2017 Senate Authors

Assembly Bills: 37, 40, 44, 50, 51, 55, 69, 73, 75, 78, 82, 84, 101, 102, 103, 125, 130, 131, 132, 133, 134, 136, 137, 138, 141, 143, 151, 154, 157, 158, 171, 183, 186, 194, 196, 199, 201, 203, 212, 222, 234, 236, 241, 248, 252, 254, 256, 257, 267, 278, 284, 287, 290, 293, 302, 305, 310, 311, 315, 326, 328, 335, 341, 346, 347, 349, 360, 362, 363, 364, 375, 376, 377, 378, 379, 380, 386, 387, 392, 393, 398, 403, 417, 418, 432, 433, 444, 445, 449, 457, 460, 463, 465, 466, 467, 468, 472, 473, 500, 502, 522, 540, 541, 567, 577, 578, 581, 589, 590, 591, 592, 593, 598, 609, 612, 615, 645, 646, 647, 648, 654, 656, 657, 658, 665, 669, 671, 673, 674, 676, 679, 686, 687, 689, 694, 695, 696, 703, 704, 705, 706, 707, 708, 719, 721, 727, 738, 740, 743, 749, 750, 751, 753, 755, 762, 765, 775, 776, 777, 778, 779, 780, 781, 782, 783, 784, 785, 786, 787, 788, 795, 799, 800, 805, 814, 816, 828, 853, 861, 862, 876, 881, 883, 887, 908, 909, 914, 916, 924, 934, 942, 964, 965, 966, 971, 972, 976, 977, 991, 992, 993, 1011, 1012, 1013, 1015, 1017, 1018, 1019, 1045, 1054, 1055, 1056, 1057, 1058, 1059, 1060

Assembly Joint Resolutions: 3, 7, 9, 10, 13, 14, 16, 17, 18, 19, 25, 27, 28, 30, 31, 33, 36, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 44, 49, 50, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56, 57, 58, 66, 67, 68, 69, 72, 79, 80, 81, 82, 84, 87, 89, 90, 95, 97, 103, 104, 112, 118

January 2017 Special Session Senate Bills: 2

January 2017 Special Session Assembly Bills: 2

1530 Vukmir, Sen. Leah (5th Sen.Dist.; R)

Advanced practice registered nurse (APRN), advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) prescribers, and practice of nurse-midwifery: practice, licensure, and certification requirement changes - SB497

Advertising signs placed on bus shelters on state trunk highways permitted - SB110

Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month: June 2017 recognized as - SJR59

Beat patrol officers grant program expanded and revised; specialized officers and statement to DOJ provisions - AB189

Biological products: pharmacy laws revised re prescribing and dispensing, interchangeable biological product provision - AB679

Biological products: pharmacy laws revised re prescribing and dispensing, interchangeable biological product provision - SB575

Boycott of Israel: prohibiting state procurement contracts from participating in and local governmental units from participating in or adopting a rule, ordinance, or policy related to - AB553

Boycott of Israel: prohibiting state procurement contracts from participating in and local governmental units from participating in or adopting a rule, ordinance, or policy related to - SB450

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

Certificate of birth resulting in stillbirth provisions revised; disposition of remains, anatomical gift, and forfeiture provisions; DHS study on a fetal tissue and umbilical cord blood bank for research required - SB424

Challenge Incarceration Program and Wisconsin Substance Abuse Program: excludes inmates incarcerated for the illegal possession of a firearm - AB652

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

Common ownership interest between a brewer and Class “B” beer retailer and retail sales of intoxicating liquor on brewery premises: exception created re certain redevelopment project in City of Milwaukee - AB262

Common ownership interest between a brewer and Class “B” beer retailer and retail sales of intoxicating liquor on brewery premises: exception created re certain redevelopment project in City of Milwaukee - SB185

Complex rehabilitation technology: DHS to establish rules and polices for MA recipients who are complex needs patients, definition provisions - AB462

Complex rehabilitation technology: DHS to establish rules and polices for MA recipients who are complex needs patients, definition provisions - SB381

Crimes intentionally committed against certain persons (hate crimes): victim definition expanded to include law enforcement officers - AB48

Cumulative preference system for issuing Class A bear hunting licenses: age restriction repealed - SB257

Dental reimbursement pilot project in MA program: counties added under certain conditions and DHS biennial report required - SB572

DOC to recommend revocation of parole, probation, or extended supervision if person is charged with a crime while on parole, probation, or extended supervision - AB94

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 - SB611

Drug trafficking, evidence-based substance abuse prevention, juvenile and family treatment courts, and drug treatment for inmates of county jails: grant programs established; DOJ, DHS, DCF duties - AB906

Drug trafficking, evidence-based substance abuse prevention, juvenile and family treatment courts, and drug treatment for inmates of county jails: grant programs established; DOJ, DHS, DCF duties - SB768

Early College Credit Program: excluding certain college-level courses offered to high school pupils - AB805

Early College Credit Program: excluding certain college-level courses offered to high school pupils - SB677

Educational savings account for gifted and talented pupils created, criteria specified; DPI scholarships provision; LAB and JCF duties, report required - SB725

Emergency administration of opioid antagonist to pupils and other persons appearing to overdose: civil liability for school bus operator and employees and volunteers of public, private, and tribal schools; calling 911 provision - Jr7 AB1

Emergency administration of opioid antagonist to pupils and other persons appearing to overdose: civil liability for school bus operator and employees and volunteers of public, private, and tribal schools; calling 911 provision - Jr7 SB1

Fetal body parts: prohibition on knowingly acquiring, providing, receiving, or using created; facility providing induced abortions required to arrange for final disposition; exceptions and forfeiture provisions - SB423

