Assembly

Senate Bills: 63, 71, 99, 122, 150, 165, 167, 176, 178, 192, 194, 197, 224, 232, 252, 269, 275, 329, 331, 349, 356, 398, 415, 426, 487, 497, 512, 561

Senate Joint Resolutions: 1, 2, 9, 10, 27, 31, 36, 37, 64, 65, 75, 78

A56 Roth, Rep. Roger J. (56th A.Dist.; Rep.)

Arrearage collection procedure used by municipal utility that provides electric or water service to rental dwellings revised - AB649

Automatic dialing announcing device call included in ``telephone solicitation" definition; exceptions to prohibitions re the DATCP directory -  AB648

Bills imposing state mandates on local governmental units: passage prohibited unless appropriation is included  - AB290

Branches of state banks or out-of-state banks located within certain radius of bank affiliate engaged in commercial activities prohibited -  AB693

Branches of state banks or out-of-state banks located within certain radius of bank affiliate engaged in commercial activities prohibited -  SB378

Budget process: withholding of pay and expenses from legislators and certain state elected officials if not passed by August 1 of the odd-numbered years; acceptance of political contributions by partisan elective state officials prohibited between certain dates, penalty provision; deadlines for budget message from the Governor, Building Commission's long-range state building program budget, and state agencies' biennial budget requests revised; legislative consideration of biennial budget bill and identification of nonfiscal policy items, JCF and LRB duties; if not passed by certain date, any non-budget legislation may not be considered or requested until budget passes  - AB633

Child safety restraint requirements in motor vehicles: provisions of 2005 WisAct 106 repealed -  AB558

Extraterritorial plat: denying approval based on proposed use of land prohibited -  AB423

``Gerald Ford Day": July 14, 2007 announced as to honor the 38th President of the United States  - AJR11

Immigration status of individual seeking or receiving public assistance: political subdivision prohibited from enacting or enforcing an ordinance, resolution, or policy that prohibits an employee from inquiring about immigration status and from notifying the federal government of the presence of illegal aliens; writ of mandamus provision  - AB569

Immigration status of individual seeking or receiving public assistance: political subdivision prohibited from enacting or enforcing an ordinance, resolution, or policy that prohibits an employee from inquiring about immigration status and from notifying the federal government of the presence of illegal aliens; writ of mandamus provision  - SB309

Internal Revenue Code changes adopted re eligibility for deduction for energy efficient commercial buildings  - AB694

Public utility required to give written notice to rental dwelling unit owner before disconnecting unit; PSC duty specified - AB686

Rocky Bleier Day proclaimed October 12, 2007 -  AJR67

Rocky Bleier Day proclaimed October 12, 2007 -  AR11

St. John, (PFC) Jon Bailey, II: life and military service commended -  SJR19

St. John, (PFC) Jon Bailey, II: life and military service commended -  SJR30

State Mandates, Joint Committee on, created; LFB provision -  AB350

State Mandates, Joint Committee on, created; LFB provision -  SB189

Other proposals coauthored or cosponsored by Rep. Roth:

Assembly Bills: 28, 30, 31, 47, 67, 93, 110, 128, 138, 147, 149, 151, 190, 194, 205, 221, 223, 227, 337, 427, 455, 490, 502, 504, 543, 563, 581, 582, 650, 651, 671, 695, 697, 710, 733, 739, 748, 806

Assembly Joint Resolutions: 1, 17, 26, 41, 53, 76, 82, 84, 86, 87, 88, 112, 113

Assembly Resolutions: 1

Assembly Petitions:

Senate Bills: 5, 8, 18, 31, 34, 46, 58, 59, 61, 67, 68, 86, 113, 122, 131, 218, 224, 253, 258, 275, 322, 335, 347, 356, 414, 416, 432

Senate Joint Resolutions: 1, 2, 10, 29, 31, 53, 75, 78

A72 Schneider, Rep. Marlin D. (72nd A.Dist.; Dem.)

Active members of the U.S. armed forces and their dependents: DOR to deny tax benefits to financial institutions that violate certain state or federal protections  - AB15

Bottling of water provided by a local governmental unit: DNR approval required -  AB638

Cigarettes containing nicotine: sale of prohibited -  AB534

Commercial mobile telephone monthly service contract: expiration of monthly access time specified  - AB98

Complaint procedure with State Superintendent established re use of ethnic names, nicknames, logos, and mascots by a school; DNR prohibited from using the word ``squaw" in the name of any lake or stream and names in current use must be changed -  AB180

Computerized communication that invites harassment or sends obscene, lewd, or profane language made a misdemeanor  - AB51

Conferences held by the Supreme Court or court of appeals required to be open to the public - AB934

Consolidated Court Automation Programs (CCAP): public access from the Internet restricted; clerk of courts and DA duties specified -  AB418

Decorated tree displayed in Capitol rotunda during Christmas holiday season renamed the Wisconsin State Christmas Tree - AJR5

Digital representations re photograph, film, motion picture, audio, or video is admissible under certain conditions; knowingly submitting altered evidence is a misdemeanor  - AB14

Discrimination in housing because of certain arrest or conviction record prohibited, felony and mortgage provisions; discrimination in employment because of arrest or conviction record made a felony -  AB933

Documents (written or electronic) containing SSN of any person: state employee may not remove from state government office unless duties require it - AB188

