2015 Senate Authors

Postretirement health care benefits of local government employees: segregated account and GAAP requirements; dissolution of account provision - SB213

Prescription refills: pharmacist may dispense varying quantities under certain conditions - AB866

Prescription refills: pharmacist may dispense varying quantities under certain conditions - SB709

Rural and underserved urban medicine program: Medical College of Wisconsin and University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health annual report changed to biennial report - AB619

Rural and underserved urban medicine program: Medical College of Wisconsin and University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health annual report changed to biennial report - SB481

Scalia, Justice Antonin: life and service on the United States Supreme Court commended upon his death - SJR109

Special Needs Scholarship Program changes - AB751

Special Needs Scholarship Program changes - SB615

State prevailing wage law, local prevailing wage law, and highway prevailing wage law eliminated - AB32

State prevailing wage law, local prevailing wage law, and highway prevailing wage law eliminated - SB49

Unfair Sales Act (minimum markup law) repealed - AB452

Unfair Sales Act (minimum markup law) repealed - SB371

Unpasteurized milk and unpasteurized milk products: selling where produced allowed; exemption from certain licensing requirements, grade A permitting requirements, and DATCP testing rules, conditions set - SB721

Other proposals authored or co-authored by Vukmir, Sen. Leah (5th Sen.Dist.; R)

Senate Bills: 1, 26, 43, 67, 70, 84, 106, 122, 161, 168, 179, 193, 242, 260, 263, 283, 285, 312, 337, 343, 363, 407, 411, 449, 455, 488, 500, 505, 538, 687, 707, 734, 749, 760, 765

Senate Joint Resolutions: 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 11, 14, 17, 21, 31, 40, 42, 48, 49, 50, 59, 63, 66, 70, 72, 90

Senate Resolutions: 7, 11, 12

Assembly Bills: 27, 46, 68, 78, 94, 120, 143, 144, 172, 237, 239, 240, 251, 326, 349, 373, 391, 394, 449, 450, 466, 480, 534, 536, 549, 562, 565, 581, 602, 622, 663, 673, 697, 750, 754, 856, 868, 873, 876, 951

Assembly Joint Resolutions: 1, 5, 19, 31, 33, 43, 57, 68, 72, 77, 78, 81, 82, 94, 95, 113

1338 Wanggaard, Sen. Van (21st Sen.Dist.; R)

100th Anniversary of the Armenian Genocide: April 24, 2015 remembered as - AJR23

Assessed value of each major class of property of a taxation district: in reevaluation process, removing requirement that assessment staff attend an assessor education program prior to DOR appointing someone to assist staff; definition of ``major class of property” modified - SB430

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

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

Bodily substances thrown or expelled at a prosecutor made a felony - SB544

Civics portion of citizenship test: successful completion required to obtain a high school diploma or equivalency diploma - AB194

Compatible offices and positions: EMT, volunteer fire fighter, or first responder whose compensation does not exceed set amount may also hold an elective office in the same city, town, or village - SB581

Competency determination hearings and commitment - AB259

Competency determination hearings and commitment - SB181

Concealed weapon license: applicant who is stationed in Wisconsin in active service of the U.S. armed forces is eligible - AB75

Court jurisdiction (subject matter and personal) clarified in restraining order and injunction cases re domestic abuse, child abuse, at-risk adult abuse, and harassment - AB10

Court jurisdiction (subject matter and personal) clarified in restraining order and injunction cases re domestic abuse, child abuse, and harassment - SB9

Crime victim restitution revisions re Corr.Dept authority to charge a reimbursement fee, garnishment of a defendant’s wages, and certification to DOR of restitution owed; reports required - SB500

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

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 - SB470

Criminal invasion of privacy penalty increased re purposes of sexual gratification, representation of nude or partially nude person, and the person is under age 18 - SB452

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

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

Deceased prison inmate: procedures relating to burial or cremation, unclaimed corpse, notification to relative, prohibition on cremation re homicide, and charges to prisoner’s estate - AB770

Deceased prison inmate: procedures relating to burial or cremation, unclaimed corpse, notification to relative, prohibition on cremation re homicide, and charges to prisoner’s estate - SB585

DOJ crime victim compensation award program revisions - SB510

Drainage district revisions re jurisdiction, board membership, regulation of district access corridors, land in newly organized or annexed to districts, and discharge of dredged material into wetland permit exemption - AB653

Drainage district revisions re jurisdiction, board membership, regulation of district access corridors, land in newly organized or annexed to districts, and discharge of dredged material into wetland permit exemption - SB572

Drones operated over state correctional institutions prohibited; political subdivisions may enact ordinances limiting operation of drones over designated areas, exceptions and penalty provisions - SB498

