2017 Senate Authors

Railroad police officers: railway company authority to appoint and employ eliminated; railroad conductor authority to arrest passengers eliminated - SB834

Railroad records re trespassing on railroad tracks are subject to public records laws - SB835

Reports of mismanagement, abuse, or neglect at state veterans homes: LAB to maintain a toll-free telephone number and investigate or refer the report for investigation, confidentiality provision - SB471

Ruffed grouse designated the state small game bird; Blue Book provision - SB761

Rural teacher grant program created in HEAB re financial assistance for student loans or certain costs - SB841

Sparsity aid appropriation changed to sum sufficient and school district eligibility modified - SB515

State employees employed at veterans homes: DPM to include wage increase in 2017-19 state employee compensation plan - SB469

State Treasurer, Office of: returning duties and functions transferred to other agencies re cash management, local government investment pool, unclaimed property program, college savings program, and administrative services to BCPL - AB1039

State Treasurer, Office of: returning duties and functions transferred to other agencies re cash management, local government investment pool, unclaimed property program, college savings program, and administrative services to BCPL - SB833

Supplemental sparsity aid created for school districts that qualify and have high property valuation - SB839

SWIB prohibited from investing in any company contracting with the federal government re a wall along the border of the United States and Mexico - AB273

SWIB prohibited from investing in any company contracting with the federal government re a wall along the border of the United States and Mexico - SB210

Telecommunications, cable television or video service, or broadband service facilities: eliminates requirement that local governments prepare a report before holding a public hearing on an authorizing ordinance or resolution; local governments can apply for broadband expansion grant without a partner - SB845

Telecommunications provider of last-resort obligations: sunset eliminated and PSC authority to grant waivers eliminated, incumbent local exchange carrier (ILEC) exception - SB426

Transportation network companies and participating drivers: regulations revised re complaints, suspending drivers, criminal background checks, and forfeitures - SB182

Transportation network companies: first class city is exempt from the prohibition against local regulation of - SB181

UI benefits claims filed by telephone: DWD to allow - SB772

Unaccompanied underage person on alcohol beverage licensed premises: exception for large events at music festival venues - SB153

Water quality testing at state veterans homes: DVA to perform monthly and publish results on its Internet site - SB470

WEDC law revisions re board member terms, lead director position, governance committee, LAB financial audit, and state procurement - SB873

Wild turkey hunting license and tag cumulative preference system: exemption for residents who are recipients of the Purple Heart Medal and disabled veterans - SB46

Other proposals authored or co-authored by Vinehout, Sen. Kathleen (31st Sen.Dist.; D)

Senate Bills: 10, 13, 16, 22, 38, 44, 48, 60, 63, 64, 67, 70, 83, 84, 87, 91, 92, 96, 98, 103, 104, 116, 118, 119, 125, 129, 133, 140, 149, 150, 164, 166, 168, 171, 172, 176, 189, 196, 201, 214, 224, 225, 226, 227, 233, 238, 239, 240, 242, 251, 252, 261, 265, 266, 268, 269, 271, 283, 284, 291, 292, 301, 302, 311, 313, 314, 315, 316, 317, 326, 327, 328, 341, 344, 352, 355, 356, 358, 361, 363, 367, 371, 375, 377, 378, 379, 380, 385, 389, 390, 413, 417, 421, 435, 444, 449, 465, 476, 482, 487, 488, 519, 521, 549, 557, 560, 561, 562, 567, 568, 569, 573, 575, 577, 581, 584, 588, 589, 590, 591, 592, 593, 594, 595, 596, 606, 629, 630, 635, 636, 642, 652, 653, 654, 655, 656, 657, 658, 667, 669, 672, 673, 674, 675, 676, 677, 699, 727, 729, 733, 739, 740, 743, 755, 771, 785, 804, 819, 822, 823, 824, 853, 858

Senate Joint Resolutions: 2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 16, 17, 20, 27, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 44, 45, 47, 48, 49, 50, 51, 52, 54, 55, 56, 57, 59, 60, 65, 66, 68, 69, 70, 71, 72, 73, 76, 77, 79, 81, 82, 85, 86, 87, 88, 89, 90, 91, 100, 101, 102, 103, 107, 114

