Senate

(Resigned effective June 4, 2008. Appointed Commissioner of Railroads.)

Account access devices used for sales transactions: retaining certain data prohibited; exemption provision  - SB439

Advanced placement examinations taken by certain pupils: payment of costs modified -  AB404

Advanced placement examinations taken by certain pupils: payment of costs modified -  SB249

Alger, (2LT) Tracy Lynn: life and military service commended - SJR85

Antique snowmobile registration modified -  AB660

Aquatic invasive species control grants: voluntary contribution provision re certain license and registration applications or renewals -  SB515

Aquatic plant management permit: qualified lake association exempt from certain permit fee - AB49

Aquatic plant management permit: qualified lake association exempt from certain permit fee - SB56

ATV operation on roadway and shoulder of highway, street, or road for access to residence, lodging establishment, or campground authorized under certain conditions; ordinance and DOT provisions -  AB59

Basham, (SSG) Robert J.: life and military service commended - SJR63

Beer taste samples may be provided by a Class ``A" licensee or a brewer, with consent, on Class ``A" licensed premises under set conditions; hours modified that ``Class A" licensee may provide wine taste samples -  SB63

Billboard value for personal property tax purposes: determination by assessor specified -  SB220

Bixler, (PFC) Evan: life and military service commended -  SJR18

Charter towns: towns meeting certain criteria authorized to become; referendum, TIF, zoning, and annexation provisions - AB79

Charter towns: towns meeting certain criteria authorized to become; referendum, TIF, zoning, and annexation provisions - SB36

Child safety program created, DOT to administer; driver education course instruction and informational sheet sent with driver's license renewal notice -  SB561

Clark, (SPC) Eric D.: life and military service commended - SJR62

Concealed weapons: DOJ appropriation account created for fees collected from retired law enforcement officers seeking certification card to carry; contingent upon passage of certain other legislation -  AB876

Concealed weapons: statutory changes to account for federal law requiring states to permit active and retired federal, state, tribal, or local law enforcement officers to carry; certification cards and DOJ duties -  AB877

Conservation Congress votes on advisory questions: NRB may not accept if nonresidents were allowed to vote  - AB91

Converting agricultural land: term ``penalty" changed to ``conversion charge"; taxation district assessor duty provision - AB470

Cornett, (SFC) Lance S.: life and military service commended - SJR100

Counterfeit or altered identification documents: manufacturing, distributing, or selling for specified purposes made a felony; ``racketeering activity" provisions  - SB465

Dampier, (SPC) Grant A.: life and military service commended - AJR44

Dampier, (SPC) Grant A.: life and military service commended - SJR41

Daylight saving time: federal law changes adopted; closing time for ``Class B" licensed premise revised  - AB46

Daylight saving time: federal law changes adopted; closing time for ``Class B" licensed premise revised  - SB52

DNR Secretary appointment by NRB -  AB504

Emergency powers: prohibition against restricting firearms or ammunition during an emergency - AB581

Extraterritorial plat: denying approval based on proposed use of land prohibited -  AB423

Fertilizer containing phosphorus: application and retail sale prohibitions created; exceptions provided  - SB197

Golf cart use in Governor Tommy G. Thompson Centennial State Park and the Peshtigo River State Forest permitted but limited -  AB302

Goods and services sold to veterans organizations: sales and use tax exemptions created -  AB201

Griese, (SGT) Louis: life and military service commended - SJR94

Grimm, (CPL) Matthew: life and military service commended - SJR14

Group deer hunting with bows and arrows: permitting one member to kill an antlerless deer for another member under certain conditions -  SB230

Highway specific information signs: conditions on ``attraction" signs set -  AB465

Highway specific information signs: conditions on ``attraction" signs set -  SB279

HIRSP Authority changes; Health Care Tax Credit Program requirement repealed -  AB445

HIRSP Authority changes; Health Care Tax Credit Program requirement repealed -  SB226

Home exchange service owned by DVA: sales and use tax exemption for sale of personal property and taxable services - AB202

Hospital assessment revisions; MA, Badger Care, Injured Patients and Families Compensation Fund, and HMO provisions; DHFS duties and report required  - SB490

Hunt, (PFC) Isaiah R.: life and military service commended - AP8SJR1

Hunting and firearm possession revisions re accompaniment by parent or guardian for certain minors while hunting or at target practice and proof of compliance when submitting a hunting approval application; hunting mentorship program established and minimum hunting age lowered - SB529

Hunting approvals re wild turkey, Canada goose, hunter's choice, and special deer hunting permits: DNR allowed to issue to residents on active military service outside the state but on furlough or leave within the state  - SB166

Illegal aliens: companies that hire are ineligible for income and franchise tax credits, property tax exemption, public works or services contracts, and loans or grants from local governments; review and good faith effort provisions  - SB404

Insurance intermediary requirement revisions re fingerprints and license revocation and reinstatement; OCI duties set - AB501

