2015 Assembly Authors

Senate Bills: 8, 26, 35, 43, 59, 70, 74, 79, 80, 86, 88, 106, 121, 125, 127, 130, 156, 157, 165, 179, 182, 192, 195, 196, 227, 235, 237, 238, 239, 260, 285, 288, 293, 294, 295, 327, 343, 348, 367, 383, 407, 409, 411, 413, 423, 438, 467, 470, 496, 535, 550, 578, 587, 591, 596, 601, 626, 703, 720

Senate Joint Resolutions: 2, 7, 11, 21, 31, 37, 41, 49, 59, 63, 84, 88, 102, 109

1296 Vos, Rep. Robin (63rd Asm.Dist.; R)

Assembly committee structure and names for the 2015-16 legislative session established [Assembly rule 9 (1)] - AR2

Assembly rules revised and created re scheduling time limits for floor debate, voting immediately and procedure for ending debate, "partisan caucus" definition, and Committee on Rules membership [Assembly rules 24 (1), 52 (1), 55m, 71m, 95 (53m)] - AR3

Bone marrow or organ donation: leave from employment provisions created - AB752

Campaign finance laws (chapter 11) revised including requiring specified entities to register with GAB and file periodic reports, contribution limits, and coordination - AB387

Campaign finance laws (chapter 11) revised including requiring specified entities to register with GAB and file periodic reports, contribution limits, and coordination - SB292

Canada Week proclaimed October 26-30, 2015; Canada Day at the state capitol proclaimed October 27, 2015 - AJR76

Canada Week proclaimed October 26-30, 2015; Canada Day at the state capitol proclaimed October 27, 2015 - SJR65

Interscholastic athletic association: school district membership prohibited unless the association elects to be governed by public records and open meetings laws - AB873

Legislator prohibited from concurrently holding office as county executive - AB868

Legislator prohibited from concurrently holding office as county executive - SB707

Organization of the 2015-16 Assembly, list of officers, and notification to the Senate and Governor - AR1

Ryan, Congressman Paul: commended upon his election as 54th Speaker of the House on October 29, 2015 - SJR72

School and school district accountability system replaced with an academic review system; Academic Review Board (ARB) created; DPI to annually review school performance, assign a letter grade, and impose sanctions; administration of pupil examinations approved by ARB; UW--Madison Value-Added Research Center duties; school board required to annually inform parent or guardian of education options; independent charter schools, private schools participating in a parental choice program, reports, and emergency rule provisions - AB1

Seasonal placement of a Christmas tree in the Capitol rotunda or a church: prohibiting promulgation or enforcement of a DSPS rule and enactment or enforcement of an ordinance re fire safety - AB648

Sliding scale for eligibility for public benefit programs: DHS and DCF to request federal waiver to create - AJR109

Sliding scale for eligibility for public benefit programs: DHS and DCF to request federal waiver to create - SJR102

Special distinguishing registration plates supporting the Boy Scouts of America; fees, logo or symbol, registration number up to 7 positions, and contributions from interested parties provisions - AB511

Special distinguishing registration plates supporting the Boy Scouts of America; fees, logo or symbol, registration number up to 7 positions, and contributions from interested parties provisions - SB388

State right to work law re labor organization membership or payments to as condition of employment prohibited, misdemeanor provision - SB44

Victims of terrorist attacks in Paris on November 13, 2015, Beruit, Lebanon on November 12, 2015, Metrojet Flight 9268 on October 31, 2015, and Garissa University College in Kenya on April 2, 2015 honored and condemns those responsible - AR20

Other proposals authored or co-authored by Vos, Rep. Robin (63rd Asm.Dist.; R)

Assembly Bills: 702

Assembly Joint Resolutions: 4, 10, 11, 12, 39, 43, 99, 113

Assembly Resolutions: 6

Senate Bills: 517, 543, 704

Senate Joint Resolutions: 7, 81, 84, 109

1324 Wachs, Rep. Dana (91st Asm.Dist.; D)

Bill of rights: participation in the legislative process; right to an impartial judiciary; right to privacy; right to a quality public education; right to health care services; right to access public records; right to a fair wage; right to equal pay for equal work; right to vote; eligible elector after ten days' residence; voting rights for certain felons; uniformity of voting standards and procedures; mandatory recounts in close election; GAB established; legislative and congressional redistricting; public access to the Capitol; open meetings laws applicable to Legislature; initiative and referendum; public funding for Supreme Court elections; graduated and progressive state income tax; right to a clean, healthy environment, safe drinking water, and clean air; creation of a DNR, board, and secretary; Superintendent of Public Instruction to be independent; minimum staffing and funding levels for public schools; prohibit public funding of sectarian schools; treatment of corporations as persons prohibited; and workers' rights to organize and collectively bargain. Constitutional amendment (1st consideration) - AJR120

