2013 Senate Authors

Energy emergencies: DOT may authorize certain vehicles transporting propane or heating oil to exceed special weight limits; exception to DOT report requirements - AB781

Energy emergencies: DOT may authorize certain vehicles transporting propane or heating oil to exceed special weight limits; exception to DOT report requirements - SB574

Estate tax eliminated; JSCTE appendix report - AB116

Estate tax eliminated; JSCTE appendix report - SB84

Expunging court record of an offense committed before the offender reaches age 25: court may order at any time, not just at sentencing - AB818

Firearm possession prohibited for persons subject to an individuals-at-risk injunction; court and law enforcement may request information from DOJ re person's eligibility to possess a firearm - AB727

Firearm possession prohibited for persons subject to an individuals-at-risk injunction; court and law enforcement may request information from DOJ re person's eligibility to possess a firearm - SB580

Firearm prohibition notice required when serving notice for injunction hearings re domestic abuse, child abuse, or harassment; procedure for surrendering firearms after the court grants an injunction established - SB605

Fraudulent motor vehicle emission inspection report prohibitions and penalties created; registering a vehicle with a fraudulent emission inspection prohibited, penalty provision; DOT duties; JRCCP report - AB812

Fraudulent motor vehicle emission inspection report prohibitions and penalties created; registering a vehicle with a fraudulent emission inspection prohibited, penaly provision; DOT duties; JRCCP report - SB659

Geographic indications pertaining to dairy terms traditionally used generically: urging U.S. trade negotiators to combat restrictions on common food names or similar regulatory impediments - AJR113

Geographic indications pertaining to dairy terms traditionally used generically: urging U.S. trade negotiators to combat restrictions on common food names or similar regulatory impediments - SJR88

Historical registration plates displayed on collector vehicles permitted under certain conditions - AB795

Historical registration plates displayed on collector vehicles permitted under certain conditions - SB630

Human trafficking definition modified; process to vacate a conviction or adjudication or expunge the record of a victim of human trafficking; evidence of past actions in human trafficking cases; sex offense definition revised re children and lifetime supervision; strangulation added to list of offenses re intensive sanctions program, domestic abuse, and crime victim compensation; JRCCP report - AB620

Human trafficking definition modified; process to vacate a conviction or adjudication or expunge the record of a victim of human trafficking; evidence of past actions in human trafficking cases; sex offense definition revised re children and lifetime supervision; strangulation added to list of offenses re intensive sanctions program, domestic abuse, and crime victim compensation; JRCCP report - SB492

Hunting, fishing, and trapping approvals and conservation patron license: fee provisions for recipient of a Purple Heart medal - AB199

Hunting, fishing, and trapping approvals and conservation patron license: fee provisions for recipient of a Purple Heart medal - SB178

Individual placement and support (IPS): DHS required to establish regional centers re employment of individuals experiencing mental illness - AB459

Individual placement and support (IPS): DHS required to establish regional centers re employment of individuals experiencing mental illness - SB409

Interest charged on special assessments and interest rate on claims for unlawfully assessed property taxes revised; levy limit exception re debt service on certain special assessment B bond - AB598

Knowledge test requirements for CDL applicants who hold a military CDL - AB279

Knowledge test requirements for CDL applicants who hold a military CDL - SB240

Law enforcement training and education standards revised - AB482

Law enforcement training and education standards revised - SB373

Length limit increased for certain vehicle combinations operated on the highway without a permit re ``drive-away method in saddlemount combination" - AB284

Length limit increased for certain vehicle combinations operated on the highway without a permit re ``drive-away method in saddlemount combination" - SB248

Limited lines travel insurance: OCI allowed to issue producer license; travel retailer authorized to offer and disseminate under certain conditions - AB660

Limited lines travel insurance: OCI allowed to issue producer license; travel retailer authorized to offer and disseminate under certain conditions - SB576

Local freight bridge program created in DOT - AB41

Local freight bridge program created in DOT - SB31

MA program mental health benefits and reimbursement for certain mental health services revisions re in-home therapy for certain children and telehealth; DHS duties - AB458

MA program mental health benefits and reimbursement for certain mental health services revisions re in-home therapy for certain children and telehealth; DHS duties - SB410

Marine Corps League incorporation provisions - AB271

Marine Corps League incorporation provisions - SB231

MFL closed acreage fee payments modified for 2014; payments to town treasurer for town land designated as county forest land increased - SB575

Military family financial aid from the military family relief fund: eligibility extended - AB134

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

Minor violations of agency rules by small businesses: agency discretion in imposing penalties revised - SB497

Moped dealer and recreational vehicle dealer: penalties revised for license violations - AB346

Moped dealer and recreational vehicle dealer: penalties revised for license violations - SB269

Motor vehicle fuel tax exemption certificate from DOR is valid for 3 years - AB646

Motor vehicle fuel tax exemption certificate from DOR is valid for 3 years - SB500

Motor vehicle operator's license: expiration of new license issued after cancellation - AB716

Motor vehicle operator's license: expiration of new license issued after cancellation - SB572

Motor vehicle salvage dealer license violations: penalties specified - AB339

Motor vehicle salvage dealer license violations: penalties specified - SB256

Motor vehicle title or registration: DOT required to cancel if fraud by an agent of DOT is discovered - AB715

Motor vehicle title or registration: DOT required to cancel if fraud by an agent of DOT is discovered - SB571

Motorcycle Awareness Month: May 2013 proclaimed as - AJR32

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