2017 Senate Authors

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 - SB230

DLT authorized to collect and maintain certain public library data; rural public libraries serving certain sized municipalities are eligible to receive TEACH grants - SB491

Domestic abuse repeater: increased penalty condition expanded to include comparable felony or misdemeanor committed in another state - AB737

Domestic abuse repeater: increased penalty condition expanded to include comparable felony or misdemeanor committed in another state - SB623

DSPS may appoint certain local governments to approve building and plumbing plans and variances for public buildings and places of employment, administrative code provisions [Admin.Code SPS 302.31, 361.04, 361.60, 361.61] - SB534

Dual enrollment programs in high schools: Office of Educational Opportunity in UW System to award grants to high school teachers in meeting minimal qualifications; sunset provision - AB851

Dual enrollment programs in high schools: Office of Educational Opportunity in UW System to award grants to high school teachers in meeting minimal qualifications; sunset provision - SB711

Emergency outpatient mental health treatment for minors without informed consent allowed under certain conditions - SB737

Epinephrine auto-injectors: use and supply of by authorized individuals allowed; definition provision - AB96

Epinephrine auto-injectors: use and supply of by authorized individuals allowed; definition provision - SB209

Expanding list of traffic violations for which operating privilege is suspended and attendance at a vehicle right-of-way course is required; great bodily harm or death of another, failure to complete course, and forfeiture provisions - AB201

Expanding list of traffic violations for which operating privilege is suspended and attendance at a vehicle right-of-way course is required; great bodily harm or death of another, failure to complete course, and forfeiture provisions - SB189

Hospice worker authorization to transfer controlled substances of deceased person to drug disposal program established - SB361

Hydro-flight devices: boating regulation exemption and definition provision - AB661

Hydro-flight devices: boating regulation exemption and definition provision - SB571

Impersonation of another in an email or on social media with intent to frighten, intimidate, harm, threaten, abuse, harass, defraud, or obtain a benefit made a misdemeanor - SB513

Interagency Council on Homelessness created; appropriation and report provisions - SB207

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

Knowledge and concepts exam practice exam or sample items: DPI to make available upon request; repeal of administrative code [Admin.Code PI 28] - AB488

Knowledge and concepts exam practice exam or sample items: DPI to make available upon request; repeal of administrative code [Admin.Code PI 28] - SB536

Law enforcement body camera requirements for use and retention created; data custody provision - SB279

Law enforcement dogs that have bitten a person: confinement and veterinarian examination requirement removed - SB21

Lifeguards: minors 15 years old and older may be employed as - AB326

Lifeguards: minors 15 years old and older may be employed as - SB251

Livestock premises registration program funding increased - AB765

Livestock premises registration program funding increased - SB667

Minimum number of hours of direct pupil instruction: pilot program created in which a school district in CESA 6 region may opt out of the requirement - AB221

Minimum number of hours of direct pupil instruction: pilot program created in which a school district in CESA 6 region may opt out of the requirement - SB105

Modifications to legal custody or physical placement: court may approve stipulated agreement that is contingent on the occurrence of specified future event - AB586

Modifications to legal custody or physical placement: court may approve stipulated agreement that is contingent on the occurrence of specified future event - SB474

Motor vehicle service work: revisions to manufacturers’ compensation of motor vehicle dealers - AB635

Motor vehicle service work: revisions to manufacturers’ compensation of motor vehicle dealers - SB537

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

National Speech and Debate Education Day: March 3, 2017 designated as - AJR5

National Speech and Debate Education Day: March 3, 2017 designated as - SJR5

National Teacher Appreciation Week in Wisconsin: May 7-11, 2018 recognized as - SJR108

Nomination papers for school district officer candidate in district with territory in a second class city: number of signatures may be reduced by resolution, conditions set - SB260

Nonconforming outdoor advertising signs: conditions for removal of nonconforming off-property signs revised - SB495

Nonprobate transfers of real property on death; transfer by affidavit procedure for small estates; mortgage payoff statements - SB507

Nutrition education standards modified re knowledge of nutritive value of food, nutritious diet in promoting health, and nutrition education component in health education - AB215

Nutrition education standards modified re knowledge of nutritive value of food, nutritious diet in promoting health, and nutrition education component in health education - SB159

Obedience to signal from marked police vehicle changed to obedience to signal from authorized emergency vehicle operated by a law enforcement officer - SB574

Online summer school or interim session classes for high school and grades 7 and 8 that qualify for state aid expanded - AB398

Online summer school or interim session classes for high school and grades 7 and 8 that qualify for state aid expanded - SB301

