2017 Assembly Authors

Tax-free distribution from IRA to qualified charitable organization: Internal Revenue Code provision adopted - SB121

Tax law changes re length of recognition period for built-in gains tax, evidentiary standard to prove transaction has economic substance, participation in Multistate Tax Commission Audit Program, and reliance by taxpayer on past audits - AB259

Tax law changes re length of recognition period for built-in gains tax, evidentiary standard to prove transaction has economic substance, participation in Multistate Tax Commission Audit Program, and reliance by taxpayer on past audits - SB203

TID number 3 in Village of Oostburg: 12 percent rule changed to 15 percent - AB1

TID number 3 in Village of Oostburg: 12 percent rule changed to 15 percent - SB1

TPR proceedings: appellate procedure changes - AB778

WHEDA pilot program re work requirements as condition of receiving federal Housing Choice Voucher Program voucher; HUD approval provision - AB238

Wisconsin CASA Association: funding for DOJ grants increased, sunset eliminated, and report required - AB786

Wisconsin CASA Association: funding for DOJ grants increased, sunset eliminated, and report required - SB675

Other proposals authored or co-authored by Katsma, Rep. Terry (26th Asm.Dist.; R)

Assembly Bills: 26, 42, 57, 69, 80, 124, 138, 139, 152, 153, 164, 167, 185, 188, 196, 197, 204, 205, 211, 233, 234, 235, 236, 237, 239, 241, 242, 243, 247, 263, 274, 280, 288, 289, 295, 296, 299, 302, 303, 306, 307, 317, 320, 325, 327, 335, 340, 357, 359, 384, 386, 387, 426, 432, 456, 471, 486, 496, 500, 508, 549, 550, 555, 607, 625, 632, 633, 663, 748, 760, 763, 772, 775, 776, 777, 779, 780, 781, 782, 783, 784, 785, 787, 798, 812, 819, 835, 837, 849, 871, 879, 880, 910, 926, 988, 1003

Assembly Joint Resolutions: 13, 21, 22, 32, 37, 46, 51, 61, 67, 99, 107

Assembly Resolutions: 13

Senate Bills: 2, 15, 19, 47, 79, 84, 86, 98, 101, 102, 108, 109, 130, 133, 134, 135, 144, 145, 158, 169, 174, 187, 204, 205, 206, 207, 208, 212, 216, 217, 221, 224, 236, 237, 244, 250, 255, 257, 262, 263, 273, 285, 291, 292, 295, 322, 337, 341, 374, 383, 396, 402, 411, 417, 423, 424, 453, 457, 466, 490, 507, 514, 527, 548, 554, 586, 604, 634, 643, 652, 653, 654, 655, 656, 657, 658, 670, 672, 673, 674, 676, 687, 689, 690, 692, 710, 713, 724, 729, 736, 742, 745, 747, 764, 808, 849

Senate Joint Resolutions: 4, 18, 38, 43, 51, 55, 64, 66, 69, 94, 106, 118

January 2018 Special Session Assembly Bills: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10

January 2018 Special Session Senate Bills: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10

1570 Kerkman, Rep. Samantha (61st Asm.Dist.; R)

UI fraud: penalties for knowingly making a false statement revised - AB710

UI fraud: penalties for knowingly making a false statement revised - SB542

Wetland mitigation requirements modified and DNR duties re mitigation banks revised - AB956

Other proposals authored or co-authored by Kerkman, Rep. Samantha (61st Asm.Dist.; R)

Assembly Bills: 28, 49, 51, 58, 80, 81, 83, 108, 109, 139, 151, 153, 176, 184, 194, 247, 253, 254, 275, 302, 310, 351, 357, 386, 500, 555, 566, 702, 751, 784, 793, 822, 869, 879, 911, 979

Assembly Joint Resolutions: 13, 18, 21, 27, 32, 33, 47, 48, 60, 61, 72, 93, 97, 103, 106, 107, 108

Senate Bills: 7, 10, 21, 47, 51, 60, 75, 79, 102, 121, 132, 149, 153, 169, 175, 196, 202, 224, 238, 279, 285, 417, 422, 457, 468, 624, 636, 657, 668, 686, 706, 710, 797, 817

Senate Joint Resolutions: 18, 32, 38, 39, 53, 60, 64, 70, 73, 90, 95, 100, 105, 106

