Senate

S23 Zien, Sen. David A. (23rd Sen.Dist.; Rep.)

Adoption expenses: nonrefundable individual income tax credit created -  AB78

Adoption expenses: nonrefundable individual income tax credit created -  SB44

Airport commission membership expanded -  SB511

Alcohol beverage samples provided by brewer, manufacturer or wholesaler to certain business meetings of certain trade associations permitted -  SB551

Attorneys in SPD office: state employment labor relations act to cover -  AB548

ATV operation on highway for access to residence, lodging establishment, campground or trail permitted  - AB1052

Brewer or alcohol beverage wholesaler: contributions to nonprofit festival or event endorsed by certain 2nd class cities permitted -  SB616

Child abuse or neglect cases: providing false information to mandatory reporters prohibited - AB42

Child support for child 16 or 17 years old and not in school: court order prohibited -  AB272

Collective bargaining coverage of certain legal counsels and supervisors revised -  AB810

Consecutive terms of office for governor and state legislators limited: constitutional amendment (1st consideration)  - AJR54

County contingent fund transfers: publication requirement removed -  AB410

Credit union chapter revised and reorganized -  AB569

Credit union chapter revised and reorganized -  SB351

Crimes against children and person responsible for a child: coverage expanded to stepparent -  AB188

Death (by lethal injection) or life imprisonment for first-degree intentional homicide of a child; parole eligibility revised - SB1

Death penalty advisory referendum - AJR9

Death penalty advisory referendum - SJR51

Development opportunity zone in the city of Eau Claire created - AB265

Development opportunity zone in the city of Eau Claire created - SB122

DVA bond refunding authority increased -  AB540

DVA bond refunding authority increased -  SB353

Emergency government, Division of, name changed to Division of emergency management; related references to agencies and personnel revised -  AB757

Equine activities: civil liability immunity created -  SB478

Fire fighter training programs: required hours revised -  SB508

Hospital established at the Wisconsin veterans home at King; made exempt from moratorium -  AB370

Hospital established at the Wisconsin veterans home at King; made exempt from moratorium -  SB183

Housing legislation and administrative rules: analysis by Division of housing required; criteria set  - AB384

Huber law privilege suspension for violations: time period increased -  SB523

Incidental taking of endangered or threatened species: permits created -  AB585

Laundry service: sales tax exemption to include all self-service laundry service -  SB368

Law enforcement collective bargaining unit created for certain employes of DOA, DOT and U.W. system  - AB344

Legal drinking age lowered to 19 -  SB142

Mascot, logo or nickname used by public school: excluded from coverage under pupil discrimination law  - AB488

Medical malpractice noneconomic damage awards: limit established -  SB46

Motor vehicle salvage dealer regulations re transfer of interest in junk vehicles and penalties for license violations  - SB272

National Native American Vietnam veterans memorial at The Highground: Congress and President urged to confer national monument status -  SJR54

Northern great lakes regional visitor center: Building commission to plan and submit proposed legislation contingent on federal funding -  SB266

Persian gulf war veterans: establish temporary independent commission on health care concerns (memorial to Congress) - SJR14

Photo radar speed detection equipment: use prohibited -  AB388

Plumbing apprenticeship extended - SB553

Postage stamp portraying Uncle Sam encouraged -  AJR61

POWs, MIAs and their families honored -  AJR42

POWs, MIAs and their families honored -  SJR29

Prison inmates: state educational grants prohibited -  AB173

Prisoner committed to DOC custody: contracting for confinement in another state authorized - AB1017

Prisoner committed to DOC custody: contracting for confinement in another state authorized - SB602

Rental unit energy efficiency program eliminated; citation procedure created for enforcing stipulations  - AB962

Rental unit energy efficiency program eliminated; citation procedure created for enforcing stipulations  - SB567

Right to keep and bear arms created: constitutional amendment (1st consideration) -  AJR53

Right to keep and bear arms created: constitutional amendment (1st consideration) -  SJR7

Robbery or burglary committed with oleoresin of capsicum container made a Class B felony -  AB550

