Wisconsin Legislature: Cowles, Sen. Robert L. (2nd Sen.Dist.; Rep.)

Senate Bills: 19, 20, 37, 47, 49, 71, 72, 76, 80, 89, 95, 99, 111, 116, 118, 119, 121, 122, 124, 126, 129, 137, 149, 150, 156, 178, 192, 205, 219, 221, 224, 252, 259, 262, 275, 299, 307, 310, 340, 346, 352, 353, 356, 367, 379, 389, 393, 415, 421, 433, 510

Senate Joint Resolutions: 1, 2, 3, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 23, 27, 30, 31, 33, 34, 35, 37, 38, 41, 42, 43, 49, 53, 54, 57, 60, 62, 63, 64, 65, 66, 70, 74, 77, 78, 79, 80, 81, 85, 86, 91, 94, 97, 100

Senate Resolutions: 3, 5

Senate Petitions:

Assembly Bills: 43, 54, 71, 73, 80, 86, 89, 108, 124, 137, 150, 173, 193, 204, 208, 217, 225, 240, 242, 247, 252, 287, 293, 294, 362, 377, 417, 443, 450, 451, 455, 468, 471, 492, 493, 502, 536, 548, 555, 570, 576, 610, 626, 651, 717, 725, 726, 740, 748, 751, 834, 926

Assembly Joint Resolutions: 1, 6, 8, 10, 16, 19, 25, 28, 35, 43, 51, 52, 53, 57, 60, 67, 68, 76, 82, 86, 88, 94, 95, 105, 110, 113

S2 Cowles, Sen. Robert L. (2nd Sen.Dist.; Rep.)

``Avery Wilber Memorial Bridge": DOT directed to designate and mark the planned STH 156 bridge across the Shioc River in the Town of Navarino as; contributions provision - AB106

Ballast water management: oceangoing vessel that uses a port in this state required to obtain certain permit from DNR; aquatic nuisance species and forfeiture provisions - SB119

Brownfields revolving loan program: local units of government authorized to issue municipal obligations; promissory note provision - SB202

Budget process: withholding of pay and expenses from legislators and certain state elected officials if not passed by August 1 of the odd-numbered years; acceptance of political contributions by partisan elective state officials prohibited between certain dates, penalty provision; deadlines for budget message from the Governor, Building Commission's long-range state building program budget, and state agencies' biennial budget requests revised; legislative consideration of biennial budget bill and identification of nonfiscal policy items, JCF and LRB duties; if not passed by certain date, any non-budget legislation may not be considered or requested until budget passes - AB633

Committee of conference prohibited from considering or agreeing on a provision not part of the bill or resolution that is before the committee [Joint rule 3 (1)(a)] - SJR76

Convicted felon ineligible for licensure as a lobbyist; Ethics Board duties specified - SB106

DeCleene, Norbert ``Nubs": life and service to his country and Brown County commended - AJR66

Depleted uranium affecting veterans: Adjutant General and DVA required to assist and provide information; committee to study the effects of exposure created, report required - AB75

Economic development programs in Comm.Dept revisions; definition, reporting requirements, and goals and benchmark provisions; LAB audit required - SB434

Elected official convicted of a felony related to his or her duty while in elected office: receiving a WRS annuity, lump sum payment, or death benefit prohibited - SB479

Electronic text messaging device: use prohibited by anyone operating a motor vehicle; definition, exception, and penalty provisions - SB355

Environmental trust bonds: PSC may order an energy utility to apply for and specify the environmental control activities - SB448

Executive branch information technology development projects requirements; DOA, LAB, JLAC, and JCIPT duties specified; report provisions - SB520

Favre, Brett: accomplishments and contributions to the Green Bay Packers commended and well wishes on future endeavors - AJR113

Financial incentives to encourage or discourage use of a lawful product by an employee is not considered employment discrimination - AB258

``Gerald Ford Day": July 14, 2007 announced as to honor the 38th President of the United States - AJR11

Green Bay Packers coaches, players, and organization commended on an outstanding 2007 season - SJR93

