2017 Assembly Authors

Legislative and congressional redistricting: new procedure for preparing the plans, LRB duties specified; Redistricting Advisory Commission created - AB44

Legislative and congressional redistricting: new procedure for preparing the plans, LRB duties specified; Redistricting Advisory Commission created - SB13

Lorine Niedecker Day: May 12, 2017 proclaimed as - AJR43

Low income individuals who live in rural areas: individual income tax subtraction created, motor vehicle provision - AB890

MFL program: land eligible for designation must be owned by a resident whose principal dwelling or business entity whose principal place of business is in this state - AB889

MFL program: land eligible for designation must be owned by a resident whose principal dwelling or business entity whose principal place of business is in this state - SB803

Motor vehicle operator’s license renewal period for persons aged 67 or older modified; eyesight test and fee provisions - AB894

Operator’s license fees waived for disabled veterans re ``Class D” and ``Class M” motor vehicles - AB742

Personal property taxes paid by a small business: nonrefundable individual income tax credit and corporate income and franchise tax credit created - AB896

PTSD as a mitigating factor: court may consider when sentencing a military veteran - AB741

Restore free and fair elections: petition the U.S. Congress to call a convention to propose an amendment to the Constitution; Wisconsin delegation conditions - AJR35

Rollover payments from certain bankrupt airline re IRA: extending time in which an employee may file an amended income tax return - AB895

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

School district portion of property tax assessment for claimants over set age: refundable individual income tax credit created - AB892

Small Farm Start-Up grant program created in DATCP; emergency rules provision - AB891

Special education teacher: initial licensure requirement modified - AB999

Special registration plates expressing support for state parks and also provide admission to state parks and recreation areas authorized; voluntary payments provision - AB893

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

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

Testimony at public hearings: order in which it is received set [Assembly rule 14 (4)] - AR16

Other proposals authored or co-authored by Vruwink, Rep. Don (43rd Asm.Dist.; D)

Assembly Bills: 39, 40, 41, 43, 53, 54, 62, 69, 77, 80, 82, 95, 103, 125, 129, 141, 143, 146, 150, 151, 154, 157, 159, 166, 180, 188, 195, 197, 202, 208, 209, 214, 216, 218, 231, 248, 249, 256, 265, 267, 270, 271, 275, 280, 283, 284, 286, 287, 293, 302, 319, 329, 331, 333, 341, 344, 346, 347, 350, 353, 355, 362, 363, 364, 368, 376, 377, 378, 379, 380, 386, 387, 392, 398, 403, 404, 405, 406, 407, 408, 418, 422, 432, 433, 446, 449, 453, 472, 473, 477, 487, 493, 531, 545, 548, 559, 560, 563, 567, 574, 579, 581, 583, 590, 591, 592, 593, 594, 595, 596, 598, 604, 608, 609, 612, 616, 620, 621, 622, 624, 625, 627, 638, 645, 646, 648, 665, 671, 672, 673, 674, 676, 678, 687, 688, 690, 691, 709, 719, 725, 726, 727, 729, 737, 750, 769, 775, 776, 777, 778, 779, 781, 782, 783, 784, 785, 786, 787, 788, 800, 805, 816, 837, 851, 858, 865, 871, 872, 876, 878, 881, 898, 899, 908, 909, 913, 914, 942, 966, 970, 980, 1007, 1010, 1011, 1034, 1035, 1036, 1037, 1051, 1054, 1055, 1056, 1057, 1058, 1059, 1060, 1068

Assembly Joint Resolutions: 13, 14, 17, 18, 25, 27, 30, 31, 32, 36, 38, 39, 49, 50, 52, 53, 56, 57, 58, 61, 66, 70, 72, 74, 77, 79, 80, 83, 87, 89, 90, 95, 97, 102, 103, 104, 107, 110, 112, 117, 118

Assembly Resolutions: 5, 6, 9, 14, 15, 31

Senate Bills: 16, 20, 23, 37, 47, 62, 84, 91, 92, 96, 97, 99, 103, 114, 116, 135, 136, 138, 141, 146, 149, 151, 152, 155, 157, 176, 183, 188, 199, 200, 202, 211, 212, 213, 214, 215, 219, 224, 233, 242, 245, 252, 256, 265, 266, 267, 268, 269, 272, 280, 281, 292, 301, 302, 311, 312, 313, 314, 315, 316, 317, 328, 338, 341, 359, 363, 375, 385, 438, 440, 456, 460, 469, 470, 471, 472, 476, 479, 481, 501, 514, 530, 531, 532, 533, 535, 553, 557, 559, 560, 561, 562, 574, 577, 584, 613, 621, 622, 623, 631, 644, 648, 652, 653, 654, 655, 656, 657, 658, 669, 672, 673, 674, 675, 676, 685, 704, 711, 724, 729, 733, 739, 740, 742, 743, 746, 753, 754, 758, 760, 771, 772, 778, 848, 857, 858

