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1502 Cowles, Sen. Robert (2nd Sen.Dist.; R)

ATV route signage revisions re highways designated as ATV routes by political subdivisions - AB442

ATV route signage revisions re highways designated as ATV routes by political subdivisions - SB437

Battery or threats to cause harm to person or family member of a guardian ad litem, corporation counsel, or attorney made a felony - SB694

Bay Beach Amusement Park in Green Bay congratulated on 125 years of continuous operation - SJR50

Brownfields: remediating contaminated land; pilot program for manufacturing facilities re stationary source air pollution controls; tax deeds; ERTID changes; property assessed clean energy loans for revitalization projects; neighborhood improvement districts (NID) and business improvement districts (BID) provisions; state trust fund loans to municipalities - AB179

Brownfields: remediating contaminated land; pilot program for manufacturing facilities re stationary source air pollution controls; tax deeds; ERTID changes; property assessed clean energy loans for revitalization projects; neighborhood improvement districts (NID) and business improvement districts (BID) provisions; state trust fund loans to municipalities - SB173

Canada’s Sesquicentennial Anniversary of Confederation, July 1, 2017, commemorated - AJR66

Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease Awareness Month: September 2017 proclaimed as - SJR83

Contaminated private well or failing private on-site wastewater treatment system: local government may remediate, seal, replace, abandon, or provide a loan to the owner, special charge or assessment permitted; well compensation grant program limit increased - AB226

Contaminated private well or failing private on-site wastewater treatment system: local government may remediate, seal, replace, abandon, or provide a loan to the owner, special charge or assessment permitted; well compensation grant program limit increased - SB168

Cooperative organization and operation changes; electric cooperative provisions - SB281

CPA revisions re educational requirements, continuing education, peer reviews, and interstate data-sharing programs [Admin.Code Accy 2.002, 2.101, 2.202, 2.303] - SB130

Credit card reencoders and scanners and identity theft crimes created; civil liability immunity for ATM operators and motor vehicle fuel sellers - AB196

Credit card reencoders and scanners and identity theft crimes created; civil liability immunity for ATM operators and motor vehicle fuel sellers - SB133

Crime victims legal clinic established at the UW Law School; DOJ grant provision - SB728

Dextromethorphan in drugs: sales to minors without a prescription prohibited; ID and penalty provisions - SB587

Distance between motor vehicles on highways: ``platoon” exempted from large truck specification requirements - SB695

Electronic waste recycling program changes - SB733

Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact ratified; emergency rules provision - SB417

Entering certain places without consent and with intent to commit battery made a felony - SB868

Financial institution information disclosed to a Federal Home Loan Bank; periodic examinations of financial institutions by Division of Banking and Office of Credit Unions; limit on savings bank loans to one borrower; interest on residential mortgage loan escrow accounts; security of public deposits; capital reduction by state banks; insurance company liquidation proceedings; and exemption from overtime pay requirements for outside salespersons [Admin.Code DWD 274.04] - SB686

First aid rendered to domestic animals by emergency medical technician or first responder in the course of responding to a call, civil and criminal immunity provisions - AB522

First aid rendered to domestic animals by emergency medical technician or first responder in the course of responding to a call, civil and criminal immunity provisions - SB435

Flag Day: June 14, 2017 recognized as - AJR62

Ginseng designated as the state herb; Blue Book provision - SB248

Glenn, John Hershel, Jr.: life and public service of former NASA astronaut and U.S. Senator commended - SJR12

Graham, Rev. William Franklin ``Billy”: life and work honored - SJR115

Green Bay Correctional Institution sale and construction of new facility in Brown County or adjacent county; lease and property tax provisions; DOA duties - SB228

Hire Heroes program created in DWD to provide transitional jobs to veterans; DVA, DCF, and DWD memorandum of understanding; funding and report provisions - AB422

Hire Heroes program created in DWD to provide transitional jobs to veterans; DVA, DCF, and DWD memorandum of understanding; funding and report provisions - SB338

Hunting from a motor vehicle equipped with a mechanized lift permitted, conditions set - SB247

Injured employee of a temporary help agency right of action in tort eliminated against certain third parties if the employee can make a WC claim against the employer - AB884

Injured employee of a temporary help agency right of action in tort eliminated against certain third parties if the employee can make a WC claim against the employer - SB781

Instructional program for nurse aides: conforming state law to federal law requirements for Medicare and Medicaid - SB341

Iron and steel slag managed as an item of value is not included in definition of ``solid waste” - SB792

La Follette, Bronson C.: life and public service of former Wisconsin Attorney General commended - SR7

Law enforcement dogs that have bitten a person: confinement and veterinarian examination requirement removed - AB58

Law enforcement dogs that have bitten a person: confinement and veterinarian examination requirement removed - SB21

