Wisconsin Legislature: Roessler, Sen. Carol A. (18th Sen.Dist.; Rep.)

Senate Bills: 17, 73, 107, 109, 130, 172, 186, 208, 221, 245, 249, 251, 282, 292, 312, 343, 367, 388, 401, 415, 423, 429, 515, 532, 598, 609, 613, 645, 653, 658, 723

Senate Joint Resolutions: 3, 11, 13, 17, 24, 29, 32, 34, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 42, 45, 46, 48, 56, 57, 58, 59, 60, 62, 64, 65, 66, 67, 68, 70, 71, 72, 75, 76, 78, 81, 82, 83

Senate Resolutions: 6, 12

Senate Petitions:

Assembly Bills: 22, 70, 77, 144, 197, 306, 352, 387, 395, 419, 537, 542, 565, 583, 618, 683, 771, 783, 795, 802, 807, 826, 828, 833, 860, 876, 907, 972, 1034, 1087, 1106, 1117, 1131

Assembly Joint Resolutions: 1, 2, 5, 6, 23, 27, 47, 51, 53, 54, 60, 66, 69, 70, 74, 81, 82, 91, 103, 107, 108, 109

S18 Roessler, Sen. Carol A. (18th Sen.Dist.; Rep.)

Accumulated unused sick leave credits re public employees: use to purchase health insurance and long-term care insurance permitted - AB1120

Active duty in the armed forces: court may not use as a consideration in determining or modifying a child's legal custody - SB590

Aircraft OWI penalties made the same as motor vehicle OWI penalties; minor passenger and operating in a reckless manner provisions - AB1124

Airport development zone program created; loans, bonds, and income and franchise tax provisions - AB223

Airport development zone program created; loans, bonds, and income and franchise tax provisions - SB136

Alcohol concentration over legal limit as evidence of being under the influence of an intoxicant: number of previous OWI-related convictions condition removed - AB92

Alternative energy source supplier: definition and exemption from definition of ``public utility" and PSC regulation under certain conditions - AB1075

Alternatives to prosecution and incarceration for persons who use alcohol or other drugs: OJA to administer grant program for counties in collaboration with DHFS and Corr.Dept - AB275

Alternatives to prosecution and incarceration for persons who use alcohol or other drugs: OJA to administer grant program for counties in collaboration with DHFS and Corr.Dept - SB142

Anatomical gift as part of living will option created; provision that a specific physician carry out the procedures eliminated - SB73

Anatomical gift requests from a hospital, organ procurement organization, tissue bank, coroner, or medical examiner: consent requirements for certain uses of tissue created; civil damages, unprofessional conduct, and standards for entity receiving the donation provisions - SB395

Appearance bond: cash deposits may be used to pay restitution to crime victim - SB575

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

Area cooperation compacts: certification and reporting requirements repealed - AB936

Area cooperation compacts: certification and reporting requirements repealed - SB510

Automobile, fire, or other property insurance policy: midterm cancellation or nonrenewal for acts of nature claims prohibited - SB141

BAC above 0.0 in motor vehicle operator under the legal drinking age: forfeiture increased and DOT to assess demerit points - AB450

Bids for public contracts: political subdivision may post on its Web site under certain conditions - AB421

Bids for public contracts: political subdivision may post on its Web site under certain conditions - SB204

Birth defect prevention and surveillance system revisions; state registrar and DHFS duties specified - AB1098

Blue Book distribution to legislators: determination of number modified - AB858

Cancer clinical trial: health care plan prohibited from denying coverage under certain conditions - SB288

Cancer drug repository program expanded to include prescription drugs and supplies for chronic diseases; fee and DHFS provisions - AB197

Cancer drug repository program expanded to include prescription drugs and supplies for chronic diseases; fee and DHFS provisions - SB109

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

Charter schools: U.W. baccalaureate or graduate degree granting institutions allowed to operate or contract to operate with Board of Regents approval; State Superintendent duties - SB96

Child safety restraint requirements in motor vehicles specified; penalty and DOT provisions - AB618

Child safety restraint requirements in motor vehicles specified; penalty and DOT provisions - SB305

Child safety restraint requirements in motor vehicles specified, penalty and surcharge provisions; Child Safety Restraint System Program created; DOT duties set - AB70

Child safety restraint requirements in motor vehicles specified, penalty and surcharge provisions; Child Safety Restraint System Program created; DOT duties set - SB32

Children's Code and Juvenile Justice Code revisions re child abuse investigations of noncaregivers, definition of ``relative", holding a child in custody, and placement of a child for adoption - SB284

Cigarette tax and tobacco products tax rates increased; tobacco use control grants and MA trust fund provisions; DOR duty set - AB451

Cigarette tax and tobacco products tax rates increased; tobacco use control grants and MA trust fund provisions; DOR duty set - SB211

Cigarettes and tobacco products: direct marketing regulations created; restrictions re sale to persons under age 18 or shipping to post office box; DOR duties set - AB249