Duty to stop at the scene of a motor vehicle accident revised; prosecutor provision - AB201

Election law revisions re write-in candidate registration, reconvening of board of canvassers to count absentee and provisional ballots, caucus used to nominate certain candidates, date an ordinance or resolution must be submitted to electors at the next election, affixing a sticker to a ballot, and a school board referendum - SB121

Election officials training period requirement clarified; board of canvassers’ two year term modified - SB391

Electronic voter registration provisions created; special registration deputies eliminated and election registration officials created; testing chief inspectors permitted; further revisions re electronic voting systems, absentee ballots, and proof of residency; GAB and DOT duties - SB295

Eliminating inactive boards, councils, and commissions - SB171

Equine−assisted learning and equine−assisted psychotherapy: civil liability immunity for equine activities expanded to include - AB169

Equine−assisted learning and equine−assisted psychotherapy: civil liability immunity for equine activities expanded to include - SB126

Firearm possession in a school zone: exemption for qualified law enforcement and former law enforcement officers - AB46

Firearm possession in a school zone: exemption for qualified law enforcement and former law enforcement officers - SB70

Gang-related crimes: penalty enhancer created - AB403

Gang-related crimes: penalty enhancer created - SB303

Gun safes: sales and use tax exemption created; JSCTE appendix report - SB637

Handgun purchase: 48 hour waiting period eliminated - AB49

Handgun purchase: 48 hour waiting period eliminated - SB35

Historical plates: certain special interest, reconstructed, replica, or street modified vehicles permitted to display in lieu of special plates issued by DOT, conditions specified - AB455

Historical plates: certain special interest, reconstructed, replica, or street modified vehicles permitted to display in lieu of special plates issued by DOT, conditions specified - SB374

Human trafficking resource center hotline poster: DOJ to design and make available to print from its Internet site; certain businesses encouraged to display it - SB14

Ignition interlock restricted license created re persons who have committed certain OWI-related offenses; DOT duties and penalty provisions - AB266

Ignition interlock restricted license created re persons who have committed certain OWI-related offenses; DOT duties and penalty provisions - SB222

Independent charter high schools offering curriculum focused on occupational education and STEM training: each technical college district board allowed to authorize - AB64

Independent charter high schools offering curriculum focused on occupational education and STEM training: each technical college district board allowed to authorize - SB91

Initial credential fee determined by DSPS modified - SB333

Internet crimes against children: surcharge and administrative subpoena created - AB666

Internet crimes against children: surcharge and administrative subpoena created - SB546

Internet site publishing criminal record information: requirements for removal without charging a fee established; definition and penalty provisions - AB258

Internet site publishing criminal record information: requirements for removal without charging a fee established; definition and penalty provisions - SB184

Interstate Compact on Juveniles repealed as it is no longer in effect; juvenile from another state on supervision in this state under the Interstate Compact for Juveniles for a sex offense is required to register as a sex offender - AB627

Interstate Compact on Juveniles repealed as it is no longer in effect; juvenile from another state on supervision in this state under the Interstate Compact for Juveniles for a sex offense is required to register as a sex offender - SB475

Invasion of privacy penalty increased re purposes of sexual gratification, representation of nude or partially nude person, and the person is under age 18 - AB566

Invasion of privacy re capturing an intimate representation without consent: laws revised; surveillance device clarified, and ``consent” and other definition provisions - SB410

Local professional baseball park district: bonding and spending authority revised and termination of sales and use tax; LFB duties - AB93

Maximum speed limit on freeways and expressways increased - SB26

Motor vehicle monitoring and feedback device may be mounted to the front windshield - AB651

Motor vehicle monitoring and feedback device may be mounted to the front windshield - SB496

Motor vehicle operator's license minor applicant: limit for liability imputed to the parent or adult sponsor for damages caused by minor's negligent or willful misconduct - SB408

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

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

Oversight of law enforcement and investigation: joint standing committee created re acquisition by law enforcement of surveillance services or devices and certain military equipment or armaments; John Doe proceedings provision - AB845

Oversight of law enforcement and investigation: joint standing committee created re acquisition by law enforcement of surveillance services or devices and certain military equipment or armaments; John Doe proceedings provision - SB639

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

OWI-related offense: permanent revocation of motor vehicle operating privileges under set conditions; reinstatement and OAR provisions; DOT appendix report - AB432

OWI-related offense: permanent revocation of motor vehicle operating privileges under set conditions; reinstatement and OAR provisions; DOT appendix report - SB335

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

Photo ID cards issued by local governments can only be used for government employment purposes and may not be used for voting, registration for voting, or to obtain public benefits - SB533

Physical therapists may order X-rays under certain conditions - AB549