2015 Senate Authors

Criminal procedure code, with the exception of sentencing (Chapter 973), reorganized - SB82

DOJ required to annually provide JCF with information re civil litigation expenses - AB919

Electronic smoking device: DPI to develop model policy regulating use of on school property and school boards required to adopt a policy; definition provision - AB106

Feminine hygiene products provided at no charge in women’s restroom facilities in state and school buildings - AB555

Firearm regulations: eliminating prohibition against a political subdivision enacting an ordinance or adopting a resolution more stringent than state statutes - AB849

Firearm sale or transfer prohibited unless through a federally licensed firearms dealer and background check on transferee is conducted; exceptions and penalty provisions - SB776

Gaylor, Anne Nicol: life and dedication to reproductive rights for women and the separation of church and state commended upon her death - AJR52

Gaylor, Anne Nicol: life and dedication to reproductive rights for women and the separation of church and state commended upon her death - SJR43

Handgun purchase: 48 hour waiting period restored - SB264

Health: patient rights to medically accurate information; Office of Advancement in Medical Knowledge and Care created; hospital offering maternity care services required to permit all standard reproductive health care services in its capacity and honor stated conscientious beliefs of certain health care providers; abortion laws revised; employment retribution and unfair discrimination prohibitions; DHS to establish an Implementation Health Care Task Force, report required; prohibited acts against health care patient or provider, penalties and civil actions provisions; health care liability insurance policy requirements; Comprehensive Women’s Health Research Council created - SB653

Hunting in state parks prohibited - SB362

Investigational drugs, devices, and biological products: access to by eligible patients and limitation of liability provisions - AB179

Investigational drugs, devices, and biological products: access to by eligible patients and limitation of liability provisions - SB125

Items containing ivory or rhinoceros horn: prohibition on selling, distributing, purchasing, obtaining, or trading created; penalty provisions - AB976

Items containing ivory or rhinoceros horn: prohibition on selling, distributing, purchasing, obtaining, or trading created; penalty provisions - SB728

James Madison Memorial High School Spartan boys swimming and diving team commended on its 2014-15 season and fifth consecutive state championship - SJR19

Kreunen, Rodney Warren: life and public service of a former State Commissioner of Railroads commended upon his death - AJR97

Kreunen, Rodney Warren: life and public service of a former State Commissioner of Railroads commended upon his death - SJR79

Madison, City of, commended on achieving Platinum status as a Bicycle Friendly Community by the League of American Bicyclists - AJR91

Medication for the purpose of ending life: individuals meeting requirements may request from their physicians; DHS duties; does not constitute attempted suicide - AB67

Medication for the purpose of ending life: individuals meeting requirements may request from their physicians; DHS duties; does not constitute attempted suicide - SB28

Mistreatment of animals: veterinarian reporting requirement expanded, civil liability immunity - SB727

National Animal Safety and Protection Month: October 2016 proclaimed as - SJR112

Personal conviction as a reason for a waiver for the immunization requirement eliminated - AB924

Pharmacists permitted to prescribe certain contraceptives under set conditions; emergency rule provision - AB968

Pharmacists permitted to prescribe certain contraceptives under set conditions; emergency rule provision - SB759

Possession of certain wild animals: laws revised re dangerous exotic animals; ordinance and DNR authority provisions - SB241

Primary elections: voting for more than one political party authorized - SB208

REAL ID noncompliant driver’s license and ID cards issued by DOT: documentary proof of U.S. citizenship or lawful presence in the U.S. is not required; SSN provision; displaying the words “Not valid for voting purposes” requirement - AB343

REAL ID noncompliant driver’s license and ID cards issued by DOT: documentary proof of U.S. citizenship or lawful presence in the U.S. is not required; SSN provision; displaying the words “Not valid for voting purposes” requirement - SB258

Renewable energy consumption: new goals for certain state agencies set, DOA report required; new goal re electric energy consumed in the state set, PSC reports required - SB773

