2017 Assembly Authors

January 2017 Special Session Assembly Bills: 1, 2, 8, 9, 10, 11

January 2017 Special Session Senate Bills: 1, 2, 8, 9, 10, 11

January 2018 Special Session Assembly Bills: 5

January 2018 Special Session Senate Bills: 5

1584 Macco, Rep. John (88th Asm.Dist.; R)

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

Competitive bidding threshold for public works projects increased, public road and improvements donated to local government exceptions; school boards and MPS required to use competitive bidding - AB307

Internal Revenue Code updates adopted re IRAs, retirement plan offsets, travel expense deduction for members of Congress, discharge of certain student loan indebtedness, distributions from qualified tuition program re elementary or secondary school, computing depletion for income and franchise tax purposes, and sales and use tax exemption for title holding entities for certain tax-exempt charitable organizations - AB910

Nursing workforce survey and payment of survey fee made optional when renewing credentials; which credential holders are requested to complete the survey revised; emergency rules provision - AB986

People with Developmental Disabilities, Board for, to develop program providing coaching for the hiring of individuals with disabilities enrolled in long-term care programs - AB819

People with Developmental Disabilities, Board for, to develop program providing coaching for the hiring of individuals with disabilities enrolled in long-term care programs - SB689

Public construction bidding requirement exception for improvement constructed by a private person and donated to a local governmental unit - AB821

Public construction bidding requirement exception for improvement constructed by a private person and donated to a local governmental unit - SB708

Qualified child sales and use tax rebate for 2018 created; sales tax holiday on the first Saturday in August 2018 created, exceptions specified - AB944

School board resolution and referendum question to exceed revenue limits: specific information on the debt and interest to be included - AB274

School board resolution and referendum question to exceed revenue limits: specific information on the debt and interest to be included - SB187

State-certified Wisconsin beer designation: process created, DATCP duties - AB826

State to use GAAP to account for and report on funds and expenditures; budgetary basis of accounting established; reducing deficit of a state fund and, once eliminated, prohibiting legislature from passing a bill resulting in a projected deficit. Constitutional amendment (1st consideration) - SJR110

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

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

Wind energy system: ordinance prohibiting or regulating placement within set distance of property line permitted - AB760

Wisconsin Day of Prayer proclaimed May 4, 2017 - AJR37

Wisconsin Day of Prayer proclaimed May 4, 2017 - SJR43

Other proposals authored or co-authored by Macco, Rep. John (88th Asm.Dist.; R)

Assembly Bills: 24, 26, 48, 49, 68, 69, 80, 82, 83, 130, 139, 146, 150, 153, 163, 164, 167, 169, 174, 176, 183, 185, 187, 189, 197, 208, 220, 225, 226, 229, 243, 247, 253, 262, 268, 279, 280, 282, 283, 285, 291, 292, 295, 296, 308, 335, 340, 355, 357, 360, 361, 369, 381, 384, 386, 387, 411, 420, 426, 432, 489, 492, 499, 500, 507, 508, 544, 549, 550, 553, 559, 560, 563, 565, 625, 628, 629, 636, 643, 653, 655, 675, 676, 717, 718, 745, 752, 805, 824, 837, 857, 882, 897

Assembly Joint Resolutions: 13, 21, 22, 23, 32, 33, 34, 42, 47, 48, 51, 58, 61, 72, 79, 91, 93

Assembly Resolutions: 13, 14, 15

Senate Bills: 1, 2, 3, 10, 46, 47, 79, 97, 102, 108, 109, 113, 114, 119, 120, 121, 123, 134, 137, 157, 168, 169, 170, 175, 185, 191, 192, 193, 195, 203, 212, 213, 216, 217, 223, 228, 235, 236, 262, 271, 273, 280, 285, 288, 290, 291, 292, 307, 321, 336, 337, 341, 395, 407, 411, 414, 417, 418, 423, 424, 450, 462, 514, 517, 518, 543, 552, 554, 577, 582, 604, 605, 625, 628, 632, 677, 695, 696, 698, 712, 713, 724, 764, 783

Senate Joint Resolutions: 18, 22, 30, 36, 38, 39, 50, 53, 64, 73, 76, 89, 95, 115

1585 Mason, Rep. Cory (66th Asm.Dist.; D)

Canada’s Sesquicentennial Anniversary of Confederation, July 1, 2017, commemorated - AJR66

