2015 Senate Authors

Absentee ballot request: period within which a municipal clerk must respond - AB58

Absentee ballot request: period within which a municipal clerk must respond - SB47

Adverse possession of real property revisions - SB344

Agricultural loan guarantee programs administered by WHEDA revised - SB549

Ambulance services: county or municipality may certify to DOR for collection of debts from tax refunds - AB31

Ambulance services: county or municipality may certify to DOR for collection of debts from tax refunds - SB40

Arts Board funding increased to match federal aids to individuals and organizations - AB901

Arts Board funding increased to match federal aids to individuals and organizations - SB665

Autocycle, a type of 3-wheeled motorcycle, registration provisions created; definition and operator’s license provisions - SB348

Broadband infrastructure: PSC duties imposed re expansion grant program, underserved areas, promotion of economic development, model ordinance, and certification as a Broadband Forward! community - SB699

Career and workforce education pilot program created; DPI and DWD to select a CESA to receive funding for the program - SB642

``Carson Holmquist Memorial Highway”: route of STH 87 designated as; DOT to mark, contributions from interested parties provision - AB601

``Carson Holmquist Memorial Highway”: route of STH 87 designated as; DOT to mark, contributions from interested parties provision - SB447

Child abuse report re person, who is not the child's caregiver, suspected of allowing or encouraging the child to engage in prostitution: sheriff or police department is required to report to a child welfare agency which is required to investigate; prosecuting person under age 18 for prostitution prohibited - AB267

Child abuse report re person, who is not the child's caregiver, suspected of allowing or encouraging the child to engage in prostitution: sheriff or police department is required to report to a child welfare agency which is required to investigate; prosecuting person under age 18 for prostitution prohibited - SB200

Child sex trafficking crime expanded; child abuse definition and investigation, and juvenile court orders provisions - AB737

Child sex trafficking crime expanded; child abuse definition and investigation, and juvenile court orders provisions - SB618

Circuit court branches added to Calumet, Wood, Marathon, Dunn, Polk, Jackson, and Vilas counties - AB503

Circuit court branches added to Calumet, Wood, Marathon, Dunn, Polk, Jackson, and Vilas counties - SB380

Class ``B" alcohol license prohibition exception for a painting studio created and exception allowing unaccompanied underage person on licensed premises that is a painting studio created - AB38

Class ``B" alcohol license prohibition exception for a painting studio created and exception allowing unaccompanied underage person on licensed premises that is a painting studio created - SB37

``Class B” license issued to a winery: authorizing sale of intoxicating liquor - AB317

``Class B” license issued to a winery: authorizing sale of intoxicating liquor - SB223

Closing hour for wineries operating under a retail ``Class B" license changed, ordinance provision - AB286

Closing hour for wineries operating under a retail ``Class B" license changed, ordinance provision - SB212

Court jurisdiction (subject matter and personal) clarified in restraining order and injunction cases re domestic abuse, child abuse, and harassment - SB9

Creative economy development initiative grants to be awarded by the Arts Board re creative industries, job creation, or economic development; report required - AB636

Creative economy development initiative grants to be awarded by the Arts Board re creative industries, job creation, or economic development; report required - SB483

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

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

Donation of abandoned or seized vehicles to nonprofit organization by municipality, county, or law enforcement agency allowed - AB232

Donation of abandoned or seized vehicles to nonprofit organization by municipality, county, or law enforcement agency allowed - SB153

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

DPI to create budget summary form for use by school districts; certain audit and report to be posted to school districts’ Internet sites - SB234

EMS from out-of-state: exemption from license, permit, or certificate requirements when responding to call for mutual aid - AB289

EMS from out-of-state: exemption from license, permit, or certificate requirements when responding to call for mutual aid - SB210

First Folio of Shakespeare nationally touring exhibition from the Folger Shakespeare Library recognized - AJR96

First Folio of Shakespeare nationally touring exhibition from the Folger Shakespeare Library recognized - SJR80

Guidelines issued by certain credentialing boards allowed re best practices when prescribing controlled substances; MEB examination authority re physician license applicants - AB660

Guidelines issued by certain credentialing boards allowed re best practices when prescribing controlled substances; MEB examination authority re physician license applicants - SB520

Headphones or earbuds worn while operating a motor vehicle: inattentive driving prohibition created - AB171

Headphones or earbuds worn while operating a motor vehicle: inattentive driving prohibition created - SB152

Hiding or burying a corpse illegally: felony penalty revised - AB202

Hiding or burying a corpse illegally: felony penalty revised - SB133

Homemade baked or canned goods: exemption from food processing plant license for face-to-face sales to customers; limit on sales and DATCP registration provisions - AB417