CIP II enhanced funding re person relocating from nursing home to the community expanded to include individuals diverted from imminent entry into nursing homes - SB312

Civil liability immunity for certain transportation programs re transportation for individuals who wish to avoid operating a vehicle while under the influence of an intoxicant - AB109

Clinical supervisors, substance abuse counselors, and prevention specialists: titles of some subcategories modified; DRL duties re continuing education and establishing minimum standards for the practice of substance abuse counseling, supervision, and prevention by rule - SB673

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

Computer system or telephone used to invite harassment or send obscene, lewd, or profane messages prohibited; penalty provided - AB188

Computers used in crimes against children: seizure authorized - AB424

Condemnation of real property owned by city, county, town, or village by a public utility or foreign transmission provider for the location or construction of transmission lines authorized; DOA, PSC, and environmental impact fee provisions - AB412

Confidential voter registration for victims of domestic abuse, sexual assault, or stalking: procedure modified re affidavit verifying victim's status and certain victim service providers - AB707

Confidential voter registration for victims of domestic abuse, sexual assault, or stalking: procedure modified re affidavit verifying victim's status and certain victim service providers - SB341

Contaminated property: residual contamination after cleanup under administration of agency with authority over the site, DNR and notification provisions; ERTID revisions; local governmental exemption from solid waste management standards under certain conditions; voluntary party liability exemption modified - AB999

Controlled substances schedule: GBL restriction specified for human consumption; BDO for human consumption added - SB294

Converting agricultural land: county payment of penalty to taxation district modified - AB312

Crimes against children: law enforcement agency duty to investigate created; confidentiality of victim information provision - AB1179

Crimes against children: law enforcement agency duty to investigate created; confidentiality of victim information provision - SB682

Dental hygienist continuing education requirements created; fee provision - SB95

Deputy coroner: number appointed by coroner revised; chief deputy coroner and residency provisions - AB46

Deputy coroner: number appointed by coroner revised; chief deputy coroner and residency provisions - SB22

Discovery procedure in implied consent and alcohol beverage law violations modified - AB1023

Discovery procedure in implied consent and alcohol beverage law violations modified - SB592

DNA profile required from person sentenced or on probation for fourth degree sexual assault or exposing oneself to a child or causing a child to expose himself or herself - SB569

Drug paraphernalia and possession of marijuana: county ordinance enactment or application regardless of population size - SB21

Drug product equivalent: label to include statement re substitution by pharmacist unless practitioner requests omission - AB258

Educational services for pupils in secure detention: school board of the district the pupil resided in at the time of detention must pay tuition to the district providing educational services - AB541

``Elastic yo-yo": sale or distribution of prohibited - SB335

Electricity consumed in product research or development: sales and use tax exemptions created - AB554

Electricity used in research and development: income and franchise tax credits created re sales and use taxes paid on purchases - AB623

Employment discrimination based on creed expanded to include sterilization, abortion, experiments re in vitro human embryos, procedures re fetal tissue, assisted suicide, euthanasia, and mercy killings; health care providers and health facilities employees revisions; definitions, disciplinary actions, liability, and damages provisions - AB207

Employment discrimination because of military status revised and expanded; exception if the individual has been less than honorably discharged - AB525

ERTID: maximum period of certification and expenditure period increased - AB896

Estate tax imposed by the state reduced - SB16

Estate tax imposed by the state reduced - SB9

Failure-to-stop violation: liability imposed upon the owner of the vehicle; certain defenses accepted - AB966

Falsifying title insurance commitment or policy or other written evidence re title to real property prohibited - AB127

Family Care resource centers and care management organizations: DHFS authority to contract with certain entities to provide, JCF provision; pilot project requirements eliminated - AB1110

Family Care resource centers and care management organizations: DHFS authority to contract with certain entities to provide, JCF provision; pilot project requirements eliminated - SB653

Father's obligation to contribute to pregnancy and birth expenses re paternity judgment revised - AB751

Father's obligation to contribute to pregnancy and birth expenses re paternity judgment revised - SB369

Felony in which the offender left biological material as evidence: limitation period eliminated - AB489

Fish population stabilization or improvement on property owned by or held in trust for a nonprofit organization: property tax exemption - AB580

Forfeiture of computers used in committing a serious child sex offense permitted, conditions and innocent security interest holders provisions; use of computer by child sex offender on parole, probation, or extended supervision restricted, Corr.Dept required to monitor - AB1010

Garnishment of the income of a minor permitted; ``household income" definition and emancipated minor provisions - AB354

Goodwill Industries: income and franchise tax credits created for property taxes paid on property owned by - AB498

Goodwill Industries: property tax exemption created - AB348

Group health claims experience disclosure: insurer may not charge for requests under certain conditions - SB241

Harassment definition modified and harassment restraining order or injunction deadline increased; payment of filing fee for child abuse or vulnerable adult injunction revised - AB636

Harassment injunction deadlines extended - AB481