2017 Senate Authors

People with Developmental Disabilities, Board for, to develop program providing coaching for the hiring of individuals with disabilities enrolled in long-term care programs - SB689

Producer led watershed protection grants funding increased; DATCP soil and water resource management program funding increased; debt service payments increased for certain nonpoint source water pollution abatement projects - AB946

Producer led watershed protection grants funding increased; DATCP soil and water resource management program funding increased; debt service payments increased for certain nonpoint source water pollution abatement projects - SB796

Pseudoephedrine product sales: implementation of electronic system for recording, tracking, and blocking illegal sales; National Precursor Log Exchange (NPLEx) and DOJ provisions - SB237

Public construction bidding requirement exception for improvement constructed by a private person and donated to a local governmental unit - AB821

Public construction bidding requirement exception for improvement constructed by a private person and donated to a local governmental unit - SB708

Pyrolysis and gasification facilities exempt from certain solid waste facility regulations, definition provisions - AB789

Pyrolysis and gasification facilities exempt from certain solid waste facility regulations, definition provisions - SB646

Real estate disclosure report forms updated; content of report submitted by registered home inspector to client adjusted - SB687

Real property construction activities: sales and use tax exemption for products sold in connection to apply to all construction contracts - SB273

Safe Digging Month: April 2017 proclaimed as - SJR25

Sale of foreclosed property and recording sheriff’s deed: process expanded to property anywhere in the state; clerk of court and notice provisions - SB175

Sexual assault and domestic abuse crimes: DOJ required to publish annual report using the information it collects - AB604

Shoreline maintenance activities in outlying waters: DNR permit exemption under set conditions - AB926

Shoreline maintenance activities in outlying waters: DNR permit exemption under set conditions - SB747

Snowmobile trail use sticker fees and trail maintenance supplemental aid to counties revisions - SB188

Special registration plates for expressing support for family members of law enforcement who have died in the line of duty: annual voluntary payment required; fund allocation provision - AB381

Special registration plates for expressing support for family members of law enforcement who have died in the line of duty: annual voluntary payment required; fund allocation provision - SB480

State leases of real property: DOA required to conduct a cost-benefit analysis and rent over certain amount subject to JCF approval - SB145

Transferring an individual from a hospital emergency department for emergency detention: medically appropriate determination by hospital employee or medical staff required; duty to warn of dangerousness and immunity from civil and criminal liability provisions - AB538

Transferring an individual from a hospital emergency department for emergency detention: medically appropriate determination by hospital employee or medical staff required; duty to warn of dangerousness and immunity from civil and criminal liability provisions - SB445

UW—Green Bay Phoenix women’s basketball team congratulated on the Horizon League Championship and best of luck in the NCAA tournament - SR6

UW--Green Bay women’s basketball team commended on a successful regular season and reaching the NCAA tournament - SJR29

UW--Green Bay women’s basketball team commended on a successful regular season and reaching the NCAA tournament - SR3

Vaccine administration by pharmacy students requirements modified - SB172

Vehicle or vehicle part ID number removal or alteration prohibition: exception when repair requires replacement of the part - AB144

Vehicle or vehicle part ID number removal or alteration prohibition: exception when repair requires replacement of the part - SB90

Veterans outreach and recovery pilot program re substance abuse and mental health disorders: DVA to administer, report and sunset provisions - SB666

Warren Knowles-Gaylord Nelson Stewardship 2000 Program: amount obligated for critical health and safety-related water infrastructure projects in state parks - AB537

Warren Knowles-Gaylord Nelson Stewardship 2000 Program: amount obligated for critical health and safety-related water infrastructure projects in state parks - SB421

Water supply service area: diversion area approval by the Great Lakes - St. Lawrence River Basin Water Resources Council - SB180

Weight limits on highways: heavy-duty vehicles equipped with idle reduction technology or natural gas fuel system may exceed under certain conditions; DOT report not required - SB198

Wetland mitigation grant program and property development grants created: DNR to award to nonprofit organizations; Stewardship 2000 Program, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and report provisions - AB833

