Senate

Small Business Regulatory Review Board membership and administrative rule provisions revised; small business ombudsman clearinghouse changed to Office of the Small Business Advocate, duties revised and report required  - AB767

Special distinguishing registration plates created to express support for Marquette University, fee and implementation costs provisions -  AB579

Special distinguishing registration plates created to express support for Marquette University, fee and implementation costs provisions -  SB387

Special distinguishing registration plates for disabled veterans: provisions created for Purple Heart medal recipients and surviving spouses -  AB813

Special distinguishing registration plates for disabled veterans: provisions created for Purple Heart medal recipients and surviving spouses -  SB543

State building contracting and construction procedure revisions re bids, contractors, and ``construction-manager-at-risk contracting" -  SB298

State fund or program revenue appropriation account: dissolution by law permitted; purpose of other accounts may not be changed or used in a conflicting manner. Constitutional amendment (1st consideration) -  AJR16

State fund or program revenue appropriation account: dissolution by law permitted; purpose of other accounts may not be changed or used in a conflicting manner. Constitutional amendment (1st consideration) -  SJR10

Telecommunication utilities and alternative telecommunications utilities regulations revised, PSC provisions; public utilities' deadline to file annual accounting balance sheets changed - AB220

Telecommunication utilities and alternative telecommunications utilities regulations revised, PSC provisions; public utilities' deadline to file annual accounting balance sheets changed - SB128

Termination of tenancy on the basis that certain crimes or activities were committed on or near the premises  - SB607

Theft of telecommunications and video services: court permitted to grant reasonable attorney fees; JRCCP report  - AB657

Theft of telecommunications and video services: court permitted to grant reasonable attorney fees; JRCCP report  - SB443

TID number 2 in City of Racine: life extended -  SB132

Towing and storage lien revisions - AB711

Towing and storage lien revisions - SB506

Visual representation of nude person without person's consent: court may order person convicted of to register with Corr.Dept as a sex offender; juvenile and person found not guilty by reason of mental disease or defect provisions  - AB411

Visual representation of nude person without person's consent: court may order person convicted of to register with Corr.Dept as a sex offender; juvenile and person found not guilty by reason of mental disease or defect provisions  - SB281

Whitefish Dunes State Park renamed Governor John W. Reynolds Whitefish Dunes State Park  - AB956

Whitefish Dunes State Park renamed Governor John W. Reynolds Whitefish Dunes State Park  - SB668

Wind energy system: PSC to establish common standards for political subdivisions to regulate construction and operation of; definition, ordinance, enforcement, and PSC review provisions; exception for certain electric generating facilities with a certificate of public convenience and necessity  - AB256

Wind energy system: PSC to establish common standards for political subdivisions to regulate construction and operation of; definition, ordinance, enforcement, and PSC review provisions; exception for certain electric generating facilities with a certificate of public convenience and necessity  - SB185

Other proposals coauthored or cosponsored by Sen. Plale:

Senate Bills: 1, 2, 6, 10, 14, 18, 31, 36, 37, 39, 55, 63, 75, 76, 81, 85, 86, 88, 89, 90, 93, 94, 97, 106, 108, 115, 123, 126, 129, 133, 134, 135, 136, 141, 163, 164, 166, 173, 182, 191, 199, 204, 207, 208, 214, 215, 219, 224, 263, 278, 288, 290, 308, 324, 331, 333, 359, 400, 406, 409, 412, 416, 424, 425, 439, 456, 458, 481, 495, 499, 500, 501, 503, 511, 535, 575, 579, 581, 587, 639, 647

Senate Joint Resolutions: 4, 5, 6, 7, 12, 13, 18, 19, 22, 24, 25, 38, 45, 48, 50, 52, 74, 78, 83

Senate Resolutions: 9, 13

Senate Petitions:

Assembly Bills: 12, 15, 18, 27, 39, 40, 41, 47, 58, 60, 61, 73, 77, 81, 88, 92, 97, 98, 101, 102, 103, 109, 115, 116, 119, 126, 130, 135, 136, 152, 162, 163, 172, 175, 176, 177, 178, 180, 181, 185, 191, 193, 194, 195, 214, 217, 229, 234, 242, 250, 261, 262, 269, 273, 277, 289, 295, 301, 302, 303, 313, 314, 325, 326, 329, 354, 395, 409, 421, 427, 438, 440, 458, 462, 464, 479, 482, 508, 511, 546, 551, 592, 596, 598, 603, 605, 611, 615, 631, 639, 641, 648, 649, 656, 666, 671, 691, 694, 695, 698, 709, 722, 723, 752, 763, 779, 819, 821, 845, 873, 899

Assembly Joint Resolutions: 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 15, 18, 24, 27, 31, 33, 34, 35, 36, 38, 40, 41, 44, 45, 46, 56, 57, 60, 66, 69, 87, 100, 104, 105, 107, 116, 118, 124

S26 Risser, Sen. Fred A. (26th Sen.Dist.; Dem.)

Administrative decision: deadline for appeal made the same for contested and noncontested cases - SB583

American Red Cross Month: March 2009 proclaimed as -  AJR20

American Red Cross Month: March 2009 proclaimed as -  SJR14

Animal taken into custody on behalf of a political subdivision: laws revised -  AB793

Animal taken into custody on behalf of a political subdivision: laws revised -  SB580

Appellate procedure revisions re review of orders denying motion to suppress evidence or challenging admissibility of the statement of a defendant or juvenile in certain circumstances - SB100

Appellate procedures integrated re commitments of persons found not guilty by reason of mental disease or defect and commitments of sexually violent persons  - SB98

Appellate time limits and procedure revisions -  SB99

Bicycle and EPAMD requirements eliminated re distance from a parked vehicle and audible signal when passing; opening door of a motor vehicle on a highway without checking traffic first prohibited -  AB59

Bicycle and EPAMD requirements eliminated re distance from a parked vehicle and audible signal when passing; opening door of a motor vehicle on a highway without checking traffic first prohibited -  SB29

Bulk transfers of inventory: Uniform Commercial Code provisions repealed -  AB202

Bulk transfers of inventory: Uniform Commercial Code provisions repealed -  SB143

Cellular telephone or other wireless telecommunications device: use prohibited while operating a school bus or alternative pupil transport vehicle; exception and penalty provisions  - SB91

``Class B" license: village in Dane County with certain population may exceed village's retail liquor license quota  - AB674

``College" or ``university" may not be used in a school name unless the school awards an associate or higher degree and has certain accreditation; ``state" and ``Wisconsin" may not be used in a school name if the school is not affiliated with the U.W. System or TCS; false academic credentials, definitions, EAB duties, employment discrimination, and penalty provisions; JRCCP report -  AB624

``College" or ``university" may not be used in a school name unless the school awards an associate or higher degree and has certain accreditation; ``state" and ``Wisconsin" may not be used in a school name if the school is not affiliated with the U.W. System or TCS; false academic credentials, definitions, EAB duties, employment discrimination, and penalty provisions; JRCCP report -  SB431

Condominium law revisions - AB647

Condominium materials: electronic disclosure permitted -  SB605

Construction employees re painting or drywall finishing: penalty for ``willful misclassification" as nonemployees; JRCCP report -  AB929

Construction employees re painting or drywall finishing: penalty for ``willful misclassification" as nonemployees; JRCCP report -  SB669

County jailers classified as protective occupation participants for WRS purposes; JSCRS appendix report  - AB776

Crime victim right to make a statement at sentencing or disposition: prosecutor's obligation to provide notice modified - AB146

DNA evidence connected to certain felonies: time limit for commencing prosecution revised; reconciliation of 2005 WisActs 60 and 276 -  AB514

Donate Life Month: April 2009 proclaimed as -  AJR31

Donate Life Month: April 2009 proclaimed as -  SJR19

Dyke, Don: public service commended and congratulations on his retirement from Legislative Council  - AJR114

Election and voting law changes re deceptive election practices and voter intimidation, suppression, and protection; voter's bill of rights, GAB duties, report, and penalty provisions; JRCCP report -  SB179

Electronic filing of campaign finance reports: GAB directed to provide an Internet-based system and to permit registrants to file online or using certain software  - AB494

