Assembly

AUTHOR INDEX
TO SENATE AND ASSEMBLY
BILLS, JOINT RESOLUTIONS, RESOLUTIONS
AND PETITIONS
OFFERED BY INDIVIDUAL

REPRESENTATIVES

Period ending December 31, 1998

Pursuant to Joint Rule 77 (2), "In the author indexes, the brief description of each proposal shall be shown routinely only under the first and second author, and under the first cosponsor, of each proposal. For additional authors and cosponsors, the proposal shall be listed in the author index by number only."

Table of Contents

Ainsworth, Rep. John H. (6th A.Dist.; Rep.)
Albers, Rep. Sheryl (50th A.Dist.; Rep.)
Baldwin, Rep. Tammy (78th A.Dist.; Dem.)
Baumgart, Rep. Jim (26th A.Dist.; Dem.)
Black, Rep. Spencer (77th A.Dist.; Dem.)
Bock, Rep. Peter E. (7th A.Dist.; Dem.)
Boyle, Rep. Frank (73rd A.Dist.; Dem.)
Brancel, Rep. Ben (42nd A.Dist.; Rep.)
Brandemuehl, Rep. David A. (49th A.Dist.; Rep.)
Carpenter, Rep. Timothy (9th A.Dist.; Dem.)
Coggs, Rep. G. Spencer (17th A.Dist.; Dem.)
Cullen, Rep. David A. (13th A.Dist.; Dem.)
Dobyns, Rep. John P. (52nd A.Dist.; Rep.)
Dueholm, Rep. Robert M. (28th A.Dist.; Dem.)
Duff, Rep. Marc C. (98th A.Dist.; Rep.)
Foti, Rep. Steven M. (38th A.Dist.; Rep.)
Freese, Rep. Stephen J. (51st A.Dist.; Rep.)
Gard, Rep. John G. (89th A.Dist.; Rep.)
Goetsch, Rep. Robert G. (39th A.Dist.; Rep.)
Green, Rep. Mark A. (4th A.Dist.; Rep.)
Gronemus, Rep. Barbara (91st A.Dist.; Dem.)
Grothman, Rep. Glenn (59th A.Dist.; Rep.)
Gunderson, Rep. Scott L. (83rd A.Dist.; Rep.)
Hahn, Rep. Eugene (47th A.Dist.; Rep.)
Handrick, Rep. Joseph W. (34th A.Dist.; Rep.)
Hanson, Rep. Doris J. (48th A.Dist.; Dem.)
Harsdorf, Rep. Sheila E. (30th A.Dist.; Rep.)
Hasenohrl, Rep. Donald W. (70th A.Dist.; Dem.)
Hebl, Rep. Tom (46th A.Dist.; Dem.)
Hoven, Rep. Tim T. (60th A.Dist.; Rep.)
Huber, Rep. Gregory B. (85th A.Dist.; Dem.)
Hubler, Rep. Mary (75th A.Dist.; Dem.)
Huebsch, Rep. Michael D. (94th A.Dist.; Rep.)
Hutchison, Rep. David E. (1st A.Dist.; Rep.)
Jensen, Rep. Scott R. (32nd A.Dist.; Rep.)
Jeskewitz, Rep. Suzanne (24th A.Dist.; Rep.)
Johnsrud, Rep. DuWayne G. (96th A.Dist.; Rep.)
Kaufert, Rep. Dean R. (55th A.Dist.; Rep.)
Kedzie, Rep. Neal J. (43rd A.Dist.; Rep.)
Kelso, Rep. Carol R. (88th A.Dist.; Rep.)
Klusman, Rep. Judith A. (56th A.Dist.; Rep.)
Kreibich, Rep. Rob (93rd A.Dist.; Rep.)
Kreuser, Rep. James (64th A.Dist.; Dem.)
Krug, Rep. Shirley I. (12th A.Dist.; Dem.)
Krusick, Rep. Peggy (97th A.Dist.; Dem.)
