Senate

Abandoned and unclaimed property: State Treasurer provisions modified -  SB424

Anti-American hate speech promoted by University of Colorado Professor Ward L. Churchill condemned; U.W. Board of Regents provision -  AJR15

Apprentice training: income and franchise tax credits based on wages created -  AB118

Apprentice training: income and franchise tax credits based on wages created -  SB69

Aquatic plant management permit: qualified lake association exempt from acreage permit fee re invasive aquatic plants - AB1006

Attorney fees in civil actions: default judgment and voluntary dismissal provision removed -  AB149

Building Commission revisions re submittal deadline for the long-range state building program, waiver of certain DOA bid requirements re innovative design and construction processes, annual operating costs submitted with certain recommendations, entering into certain leases or building contracts, voting on projects, and creation of subcommittees; DOA division responsible for management, supervision, and leasing of state facilities may not be headed by someone in the unclassified state service -  SB585

Burglary: intentionally entering a motor home without consent and with intent to commit battery made a felony  - AB772

Business corporation revisions re wholly owned subsidiaries, mergers, share exchanges, business combinations, classes or series of stock, shareholder notices and meetings, transfer of property to certain affiliates, title to real estate re property transfer, and real estate transfer fees  - SB619

Caregiver background information: if entity requires annual disclosure of criminal conviction or charge, the entity is not required to use DHFS form; civil penalty for failure to comply with disclosure policy -  AB987

Caregiver background information: if entity requires annual disclosure of criminal conviction or charge, the entity is not required to use DHFS form; civil penalty for failure to comply with disclosure policy -  SB579

Child abuse or neglect investigations: informing suspect of specific allegations and training investigators in the constitutional and other legal rights of the child and child's family  - SB271

Child support: disparity in the parties' income and resources must be considered when using the percentage standard; petition re action affecting the family provision  - AB654

CIP II funding for home and community-based services to an MA-eligible person relocated from a nursing home facility to the community authorized -  AB124

CIP II funding for home and community-based services to an MA-eligible person relocated from a nursing home facility to the community authorized -  SB54

``Class B" licenses: municipal quota modified -  SB722

``Class B" liquor license quota exception for certain full-service restaurants located on a marina; fee provision  - SB321

``Class D" license created authorizing retail sale of wine in unopened original bottles for consumption off the licensed premises -  SB399

College savings program: income tax deduction expanded to include contributions to qualified tuition program (section 529 plan) of any state -  SB293

College tuition program account (section 529 plan) of any state: nonrefundable individual income tax credit for contributions created -  SB336

Community welcoming sign permitted in highway right-of-way; DOT authority specified; study and report provisions - AB900

Cornell, (SSG) Todd: life and military service commended - SJR71

``Declaration of final disposition" provisions created -  AB984

Elective state public officials: DETF to make retirement annuity information available for public inspection  - SB316

Electric service provided by municipal utilities to rental dwellings: procedure to collect arrearages modified  - SB170

Electronic communication with a child: court may grant when determining custody but not as a replacement for physical custody; conditions and parenting plan provisions  - SB244

Entrance to STH from abutting property: conditions under which DOT must reverse the initial denial of an application set - AB649

Event data recorder in motor vehicles: disclosure by manufacturer, limits on access to the information, and prohibitions on access to and use by insurers -  SB507

Family planning demonstration project re MA: minimum age requirement increased -  AB991

Family planning demonstration project re MA: minimum age requirement increased -  SB552

Fine, forfeiture, fee, and surcharge collection: use of debt collector and credit or debit cards allowed; certified debt collection by DOR modified; DOT may disclose certain information to DOR - AB211

Fines and forfeitures imposed by circuit court unrelated to transportation: percentage retained by county increased  - AB152

First degree sexual assault of a child resulting in great bodily harm to the child: maximum penalty increased to life imprisonment -  SB629

Frivolous claims as determined by the court: awarding damages and appeals procedure -  AB855

Frivolous claims as determined by the court: awarding damages and appeals procedure -  SB501

Funeral procession: flashing lights on vehicles permitted -  SB238

Health care coverage for employees covered by MERA: collective bargaining prohibited; employers may unilaterally change providers and any savings must be used to increase salaries; GIB and OCI provisions -  SB242

High school physical education credit for participation in extracurricular sports; WIAA provision - SB229

Home-canned acidic fruits or vegetables sold at a farmers' market or similar event exempt from food processing plant license requirement under certain conditions; DATCP duties specified - SB205

Home exchange service owned by DVA: sales and use tax exemption for sale of personal property and taxable services - AB162

Hormonal medication administered after sexual intercourse for control of fertility: person employed or under contract with U.W. System to provide health services to students prohibited from dispensing, prescribing, or advertising; UWHCA exception -  AB343

Hotel, restaurant, bed and breakfast, rooming house, or vending machine: permit to operate may be transferred re change in organization of the business -  AB742

Human growth and development programs: school board must ensure course materials include information on abstinence - SB286

Ice fishing shanty: DNR may not promulgate or enforce rule requiring removal before certain date; exception for safety concerns -  AB128

Ice holes in lakes created by aerating water: alternative warning methods allowed for certain organizations  - AB923

Immigration status re individual seeking or receiving public assistance: prohibiting enactment or enforcement of an ordinance that would prohibit an employee of a political subdivision from inquiring about -  SB715

