2015 Assembly Authors

Children’s Dental Health Awareness Month: February 2016 proclaimed as - SJR83

Designating the common five-lined skink as the Wisconsin state lizard; Blue Book provision - AB159

Ethics Commission toll-free telephone number required for reports of fraud, waste, and mismanagement re WEDC; DA and report provisions - AB991

Federal moneys accepted by the state may not be returned to the federal government without the approval of the legislature by law if the expenditure may increase employment in this state - SB245

Forcible entry into a vehicle to remove a person or domestic animal believed to be suffering: civil liability immunity exemption under certain conditions created - AB308

Forcible entry into a vehicle to remove a person or domestic animal believed to be suffering: civil liability immunity exemption under certain conditions created - SB230

Gift obligations such as gift cards or certificates: regulations for the sale and redemption of created; civil penalties, private right of action, exceptions, and DATCP and DA duties provisions - AB761

Gordon, Melvin, III: college football career with the UW--Madison Badgers commended - AJR7

Itemized statement of sales to customers in this state required of sellers who are not required to collect sales and use tax - SB259

Items containing ivory or rhinoceros horn: prohibition on selling, distributing, purchasing, obtaining, or trading created; penalty provisions - AB976

Kenosha Area Chamber of Commerce recognized for 100 years of service to the greater Kenosha area - AJR106

Marijuana: state law changed to allow recreational and medical use of; restrictions, permits, taxation, medical registry, compassion centers, and penalties specified; OWI provision; DHS duties - AB224

Mentoring Month: January designated as - AJR2

Nonfelony possession of marijuana offenses: court to order expungement under set conditions - AB944

Overtime pay threshold: President Obama urged to tell the U.S. Dept. of Labor to raise - SJR15

Personal care product containing microbeads: manufacture, sale, and distribution prohibitions created; over-the-counter drug provision - SB18

Possession of marijuana after conviction for Uniform Controlled Substances Act violation: penalty reduced; except if it occurred on school grounds, person carried a dangerous weapon, force was used, or someone suffered death or great bodily harm - AB945

Post-secondary school high-demand degree income tax credit created; DWD to define ``high-demand field” - SB529

Railroad corporations required to submit emergency preparedness plan re discharge of hazardous materials; DNR, Office of the Commissioner of Railroads, and DOT duties; rail safety inspector positions increased; reports required - AB552

Self-service storage facilities and units: regulations, disposal of personal property, notification of payment default, and vehicle towing revisions; self-service storage insurance established - AB818

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 - SB5

Wrongful discharge from employment regulations created; employee may bring an action in circuit court - AB160

Wrongful discharge from employment regulations created; employee may bring an action in circuit court - SB270

Other proposals authored or co-authored by Ohnstad, Rep. Tod (65th Asm.Dist.; D)

Assembly Bills: 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 19, 20, 22, 28, 38, 44, 55, 62, 63, 65, 66, 67, 70, 79, 81, 82, 84, 85, 86, 87, 88, 89, 98, 99, 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 107, 108, 124, 141, 145, 148, 149, 150, 151, 152, 155, 164, 166, 172, 173, 179, 180, 181, 182, 183, 184, 185, 186, 187, 193, 198, 211, 214, 215, 216, 221, 228, 231, 234, 236, 244, 245, 246, 247, 252, 254, 260, 261, 262, 264, 265, 267, 272, 275, 276, 280, 283, 288, 292, 293, 294, 295, 296, 297, 300, 304, 309, 315, 318, 320, 323, 326, 328, 329, 331, 333, 334, 342, 343, 348, 350, 351, 354, 358, 359, 364, 365, 366, 367, 375, 378, 379, 383, 395, 396, 399, 400, 408, 410, 417, 423, 432, 436, 437, 455, 460, 463, 464, 472, 474, 482, 484, 487, 491, 494, 498, 499, 502, 507, 510, 511, 516, 524, 529, 538, 544, 545, 546, 548, 551, 556, 557, 560, 567, 569, 570, 572, 573, 585, 586, 587, 588, 589, 590, 593, 594, 605, 607, 615, 617, 618, 628, 633, 634, 635, 636, 637, 641, 647, 656, 657, 659, 660, 661, 663, 666, 667, 673, 691, 692, 699, 701, 707, 745, 746, 747, 752, 760, 762, 763, 766, 776, 783, 784, 785, 786, 787, 788, 789, 790, 792, 805, 806, 808, 814, 815, 816, 817, 830, 831, 832, 833, 835, 836, 844, 847, 849, 850, 851, 852, 853, 858, 859, 860, 862, 869, 877, 878, 879, 880, 881, 882, 883, 886, 887, 888, 889, 890, 895, 897, 898, 899, 900, 901, 902, 903, 904, 906, 907, 908, 909, 910, 911, 912, 915, 916, 917, 919, 920, 923, 925, 927, 928, 929, 930, 932, 933, 943, 949, 952, 955, 959, 961, 963, 965, 989, 1008, 1009, 1010, 1011, 1012, 1013, 1017

