2013 Senate Authors

Entertainer surety bond revised - AB107

Ethanol-blended gasoline: Congress urged to pass H.R. 875 to determine the effects of E-15 on all types of internal combustion engines - SJR90

False information provided to firearms dealer re intent to knowingly transfer firearm to person prohibited from possessing one: penalty increased and DOJ authorized to prosecute; JRCCP report - SB69

Frac sand exploration: county authority to issue licenses; bond, notification, and DNR provisions - SB140

Frac sand mine and facilities: setback distance from residences or residential zoning district - SB142

Frac sand mine application: notice requirements before a political subdivision meets to take action on the application; definition provision - SB138

Frac sand mining contract for neighboring properties: inclusion on real estate condition and vacant land disclosure reports required - SB139

Friendship between Wisconsin and Turkey honored and the work of the Niagara Foundation, the Turkic-American Federation of the Midwest, the Turkish American Society of Wisconsin, and the Turkish American Cultural Center of Madison commended - AJR93

German-American Day: October 6, 2013 proclaimed as - AJR56

GPS device placed on another person's vehicle or obtaining GPS information about another person's movement or location without that person's knowledge prohibited; annulment, divorce, and legal separation provisions; exceptions for law enforcement and commercial motor vehicles used for business; JRCCP report - SB673

Harassing, intimidating, or recklessly endangering certain public employees including police, fire fighters, EMTs, and first responders: enhanced penalty provisions; JRCCP report - AB250

Harassing, intimidating, or recklessly endangering certain public employees including police, fire fighters, EMTs, and first responders: enhanced penalty provisions; JRCCP report - SB211

Harboring or aiding a felon and tampering with evidence: exemption for family members repealed; penalty for violation increased under certain conditions; JRCCP report - SB232

Ignition interlock device: court to order for first OWI offense regardless of alcohol concentration - AB738

Inpatient mental health treatment of minors: admission revisions - AB435

Legislative districts: number of Senate and Assembly districts reduced - SB5

``Made in Wisconsin" logotype: DATCP to design for use with products manufactured in Wisconsin other than cheese, unfair trade practice provision - AB895

Materials manufactured in the United States: preference for in state and local government public contracts and purchases - SB88

Medicare supplement policies: two special enrollment periods created - SB386

Melanoma and Skin Cancer Detection and Prevention Month: May recognized as - AJR30

Military family financial aid from the military family relief fund: eligibility extended - SB120

Milwaukee County shall have the option of electing the county treasurer or have the position appointed by the county executive, with county board concurrence: constitutional amendment (1st consideration) - AJR77

Mistreatment of animals: veterinarian reporting requirement expanded, civil liability immunity - SB199

National guard members called into state active duty: payment of travel expenses revised - SB117

NRB nominates DNR Secretary with advice and consent of the Senate, term of office provisions; filling an NRB member vacancy modified - SB388

One- and two-family dwellings occupied by members of certain bona fide religious denominations: exemption from complying with any statute or rule that applies to - SB689

Out-of-service commercial motor vehicle (CMV): first offense out-of-service violation penalty modified - SB247

OWI first offense changed from a civil violation to a crime, penalties revised; JRCCP report - AB846

Peer-run respite center contracts re mental health conditions or substance abuse: DHS to award grants to counties - SB368

Penalty enhancer for certain crimes committed on the premises of a gas station while armed with a handgun; JRCCP report - AB357

Political disbursements by corporations and cooperatives: GAB duties if prohibition is found unenforceable under set conditions; registration and reporting requirements; penalty provisions - SB356

Pope Francis: achievements commended - SJR60

Prescription drug assistance for elderly program: waiver of federal Medicaid law required and use of excess GPR and PR moneys - SB159

Primary elections: voting for more than one political party authorized - AB629

Primary elections: voting for more than one political party authorized - SB158

Protected health information: use, disclosure, or request of by a covered entity is exempt from certain confidentiality requirements if complying with federal regulations; DHS duties and definition provisions - SB360