Revised Uniform Fiduciary Access to Digital Assets Act adopted - SB715

Revised Uniform Partnership Act adopted, with modifications - SB657

Right to vote in a partisan primary election extended to 17-year-olds who will be 18 by the date of the election; statewide referendum required - SB711

Roark, Eugene M. ``Gene”: life, public service, and contributions to conservation efforts in the state commended upon his death - SJR68

Rose, Laura: professional accomplishments and public service commended as she leaves the Legislative Council - SJR6

Shared governance at UW System institutions: statutory provisions restored to form prior to 2015 WisAct 55 - AB814

``Smoking" definition for purposes of the general indoor smoking prohibition does include inhaling or exhaling vapor or vaporized solution from an electronic device - AB146

``Smoking" definition for purposes of the general indoor smoking prohibition does include inhaling or exhaling vapor or vaporized solution from an electronic device - SB120

Student members appointed to the UW Board of Regents: Governor required to select from recommendations made by elected representatives of student governments of UW System institutions - AB850

Student members appointed to the UW Board of Regents: Governor required to select from recommendations made by elected representatives of student governments of UW System institutions - SB635

Tanning facilities: minimum age for use raised to 18 - SB349

Trapping: use of certain devices prohibited in state parks - SB361

Underage alcohol violations: law enforcement cannot issue citation if emergency medical assistance is requested via 911; false report penalties - SB471

Uniform Act on Prevention of and Remedies for Human Trafficking: adopting portions not in current law - SB745

Uniform Interstate Enforcement of Domestic Violence Protection Orders Act (2002) adopted - AB473

Uniform Interstate Enforcement of Domestic Violence Protection Orders Act (2002) adopted - SB351

UW—Madison men’s basketball team commended on an outstanding 2014-15 season and reaching the 2015 NCAA Final Four and championship game - SJR33

UW--Madison men's basketball team commended on its 2013-14 season and reaching the NCAA Final Four - AJR6

UW--Madison men's basketball team commended on its 2013-14 season and reaching the NCAA Final Four - SJR3

UW System faculty tenure and probationary appointments provisions restored to those prior to 2015 WisAct 55 - AB898

Wrongful imprisonment of innocent persons: claims against the state provisions and compensation amounts revised, taxation exemption provision; option to elect health care coverage plans through GIB created; JSCTE appendix report - SB322

Other proposals authored or co-authored by Risser, Sen. Fred (26th Sen.Dist.; D)

Senate Bills: 2, 3, 4, 5, 10, 18, 19, 27, 39, 45, 58, 65, 72, 78, 97, 98, 99, 100, 101, 121, 142, 145, 159, 174, 176, 194, 200, 215, 216, 240, 245, 273, 281, 307, 311, 340, 342, 352, 364, 384, 385, 412, 415, 423, 442, 469, 488, 489, 573, 597, 600, 618, 621, 634, 675, 686, 700, 763, 781, 783

Senate Joint Resolutions: 5, 7, 9, 11, 12, 17, 20, 21, 25, 31, 32, 39, 40, 41, 42, 47, 48, 50, 52, 53, 54, 60, 67, 71, 76, 77, 81, 83, 84, 85, 89, 90, 96, 98, 106, 108, 111

Senate Resolutions: 5, 6, 11, 12

Assembly Bills: 8, 12, 20, 55, 65, 66, 72, 74, 84, 104, 105, 141, 148, 149, 150, 151, 152, 164, 211, 221, 234, 247, 264, 265, 267, 272, 288, 294, 295, 316, 318, 323, 328, 333, 342, 350, 354, 379, 396, 399, 414, 423, 436, 442, 460, 463, 464, 468, 474, 499, 502, 512, 515, 516, 529, 545, 570, 572, 593, 637, 669, 673, 695, 699, 736, 737, 805, 815, 816, 837, 847, 879, 880, 882, 903, 915, 932, 945, 949, 957, 972, 977, 1007