Wetland mitigation grant program and property development grants created: DNR to award to nonprofit organizations; Stewardship 2000 Program, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and report provisions - SB702

Wireless equipment and facilities regulatory framework created and setback requirements for mobile service support structures authorized; rights-of-way, collocation of small wireless facilities, access to government structures, local authority and dispute resolution, indemnification, and contract provisions - AB348

Wireless equipment and facilities regulatory framework created and setback requirements for mobile service support structures authorized, conditions specified; rights-of-way, collocation of small wireless facilities, access to government structures, local authority and dispute resolution, indemnification, and contract provisions - SB425

Wisconsin conservation corps (WCC) program created and DOA to administer and manage or contract with nonprofit corporation or institute of higher education to manage and administer; report required - AB688

Wisconsin conservation corps (WCC) program created and DOA to administer and manage or contract with nonprofit corporation or institute of higher education to manage and administer; report required - SB648

Wisconsin Propane Education and Research Council allowed to levy an assessment on certain propane retailers, referendum and circuit court provisions - AB531

Wisconsin Propane Education and Research Council allowed to levy an assessment on certain propane retailers, referendum and circuit court provisions - SB440

Other proposals authored or co-authored by Cowles, Sen. Robert (2nd Sen.Dist.; R)

Senate Bills: 2, 20, 23, 49, 84, 86, 98, 99, 116, 118, 121, 126, 127, 144, 149, 155, 161, 162, 164, 165, 167, 187, 224, 225, 236, 252, 262, 287, 292, 301, 308, 311, 344, 367, 415, 416, 462, 476, 492, 494, 514, 541, 543, 554, 566, 574, 576, 605, 621, 622, 632, 668, 670, 671, 742, 760, 876

Senate Joint Resolutions: 2, 5, 6, 8, 16, 17, 22, 30, 31, 32, 33, 38, 39, 41, 42, 45, 47, 49, 51, 52, 53, 55, 57, 58, 59, 64, 66, 69, 70, 72, 81, 82, 87, 91, 96, 100, 102, 107, 108, 118

Assembly Bills: 26, 27, 53, 54, 69, 124, 125, 138, 151, 171, 176, 180, 186, 188, 192, 198, 204, 205, 222, 224, 227, 231, 252, 253, 255, 272, 274, 289, 301, 302, 306, 307, 314, 321, 326, 328, 333, 335, 339, 340, 341, 353, 359, 371, 386, 398, 400, 432, 444, 457, 500, 501, 565, 569, 570, 581, 625, 634, 653, 675, 678, 680, 681, 690, 691, 701, 717, 732, 752, 758, 793, 798, 812, 819, 822, 823, 824, 825, 871, 898, 914, 941, 1048

Assembly Joint Resolutions: 5, 16, 18, 19, 23, 24, 25, 27, 39, 42, 44, 47, 49, 54, 56, 57, 58, 59, 60, 61, 70, 79, 81, 82, 95, 100, 104, 110

January 2017 Special Session Senate Bills: 1, 2, 4, 7, 9, 11

January 2017 Special Session Assembly Bills: 1, 2, 4, 7, 9, 11

January 2018 Special Session Senate Bills: 2, 5, 8, 9

January 2018 Special Session Assembly Bills: 2, 5, 8, 9

1646 Craig, Sen. David (28th Sen.Dist.; R)

Abortion prohibitions re UW System and UWHCA and their employees; funding provision - SB154

Adoption-related expenses: individual income tax deduction eligibility requirements revised - SB157

Air pollutants not regulated under federal law: DNR administrative rule requirements revised - SB459

Application to Congress under Article V of the United States Constitution for a convention re a balanced budget amendment - SJR18

Appraisal management company regulations established - AB533

Appraisal management company regulations established - SB453

Article V convention proposing amendments to the Constitution of the United States: Wisconsin recognizes rules and procedures adopted by the Assembly of State Legislatures, should a convention be called - SJR19