Outdoor advertising signs that do not conform to local ordinances and are affected by certain transportation-related projects: treatment revisions - SB496

Percent for Art program and heritage tourism pilot program: eliminate administrative rules for repealed programs [Admin.Code AB 4, Tour 2] - AB276

Percent for Art program and heritage tourism pilot program: eliminate administrative rules for repealed programs [Admin.Code AB 4, Tour 2] - SB220

Personal farm property or household goods sold by auction on the Internet: sales and use tax exemption - SB484

Physical restraint and seclusion of pupils in schools: laws revised - AB1048

Physical restraint and seclusion of pupils in schools: laws revised - SB876

``Populous counties” standard changed - AB836

``Populous counties” standard changed - SB709

Pulsing stop lamps on motor vehicles permitted - SB540

Pupil with extended absence from school: school attendance officer required to direct pupil services professional to determine if child should be referred for disability evaluation; notification to parent or guardian re requesting a disability evaluation - AB700

Pupil with extended absence from school: school attendance officer required to direct pupil services professional to determine if child should be referred for disability evaluation; notification to parent or guardian re requesting a disability evaluation - SB556

Pyrolysis and gasification facilities exempt from certain solid waste facility regulations, definition provisions - SB646

Reach Out and Read Wisconsin program: DHS to distribute grant moneys to Children’s Health Alliance of Wisconsin in support of - AB541

Reach Out and Read Wisconsin program: DHS to distribute grant moneys to Children’s Health Alliance of Wisconsin in support of - SB449

Real estate disclosure report forms updated; content of report submitted by registered home inspector to client adjusted - AB812

Real estate disclosure report forms updated; content of report submitted by registered home inspector to client adjusted - SB687

Register of deeds: information assigned to a document submitted for filing or recording modified; penalties eliminated re registration of farm names; condominium plat provision - AB175

Register of deeds: information assigned to a document submitted for filing or recording modified; penalties eliminated re registration of farm names; condominium plat provision - SB131

Restitution received by crime victims: DOJ report modified - AB650

Restitution received by crime victims: DOJ report modified - SB538

Revenue limit ceiling for school districts and sparsity aid per pupil amount increased - SB690

Sale of foreclosed property and recording sheriff’s deed: process expanded to property anywhere in the state; clerk of court and notice provisions - AB253

Sale of foreclosed property and recording sheriff’s deed: process expanded to property anywhere in the state; clerk of court and notice provisions - SB175

Sale of foreclosed property: county ordinance requiring sheriff or referee to use an Internet-based auction authorized - AB690

Sale of foreclosed property: county ordinance requiring sheriff or referee to use an Internet-based auction authorized - SB621

Sale of foreclosed property: eligible bidders, purchaser to submit affidavit affirming eligibility, and penalty for false representation - AB691

Sale of foreclosed property: eligible bidders, purchaser to submit affidavit affirming eligibility, and penalty for false representation - SB622

State procurement or public works projects contracts: certain practices prohibited re labor organizations - SB3

Superintendent of Public Instruction may revoke a license for immoral conduct, definition revised re pornographic material; governing bodies of schools (public, private, charter) prohibited from aiding an employee, contractor, or agent in obtaining a new job if there is reason to believe child sexual abuse has been committed - AB329

Superintendent of Public Instruction may revoke a license for immoral conduct, definition revised re pornographic material; governing bodies of schools (public, private, charter) prohibited from aiding an employee, contractor, or agent in obtaining a new job if there is reason to believe child sexual abuse has been committed - SB253

Supported decision-making agreements for adults with a functional impairment provisions created; DHS duties - SB552

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

Termination of certain property interests of a decedent: verify under oath to register of deeds re decedent’s death instead of submitting certified copy of death certificate - AB664

Termination of certain property interests of a decedent: verify under oath to register of deeds re decedent’s death instead of submitting certified copy of death certificate - SB578

TIF statutes technical changes - SB51

Timing of state aid payments to school districts and payments to independent charter schools and private schools participating in a choice program or the Special Needs Scholarship Program changed - AB471

Timing of state aid payments to school districts and payments to independent charter schools and private schools participating in a choice program or the Special Needs Scholarship Program changed - SB383

Town sanitary district composed primarily of summer resort property: residency requirements for commissioners revised - SB391

Towns in counties of certain population size allowed to withdraw from county zoning: official map and timing requirements revised - AB109

TPR proceedings: appellate procedure changes - AB778

TPR proceedings: appellate procedure changes - SB654

``Transitional housing grants" renamed ``housing grants" and 24 month limit repealed; reasonable balance among geographic areas requirement eliminated - SB205

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