Wisconsin Legislature: Welch, Sen. Robert T. (14th Sen.Dist.; Rep.)

``Land surveying" replaced with ``practice of professional land surveying" and definition revised; certificate replaced by license provisions; section and examining board names changed; prohibition created - AB804

Local governmental units authorized to pay certain health care premiums for retired officers - AB612

Lock and dam system on the upper Mississippi and Illinois rivers: Congress urged to fund modernization of - SR15

Marshfield, City of, designated a technology zone - AB541

Milwaukee county: $50,119.00 claim for reprinting ballots - AB334

Organized labor in American history and the collective bargaining process: instruction in public schools required - SB235

Public intervenor, Office of, recreated in DOJ; AG and DNR provisions; advisory committee created - SB49

Rental-purchase company and rent-to-own agreement: regulations created; Division of banking duties set - SB473

``Replica vehicle" category of vehicles a hobbyist may register eliminated - AB868

``Replica vehicle" category of vehicles a hobbyist may register eliminated - SB483

Revenue limits for school districts: increase for school lunch or breakfast program; annual report requirement re pupil nutrition - SB4

Revenue limits for school districts increased re health insurance costs - SB124

Right to fish, hunt, trap, and take game: constitutional amendment (1st consideration) - SJR5

Sighting a firearm in 24-hour period prior to opening of deer season re land owned or leased by the person or immediate family: DNR may not promulgate or enforce rules prohibiting - AB515

Single sales factor apportionment of corporate income - SB294

Tangible personal property used exclusively and directly for farming or husbandry activities: sales and use tax exemptions expanded to include - SB65

Telecommunications and Internet services: government subdivisions prohibited from taking certain actions; exceptions and PSC provisions - AB518

Telecommunications and Internet services: government subdivisions prohibited from taking certain actions; exceptions and PSC provisions - SB248

Universal banking and credit union revisions - AB299

Well withdrawal (high-capacity) re production of bottled water: DNR may withhold, condition, or modify its approval; environmental impact statement required - SB44

Wisconsin outdoor wildlife heritage trust fund established - SB330

Other proposals coauthored or cosponsored by Sen. Shibilski:

Senate Bills: 1, 18, 33, 36, 69, 79, 110, 115, 121, 179, 185, 232, 255, 263, 271, 278, 280, 281, 282, 283, 284, 295, 296, 299, 310, 350, 387, 395, 428, 445, 446, 448, 493

Senate Joint Resolutions: 2, 6, 13, 21, 27, 28, 31, 38, 44, 47

Senate Resolutions: 14

Senate Petitions:

Assembly Bills: 36, 53, 55, 66, 121, 134, 135, 145, 194, 237, 251, 270, 303, 424, 523, 536, 542, 547, 579, 584, 593, 649, 684, 705, 711, 734, 735, 789, 802, 820, 914

Assembly Joint Resolutions: 1, 32, 43, 45, 46, 59, 60, 66, 72, 83, 94

S14 Welch, Sen. Robert T. (14th Sen.Dist.; Rep.)

Abortion for unemancipated minor: parental consent law and evidence heard by circuit court revised - AB812

Administrative rules task force created and report required - SB162

American Legion state headquarters: DOT to erect directional signs - AB236

Approvals issued by DNR: denial for failure to provide SSN prohibited - SB15

Badger army ammunition plant: proceeds from sale of forest products - AB151

Badger army ammunition plant: proceeds from sale of forest products - SB53

Bomb scares or firearm violations involving school premises: motor vehicle operating privilege suspension - SB99

Brancel, Ben: public service commended - AJR38

Business tax registration certificate fees eliminated - AB172

Capital gains income tax exclusion revised - SB326

Cattle, sheep, goats, and pigs sold at a livestock market: seller not required to take an exemption certificate from purchaser - AB728

Child custody interference revised; law enforcement and temporary court order provisions - AB627

Christmas tree farming: agricultural pursuits definition revised re child labor laws - SB174

Collective bargaining dispute settlement procedure for members of certain police departments - SB42

Congressional redistricting based on 2000 census; LRB duty specified - AB711

Corporate fees revised re filing certain articles - SB148

Electricity sold for residential use: sales tax exemption revised - AB28

Environmental improvement program created; DNR and DOJ duties specified; action to collect forfeiture and criminal violation prosecution provisions - AB479

Felon's right to recover personal damages limited - SB32

Fish and wildlife resources management: JCF to determine what constitutes DNR administration of - AB554

GPR appropriations limited; exceptions provided - SB50

Green flashing, rotating, or oscillating lamp on certain snowplows permitted; operation on left-hand side of highway under certain conditions allowed - AB292

