Wisconsin Legislature: Bernier, Sen. Kathleen (23rd Sen.Dist.; R)

1943Bernier, Sen. Kathleen (23rd Sen.Dist.; R)

100th Anniversary of ratifying the 19th Amendment celebrated June 10, 2019 - SJR37

100th Anniversary of ratifying the 19th Amendment celebrated June 10, 2019 - AJR30

Abortion-inducing drug regimen: informed consent requirements and hospital, clinic, or other facility reporting requirement - SB174

Absentee ballots by electronic transmission for certain overseas and military voters: Elections Commission to promulgate rules authorizing, criteria specified - SB794

Absentee ballots by electronic transmission for certain overseas and military voters: Elections Commission to promulgate rules authorizing, criteria specified - AB861

Absentee voting and voting procedure changes: special voting deputies dispatched to retirement home that is part of a multiple-use facility, curbside voting, provisional ballot, former qualified Wisconsin elector, list of eligible military electors, and felony for obtaining a marked absentee ballot and refusing to deliver it; JRCCP may report - SB242

Adoption expenses: individual income tax credit created re federal adoption expenses credit; current adoption expenses deduction provision; JSCTE appendix report - SB191

Adoption expenses: individual income tax credit created re federal adoption expenses credit; current adoption expenses deduction provision; JSCTE appendix report - AB201

Advanced structured literacy training for teachers: DPI grants for national teacher certification or master educator licensure expanded to include - SB555

Advanced structured literacy training for teachers: DPI grants for national teacher certification or master educator licensure expanded to include - AB595

Annual fishing license: fee reduced for first-time approvals for persons aged 16, 17, or 65 and older - SB383

Annual fishing license: fee reduced for first-time approvals for persons aged 16, 17, or 65 and older - AB414

Application to Congress under Article V of the United States Constitution for a convention of the States re proposing amendments imposing fiscal restraints on the federal government, limit the power and jurisdiction of the federal government, and limit terms of office for its officials and members of Congress - SJR57

ATV and UTV regulations revised; administrative code revision [Admin.Code NR 64.14] - SB583

Automated speed enforcement system (ASES) and traffic control photographic system (TCPS): use allowed in first class city, report required; ordinance, sunset, and forfeiture provisions - SB385

Bodily substance thrown or expelled at a public safety officer or prosecutor: court to require testing of criminal defendant for communicable diseases, probable cause provision - SB687

Bodily substance thrown or expelled at a public safety officer or prosecutor: court to require testing of criminal defendant for communicable diseases, probable cause provision - AB744

Certificate of election: time for issuing modified - SB422

Certificate of election: time for issuing modified - AB342

Certificate of self-insurance issued to a religious sect can be used in lieu of motor vehicle liability insurance re proof of financial responsibility and liability insurance requirements - SB131

Certificate of self-insurance issued to a religious sect can be used in lieu of motor vehicle liability insurance re proof of financial responsibility and liability insurance requirements - AB140

Chippewa Falls Girl Scout tragedy: one year anniversary commemorated on November 3, 2019 - AJR97

Colby cheese designated the state cheese; Blue Book provision - SB519

Colby cheese designated the state cheese; Blue Book provision - AB572

Contraceptives: dispensing an extended supply required to be covered by health insurers - SB309

Coronavirus originating in Wuhan Province of China: Wisconsin Senate stands in solidarity with the Chinese people and condemns actions of the Communist Party of China for intentionally misleading the world and other actions - SR7

Counting tips of tipped employees: DWD to promulgate rules re employer use of electronic signature to acknowledge gratuities - SB758

Counting tips of tipped employees: DWD to promulgate rules re employer use of electronic signature to acknowledge gratuities - AB840

County board vote on ordinances that affect only towns: three-fourths vote of members-elect required - SB641

County board vote on ordinances that affect only towns: three-fourths vote of members-elect required - AB681

County snowmobile trails and area aids: appropriation increased - SB623

Credit transactions between beer wholesalers and beer retailers: maximum period extended - SB544

Credit transactions between beer wholesalers and beer retailers: maximum period extended - AB571

Crop insurance proceeds included in production gross receipts re manufacturing and agricultural tax credit - SB387

Current W-2 form as proof of residence when registering to vote authorized - SB221

Current W-2 form as proof of residence when registering to vote authorized - AB244

