2017 Senate Authors

Participating in a riot made a felony, definition provision - SB303

Participating in a riot while going armed with a dangerous weapon prohibited; penalty and definition provisions - AB397

Participating in a riot while going armed with a dangerous weapon prohibited; penalty and definition provisions - SB305

Prison Industries Board membership modified - SB139

Prohibition against adults knowingly permitting or failing to take action to prevent the illegal consumption of alcohol beverages by underage persons: property is not required to be covered by an alcohol license or permit for prohibition to apply - AB275

Prohibition against adults knowingly permitting or failing to take action to prevent the illegal consumption of alcohol beverages by underage persons: property is not required to be covered by an alcohol license or permit for prohibition to apply - SB202

Prosecutor Board and State Prosecutors Office created - AB231

Prosecutor Board and State Prosecutors Office created - SB155

Prostitution crime surcharge created; use of moneys specified - AB435

Prostitution crime surcharge created; use of moneys specified - SB442

Public safety employee diagnosed with PTSD: WC benefit changes - AB434

Public safety employee diagnosed with PTSD: WC benefit changes - SB564

Pulsing stop lamps on motor vehicles permitted - SB540

Qualified new business venture certified by WEDC: threshold for investments that qualify for tax credits increased - SB398

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

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

Rights to victims of crimes: constitutional amendment (1st consideration) - AJR47

Rights to victims of crimes: constitutional amendment (1st consideration) - SJR53

Safe carrying capacity of a boat based on maximum allowed total weight - SB610

Secured residential care center for children and youth (SRCCCY): licensing authority transferred from DOC to DCF; Milwaukee County provision - SB660

Self-service storage facility law revisions re disposal of property, liens, and towing vehicles; sale of self-service storage insurance authorized, requirements established - SB555

Sexually explicit representation solicited from a minor: crime created, penalty provision - AB389

Sexually explicit representation solicited from a minor: crime created, penalty provision - SB300

Showing your marked ballot to another person in a way that the mark is identifiable: prohibition eliminated - SB539

Soda water beverage equipment, not a coin-operated vending machine: DATCP prohibited from regulating terms of sale or rental of - SB451

Southeastern Wisconsin Fox River Commission funding - AB911

Southeastern Wisconsin Fox River Commission funding - SB817

State Treasurer, Office of, deleted from the Constitution; BCPL provision. Constitutional amendment (2nd consideration) - SJR3

Survivors of a law enforcement officer, EMT, or fire fighter who dies, or has died, in the line of duty: payment of health insurance premiums, establishing a loan program, and confidentiality provisions - AB150

Survivors of a law enforcement officer, EMT, or fire fighter who dies, or has died, in the line of duty: payment of health insurance premiums, establishing a loan program, and confidentiality provisions - SB97

Tetrahydrocannabinols (THC) definition modified re cannabidiol (CBD oil) documentation; scheduling of CBD oil and physician provisions - AB49

Tetrahydrocannabinols (THC) definition modified re cannabidiol (CBD oil) documentation; scheduling of CBD oil and physician provisions - SB10

TID numbers 1 and 4 in the Village of Caledonia: maximum life, expenditure period, and allocation period increased - AB952

TID numbers 1 and 4 in the Village of Caledonia: maximum life, expenditure period, and allocation period increased - SB809

Traffic court: continuance and immediate trial references removed for certain traffic violations - AB52

Traffic court: continuance and immediate trial references removed for certain traffic violations - SB9

Transfer by affidavit procedure for small estates to include personal representatives - SB101

Tribal ID cards accepted as proof of residence for various purposes - SB488

Underage sexual activity: misdemeanor criminal penalty created if child is 15 years old and the person is under 19 years old; exception and sex offender registry provision - SB343

Underage sexual activity: misdemeanor criminal penalty created if child is between 15 and 18 years old and the person is under 19 years old; exception and sex offender registry provision - AB414

Underage sexual activity: misdemeanor criminal penalty created if child is between 15 and 18 years old and the person is under 19 years old; exception and sex offender registry provision - SB325

Undesignated felony provisions created - SB57

Uniform Recognition and Enforcement of Canadian Domestic Violence Protection Orders Act adopted - SB369

Veterans and surviving spouses’ property tax credit: eligibility threshold modified re service-connected disability rating - AB436

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

Wetland mitigation requirements modified and DNR duties re mitigation banks revised - AB956

Wetland mitigation requirements modified and DNR duties re mitigation banks revised - SB816

Wrongful imprisonment of innocent persons: claims against the state provisions and compensation amounts revised, and outstanding deductions, civil claim for damages, and taxation exemption provisions; option to elect health care coverage plans through GIB created - AB548

Wrongful imprisonment of innocent persons: claims against the state provisions and compensation amounts revised, and outstanding deductions, civil claim for damages, and taxation exemption provisions; option to elect health care coverage plans through GIB created - SB456

Other proposals authored or co-authored by Wanggaard, Sen. Van (21st Sen.Dist.; R)

