Wisconsin Legislature: Zien, Sen. David A. (23rd Sen.Dist.; Rep.)

Election official residency requirement revised re special voter registration deputy - AB61

Energy efficient equipment: income and franchise tax credits created re sales and use taxes paid on purchase of; certain consumer electronics excepted - AB744

Energy efficient equipment re Energy Star program: sales and use tax exemptions created; certain consumer electronics excluded - AB585

Fire fighters memorial: individual income tax checkoff created - AB577

Interscholastic athletics: penalty for use of prohibited substances re ``blood doping" and ``gene doping"; DPI duties and definition provisions - SB280

Intertrack wagering license conditions repealed re wagering on off-track races does not supplant wagering on live on-track races and off-track races wagering is not primary source of revenue - SB633

Invasive species control program grants: cap raised and eligible recipients expanded - SB50

Lake research donations: amount of voluntary contribution increased re boat registration or renewal of certificate of number - SB48

Motor vehicle insurer may not require that the insured use a particular garage, repair shop, or other vendor when making a claim for motor vehicle repairs - AB827

Motor vehicle insurer may not require that the insured use a particular garage, repair shop, or other vendor when making a claim for motor vehicle repairs - SB472

Organized labor in American history and the collective bargaining process: instruction in public schools required - SB630

Pension payments and IRA or Roth IRA distributions: individual income tax exemption for certain amount created - SB60

Pheasant carcass tags issued to certain stamp and license holders, fee provision; use of bird dog training license fees specified - SB523

Property tax exemption for certain properties modified and the exemption for properties owned by benevolent associations specified; tax-exempt leased property provisions; assessor determination of property value provision - SB660

Property taxes on principal dwellings of state residents: tax exemption created. Constitutional amendment (1st consideration) - AJR10

Public Intervenor, Office of, recreated in DOJ; AG and DNR provisions; advisory committee created - AB205

Redistricting by an independent citizens commission: JLC to study and recommend legislation - AJR22

Self-service storage facilities: late fees permitted - AB1065

Tax revisions re certain property tax credits, school property tax income tax credit, related entities, property tax on computers, and sales tax on luxury boxes - AB44

TID expenditure period and project costs for certain city modified - AB193

TID expenditure period and project costs for certain city modified - SB102

UC benefits exempt from income tax - SB615

Other proposals coauthored or cosponsored by Sen. Wirch:

Senate Bills: 23, 26, 32, 33, 36, 38, 39, 40, 41, 49, 73, 79, 80, 86, 92, 98, 108, 109, 110, 128, 130, 141, 146, 157, 159, 160, 166, 167, 168, 182, 193, 195, 208, 221, 227, 232, 234, 235, 249, 260, 267, 288, 292, 305, 310, 312, 333, 338, 343, 350, 356, 357, 387, 388, 391, 404, 416, 437, 466, 505, 513, 532, 535, 544, 546, 577, 595, 598, 609, 613, 653, 723

Senate Joint Resolutions: 3, 11, 13, 17, 29, 32, 34, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 42, 46, 48, 56, 58, 59, 60, 62, 64, 65, 66, 67, 68, 70, 71, 72, 75, 76, 78, 81, 82, 83, 85

Senate Resolutions: 4, 12

Senate Petitions:

Assembly Bills: 17, 20, 26, 39, 67, 68, 70, 72, 77, 103, 143, 144, 153, 162, 163, 164, 180, 186, 192, 197, 199, 204, 211, 242, 247, 250, 252, 293, 305, 314, 317, 318, 319, 347, 387, 403, 406, 437, 459, 463, 491, 525, 532, 542, 565, 574, 580, 583, 590, 594, 609, 617, 618, 621, 624, 647, 663, 677, 680, 682, 712, 720, 721, 736, 771, 789, 791, 802, 805, 807, 818, 832, 834, 849, 879, 907, 972, 976, 979, 992, 995, 999, 1012, 1014, 1017, 1027, 1034, 1069, 1099, 1106, 1110, 1131, 1166

Assembly Joint Resolutions: 1, 2, 5, 6, 11, 12, 21, 23, 25, 27, 38, 39, 47, 49, 51, 53, 54, 59, 66, 69, 70, 73, 74, 81, 82, 91, 100, 107, 108, 109

S23 Zien, Sen. David A. (23rd Sen.Dist.; Rep.)

Access to public land to harvest timber: U.S. Congress and President urged to return national forest management responsibilities to Wisconsin counties - SR14

Actions affecting the family: party may elect not to disclose address re domestic abuse or harassment restraining order - AB887

Active duty in the armed forces: court may not use as a consideration in determining or modifying a child's legal custody - AB1026

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

Agri-View: 30-year dedication to the agricultural community honored - SJR30

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

American Heart Month recognized February 2006; Wear Red for Women Day recognized February 3, 2006 - SJR60

American Legion and VFW: income and property tax exemptions - AB88

Appearance bond: cash deposits may be used to pay restitution to crime victim - AB969

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

Bingo revisions re maximum prize amounts, progressive jackpot bingo, special bingo games, and maximum fee for any type of bingo - SB597

Black History Month and the men of Company F of the 29th Infantry of U.S. Colored Troops (re the Civil War) honored - SR3

