Wisconsin Legislature: Coggs, Sen. G. Spencer (6th Sen.Dist.; Dem.)

Assembly Bills: 44, 68, 76, 77, 105, 120, 164, 180, 186, 192, 202, 204, 205, 212, 226, 227, 228, 237, 240, 250, 252, 269, 281, 304, 305, 317, 318, 320, 351, 352, 353, 356, 365, 387, 391, 392, 394, 395, 406, 416, 435, 459, 480, 491, 496, 507, 508, 514, 520, 522, 532, 536, 538, 542, 543, 565, 583, 607, 621, 626, 627, 647, 661, 716, 726, 786, 798, 807, 821, 822, 824, 826, 829, 834, 835, 849, 873, 876, 930, 944, 961, 972, 976, 996, 1014, 1030, 1033, 1034, 1039, 1097, 1106, 1131, 1174, 1213

Assembly Joint Resolutions: 1, 2, 5, 6, 10, 13, 14, 22, 23, 27, 47, 51, 53, 54, 66, 69, 70, 74, 81, 82, 84, 91, 92, 94, 107, 108, 109, 110

S6 Coggs, Sen. G. Spencer (6th Sen.Dist.; Dem.)

Bullying policy for schools: DPI to develop a model and each school board to adopt; Bullying Awareness Day provision - SB310

Carbon monoxide detectors: owner of a residential building required to install and maintain; liability, tampering, and inpection provisions; Comm.Dept duty specified - SB689

Child safety alarm required in certain vehicles used to transport children to and from the child care provider; penalty provisions - AB876

Child safety alarm required in certain vehicles used to transport children to and from the child care provider; penalty provisions - SB344

Child unattended in child care vehicle: prohibition created; fine provision - AB826

Child unattended in child care vehicle: prohibition created; fine provision - SB423

Civil rights enforcement: AG given authority to bring an action for injunction - AB514

Civil rights enforcement: AG given authority to bring an action for injunction - SB274

Civil service commission of 1st class city: certification of eligible candidates for vacant positions modified - SB439

Complaint procedure with State Superintendent established re use of ethnic names, nicknames, logos, and mascots by a school; DNR prohibited from using the word ``squaw" in the name of any lake or stream and names in current use must be changed - AB564

Consumer credit transactions: interest rate determination revised; out of state financial institutions and DFI provisions - SB328

Crimes committed by three or more persons: maximum imprisonment increased and a misdemeanor becomes a felony; crimes covered specified - AB1018

Criminal law revisions re recording custodial interrogations, DNA evidence retention and testing, time limit for prosecuting a crime related to a felony sexual assault, and policies re eyewitness identification of a suspect - SB315

DMA employees re security functions at weapons facilities classified as protective occupation participants under WRS - AB232

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

Election administration: satellite locations for absentee voting and voter registration created; absentee ballot canvassing procedure and challenges revised; voter registration application included with motor vehicle operator's license or state ID card application or renewal application and certain DOT employees appointed as special registration deputies; list of felons ineligible to vote maintained by Corr.Dept and shared with Elections Board; procedures to ensure maximum 30 minute waiting time to vote, postelection performance reviews, and election day administration plans required; additional inspector for certain elections provided; restrictions on compensation for obtaining voter registrations; Elections Board required to train all poll workers, special registration deputies, and special voting deputies; registration form format, public access to birth date information, and posting of polling place information provisions - AB542

Employee of a 1st class city: intentionally causing or threatening to cause bodily harm to the employee made a crime - AB1166

Ethnic names, nicknames, logos, and mascots used by schools: complaint procedure established; State Superintendent duty specified - AB395

Ethnic names, nicknames, logos, and mascots used by schools: complaint procedure established; State Superintendent duty specified - SB172

False arrest or allegation by a law enforcement officer: forfeiture created - AB487

Firearm registration requirements created for Milwaukee County residents; DOJ duties specified - AB288

Firearm registration requirements created for Milwaukee County residents; DOJ duties specified - SB148