Senate Joint Resolutions: 12, 17, 24, 31, 32, 38, 40, 41, 42, 44, 49, 52, 54, 55, 57, 64, 69, 71, 72, 73, 75, 76, 77, 80, 84, 87, 90, 91, 98, 100, 102, 103, 104, 106, 107, 108, 114

January 2017 Special Session Assembly Bills: 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10

January 2017 Special Session Senate Bills: 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10

August 2017 Special Session Assembly Resolutions: 1

1627 Wachs, Rep. Dana (91st Asm.Dist.; D)

Baldus, Alvin ``Al” James: life and public service of Korean War veteran, former state representative, and former U.S. representative commended - AJR56

Campaign contribution to a judge or justice by an interested contributor: notification requirements created, penalty provision - AB137

Chippewa Valley RTA: authorization to create restored; sales and use tax and property tax provisions - AB415

Chippewa Valley RTA: authorization to create restored; sales and use tax and property tax provisions - SB323

Civil litigation expenses: annual report from DOJ to JCF required - AB487

Corporations and cooperative associations prohibited from making political contributions or expenditures to influence an election for state or local office; court and Ethics Commission provisions - SB413

Deer farm fence requirements; fee, inspection certificate, and electronic monitoring system provisions; further CWD requirements specified - AB374

Equally divided determinations of the Wisconsin Supreme Court on matters of judicial discipline or permanent disability clarifications - AB134

Judge or justice required to disqualify himself or herself from an action if he or she received campaign financial support from a party to the action - AB135

Lobbyist service by legislators prohibited for certain period after they cease to hold office; penalty provisions - AB171

Lobbyist service by legislators prohibited for certain period after they cease to hold office; penalty provisions - SB118

Local governmental units required to establish a civil service system; just cause, grievance procedure, and exception provisions - AB173

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 - AB214

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 - SB152

Municipal judges required to be licensed Wisconsin attorneys - AB33

Property tax bill required to include certain information re state aid reductions to school districts - AB267

Property tax bill required to include certain information re state aid reductions to school districts - SB183

Revolving loan funds administered by WHEDA established re certain activities of paper mills - AB1004

Veterans Day (November 11): paid leave of absence for public and private employees who are veterans; collective bargaining, discrimination, and complaint provisions - SB117

WEDC employees aware of fraud against WEDC required to report it to DOJ or a DA; retroactive provision - AB648

Wisconsin Supreme Court to review decision by a justice on a motion to disqualify him or herself from an action - AB136

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

Assembly Bills: 32, 34, 39, 40, 41, 43, 44, 45, 46, 49, 50, 51, 55, 62, 65, 74, 76, 77, 82, 101, 102, 121, 123, 132, 133, 141, 143, 151, 154, 157, 159, 166, 180, 186, 188, 193, 194, 197, 202, 203, 212, 213, 218, 223, 231, 244, 249, 286, 287, 297, 298, 312, 315, 316, 319, 331, 333, 341, 346, 347, 350, 362, 363, 364, 366, 375, 381, 386, 387, 392, 403, 417, 418, 421, 443, 449, 461, 463, 465, 466, 467, 468, 474, 481, 492, 493, 500, 522, 574, 589, 590, 591, 592, 593, 612, 616, 635, 646, 647, 656, 657, 658, 665, 690, 691, 709, 721, 725, 750, 755, 756, 757, 777, 801, 816, 831, 861, 862, 883, 916, 922, 930, 931, 949, 950, 951, 964, 965, 977, 987, 996, 997

Assembly Joint Resolutions: 3, 7, 8, 9, 13, 14, 16, 17, 19, 25, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 36, 38, 40, 42, 46, 50, 53, 58, 60, 67, 68, 69, 70, 71, 74, 87, 95, 118

Assembly Resolutions: 6, 9, 15, 17, 31

Senate Bills: 8, 10, 13, 14, 16, 17, 22, 34, 37, 40, 41, 46, 49, 60, 64, 70, 71, 91, 92, 103, 111, 135, 136, 140, 141, 142, 146, 147, 149, 150, 153, 155, 171, 188, 211, 215, 227, 240, 245, 252, 254, 265, 266, 267, 268, 269, 291, 292, 294, 297, 302, 327, 328, 344, 345, 360, 363, 372, 377, 378, 379, 380, 389, 390, 393, 417, 418, 435, 469, 470, 471, 472, 481, 521, 526, 537, 553, 557, 567, 568, 569, 606, 621, 622, 727, 734, 761, 762, 772, 779, 782, 785, 819, 850, 853, 854, 855, 856, 869

