2017 Assembly Authors

Local governmental units required to establish a civil service system; just cause, grievance procedure, and exception provisions - SB111

Medication for the purpose of ending life: individuals meeting requirements may request from their physicians; DHS duties; does not constitute attempted suicide - AB216

NRB nominates DNR Secretary with advice and consent of the Senate, term of office provisions; filling an NRB member vacancy modified - AB157

NRB nominates DNR Secretary with advice and consent of the Senate, term of office provisions; filling an NRB member vacancy modified - SB171

Operator’s license fees waived for disabled veterans re ``Class D” and ``Class M” motor vehicles - AB742

Oshkosh North High School Spartans boys basketball team commended for winning the 2018 WIAA Division I State Championship - AJR117

Person subject to GPS tracking by DOC: penalty for intentionally failing to charge device - AB983

Person subject to GPS tracking by DOC: penalty for intentionally failing to charge device - SB831

PTSD as a mitigating factor: court may consider when sentencing a military veteran - AB741

Shared governance at UW System institutions: statutory provisions restored to form prior to 2015 WisAct 55 - AB991

Shared governance at UW System institutions: statutory provisions restored to form prior to 2015 WisAct 55 - SB824

State park vehicle admission fee for vehicle with plates from another state: U.S. armed forces, reserve unit, or national guard member is charged the lower fee - AB722

Student members appointed to the UW Board of Regents: Governor required to select from recommendations made by elected representatives of student governments of UW System institutions - AB992

Student members appointed to the UW Board of Regents: Governor required to select from recommendations made by elected representatives of student governments of UW System institutions - SB822

Text-message based hotline for veterans in crisis: DVA to award grants to establish, sunset provision - SB818

UI benefits: claimant is exempt from work search requirement if there is reasonable expectation of being reemployed by former employer - AB131

UI benefits: claimant is exempt from work search requirement if there is reasonable expectation of being reemployed by former employer - SB83

UW System faculty tenure and probationary appointments provisions restored to those prior to 2015 WisAct 55 - AB993

UW System faculty tenure and probationary appointments provisions restored to those prior to 2015 WisAct 55 - SB823

UW System nonresident tuition exemption requirements for members of Wisconsin National Guard or reserve unit of U.S. armed forces modified - AB725

Wild turkey hunting license and tag cumulative preference system: exemption for residents who are recipients of the Purple Heart Medal and disabled veterans - AB82

Wild turkey hunting license and tag cumulative preference system: exemption for residents who are recipients of the Purple Heart Medal and disabled veterans - SB46

Other proposals authored or co-authored by Hesselbein, Rep. Dianne (79th Asm.Dist.; D)

Assembly Bills: 39, 40, 41, 43, 44, 45, 46, 50, 62, 65, 69, 74, 77, 80, 84, 86, 101, 102, 125, 141, 143, 147, 149, 150, 158, 163, 180, 188, 193, 212, 213, 214, 225, 257, 284, 286, 297, 315, 328, 347, 349, 350, 362, 363, 364, 374, 375, 376, 377, 378, 379, 380, 386, 392, 417, 449, 461, 472, 474, 487, 525, 560, 574, 575, 578, 590, 591, 592, 593, 596, 597, 602, 611, 613, 615, 616, 620, 621, 622, 623, 628, 629, 630, 638, 643, 645, 656, 657, 658, 665, 669, 686, 687, 688, 694, 696, 699, 703, 704, 705, 706, 707, 708, 721, 727, 732, 740, 753, 755, 756, 757, 762, 816, 858, 881, 887, 891, 908, 916, 949, 950, 964, 965, 966, 970, 976, 977, 996, 997, 998, 1011, 1051, 1054, 1055, 1056, 1057, 1058, 1059, 1060, 1068

Assembly Joint Resolutions: 8, 9, 13, 14, 16, 17, 28, 31, 32, 36, 39, 45, 46, 50, 52, 53, 54, 56, 57, 59, 67, 68, 77, 78, 80, 85, 87, 97, 102, 107, 118

