2013 Senate Authors

Motorcycle Awareness Month: May 2013 proclaimed as - SJR28

Motorcycle operator's license and rider courses requirements modified - AB347

Motorcycle operator's license and rider courses requirements modified - SB270

Motorcycle Safety and Awareness Day: May 10, 2014 proclaimed as - SJR79

Motorcycle Safety and Awareness Day: May 10, 2014 proclaimed as - SR9

Municipalities prohibited from providing alcohol beverage retail license holder with a device capable of scanning DOT-issued ID cards and driver's licenses - AB535

Municipalities prohibited from providing alcohol beverage retail license holder with a device capable of scanning DOT-issued ID cards and driver's licenses - SB433

National guard members called into state active duty: payment of travel expenses revised - AB130

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

Nonprofit organizations that provide financial or other services to veterans and their families: DVA grant program established; record-keeping and audit requirements for any recipient of a DVA grant that is not an individual - AB805

Nonprofit organizations that provide financial or other services to veterans and their families: DVA grant program established; record-keeping and audit requirements for any recipient of a DVA grant that is not an individual - SB613

Off-road Vehicle Council created in DNR re ATV and UTV matters - SB29

Out-of-service commercial motor vehicle (CMV): first offense out-of-service violation penalty modified - AB283

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

Overall length limit for vehicle combinations: recreates an exception repealed by 2011 WisAct 243 - AB282

Overall length limit for vehicle combinations: recreates an exception repealed by 2011 WisAct 243 - SB246

Person 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 - AB387

Person 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 - SB308

Police vehicles may be equipped with flashing white lights - AB280

Police vehicles may be equipped with flashing white lights - SB241

Polish-American Heritage Month: October proclaimed as - SJR52

Primary care and psychiatry shortage grant program created in HEAB; income tax exemption provision; JSCTE appendix report - SB366

Property taxes: payments not delinquent if caused by a medical emergency, factors specified - AB207

Property taxes: payments not delinquent if caused by a medical emergency, factors specified - SB197

Public building and buildings that are places of employment: ordinances re standards for constructing, altering, or adding to must conform to rules promulgated by DSPS; variance from a standard in a DSPS rule is acceptable under certain conditions; DSPS to accept variance reviews and determinations by second class cities; Building Code Council created in DSPS; certification of inspectors and inspection of fire safety devices provisions - SB617

Railroad crossings: use of by pedestrians limited and pedestrians prohibited from going around a crossing gate or barrier, penalty provisions; other penalties increased - AB799

Railroad crossings: use of by pedestrians limited and pedestrians prohibited from going around a crossing gate or barrier, penalty provisions; other penalties increased - SB588

Recounting votes with automatic tabulating equipment: board of canvassers may conduct recount by hand unless court orders another method - SB14

Renewable energy portfolio: exception to electric provider's renewable energy percentage for years 2015 and thereafter created - SB474

Repair, replacement, and refund under new motor vehicle warranties: laws governing revised - AB200

Repair, replacement, and refund under new motor vehicle warranties: laws governing revised - SB182

Reserved disabled parking spaces: access aisle requirements specified - AB828

Reserved disabled parking spaces: access aisle requirements specified - SB650

Reserved disabled parking spaces at public buildings, places of employment, or parking facilities open to the public: minimum number as adopted by certain DSPS rule required, certification of compliance provision - AB826

Reserved disabled parking spaces at public buildings, places of employment, or parking facilities open to the public: minimum number as adopted by certain DSPS rule required, certification of compliance provision - SB645

Rule-making procedure revised; DWD rules modified re traveling sales crews [Admin.Code DWD 273.08, 273.11] - AB516

Rule-making procedure revised; DWD rules modified re traveling sales crews [Admin.Code DWD 273.08, 273.11] - SB494

Rule-making procedure revised; motor vehicle registration and motor carrier appeals provisions; various DOT rules modified and repealed [Admin.Code Trans 131.03, 131.11, 131.13, 133.02, 133.04, 133.05, 133.06, 133.07, 133.08, 133.09, 138.05, 140.022, 140.07, 140.09, 142.07, 144.01, 144.02, 144.04, 144.05, 152.15, 156.04, 156.06, 175.03, 175.04, 177.04, 177.09, 177.10, 196.02, 196.04, 215.07, 215.08, 215.10, 230.01, 257, 303.03, 303.04, 303.08, 305.065, 309.02, 312.03, 312.04] - AB262

Rule-making procedure revised; motor vehicle registration and motor carrier appeals provisions; various DOT rules modified and repealed [Admin.Code Trans 131.03, 131.11, 131.13, 133.02, 133.04, 133.05, 133.06, 133.07, 133.08, 133.09, 138.05, 140.022, 140.07, 140.09, 142.07, 144.01, 144.02, 144.04, 144.05, 152.15, 156.04, 156.06, 175.03, 175.04, 177.04, 177.09, 177.10, 196.02, 196.04, 215.07, 215.08, 215.10, 230.01, 257, 303.03, 303.04, 303.08, 305.065, 309.02, 312.03, 312.04] - SB230

Rule-making procedure revised; various DWD rules repealed re Job Training Partnership Act (JTPA), Wisconsin Job Opportunity Business Subsidy (WISJOBS) Program, and mining damage claims [Admin.Code DWD 82, 805, 811, 816, 820, 830] - SB493

Samoset Council of the Boy Scouts of America recognized for its remarkable achievement - AJR12

Samoset Council of the Boy Scouts of America recognized for its remarkable achievement - SJR12

Searches by law enforcement officer of the property or residence of a person on parole, probation, or extended supervision permitted if there is reason to suspect criminal activity; conducted in reasonable manner and notifying Corr.Dept provisions - SB40

