2013 Senate Authors

Frac sand mine application: notice requirements before a political subdivision meets to take action on the application; definition provision - SB138

Frac sand mining contract for neighboring properties: inclusion on real estate condition and vacant land disclosure reports required - SB139

Friendship between Wisconsin and Turkey honored and the work of the Niagara Foundation, the Turkic-American Federation of the Midwest, the Turkish American Society of Wisconsin, and the Turkish American Cultural Center of Madison commended - AJR93

German-American Day: October 6, 2013 proclaimed as - AJR56

GPS device placed on another person's vehicle or obtaining GPS information about another person's movement or location without that person's knowledge prohibited; annulment, divorce, and legal separation provisions; exceptions for law enforcement and commercial motor vehicles used for business; JRCCP report - SB673

Harassing, intimidating, or recklessly endangering certain public employees including police, fire fighters, EMTs, and first responders: enhanced penalty provisions; JRCCP report - AB250

Harassing, intimidating, or recklessly endangering certain public employees including police, fire fighters, EMTs, and first responders: enhanced penalty provisions; JRCCP report - SB211

Harboring or aiding a felon and tampering with evidence: exemption for family members repealed; penalty for violation increased under certain conditions; JRCCP report - SB232

Ignition interlock device: court to order for first OWI offense regardless of alcohol concentration - AB738

Inpatient mental health treatment of minors: admission revisions - AB435

Legislative districts: number of Senate and Assembly districts reduced - SB5

``Made in Wisconsin" logotype: DATCP to design for use with products manufactured in Wisconsin other than cheese, unfair trade practice provision - AB895

Materials manufactured in the United States: preference for in state and local government public contracts and purchases - SB88

Medicare supplement policies: two special enrollment periods created - SB386

Melanoma and Skin Cancer Detection and Prevention Month: May recognized as - AJR30

Military family financial aid from the military family relief fund: eligibility extended - SB120

Milwaukee County shall have the option of electing the county treasurer or have the position appointed by the county executive, with county board concurrence: constitutional amendment (1st consideration) - AJR77

Mistreatment of animals: veterinarian reporting requirement expanded, civil liability immunity - SB199

National guard members called into state active duty: payment of travel expenses revised - SB117

NRB nominates DNR Secretary with advice and consent of the Senate, term of office provisions; filling an NRB member vacancy modified - SB388

One- and two-family dwellings occupied by members of certain bona fide religious denominations: exemption from complying with any statute or rule that applies to - SB689

Out-of-service commercial motor vehicle (CMV): first offense out-of-service violation penalty modified - SB247

OWI first offense changed from a civil violation to a crime, penalties revised; JRCCP report - AB846

Peer-run respite center contracts re mental health conditions or substance abuse: DHS to award grants to counties - SB368

Penalty enhancer for certain crimes committed on the premises of a gas station while armed with a handgun; JRCCP report - AB357

Political disbursements by corporations and cooperatives: GAB duties if prohibition is found unenforceable under set conditions; registration and reporting requirements; penalty provisions - SB356

Pope Francis: achievements commended - SJR60

Prescription drug assistance for elderly program: waiver of federal Medicaid law required and use of excess GPR and PR moneys - SB159

Primary elections: voting for more than one political party authorized - AB629

Primary elections: voting for more than one political party authorized - SB158

Protected health information: use, disclosure, or request of by a covered entity is exempt from certain confidentiality requirements if complying with federal regulations; DHS duties and definition provisions - SB360

Registered out-of-state sex offender who becomes a resident of this state: law enforcement notification and dissemination to the public provisions - SB668

Roundabouts in highway projects: approval from governing body of the municipality required - SB243

Same-sex couple eligible to file a joint federal income tax return is authorized to file a joint return for Wisconsin income tax purposes - SB604

Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, CT: designating December 14 as a day of remembrance for the 26 shooting victims - SJR42

Seat belts required on school buses bought, sold, or leased after certain date; DOT rules and presale inspection reports provision; grant program for school districts created - SB304