Insurance intermediary requirement revisions re fingerprints and license revocation and reinstatement; OCI duties set - SB272

Interstate Insurance Product Regulation Compact enacted and the Interstate Insurance Product Regulation Commission created; filing insurance forms with OCI and suitability of annuity contracts provisions -  AB542

Interstate Insurance Product Regulation Compact enacted and the Interstate Insurance Product Regulation Commission created; filing insurance forms with OCI and suitability of annuity contracts provisions -  SB294

Intoxicating liquor and wine: production, sale, and distribution revisions; cooperative wholesaler and DOR provisions  - SB485

Invasive species transported via vehicle or trailer on a highway prohibited; exceptions and traffic officer authority provisions - AB821

Invasive species transported via vehicle or trailer on a highway prohibited; exceptions and traffic officer authority provisions - SB454

Jopek, (SGT) Ryan D.: life and military service commended - AJR46

Jopek, (SGT) Ryan D.: life and military service commended - SJR42

Kincaid, Lloyd H.: life and public service -  SJR66

Lemke, (CPL) Jason F.: life and military service commended - SJR86

Library board may transfer donations to a charitable organization exempt from federal income tax under certain condition - SB1

Lightweight utility vehicles may be used on ATV trails or routes designated by the county or municipality  - SB514

Load-bearing dimension lumber: exemption from construction standards under certain conditions  - SB28

Managed forest land program revisions; DNR and DOR duties; withdrawal tax provision -  AB735

Managed forest land program revisions; DNR and DOR duties; withdrawal tax provision -  SB438

Matus, (LCpl) Andrew: life and military service commended - SJR77

Mobile kitchen: automatic fire suppression or exhaust hood requirement may not be enforced under certain conditions - SB525

Motor vehicle dealer and franchisor agreement: DHA hearing process to resolve disagreements over changes revised  - AB425

Motor vehicle dealer and franchisor agreement: DHA hearing process to resolve disagreements over changes revised  - SB217

Motor vehicle insurer may not require insured to use a particular garage, repair shop, or other vendor for damage repair, notice and signage provisions; insured pays for repairs at same rate as general public; insurance adjuster prohibited from preparing or adjusting a damage estimate without inspecting the damage - AB353

Motor vehicle insurer may not require insured to use a particular garage, repair shop, or other vendor for damage repair, notice and signage provisions; insured pays for repairs at same rate as general public; insurance adjuster prohibited from preparing or adjusting a damage estimate without inspecting the damage - SB181

Navigable waters regulation revisions re permit exemption for certain piers and wharves; boat slips; exemption for certain existing structures; repair, replacement, and maintenance; solid piers; and funding; DNR prohibited from certain enforcement - AB297

Navigable waters regulation revisions re permit exemption for certain piers and wharves; boat slips; exemption for certain existing structures; repair, replacement, and maintenance; solid piers; and funding; DNR prohibited from certain enforcement - SB169

Neighborhood electric vehicle revisions re registration, operation on roadways, ordinances, certificate of title, and exemption from emission inspections -  AB339

Neighborhood electric vehicle revisions re registration, operation on roadways, ordinances, certificate of title, and exemption from emission inspections -  SB186

Nicotine replacement therapies to help people stop smoking: sales and use tax exemption created  - SB227

Nonconforming outdoor advertising sign: removal without compensation permitted under certain conditions  - AB407

Nonconforming outdoor advertising sign: removal without compensation permitted under certain conditions  - SB204

Nonmoving traffic violations re leased or rented vehicles: company may charge forfeitures and costs to renter's or lessee's credit card; notification and DATCP provisions  - SB519

Nonmoving traffic violations re leased or rented vehicles: company may charge forfeitures and costs to renter's or lessee's credit card; notification and DATCP provisions  - AB825

Northern Highland-American Legion State Forest: DNR authorized to lease certain lands for gravel extraction  - SB208

Novak, (SPC) Shaun Allen: life and military service commended -  SJR10

Official ID card re purchase of alcohol beverages: definition expanded to include military ID card; alcohol beverage licensee or permittee may require certain documents as proof of age but is not required to accept ID that is not valid or has been altered - AB246

Official state newspaper required to be available in print form in every county in the state -  AB257

Open Enrollment Program application extended to certain pupils of the closed St. Mary's Catholic School in Auburndale re the Auburndale School District -  SB242

Ordinary high-water mark: county determination prevails if it differs from DNR's determination - AB543

Partial-birth abortion prohibition revised, definition provision; physician granted a hearing before the MEB; civil cause of action granted to the father limited  - SB416

Pionk, (SGT) Matthew: life and military service commended - SJR91

Professional employer organizations (PEO): registration and regulations created -  SB440

Property tax credit for individuals owning property in this state which is their principal dwelling is exempt from the ``uniformity clause"; stylistic changes to the constitution. Constitutional amendment (1st consideration)  - SJR80

Remote dispensing by pharmacists permitted, Pharmacy Examining Board provision -  AB731