Artificial and nonfederal wetlands exempt from certain DNR permitting requirements; DNR to apply to EPA to be delegated the authority to administer permit program for the discharge of dredge or fill material into navigable waters; expending all moneys for the in lieu fee subprogram required - SB600

Assessment of property: owner rights to refuse entry and conditions for appearing before the board of review - AB211

Assessment of property: owner rights to refuse entry and conditions for appearing before the board of review - SB158

Base budget review report: state agencies, the legislature, and the courts required to submit once every third biennium; requirements specified - AB426

Base budget review report: state agencies, the legislature, and the courts required to submit once every third biennium; requirements specified - SB337

BCPL authority revised re making state trust fund loans, investing state trust fund moneys, and use of common school fund income moneys - SB713

Blocking or obstructing a thoroughfare while participating in a riot prohibited; penalty and definition provisions - SB304

Campus Free Speech Act: UW Board of Regents required to adopt a policy, conditions specified; disciplinary sanctions, council on free expression, and report provisions - SB250

CCAP Internet site required to include specified information on crimes in a searchable format - AB723

CCAP Internet site required to include specified information on crimes in a searchable format - SB612

Challenge Incarceration Program and Wisconsin Substance Abuse Program: excludes inmates incarcerated for the illegal possession of a firearm - SB523

Child labor permit modifications; the term ``the employment of minors” replaces ``child labor” - SB11

Coercive conditions attached to federal funds available to the state: LFB and LC to prepare a report; AG and Governor duties - SB710

Conservation warden prohibited from entering private land unless there is reasonable suspicion of the violation of certain laws; admissibility of evidence provision - AB411

Conservation warden prohibited from entering private land unless there is reasonable suspicion of the violation of certain laws; admissibility of evidence provision - SB321

Convention under Article V of the United States Constitution: appointment of delegates, unauthorized amendments, and creation of a joint committee of correspondence - SB107

Decoy left unattended in a body of water: public nuisance provisions revised - AB104

Deference to agency interpretations of law by court and agencies; adoption and use of guidance documents by agencies; settlement agreement, consent decree, or court order does not confer rule-making authority - AB880

Deference to agency interpretations of law by court and agencies; adoption and use of guidance documents by agencies; settlement agreement, consent decree, or court order does not confer rule-making authority - SB745

Dental therapist licensure provisions created - AB945

Dental therapist licensure provisions created - SB784

Direct primary care agreements between health care provider and patient or employer allowed; DHS to establish direct primary care program for MA recipients; insurance law exemption and report provision - SB670

Discovery procedure changes in court proceedings; class action procedural requirements; consumer lawsuit lending provisions created; certain civil action statute of limitations revised; DOR and third-party audits re unclaimed property; interest rates for overdue insurance claims - SB645

DOC to recommend revocation of parole, probation, or extended supervision if person is charged with a crime while on parole, probation, or extended supervision - SB54

DOJ to collect crime information from law enforcement agencies, DAs, and courts re firearms, marijuana, and motor vehicle thefts; quarterly compilations required - AB724

DOJ to collect crime information from law enforcement agencies, DAs, and courts re firearms, marijuana, and motor vehicle thefts; quarterly compilations required - SB611

DOT appropriations for state highway rehabilitation and local transportation assistance programs: transfers of state and federal moneys; LFB to adjust appropriation schedule in the statutes - SB217

Drainage district revisions re jurisdiction, board membership, regulation of district access corridors, land in newly organized or annexed to districts, discharge of dredged material into wetland permit exemption, floodplain zoning ordinances, and property tax assessment - SB177

DWD authority to set apprentice-to-journeyworker ratio revised; minimum terms for carpentry and plumbing apprenticeships changed - SB411

Electronic voting machine to cast an in-person absentee ballot authorized, municipal resolution or ordinance provision; Elections Commission duties - AB637

Electronic voting machine to cast an in-person absentee ballot authorized, municipal resolution or ordinance provision; Elections Commission duties - SB524

Feeding deer for certain purposes after positive test for CWD or bovine tuberculosis: duration of rule prohibiting modified - SB68