2013 Senate Authors

Tax revisions re carry-back of net operating losses, sales and use tax exemption for commercial printing, jobs tax credit, electronic medical records credit, manufacturing and agriculture credit, and the relocated business credit - AB484

Tax revisions re carry-back of net operating losses, sales and use tax exemption for commercial printing, jobs tax credit, electronic medical records credit, manufacturing and agriculture credit, and the relocated business credit - SB378

Terms ``people" and ``person" defined and the phrase ``are born equally free and independent" replaced with ``are equally free and independent": constitutional amendment (1st consideration) - AJR49

Town authority to create a TID expanded and participation in a multijurisdictional TID (MJTID) permitted, conditions specified - AB806

Town line highway: laying out, altering, or discontinuing procedures modified - AB880

Town line highway: laying out, altering, or discontinuing procedures modified - SB680

Traffic forfeiture or municipal ordinance violation case: initially heard in municipal court and reviewed by circuit court is considered ``prosecuted in circuit court" for appeals purposes - SB679

Traffic forfeiture or municipal ordinance violation case: initially heard in municipal court and reviewed by circuit court is considered ``prosecuted in circuit court" for appeals purposes - AB881

Transaction information for management of enforcement (TIME) system: requirement that DOJ submit plan to JCF re daily message volume exceeding certain limit eliminated - SB296

Transfer of hunting, fishing, or trapping approval to a person with a disability permitted under certain conditions - AB472

Tuition expenses credit re dependents attending certain private elementary and secondary schools: refundable individual income tax credit created - AB928

Tuition expenses credit re dependents attending certain private elementary and secondary schools: refundable individual income tax credit created - SB693

UI benefits: individual engaged in sales activity outside a permanent retail establishment and remuneration is related to sales and not hours worked is not eligible to claim - AB449

UI benefits: individual engaged in sales activity outside a permanent retail establishment and remuneration is related to sales and not hours worked is not eligible to claim - SB365

Unpasteurized milk and milk products: conditions specified allowing dairy farmers to sell created; registration with DATCP required - AB287

Unpasteurized milk and milk products: conditions specified allowing dairy farmers to sell created; registration with DATCP required - SB236

Volunteer Health Care Provider Program: additional providers allowed to participate; exempts certain advanced practice nurses from proof of financial responsibility and medical malpractice requirements - AB270

WC law revisions, report required - AB711

WC law revisions, report required - SB550

WCCA Internet site: removing case or charge that has been dismissed, defendant found not guilty, or overturned on appeal and dismissed - AB685

WCCA Internet site: removing case or charge that has been dismissed, defendant found not guilty, or overturned on appeal and dismissed - SB526

Wisconsin Civil War Sesquicentennial Commission honored and commends the soldiers and citizens of Wisconsin from that era on the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Chickamauga - SJR49

Wrongful death action and medical malpractice claim expanded to include ``unborn child", definition provision; exception to Injured Patients and Families Compensation Fund claims - AB160

Other proposals authored or co-authored by Grothman, Sen. Glenn (20th Sen.Dist.; R)

Senate Bills: 7, 11, 14, 20, 45, 67, 70, 71, 75, 76, 78, 103, 108, 122, 135, 144, 146, 147, 162, 176, 183, 190, 196, 201, 206, 219, 245, 250, 252, 258, 261, 262, 263, 267, 279, 283, 285, 292, 310, 311, 317, 318, 326, 341, 345, 348, 351, 353, 375, 387, 395, 413, 435, 445, 448, 452, 453, 454, 457, 474, 478, 497, 502, 509, 517, 522, 547, 551, 557, 610, 617, 619, 664, 685

Senate Joint Resolutions: 3, 8, 13, 15, 19, 20, 21, 22, 26, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 37, 42, 45, 46, 47, 51, 52, 63, 70, 76, 79, 80, 82

Senate Resolutions: 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 9

Assembly Bills: 3, 12, 20, 21, 23, 24, 29, 34, 56, 58, 65, 67, 75, 82, 83, 84, 105, 106, 110, 126, 132, 149, 163, 166, 167, 170, 174, 178, 182, 186, 197, 203, 206, 215, 217, 224, 227, 248, 259, 271, 289, 297, 339, 340, 341, 343, 346, 347, 350, 355, 359, 367, 368, 381, 393, 394, 399, 404, 405, 408, 411, 417, 425, 433, 438, 440, 445, 448, 468, 478, 485, 499, 502, 503, 504, 511, 520, 527, 541, 546, 549, 552, 589, 594, 600, 601, 605, 606, 643, 648, 649, 655, 657, 662, 670, 671, 695, 702, 712, 725, 726, 728, 740, 741, 768, 807, 815, 841, 859