Assembly Joint Resolutions: 4, 6, 8, 10, 11, 12, 15, 17, 19, 21, 23, 25, 26, 27, 30, 31, 32, 33, 35, 38, 39, 40, 41, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 50, 52, 53, 55, 57, 59, 60, 61, 62, 63, 64, 67, 70, 73, 80, 82, 86, 88, 89, 90, 97, 99, 100, 101, 102, 107, 108, 110, 111, 116

Assembly Resolutions: 4, 6, 7, 8, 10, 13, 15, 21, 25, 30, 31, 32

Senate Bills: 2, 3, 8, 9, 14, 16, 20, 22, 27, 28, 33, 37, 39, 45, 48, 58, 60, 62, 66, 68, 71, 72, 73, 78, 79, 89, 90, 96, 97, 98, 99, 100, 101, 107, 111, 112, 115, 116, 121, 122, 124, 125, 135, 141, 142, 145, 146, 159, 162, 163, 165, 166, 167, 170, 172, 174, 175, 176, 186, 187, 188, 189, 190, 192, 194, 195, 200, 201, 208, 211, 214, 215, 216, 221, 226, 227, 232, 236, 240, 241, 242, 247, 258, 262, 264, 268, 269, 271, 272, 273, 275, 277, 280, 281, 293, 299, 302, 307, 311, 322, 330, 332, 335, 342, 350, 352, 356, 357, 361, 364, 370, 374, 378, 385, 388, 394, 397, 398, 412, 414, 415, 416, 423, 424, 427, 433, 439, 442, 450, 465, 468, 469, 480, 483, 488, 489, 490, 491, 500, 501, 502, 507, 517, 519, 520, 522, 528, 545, 546, 574, 575, 576, 577, 580, 584, 597, 600, 607, 608, 609, 611, 612, 613, 620, 621, 623, 625, 630, 632, 633, 634, 635, 636, 637, 643, 646, 647, 648, 649, 651, 652, 653, 655, 658, 659, 665, 666, 670, 671, 672, 675, 676, 677, 678, 679, 680, 685, 686, 688, 693, 694, 695, 700, 701, 705, 711, 716, 722, 723, 724, 726, 727, 728, 731, 736, 737, 738, 739, 749, 750, 758, 760, 764, 769, 782, 785, 786, 789

Senate Joint Resolutions: 3, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 16, 17, 27, 28, 30, 31, 32, 33, 36, 39, 40, 41, 43, 44, 46, 47, 48, 49, 50, 52, 53, 54, 56, 57, 61, 62, 64, 71, 74, 76, 77, 78, 79, 81, 82, 84, 85, 89, 91, 92, 96, 97, 98, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108

1236 Ott, Rep. Alvin (3rd Asm.Dist.; R)

Autocycle, a type of 3-wheeled motorcycle, registration provisions created; definition and operator’s license provisions - AB435

Autocycle, a type of 3-wheeled motorcycle, registration provisions created; definition and operator’s license provisions - SB348

Bus drivers for mass transit systems required to provide proof of physical fitness; made a prohibited subject of collective bargaining - AB736

Child or family support income withholding orders; deferred prosecution agreements re domestic abuse surcharge and GPS surcharge; certain DCF and DHS appropriations modified; home visitation program grants; references to Milwaukee County by population - AB440

Diabetes Awareness Month: November 2015 proclaimed as - AJR82

Electrical work, persons who perform or inspect: continuing education requirements for renewal of registration, license, or approval; experienced electrician exemption provision - AB190

Legislator prohibited from concurrently holding office as county executive - AB868

Making a terrorist threat made a felony, conditions specified - AB341

Mental Health Screening Month: November 2016 proclaimed as - SJR99

Motor vehicle fuel tax rate: annual increases re consumer price index; JCF approval required - AB468

