Senate

BEST grant program transferred from Comm.Dept to TCS Board with modifications -  AB241

BEST grant program transferred from Comm.Dept to TCS Board with modifications -  SB129

Bills imposing state mandates on local governmental units: passage prohibited unless appropriation is included  - AB790

Biodiesel fuel for school bus transportation purposes: DOA to provide state financial assistance to certain school districts; application for federal assistance provision  - AB67

Biodiesel fuel for school bus transportation purposes: DOA to provide state financial assistance to certain school districts; application for federal assistance provision [S.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions, DPI to provide assistance and apply for funds in conjuction with DOA] -  SB39

Blaze orange colored clothing requirement removed if hunting at night re hunting game other than waterfowl or deer during firearm deer hunting season -  AB117

Blaze orange colored clothing requirement removed if hunting at night re hunting game other than waterfowl or deer during firearm deer hunting season -  SB66

Circuit court branch added to Calumet County -  SB443

College student convicted of certain crimes re controlled substances made ineligible for a state grant, loan, or work assistance -  SB187

Combined protective services departments: cities and towns authorized to provide; limitations on villages removed  - AB198

Computer used to commit a crime is subject to forfeiture; disposition by law enforcement provisions  - SB627

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 -  AB384

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

Driver improvement surcharge re OWI conviction increased; portion to go to arresting law enforcement agency  - AB237

Driver's license or ID card applicant who is an alien resident: proof of legal residency and expiration of status required; DOT to include expiration on license or card  - SB334

Electric generating facility purchase or construction proposal from a public utility: order for advance rate-making principles PSC will apply permitted; hearings provision  - SB79

Electricity used in agricultural biotechnology and products used on livestock: income and franchise tax credits created re sales and use taxes paid on purchase of - AB606

Electricity used in agricultural biotechnology and vitamins, feed supplements, and hormones used on farm livestock: sales and use tax exemptions created -  AB547

Emergency rule initial effective period and maximum duration revised -  AB182

Enterprise development zones: limit on number Comm.Dept may designate increased -  AB174

Enterprise development zones: limit on number Comm.Dept may designate increased -  SB55

Estate tax repealed - SB35

Excavation notices re transmission facilities: local governmental units required to mark location of or provide information re certain laterals connected to sewer or water facilities; locating wire required re nonconductive water or sewer lateral  - SB498

Executive budget bill may not authorize GPR expenditures in the succeeding fiscal biennium that exceed expected revenues re the general fund -  AB177

Family and school communications protection registry created; DATCP duties specified; fee and penalty provisions; ``restricted message" definition - SB636

Farm Assets Reinvestment Management Loan Guarnatee Program in WHEDA: maximum term of a guarantee for certain loans increased; Comm.Dept to prepare an appendix report - AB552

First-degree sexual assault case: evidence of previous assaults similar to alleged offense may be admitted  - SB573

GIB health care coverage plan purchase by individuals engaged in the business of farming permitted under specific conditions; DETF provisions -  AB199

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

Goods and services sold to veterans organizations: sales and use tax exemptions created -  AB234

Goods in consumer credit transactions and certain consumer leases: revisions re voluntary surrender of and actions to recover collateral; nonjudicial repossession provision  - AB594

Goods in consumer credit transactions and certain consumer leases: revisions re voluntary surrender of and actions to recover collateral; nonjudicial repossession provision  - SB387

Governor may not enter into, amend, extend, or renew any agreement with a foreign nation, Indian tribe or band, the federal government, or another state until it is submitted to the Seante and a majority of the members approve it; renegotiation provision. Constitutional amendment (1st consideration)  - SJR61

Health savings account: nonrefundable individual income tax credit created -  SB7

Health savings account option for state employees under certain health plans: GIB required to offer  - SB131

Huibregtse, Harold F.: life and public service -  SJR11

Human cloning and parthenogenesis prohibited; definitions provided -  AB499

Human cloning and parthenogenesis prohibited; definitions provided -  SB243

ID cards issued or renewed without charge by DOT: appropriation provided re Help America Vote Act funds (contingent upon enactment of AB-63 or SB-42) - SB119

Joint Committee on State Mandates created; LFB provision -  SB5

Kiser, (SSG) Charles Anthony: life and military service commended -  AJR2

Law enforcement services: city or village may abolish its police department and contract with county sheriff to provide; provision for villages under certain population  - AB79

Law enforcement services: city or village may abolish its police department and contract with county sheriff to provide; provision for villages under certain population  - SB118

Local law enforcement officer candidates: former employers required to provide certain employment information; exceptions and court order provisions - SB239