Chippewa Valley RTA: authorization to create restored; sales and use tax and property tax provisions - AB593

Chippewa Valley RTA: authorization to create restored; sales and use tax and property tax provisions - SB442

Disbursements for political purposes: corporations required to give written notice to shareholders and shareholder objection process created; foreign corporation provision - AB55

Disbursements for political purposes: corporations required to give written notice to shareholders and shareholder objection process created; foreign corporation provision - SB27

Disqualification of a judge or justice: adding when a reasonable person would question whether the judge or justice could act in an impartial manner - AB585

DOJ required to annually provide JCF with information re civil litigation expenses - AB919

Duax, David: life and public service to the state and City of Eau Claire commended - AJR41

Eating Disorders Awareness Week: February 21-17, 2016 proclaimed as - AJR121

Equally divided determinations of the Wisconsin Supreme Court on matters of judicial discipline or permanent disability clarifications - AB587

Grand jury proceedings: state to reimburse county for costs for illegal activity investigations re campaign finance and misconduct involving a public officer or employee - AB881

Grand jury proceedings: state to reimburse county for costs for illegal activity investigations re campaign finance and misconduct involving a public officer or employee - SB651

Individuals prohibited from doing campaign work while working for another individual or committee who is required to register with GAB - AB472

Infertility diagnosis and treatment: health insurance coverage required - AB989

Judge or justice who does not disqualify him or herself after a motion for disqualification is required to file reasons in writing - AB586

Judicial disciplinary proceedings in the Supreme Court: temporary service by a court of appeals judge required. Constitutional amendment (1st consideration) - AJR88

Lobbyist service by legislators prohibited for certain period after they cease to hold office; penalty provisions - AB572

Lobbyist service by legislators prohibited for certain period after they cease to hold office; penalty provisions - SB423

Local governmental units required to establish a civil service system; just cause, grievance procedure, and exception provisions - AB108

Loss of society and companionship in medical malpractice cases: parent has right to recover for adult child who has not reached the age of 27 - AB498

Loss of society and companionship in medical malpractice cases: parent has right to recover for adult child who has not reached the age of 27 - SB378

Mining and drilling activities that destroy or fill in a lake bed, reservoir, or flowage: prohibition expanded and DNR authorized exception eliminated; withdrawing water from a reservoir or flowage provision - AB323

Nonpartisan redistricting system: advisory referendum on the question of adopting held at the 2016 general election - AJR55

Nonpartisan redistricting system: advisory referendum on the question of adopting held at the 2016 general election - SJR47

Personal injury action involving asbestos trusts: damages and assignment of claims revised - AB862

Personal injury action involving asbestos trusts: damages and assignment of claims revised - SB723

Political contributions made to a judge or justice in an action or proceeding over which the judge or justice is presiding: interested contributor notification requirement created; definition and penalty provisions - AB590

Private attorneys representing indigent clients: rate paid by SPD increased - AB275

State legislator salary increases prohibited unless equal to average salary of first-year, full-time teacher - AB747

Supreme Court justice is subject to discipline by a panel of court of appeals judges appointed by the Supreme Court by seniority: constitutional amendment (1st consideration) - AJR89

Venue for trials re elections, ethics, and lobbying regulation law violations: civil and criminal prosecutions where the alleged violation occurred; deletes statutory restriction on disclosure of certain information re investigation or prosecution - AB463

Veterans Day (November 11): paid leave of absence for public and private employees who are veterans; collective bargaining, discrimination, and complaint provisions - SB350

Wisconsin grants for technical college and UW System students: funding increased; HEAB duties - AB897

Wisconsin Supreme Court to review decision by a justice on a motion to disqualify him or herself from an action - AB589

Other proposals authored or co-authored by Wachs, Rep. Dana (91st Asm.Dist.; D)

