Wisconsin Legislature: Decker, Sen. Russell S. (29th Sen.Dist.; Dem.)

U.W. Milwaukee Men's Basketball Team and Head Coach Bruce Pearl congratulated on their 2004-05 season achievements - SJR15

WHEFA bonds or notes used by a health facility to purchase information and technology equipment: income tax exemption for interest - SB534

Wisconsin higher education grant: maximum amount increased - SB481

Other proposals coauthored or cosponsored by Sen. Darling:

Senate Bills: 16, 17, 28, 31, 35, 37, 41, 42, 53, 55, 56, 58, 68, 73, 79, 87, 88, 108, 109, 118, 119, 129, 140, 142, 145, 149, 164, 182, 186, 192, 203, 206, 208, 221, 244, 247, 268, 279, 282, 288, 289, 292, 315, 320, 322, 325, 341, 349, 351, 354, 369, 370, 391, 393, 395, 401, 402, 425, 429, 432, 436, 441, 447, 448, 451, 455, 471, 477, 501, 515, 517, 525, 526, 529, 532, 535, 546, 551, 571, 573, 578, 605, 613, 629, 658, 673

Senate Joint Resolutions: 2, 3, 4, 6, 11, 13, 17, 23, 26, 27, 29, 32, 33, 34, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 46, 48, 50, 55, 56, 58, 62, 63, 64, 65, 66, 67, 68, 70, 72, 75, 76, 78, 81, 82, 85

Senate Resolutions: 6, 12, 16

Senate Petitions:

Assembly Bills: 5, 6, 17, 47, 58, 61, 63, 104, 105, 111, 123, 126, 144, 147, 148, 149, 151, 160, 184, 188, 190, 191, 198, 206, 208, 209, 213, 214, 241, 243, 251, 267, 268, 275, 277, 278, 281, 292, 301, 306, 308, 317, 318, 319, 320, 329, 335, 338, 348, 356, 362, 366, 378, 380, 387, 402, 403, 411, 413, 416, 419, 421, 433, 436, 444, 459, 464, 511, 522, 526, 531, 583, 587, 589, 595, 603, 617, 648, 657, 659, 683, 685, 688, 698, 702, 706, 707, 708, 709, 717, 723, 726, 728, 731, 739, 751, 752, 764, 766, 772, 774, 778, 789, 792, 802, 812, 815, 821, 822, 828, 829, 830, 835, 836, 844, 849, 850, 855, 869, 887, 891, 895, 926, 937, 938, 945, 952, 953, 968, 970, 972, 974, 975, 981, 986, 993, 999, 1000, 1012, 1021, 1031, 1034, 1041, 1060, 1073, 1074, 1087, 1089, 1110, 1132, 1154, 1175

Assembly Joint Resolutions: 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 23, 27, 28, 39, 40, 47, 48, 51, 52, 53, 54, 58, 66, 69, 70, 72, 74, 75, 77, 81, 82, 90, 91, 101, 103, 107, 108, 109

S29 Decker, Sen. Russell S. (29th Sen.Dist.; Dem.)

Additional aid to certain school districts re declining enrollment, equalized value per pupil, and square miles; MPCP provision - SB308

Consumer goods or services: charging grossly excessive prices prohibited; exceptions and AG provisions - SB373

Crime victim and witness assistance surcharges in civil offense cases: criteria and how money is collected revised - AB1137

Deer farm: registration certificate or ownership interest may be transferred to immediate family; minimum acreage requirement for hunting modified - AB345

Deer farm: registration certificate or ownership interest may be transferred to immediate family; minimum acreage requirement for hunting modified - SB179

DNR random or preference selective systems re trapping or hunting permits or licenses: person may designate a minor to exercise the privilege if the person dies before using the permit or license - SB189

Endangered resources special registration plate: symbol changed to an endangered raptor identified by DNR - SB125

Firearm, bow, or crossbow: requirements for placing, possessing, or transporting in a vehicle revised - SB442

Forestry, Council on: nonvoting member from federal Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, added - AB810

Funeral or memorial service: certain disruptions and protests prohibited during and 60 minutes immediately preceding and following; blocking access to a facility or impeding vehicles in a funeral procession also prohibited; penalty provisions - SB525

