Wisconsin Legislature: Brown, Sen. Ronald W. (31st Sen.Dist.; Rep.)

GPR appropriation limitation exclusions for HEAB, DPI, and U.W. Board of Regents eliminated - SB716

Gulf War Illness Recognition Day: Governor to annually proclaim January 17 as - SB193

Hahn, Stephen: life and public service as a police officer commended - SJR68

High school diploma: required science and mathematics credits increased - AB880

HIRSP changes; HIRSP Authority and Health Care Tax Credit Program created; report provision - SB451

Hunting, trapping, or fishing license (noncommercial): U.S. armed forces member stationed in this state considered a resident - AB523

Kaufman, (SPC) Charles A.: life and military service commended - SJR38

Liberal arts collegiate transfer program: TCS Board directed to approve for certain technical college districts; broadening program offerings provision - AB595

Liberal arts collegiate transfer program: TCS Board directed to approve for certain technical college districts; broadening program offerings provision - SB279

Livestock operation: determining size revised re livestock facility siting law and water quality regulation; DNR provision - SB504

Local levy limits applied to political subdivisions re 2005 WisAct 25 (AB-100): sunset date repealed; valuation factor provisions - SB717

Main Street Program: counties permitted to participate; Comm.Dept required to select Clark County - SB522

Manufacturing property tax refund: payment of interest modified - AB1161

Manufacturing property tax refund: payment of interest modified; appropriation provision - SB639

Mattek, (LCpl) John, Jr.: life and military service commended - SJR42

Methamphetamine: possession of certain materials with intent to manufacture prohibited; penalty for distribution or delivery to person under age 18 modified; restrictions on sale and reclassification of pseudoephedrine hydrochloride; intentionally releasing anhydrous ammonia without owner's consent prohibited; penalty provisions - SB78

Military base or installation representative required re planning or zoning entities of political subdivisions and consideration required re comprehensive planning; council on military and state relations created in the Governor's office; real estate disclosure report must include proximity to military installation - AB399

Military Family Tax Relief Act of 2003 (Public Law 108-121): income and franchise tax revisions re Internal Revenue Code changes - SB86

Military installations throughout the state: support for their continued presence expressed and sacrifices of the men and women serving there recognized - SJR29

Mobile telephone service contracts: provisions for termination by members of the military called into active service - SB691

Motor vehicle fuel purchase paid with cash: motor vehicle fuel retailers may offer discounts - SB180

Motor vehicle insurer may not require that the insured use a particular garage, repair shop, or other vendor when making a claim for motor vehicle repairs - SB472

Municipal revenue sharing agreement: county may enter into with another county, municipality, or federally recognized American Indian tribe or band - SB146

Nursing home MA reimbursement rate: GPR increased; one-time supplement and DHFS provisions - AB972

Nursing home MA reimbursement rate: GPR increased; one-time supplement and DHFS provisions - SB532

Official city newspaper: 2nd or 3rd class city exempt from bidding requirement under certain condition - SB231

One- and two-family dwelling code exemption for certain dwellings built or added to by the owner who belongs to certain religious denomination; register of deeds and building inspector provisions - AB929

Open burning of solid waste and waste tire storage, treatment, or disposal at solid waste facilities: DNR authorized to issue citations for violations; local law enforcement provision - AB878

Open burning of solid waste and waste tire storage, treatment, or disposal at solid waste facilities: DNR authorized to issue citations for violations; local law enforcement provision - SB470

Open enrollment program: transportation of nonresident pupil modified - SB206

Optometrist regulation revised including certain pharmaceutical agents, license examination, and continuing education - AB828

Optometrist regulation revised including certain pharmaceutical agents, license examination, and continuing education - SB429

Out-of-state banks may establish a branch in this state without acquiring a Wisconsin bank; requirements for acquisition of a Wisconsin bank changed; holding company provision - SB584

Palmisano, (LCpl) Eric A.: life and military service commended - SJR82

Permissive subject of collective bargaining under MERA re municipal employer's decision to contract out for certain services - AB268

Perrot State Park: before altering a park entrance, DNR must obtain approval from town with jurisdiction over the road; procedure specified - AB684

Perrot State Park: before altering a park entrance, DNR must obtain approval from town with jurisdiction over the road; procedure specified - SB346

Personal property taxes on improvements to leased land: collection of modified - AB614

Personal property taxes on improvements to leased land: collection of modified - SB291

Pobzeb, Vang: life and dedication to the Hmong community commended - SJR37

Professional Ambulance Association of Wisconsin congratulated on its ``Stars of Life" program - SR12

Publication of city or village ordinance in newspaper: requirements revised - SB126

Pupil not required to be transported to and from a private or public school: school board may charge a fee and waive the fee or portion of for persons unable to pay - SB324

Railroad Antitrust and Competition Enhancement Act (H.R. 3318): legislation supported by Wisconsin Senate - SR13

Rental-purchase agreement regulations created; exceptions and penalty provisions - AB587

Rental-purchase agreement regulations created; exceptions and penalty provisions - SB268

Revenue limits for local governmental units created, excess revenue returned to taxpayers, referendum required to exceed limit; legislature prohibited from passing bills that would exceed a revenue limit, budget stabilization fund provision; Building Commission borrowing authority modified; reimbursing reasonable costs of imposing state mandates; promulgation of an administrative rule that increases expenditures without appropriation for reasonable costs prohibited - SB724

Schlender, James H.: life and public service to Lake Superior Chippewa bands commended - AJR83

Schlender, James H.: life and public service to Lake Superior Chippewa bands commended - SJR74

School District Boundary Appeal Board (SDBAB): mailing copies of certain school district reorganization orders modified - SB322

