2015 Assembly Authors

Assembly Bills: 8, 10, 12, 15, 16, 20, 35, 57, 62, 65, 67, 69, 70, 82, 84, 85, 86, 87, 89, 101, 103, 106, 124, 146, 148, 149, 150, 151, 152, 165, 193, 198, 211, 221, 229, 247, 253, 265, 270, 272, 286, 293, 294, 295, 308, 317, 318, 323, 328, 329, 333, 343, 366, 367, 368, 378, 383, 392, 396, 399, 407, 408, 414, 423, 428, 430, 436, 459, 463, 472, 473, 482, 485, 499, 502, 510, 515, 516, 524, 529, 538, 545, 570, 572, 575, 585, 586, 588, 589, 590, 605, 607, 618, 622, 634, 635, 636, 657, 660, 667, 673, 691, 692, 710, 712, 745, 763, 766, 776, 806, 808, 813, 814, 816, 830, 831, 832, 833, 834, 836, 878, 880, 890, 897, 900, 912, 925, 943

Assembly Joint Resolutions: 4, 8, 15, 22, 43, 46, 53, 55, 71, 86, 88, 89, 99, 100, 102

Assembly Resolutions: 4, 6, 7, 21, 25

Senate Bills: 2, 3, 4, 9, 14, 15, 18, 19, 28, 39, 45, 48, 58, 68, 73, 78, 96, 97, 98, 99, 100, 101, 112, 113, 120, 135, 141, 142, 145, 159, 162, 163, 164, 174, 176, 192, 194, 196, 201, 212, 215, 216, 223, 227, 232, 240, 271, 272, 280, 283, 284, 293, 308, 311, 314, 323, 325, 327, 340, 342, 351, 364, 365, 370, 376, 385, 387, 412, 423, 429, 431, 439, 483, 488, 501, 505, 520, 574, 576, 577, 579, 607, 608, 609, 610, 612, 613, 618, 620, 621, 625, 626, 633, 647, 648, 653, 656, 658, 659, 666, 672, 695, 716, 736, 745, 792

Senate Joint Resolutions: 7, 10, 12, 39, 41, 46, 47, 60, 74, 78, 81, 82, 84

1272 Born, Rep. Mark (39th Asm.Dist.; R)

Bodily substances thrown or expelled at a prosecutor made a felony - AB357

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

Franchisor excluded as the employer of a franchisee or employee of franchisee for specified purposes unless certain conditions are met - AB578

Health insurance mandate statute: definition modified and social and financial impact report by OCI requirements - AB543

Nonprofit organizations: sales tax exemptions revised re occasional sales of tangible personal property and admissions to entertainment events; JSCTE appendix report - AB553

Nonprofit organizations: sales tax exemptions revised re occasional sales of tangible personal property and admissions to entertainment events; JSCTE appendix report - SB421

One day of rest in seven: employee may voluntarily choose to work without, written statement required - AB118

Protective occupation participant status for WRS purposes extended to county jailers, detention officers, and correctional officers; JSCRS appendix report - AB973

Register of deeds: revisions re instruments filed or recorded with and fees - AB82

Register of deeds: revisions re instruments filed or recorded with and fees - SB73

Trespassing while armed on any technical college or UW System campus building or grounds: exemption from law prohibiting persons with a license to carry a concealed weapon from carrying a weapon on campus; similar provision in administrative code repealed [Admin.Code UWS 18.10] - AB480

Violent sex offenders on supervised release: procedures and residency requirements revised - AB497

Violent sex offenders on supervised release: procedures and residency requirements revised - SB409

WCA pleading requirements revisions - AB117

WCA pleading requirements revisions - SB92

Wisconsin Veterans Employment Initiative established to increase number of veterans holding permanent state government positions; Council on Veterans Employment created in the Office of the Governor; state agencies and DPM duties - AB441

Other proposals authored or co-authored by Born, Rep. Mark (39th Asm.Dist.; R)

