Construction project contracts: DOA may identify certain minority and disabled veteran-owned businesses for a contractor or general prime contractor -
SB207Disqualification of a judge or justice: adding when a reasonable person would question whether the judge or justice could act in an impartial manner -
AB585Driving while using a cellular or other wireless telephone in a construction zone prohibited; emergency, hands-free device, and penalty provisions -
SB135Electronic juvenile court records made available to a county department of human or social services re child welfare or juvenile justice intake or dispositional services; CCAP provision -
SB426Employment 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 -
SB145Firearm possession in a school zone: exemption for qualified law enforcement and former law enforcement officers -
SB70Forest fire suppression efforts: court orders for reimbursement of expenses to be paid in equal proportion to the state and county -
AB923Forest fire suppression efforts: court orders for reimbursement of expenses to be paid in equal proportion to the state and county -
SB655Frac sand exploration: county authority to issue licenses; bond, notification, and DNR provisions -
SB99Frac sand mining provisions re agricultural use and residential use zoning ordinances; definition provided -
SB100Freight rail infrastructure improvement grant: DOT to award to Northwoods Rail Transit Commission re purchase of railroad cars -
SB305Gaylor, Anne Nicol: life and dedication to reproductive rights for women and the separation of church and state commended upon her death -
SJR43Group deer hunting party: prohibiting a member from using a youth carcass tag to kill an antlerless deer on behalf of the holder of the tag -
SB150Highway improvement projects: prohibitions re county workforce working on projects in another county or municipality and local government workforce working on a construction project for which a private person is financially responsible eliminated -
SB658Independent Pardon Council created, comprised of appeals court and circuit court judges -
SB726Judge required to disqualify him or herself from an action if he or she received campaign financial support from a party to the action -
SB647Les Paul Day proclaimed June 9, 2015 -
SJR23Liquid nicotine used to refill e-cigarette cartridges: special packaging required; exemption and DATCP duties -
AB502National HIV Testing Day: June 27, 2016 proclaimed as -
SJR93National Park Service congratulated on its centennial -
SJR106National Teacher Appreciation Day: May 3, 2016 proclaimed as -
SJR105Native American Heritage Month: November proclaimed as -
SJR71Nelson Mandela Day: July 18, 2016 proclaimed as -
SJR108NRB nominates DNR Secretary with advice and consent of the Senate, term of office provisions; filling an NRB member vacancy modified -
SB48Older Americans Month: May designated as -
AJR35Order of the Arrow, the Boy Scouts of America’s National Honor Society, recognized on its 100th anniversary -
SJR66PEG channel requirements for video service providers and interim cable operators revised -
SB783Political contributions made to a judge or justice in an action or proceeding over which the judge or justice is presiding: interested contributor notification requirement created; definition and penalty provisions -
AB590Railroad police officers: any person may file a complaint against with DOJ re improper exercise of authority -
SB792Railroad police officers: railway company authority to appoint and employ eliminated; railroad conductor authority to arrest passengers eliminated -
SB791Railroad records re trespassing on railroad tracks are subject to public records laws -
SB793Recovery from bone marrow or organ donation surgery included as a serious health condition under family and medical leave law; insurance discrimination prohibition -
SB489Revenue limits for school districts increased for making certain school safety expenditures -
AB912Revenue limits for school districts increased for making certain school safety expenditures -
SB695Shoreland zoning revisions: eliminate changes made in 2015 WisAct 55 -
SB307Smoking in a motor vehicle while a child under age 8 is present prohibited; forfeiture and surcharge provisions; law enforcement officer may not stop vehicle solely to determine compliance -
SB480Starr, Bryan Bartlett ``Bart”: life, career as a Green Bay Packer, charitable endeavors, and contributions to the state commended -
SJR69Survivors of a law enforcement officer, EMT, or fire fighter who dies, or has died, in the line of duty: payment of health insurance premiums and establishing a loan program provisions -
SB192Tanning facilities: minimum age for use raised to 18 -
SB349Teacher Appreciation Week: May 4-8, 2015 recognized as -
SR5Telecommunications provider of last-resort obligations: sunset eliminated and PSC authority to grant waivers eliminated, incumbent local exchange carrier (ILEC) exception -
