2017 Senate Authors

Certificate of self-insurance issued to a religious sect can be used in lieu of motor vehicle liability insurance re proof of financial responsibility and liability insurance requirements - SB39

Certification or license renewal requirements for certain emergency medical personnel and ambulance service providers modified - SB659

Chiropractor regulation revisions re medical examinations for the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, perform physical examinations required for youth athletic activities re public schools and technical colleges, chiropractic acupuncture and dry needling, and delegation of certain services; administrative rule changes [Admin.Code Chir 2.01, 3.02, 4.05, 9.01, 10.01] - SB232

Communicable disease control and prevention measures: DHS to distribute funds to local health departments - AB293

Communicable disease control and prevention measures: DHS to distribute funds to local health departments - SB242

Community-based services information and referrals: DHS to award grants to nonprofit organizations to operate Internet site and telephone-based system - AB779

Community-based services information and referrals: DHS to award grants to nonprofit organizations to operate Internet site and telephone-based systems - SB672

Condominium law revisions and rights re first mortgage security interests in condo units - AB818

Condominium law revisions and rights re first mortgage security interests in condo units - SB730

Connecting homeless individuals with permanent employment: DOA grants to municipalities - SB206

County officers: removal at the pleasure of the appointing authority; administrative code provision [Admin.Code DHS 5.06] - AB636

County officers: removal at the pleasure of the appointing authority; administrative code provision [Admin.Code DHS 5.06] - SB582

Credentials issued by DSPS or affiliated credentialing board: intentional material misstatements, omissions, and falsified documentation on application for or renewal of crime created; location of trial provision - SB43

Dates changed for publication of school and school district accountability reports and eligibility to be placed in the Opportunity Schools and Partnership Program - AB569

Dates changed for publication of school and school district accountability reports and eligibility to be placed in the Opportunity Schools and Partnership Program - SB494

DCF grants to support foster parents and children created, report required - AB787

DCF grants to support foster parents and children created, report required - SB676

Deceased prison inmate: procedures relating to burial or cremation, unclaimed corpse, notification to relative, prohibition on cremation re homicide, and charges to prisoner’s estate - SB230

DLT authorized to collect and maintain certain public library data; rural public libraries serving certain sized municipalities are eligible to receive TEACH grants - SB491

Domestic abuse repeater: increased penalty condition expanded to include comparable felony or misdemeanor committed in another state - AB737

Domestic abuse repeater: increased penalty condition expanded to include comparable felony or misdemeanor committed in another state - SB623

DSPS may appoint certain local governments to approve building and plumbing plans and variances for public buildings and places of employment, administrative code provisions [Admin.Code SPS 302.31, 361.04, 361.60, 361.61] - SB534

Dual enrollment programs in high schools: Office of Educational Opportunity in UW System to award grants to high school teachers in meeting minimal qualifications; sunset provision - AB851

Dual enrollment programs in high schools: Office of Educational Opportunity in UW System to award grants to high school teachers in meeting minimal qualifications; sunset provision - SB711

Emergency outpatient mental health treatment for minors without informed consent allowed under certain conditions - SB737

Epinephrine auto-injectors: use and supply of by authorized individuals allowed; definition provision - AB96

Epinephrine auto-injectors: use and supply of by authorized individuals allowed; definition provision - SB209

Expanding list of traffic violations for which operating privilege is suspended and attendance at a vehicle right-of-way course is required; great bodily harm or death of another, failure to complete course, and forfeiture provisions - AB201

Expanding list of traffic violations for which operating privilege is suspended and attendance at a vehicle right-of-way course is required; great bodily harm or death of another, failure to complete course, and forfeiture provisions - SB189

Hospice worker authorization to transfer controlled substances of deceased person to drug disposal program established - SB361

Hydro-flight devices: boating regulation exemption and definition provision - AB661

Hydro-flight devices: boating regulation exemption and definition provision - SB571

Impersonation of another in an email or on social media with intent to frighten, intimidate, harm, threaten, abuse, harass, defraud, or obtain a benefit made a misdemeanor - SB513

Interagency Council on Homelessness created; appropriation and report provisions - SB207

Involuntary TPR proceeding based on continuing CHIPS: grounds revised re substantial likelihood the parent will fail to meet conditions for safe return of the child - SB652

Knowledge and concepts exam practice exam or sample items: DPI to make available upon request; repeal of administrative code [Admin.Code PI 28] - AB488

Knowledge and concepts exam practice exam or sample items: DPI to make available upon request; repeal of administrative code [Admin.Code PI 28] - SB536

Law enforcement body camera requirements for use and retention created; data custody provision - SB279

Law enforcement dogs that have bitten a person: confinement and veterinarian examination requirement removed - SB21

