2013 Assembly Authors

High school graduation requirements for pupils attending private school under the parental choice program specified; private school may be barred from parental choice program if it violates the requirements - AB325

Hmong history from the Vietnam War to emigration to the U.S.: school boards directed to include in the instructional program - AB507

Low-income energy assistance: eligibility of certain households modified - AB903

Pavelski, Joe: accomplishments as a hockey player and community member commended and wishing him success at the 2014 Winter Olympics - AJR89

Pavelski, Joe: accomplishments as a hockey player and community member commended and wishing him success at the 2014 Winter Olympics - SJR65

Political disbursements by corporations and cooperatives: GAB duties if prohibition is found unenforceable under set conditions; registration and reporting requirements; penalty provisions - AB354

Renewable energy: renewable portfolio standards revisions, biofuels requirement, electric utility purchases of renewable energy orders from PSC, distributed generation facilities rules; PSC duties and reports required - AB876

Renewable energy: renewable portfolio standards revisions, biofuels requirement, electric utility purchases of renewable energy orders from PSC, distributed generation facilities rules; PSC duties and reports required - SB660

Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, CT: designating December 14 as a day of remembrance for the 26 shooting victims - SJR42

Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, CT: designating December 14 as a day of remembrance for the 26 shooting victims - AJR44

Service contract award re DOA and its designated agents: protest or appeal of decisions provisions - AB93

Service contract award re DOA and its designated agents: protest or appeal of decisions provisions - SB83

Special registration deputies: appointment and training by county clerks and boards of election commissioners provisions; quota of new registrants requirement prohibited - AB235

Sporting heritage grant program and committee established to review applications created in 2013 WisAct 20 eliminated; new sporting heritage grant program established, DNR rule-making authority and consultation with the Sporting Heritage Council required - AB843

Student information system software: State Superintendent of Public Instruction required to develop request-for-proposal procedures and criteria for selecting vendors; school districts may use other software if compatible - AB60

Student information system software: State Superintendent of Public Instruction required to develop request-for-proposal procedures and criteria for selecting vendors; school districts may use other software if compatible - SB54

Value of solar tariff: PSC to require retail electric utilities to file, requirements specified - AB899

Vocational rehabilitation services for persons with disabilities: DWD 2013-15 fiscal biennium funding and FTE positions increased - AB351

Vocational rehabilitation services for persons with disabilities: DWD 2013-15 fiscal biennium funding and FTE positions increased - SB274

Wisconsin election campaign fund created and administered by GAB; income tax form designation - AB298

Wisconsin higher education grants (WHEG grants) for UW System students: additional transfer of moneys from UW System to HEAB - AB336

Wisconsin Renewable Energy Development Authority (WREDA) created; JSCTE appendix report - AB902

Other proposals authored or co-authored by Shankland, Rep. Katrina (71st Asm.Dist.; D)

Assembly Bills: 3, 45, 48, 49, 50, 53, 92, 109, 148, 166, 173, 182, 185, 199, 201, 203, 208, 215, 218, 230, 233, 236, 269, 270, 299, 300, 301, 303, 304, 305, 306, 307, 311, 313, 314, 316, 317, 318, 319, 320, 321, 322, 328, 335, 337, 366, 374, 377, 387, 392, 421, 424, 431, 445, 446, 447, 448, 457, 464, 480, 481, 498, 517, 526, 530, 531, 538, 542, 543, 552, 553, 578, 590, 594, 607, 638, 650, 651, 668, 686, 687, 726, 730, 733, 753, 754, 755, 757, 760, 763, 766, 770, 771, 772, 773, 778, 779, 791, 792, 817, 819, 821, 822, 834, 837, 838, 840, 844, 855, 856, 862, 863, 864, 866, 869, 878, 888, 893, 894, 895, 897, 898, 907, 915, 916, 917, 918, 926

Assembly Joint Resolutions: 4, 6, 8, 11, 12, 24, 29, 30, 42, 52, 54, 55, 59, 60, 61, 62, 65, 69, 71, 72, 73, 74, 78, 80, 82, 83, 84, 88, 100, 109, 110, 112, 120, 121

Assembly Resolutions: 6, 8, 12, 15, 17, 18, 24

Senate Bills: 4, 10, 25, 28, 38, 43, 45, 64, 91, 123, 138, 139, 140, 141, 142, 143, 163, 173, 178, 190, 191, 193, 196, 198, 214, 218, 223, 273, 288, 300, 306, 308, 312, 314, 356, 363, 370, 376, 388, 398, 401, 404, 411, 415, 435, 474, 505, 507, 523, 532, 544, 546, 554, 558, 559, 563, 566, 568, 573, 574, 580, 604, 611, 614, 616, 622, 623, 658, 669, 670, 671, 672, 699

Senate Joint Resolutions: 8, 12, 15, 32, 39, 48, 52, 54, 58, 59, 61, 62, 67, 68, 74, 79, 82, 83