Salary-setting procedure for legislators: JCOER to submit in resolution form; two-thirds vote required  - AB300

School calendar: certain proposals prohibited from collective bargaining -  AB423

SERB membership revised - AB792

Sexual assault of a child: penalty enhancement re parent, guardian or responsible person -  SB54

Sick leave accumulated for service as national guard technician prior to 1966: credit for payment of postretirement health insurance premiums -  AB16

Sick leave accumulated for service as national guard technician prior to 1966: credit for payment of postretirement health insurance premiums -  SB33

Special distinguishing registration plates re U.S. armed services: transferrable to surviving spouse - AB570

State life insurance fund: new policy issuance discontinued; conversion of term policies permitted  - AB588

State promotions board created in DOD; provisions re use of state symbols and county logos; grants to promote international trade and economic development - AB951

State promotions board created in DOD; provisions re use of state symbols and county logos; grants to promote international trade and economic development - SB568

STH 160 designated and marked the ``Polish Veterans Memorial Highway" -  SB600

STH 33 designated and marked ``84th Division `Railsplitters' Memorial Highway" -  SB271

UC law revisions re benefits, tax changes, cooperative sickness care associations, appeals and hearings, wage concealment and evidence of social security number  - AB651

UC law revisions re benefits, tax changes, cooperative sickness care associations, appeals and hearings, wage concealment and evidence of social security number  - SB390

U.S. flag displayed and pledge of allegiance or national anthem offered in public and private schools: requirements revised - AB667

USH 2 bridge between Superior (WI) and Duluth (MN) marked ``Major Richard I. Bong Memorial Bridge"  - SB260

U.W. tuition exemption for resident undergraduate who is child of slain fire fighter or law enforcement officer  - AB183

U.W. tuition exemption for resident undergraduate who is child of slain fire fighter or law enforcement officer  - SB268

Vehicle ID numbers altered or obliterated: seizure of vehicle or parts by law enforcement officer revised  - AB1032

Vehicle ID numbers altered or obliterated: seizure of vehicle or parts by law enforcement officer revised  - SB618

Vehicles used by common or contract carriers to haul raw forest products exempt from sales and use tax  - AB1053

Veteran benefits: provisions re participants in Operation Balkan endeavor; revisions re service conditions, cemeteries, DVA bonding authority, dependent definition, tuition reimbursement, home improvement loans and county veterans' service officers -  SB632

Veteran enrollment at U.W. system: admission ensured in certain cases; probationary status provided  - AB147

Veterans correspondence courses and part-time classroom study program: income eligibility revised  - AB156

Veterans memorials: DOT authorized to donate certain property with Governor's approval -  SB552

Veterans memorials: DOT authorized to donate certain property with Governor's approval -  AB914

Veterans mortgage bonds: Congress urged to revise Internal revenue code -  SJR41

Veterans programs, Council on: membership expanded -  AB41

Veterans programs: eligibility revised re residency, dependents, education, mortgage loans and county veterans' service officers - AB706

Veterans rehabilitation program commended -  SJR2

Veterans rehabilitation program eligibility revised; DVA grants authorized -  AB317

WC revisions re general coverage, program administration, hearings and procedures, qualified loss management program, uninsured employers, employes of contractors and compensation amounts -  AB607

WC revisions re general coverage, program administration, hearings and procedures, qualified loss management program, uninsured employers, employes of contractors and compensation amounts -  SB366

Wisconsin works: new public assistance program for families with dependent children created; federal waiver requirements; employment, training and job access loan components  - SB359

Other proposals coauthored or cosponsored by Sen. Zien:

Senate Bills: 6, 7, 11, 17, 63, 75, 76, 77, 82, 84, 85, 91, 92, 102, 104, 107, 134, 135, 141, 146, 159, 245, 254, 264, 269, 274, 354, 356, 361, 362, 365, 367, 375, 376, 379, 386, 405, 423, 425, 492, 494, 499, 506, 526, 589, 617, 623, 631, 636, 639, 657