Senate Resolutions: 3

Assembly Bills: 37, 40, 44, 50, 51, 55, 69, 73, 75, 78, 82, 84, 101, 102, 103, 125, 130, 131, 132, 133, 134, 136, 137, 138, 141, 143, 151, 154, 157, 158, 171, 183, 186, 194, 196, 199, 201, 203, 212, 222, 234, 236, 241, 248, 252, 254, 256, 257, 267, 278, 284, 287, 290, 293, 302, 305, 310, 311, 315, 326, 328, 335, 341, 346, 347, 349, 360, 362, 363, 364, 375, 376, 377, 378, 379, 380, 386, 387, 392, 393, 398, 403, 417, 418, 432, 433, 444, 445, 449, 457, 460, 463, 465, 466, 467, 468, 472, 473, 500, 502, 522, 540, 541, 567, 577, 578, 581, 589, 590, 591, 592, 593, 598, 609, 612, 615, 645, 646, 647, 648, 654, 656, 657, 658, 665, 669, 671, 673, 674, 676, 679, 686, 687, 689, 694, 695, 696, 703, 704, 705, 706, 707, 708, 719, 721, 727, 738, 740, 743, 749, 750, 751, 753, 755, 762, 765, 775, 776, 777, 778, 779, 780, 781, 782, 783, 784, 785, 786, 787, 788, 795, 799, 800, 805, 814, 816, 828, 853, 861, 862, 876, 881, 883, 887, 908, 909, 914, 916, 924, 934, 942, 964, 965, 966, 971, 972, 976, 977, 991, 992, 993, 1011, 1012, 1013, 1015, 1017, 1018, 1019, 1045, 1054, 1055, 1056, 1057, 1058, 1059, 1060

Assembly Joint Resolutions: 3, 7, 9, 10, 13, 14, 16, 17, 18, 19, 25, 27, 28, 30, 31, 33, 36, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 44, 49, 50, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56, 57, 58, 66, 67, 68, 69, 72, 79, 80, 81, 82, 84, 87, 89, 90, 95, 97, 103, 104, 112, 118

January 2017 Special Session Senate Bills: 2

January 2017 Special Session Assembly Bills: 2

1530 Vukmir, Sen. Leah (5th Sen.Dist.; R)

Advanced practice registered nurse (APRN), advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) prescribers, and practice of nurse-midwifery: practice, licensure, and certification requirement changes - SB497

Advertising signs placed on bus shelters on state trunk highways permitted - SB110

Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month: June 2017 recognized as - SJR59

Beat patrol officers grant program expanded and revised; specialized officers and statement to DOJ provisions - AB189

Biological products: pharmacy laws revised re prescribing and dispensing, interchangeable biological product provision - AB679

Biological products: pharmacy laws revised re prescribing and dispensing, interchangeable biological product provision - SB575

Boycott of Israel: prohibiting state procurement contracts from participating in and local governmental units from participating in or adopting a rule, ordinance, or policy related to - AB553

Boycott of Israel: prohibiting state procurement contracts from participating in and local governmental units from participating in or adopting a rule, ordinance, or policy related to - SB450

CCAP Internet site required to include specified information on crimes in a searchable format - SB612

Certificate of birth resulting in stillbirth provisions revised; disposition of remains, anatomical gift, and forfeiture provisions; DHS study on a fetal tissue and umbilical cord blood bank for research required - SB424

Challenge Incarceration Program and Wisconsin Substance Abuse Program: excludes inmates incarcerated for the illegal possession of a firearm - AB652

Challenge Incarceration Program and Wisconsin Substance Abuse Program: excludes inmates incarcerated for the illegal possession of a firearm - SB523

Common ownership interest between a brewer and Class “B” beer retailer and retail sales of intoxicating liquor on brewery premises: exception created re certain redevelopment project in City of Milwaukee - AB262

Common ownership interest between a brewer and Class “B” beer retailer and retail sales of intoxicating liquor on brewery premises: exception created re certain redevelopment project in City of Milwaukee - SB185

Complex rehabilitation technology: DHS to establish rules and polices for MA recipients who are complex needs patients, definition provisions - AB462

Complex rehabilitation technology: DHS to establish rules and polices for MA recipients who are complex needs patients, definition provisions - SB381

Crimes intentionally committed against certain persons (hate crimes): victim definition expanded to include law enforcement officers - AB48

Cumulative preference system for issuing Class A bear hunting licenses: age restriction repealed - SB257

Dental reimbursement pilot project in MA program: counties added under certain conditions and DHS biennial report required - SB572

DOC to recommend revocation of parole, probation, or extended supervision if person is charged with a crime while on parole, probation, or extended supervision - AB94

DOC to recommend revocation of parole, probation, or extended supervision if person is charged with a crime while on parole, probation, or extended supervision - SB54

