2023 Senate Authors

Deer, Ada: life, public service, and legacy as an advocate for Indigenous rights and social justice honored - SJR62

Definition of abortion changed re voluntary and informed consent requirements; therapeutic abortion performed by a physician exemption to certain felonies changed to medical procedure to prevent death of pregnant woman and not intended to kill the unborn child - SB343

Dental benefits: assignment of reimbursement for services directly to a dental provider - SB63

“Deputy Kaitie Leising Memorial Highway”: portion of STH 128 designated and marked as; DOT duties - SB452

Dietitian Licensure Compact ratified - AB1153

Dietitian Licensure Compact ratified - SB1059

Direct care positions filled at veterans homes revisions, sunset provision; eligibility for individual to be buried in a state veterans cemetery changed; sexual assault under the Wisconsin Code of Military Justice - SB1066

Discriminatory restriction contained in a deed or other instrument affecting real property is void and unenforceable; register of deeds provision - AB444

Discriminatory restriction contained in a deed or other instrument affecting real property is void and unenforceable; register of deeds provision - SB439

DOC employees transferred to DHS by 2023 WisAct 19: compensation provisions - SB839

Donate Life Month: April 2023 proclaimed as - AJR32

Donate Life Month: April 2023 proclaimed as - SJR32

Double-fencing of farm-raised white-tailed deer: DNR grants - SB994

Elective official of a political subdivision: eligibility for an office after removal or resignation from that office - SB104

Electricity and natural gas sold for residential use: sales and use tax exemption expanded; JSCTE appendix report - SB22

Emergency contact information maintained by DOT re application for operator’s license or vehicle registration - SB35

Emergency medical services practitioner and emergency medical responder: persons aged 17 may apply for licensure; youth apprenticeship program provision - SB420

Epinephrine delivery systems: definition, authority to use, and prescribing authority - SB7

Expenditure of moneys from the federal government: legislature may not delegate sole power of how it may be spent and JCF approval required before initial allocation by executive branch. Constitutional amendment (2nd consideration) - SJR5

Family Foundations home visitation program: DCF funding increased - SB803

Farm and Industry Short Course program at UW-River Falls: funding provided - AB372

Farm and Industry Short Course program at UW-River Falls: funding provided - SB370

Farm service license endorsement: seasonal period for “F” endorsement increased - SB66

Federal Internal Revenue Code changes adopted re contribution to health savings account and telehealth or other remote care services - SB364

Fertilizers and soil or plant additives produced from converting manure into compost or vermicompost: distribution and labeling requirements - SB24

First Responders Appreciation Day: October 17, 2023 recognized as - SJR76

Flat individual income tax rate established - SB1

Forward Exam administered through remote proctoring allowed, conditions set - SB611

Fuel blend requirements for new gas stations established; DATCP grants - AB455

Fuel blend requirements for new gas stations established; DATCP grants - SB454

Grant writing and compliance assistance services funding from DOR to political subdivisions under certain population; report required; sunset provision - SB855

Grounds for annulment: adding no pregnancy after less than one year of marriage - SB51

HEAB Wisconsin Grant program changes and revisions re talent incentive grants, emergency financial need grants, and Selective Service registration as a condition for aid - AB381

HEAB Wisconsin Grant program changes and revisions re talent incentive grants, emergency financial need grants, and Selective Service registration as a condition for aid - SB380

Healthy food incentive program for FoodShare recipients: DHS to contract with nonprofit organizations to administer - AB1013

Healthy food incentive program for FoodShare recipients: DHS to contract with nonprofit organizations to administer - SB948

Highway maintenance or construction area: definition expanded re traffic violations - SB97

Highway work zone safety included in driver education instruction requirements; DOT provision - SB591

Human growth and development curriculum advisory committee membership - AB246

Human growth and development curriculum advisory committee membership - SB252

Human trafficking and trafficking a child: civil causes of action revisions - AB974

Human trafficking crime identification and prevention training for CBRF employees required; other types of employees included in training requirement - SB940

ID cards required to pick up certain prescribed controlled substances: adding certain ID cards and documents issued by a foreign government - SB441

Inciting a riot and acts of violence while participating in a riot made felonies, definition provision; JRCCP may report - SB96