Serious felony offenders prohibited from possessing, controlling, or residing with a vicious dog; penalties, extended supervision, and exception provisions; JRCCP report - SB136

Sexual orientation change efforts on minors: mental health provider prohibition and penalties created; JRCCP report - SB481

Sexually violent person commitments: discharge and supervised release provisions revised - AB28

Special distinguishing registration plates supporting the Wisconsin Chapter of the Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Association; fees, trademark, and service mark provisions - SB254

Stadelman, Richard J.: congratulations on his retirement from the Wisconsin Towns Association - SR5

State and Province Emergency Management Assistance Compact ratified - SB119

Telecommunications provider of last-resort obligations modified, sunset eliminated - SB306

Third deputy adjutant general in DMA authorized and duties specified - SB118

Trafficking definition modified by removing ``without consent of the individual" - SB382

Transportation fund created in DOT and revenue generated by use of the state transportation system to be deposited into it: constitutional amendment (2nd consideration) - SJR4

Trumm, Gerald L. ``Jerry": life, military, public service, and dedication to the state parks system commended upon his death - SJR75

Veterans home eligibility: care needs include chronic alcoholism, drug addiction, psychosis, or active tuberculosis - SB403

Veterans-themed lottery game created and proceeds used to pay refunded veterans and surviving spouses property tax credits; veterans trust fund provision - SB106

Veterans who are resident students given priority when registering for courses at any UW campus - AB201

Wage claim revisions re filing and investigation, statute of limitations, increased wages a circuit court may order, interest, surcharges, costs, and attorney fees; written statement disclosing terms of employment required, damages provision; unpaid wage claim judgment disclosure by occupational or professional license applicant - SB398

Zoning ordinance re agricultural or residential use: frac sand mining provisions and definition - SB141

Other proposals authored or co-authored by Carpenter, Sen. Tim (3rd Sen.Dist.; D)

Senate Bills: 4, 6, 15, 38, 41, 42, 45, 53, 54, 57, 58, 59, 60, 61, 62, 73, 93, 97, 98, 101, 107, 121, 124, 143, 145, 147, 153, 160, 163, 166, 178, 184, 191, 193, 203, 205, 209, 214, 223, 231, 239, 240, 241, 255, 274, 300, 305, 331, 332, 333, 334, 335, 336, 350, 351, 352, 354, 359, 362, 366, 376, 405, 409, 415, 445, 461, 502, 505, 507, 512, 521, 523, 538, 546, 549, 558, 559, 594, 600, 605, 611, 616, 622, 694

Senate Joint Resolutions: 3, 5, 8, 11, 13, 15, 19, 20, 21, 22, 26, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 39, 40, 45, 46, 47, 49, 51, 52, 56, 58, 59, 62, 70, 79, 80, 83

Senate Resolutions: 4, 7, 9

Assembly Bills: 22, 45, 47, 53, 55, 56, 60, 67, 68, 70, 71, 72, 80, 92, 94, 96, 111, 113, 114, 131, 134, 135, 136, 138, 166, 171, 173, 175, 180, 185, 192, 199, 208, 223, 228, 233, 236, 241, 248, 260, 269, 274, 275, 295, 351, 353, 354, 392, 409, 424, 434, 442, 445, 446, 447, 448, 450, 452, 453, 454, 455, 456, 458, 459, 460, 464, 466, 467, 481, 486, 495, 498, 500, 517, 531, 542, 543, 553, 581, 589, 590, 591, 639, 651, 654, 663, 668, 675, 686, 693, 702, 726, 733, 740, 741, 752, 753, 754, 764, 766, 767, 771, 778, 780, 783, 785, 789, 792, 805, 817, 818, 820, 822, 833, 837, 838, 854, 864, 886, 888

Assembly Joint Resolutions: 2, 4, 6, 8, 9, 11, 24, 26, 27, 28, 29, 33, 37, 42, 44, 50, 51, 54, 61, 62, 65, 68, 69, 71, 72, 74, 80, 82, 94, 108, 112, 114, 121

