2023 Senate Authors

Paint collection programs: paint manufacturers required to operate - SB1073

Paraprofessional experience: DPI to issue provisional license to teach under set criteria - SB608

Pay for performance requirement for grant programs to alleviate homelessness; DOA and political subdivisions my designate certain public property as structured camping facilities for the homeless - AB689

Pay for performance requirement for grant programs to alleviate homelessness; DOA and political subdivisions my designate certain public property as structured camping facilities for the homeless - SB669

"Pen register" and "trap and trace device" definitions expanded; application by AG and DA for an order for the devices modified - SB331

Permits authorizing employment of minors: requirements eliminated - AB442

Permits authorizing employment of minors: requirements eliminated - SB436

Physical activity: minimum amount public and charter schools and private schools participating in a parental choice program are required to offer - AB1016

Physical activity: minimum amount public and charter schools and private schools participating in a parental choice program are required to offer - SB951

Prohibited considerations in awarding state or local financial assistance to any person - SB686

Protective occupation WRS annuitants who are rehired by a WRS participating employer: exception to suspension of annuity - AB671

Protective occupation WRS annuitants who are rehired by a WRS participating employer: exception to suspension of annuity - SB630

Public contract with persons engaged in certain boycotts: state agencies and local units of government prohibited from entering into - SB681

Rechargeable batteries: education about dangers in waste and recycling streams; grants to expand collection and recycling operations and to solid waste and materials recovery facilities to address increased fire risks; JCF provision - AB987

Rechargeable batteries: education about dangers in waste and recycling streams; grants to expand collection and recycling operations and to solid waste and materials recovery facilities to address increased fire risks; JCF provision - SB906

Refrigerants that are acceptable alternatives to ozone-depleting substances: state agencies and local governments cannot prohibit or limit use of - AB339

Refrigerants that are acceptable alternatives to ozone-depleting substances: state agencies and local governments cannot prohibit or limit use of - SB324

Restricting the use or sale of devices based on energy source: state agencies and local governmental units may not impose - AB141

Restricting the use or sale of devices based on energy source: state agencies and local governmental units may not impose - SB213

Restricting the use or sale of motor vehicles based on power source: state agencies and local governmental units may not impose - AB142

Restricting the use or sale of motor vehicles based on power source: state agencies and local governmental units may not impose - SB212

School boards to provide instruction on human relations re Hmong Americans and Asian Americans - AB232

School boards to provide instruction on human relations re Hmong Americans and Asian Americans - SB240

School Choice Week declared January 21-27, 2024 - AJR105

School Choice Week declared January 21-27, 2024 - SJR100

School district’s authority to initiate a capital referendum restricted; pupil achievement in reading and mathematics provision - AB279

School district’s authority to initiate a capital referendum restricted; pupil achievement in reading and mathematics provision - SB276

School employee with a concealed carry license may possess a firearm on school grounds; initial concealed carry license fees waived for teachers who apply - AB250

School employee with a concealed carry license may possess a firearm on school grounds; initial concealed carry license fees waived for teachers who apply - SB256

Snow removal vehicles may be equipped with transmitters to communicate with traffic control signal priority devices - AB869

Snow removal vehicles may be equipped with transmitters to communicate with traffic control signal priority devices - SB840

Software security measures for text messages required; “texting software provider” defined - SB538

Sole proprietor employee tax credit program created - AB172

Sole proprietor employee tax credit program created - SB162

Stanke, Grace: congratulations on winning the 2023 Miss America pageant - AJR58

Stanke, Grace: congratulations on winning the 2023 Miss America pageant - SJR64

Student journalists at public schools, UW System institutions, and technical colleges: right to exercise freedom of speech and of the press - SB571

Telehealth services from out-of-state health care providers: registration provisions - SB823

Tuition and fee remission program for eligible veterans and their spouses and children at UW System schools and technical colleges: “eligible veteran” definition expanded - SB238

UI law changes re suitable work, work searches, and recovery of overpayments - AB149

UI law changes re suitable work, work searches, and recovery of overpayments - SB231

Vacancies in certain elective state offices: appointment by Governor replaced with special election; exception provided - AB476

Vacancies in certain elective state offices: appointment by Governor replaced with special election; exception provided - SB465

Vertiports operation: definition and regulations created - AB941

Vertiports operation: definition and regulations created - SB867

Warning lights on public utility, telecommunications carrier, or cooperative vehicles modified - AB354

Warning lights on public utility, telecommunications carrier, or cooperative vehicles modified - SB355

Wind or solar projects: local approval required before the PSC may approve - AB1169

Wind or solar projects: local approval required before the PSC may approve - SB1075

Other proposals authored or co-authored by Tomczyk, Sen. Cory (29th Sen.Dist.; R)