Assembly Bills: 10, 15, 25, 31, 32, 46, 49, 56, 68, 75, 77, 79, 80, 81, 95, 96, 100, 107, 113, 114, 122, 124, 147, 164, 165, 167, 173, 180, 204, 210, 237, 284, 305, 310, 311, 340, 362, 364, 365, 366, 367, 370, 373, 374, 388, 389, 400, 408, 414, 415, 433, 435, 448, 465, 517, 522, 527, 562, 565, 620, 633, 648, 655, 665, 673, 723, 734, 741, 744, 748, 783, 784, 785, 786, 787, 788, 789, 790, 792, 846, 867, 1026

Assembly Joint Resolutions: 4, 5, 43

Assembly Resolutions: 6

Senate Bills: 9, 15, 23, 40, 43, 44, 49, 59, 70, 71, 74, 76, 77, 80, 83, 95, 96, 113, 117, 121, 130, 144, 237, 238, 248, 260, 268, 269, 271, 272, 279, 285, 293, 306, 332, 338, 339, 344, 348, 359, 363, 366, 389, 411, 413, 422, 444, 470, 488, 507, 516, 523, 533, 544, 583, 589, 592, 595, 642, 671, 694, 712, 749, 750, 760

Senate Joint Resolutions: 4, 7, 41, 84

1342 Bowen, Rep. David (10th Asm.Dist.; D)

Animals believed to be used in crimes against animals: laws revised re taking custody and withholding custody of the animal, considering an animal as an unclaimed animal, custody of animal as it relates to evidence, and petitioning the court for an order regarding an animal in custody - AB487

Columbus Day renamed Indigenous Peoples Day - AB475

Columbus Day renamed Indigenous Peoples Day - SB767

Custodial interrogation of a juvenile: law enforcement agency required to notify parent, guardian, legal custodian, or Indian custodian and cannot commence the interrogation until the notice is received; evidence admissibility provision - AB985

Display of motor vehicle registration plates: law enforcement cannot stop an automobile because the front plate is missing - AB280

Low-income energy assistance: eligibility of certain households modified - AB656

Low-income energy assistance: eligibility of certain households modified - SB688

Person’s presence in a high-crime area does not constitute reasonable suspicion for a law enforcement officer to temporarily detain or search for or seize a weapon - AB984

Prearrest risk assessment tool: grants to law enforcement agencies to incorporate into arrest practices; DOJ duties, report required - AB979

Prostate Cancer Awareness Month: September 2015 proclaimed as - AJR61

Reclassifying a misdemeanor to a forfeiture or changing a penalty re disorderly conduct, theft of merchandise, and marijuana possession - AB995

Reclassifying certain felonies to misdemeanors re worthless checks, bail jumping, and second offense possession of marijuana - AB994

Reports of incidents between inmates and prison employees and between inmates are open to public inspection, redaction of personally identifying information permitted - AB833

Reports of incidents between inmates and prison employees and between inmates are open to public inspection, redaction of personally identifying information permitted - SB609

Retired professional licensed by the Examining Board of Architects, Landscape Architects, Professional Engineers, Designers, and Professional Land Surveyors: exemption from continuing education requirement, conditions specified - AB934

Sentencing credit after revocation to include time served on parole or under extended supervision - AB992

Sober living residences: DHS to encourage development, expansion, and quality control of networks; grants provision - AB889

Special distinguishing registration plate supporting the Milwaukee Bucks; fees and trademark provisions - AB899

Special distinguishing registration plate supporting the Milwaukee Bucks; fees and trademark provisions - SB685

Special Transfer Program (Chapter 220) restored - AB990

Special Transfer Program (Chapter 220) restored - SB784

Tetrahydrocannabinols (THC) possession penalties modified - AB997

Wage Council created in DWD to study the need to increase the minimum wage and make recommendations; “living wage” defined - AB904