DHS prohibited from certifying a MA provider that provides abortion services and is a nonprofit private entity that has applied or received a grant or contract re family planning project under federal law - SB199

Diesel truck idling reduction grant program: sunset eliminated - SB888

Diesel truck idling reduction grant program: sunset eliminated - AB1007

Dyslexia specialist: each CESA required to employ - SB579

Dyslexia specialist: each CESA required to employ - AB635

Election administration revisions; Election Commission authority re conduct of election officials; delivery of recount petitions modified; other changes re notice of referendum, write-in candidates, poll list, and ward lines - SB240

Election inspector: pupils enrolled in a home-based private educational program may serve as; conditions specified - SB606

Election inspector: pupils enrolled in a home-based private educational program may serve as; conditions specified - AB667

Elections Commission investigation into registered voters who may have voted more than once in the same election, municipal clerks and Electronic Registration Information Center provisions; municipal board of election commissioners duties; Commission members and administrator may file sworn complaint re election law violations - SB795

Elections Commission required to reimburse counties and municipalities for certain costs re special primaries and special elections for state or national office - SB71

Emergency detention without a hearing: exclude time for evaluation and testing from 72-hour time limit - SB633

Executive agency biennial budget requests to include report on fees - SB690

Executive agency biennial budget requests to include report on fees - AB629

Farm buildings and other improvements: income and franchise tax credit for property taxes created - SB818

Farm tractor rollover protection structure: DATCP grants to certain organizations that install, report required - SB35

Farmer tuition assistance grants for low-income farmers: DATCP appropriation - SB505

Guardians: mandatory initial training requirements established; DHS duties - SB734

Home inspector regulation revisions; emergency rules and license provisions - SB599

Home inspector regulation revisions; emergency rules and license provisions - AB655

Homicide by intoxicated use of a vehicle: mandatory period of confinement; JRCCP may report - SB8

Housing and associated supportive services to homeless individuals and families: additional grant moneys - SB119

Housing and associated supportive services to homeless individuals and families: additional grant moneys - AB123

Housing navigators: grants for Continuum of Care organizations to hire - SB120

Housing navigators: grants for Continuum of Care organizations to hire - AB121

Housing quality standards loans created re owners of rental housing - SB121

Housing quality standards loans created re owners of rental housing - AB125

Interim psychologist license: Psychology Examining Board may issue - AB523

Labeling a food as a type of dairy product or dairy ingredient: prohibition created, DATCP duties - SB463

Labeling a food product as meat: prohibition created; DATCP duties - SB464

Lake biomanipulation projects to improve water quality: DNR grants created - SB725

Lake biomanipulation projects to improve water quality: DNR grants created - AB798

License for overnight recreational and educational camps: inspection requirement modified if accredited by the American Camp Association - SB328

License for overnight recreational and educational camps: inspection requirement modified if accredited by the American Camp Association - AB353

Livestock facilities: siting and expansion provisions changed; Livestock Facility Technical Review Board created and attached to DATCP - SB808

Medical marijuana program created, license provisions; Medical Marijuana Regulatory Commission created and attached to DOR; excise tax, criminal provisions, Prescription Drug Monitoring Program, fair employment law, UI, and WC provisions; JRCCP may report - SB683

Medical marijuana registry and firearms restrictions record search: DOJ cannot consider registry status and DHS cannot disclose registry status - SB237

Medical marijuana registry and firearms restrictions record search: DOJ cannot consider registry status and DHS cannot disclose registry status - AB236

Military income from the federal government for individuals on active duty exempt from income tax; armed forces member tax credit sunsetted - SB69

Municipal housing reports modified and requiring DOA to post on its website; appendix report and report to legislature required - SB787

Municipal housing reports modified and requiring DOA to post on its website; appendix report and report to legislature required - AB904

Musser, Terry: life and public service of former state representative commended - SJR78

Musser, Terry: life and public service of former state representative commended - AJR109

Naturopathic medicine practice: regulation and licensing provisions created; Naturopathic Medicine Examining Board created; JRCCP may report and JSCTE appendix report - SB866

Naturopathic medicine practice: regulation and licensing provisions created; Naturopathic Medicine Examining Board created; JRCCP may report and JSCTE appendix report - AB973

Online early learning pilot program for low-income children in certain school districts established; DPI duties and reports and matching funds provisions - SB595

Overweight permits for vehicle combinations of six or more axles: DOT to issue for STH and local highways under set conditions - SB404