Sex offender registry: information provided to the general public expanded and notice from Corr.Dept or DHS to local law enforcement modified - SB633

Shelter care facility: placement of children in under a voluntary agreement permitted; DCF duties - SB532

Special distinguishing registration plates supporting Lions Clubs of Wisconsin and motorcycle safety: decreasing revenue retained by DOT for initial costs of production - SB11

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

State and Province Emergency Management Assistance Compact ratified - AB136

State and Province Emergency Management Assistance Compact ratified - SB119

Third deputy adjutant general in DMA authorized and duties specified - AB135

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

TID number 3 in the City of Wausau: revisions re project plan amendments and time during which tax increments are allocated and expenditures for project costs are made - AB129

TID number 3 in the City of Wausau: revisions re project plan amendments and time during which tax increments are allocated and expenditures for project costs are made - SB85

Towns authorized to exercise all the powers of a city or village to create a TID under certain conditions - AB478

Towns authorized to exercise all the powers of a city or village to create a TID under certain conditions - SB338

Transportation fund created in DOT and revenue generated by use of the state transportation system to be deposited into it: constitutional amendment (2nd consideration) - AJR2

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

TROs and injunctions for domestic abuse, child abuse, individuals-at-risk, and harassment revisions re stalking, contacting petitioner, essential persons at hearings, confidentiality, guardian ad litem compensation, and ex parte orders with a judge substitution - AB176

TROs and injunctions for domestic abuse, child abuse, individuals-at-risk, and harassment revisions re stalking, contacting petitioner, essential persons at hearings, confidentiality, guardian ad litem compensation, and ex parte orders with a judge substitution - SB161

Vehicle operating under a Michigan border permit allowed to operate in Florence County; DOT report provisions - AB154

Vehicle operating under a Michigan border permit allowed to operate in Florence County; compliance with current Michigan law and DOT report provisions - SB135

Vehicle or combination of vehicles operating under a Michigan border permit: operating authority revisions; DOT report provision - AB355

Vehicle or combination of vehicles operating under a Michigan border permit: operating authority revisions; DOT report provision - SB279

Vehicle or vehicle combination used by a utility or under contract to a utility transporting poles, pipes, girders, and similar materials on highways without a permit: maximum width and projection beyond the front bumper provisions - AB425

Vehicle or vehicle combination used by a utility or under contract to a utility transporting poles, pipes, girders, and similar materials on highways without a permit: maximum width and projection beyond the front bumper provisions - SB341

Veterans-themed lottery game created and proceeds used to pay refunded veterans and surviving spouses property tax credits; veterans trust fund provision - AB114

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

Warning lights on school buses revisions - AB281

Warning lights on school buses revisions - SB239

Wild animal protection surcharge: court may impose a higher surcharge for deer, elk, or bear of a certain size; DNR duties - AB497

Wild animal protection surcharge: court may impose a higher surcharge for deer, elk, or bear of a certain size; DNR duties - SB380

Wisconsin Code of Military Justice revisions re sexual assault, sexual misconduct, and stalking; JRCCP report - AB641

Wisconsin Code of Military Justice revisions re sexual assault, sexual misconduct, and stalking; JRCCP report - SB491

Yielding to an overtaking vehicle: reference to audible signal or warning by the driver of the overtaking vehicle eliminated - AB714

Yielding to an overtaking vehicle: reference to audible signal or warning by the driver of the overtaking vehicle eliminated - SB570

Other proposals authored or co-authored by Petrowski, Sen. Jerry (29th Sen.Dist.; R)

Senate Bills: 7, 10, 34, 48, 66, 67, 70, 99, 105, 108, 110, 113, 152, 153, 155, 170, 185, 205, 237, 300, 337, 350, 351, 352, 353, 354, 389, 413, 436, 507, 512, 547, 568, 599, 653, 668

Senate Joint Resolutions: 3, 8, 13, 15, 19, 20, 21, 26, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 42, 45, 46, 53, 70, 80, 82

Senate Resolutions: 7

Assembly Bills: 3, 5, 13, 21, 23, 24, 43, 44, 56, 57, 58, 59, 66, 95, 103, 105, 117, 127, 132, 157, 162, 171, 172, 187, 194, 195, 204, 228, 291, 381, 392, 404, 445, 446, 447, 448, 454, 491, 552, 554, 580, 594, 654, 657, 666, 668, 674, 680, 732, 759, 760, 764, 770, 782, 829

Assembly Joint Resolutions: 8, 11, 24, 27, 28, 29, 30, 33, 42, 54, 57, 65, 68, 69, 74, 94, 110

907 Risser, Sen. Fred (26th Sen.Dist.; D)

Animal held in custody and owner is convicted of participating in animal fighting: custodian has option to release animal to person other than the owner if there is no threat to humans or other animals - SB191

Animals taken into custody on behalf of a political subdivision: laws revised - SB319

Assault weapons: ban on transportation, purchase, possession, or transfer of created; exceptions and penalty provisions; JRCCP report - AB222

Automatic dialing-announcing devices used to disseminate a prerecorded voice message prohibited for all callers unless an exception applies; definitions, exceptions specified, and DATCP duties - SB9

Autonomous vehicle: operation on highways authorized and requirements specified; definition and penalty provisions - SB80

BadgerCare Plus, BadgerCare Plus Core, and certain MA programs: income eligibility and premium provisions revised re 2013 WisAct 20; DHS required to comply with federal requirements and make necessary changes to qualify for enhanced federal MA percentage (or FMAP) - AB311

Campaign finance law: scope of regulated activity expanded to include organizations or individuals who use communications media which includes references to candidates for certain offices within 60 days of an election; Clean Election Fund established to provide grants to qualifying candidates for campaign expenses, penalty provisions; JRCCP report and emergency rule provisions - AB353