2015 Assembly Authors

Child care center license: person who provides care for children without compensation required to obtain - AB263

Childhood Obesity Awareness Month: September 2015 proclaimed as - SJR20

DCF payments to certain child care providers modified; DCF to set policies and procedures to prevent fraud in Wisconsin Shares, LAB audit required and recovery of overpayments provision - AB607

Diabetes Awareness Month: November 2015 proclaimed as - SJR21

Firearm ammunition: prohibition on possession created for persons prohibited from possessing a firearm - AB948

Firearm buyback grant program established; fees from firearm and ammunition sales required - AB960

Firearm possession by person convicted of multiple or violent misdemeanors: prohibition created - AB274

Firearm possession by person convicted of multiple or violent misdemeanors: prohibition created - SB199

Lead investigation conducted by DHS in homes of certain children: required blood lead level in children under 6 years of age reduced - AB957

Lethal violence protective TRO and lethal violence protective injunction created; penalties for firearm possession while subject to TRO or injunction and filing false information with the petition - AB395

Marijuana: elimination of criminal penalty for possession of 25 grams or less - AB246

Possessing or using a firearm to commit certain crimes after being convicted of certain violent felonies: mandatory minimum period of confinement established - AB220

Retaliation against a public employee by the governor or a legislator: prohibition and criminal penalty created - AB594

Revocation of parole and extended supervision for violations that are not crimes: limit on number Corr.Dept, the Parole Commission, and DHA may order - AB309

Screening, brief intervention, and referral to treatment (SBIRT) program re AODA: DPI required to include in training of professional school staff; if school district requests training, it must administer the program to all pupils in the district; report to JCF required - AB270

Sex offender residence restrictions modified and penalties for violation by high-risk offenders revised; conditions for release from civil commitment established by DHS - AB290

Sexual exploitation surcharge created and moneys go to Office of Crime Victim Services re services to child victims of sexual exploitation - AB926

Spiritual treatment in lieu of medical or surgical treatment for children: exemptions removed re county department determination of child abuse or neglect, felony physical abuse of a child, and administration of psychotropic medication to juveniles in correctional custody; Christian Science treatment limited to adult patients - AB959

State park and recreation area annual vehicle admission stickers: fee waived for parent or guardian of pupil in grade four; distribution of activity guide for state parks, forests, recreation areas, and trails to public and private schools; DNR duties - AB538

State procurement for certified woman-owned business: preferences similar to certified minority-owned businesses created - AB920

Wisconsin Shares funding increased; grace period to fill a staff vacancy before child care provider’s quality rating is reduced - AB763

Women in STEM Month: November designated as - AJR100

Women in STEM Month: November designated as - SJR82

Other proposals authored or co-authored by Johnson, Rep. LaTonya (17th Asm.Dist.; D)

Assembly Bills: 8, 10, 12, 15, 16, 20, 22, 27, 29, 35, 55, 59, 60, 62, 65, 67, 70, 84, 85, 87, 101, 102, 108, 141, 148, 153, 155, 159, 160, 175, 179, 180, 181, 182, 183, 184, 185, 186, 193, 211, 216, 217, 218, 221, 224, 228, 231, 234, 244, 245, 247, 252, 260, 261, 264, 265, 272, 281, 284, 292, 293, 294, 295, 300, 304, 318, 323, 328, 329, 333, 334, 342, 343, 348, 351, 354, 358, 363, 365, 375, 378, 379, 391, 396, 399, 400, 401, 407, 414, 423, 428, 429, 430, 437, 459, 460, 463, 472, 473, 474, 475, 478, 482, 484, 485, 487, 498, 499, 507, 510, 513, 514, 516, 524, 529, 545, 551, 552, 555, 567, 569, 570, 574, 585, 586, 587, 588, 589, 590, 604, 617, 618, 628, 643, 652, 656, 661, 663, 666, 673, 691, 692, 699, 737, 745, 752, 776, 783, 784, 785, 786, 787, 788, 789, 790, 792, 805, 808, 813, 814, 815, 816, 829, 830, 831, 832, 834, 835, 836, 844, 849, 851, 862, 880, 882, 883, 890, 891, 892, 893, 894, 895, 896, 897, 899, 900, 904, 906, 907, 908, 909, 910, 915, 921, 925, 927, 928, 932, 943, 944, 945, 949, 953, 954, 961, 962, 963, 969, 970, 978, 979, 980, 982, 983, 984, 985, 986, 987, 1007, 1008, 1009, 1010, 1011, 1012, 1013

Assembly Joint Resolutions: 3, 4, 6, 8, 15, 17, 21, 30, 32, 38, 40, 43, 44, 46, 53, 55, 59, 63, 70, 71, 73, 74, 78, 80, 82, 83, 86, 88, 89, 90, 99, 103, 108, 110, 116, 117

