2015 Assembly Authors

Senate Bills: 2, 3, 4, 5, 9, 10, 15, 18, 19, 22, 27, 28, 39, 45, 48, 58, 68, 72, 78, 111, 112, 120, 125, 142, 145, 146, 159, 162, 163, 166, 167, 170, 172, 174, 175, 176, 184, 194, 200, 208, 214, 215, 216, 219, 220, 221, 222, 232, 245, 258, 262, 264, 270, 280, 281, 293, 298, 299, 307, 314, 323, 325, 327, 332, 334, 335, 340, 342, 352, 361, 365, 385, 412, 415, 427, 428, 439, 468, 471, 483, 491, 501, 546, 579, 600, 621, 625, 628, 630, 632, 634, 637, 648, 649, 653, 666, 670, 671, 675, 682, 688, 690, 694, 700, 701, 705, 711, 715, 724, 727, 745, 748, 749, 750, 758, 760, 766, 767, 771, 773, 781, 785, 789

Senate Joint Resolutions: 3, 6, 7, 9, 10, 12, 15, 25, 30, 31, 32, 33, 39, 40, 41, 43, 45, 46, 47, 53, 54, 56, 57, 60, 64, 66, 71, 78, 79, 81, 82, 84, 90

1286 Schraa, Rep. Michael (53rd Asm.Dist.; R)

Certificate of authority re foreign corporations: certain fees eliminated for a qualified new business venture; definition and WEDC provisions - AB775

Christian Schools International added to list of choice program accrediting agencies and preaccrediting agencies and Special Needs Scholarship program accrediting entities re qualifying private schools - AB602

Drone used to commit a crime: penalty enhancer created - AB671

Drone used to commit a crime: penalty enhancer created - SB497

Drones operated over state correctional institutions prohibited; political subdivisions may enact ordinances limiting operation of drones over designated areas, exceptions and penalty provisions - AB670

Drones operated over state correctional institutions prohibited; political subdivisions may enact ordinances limiting operation of drones over designated areas, exceptions and penalty provisions - SB498

Medical examiner, and medicolegal investigation staff members licensure by the Medicolegal Investigation Examining Board (MIEB) required, exceptions and license requirements; MIEB created in DSPS; reporting deaths revisions and failure to report penalty increased; jurisdiction to investigate death and notifications, autopsies and other diagnostic procedures; investigation records and handling of personal property; disposition of bodies; access to deceased's mental health treatment records - AB867

Medical examiner, and medicolegal investigation staff members licensure by the Medicolegal Investigation Examining Board (MIEB) required, exceptions and license requirements; MIEB created in DSPS; reporting deaths revisions and failure to report penalty increased; jurisdiction to investigate death and notifications, autopsies and other diagnostic procedures; investigation records and handling of personal property; disposition of bodies; access to deceased's mental health treatment records - SB712

Motor vehicles acquired for scrap metal or junking: acquisition by scrap metal processors and dealers to comply with same requirements as motor vehicle salvage dealers; security interest provision - AB956

Motor vehicles acquired for scrap metal or junking: acquisition by scrap metal processors and dealers to comply with same requirements as motor vehicle salvage dealers; security interest provision - SB751

Qualified new business venture certified by WEDC re tax credits under the angel and early stage seed investment tax credit programs: eligibility expanded - AB718

School district mechanisms for borrowing and raising money: revisions re loan or bond issues, revenue limit adjustments, State Trust Funds loans, temporary borrowing, promissory notes, and MPS levy limit adjustments and bond issues - AB481

School district mechanisms for borrowing and raising money: revisions re loan or bond issues, revenue limit adjustments, State Trust Funds loans, temporary borrowing, promissory notes, and MPS levy limit adjustments and bond issues - SB355

Sobriety program: court may order participation in for certain drunk driving offenses requiring installation of an ignition interlock device; occupational driver’s license provision - AB839

State Treasurer, Office of, deleted from the Constitution; BCPL provision. Constitutional amendment (1st consideration) - AJR5

State Treasurer, Office of, deleted from the Constitution; BCPL provision. Constitutional amendment (1st consideration) - SJR4

Substitute teachers at private schools participating in a parental choice program: exemption from bachelor’s degree, credential, or teaching license requirement in specific cases - AB964

Substitute teachers at private schools participating in a parental choice program: exemption from bachelor’s degree, credential, or teaching license requirement in specific cases - SB757

Telecommunications services to the UW System: universal service fund appropriation restored - AB346

Wild turkey designated the state game bird; Blue Book provision - AB780

Other proposals authored or co-authored by Schraa, Rep. Michael (53rd Asm.Dist.; R)

Assembly Bills: 1, 32, 49, 68, 73, 81, 82, 143, 220, 305, 310, 311, 326, 330, 364, 365, 366, 367, 371, 378, 382, 384, 402, 408, 409, 429, 455, 480, 497, 523, 547, 557, 565, 582, 600, 606, 633, 657, 658, 659, 660, 663, 669, 700, 732, 734, 737, 767, 777, 808, 810, 846, 873, 921, 947, 973

