2017 Senate Authors

January 2018 Special Session Senate Bills: 2, 10

January 2018 Special Session Assembly Bills: 2, 10

1505 Fitzgerald, Sen. Scott (13th Sen.Dist.; R)

Address confidentiality program for victims of abuse: confidentiality provisions expanded, misdemeanor provision, and DOJ duties revised - AB865

Address confidentiality program for victims of abuse: confidentiality provisions expanded, misdemeanor provision, and DOJ duties revised - SB704

Alcohol Beverages Enforcement, Office of, created in DOR; resort manufacturer permits created re production and sale of intoxicating liquor and sale of beer purchased from a wholesaler - AB989

Alcohol Beverages Enforcement, Office of, created in DOR; resort manufacturer permits created re production and sale of intoxicating liquor and sale of beer purchased from a wholesaler - SB801

Executive budget bill, consideration of: if JCF has not reported by June 30th, bill is reported to Committee on Senate Organization and a substitute amendment is introduced or Senate majority leader introduces a bill incorporating the executive budget and JCF motions and refers it to the Committee on Senate Organization [Senate rule 41m] - SR5

High capacity well regulations revised re activities exempt from approval; DNR duties re designated study area - AB105

High capacity well regulations revised re activities exempt from approval; DNR duties re designated study area - SB76

Lifetime licenses issued by DPI: successful completion of semesters of teaching and definition of ``regularly employed in education” clarified by rule - SB825

Nonferrous metallic mineral prospecting and mining: sulfide ore moratorium repealed; locations where groundwater standards apply changed; repeal of DNR rule to minimize impact on wetlands; separate process for bulk sampling; changes to application, review, and permitting process; exemption from certain solid waste disposal fees; DNR duties [Admin.Code NR 132.06, 132.17, 132.18, 182.07, 182.08] - SB395

Organization of the 2017-18 Senate, list of officers, and notification to the Assembly and Governor - SR1

Pole trap or elevated perch used to capture or kill any bird: maximum height increased; valid migratory bird depredation permit required - SB376

Qualified child sales and use tax rebate for 2018 created - SB798

Qualified child sales and use tax rebate for 2018 created; sales tax holiday on the first Saturday in August 2018 created, exceptions specified - SB799

Senate rules revised and created re condition of Senate chamber, electronic devices in Senate gallery, delayed calendars, participation in committee meetings, timing of public hearings, voting in committee by polling, withdrawal from committee, senator out of order, and use of legislative staff for certain meetings [Senate rules 6 (2) (f), 13m (8), 18 (4), 24, 25 (1) (a), (4) (a), 26, 46 (2) (c), 58, 97m] - SR2

Talent attraction and retention initiatives: WEDC to work with state agencies to develop and implement - SB679

Tommy G. Thompson Day: November 19, 2017, and subsequent yearly anniversaries, recognized as - AJR61

Tommy G. Thompson Day: November 19, 2017, and subsequent yearly anniversaries, recognized as - SJR64

Treatment and diversion (TAD) program: county grant moneys increased; pilot program to divert certain persons to treatment options, JCF approval - Jr7 AB2

Treatment and diversion (TAD) program: county grant moneys increased; pilot program to divert certain persons to treatment options, JCF approval - Jr7 SB2

UW—Madison Badgers 2017 football team commended on a season of impressive accomplishments, including an undefeated regular season and an Orange Bowl championship - SJR90

Veum, Rachel Ann: life and public service as a valued legislative employee commended - SJR49

Other proposals authored or co-authored by Fitzgerald, Sen. Scott (13th Sen.Dist.; R)

Senate Bills: 706

Senate Joint Resolutions: 2, 8, 16, 17, 30, 33, 38, 41, 42, 51, 52, 69, 70, 72, 81, 87, 89, 100

Assembly Bills: 464, 499, 811, 869

Assembly Joint Resolutions: 18, 44, 79, 81, 97

1794 Frostman, Sen. Caleb (1st Sen.Dist.; D)

1507 Hansen, Sen. Dave (30th Sen.Dist.; D)

Advisory referendum for November 2018 ballot re should Congress propose an amendment to the U.S. Constitution to overturn Citizens United v. F.E.C. - AJR53

Advisory referendum for November 2018 ballot re should Congress propose an amendment to the U.S. Constitution to overturn Citizens United v. F.E.C. - SJR54

Aquila Resources' Back Forty Project, a proposed open pit metallic sulfide mine in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan: development opposed - AJR69

