2017 Assembly Authors

BCPL authority revised re making state trust fund loans, investing state trust fund moneys, and use of common school fund income moneys - AB857

Building Commission authority re thresholds for building trust fund, certain aspects of projects enumerated in the state building program, and approval of contracts for construction of or addition to certain building projects, State Fair Park Board provision; single prime contracting exception and project threshold, DOA duties; selection of project architects and engineers - AB675

Dementia specialist certification requirements created; prohibitions on use of the title - AB630

Financial institution information disclosed to a Federal Home Loan Bank; periodic examinations of financial institutions by Division of Banking and Office of Credit Unions; limit on savings bank loans to one borrower; interest on residential mortgage loan escrow accounts; security of public deposits; capital reduction by state banks; insurance company liquidation proceedings; and exemption from overtime pay requirements for outside salespersons [Admin.Code DWD 274.04] - AB822

Financial institution information disclosed to a Federal Home Loan Bank; periodic examinations of financial institutions by Division of Banking and Office of Credit Unions; limit on savings bank loans to one borrower; interest on residential mortgage loan escrow accounts; security of public deposits; capital reduction by state banks; insurance company liquidation proceedings; and exemption from overtime pay requirements for outside salespersons [Admin.Code DWD 274.04] - SB686

Sale of foreclosed property: county ordinance requiring sheriff or referee to use an Internet-based auction authorized - AB690

Sale of foreclosed property: county ordinance requiring sheriff or referee to use an Internet-based auction authorized - SB621

Sale of foreclosed property: eligible bidders, purchaser to submit affidavit affirming eligibility, and penalty for false representation - AB691

Sale of foreclosed property: eligible bidders, purchaser to submit affidavit affirming eligibility, and penalty for false representation - SB622

Surplus money of local governments: investment in financial institutions’ time deposits allowed and maturity limitation eliminated - AB229

Surplus money of local governments: investment in financial institutions’ time deposits allowed and maturity limitation eliminated - SB170

Tax-free distribution from IRA to qualified charitable organization: Internal Revenue Code provision adopted - AB176

Tax-free distribution from IRA to qualified charitable organization: Internal Revenue Code provision adopted - SB121

Tax law changes re length of recognition period for built-in gains tax, evidentiary standard to prove transaction has economic substance, participation in Multistate Tax Commission Audit Program, and reliance by taxpayer on past audits - AB259

Tax law changes re length of recognition period for built-in gains tax, evidentiary standard to prove transaction has economic substance, participation in Multistate Tax Commission Audit Program, and reliance by taxpayer on past audits - SB203

TID number 3 in Village of Oostburg: 12 percent rule changed to 15 percent - AB1

TID number 3 in Village of Oostburg: 12 percent rule changed to 15 percent - SB1

TPR proceedings: appellate procedure changes - AB778

WHEDA pilot program re work requirements as condition of receiving federal Housing Choice Voucher Program voucher; HUD approval provision - AB238

Wisconsin CASA Association: funding for DOJ grants increased, sunset eliminated, and report required - AB786

Wisconsin CASA Association: funding for DOJ grants increased, sunset eliminated, and report required - SB675

Other proposals authored or co-authored by Katsma, Rep. Terry (26th Asm.Dist.; R)

Assembly Bills: 26, 42, 57, 69, 80, 124, 138, 139, 152, 153, 164, 167, 185, 188, 196, 197, 204, 205, 211, 233, 234, 235, 236, 237, 239, 241, 242, 243, 247, 263, 274, 280, 288, 289, 295, 296, 299, 302, 303, 306, 307, 317, 320, 325, 327, 335, 340, 357, 359, 384, 386, 387, 426, 432, 456, 471, 486, 496, 500, 508, 549, 550, 555, 607, 625, 632, 633, 663, 748, 760, 763, 772, 775, 776, 777, 779, 780, 781, 782, 783, 784, 785, 787, 798, 812, 819, 835, 837, 849, 871, 879, 880, 910, 926, 988, 1003

