2015 Senate Authors

Forward Wisconsin Development Authority (FWDA) formed by the merging of WEDC and WHEDA; Wisconsin housing finance fund established; governor’s duties - SB148

Gang-related crimes: penalty enhancer created - SB303

Harassment or abuse injunctions: court may order wireless telephone service provider to transfer rights to and responsibilities for telephone number or numbers from responder to petitioner; civil liability immunity provision - SB626

Implements of husbandry and agricultural CMV (commercial motor vehicle) revisions re definitions, highway weight limit exceptions, no-fee permits, width limitations, length limit, height limit, and tracks that will not injure the highway; DOT directed to not prepare certain report - SB83

Independent charter high schools offering curriculum focused on occupational education and STEM training: each technical college district board allowed to authorize - SB91

Institutions of higher education required to provide letter to students re each student’s loans, estimated cost of attendance, amount of grants, and information on financial literacy - SB595

Interest paid on qualified education loans: individual income tax deduction created; JSCTE appendix report - SB622

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

Liquid manure transported along highway rights-of-way: utility permit and driveway permit requirements created; penalty and appeal provisions - SB390

Marketing of employment and training opportunities to former UW System students: DWD required to prepare and distribute - AB827

Marketing of employment and training opportunities to former UW System students: DWD required to prepare and distribute - SB696

Medical examiner, and medicolegal investigation staff members licensure by the Medicolegal Investigation Examining Board (MIEB) required, exceptions and license requirements; MIEB created in DSPS; reporting deaths revisions and failure to report penalty increased; jurisdiction to investigate death and notifications, autopsies and other diagnostic procedures; investigation records and handling of personal property; disposition of bodies; access to deceased's mental health treatment records - AB867

Medical examiner, and medicolegal investigation staff members licensure by the Medicolegal Investigation Examining Board (MIEB) required, exceptions and license requirements; MIEB created in DSPS; reporting deaths revisions and failure to report penalty increased; jurisdiction to investigate death and notifications, autopsies and other diagnostic procedures; investigation records and handling of personal property; disposition of bodies; access to deceased's mental health treatment records - SB712

Motor vehicle monitoring and feedback device may be mounted to the front windshield - SB496

Municipal clerks allowed to register voters on election day, exception provision - AB79

Municipal clerks allowed to register voters on election day, exception provision - SB71

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

Nonprofit organizations: sales tax exemptions revised re occasional sales of tangible personal property and admissions to entertainment events; JSCTE appendix report - AB553

Nonprofit organizations: sales tax exemptions revised re occasional sales of tangible personal property and admissions to entertainment events; JSCTE appendix report - SB421

Optional incentive program for counties under certain population and tribes that identify fraudulent activity in MA and FoodShare: DHS to establish - SB472

Pain clinic certification provisions created, requirements specified; DHS duties - SB272

``Pedestrian signal authorizing crossing” and ``pedestrian signal limiting crossing” defined - SB155

Point source pollution abatement projects: administrative rule authority eliminated re DNR financial assistance [Admin.Code NR 128] - SB128

Post-secondary school high-demand degree income tax credit created; DWD to define ``high-demand field” - SB529

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

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

Raffle regulations revised re alternate raffle, tickets, and number of raffles; DOA authority removed - SB8

Regional revolving loan fund grant program: WEDC required to establish, annual report required - SB515

Robotics competition participation: DPI to award grants to teams of pupils in grades 9 to 12 - SB583

Sobriety program: court may order participation in for certain drunk driving offenses requiring installation of an ignition interlock device; occupational driver’s license provision - AB839

Sobriety program: court may order participation in for certain drunk driving offenses requiring installation of an ignition interlock device; occupational driver’s license provision - SB667

Special distinguishing registration plate supporting the Milwaukee Bucks; fees, trademark, and contributions from interested parties provisions - SB550

State of emergency declared by the governor: exemptions from certain taxes, fees, and licensing or permit requirements for work performed by non-Wisconsin residents or businesses; JSCTE appendix report - SB334

State payments to municipalities for municipal services: formula revised - AB350

State payments to municipalities for municipal services: formula revised - SB273

State Treasurer, Office of, deleted from the Constitution; BCPL provision. Constitutional amendment (1st consideration) - AJR5

State Treasurer, Office of, deleted from the Constitution; BCPL provision. Constitutional amendment (1st consideration) - SJR4

Structures placed in navigable waterways and wetlands re fish and wildlife habitat creation: civil liability exemption created - AB421

Structures placed in navigable waterways and wetlands re fish and wildlife habitat creation: civil liability exemption created - SB315

Student internship coordination between institutions of higher education and employers: DWD to provide as part of the workforce training program (Fast Forward); report revised - SB594

Substitute teachers at private schools participating in a parental choice program: exemption from bachelor’s degree, credential, or teaching license requirement in specific cases - AB964

Substitute teachers at private schools participating in a parental choice program: exemption from bachelor’s degree, credential, or teaching license requirement in specific cases - SB757

Tangible personal property that becomes a component in a municipal or nonprofit organization facility: sales and use tax exemptions created; JSCTE appendix report - SB227

Tax administration technical changes - SB440

Tax incremental base of a TID in a decrement situation: conditions in which a city or village may adopt a resolution requiring DOR to redetermine modified - AB73

Tax incremental base of a TID in a decrement situation: conditions in which a city or village may adopt a resolution requiring DOR to redetermine modified - SB64

Tax law administration revisions re individual and corporate income taxes, franchise taxes, and sales and use taxes; DOR duties - SB503

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

Technical education equipment grants: DWD to award to school districts as part of the workforce training grants (Fast Forward grants); matching funds provision - SB523

