Wisconsin Legislature: Welch, Sen. Robert T. (14th Sen.Dist.; Rep.)

Reading specialist and classroom book collections grant programs created - SB390

RSVP funding increased and grant provision - AB900

RSVP funding increased and grant provision - SB489

Small business issues re small claims actions, certain attorney fees, disbursements and expert witness in civil cases, garnishment, assignment of debt, worthless check, retail theft and parental liability for damage caused by minor child - AB620

Snowmobile laws: transfer of funds from Indian gaming revenue to DNR for enforcement of - AB805

Social security coverage exclusion for part-time, seasonal and temporary state employes; DETF to establish alternate plan, collective bargaining provision - AB309

State-inspected meat: allow interstate shipment of (memorial to Congress) - SJR13

Sturgeon spearing license: nonissuance period revised; exceptions provided - AB210

Telecommunications utility, alternate utility or carrier and Internet access service: governmental subdivisions may not provide - AB747

Telecommunications utility, alternate utility or carrier and Internet access service: governmental subdivisions may not provide - SB385

Trade masters pilot program created in DWD; evaluation required - SB279

Transporting any person in open cargo area of certain motor trucks prohibited - AB600

Trzeciego Maja day proclaimed May 3rd of every year - SJR11

Undergraduate student expenses paid by a business: income and franchise tax credits created - SB482

Vehicles for sale on consignment: use of certain registration plates by dealer, distributor or manufacturer permitted - SB81

Visually impaired: sales and use tax exemptions for devices to assist - AB901

Volunteer fire fighter and EMT service award board created; LAB audit required - SB75

Well withdrawal (high-capacity) re adverse effects on public rights in navigable waters: DNR must disapprove or condition its approval - AB775

Well withdrawal (high-capacity) re adverse effects on scarce resources: DNR must disapprove or condition its approval - SB414

Wine taste samples: ``Class A" license holder may provide free - SB71

WRS revisions re annuity percentage multiplier and the transaction amortization account within FRIT - SB131

Other proposals coauthored or cosponsored by Sen. Shibilski:

Senate Bills: 5, 13, 42, 66, 68, 72, 98, 114, 118, 228, 257, 258, 267, 288, 307, 327, 331, 335, 342, 350, 374, 377, 391, 411, 480, 521

Senate Joint Resolutions: 3, 7, 9, 14, 15, 31, 33, 35

Senate Resolutions: 7, 8, 9

Senate Petitions: 13

Assembly Bills: 78, 162, 165, 172, 187, 300, 351, 450, 515, 538, 577, 582, 583, 612, 630, 670, 705, 720, 736, 745, 768, 774, 782, 801, 852, 954

Assembly Joint Resolutions: 1, 3, 7, 8, 29, 37, 40, 48, 89

S14 Welch, Sen. Robert T. (14th Sen.Dist.; Rep.)

Abortion for unemancipated minor: parental consent law revised - AB312

Abortion for unemancipated minor: parental consent law revised - SB133

Actions affecting the family: revisions re custody, physical placement, paternity, guardian ad litem, divorce, legal residence of minor child and mediation procedure - SB107

Administrative rules task force created, report required and sunset provided - SB372

Automatic fire sprinkler system: master plumber or utility contractor may install underground piping - AB440

Bills to increase certain tax rates: approval by two-thirds vote in each house. Constitutional amendment (1st consideration) - AJR28

Bonding or general liability insurance required re lead hazard reduction, lead managment activity or asbestos abatement in certain cases - AB741

Budget bill process: excluding items not directly related to state operations, revenue or expenditure of state money - SJR30

Burma: restricting state procurement of materials or contractual services with persons doing business in or with government of - SB431

Capital gains income tax exclusion: percentage increased - SB134

Care and service providers who contract with DHFS and certain county services: audit requirements revised - AB498

Care and service providers who contract with DHFS and certain county services: audit requirements revised - SB243

College tuition prepayment program revisions re residency, enrollment fee and redeeming tuition units; college savings program created - SB332

Compatible offices and positions law: exception created re certain recreation department employes - SB174

Corporal punishment: criminal liability of school personnel - AB100

Corporate income and franchise taxes: apportioning formula revised - AB74

Court-appointed counsel for individuals in certain cases: Director of state courts to reimburse counties for attorney costs - SB280

