AG participation as amicus curiae in certain case before the U.S. Supreme Court requested and authorized -
AR6Assault weapons: ban on transportation, purchase, possession, or transfer of created; exceptions and penalty provisions; JRCCP report -
AB222Biological specimen collected for DNA analysis from individuals arrested for a felony offense, including juveniles: requirement eliminated -
AB314Buckley, James P. ``Jim": life and public service, including serving as Assembly Chief Clerk, commended -
AR7Competitive election criteria for redistricting the legislature established, State Superintendent of Public Instruction duties: constitutional amendment (1st consideration) -
AJR23Dispute between a first class city and representatives of police officers employed by the first class city: MERA provisions eliminated; process used by other municipalities to be followed -
SB347Drones: use of by law enforcement restricted, definition and search warrant provisions; penalties for use, possession, or selling of weaponized drone and using a drone equipped with audio or video equipment, exceptions specified; JRCCP report -
AB203German-American Day: October 6, 2013 proclaimed as -
AJR56Hmong history from the Vietnam War to emigration to the U.S.: school boards directed to include in the instructional program -
AB507Hollowpoint bullets and certain other bullets: selling, transporting, manufacturing, or possessing prohibited; exception and penalty enhancement provisions; JRCCP report -
AB221Independent Pardon Council created consisting of reserve judges and appointed by the governor -
AB125Independent Pardon Council created consisting of reserve judges and appointed by the governor -
SB37Jury in a felony case must consist of 12 persons -
AB294Land acquired with stewardship funding and MFL eligibility: accessible to public on foot requirement added -
AB665Nonfiscal policy items should not be included in the substitute amendment to the biennial budget bill, nor any amendments offered during floor consideration -
AR14Official for a youth athletic activity: requiring online training about concussions and head injuries approved by DPI -
AB293Person alleged to have violated criminal law, civil law, or municipal ordinance and is not alleged to have committed certain violent offenses or previously been convicted of a crime or adjudicated delinquent is subject to juvenile court jurisdiction: age raised from 17 to 18 -
AB387Pommerening, Glen E., Jr.: life and public service -
AJR75Remedies against manufacturers, distributors, sellers, and promoters of products: legislative findings and intent provisions from 2013 WisAct 20 repealed -
AB335Rice, Zelotes S., II: life and public service commended upon his death -
AJR46Trafficking of an individual under age 18: definition modified re consent -
AB193Wynn, Lauri J.: public service and dedication to teaching in MPS commended upon her death -
AJR123Other proposals authored or co-authored by Kessler, Rep. Frederick (12th Asm.Dist.; D)
Assembly Bills:
5,
53,
138,
166,
192,
208,
218,
233,
236,
242,
243,
253,
269,
290,
298,
315,
342,
361,
409,
413,
477,
495,
498,
524,
526,
528,
529,
535,
536,
542,
553,
573,
581,
590,
621,
622,
623,
624,
625,
651,
652,
658,
685,
686,
687,
693,
752,
755,
758,
759,
766,
767,
778,
783,
784,
785,
818,
822,
823,
833,
837,
839,
869,
875,
886,
896,
897,
909Assembly Joint Resolutions:
4,
6,
11,
24,
29,
37,
42,
44,
47,
50,
59,
61,
62,
64,
69,
70,
72,
80,
82,
84,
95,
109,
115,
121Senate Bills:
4,
10,
34,
38,
45,
124,
143,
159,
173,
196,
209,
214,
215,
223,
234,
249,
257,
300,
304,
308,
322,
376,
382,
401,
402,
432,
433,
461,
484,
485,
487,
488,
495,
496,
505,
511,
521,
526,
538,
558,
563,
594,
604,
623Senate Joint Resolutions:
5,
8,
15,
32,
33,
34,
35,
39,
42,
44,
48,
49,
56,
58,
62,
68,
70,
74,
83,
86940Kestell, Rep. Steve (27th Asm.Dist.; R)
DPI directed to establish model academic standards in math, English, science, advanced math, social studies, and art; advisory committee and conditions provisions -
AB617DPI provisions revised re the student information system, school and school district accountability system, low-performing schools and school districts, and charter school contracts -
AB379DPI provisions revised re the student information system, school and school district accountability system, low-performing schools and school districts, and charter school contracts -