Assembly Bills:1, 2, 13, 15, 19, 21, 34, 38, 45, 77, 52, 54, 83, 87, 93, 98, 107, 109, 123, 130, 133, 135, 137, 138, 166, 162, 233, 220, 224, 227, 157, 146, 238, 239, 244, 251, 257, 259, 270, 272, 263, 278, 282, 292, 294, 298, 299, 300, 315, 316, 318, 328, 329, 330, 334, 342, 341, 343, 336, 357, 344, 348, 349, 365, 369, 372, 377, 378, 379, 380, 381, 383, 385, 396, 400, 410, 412, 421, 430, 451, 456, 467, 468, 490, 502, 465, 505, 512, 543, 555, 557, 562, 568, 592, 601, 606, 551, 553, 574, 630, 554, 632, 633, 638, 639, 640, 641, 642, 573, 658, 618, 719, 722, 723, 801, 821, 822, 853, 860, 875, 881, 919, 900, 925, 936, 944, 1005, 978, 1031, 1032, 1020, 1021, 1022, 1023

Assembly Joint Resolutions:2, 6, 5, 26, 42, 47, 54, 70, 76, 77, 78, 79, 82, 101, 104, 112, 128

Senate Bills:1, 2, 10, 15, 26, 27, 39, 49, 74, 75, 76, 80, 81, 87, 98, 105, 115, 123, 134, 135, 136, 139, 149, 155, 210, 221, 215, 224, 239, 250, 253, 257, 263, 265, 266, 273, 283, 286, 289, 290, 291, 305, 306, 314, 316, 319, 321, 333, 343, 344, 345, 346, 348, 363, 366, 369, 370, 376, 377, 378, 379, 380, 381, 383, 400, 402, 403, 404, 452, 462, 466, 471, 472, 477, 478, 485, 518, 520, 526, 531, 542, 545, 558, 560, 586, 587, 592, 596, 597, 598, 606, 607, 616, 688, 754, 811, 826, 828, 838, 843, 855, 868, 874, 917, 954, 944

Senate Joint Resolutions:5, 11, 28, 30, 47, 67, 71, 73, 78, 76, 74, 94, 109, 118

2438 Wanggaard, Sen. Van (21st Sen.Dist.; R)

Anatomical gifts may be received by search and rescue organizations and recovery teams that use human remains detection canines - SB318

Angel investment tax credit: sold or transferred to another taxpayer allowed - SB882

Battery or threat of against a juror or juror’s family member: felony penalty increased; judge can prohibit convicted person from contacting a juror; JRCCP may report - AB412

Battery or threat of against a juror or juror’s family member: felony penalty increased; judge can prohibit convicted person from contacting a juror; JRCCP may report - SB402

Brand name prescription drug payments made by enrollee applied to health insurance out-of-pocket maximum or cost-sharing requirements - SB100

Caller ID spoofing prohibited; telecommunication provider ability to block voice calls per federal law recognized - AB559

Caller ID spoofing prohibited; telecommunication provider ability to block voice calls per federal law recognized - SB531

CCAP website: Director of State Courts required to ensure certain information is available in a searchable format - AB1032

CCAP website: Director of State Courts required to ensure certain information is available in a searchable format - SB944

Civic education: required model curriculum and instructional materials for elementary and high school grades; high school diploma requirement; charter school and private schools participating in a parental choice program and reports provisions - AB898

Civic education: required model curriculum and instructional materials for elementary and high school grades; high school diploma requirement; charter school and private schools participating in a parental choice program and reports provisions - SB837

Community-oriented policing-house grant program moneys may carry over into the 2023-2025 fiscal biennium - AB316

Constitutional amendment relating to conditions of release: statutory changes needed to implement - AB54

Constitutional amendment relating to conditions of release: statutory changes needed to implement - SB75

Damage done intentionally to building by fire or explosives added to crime victim compensation program - AB59

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

Direct care positions filled at veterans homes revisions, sunset provision; eligibility for individual to be buried in a state veterans cemetery changed; sexual assault under the Wisconsin Code of Military Justice - AB1079

Direct care positions filled at veterans homes revisions, sunset provision; eligibility for individual to be buried in a state veterans cemetery changed; sexual assault under the Wisconsin Code of Military Justice - SB1066

DPI required to provide a land information integration plan to DOA; digital mapping file of boundaries of each school district and assignment of each lot in a subdivision to a school district provision; Superintendent of Public Instruction duty - SB1002

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

Eligibility and conditions for release prior to conviction of persons accused of certain crimes and considerations for imposing bail revised. Constitutional amendment (2nd consideration) - AJR1

Eligibility and conditions for release prior to conviction of persons accused of certain crimes and considerations for imposing bail revised. Constitutional amendment (2nd consideration) - SJR2

Federal pension benefits re U.S. Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS): exemption from taxation; JSCTE report - AB285

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

First-degree reckless homicide re certain controlled substances: felony penalty changes; JRCCP may report - AB68

First-degree reckless homicide re certain controlled substances: felony penalty changes; JRCCP may report - SB101

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

High schools required to collect statistics on certain crimes and violations of municipal disorderly conduct occurring on school property or school transportation; DPI duties - SB82

Immediate impoundment of vehicle used in certain traffic violations, in addition to other penalties - SB410

Inciting a riot and acts of violence while participating in a riot made felonies, definition provision; JRCCP may report - AB70

Inciting a riot and acts of violence while participating in a riot made felonies, definition provision; JRCCP may report - SB96

Index of discovery for DAs and public defenders re automated justice information systems: DOA required to maintain - AB460

Index of discovery for DAs and public defenders re automated justice information systems: DOA required to maintain - SB458

Indoor air quality inspection and evaluation program for public schools: DHS to establish - SB444