Motorcycle Awareness Month: May 2015 proclaimed as - SJR35

Novelty lighters: retail sale to minors and display in area accessible to the general public prohibited; definition and penalty provisions - AB36

Nutrients introduced into the Wisconsin River: DNR to study and implement method to reduce; project positions provision - AB825

Proof of financial responsibility of landfill owner: escrow account and irrevocable trust options revised, corporate bonds provisions - AB57

Recreation vehicle registration and regulation revisions; hunting, trapping, and fishing approval and regulation revisions; place of trial for certain fish and game law violations; DNR duties and electronic system for accessing approvals and certificates; enforcement, penalty, and emergency rule provisions - AB434

Recreation vessels carrying passengers under age 13: personal flotation device required at all times or the passenger must remain below deck or in an enclosed cabin - AB699

Recreation vessels carrying passengers under age 13: personal flotation device required at all times or the passenger must remain below deck or in an enclosed cabin - SB597

Suspected or threatened child abuse: all reported cases to be referred to the sheriff or police, coordination of the investigation of reported cases, and law enforcement agencies to adopt written policy re kinds of reports to refer to the DA for prosecution - AB429

Tanning facilities: minimum age for use raised to 18 - SB349

UW--Whitewater Warhawks football team commended for winning the 2014 NCAA Division III Football National Championship title - AJR10

Veterinary Examining Board: transferring certain powers and duties not transferred under 2015 WisAct 55 - AB769

Veterinary Examining Board: transferring certain powers and duties not transferred under 2015 WisAct 55 - SB681

Wells used for fire protection or to provide water to a single family or multifamily residence is not considered a high capacity well; DNR approval, annual pumping report, and fee provisions - AB327

Wells used for fire protection or to provide water to a single family or multifamily residence is not considered a high capacity well; DNR approval, annual pumping report, and fee provisions - SB243

Wolf hunting and trapping: date annual open season begins changed - AB700

Wolf hunting and trapping: date annual open season begins changed - SB542

Other proposals authored or co-authored by Ott, Rep. Alvin (3rd Asm.Dist.; R)

Assembly Bills: 1, 11, 15, 16, 23, 24, 25, 28, 30, 31, 37, 49, 53, 56, 64, 74, 76, 81, 82, 97, 100, 107, 110, 111, 112, 113, 114, 116, 118, 122, 127, 140, 141, 147, 157, 161, 164, 167, 173, 174, 175, 188, 189, 191, 192, 193, 194, 198, 205, 206, 207, 208, 209, 212, 213, 218, 222, 232, 236, 242, 243, 248, 249, 252, 253, 258, 263, 268, 297, 299, 305, 306, 310, 311, 333, 337, 339, 340, 348, 356, 357, 358, 364, 365, 366, 367, 368, 376, 378, 380, 385, 388, 391, 392, 393, 394, 405, 406, 407, 408, 409, 413, 417, 419, 421, 424, 425, 426, 428, 431, 433, 438, 439, 448, 450, 455, 459, 465, 470, 471, 473, 478, 480, 487, 493, 502, 503, 504, 505, 507, 508, 511, 513, 515, 518, 519, 522, 526, 527, 530, 541, 542, 545, 546, 549, 552, 553, 556, 557, 564, 573, 577, 580, 581, 591, 602, 603, 604, 606, 609, 610, 613, 614, 615, 621, 622, 626, 633, 644, 645, 646, 651, 653, 657, 658, 659, 660, 664, 666, 670, 671, 673, 674, 691, 692, 701, 705, 706, 707, 709, 711, 713, 717, 719, 721, 730, 734, 739, 740, 741, 742, 743, 744, 753, 756, 760, 765, 766, 767, 768, 776, 778, 783, 784, 785, 786, 787, 788, 789, 790, 791, 792, 793, 794, 795, 796, 797, 799, 800, 804, 808, 809, 810, 812, 820, 821, 822, 829, 837, 838, 856, 864, 873, 877, 896, 909, 917, 923, 947

Assembly Joint Resolutions: 1, 4, 6, 7, 13, 15, 20, 22, 28, 32, 33, 35, 37, 43, 44, 45, 49, 56, 57, 58, 59, 61, 69, 70, 72, 73, 77, 78, 81, 92, 94, 103

