to allow - SB154

CBRF and nursing homes: timeframe increased re notification to resident’s family of a required relocation and care management organization notice of contract termination - SB155

CDL training grant program established by DWD, sunset provision - AB274

CDL training grant program established by DWD, sunset provision - SB271

Chan, Ben: congratulation on his success on the quiz show Jeopardy! and wishing him luck in the Tournament of Champions - AJR114

Child born alive after abortion: requirements of health care providers present and criminal penalties created, damage provisions; JRCCP may report - AB63

Child born alive after abortion: requirements of health care providers present and criminal penalties created, damage provisions; JRCCP may report - SB61

Clean Water Fund Program funding: projects for the reduction of infiltration and inflow in connecting laterals and sewer lines are eligible - SB99

Constitutional amendment clarifying states may regulate spending of money to influence federal elections: urging support for - SJR121

Dentist and Dental Hygienist Compact ratified - AB666

Dentist and Dental Hygienist Compact ratified - SB692

Design professional services: prohibiting enforcement of indemnification provision in a contract with the state or a political subdivision - AB514

Design professional services: prohibiting enforcement of indemnification provision in a contract with the state or a political subdivision - SB491

DOC performance grants to adult probation and parole office for increases in employment of persons on probation, parole, or extended supervision - AB401

DOC performance grants to adult probation and parole office for increases in employment of persons on probation, parole, or extended supervision - SB392

Election administration: acceptance or use of private resources by state agency or political subdivision or officer or employee of prohibited; only election officials designated by law may perform tasks. Constitutional amendment (2nd consideration) - AJR77

Election administration: acceptance or use of private resources by state agency or political subdivision or officer or employee of prohibited; only election officials designated by law may perform tasks. Constitutional amendment (2nd consideration) - SJR78

Equal opportunity intern program established in DWD re placing paid interns with Wisconsin businesses - AB505

Human Trafficking Council created in DOJ; establishment of county sex trafficking task forces required under set conditions; designating a law enforcement officer to coordinate prevention and enforcement efforts - AB978

Human Trafficking Council created in DOJ; establishment of county sex trafficking task forces required under set conditions; designating a law enforcement officer to coordinate prevention and enforcement efforts - SB954

Individual income tax subtraction for payments or distributions for qualified retirement plans or certain IRAs increased and expanded; JSCTE appendix report - SB978

Interception of oral communications in public spaces: prohibition for local governmental units and state agencies unless authorized, conditions specified - AB252

Interception of oral communications in public spaces: prohibition for local governmental units and state agencies unless authorized, conditions specified - SB260

Municipality broadcasting live election night canvassing proceedings required to record the broadcast - AB282

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

Nonrecourse civil litigation advance: provisions governing transactions created; penalty provisions - AB464

Nonrecourse civil litigation advance: provisions governing transactions created; penalty provisions - SB464

PFAS group of substances: requirements created and programs established to address issues related to; reports required - AB312

PFAS group of substances: requirements created and programs established to address issues related to; reports and studies - SB312

PFAS proposed rule that exceeds economic impact analyses: DNR authorized to resume permanent rule-making process (introduced per s. 227.139 (2)(a), Wis.Stats.) - SB1079

Race-based programs or requirements modified to apply to disadvantaged students rather than minority students re HEAB, UW System institutions, Medical College of Wisconsin, Marquette University School of Dentistry, and technical colleges - AB554

Race-based programs or requirements modified to apply to disadvantaged students rather than minority students re HEAB, UW System institutions, Medical College of Wisconsin, Marquette University School of Dentistry, and technical colleges - SB596

Record expunged of certain crimes: conditions modified; employment discrimination because of conviction record and LESB provisions - SB38

Robbery of a financial institution: felony provisions modified; JRCCP may report - SB485

Sex offender registry and notification requirements: counting convictions and findings codified re OAG-02-17 - AB944

Sex offender registry and notification requirements: counting convictions and findings codified re OAG-02-17 - SB874

Specialized treatment court and commercial court dockets: statutory recognition of - SB275

“Strip search” definition revised re prohibition against strip searching a pupil by a school employee - AB108

“Strip search” definition revised re prohibition against strip searching a pupil by a school employee - SB111

Trust administration and regulation changes; Uniform Trust Decanting Act adopted; Uniform Powers of Appointment Act adopted; digital property classified as individual property and disclosure provisions - AB803

Trust administration and regulation changes; Uniform Trust Decanting Act adopted; Uniform Powers of Appointment Act adopted; digital property classified as individual property and disclosure provisions - SB759

UI law changes including misconduct and general qualifying requirements; JCF review of UI benefit augmentations; UI definition of misconduct applies to WC - AB147

UI law changes including misconduct and general qualifying requirements; JCF review of UI benefit augmentations; UI definition of misconduct applies to WC - SB237

Uniform Fraudulent Transfer Act: 2014 modifications adopted and renamed the Uniform Voidable Transactions Law - AB453

Uniform Fraudulent Transfer Act: 2014 modifications adopted and renamed the Uniform Voidable Transactions Law - SB450