Kunicki, Rep. Walter J. (8th A.Dist.; Dem.)
La Fave, Rep. John (23rd A.Dist.; Dem.)
Ladwig, Rep. Bonnie L. (63rd A.Dist.; Rep.)
Lasee, Rep. Frank G. (2nd A.Dist.; Rep.)
Lazich, Rep. Mary A. (84th A.Dist.; Rep.)
Lehman, Rep. John W. (62nd A.Dist.; Dem.)
Lehman, Rep. Michael A. (58th A.Dist.; Rep.)
Linton, Rep. Barbara J. (74th A.Dist.; Dem.)
Lorge, Rep. William D. (40th A.Dist.; Rep.)
Meyer, Rep. Mark (95th A.Dist.; Dem.)
Morris-Tatum, Rep. Johnnie (11th A.Dist.; Dem.)
Murat, Rep. William M. (71st A.Dist.; Dem.)
Musser, Rep. Terry M. (92nd A.Dist.; Rep.)
Nass, Rep. Stephen L. (31st A.Dist.; Rep.)
Notestein, Rep. Barbara (19th A.Dist.; Dem.)
Olsen, Rep. Luther S. (41st A.Dist.; Rep.)
Ott, Rep. Alvin R. (3rd A.Dist.; Rep.)
Otte, Rep. Clifford (27th A.Dist.; Rep.)
Ourada, Rep. Thomas D. (35th A.Dist.; Rep.)
Owens, Rep. Carol (53rd A.Dist.; Rep.)
Plale, Rep. Jeffrey (21st A.Dist.; Dem.)
Plouff, Rep. Joe (29th A.Dist.; Dem.)
Porter, Rep. Cloyd (66th A.Dist.; Rep.)
Potter, Rep. Rosemary (20th A.Dist.; Dem.)
Powers, Rep. Michael (80th A.Dist.; Rep.)
Reynolds, Rep. Marty (87th A.Dist.; Dem.)
Riley, Rep. Antonio R. (18th A.Dist.; Dem.)
Robson, Rep. Judy (45th A.Dist.; Dem.)
Rutkowski, Rep. James A. (82nd A.Dist.; Dem.)
Ryba, Rep. John J. (90th A.Dist.; Dem.)
Schafer, Rep. Chuck (68th A.Dist.; Rep.)
Schneider, Rep. Marlin D. (72nd A.Dist.; Dem.)
Seratti, Rep. Lorraine M. (36th A.Dist.; Rep.)
Skindrud, Rep. Rick (79th A.Dist.; Rep.)
Spillner, Rep. Joan H. (42nd A.Dist.; Rep.)
Springer, Rep. Tom (86th A.Dist.; Dem.)
Staskunas, Rep. Tony (15th A.Dist.; Dem.)
Steinbrink, Rep. John P. (65th A.Dist.; Dem.)
Stone, Rep. Jeff A. (82nd A.Dist.; Rep.)
Sykora, Rep. Tom (67th A.Dist.; Rep.)
Travis, Rep. David (81st A.Dist.; Dem.)
Turner, Rep. Robert L. (61st A.Dist.; Dem.)
Underheim, Rep. Gregg (54th A.Dist.; Rep.)
Urban, Rep. Frank H. (99th A.Dist.; Rep.)
Vander Loop, Rep. William N. (5th A.Dist.; Dem.)
Vrakas, Rep. Daniel P. (33rd A.Dist.; Rep.)
Walker, Rep. Scott K. (14th A.Dist.; Rep.)
Ward, Rep. David (37th A.Dist.; Rep.)
Wasserman, Rep. Sheldon A. (22nd A.Dist.; Dem.)
Wieckert, Rep. Steve (57th A.Dist.; Rep.)
Williams, Rep. Annette Polly (10th A.Dist.; Dem.)
Wood, Rep. Wayne W. (44th A.Dist.; Dem.)
Young, Rep. Leon D. (16th A.Dist.; Dem.)
Young, Rep. Rebecca (76th A.Dist.; Dem.)
Ziegelbauer, Rep. Robert F. (25th A.Dist.; Dem.)
Zukowski, Rep. Robert (69th A.Dist.; Rep.)

A6 Ainsworth, Rep. John H. (6th A.Dist.; Rep.)

