Senate

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Local levy limits applied to political subdivisions re 2005 WisAct 25 (AB-100): sunset date repealed; valuation factor provisions -  SB717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 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 - SB194

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

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 -  SB505

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.)

Anderson, Robert A.: life and public service to the City of Milwaukee commended -  SJR84

``Brett Favre Day" declared October 10, 2005 -  SJR14

Campaign finance law revisions re filing reports, disbursement limitations and independent disbursements, contribution limitations and restrictions, legislative campaign committees, conduits, disposition of residual or excess funds, WECF, penalties for violations, and public broadcasting television stations and public access channels; Elections Board and nonseverability provisions (deletes changes made by 2001 WisAct 109)  - SB538

``Cesar E. Chavez Day" on March 31 designated; optional holiday for state employees created; collective bargaining agreement provision -  AB283

Compulsory financial responsibility for motor vehicle operation: assurance and proof of coverage required; forfeiture and law enforcement provisions -  SB684

Contreras, Ignacio: courage and determination to overcome challenges commended -  AJR26