OWI penalties for fifth and sixth offense: mandatory minimum prison sentence; JRCCP may report - SB6

OWI-related civil traffic violation or conforming ordinance: person required to appear in person in court; default judgment and surcharge provisions - SB7

Person walking across railroad tracks or right-of-way not to be construed as trespassing - SB843

Person walking across railroad tracks or right-of-way not to be construed as trespassing - AB924

Pharmacists permitted to prescribe contraceptives to persons at least 18 years of age; Pharmacy Examining Board and emergency rules provisions - SB286

Pharmacists permitted to prescribe contraceptives to persons at least 18 years of age; Pharmacy Examining Board and emergency rules provisions - AB304

Pharmacy technicians: registration with Pharmacy Examining Board required; emergency rules provision - SB778

Pharmacy technicians: registration with Pharmacy Examining Board required; emergency rules provision - AB847

Physical health services reimbursement rates under MA appropriation increased; acupuncture by a certified acupuncturist made reimbursable under MA; DHS duties - SB600

Physical health services reimbursement rates under MA appropriation increased; acupuncture by a certified acupuncturist made reimbursable under MA; DHS duties - AB648

Physician assistant regulation and licensure changes; Physician Assistant Examining Board created, prohibitions and penalty provisions; JRCCP may report - SB515

Physician assistant regulation and licensure changes; Physician Assistant Examining Board created, prohibitions and penalty provisions; JRCCP may report - AB575

Practice of psychology: laws revised and Psychology Examining Board provisions - SB378

Prescription drugs exempt from the Unfair Sales Act - SB22

Prisoners screened for dyslexia: DOC required to implement; testing reading ability and dyslexia screening within 6 months of confinement required - SB553

Prosecutor Board and State Prosecutors Office created - SB460

Prosecutor Board and State Prosecutors Office created; Public Defender Board authority re private bar attorneys, student loan payment pilot project provision; funding for deputy and assistant DAs, circuit courts, and state crime laboratory analysts; FTE positions provisions - SB127

Psychiatric bed capacity expansion: Building Commission grant to certain hospital - SB405

Psychiatric bed capacity expansion: Building Commission grant to certain hospital - AB443

Psychiatry practice: individual income tax deduction created for certain income earned from; medically underserved area provision - SB425

Psychiatry practice: individual income tax deduction created for certain income earned from; medically underserved area provision - AB466

Public Defender Board: authority to promulgate rules expanded re private bar attorneys representing indigent clients - SB462

Reading readiness of pupils in 4K to 2nd grade: assessment modified and voluntary questionnaire added - SB578

Reading readiness of pupils in 4K to 2nd grade: assessment modified and voluntary questionnaire added - AB632

Rehabilitation of single-family residence built before 1980: refundable individual income tax credit created, conditions specified - SB792

Repossession of collateral or leased goods: determination of breach of peace and limits on liability re vehicle repossession - SB613

Severe weather incidents in July 2019: commending emergency response personnel, National Guard, the Red Cross, the Salvation Army, utility crews, and volunteers for their response and efforts to keep communities safe - SJR60

Showing your marked ballot to another person in a way that the mark is identifiable: prohibition eliminated - SB48

State workforce housing credit created; WHEDA duties and report required - SB786

State workforce housing credit created; WHEDA duties and report required - AB906

Statement in support of efforts to increase milk consumption among America’s youth - AJR63

Stating name and address at polling place prior to voting: exception for voter unable to do so due to disability - SB246

Stating name and address at polling place prior to voting: exception for voter unable to do so due to disability - AB168

Stewardship Program: amount obligated for water infrastructure projects in state parks increased - SB125

Student ID cards: contact information for suicide prevention and crisis support hotlines required - SB496

Suicide by firearm prevention: DHS grants for prevention materials and training firearm retailer or range; matching funds or in-kind services provision - SB543

Suicide by firearm prevention: DHS grants for prevention materials and training firearm retailer or range; matching funds or in-kind services provision - AB527

Suicide prevention: continuing education requirement for physicians, psychologists, school psychologists, social workers, marriage and family therapists, professional counselors, substance abuse counselors, and prevention specialists - SB520

Suicide prevention program: DHS directed to implement, FTE positions provision - SB503

Suicide prevention programming grants from DHS; matching funds or in-kind services provision - SB504

Surveillance devices used in connection with attempts to sell real estate provisions created, forfeiture provision - SB247