Veterans and their spouses and dependents: residency requirement modified for tuition and fee remission and grant programs; UW System nonresident tuition exemption modified - AB12

Veterans and their spouses and dependents: residency requirement modified for tuition and fee remission and grant programs; UW System nonresident tuition exemption modified - SB12

WisKids savings account program created in DFI re a master college savings account - AB1012

WisKids savings account program created in DFI re a master college savings account - SB950

Other proposals authored or co-authored by Wimberger, Sen. Eric (30th Sen.Dist.; R)

Assembly Bills:2, 27, 37, 45, 100, 114, 160, 162, 175, 222, 280, 338, 303, 321, 465, 540, 952, 921, 1034, 1021, 1173

Assembly Joint Resolutions:26, 42, 52, 54, 141

Senate Bills:2, 29, 49, 110, 299, 222, 328, 325, 329, 480, 518, 633, 886, 895

Senate Joint Resolutions:28, 48

2440 Wirch, Sen. Robert (22nd Sen.Dist.; D)

Agreement among the states to elect the U.S. president and vice president by national popular vote ratified - AB156

Agreement among the states to elect the U.S. president and vice president by national popular vote ratified - SB144

Construction contractor registration requirements created - AB472

Employee misclassification: education, outreach, and penalties - AB474

Federal pension benefits re U.S. Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS): exemption from taxation; JSCTE report - SB281

Financial exploitation of a vulnerable person: civil cause of action created - AB116

Financial exploitation of a vulnerable person: civil cause of action created - SB116

Investigation and audit of worker misclassification: DWD duties; FTE and report provisions - AB473

Materials manufactured in the United States: preference for in state and local government public contracts and purchases; conditions specified - SB1069

Onetime tax rebate payable in 2024 - SB1095

Possession of dangerous weapon by person under age 18: exception re short-barreled rifle or shotgun clarified - AB686

Property tax assessments and assessment practices changes: assessor certification, expert assessment help, full valuation, complaint requirement, Board of Review training, and recreational mobile homes; JSCTE appendix report - AB1228

Public records law: extends nondisclosure requirement re personally identifiable information of confidential law enforcement informants - SB119

Public safety employees may bargain with municipal employer over who is covered by a health care coverage plan - SB120

Retirement plan marketplace established to connect residents and small employers with private firms - SB1035

Social Security and Medicare: affirming Wisconsin Legislature’s support for; Wisconsin’s congressional delegation urged to oppose harmful cuts or changes - SJR23

State minimum wage increased and revised annually using the consumer price index; tipped employees, meal and lodging allowances, and certain categories of employees provisions; local minimum wage ordinance prohibition eliminated - SB1038

Veterans’ benefits and services: DWD to design informational posters for employers to post for employees - AB1111

Veterans’ Mental Health and Suicide Awareness Month: November 2023 declared as - SJR83

Vukotich, Dr. George: $300,000.00 breach of contract by UW-Parkside claim - SB368

Worker misclassification and WC fraud provisions; JRCCP may report - AB475

Other proposals authored or co-authored by Wirch, Sen. Robert (22nd Sen.Dist.; D)

Assembly Bills:17, 28, 26, 37, 48, 102, 114, 117, 120, 125, 129, 218, 240, 285, 340, 350, 352, 366, 423, 424, 436, 458, 471, 478, 479, 481, 487, 508, 509, 513, 495, 537, 538, 565, 581, 585, 588, 589, 590, 591, 498, 600, 615, 619, 665, 734, 735, 745, 746, 747, 748, 766, 767, 770, 775, 776, 777, 784, 785, 793, 809, 818, 823, 826, 832, 836, 845, 849, 859, 908, 924, 931, 940, 963, 1000, 1043, 1044, 1046, 971, 973, 974, 976, 979, 1051, 980, 981, 1052, 1066, 1082, 1113, 1138, 1145, 1146, 1147, 1156, 1161, 1194, 1191, 1203, 1208

Assembly Joint Resolutions:10, 5, 11, 18, 12, 19, 22, 28, 25, 35, 29, 40, 42, 47, 53, 61, 54, 67, 68, 74, 82, 90, 103, 107, 108, 111, 118, 119, 139, 115, 140, 142, 130, 136

Senate Bills:8, 11, 28, 38, 51, 55, 102, 110, 113, 121, 127, 133, 298, 246, 341, 352, 353, 365, 414, 416, 430, 453, 456, 463, 469, 487, 530, 533, 534, 535, 536, 540, 546, 548, 551, 557, 564, 566, 568, 576, 577, 578, 637, 697, 698, 706, 717, 718, 716, 719, 723, 732, 733, 734, 740, 743, 744, 761, 770, 775, 783, 784, 796, 801, 806, 807, 819, 841, 866, 877, 891, 901, 907, 935, 937, 938, 940, 942, 946, 960, 961, 981, 984, 1013, 1022, 1064, 1065, 1093, 1103, 1104, 1112

Senate Joint Resolutions:9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 18, 19, 22, 25, 26, 31, 35, 38, 47, 51, 62, 69, 74, 96, 97, 102, 112, 116, 119, 123, 127, 129, 133