2015 Senate Authors

DOJ crime victim compensation award program revisions - SB510

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

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] - SB360

Driving while using a cellular or other wireless telephone in a construction zone prohibited; emergency, hands-free device, and penalty provisions - AB198

Driving while using a cellular or other wireless telephone in a construction zone prohibited; emergency, hands-free device, and penalty provisions - SB135

Emergency vehicle exemption from traffic restrictions re stopping, standing, and parking: requirement that warning lights be activated eliminated - AB207

Emergency vehicle exemption from traffic restrictions re stopping, standing, and parking: requirement that warning lights be activated eliminated - SB156

Fire fighters memorial: individual income tax checkoff sunset removed - AB419

Flashing yellow arrow traffic control signal: when vehicular traffic may enter intersection clarified - AB205

Flashing yellow arrow traffic control signal: when vehicular traffic may enter intersection clarified - SB154

GPS device placed on another person's vehicle or obtaining GPS information about another person's location or movement without that person's knowledge prohibited; spouse's vehicle and exceptions provisions - AB19

GPS device placed on another person's vehicle or obtaining GPS information about another person's location or movement without that person's knowledge prohibited; spouse's vehicle and exceptions provisions - SB22

Harvest for hope grant: DATCP to award to nonprofit statewide food banks to promote donation of excess and unmarketable farm and food products; sunset provision - AB611

Harvest for hope grant: DATCP to award to nonprofit statewide food banks to promote donation of excess and unmarketable farm and food products; sunset provision - SB474

Hit-and-run incidents: law enforcement agency to disseminate reports through the integrated crime alert network under certain conditions - SB42

Human trafficking resource center hotline poster: DOJ to design and make available to print from its Internet site; certain businesses encouraged to display it - AB16

Human trafficking resource center hotline poster: DOJ to design and make available to print from its Internet site; certain businesses encouraged to display it - SB14

Implements of husbandry and agricultural CMV (commercial motor vehicle) operated or transported on highways: regulations revised re lighting, marking, width, weight, no-fee permit, sales, and definition of farm tractor - AB564

Implements of husbandry and agricultural CMV (commercial motor vehicle) operated or transported on highways: regulations revised re lighting, marking, width, weight, no-fee permit, sales, and definition of farm tractor - SB448

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 - AB113

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

Liquid manure transported along highway rights-of-way: utility permit and driveway permit requirements created; penalty and appeal provisions - AB518

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

Marathon County Economic Development Corporation: EDC grant for a revolving loan program re minority-owned businesses - AB759

Marathon County Economic Development Corporation: EDC grant for a revolving loan program re minority-owned businesses - SB586

Marshfield Clinic Day: October 13, 2016 declared as to commemorate the clinics’ 100th anniversary - SJR110

Motor carriers operating in intrastate commerce: applying certain interstate motor carrier regulations - AB424

Motor carriers operating in intrastate commerce: applying certain interstate motor carrier regulations - SB321

Motor vehicle operating privileges suspended for failure to pay monetary judgment: maximum time of suspension reduced - AB604

Motor vehicle operating privileges suspended for failure to pay monetary judgment: maximum time of suspension reduced - SB462

Motor vehicle rental company: conditions when motor carrier minimum liability insurance policies apply - AB942

Motor vehicle rental company: conditions when motor carrier minimum liability insurance policies apply - SB710

Motor vehicles acquired for scrap metal or junking: acquisition by scrap metal processors and dealers to comply with same requirements as motor vehicle salvage dealers; security interest provision - AB956

Motor vehicles acquired for scrap metal or junking: acquisition by scrap metal processors and dealers to comply with same requirements as motor vehicle salvage dealers; security interest provision - SB751

Motorcycle Awareness Month: May 2015 proclaimed as - SJR35

Nonconformity reported to a motor vehicle manufacturer under the law governing repair, replacement, and refund under a motor vehicle warranty: requiring use of DOT form eliminated - AB355

Nonconformity reported to a motor vehicle manufacturer under the law governing repair, replacement, and refund under a motor vehicle warranty: requiring use of DOT form eliminated - SB274

Nonprofit organizations that serve veterans and their families: DVA grant program created - AB542

Nonprofit organizations that serve veterans and their families: DVA grant program created - SB418

Off-highway motorcycle (OHM): operation and registration requirements established; definition, fees, and trails provisions; DNR duties; Off-Highway Motorcycle Council created - AB470

Off-highway motorcycle (OHM): operation and registration requirements established; definition, fees, and trails provisions; DNR duties; Off-Highway Motorcycle Council created - SB395