Assembly Resolutions: 6, 10

Senate Bills: 7, 14, 15, 17, 23, 30, 34, 35, 40, 59, 65, 66, 73, 75, 77, 79, 80, 81, 83, 86, 87, 88, 91, 95, 97, 103, 110, 117, 118, 121, 127, 130, 131, 135, 140, 141, 143, 150, 151, 153, 154, 155, 156, 157, 158, 160, 165, 170, 177, 182, 184, 191, 196, 217, 225, 237, 238, 241, 248, 249, 253, 256, 260, 262, 268, 269, 271, 272, 275, 276, 280, 282, 283, 284, 286, 293, 294, 297, 300, 304, 308, 309, 310, 312, 314, 315, 317, 318, 319, 320, 321, 323, 324, 325, 326, 327, 330, 334, 338, 344, 347, 351, 353, 359, 363, 366, 369, 373, 374, 380, 381, 383, 386, 388, 389, 390, 395, 402, 412, 416, 417, 418, 419, 421, 427, 431, 433, 439, 441, 444, 448, 449, 450, 453, 460, 462, 465, 466, 467, 476, 477, 478, 480, 482, 485, 486, 487, 488, 490, 496, 497, 498, 499, 501, 505, 507, 512, 513, 514, 520, 522, 539, 540, 544, 545, 546, 550, 572, 575, 581, 584, 591, 592, 593, 594, 595, 599, 601, 603, 605, 619, 621, 622, 623, 626, 628, 631, 641, 642, 643, 650, 652, 654, 655, 656, 657, 661, 662, 663, 668, 669, 670, 671, 680, 687, 694, 697, 699, 702, 703, 704, 705, 707, 713, 714, 716, 742, 748, 749, 750, 760, 763, 774

Senate Joint Resolutions: 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 10, 11, 22, 25, 31, 33, 34, 40, 41, 48, 49, 50, 51, 59, 63, 64, 66, 69, 73, 77, 83, 84, 88

1256 Ott, Rep. Jim (23rd Asm.Dist.; R)

Battery or threats to cause harm to a judge, prosecutor, law enforcement officer, or their families: felony penalty provisions - AB147

Battery or threats to cause harm to a judge, prosecutor, law enforcement officer, or their families: felony penalty provisions - SB117

Business improvement districts (BIDs): special assessment method changed - AB412

Business improvement districts (BIDs): special assessment method changed - SB203

Capital loss deducted from income tax federalized; JSCTE appendix report - AB97

Cigarette and tobacco products retailer license: municipality may suspend, revoke, or refuse to renew under certain conditions; review by circuit court provision - AB628

Columbaria are exempt from mausoleum requirements - AB268

Columbaria maintained by religious associations: exemption from requirements applicable to mausoleums and cemeteries created - AB285

Commencement of school term before September 1 prohibition: exception for school district with certain advanced placement participation rate created - AB144

Crimes and safety-related incidents that occur on school property, school transportation, or school sanctioned events: public high schools and private high schools participating in parental choice program required to collect and report statistics; DPI duties and accountability report provision - AB517

Criminal procedure code, with the exception of sentencing (Chapter 973), reorganized - AB90

Criminal procedure code, with the exception of sentencing (Chapter 973), reorganized - SB82

Derogatory information: threats to expose with intent to extort money or compel person to act against the person's will made a felony, visual and audio information provisions - AB53

Derogatory information: threats to expose with intent to extort money or compel person to act against the person's will made a felony, visual and audio information provisions - SB366

Homemade baked or canned goods: exemption from food processing plant license for face-to-face sales to customers; limit on sales and DATCP registration provisions - AB417

Homicide by intoxicated use of a vehicle: mandatory period of confinement - AB446

Homicide charges: included crime provision modified - AB7

Intimidating a witness provision modified - AB5

Invasion of privacy crime created re installing or using device to view under a person's clothing without consent - AB8

Invasion of privacy crime created re installing or using device to view under a person's clothing without consent - SB4

Ledgeview, Town of: special provision regarding the incorporation of repealed - AB4

Lobbyist service by legislators prohibited for certain period after they cease to hold office; penalty provisions - AB572

Obsolete statutory reference eliminated re UWHCA employee collective bargaining - AB6

OWI first and second offense penalties revised - AB363

OWI penalties for fifth and sixth offense: mandatory minimum prison sentence - AB445

OWI penalties for fourth or greater offense revised; definition of ``injury” modified - AB536