Medical care insurance paid by certain persons: individual income tax deduction created -  AB6

Medical care insurance paid by certain persons: individual income tax deduction created -  SB37

Mental illness and developmental disabilities re certain minors: revisions re inpatient treatment facilities, discharge upon request, transfer from secured juvenile facility to inpatient treatment facility, outpatient treatment, and access to treatment records; consent for administration of psychotropic medication required; juvenile court provisions  - SB226

Motor vehicle key duplication by dealer prohibited unless person providing the VIN also presents a valid certificate of title; forfeiture provision -  SB210

Motor vehicle operator involved in an accident resulting in death or injury: law enforcement officer may request a test for controlled substance, alcohol, or other drugs; OWI arrest provision - AB752

Motor vehicle safety belt violations: imposing court fees - SB246

Newborn umbilical cord blood donation: health care provider to offer information on options -  AB270

Newborn umbilical cord blood: provisions for donation of created -  SB127

Nuclear power plant construction: approval requirements changed -  AB1053

Nuclear power plant construction: approval requirements changed -  SB594

Organization engaged in abortion-related activities: prohibition on payment of public funds expanded; exceptions for certain abortions; definition of related activities expanded to include promoting, encouraging, or counseling in favor of; petition for writ of mandamus or prohibition with circuit court; LAB duty specified; authority to provide nondirective information about pregnancy termination eliminated - AB142

Organization engaged in abortion-related activities: prohibition on payment of public funds expanded; exceptions for certain abortions; definition of related activities expanded to include promoting, encouraging, or counseling in favor of; petition for writ of mandamus or prohibition with circuit court; LAB duty specified; authority to provide nondirective information about pregnancy termination eliminated - SB72

Postsecondary student convicted of manufacturing, distributing, or delivering a controlled substance or analog is ineligible for state financial assistance -  AB1035

Poultry slaughter and processing requirements: certain exemption modified -  SB309

Prening, (CPL) Brian R.: life and military service commended - AJR20

Property tax installment payment: penalty for delinquency revised -  AB129

Property tax installment payment: penalty for delinquency revised -  SB117

Public assistance programs: eligibility limited to U.S. citizens and aliens admitted for permanent residence; documentary proof required with application, forfeiture provision  - SB567

Public library organization and funding revisions -  SB272

Public library revisions re county tax, recurring payments and wages, investing gifts or endowments, remote access to electronic database, and membership of public library boards - SB273

Restaurant kitchen machinery and equipment: income and franchise tax credits created re property taxes paid  - AB951

Restaurant kitchen machinery and equipment: property tax exemption created -  AB339

Restaurant kitchen machinery and equipment: property tax exemption created -  SB163

School and school district performance report distribution revised; Internet provision -  SB327

Social security benefits exempt from individual income tax -  AB17

Social security benefits exempt from individual income tax -  SB36

Sovereignty under the 10th Amendment to the Constitution of the United States over all powers not otherwise enumerated and granted to the federal government by the U.S. Constitution claimed; federal mandates provision  - SR17

Special distinguishing registration plate supporting the WPGA Junior Foundation, Inc., created; fee and Tour.Dept provisions - AB479

Special distinguishing registration plates for enthusiasts of hunting and fishing for sport and recreation created; fee and plate color provisions -  SB209

Special distinguishing registration plates for veterans of Operation Iraqi Freedom, Operation Enduring Freedom, and Operation Noble Eagle created; fee provision  - AB405

``Special tool builder" regulations created re liens, public nuisances, and shareholder liability; expert witness testimony provisions -  AB278

Supplemental MA payments to county and municipal nursing homes: any additional federal moneys must be distributed to the nursing homes -  AB802

Tuition gift certificates program re U.W. established -  AB27

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

Turba, Wilfrid J.: life and public service -  AJR51

Vacancies in certain local elective offices: special election permitted under certain conditions - SB34

Vehicle combinations meeting certain requirements and used solely in intrastate commerce exempt from motor carrier regulations and marking requirement; DOT provision  - SB485

Veterans and surviving spouses: property tax credit expanded re joint ownership or marital property  - AB668

Voluntary and informed consent for abortions: printed information and physician oral information to include data re pain awareness of unborn child at gestational age of 20 weeks - SB138

Voter registration and voting: photographic ID issued by this state or the federal government required. Constitutional amendment (1st consideration) -  AJR36

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 - AB63

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

Well contaminated by certain bacteria: DNR authorized to declare a special eligibility area for compensation purposes - SB646

Wildlife violator compact - AB26

Wildlife violator compact - SB33