SB286Educator effectiveness: certain charter schools allowed to use alternative method -
AB777Educator effectiveness: certain charter schools allowed to use alternative method -
SB598Interest on federal advances to the unemployment reserve fund: one-time appropriation to pay created; DWD duties -
AB184Kei class vehicles and historic military vehicles: motor vehicle registration provisions revised -
AB157Kei class vehicles and historic military vehicles: motor vehicle registration provisions revised -
SB110Maintenance and family support: notice of payee's remarriage revised and termination upon death of payee or payer -
SB68MPS prohibited from placing residency requirements on its teachers -
AB42MPS prohibited from placing residency requirements on its teachers -
SB30Outside salespersons exempt from state minimum wage law -
AB412Prisoner reimbursement of expenses when released from jail: extending time county has to commence a civil action -
AB33Pupils in grades 7 and 8 may earn high school credit under certain conditions -
AB370Questioning pupils about criminal activity: notification to parent or guardian required unless the school official suspects child abuse or the pupil is a victim of other specified crimes -
AB390Questioning pupils about criminal activity: notification to parent or guardian required unless the school official suspects child abuse or the pupil is a victim of other specified crimes -
SB309Rule-making procedure revised; various DPI rules modified and repealed [Admin.Code PI 25.05, 29, 31, 33, 34.35, 42] -
AB599Rule-making procedure revised; various DPI rules modified and repealed [Admin.Code PI 25.05, 29, 31, 33, 34.35, 42] -
SB468School year 180 day requirement eliminated; withholding state aid for failing to provide required hours of instruction, strike by school district employees provision; state aid and revenue limit provisions for high school pupils enrolled in online summer courses, conditions specified -
AB749School year 180 day requirement eliminated; withholding state aid for failing to provide required hours of instruction, strike by school district employees provision; state aid and revenue limit provisions for high school pupils enrolled in online summer courses, conditions specified -
SB589Sex-selective abortion prohibition and civil liability penalties created, privacy provision -
AB217Sex-selective abortion prohibition and civil liability penalties created, privacy provision -
SB201Substitute teaching and paraprofessional staffing services for a special education program: school district, county, and CESA may use state special education aid to contract with a public or private agency to provide -
AB348Substitute teaching and paraprofessional staffing services for a special education program: school district, county, and CESA may use state special education aid to contract with a public or private agency to provide -
SB271WEDC annual financial audit required, report to JLAC -
AB220Other proposals authored or co-authored by Kestell, Rep. Steve (27th Asm.Dist.; R)
Assembly Bills:
1,
3,
17,
29,
43,
44,
75,
77,
83,
87,
96,
106,
109,
120,
121,
122,
128,
134,
139,
159,
161,
166,
167,
186,
197,
199,
200,
203,
208,
211,
225,
247,
288,
292,
345,
387,
396,
398,
399,
400,
411,
413,
414,
429,
450,
453,
457,
458,
478,
487,
493,
509,
533,
540,
552,
580,
592,
593,
613,
620,
675,
694,
712,
779,
781,
853Assembly Joint Resolutions:
2,
8,
11,
22,
24,
29,
32,
39,
43,
48,
51,
59,
65,
67,
69,
72,
84Senate Bills:
1,
7,
22,
24,
29,
32,
45,
47,
71,
72,
82,
97,
103,
111,
112,
114,
120,
129,
131,
137,
145,
146,
147,
149,
154,
165,
178,
180,
182,
183,
186,
196,
245,
251,
272,
284,
297,
308,
320,
321,
322,
330,
331,
332,
334,
358,
360,
362,
374,
397,
408,
410,
413,
449,
469,
492,
529,
557,
566,
574,
644Senate Joint Resolutions:
4,
8,
15,
18,
22,
28,
37,
38,
47,
49,
57,
59,
63941Kleefisch, Rep. Joel (38th Asm.Dist.; R)
ATV or UTV registered for public use: eliminates requirement that a plate with the registration number be attached -
AB264Bird hunting preserve licensed by DNR considered a sport shooting range re liability, nuisance, and zoning provisions -
AB7Campaign finance, election, and lobbying laws revised -
AB225Catch-and-release only season for bass fishing: DNR to establish -