Overweight factory-built homes: single-trip permits issued by DOT and local highway officials allowed - SB372

``Pavement marking” defined re highways - AB298

``Pavement marking” defined re highways - SB224

``Pedestrian signal authorizing crossing” and ``pedestrian signal limiting crossing” defined - AB206

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

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

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

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

Polish-American Heritage Month: October proclaimed as - SJR61

Pope Francis: achievements commended and welcomed on his visit to the U.S. - SJR14

Powdered alcohol sale prohibition created, exceptions provided - SB10

Radiological materials transported on a highway: DOT permit required; penalty provision - AB426

Radiological materials transported on a highway: DOT permit required; penalty provision - SB320

Railroad corporations required to submit emergency preparedness plan re discharge of hazardous materials; DNR, Office of the Commissioner of Railroads, and DOT duties; rail safety inspector positions increased; reports required - AB552

Railroad corporations required to submit emergency preparedness plan re discharge of hazardous materials; DNR, Office of the Commissioner of Railroads, and DOT duties; rail safety inspector positions increased; reports required - SB427

Reasonable and prudent parent standard for making decisions re participation of a child placed in out-of-home care in age or developmentally appropriate activities and permanency planning for children 14 years of age or older: incorporating federal Preventing Sex Trafficking and Strengthening Families Act changes into the Children’s Code and Juvenile Justice Code - AB406

Reasonable and prudent parent standard for making decisions re participation of a child placed in out-of-home care in age or developmentally appropriate activities and permanency planning for children 14 years of age or older: incorporating federal Preventing Sex Trafficking and Strengthening Families Act changes into the Children’s Code and Juvenile Justice Code - SB309

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

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 - SB597

Recycling grants to local governments: appropriation to DNR increased - SB340

Restraining order or injunction re victim of abuse, harassment, or threats: clerk of court required to forward copy to sheriff and sheriff required to assist in serving the respondent; confidentiality and electronic transmittal provisions - AB615

Restraining order or injunction re victim of abuse, harassment, or threats: clerk of court required to forward copy to sheriff and sheriff required to assist in serving the respondent; confidentiality and electronic transmittal provisions - SB490

Right turn on red traffic signal permitted from leftmost right-turn lane - AB425

Right turn on red traffic signal permitted from leftmost right-turn lane - SB319

Sale of heavy truck or trailer: state sales and use tax exemption for federal excise tax imposed on; JSCTE appendix report - AB629

Sale of heavy truck or trailer: state sales and use tax exemption for federal excise tax imposed on; JSCTE appendix report - SB506

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

Seasonal weight limit exception for vehicles or vehicle combinations transporting agricultural crops on highways: dates modified; DOT appendix report - SB509

Special distinguishing registration plates issued by DOT: process and requirements modified - SB538

Special restrictions cards issued with certain motor vehicle operator’s licenses: DOT not required to issue - AB208

Special restrictions cards issued with certain motor vehicle operator’s licenses: DOT not required to issue - SB157

Successor guardian appointed for CHIPS upon the death or incapacity of the child’s guardian and subsidized guardianship payment conditions - AB407

Successor guardian appointed for CHIPS upon the death or incapacity of the child’s guardian and subsidized guardianship payment conditions - SB308

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

Taxicab permitted to stop in a disabled parking space to load a passenger with a disabled parking card, conditions specified - AB358

Taxicab permitted to stop in a disabled parking space to load a passenger with a disabled parking card, conditions specified - SB275

TID number 1 in the Village of Weston: expenditure period, allocation period, and maximum life extended, and 12 percent test provision - AB344

TID number 1 in the Village of Weston: expenditure period, allocation period, and maximum life extended, and 12 percent test provision - SB257

TID project plan amendments: calculating maximum allowable number modified and exception to the 12 percent test created - AB940

TID project plan amendments: calculating maximum allowable number modified and exception to the 12 percent test created - SB606

Town expenditures re highway maintenance and construction: limit eliminated - AB161

Town expenditures re highway maintenance and construction: limit eliminated - SB118

Trees, shrubs, or hedges along highways: town authority to allow another person to plant on town land - AB703

Trees, shrubs, or hedges along highways: town authority to allow another person to plant on town land - SB541

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

UW Board of Regents’ authority over agricultural land expanded; Building Commission and UW—Madison provisions - AB717

UW Board of Regents’ authority over agricultural land expanded; Building Commission and UW—Madison provisions - SB571