Assembly Joint Resolutions: 4, 7, 21, 22, 32, 33, 38, 43, 46, 53, 55, 61, 62, 63, 64, 68, 71, 74, 75, 82, 95, 99, 101, 102, 107, 110, 117

1337 Roth, Sen. Roger (19th Sen.Dist.; R)

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

American Civil War: 150th anniversary of the conclusion commemorated - SJR29

Auxiliary container re merchandise, food, or beverages from a food service or retail facility: authority of political subdivisions to regulate limited - AB730

Auxiliary container re merchandise, food, or beverages from a food service or retail facility: authority of political subdivisions to regulate limited - SB601

Chiropractic services: health insurance policy prohibition against excluding, restricting, or denying coverage modified; timely access, annual report, penalty, and emergency rule provisions - AB809

Chiropractic services: health insurance policy prohibition against excluding, restricting, or denying coverage modified; timely access, annual report, penalty, and emergency rule provisions - SB650

Commemoration of the 50th Anniversary of the Vietnam War: March 29, 2015 to November 11, 2025 proclaimed as - AJR20

Commemoration of the 50th Anniversary of the Vietnam War: March 29, 2015 to November 11, 2025 proclaimed as - SJR22

Dementia crisis unit: DHS to report re individuals with dementia in crisis situations and propose a pilot program - SB749

Dementia specialist certification program created; DHS duties - SB750

Dental practices: owners required to register with the Dentistry Examining Board - AB368

Dental practices: owners required to register with the Dentistry Examining Board - SB327

Dietetic internship program established under the WIC program; DHS duties - AB530

Dietetic internship program established under the WIC program; DHS duties - SB402

DNR permits re high-voltage transmission construction and relocation of utility facility as condition of certain general permits; one-call system requirements, violations, complaints, and enforcement, PSC duties; sulfur dioxide compliance plan, certain DNR determinations, and certain PSC variance eliminated; PSC assessment authority; funding for energy efficiency and renewable resource programs; PSC approval of public utility contracts with affiliated interests; PSC authority re local access and transport areas for telephone service and complaints re railroad telecommunications service - AB804

DNR permits re high-voltage transmission construction and relocation of utility facility as condition of certain general permits; one-call system requirements, violations, complaints, and enforcement, PSC duties; sulfur dioxide compliance plan, certain DNR determinations, and certain PSC variance eliminated; PSC assessment authority; funding for energy efficiency and renewable resource programs; PSC approval of public utility contracts with affiliated interests; PSC authority re local access and transport areas for telephone service and complaints re railroad telecommunications service - SB654

DVA authorized to design an official ``Wisconsin Disabled Veteran-Owned" logotype; DOA provision - AB707

DVA authorized to design an official ``Wisconsin Disabled Veteran-Owned" logotype; DOA provision - SB575

``Dwelling Code Council" renamed ``Uniform Dwelling Code Council"; ``Building Code Council" renamed ``Commercial Building Code Council" - AB110

``Dwelling Code Council" renamed ``Uniform Dwelling Code Council"; ``Building Code Council" renamed ``Commercial Building Code Council" - SB86

Ellis, Michael G.: commending the Senate President’s distinguished career and contributions to the legislature - SR12

English and mathematics placement tests required upon admission to UW System: students required to identify Wisconsin high school they graduated from and Board of Regents required to report re high schools of students required to take remedial courses - AB56

English and mathematics placement tests required upon admission to UW System: students required to identify Wisconsin high school they graduated from and Board of Regents required to report re high schools of students required to take remedial courses - SB59

False statement re military service or honors to obtain financial or other tangible benefit made a crime - AB114

False statement re military service or honors to obtain financial or other tangible benefit made a crime - SB95

Fantasy game operators required to register with DFI; definitions, fee, and penalty provisions - AB800

Fantasy game operators required to register with DFI; definitions, fee, and penalty provisions - SB702

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

Fox River Navigational System visitor center: DOA may sell parcel of public land to City of Appleton for construction of; Fox River Navigational System Authority duties - AB810