Senate

American Legion state headquarters: DOT to erect directional signs -  AB236

Approvals issued by DNR: denial for failure to provide SSN prohibited -  SB15

Badger army ammunition plant: proceeds from sale of forest products -  AB151

Badger army ammunition plant: proceeds from sale of forest products -  SB53

Bomb scares or firearm violations involving school premises: motor vehicle operating privilege suspension  - SB99

Brancel, Ben: public service commended -  AJR38

Business tax registration certificate fees eliminated -  AB172

Capital gains income tax exclusion revised -  SB326

Cattle, sheep, goats, and pigs sold at a livestock market: seller not required to take an exemption certificate from purchaser - AB728

Child custody interference revised; law enforcement and temporary court order provisions -  AB627

Christmas tree farming: agricultural pursuits definition revised re child labor laws -  SB174

Collective bargaining dispute settlement procedure for members of certain police departments -  SB42

Congressional redistricting based on 2000 census; LRB duty specified -  AB711

Corporate fees revised re filing certain articles -  SB148

Electricity sold for residential use: sales tax exemption revised - AB28

Environmental improvement program created; DNR and DOJ duties specified; action to collect forfeiture and criminal violation prosecution provisions -  AB479

Felon's right to recover personal damages limited -  SB32

Fish and wildlife resources management: JCF to determine what constitutes DNR administration of - AB554

GPR appropriations limited; exceptions provided -  SB50

Green flashing, rotating, or oscillating lamp on certain snowplows permitted; operation on left-hand side of highway under certain conditions allowed -  AB292

HIV test without individual's consent re accident victim: exceptions expanded to include Good Samaritans; coroner, medical examiner, or physician required to take blood sample from corpse -  AB156

``Hmong-Lao Appreciation Day" declared May 14 -  SJR66

Human growth and development programs: school board to provide instruction in male, female, parental, and marriage responsibility -  AB125

Kindergarten pupils: counting 5-year-olds modified; referendum required to include programs for 4- or 5-year-olds in shared cost or property tax expenditures  - AB878

Kindergarten pupils: counting 4-year-olds discontinued; referendum required to include programs for 4-year-olds in shared cost or property tax expenditures - AB879

``Land surveying" replaced with ``practice of professional land surveying" and definition revised; certificate replaced by license provisions; section and examining board names changed; prohibition created -  SB427

Law enforcement officer or fire fighter discipline procedure revised re collective bargaining agreement  - SB185

Leean, Joe: public service commended and congratulations upon retirement -  AJR29

Legislative redistricting based on 2000 census; LRB duty specified -  AB842

Lorge, Gerald D.: life and public service -  SJR28

Lottery tickets or shares: sale of prohibited; referendum required  - SB285

Open meeting law and public notice requirement exemption for meetings of certain governmental bodies re public works, highway, street, or alley projects for which no construction has begun -  SB343

Organization engaged in abortion-related activities: prohibition on payment of public funds expanded; related activities re promoting, encouraging, or counseling in favor of prohibited; petition for writ of mandamus or prohibition with circuit court permitted; LAB duty specified; authority to provide nondirective information about pregnancy termination eliminated  - SB348

Persons visiting inmates in state prisons: Corr.Dept prohibited from using state funds to transport  - AB810

President Bush's tax relief plan: requesting Wisconsin's congressional delegation to urge Congress to pass  - SJR29

President George W. Bush's Economic Security Plan supported and U.S. Senate Majority Leader urged to allow it to receive a vote -  SR12

Presidential preference primary: date changed -  AB548

Referenda scheduling by local governments revised; Referendum appeal board created -  AB2

Registration plates: use of covers or brackets that interfere with legibility prohibited; motor vehicle dealer provision re front bracket -  AB150

``Renew Wisconsin" program created re performance evaluations of operations of state agencies  - AB493

School year commencement before September 1: public hearings and adoption of resolution exception eliminated  - SB190

Tax increase in certain cases: two-thirds vote required. Constitutional amendment (1st consideration)  - AJR2

Tax rate increases in certain cases to require two-thirds vote; elector approval for certain taxing and spending decisions; emergency taxes, reserves, costs of new programs, and refunds re excess revenue provisions. Constitutional amendment (1st consideration) -  AJR64

Terrorism crimes re penalty enhancer, threats, soliciting, supporting, and harboring; penalties for classified felonies; capital punishment for first-degree homicide with intent to terrorize; license to carry concealed weapons  - SB328

Trade masters pilot program created in DWD; evaluation required -  AB210

Trade masters pilot program created in DWD; evaluation required -  SB14

Universal service fund contributions requirement: cap set -  AB575

Well withdrawal (high-capacity) re production of bottled water: DNR may withhold, condition, or modify its approval; environmental impact statement required - SB44