Assembly Bills: 8, 12, 16, 20, 35, 36, 62, 65, 69, 70, 72, 86, 87, 88, 89, 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 127, 143, 148, 149, 150, 151, 152, 153, 180, 181, 182, 183, 184, 185, 186, 211, 216, 221, 253, 265, 266, 267, 272, 276, 283, 291, 293, 294, 295, 328, 329, 333, 342, 350, 352, 354, 358, 368, 375, 378, 379, 380, 381, 391, 396, 399, 400, 423, 432, 436, 437, 460, 464, 468, 475, 482, 484, 491, 494, 496, 502, 503, 505, 507, 510, 512, 529, 538, 545, 551, 552, 560, 567, 570, 588, 594, 605, 607, 617, 618, 628, 634, 635, 656, 661, 666, 673, 695, 699, 737, 752, 763, 776, 780, 805, 808, 813, 815, 851, 852, 853, 858, 859, 867, 869, 888, 898, 899, 900, 904, 923, 927, 932, 943, 953, 955, 957, 965, 971, 972, 976, 977, 987, 990, 991, 1007

Assembly Joint Resolutions: 2, 4, 6, 7, 8, 10, 11, 12, 17, 20, 21, 35, 39, 43, 44, 46, 47, 50, 53, 59, 60, 61, 62, 63, 64, 71, 73, 74, 81, 86, 91, 99, 102, 106, 108, 117, 118

Assembly Resolutions: 4, 6, 7, 10, 11, 13, 30, 31, 32

Senate Bills: 3, 4, 10, 14, 15, 18, 30, 39, 42, 45, 48, 58, 61, 63, 68, 72, 75, 78, 79, 98, 99, 100, 101, 106, 111, 112, 142, 145, 162, 163, 174, 176, 186, 187, 188, 189, 190, 192, 194, 196, 200, 201, 215, 216, 222, 232, 240, 241, 245, 264, 273, 275, 280, 281, 283, 296, 297, 311, 322, 327, 332, 335, 356, 361, 370, 376, 380, 384, 397, 412, 414, 415, 427, 468, 471, 473, 488, 489, 491, 517, 528, 546, 576, 577, 579, 580, 597, 598, 618, 620, 623, 634, 636, 646, 647, 648, 655, 656, 666, 670, 685, 688, 712, 724, 728, 736, 763, 767, 771, 772, 781, 782, 783, 784, 785, 789, 790

Senate Joint Resolutions: 3, 6, 7, 10, 12, 14, 16, 22, 39, 40, 41, 46, 49, 52, 53, 54, 57, 60, 69, 71, 74, 78, 81, 84

1295 Weatherston, Rep. Thomas (62nd Asm.Dist.; R)

100th Anniversary of the Armenian Genocide: April 24, 2015 remembered as - AJR23

Alcohol sales by officers or employees of the municipality or county in a municipal or county park expanded to include all alcohol beverages - AB404

Commemoration of the 50th Anniversary of the Vietnam War: March 29, 2015 to November 11, 2025 proclaimed as - AJR20

Construction project contracts: DOA may identify certain minority and disabled veteran-owned businesses for a contractor or general prime contractor - AB281

Construction project contracts: DOA may identify certain minority and disabled veteran-owned businesses for a contractor or general prime contractor - SB207

Decoy left unattended in a body of water: public nuisance provisions revised - AB225

Decoy left unattended in a body of water: public nuisance provisions revised - SB147

Display of motor vehicle registration plates: law enforcement cannot stop an automobile because the front plate is missing - AB280

Historical plates: certain special interest, reconstructed, replica, or street modified vehicles permitted to display in lieu of special plates issued by DOT, conditions specified - AB455

Historical plates: certain special interest, reconstructed, replica, or street modified vehicles permitted to display in lieu of special plates issued by DOT, conditions specified - SB374

Independent charter high schools offering curriculum focused on occupational education and STEM training: each technical college district board allowed to authorize - AB64

Independent charter high schools offering curriculum focused on occupational education and STEM training: each technical college district board allowed to authorize - SB91

Local professional baseball park district: bonding and spending authority revised and termination of sales and use tax; LFB duties - AB93

Motorcycle equipped with lighting device to illuminate ground below the motorcycle permitted, conditions specified - AB100

Natural gas distribution and transmission lines constructed by natural gas public utilities: conveyance of property re condemnation; certificate of public convenience and necessity (CPCN) from PSC required - AB319

Natural gas distribution and transmission lines constructed by natural gas public utilities: conveyance of property re condemnation; certificate of public convenience and necessity (CPCN) from PSC required - SB231

Professional credentials: prohibition on using specified titles without proper certification; businesses prohibited from representing services from specified professionals unless properly certified or registered; ordinance restricting use of specified titles prohibited; trademark, DATCP authority to bring court action, and penalty provisions - AB591

USH 8 designated and marked as the ``Mideast Conflict Highway”; USH 45 designated and marked as the ``Biker Lifestyle Highway”; contributions from interested parties provision - AB467