Senate

Acetylene and oxygen used to cut metal in manufacturing: sales and use tax exemptions created - AB471

Approvals issued by DNR: denial for failure to provide SSN prohibited -  SB15

Arbitration procedure for law enforcement officers employed by county with population of 500,000 or more created  - AB611

Arbitration procedure for law enforcement officers employed by county with population of 500,000 or more created  - SB448

Assistant DA positions: DOA to use prosecutor caseload measurement to determine the need for prosecutors and may transfer vacant positions -  SB207

Autopsy records: confidentiality provision created -  AB604

Barkin, Ben: life and accomplishments honored -  SJR19

Bodily substances thrown at another person by a juvenile while in a secured facility: mandatory minimum sentence set  - SB352

Bomb scares or firearm violations involving school premises: motor vehicle operating privilege suspension  - AB171

Bomb scares or firearm violations involving school premises: motor vehicle operating privilege suspension  - SB99

Building materials re builder contract with municipality or school district: sales and use tax exemptions created  - AB688

Campsite fees for state campsites reduced for residents over age 65 - AB456

CANPB membership modified re appointed designee -  SB247

Child runaway: criminal penalties created for harboring without notifying police or child welfare agency  - AB763

Child sex offenders: prohibition on working or volunteering with children expanded re 2nd degree sexual assault  - AB482

Christmas tree farming: agricultural pursuits definition revised re child labor laws -  SB174

College tuition and expenses program and college savings program contributions from grandparents: income tax deduction created -  SB131

Computer crime penalties increased - AB178

Consumer goods and services sold at unreasonably high prices: Governor may prohibit re abnormal economic disruption due to an emergency; definitions, penalties, and DATCP provisions - AB762

Contingency fee arrangements: approval from appropriate standing committee of each house of the legislature required before Governor or state agency, department, or board may proceed with certain actions -  AB844

CPA licensing revisions re corporations, partnerships, and similar entities, required experience, and prohibition exceptions; ``public accountant" eliminated - SB177

Cremation of a corpse revision re required waiting period -  SB399

Crime prevention and justice measures: assistant DA and restorative justice coordinator positions; Office of charitable choice implementation established; nondiscrimination against religious organizations; inmate AODA rehabilitation; neighborhood organization incubator grant progam established; AODA funding -  AB443

Dangerous weapons in public schools: DOJ to maintain toll-free telephone number; answering system or service provision  - AB341

Discovery procedure in implied consent hearing -  SB95

Drug test: manufacturing, advertising, selling, delivering, possessing, or using a masking agent to produce a false negative prohibited -  AB425

Employment discrimination based on conviction record: exception re certain serious felony convictions and not pardoned; educational agency exempt -  AB521

Employment discrimination based on conviction record: exception re felony conviction and not pardoned  - AB186

Employment discrimination because of temporary absence re volunteer fire fighter, EMT, first responder or ambulance driver prohibited; hardship on employer provision  - AB284

Fireworks permit regulations revised; liability for personal injury or property damage and DA authority provisions  - AB93

Fireworks permit regulations revised; liability for personal injury or property damage and DA authority provisions  - SB85

Fishing licenses issued to disabled persons: period of validity revised and exemption from paying fee  - SB380

GPR appropriations limited; exceptions provided -  AB1

GPR appropriations limited; exceptions provided -  SB50

Handgun purchase: information provided to firearms dealer revised; penalty and DOJ provisions  - AB603

Health care records admitted as evidence: time limit to serve copies to or notify other parties revised  - SB186

Health examinations of pupils: school board may require; notification and written consent provisions  - AB96

HIRSP administration revisions; competitive request-for-proposals process and report provisions  - AB348

Homestead tax credit: definition of income modified -  AB140

Homestead tax credit: definition of income modified -  AB46

Ice fishing shanty: DNR may not promulgate or enforce rule requiring removal before certain date  - AB659

Individual income tax capital loss limit increased -  AB381

Interest income re deposits in financial institutions: individual income tax exemption created -  AB8

