Senate

TCS Board to award grants to technical college districts for programs that reduce unemployment; conditions specified and report required -  AB947

Technology training for employees: income and franchise tax credits created; definition provided  - AB540

Telecommunications utility may elect to exempt its basic and nonbasic retail services from certain statutes; filing requirements for telecommunications and alternative telecommunications utilities changed; PSC jurisdiction over public utilities modified -  AB561

Telecommunications utility may elect to exempt its basic and nonbasic retail services from certain statutes; filing requirements for telecommunications and alternative telecommunications utilities changed; PSC jurisdiction over public utilities modified -  SB285

TID: city or village may extend life to benefit housing -  SB426

TID project costs: area in which it may be expended expanded with joint review board approval; exception provided  - AB409

TID project costs: area in which it may be expended expanded with joint review board approval; exception provided  - SB223

Transporter registration plates displayed on 3rd party transporter permitted -  AB849

Transporter registration plates displayed on 3rd party transporter permitted -  SB511

2016 Olympic Games: ideals embodied in the Olympic Charter and Chicago's bid to host supported  - AJR25

2016 Olympic Games: ideals embodied in the Olympic Charter and Chicago's bid to host supported  - SJR9

U.S. flag flown at public buildings, structures, and facilities required to be manufactured in the U.S.  - AB450

Veteran disability payments: use in determining maintenance prohibited -  AB243

``Veteran Recognition Week" and ``Hire a Veteran Week" observation dates modified; DVA to award certificate of achievement and appreciation to veterans who volunteer in private or public schools -  AB63

W-2 community service job or transitional placement participants: additional technical college education program created - AB844

W-2 community service job or transitional placement participants: additional technical college education program created - SB507

WHEFA bonds: nonrefundable individual and corporate income and franchise tax credits created re interest income; educational institution and facilities definitions revised re Wisconsin Association of Independent Colleges and Universities  - AB65

Whitefish Dunes State Park renamed ``Governor John W. Reynolds Whitefish Dunes State Park"  - SB241

Wind energy system: PSC to establish common standards for political subdivisions to regulate construction and operation of - AB899

Wind energy system: PSC to establish common standards for political subdivisions to regulate construction and operation of - SB544

``Wisconsin Day of Remembrance for the Armenian Genocide of 1915 to 1923": April 24 designated as  - SJR40

WRS retirement annuities: DETF authorized to deduct certain membership dues from -  SB282

Other proposals coauthored or cosponsored by Sen. Plale:

Senate Bills: 7, 19, 20, 24, 30, 48, 49, 53, 63, 70, 71, 72, 74, 75, 76, 83, 86, 89, 94, 99, 108, 113, 119, 122, 126, 129, 133, 139, 152, 153, 155, 161, 166, 167, 169, 178, 187, 191, 192, 194, 195, 204, 211, 212, 213, 217, 218, 221, 224, 227, 232, 247, 249, 251, 259, 260, 269, 271, 275, 286, 291, 321, 322, 331, 334, 335, 339, 343, 353, 366, 381, 387, 393, 403, 405, 406, 408, 409, 415, 421, 437, 440, 446, 456, 493, 497, 500, 510, 519, 535, 540

Senate Joint Resolutions: 1, 2, 3, 7, 8, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 20, 22, 23, 24, 25, 27, 30, 31, 33, 34, 35, 38, 41, 42, 43, 49, 52, 54, 57, 62, 63, 65, 66, 74, 77, 78, 79, 81, 83, 85, 86, 91, 94, 97, 100

Senate Resolutions: 9, 12

Senate Petitions:

Assembly Bills: 21, 43, 56, 67, 78, 80, 83, 86, 96, 104, 108, 112, 122, 130, 131, 137, 138, 150, 153, 160, 167, 170, 175, 185, 187, 203, 217, 223, 229, 230, 231, 233, 234, 235, 245, 246, 247, 256, 279, 284, 291, 292, 294, 297, 300, 351, 360, 362, 365, 366, 367, 377, 383, 387, 388, 389, 395, 397, 404, 407, 416, 417, 425, 427, 432, 433, 442, 455, 467, 473, 484, 499, 501, 502, 504, 515, 520, 525, 536, 538, 541, 576, 580, 581, 582, 584, 598, 599, 604, 626, 635, 666, 696, 698, 714, 719, 725, 726, 731, 740, 750, 752, 760, 797, 841, 866, 878, 883

Assembly Joint Resolutions: 6, 8, 10, 11, 14, 16, 19, 20, 28, 29, 34, 35, 41, 47, 53, 57, 68, 75, 76, 82, 86, 88, 92, 93, 95, 103, 105, 110, 113

S26 Risser, Sen. Fred A. (26th Sen.Dist.; Dem.)