Senate Joint Resolutions: 9, 10, 12, 17, 20, 28, 29, 31, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 44, 47, 49, 50, 51, 54, 55, 63, 65, 66, 68, 69, 70, 72, 75, 83, 91, 107

January 2017 Special Session Assembly Bills: 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10

January 2017 Special Session Senate Bills: 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10

August 2017 Special Session Assembly Resolutions: 1

1628 Weatherston, Rep. Thomas (62nd Asm.Dist.; R)

Application of foreign law: courts or other adjudicative authority may not consider if it would violate the party’s civil rights; ecclesiastical and corporate provisions - AB401

Application of foreign law: courts or other adjudicative authority may not consider if it would violate the party’s civil rights; ecclesiastical and corporate provisions - SB368

Black History Month: February 2018 recognized as - AJR109

Dandeneau, Marcel: life and public service of former state representative commended - AJR18

Decoy left unattended in a body of water: public nuisance provisions revised - AB104

``Engineer” in title in classified service prohibited unless certain criteria are met; state civil service provision - AB60

``Engineer” in title in classified service prohibited unless certain criteria are met; state civil service provision - SB241

Floodplain determination and floodplain zoning ordinance required to conform to a letter of map amendment (LOMA) from FEMA; DNR provision - AB713

Marriage license application requirements revised - AB602

Marriage license application requirements revised - SB529

School district revenue limit increased by referendum: school aid payment reduced re approved operating referenda and school board allowed to rescind a portion or all of the increase - AB285

School district revenue limit increased by referendum: school aid payment reduced re approved operating referenda and school board allowed to rescind a portion or all of the increase - SB193

TID numbers 1 and 4 in the Village of Caledonia: maximum life, expenditure period, and allocation period increased - AB952

TID numbers 1 and 4 in the Village of Caledonia: maximum life, expenditure period, and allocation period increased - SB809

Wetland permitting requirement exemption re discharge from utility infrastructure work in a highway right-of-way, conditions set - AB63

Other proposals authored or co-authored by Weatherston, Rep. Thomas (62nd Asm.Dist.; R)

Assembly Bills: 25, 27, 28, 42, 48, 56, 67, 80, 82, 95, 107, 125, 127, 144, 153, 163, 168, 169, 170, 180, 184, 185, 189, 190, 201, 204, 210, 233, 238, 243, 246, 247, 253, 254, 268, 269, 274, 279, 281, 282, 314, 317, 360, 384, 386, 394, 412, 414, 426, 432, 456, 457, 512, 555, 580, 625, 642, 652, 664, 693, 774, 798, 822, 871, 872, 910, 935, 954, 984, 1002, 1026

Assembly Joint Resolutions: 2, 13, 21, 32, 33, 37, 54, 58, 60, 61, 93, 107

Assembly Resolutions: 13

Senate Bills: 7, 11, 12, 15, 18, 25, 36, 46, 47, 62, 88, 90, 102, 110, 113, 116, 122, 123, 132, 134, 143, 169, 175, 177, 187, 188, 189, 191, 192, 194, 195, 196, 247, 271, 275, 292, 295, 322, 325, 337, 341, 343, 367, 374, 410, 443, 457, 458, 514, 522, 523, 578, 600, 601, 670, 686, 697, 742, 746, 764, 789, 821, 830, 832

Senate Joint Resolutions: 3, 18, 34, 38, 39, 43, 59, 64, 69, 70, 95, 106

August 2017 Special Session Assembly Bills: 1

August 2017 Special Session Assembly Resolutions: 1

1640 Wichgers, Rep. Chuck (83rd Asm.Dist.; R)

Chiropractor regulation revisions re medical examinations for the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, perform physical examinations required for youth athletic activities re public schools and technical colleges, chiropractic acupuncture and dry needling, and delegation of certain services; administrative rule changes [Admin.Code Chir 2.01, 3.02, 4.05, 9.01, 10.01] - AB260

Chiropractor regulation revisions re medical examinations for the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, perform physical examinations required for youth athletic activities re public schools and technical colleges, chiropractic acupuncture and dry needling, and delegation of certain services; administrative rule changes [Admin.Code Chir 2.01, 3.02, 4.05, 9.01, 10.01] - SB232

Pharmacy practice law changes and Pharmacy Examining Board rule revisions [Admin.Code Phar 1.02, 6.06] - AB182

Pharmacy practice law changes and Pharmacy Examining Board rule revisions [Admin.Code Phar 1.02, 6.06] - SB126