Senate

Meat processing facility investment credit created -  AB732

Meat processing facility investment credit created -  SB425

Nursery growers, nursery dealers, and Christmas tree growers: laws revised re fees and licenses - AB554

Nursery growers, nursery dealers, and Christmas tree growers: laws revised re fees and licenses - SB297

Speech-language pathologists and audiologists regulations revised, licensure and definition provisions; ``hearing aid" changed to ``hearing instrument" - AB610

Speech-language pathologists and audiologists regulations revised, licensure and definition provisions; ``hearing aid" changed to ``hearing instrument" - SB389

Tax disclosure statements required of certain corporations doing business in this state; public record provision; DOR to make available in paper and on the Internet  - SB367

``The Country Today": honoring 30 years of dedication to rural communities and commitment to promoting agriculture and rural life -  AJR28

TID number 3 in City of Altoona: timing of joint review board action on project plan amendment resolution modified; DOR provision -  SB180

Tribal impact statements required for certain bills; LRB provision -  AB193

Tuition gift certificates re U.W. System may be transferred to anybody -  AB541

Tuition gift certificates re U.W. System may be transferred to anybody -  SB291

U.W. La Crosse: certain 2008-09 GPR appropriation to be expended on additional financial aid  - AB854

U.W. La Crosse: certain 2008-09 GPR appropriation to be expended on additional financial aid  - SB516

U.W. System faculty and academic staff provided collective bargaining rights similar to SELRA - SB353

U.W. System Undergraduate Research Day, April 18, 2007, commended -  AJR45

U.W. System Undergraduate Research Day, April 18, 2007, commended -  SJR36

U.W. System Undergraduate Research Day, March 5, 2008, commended -  AJR100

U.W. System Undergraduate Research Day, March 5, 2008, commended -  SJR90

Winter highway maintenance grant program created -  AB833

Winter highway maintenance grant program created -  SB478

Xiong, Joe Bee: life, public service, and commitment to the Hmong community commended -  SJR32

Other proposals coauthored or cosponsored by Sen. Vinehout:

Senate Bills: 6, 23, 48, 77, 88, 89, 99, 122, 155, 158, 161, 167, 170, 171, 178, 192, 197, 198, 211, 213, 222, 246, 249, 275, 299, 307, 320, 321, 331, 333, 358, 361, 375, 378, 380, 381, 395, 399, 401, 434, 480, 487, 533, 546

Senate Joint Resolutions: 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 22, 23, 27, 30, 31, 33, 34, 35, 38, 41, 42, 43, 49, 52, 57, 62, 63, 64, 65, 66, 74, 77, 78, 79, 81, 85, 86, 89, 91, 94, 97, 100

Senate Resolutions: 3, 8, 12

Senate Petitions:

Assembly Bills: 32, 75, 85, 217, 228, 231, 234, 291, 294, 303, 362, 401, 404, 417, 454, 463, 502, 555, 556, 564, 576, 581, 599, 609, 625, 626, 647, 658, 661, 664, 668, 682, 693, 726, 741, 742, 746, 751, 793, 794, 911, 922

Assembly Joint Resolutions: 6, 8, 10, 35, 37, 41, 47, 53, 68, 75, 76, 82, 86, 88, 105, 110, 113

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

Account access devices used for sales transactions: retaining certain data prohibited; exemption provision  - AB745

Account access devices used for sales transactions: retaining certain data prohibited; exemption provision  - SB439

American Red Cross Month: March 2007 proclaimed as -  AJR20

American Red Cross Month: March 2007 proclaimed as -  SJR17

Antaramian, John Martin: public service commended and congratulations on his retirement as Mayor of the City of Kenosha - AJR122

Antaramian, John Martin: public service commended and congratulations on his retirement as Mayor of the City of Kenosha - SJR106

Autism spectrum disorders, Asperger's syndrome, and pervasive developmental disorders not otherwise specified: insurance coverage required -  SB178

Ballast water management: oceangoing vessel that uses a port in this state required to obtain certain permit from DNR; aquatic nuisance species and forfeiture provisions  - AB86

Ballast water management: oceangoing vessel that uses a port in this state required to obtain certain permit from DNR; aquatic nuisance species and forfeiture provisions  - SB119

Basham, (SSG) Robert J.: life and military service commended - AJR72

Basham, (SSG) Robert J.: life and military service commended - SJR63

Business contracts: automatic renewal and extension clause provisions created; disclosure form and reminder notice requirements -  AB432

Business contracts: automatic renewal and extension clause provisions created; disclosure form and reminder notice requirements -  SB212

``Buy Local, Buy Wisconsin" program created in DATCP to increase awareness and consumption of locally produced foods and related products; ``Buy Local" grant program provision - SB89