October 2013 Special Session Assembly Bills: 4

974 Sinicki, Rep. Christine (20th Asm.Dist.; D)

Bay View labor strike and tragedy in 1886: anniversary commemorated on May 2nd - AJR36

Bay View labor strike and tragedy in 1886: anniversary commemorated every May 2nd and Assembly Chief Clerk to remove portrait of Governor Jeremiah Rusk from public display and hang historic photo of the iron puddlers in Bay View for set number of days - AR11

Counties may pass ordinance to increase sales and use tax if property tax levy is reduced, referendum provision - AB719

Discrimination in housing on the basis of political opinions, beliefs, or affiliations prohibited - AB722

Driver education instruction and license examinations required to include proper procedure for attaching a trailer to a motor vehicle - SB313

Employment discrimination based on employment status prohibited - AB755

Employment discrimination re unfair honesty or genetic testing: DWD or discriminated person may bring an action in circuit court for compensatory and punitive damages; exceptions provided - AB269

Employment discrimination re unfair honesty or genetic testing: DWD or discriminated person may bring an action in circuit court for compensatory and punitive damages; exceptions provided - SB143

Hollowpoint bullets and certain other bullets: selling, transporting, manufacturing, or possessing prohibited; exception and penalty enhancement provisions; JRCCP report - AB221

Horton, Barbara P.: life, public service, and dedication to Milwaukee's children and families commended upon her death - AJR47

Horton, Barbara P.: life, public service, and dedication to Milwaukee's children and families commended upon her death - SJR44

LaPorte, Joseph Charles: life and public service to the people of the City of Waukesha commended - AJR15

LaPorte, Joseph Charles: life and public service to the people of the City of Waukesha commended - SJR25

Nonprofit youth baseball association property, building, and certain land: property tax exemption created; JSCTE appendix report - AB525

Ozone-depleting refrigerants (ODRs) in motor vehicle air conditioners: duty to set qualifications and issue certifications for persons who remove or recycle changed from DATCP to EPA; sales and reclamation provisions - AB695

Private school may participate in the parental choice program if it has been in operation for at least two school years and has no more than 49% of enrollment from choice program pupils - AB327

Southeast RTA: authority to create restored as provided in 2009 WisAct 28; resolution and referendum provisions - AB909

UI law revisions re misconduct, absenteeism, and tardiness; registration and work search requirements; temporary work companies and work search; contribution and solvency rate schedules; termination of work and exemptions from requalification requirements; loans by this state to the unemployment reserve fund; 2013 WisAct 20 provisions - AB366

Wage claim lien cap increased and time limit eliminated; wage claim lien review committee appointed by Secretary of DWD; precedence over the rights of a bona fide purchaser of the employer's property; collective bargaining representative may file a wage claim or bring an action in court on behalf of an employee - AB721

Wage Council created in DWD to study and make recommendations re living wage - AB531

Wage Council created in DWD to study and make recommendations re living wage; minimum wage increased - AB720

Wages or other compensation paid by electronic fund transfer to a payroll card account permitted - SB415

Other proposals authored or co-authored by Sinicki, Rep. Christine (20th Asm.Dist.; D)

Assembly Bills: 3, 5, 22, 24, 37, 38, 46, 50, 52, 53, 56, 62, 63, 93, 94, 113, 130, 134, 136, 138, 148, 155, 163, 166, 172, 175, 176, 185, 187, 201, 208, 209, 218, 222, 229, 230, 233, 241, 249, 250, 260, 268, 274, 290, 294, 298, 299, 300, 301, 302, 303, 304, 305, 306, 307, 308, 309, 310, 311, 312, 313, 314, 315, 316, 317, 318, 319, 320, 321, 322, 323, 324, 325, 326, 328, 329, 330, 331, 332, 333, 334, 335, 336, 337, 351, 362, 363, 364, 365, 374, 387, 388, 391, 392, 400, 438, 445, 446, 447, 448, 495, 498, 500, 501, 507, 517, 518, 526, 529, 536, 538, 542, 550, 552, 553, 578, 581, 588, 604, 607, 621, 622, 623, 624, 625, 626, 628, 640, 650, 651, 652, 655, 686, 687, 703, 726, 733, 734, 738, 740, 752, 753, 757, 763, 766, 767, 771, 776, 791, 792, 818, 843, 846, 860, 861, 863, 864, 866, 877, 884, 885, 887, 888, 891, 893, 894, 895, 897, 898, 908, 918, 922

Assembly Joint Resolutions: 4, 6, 11, 20, 24, 29, 37, 38, 39, 44, 50, 54, 59, 64, 69, 70, 72, 77, 80, 82, 84, 91, 98, 100, 101, 109, 111, 112, 115, 119, 120