Building contractors re certain dwellings: continuing education requirements created; Comm.Dept may suspend or revoke a building inspector's certification; Contractor Financial Responsibility Council renamed Contractor Certification Council; dwelling owner must sign statement from municipality re using contractors who are not bonded or insured - AB980

Child safety restraint system in motor vehicles: civil liability immunity for technicians and organizations that provide safety programs re inspection or installation - SB386

Child sex offenses: mandatory term of confinement and maximum term of imprisonment revised under certain circumstances - SB408

Chiropractic coverage revisions re independent evaluation by a chiropractor if insurer restricts or terminates coverage, prohibiting insurers from establishing higher copayment or coinsurance than for a physician or osteopath, and requires insurers to pay chiropractors directly; liability policy settlement check specifics provision - SB614

Cold War veterans: devotion and sacrifices recognized - SR18

College reenrollment protections and registration priority modified re students discharged, demobilized, or deactivated from the military - SB436

Comprehensive planning statutes re local governmental units repealed - AB645

Concealed weapon licensing system created; active duty or retired law enforcement officer permitted to carry a concealed firearm, ID card provision; DOJ to consider mental health status re background checks for handgun purchases; grants for shooting ranges - AB763

Condemnation of property that is not blighted prohibited if condemnor intends to convey or lease the acquired property to a private entity - AB657

Construction lien revisions; publicly financed projects provision - SB450

County jailers classified as protective occupation participants under WRS - AB225

County jailers classified as protective occupation participants under WRS - SB114

County supervisory districts: contiguous provision revised - AB154

CPA from another state allowed to practice in this state under certain conditions; disciplinary provisions - AB911

CPA from another state allowed to practice in this state under certain conditions; disciplinary provisions - SB484

Criminal law revisions re recording custodial interrogations, DNA evidence retention and testing, time limit for prosecuting a crime related to a felony sexual assault, and policies re eyewitness identification of a suspect - AB648

Development zone tax credits for providing full-time jobs to certain U.S. armed forces veterans - AB674

DNR educational programs re hunting, fishing, trapping, and conservation: use of unclaimed, seized, or confiscated property or weapons authorized; proceeds of the sale of skins prepared in trapper education program credited to trapper education fund; resale of confiscated fish and game revised - AB842

DOJ authority revisions re starting or intervening in a civil action, joining an action commenced by another state, and public nuisance actions; AG, Governor, and legislature provisions - SB425

Education of children with disabilities: laws revised re federal Individual with Disabilities Education Act adopted in 2004 - SB529

Estate tax imposed by the state reduced - SB9

Fair market value of property taken by condemnation: court may consider appraisal based on income approach - AB656

Farm Assets Reinvestment Management Loan Guarantee Program: eligibility expanded - AB1003

Fire fighters relief association and police relief association: membership eligibility revised; initiation fee provision - AB849

Firearm and hunting revisions re possession by minor under age 12, persons accompanying minors possessing a firearm or while hunting, small game hunting license for nonresident minors under age 16; hunter education certificates from other states or countries allowed and revision re eligibility of persons under age 12 to apply for a deeer hunting license; possession of firearm in school permitted for hunter education program; DNR provisions re use of seized or unclaimed property, trapper education program funding, and arrow tips on crossbows - AB724

First-degree sexual assault case: evidence of previous assaults similar to alleged offense may be admitted - AB970

First-degree sexual assault case: evidence of previous assaults similar to alleged offense may be admitted - SB573

Fishing with bow and arrow: DNR must permit fishing from sunset to sunrise during certain open seasons - AB337

Fishing with bow and arrow: DNR must permit fishing from sunset to sunrise during certain open seasons - SB158

Forestry operations: nuisance declaration and certain zoning ordinances prohibited if generally accepted forestry management practices are followed - AB59

GLIFWC conservation wardens: application of certain statutes re law enforcement and conservation wardens expanded to include; authorization to assist a Wisconsin peace officer or make an arrest for violations of state law - SB299

Hahn, Stephen: life and public service as a police officer commended - SJR68

Health care liability requirements extended to include any organization or enterprise organized to provide medical services of physicians and nurse anesthetists - SB228

Hunter education certificate of accomplishment requirement for hunting approval: exception for certain certificate from another state or country - AB800

Hunting and firearm possession and control by persons under age 16: regulations revised re accompaniment by parent or guardian, 10- and 11-year-olds, and target practice - AB586

Hunting mentorship program created, hunter education program and restrictions on firearm possession by persons under age 16 provisions; placing, possessing, or transporting a firearm prohibition exceptions; minimum age reduced for obtaining certain dog training licenses - AB677

Interstate Compact for Juveniles: new compact created - AB41

IRA early withdrawal: exemption from state penalty tax if used to purchase long-term care insurance - SB140

Main Street Program: counties permitted to participate; Comm.Dept required to select Clark County - AB794

Main Street Program: counties permitted to participate; Comm.Dept required to select Clark County - SB522

Maximum speed limit on freeways and expressways increased; DOT provision - SB270

Medical malpractice claim re state officer, employee, or agent: notice to AG revised - SB74

Mental responsibility of a defendant in a criminal action: deadline for examining physician or psychologist to report to opposing counsel or examiner specified - AB971

Mental responsibility of a defendant in a criminal action: deadline for examining physician or psychologist to report to opposing counsel or examiner specified - SB574