2017 Senate Authors

Novelty lighters: retail sale to minors and display in area accessible to the general public prohibited; definition and penalty provisions - AB413

Novelty lighters: retail sale to minors and display in area accessible to the general public prohibited; definition and penalty provisions - SB384

Paternity: presumption and conclusive determination based on genetic tests established; court provisions - AB954

Paternity: presumption and conclusive determination based on genetic tests established; court provisions - SB830

Physical Therapy Licensure Compact ratified - SB804

Public Defender Board to establish a student loan payment pilot program for private bar attorneys who accept public defender appointments in certain counties - AB567

Public Defender Board to establish a student loan payment pilot program for private bar attorneys who accept public defender appointments in certain counties - SB467

Red Arrow Club: membership requirements modified to be eligible for incorporation - AB552

Red Arrow Club: membership requirements modified to be eligible for incorporation - SB461

Revenue limit adjustment for school districts for workforce development improvements re vocational or technical education; petition provision - AB729

Revenue limit adjustment for school districts for workforce development improvements re vocational or technical education; petition provision - SB613

Safe Digging Month: April 2017 proclaimed as - AJR24

Safe Digging Month: April 2017 proclaimed as - SJR25

Safe ride grant program: costs of advertising the program may be covered by the grant - AB138

Safe ride grant program: costs of advertising the program may be covered by the grant - SB98

Security freeze on consumer credit report: credit reporting agency prohibited from charging a fee under certain conditions - AB565

Security freeze on consumer credit report: credit reporting agency prohibited from charging a fee under certain conditions - SB462

Seed potato certification requirements created; DATCP duties and forfeiture provisions - SB23

Sign language interpretation services regulation: DSPS program replaced with program administered by the new Sign Language Interpreters Examining Board; emergency rules provision - AB589

Sign language interpretation services regulation: DSPS program replaced with program administered by the new Sign Language Interpreters Examining Board; emergency rules provision - SB465

Sparsity aid: additional school districts made eligible; per pupil payment modified; eliminates ability of school districts no longer eligible to get portion of aid - SB597

Special registration plates for fire fighter, rescue squad member, and EMT and first responders: exemption from special registration plate fees - SB360

Stevens Point Area Senior High boys basketball team commended for winning the 2017 WIAA Division I State Championship - AJR40

Stevens Point Area Senior High boys basketball team commended for winning the 2017 WIAA Division I State Championship - SJR40

Supervised release for sexually violent person: procedure revised re person’s county of residence prepares a report for DHS which submits a plan to the court, penalty provisions; eligibility for public defender changed - AB539

Supervised release for sexually violent person: procedure revised re person’s county of residence prepares a report for DHS which submits a plan to the court, penalty provisions; eligibility for public defender changed - SB446

Surplus money of local governments: investment in financial institutions’ time deposits allowed and maturity limitation eliminated - AB229

Surplus money of local governments: investment in financial institutions’ time deposits allowed and maturity limitation eliminated - SB170

Telecommuter Forward! community certification for political subdivisions through PSC; Telecommuter Forward! council created, PSC duties - SB756

Television white space technology: use encouraged to deliver broadband Internet to all Americans - SJR96

Therapeutic or modified diets in certain long term care facilities: physician may delegate prescribing to certified dietitian [Admin.Code DHS 132.63, 134.64] - AB473

Therapeutic or modified diets in certain long term care facilities: physician may delegate prescribing to certified dietitian [Admin.Code DHS 132.63, 134.64] - SB385

UW Board of Regents required to develop transfer policies for college credits earned by high school students in certain program; exam provision - SB407

Vaccine administered by pharmacist pursuant to a prescription order: patient age restriction removed, conditions set; pharmacy student provisions - AB680

Vaccine administered by pharmacist pursuant to a prescription order: patient age restriction removed, conditions set; pharmacy student provisions - SB576

Vaccine administration by pharmacy students requirements modified - AB252

Vaccine administration by pharmacy students requirements modified - SB172

Veteran farmer assistance and outreach program created; family member provision; logotype required - AB302

Veteran farmer assistance and outreach program created; family member provision; logotype required - SB224

Veterans 70 years of age or older: certain resident hunting license fees reduced - AB490

Veterans 70 years of age or older: certain resident hunting license fees reduced - SB401

Vital records and collection of statistics: various changes to Chapter 69 and accommodation of electronic records - SB760

Wild turkey hunting license and tag cumulative preference system: exemption for residents who are recipients of the Purple Heart Medal and disabled veterans - AB82

Wild turkey hunting license and tag cumulative preference system: exemption for residents who are recipients of the Purple Heart Medal and disabled veterans - SB46

Williams, Robert Rama: life, accomplishments, and service to his community commended - AJR98

Williams, Robert Rama: life, accomplishments, and service to his community commended - SJR92

Wisconsin Hospital Association Foundation Quality Improvement Fund grant requirements: increase participation by rural hospitals, broaden scope of activities, and report required - AB255

Wisconsin Hospital Association Foundation Quality Improvement Fund grant requirements: increase participation by rural hospitals, broaden scope of activities, and report required - SB162

Youth membership organizations identified as patriotic societies under federal law: school principal required to allow representative to speak to pupils - SB786

Other proposals authored or co-authored by Testin, Sen. Patrick (24th Sen.Dist.; R)

Senate Bills: 10, 25, 79, 80, 86, 97, 113, 114, 116, 120, 133, 137, 139, 148, 155, 167, 168, 169, 189, 212, 213, 264, 271, 284, 285, 311, 337, 376, 391, 414, 417, 423, 424, 429, 491, 501, 514, 535, 537, 543, 549, 557, 573, 577, 614, 632, 659, 679, 690, 724, 767, 768, 787, 793, 796