Fantasy contests: definitions and operator registration provisions created; DFI duties - AB526

Ferrous metallic mining regulations returned to pre-2013 WisAct 1 provisions; MFL program as it relates to ferrous mining activities returned to pre-2013 WisAct 81 provisions - AB614

Groundwater management area standards established; proposed high capacity well environmental review revisions; Groundwater Coordinating Council, DNR, and fee provisions - AB50

Groundwater management area standards established; proposed high capacity well environmental review revisions; Groundwater Coordinating Council, DNR, and fee provisions - SB22

Lead testing and disclosure of rental properties: landlord requirements created - AB76

Lifetime and annual limits: disability insurance policies and self-insured governmental health plans prohibited from imposing - AB365

Manufacturer that makes only electric motor vehicles allowed to own, operate, and control dealerships - AB717

Open meeting law applies to partisan caucus of the Senate or Assembly and rule that would exempt them is not valid - AB228

Overtime pay requirements revised re exempt employees; definitions, DWD duties, and emergency rules provisions - AB154

Overtime pay requirements revised re exempt employees; definitions, DWD duties, and emergency rules provisions - SB103

Pupil with extended absence from school: school attendance officer required to direct pupil services professional to determine if child should be referred for disability evaluation; notification to parent or guardian re requesting a disability evaluation - AB700

Purchasing preference from Wisconsin-based businesses: setting percentage goals for state agencies and local governments; DOA duties and local government annual performance evaluation - AB45

Testing for lead in drinking water: child care center license and child care provider certification requirements - AB298

UW and technical college nonresident tuition exemption created for an alien who is not a legal permanent resident of the United States but meets certain criteria - AB645

Wisconsin conservation corps (WCC) program created and DOA to administer and manage or contract with nonprofit corporation or institute of higher education to manage and administer; report required - AB688

Wisconsin Student Loan Refinancing Authority created; student loan counseling and income tax subtraction provisions; DFI, HEAB, and institutions of higher education duties; report required - AB143

Wisconsin Student Loan Refinancing Authority created; student loan counseling and income tax subtraction provisions; DFI, HEAB, and institutions of higher education duties; report required - SB91

Other proposals authored or co-authored by Mason, Rep. Cory (66th Asm.Dist.; D)

Assembly Bills: 32, 39, 40, 41, 43, 44, 46, 49, 51, 55, 69, 78, 80, 84, 101, 102, 122, 125, 132, 133, 134, 135, 136, 137, 141, 151, 157, 159, 175, 186, 193, 203, 209, 212, 213, 214, 225, 244, 252, 267, 271, 286, 297, 302, 315, 328, 335, 346, 347, 348, 349, 350, 362, 363, 364, 374, 376, 377, 378, 379, 380, 386, 387, 391, 392, 393, 409, 417, 418, 422, 449, 453, 461, 474, 481, 500, 507, 520, 525, 538, 540, 541, 560, 561, 563, 567, 590, 591, 592, 593, 609, 616, 669, 721, 750

Assembly Joint Resolutions: 9, 13, 14, 17, 18, 25, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 39, 50, 53, 56, 58, 68, 69, 72, 73, 75, 80, 89

Assembly Resolutions: 14, 15

Senate Bills: 8, 10, 13, 14, 16, 37, 40, 41, 47, 48, 60, 61, 63, 64, 70, 84, 92, 116, 131, 140, 142, 147, 150, 151, 152, 171, 172, 183, 199, 215, 224, 225, 227, 240, 261, 262, 265, 266, 267, 268, 269, 282, 284, 291, 292, 307, 313, 314, 315, 316, 317, 318, 327, 328, 338, 344, 363, 371, 372, 390, 417, 431, 436, 441, 443, 444, 445, 449, 464, 467, 469, 470, 471, 472, 526, 556, 605, 606, 648

Senate Joint Resolutions: 9, 12, 17, 27, 28, 31, 32, 35, 37, 38, 39, 42, 44, 49, 54, 55, 63, 65, 68, 69, 71, 73, 74, 77, 78, 79, 80

August 2017 Special Session Assembly Resolutions: 1

1586 Meyers, Rep. Beth (74th Asm.Dist.; D)

Apostle Islands National Lakeshore: DNR to establish an open season for hunting deer with muzzle-loading firearms - AB626