Assembly Resolutions: 4, 6, 7, 22, 23, 25, 28

Senate Bills: 2, 3, 9, 15, 18, 27, 28, 39, 42, 45, 58, 68, 78, 97, 111, 125, 141, 142, 145, 146, 151, 159, 162, 166, 167, 170, 172, 174, 176, 186, 187, 188, 189, 190, 191, 194, 200, 201, 204, 207, 211, 214, 215, 216, 232, 240, 241, 245, 258, 262, 264, 269, 270, 275, 280, 281, 283, 299, 308, 311, 314, 322, 323, 325, 326, 342, 351, 352, 353, 356, 364, 365, 370, 376, 378, 385, 397, 412, 414, 415, 424, 427, 439, 450, 462, 468, 471, 488, 491, 500, 501, 517, 528, 574, 579, 597, 607, 608, 610, 611, 612, 613, 618, 620, 623, 625, 636, 637, 647, 648, 653, 656, 659, 666, 669, 670, 671, 676, 677, 678, 679, 680, 685, 688, 694, 700, 722, 723, 724, 745, 749, 750, 756, 758, 760, 767, 771, 772, 774, 779, 783, 789

Senate Joint Resolutions: 3, 7, 10, 12, 30, 31, 32, 39, 40, 41, 46, 47, 49, 54, 60, 64, 70, 73, 74, 76, 77, 81, 84, 88, 89

1276 Jorgensen, Rep. Andy (43rd Asm.Dist.; D)

Classified service employee running for a partisan political office: eliminate leave of absence requirement - AB479

Grow Wisconsin pilot program in Dane, Rock, and Milwaukee counties: DHS directed to implement re assisting FoodShare recipients to purchase food grown or made in Wisconsin - AB292

Grow Wisconsin pilot program in Dane, Rock, and Milwaukee counties: DHS directed to implement re assisting FoodShare recipients to purchase food grown or made in Wisconsin - SB214

Juvenile court notification to individuals re child, juvenile, or unborn child in need of protection and services proceedings expanded to include alleged father’s parents and siblings - AB877

K-9 Veterans Day proclaimed March 13, 2015 and each succeeding year - AJR4

Legislative campaign committees and personal campaign committees prohibited from accepting contributions from corporations incorporated outside of the U.S. [Assembly rule 98 (6)] - AR18

Materials manufactured in the United States: preference for in state and local government public contracts and purchases - AB20

Materials manufactured in the United States: preference for in state and local government public contracts and purchases - SB176

Overtime pay requirements revised re exempt employees; definitions, DWD duties, and emergency rules provisions - SB342

Prescription drug assistance for elderly program: waiver of federal Medicaid law required and use of excess GPR and PR moneys - AB211

Prescription drug assistance for elderly program: waiver of federal Medicaid law required and use of excess GPR and PR moneys - SB142

Protecting the civil rights of all Wisconsinites and denouncing bigotry and hatred: Assembly’s unwavering commitment to reaffirmed - AR7

Reimbursement required from Governor Walker and Scott Walker, Inc. for travel and security expenses re his candidacy for president of the United States: Legislative Committee on Assembly Organization required to hold an executive session by set date - AR14

School Breakfast Program reimbursement rate raised - AB234

Student loan assistance for critical industry sectors: HEAB to administer and Secretary of DWD and CEO of WEDC to identify the sectors in consultation with UW Board of Regents, state superintendent of public instruction, TCS Board, and local workforce investment boards; promotional materials to high schools provision - AB661

Telfer, Richard J.: Chancellor of UW--Whitewater commended for his contributions and congratulated on his upcoming retirement - AJR39

UW--Whitewater Warhawks baseball team commended for winning the 2014 NCAA Division III Baseball National Championship title - AJR12

UW--Whitewater Warhawks football team commended for winning the 2014 NCAA Division III Football National Championship title - AJR10

UW--Whitewater Warhawks men's basketball team commended for winning the 2014 NCAA Division III Basketball National Championship title - AJR11

Vodenlich, John: commended on receiving the 2015 Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference’s Baseball Coach of the Year award - SJR44

WCLO AM-1230: honoring its 85th birthday on August 1, 2015 - AJR47

Wisconsin Job Development and Retention Commission created in DWD; businesses outsourcing jobs are ineligible to receive state grants, loans, and tax benefits - AB304

Wisconsin Private Retirement Security Board created to establish a private retirement security plan; study, report, and fee provisions; DETF duties - AB70

Other proposals authored or co-authored by Jorgensen, Rep. Andy (43rd Asm.Dist.; D)

Assembly Bills: 12, 46, 62, 63, 81, 84, 85, 86, 87, 88, 89, 101, 102, 103, 107, 108, 113, 114, 148, 187, 214, 215, 220, 235, 244, 245, 261, 265, 267, 272, 283, 294, 295, 300, 308, 318, 320, 323, 328, 329, 342, 348, 359, 365, 379, 383, 408, 417, 423, 436, 437, 442, 453, 464, 473, 474, 491, 507, 510, 511, 516, 524, 529, 545, 567, 570, 605, 607, 617, 618, 657, 658, 659, 666, 667, 669, 716, 752, 777, 790, 813, 814, 816, 830, 831, 832, 834, 835, 836, 852, 858, 859, 862, 881, 882, 888, 890, 897, 900, 913, 925, 933, 958, 974, 1007