Assembly Resolutions: 5, 6, 10, 15, 16

Senate Bills: 13, 14, 16, 22, 34, 37, 40, 45, 47, 63, 64, 70, 84, 91, 92, 97, 104, 113, 116, 117, 136, 140, 142, 147, 152, 166, 188, 214, 215, 225, 227, 261, 265, 266, 267, 268, 269, 298, 307, 312, 313, 314, 315, 316, 317, 327, 363, 372, 375, 441, 469, 470, 471, 472, 481, 482, 486, 503, 515, 517, 518, 519, 521, 529, 530, 531, 532, 535, 557, 563, 567, 568, 569, 584, 588, 589, 590, 591, 592, 593, 594, 595, 596, 606, 630, 631, 642, 648, 666, 739, 740, 758, 782, 785, 819, 853, 855, 856, 858, 869

Senate Joint Resolutions: 9, 11, 16, 17, 27, 30, 35, 37, 38, 41, 44, 47, 49, 52, 54, 59, 65, 66, 69, 70, 71, 77, 78, 79, 80, 81, 86, 90, 98, 101, 106, 107

August 2017 Special Session Assembly Resolutions: 1

1560 Hintz, Rep. Gordon (54th Asm.Dist.; D)

Administration of prescription drugs to prisoners by correctional officers prohibited unless certain conditions are met; report required - AB707

Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease Awareness Month: September 2017 proclaimed as - SJR83

Claim for excessive property tax assessment: taxation district may present appraisals as evidence in circuit court - AB495

Communicable disease control and prevention measures: DHS to distribute funds to local health departments - AB293

DOC employees prohibited from working overtime for more than two consecutive shifts - AB708

Foxconn contract: requesting the Speaker to direct appointed members of the WEDC board of directors to not vote on entire contract until it is posted to WEDC’s Internet site by set date - AR18

Health care aid for needy veterans and eligible family members: DVA authorized to expand to include mental illness and substance abuse treatment, county veterans service officer provision - SB631

Increase in incidents of anti-Semitism and other forms of bias, prejudice, and discrimination condemned and commitment to an open and inclusive state reaffirmed - AR31

Legislative vacancy: special election to be ordered within sixty days of the date the vacancy occurs - AB996

Legislative vacancy: special election to be ordered within sixty days of the date the vacancy occurs - SB782

Mandatory anti-harassment and ethics training for members, officers, and employees of the Assembly established [Assembly rule 6m] - AR22

Medical use of marijuana and marijuana distribution entities provisions created; DHS duties - AB75

Oshkosh Corporation: congratulations on its 100th anniversary - AJR77

Oshkosh North High School Spartans boys basketball team commended for winning the 2018 WIAA Division I State Championship - AJR117

Reduction of state aid payments to school districts re pupils participating in the Racine or statewide parental choice program: DPI prohibited from making certain reductions until electors have approved the reduction via referendum - AB315

Revenue limits for school districts increased for making certain school safety expenditures - AB1011

Sturgeon spearing licenses: DNR to issue set number to Sturgeon for Tomorrow, Inc., to be awarded as prizes in a raffle - AB441

Wisconsin Capitol 100th Anniversary Gala: appreciation expressed to all who made it a success - AR20

Other proposals authored or co-authored by Hintz, Rep. Gordon (54th Asm.Dist.; D)

Assembly Bills: 44, 50, 82, 102, 141, 143, 154, 171, 216, 225, 228, 252, 253, 257, 267, 286, 289, 318, 331, 341, 344, 345, 346, 347, 349, 362, 363, 364, 376, 386, 387, 392, 403, 409, 414, 417, 420, 421, 422, 454, 460, 474, 538, 548, 552, 563, 568, 578, 579, 589, 590, 591, 592, 593, 604, 609, 615, 616, 620, 621, 622, 632, 645, 660, 665, 721, 750, 801, 1054, 1055, 1056, 1057, 1058, 1059, 1060, 1068

Assembly Joint Resolutions: 13, 25, 31, 32, 35, 39, 40, 42, 52, 53, 58, 66, 68, 70, 72, 79, 83, 89, 90, 97

Assembly Resolutions: 15, 17

Senate Bills: 22, 38, 46, 70, 91, 92, 103, 118, 166, 172, 175, 183, 215, 227, 242, 252, 256, 258, 261, 264, 265, 266, 267, 268, 269, 291, 292, 298, 302, 307, 312, 316, 318, 325, 327, 336, 338, 343, 345, 358, 370, 373, 393, 405, 445, 456, 461, 465, 469, 470, 471, 472, 479, 482, 497, 515, 519, 527, 530, 531, 532, 550, 557, 595, 596, 606, 858

