Senate

Homeowner's property tax credit created; school property tax credit revised re rent paid on principal dwelling  - SB260

Large employer health care assessment created; DHFS duties specified; MA trust fund provision  - SB440

Little bluestem designated as the state grass; Blue Book provision -  AB176

Mail theft prohibitions expanded; identity theft penalty enhancement if victim is elderly, under age 18, disabled, or a vulnerable adult; SSN use by employer or on driver's license as unique ID number prohibited; employer may request SSN only when offer of employment is made to applicant; restricting release of credit reports, fees, notice, and civil action provisions  - SB581

Nursing home MA reimbursement: DHFS to treat Columbia, Dane, Iowa, and Rock counties as one labor region  - SB662

Object intentionally pointed at a law enforcement officer and the officer may reasonably believe it is a firearm: prohibition created -  AB1126

Object intentionally pointed at a law enforcement officer and the officer may reasonably believe it is a firearm: prohibition created -  SB656

Payday loan providers: requirements and prohibitions created; reports required -  SB674

Pharmacists required to dispense all FDA approved contraceptives unless it is contraindicated for a particular patient; abortion defined to exclude FDA approved birth control  - AB532

Risser, Fred (Senator): congratulations on 50 years in the Wisconsin legislature and becoming the longest serving state legislator in the U.S. -  SJR85

School finance task force created; report required -  AB250

Sex offender placed in community under Corr.Dept supervision or on probation may not reside within one mile of the victim; serious sex offense definition broadened  - AB360

Sex offender placed in community under Corr.Dept supervision or on probation may not reside within one mile of the victim; serious sex offense definition broadened  - SB176

Social Security Trust Fund and privatizing social security: U.S. Congress urged to repay the fund and reject privatization plans - SR4

Specific information signs along certain portions of USH 12 expanded -  AB664

Specific information signs along certain portions of USH 12 expanded -  SB332

State minimum wage revised - SB40

Volunteer Health Care Provider Program and status as state agents of DHFS expanded to include licensed pharmacists and pharmacy technicians -  SB544

Voting Rights Act of 1965: U.S. Congress urged to reauthorize the ``special provisions" -  SJR77

Weigh station: DOT prohibited from constructing at certain locations in Rock County before certain date; surcharge imposed at certain station and paid to the Town of La Prairie - AB1169

Weigh station: DOT prohibited from constructing at certain locations in Rock County before certain date; surcharge imposed at certain station and paid to the Town of La Prairie - SB675

Worthless check violations: deferred prosecution program established; DA and collection agency provisions  - SB145

Other proposals coauthored or cosponsored by Sen. Robson:

Senate Bills: 17, 73, 107, 109, 130, 172, 186, 208, 221, 245, 249, 251, 282, 292, 312, 343, 367, 388, 401, 415, 423, 429, 515, 532, 598, 609, 613, 645, 653, 658, 723

Senate Joint Resolutions: 3, 11, 13, 17, 24, 29, 32, 34, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 42, 45, 46, 48, 56, 57, 58, 59, 60, 62, 64, 65, 66, 67, 68, 70, 71, 72, 75, 76, 78, 81, 82, 83

Senate Resolutions: 6, 12

Senate Petitions:

Assembly Bills: 22, 70, 77, 144, 197, 306, 352, 387, 395, 419, 537, 542, 565, 583, 618, 683, 771, 783, 795, 802, 807, 826, 828, 833, 860, 876, 907, 972, 1034, 1087, 1106, 1117, 1131

Assembly Joint Resolutions: 1, 2, 5, 6, 23, 27, 47, 51, 53, 54, 60, 66, 69, 70, 74, 81, 82, 91, 103, 107, 108, 109

S18 Roessler, Sen. Carol A. (18th Sen.Dist.; Rep.)

Accumulated unused sick leave credits re public employees: use to purchase health insurance and long-term care insurance permitted -  AB1120

Active duty in the armed forces: court may not use as a consideration in determining or modifying a child's legal custody - SB590

Aircraft OWI penalties made the same as motor vehicle OWI penalties; minor passenger and operating in a reckless manner provisions -  AB1124

Airport development zone program created; loans, bonds, and income and franchise tax provisions  - AB223

Airport development zone program created; loans, bonds, and income and franchise tax provisions  - SB136

Alcohol concentration over legal limit as evidence of being under the influence of an intoxicant: number of previous OWI-related convictions condition removed  - AB92

Alternative energy source supplier: definition and exemption from definition of ``public utility" and PSC regulation under certain conditions -  AB1075

Alternatives to prosecution and incarceration for persons who use alcohol or other drugs: OJA to administer grant program for counties in collaboration with DHFS and Corr.Dept  - AB275

Alternatives to prosecution and incarceration for persons who use alcohol or other drugs: OJA to administer grant program for counties in collaboration with DHFS and Corr.Dept  - SB142

Anatomical gift as part of living will option created; provision that a specific physician carry out the procedures eliminated - SB73

Anatomical gift requests from a hospital, organ procurement organization, tissue bank, coroner, or medical examiner: consent requirements for certain uses of tissue created; civil damages, unprofessional conduct, and standards for entity receiving the donation provisions -  SB395

Appearance bond: cash deposits may be used to pay restitution to crime victim -  SB575

Apprentice training: income and franchise tax credits based on wages created -  SB69

Area cooperation compacts: certification and reporting requirements repealed -  AB936