Assembly Joint Resolutions: 11, 24, 27, 28, 29, 30, 32, 33, 39, 42, 43, 51, 54, 56, 68, 69, 74, 79, 84, 94, 110

994 Gudex, Sen. Richard (18th Sen.Dist.; R)

911 emergency telecommunications system: police and fire protection fee eliminated; statewide funding provisions created and county authority to levy certain charges on telecommunications service users eliminated; PSC duties specified; State 911 Council created; communications providers and public service answering point (PSAP) provisions - SB566

Aerial approach ordinance is initiated by a committee of the governing body of the county or municipality that owns the airport - AB671

Aerial approach ordinance is initiated by a committee of the governing body of the county or municipality that owns the airport - SB516

Aging cheese: property used for is considered manufacturing property and machinery and equipment used in the process of is exempt from property tax; JSCTE appendix report - SB146

Alert system for missing adults at risk: DOJ to establish; civil immunity and definition provisions - SB255

Career and technical education incentive grants created; DPI to award to school districts after conferring with DWD and TCS; appropriation provided - AB399

Career and technical education incentive grants created; DPI to award to school districts after conferring with DWD and TCS; appropriation provided - SB331

Certified survey map ordinance or resolution may divide land into more than 4 parcels without the division being a subdivision; conditions and extraterritorial plat provisions - SB502

Clean Water Fund Program and Safe Drinking Water Loan Program revisions re providing financial assistance - SB10

Concealed weapon prohibition on school grounds and certain posted private property: exemption for law enforcement officers acting in their official capacity and qualified law enforcement and former law enforcement officers - AB9

Creditable military service under WRS: program which participating employees may purchase years established, conditions specified; JSCRS appendix report - AB414

Creditable military service under WRS: program which participating employees may purchase years established, conditions specified; JSCRS appendix report - SB330

Development regulation authority of a political subdivision: revisions re approvals and use of existing requirements; U.S. Postal Service provision - SB314

Domestic abuse incidents and complaints: revisions re law enforcement training standards and reports when an arrest is not made - SB160

DOR revisions re claiming lottery prizes, motor vehicle fuel tax and bulk plants, woodland tax law program, objections to manufacturing property tax assessments, interest on underpayment of income taxes, and manufacturing and agriculture income and franchise tax credit; JSCTE appendix report - SB253

Economic development tax credits: authorizing transfer to another Wisconsin taxpayer, conditions specified; WEDC duties and JCF review - AB580

Economic development tax credits: authorizing transfer to another Wisconsin taxpayer, conditions specified; WEDC duties and JCF review - SB449

Educational supplies purchased by an eligible educator: state individual income tax deduction created; Internal Revenue Code re individual income tax deduction for certain expenses of elementary and secondary school teachers adopted; JSCTE appendix report - AB95

Educational supplies purchased by an eligible educator: state individual income tax deduction created; Internal Revenue Code re individual income tax deduction for certain expenses of elementary and secondary school teachers adopted; JSCTE appendix report - SB99

Epinephrine auto-injector in possession of pupils: school governing bodies required to adopt written policy on procedures to follow; civil liability exemption for certain injury - SB416

Ferrous metallic mining regulations and permit process created; nonferrous metallic mining regulations and permit process revised; DNR, wetlands, water, mining waste, fees, occupational tax, utility facility approvals, and local impact committee provisions - SB1

High capacity well approvals revised - SB302

Incentives to report fraud to a fraud hotline administered by DHS or LAB: DOA to establish - AB196

Incentives to report fraud to a fraud hotline administered by DHS or LAB: DOA to establish - SB177

Interest on federal advances to the unemployment reserve fund: one-time appropriation to pay created; DWD duties - SB149

Marijuana and synthetic cannabinoid: local ordinance to prohibit possession of any amount allowed and prosecution for second or subsequent offense provisions - AB164

Marijuana and synthetic cannabinoid: local ordinance to prohibit possession of any amount allowed and prosecution for second or subsequent offense provisions - SB150

Minor violations of agency rules by small businesses: agency discretion in imposing penalties revised - AB657