Assembly Joint Resolutions: 13, 21, 22, 32, 37, 46, 51, 61, 67, 99, 107

Assembly Resolutions: 13

Senate Bills: 2, 15, 19, 47, 79, 84, 86, 98, 101, 102, 108, 109, 130, 133, 134, 135, 144, 145, 158, 169, 174, 187, 204, 205, 206, 207, 208, 212, 216, 217, 221, 224, 236, 237, 244, 250, 255, 257, 262, 263, 273, 285, 291, 292, 295, 322, 337, 341, 374, 383, 396, 402, 411, 417, 423, 424, 453, 457, 466, 490, 507, 514, 527, 548, 554, 586, 604, 634, 643, 652, 653, 654, 655, 656, 657, 658, 670, 672, 673, 674, 676, 687, 689, 690, 692, 710, 713, 724, 729, 736, 742, 745, 747, 764, 808, 849

Senate Joint Resolutions: 4, 18, 38, 43, 51, 55, 64, 66, 69, 94, 106, 118

January 2018 Special Session Assembly Bills: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10

January 2018 Special Session Senate Bills: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10

1570 Kerkman, Rep. Samantha (61st Asm.Dist.; R)

UI fraud: penalties for knowingly making a false statement revised - AB710

UI fraud: penalties for knowingly making a false statement revised - SB542

Wetland mitigation requirements modified and DNR duties re mitigation banks revised - AB956

Other proposals authored or co-authored by Kerkman, Rep. Samantha (61st Asm.Dist.; R)

Assembly Bills: 28, 49, 51, 58, 80, 81, 83, 108, 109, 139, 151, 153, 176, 184, 194, 247, 253, 254, 275, 302, 310, 351, 357, 386, 500, 555, 566, 702, 751, 784, 793, 822, 869, 879, 911, 979

Assembly Joint Resolutions: 13, 18, 21, 27, 32, 33, 47, 48, 60, 61, 72, 93, 97, 103, 106, 107, 108

Senate Bills: 7, 10, 21, 47, 51, 60, 75, 79, 102, 121, 132, 149, 153, 169, 175, 196, 202, 224, 238, 279, 285, 417, 422, 457, 468, 624, 636, 657, 668, 686, 706, 710, 797, 817

Senate Joint Resolutions: 18, 32, 38, 39, 53, 60, 64, 70, 73, 90, 95, 100, 105, 106

August 2017 Special Session Assembly Bills: 1

January 2018 Special Session Assembly Bills: 10

January 2018 Special Session Senate Bills: 10

1571 Kessler, Rep. Frederick (12th Asm.Dist.; D)

Assembly Organization, Committee on, prohibited from contracting for or expending public funds for private legal services re legislative redistricting - AR4

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

DA, deputy DA, and assistant DA allowed to provide pro bono publico legal services - SB504

Elections Commission's responsibility to change registration status of electors eliminated; delegation authority removed - AB375

Frank P. Zeidler Public Service award: congratulations to 2017 recipient Jesus Salas - AJR88

Frank P. Zeidler Public Service award: congratulations to 2017 recipient Reggie Jackson - AJR86

Hmong history from the Vietnam War to emigration to the U.S.: school boards directed to include in the instructional program - AB34

Jury in a felony case must consist of 12 persons - AB35

Municipal judges required to be licensed Wisconsin attorneys - AB33

Municipal judges required to be licensed Wisconsin attorneys - SB294

Private attorneys representing indigent clients: rate paid by SPD increased - AB37

Private attorneys representing indigent clients: rate paid by SPD increased - SB283

Retaliation against a public employee by a public officer: prohibition and criminal penalty created - AB391

Sicula, Paul: life and public service of former state representative commended - AJR32

Sleeping or camping in a county park overnight: local ordinance prohibiting authorized under certain conditions and law enforcement authority to arrest someone limited; forfeiture provision - AB38

Underage sexual activity: misdemeanor criminal penalty created if child is between 15 and 18 years old and the person is under 19 years old; exception and sex offender registry provision - AB414

Venue for trials involving violations of elections, ethics, and lobbying regulation laws changed; Elections Commission, Ethics Commission, and disclosure of certain information provisions - AB32

Other proposals authored or co-authored by Kessler, Rep. Frederick (12th Asm.Dist.; D)