Abortion: certain prohibition repealed -  SB398

Abstinence-only education: notification requirements for school boards created; pupil may be excused from instruction and not subject to discipline or academic penalty  - SB400

Academic excellence higher education scholarship eligibility revised re alternates -  SB168

Anatomical gift: donor's family, guardian, agent re power of attorney, or personal representative of estate prohibited from refusing to honor a document of gift  - SB156

Anatomical gift law revisions re the Revised Uniform Anatomical Gift Act of 2006 -  AB570

Anatomical gift law revisions re the Revised Uniform Anatomical Gift Act of 2006 -  SB310

Antibiotic drug treatment for chlamydial infections, gonorrhea, or trichomoniasis: physician, physician assistant, or advanced practice nurse permitted to prescribe to patient for use by the person with whom the patient had sexual intercourse; written information requirement -  AB318

Attorney retained by state agency on a contingent fee basis: requirements created if fees and expenses exceed certain amount -  AB916

Automatic dialing announcing device call included in ``telephone solicitation" definition; exceptions to prohibitions re the DATCP directory -  AB648

Bicycle definition and manual turn signal revisions; lighting for bicycles, motor bicycles, and EPAMDs modified  - AB828

Bicycle definition and manual turn signal revisions; lighting for bicycles, motor bicycles, and EPAMDs modified  - SB470

Bicyclists injured or killed in vehicle accidents: DOJ may pay crime victim compensation -  AB830

Blood donors: 16-year-olds may donate with parental consent - AB539

Blood donors: 16-year-olds may donate with parental consent - SB287

Brew-on-premises and winemaking-on-premises permits created; fee, civil liability immunity, and occupational tax exemption -  AB774

Brew-on-premises and winemaking-on-premises permits created; fee, civil liability immunity, and occupational tax exemption -  SB469

Brewpub permit created; DOR duty set; severability provision - AB455

Brewpub permit created; DOR duty set; severability provision - SB224

Campaign finance law: scope of regulated activity expanded to include organizations or individuals who use communications media which includes references to certain candidates within 60 days of an election; WECF replaced with the clean elections fund and other public financing of elections revisions  - AB355

Campaign finance law: scope of regulated activity expanded to include organizations or individuals who use communications media which includes references to certain candidates within 60 days of an election; WECF replaced with the clean elections fund and other public financing of elections revisions  - SB182

Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month: March of each year designated as -  SJR70

Contribution to candidate for elective state office: individual income tax credit created -  AB64

Contribution to candidate for elective state office: individual income tax credit created -  SB112

Diabetes Awareness Month: November recognized as; work of the Wisconsin Diabetes Prevention and Control Program recognized -  AJR75

Diabetes Awareness Month: November recognized as; work of the Wisconsin Diabetes Prevention and Control Program recognized -  SJR65

Domestic abuse definition expanded to include animals owned by the petitioner, respondent, and their children or household members -  SB162

Driver's license of persons at least 75 years of age: requirements revised re eyesight test and knowledge of traffic laws; DOT report required; fee provision - AB2

Dykman, Peter J.: service to the legislature and the LRB commended and wishes for a happy retirement  - AJR84

Educational support personnel employees: WRS benefits modified re full-time employment definition and early retirement - SB222

Environmental surcharge increased re fine or forfeiture for violation of an environmental law - AB956

Ethnic names, nicknames, logos, and mascots used by schools: complaint procedure established; State Superintendent duty specified -  SB132

``Europe Day" observed May 9, 2007 -  SJR39

False representations in communications with legislators re representing a constituent, forfeiture provision  - AB661

Federal taxable income for state income tax and franchise tax purposes: adding payments to related entities  - SB210

Fermented malt beverages tax rate increased; portion of which will fund law enforcement grants, community aids for AODA treatment services, and substance abuse treatment and prevention programs -  AB474

```Fighting Bob' La Follette Day": June 14 and subsequent yearly anniversaries declared as - AJR29

```Fighting Bob' La Follette Day": June 14 and subsequent yearly anniversaries declared as - SJR20

Hart, Virginia Baily: life, public service, and dedication to the causes of women and working people commended  - AJR49

Hart, Virginia Baily: life, public service, and dedication to the causes of women and working people commended  - SJR44

Hearing aids or cochlear implants for infants and young children: health insurance policies and plans required to cover; exceptions provided -  SB88

Henkel, Jane R.: public service at Legislative Council commended and condolences upon her death  - AJR87

Higher education grants for U.W. System students and Lawton grants: formula to calculate amounts revised; HEAB, technical college, and tribal college student provisions  - AB780

Higher education grants for U.W. System students and Lawton grants: formula to calculate amounts revised; HEAB, technical college, and tribal college student provisions  - SB450

Hybrid motor vehicle: income and franchise tax credits created re sales and use taxes paid on purchase of  - AB174

JLC's 60th anniversary and staff commemorated -  AJR83

JLC's 60th anniversary and staff commemorated -  SJR73

Landscape architecture: practicing without a permit prohibited; exemptions provided -  AB667

Landscape architecture: practicing without a permit prohibited; exemptions provided -  SB482

Landwehr Construction, Inc.: $73,562.70 removal of asbestos costs claim -  SB256

Loss of society and companionship in medical malpractice cases re adult children and parents -  SB138

Medical malpractice claim re state officer, employee, or agent: notice to AG revised -  AB247

Medical malpractice claim re state officer, employee, or agent: notice to AG revised -  SB126

Medication for purpose of ending life: certain individuals permitted to make written requests for; requirements specified; physician, BOALTC, and penalty provisions  - AB298

Medication for purpose of ending life: certain individuals permitted to make written requests for; requirements specified; physician, BOALTC, and penalty provisions  - SB151

Midwest Interstate Passenger Rail Compact created -  SB72

Minority Cancer Awareness Week in Wisconsin proclaimed April 15-22, 2007 -  SJR22

Mother may breast-feed her child in any public or private location where she is authorized to be; penalty provision  - AB104

Mother may breast-feed her child in any public or private location where she is authorized to be; penalty provision  - SB30

Notary public fee schedule repealed -  SB54