2023 Senate Authors

Assembly Bills:17, 26, 37, 48, 103, 106, 114, 115, 117, 121, 125, 129, 134, 139, 140, 156, 158, 218, 226, 232, 240, 260, 289, 290, 307, 338, 331, 340, 347, 350, 352, 358, 359, 360, 361, 362, 366, 368, 382, 385, 402, 403, 404, 410, 417, 423, 427, 428, 436, 444, 445, 458, 469, 471, 472, 473, 474, 475, 478, 479, 487, 501, 507, 508, 509, 506, 513, 515, 516, 519, 522, 526, 535, 537, 538, 539, 557, 565, 496, 497, 581, 582, 583, 584, 585, 586, 588, 589, 590, 591, 498, 593, 594, 499, 598, 595, 596, 597, 600, 604, 605, 615, 619, 631, 646, 673, 677, 686, 692, 697, 706, 707, 708, 711, 712, 714, 717, 718, 728, 731, 732, 734, 745, 746, 747, 748, 751, 755, 756, 753, 763, 764, 765, 766, 770, 771, 774, 775, 776, 777, 783, 784, 790, 793, 796, 797, 802, 806, 809, 811, 812, 813, 819, 823, 825, 827, 829, 832, 835, 841, 839, 729, 845, 850, 821, 820, 822, 858, 859, 865, 887, 904, 905, 914, 924, 931, 935, 939, 940, 947, 948, 949, 961, 963, 990, 991, 992, 993, 994, 995, 997, 998, 1000, 1010, 1043, 1044, 1045, 1047, 971, 976, 1013, 1051, 1012, 980, 981, 1052, 1055, 1061, 1080, 1066, 1081, 1082, 1106, 1107, 1111, 1112, 1113, 1119, 1125, 1141, 1142, 1145, 1146, 1154, 1155, 1156, 1158, 1161, 1163, 1167, 1170, 1175, 1176, 1177, 1178, 1179, 1180, 1183, 1184, 1194, 1192, 1197, 1198, 1201, 1202, 1203, 1211, 1212, 1213, 1219, 1221, 1222, 1210, 1229

Assembly Joint Resolutions:4, 9, 10, 11, 18, 13, 20, 14, 21, 22, 28, 25, 34, 37, 29, 38, 41, 42, 50, 51, 44, 53, 59, 61, 54, 64, 67, 72, 75, 74, 86, 87, 92, 90, 93, 97, 102, 107, 110, 111, 116, 113, 124, 137, 138, 119, 140, 126, 133, 130, 134, 136, 144

Senate Bills:8, 11, 38, 55, 93, 100, 110, 113, 121, 122, 127, 133, 137, 142, 144, 298, 161, 219, 240, 246, 269, 282, 302, 307, 322, 328, 341, 349, 352, 353, 357, 358, 359, 360, 361, 365, 372, 391, 383, 393, 395, 400, 412, 414, 430, 439, 441, 443, 453, 456, 463, 469, 474, 475, 486, 487, 519, 520, 530, 531, 533, 534, 535, 536, 537, 540, 543, 548, 550, 551, 552, 557, 561, 568, 574, 576, 577, 578, 590, 622, 627, 651, 633, 634, 636, 637, 638, 644, 670, 674, 679, 695, 696, 697, 698, 699, 700, 704, 718, 712, 713, 714, 716, 719, 721, 723, 724, 725, 727, 732, 733, 734, 750, 751, 752, 755, 761, 737, 769, 771, 772, 775, 777, 784, 786, 796, 801, 808, 819, 824, 828, 831, 833, 841, 843, 854, 857, 858, 859, 860, 865, 871, 875, 877, 891, 902, 904, 907, 909, 930, 935, 936, 937, 942, 943, 946, 948, 949, 950, 960, 981, 982, 984, 995, 1004, 1013, 1019, 1026, 1030, 1036, 1037, 1038, 1040, 1046, 1064, 1065, 1067, 1069, 1073, 1076, 1081, 1082, 1083, 1084, 1085, 1086, 1093, 1094, 1101, 1102, 1103, 1104, 1105, 1108, 1110

Senate Joint Resolutions:6, 9, 10, 12, 15, 16, 19, 22, 20, 25, 26, 27, 29, 35, 40, 41, 42, 44, 50, 51, 56, 57, 59, 60, 62, 65, 69, 80, 83, 87, 90, 89, 95, 97, 102, 103, 104, 105, 108, 114, 116, 120, 124, 126, 127, 129, 133, 135