School districts required to spend at least 65 percent of operating expenditures on direct classroom expenditures; DPI and property tax provisions - SB668

``2nd Infantry Division Memorial Highway": portion of STH 21 in Monroe County designated and marked as; DOT and contribution provisions - AB671

Single registration plate for motor vehicles authorized; transportation fund and DOA Secretary provisions - SB509

Special distinguishing motorcycle registration plate for fire fighters, rescue squad members, or EMTs created; fee, disposal, and personalization provisions - AB28

Special distinguishing registration plates for certain groups that are military in nature created; fee and funding provisions - AB202

Special distinguishing registration plates for supporters of Wisconsin Women's Health Foundation, Inc., created; fee, DOT, and financial audit provisions - SB282

State minimum wage law required to be construed as an enactment of statewide concern; living wage ordinance permitted but must conform to state minimum wage law - SB18

Statewide trauma care system: confidentiality of all information and documents regarding; civil liability immunity - SB457

Stevens, (Sgt) Andy A.: life and military service commended - AJR79

Stevens, (Sgt) Andy A.: life and military service commended - SJR65

Telecommunications cooperative: retained earnings include patronage capital - AB195

Telecommunications cooperative: retained earnings include patronage capital - SB111

Threat to cause bodily harm to social service worker, juvenile intake worker, child support worker, school employee, or their family members: misdemeanor crime created - SB24

Three-vehicle combinations operated on highways: maximum permitted length increased with brake provision - SB45

Trailer owned and operated by volunteer fire department: special registration fee applies - AB29

Transportation of unencased firearm in a motor vehicle prohibition: exception created for unloaded firearm under certain conditions - AB864

Transportation of unencased firearm in a motor vehicle prohibition: exception created for unloaded firearm under certain conditions - SB464

Tuition gift certificates program re U.W. established - SB38

Unpasteurized milk: sale to consumers authorized under certain conditions; warning statement provision - AB453

Veterans affected by depleted uranium: Adjutant General and DVA required to assist and provide information; committee to study the effects of exposure created, report required - SB466

VFW National Home for Children Week declared March 20-26, 2005 - AJR21

Vocational diploma program (two-year): eligibility for higher education scholarship extended to include - AB774

Vocational diploma program (two-year): eligibility for higher education scholarship extended to include - SB370

Volunteer Fire Fighter and Emergency Medical Technician Service Award Program: program revised and renamed Service Award Program; UI provision - SB577

Voter registration: valid Wisconsin driver's license or ID card or uniformed service ID card required; use of corroborating electors discontinued; absentee ballot, provisional ballot, surrendered driver's license, confidential address re domestic abuse, and photo requirement exemption re religious tenets provisions - SB42

WRS retirement annuity payment to named survivor modified - AB590

WRS retirement annuity payment to named survivor modified - SB267

Zoning entity may not condition or withhold approval of a permit re property owner entering, modifying, or ending a contract with a 3rd party lawfully using the property - AB558

Zoning entity may not condition or withhold approval of a permit re property owner entering, modifying, or ending a contract with a 3rd party lawfully using the property - SB283

Other proposals coauthored or cosponsored by Sen. Brown:

Senate Bills: 5, 7, 15, 17, 19, 23, 28, 29, 32, 39, 41, 46, 52, 56, 58, 62, 68, 70, 79, 83, 88, 94, 101, 108, 109, 121, 131, 132, 138, 151, 152, 167, 169, 171, 176, 186, 197, 207, 213, 221, 230, 240, 242, 247, 269, 276, 288, 295, 305, 310, 312, 349, 352, 358, 393, 395, 401, 402, 403, 414, 425, 432, 436, 444, 448, 515, 516, 518, 526, 528, 529, 535, 541, 544, 551, 585, 590, 600, 654, 673, 681

Senate Joint Resolutions: 3, 7, 8, 9, 11, 13, 17, 20, 27, 32, 33, 34, 36, 45, 46, 48, 56, 58, 59, 60, 62, 64, 67, 70, 71, 75, 76, 78, 81, 85

Senate Resolutions:

Senate Petitions:

Assembly Bills: 4, 5, 15, 21, 22, 27, 35, 38, 39, 49, 58, 60, 62, 63, 67, 68, 69, 70, 71, 72, 79, 84, 105, 112, 115, 125, 151, 152, 162, 173, 177, 178, 179, 183, 184, 197, 199, 203, 207, 208, 213, 215, 223, 257, 259, 263, 269, 277, 278, 280, 284, 293, 295, 296, 297, 306, 321, 327, 336, 337, 341, 342, 349, 350, 377, 378, 379, 385, 386, 387, 398, 419, 424, 433, 439, 448, 454, 456, 496, 509, 510, 522, 533, 534, 538, 567, 583, 591, 593, 597, 617, 618, 636, 644, 647, 650, 656, 657, 659, 678, 686, 702, 707, 715, 718, 723, 733, 736, 751, 762, 763, 766, 770, 775, 778, 783, 791, 794, 802, 818, 825, 827, 832, 844, 849, 850, 855, 857, 858, 862, 877, 887, 907, 945, 953, 964, 967, 968, 980, 981, 992, 995, 1009, 1011, 1026, 1028, 1031, 1034, 1041, 1051, 1073, 1156, 1186, 1222

Assembly Joint Resolutions: 1, 2, 5, 6, 15, 23, 27, 29, 47, 49, 51, 53, 54, 60, 61, 66, 69, 70, 74, 81, 82, 91, 106, 107, 108, 109

S3 Carpenter, Sen. Tim (3rd Sen.Dist.; Dem.)