Homemade baked or canned goods: exemption from food processing plant license for face-to-face sales to customers; limit on sales and DATCP registration provisions - SB330

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

Horse racing at local fairs and regulation of local fairs revised; DATCP and state aid provisions - SB318

Initial credential fee determined by DSPS modified - SB333

Interstate Medical Licensure Compact ratified; MEB annual report required - AB253

Interstate Medical Licensure Compact ratified; MEB annual report required - SB196

Larson, Bruce: congratulations on being named the 2014 Don Shula NFL National High School Coach of the Year - AJR16

Larson, Bruce: congratulations on being named the 2015 Don Shula NFL National High School Coach of the Year - AJR14

Larson, Bruce: congratulations on being named the 2015 Don Shula NFL National High School Coach of the Year - SJR13

Law enforcement agency required to report controlled-substance violations, opioid-related drug overdoses or deaths, reports of stolen prescription drugs, and certain other information to the Prescription Drug Monitoring Program - AB365

Law enforcement agency required to report controlled-substance violations, opioid-related drug overdoses or deaths, reports of stolen prescription drugs, and certain other information to the Prescription Drug Monitoring Program - SB269

Massage therapy or bodywork therapy: practice by an extern or intern under direction of licensed therapist authorized, Massage Therapy and Bodywork Therapy Affiliated Credentialing Board to establish standards; scope and practice expanded; penalty for unauthorized practice - AB870

Massage therapy or bodywork therapy: practice by an extern or intern under direction of licensed therapist authorized, Massage Therapy and Bodywork Therapy Affiliated Credentialing Board to establish standards; scope and practice expanded; penalty for unauthorized practice - SB747

Mental health treatment under MA: limitations on what is required for prior authorizations set; DHS and HMO duties - AB713

Newspaper recycling fee and postconsumer waste content in newsprint requirements eliminated - AB11

Newspaper recycling fee and postconsumer waste content in newsprint requirements eliminated - SB7

Opioid treatment systems: DHS regulation revisions, counselor provisions - AB659

Opioid treatment systems: DHS regulation revisions, counselor provisions - SB522

Out-of-state ambulance service providers: licensing requirement exemptions - SB182

Oxygen equipment in nursing homes: rules modified re current maintenance and use standards and manufacturers’ recommendations [Admin.Code DHS 132.71] - AB242

Oxygen equipment in nursing homes: rules modified re current maintenance and use standards and manufacturers’ recommendations [Admin.Code DHS 132.71] - SB160

Paulson, David Earl: life and public service - AJR13

Paulson, David Earl: life and public service - SJR5

Permit to state crime laboratory to possess, manufacture, or use a controlled substance modified - AB776

Permit to state crime laboratory to possess, manufacture, or use a controlled substance modified - SB623

Prescription drug monitoring program changes re timing of submission of records and disclosure of records; emergency rule provision - AB364

Prescription drug monitoring program changes re timing of submission of records and disclosure of records; emergency rule provision - SB268

Prescription drug monitoring program review and reporting requirements created, sunset provision - SB716

Prevention specialist-in-training designation and certification eliminated - AB483

Prevention specialist-in-training designation and certification eliminated - SB358

Public libraries may report to collection agencies and law enforcement agencies certain information about delinquent accounts over set amount - AB609

Public libraries may report to collection agencies and law enforcement agencies certain information about delinquent accounts over set amount - SB466

School district accountability report: DPI prohibited from including data from a virtual charter school - AB162

School district accountability report: DPI prohibited from including data from a virtual charter school - SB129

Sliding scale for eligibility for public benefit programs: DHS and DCF to request federal waiver to create - SJR102

Small UTV defined and age restriction modified; UTV age restriction modified; small ATV engine size increased - AB504

Small UTV defined and age restriction modified; UTV age restriction modified; small ATV engine size increased - SB381

Stars of Life re EMS professionals: 2015 honorees commended - AJR72

Stars of Life re EMS professionals: 2015 honorees commended - SJR63

Strip search of certain detained persons: requirement repealed re detained for at least 12 hours - AB340

Strip search of certain detained persons: requirement repealed re detained for at least 12 hours - SB248

TCS Board: name of faculty development grant programs changed to professional development programs; technical college instructor occupational competency program revisions; rules modified [Admin.Code TCS 4.01, 4.02, 4.03, 4.25, 5.09, 7.07, 11, 13, 14.02, 15, 16] - SB718

Technical college student grants: providing additional funding; TCS Board and GPR provisions - AB740

Technical college student grants: providing additional funding; TCS Board and GPR provisions - SB540