2015 Assembly Authors

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

OWI penalties for fourth or greater offense revised; definition of ``injury” modified - SB455

OWI penalties for second and fourth offense revised - AB444

OWI penalties for third or greater offense revised - AB447

OWI-related civil traffic violation citation: person required to appear in court; failure to appear provisions including warrant for person’s arrest and surcharge - AB352

OWI-related offense: mandatory minimum sentence for causing injury or substantial or great bodily harm, prior offense provision - AB353

Town line highway: laying out, altering, or discontinuing procedures modified - AB2

Traffic forfeiture or municipal ordinance violation case: initially heard in municipal court and reviewed by circuit court is considered ``prosecuted in circuit court" for appeals purposes - AB3

Unfair Sales Act (minimum markup law) repealed - AB452

Unfair Sales Act (minimum markup law) repealed - SB371

Other proposals authored or co-authored by Ott, Rep. Jim (23rd Asm.Dist.; R)

Assembly Bills: 27, 32, 46, 56, 77, 92, 93, 220, 249, 253, 305, 357, 362, 364, 365, 366, 367, 373, 384, 388, 450, 497, 565, 723, 752, 782, 1015

Assembly Joint Resolutions: 4, 43, 44, 59, 68, 77, 81, 113

Assembly Resolutions: 6

Senate Bills: 15, 26, 44, 49, 70, 182, 196, 229, 260, 268, 269, 271, 272, 285, 288, 294, 306, 330, 369, 409, 411, 423, 470, 517, 528, 533, 544, 638, 794

Senate Joint Resolutions: 6, 7, 40, 41, 49, 66, 69, 84, 109

1273 Petersen, Rep. Kevin (40th Asm.Dist.; R)

Insurance statutes: miscellaneous changes - AB420

Insurance statutes: miscellaneous changes - SB287

Iola Old Car Show: DOT required to erect directional signs; contributions from interested parties provision - AB509

Iola Old Car Show: DOT required to erect directional signs; contributions from interested parties provision - SB382

Nonprofit winter sports club: property tax exemption created under set conditions; JSCTE appendix report - AB525

Nonprofit winter sports club: property tax exemption created under set conditions; JSCTE appendix report - SB393

Nuclear power plants: approval for construction requirements revised; state’s energy policy priorities modified to include - AB384

Nuclear power plants: approval for construction requirements revised; state’s energy policy priorities modified to include - SB288

Qualified financial contracts and certain agreements: staying or prevention of a person from exercising certain rights prohibited - AB668

Qualified financial contracts and certain agreements: staying or prevention of a person from exercising certain rights prohibited - SB537

Other proposals authored or co-authored by Petersen, Rep. Kevin (40th Asm.Dist.; R)

Assembly Bills: 10, 13, 32, 46, 56, 107, 122, 143, 157, 167, 177, 188, 191, 192, 200, 220, 222, 232, 233, 236, 237, 291, 303, 305, 310, 311, 339, 364, 365, 366, 367, 369, 392, 405, 409, 452, 455, 457, 481, 517, 535, 543, 547, 562, 582, 600, 751, 766, 767, 768, 804, 846

Assembly Joint Resolutions: 1, 4, 5, 43, 77, 78, 81

Assembly Resolutions: 6

Senate Bills: 9, 49, 59, 70, 80, 106, 110, 130, 136, 153, 165, 179, 183, 219, 227, 237, 238, 253, 260, 265, 268, 269, 271, 272, 284, 300, 313, 334, 355, 371, 374, 413, 457, 459, 464, 470, 472, 589, 615, 626, 654, 716

Senate Joint Resolutions: 2, 4, 7, 41, 66, 69, 73, 84

1326 Petryk, Rep. Warren (93rd Asm.Dist.; R)

Addiction treatment programs that use methadone: annual report to DHS and physician to review individual’s records before prescribing required - AB367

Broadband expansion grant program funding modified - AB647

Children First program eligibility criteria modified re residency - AB351

Creative economy development initiative grants to be awarded by the Arts Board re creative industries, job creation, or economic development; report required - AB636