AB6Child engaged in prostitution: court permitted to enter into a consent decree or deferred prosecution agreement in lieu of conviction; under the child abuse reporting law the court is required to report suspicion that someone allowed or encouraged the child to engage in prostitution, agency investigation requirements -
AB776Child enticement: vehicle and property used in commission of the crime may be seized by law enforcement -
AB212Children: laws revised re advertising related to adoption or other permanent physical placement, delegation of parental powers for the care and custody of a child for more than one year, unauthorized interstate placements of children, and penalty provisions; JLC requested to study adoption disruption and dissolution in this state -
AB581Children: laws revised re advertising related to adoption or other permanent physical placement, delegation of parental powers for the care and custody of a child for more than one year, unauthorized interstate placements of children, and penalty provisions; JLC requested to study adoption disruption and dissolution in this state -
SB461``Class A" licensed retailer authorized to provide taste samples of intoxicating liquor that is not wine, conditions specified -
AB344``Class A" licensed retailer authorized to provide taste samples of intoxicating liquor that is not wine, conditions specified -
SB535Commercial radio or television station personal property: property, sales, and use tax exemptions created under certain conditions; JSCTE appendix report -
AB5Commercial radio or television station personal property: property, sales, and use tax exemptions created under certain conditions; JSCTE appendix report -
SB34Concealed weapon license: applicant who is stationed in Wisconsin in active service of the U.S. armed forces is eligible -
AB740Concealed weapon prohibition on school grounds and certain posted private property: exemption for law enforcement officers acting in their official capacity and qualified law enforcement and former law enforcement officers -
AB9Congenital heart defect screening in newborns required; DHS duties -
AB111Congenital heart defect screening in newborns required; DHS duties -
SB104Coroner, medical examiner, and medicolegal investigation staff members licensure by the Medicolegal Investigation Examining Board (MIEB) required, exceptions and license requirements; MIEB created in DSPS; reporting deaths revisions and failure to report penalty increased; jurisdiction to investigate death and notifications, autopsies and other diagnostic procedures; investigation records and handling of personal property; disposition of bodies; access to deceased's mental health treatment records; JRCCP report -
AB530Drug Court Month: May 2013 proclaimed as -
SJR31Election official at a polling place on election day: residency requirement revised, chief inspector provision -
AB393Emergency vehicles allowed to escort other vehicles or vehicle processions with warning lights activated; conditions and limitations provisions -
AB539Funeral establishment or mausoleum located in a cemetery and cemetery authority receiving remuneration from a funeral establishment prohibitions eliminated; discrimination between funeral establishments and cemetery authorities that have no relationship prohibited; property tax provision; JSCTE appendix report -
AB508Hunting with a bow and arrow or crossbow: local government may not restrict within its jurisdiction; prohibition on hunting within specified distance of a hospital, sanatorium, or school grounds only applies to firearms -
AB8Hunting with a bow and arrow or crossbow: local governments may not restrict within its jurisdiction, exceptions provided -
SB210Independent charter school authorizers expanded and other revisions; operating additional independent charter schools; eliminating noninstrumentality charter schools; school boards authorized to establish magnet schools; charter schools required to be operated by a governing board; alternative method of evaluating teachers and principals -
AB549Italian-American Heritage Month: October recognized as -
AR16Licensed manufactured home communities: legal nonconforming use provisions -
AB410Nude depictions of children: offenders 21 years and older required to register as sex offender if victim is under the age of 16 -
AB10Penalty enhancer for certain crimes committed on the premises of a gas station while armed with a handgun; JRCCP report -
AB357