Lifeguards: minors 15 years old and older may be employed as - AB326

Lifeguards: minors 15 years old and older may be employed as - SB251

Livestock premises registration program funding increased - AB765

Livestock premises registration program funding increased - SB667

Minimum number of hours of direct pupil instruction: pilot program created in which a school district in CESA 6 region may opt out of the requirement - AB221

Minimum number of hours of direct pupil instruction: pilot program created in which a school district in CESA 6 region may opt out of the requirement - SB105

Modifications to legal custody or physical placement: court may approve stipulated agreement that is contingent on the occurrence of specified future event - AB586

Modifications to legal custody or physical placement: court may approve stipulated agreement that is contingent on the occurrence of specified future event - SB474

Motor vehicle service work: revisions to manufacturers’ compensation of motor vehicle dealers - AB635

Motor vehicle service work: revisions to manufacturers’ compensation of motor vehicle dealers - SB537

MPCP, Racine Parental Choice Program, statewide parental choice program, and Special Needs Scholarship Program changes - AB383

MPCP, Racine Parental Choice Program, statewide parental choice program, and Special Needs Scholarship Program changes - SB293

National Speech and Debate Education Day: March 3, 2017 designated as - AJR5

National Speech and Debate Education Day: March 3, 2017 designated as - SJR5

National Teacher Appreciation Week in Wisconsin: May 7-11, 2018 recognized as - SJR108

Nomination papers for school district officer candidate in district with territory in a second class city: number of signatures may be reduced by resolution, conditions set - SB260

Nonconforming outdoor advertising signs: conditions for removal of nonconforming off-property signs revised - SB495

Nonprobate transfers of real property on death; transfer by affidavit procedure for small estates; mortgage payoff statements - SB507

Nutrition education standards modified re knowledge of nutritive value of food, nutritious diet in promoting health, and nutrition education component in health education - AB215

Nutrition education standards modified re knowledge of nutritive value of food, nutritious diet in promoting health, and nutrition education component in health education - SB159

Obedience to signal from marked police vehicle changed to obedience to signal from authorized emergency vehicle operated by a law enforcement officer - SB574

Online summer school or interim session classes for high school and grades 7 and 8 that qualify for state aid expanded - AB398

Online summer school or interim session classes for high school and grades 7 and 8 that qualify for state aid expanded - SB301

Outdoor advertising signs that do not conform to local ordinances and are affected by certain transportation-related projects: treatment revisions - SB496

Percent for Art program and heritage tourism pilot program: eliminate administrative rules for repealed programs [Admin.Code AB 4, Tour 2] - AB276

Percent for Art program and heritage tourism pilot program: eliminate administrative rules for repealed programs [Admin.Code AB 4, Tour 2] - SB220

Personal farm property or household goods sold by auction on the Internet: sales and use tax exemption - SB484

Physical restraint and seclusion of pupils in schools: laws revised - AB1048

Physical restraint and seclusion of pupils in schools: laws revised - SB876

``Populous counties” standard changed - AB836

``Populous counties” standard changed - SB709

Pulsing stop lamps on motor vehicles permitted - SB540

Pupil with extended absence from school: school attendance officer required to direct pupil services professional to determine if child should be referred for disability evaluation; notification to parent or guardian re requesting a disability evaluation - AB700

Pupil with extended absence from school: school attendance officer required to direct pupil services professional to determine if child should be referred for disability evaluation; notification to parent or guardian re requesting a disability evaluation - SB556

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

Reach Out and Read Wisconsin program: DHS to distribute grant moneys to Children’s Health Alliance of Wisconsin in support of - AB541

Reach Out and Read Wisconsin program: DHS to distribute grant moneys to Children’s Health Alliance of Wisconsin in support of - SB449

Real estate disclosure report forms updated; content of report submitted by registered home inspector to client adjusted - AB812

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

Register of deeds: information assigned to a document submitted for filing or recording modified; penalties eliminated re registration of farm names; condominium plat provision - AB175

Register of deeds: information assigned to a document submitted for filing or recording modified; penalties eliminated re registration of farm names; condominium plat provision - SB131

Restitution received by crime victims: DOJ report modified - AB650

Restitution received by crime victims: DOJ report modified - SB538

Revenue limit ceiling for school districts and sparsity aid per pupil amount increased - SB690

Sale of foreclosed property and recording sheriff’s deed: process expanded to property anywhere in the state; clerk of court and notice provisions - AB253

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

Sale of foreclosed property: county ordinance requiring sheriff or referee to use an Internet-based auction authorized - AB690

Sale of foreclosed property: county ordinance requiring sheriff or referee to use an Internet-based auction authorized - SB621

Sale of foreclosed property: eligible bidders, purchaser to submit affidavit affirming eligibility, and penalty for false representation - AB691

Sale of foreclosed property: eligible bidders, purchaser to submit affidavit affirming eligibility, and penalty for false representation - SB622