Wisconsin Legislature: Breske, Sen. Roger M. (12th Sen.Dist.; Dem.)

SENATORS

Period ending December 31, 2008

Pursuant to Joint Rule 77 (2), "In the author indexes, the brief description of each proposal shall be shown routinely only under the first and second author, and under the first cosponsor, of each proposal. For additional authors and cosponsors, the proposal shall be listed in the author index by number only."

Table of Contents

S12 Breske, Sen. Roger M. (12th Sen.Dist.; Dem.)

(Resigned effective June 4, 2008. Appointed Commissioner of Railroads.)

Account access devices used for sales transactions: retaining certain data prohibited; exemption provision - SB439

Advanced placement examinations taken by certain pupils: payment of costs modified - AB404

Advanced placement examinations taken by certain pupils: payment of costs modified - SB249

Alger, (2LT) Tracy Lynn: life and military service commended - SJR85

Antique snowmobile registration modified - AB660

Aquatic invasive species control grants: voluntary contribution provision re certain license and registration applications or renewals - SB515

Aquatic plant management permit: qualified lake association exempt from certain permit fee - AB49

Aquatic plant management permit: qualified lake association exempt from certain permit fee - SB56

ATV operation on roadway and shoulder of highway, street, or road for access to residence, lodging establishment, or campground authorized under certain conditions; ordinance and DOT provisions - AB59

Basham, (SSG) Robert J.: life and military service commended - SJR63

Beer taste samples may be provided by a Class ``A" licensee or a brewer, with consent, on Class ``A" licensed premises under set conditions; hours modified that ``Class A" licensee may provide wine taste samples - SB63

Billboard value for personal property tax purposes: determination by assessor specified - SB220

Bixler, (PFC) Evan: life and military service commended - SJR18

Charter towns: towns meeting certain criteria authorized to become; referendum, TIF, zoning, and annexation provisions - AB79

Charter towns: towns meeting certain criteria authorized to become; referendum, TIF, zoning, and annexation provisions - SB36

Child safety program created, DOT to administer; driver education course instruction and informational sheet sent with driver's license renewal notice - SB561

Clark, (SPC) Eric D.: life and military service commended - SJR62

Concealed weapons: DOJ appropriation account created for fees collected from retired law enforcement officers seeking certification card to carry; contingent upon passage of certain other legislation - AB876

Concealed weapons: statutory changes to account for federal law requiring states to permit active and retired federal, state, tribal, or local law enforcement officers to carry; certification cards and DOJ duties - AB877

Conservation Congress votes on advisory questions: NRB may not accept if nonresidents were allowed to vote - AB91

Converting agricultural land: term ``penalty" changed to ``conversion charge"; taxation district assessor duty provision - AB470

Cornett, (SFC) Lance S.: life and military service commended - SJR100

Counterfeit or altered identification documents: manufacturing, distributing, or selling for specified purposes made a felony; ``racketeering activity" provisions - SB465

Dampier, (SPC) Grant A.: life and military service commended - AJR44

Dampier, (SPC) Grant A.: life and military service commended - SJR41

Daylight saving time: federal law changes adopted; closing time for ``Class B" licensed premise revised - AB46

Daylight saving time: federal law changes adopted; closing time for ``Class B" licensed premise revised - SB52

DNR Secretary appointment by NRB - AB504

Emergency powers: prohibition against restricting firearms or ammunition during an emergency - AB581

Extraterritorial plat: denying approval based on proposed use of land prohibited - AB423

Fertilizer containing phosphorus: application and retail sale prohibitions created; exceptions provided - SB197

Golf cart use in Governor Tommy G. Thompson Centennial State Park and the Peshtigo River State Forest permitted but limited - AB302

Goods and services sold to veterans organizations: sales and use tax exemptions created - AB201

Griese, (SGT) Louis: life and military service commended - SJR94

Grimm, (CPL) Matthew: life and military service commended - SJR14

Group deer hunting with bows and arrows: permitting one member to kill an antlerless deer for another member under certain conditions - SB230

Highway specific information signs: conditions on ``attraction" signs set - AB465

Highway specific information signs: conditions on ``attraction" signs set - SB279

HIRSP Authority changes; Health Care Tax Credit Program requirement repealed - AB445

HIRSP Authority changes; Health Care Tax Credit Program requirement repealed - SB226

Home exchange service owned by DVA: sales and use tax exemption for sale of personal property and taxable services - AB202

Hospital assessment revisions; MA, Badger Care, Injured Patients and Families Compensation Fund, and HMO provisions; DHFS duties and report required - SB490