Lead service line replacements: water public utility may provide financial assistance to customer solely for replacing service lines and is not unjust, unfairly discriminatory, or preferential; PSC duties - AB78

Lead service line replacements: water public utility may provide financial assistance to customer solely for replacing service lines and is not unjust, unfairly discriminatory, or preferential; PSC duties - SB48

Leased generation contracts: PSC allowed to modify or terminate if it protects and promotes the public interest - SB115

Licenses issued to motor vehicle manufacturers, importers, distributors, or dealers: procedures for denials, suspensions, and revocations revised - AB852

Licenses issued to motor vehicle manufacturers, importers, distributors, or dealers: procedures for denials, suspensions, and revocations revised - SB705

Lifeguards: minors 15 years old and older may be employed as - SB251

Lotto, Myron: life and public service of former state senator commended - AJR91

Lotto, Myron: life and public service of former state senator commended - SJR89

Mobile service support structure (cell towers): political subdivisions may restrict placement re residential zoning districts, density provision - AB130

Motor vehicles acquired for scrap metal or junking: acquisition by scrap metal processors and dealers to comply with same requirements as motor vehicle salvage dealers; security interest provision - SB246

Multiple jurisdiction health departments: governing body determination of budget revised - SB12

Myasthenia Gravis Awareness Month: June 2017 designated as - SJR20

National Environmental Education Week: April 16-22 proclaimed as - SJR26

Neglect of a child: definition and criminal penalties revised; repeated acts of neglect of the same child provision - AB355

Neglect of a child: definition and criminal penalties revised; repeated acts of neglect of the same child provision - SB280

Newspaper compensation for publication of legal notices: criteria revised, definition provisions - AB731

Newspaper compensation for publication of legal notices: criteria revised, definition provisions - SB627

Optional incentive program for counties under certain population and tribes that identify fraudulent activity in MA, FoodShare, and W-2 established; FoodShare changes re removing and expunging accounts not accessed after set time period and limiting the number of replacement EBT cards - AB263

Optional incentive program for counties under certain population and tribes that identify fraudulent activity in MA, FoodShare, and W-2 established; FoodShare changes re removing and expunging accounts not accessed after set time period and limiting the number of replacement EBT cards - SB174

Packers Hall of Fame Day declared October 21, 2017, and 50th anniversary of Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame, Inc., commemorated - AJR72

Packers Hall of Fame Day declared October 21, 2017, and 50th anniversary of Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame, Inc., commemorated - SJR73

People with Developmental Disabilities, Board for, to develop program providing coaching for the hiring of individuals with disabilities enrolled in long-term care programs - SB689

Producer led watershed protection grants funding increased; DATCP soil and water resource management program funding increased; debt service payments increased for certain nonpoint source water pollution abatement projects - AB946

Producer led watershed protection grants funding increased; DATCP soil and water resource management program funding increased; debt service payments increased for certain nonpoint source water pollution abatement projects - SB796

Pseudoephedrine product sales: implementation of electronic system for recording, tracking, and blocking illegal sales; National Precursor Log Exchange (NPLEx) and DOJ provisions - SB237

Public construction bidding requirement exception for improvement constructed by a private person and donated to a local governmental unit - AB821

Public construction bidding requirement exception for improvement constructed by a private person and donated to a local governmental unit - SB708

Pyrolysis and gasification facilities exempt from certain solid waste facility regulations, definition provisions - AB789

Pyrolysis and gasification facilities exempt from certain solid waste facility regulations, definition provisions - SB646

Real estate disclosure report forms updated; content of report submitted by registered home inspector to client adjusted - SB687

Real property construction activities: sales and use tax exemption for products sold in connection to apply to all construction contracts - SB273

Safe Digging Month: April 2017 proclaimed as - SJR25

Sale of foreclosed property and recording sheriff’s deed: process expanded to property anywhere in the state; clerk of court and notice provisions - SB175

Sexual assault and domestic abuse crimes: DOJ required to publish annual report using the information it collects - AB604

Shoreline maintenance activities in outlying waters: DNR permit exemption under set conditions - AB926

Shoreline maintenance activities in outlying waters: DNR permit exemption under set conditions - SB747

Snowmobile trail use sticker fees and trail maintenance supplemental aid to counties revisions - SB188

Special registration plates for expressing support for family members of law enforcement who have died in the line of duty: annual voluntary payment required; fund allocation provision - AB381

Special registration plates for expressing support for family members of law enforcement who have died in the line of duty: annual voluntary payment required; fund allocation provision - SB480

State leases of real property: DOA required to conduct a cost-benefit analysis and rent over certain amount subject to JCF approval - SB145

Transferring an individual from a hospital emergency department for emergency detention: medically appropriate determination by hospital employee or medical staff required; duty to warn of dangerousness and immunity from civil and criminal liability provisions - AB538