International terrorism: soliciting, collecting, or providing material support prohibited; DORL authority re charitable organization or fund raiser registration modified  - AB608

Joyce, Michael: public service commended -  SR4

Local tax creation or charge against another unit of government: local unit of government approval required. Constitutional amendment (1st consideration) -  AJR50

Marcus, Ben: life and public service -  AJR21

Married couple joint individual income tax credit revised -  AB138

Mayer, George A.: life and public service -  SJR18

Medical care insurance, medical and dental expenses, and prescriptions and nonprescription drugs: individual income tax exemption in certain cases created  - AB282

Motor vehicle franchises: approval of proposed actions modified -  SB275

Motor vehicle operating privilege: circuit or municipal court may suspend re unpaid forfeiture - SB59

Mudguard requirements on certain vehicles revised re ground clearance; load cover requirements revised re vehicles transporting bulk material, exception provided  - AB78

Municipal court order revision re consecutive or concurrent term of imprisonment -  AB747

Municipal judge term set - AB472

Nursing homes located in city of Milwaukee: program created to supplement MA payments under certain conditions  - SB287

Off-premises outdoor advertising signs owned by nonprofit organizations: annual permit fee requirement prohibited  - SB362

Operating an untitled, unregistered, or improperly registered motor vehicle: minimum forfeiture for violation set  - AB828

OWI cases: assessment and driver safety plan to be completed prior to sentencing; occupational license provision  - AB746

OWI-related conviction with previous similar convictions: minimum term of imprisonment increased  - AB683

Pension payments from U.S. military employee retirement system: income tax exemption expanded  - AB389

Personal property taxes payment revisions -  AB702

Pettit, Jane: life and philanthropic generosity commended -  SJR42

Physical therapist and physical therapist assistant regulations revised; Physical therapists affiliated credentialing board provisions -  SB305

President George W. Bush's Economic Security Plan supported and U.S. Senate Majority Leader urged to allow it to receive a vote -  SR12

Privilege for communication shared between victim of abusive conduct and individual working for organization providing free counseling, assistance, or support services  - SB439

Probation condition re confinement in certain Milwaukee facilities: court may recommend -  SB192

Probation, parole, or extended supervision agents with duty to locate absconders: concealed weapon provisions; Corr.Dept requirements specified -  AB203

Pupil survey or questionnaire: instructional material made available, certain personal topics prohibited, and notification and consent provisions -  AB109

Reserve judge: appointment prohibited re defeat in recent circuit court judgeship election -  AB748

Restaurant kitchen machinery and equipment: property tax exemption created -  SB409

Retail establishment policy excluding an improperly attired customer permitted -  SB420

Ronald Reagan Day recognized February 6 -  SJR58

School and school district performance report distribution revised; Internet provision -  AB401

School crossing sign at intersection: requirement for motor vehicles to reduce speed revised re any child or crossing guard - SB38

Security or surveillance device: tampering with made a crime -  AB435

Serious sex offender fleeing to this state to avoid prosecution in another jurisdiction: penalty and penalty enhancer created - AB640

Soik, Nile W.: life and public service -  SJR49

SSN used as student ID number: prohibition expanded to private institutions of higher education - AB352

State procurement laws: DOA secretary, Governor, or his or her designee must notify JCF of a proposed waiver  - AB886

Straight party ticket voting authority eliminated -  AB641

Tangible personal property delivered in this state is subject to use tax -  AB386

Tax delinquent real property: sale procedure modified -  AB599

Tax increase or tax base broadened in certain cases: two-thirds vote required. Constitutional amendment (1st consideration) - AJR7

Thompson, Tommy G.: public service to Wisconsin commended - SJR13

Threat to release or disseminate a harmful substance knowing it is false, definition provided; court to assess certain costs incurred by state and local government agencies  - SB345

TPR on grounds of parenthood as a result of sexual assault committed by either parent -  AB574

Trade masters pilot program created in DWD; evaluation required -  SB14

Traffic accident resulting in death: provision for release of report to next of kin -  SB321