2425 LeMahieu, Sen. Devin (9th Sen.Dist.; R)

Advisory referendum on the question of requiring able-bodied, childless adults to look for work in order to receive taxpayer-funded welfare benefits - AJR3

Advisory referendum on the question of requiring able-bodied, childless adults to look for work in order to receive taxpayer-funded welfare benefits - SJR4

Alcohol Beverages, Division of, created and attached to DOR; alcohol beverage regulation changes; JRCCP may report - AB304

Alcohol Beverages, Division of, created and attached to DOR; alcohol beverage regulation changes; JRCCP may report - SB332

Elections Commissions called on to appoint an interim administrator and submit a nomination for a permanent replacement - SR4

First Responders Appreciation Day: October 17, 2023 recognized as - AJR79

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

Flat individual income tax rate established - AB1

Flat individual income tax rate established - SB1

Individual income tax: second tax bracket expanded - SB977

LeMahieu, Daniel Roy: life and public service of former state representative commended - AJR54

LeMahieu, Daniel Roy: life and public service of former state representative commended - SJR52

National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL): 50th anniversary in 2025 recognized - AJR118

National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL): 50th anniversary in 2025 recognized - SJR112

Nomination of Meagan Wolfe as Elections Commission administrator: Senate President to refer nomination to appropriate standing committee per Senate rule 22 (3) - SR3

Organization of the 2023-24 Senate, list of officers, and notification to the Assembly and Governor - SR1

Recall of enrolled 2023 SB408 - SJR113

Secretary of State, Office of, vacancy: calling on the Governor to call a special election - AJR17

Secretary of State, Office of, vacancy: calling on the Governor to call a special election - SJR21

Senate rules revised re receipt of messages, consumption of beverages on Senate floor, access to Senate floor, consideration of Assembly companion proposals, availability of unintroduced legislation at committee meetings, minority reports, proposals to be on file, consideration of amendments, and technical changes [Senate rules 4 (8), 8 (4), (4)(b), 11 (6), 18 (1b), (1f), 25 (1)(c), (4)(b), 28, 33 (2), 34 (1), 35, 36 (2)(a), (c), 41 (1)(a), (b), 47 (5), 98 (4)] - SR2

Other proposals authored or co-authored by LeMahieu, Sen. Devin (9th Sen.Dist.; R)

Assembly Bills:2, 921, 1020

Assembly Joint Resolutions:42

Senate Bills:2, 895

2426 Marklein, Sen. Howard (17th Sen.Dist.; R)

115th Fighter Wing stationed at Truax Field Air National Guard Base Wisconsin: federal, state, and local contributions recognized - AJR55

115th Fighter Wing stationed at Truax Field Air National Guard Base Wisconsin: federal, state, and local contributions recognized - SJR55

Admissions to the Wisconsin State Fair at State Fair Park: sales tax exemption created; JRCCP appendix report - AB807

Admissions to the Wisconsin State Fair at State Fair Park: sales tax exemption created; JRCCP appendix report - SB756

Agricultural Education and Workforce Development Council membership - AB169

Agricultural Education and Workforce Development Council membership - SB163

Agricultural road improvement grant program established - AB244

Agricultural road improvement grant program established - SB247

Albers, Sheryl: life and public service of former state representative commended - SJR39

Animal-drawn vehicle: counties may enact an ordinance requiring registration; fee and town provisions - AB170

Animal-drawn vehicle: counties may enact an ordinance requiring registration; fee and town provisions - SB164

Architects and engineers: selection by committee for state projects modified - SB45

ATV, UTV, off-highway motorcycles (OHM), and snowmobile laws revised re careless operation, emergency operation, authorized emergency and patrol vehicles, operation on highways and bridges, and highway maintenance manual revisions - AB1039

ATV, UTV, off-highway motorcycles (OHM), and snowmobile laws revised re careless operation, emergency operation, authorized emergency and patrol vehicles, operation on highways and bridges, and highway maintenance manual revisions - SB959

Authorized State Building Program for 2023-25 amended to add UW System projects; transfer from general fund to capital improvement fund - AB921

Authorized State Building Program for 2023-25 amended to add UW System projects; transfer from general fund to capital improvement fund - SB895

Battery or threat of against a juror or juror’s family member: felony penalty increased; judge can prohibit convicted person from contacting a juror; JRCCP may report - SB402

