2017 Senate Authors

Entering certain places without consent and with intent to commit battery made a felony - SB868

Fentanyl analogs added to Schedule I controlled substances, felony provisions - SB262

Fetal body parts: sale and research prohibitions; final disposition required; DHS to request information on establishing a public cord blood collection operation - SB422

Firearm purchase for or furnishing or possessing a firearm for person prohibited from possessing a firearm: crime created; mandatory minimum sentence and affirmative defense re domestic abuse or child abuse injunction provisions - SB408

First class city board of fire and police commissioner revisions re membership, use of hearing examiner to assist with disciplinary hearings and appeals, and appeals to disciplinary actions; office of independent monitor created; veterans preference points provision; certain changes also affect other cities, villages, and towns - AB606

First class city board of fire and police commissioner revisions re membership, use of hearing examiner to assist with disciplinary hearings and appeals, and appeals to disciplinary actions; office of independent monitor created; veterans preference points provision; certain changes also affect other cities, villages, and towns - SB512

Four-year-old kindergarten: DCF pilot project to award grants to expand existing programs, conditions specified - AB797

Four-year-old kindergarten: DCF pilot project to award grants to expand existing programs, conditions specified - SB663

Garnishment of earnings of certain debtors: 13-week limit eliminated - AB476

Garnishment of earnings of certain debtors: 13-week limit eliminated - SB397

GPS device used to monitor certain sex offenders and persons who have violated certain injunctions: term of contract between DOC and vendor modified - AB601

GPS device used to monitor certain sex offenders and persons who have violated certain injunctions: term of contract between DOC and vendor modified - SB516

Gun safes: sales and use tax exemption created - AB149

Illegal possession of a firearm: mandatory minimum incarceration period modified - SB56

Immediate family of law enforcement officer or firefighter killed in the line of duty: income tax exemption for amounts received to pay for expenses related to the death - AB619

Immediate family of law enforcement officer or firefighter killed in the line of duty: income tax exemption for amounts received to pay for expenses related to the death - SB664

Innovation Fund Council established in WEDC and nonlapsible innovation fund created, economic development program limitations and requirements specified; SWIB, DOR, and WEDC duties specified - SB525

Intentional taking of a motor vehicle without owner's consent by force or threat of force (carjacking): criminal penalties created - SB58

Interactive electronic devices: using while driving prohibited; exceptions and penalty provisions - AB463

Interactive electronic devices: using while driving prohibited; exceptions and penalty provisions - SB380

Juvenile correctional facilities: DOC to establish one or more Type 1 juvenile correctional facilities; closure of Lincoln Hills School and Copper Lake School; counties authorized to establish secured residential care center for children and youth; supervision of certain juveniles transferred from DOC to county departments; Juvenile Corrections Study Committee created; Juvenile Corrections Grant Committee created re costs of establishing secured residential care centers, JCF provision; youth aids funding revisions; DOC employees, reports, and sunset provisions - SB807

Local governmental unit employee grievance procedure: requirements modified - AB503

Local governmental unit employee grievance procedure: requirements modified - SB419

Local professional baseball park district: sales and use taxes sunsetted, lease provision - SB443

Mandatory reporting of child abuse and neglect: juvenile correctional officers added to list of professionals - SB35

Milwaukee County high-wide route designated, permit provision - SB186

Motor vehicle certificate of title transferred to spouse upon death of the owner: fee waived - AB740

Motor vehicle certificate of title transferred to spouse upon death of the owner: fee waived - SB630

Novelty lighters: retail sale to minors and display in area accessible to the general public prohibited; definition and penalty provisions - SB384

OAR violation: ``knowingly” removed as element of the offense; requirements of the court during sentencing modified - AB390

OAR violation: ``knowingly” removed as element of the offense; requirements of the court during sentencing modified - SB310

Obedience to signal from marked police vehicle changed to obedience to signal from authorized emergency vehicle operated by a law enforcement officer - AB678

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

Olympic medal won by an individual: tax exemption for value of and payments from the U.S. Olympic Committee created - AB289

OWI-related offense: permanent revocation of motor vehicle operating privileges under set conditions; reinstatement and OAR provisions; DOT appendix report - AB197

OWI-related offense: permanent revocation of motor vehicle operating privileges under set conditions; reinstatement and OAR provisions; DOT appendix report - SB135

Parent of a stillbirth: refundable individual income tax credit created - SB138

Participating in a riot made a felony, definition provision - AB395

Participating in a riot made a felony, definition provision - SB303

Participating in a riot while going armed with a dangerous weapon prohibited; penalty and definition provisions - AB397

