Senate

Beer wholesaler regulations, distribution, retailer, and out-of-state shipper revisions re 3-tier system  - SB415

Bossert, (SGT) Andrew L. ``Andy": life and military service commended -  SJR22

Bossert, (SGT) Andrew L. ``Andy": life and military service commended -  SJR39

Campaign activity by state employees holding appointive positions prohibited; knowingly soliciting or discouraging political activity by a person who has business with a unit of government prohibited; Ethics Board training programs coverage extended; penalty provisions -  AB1189

Capital gains: procedure for income tax deferral if gain is reinvested -  AB910

Child or family support obligation revised re active duty in national guard or U.S. armed forces or reserves  - SB182

Cigarette fire safety standards: Comm.Dept to establish; sale of uncertified cigarettes prohibited - SB398

Confidential voter registration for victims of domestic abuse, sexual assault, or stalking: procedure modified re affidavit verifying victim's status and certain victim service providers - SB341

Construction lien revisions; publicly financed projects provision  - SB450

County board of supervisors: decrease in number permitted; redistricting requirements; intradecade redistricting plan enactment by petition and referendum permitted; common council may revise boundaries of certain aldermanic districts; exception for certain counties -  SB4

County highway commissioner: term of office of temporary appointee and procedure for filling vacancy modified  - SB473

County officers (clerk, treasurer, DA, coroner, elected surveyor, register of deeds, clerk of circuit court): terms of office changed to 4-year. Constitutional amendment (2nd consideration)  - AJR3

County officers (clerk, treasurer, DA, coroner, elected surveyor, register of deeds, clerk of circuit court): terms of office changed to 4-year. Constitutional amendment (2nd consideration)  - SJR2

Diesing, (SFC) Trevor John: life and military service commended -  SJR40

Differential pay, sick leave, and annual leave for state employees activated re military duty or U.S. public health service: Governor may make up to three additional extensions by executive order -  AB1185

Differential pay, sick leave, and annual leave for state employees activated re military duty or U.S. public health service: Governor may make up to three additional extensions by executive order -  SB696

Domestic abuse arrests: presumption changed from primary physical aggressor to ``predominant aggressor"; definition, law enforcement policies, and bail provisions  - AB436

DVA may transfer funds from institutional operations to veterans trust fund under certain conditions; U.W. System and technical college district board may grant full remission of academic fees to certain veterans; tuition and academic fee remission for surviving spouses and children and certain disabled veterans revised re residency and death as a result of a service-connected disability; FTE positions for DVA  - SB613

Elementary and secondary education laws revised; city or village may abolish its police department and contract with a county for law enforcement services; municipal revenue sharing with counties authorized; local health department definition modified re city health departments; information technology integration standards prescribed by DOA  - SB259

Emergency management programs of local governments required to include Mutual Aid Box Alarm System; Adjutant General to promulgate rules -  AB1093

Emergency management programs of local governments required to include Mutual Aid Box Alarm System; Adjutant General to promulgate rules -  SB642

Emergency response teams (regional): highest standards for hazardous materials responder required  - AB25

Emergency response teams (regional): highest standards for hazardous materials responder required  - SB2

Employer participating in WRS and covered by MERA: payment of employee required contributions revised  - AB267

Executive branch agency secretary, deputy, executive assistant, division administrator, or commissioner prohibited from soliciting a political contribution and hosting, endorsing, or sponsoring a fund-raising event on behalf of a candidate; penalty provisions -  AB996

Executive branch agency secretary, deputy, executive assistant, division administrator, or commissioner prohibited from soliciting a political contribution and hosting, endorsing, or sponsoring a fund-raising event on behalf of a candidate; penalty provisions -  SB553

Father's obligation to contribute to pregnancy and birth expenses re paternity judgment revised - SB369

Fee remission for veterans: U.W. System and each technical college district board required to grant to state residents; other conditions specified -  AB318

Fire fighters memorial: individual income tax checkoff created; net donations provision -  SB453

Fire hose (unprotected): penalty for driving a vehicle over expanded -  AB133

Fire hose (unprotected): penalty for driving a vehicle over expanded -  SB85

Fire sprinkler systems required in residence halls and dormitories, residential facilities owned by institutions of higher education, fraternities and sororities, and privately owned and operated student residential buildings  - AB544

Fire sprinkler systems required in residence halls and dormitories, residential facilities owned by institutions of higher education, fraternities and sororities, and privately owned and operated student residential buildings  - SB250

Fishing with bow and arrow: DNR must permit fishing from sunset to sunrise during certain open seasons  - SB158