Senate Bills: 3, 7, 19, 21, 42, 48, 55, 75, 76, 79, 80, 81, 86, 98, 110, 113, 114, 116, 126, 137, 154, 158, 169, 170, 175, 196, 201, 212, 216, 217, 218, 224, 226, 235, 237, 243, 252, 264, 271, 277, 279, 280, 285, 287, 288, 292, 293, 297, 306, 307, 311, 326, 340, 367, 374, 386, 393, 395, 403, 411, 417, 435, 439, 444, 450, 457, 461, 462, 463, 466, 487, 496, 522, 537, 538, 549, 615, 624, 654, 657, 666, 674, 679, 691, 697, 704, 724, 725, 767, 768, 788, 849, 853

Senate Joint Resolutions: 2, 8, 16, 17, 30, 33, 38, 39, 41, 42, 49, 51, 52, 56, 64, 69, 70, 72, 73, 79, 81, 87, 89, 90, 91, 94, 98, 115, 118

Assembly Bills: 24, 28, 48, 57, 58, 70, 78, 79, 83, 89, 91, 92, 93, 105, 106, 108, 124, 128, 138, 139, 146, 152, 163, 170, 182, 187, 189, 195, 206, 211, 225, 229, 241, 247, 253, 254, 261, 277, 278, 280, 290, 295, 296, 302, 305, 306, 308, 335, 341, 342, 345, 351, 355, 357, 366, 369, 371, 383, 386, 402, 413, 416, 424, 427, 433, 451, 456, 457, 469, 475, 489, 499, 500, 506, 508, 522, 524, 535, 537, 540, 541, 544, 552, 553, 555, 558, 565, 570, 576, 577, 588, 594, 635, 639, 640, 642, 650, 654, 702, 714, 718, 732, 736, 774, 778, 782, 784, 794, 801, 811, 820, 830, 837, 865, 906, 907, 919, 965, 1003

Assembly Joint Resolutions: 2, 33, 44, 55, 61, 72, 77, 79, 81, 95, 97, 99, 102, 103

January 2017 Special Session Senate Bills: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11

January 2017 Special Session Assembly Bills: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11

January 2018 Special Session Senate Bills: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10

January 2018 Special Session Assembly Bills: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10

1532 Wirch, Sen. Robert (22nd Sen.Dist.; D)

Administration of prescription drugs to prisoners by correctional officers prohibited unless certain conditions are met; report required - SB595

Authorized State Building Program for 2017-19 amended to add construction of a Wisconsin School of Urban Agriculture in City of Milwaukee - SB559

BCPL may invest trust fund moneys in land and buildings for housing state departments and agencies; extraordinary police services provision - SB692

Building Safety Month: May 2017 designated as - SJR36

Businesses that move out of state or the U.S.: income and franchise tax deductions for moving expenses eliminated - SB63

Cannabidiol (CBD oil) producers re treatment for medical condition: licensure program in DSPS established; possession and dispensing requirements modified - SB104

Condominium documents: simple majority of unit owners may object to amendments; owner is entitled to one vote regardless of number of units owned - AB470

``Consent” definition in sexual assault cases revised re removal of sexually protective device - AB425

Corporations and cooperative associations prohibited from making political contributions or expenditures to influence an election for state or local office; court and Ethics Commission provisions - SB413

Correctional officer presence required during interactions between staff members and segregated prisoners - SB593

Correctional officers: DOC to ensure new hires receive at least 4 weeks of on-the-job training - SB590

Dementia specialist certification requirements created; prohibitions on use of the title - AB630

DOC employees prohibited from working overtime for more than two consecutive shifts - SB596

Family caregiver assisting a qualified family member: nonrefundable individual income tax credit created for qualified expenses; definition provisions - SB528

Financial exploitation of a vulnerable person: civil cause of action created; definition provision - AB51

Financial exploitation of a vulnerable person: civil cause of action created; definition provision - SB60

Finnish Independence Centennial Day: December 6, 2017 recognized as - SJR85

First responders on duty at prisons housing maximum security inmates: warden or superintendent required to ensure - SB591

Guard tower staff person and perimeter staff person: warden or superintendent to ensure one of each is on duty at all times; report provision - SB592

Health and Wellness Month: April declared as - SJR23

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

Income tax changes re rates, brackets, and personal exemption; manufacturing and agricultural tax credit sunsetted - AB200

Local governmental units required to establish a civil service system; just cause, grievance procedure, and exception provisions - SB111

Marriage license application requirements revised - SB529

Model Unclaimed Life Insurance Benefits Act implemented re requiring insurers to compare their records to the federal Social Security Administration’s Death Master File - SB274

NRB nominates DNR Secretary with advice and consent of the Senate, term of office provisions; filling an NRB member vacancy modified - AB157

NRB nominates DNR Secretary with advice and consent of the Senate, term of office provisions; filling an NRB member vacancy modified - SB171

Online purchases: seller shall allow cancellations on an Internet site - SB129

Pay adjustments scheduled for correctional officers in first two years of appointment who take certain other civil service positions - SB594

Practice of podiatry: license exception for nonsurgical services provided by physician assistant or advanced practice nurse prescriber under supervision of a podiatrist - SB477