Technical Excellence Higher Education Scholarship Program eligibility requirements modified - AB626

Technical Excellence Higher Education Scholarship Program eligibility requirements modified - SB476

TID number 3 in City of Middleton: time for expenditures for project costs, DOR allocation of tax increments, and maximum life extended - AB863

TID number 3 in City of Middleton: time for expenditures for project costs, DOR allocation of tax increments, and maximum life extended - SB691

Town zoning ordinance re shorelands permitted under certain conditions - AB165

Town zoning ordinance re shorelands permitted under certain conditions - SB113

Trespassing while armed on any technical college or UW System campus building or grounds: exemption from law prohibiting persons with a license to carry a concealed weapon from carrying a weapon on campus; similar provision in administrative code repealed [Admin.Code UWS 18.10] - SB363

UI benefits: claimants committing second act of concealment or impersonation are ineligible for 7 years - SB140

Unclaimed property law revisions; DOR authority re third-party tax audits - SB799

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

UW Board of Regents required to assist students in two-year and four-year institutions in securing internships with businesses; FTE positions provision - SB593

Whistling Straits, the Kohler Company, and Herbert Kohler, Jr. congratulated for hosting the 97th Annual PGA Championship on August 10-16, 2015 - AJR57

Whistling Straits, the Kohler Company, and Herbert Kohler, Jr. congratulated for hosting the 97th Annual PGA Championship on August 10-16, 2015 - SJR48

Other proposals authored or co-authored by Gudex, Sen. Richard (18th Sen.Dist.; R)

Senate Bills: 1, 9, 11, 13, 14, 16, 20, 26, 67, 70, 73, 74, 80, 95, 106, 135, 165, 168, 179, 182, 192, 196, 212, 219, 221, 236, 260, 275, 293, 312, 327, 330, 353, 401, 407, 409, 448, 449, 452, 453, 457, 471, 488, 492, 495, 500, 507, 533, 538, 539, 546, 574, 596, 601, 627, 654, 665, 699, 702, 707

Senate Joint Resolutions: 5, 6, 7, 10, 11, 17, 21, 31, 40, 42, 45, 49, 50, 55, 72, 81, 90, 100, 102, 109

Senate Resolutions: 7, 11, 12

Assembly Bills: 10, 11, 13, 14, 16, 18, 26, 27, 44, 46, 47, 56, 64, 75, 77, 78, 81, 82, 83, 96, 113, 114, 122, 143, 158, 188, 198, 205, 206, 212, 222, 228, 236, 237, 249, 251, 253, 262, 286, 303, 305, 313, 317, 320, 331, 358, 364, 365, 366, 367, 368, 394, 403, 405, 408, 415, 417, 433, 478, 480, 497, 515, 518, 522, 533, 534, 535, 539, 547, 549, 564, 565, 566, 581, 595, 609, 623, 633, 640, 651, 663, 665, 666, 667, 672, 673, 705, 723, 730, 739, 740, 741, 742, 743, 744, 748, 754, 756, 767, 772, 773, 781, 800, 804, 807, 808, 817, 820, 846, 868, 901, 927

Assembly Joint Resolutions: 33, 43, 44, 54, 59, 66, 68, 82, 93, 95, 99, 109, 113

1230 Hansen, Sen. Dave (30th Sen.Dist.; D)

Advisory referendum for November 2016 ballot re should Congress propose an amendment to the U.S. Constitution to overturn Citizens United v. F.E.C. - AJR8

Advisory referendum for November 2016 ballot re should Congress propose an amendment to the U.S. Constitution to overturn Citizens United v. F.E.C. - SJR12

Carsharing organization vehicles: parking along highways under set conditions permitted; DOT duties and definition provision - SB235

Commercial radio and television station property: sales and use tax exemption modified, motor vehicle provision; JSCTE appendix report - SB590

Corr.Dept employees prohibited from working overtime for more than two consecutive shifts - SB610

Correctional officers: Corr.Dept to ensure new hires receive at least 4 weeks of on-the-job training - SB607

Creditable military service under WRS revised; JSCRS appendix report - AB300

Dementia training for mental health mobile crisis teams: DHS to award grants - SB694

Display of motor vehicle registration plates: law enforcement cannot stop an automobile because the front plate is missing - AB280

EITC changes made in 2011 WisAct 32 repealed; additional earned income tax credit created - AB84

Elected state official seeking national office: reporting travel expenses to GAB required, reimbursement provision - AB342

Employment discrimination based on employment status prohibited - AB261

Employment discrimination based on employment status prohibited - SB166

Employment discrimination re unfair honesty or genetic testing: DWD or discriminated person may bring an action in circuit court for compensatory and punitive damages; exceptions, limitations, and consumer price index provisions - AB570

Employment discrimination re unfair honesty or genetic testing: DWD or discriminated person may bring an action in circuit court for compensatory and punitive damages; exceptions, limitations, and consumer price index provisions - SB145

Ethics Commission toll-free telephone number required for reports of fraud, waste, and mismanagement re WEDC; DA and report provisions - AB991

Ethics Commission toll-free telephone number required for reports of fraud, waste, and mismanagement re WEDC; DA and report provisions - SB782

False statement on an application or false statement of a material fact used to determine eligibility for a benefit from WEDC: criminal penalties and other consequences created - AB669

False statement on an application or false statement of a material fact used to determine eligibility for a benefit from WEDC: criminal penalties and other consequences created - SB573

Federal moneys accepted by the state may not be returned to the federal government without the approval of the legislature by law if the expenditure may increase employment in this state - SB245