Abuse or neglect of vulnerable adults resulting in death or great bodily harm: penalties revised - AB93

Agricultural chemical cleanup program revised; industrial pesticide category created -  AB306

Alternative teaching permits: training program revised -  AB399

Anatomical gift: use of driver's license or ID card as donor card or document of refusal required - AB612

Berndt, Jule: life and public service -  AJR97

Child or family support: court authorized to grant credit in specified circumstances -  AB191

Child or family support: court authorized to grant credit in specified circumstances -  SB151

Child support calculation revised re parents' incomes and period of physical placement -  AB193

Child support: revisions re percentage standard, child care expenses, trust fund, Huber prisoner wages and postmajority support for exceptional educational needs children; paternity judgments and genetic test costs revised  - SB138

Child support: revisions re percentage standard, child care expenses, trust fund, Huber prisoner wages, social security benefits and postmajority support for exceptional educational needs children; paternity judgments and genetic test costs revised; DILJD studies and reports required  - AB192

CHIPS substitute care providers: disclosure of information re child's religious affiliation or involvement in a cult, a group that promotes criminal activity, sexual abuse or harmful activities - AB275

Death (by lethal injection) or life imprisonment for first-degree intentional homicide crimes; parole restricted  - AB245

Demos, David M.: life and public service -  AJR17

Distance learning: JLC to study uniform school calendars and class schedules, report required - AJR66

DMRS personnel services to nonstate governmental units authorized -  AB719

Dog licenses issued by veterinarians: counties allowed to authorize -  SB431

Electricity used in farming: sales tax exemption expanded -  AB555

Federal spending on transportation: Congress urged to increase -  AJR106

Floodplain zoning ordinance: DNR requirements may not be stricter than the National flood insurance program's  - AB819

Garnishment of earnings: exemption re disposable income below poverty line; worksheet and schedule and petition for relief provisions -  AB840

Health and fitness centers excluded from hospital property tax exemption -  SB18

Health care coverage loss by employes: OCI required to provide information and technical assistance; notification to DILJD and OCI of benefits before closing or mass layoff  - AB11

Health care coverage purchase by individuals who are not state employes through GIB -  AB816

Health care plan: point-of-service coverage option requirements created and definition provided  - AB961

Huber law prisoners: wage, salary or benefits disbursement priority revised -  AB468

Hutnik, Willis: life and public service -  AJR2

Immobilization device use authorized in certain multiple nonmoving traffic violations -  AB121

IRA: Wisconsin penalty for early withdrawal repealed -  AB854

Laper, Oscar: life and public service -  AJR10

Managed forest land program: location in cities permitted; governing body may request DNR to deny petition  - AB81

Mandatory release on parole eliminated for certain serious felony offenses -  AB125

Melvin, Tom: life and service to the legislature commemorated; accomplishments as Assembly chief clerk recognized  - AJR68

Mental health-related service: county community programs board or director and private or public organization or affiliation may establish entity to provide  - AB741

Mobile telecommunications device used while driving a motor vehicle prohibited; exceptions provided  - AB754

Motor vehicle fuel and alternate fuel taxes: cities, villages, towns, counties and school districts exempted  - AB330

1998 U.S. women's Olympic team members with ties to Wisconsin honored -  AJR125

Noxious weeds notice: publication by municipalities revised -  AB453

Ozone-depleting refrigerant in mobile air conditioners: recycling requirements revised -  AB907

Partition fences between adjoining properties re farming or grazing: livestock definition modified; construction, maintenance and liability provisions revised - AB700

Punitive damage cases: standard of conduct revised -  AB791

Restaurant definition exception created re food stands at auctions -  AB7

Saint Patrick's day celebrated - AJR37

School capital expansion fund: use to pay salaries or benefits of district employes prohibited -  AB194

Schreiber, Martin Eugene: life and public service -  AJR24

Security interest in growing crops: requirements modified -  AB843

Serious sex offenses: parole eligibility and transfer between correctional institutions revised - AB366

Sexual assault causing substantial bodily harm made a Class B felony -  AB260

Significant Wisconsin persons who were born or lived in this state re sesquicentennial celebration  - AJR91

TIF district: participation by school district revised -  AB82

Tractor and machine operation safety training course: minimum age of participants set -  AB256

Trash dumped illegally: town ordinance application area broadened; publication of names permitted  - AB274

Underage person on alcohol beverage licensed premises: exception created re indoor volleyball court  - AB72

Vehicle lamp lighting requirements expanded re windshield wiper operation; rear reflector provision  - AB322

Vehicle registration exemption for certain engine-driven device used primarily off a highway -  AB340

Volunteer EMT or fire fighter: eligibility to hold elective office revised -  AB550