2013 Senate Authors

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 - AB464

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

Fiscal estimate requirement eliminated for bills containing penalty provisions [Joint rules 41 (2)(a), (b)] - SJR5

Food protection practices (FPP) certification examination and restaurant provisions revised; local ordinance prohibition - SB434

Forestry and Paper Products Month: April 2014 proclaimed as - SJR82

Governor required to prepare a bill incorporating all proposed expenditure reductions resulting from the sequester of federal spending under the federal Budget Control Act of 2011 - SB92

Harley-Davidson Motor Company: 110th anniversary and contributions to Wisconsin and the U.S.A. recognized - SJR33

Health insurance policies prohibited from requiring a higher deductible, copayment, or coinsurance for oral chemotherapy than injected or intravenous chemotherapy - SB300

HOME GR/OWN program in City of Milwaukee re transforming foreclosed properties: grant from GPR - SB485

Horton, Barbara P.: life, public service, and dedication to Milwaukee's children and families commended upon her death - AJR47

Horton, Barbara P.: life, public service, and dedication to Milwaukee's children and families commended upon her death - SJR44

Household and dependent care services: individual income tax credit based on the federal tax credit created - AB757

Independent Pardon Council created consisting of reserve judges and appointed by the governor - AB125

Independent Pardon Council created consisting of reserve judges and appointed by the governor - SB37

Juneteenth Day: June 19, 2013 recognized as - AJR42

Juneteenth Day: June 19, 2013 recognized as - SJR39

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" - SB248

Lighting installation program created re tax delinquent properties and properties in foreclosure; county board duties - SB487

Mandela, Nelson R.: life and public service of the former President of South Africa commended upon his death - AJR82

Mandela, Nelson R.: life and public service of the former President of South Africa commended upon his death - SJR62

Medical use defense to marijuana-related prosecutions created and DHS registry established; ID cards, compassion centers, testing laboratories, and local government provisions; JRCCP report - SB363

Meetings of governmental bodies including the legislature: enactment of laws requiring reasonable notice and public access, two-thirds majority vote provision. Constitutional amendment (1st consideration) - SJR35

Military income received by active duty member of U.S. armed forces who dies in a combat zone: individual income tax exemption created; JSCTE appendix report - SB147

Milwaukee County governance revisions re county board supervisors' compensation, term, authority, and expenditures; county executive authority; contracts and intergovernmental cooperation agreement approval; and annuitants of the Milwaukee County Employee's Retirement System; obsolete statutory reference deleted; referendum required; JSCRS appendix report - SB95

Minority-owned business: governmental procurement preference percentage increased - SB621

Mortgage foreclosure action: plaintiff required to post a surety bond re costs incurred if municipality razes a building on the property during the action - SB495

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

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

Municipal court fee: maximum increased - AB22

Municipal court fee: maximum increased - SB15

Official for a youth athletic activity: requiring online training about concussions and head injuries approved by DPI - AB293

Pardoned criminal offense: removing records from CCAP, determination of habitual criminal modified, and possession of firearms provisions - SB620

Pelvic Organ Prolapse Awareness Month: June proclaimed as - SJR71

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

Pregnancy, childbirth, or related condition: employer to make reasonable accommodations including job transfer up to the duration of employee's inability to perform current job; employment discrimination on the basis of sex revised - SB401

Private attorneys representing indigent clients: rate paid by SPD increased - AB243

Private attorneys representing indigent clients: rate paid by SPD increased - SB235

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

Qualified rehabilitation expenses for certified historic structures and qualified rehabilitated buildings: income and franchise tax credits; DOR and WHS report to JCF required; sunset provision - SB132

Questioning 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 - SB309

Radon measurement or mitigation for a fee: completed course and proficiency examination approved by DHS required; credentials from another state provision - AB865

Refund setoff hierarchy for state debt collection: Wisconsin child support, family support, and maintenance obligations certified by DCF are collected before any other debt - SB361