Creative economy development initiative grants to be awarded by the Arts Board re creative industries, job creation, or economic development; report required - SB483

Donation of abandoned or seized vehicles to nonprofit organization by municipality, county, or law enforcement agency allowed - AB232

Eliminating inactive boards, councils, and commissions - AB250

Eliminating inactive boards, councils, and commissions - SB171

EMS from out-of-state: exemption from license, permit, or certificate requirements when responding to call for mutual aid - AB289

EMS from out-of-state: exemption from license, permit, or certificate requirements when responding to call for mutual aid - SB210

False statement re military service or honors to obtain financial or other tangible benefit made a crime - AB114

Food protection practices certificate issued by DHS required to operate a school lunchroom in schools participating in the National School Lunch Program - AB37

Food protection practices certificate issued by DHS required to operate a school lunchroom in schools participating in the National School Lunch Program - SB34

Growing Rural Opportunities and Workforce in Wisconsin Program (GROW Wisconsin) created re student loan reimbursement payments to individuals who relocate to certain rural counties; HEAB and DWD duties; participating counties must adopt an authorizing resolution - AB546

Growing Rural Opportunities and Workforce in Wisconsin Program (GROW Wisconsin) created re student loan reimbursement payments to individuals who relocate to certain rural counties; HEAB and DWD duties; participating counties must adopt an authorizing resolution - SB416

HIRSP appropriations repealed in 2015 WisAct 55: date of repeal extended - AB418

HIRSP appropriations repealed in 2015 WisAct 55: date of repeal extended - SB336

Interstate Medical Licensure Compact ratified; MEB annual report required - AB253

Nonprofit organizations that serve veterans and their families: DVA grant program created - AB542

Order of the Arrow, the Boy Scouts of America’s National Honor Society, recognized on its 100th anniversary - AJR77

Order of the Arrow, the Boy Scouts of America’s National Honor Society, recognized on its 100th anniversary - SJR66

Pain clinic certification provisions created, requirements specified; DHS duties - AB366

Premier resort area: City of Prescott authorized to become - AB941

Premier resort area: City of Prescott authorized to become - SB733

Prescription drug monitoring program changes re timing of submission of records and disclosure of records; emergency rule provision - AB364

Professional credentials: prohibition on using specified titles without proper certification; businesses prohibited from representing services from specified professionals unless properly certified or registered; ordinance restricting use of specified titles prohibited; trademark, DATCP authority to bring court action, and penalty provisions - AB591

Professional credentials: prohibition on using specified titles without proper certification; businesses prohibited from representing services from specified professionals unless properly certified or registered; ordinance restricting use of specified titles prohibited; trademark, DATCP authority to bring court action, and penalty provisions - SB441

Sparsity aid: DPI to pay unexpended amount to certain school districts; school district membership cap increased - AB824

Special distinguishing registration plates supporting the Boy Scouts of America; fees, logo or symbol, registration number up to 7 positions, and contributions from interested parties provisions - AB511

Starr, Bryan Bartlett ``Bart”: life, career as a Green Bay Packer, charitable endeavors, and contributions to the state commended - AJR81

Starr, Bryan Bartlett ``Bart”: life, career as a Green Bay Packer, charitable endeavors, and contributions to the state commended - SJR69

State of emergency declared by the governor: exemptions from certain taxes, fees, and licensing or permit requirements for work performed by non-Wisconsin residents or businesses; JSCTE appendix report - AB405

State of emergency declared by the governor: exemptions from certain taxes, fees, and licensing or permit requirements for work performed by non-Wisconsin residents or businesses; JSCTE appendix report - SB334

Technical education equipment grants: DWD to award to school districts as part of the workforce training grants (Fast Forward grants); matching funds provision - AB748

Technical education equipment grants: DWD to award to school districts as part of the workforce training grants (Fast Forward grants); matching funds provision - SB523

UW Board of Regents required to assist students in two-year and four-year institutions in securing internships with businesses; FTE positions provision - AB743

Veteran Education Awareness Week: governor required to annually proclaim the second week in November as - AB185

