Wisconsin Legislature: Vinehout, Sen. Kathleen (31st Sen.Dist.; Dem.)

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 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

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

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

NRB appoints DNR Secretary, term of office provisions; filling an NRB member vacancy modified - AB138

NRB appoints DNR Secretary, term of office provisions; filling an NRB member vacancy modified - SB113

NRB membership: certain organizations to submit names and 2 members must be selected from those lists - SB694

Organized labor in American history and the collective bargaining process: instruction in public schools required - SB135

PEO and PEG law revisions re definition, small operations registration, tax credits and economic development incentives, and DRL database of registrants - AB716

PEO and PEG law revisions re definition, small operations registration, tax credits and economic development incentives, and DRL database of registrants - SB504

PEO and PEG: registration renewal by July 31 of each year; use of titles or providing services without registering with DRL prohibited - AB286

PEO and PEG: registration renewal by July 31 of each year; use of titles or providing services without registering with DRL prohibited - SB216

Pesticide use by railroads: annual distribution of information to railroad employees and owners of land adjacent to right-of-ways required; DATCP duties set - AB314

Political disbursements by corporations and cooperatives prohibition deleted, registration statement must be filed; registration and reporting requirements imposed on individuals or organizations making a communication through the media about a candidate within 60 days of an election - AB812

``Political subdivision" definition re Wisconsin Uniform Securities Law - AB850

``Political subdivision" definition re Wisconsin Uniform Securities Law - SB604

Presidential electors: agreement among the states to elect the president by national popular vote ratified - SB549

Professional Ambulance Association of Wisconsin congratulated on its ``Stars of Life" program - SJR13

Property insurance proceeds withheld to reimburse expenses to demolish or abate a nuisance: procedure expanded to all cities and villages - AB826

Property tax exemption from school district property taxes for individuals who own property in this state as their principal dwelling: exception to the ``uniformity clause"; stylistic changes to the constitution. Constitutional amendment (1st consideration) - SJR7