Youthful offender rehabilitative program: Corr.Dept to design and implement for offenders under age 25 - AB993

Other proposals authored or co-authored by Bowen, Rep. David (10th Asm.Dist.; D)

Assembly Bills: 10, 12, 16, 20, 28, 29, 34, 55, 62, 63, 65, 66, 67, 69, 70, 83, 84, 85, 86, 87, 89, 98, 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 108, 143, 149, 150, 151, 152, 153, 155, 160, 179, 199, 216, 221, 224, 235, 244, 245, 246, 247, 252, 254, 260, 261, 262, 264, 265, 267, 270, 272, 274, 290, 292, 294, 295, 297, 300, 308, 309, 318, 322, 323, 328, 329, 343, 351, 354, 358, 365, 367, 368, 375, 379, 395, 396, 400, 423, 432, 435, 436, 455, 474, 482, 484, 485, 488, 499, 502, 506, 507, 510, 512, 513, 514, 516, 524, 529, 545, 551, 555, 570, 593, 604, 607, 618, 621, 628, 652, 746, 813, 817, 851, 900, 925, 928, 961, 978, 980, 981, 982, 983, 986

Assembly Joint Resolutions: 2, 3, 4, 7, 8, 17, 21, 22, 27, 32, 40, 41, 43, 44, 46, 53, 55, 59, 62, 63, 64, 74, 75, 82, 90, 102, 107

Assembly Resolutions: 4, 6, 7, 13, 22, 24, 27, 28, 32

Senate Bills: 3, 5, 9, 11, 14, 15, 18, 19, 27, 28, 33, 36, 39, 45, 48, 58, 62, 66, 68, 72, 98, 99, 100, 101, 106, 107, 111, 112, 125, 137, 145, 146, 159, 162, 163, 164, 166, 167, 170, 172, 175, 176, 185, 192, 194, 195, 199, 200, 214, 215, 216, 230, 232, 240, 247, 258, 264, 270, 275, 281, 299, 335, 342, 348, 352, 356, 364, 365, 370, 374, 376, 377, 384, 385, 386, 387, 397, 399, 412, 425, 442, 450, 462, 528, 579, 598, 626, 634, 636, 648, 666, 670, 722, 726, 737, 738, 740, 755, 758, 764, 787

Senate Joint Resolutions: 7, 12, 14, 25, 31, 33, 35, 39, 40, 41, 46, 47, 49, 52, 53, 54, 59, 67, 78, 84, 96

1344 Brandtjen, Rep. Janel (22nd Asm.Dist.; R)

Aquaculture and fish farm regulations revised re wetland permits, natural bodies of water used for fish farms, dams on navigable streams, WPDES permits, water quality standard variances, water withdrawal re Great Lakes Compact, nonpoint performance standards cost-sharing exemption, LWSR agricultural use, WHEDA loan guarantees, navigable water permits, and transportation of agricultural products; DNR and DOT duties - AB640

Child abuse and neglect reporting law recodified; revisions re persons mandated to report, training, eliminating health care provider exception from reporting of sexual intercourse or contact, and definitions of ``physical injury” and ``neglect” - AB489

Counties given the option to combine the offices of county clerk, register of deeds, and treasurer: constitutional amendment (1st consideration) - AJR85

Expanding list of traffic violations for which operating privilege is suspended and attendance at a vehicle right-of-way course is required; bodily harm or death of another and forfeiture provisions - AB476

Expanding list of traffic violations for which operating privilege is suspended and attendance at a vehicle right-of-way course is required; bodily harm or death of another and forfeiture provisions - SB720

FoodShare: limiting foods that may be purchased; DHS to report to JCF on cost to implement and comply; review and update of list required; federal waiver and WIC provision - AB177

I 94 east-west corridor project in Milwaukee County: DOT authorized to provide funding - AB875