Registered out-of-state sex offender who becomes a resident of this state: law enforcement notification and dissemination to the public provisions - SB668

Roundabouts in highway projects: approval from governing body of the municipality required - SB243

Same-sex couple eligible to file a joint federal income tax return is authorized to file a joint return for Wisconsin income tax purposes - SB604

Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, CT: designating December 14 as a day of remembrance for the 26 shooting victims - SJR42

Seat belts required on school buses bought, sold, or leased after certain date; DOT rules and presale inspection reports provision; grant program for school districts created - SB304

Serious felony offenders prohibited from possessing, controlling, or residing with a vicious dog; penalties, extended supervision, and exception provisions; JRCCP report - SB136

Sexual orientation change efforts on minors: mental health provider prohibition and penalties created; JRCCP report - SB481

Sexually violent person commitments: discharge and supervised release provisions revised - AB28

Special distinguishing registration plates supporting the Wisconsin Chapter of the Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Association; fees, trademark, and service mark provisions - SB254

Stadelman, Richard J.: congratulations on his retirement from the Wisconsin Towns Association - SR5

State and Province Emergency Management Assistance Compact ratified - SB119

Telecommunications provider of last-resort obligations modified, sunset eliminated - SB306

Third deputy adjutant general in DMA authorized and duties specified - SB118

Trafficking definition modified by removing ``without consent of the individual" - SB382

Transportation fund created in DOT and revenue generated by use of the state transportation system to be deposited into it: constitutional amendment (2nd consideration) - SJR4

Trumm, Gerald L. ``Jerry": life, military, public service, and dedication to the state parks system commended upon his death - SJR75

Veterans home eligibility: care needs include chronic alcoholism, drug addiction, psychosis, or active tuberculosis - SB403

Veterans-themed lottery game created and proceeds used to pay refunded veterans and surviving spouses property tax credits; veterans trust fund provision - SB106

Veterans who are resident students given priority when registering for courses at any UW campus - AB201

Wage claim revisions re filing and investigation, statute of limitations, increased wages a circuit court may order, interest, surcharges, costs, and attorney fees; written statement disclosing terms of employment required, damages provision; unpaid wage claim judgment disclosure by occupational or professional license applicant - SB398

Zoning ordinance re agricultural or residential use: frac sand mining provisions and definition - SB141

Other proposals authored or co-authored by Carpenter, Sen. Tim (3rd Sen.Dist.; D)

Senate Bills: 4, 6, 15, 38, 41, 42, 45, 53, 54, 57, 58, 59, 60, 61, 62, 73, 93, 97, 98, 101, 107, 121, 124, 143, 145, 147, 153, 160, 163, 166, 178, 184, 191, 193, 203, 205, 209, 214, 223, 231, 239, 240, 241, 255, 274, 300, 305, 331, 332, 333, 334, 335, 336, 350, 351, 352, 354, 359, 362, 366, 376, 405, 409, 415, 445, 461, 502, 505, 507, 512, 521, 523, 538, 546, 549, 558, 559, 594, 600, 605, 611, 616, 622, 694

Senate Joint Resolutions: 3, 5, 8, 11, 13, 15, 19, 20, 21, 22, 26, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 39, 40, 45, 46, 47, 49, 51, 52, 56, 58, 59, 62, 70, 79, 80, 83

Senate Resolutions: 4, 7, 9

Assembly Bills: 22, 45, 47, 53, 55, 56, 60, 67, 68, 70, 71, 72, 80, 92, 94, 96, 111, 113, 114, 131, 134, 135, 136, 138, 166, 171, 173, 175, 180, 185, 192, 199, 208, 223, 228, 233, 236, 241, 248, 260, 269, 274, 275, 295, 351, 353, 354, 392, 409, 424, 434, 442, 445, 446, 447, 448, 450, 452, 453, 454, 455, 456, 458, 459, 460, 464, 466, 467, 481, 486, 495, 498, 500, 517, 531, 542, 543, 553, 581, 589, 590, 591, 639, 651, 654, 663, 668, 675, 686, 693, 702, 726, 733, 740, 741, 752, 753, 754, 764, 766, 767, 771, 778, 780, 783, 785, 789, 792, 805, 817, 818, 820, 822, 833, 837, 838, 854, 864, 886, 888