Assembly Bills: 50, 68, 74, 76, 102, 110, 122, 132, 133, 134, 135, 136, 137, 143, 146, 171, 173, 177, 186, 212, 213, 214, 244, 256, 271, 273, 284, 286, 297, 298, 333, 349, 350, 362, 363, 364, 366, 386, 387, 392, 409, 429, 437, 438, 439, 445, 482, 487, 540, 561, 566, 567, 604, 613, 616, 660, 721, 750, 791, 792, 794, 796, 828, 859, 868, 1001

Assembly Joint Resolutions: 9, 13, 14, 16, 17, 25, 29, 31, 36, 38, 42, 45, 46, 52, 54, 58, 64, 65, 66, 67, 77, 78, 83, 87, 90, 94, 112

Assembly Resolutions: 14, 31

Senate Bills: 22, 39, 41, 61, 70, 77, 91, 111, 112, 114, 117, 118, 140, 142, 152, 176, 199, 214, 215, 240, 261, 265, 266, 267, 268, 269, 291, 292, 297, 318, 325, 343, 344, 346, 347, 348, 349, 352, 375, 444, 464, 526, 544, 545, 546, 550, 606, 649, 651, 660, 662, 707, 779

Senate Joint Resolutions: 8, 9, 17, 21, 28, 31, 34, 37, 38, 41, 44, 47, 48, 49, 50, 51, 55, 59, 60, 62, 63, 66, 84, 87, 103

August 2017 Special Session Assembly Resolutions: 1

1572 Kitchens, Rep. Joel (1st Asm.Dist.; R)

Baccalaureate degree program completed in 3 years: each UW System university required to submit statements to Board of Regents; report provisions - SB290

Contaminated private well or failing private on-site wastewater treatment system: local government may remediate, seal, replace, abandon, or provide a loan to the owner, special charge or assessment permitted; well compensation grant program limit increased - AB226

Contaminated private well or failing private on-site wastewater treatment system: local government may remediate, seal, replace, abandon, or provide a loan to the owner, special charge or assessment permitted; well compensation grant program limit increased - SB168

Creative economy development initiative grants to be awarded by the Arts Board re creative industries, job creation, or economic development; report required - AB393

Crimes intentionally committed against certain persons (hate crimes): victim definition expanded to include law enforcement officers - AB48

Dates changed for publication of school and school district accountability reports and eligibility to be placed in the Opportunity Schools and Partnership Program - AB569

Dates changed for publication of school and school district accountability reports and eligibility to be placed in the Opportunity Schools and Partnership Program - SB494

First aid rendered to domestic animals by emergency medical technician or first responder in the course of responding to a call, civil and criminal immunity provisions - AB522

Green Bay Correctional Institution sale and construction of new facility in Brown County or adjacent county; lease and property tax provisions; DOA duties - AB292

Income continuation insurance waiting period modified re teachers employed by UW System (remedial legislation) - AB6

Involuntary TPR proceeding based on continuing CHIPS: grounds revised re substantial likelihood the parent will fail to meet conditions for safe return of the child - AB775

Involuntary TPR proceeding based on continuing CHIPS: grounds revised re substantial likelihood the parent will fail to meet conditions for safe return of the child - SB652

MPCP, Racine Parental Choice Program, statewide parental choice program, and Special Needs Scholarship Program changes - AB383

MPCP, Racine Parental Choice Program, statewide parental choice program, and Special Needs Scholarship Program changes - SB293

Newspaper compensation for publication of legal notices: criteria revised, definition provisions - AB731

Newspaper compensation for publication of legal notices: criteria revised, definition provisions - SB627

Open enrollment (remedial legislation) - AB11

Producer led watershed protection grants funding increased; DATCP soil and water resource management program funding increased; debt service payments increased for certain nonpoint source water pollution abatement projects - AB946

Producer led watershed protection grants funding increased; DATCP soil and water resource management program funding increased; debt service payments increased for certain nonpoint source water pollution abatement projects - SB796

Recreation vessel operation: personal flotation device required for passengers under age 10; forfeiture provision - AB575

State procurement or public works projects contracts: certain practices prohibited re labor organizations - AB24

Teaching license based on completion of a teacher education program accredited by the Association Montessori Internationale - AB423