Full remission of tuition and fees for spouse, unremarried surviving spouse, or child of eligible veteran: U.W. System and each technical college district board required to grant; conditions specified -  AB317

Funeral or memorial service: certain disruptions and protests prohibited during and 60 minutes immediately preceding and following; blocking access to a facility or impeding vehicles in a funeral procession also prohibited; penalty provisions - AB944

Funeral or memorial service: certain disruptions and protests prohibited during and 60 minutes immediately preceding and following; blocking access to a facility or impeding vehicles in a funeral procession also prohibited; penalty provisions - SB525

Gasoline and diesel fuel used to transport students to and from school activities: excise tax exemption for school districts and certain persons under contract - AB121

Gaunky, (PFC) Anthony ``Alex": life and military service commended -  SJR66

GIB membership increased - AB329

GIB membership increased - SB149

Gift certificate, card, or other gift obligation: conspicuous disclosure of expiration date, terms, and service charges required; DATCP and fine provisions -  SB392

Gift certificate, card, or other gift obligation: sale and redemption of regulated; DATCP and DA authority; forfeiture and private right of action provisions - SB292

GPR appropriation limitation exclusions for HEAB, DPI, and U.W. Board of Regents eliminated - SB716

Gulf War Illness Recognition Day: Governor to annually proclaim January 17 as -  SB193

Hahn, Stephen: life and public service as a police officer commended -  SJR68

High school diploma: required science and mathematics credits increased -  AB880

HIRSP changes; HIRSP Authority and Health Care Tax Credit Program created; report provision - SB451

Hunting, trapping, or fishing license (noncommercial): U.S. armed forces member stationed in this state considered a resident -  AB523

Kaufman, (SPC) Charles A.: life and military service commended -  SJR38

Liberal arts collegiate transfer program: TCS Board directed to approve for certain technical college districts; broadening program offerings provision -  AB595

Liberal arts collegiate transfer program: TCS Board directed to approve for certain technical college districts; broadening program offerings provision -  SB279

Livestock operation: determining size revised re livestock facility siting law and water quality regulation; DNR provision - SB504

Local levy limits applied to political subdivisions re 2005 WisAct 25 (AB-100): sunset date repealed; valuation factor provisions -  SB717

Main Street Program: counties permitted to participate; Comm.Dept required to select Clark County  - SB522

Manufacturing property tax refund: payment of interest modified -  AB1161

Manufacturing property tax refund: payment of interest modified; appropriation provision -  SB639

Mattek, (LCpl) John, Jr.: life and military service commended  - SJR42

Methamphetamine: possession of certain materials with intent to manufacture prohibited; penalty for distribution or delivery to person under age 18 modified; restrictions on sale and reclassification of pseudoephedrine hydrochloride; intentionally releasing anhydrous ammonia without owner's consent prohibited; penalty provisions -  SB78

Military base or installation representative required re planning or zoning entities of political subdivisions and consideration required re comprehensive planning; council on military and state relations created in the Governor's office; real estate disclosure report must include proximity to military installation - AB399

Military base or installation representative required re planning or zoning entities of political subdivisions and consideration required re comprehensive planning; council on military and state relations created in the Governor's office; real estate disclosure report must include proximity to military installation - SB194

Military Family Tax Relief Act of 2003 (Public Law 108-121): income and franchise tax revisions re Internal Revenue Code changes -  SB86

Military installations throughout the state: support for their continued presence expressed and sacrifices of the men and women serving there recognized -  SJR29

Mobile telephone service contracts: provisions for termination by members of the military called into active service  - SB691

Motor vehicle fuel purchase paid with cash: motor vehicle fuel retailers may offer discounts -  SB180

Motor vehicle insurer may not require that the insured use a particular garage, repair shop, or other vendor when making a claim for motor vehicle repairs - SB472

Municipal revenue sharing agreement: county may enter into with another county, municipality, or federally recognized American Indian tribe or band -  SB146

Nursing home MA reimbursement rate: GPR increased; one-time supplement and DHFS provisions  - AB972

Nursing home MA reimbursement rate: GPR increased; one-time supplement and DHFS provisions  - SB532

Official city newspaper: 2nd or 3rd class city exempt from bidding requirement under certain condition  - SB231

One- and two-family dwelling code exemption for certain dwellings built or added to by the owner who belongs to certain religious denomination; register of deeds and building inspector provisions -  AB929

One- and two-family dwelling code exemption for certain dwellings built or added to by the owner who belongs to certain religious denomination; register of deeds and building inspector provisions -  SB505

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  - AB878

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