Wild turkey hunting license and tag cumulative preference system: exemption for recipients of the Purple Heart Medal and disabled veterans - AB187

Wisconsin DVA recognized for its 70 years of service to veterans - AJR78

Wormhoudt, Edward: military service commended and congratulations on receiving the Congressional Gold Medal - AJR42

Wormhoudt, Edward: military service commended and congratulations on receiving the Congressional Gold Medal - SJR38

Other proposals authored or co-authored by Petryk, Rep. Warren (93rd Asm.Dist.; R)

Assembly Bills: 1, 16, 30, 44, 80, 81, 98, 99, 107, 122, 140, 161, 167, 169, 171, 173, 198, 203, 210, 213, 235, 236, 267, 281, 286, 299, 303, 306, 317, 320, 326, 334, 335, 341, 365, 368, 378, 384, 394, 400, 408, 409, 414, 428, 429, 430, 431, 433, 438, 441, 444, 445, 446, 447, 448, 455, 456, 467, 503, 512, 518, 522, 530, 536, 541, 544, 545, 547, 553, 556, 575, 576, 577, 609, 610, 616, 622, 626, 657, 658, 659, 660, 664, 669, 673, 693, 701, 707, 708, 709, 710, 711, 712, 718, 734, 737, 739, 740, 741, 742, 744, 757, 765, 766, 772, 780, 781, 783, 784, 785, 786, 787, 788, 789, 790, 791, 792, 793, 794, 795, 796, 797, 798, 799, 804, 807, 808, 820, 856

Assembly Joint Resolutions: 3, 4, 6, 7, 13, 20, 22, 23, 24, 33, 34, 35, 37, 41, 43, 44, 54, 56, 58, 59, 61, 69, 70, 72, 75, 80, 82, 93, 99, 100, 110, 112, 113

Assembly Resolutions: 6, 10, 15, 31

Senate Bills: 14, 15, 17, 20, 79, 80, 89, 90, 95, 115, 118, 126, 130, 135, 139, 143, 152, 153, 164, 165, 189, 196, 200, 207, 212, 217, 219, 221, 223, 225, 227, 236, 242, 256, 268, 269, 271, 272, 280, 288, 293, 312, 318, 323, 324, 325, 326, 327, 332, 338, 339, 359, 374, 375, 380, 384, 388, 389, 390, 394, 402, 412, 418, 419, 421, 429, 430, 431, 433, 455, 457, 466, 476, 485, 488, 499, 505, 508, 515, 518, 519, 520, 522, 524, 525, 529, 540, 545, 573, 575, 591, 592, 593, 594, 595, 596, 618, 622, 627, 628, 642, 654, 656, 661, 662, 663, 664, 668, 671, 674, 687, 690, 694, 699, 703, 713, 714, 716, 748, 749, 750, 760

Senate Joint Resolutions: 3, 5, 6, 7, 10, 14, 21, 22, 25, 26, 33, 34, 37, 40, 41, 45, 49, 51, 61, 63, 64, 67, 71, 73, 76, 77, 81, 82, 84, 89, 105, 107, 109

1313 Pope, Rep. Sondy (80th Asm.Dist.; D)

Abusive work environment prohibition created; WC exclusive remedy exception permitting a civil action in circuit court; affirmative defense and definition provisions - AB231

BadgerCare Plus and BadgerCare Plus Core family income eligibility level changed; DHS to comply with federal requirements and request enhanced federal medical assistance percentage (FMAP) payment with JCF provision; criminal penalties re false statement on parental choice program application, concealing events to fraudulently participate, or unauthorized use of payments; DOJ and DA duties - AB855

Career and Technical Education Month: February 2016 recognized as - SJR107

College savings account established for each child born in this state, conditions and amount set; DOA duties - AB1017

Community school start-up grant program: DPI directed to create; reports to DPI required - AB216

Disqualified person re private school participating in a parental choice program: DPI authority and definition of ``disqualified person” modified - AB1021

Electronic smoking device: DPI to develop model policy regulating use of on school property and school boards required to adopt a policy; definition provision - AB106