August 2017 Special Session Assembly Bills: 1

January 2018 Special Session Assembly Bills: 10

January 2018 Special Session Senate Bills: 10

1571 Kessler, Rep. Frederick (12th Asm.Dist.; D)

Assembly Organization, Committee on, prohibited from contracting for or expending public funds for private legal services re legislative redistricting - AR4

DA, deputy DA, and assistant DA allowed to provide pro bono publico legal services - AB36

DA, deputy DA, and assistant DA allowed to provide pro bono publico legal services - SB504

Elections Commission's responsibility to change registration status of electors eliminated; delegation authority removed - AB375

Frank P. Zeidler Public Service award: congratulations to 2017 recipient Jesus Salas - AJR88

Frank P. Zeidler Public Service award: congratulations to 2017 recipient Reggie Jackson - AJR86

Hmong history from the Vietnam War to emigration to the U.S.: school boards directed to include in the instructional program - AB34

Jury in a felony case must consist of 12 persons - AB35

Municipal judges required to be licensed Wisconsin attorneys - AB33

Municipal judges required to be licensed Wisconsin attorneys - SB294

Private attorneys representing indigent clients: rate paid by SPD increased - AB37

Private attorneys representing indigent clients: rate paid by SPD increased - SB283

Retaliation against a public employee by a public officer: prohibition and criminal penalty created - AB391

Sicula, Paul: life and public service of former state representative commended - AJR32

Sleeping or camping in a county park overnight: local ordinance prohibiting authorized under certain conditions and law enforcement authority to arrest someone limited; forfeiture provision - AB38

Underage sexual activity: misdemeanor criminal penalty created if child is between 15 and 18 years old and the person is under 19 years old; exception and sex offender registry provision - AB414

Venue for trials involving violations of elections, ethics, and lobbying regulation laws changed; Elections Commission, Ethics Commission, and disclosure of certain information provisions - AB32

Other proposals authored or co-authored by Kessler, Rep. Frederick (12th Asm.Dist.; D)

Assembly Bills: 50, 68, 74, 76, 102, 110, 122, 132, 133, 134, 135, 136, 137, 143, 146, 171, 173, 177, 186, 212, 213, 214, 244, 256, 271, 273, 284, 286, 297, 298, 333, 349, 350, 362, 363, 364, 366, 386, 387, 392, 409, 429, 437, 438, 439, 445, 482, 487, 540, 561, 566, 567, 604, 613, 616, 660, 721, 750, 791, 792, 794, 796, 828, 859, 868, 1001

Assembly Joint Resolutions: 9, 13, 14, 16, 17, 25, 29, 31, 36, 38, 42, 45, 46, 52, 54, 58, 64, 65, 66, 67, 77, 78, 83, 87, 90, 94, 112

Assembly Resolutions: 14, 31

Senate Bills: 22, 39, 41, 61, 70, 77, 91, 111, 112, 114, 117, 118, 140, 142, 152, 176, 199, 214, 215, 240, 261, 265, 266, 267, 268, 269, 291, 292, 297, 318, 325, 343, 344, 346, 347, 348, 349, 352, 375, 444, 464, 526, 544, 545, 546, 550, 606, 649, 651, 660, 662, 707, 779

Senate Joint Resolutions: 8, 9, 17, 21, 28, 31, 34, 37, 38, 41, 44, 47, 48, 49, 50, 51, 55, 59, 60, 62, 63, 66, 84, 87, 103

August 2017 Special Session Assembly Resolutions: 1

1572 Kitchens, Rep. Joel (1st Asm.Dist.; R)

Baccalaureate degree program completed in 3 years: each UW System university required to submit statements to Board of Regents; report provisions - SB290

Contaminated private well or failing private on-site wastewater treatment system: local government may remediate, seal, replace, abandon, or provide a loan to the owner, special charge or assessment permitted; well compensation grant program limit increased - AB226

Contaminated private well or failing private on-site wastewater treatment system: local government may remediate, seal, replace, abandon, or provide a loan to the owner, special charge or assessment permitted; well compensation grant program limit increased - SB168

Creative economy development initiative grants to be awarded by the Arts Board re creative industries, job creation, or economic development; report required - AB393

Crimes intentionally committed against certain persons (hate crimes): victim definition expanded to include law enforcement officers - AB48

Dates changed for publication of school and school district accountability reports and eligibility to be placed in the Opportunity Schools and Partnership Program - AB569

Dates changed for publication of school and school district accountability reports and eligibility to be placed in the Opportunity Schools and Partnership Program - SB494

First aid rendered to domestic animals by emergency medical technician or first responder in the course of responding to a call, civil and criminal immunity provisions - AB522