DOJ to collect crime information from law enforcement agencies, DAs, and courts re firearms, marijuana, and motor vehicle thefts; quarterly compilations required - SB611

Drug trafficking, evidence-based substance abuse prevention, juvenile and family treatment courts, and drug treatment for inmates of county jails: grant programs established; DOJ, DHS, DCF duties - AB906

Drug trafficking, evidence-based substance abuse prevention, juvenile and family treatment courts, and drug treatment for inmates of county jails: grant programs established; DOJ, DHS, DCF duties - SB768

Early College Credit Program: excluding certain college-level courses offered to high school pupils - AB805

Early College Credit Program: excluding certain college-level courses offered to high school pupils - SB677

Educational savings account for gifted and talented pupils created, criteria specified; DPI scholarships provision; LAB and JCF duties, report required - SB725

Emergency administration of opioid antagonist to pupils and other persons appearing to overdose: civil liability for school bus operator and employees and volunteers of public, private, and tribal schools; calling 911 provision - Jr7 AB1

Emergency administration of opioid antagonist to pupils and other persons appearing to overdose: civil liability for school bus operator and employees and volunteers of public, private, and tribal schools; calling 911 provision - Jr7 SB1

Fetal body parts: prohibition on knowingly acquiring, providing, receiving, or using created; facility providing induced abortions required to arrange for final disposition; exceptions and forfeiture provisions - SB423

Firearm law revisions re going armed with a concealed weapon; prohibition on carrying firearms in specified places, school zone provision; concealed weapon license; firearm, bow, and crossbow possession during certain activities, shining provision; possession of electric weapons; and ``firearm” definition - SB169

First class city board of fire and police commissioner revisions re membership, use of hearing examiner to assist with disciplinary hearings and appeals, and appeals to disciplinary actions; office of independent monitor created; veterans preference points provision; certain changes also affect other cities, villages, and towns - SB512

Free speech at the UW and technical college systems: statutory requirements created; rule promulgation and disciplinary process provisions - AB440

Free speech at the UW and technical college systems: statutory requirements created; rule promulgation and disciplinary process provisions - SB351

Glaucoma Awareness Month: January recognized as - SJR93

Greek Independence: 196th anniversary celebrated March 25, 2017 - AJR12

Greek Independence: 196th anniversary celebrated March 25, 2017 - SJR13

Illegal possession of a firearm: mandatory minimum incarceration period modified - AB89

Illegal possession of a firearm: mandatory minimum incarceration period modified - SB56

Intentional taking of a motor vehicle without owner's consent by force or threat of force (carjacking): criminal penalties created - AB92

Intentional taking of a motor vehicle without owner's consent by force or threat of force (carjacking): criminal penalties created - SB58

Kanavas, Theodore ``Ted”: life and public service of former state senator commended - SJR69

Law violations for which a juvenile may be placed in Serious Juvenile Offender Program (SJOP), juvenile correctional facility, or secured residential care center for children and youth expanded - AB90

Law violations for which a juvenile may be placed in Serious Juvenile Offender Program (SJOP), juvenile correctional facility, or secured residential care center for children and youth expanded - SB59

Laws regulating wolf hunting and funding for wolf management activities: law enforcement officer prohibited from enforcing federal or state laws under certain condition; DNR provision - SB602

Lifetime licenses issued by DPI: successful completion of semesters of teaching and definition of ``regularly employed in education” clarified by rule - SB825

Local professional baseball park district: distribution of proceeds from special registration plates modified when district’s bonds are retired - AB162

Local professional baseball park district: distribution of proceeds from special registration plates modified when district’s bonds are retired - SB324

Mandatory minimum sentence increased and crimes subject to expanded - AB88

Mandatory minimum sentence increased and crimes subject to expanded - SB55

Mental Health Awareness Month: May proclaimed as - AJR45

Mental Health Awareness Month: May proclaimed as - SJR48

Mental Illness Awareness Week: October 1-7, 2017 designated as - AJR75

Prescription drug order extension when refill authorization cannot be obtained: pharmacist may dispense a limited supply under set conditions - AB125

Prescription drug order extension when refill authorization cannot be obtained: pharmacist may dispense a limited supply under set conditions - SB116

Record expunged of certain offenses committed before the age of 25: person may petition the court, fee provision - AB93

Record expunged of certain offenses committed before the age of 25: person may petition the court, fee provision - SB53

Securities registration exemptions related to crowdfunding - SB583

Serious Juvenile Offender Program (SJOP): removes time limit DOC may place participants in juvenile correctional facility or secured residential care center - AB87