Assembly Joint Resolutions: 2, 3, 6, 7, 8, 15, 21, 22, 26, 27, 32, 35, 43, 45, 46, 53, 55, 59, 61, 62, 63, 64, 70, 71, 73, 74, 75, 80, 82, 86, 90, 91, 92, 99, 101, 106, 107, 108, 110, 111, 116, 117, 118

Assembly Resolutions: 4, 5, 6, 10, 11, 12, 13, 15, 19, 20, 24, 32

Senate Bills: 2, 3, 15, 18, 33, 45, 48, 58, 68, 70, 78, 111, 112, 115, 145, 162, 163, 164, 166, 186, 187, 188, 189, 190, 194, 200, 211, 215, 216, 230, 232, 236, 262, 269, 277, 281, 293, 330, 350, 351, 352, 370, 385, 388, 412, 454, 468, 489, 491, 499, 517, 522, 546, 573, 574, 579, 590, 598, 607, 608, 610, 611, 612, 613, 621, 648, 649, 651, 652, 659, 666, 670, 694, 706, 723, 732, 764, 768, 783, 785

Senate Joint Resolutions: 3, 7, 9, 11, 12, 17, 20, 21, 25, 27, 28, 31, 33, 35, 39, 41, 46, 47, 49, 50, 52, 53, 54, 59, 60, 61, 64, 67, 71, 74, 76, 77, 81, 83, 84, 85, 89, 91, 92, 93, 94, 95, 96, 97, 98, 100, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108, 111, 112, 113

1280 Kahl, Rep. Robb (47th Asm.Dist.; D)

Building Safety Month: May 2015 designated as - AJR30

Cannabidiol (CBD oil) producers re treatment for seizure disorder: licensure program in DSPS established; possession and dispensing requirements modified - SB772

Continuous disinfection of municipal water supply required - AB977

Disconnection devices required for distributed generation facilities (DEGs) interconnected to the electric distribution systems of retail electric utilities and cooperatives - AB560

Disconnection devices required for distributed generation facilities (DEGs) interconnected to the electric distribution systems of electric public utilities - SB580

JCF membership and consideration of motions revisions - SB754

Legislative consideration of bills and committee activity: limits imposed, exceptions provided - AB965

Materials manufactured in the United States: preference for in state and local government public contracts and purchases - AB20

Motor vehicle fuel tax rate: annual increases re consumer price index; JCF approval required - AB468

Motor vehicle fuel tax rate increased to pay debt service on major highway and rehabilitation projects; DOR to adjust annually based on consumer price index - AB972

Motor vehicle fuel tax rate increased to pay debt service on major highway and rehabilitation projects; DOR to adjust annually based on consumer price index - SB763

``Neglect” as defined in the Children’s Code changed - AB955

Officiating at a marriage: civil celebrant authorized to perform, definition provision - AB946

Open Enrollment Program: applicant preference priority revised - SB116

PEG channel requirements for video service providers and interim cable operators revised - AB1007

Prescription drug assistance for elderly program: waiver of federal Medicaid law required and use of excess GPR and PR moneys - AB211

Primary elections: voting for more than one political party authorized - AB288

Primary elections: voting for more than one political party authorized - SB208

Public record disposed of or destroyed prior to date it may be disposed or destroyed: forfeiture created - AB887

School bullying policy: DPI model to include bullying by electronic means, officials required to report incidents that are violations of criminal laws to law enforcement, and responses to bullying off school grounds; prohibitions for posting messages that threaten harm or includes obscene, lewd, or profane language where others can view it created, penalty provisions - AB496

School bullying policy: DPI model to include bullying by electronic means, officials required to report incidents that are violations of criminal laws to law enforcement, and responses to bullying off school grounds; prohibitions for posting messages that threaten harm or includes obscene, lewd, or profane language where others can view it created, penalty provisions - SB473

School bus warning light requirements for model year 2005 and later - AB896

State legislator salary increases prohibited unless equal to average salary of first-year, full-time teacher - AB747

Tetrahydrocannabinols (THC) definition revised to remove dispense requirement for cannabidiol (CBD oil) exception - AB228

Uniform Interstate Enforcement of Domestic Violence Protection Orders Act (2002) adopted - AB473

Voter ID informational campaign: GAB and Elections Commission required to conduct public informational campaign - AB987

WEDC to establish matching grant program for recipients of certain federal grants to small businesses - AB145

WEDC to establish matching grant program for recipients of certain federal grants to small businesses - SB124

Wisconsin Next Generation Reserve Board created re grants and loans to and investment in Wisconsin bioscience companies; JCF and SWIB duties, report required - AB888