Transferring an individual from a hospital emergency department for emergency detention: medically appropriate determination by hospital employee or medical staff required; duty to warn of dangerousness and immunity from civil and criminal liability provisions - SB445

UW—Green Bay Phoenix women’s basketball team congratulated on the Horizon League Championship and best of luck in the NCAA tournament - SR6

UW--Green Bay women’s basketball team commended on a successful regular season and reaching the NCAA tournament - SJR29

UW--Green Bay women’s basketball team commended on a successful regular season and reaching the NCAA tournament - SR3

Vaccine administration by pharmacy students requirements modified - SB172

Vehicle or vehicle part ID number removal or alteration prohibition: exception when repair requires replacement of the part - AB144

Vehicle or vehicle part ID number removal or alteration prohibition: exception when repair requires replacement of the part - SB90

Veterans outreach and recovery pilot program re substance abuse and mental health disorders: DVA to administer, report and sunset provisions - SB666

Warren Knowles-Gaylord Nelson Stewardship 2000 Program: amount obligated for critical health and safety-related water infrastructure projects in state parks - AB537

Warren Knowles-Gaylord Nelson Stewardship 2000 Program: amount obligated for critical health and safety-related water infrastructure projects in state parks - SB421

Water supply service area: diversion area approval by the Great Lakes - St. Lawrence River Basin Water Resources Council - SB180

Weight limits on highways: heavy-duty vehicles equipped with idle reduction technology or natural gas fuel system may exceed under certain conditions; DOT report not required - SB198

Wetland mitigation grant program and property development grants created: DNR to award to nonprofit organizations; Stewardship 2000 Program, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and report provisions - AB833

Wetland mitigation grant program and property development grants created: DNR to award to nonprofit organizations; Stewardship 2000 Program, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and report provisions - SB702

Wireless equipment and facilities regulatory framework created and setback requirements for mobile service support structures authorized; rights-of-way, collocation of small wireless facilities, access to government structures, local authority and dispute resolution, indemnification, and contract provisions - AB348

Wireless equipment and facilities regulatory framework created and setback requirements for mobile service support structures authorized, conditions specified; rights-of-way, collocation of small wireless facilities, access to government structures, local authority and dispute resolution, indemnification, and contract provisions - SB425

Wisconsin conservation corps (WCC) program created and DOA to administer and manage or contract with nonprofit corporation or institute of higher education to manage and administer; report required - AB688

Wisconsin conservation corps (WCC) program created and DOA to administer and manage or contract with nonprofit corporation or institute of higher education to manage and administer; report required - SB648

Wisconsin Propane Education and Research Council allowed to levy an assessment on certain propane retailers, referendum and circuit court provisions - AB531

Wisconsin Propane Education and Research Council allowed to levy an assessment on certain propane retailers, referendum and circuit court provisions - SB440

Other proposals authored or co-authored by Cowles, Sen. Robert (2nd Sen.Dist.; R)

Senate Bills: 2, 20, 23, 49, 84, 86, 98, 99, 116, 118, 121, 126, 127, 144, 149, 155, 161, 162, 164, 165, 167, 187, 224, 225, 236, 252, 262, 287, 292, 301, 308, 311, 344, 367, 415, 416, 462, 476, 492, 494, 514, 541, 543, 554, 566, 574, 576, 605, 621, 622, 632, 668, 670, 671, 742, 760, 876

Senate Joint Resolutions: 2, 5, 6, 8, 16, 17, 22, 30, 31, 32, 33, 38, 39, 41, 42, 45, 47, 49, 51, 52, 53, 55, 57, 58, 59, 64, 66, 69, 70, 72, 81, 82, 87, 91, 96, 100, 102, 107, 108, 118

Assembly Bills: 26, 27, 53, 54, 69, 124, 125, 138, 151, 171, 176, 180, 186, 188, 192, 198, 204, 205, 222, 224, 227, 231, 252, 253, 255, 272, 274, 289, 301, 302, 306, 307, 314, 321, 326, 328, 333, 335, 339, 340, 341, 353, 359, 371, 386, 398, 400, 432, 444, 457, 500, 501, 565, 569, 570, 581, 625, 634, 653, 675, 678, 680, 681, 690, 691, 701, 717, 732, 752, 758, 793, 798, 812, 819, 822, 823, 824, 825, 871, 898, 914, 941, 1048

Assembly Joint Resolutions: 5, 16, 18, 19, 23, 24, 25, 27, 39, 42, 44, 47, 49, 54, 56, 57, 58, 59, 60, 61, 70, 79, 81, 82, 95, 100, 104, 110

January 2017 Special Session Senate Bills: 1, 2, 4, 7, 9, 11

January 2017 Special Session Assembly Bills: 1, 2, 4, 7, 9, 11

January 2018 Special Session Senate Bills: 2, 5, 8, 9

January 2018 Special Session Assembly Bills: 2, 5, 8, 9