Income tax forms: DOR to include option to elect to be a donor of an anatomical gift - AB936

Income tax forms: DOR to include option to elect to be a donor of an anatomical gift - SB868

Income tax reciprocity between Wisconsin and Minnesota: study by respective departments of revenue required; agreement conditions and approval by Governor and JCF - SB374

Index of discovery for DAs and public defenders re automated justice information systems: DOA required to maintain - SB458

Intentional exposure of genitals in a public area: crime modified; JRCCP may report - SB478

Interception of oral communications in public spaces: prohibition for local governmental units and state agencies unless authorized, conditions specified - SB260

Internationally trained physicians and physician assistants: provisional licenses to practice medicine and surgery - SB900

Interstate Massage Compact ratified - SB805

Kinship care eligibility expansion and placement options; "like-kin" definition - AB557

Kinship care eligibility expansion and placement options; "like-kin" definition - SB520

Labeling a food product as milk: prohibition created; DATCP duties; enactment by other states provision - SB886

Land Recycling Loan Program eliminated - SB13

Large family child care centers: DCF to establish a license category for and regulate - AB389

Large family child care centers: DCF to establish a license category for and regulate - SB422

Large solar electric generating facilities: notice to political subdivision and landowners of development; certificate of public convenience and necessity and joint development agreement changes - AB46

Large solar electric generating facilities: notice to political subdivision and landowners of development; certificate of public convenience and necessity and joint development agreement changes - SB47

Lifetime teaching, administrator, or pupil services license: regularly employed in education includes time employed by DPI - SB108

Light-mitigating technology systems (LMTS): installation on certain wind energy systems and high-voltage transmission line towers - AB1165

Local bridge program project funded by county bridge aid: DOT to supervise town highway projects - SB753

MA health services provided via telehealth by out-of-state health provider: physical address in this state not required - SB476

MA reimbursement for nontransport ambulance services; grants to technical colleges for EMS courses and HEAB program to reimburse tuition and materials re EMS certification or licensure; EMS Board report re changes scope of practice; levy limit exception; fire dues program eligible expenses; live 911 pilot program; Expenditure Restraint Program exclusion; reports required - SB1074

Marquette University School of Dentistry: HEAB scholarship for state residents who agree to practice in a health shortage area changed to a dental health shortage area - SB706

Marriage after divorce judgment: waiting period eliminated - AB291

Marriage after divorce judgment: waiting period eliminated - SB288

Married persons filing jointly: income tax credit maximum increased - AB1022

Married persons filing jointly: income tax credit maximum increased - SB979

Maternal Health Month: May 2023 observed as - AJR46

Maternal Health Month: May 2023 observed as - SJR46

Mental health consultation program created from child psychiatry consultation program and additional services - AB281

Mental health consultation program created from child psychiatry consultation program and additional services - SB277

Minnesota-Wisconsin tuition reciprocity agreements re UW System and public vocational school - SB161

Monarch designated the state butterfly; Blue Book provision - SB443

Motor vehicle certificate of title application by nonresident insurance company: rules revised [Admin.Code Trans 154.13] - SB654

Motor vehicle seller who transfers possession and legal title to a buyer is immune from civil and criminal liability, and local ordinance violations - SB629

Motor vehicle wholesaler license: office requirements - SB588

Multijurisdictional business improvement district (MJBID) created by 2 or more municipalities authorized, conditions set; neighborhood improvement district (NID) financial statement and audit requirements; notice requirements provision - SB572

Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Month: March 2024 proclaimed as - SJR125

Municipal storm water utilities: PSC to regulate rates and services - SB455

National Girl Scout Day recognized March 12, 2024 and congratulations on the 112th anniversary of Girl Scouts of the United States of America - SJR129

Newborn infant safety devices: installation in safe haven law locations authorized - AB369

Newborn infant safety devices: installation in safe haven law locations authorized - SB369

Nonrecourse civil litigation advance: provisions governing transactions created; penalty provisions - SB464

Nonresident archer hunting license and nonresident crossbow hunting license fees increased - SB780

Notarial acts performed for remotely located individuals: general power of attorney exclusion removed - SB626

Notarization and witnessing of wills, estate planning, declaration to health care professionals, authorization for final disposition, and certain power of attorney documents: electronic and remote provisions created and other changes - AB985