HIV test without individual's consent re accident victim: exceptions expanded to include Good Samaritans; coroner, medical examiner, or physician required to take blood sample from corpse - AB156

``Hmong-Lao Appreciation Day" declared May 14 - SJR66

Human growth and development programs: school board to provide instruction in male, female, parental, and marriage responsibility - AB125

Kindergarten pupils: counting 5-year-olds modified; referendum required to include programs for 4- or 5-year-olds in shared cost or property tax expenditures - AB878

Kindergarten pupils: counting 4-year-olds discontinued; referendum required to include programs for 4-year-olds in shared cost or property tax expenditures - AB879

Law enforcement officer or fire fighter discipline procedure revised re collective bargaining agreement - SB185

Leean, Joe: public service commended and congratulations upon retirement - AJR29

Legislative redistricting based on 2000 census; LRB duty specified - AB842

Lorge, Gerald D.: life and public service - SJR28

Lottery tickets or shares: sale of prohibited; referendum required - SB285

Open meeting law and public notice requirement exemption for meetings of certain governmental bodies re public works, highway, street, or alley projects for which no construction has begun - SB343

Organization engaged in abortion-related activities: prohibition on payment of public funds expanded; related activities re promoting, encouraging, or counseling in favor of prohibited; petition for writ of mandamus or prohibition with circuit court permitted; LAB duty specified; authority to provide nondirective information about pregnancy termination eliminated - SB348

Persons visiting inmates in state prisons: Corr.Dept prohibited from using state funds to transport - AB810

President Bush's tax relief plan: requesting Wisconsin's congressional delegation to urge Congress to pass - SJR29

President George W. Bush's Economic Security Plan supported and U.S. Senate Majority Leader urged to allow it to receive a vote - SR12

Presidential preference primary: date changed - AB548

Referenda scheduling by local governments revised; Referendum appeal board created - AB2

Registration plates: use of covers or brackets that interfere with legibility prohibited; motor vehicle dealer provision re front bracket - AB150

``Renew Wisconsin" program created re performance evaluations of operations of state agencies - AB493

School year commencement before September 1: public hearings and adoption of resolution exception eliminated - SB190

Tax increase in certain cases: two-thirds vote required. Constitutional amendment (1st consideration) - AJR2

Tax rate increases in certain cases to require two-thirds vote; elector approval for certain taxing and spending decisions; emergency taxes, reserves, costs of new programs, and refunds re excess revenue provisions. Constitutional amendment (1st consideration) - AJR64

Terrorism crimes re penalty enhancer, threats, soliciting, supporting, and harboring; penalties for classified felonies; capital punishment for first-degree homicide with intent to terrorize; license to carry concealed weapons - SB328

Trade masters pilot program created in DWD; evaluation required - AB210

Trade masters pilot program created in DWD; evaluation required - SB14

Universal service fund contributions requirement: cap set - AB575

Well withdrawal (high-capacity) re production of bottled water: DNR may withhold, condition, or modify its approval; environmental impact statement required - SB44

WHEDA bonds or notes: individual and corporate income tax re multifamily and elderly housing projects created; cultural and architectural landmark exemption repealed - AB734

Wild animal carcass: processor may destroy or donate to charitable organization if unclaimed; income and franchise tax credit created - AB115

WRS creditable military service provision revised re federal retirement benefits - SB13

Other proposals coauthored or cosponsored by Sen. Welch:

Senate Bills: 24, 65, 117, 131, 147, 158, 236, 248, 256, 263, 275, 281, 283, 284, 286, 293, 294, 297, 298, 305, 312, 318, 352, 357, 409, 419, 420, 493

Senate Joint Resolutions: 5, 13, 15, 17, 18, 38, 40, 42, 44, 49, 53, 54, 55, 58

Senate Resolutions: 3, 6, 9, 11, 14

Senate Petitions:

Assembly Bills: 1, 6, 8, 20, 27, 30, 52, 121, 167, 168, 171, 187, 235, 238, 253, 255, 267, 274, 298, 299, 302, 315, 320, 342, 356, 365, 379, 380, 395, 424, 428, 435, 443, 468, 488, 504, 515, 518, 521, 546, 558, 560, 561, 564, 569, 576, 579, 582, 584, 585, 587, 588, 593, 602, 605, 615, 616, 620, 625, 629, 635, 636, 642, 644, 675, 695, 706, 722, 726, 745, 753, 755, 758, 763, 767, 774, 785, 786, 787, 788, 792, 804, 825, 831, 834, 914