Health care: confidentiality provisions of services reviews modified; provider reports or employee statements prohibited as evidence in a civil or criminal action, exception provided; criminal liability eliminated re negligent abuse or neglect of an individual at risk or a patient or resident; not guilty of negligent handling of a dangerous weapon, explosive, or fire if within scope of health care provider's practice - AB863

HIRSP required to offer certain persons coverage under a high deductible health plan in conjunction with a health savings account - SB206

Illegal alien charged with a violent felony is ineligible for pre-trial release if clear and convincing evidence is presented: constitutional amendment (1st consideration) - SJR29

Inattentive driving: current prohibitions revised; prohibition re electronic device that is activated and transmitting information or entertainment by visual means created, exceptions provided - SB105

International education encouraged and recognized as an essential component of the future of this state - SJR72

Leonard, Jerris: life and public service - SJR7

Logger safety training certified by the Wisconsin Professional Loggers Association: certain DNR grant expanded to include - AB643

McGee, William ``Max": life, career with the Green Bay Packers, and community contributions commended - AJR74

Midwest Interstate Passenger Rail Compact created - SB72

Modular home permits re transporting on highways: permit may apply to more than one section of the same home; indivisible load requirement exception - SB502

Original Home of the Hamburger: Seymour (WI) declared as - AJR12

Powersports vehicle manufacturers and distributors, including franchisors: provisions governing relationship between created; definition, forfeiture, and DATCP provisions - SB363

Private sewage systems: local governmental employees with responsibilities for regulation of prohibited from performing certain duties; Comm.Dept authority specified - SB274

Quinn, Jerome F.: life and public service - AJR116

Quinn, Jerome F.: life and public service - SJR102

Real estate transfer return: electronic filing required, undue hardship provision; SSN and telephone numbers must remain confidential - SB549

Respiratory care: MEB may issue a temporary certificate under certain conditions - AB413

Sheriff's decision to have persons other than municipal employees provide meals to inmates made a prohibited subject of collective bargaining under MERA - AB650

Small claims actions: jurisdictional limit increased - SB342

Special distinguishing motorcycle registration plate for fire fighters, rescue squad members, or EMTs created; fee, disposal, and personalization provisions - SB267

Substitution of judge in subsequent proceeding related to divorce permitted - AB622

Superinsulated requirement for one- and two-family dwellings and manufactured buildings using electricity for space heating - SB381

TomoTherapy addition to U.W. Madison School of Veterinary Medicine: amendment to the 2007-09 Authorized State Building Program - SB456

University of Michigan Health System Hospital survival flight team who lost their lives in a plane crash off the Milwaukee lakefront in Lake Michigan: members honored and condolences to the families - SJR56

Veterans Programs, Council on: membership revised - SB143

Volunteer fire fighter wage payment frequency revised - SB50

Waste treatment facility property tax exemption modified - SB122

Other proposals coauthored or cosponsored by Sen. Cowles:

Senate Bills: 2, 5, 12, 16, 20, 25, 56, 67, 70, 77, 110, 111, 131, 142, 148, 149, 160, 161, 167, 177, 183, 186, 190, 197, 211, 214, 218, 223, 224, 228, 251, 260, 266, 273, 277, 287, 294, 308, 329, 337, 358, 373, 379, 385, 409, 414, 416, 422, 432, 436, 452, 454, 463, 470, 473, 498, 509, 511, 513, 546, 552, 553, 566

Senate Joint Resolutions: 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 8, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 22, 23, 30, 31, 33, 34, 35, 38, 41, 42, 49, 50, 51, 52, 53, 60, 62, 63, 64, 65, 66, 70, 74, 75, 77, 78, 79, 81, 83, 85, 86, 87, 91, 94, 100

Senate Resolutions: 3, 12

Senate Petitions:

Assembly Bills: 23, 31, 39, 45, 50, 61, 123, 134, 151, 153, 156, 174, 181, 215, 220, 227, 231, 262, 270, 284, 287, 293, 294, 306, 339, 359, 394, 396, 405, 409, 416, 427, 433, 442, 455, 466, 484, 499, 504, 518, 521, 526, 532, 539, 542, 560, 567, 579, 580, 582, 597, 624, 625, 640, 660, 679, 701, 706, 709, 710, 711, 713, 717, 720, 729, 731, 737, 739, 740, 741, 756, 759, 766, 771, 811, 819, 821, 826, 828, 849, 900, 903, 911, 915, 916

Assembly Joint Resolutions: 1, 6, 8, 10, 15, 20, 41, 50, 53, 67, 68, 75, 76, 82, 86, 88, 92, 93, 97, 105, 110, 111, 114, 119

S8 Darling, Sen. Alberta (8th Sen.Dist.; Rep.)

Action, special proceeding, counterclaim, defense, cross complaint, or appeal commenced in bad faith to harass or injure another or knowing it was without reasonable basis in law: party or party's attorney is subject to damages for costs or fees; appeal and appellate court provisions - SB85

Adoption records may be disclosed to determine availability of placing a child with adoptive parent of the child's sibling - SB477

Alzheimer's disease or related dementia: DHFS required to establish standards of care and treatment; residential care facilities must satisfy those standards to hold themselves out as offering special services - AB493

ATV and snowmobile operation: prohibited alcohol concentration is 0.0 for anyone under 21 years of age - AB965

Authorized traffic ordinance providing for the removal, impoundment, and disposal of a motor vehicle involved in a traffic violation allowed - SB296

Background checks for handgun purchasers: DOJ required to check for court order or finding rendering the person ineligible under federal law re mental health status; courts required to determine ineligibility to possess a firearm under federal law during certain proceedings, other duties specified - AB424

Badger Care recipients with access to employer's group health insurance coverage: DHFS to report annually on actual percentages of the insurance plan costs that are paid by employers - SB183

Building permit: continuing education requirements for applicants revised - SB131

Capital gains: procedure created to defer taxation if gains are used to purchase a primary residence - AB808

Catastrophic claims exceeding $10,000.00: insurer required to provide information upon request of a group health insurance policyholder and certain employers - AB855

Catastrophic claims exceeding $10,000.00: insurer required to provide information upon request of a group health insurance policyholder and certain employers - SB541

CBRF, residential care centers for children and youth, group homes, and adult family homes: licensure and certification revisions; community advisory committee required; DHFS and county department duties specified - SB268

Cesky Den proclaimed June 8-10, 2007 - SJR28

Charitable organizations: filing financial statements with DRL modified - SB467

Child abuse or neglect case resulting in child fatality or near fatality or the child, if under 13 years of age, was a victim of sexual assault: public disclosure requirements revised, exception provision, report required - SB542

Children's Code and Juvenile Justice Code revisions re failure to act within time period, extension of time periods, and informal dispositions - SB496

Commercial dog breeder license requirements created, DATCP and DOR duties set; remedies for purchasers of a pet dog; sellers required to provide certain written information to buyers - SB308

County tax levy for library services: exemption created for city, town, village, or school district that levies a tax for library services and meets certain spending criteria - AB420

Culinary or cooking classes that permit wine to be consumed: exception to consumption of alcohol beverages in public places prohibition - SB540

Debt-settlement services: definition and licensing requirements created, exemption provision; Division of Banking duties - AB902

Delinquent child support obliger Web site: DWD to maintain; conditions specified - AB744

Dental services to MA recipients under a managed care system: DHFS to establish a pilot project, sunset provision - SB573

Dentist continuing education requirements revised - SB70

Domestic abuse, child abuse, or harassment temporary restraining order and injunction: notification of the service of a petition revised - AB767

Early stage seed and angel investment credits: excluded from taxable income for income and franchise tax purposes, total amount allowed to claim revised, Comm.Dept certification of businesses modified - SB334

Early stage seed and bona fide angel investment income and franchise tax credit limits revised - SB293

Education credit re income and franchise taxes to businesses and corporations that pay certain tuitions; DOR report required - AB67

Education credit re income and franchise taxes to businesses and corporations that pay certain tuitions; DOR report required - SB31