Senate

HIRSP lifetime limit of benefits modified -  AB111

HIRSP lifetime limit of benefits modified -  SB73

Honey: DATCP to establish standards for selling as certified Wisconsin honey; labeling prohibitions and damages provisions -  AB575

Honey: DATCP to establish standards for selling as certified Wisconsin honey; labeling prohibitions and damages provisions -  SB419

``Korean War Armistice Day" designated July 27; Governor to issue a proclamation -  AB98

``Korean War Armistice Day" designated July 27; Governor to issue a proclamation -  SB75

Local government property insurance fund premiums revised; OCI duties set -  AB403

Local government property insurance fund premiums revised; OCI duties set -  SB282

Motor vehicle liability insurance revisions re minimum liability limits, proof of financial responsibility, uninsured and underinsured coverage, and umbrella or excess liability policy  - SB646

Municipality's highways: transfer of jurisdiction and ownership to American Indian tribe or band or agency of the U.S. government permitted -  AB424

Municipality's highways: transfer of jurisdiction and ownership to American Indian tribe or band or agency of the U.S. government permitted -  SB287

Neighborhood electric vehicle: municipality may permit crossing an intersection with an STH, under 40 MPH speed limit, without DOT consent -  SB321

Nurse-midwifery practice revisions, coverage by the Injured Patients and Families Compensation Fund, and hospital staff privileges -  SB451

Nursing home or intermediate care facility operated by a commission created by two or more political subdivisions: assessments and MA payments permitted under certain conditions - AB944

Nursing home or intermediate care facility operated by a commission created by two or more political subdivisions: assessments and MA payments permitted under certain conditions - SB684

OCI appointed for a four-year term -  AB787

OCI appointed for a four-year term -  SB556

PEG channels: requirements for video service providers and interim cable operators modified; fee and ordinance provisions - AB721

PEG channels: requirements for video service providers and interim cable operators modified; fee and ordinance provisions - SB582

Preexisting condition exclusion time period when changing group health benefit plans modified; independent review of individual or group health benefit plans to include recission of a policy or certificate and preexisting condition exclusion denial -  AB108

Preexisting condition exclusion time period when changing group health benefit plans modified; independent review of individual or group health benefit plans to include recission of a policy or certificate and preexisting condition exclusion denial -  SB72

Preexisting condition exclusions and modifications at renewal re individual health insurance; OCI duty re uniform application questions and format -  AB100

Preexisting condition exclusions and modifications at renewal re individual health insurance; OCI duty re uniform application questions and format -  SB71

Premier resort area: Village of Stockholm allowed to become, referendum provision -  AB957

Premier resort area: Village of Stockholm allowed to become, referendum provision -  SB526

Recovery zone facility bonds: waving allocation and requiring Comm.Dept to develop a system to reallocate, other units of government may apply; industrial revenue bonds for ``project" facilities and housing authority included in intergovernmental cooperation agreements -  SB440

Restraining order and injunction violations: court may order person to submit to GPS tracking by Corr.Dept in certain cases; surcharge and penalties for tampering with device; JRCCP report - SB178

Safe-ride grant program: permissible amount increased -  AB728

Safe-ride grant program: permissible amount increased -  SB465

School district consolidation: alternative timelines provided - AB806

School district consolidation: alternative timelines provided - SB598

School district revenue limit adjustment for declining enrollment extended -  AB840

School district revenue limit adjustment for declining enrollment extended -  SB603

School district studies re efficiency and consolidation feasibility: DPI grants -  AB805

School district studies re efficiency and consolidation feasibility: DPI grants -  SB599

Self-defense resulting in death or great bodily harm: court presumption criteria created -  SB129

Small Business Health Options Program Authority created as a public body corporate and politic; health benefit plan exchange established, federal grant moneys provision  - SB707

Sobotta, Ernest Paul: life, career, and public service to the citizens of the City of Independence commended  - SJR52

TID number 3 in City of Durand: tax incremental base reduced, DOR duties -  AB963

TID number 3 in City of Durand: tax incremental base reduced, DOR duties -  SB675

Transportation aids to school districts: DPI to distribute balance on a prorated basis -  SB596

Transportation for private school pupils by school district revised -  SB595

``2009 H1N1 Influenza": state agencies and private media outlets urged to use and cease using ``Swine Flu"  - AJR71

Veterinary clinic at which pesticides are used or repackaged: certain DATCP permit requirement eliminated; Veterinary Examining Board prohibited from requiring training and continuing education re pesticide use and disposal  - AB166

Veterinary clinic at which pesticides are used or repackaged: certain DATCP permit requirement eliminated; Veterinary Examining Board prohibited from requiring training and continuing education re pesticide use and disposal  - SB114

Viatical settlement law revisions and term changed to ``life settlement" -  SB513

Video service franchises and providers: DFI duties transferred to PSC, renewal and revocation of franchise added, deadlines for providing access to video service revised, support for PEG channels specified, DATCP duties, compliance with FCC regulations, requirement to carry a channel designated by WisconsinEye; fees, consumer protection, and forfeiture provisions - AB606

``Vietnam Veterans Day" designated March 29; Governor to issue a proclamation -  AB97

``Vietnam Veterans Day" designated March 29; Governor to issue a proclamation -  SB76

William D. Hoard Day (October 10) added to list of legal holidays -  AB430

World Dairy Center Authority eliminated -  AB11

Other proposals coauthored or cosponsored by Sen. Vinehout:

Senate Bills: 1, 5, 16, 19, 20, 27, 39, 40, 41, 43, 46, 48, 51, 55, 66, 67, 87, 89, 91, 105, 107, 109, 113, 140, 160, 167, 198, 218, 221, 223, 236, 241, 243, 254, 259, 262, 263, 288, 291, 327, 336, 345, 362, 378, 390, 394, 399, 406, 409, 418, 425, 429, 439, 447, 467, 471, 507, 512, 523, 536, 553, 584, 593, 608, 633, 647, 651, 656, 657

Senate Joint Resolutions: 4, 5, 12, 13, 14, 15, 17, 19, 20, 22, 28, 33, 38, 43, 48, 50, 51, 53, 74, 78, 83

Senate Resolutions: 5, 13

Senate Petitions:

Assembly Bills: 3, 4, 16, 31, 36, 41, 63, 65, 69, 73, 76, 78, 83, 86, 92, 95, 105, 113, 119, 125, 128, 132, 138, 189, 193, 214, 222, 228, 243, 247, 260, 263, 272, 276, 278, 295, 307, 313, 330, 332, 355, 356, 358, 366, 371, 376, 387, 388, 392, 395, 396, 405, 412, 421, 426, 462, 481, 484, 491, 509, 511, 512, 548, 587, 596, 598, 614, 624, 625, 634, 639, 641, 643, 648, 665, 675, 683, 685, 710, 713, 727, 753, 767, 770, 779, 783, 789, 790, 792, 807, 808, 809, 855, 878, 899, 904, 912, 916, 955

Assembly Joint Resolutions: 9, 10, 18, 30, 35, 38, 43, 45, 64, 66, 69, 77, 81, 82, 90, 100, 104, 105, 107, 108, 116, 118, 121, 124

S22 Wirch, Sen. Robert W. (22nd Sen.Dist.; Dem.)

Annuity transaction provisions modified -  AB811

Annuity transaction provisions modified -  SB572

Behavior analyst for autism treatment: insurance required to cover under set conditions -  AB789

Behavior analyst licensure and regulations created, DRL duties; insurance required to cover behavior analyst services for autism treatment under set conditions; emergency rules provision - SB667

Business contracts for services or equipment: automatic renewal and extension clause provisions created; disclosure form and reminder notice requirements; right to match provision voids the contract; exclusions specified  - SB190

Chemotherapy, oral and injected: medical benefit coverage and equal copayment required -  AB974

Class B bear hunting license: privileges expanded re shooting a bear in certain circumstances, dog training, and license exemption for youth under age 16 and on set days in August  - SB254

Colorectal cancer examinations and laboratory tests: health insurance policies and plans required to cover; conditions and OCI and DHS duties -  AB217

Colorectal cancer examinations and laboratory tests: health insurance policies and plans required to cover; conditions and OCI and DHS duties -  SB163

Contractual services purchased by executive branch agencies to be performed within the U.S. when available; exceptions re federal money and U.W. System -  AB2

Contractual services purchased by executive branch agencies to be performed within the U.S. when available; exceptions re federal money and U.W. System -  SB8

Crane and heavy equipment operator licenses created; Comm.Dept, council, and apprentice provisions  - SB665

Eagle Scout decals: DOT to provide to certain motor vehicle registration applicants, fee provision  - SB519

Emission inspection and maintenance program revision re who is allowed to perform; temporary vehicle emission inspection exemptions permitted -  AB719

Emission inspection and maintenance program revision re who is allowed to perform; temporary vehicle emission inspection exemptions permitted -  SB505

Funeral and burial expenses for decedents who, during life, received certain public assistance: maximum amount a county department may contribute increased  - SB338

Grievance arbitration or fair-share agreement ended during contract negotiation made a prohibited practice under MERA  - SB46

Group health insurance coverage of nervous and mental disorders, alcoholism, and AODA: specified minimum amounts of coverage removed; coverage of annual screening for mental health and substance abuse treatment and prepartum and postpartum depression required; referrals to nonphysicians, deductibles, out-of-pocket limit, and providing certain information to insured on request provisions - SB362

Houghton, Ralph: life and public service to the Kenosha Unified School District and music education commended  - AJR61

Hunting and firearm possession revisions re accompaniment of hunters under age 16, hunting with a crossbow on certain lands, and age restriction on possession of firearm for target practice; hunting mentorship program established and minimum hunting age lowered -  SB167

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 and public accommodations law provisions -  AB882

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 and public accommodations law provisions -  SB638

Internal Revenue Code provisions re IRAs: adopting sections 512 and 811; JSCTE appendix report  - SB416

Justice service surcharge created and moneys to pay DAs and assistant DAs -  AB891

Justice service surcharge created and moneys to pay DAs and assistant DAs -  SB636

``LeRoy and Lynn Copen Memorial Highway": portion of STH 50 in Kenosha County designated as, contributions from interested parties provision -  AB766

``LeRoy and Lynn Copen Memorial Highway": portion of STH 50 in Kenosha County designated as, contributions from interested parties provision -  SB564

Local food products: requirements that certain state entities purchase created, exception to lowest bidder requirement; Local Food, Farms, and Jobs Council created  - AB782

Local food products: requirements that certain state entities purchase created, exception to lowest bidder requirement; Local Food, Farms, and Jobs Council created  - SB542

Manufactured or mobile home community: requirements before sale or other transfer created, real estate transfer fee and unfair trade practice provisions; WHEDA duties specified; JSCTE appendix report -  SB351