Senate

Open burning of solid waste and waste tire storage, treatment, or disposal at solid waste facilities: DNR authorized to issue citations for violations; local law enforcement provision  - SB470

Open enrollment program: transportation of nonresident pupil modified -  SB206

Optometrist regulation revised including certain pharmaceutical agents, license examination, and continuing education  - AB828

Optometrist regulation revised including certain pharmaceutical agents, license examination, and continuing education  - SB429

Out-of-state banks may establish a branch in this state without acquiring a Wisconsin bank; requirements for acquisition of a Wisconsin bank changed; holding company provision  - SB584

Palmisano, (LCpl) Eric A.: life and military service commended  - SJR82

Permissive subject of collective bargaining under MERA re municipal employer's decision to contract out for certain services -  AB268

Perrot State Park: before altering a park entrance, DNR must obtain approval from town with jurisdiction over the road; procedure specified -  AB684

Perrot State Park: before altering a park entrance, DNR must obtain approval from town with jurisdiction over the road; procedure specified -  SB346

Personal property taxes on improvements to leased land: collection of modified -  AB614

Personal property taxes on improvements to leased land: collection of modified -  SB291

Pobzeb, Vang: life and dedication to the Hmong community commended -  SJR37

Professional Ambulance Association of Wisconsin congratulated on its ``Stars of Life" program  - SR12

Publication of city or village ordinance in newspaper: requirements revised -  SB126

Pupil not required to be transported to and from a private or public school: school board may charge a fee and waive the fee or portion of for persons unable to pay  - SB324

Railroad Antitrust and Competition Enhancement Act (H.R. 3318): legislation supported by Wisconsin Senate  - SR13

Rental-purchase agreement regulations created; exceptions and penalty provisions -  AB587

Rental-purchase agreement regulations created; exceptions and penalty provisions -  SB268

Revenue limits for local governmental units created, excess revenue returned to taxpayers, referendum required to exceed limit; legislature prohibited from passing bills that would exceed a revenue limit, budget stabilization fund provision; Building Commission borrowing authority modified; reimbursing reasonable costs of imposing state mandates; promulgation of an administrative rule that increases expenditures without appropriation for reasonable costs prohibited  - SB724

Schlender, James H.: life and public service to Lake Superior Chippewa bands commended -  AJR83

Schlender, James H.: life and public service to Lake Superior Chippewa bands commended -  SJR74

School District Boundary Appeal Board (SDBAB): mailing copies of certain school district reorganization orders modified - SB322

School districts required to spend at least 65 percent of operating expenditures on direct classroom expenditures; DPI and property tax provisions -  SB668

``2nd Infantry Division Memorial Highway": portion of STH 21 in Monroe County designated and marked as; DOT and contribution provisions -  AB671

Single registration plate for motor vehicles authorized; transportation fund and DOA Secretary provisions  - SB509

Special distinguishing motorcycle registration plate for fire fighters, rescue squad members, or EMTs created; fee, disposal, and personalization provisions - AB28

Special distinguishing registration plates for certain groups that are military in nature created; fee and funding provisions - AB202

Special distinguishing registration plates for supporters of Wisconsin Women's Health Foundation, Inc., created; fee, DOT, and financial audit provisions - SB282

State minimum wage law required to be construed as an enactment of statewide concern; living wage ordinance permitted but must conform to state minimum wage law  - SB18

Statewide trauma care system: confidentiality of all information and documents regarding; civil liability immunity  - SB457

Stevens, (Sgt) Andy A.: life and military service commended - AJR79

Stevens, (Sgt) Andy A.: life and military service commended - SJR65

Telecommunications cooperative: retained earnings include patronage capital -  AB195

Telecommunications cooperative: retained earnings include patronage capital -  SB111

Threat to cause bodily harm to social service worker, juvenile intake worker, child support worker, school employee, or their family members: misdemeanor crime created  - SB24

Three-vehicle combinations operated on highways: maximum permitted length increased with brake provision  - SB45

Trailer owned and operated by volunteer fire department: special registration fee applies -  AB29

Transportation of unencased firearm in a motor vehicle prohibition: exception created for unloaded firearm under certain conditions -  AB864

Transportation of unencased firearm in a motor vehicle prohibition: exception created for unloaded firearm under certain conditions -  SB464

Tuition gift certificates program re U.W. established -  SB38

Unpasteurized milk: sale to consumers authorized under certain conditions; warning statement provision  - AB453

Veterans affected by depleted uranium: Adjutant General and DVA required to assist and provide information; committee to study the effects of exposure created, report required  - SB466

VFW National Home for Children Week declared March 20-26, 2005 -  AJR21

Vocational diploma program (two-year): eligibility for higher education scholarship extended to include  - AB774

Vocational diploma program (two-year): eligibility for higher education scholarship extended to include  - SB370

Volunteer Fire Fighter and Emergency Medical Technician Service Award Program: program revised and renamed Service Award Program; UI provision -  SB577

Voter registration: valid Wisconsin driver's license or ID card or uniformed service ID card required; use of corroborating electors discontinued; absentee ballot, provisional ballot, surrendered driver's license, confidential address re domestic abuse, and photo requirement exemption re religious tenets provisions - SB42

WRS retirement annuity payment to named survivor modified -  AB590

WRS retirement annuity payment to named survivor modified -  SB267

Zoning entity may not condition or withhold approval of a permit re property owner entering, modifying, or ending a contract with a 3rd party lawfully using the property  - AB558

Zoning entity may not condition or withhold approval of a permit re property owner entering, modifying, or ending a contract with a 3rd party lawfully using the property  - SB283

Other proposals coauthored or cosponsored by Sen. Brown:

Senate Bills: 5, 7, 15, 17, 19, 23, 28, 29, 32, 39, 41, 46, 52, 56, 58, 62, 68, 70, 79, 83, 88, 94, 101, 108, 109, 121, 131, 132, 138, 151, 152, 167, 169, 171, 176, 186, 197, 207, 213, 221, 230, 240, 242, 247, 269, 276, 288, 295, 305, 310, 312, 349, 352, 358, 393, 395, 401, 402, 403, 414, 425, 432, 436, 444, 448, 515, 516, 518, 526, 528, 529, 535, 541, 544, 551, 585, 590, 600, 654, 673, 681

Senate Joint Resolutions: 3, 7, 8, 9, 11, 13, 17, 20, 27, 32, 33, 34, 36, 45, 46, 48, 56, 58, 59, 60, 62, 64, 67, 70, 71, 75, 76, 78, 81, 85

Senate Resolutions:

Senate Petitions:

Assembly Bills: 4, 5, 15, 21, 22, 27, 35, 38, 39, 49, 58, 60, 62, 63, 67, 68, 69, 70, 71, 72, 79, 84, 105, 112, 115, 125, 151, 152, 162, 173, 177, 178, 179, 183, 184, 197, 199, 203, 207, 208, 213, 215, 223, 257, 259, 263, 269, 277, 278, 280, 284, 293, 295, 296, 297, 306, 321, 327, 336, 337, 341, 342, 349, 350, 377, 378, 379, 385, 386, 387, 398, 419, 424, 433, 439, 448, 454, 456, 496, 509, 510, 522, 533, 534, 538, 567, 583, 591, 593, 597, 617, 618, 636, 644, 647, 650, 656, 657, 659, 678, 686, 702, 707, 715, 718, 723, 733, 736, 751, 762, 763, 766, 770, 775, 778, 783, 791, 794, 802, 818, 825, 827, 832, 844, 849, 850, 855, 857, 858, 862, 877, 887, 907, 945, 953, 964, 967, 968, 980, 981, 992, 995, 1009, 1011, 1026, 1028, 1031, 1034, 1041, 1051, 1073, 1156, 1186, 1222

Assembly Joint Resolutions: 1, 2, 5, 6, 15, 23, 27, 29, 47, 49, 51, 53, 54, 60, 61, 66, 69, 70, 74, 81, 82, 91, 106, 107, 108, 109

S3 Carpenter, Sen. Tim (3rd Sen.Dist.; Dem.)

Anderson, Robert A.: life and public service to the City of Milwaukee commended -  SJR84

``Brett Favre Day" declared October 10, 2005 -  SJR14

Campaign finance law revisions re filing reports, disbursement limitations and independent disbursements, contribution limitations and restrictions, legislative campaign committees, conduits, disposition of residual or excess funds, WECF, penalties for violations, and public broadcasting television stations and public access channels; Elections Board and nonseverability provisions (deletes changes made by 2001 WisAct 109)  - SB538

``Cesar E. Chavez Day" on March 31 designated; optional holiday for state employees created; collective bargaining agreement provision -  AB283

Compulsory financial responsibility for motor vehicle operation: assurance and proof of coverage required; forfeiture and law enforcement provisions -  SB684

Contreras, Ignacio: courage and determination to overcome challenges commended -  AJR26

Domestic partnership: requirements for forming a legal relationship created -  SB397

Earned release to early parole or extended supervision authorized in any state prison re substance abuse treatment  - AB866

Election administration changes re voter registration and certain absentee ballot deadlines, ballot information and transmittal, absentee ballot canvassing procedure, ballot preparation, and compensation for obtaining voter registrations  - SB468

Electricity and natural gas sold for residential use: sales and use tax exemption revised -  SB337

Electronic voting system standards re generation of paper ballots and software coding -  SB296

Emergency services fees: political subdivision may assess against an intoxicated individual who causes an accident; definition provisions -  AB1109

Employment agent, temporary help service, employer-paid employment agent, or third-party employer: charging for transportation limited -  SB106

Health coverage legislation: directs legislature to introduce and pass -  SB416

Hmong history from Vietnam War to emigration to the U.S. to be included in school curriculum re state, national, and world history -  AB314

Legislators performing ordered military duty: appointment of temporary acting senators and representatives permitted. Constitutional amendment (1st consideration)  - AJR7

Low-income energy assistance program: eligibility expanded for fiscal year 2005-06; one-time fund transfer from the petroleum inspection fund -  FE6SB1

Marijuana-related prosecutions and property seizure actions: medical necessity defense created; DHFS to establish registry for medical users of marijuana - AB740

Marriage between one man and one woman only shall be valid or recognized: enrolled 2005 SJR-53 recalled for further action at the amendable stage -  SJR73

Minimum wage: DWD to revise annually using the consumer price index -  AB537

Minimum wage: DWD to revise annually using the consumer price index -  SB245

Motor vehicle fuel tax: annual adjustment removed -  AB303

Motor vehicle fuel tax: annual adjustment removed -  SB156

Motor vehicle fuel tax rate reduced for set period of time - AB407

Nonprescription drugs: sales and use tax exemption created -  AB894

Nursing home administrator license requirements revised; examining board, reciprocal license, and exceptions provisions - AB32

Off-duty peace officers outside their territorial jurisdiction but within the state: making arrests or providing aid or assistance permitted under certain conditions; civil and criminal immunity and WC provisions -  SB641

One-time MA nursing home reimbursement supplement re 2005 WisAct 211 (AB-981) modified - AB1128

Outdoor advertising signs along interstate and federal-aid primary highways: prohibition frozen re application of certain exception on erection or maintenance of  - SB77

Parker, Thomas J.: life and service and commitment to labor unions commended -  AJR75