Surveillance devices used in connection with attempts to sell real estate provisions created, forfeiture provision - AB264

Tax-advantaged first-time home buyers savings account created - SB339

Teacher prepatory program approved by the State Superintendent of Public Instruction: requirements modified - SB554

Teacher prepatory program approved by the State Superintendent of Public Instruction: requirements modified - AB594

Term limits for members of the legislature and constitutional officers: constitutional amendment (1st consideration) - SJR68

Termination of a TID: distribution of state aid payments for personal property taxes to taxing jurisdictions modified - SB561

Termination of a TID: distribution of state aid payments for personal property taxes to taxing jurisdictions modified - AB620

Termination of certain property interests of a decedent: verify under oath to register of deeds re decedent’s death instead of submitting certified copy of death record - SB318

Uniform School Budget and Accounting, Committee on, created in DPI to advise and create a computerized uniform budget and accounting system, report required, JCF provision - SB743

Victim of sex trafficking: privilege of self-defense created - SB211

Victim of sex trafficking: privilege of self-defense created - AB228

Volunteer fire fighters, emergency medical responders, and EMS practitioners: nonrefundable individual income tax credits created - SB135

Voter registration revisions re name or address change and documents used as proof of identification or residence - SB241

Voter registration revisions re name or address change and documents used as proof of identification or residence - AB246

Whole grade sharing agreement between school boards: categorical aid created; resolution to consider school district consolidation provision - SB412

Whole grade sharing agreement or school district consolidation feasibility studies: DPI grants for consortia of school districts created - SB409

Wisconsin Celebrating Women in Public Office Day: March 19 proclaimed as - SJR12

Wisconsin Celebrating Women in Public Office Day: March 19 proclaimed as - AJR16

Wisconsin Safe and Healthy Schools Center (WISH Center): DPI annual grant awarded to a CESA re collaborative program on school safety, mental health, and AODA prevention - SB506

Workforce housing tax credit program created and administered by WHEDA, conditions set and sunset provision; DOA report to JCF re economic development revolving loan funds funded by federal community development block grants - SB484

WRS annuity or lump sum payment: DETF to withhold money to satisfy restitution order, crimes specified; JRCCP may report - SB233

WRS annuity or lump sum payment: DETF to withhold money to satisfy restitution order, crimes specified; JRCCP may report - AB257

Other proposals authored or co-authored by Bernier, Sen. Kathleen (23rd Sen.Dist.; R)

Assembly Bills:5, 15, 16, 17, 22, 4, 26, 31, 33, 43, 54, 64, 81, 84, 89, 76, 113, 114, 145, 118, 133, 134, 146, 147, 142, 151, 150, 154, 155, 156, 153, 161, 165, 166, 181, 182, 183, 180, 179, 200, 205, 206, 207, 209, 230, 262, 287, 293, 300, 302, 272, 273, 274, 275, 276, 277, 278, 279, 280, 281, 282, 283, 284, 285, 286, 310, 311, 327, 328, 330, 344, 365, 375, 382, 410, 430, 432, 442, 444, 456, 467, 479, 480, 481, 482, 487, 451, 452, 470, 512, 513, 514, 515, 516, 518, 536, 544, 541, 546, 531, 528, 524, 525, 529, 530, 602, 633, 652, 661, 662, 669, 686, 692, 699, 716, 731, 770, 784, 786, 785, 834, 810, 858, 905, 907, 873, 953, 894

Assembly Joint Resolutions:1, 10, 22, 18, 42, 51, 61, 77, 78, 86, 108, 153

Senate Bills:1, 5, 25, 18, 28, 39, 51, 52, 56, 82, 89, 103, 91, 108, 100, 113, 130, 132, 136, 142, 148, 158, 171, 187, 173, 175, 180, 188, 192, 194, 186, 205, 219, 228, 244, 250, 254, 266, 271, 272, 273, 274, 275, 276, 277, 278, 279, 280, 281, 282, 283, 284, 285, 287, 291, 298, 305, 317, 321, 344, 349, 380, 403, 427, 428, 429, 430, 435, 446, 458, 461, 466, 481, 488, 492, 498, 565, 584, 620, 629, 654, 703, 719, 735, 741, 788, 791, 793

Senate Joint Resolutions:2, 4, 8, 19, 40, 43, 59, 67

Senate Resolutions:5