Senate

(Resigned effective July 6, 2008.)

Anatomical gift as part of living will option created; provision that a specific physician carry out the procedures eliminated - SB62

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

Arrearage collection procedure used by municipal utility that provides electric or water service to rental dwellings revised - AB649

Ash resulting from the burning of a structure for practice or instruction of fire fighters or testing of equipment: DNR prohibited from requiring disposal in certain landfills  - AB333

Automated external defibrillator: persons required to complete course in use of specified; DHFS duties and administrative rule requirements; licensure and certification provisions  - SB142

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

Bids for public contracts: political subdivision may post on its Web site under certain conditions - AB406

Bids for public contracts: political subdivision may post on its Web site under certain conditions - SB203

Brownfields revolving loan program: local units of government authorized to issue municipal obligations; promissory note provision -  AB706

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

Budget process: convening and conduct of committees of conference regulated, sergeants at arms provision; legislator pay and expense reimbursements withheld until budget passes; acceptance of political contributions by legislators prohibited in period between introduction and final concurrence in both houses of the budget, exceptions and forfeiture provisions - AB627

Catastrophic Care Authority created; report required -  AB738

CIP II enhanced funding re persons who meet MA level care requirements and are diverted from imminent entry into nursing homes: limitation on number of persons eliminated; DHFS provision -  SB32

Congregation of Sisters of St. Agnes: sesquicentennial of congregation's founding commended - AJR112

Death penalty for first-degree intentional homicide that is vicious; jury for sentencing hearing must be unanimous or it may impose a life sentence; execution by lethal injection; court and appellate review provisions - SB115

DNA evidence connected to certain felonies: time period for commencing prosecution revised; 2005 WisActs 60 and 276 reconciliation provision -  SB271

Employment information of applicants for law enforcement positions: law enforcement agency authorized to obtain a court order if necessary; confidentiality, court prohibited disclosure, and exceptions provisions -  SB137

Failure to disclose name in response to demand of a law enforcement officer during an investigatory stop: forfeiture created - AB645

Failure-to-stop requirements expanded to include vehicle that departs a highway or certain premises; reporting requirement and owner liability provisions - AB905

Farming business: GIB health care coverage plan purchase by individuals engaged in permitted under specific conditions; DETF provisions -  SB66

``57th Field Artillery Brigade Memorial Highway": DOT to designate and mark STH 57 as; contributions provision  - SB234

Firearm or other weapon discharged near municipal park: penalty increased -  AB251

Fishing license for nonresident veteran with certain military-related disability: annual fee set - SB361

GPR appropriations: legislature prohibited from passing bills that would exceed certain percentage deposited in general fund; if amount deposited exceeds amount appropriated the excess is transferred to the budget stabilization fund; bill re tax relief required under certain conditions - AB329

Health insurance for full-time student on medically necessary leave of absence: insurer required to continue until certain events occur -  AB280

Health insurance for full-time student on medically necessary leave of absence: insurer required to continue until certain events occur -  SB154

Hunting license for hunting with a firearm prohibited for persons who are prohibited from possessing a firearm; forfeiture and revocation of all hunting, fishing, and trapping approvals - AB722

Ignition interlock device: judge required to order for second OWI or prohibited BAC offense -  AB733

Information technology hardware or software purchased by health care providers or facilities: income and franchise tax credits created re medical records in electronic format; income tax exemption on interest on WHEFA bonds and notes  - AB111

Information technology hardware or software purchased by health care providers or facilities: income and franchise tax credits created re medical records in electronic format; income tax exemption on interest on WHEFA bonds and notes  - SB45

Instructional materials for students with disabilities in the U.W. or technical college systems: publishers required to provide in alternate formats upon request, conditions specified; state repository and public accommodations law provisions  - AB469

Instructional materials for students with disabilities in the U.W. or technical college systems: publishers required to provide in alternate formats upon request, conditions specified; state repository and public accommodations law provisions  - SB238