Residential contractors prohibited from promising to pay or rebate property insurance deductible re specified repairs or replacements; consumer may cancel a contract for repairs or replacement if it is paid by insurance and all or part of the claim is not covered, written notice required; unfair trade practice and penalty provisions - SB79

Right to vote for every qualified elector in this state: constitutional amendment (1st consideration) - SJR83

Service contract award re DOA and its designated agents: protest or appeal of decisions provisions - SB83

Sexual contact with a child: statute of limitations removed - SB225

Sexually explicit conduct: distributing images of without consent of the person prohibited, penalties and exceptions provisions; JRCCP report - SB367

Shoreline of Lake Michigan in the City of Milwaukee established - SB522

Shot Spotter Program in the City of Milwaukee appropriation; Sheboygan County tuberculosis response funding decreased - SB521

Snowmobile safety program field training exercise requirement modified - SB482

Special distinguishing registration plates honoring this state's support of the United States Olympic Committee created; fees, trademark, and contributions from interested parties provisions - SB305

Special ID card issued by DOT re parking privileges for persons with disabilities may be used for a motorcycle - SB387

Special registration deputies: appointment and training by county clerks and boards of election commissioners provisions; quota of new registrants requirement prohibited - SB198

State liability re federal Family and Medical Leave Act, Fair Labor Standards Act, Age Discrimination and Employment Act, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act - AB771

Stinson, Robert Lee: $90,000.00 compensation for innocent convict claim - SB249

Tax incremental base of a TID: city or village may adopt a resolution asking DOR to redetermine in a decrement situation - SB252

Telephone solicitation restrictions: forfeiture for violations increased and private cause of action permitted - SB107

Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) possession penalties revised and first violation by a juvenile provisions; ordinance to make first possession of marijuana a civil offense permitted; JRCCP report - AB891

Treatment and diversion (TAD) grants to counties for programs treating people with mental illness and who may be charged with or convicted of offenses related to the mental illness; funding and DOJ provisions - SB374

Uniform Commercial Code Article 4A amendment re certain funds transfers adopted - SB116

Uniform Interstate Enforcement of Domestic Violence Protection Orders Act (2002) adopted - SB442

UW System and technical colleges nonresident tuition: restoring exemption for an alien who is not a legal resident of the U.S. but graduated from a Wisconsin high school or equivalent, lived continuously in Wisconsin for 3 years, and enrolled in an institution and provided an affidavit re filing for permanent U.S. residency - AB785

Vocational rehabilitation services for persons with disabilities: DWD 2013-15 fiscal biennium funding and FTE positions increased - SB274

Voting at the entrance to an in-person absentee voting location by an elector with a disability: provisions created - SB404

WCCA Internet site: removing case or charge that has been dismissed, defendant found not guilty, or overturned on appeal and dismissed - SB526

Well-Woman Program and program to reduce fetal and infant mortality and morbidity in the City of Racine funding increased; BadgerCare Plus restoration fund created re individuals who lost eligibility, appropriation provided - AB892

Wells, Richard H.: Chancellor of UW--Oshkosh commended for his contributions and congratulated on his upcoming retirement - SJR78

Woodchucks defined as ``game animal" and ``fur-bearing animal" and DNR to establish open season for hunting and trapping - SB164

Work-share programs: DWD and employee representative approval required; UI benefit provisions specified - SB28

Workplace wellness programs re small businesses: income and franchise tax credits created; definition provisions; DHS and DOR duties - SB73

Other proposals authored or co-authored by Taylor, Sen. Lena (4th Sen.Dist.; D)