Gross receipts tax imposed on certain large retailers to pay for health care coverage provided by the state; DOR duties set - AB508

Health care workers employed by health care facilities: mandatory overtime prohibited; unforeseeable emergency, worker consent, definitions, and employment discrimination provisions; DWD complaint authority - SB371

King, Coretta Scott: life and service as matriarch to the civil rights movement and dedication to her husband's legacy commended - SJR64

Liability for waste or foreign matter spilled from a vehicle on a highway; certain bulk materials must be covered when transported on a highway; mudguards required on privately owned motor trucks and semitrailers equipped with dump bodies; forfeiture provisions - AB716

Manufacturing Competitiveness Grant and Loan Program created; Manufacturing Competitiveness Council created in Comm.Dept - SB644

Minimum wage: penalty and forfeiture created for employers who pay less than state minimum; DWD and circuit court authority provisions - SB232

Minority Cancer Awareness Week in Wisconsin proclaimed April 17-23, 2005 - SR6

Minority financial advisers and minority investment firms: percentage of funds expended by the Investment Board increased for services of - AB434

Minority financial advisers and minority investment firms: percentage of funds expended by the Investment Board increased for services of - SB462

Mobile telephone service provider regulations created including billing statements, contract renewal or termination, and disclosure of customer's name and wireless telephone number without consent; DATCP duties specified; action and forfeiture provisions - AB334

Motor vehicle fuel tax: annual adjustment removed - SB156

Motor vehicle stops: collection of certain information required including race and gender; DOJ duties and annual report; law enforcement training re cultural diversity and racial and ethnic sensitivity - AB543

Operating a motor vehicle after suspension or revocation: first violation changed to civil violation and fines converted to civil forfeitures; court authority to suspend or revoke limited to certain traffic violations - AB256

Parks, Rosa Louise (McCauley): life, dedication to equal rights, and legacy of civil rights honored - SJR48

Police officer in 1st class city: payment of salary after discharge revised - AB599

Police officer in 1st class city: payment of salary after discharge revised - SB307

Police officer or fire fighter in a 1st class city is not entitled to salary, wages, or benefits upon discharge if criminal charges are pending; appeal, reimbursement, resignation, retirement, and trial provisions - SB649

Right of Wisconsin residents to adequate, accessible, and affordable health care: consitutional amendment (1st consideration) - SJR54

Social workers classified as protective occupation participants under WRS - AB575

Voting Rights Act of 1965: U.S. Congress urged to reauthorize the ``special provisions" - SJR77

Window replacement loan program created re dwellings constructed before 1950; DOA administrative authority and report required; utility public benefits fund, DHFS, and nonprofit corporation provisions - AB1030

Wisconsin Consumer Act: exclusion for consumer credit and other transactions over set amount modified; certain types of credit discrimination are presumed to be unconscionable; court may order damages to be paid in civil forfeiture cases brought by DFI - SB694

Woods, Mattiebelle: life and career as a journalist and activist honored - SJR6

Zeidler, Frank: life and public service as mayor of Milwaukee commended - AJR110

Other proposals coauthored or cosponsored by Sen. Coggs:

Senate Bills: 40, 87, 98, 107, 110, 132, 134, 142, 157, 160, 166, 168, 193, 221, 235, 289, 292, 311, 356, 430, 477, 479, 481, 532, 538, 544, 613, 645, 660

Senate Joint Resolutions: 3, 11, 13, 14, 15, 17, 26, 29, 32, 34, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 42, 45, 46, 55, 56, 57, 58, 59, 60, 62, 65, 66, 67, 68, 70, 71, 74, 75, 76, 78, 81, 82, 85

Senate Resolutions: 4, 12, 19

Senate Petitions:

Assembly Bills: 44, 77, 171, 186, 233, 240, 261, 263, 275, 280, 301, 303, 304, 305, 307, 318, 319, 320, 387, 408, 416, 445, 446, 491, 532, 583, 626, 647, 648, 709, 715, 848, 873, 895, 948, 959, 961, 972, 979, 997, 1032, 1034, 1082, 1103, 1104, 1105, 1115, 1117, 1213

Assembly Joint Resolutions: 1, 2, 5, 6, 10, 23, 25, 27, 30, 47, 49, 51, 53, 54, 60, 66, 69, 70, 72, 73, 74, 75, 81, 82, 83, 90, 91, 100, 107, 108, 109

S2 Cowles, Sen. Robert L. (2nd Sen.Dist.; Rep.)