GIB health care coverage plan purchase by individuals engaged in the business of farming permitted under specific conditions; DETF provisions - SB108

Homeowner's property tax credit created; school property tax credit revised re rent paid on principal dwelling - AB565

Homeowner's property tax credit created; school property tax credit revised re rent paid on principal dwelling - SB260

Hunting minimum age lowered; DNR camping fee waived for certain groups; fishing license exemption; qualified landowner preference for special deer hunting permits revised - SB26

Integrated oil company excess profits tax created; individual income tax credit for cost of fuel and electricity used to heat principal dwelling created; corporations and subsidies required to file combined reports and tax returns re state income and franchise taxes - AB873

Jury instructions in civil actions: court to explain legal conclusions from the jury's findings - SB159

Land removed from tax rolls by local governments: DOA and DOR to conduct impact study - AB662

Living wage tax credit created; earned income tax credit provision - AB1117

Living wage tax credit created; earned income tax credit provision - SB645

Low-income energy assistance program: eligibility expanded for fiscal year 2005-06; one-time fund transfer from the petroleum inspection fund - AB1106

Low-income energy assistance program: eligibility expanded for fiscal year 2005-06; one-time funding transfer from the petroleum inspection fund - SB598

Lybert, (SSG) Patrick: life and military service commended - AJR109

MA GPR appropriation decreased and transfer of certain amount from general fund to MA trust fund; low-income energy assistance program income eligibility revised and GPR appropriation - SB582

Mail theft prohibitions expanded; identity theft penalty enhancement if victim is elderly, under age 18, disabled, or a vulnerable adult; SSN use by employer or on driver's license as unique ID number prohibited; employer may request SSN only when offer of employment is made to applicant; restricting release of credit reports, fees, notice, and civil action provisions - SB581

Mobile telephone service contracts: provisions for termination by members of the military called into active service - AB1174

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

MPCP participating private schools: requirements modified re academic standards; 4th, 8th, and 10th grade examinations; graduation and promotion criteria; and standardized reading test; DPI duties specified - AB180

School board meeting proceedings may be posted on district's Internet site - AB191

State school aid: determination of amount of general school aid to fund two-thirds of statewide school costs required; JCF duties specified - SB25

Temporary help agency prohibited from providing temporary employees to replace employees on strike or who are locked out - SB107

Vacho, (SSG) Nathan J.: life and military service commended - AJR108

Veterans Day (November 11): paid leave of absence for public and private employees who are veterans; discrimination prohibition provision - SB160

``Veterans Memorial Bridge": DOT directed to designate and mark the 4th Street bridge over the Wisconsin River in the City of Tomahawk as; contributions from interested parties required - SB693

Voter registration: identifying document required and acceptable documents specified; absentee ballot revisions; use of corroborating electors discontinued; state ID card provisions re no charge and no photograph; special voting deputies permitted in adult family homes and residential care apartment complexes re absentee voting; Corr.Dept to provide Elections Board with list of felons ineligible to vote; Elections Board duties specified - AB808

WERC to determine representatives of collective bargaining units by certifying the results of certain authorization cards submitted by employees - SB348

Wisconsin Health Care Plan and Board created re mandatory health care coverage for persons not eligible for Medicare; assessment and group health insurance policy provisions; OCI to request certain federal waivers - SB698

Other proposals coauthored or cosponsored by Sen. Decker:

Senate Bills: 15, 33, 39, 40, 78, 130, 193, 208, 249, 292, 312, 325, 350, 414, 415, 416, 429, 437, 464, 517, 595

Senate Joint Resolutions: 3, 11, 13, 17, 29, 32, 34, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 42, 46, 56, 58, 59, 62, 64, 65, 66, 67, 68, 69, 70, 71, 75, 76, 78, 81, 82, 83, 85

Senate Resolutions: 12, 14

Senate Petitions:

Assembly Bills: 15, 26, 67, 77, 108, 141, 170, 183, 199, 235, 281, 317, 384, 403, 433, 536, 542, 583, 586, 607, 671, 682, 699, 719, 771, 786, 802, 828, 833, 834, 835, 863, 864, 926, 930, 944, 1012, 1014, 1086, 1183, 1213

Assembly Joint Resolutions: 1, 2, 5, 6, 13, 23, 27, 47, 50, 51, 53, 54, 66, 69, 70, 74, 81, 82, 91, 107

S19 Ellis, Sen. Michael G. (19th Sen.Dist.; Rep.)