Electronic voter registration permitted with valid driver's license or state ID card, maintenance of voter registration forms provision; DOT and GAB duties -  AB892

Electronic voter registration permitted with valid driver's license or state ID card, maintenance of voter registration forms provision; DOT and GAB duties -  SB645

Energy conservation standards for the construction of certain buildings, LEED certification for public building projects, graywater and rainwater systems; DOA, Building Commission, and Comm.Dept duties; report and lease provisions  - AB843

Energy conservation standards for the construction of certain buildings, LEED certification for public building projects, graywater and rainwater systems; DOA, Building Commission, and Comm.Dept duties; report and lease provisions  - SB616

Environmental surcharge for violation of an environmental law increased -  AB257

Federal economic stimulus funds: JCF oversight provisions; Governor's duties specified -  SB50

Fermented malt beverage: tax rate increased; funding for law enforcement officers, training, equipment, and AODA treatment services and prevention programs  - AB287

Fermented malt beverage: tax rate increased; funding for law enforcement officers, training, equipment, and AODA treatment services and prevention programs  - SB209

Firearm sale or transfer prohibited except under specific conditions; possession by person convicted of a violent nonfelony offense prohibited; JRCCP report - SB643

Food protection practices certificate: written exam required; DHS emergency rule provision -  AB414

Friends of the Wisconsin Historical Society: 60th anniversary commended -  SJR69

Furlough of executive branch state employees per Executive Order #285: exempting employees under certain conditions; state agencies may request an exemption from JCF for certain employees or request a delay in implementation; state agencies may not use contractual services for services performed by state employees on unpaid leave -  AB551

Geoffrion, Blake: U.W. Madison men's hockey player commended for his achievements on and off the ice and as the 2010 Hobey Baker Memorial Award recipient  - AJR130

Geoffrion, Blake: U.W. Madison men's hockey player commended for his achievements on and off the ice and as the 2010 Hobey Baker Memorial Award recipient  - SJR76

Goodman, Robert D.: contributions to the Madison community commended upon his death -  SJR72

Haase, Robert D.: life and public service -  AJR110

Indigency determination criteria for purposes of SPD representation changed; Public Defender Board FTE positions increased -  SB263

Intoxication test prior to arrest: law enforcement officer may request of a person involved in an accident causing injury, death, or great bodily harm -  SB303

``Land surveying" replaced with ``practice of professional land surveying'', definition provision; certificate of registration replaced with licensure requirement; replaces ``registered land surveyor" references with ``professional land surveyor", including in name of the board; note on plat or map re ordinary high water mark and navigable waters  - AB271

``Land surveying" replaced with ``practice of professional land surveying'', definition provision; certificate of registration replaced with licensure requirement; replaces ``registered land surveyor" references with ``professional land surveyor", including in name of the board; note on plat or map re ordinary high water mark and navigable waters  - SB194

Landscape architecture: practicing without a permit prohibited; exemptions provided -  AB142

Landscape architecture: practicing without a permit prohibited; exemptions provided -  SB104

Local elections board, local regulation of campaign contributions, enforcement, and registration and reporting: county, city, town, and village authorized to create and enact ordinances; GAB provision -  AB619

MEB and licensed physician duties revised; biennial training requirement; temporary educational permit to practice medicine and surgery -  AB877

MEB and licensed physician duties revised; biennial training requirement; temporary educational permit to practice medicine and surgery -  SB635

Medical malpractice: notice requirement and liability limits revised re civil actions against local governments, political corporations, volunteer fire companies, and their officers, agents, or employees, and state officers - AB179

Medical malpractice: notice requirement and liability limits revised re civil actions against local governments, political corporations, volunteer fire companies, and their officers, agents, or employees, and state officers - SB127

Metzner, Carroll E.: life and public service -  AJR19

Miller, Marjorie ``Midge" Calvins Leeper: life and public service -  SJR31

Minority Cancer Awareness Week in Wisconsin proclaimed April 19-25, 2009 -  SJR12

Moped operation and parking revisions similar to motorcycles; ordinance provision -  AB975