Area cooperation compacts: certification and reporting requirements repealed -  SB510

Automobile, fire, or other property insurance policy: midterm cancellation or nonrenewal for acts of nature claims prohibited - SB141

BAC above 0.0 in motor vehicle operator under the legal drinking age: forfeiture increased and DOT to assess demerit points - AB450

Bids for public contracts: political subdivision may post on its Web site under certain conditions - AB421

Bids for public contracts: political subdivision may post on its Web site under certain conditions - SB204

Birth defect prevention and surveillance system revisions; state registrar and DHFS duties specified  - AB1098

Blue Book distribution to legislators: determination of number modified -  AB858

Cancer clinical trial: health care plan prohibited from denying coverage under certain conditions - SB288

Cancer drug repository program expanded to include prescription drugs and supplies for chronic diseases; fee and DHFS provisions -  AB197

Cancer drug repository program expanded to include prescription drugs and supplies for chronic diseases; fee and DHFS provisions -  SB109

Caregiver background information: if entity requires annual disclosure of criminal conviction or charge, the entity is not required to use DHFS form; civil penalty for failure to comply with disclosure policy -  SB579

Charter schools: U.W. baccalaureate or graduate degree granting institutions allowed to operate or contract to operate with Board of Regents approval; State Superintendent duties  - SB96

Child safety restraint requirements in motor vehicles specified; penalty and DOT provisions -  AB618

Child safety restraint requirements in motor vehicles specified; penalty and DOT provisions -  SB305

Child safety restraint requirements in motor vehicles specified, penalty and surcharge provisions; Child Safety Restraint System Program created; DOT duties set  - AB70

Child safety restraint requirements in motor vehicles specified, penalty and surcharge provisions; Child Safety Restraint System Program created; DOT duties set  - SB32

Children's Code and Juvenile Justice Code revisions re child abuse investigations of noncaregivers, definition of ``relative", holding a child in custody, and placement of a child for adoption - SB284

Cigarette tax and tobacco products tax rates increased; tobacco use control grants and MA trust fund provisions; DOR duty set - AB451

Cigarette tax and tobacco products tax rates increased; tobacco use control grants and MA trust fund provisions; DOR duty set - SB211

Cigarettes and tobacco products: direct marketing regulations created; restrictions re sale to persons under age 18 or shipping to post office box; DOR duties set  - AB249

CIP II enhanced funding re person relocating from nursing home to the community expanded to include individuals diverted from imminent entry into nursing homes  - SB312

Civil liability immunity for certain transportation programs re transportation for individuals who wish to avoid operating a vehicle while under the influence of an intoxicant  - AB109

Clinical supervisors, substance abuse counselors, and prevention specialists: titles of some subcategories modified; DRL duties re continuing education and establishing minimum standards for the practice of substance abuse counseling, supervision, and prevention by rule -  SB673

College student convicted of certain crimes re controlled substances made ineligible for a state grant, loan, or work assistance -  SB187

Computer system or telephone used to invite harassment or send obscene, lewd, or profane messages prohibited; penalty provided -  AB188

Computers used in crimes against children: seizure authorized -  AB424

Condemnation of real property owned by city, county, town, or village by a public utility or foreign transmission provider for the location or construction of transmission lines authorized; DOA, PSC, and environmental impact fee provisions  - AB412

Confidential voter registration for victims of domestic abuse, sexual assault, or stalking: procedure modified re affidavit verifying victim's status and certain victim service providers - AB707

Confidential voter registration for victims of domestic abuse, sexual assault, or stalking: procedure modified re affidavit verifying victim's status and certain victim service providers - SB341

Contaminated property: residual contamination after cleanup under administration of agency with authority over the site, DNR and notification provisions; ERTID revisions; local governmental exemption from solid waste management standards under certain conditions; voluntary party liability exemption modified -  AB999

Contaminated property: residual contamination after cleanup under administration of agency with authority over the site, DNR and notification provisions; ERTID revisions; local governmental exemption from solid waste management standards under certain conditions; voluntary party liability exemption modified -  SB546

Controlled substances schedule: GBL restriction specified for human consumption; BDO for human consumption added  - SB294

Converting agricultural land: county payment of penalty to taxation district modified -  AB312

Crimes against children: law enforcement agency duty to investigate created; confidentiality of victim information provision - AB1179

Crimes against children: law enforcement agency duty to investigate created; confidentiality of victim information provision - SB682

Dental hygienist continuing education requirements created; fee provision -  SB95

Deputy coroner: number appointed by coroner revised; chief deputy coroner and residency provisions  - AB46

Deputy coroner: number appointed by coroner revised; chief deputy coroner and residency provisions  - SB22

Discovery procedure in implied consent and alcohol beverage law violations modified -  AB1023

Discovery procedure in implied consent and alcohol beverage law violations modified -  SB592

DNA profile required from person sentenced or on probation for fourth degree sexual assault or exposing oneself to a child or causing a child to expose himself or herself  - SB569

Drug paraphernalia and possession of marijuana: county ordinance enactment or application regardless of population size - SB21

Drug product equivalent: label to include statement re substitution by pharmacist unless practitioner requests omission - AB258

Educational services for pupils in secure detention: school board of the district the pupil resided in at the time of detention must pay tuition to the district providing educational services - AB541

``Elastic yo-yo": sale or distribution of prohibited -  SB335