Campaign finance law revisions and penalties modified; income tax, lobbying regulation, and Elections Board provisions; 2001 WisAct 109 changes; nonseverability condition - AB226

Campaign finance law revisions and penalties modified; income tax, lobbying regulation, and Elections Board provisions; 2001 WisAct 109 changes; nonseverability condition - SB46

Contractual services: DOA rules revised re determining when contracting is appropriate and uniform cost-benefit analysis; report requirements and fiscal estimate for bills provisions - SB56

Elective state and local officials prohibited from soliciting money or things of value on behalf of certain committees or organizations; forfeiture provision - AB1005

Executive branch agency secretary, deputy, executive assistant, division administrator, or commissioner prohibited from soliciting a political contribution and hosting, endorsing, or sponsoring a fund-raising event on behalf of a candidate; penalty provisions - SB553

Government Accountability Board created and Enforcement Division provisions; Elections Board and Ethics Board abolished - SB1

Nonearnings garnishment: limit on recovery of costs removed - SB319

Potluck event included in exceptions to public health regulations of restaurants; definition provided - AB454

Other proposals coauthored or cosponsored by Sen. Ellis:

Senate Bills: 43, 292, 393, 401, 415, 452

Senate Joint Resolutions: 3, 11, 13, 17, 29, 32, 34, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 42, 45, 46, 55, 56, 58, 59, 62, 64, 65, 66, 67, 68, 70, 71, 75, 76, 78, 81, 82, 85

Senate Resolutions: 12

Senate Petitions:

Assembly Bills: 34, 85, 105, 264, 348, 351, 352, 583, 708, 766, 782, 783, 996, 1086

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

S27 Erpenbach, Sen. Jon (27th Sen.Dist.; Dem.)

Academic excellence higher education scholarship eligibility revised re alternates - SB76

Alvarez, Barry: achievements as coach of the U.W. Badgers football team commended - SJR56

Anderson, Lyman F.: life and public service - AJR65

Business engaged in retail sales and has more than 100 employees: Comm.Dept prohibited from awarding certain grants and loans or certifying to receive tax benefits; municipalities and counties prohibited from using general transportation aids for access routes to highways abutting lands owned or occupied by retail business - AB1152

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) - AB392

Dane County Regional Airport: state aviation facilities named the ``Fritz E. Wolf Aviation Center" - SB306

Dredged materials that contain PCBs: solid waste disposal facility prohibited from accepting; municipal liability re materials from Great Lakes basin contaminated with PCBs provision - AB34

Economic development programs Web site: Comm.Dept directed to create; chamber of commerce provision - AB845

Epilepsy drugs: pharmacist prohibited from substituting a drug product equivalent without prescribing practitioner and patient consent; certain health insurers prohibited from penalizing a participating provider, pharmacist, or enrollee for requesting specific epilepsy drugs - AB1210

Ethanol in automotive gasoline: minimum specifications set and exemptions provided - SB15

Gasoline consisting of at least 85 percent ethanol: motor vehicle fuel tax formula established; charging an excessive price prohibited, DATCP provision; discrimination against retailer by refiner or wholesaler of motor vehicle fuel prohibited; penalty provisions - SB723

Higher education grants for U.W. System students and Lawton grants: formula to calculate appropriation amounts changed; HEAB and technical college and tribal college student tuition grants provisions - AB743

Homestead tax credit may be claimed by persons living in tax-exempt housing and aged 65 or older - SB92

Human growth and development instruction: school board may offer a scientifically based program, topics specified; school board required to notify parents and guardians if it elects not to offer such instruction - SB340

Human stem cell or embryonic cell research: it is the policy of the state to permit; approval by an institutional review board and national oversight committee required if state funds or resources are used - SB603