Immigration status: prohibiting local ordinance, resolution, or policy that prohibits inquiries of individuals receiving public services and notifying the federal government or complying with state law re aliens not lawfully present; writ of mandamus provision and reduction of shared revenue payments for failure to comply - AB492

Lingren, Dr. Ronald H.: life and public service - AJR68

Optional incentive program for counties under certain population and tribes that identify fraudulent activity in MA and FoodShare: DHS to establish - AB535

``Pavement marking” defined re highways - AB298

``Pavement marking” defined re highways - SB224

Photo ID cards issued by local governments can only be used for government employment purposes and cannot be used for voting, registration for voting, or to obtain public benefits - AB723

Residential dwelling rented exclusively for periods of seven consecutive days or longer is excluded from definition of ``hotel”, ``bed and breakfast establishment”, and ``tourist rooming house” and is therefore not subject to DATCP regulation of lodging establishments; prohibition on enacting or enforcing ordinances that would prohibit or regulate such dwellings - AB583

Special distinguishing registration plates for Wisconsin Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, Whitetails Unlimited, the Boy Scouts of America, nurses, and Midwest Athletes Against Childhood Cancer established; fee, logo, trademark, contributions from interested parties, and registration number up to 7 positions provisions - AB702

Special distinguishing registration plates supporting Midwest Athletes Against Childhood Cancer authorized; fees and contributions from interested parties provisions - AB401

State legislator allowance for expenses (per diem): individual income tax deduction sunsetted; JSCTE appendix report - AB345

Teacher and principal effectiveness evaluation requirement delayed; DPI prohibited from issuing school accountability report for 2014-15 school year - AB78

Wisconsin First Lady Tonette Walker and Fostering Futures commended for their work to share the concept of trauma-informed care and improving the lives of children in foster care - AJR115

WRS minimum retirement age increased; JSCRS appendix report - AB397

Other proposals authored or co-authored by Brandtjen, Rep. Janel (22nd Asm.Dist.; R)

Assembly Bills: 13, 18, 24, 25, 27, 28, 32, 44, 46, 49, 56, 68, 71, 81, 82, 92, 96, 109, 114, 143, 170, 172, 189, 203, 212, 220, 222, 226, 228, 233, 235, 251, 253, 268, 269, 280, 285, 299, 305, 310, 311, 321, 326, 333, 349, 360, 362, 368, 369, 373, 378, 380, 381, 384, 386, 398, 402, 405, 414, 430, 435, 449, 450, 452, 455, 466, 480, 481, 511, 517, 533, 534, 545, 556, 557, 562, 565, 574, 596, 602, 622, 654, 658, 693, 694, 697, 700, 721, 729, 730, 782, 792, 807, 846, 921, 947, 951

Assembly Joint Resolutions: 4, 6, 22, 23, 33, 43, 44, 45, 70, 72, 75, 81, 84, 87, 109, 113

Assembly Resolutions: 6

Senate Bills: 16, 20, 23, 26, 35, 43, 44, 49, 66, 67, 70, 73, 74, 85, 95, 106, 122, 127, 132, 139, 140, 164, 168, 183, 196, 213, 217, 221, 227, 229, 234, 237, 238, 242, 255, 260, 263, 265, 280, 285, 288, 290, 296, 297, 306, 323, 327, 328, 329, 334, 337, 343, 348, 355, 363, 367, 371, 374, 388, 401, 407, 411, 412, 426, 433, 463, 467, 470, 472, 493, 505, 518, 527, 533, 542, 543, 587, 589, 601, 603, 638, 643, 690, 721, 742, 746, 760

Senate Joint Resolutions: 3, 7, 25, 40, 41, 63, 64, 67, 75, 84, 102, 109

1347 Brooks, Rep. Robert (60th Asm.Dist.; R)

Adverse possession against real property owned by the state or a political subdivision prohibited - AB459

Adverse possession against real property owned by the state or a political subdivision prohibited - SB314