Covenant marriage provisions created; informational pamphlet by DHFS - AB83

Covenant marriage provisions created; informational pamphlet by DHFS - SB17

Electronic commerce re taxation of Internet: study and extension of federal moratorium urged - SJR34

Environmental audits: privilege created for voluntary compliance; civil or criminal penalty immunity for disclosure of certain environmental law violations; report required - AB356

Eviction of tenants: nuisance provisions expanded re house of prostitution - SB14

Felonies committed with firearms: law narrowed; minimum terms shortened and made mandatory; probation prohibited - SB173

Felon's right to recover personal damages limited - SB78

Fish or game approval applications: SSN requirement repealed - SB273

Goodrich, Patricia A.: life and public service - AJR40

GPR appropriations limited; exceptions provided - SB128

Homicide cases: plea and verdict of guilty but mentally ill created - AB516

Human growth and development programs: school board to include marriage and parental responsibility instruction - AB514

Human growth and development programs: school board to include marriage and parental responsibility instruction - SB272

Internet filtering software made a condition for TEACH board grants and required of school boards - AB266

``Land surveying" replaced with ``practice of professional land surveying" and definition revised; certificate replaced by license; section and examining board names changed; prohibition created - SB328

Motor vehicle dealer, salesperson or sales finance company: penalty for unlicensed status modified - SB149

Motor vehicle insurance revision re authorization to use nonoriginal manufacturer replacement parts - SB63

Political contributions by foreign nationals prohibited - AB215

Property tax assessment roll: separate entry for portion of parcels not economically viable re state law or local ordinance or resolution - AB738

Pupil surveys, analyses or evaluations: instructional material made available, certain personal topics prohibited and notification provision - AB474

Recounts of elections: fee provisions revised - AB337

Recounts of elections: fee provisions revised - SB175

Tax increase in certain cases: two-thirds vote required. Constitutional amendment (1st consideration) - AJR83

Telecommunication utility access rates charged to unaffiliated telecommunications provider restricted; 911 assistance grants created; PSC and DOR duties specified - AB879

Telephone solicitation by prisoners regulated - AB24

Termination of tenancy permitted re direct threat to safety of other tenants or guests or substantial risk to property - AB711

Trade masters pilot program created in DWD; evaluation required - AB577

Trade masters pilot program created in DWD; evaluation required - SB279

WRS creditable military service provision revised re federal retirement benefits - SB88

Zoning ordinance public hearing notice requirements re town zoning committee and other political subdivisions - AB739

Other proposals coauthored or cosponsored by Sen. Welch:

Senate Bills: 1, 9, 13, 16, 19, 21, 29, 36, 42, 65, 70, 75, 79, 82, 96, 135, 143, 186, 225, 235, 245, 264, 282, 283, 288, 291, 293, 374, 376, 386, 391, 407, 411, 414, 420, 424, 437, 476

Senate Joint Resolutions: 3, 5, 6, 7, 9, 13, 22, 28, 31, 33, 35

Senate Resolutions: 7, 8, 9

Senate Petitions:

Assembly Bills: 52, 64, 65, 72, 75, 78, 79, 92, 99, 105, 111, 113, 115, 116, 123, 140, 150, 152, 153, 155, 171, 187, 190, 191, 223, 244, 246, 272, 309, 315, 324, 329, 447, 449, 456, 507, 515, 530, 535, 548, 549, 560, 563, 567, 570, 582, 596, 605, 615, 620, 632, 649, 654, 660, 674, 687, 689, 698, 709, 712, 719, 720, 726, 729, 735, 737, 774, 778, 792, 796, 801, 806, 815, 820, 828, 833, 841, 954

Assembly Joint Resolutions: 1, 3, 7, 8, 32, 33, 37, 46, 59, 67, 68, 69, 70, 75, 101, 104, 110

S22 Wirch, Sen. Robert W. (22nd Sen.Dist.; Dem.)

Badger care program re HMOs: independent actuarial firm audit re reimbursement rates; MA program services must be separate contract; LAB duty set - SB438

Body armor: felony offender prohibited from possessing but may request exemption from the court - AB699