Hunt, (PFC) Isaiah R.: life and military service commended - AP8SJR1

Hunting and firearm possession revisions re accompaniment by parent or guardian for certain minors while hunting or at target practice and proof of compliance when submitting a hunting approval application; hunting mentorship program established and minimum hunting age lowered - SB529

Hunting approvals re wild turkey, Canada goose, hunter's choice, and special deer hunting permits: DNR allowed to issue to residents on active military service outside the state but on furlough or leave within the state - SB166

Illegal aliens: companies that hire are ineligible for income and franchise tax credits, property tax exemption, public works or services contracts, and loans or grants from local governments; review and good faith effort provisions - SB404

Insurance intermediary requirement revisions re fingerprints and license revocation and reinstatement; OCI duties set - AB501

Insurance intermediary requirement revisions re fingerprints and license revocation and reinstatement; OCI duties set - SB272

Interstate Insurance Product Regulation Compact enacted and the Interstate Insurance Product Regulation Commission created; filing insurance forms with OCI and suitability of annuity contracts provisions - AB542

Intoxicating liquor and wine: production, sale, and distribution revisions; cooperative wholesaler and DOR provisions - SB485

Invasive species transported via vehicle or trailer on a highway prohibited; exceptions and traffic officer authority provisions - AB821

Invasive species transported via vehicle or trailer on a highway prohibited; exceptions and traffic officer authority provisions - SB454

Jopek, (SGT) Ryan D.: life and military service commended - AJR46

Jopek, (SGT) Ryan D.: life and military service commended - SJR42

Kincaid, Lloyd H.: life and public service - SJR66

Lemke, (CPL) Jason F.: life and military service commended - SJR86

Library board may transfer donations to a charitable organization exempt from federal income tax under certain condition - SB1

Lightweight utility vehicles may be used on ATV trails or routes designated by the county or municipality - SB514

Load-bearing dimension lumber: exemption from construction standards under certain conditions - SB28

Managed forest land program revisions; DNR and DOR duties; withdrawal tax provision - AB735

Managed forest land program revisions; DNR and DOR duties; withdrawal tax provision - SB438

Matus, (LCpl) Andrew: life and military service commended - SJR77

Mobile kitchen: automatic fire suppression or exhaust hood requirement may not be enforced under certain conditions - SB525

Motor vehicle dealer and franchisor agreement: DHA hearing process to resolve disagreements over changes revised - AB425

Motor vehicle dealer and franchisor agreement: DHA hearing process to resolve disagreements over changes revised - SB217

Motor vehicle insurer may not require insured to use a particular garage, repair shop, or other vendor for damage repair, notice and signage provisions; insured pays for repairs at same rate as general public; insurance adjuster prohibited from preparing or adjusting a damage estimate without inspecting the damage - AB353

Navigable waters regulation revisions re permit exemption for certain piers and wharves; boat slips; exemption for certain existing structures; repair, replacement, and maintenance; solid piers; and funding; DNR prohibited from certain enforcement - AB297

Neighborhood electric vehicle revisions re registration, operation on roadways, ordinances, certificate of title, and exemption from emission inspections - AB339

Neighborhood electric vehicle revisions re registration, operation on roadways, ordinances, certificate of title, and exemption from emission inspections - SB186

Nicotine replacement therapies to help people stop smoking: sales and use tax exemption created - SB227

Nonconforming outdoor advertising sign: removal without compensation permitted under certain conditions - AB407

Nonconforming outdoor advertising sign: removal without compensation permitted under certain conditions - SB204

Nonmoving traffic violations re leased or rented vehicles: company may charge forfeitures and costs to renter's or lessee's credit card; notification and DATCP provisions - SB519

Nonmoving traffic violations re leased or rented vehicles: company may charge forfeitures and costs to renter's or lessee's credit card; notification and DATCP provisions - AB825

Northern Highland-American Legion State Forest: DNR authorized to lease certain lands for gravel extraction - SB208

Novak, (SPC) Shaun Allen: life and military service commended - SJR10

Official ID card re purchase of alcohol beverages: definition expanded to include military ID card; alcohol beverage licensee or permittee may require certain documents as proof of age but is not required to accept ID that is not valid or has been altered - AB246

Official state newspaper required to be available in print form in every county in the state - AB257

Open Enrollment Program application extended to certain pupils of the closed St. Mary's Catholic School in Auburndale re the Auburndale School District - SB242

Ordinary high-water mark: county determination prevails if it differs from DNR's determination - AB543

Partial-birth abortion prohibition revised, definition provision; physician granted a hearing before the MEB; civil cause of action granted to the father limited - SB416