Broadband expansion grant program changes re unserved areas, speed standards, criteria for evaluation applications, low-cost option, and challenge to awarding a grant - AB303

Broadband expansion grant program changes re unserved areas, speed standards, criteria for evaluation applications, low-cost option, and challenge to awarding a grant - SB325

Business operated by minors: political subdivision cannot require a license or permit if operated only occasionally - SB899

Charitable organization registration and reporting requirement changes - AB912

Charitable organization registration and reporting requirement changes - SB851

Consumer data protection: requirements for controllers and processors of personal data of consumers established; AG, penalty, and ordinance provisions - SB642

County jailers classified as protective occupation participant status for WRS purposes, MERA provision; JSCRS may report - AB28

County jailers classified as protective occupation participant status for WRS purposes, MERA provision; JSCRS may report - SB28

Crisis urgent care and observation facilities: DHS to establish certification process and grants program; MA waiver provision - AB467

Crisis urgent care and observation facilities: DHS to establish certification process and grants program; MA waiver provision - SB462

Cursive writing required to be incorporated into the model academic standards for English language arts - SB873

Dairy Month in Wisconsin: June 2023 proclaimed as - SJR53

Delivery and transportation network companies: couriers and drivers are not employees for WC, minimum wage, and UI purposes; portable benefit accounts and insurance coverage provisions; rules modified [Admin.Code Ins 3.14, 3.15] - SB559

Design professional services: prohibiting enforcement of indemnification provision in a contract with the state or a political subdivision - SB491

Direct reimbursement of EMS by health benefit plan to EMS provider - SB287

Electric vehicle charging stations: person supplying electricity exempt from public utility regulation; prohibitions on local governments and state agencies from owning, operating, managing, or leasing; excise tax on electric vehicle charging, residence exception; JRCCP may report - AB846

Electric vehicle charging stations: person supplying electricity exempt from public utility regulation; prohibitions on local governments and state agencies from owning, operating, managing, or leasing; excise tax on electric vehicle charging, residence exception; JRCCP may report - SB791

Electric vehicle infrastructure program: DOT may establish and administer - AB847

Electric vehicle infrastructure program: DOT may establish and administer - SB792

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) - AJR6

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

Financial institutions prohibited from using firearm merchant codes for retail payment card transactions; governmental entities prohibited from keeping lists of firearms owners, exception for criminal investigations or prosecutions - SB466

Foreign ownership of agricultural and forestry land: limitations and exceptions revised; enforcement authority transferred from AG to DATCP - SB348

Human growth and development curriculum advisory committee membership - SB252

Hunting, trapping, and fishing approvals: nonresident approval fee changes - AB1036

Hunting, trapping, and fishing approvals: nonresident approval fee changes - SB993

Incumbent transmission facility owner’s right to construct, own, and maintain a transmission facility approved in the Midwest Independent System Operator’s (MISO) transmission plan; regionally cost-shared transmission line and PSC provisions - SB481

Indefinitely confined voter status for purposes of receiving absentee ballots automatically: revisions, proof of ID required, and penalty provisions; JRCCP may report - SB582

Individual income tax: second tax bracket expanded - AB1020

Individual income tax: second tax bracket expanded - SB977

Institutions for mental disease: DHS to cover costs for MA services provided to beneficiaries housed in; federal waiver provision - AB616

Institutions for mental disease: DHS to cover costs for MA services provided to beneficiaries housed in; federal waiver provision - SB635

Interest rates on late, nondelinquent taxes or fees owed to and overpayments refunded by DOR - AB1089

Interest rates on late, nondelinquent taxes or fees owed to and overpayments refunded by DOR - SB1021

Internal Revenue Code changes made by specified federal acts adopted; JSCTE appendix report - AB406

Internal Revenue Code changes made by specified federal acts adopted; JSCTE appendix report - SB389

Jury service: court may excuse persons at least 70 years of age - SB405

Labeling a food product as milk: prohibition created; DATCP duties; enactment by other states provision - AB952

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

Labeling food as a type of dairy product prohibited unless the food is a dairy product; DATCP duties; enactment by other states required - AB999

Labeling food as a type of dairy product prohibited unless the food is a dairy product; DATCP duties; enactment by other states required - SB947

Legislative redistricting: new procedure for preparing the plans, LRB duties specified; Redistricting Advisory Commission created and parameters set - SB488