Senate Joint Resolutions: 24, 31, 34, 38, 40, 42, 45, 49, 50, 54, 55, 61, 62, 65, 69, 70, 72, 76, 79, 84, 87, 90

August 2017 Special Session Assembly Resolutions: 1

1561 Horlacher, Rep. Cody (33rd Asm.Dist.; R)

Absentee ballots cast by overseas and military voters: compliance with federal law and witness certification revisions - AB947

Absolute sobriety required for operation of snowmobiles by persons under 21 years of age - AB874

Advance directive registry re power of attorney for health care instruments, declarations to physicians, do-not-resuscitate orders, authorizations for final disposition, and other advance directives: DHS to develop and implement - AB987

Air pollutants not regulated under federal law: DNR administrative rule requirements revised - AB587

Child sexual abuse prevention policy and instructional program for kindergarten through sixth grade: DPI to develop and school boards required to adopt DPI program or their own policy and program - AB535

Childhood Obesity Awareness Month: September 2017 proclaimed as - SJR61

Crime victims legal clinic established at the UW Law School; DOJ grant provision - AB701

Crime victims legal clinic established at the UW Law School; DOJ grant provision - SB728

DA, deputy DA, and assistant DA allowed to provide pro bono publico legal services - AB36

Degree credit internship required for each major offered at a UW System school - AB373

Discharge of dredged or fill material into artificial wetlands: exemption from DNR permitting requirements; definition provision - AB388

Dog license fee exemption re dogs trained for physical or therapeutic functions - AB218

Eating Disorders Awareness Week: February 26 - March 4, 2017 proclaimed as - AJR8

Employment services for individuals with developmental disabilities: Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services urged to reconsider changes to program participation - AJR22

Employment services for individuals with developmental disabilities: recognizing the value and need for facility-based day programs, training centers, and sheltered workshops - AJR51

Farm tractor rollover protective structure: DATCP grants to certain organizations that install, report required - AB827

Fermented apple cider and pear cider: winery may provide taste samples manufactured by another Wisconsin winery - AB509

Financial exploitation of a vulnerable person: civil cause of action created; definition provision - AB51

Hire Heroes program created in DWD to provide transitional jobs to veterans; DVA, DCF, and DWD memorandum of understanding; funding and report provisions - AB422

Hire Heroes program created in DWD to provide transitional jobs to veterans; DVA, DCF, and DWD memorandum of understanding; funding and report provisions - SB338

Intoxicated operation of an ATV, UTV, or off-highway motorcycle (OHM), intoxicated boating, and intoxicated snowmobiling laws revised; reinstatement fee, treatment program, safety program, and counting previous convictions provisions - AB873

Job access loan to repair or purchase a vehicle: eligibility revised - AB288

Lorine Niedecker Day: May 12, 2017 proclaimed as - AJR43

Motor vehicle emissions limitations: inspection exemption for vehicles at least 10 model years old - AB555

Motor vehicle emissions limitations: inspection exemption for vehicles at least 10 model years old - SB457

Motor vehicle sold by title holder to individual for personal use: sales and use tax exemption created - AB739

Neglect of a child: definition and criminal penalties revised; repeated acts of neglect of the same child provision - AB355

Neglect of a child: definition and criminal penalties revised; repeated acts of neglect of the same child provision - SB280

Open alcohol container and consumption of alcohol by person on an ATV or UTV on a highway or designated trails or corridors prohibited - AB875

Parental choice program: criminal penalties re false statement on application, concealing events to fraudulently participate, or unauthorized use of payments; DOJ and DA duties - AB493

Personal farm property or household goods sold by auction on the Internet: sales and use tax exemption - AB571

Practice of podiatry: license exception for nonsurgical services provided by physician assistant or advanced practice nurse prescriber under supervision of a podiatrist - AB582

Pseudoephedrine product sales: implementation of electronic system for recording, tracking, and blocking illegal sales; National Precursor Log Exchange (NPLEx) and DOJ provisions - AB306