2015 Assembly Authors

DFI rules modified re UCC Article 9 filings made in an office of register of deeds; DOR rules modified re real estate transfer fee, register of deeds provision [Admin.Code DFI-CCS 7.03; Tax 15.04] - AB81

Distance Learning Authorization Board created and attached to HEAB; JCF duties - AB632

Distance Learning Authorization Board created and attached to HEAB; JCF duties - SB511

Distribution of communication by legislators to addresses in their districts following a declared state of emergency: prohibition on use of public funds does not apply if the communication relates to the emergency - AB175

DOJ crime victim compensation award program revisions - AB643

Donate Life Month: April 2015 proclaimed as - AJR22

Donate Life Month: April 2015 proclaimed as - SJR25

DOT rules: technical changes and revisions re Wisconsin Environmental Policy Act, evaluation of major highway projects, recreational vehicle dealers, motor vehicle rental companies, design of handicapped parking signs, and electronic signatures for ID card applications for certain parking privileges [Admin.Code Trans 28.04, 28.06, 28.07, 28.09, 31.02, 31.03, 31.04, 55.02, 55.06, 56.04, 56.05, 57.04, 100.01, 100.03, 100.07, 100.08, 100.10, 100.18, 106.02, 106.03, 113 (title), 113.01, 113.03, 113.04, 118.01, 118.03, 118.04, 118.05, 118.06, 118.07, 118.08, 118.09, 118.10, 118.11, 118.12, 118.13, 118.14, 130.03, 131.01, 131.02, 131.03, 131.07, 131.08, 131.11, 131.15, 142.07, 145, 146.04, 157.05, 175.09, 178.03, 200.07, 206.03, 207.02, 210 (title), 210.01, 210.02, 210.03, 210.05, 210.06, 210.065, 210.07, 210.08, 233.08, 233.11, 252.06, 253.01, 253.02, 253.04, 253.045, 253.05, 253.06, 253.065, 310.01, 310.04, 310.05, 315.01, 315.03, 400.03 (note), 400.04, 400.05, 400.06, 400.07, 400.08, 400.09, 400.10, 400.11, 400.12, 400.13, 400.14, 401.04, 510.08] - AB454

DPI to create budget summary form for use by school districts; certain audit and report to be posted to school districts’ Internet sites - AB321

Driver schools licensed by DOT may provide some instruction by means of the Internet - AB74

Election recount revisions re fees - AB124

Election recount revisions re fees - SB96

Equalized property value: DOR to publish preliminary determination to its Internet site for county or taxation district to review and DOR to correct before notification of final determination - AB575

Establishments that slaughter animals or poultry, or that process meat or poultry products: licensing and inspection program revisions; fee, ordinance, and exemptions provisions - AB644

Financial Institutions and Professional Services, Department of (DFIPS), created; all DFI functions transferred to; DOA administration of disabled veteran, women, and minority owned business certifications transferred to; Small Business Regulatory Review Board and Office of Business Development transferred to; EAB eliminated and functions transferred to DFIPS and DATCP; tattooing, body piercing, and tanning oversight transferred to; DSPS eliminated and all functions transferred to, except private on-site wastewater treatment systems to DNR and Veterinary Examining Board to DATCP - AB163

Financial Institutions and Professional Services, Department of (DFIPS), created; all DFI functions transferred to; DOA administration of disabled veteran, women, and minority owned business certifications transferred to; Small Business Regulatory Review Board and Office of Business Development transferred to; EAB eliminated and functions transferred to DFIPS and DATCP; tattooing, body piercing, and tanning oversight transferred to; DSPS eliminated and all functions transferred to, except private on-site wastewater treatment systems to DNR and Veterinary Examining Board to DATCP - SB119

Firearm possession in a school zone: exemption for qualified law enforcement and former law enforcement officers - AB46

Golf cart crossing points on highways: municipality authority to establish modified - AB306

Horse racing at local fairs and regulation of local fairs revised; DATCP and state aid provisions - AB438

Independent charter high schools offering curriculum focused on occupational education and STEM training: each technical college district board allowed to authorize - AB64

Internet crimes against children: surcharge and administrative subpoena created - AB666

Juvenile court procedures re change in placement for CHIPS held under a temporary physical custody (TPC) order, change in placement for child under guardianship of DCF and certain agencies, amending a consent decree, and emergency change-in-placement; other changes include change of trial of post-dispositional proceeding, appointment of successor guardian, change of placement when no objection is filed, case closure orders when dispositional order is terminated, and effective period of a TPC order - AB514

Juvenile court procedures re change in placement for CHIPS held under a temporary physical custody (TPC) order, change in placement for child under guardianship of DCF and certain agencies, amending a consent decree, and emergency change-in-placement; other changes include change of trial of post-dispositional proceeding, appointment of successor guardian, change of placement when no objection is filed, case closure orders when dispositional order is terminated, and effective period of a TPC order - SB387

Local government property insurance fund: rate regulations, assessment levies, and paying dividend requirements created - AB584