WHEDA bonds or notes: individual and corporate income tax re multifamily and elderly housing projects created; cultural and architectural landmark exemption repealed  - AB734

Wild animal carcass: processor may destroy or donate to charitable organization if unclaimed; income and franchise tax credit created -  AB115

WRS creditable military service provision revised re federal retirement benefits -  SB13

Other proposals coauthored or cosponsored by Sen. Welch:

Senate Bills: 24, 65, 117, 131, 147, 158, 236, 248, 256, 263, 275, 281, 283, 284, 286, 293, 294, 297, 298, 305, 312, 318, 352, 357, 409, 419, 420, 493

Senate Joint Resolutions: 5, 13, 15, 17, 18, 38, 40, 42, 44, 49, 53, 54, 55, 58

Senate Resolutions: 3, 6, 9, 11, 14

Senate Petitions:

Assembly Bills: 1, 6, 8, 20, 27, 30, 52, 121, 167, 168, 171, 187, 235, 238, 253, 255, 267, 274, 298, 299, 302, 315, 320, 342, 356, 365, 379, 380, 395, 424, 428, 435, 443, 468, 488, 504, 515, 518, 521, 546, 558, 560, 561, 564, 569, 576, 579, 582, 584, 585, 587, 588, 593, 602, 605, 615, 616, 620, 625, 629, 635, 636, 642, 644, 675, 695, 706, 722, 726, 745, 753, 755, 758, 763, 767, 774, 785, 786, 787, 788, 792, 804, 825, 831, 834, 914

Assembly Joint Resolutions: 1, 3, 4, 7, 11, 13, 21, 25, 27, 43, 59, 60, 79, 83, 84, 85, 96, 97, 101

S22 Wirch, Sen. Robert W. (22nd Sen.Dist.; Dem.)

Battery or simple battery committed against a nurse, physician, or physician assistant: penalties increased  - SB437

Circuit court branches increased in certain counties -  AB310

Community action month: May proclaimed as -  SJR27

Community youth grant to Wisconsin chapters of the Boys and Girls Clubs of America: appropriation increased  - AB542

Community youth grant to Wisconsin chapters of the Boys and Girls Clubs of America: appropriation increased  - SB272

Contribution rates under WRS modified re employees -  AB498

Contribution rates under WRS modified re employees -  SB245

County jailers classified as protective occupation participants under WRS; collective bargaining provisions  - AB213

Daylight savings time year-round in the U.S. urged (memorial to Congress) -  SJR43

Funeral establishment permit revisions -  AB376

Funeral establishment permit revisions -  SB171

Headlights and other lamps on vehicles: use required when visibility is impaired by inclement weather; forfeiture provided - AB82

Home heating oil storage systems: provisions for removal of -  AB643

Hunting revisions: licenses for and possession of firearms by minors; education certificates; seized, confiscated, or unclaimed property; proceeds from sale of certain pelts; arrow tips used on crossbows -  AB319

Intoxicating liquor retailer advertising requirements revised - SB312

Legislative employees: State employment labor relations act extended to cover -  AB180

Lieutenant governor's office abolished; gubernatorial line of succession amended re Speaker of the Assembly: constitutional amendment (1st consideration) -  AJR52

Lieutenant governor's office abolished; gubernatorial line of succession amended re Speaker of the Assembly: constitutional amendment (1st consideration) -  SJR35

LTE fringe benefits allowed under certain conditions -  AB646

MA provider revisions re overpayments, fees, surety bond, limits on providers, and transfer of business: pre-2001 WisAct 16 provisions restored -  SB406

Name change of a minor: procedure revised -  AB222

Nonmoving traffic violations re rented or leased motor vehicles: liability of the lessor revised - SB43

Nonmoving traffic violations re rented or leased motor vehicles: liability of the lessor revised; DOT provision  - AB166

November 11 (Veteran's day) established as a paid holiday for state employees -  SB353

Operation Enduring Freedom armed forces participants: individual income tax exemption for pay from federal government created -  SB282

Pension payments: individual income tax exemption for certain amount created -  SB36

Polling place workers: municipal governing bodies may appoint and use reserve inspectors; residency requirement for certain election officials modified -  AB339

Polling place workers: municipal governing bodies may appoint and use reserve inspectors; residency requirement for certain election officials modified -  SB127

Private employer health care coverage program: loan to cover operating costs; small employer insurance rates revised  - AB543

Property taxes on residential and agricultural real property reduced re income tax credits or payments from state revenues: constitutional amendment (1st consideration)  - SJR59