Cable franchises granted to cable operators law repealed; ``video service" and video service franchises obtained through DFI created -  SB107

Carbon monoxide detectors required in residential buildings, limited exceptions and waiver provision; DHFS and Comm.Dept duties specified; penalty and emergency rules provisions -  SB289

Clark, (SPC) Eric D.: life and military service commended - AJR73

Clark, (SPC) Eric D.: life and military service commended - SJR62

Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month: March of each year designated as -  SJR70

Contractor and subcontractor registration requirements created; Comm.Dept duties specified; Contractor Advisory Committee created -  AB466

Contractor and subcontractor registration requirements created; Comm.Dept duties specified; Contractor Advisory Committee created -  SB228

Contractual services purchased by executive branch agencies to be performed within the U.S. when available  - AB307

Contractual services purchased by executive branch agencies to be performed within the U.S. when available  - SB163

Contribution to candidate for elective state office: individual income tax credit created -  SB112

DNR Secretary: sunset for Governor's authority to appoint established -  AB42

DNR Secretary: sunset for Governor's authority to appoint established -  SB15

Escaping from probation, parole, or extended supervision officer for adults or caseworker or intake or dispositional services worker for juveniles if person is detained for certain violations: prohibition created; penalties provided  - AB144

Fabiano, Frank, Jr.: life and public service of the Kenosha County sheriff's deputy commended - AP8AJR1

Federal approvals for hunting, trapping, and fishing: DNR may contract with federal government to issue through its statewide automated system -  AB454

Fraud, waste, and mismanagement in state government: LAB to maintain a toll-free telephone number with voice mail to receive reports -  SB86

Human papillomavirus: school boards and private and charter schools required to provide information from DHFS and DPI to parents and guardians of pupils enrolled in grades 6 to 12 - SB252

Hunting and firearm possession revisions re accompaniment by parent or guardian for certain minors while hunting or at target practice and proof of compliance when submitting a hunting approval application; hunting mentorship program established and minimum hunting age lowered - SB529

Hunting mentorship program established; certificate of accomplishment, minimum age to hunt and possess a firearm, and target practice provisions -  SB472

Intoxicating liquor and wine: production, sale, and distribution revisions; cooperative wholesaler and DOR provisions  - AB795

Intoxicating liquor and wine: production, sale, and distribution revisions; cooperative wholesaler and DOR provisions  - SB485

Keating, John P. ``Jack": lifetime commitment to higher education and achievements as Chancellor of U.W. Parkside commended -  SJR101

Law enforcement officer or fire fighter discipline procedure revised re collective bargaining agreement  - SB21

Licensed funeral director continuing education requirement modified -  SB229

Local park district creation authorized; DNR local parks aid program eligibility; property tax levy, impact fees, issuing debt, and exemption from taxation provisions  - SB248

Motor vehicles using gasoline and certain mixture of gasoline and ethanol: income and franchise tax credits created re sales and use taxes paid on purchase or lease of; sunset provision - AB85

Multiuser raffle license created - AB799

NRB nominations from Governor: Senate must act upon within set number of days -  SB422

Organized labor in American history and the collective bargaining process: instruction in public schools required  - SB108

Presidential electors: agreement among the states to elect the president by national popular vote ratified  - AB313

Prevailing wage paid to laborers, workers, mechanics, and truck drivers employed on a publicly funded private construction project required; submission and inspection of payroll records of contractors, subcontractors, and agents performing the work - SB568

Professional Ambulance Association of Wisconsin congratulated on its ``Stars of Life" program  - SJR6

Professional Ambulance Association of Wisconsin congratulated on its ``Stars of Life" program  - SJR83

Professional employer organizations (PEO): registration and regulations created -  AB760

Professional employer organizations (PEO): registration and regulations created -  SB440

Public Intervenor, Office of, created in DOJ; AG and DNR provisions; advisory committee created; FTE positions  - AB866

Raffle ticket sales revision - AB798

Railroad safety and emergency procedures requirements specified; notification to law enforcement, emergency response agencies, and DOT -  SB152

Real estate investment trust: certain transactions disregarded for income and franchise tax purposes - AB918

Real estate investment trust: certain transactions disregarded for income and franchise tax purposes - SB527

Residential mortgage loans: disclosure requirements on lenders, loan originators, and closing agents created; Division of Banking to develop written informational materials; forfeiture and civil action provisions -  SB352

Senate scholars program appropriation - SB387

State agency expenditures, contracts, and grants: DOA required to make available on a Web site - AB862

SWIB urged to petition companies involved in Sudan to cease ongoing business there and exclude companies from its portfolio that fail to respond -  SR28

TID number 2 in Village of Pleasant Prairie: allowable number of project plan amendments increased  - AB730