Mental Health, Council on: DHS to pay stipend to public members - AB710

Motor vehicle registration forms required to include information about insurance requirements and a place for applicant to acknowledge he or she reviewed the information - AB376

National Blood Donor Month: January 2016 proclaimed as - SJR77

One day of rest in seven: employee may voluntarily choose to work without, written statement required - AB118

Outpatient mental health clinics: DHS to accept evidence of accreditation by certain organizations for certification for reimbursement purposes; on-site inspection waived - AB712

Physical therapists may order X-rays under certain conditions - AB549

Physician assistants and advanced practice nurse prescribers authorized to provide information for or certify that a person with disabilities is eligible for certain DNR hunting and fishing approvals - AB112

Point source pollution abatement projects: administrative rule authority eliminated re DNR financial assistance [Admin.Code NR 128] - AB158

Prematurity Awareness Month: November 2015 proclaimed as - AJR83

Private detective continuing education requirements; DSPS duties - AB606

Protective occupation participant status for WRS purposes extended to county jailers, detention officers, and correctional officers; JSCRS appendix report - AB973

Public inland lake protection and rehabilitation districts: board of commissioners membership revised - AB47

Pupil records pertinent to pupil’s educational needs: disclosure to DCF and certain county departments or tribal organization legally responsible for the pupil permitted; conditions and memorandum of understanding provisions - AB478

Pupil records pertinent to pupil’s educational needs: disclosure to DCF and certain county departments or tribal organization legally responsible for the pupil permitted; conditions and memorandum of understanding provisions - SB353

Rail property projects funded with public funds: bidding requirements exception - AB1026

Real estate transfer fee return: person who conveys real property required to file even if the conveyance is exempt from the fee, exemption provision - AB374

Real estate transfer fee return: person who conveys real property required to file even if the conveyance is exempt from the fee, exemption provision - SB279

Recreation vessels carrying passengers under age 13: personal flotation device required at all times or the passenger must remain below deck or in an enclosed cabin - AB699

Recycling grants to local governments: appropriation to DNR increased - AB515

Register of deeds: revisions re instruments filed or recorded with and fees - AB82

Representation and distribution of nude child: criminal penalty exception for parents does not apply when the purpose is for sexual arousal, gratification, humiliation, degradation, or monetary gain - AB630

Research approved by an industry cluster partnership: income and franchise tax credit created for certain research expenses - AB757

Seasonal weight limit exception for vehicles or vehicle combinations transporting agricultural crops on highways: dates modified; DOT appendix report - AB733

Sick leave eliminated for state senators and representatives to the Assembly - AB233

Tax administration technical changes - AB595

Technical Excellence Higher Education Scholarship Program eligibility requirements modified - AB626

Telfer, Richard J.: Chancellor of UW--Whitewater commended for his contributions and congratulated on his upcoming retirement - AJR39

Tourism marketing expenses: certain Tour.Dept appropriation increased - SB524

Underage alcohol beverage citation issuance prohibited if underage person is victim of a sex-related crime or is present at time of the crime; disciplinary sanctions from a UW System school prohibitions provision - AB808

Underage alcohol beverage citation issuance prohibited if underage person is victim of a sex-related crime or is present at time of the crime; disciplinary sanctions from a UW System school prohibitions provision - SB656

Uniform Interstate Family Support Act: effective date of amendments changed - AB238

UW—Stevens Point men’s basketball team commended on winning the 2015 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division III Men’s Basketball National Championship title - AJR25

UW System nonresident tuition exemption for members of the Wisconsin National Guard and a reserve unit of the U.S. armed forces; conditions specified - AB622

Vital records available in electronic system for vital records issuance: State Registrar or any local registrar allowed to issue certified copies - AB633

Vital records available in electronic system for vital records issuance: State Registrar or any local registrar allowed to issue certified copies - SB507

Vital records for events occurring before October 1, 1907: prohibition against making them available in electronic format repealed and allowing copying of uncertified copies - AB297

Wells used for fire protection or to provide water to a single family or multifamily residence is not considered a high capacity well; DNR approval, annual pumping report, and fee provisions - AB327

Wineries authorized to hold two retail alcohol beverage licenses - AB642

Wisconsin First Lady Tonette Walker and Fostering Futures commended for their work to share the concept of trauma-informed care and improving the lives of children in foster care - AJR115

Other proposals authored or co-authored by Ballweg, Rep. Joan (41st Asm.Dist.; R)

Assembly Bills: 1, 10, 11, 14, 18, 19, 23, 27, 31, 32, 45, 53, 57, 58, 79, 95, 96, 97, 98, 109, 115, 116, 120, 122, 123, 141, 147, 156, 157, 161, 164, 172, 173, 174, 176, 187, 188, 189, 190, 191, 193, 198, 204, 205, 206, 208, 210, 213, 217, 219, 225, 232, 235, 236, 253, 266, 280, 286, 289, 291, 299, 311, 313, 320, 334, 339, 340, 356, 357, 358, 361, 364, 365, 366, 367, 368, 369, 372, 377, 378, 380, 386, 388, 408, 414, 417, 425, 433, 440, 470, 471, 473, 490, 507, 517, 519, 530, 541, 544, 552, 563, 565, 569, 574, 578, 592, 596, 597, 598, 599, 603, 604, 608, 610, 611, 612, 613, 615, 624, 629, 645, 646, 649, 651, 653, 657, 659, 662, 663, 664, 667, 670, 672, 673, 675, 693, 694, 698, 713, 721, 729, 737, 740, 741, 742, 743, 744, 745, 752, 765, 768, 775, 783, 784, 785, 786, 787, 788, 789, 790, 791, 792, 793, 794, 795, 796, 797, 798, 799, 804, 837, 874