Firearm law revisions re going armed with a concealed weapon; prohibition on carrying firearms in specified places, school zone provision; concealed weapon license; firearm, bow, and crossbow possession during certain activities, shining provision; possession of electric weapons; and ``firearm” definition - SB169

First class city board of fire and police commissioner revisions re membership, use of hearing examiner to assist with disciplinary hearings and appeals, and appeals to disciplinary actions; office of independent monitor created; veterans preference points provision; certain changes also affect other cities, villages, and towns - SB512

Free speech at the UW and technical college systems: statutory requirements created; rule promulgation and disciplinary process provisions - AB440

Free speech at the UW and technical college systems: statutory requirements created; rule promulgation and disciplinary process provisions - SB351

Glaucoma Awareness Month: January recognized as - SJR93

Greek Independence: 196th anniversary celebrated March 25, 2017 - AJR12

Greek Independence: 196th anniversary celebrated March 25, 2017 - SJR13

Illegal possession of a firearm: mandatory minimum incarceration period modified - AB89

Illegal possession of a firearm: mandatory minimum incarceration period modified - SB56

Intentional taking of a motor vehicle without owner's consent by force or threat of force (carjacking): criminal penalties created - AB92

Intentional taking of a motor vehicle without owner's consent by force or threat of force (carjacking): criminal penalties created - SB58

Kanavas, Theodore ``Ted”: life and public service of former state senator commended - SJR69

Law violations for which a juvenile may be placed in Serious Juvenile Offender Program (SJOP), juvenile correctional facility, or secured residential care center for children and youth expanded - AB90

Law violations for which a juvenile may be placed in Serious Juvenile Offender Program (SJOP), juvenile correctional facility, or secured residential care center for children and youth expanded - SB59

Laws regulating wolf hunting and funding for wolf management activities: law enforcement officer prohibited from enforcing federal or state laws under certain condition; DNR provision - SB602

Lifetime licenses issued by DPI: successful completion of semesters of teaching and definition of ``regularly employed in education” clarified by rule - SB825

Local professional baseball park district: distribution of proceeds from special registration plates modified when district’s bonds are retired - AB162

Local professional baseball park district: distribution of proceeds from special registration plates modified when district’s bonds are retired - SB324

Mandatory minimum sentence increased and crimes subject to expanded - AB88

Mandatory minimum sentence increased and crimes subject to expanded - SB55

Mental Health Awareness Month: May proclaimed as - AJR45

Mental Health Awareness Month: May proclaimed as - SJR48

Mental Illness Awareness Week: October 1-7, 2017 designated as - AJR75

Prescription drug order extension when refill authorization cannot be obtained: pharmacist may dispense a limited supply under set conditions - AB125

Prescription drug order extension when refill authorization cannot be obtained: pharmacist may dispense a limited supply under set conditions - SB116

Record expunged of certain offenses committed before the age of 25: person may petition the court, fee provision - AB93

Record expunged of certain offenses committed before the age of 25: person may petition the court, fee provision - SB53

Securities registration exemptions related to crowdfunding - SB583

Serious Juvenile Offender Program (SJOP): removes time limit DOC may place participants in juvenile correctional facility or secured residential care center - AB87

Serious Juvenile Offender Program (SJOP): removes time limit DOC may place participants in juvenile correctional facility or secured residential care center - SB52

Services that may be covered by MA if prescribed or ordered by a provider acting within the scope of the provider’s practice regulations - AB529

Services that may be covered by MA if prescribed or ordered by a provider acting within the scope of the provider’s practice regulations - SB452

Social and financial impact report requirements for bills and amendments containing health insurance mandates clarified; OCI and LRB duties - SB319

State prevailing wage law and highway prevailing wage law eliminated - AB296

State prevailing wage law and highway prevailing wage law eliminated - SB216

State procurement or public works projects contracts: certain practices prohibited re labor organizations - AB24

State procurement or public works projects contracts: certain practices prohibited re labor organizations - SB3

Stop the Bleed campaign recognized and March 31, 2018 established as Wisconsin Trauma Awareness Day - AJR111

Stop the Bleed campaign recognized and March 31, 2018 established as Wisconsin Trauma Awareness Day - SJR109

Tax-free distribution from IRA to qualified charitable organization: Internal Revenue Code provision adopted - SB121

Thompson, (SSG) Matthew Vail: life and military service commended - AJR1

Thompson, (SSG) Matthew Vail: life and military service commended - SJR2

TID project costs: including expenditures for territory within adjacent city, village, or town - AB291

TID project costs: including expenditures for territory within adjacent city, village, or town - SB223

Tuition grant program for national guard members administered by DMA: administration revisions and differential tuition provision - AB512

Tuition grant program for national guard members administered by DMA: administration revisions and differential tuition provision - SB410

Undesignated felony provisions created - AB91

Undesignated felony provisions created - SB57

Unfair Sales Act: exception for prescription drugs and other merchandise; prohibition narrowed to specified products - AB359

Unfair Sales Act: exception for prescription drugs and other merchandise; prohibition narrowed to specified products - SB263

“Violent crime” definition used to deny pretrial release from custody expanded; revocation of the release of a person charged with a serious crime for violating any crime - AB642

“Violent crime” definition used to deny pretrial release from custody expanded; revocation of the release of a person charged with a serious crime for violating any crime - SB522

Other proposals authored or co-authored by Vukmir, Sen. Leah (5th Sen.Dist.; R)

Senate Bills: 15, 48, 80, 81, 88, 96, 97, 99, 102, 113, 114, 154, 161, 165, 187, 194, 217, 251, 271, 275, 277, 293, 306, 311, 337, 374, 395, 411, 416, 461, 484, 485, 623, 632, 644, 697, 704, 724, 788