Assembly Joint Resolutions: 1, 4, 23, 43, 44, 51, 59, 70, 79, 93, 95, 99, 113

Assembly Resolutions: 6

Senate Bills: 35, 43, 44, 49, 64, 73, 106, 179, 227, 237, 238, 242, 260, 261, 266, 268, 269, 271, 272, 280, 288, 293, 300, 325, 363, 367, 368, 374, 403, 409, 411, 417, 457, 460, 467, 488, 499, 500, 507, 520, 522, 542, 573, 589, 618, 626, 641, 642, 643, 656, 704, 742, 746

Senate Joint Resolutions: 2, 7, 40, 41, 49, 64, 81, 84, 102, 109

1304 Shankland, Rep. Katrina (71st Asm.Dist.; D)

Assembly Organization, Committee on, requested to meet immediately following the June 9, 2015 floor session and introduce an Assembly resolution requesting a WEDC loans report from the governor and WEDC - AR11

Assembly Organization, Committee on, requested to meet on July 9, 2015, to consider a resolution affirming the Assembly’s commitment to the state’s open record and open government laws - AR12

Assembly Organization, Committee on, required to appoint a committee on local control and unfunded mandates before February 15, 2016; report required - AR24

Assembly Organization, Committee on, required to appoint a special committee on water issues; report required by December 31, 2016; DNR and PSC provisions - AR25

Assembly Organization, Committee on, required to immediately appoint a task force on the middle class re recommendations to increase average household income and family-supporting employment opportunities and deliver findings to the Assembly by January 1, 2017 - AR17

Biennial budget bill: process for removal of nonfiscal policy items established; LFB and JCF duties - AB329

Biennial budget bill: process for removal of nonfiscal policy items established; LFB and JCF duties - SB648

Campaign finance proposals: prohibiting offering Assembly proposals or Assembly consideration of a Senate proposal that would take effect in the current biennium [Assembly rules 32 (1)(a), 39 (1), 41 (1)] - AR19

Community development financial institution (CDFI): income and franchise tax credits created for investments in; definitions and sunset provision - AB911

Community development financial institution (CDFI): income and franchise tax credits created for investments in; definitions and sunset provision - SB693

Contraceptives: dispensing an extended supply required to be covered by health insurers - AB932

Contraceptives: dispensing an extended supply required to be covered by health insurers - SB724

Economic Opportunity, Department of (DEO) created; Economic Development Transition Council created to effect the transition of WEDC functions to DEO and the Badger Innovation Corporation; Economic Development Policy Board created to assist DEO; Governor and JCF duties - AB617

Elected state official seeking national office: reporting travel expenses to GAB required, reimbursement provision - AB342

Ethics Commission toll-free telephone number required for reports of fraud, waste, and mismanagement re WEDC; DA and report provisions - AB991

Ethics Commission toll-free telephone number required for reports of fraud, waste, and mismanagement re WEDC; DA and report provisions - SB782

Executive branch appointments: executive officers required to disclose certain information to the Ethics Commission - AB890

Fraud in obtaining economic development benefits from WEDC: provisions and criminal penalties created - SB415

Hmong history from the Vietnam War to emigration to the U.S.: school boards directed to include in the instructional program - AB229

Iola Old Car Show: DOT required to erect directional signs; contributions from interested parties provision - AB509

JCLO required to appoint a Commission on Debt-Free College to study and report on feasibility of providing debt-free college education to all Wisconsin residents; finding required before January 3, 2017 - AJR102

JCLO required to appoint a Commission on Debt-Free College to study and report on feasibility of providing debt-free college education to all Wisconsin residents; finding required before January 3, 2017 - SJR78

Legislator prohibited from official action on proposal to change state law or rule resulting in substantial financial benefit to legislator’s political campaign organization during the biennium: constitutional amendment (1st consideration) - AJR86

LRB required to provide individuals with requested portions of law of this state, for free in print or electronic form, if the individual does not have reasonable access; appropriation provision - AB967

Medical examiner, and medicolegal investigation staff members licensure by the Medicolegal Investigation Examining Board (MIEB) required, exceptions and license requirements; MIEB created in DSPS; reporting deaths revisions and failure to report penalty increased; jurisdiction to investigate death and notifications, autopsies and other diagnostic procedures; investigation records and handling of personal property; disposition of bodies; access to deceased's mental health treatment records - AB867

Open records law and public’s access to government protected - AR32

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

Snowplow drivers honored for their dedication and keeping Wisconsin roadways safe - AJR118

Special education job development specialists: DPI pilot program to employ in certain school districts re employment outcomes for children with disabilities - AB943

State elected official who owes a debt to the state: interest applied based on federal student loan interest rate - AB971