Assembly Resolutions: 6, 8, 12, 15, 16, 18, 22, 23, 24, 26, 27

Senate Bills: 3, 4, 6, 9, 14, 15, 28, 34, 38, 43, 45, 52, 64, 69, 83, 93, 101, 102, 107, 117, 119, 120, 123, 124, 134, 144, 155, 157, 160, 161, 163, 191, 192, 199, 203, 211, 212, 223, 229, 249, 274, 300, 303, 306, 307, 308, 312, 323, 332, 348, 376, 382, 388, 396, 401, 403, 404, 405, 411, 432, 434, 461, 471, 472, 477, 484, 485, 486, 487, 488, 495, 499, 505, 511, 522, 536, 538, 544, 558, 563, 573, 620, 623, 673, 685, 694

Senate Joint Resolutions: 8, 14, 15, 32, 33, 34, 36, 37, 42, 46, 48, 56, 60, 62, 67, 68, 74, 87

1187 Skowronski, Rep. Ken (82nd Asm.Dist.; R)

Alerts for missing adults at risk: require DOJ to allow law enforcement to use the integrated crime alert network to disseminate reports to outdoor advertisers and broadcasters; definition, input from certain organizations, and FTE position provisions - AB710

Child abuse and neglect reports and records re caregiver background check: conforming state law to the federal Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act re unsubstantiated or false cases - AB676

Fetal alcohol spectrum disorders: requirements for reporting suspected cases, physician examination of infants and diagnosis, child abuse and neglect investigation, and services and treatment for the infant and mother - AB675

U.S. foreign service: motor vehicle operator's license and vehicle registration privileges for members on active duty - AB786

Wisconsin Beer Commission created, state fair park provisions - AB856

Other proposals authored or co-authored by Skowronski, Rep. Ken (82nd Asm.Dist.; R)

Assembly Bills: 275, 445, 446, 447, 448, 635, 655, 673, 682, 691, 693, 733, 734, 743, 770, 779, 794, 800, 805, 814, 841, 859

Assembly Joint Resolutions: 29, 81, 84, 86, 88, 101

Senate Bills: 521, 522, 525, 527, 528, 529, 586, 601, 627, 628, 664

Senate Joint Resolutions: 59, 71

1001 Smith, Rep. Stephen (75th Asm.Dist.; D)

Employment discrimination on the basis of military service: action in circuit court to recover compensatory and punitive damages permitted; DWD duties - AB604

Entrepreneurial tax credit access grants created - AB47

Food purchased by UW Board of Regents: exceptions to state procurement requirements - AB432

Grazing lands conservation grant: statutory authority and funding restored - AB305

Homestead tax credit: indexing for inflation restored - AB334

Mining and drilling activities that destroy or fill in a lake bed, reservoir, or flowage: prohibition expanded and DNR authorized exception eliminated; withdrawing water from a reservoir or flowage provision - AB778

Sale or lease of state-owned real property permitted; reports required re state-owned surplus land - AB317

Small businesses may claim the jobs tax credit, definition provision - AB538

Telecommunications provider of last-resort obligations modified, sunset eliminated - SB306

Other proposals authored or co-authored by Smith, Rep. Stephen (75th Asm.Dist.; D)

Assembly Bills: 3, 13, 20, 21, 37, 38, 46, 53, 56, 60, 92, 106, 109, 148, 165, 166, 181, 182, 185, 194, 201, 208, 215, 218, 233, 250, 269, 270, 281, 303, 309, 311, 315, 318, 319, 320, 321, 328, 365, 376, 377, 381, 386, 392, 406, 411, 415, 425, 431, 445, 446, 448, 498, 521, 522, 525, 531, 552, 556, 574, 590, 592, 620, 656, 709, 734, 735, 736, 760, 763, 770, 774, 779, 834, 843, 915

Assembly Joint Resolutions: 2, 4, 6, 8, 11, 24, 29, 30, 44, 59, 65, 68, 69, 70, 72, 80, 84, 88

Assembly Resolutions: 6, 8, 12, 18, 24, 26, 27

Senate Bills: 3, 7, 10, 11, 38, 39, 45, 53, 54, 91, 103, 143, 152, 163, 169, 178, 185, 190, 211, 214, 223, 239, 240, 288, 289, 300, 310, 311, 314, 321, 328, 338, 341, 351, 352, 353, 370, 376, 435, 437, 447, 469, 497, 498, 499, 534, 566, 568, 573, 581, 582, 614, 625, 678

Senate Joint Resolutions: 4, 8, 15, 42, 59, 61, 64

October 2013 Special Session Assembly Bills: 4

1005 Spiros, Rep. John (86th Asm.Dist.; R)

Animal held in custody and owner is convicted of participating in animal fighting: custodian has option to release animal to person other than the owner if there is no threat to humans or other animals - AB230

Animal held in custody and owner is convicted of participating in animal fighting: custodian has option to release animal to person other than the owner if there is no threat to humans or other animals - SB191