Assembly Joint Resolutions: 1, 4, 7, 10, 24, 32, 33, 43, 44, 57, 69, 75, 80, 81, 91, 94, 99, 100, 103, 109, 112, 113

Assembly Resolutions: 6, 31

Senate Bills: 4, 7, 8, 9, 16, 22, 26, 40, 47, 49, 62, 65, 70, 71, 73, 74, 76, 80, 81, 84, 85, 88, 89, 91, 94, 97, 105, 110, 115, 117, 118, 121, 122, 123, 128, 131, 134, 141, 143, 144, 147, 151, 154, 155, 157, 164, 165, 173, 179, 183, 196, 204, 210, 212, 217, 222, 225, 227, 234, 236, 238, 239, 243, 248, 253, 265, 269, 275, 276, 278, 280, 284, 293, 294, 304, 317, 318, 319, 323, 327, 330, 331, 338, 344, 351, 360, 366, 377, 386, 394, 395, 402, 406, 411, 419, 424, 426, 427, 429, 436, 437, 438, 439, 443, 453, 460, 462, 463, 470, 474, 476, 477, 478, 479, 482, 483, 485, 487, 488, 489, 490, 495, 496, 498, 500, 505, 506, 509, 510, 512, 513, 514, 517, 518, 522, 525, 527, 531, 534, 535, 544, 546, 547, 549, 574, 581, 584, 590, 591, 592, 593, 594, 595, 597, 603, 614, 618, 628, 631, 644, 654, 657, 661, 662, 663, 670, 671, 674, 694, 703, 713, 714, 748, 749, 750, 760

Senate Joint Resolutions: 2, 6, 7, 10, 26, 27, 31, 37, 40, 41, 48, 69, 71, 81, 82, 83, 84, 88, 102, 109

1297 Barca, Rep. Peter (64th Asm.Dist.; D)

100th Anniversary of the Armenian Genocide: April 24, 2015 remembered as - AJR23

Assembly Organization, Committee on, requested to meet immediately following the June 9, 2015 floor session and introduce an Assembly resolution requesting a WEDC loans report from the governor and WEDC - AR11

Assembly Organization, Committee on, requested to meet on July 9, 2015, to consider a resolution affirming the Assembly’s commitment to the state’s open record and open government laws - AR12

Assembly Organization, Committee on, required to appoint a committee on local control and unfunded mandates before February 15, 2016; report required - AR24

BadgerCare Plus and BadgerCare Plus Core family income eligibility level changed; DHS to comply with federal requirements and request enhanced federal medical assistance percentage (FMAP) payment with JCF provision; criminal penalties re false statement on parental choice program application, concealing events to fraudulently participate, or unauthorized use of payments; DOJ and DA duties - AB855

Biennial budget bill: process for removal of nonfiscal policy items established; LFB and JCF duties - AB329

Campaign finance proposals: prohibiting offering Assembly proposals or Assembly consideration of a Senate proposal that would take effect in the current biennium [Assembly rules 32 (1)(a), 39 (1), 41 (1)] - AR19

Canada Week proclaimed October 26-30, 2015; Canada Day at the state capitol proclaimed October 27, 2015 - AJR76

Civics test requirement for high school diploma: 2015 WisAct 55 provisions repealed - AB952

Collective bargaining over wages, hours, and conditions of employment permitted under MERA and SELRA; UW System and UWHCA employees and certain home care and child care providers included - AB900

Community development financial institution (CDFI): income and franchise tax credits created for investments in; definitions and sunset provision - AB911

Condominium documents: disapproval of amendment revisions - AB762

Contracts between WEDC and recipients of grants, loans, or tax credits: requirements created - AB858

Contributions received by political parties, legislative campaign committees, independent expenditure committees, and referendum committees from corporations, cooperatives, and American Indian tribes: reporting requirements clarified re 2015 WisAct 117 - AB860

Driving while using a cellular phone or other wireless telephone prohibited, exceptions and penalty provisions - AB853

Early stage seed and angel investment credits: refund provision - AB102

Early stage seed and angel investment credits: refund provision - SB111

Economic Opportunity, Department of (DEO) created; Economic Development Transition Council created to effect the transition of WEDC functions to DEO and the Badger Innovation Corporation; Economic Development Policy Board created to assist DEO; Governor and JCF duties - AB617

Economic Opportunity, Department of (DEO) created; Economic Development Transition Council created to effect the transition of WEDC functions to DEO and the Badger Innovation Corporation; Economic Development Policy Board created to assist DEO; Governor and JCF duties - SB468