Senate Bills: 3, 4, 7, 9, 29, 32, 38, 52, 66, 67, 72, 80, 88, 90, 91, 96, 98, 101, 103, 104, 117, 119, 120, 121, 123, 124, 131, 143, 144, 151, 159, 162, 163, 169, 173, 184, 186, 187, 193, 195, 196, 203, 208, 209, 211, 213, 214, 222, 223, 228, 231, 239, 240, 241, 250, 255, 258, 270, 272, 273, 283, 292, 319, 323, 327, 331, 332, 334, 335, 336, 343, 350, 351, 352, 353, 359, 376, 385, 386, 398, 403, 405, 409, 410, 412, 435, 449, 451, 453, 461, 477, 484, 486, 492, 497, 505, 507, 514, 523, 549, 551, 552, 558, 566, 568, 573, 574, 584, 591, 600, 604, 610, 616, 623, 634, 663

Senate Joint Resolutions: 3, 8, 12, 13, 14, 15, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 32, 36, 37, 40, 42, 43, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 50, 51, 55, 56, 59, 63, 67, 68, 74, 80, 90

Senate Resolutions: 7

Assembly Bills: 3, 5, 9, 14, 17, 43, 44, 45, 46, 50, 53, 57, 62, 66, 77, 78, 81, 85, 91, 92, 93, 103, 106, 109, 111, 113, 115, 131, 134, 136, 137, 138, 141, 142, 143, 146, 147, 158, 163, 165, 166, 169, 178, 181, 182, 185, 192, 194, 201, 203, 207, 218, 220, 226, 233, 235, 236, 239, 240, 241, 248, 250, 254, 256, 259, 265, 267, 269, 271, 279, 280, 281, 282, 289, 290, 291, 343, 347, 350, 351, 373, 374, 387, 390, 392, 397, 398, 400, 407, 426, 434, 442, 445, 446, 447, 448, 452, 457, 458, 459, 461, 462, 467, 469, 480, 482, 498, 503, 510, 511, 518, 519, 525, 526, 531, 537, 542, 550, 551, 553, 570, 588, 590, 607, 620, 621, 622, 623, 624, 625, 633, 636, 640, 651, 654, 655, 657, 668, 670, 675, 681, 685, 686, 687, 693, 694, 702, 710, 725, 726, 730, 741, 743, 754, 759, 766, 768, 776, 779, 781, 819, 820, 822, 837, 860, 861, 898, 906, 918

Assembly Joint Resolutions: 4, 6, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 19, 20, 22, 24, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 37, 38, 39, 40, 44, 45, 50, 51, 52, 54, 55, 63, 64, 65, 68, 69, 70, 71, 72, 74, 75, 77, 80, 88, 93, 94, 95, 98, 102, 103, 107, 109, 110, 111, 119, 120, 121

996 Tiffany, Sen. Thomas (12th Sen.Dist.; R)

Antique snowmobile registration modified - AB670

Antique snowmobile registration modified - SB514

Chiropractic licensure examination and continuing education requirement revisions - SB105

Community programs and services: school board levy limit exceptions - SB316

Comprehensive planning: local governments may repeal; DOA grant program to assist with planning activities eliminated - SB697

County shoreland zoning ordinance not in effect in a county or town shoreland area annexed by or incorporated as a city or village - AB75

County shoreland zoning ordinance not in effect in a county or town shoreland area annexed by or incorporated as a city or village - SB183

DNR authorized to lease state forest land in the Town of Boulder Junction to the Boulder Junction Shooting Range for terms not to exceed 30 years - AB359

DNR authorized to lease state forest land in the Town of Boulder Junction to the Boulder Junction Shooting Range for terms not to exceed 30 years - SB277

DOR revisions re claiming lottery prizes, motor vehicle fuel tax and bulk plants, woodland tax law program, objections to manufacturing property tax assessments, interest on underpayment of income taxes, and manufacturing and agriculture income and franchise tax credit; JSCTE appendix report - AB285

DOR revisions re claiming lottery prizes, motor vehicle fuel tax and bulk plants, woodland tax law program, objections to manufacturing property tax assessments, interest on underpayment of income taxes, and manufacturing and agriculture income and franchise tax credit; JSCTE appendix report - SB253