Advanced practice nurse prescribers and physician assistants: certain medically related actions authorized - AB683

Advanced practice nurse prescribers and physician assistants: certain medically related actions authorized - SB354

Area cooperation compacts: certification and reporting requirements repealed - SB510

ATV, snowmobile, motorboat, or sailboat registration: exception created for vehicle in the state for limited number of days re manufacturer advertisement - AB875

Automobile, fire, or other property insurance policy: midterm cancellation or nonrenewal for acts of nature claims prohibited - SB141

BCPL may invest moneys in the purchase of land in this state under certain conditions; DNR required to set aside moneys under the stewardship program to acquire certain land from BCPL - AB1012

Biodiesel fuel for school bus transportation purposes: DOA to provide state financial assistance to certain school districts; application for federal assistance provision [S.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions, DPI to provide assistance and apply for funds in conjuction with DOA] - SB39

Biodiesel fuel prohibitions re labeling and selling; definition expanded - AB72

Biodiesel fuel prohibitions re labeling and selling; definition expanded - SB41

Building Commission revisions re submittal deadline for the long-range state building program, waiver of certain DOA bid requirements re innovative design and construction processes, annual operating costs submitted with certain recommendations, entering into certain leases or building contracts, voting on projects, and creation of subcommittees; DOA division responsible for management, supervision, and leasing of state facilities may not be headed by someone in the unclassified state service - SB585

Business equipment lease and contract to provide business services: notification of renewal or extension requirements created - SB104

Car pool vehicle lane use by hybrid-electric motor vehicle regardless of number of passengers permitted; definition and sunset provisions - AB753

Certificates of public convenience and necessity: electric utility application approval by PSC modified - AB441

Certificates of public convenience and necessity: electric utility application approval by PSC modified - SB219

Combined protective services departments: population restriction on villages removed - AB94

Combined protective services departments: population restriction on villages removed - SB63

Contractual services: DOA rules revised re determining when contracting is appropriate and uniform cost-benefit analysis; report requirements and fiscal estimate for bills provisions - AB105

Contractual services: DOA rules revised re determining when contracting is appropriate and uniform cost-benefit analysis; report requirements and fiscal estimate for bills provisions - SB56

Convicted felon ineligible for licensure as a lobbyist; Ethics Board duties specified - SB417

Deer hunting: persons who hold certain licenses and own certain number of acres in a parcel of land or land with a public snowmobile corridor are issued a second deer carcass tag - AB1125

Discharging a firearm in the direction of an electric transmission facility prohibited - AB748

Double-decked bus restrictions re operation on highways modified; liability provision - AB169

Driver's license or ID card applicant who is an alien resident: proof of legal residency required; expires when legal presence expires or standard renewal if unspecified; DOT duties set - AB148

Edinger, (SGT) Benjamin C.: life and military service commended - SJR13

Electric generating facility purchase or construction proposal from a public utility: order for advance rate-making principles PSC will apply permitted; hearings provision - AB153

Electric generating facility purchase or construction proposal from a public utility: order for advance rate-making principles PSC will apply permitted; hearings provision - SB79

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

Environmental claims under general liability insurance policies; fee for removal of contaminated material from navigable waters authorized - AB222

Environmental claims under general liability insurance policies; fee for removal of contaminated material from navigable waters authorized - SB137

Environmental claims under general liability insurance policies: Wisconsin law applied unless policy specifies otherwise - SB356