Assembly Joint Resolutions: 2, 4, 6, 8, 9, 11, 24, 26, 27, 28, 29, 33, 37, 42, 44, 50, 51, 54, 61, 62, 65, 68, 69, 71, 72, 74, 80, 82, 94, 108, 112, 114, 121

885 Cowles, Sen. Robert (2nd Sen.Dist.; R)

Agricultural vehicles: operation on highways provisions revised re implement of husbandry, agricultural commercial motor vehicle, size and weight limitations, lighting and marking requirements, rules of the road, and sales of farm equipment; DOT duties - SB509

Bellin Memorial Hospital commended for being named the nation's safest hospital - SJR23

Community programs and services established by school districts: DPI to promulgate rules defining eligible costs; school district report to DOR detailing expenditures required, revenue limit provision - AB662

Community programs and services established by school districts: DPI to promulgate rules defining eligible costs; school district report to DOR detailing expenditures required, revenue limit provision - SB478

Computerized communication that invites a person to harass a third person or contact a third person with obscene, lewd, or profane language or suggestive acts prohibited; JRCCP report - AB156

County clerk duties revised; counties requiring a board of election commissioners modified; county clerk designated the chief election officer in each county and as executive director of the board of election commissioners in populous counties - AB613

County clerk duties revised; counties requiring a board of election commissioners modified; county clerk designated the chief election officer in each county and as executive director of the board of election commissioners in populous counties - SB644

Crime victim and witness assistance surcharge revisions; crime prevention fund established and a crime prevention funding board is created in every county receiving the funds - AB74

Crime victim and witness assistance surcharge revisions; crime prevention fund established and a crime prevention funding board is created in every county receiving the funds - SB100

Dam ownership: disclosure to prospective buyers on real estate condition report or vacant land disclosure report required; underground storage tank regulation transferred to DATCP updated on the reports - AB430

Dam ownership: disclosure to prospective buyers on real estate condition report or vacant land disclosure report required; underground storage tank regulation transferred to DATCP updated on the reports - SB344

Donate Life Month: April 2013 proclaimed as - SJR17

Drug disposal program for prescription drugs, controlled substances and analogs, and pharmaceutical items: DOJ may authorize operation of and political subdivision may operate or authorize another person to operate, policy and procedures provisions; written permission required to destroy another person's prescription drugs - SB351

Dwelling Code Council required to report to DSPS on review and recommendations re standards and rules for the uniform dwelling code - SB72

Election official at a polling place on election day: residency requirement revised, chief inspector provision - SB20

Family Care benefit and IRIS services provided to residents of Brown, Door, Kewaunee, Marinette, Menominee, Oconto, and Shawano counties; timeline specified; DHS not required to have JCF approval for contracts to provide services - SB503

Farmland preservation agreement application revised - SB108

Food regulation: adulterated and misbranded provisions revised re federal regulations - AB637

Food regulation: adulterated and misbranded provisions revised re federal regulations - SB489

Gastroschisis Awareness Day proclaimed June 30, 2013 - SJR36

Griffin, (MAJ) Thomas C., (retired): life and military service of U.S. Army Air Corps and World War II veteran commended - SJR47

Harden, Tom: Chancellor of UW--Green Bay commended for his contributions and public service - SJR89

Homeownership mortgage loan program in WHEDA may be used to pay off existing mortgage that is a WHEDA loan - SB151

Ignition interlock device installed within 3 days of a court order and operating privilege restriction re OWI-related offense takes effect immediately; JRCCP report - AB467

Inadmissibility of a statement of apology, condolence, fault, or remorse by a health care provider in a civil action or administrative hearing - SB129