Apostle Islands National Lakeshore: DNR to establish an open season for hunting deer with muzzle-loading firearms - SB508

Attempted homicide of a parent as grounds for involuntary TPR and evidence produced at a fact-finding hearing allowed to prove the ground - SB757

Cable, Town of, allowed to create a TID in the same manner as a city or village - AB600

DCF to create Wisconsin Task Force to Create Effective Child Welfare Caseloads re recommended caseload standards for child welfare workers; study and report required - AB783

DCF to create Wisconsin Task Force to Create Effective Child Welfare Caseloads re recommended caseload standards for child welfare workers; study and report required - SB656

Debate on the executive budget bill [Assembly rule 55m] - AR9

Finnish Independence Centennial Day: December 6, 2017 recognized as - SJR85

Mental health treatment record of foster child: health care provider may disclose to child welfare agency and out-of-home care provider, conditions set - AB782

Ruffed grouse designated the state small game bird; Blue Book provision - AB934

Ruffed grouse designated the state small game bird; Blue Book provision - SB761

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

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

Other proposals authored or co-authored by Meyers, Rep. Beth (74th Asm.Dist.; D)

Assembly Bills: 39, 40, 44, 45, 50, 55, 62, 77, 79, 123, 139, 143, 150, 151, 166, 170, 175, 182, 185, 212, 213, 222, 224, 225, 227, 253, 255, 284, 301, 353, 362, 363, 364, 374, 392, 393, 432, 433, 442, 443, 500, 511, 531, 565, 576, 596, 611, 615, 616, 628, 629, 630, 631, 632, 633, 635, 643, 655, 665, 685, 686, 688, 691, 699, 721, 725, 740, 750, 755, 756, 757, 776, 777, 779, 780, 781, 784, 785, 787, 800, 809, 862, 913, 916, 1004, 1054, 1055, 1056, 1057, 1058, 1059, 1060, 1068

Assembly Joint Resolutions: 13, 14, 23, 31, 32, 41, 54, 57, 66, 95, 97, 102, 107, 118

Assembly Resolutions: 15, 31

Senate Bills: 8, 13, 14, 16, 22, 49, 79, 91, 97, 131, 134, 136, 140, 142, 149, 161, 162, 164, 165, 175, 214, 265, 266, 267, 268, 269, 281, 284, 307, 311, 341, 417, 429, 437, 440, 447, 503, 505, 515, 517, 518, 527, 528, 537, 548, 552, 557, 606, 630, 653, 655, 657, 658, 672, 673, 674, 675, 676, 729, 758, 766, 819, 850, 857

Senate Joint Resolutions: 22, 38, 45, 57, 59, 90, 91, 98, 106, 107

August 2017 Special Session Assembly Resolutions: 1

1587 Milroy, Rep. Nick (73rd Asm.Dist.; D)

Airbow or high-powered air rifle use during open season for hunting an animal with a firearm allowed; definitions and restrictions provisions - AB649

Businesses that move out of state or the U.S.: income and franchise tax deductions for moving expenses eliminated - AB84

CWD management and testing: DNR appropriation - AB474

Deer farm fence requirements; fee, inspection certificate, and electronic monitoring system provisions; further CWD requirements specified - AB374

Group deer hunting party: no member may kill an antlerless deer for another member who holds a youth deer hunting license - AB528

Hunting or fishing approvals for resident disabled veterans: voluntary contributions to DNR to cover costs - AB665

Hunting or fishing approvals for resident disabled veterans: voluntary contributions to DNR to cover costs - SB557

Local exposition districts created by the cities of Eau Claire and Superior not subject to legislative finding re serving a public purpose; definition, referendum, room tax, and food and beverage tax provisions - AB883

Revenue limit ceiling for school districts increased, DPI appropriation provision - AB687

``Richard I. Bong Memorial Bridge”: DOT to designate and mark bridge on USH 2 between the cities of Superior and Duluth, MN as; contributions from interested parties provision - SB447

Terminally ill individual participating in a charity hunting-related event: DNR to treat as if the person is a resident re hunting approvals - AB461

Terminally ill individual participating in a charity hunting-related event: DNR to treat as if the person is a resident re hunting approvals - SB372