Green Bay Correctional Institution sale and construction of new facility in Brown County or adjacent county; lease and property tax provisions; DOA duties - AB292

Income continuation insurance waiting period modified re teachers employed by UW System (remedial legislation) - AB6

Involuntary TPR proceeding based on continuing CHIPS: grounds revised re substantial likelihood the parent will fail to meet conditions for safe return of the child - AB775

Involuntary TPR proceeding based on continuing CHIPS: grounds revised re substantial likelihood the parent will fail to meet conditions for safe return of the child - SB652

MPCP, Racine Parental Choice Program, statewide parental choice program, and Special Needs Scholarship Program changes - AB383

MPCP, Racine Parental Choice Program, statewide parental choice program, and Special Needs Scholarship Program changes - SB293

Newspaper compensation for publication of legal notices: criteria revised, definition provisions - AB731

Newspaper compensation for publication of legal notices: criteria revised, definition provisions - SB627

Open enrollment (remedial legislation) - AB11

Producer led watershed protection grants funding increased; DATCP soil and water resource management program funding increased; debt service payments increased for certain nonpoint source water pollution abatement projects - AB946

Producer led watershed protection grants funding increased; DATCP soil and water resource management program funding increased; debt service payments increased for certain nonpoint source water pollution abatement projects - SB796

Recreation vessel operation: personal flotation device required for passengers under age 10; forfeiture provision - AB575

State procurement or public works projects contracts: certain practices prohibited re labor organizations - AB24

Teaching license based on completion of a teacher education program accredited by the Association Montessori Internationale - AB423

Teaching license based on completion of a teacher education program accredited by the Association Montessori Internationale - SB299

Truant pupil: school attendance officer permitted to notify parent or guardian by electronic communication - AB341

Tuition remission to students who were in foster care or other out-of-home placements: UW and technical college district boards to grant; DCF and HEAB provisions - AB777

UW Board of Regents required to develop transfer policies for college credits earned by high school students in certain program; exam provision - AB559

UW Board of Regents required to develop transfer policies for college credits earned by high school students in certain program; exam provision - SB407

Warren Knowles-Gaylord Nelson Stewardship 2000 Program: amount obligated for critical health and safety-related water infrastructure projects in state parks - AB537

Wetland mitigation grant program and property development grants created: DNR to award to nonprofit organizations; Stewardship 2000 Program, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and report provisions - AB833

Young adult employment assistance credit created re individuals who aged out of foster care or lost disability status - AB239

Other proposals authored or co-authored by Kitchens, Rep. Joel (1st Asm.Dist.; R)

Assembly Bills: 25, 49, 69, 73, 78, 79, 95, 100, 123, 126, 138, 151, 180, 181, 183, 186, 196, 208, 222, 224, 227, 233, 234, 235, 236, 237, 241, 243, 255, 293, 294, 295, 309, 317, 335, 355, 366, 386, 400, 409, 416, 433, 476, 477, 481, 485, 498, 500, 502, 511, 521, 530, 552, 568, 581, 583, 612, 619, 628, 629, 630, 631, 632, 633, 643, 650, 652, 653, 664, 665, 676, 686, 688, 700, 702, 732, 733, 737, 740, 745, 764, 766, 769, 773, 776, 778, 779, 780, 781, 782, 783, 784, 785, 786, 787, 789, 793, 810, 822, 829, 835, 837, 848, 849, 859, 871, 888, 906, 907, 912, 926, 954

Assembly Joint Resolutions: 13, 22, 25, 32, 42, 45, 46, 47, 49, 51, 57, 59, 61, 71, 72, 77, 82, 93, 95, 102, 103, 107, 110

Senate Bills: 3, 10, 11, 35, 44, 48, 49, 62, 69, 78, 98, 119, 133, 157, 161, 162, 164, 165, 179, 188, 201, 204, 205, 206, 207, 208, 217, 228, 230, 242, 252, 262, 280, 284, 297, 308, 318, 322, 326, 344, 390, 392, 397, 404, 417, 421, 423, 429, 435, 476, 486, 497, 501, 517, 518, 523, 527, 528, 538, 543, 548, 553, 556, 557, 577, 578, 616, 623, 624, 626, 628, 630, 644, 645, 646, 648, 653, 654, 655, 656, 657, 658, 664, 666, 668, 672, 673, 674, 675, 676, 683, 684, 685, 686, 690, 702, 707, 724, 729, 732, 736, 737, 742, 747, 767, 768, 830