Participating in a riot while going armed with a dangerous weapon prohibited; penalty and definition provisions - SB305

Prison Industries Board membership modified - SB139

Prohibition against adults knowingly permitting or failing to take action to prevent the illegal consumption of alcohol beverages by underage persons: property is not required to be covered by an alcohol license or permit for prohibition to apply - AB275

Prohibition against adults knowingly permitting or failing to take action to prevent the illegal consumption of alcohol beverages by underage persons: property is not required to be covered by an alcohol license or permit for prohibition to apply - SB202

Prosecutor Board and State Prosecutors Office created - AB231

Prosecutor Board and State Prosecutors Office created - SB155

Prostitution crime surcharge created; use of moneys specified - AB435

Prostitution crime surcharge created; use of moneys specified - SB442

Public safety employee diagnosed with PTSD: WC benefit changes - AB434

Public safety employee diagnosed with PTSD: WC benefit changes - SB564

Pulsing stop lamps on motor vehicles permitted - SB540

Qualified new business venture certified by WEDC: threshold for investments that qualify for tax credits increased - SB398

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

Record expunged of certain offenses committed before the age of 25: person may petition the court, fee provision - SB53

Rights to victims of crimes: constitutional amendment (1st consideration) - AJR47

Rights to victims of crimes: constitutional amendment (1st consideration) - SJR53

Safe carrying capacity of a boat based on maximum allowed total weight - SB610

Secured residential care center for children and youth (SRCCCY): licensing authority transferred from DOC to DCF; Milwaukee County provision - SB660

Self-service storage facility law revisions re disposal of property, liens, and towing vehicles; sale of self-service storage insurance authorized, requirements established - SB555

Sexually explicit representation solicited from a minor: crime created, penalty provision - AB389

Sexually explicit representation solicited from a minor: crime created, penalty provision - SB300

Showing your marked ballot to another person in a way that the mark is identifiable: prohibition eliminated - SB539

Soda water beverage equipment, not a coin-operated vending machine: DATCP prohibited from regulating terms of sale or rental of - SB451

Southeastern Wisconsin Fox River Commission funding - AB911

Southeastern Wisconsin Fox River Commission funding - SB817

State Treasurer, Office of, deleted from the Constitution; BCPL provision. Constitutional amendment (2nd consideration) - SJR3

Survivors of a law enforcement officer, EMT, or fire fighter who dies, or has died, in the line of duty: payment of health insurance premiums, establishing a loan program, and confidentiality provisions - AB150

Survivors of a law enforcement officer, EMT, or fire fighter who dies, or has died, in the line of duty: payment of health insurance premiums, establishing a loan program, and confidentiality provisions - SB97

Tetrahydrocannabinols (THC) definition modified re cannabidiol (CBD oil) documentation; scheduling of CBD oil and physician provisions - AB49

Tetrahydrocannabinols (THC) definition modified re cannabidiol (CBD oil) documentation; scheduling of CBD oil and physician provisions - SB10

TID numbers 1 and 4 in the Village of Caledonia: maximum life, expenditure period, and allocation period increased - AB952

TID numbers 1 and 4 in the Village of Caledonia: maximum life, expenditure period, and allocation period increased - SB809

Traffic court: continuance and immediate trial references removed for certain traffic violations - AB52

Traffic court: continuance and immediate trial references removed for certain traffic violations - SB9

Transfer by affidavit procedure for small estates to include personal representatives - SB101

Tribal ID cards accepted as proof of residence for various purposes - SB488

Underage sexual activity: misdemeanor criminal penalty created if child is 15 years old and the person is under 19 years old; exception and sex offender registry provision - SB343

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

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 - SB325

Undesignated felony provisions created - SB57

Uniform Recognition and Enforcement of Canadian Domestic Violence Protection Orders Act adopted - SB369

Veterans and surviving spouses’ property tax credit: eligibility threshold modified re service-connected disability rating - AB436

Warren Knowles-Gaylord Nelson Stewardship 2000 Program: amount obligated for critical health and safety-related water infrastructure projects in state parks - SB421

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

Wetland mitigation requirements modified and DNR duties re mitigation banks revised - SB816

Wrongful imprisonment of innocent persons: claims against the state provisions and compensation amounts revised, and outstanding deductions, civil claim for damages, and taxation exemption provisions; option to elect health care coverage plans through GIB created - AB548

Wrongful imprisonment of innocent persons: claims against the state provisions and compensation amounts revised, and outstanding deductions, civil claim for damages, and taxation exemption provisions; option to elect health care coverage plans through GIB created - SB456

Other proposals authored or co-authored by Wanggaard, Sen. Van (21st Sen.Dist.; R)

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