885 Cowles, Sen. Robert (2nd Sen.Dist.; R)

Agricultural vehicles: operation on highways provisions revised re implement of husbandry, agricultural commercial motor vehicle, size and weight limitations, lighting and marking requirements, rules of the road, and sales of farm equipment; DOT duties - SB509

Bellin Memorial Hospital commended for being named the nation's safest hospital - SJR23

Community programs and services established by school districts: DPI to promulgate rules defining eligible costs; school district report to DOR detailing expenditures required, revenue limit provision - AB662

Community programs and services established by school districts: DPI to promulgate rules defining eligible costs; school district report to DOR detailing expenditures required, revenue limit provision - SB478

Computerized communication that invites a person to harass a third person or contact a third person with obscene, lewd, or profane language or suggestive acts prohibited; JRCCP report - AB156

County clerk duties revised; counties requiring a board of election commissioners modified; county clerk designated the chief election officer in each county and as executive director of the board of election commissioners in populous counties - AB613

County clerk duties revised; counties requiring a board of election commissioners modified; county clerk designated the chief election officer in each county and as executive director of the board of election commissioners in populous counties - SB644

Crime victim and witness assistance surcharge revisions; crime prevention fund established and a crime prevention funding board is created in every county receiving the funds - AB74

Crime victim and witness assistance surcharge revisions; crime prevention fund established and a crime prevention funding board is created in every county receiving the funds - SB100

Dam ownership: disclosure to prospective buyers on real estate condition report or vacant land disclosure report required; underground storage tank regulation transferred to DATCP updated on the reports - AB430

Dam ownership: disclosure to prospective buyers on real estate condition report or vacant land disclosure report required; underground storage tank regulation transferred to DATCP updated on the reports - SB344

Donate Life Month: April 2013 proclaimed as - SJR17

Drug disposal program for prescription drugs, controlled substances and analogs, and pharmaceutical items: DOJ may authorize operation of and political subdivision may operate or authorize another person to operate, policy and procedures provisions; written permission required to destroy another person's prescription drugs - SB351

Dwelling Code Council required to report to DSPS on review and recommendations re standards and rules for the uniform dwelling code - SB72

Election official at a polling place on election day: residency requirement revised, chief inspector provision - SB20

Family Care benefit and IRIS services provided to residents of Brown, Door, Kewaunee, Marinette, Menominee, Oconto, and Shawano counties; timeline specified; DHS not required to have JCF approval for contracts to provide services - SB503

Farmland preservation agreement application revised - SB108

Food regulation: adulterated and misbranded provisions revised re federal regulations - AB637

Food regulation: adulterated and misbranded provisions revised re federal regulations - SB489

Gastroschisis Awareness Day proclaimed June 30, 2013 - SJR36

Griffin, (MAJ) Thomas C., (retired): life and military service of U.S. Army Air Corps and World War II veteran commended - SJR47

Harden, Tom: Chancellor of UW--Green Bay commended for his contributions and public service - SJR89

Homeownership mortgage loan program in WHEDA may be used to pay off existing mortgage that is a WHEDA loan - SB151

Ignition interlock device installed within 3 days of a court order and operating privilege restriction re OWI-related offense takes effect immediately; JRCCP report - AB467

Inadmissibility of a statement of apology, condolence, fault, or remorse by a health care provider in a civil action or administrative hearing - SB129

Joint local water authority: eligibility in the safe drinking water loan program and utility facilities owned by to be included in municipal utility facilities subject to cost sharing when relocation or replacement is required due to freeway construction - AB64

Joint local water authority: eligibility in the safe drinking water loan program and utility facilities owned by to be included in municipal utility facilities subject to cost sharing when relocation or replacement is required due to freeway construction - SB55

Lead acid batteries: seller required to charge a deposit - SB121

Lead acid battery used in motor vehicles: seller required to charge a deposit - AB666

Lead acid battery used in motor vehicles: seller required to charge a deposit - SB512