Senate Joint Resolutions: 2, 8, 16, 17, 18, 33, 38, 41, 42, 49, 51, 52, 57, 69, 70, 81, 87, 89, 95, 102, 108

Assembly Bills: 28, 49, 54, 67, 106, 108, 123, 124, 125, 139, 146, 150, 160, 161, 163, 174, 187, 191, 201, 224, 231, 247, 280, 283, 301, 310, 345, 356, 357, 360, 373, 393, 426, 433, 443, 462, 464, 484, 485, 500, 502, 507, 511, 549, 550, 559, 572, 583, 625, 635, 638, 653, 654, 665, 676, 677, 686, 730, 752, 769, 811, 835, 837, 852, 898, 906, 907, 917, 924, 938, 942, 946

Assembly Joint Resolutions: 18, 21, 44, 49, 57, 79, 81, 93, 100, 104, 110

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

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

January 2018 Special Session Senate Bills: 6, 9

January 2018 Special Session Assembly Bills: 6, 9

1528 Tiffany, Sen. Thomas (12th Sen.Dist.; R)

Apostle Islands National Lakeshore: DNR to establish an open season for hunting deer with muzzle-loading firearms - AB626

Apostle Islands National Lakeshore: DNR to establish an open season for hunting deer with muzzle-loading firearms - SB508

Aquaculture and fish farm regulations revised; emergency rule procedure exemption - AB160

Aquaculture and fish farm regulations revised; emergency rule procedure exemption - SB95

Bicycles and motor bicycles operated on state trails during hours of darkness: DNR rules revised re lighting requirements [Admin.Code NR 45.05] - AB668

Bicycles and motor bicycles operated on state trails during hours of darkness: DNR rules revised re lighting requirements [Admin.Code NR 45.05] - SB566

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 - AB773

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

Electrical wiring code for certain housing review by DSPS; legal description for easements re sewer lines or facilities; TIF use expanded re workforce housing development and impact fee provision; development-related permits from more than one political subdivision; exemption from highway weight limits for vehicles delivering propane; forestation state property tax eliminated; review or report on bills and proposed administrative rules that affect housing modified; riprap general permits modified; DOT appendix report - AB480

Electrical wiring code for certain housing review by DSPS; legal description for easements re sewer lines or facilities; TIF use expanded re workforce housing development and impact fee provision; development-related permits from more than one political subdivision; exemption from highway weight limits for vehicles delivering propane; forestation state property tax eliminated; review or report on bills and proposed administrative rules that affect housing modified; riprap general permits modified - SB388

Employer groups for self-funded health benefits project: establishment allowed, requirements and conditions specified - SB806

Employment First initiative established for certain state agencies re competitive integrated employment for persons with disabilities, report required - AB625

Employment First initiative established for certain state agencies re competitive integrated employment for persons with disabilities, report required - SB514

Fences on closed MFL: prohibition exemption if used for dog training by licensed nonprofit organiztion - SB178

Firearm possession at school: exceptions to expelling or suspending pupils created re lawfully stored in locked vehicle and activities approved and authorized by the school board - AB496

Firearm possession at school: exceptions to expelling or suspending pupils created re lawfully stored in locked vehicle and activities approved and authorized by the school board - SB402

Forestry and Paper Products Month: April 2017 proclaimed as - SJR22

Laird, Melvin Robert: life and public service of World War II veteran and former Congressman and Secretary of Defense commended - SJR72

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 - AB712

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

Local government zoning authority revisions re substandard lots, merging lots, variances, and nonconforming structures; conditional use permit requirements; private ponds exempt from certain permitting requirements; inverse condemnation proceedings and eminent domain; right to display the flag of the U.S. re housing associations and housing cooperatives - AB479

Local government zoning authority revisions re substandard lots, merging lots, variances, and nonconforming structures; conditional use permit requirements; private ponds exempt from certain permitting requirements; inverse condemnation proceedings and eminent domain; right to display the flag of the U.S. re housing associations and housing cooperatives - SB387

Motor fuel prices: certain sellers may advertise prices by the half-gallon - AB56

Motor fuel prices: certain sellers may advertise prices by the half-gallon - SB18

Nonferrous metallic mineral prospecting and mining: sulfide ore moratorium repealed; locations where groundwater standards apply changed; repeal of DNR rule to minimize impact on wetlands; separate process for bulk sampling; changes to application, review, and permitting process; exemption from certain solid waste disposal fees; DNR duties [Admin.Code NR 132.06, 132.17, 132.18, 182.07, 182.08] - AB499

Nonferrous metallic mineral prospecting and mining: sulfide ore moratorium repealed; locations where groundwater standards apply changed; repeal of DNR rule to minimize impact on wetlands; separate process for bulk sampling; changes to application, review, and permitting process; exemption from certain solid waste disposal fees; DNR duties [Admin.Code NR 132.06, 132.17, 132.18, 182.07, 182.08] - SB395

Personal flotation device requirements for persons 18 years of age or older on stand-up paddleboards do not apply - AB358

Personal flotation device requirements for persons 18 years of age or older on stand-up paddleboards do not apply - SB286

``PFC Valentine T. Warrichaiet Memorial Bridge”: DOT to designate and mark bridge on USH 41 across the Oconto River in City of Oconto as - SB598

Public lands: BCPL may sell land to the state and DNR to purchase re Stewardship 2000 Program; county management of DNR land, forestry provision; UW Board of Regents to award Wisconsin Merit scholarships, UW--Stevens Point provision - SB270