Impact fees: laws revised re imposition by, accounting and use of GAAP, and payment; report required  - SB681

Impact fees: laws revised re imposition by, time period it must be used, accounting and use of GAAP, and payment; report required -  AB1156

Income and franchise tax documents not provided on time to DOR: inadvertent error expanded re directing DOR to credit tax payment to taxpayer's account for which taxes are not due - SB458

Intoxicating liquor manufacturer or rectifier and ``Class A" licensee may provide taste samples directly to consumer under certain conditions; DOR provision - AB839

Legal custody or periods of physical placement of child: court authorized to make modifications contingent on future events or change in conditions -  AB311

Length-of-service awards to qualifying EMTs: counties permitted to provide -  SB432

Managed forest land: disclosure on real estate condition report or in writing required re sale of land  - SB62

Marriage and parental responsibility instruction in human growth and development course, during same school year, required -  AB309

Medical examiner or coroner also serving in certain emergency services positions: provisions revised re conflicts in compatibility of offices -  AB201

Medium security correctional institutions on grounds of Lincoln Hills, Ethan Allen, and Southern Oak Girls schools for persons under 21 years of age established; assessments charged to counties re juvenile secured facilities revised; number of inmates at Ethan Allen and Lincoln Hills schools to be equal  - AB699

Mental responsibility of a defendant in a criminal action: deadline for examining physician or psychologist to report to opposing counsel or examiner specified - SB574

Midwives who are not registered nurses: DRL licensure requirements established; penalty provision  - AB709

Midwives who are not registered nurses: DRL licensure requirements established; penalty provision  - SB477

Milwaukee Board of Fire and Police Commissioners: membership increased -  SB695

Mitigation payment agreements re public utilities: PSC approval modified -  AB615

Mitigation payment agreements re public utilities: PSC approval modified -  SB400

Mobile air conditioners: prohibiting DATCP from promulgating or enforcing certain restrictions to substitutes for ozone-depleting refrigerants -  SB342

Mobile emergency communications equipped vehicle owned by an amateur radio organization with certain unexpired license: 5 year registration for set amount allowed  - AB982

Motor vehicle fuel tax rate reduced for set period of time; transportation fund provision -  AB729

Movie with ``restricted" rating: public library may not loan or rent to a minor without proof of consent from parent or guardian - SB258

Off-premises business area signs along highways: multiple or variable messages permitted under certain conditions; DOT may restrict the illumination of messages  - SB548

Outdoor advertising sign removal or denial or revocation of certain licenses or permits: person aggrieved by DOT notice may bypass DHA administrative hearing process and institute a civil action in circuit court -  AB741

OWI conviction: DOT to purge driving records of first conviction after 10 years under certain conditions; court may not consider purged violation to determine penalty for subsequent OWI offense -  AB344

Patrol boats responding to an emergency or pursuing a suspect: exemption from boating laws; emergency light provisions revised -  SB587

Payday loan providers: requirements and prohibitions created; reports required -  SB674

Person injured by manufactured product: criteria established re liability of manufacturer, distributor, or seller  - SB58

Police officer in 1st class city: payment of salary after discharge revised -  SB307

Police officer or fire fighter in a 1st class city is not entitled to salary, wages, or benefits upon discharge if criminal charges are pending; appeal, reimbursement, and trial provisions  - AB1032

Police officer or fire fighter in a 1st class city is not entitled to salary, wages, or benefits upon discharge if criminal charges are pending; appeal, reimbursement, resignation, retirement, and trial provisions -  SB649

Property tax exemption for certain properties modified and the exemption for properties owned by benevolent associations specified; tax-exempt leased property provisions  - SB570

Public construction contracts: minimum bid amount raised re lowest responsible bidder requirement  - AB146

Punitive damages: proof the plaintiff must provide modified - AB843

Punitive damages: proof the plaintiff must provide modified - SB447

Pupil removed from class, school property, or school-sponsored activity: authority extended to teacher's assistants and school employees; classroom code of conduct provision  - SB410

Rabies vaccination requirement for dogs: exemption for reasons related to the dog's health; letter from veterinarian required - AB527

Railroad revisions re federal and state regulations -  AB588

Real estate documents: requirements for recording media revised -  SB27

Recreational mobile home personal property tax exemption revised -  SB326

Referenda to exceed school district revenue limit modified re approval of excess revenue for a recurring purpose  - AB584

Restoration of nonconforming structure re zoning of shorelands: conditions on ordinances to include ``other natural occurances" - SB253

Revenue limit for state and local governmental units created; excess revenue, reduction in state aid, emergency reserve fund, reducing the revenue limit, and exceeding the revenue limit via a referendum provisions; individuals or class of individuals may bring a suit to enforce the revenue limits; amendment may be amended with approval of one legislature, rather than two, and ratification by the people: constitutional amendment (1st consideration) -  AJR77

Revenue limit for state and local governmental units created; excess revenue, reduction in state aid, emergency reserve fund, reducing the revenue limit, and exceeding the revenue limit via a referendum provisions; individuals or class of individuals may bring a suit to enforce the revenue limits; amendment may be amended with approval of one legislature, rather than two, and ratification by the people: constitutional amendment (1st consideration) -  SJR63

RRC abolished; JSCRS authority to hire a research director and staff eliminated; LC duties specified  - SB527