John Doe proceedings: individual who believes a crime was committed may complain to a DA under certain circumstances; DHFS and Corr.Dept provisions -  SB432

Juvenile alleged to have committed a delinquent act but not held in custody: juvenile court may impose predispositional conditions order similar to juvenile who is held in custody; failure to comply with conditions is a misdemeanor  - AB249

Juvenile convicted in adult court of throwing a bodily substance at another person while in a juvenile correctional or secured facility: court required to sentence the juvenile to the maximum term of confinement in prison; exception provided  - SB339

Land under DNR jurisdiction or control: DNR to grant easement to landowner re access to her or his own land  - AB641

Looking into another person's dwelling unit from a common area in a multidwelling building prohibited  - AB677

Looking into another person's dwelling unit from a common area in a multidwelling building prohibited  - SB257

MA eligibility for long-term care services: revisions re assets and divestment -  SB144

Math and science teachers: loan program in HEAB created for residents who graduate from certain institutions of higher education or alternative teacher training program and agree to teach in this state -  SB65

Medical care insurance policy that covers an individual, spouse, and dependent children and the employer pays a portion of the cost: income tax deduction created  - SB87

Mobile emergency communications equipped vehicle owned by an amateur radio organization with certain unexpired license: 5 year registration for set amount allowed  - AB195

Mobile homes, manufactured homes, and the industry: revisions re definitions, monthly fees, recreation vehicle regulations, and manufactured home communities regulation  - SB7

Municipal legal notice: option to post to municipality's Internet site allowed -  AB170

National brand image for the state: DOA to study cost, benefits, and feasibility of creating -  AB265

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

Object intentionally pointed at a law enforcement officer and the officer may reasonably believe it is a firearm: prohibition created -  SB43

Operating privilege suspension or revocation for OWI or prohibited BAC violations: person prohibited from purchasing or leasing a motor vehicle for the duration of the suspension or revocation; occupational license provision  - SB449

OWI arrest: release to attorney, spouse, relative, or other responsible adult revised; law enforcement officer required to seize or immobilize vehicle -  SB27

OWI conviction for 2nd or 3rd offense: expanding a pilot program that reduces period of imprisonment if violator completes probation that includes AODA treatment  - SB546

Personal care worker agency re private residence: disclosure of certain information from background check to client or guardian; updated background information on caregivers required every two years -  SB393

Personal flotation device worn by persons 12 years old and under required in recreational boats - SB16

Pets: placement provisions created re annulment, divorce, or legal separation action; domestic abuse temporary restraining order or injunction condition -  AB436

Physical health risk assessment required for everyone eligible for MA or Badger Care; DHFS to develop and implement disease management programs -  SB147

Police officer or fire fighter of any class of city charged with a misdemeanor or felony: suspension and compensation withheld pending disposition of the charges; duties of chief, first class city, appeal, and collective bargaining provisions - SB489

Production plant generating electricity from wind power: utility aid payments to towns and counties modified  - SB437

Property tax credit for veterans and surviving spouses: eligibility revised re repeal of age limit and residency for a consecutive 10-year period after entering active duty service  - SB101

Property tax credit for veterans and surviving spouses: eligibility revised re service-connected disability  - SB146

Public utility required to give written notice to rental dwelling unit owner before disconnecting unit; PSC duty specified - AB686

Publication of a local governmental unit ordinance in a newspaper: requirements revised -  SB335

Raw forest product cutting or removing: failure to pay compensation required by contract prohibited; mills required to provide receipts to land owners; civil action and penalty provisions - SB33

Remote dispensing by pharmacists permitted, Pharmacy Examining Board provision -  SB409

Repeat drunken driving offenses: felony penalties revised -  SB116

Retirement plan payments: individual income tax exemption created -  SB3

St. David's Day celebrated March 1, 2008 -  AJR95

Scocos, John A.: service to the Wisconsin DVA commended and a salute to him on his return to active military service in Iraq - AJR43