SB240Threat or false threat to use a firearm in a school zone made a felony -
AB273Threat or false threat to use a firearm in a school zone made a felony -
SB197Town located entirely on an island in Lake Superior and authorized to exercise village powers: county shoreland zoning ordinance does not apply if a more restrictive town ordinance is enacted -
AB154Town located entirely on an island in Lake Superior and authorized to exercise village powers: county shoreland zoning ordinance does not apply if a more restrictive town ordinance is enacted -
SB104Town located on an island with authority to exercise village powers: county may not enact ordinance zoning shorelands -
AB54Town located on an island with authority to exercise village powers: county may not enact ordinance zoning shorelands -
SB25UI benefits: claimant is exempt from work search requirement if there is reasonable expectation of being reemployed by former employer -
SB764UW—Stout congratulated on its 125th anniversary -
SJR86Vital records for events occurring before October 1, 1907: prohibition against making them available in electronic format repealed and allowing copying of uncertified copies -
SB62Wisconsin DVA recognized for its 70 years of service to veterans -
SJR73World AIDS Day: December 1, 2016 proclaimed as -
SJR97Other proposals authored or co-authored by Bewley, Sen. Janet (25th Sen.Dist.; D)
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1171204Carpenter, Sen. Tim (3rd Sen.Dist.; D)
Absentee voting in person: municipalities may designate more than one alternative site; notifying GAB required; Elections Commission provision -
SB625Additional EITC: refundable individual income tax credit created -
AB494Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center at the UW—Madison: funding for -
AB784Alzheimer’s Family and Caregiver Support Program: DHS funding for respite care -
AB787Animals believed to be used in crimes against animals: laws revised re taking custody and withholding custody of the animal, considering an animal as an unclaimed animal, custody of animal as it relates to evidence, and petitioning the court for an order regarding an animal in custody -
SB450Badger Health Benefit Authority created and must establish and operate a Wisconsin Health Benefit Exchange in this state -
SB107Basilica of St. Josaphat in Milwaukee County: DOT to erect and maintain directional signs; contributions from interested parties provision -
AB83Basilica of St. Josaphat in Milwaukee County: DOT to erect and maintain directional signs; contributions from interested parties provision -
SB11Bilingual-bicultural education programs: additional funding to DPI -
AB930Candidacy declaration: individual prohibited from being on the same ballot for 2 or more offices simultaneously -
AB975Candidacy declaration: individual prohibited from being on the same ballot for 2 or more offices simultaneously -
SB753``Cesar E. Chavez Day": state agencies required to designate March 31 as; optional state holiday for state employees provision -
AB437Child sexual abuse prevention policy and instructional program for kindergarten through sixth grade: DPI to develop and school boards required to adopt DPI program or their own policy and program -
SB501Chippewa Valley RTA: authorization to create restored; sales and use tax and property tax provisions -
SB442Constitutional restrictions on marriage eliminated: constitutional amendment (1st consideration) -
AJR53Constitutional restrictions on marriage eliminated: constitutional amendment (1st consideration) -
SJR46CPR, CCR, and AED instruction required in grades 7 to 12 -
SB412Debate on the executive budget bill [Senate rule 80m] -
SR8Dementia care specialists in aging and disability resource centers in certain counties: DHS funding for FTE positions; report required -
AB788Dementia training for mental health mobile crisis teams: DHS to award grants -
AB790Dementia training for mental health mobile crisis teams: DHS to award grants -
SB694Disbursements for political purposes: corporations required to give written notice to shareholders and shareholder objection process created; foreign corporation provision -
SB27Economic 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 -
SB468Electronic waste recycling program changes -
SB621Employment discrimination on the basis of military service: action in circuit court to recover compensatory and punitive damages permitted; DWD duties -
AB925Entrepreneurial tax credit access grants created -
SB162Facilities for persons with traumatic brain injuries: DHS to establish licensure program; criteria and MA provisions -
SB746False 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 -
SB573Feminine hygiene products: sales and use tax exemption created; JSCTE appendix report -
AB949Financial exploitation of a vulnerable person: civil cause of action created; definition provision -
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