Stevens Point Area Senior High boys’ basketball team, the Panthers, commended for winning the 2016 WIAA Division I State Championship - AJR122

Stevens Point Area Senior High boys’ basketball team, the Panthers, commended for winning the 2016 WIAA Division I State Championship - SJR114

Stevens Point Area Senior High boys' basketball team, the Panthers, commended on winning the WIAA Division I State Championship title - AJR26

Stevens Point Area Senior High boys' basketball team, the Panthers, commended on winning the WIAA Division I State Championship title - SJR28

UW—Stevens Point men’s basketball team commended on winning the 2015 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division III Men’s Basketball National Championship title - AJR25

UW—Stevens Point men’s basketball team commended on winning the 2015 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division III Men’s Basketball National Championship title - SJR27

WEDC employees aware of fraud against WEDC required to report it to DOJ or a DA; retroactive provision - AB859

Wild turkey hunting program and special event for disabled veterans: DNR to establish; approvals, fees, and mentor provisions - AB544

Wild turkey hunting program and special event for disabled veterans: DNR to establish; approvals, fees, and mentor provisions - SB394

Wisconsin grants for technical college and UW System students: funding increased; HEAB duties - AB897

Wisconsin Renewable Energy Development Authority (WREDA) created re programs to develop renewable energy, reduce energy consumption, and improve energy efficiency; bonding authority, loan, and grant provisions; certain state agency requirements apply; JSCTE appendix report - AB66

Wisconsin's public sector who came to protest [2011] WisAct 10: Assembly recognizes their service and apologizes for certain insensitive comments - AR4

Wisconsin's public sector who came to protest [2011] WisAct 10: Assembly recognizes their service and apologizes for certain insensitive comments - AR5

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

Assembly Bills: 12, 20, 62, 63, 84, 86, 87, 101, 102, 103, 107, 122, 141, 145, 155, 180, 182, 183, 184, 185, 198, 211, 221, 234, 252, 253, 266, 272, 291, 294, 295, 313, 318, 320, 328, 348, 358, 364, 365, 366, 367, 368, 378, 379, 394, 399, 405, 408, 423, 432, 460, 474, 510, 516, 527, 529, 545, 547, 570, 605, 607, 618, 636, 656, 663, 666, 673, 701, 702, 705, 710, 763, 765, 776, 783, 784, 785, 786, 787, 788, 789, 790, 792, 808, 813, 814, 815, 816, 830, 831, 836, 850, 851, 858, 862, 881, 882, 883, 886, 887, 898, 900, 901, 904, 912, 915, 919, 925, 933, 957, 963, 987, 1007

Assembly Joint Resolutions: 4, 6, 7, 8, 10, 11, 12, 21, 22, 23, 32, 33, 35, 39, 43, 44, 46, 53, 55, 62, 63, 64, 70, 71, 74, 81, 89, 92, 99, 100, 101, 107, 108, 117

Assembly Resolutions: 6, 7, 10, 13, 18, 20, 27, 31

Senate Bills: 2, 3, 15, 18, 33, 45, 48, 58, 68, 79, 80, 97, 107, 111, 112, 117, 124, 142, 145, 162, 163, 174, 176, 187, 188, 189, 190, 192, 194, 196, 215, 216, 222, 232, 236, 241, 262, 268, 269, 271, 272, 275, 280, 281, 293, 307, 311, 312, 322, 327, 334, 335, 352, 370, 382, 385, 412, 444, 457, 468, 483, 488, 500, 539, 545, 546, 579, 607, 612, 613, 621, 625, 628, 635, 636, 651, 656, 659, 666, 688, 695, 712, 723, 731, 737, 738, 783, 785, 789

Senate Joint Resolutions: 3, 7, 12, 14, 25, 31, 33, 39, 40, 41, 46, 47, 49, 52, 53, 54, 59, 60, 64, 71, 74, 76, 81, 82, 84, 85, 92, 105, 106, 107, 111

1253 Sinicki, Rep. Christine (20th Asm.Dist.; D)

Bay View labor strike and tragedy in 1886: anniversary commemorated every May 5th - AJR40

Bay View labor strike and tragedy in 1886: anniversary commemorated every May 5th 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 - AR8

Beil, Marty: life and public service of the labor leader commended upon his death - AJR71

Bowe, Gerald ``Jerry”: life and contributions of former head football coach and educator of Cudahy High School commended upon his death - AJR98

Employment discrimination on the basis of military service: action in circuit court to recover compensatory and punitive damages permitted; DWD duties - AB925

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, limitations, and consumer price index provisions - AB570

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, limitations, and consumer price index provisions - SB145

Gift obligations such as gift cards or certificates: regulations for the sale and redemption of created; civil penalties, private right of action, exceptions, and DATCP and DA duties provisions - AB761

Handgun purchase: 48 hour waiting period restored - AB354