Scocos, John A.: service to the Wisconsin DVA commended and a salute to him on his return to active military service in Iraq - SJR37

Self-defense resulting in death or great bodily harm: court presumption criteria created -  AB35

Sex offender registrants: computer use prohibitions; providing email accounts, user names, and Internet address of every Web site the registrant maintains required  - AB791

Sexual contact or intercourse with a corpse and disturbing or exposing a burial site or buried human corpse made felony crimes -  SB247

Smoking prohibitions: designated smoking area prohibited in public places and place of employment, exceptions specified; other prohibited places listed; exceptions for bowling centers, taverns, restaurants, private halls, and certain facilities eliminated; enforcement by person in charge of place required - SB150

SSN use prohibited or restricted re civil service exam, requests by merchants to customers, government records posted to the Internet, access to certain public records, employer records, and credit reporting agencies -  AB102

State automotive museum: Wisconsin Automotive Museum in City of Hartford designated as - SB263

State Long-Term Care Partnership Program: DHFS to submit certain amendment to DHHS -  AB213

State Long-Term Care Partnership Program: DHFS to submit certain amendment to DHHS -  SB114

Taxation district's listing on the Internet of property taxes assessed: searchability limited - AB496

Threatening to cause or intentionally causing bodily harm to a technical college district or school district officer or employee prohibited; felony provisions -  SB159

Tuition and fee remission for spouse of veteran who died of a service-connected disability or had a service-connected disability of 100 percent re technical colleges and U.W. System  - SB539

Vehicles or combination of vehicles carrying agricultural crops: dates extended re exceeding weight limit exception  - AB689

Volunteer driver for a charitable organization: individual income tax credit created re mileage reimbursement  - AB109

Volunteer driver for a charitable organization: individual income tax credit created re mileage reimbursement  - SB78

Wetland mitigation exception from DOT acquisition of land with highway program moneys: notice to city or village requirement added -  SB140

Wisconsin Statutes: distribution to certain government offices modified -  SB136

WRS participating employees may purchase years of creditable service for years of active service in the U.S. armed forces - SB145

Other proposals coauthored or cosponsored by Sen. Roessler:

Senate Bills: 2, 4, 8, 18, 19, 24, 30, 31, 35, 41, 42, 48, 49, 50, 53, 56, 58, 59, 60, 61, 67, 68, 69, 70, 74, 80, 84, 85, 86, 89, 99, 100, 106, 111, 119, 122, 124, 139, 143, 149, 153, 155, 156, 160, 166, 167, 168, 169, 175, 189, 190, 192, 193, 196, 205, 206, 207, 211, 214, 215, 216, 218, 221, 223, 230, 233, 240, 244, 246, 251, 252, 254, 259, 260, 264, 266, 267, 269, 270, 278, 280, 281, 287, 288, 290, 291, 292, 293, 294, 299, 306, 307, 309, 312, 313, 321, 322, 323, 331, 333, 334, 337, 343, 347, 351, 354, 356, 358, 363, 364, 374, 375, 379, 381, 384, 387, 392, 394, 395, 413, 414, 415, 416, 421, 425, 433, 434, 439, 447, 450, 452, 454, 455, 456, 457, 458, 471, 474, 477, 480, 484, 487, 493, 497, 498, 499, 500, 501, 502, 505, 506, 515, 521, 525, 526, 535, 549, 552, 556, 557, 566

Senate Joint Resolutions: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 22, 23, 24, 30, 31, 33, 34, 35, 36, 38, 41, 42, 49, 52, 53, 56, 59, 60, 62, 63, 64, 65, 66, 70, 74, 75, 77, 78, 79, 81, 83, 84, 85, 86, 87, 90, 91, 94, 98, 100, 103

Senate Resolutions: 3, 5, 12, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27