Minor violations of agency rules by small businesses: agency discretion in imposing penalties revised - SB497

Municipal court fee: maximum increased - SB15

Municipalities prohibited from providing alcohol beverage retail license holder with a device capable of scanning DOT-issued ID cards and driver's licenses - SB433

National Wear Red Day: February 7, 2014 proclaimed as - SJR67

Nomination paper signatures required for a city-wide office in a 2nd or 3rd class city revised - AB606

Nomination paper signatures required for a city-wide office in a 2nd or 3rd class city revised - SB444

Off-highway motorcycle (OHM): operation and registration requirements established; definition, fees, and trails provisions; DNR duties; Off-Highway Motorcycle Council created - AB694

Oleoresin of capsicum: regulation of containers sold in this state modified - SB109

One day of rest in seven: employee may voluntarily choose to work without, written statement required - SB508

Poberezny, Paul: life and public service of the founder of the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) commended upon his death - SJR53

Property or casualty insurance provider: electronic delivery of notices and documents permitted, requirements specified - SB292

Public assistance programs including W-2, MA, and FoodShare: offenses considered crimes against government and its administration and DOJ or a DA is authorized to prosecute; employees accepting applications required to administer oath to applicant re true and correct information, DCF and DHS duties - SB245

Purchasing or leasing a motor vehicle from another person prohibited if operating privileges are suspended or revoked due to OWI violation; occupational license and party to a crime provisions; JRCCP report - SB431

Qualified rehabilitation expenses for certified historic structures and qualified rehabilitated buildings: income and franchise tax credits; DOR and WHS report to JCF required; sunset provision - AB147

Qualified rehabilitation expenses for certified historic structures and qualified rehabilitated buildings: income and franchise tax credits; DOR and WHS report to JCF required - Oc3 AB4

Qualified rehabilitation expenses for certified historic structures and qualified rehabilitated buildings: income and franchise tax credits; DOR and WHS report to JCF required; sunset provision - SB132

Real estate broker license: training requirement established; licensed attorney, building contractor, and nonresident broker provisions - AB240

Real estate broker license: training requirement established; licensed attorney, building contractor, and nonresident broker provisions - SB208

Recounting votes with automatic tabulating equipment: board of canvassers may conduct recount by hand unless court orders another method - AB24

Recounting votes with automatic tabulating equipment: board of canvassers may conduct recount by hand unless court orders another method - SB14

Retail food establishment license or permit for a restaurant or bed and breakfast establishment: health department of a 1st class city may issue, under agreement with DATCP or DHS - AB589

Retail food establishment license or permit for a restaurant or bed and breakfast establishment: health department of a 1st class city may issue, under agreement with DATCP or DHS - SB445

Rule-making procedure revised; various DFI rules modified and repealed re remote terminals, collection agencies, adjustment service companies, sales finance companies, review procedure, and mortgage bankers, brokers, and loan originators [Admin.Code DFI-Bkg 10.03, 14.07, 14.08, 14.09, 40.04, 41.05, 46.01, 73.02, 73.03, 73.05, 74.07, 74.08, 74.11, 74.13, 76.03, 76.06, 76.07, 76.09, 76.11, 76.12, 76.13; DFI-CU 63.07, 63.08, 63.09; DFI-SB 12.07, 12.08, 12.09; DFI-SL 12.07, 12.08, 12.09] - AB277

Rule-making procedure revised; various DNR rules modified or repealed re closing hours of state trails and trapping hours in state parks [Admin.Code NR 45.04] - AB730

Rule-making procedure revised; various DNR rules modified or repealed re closing hours of state trails and trapping hours in state parks [Admin.Code NR 45.04] - SB591

Sales tax holiday on specific days in August and November on certain products; exception and DOR provisions; JSCTE appendix report - AB108

Sales tax holiday on specific days in August and November on certain products; exception and DOR provisions; JSCTE appendix report - SB89

Sea lamprey control activities: DNR spending authorized - SB134

Secretary of State and State Treasurer offices deleted from the Constitution; BCPL provision. Constitutional amendment (1st consideration) - AJR48

Secretary of State, Office of, deleted from the Constitution; BCPL and AG provisions. Constitutional amendment (1st consideration) - AJR85

Short-term TID: procedure for creating; enterprise transfer prohibition and exception; DOR duties and total equalized value of taxable property provision - SB454