Domestic abuse or violence recognition training: Barbering and Cosmetology Examining Board required to provide  - AB143

Electronic message sent and made to appear from a person without that person's consent: felony crime created  - AB548

Employer monitoring of employee electronic mail: prohibitions created; DWD to hear discrimination or discharge complaints - AB533

English as state's official language; written expression by state and local governments required to be in English, some exceptions; preservation of ethnic, cultural, religious, and linguistic heritage encouraged; precludes units of state and local governments from prohibiting or restricting proficiency or use of any language for nongovernmental purposes  - AB289

Federal education laws: implementation and administration directions to DPI -  AB428

Federal education laws: implementation and administration directions to DPI and school boards; No Child Left Behind Act and Individuals with Disabilities Education Act provisions - AB317

Film production company income and franchise tax credits: beginning taxable year modified - AB3

Foreign exchange student: school board may award a high school diploma to under set conditions  - AB99

Fuel price gouging: crime created -  AB200

Fund-raising social events and related campaign contributions by legislative leaders and members before enactment of the executive budget bill prohibited [Joint rule 94]  - AJR4

Fund-raising social events and related campaign contributions by legislative leaders and members prohibited during specific dates [Joint rule 94] -  AJR3

Gasoline and diesel fuel: advertising or selling at retail prohibited if price includes a fraction of a cent  - AB261

Grimm, (CPL) Matthew: life and military service commended - SJR14

Hart, Virginia Baily: life, public service, and dedication to the causes of women and working people commended  - AJR49

Hearing aids or cochlear implants for infants and young children: health insurance policies and plans required to cover; exceptions provided -  AB133

Hearing aids or cochlear implants for infants and young children: health insurance policies and plans required to cover; exceptions provided -  SB88

Hours worked by Assembly employees: each Assembly member directed to determine method and reporting period [Assembly rule 7 (5)] -  AR3

Illegal aliens: companies that hire are ineligible for income and franchise tax credits, property tax exemption, public works or services contracts, and loans or grants from local governments; review provision -  AB101

In-person payment of any fee, charge, or tax accepted by a state or political subdivision: unit required to accept cash  - AB315

Invasive fish species or eggs: possessing, releasing, controlling, storing, selling, or transporting prohibited; exceptions and definition provisions -  AB96

Legislator ordered to military duty for any period of time during term in office: legislator does not vacate seat and may appoint a temporary acting legislator subject to approval of house in which the legislator serves. Constitutional amendment (1st consideration) -  AJR33

Levy limits for cities, villages, and towns: exception for fire protection services contracted out  - AB788

Locker rooms: capturing nude or partially nude image on recording device prohibited; written policy on use of recording devices required -  AB8

Maintenance in divorce actions: requirements for ordering revised -  AB9

Manufacturer's rebate on tangible personal property: sales or use tax paid on reduced price -  AB10

Martial arts instruction to a minor for a fee without a license prohibited; DRL licensing duties; DOJ to conduct background checks on applicants -  AB17

Maternity coverage for surrogate mothers required -  AB631

OWI violation: DOT required to purge record of conviction, suspension, or revocation after 10 years unless a person has a CDL or was operating a commercial motor vehicle at time of offense - AB182

Payday loan provider: maximum finance charge set; license required; Division of Banking authority specified  - AB4

Preexisting condition: group or individual health insurance provider may not deny coverage based on  - AB419

Prepaid legal services insurance: GIB to offer to certain WRS participating employees -  AB13

Prescription drug manufacturer prohibited from giving or offering anything of monetary value to any practitioner to encourage prescribing the manufacturer's drugs; fine provision; product samples excluded -  AB12

Property insurance policy: insurer may agree to cosmetic modifications so undamaged portion can match the repaired damaged portion -  AB632

Rare disease or condition: health insurance policies and plans required to cover prescription drugs; OCI duty specified; definition provided -  AB16

Reduction in size of Wisconsin national guard opposed: exemption from rules prohibiting memorializing Congress or the federal government [Assembly rules 32 (1)(a) and 39 (1)]  - AR5

RFID tag attached to or embedded in a document, including U.S. currency, prohibited -  AB141

RFID tags in consumer goods and certain farm products prohibited unless seller renders them inoperable before purchaser takes possession of the goods -  AB488

Right to vote barred re felony conviction: right restored to persons on extended supervision, parole, or probation but barred again if person is returned to prison, jail, or house of correction; Corr.Dept notice provision -  AB630

Safety glass requirement for motor vehicles: exception for certain mobile homes created -  AB100

Scrap metal sale and purchase regulated; penalty provisions -  AB429

Scrap metal sale and purchase regulated; penalty provisions -  SB225

Security deposit: landlord must return within 45 days; DATCP duty specified -  AB178

Special distinguishing motorcycle registration plate for veterans: DOT to provide decals or tags similar to special automobile license plates that are military in nature  - AB629

Special distinguishing registration plates re national guard: decals re the 32nd ``Red Arrow" Brigade or Division; fee and veterans trust fund provisions - AB538

SSN as personal identifier: insurer, risk-sharing plan, or self-insured plan prohibited from using - AB316

SSN of customer: retail seller prohibited from requesting; fine provision; exception for DNR fish and game approvals  - AB11

SSN use prohibited or restricted re civil service exam, requests by merchants to customers, government records posted to the Internet, access to certain public records, employer records, and credit reporting agencies -  AB102