Aquila Resources' Back Forty Project, a proposed open pit metallic sulfide mine in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan: development opposed - SJR68

Automatic voter registration: Elections Commission required to facilitate and maintain registration of all eligible electors for as long as they remain eligible, opt out provisions; DOT duties; report required - AB609

BadgerCare Plus and childless adults demonstration project: DHS to seek federal waiver or submit amendments to MA program re income eligibility limit and allowing small businesses to purchase coverage - SB363

Bay Beach Amusement Park in Green Bay congratulated on 125 years of continuous operation - AJR42

Bay Beach Amusement Park in Green Bay congratulated on 125 years of continuous operation - SJR50

Bills overturning local government policies, ordinances, and regulations: two-thirds vote required - SB245

Birth certificates: copying a certified copy for a passport application allowed - SB79

Broadband Internet access service provider: prohibition on using, disclosing, or permitting access to customer’s proprietary information without approval; sensitive and non-sensitive information distinction; security measures, penalties, and DATCP provisions - SB233

Business improvement district (BID) board: independent certified audit required in its annual report - SB336

Candidates for president or vice president required to submit copies of federal tax returns with the Elections Commission - AB257

Candidates for president or vice president required to submit copies of federal tax returns with the Elections Commission - SB166

Center for Employee Ownership established by the UW System; WEDC to establish economic development program re employee ownership loans or loan guarantees for eligible transactions; income and franchise tax, employee ownership trust, and DOA provisions - AB1010

Center for Employee Ownership established by the UW System; WEDC to establish economic development program re employee ownership loans or loan guarantees for eligible transactions; income and franchise tax, employee ownership trust, and DOA provisions - SB460

Compensation information of employees and prospective employees: employer conduct re requiring or soliciting information and discrimination prohibitions created; notice requirements - AB213

Compensation information of employees and prospective employees: employer conduct re requiring or soliciting information and discrimination prohibitions created; notice requirements - SB142

Consignment motor vehicle dealers: enumerating certain conduct as dealer license violations and requiring higher bonding amount - AB807

Construction project in a school building: school board notification requirements created - SB427

Contract between WEDC and a business in an electronics and information technology manufacturing zone re certification to claim tax credits: approval by both houses of the legislature required - SB521

Creditable military service under WRS revised; JSCRS appendix report - AB62

Creditable military service under WRS revised; JSCRS appendix report - SB136

Creditors’ actions: certain legal proceedings eliminated - AB1049

Creditors’ actions: certain legal proceedings eliminated - SB862

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

DVA required to have JCF approval to transfer unencumbered balance of certain appropriations - SB146

EITC rate changed for taxable years beginning after 2017 - AB970

Elections Commission: funding for 5 FTE positions - SB482

Employee right to request and receive work schedule changes and predictable work schedules; retail, food service, and cleaning employee provisions; DWD duties and penalty provisions - AB866

Employment discrimination re unfair honesty or genetic testing: DWD or discriminated person may bring an action in circuit court; damages, exceptions, limitations, and consumer price index provisions - AB212

Employment discrimination re unfair honesty or genetic testing: DWD or discriminated person may bring an action in circuit court; damages, exceptions, limitations, and consumer price index provisions - SB140

Family and medical leave requirement: eliminate prohibition on local ordinances - SB869

Fantasy contests: definitions and operator registration provisions created; DFI duties - SB436

Fire Fighter Memorial Association: permanent individual income tax checkoff created - SB558

Initiative and referendum powers reserved to the people: petition process which people may propose and approve laws and constitutional amendments and referendum process which people may reject an act of the legislature created, Election Commission duties. Constitutional amendment (1st consideration) - AJR71

Intentional bodily harm to a probation, extended supervision, parole, community supervision, or aftercare agent: crime expanded to include family member of the agent and threats of harm - SB861

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IB) courses: UW System schools and technical colleges to accept academic credits, conditions set - SB696

Kramer, Gerald “Jerry” Louis: supporting the induction of the former Green Bay Packer into the Pro Football Hall of Fame class of 2018 - SJR76

Legislative and congressional redistricting: new procedure for preparing the plans, LRB duties specified; Redistricting Advisory Commission created - AB44

Legislative and congressional redistricting: new procedure for preparing the plans, LRB duties specified; Redistricting Advisory Commission created - SB13

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

Locks on gas pumps required; forfeiture provision - AB1045

Locks on gas pumps required; forfeiture provision - SB693

Manufacturing and agricultural tax credit claim limit re adjusted gross income; general fund transfer to the Veterans Trust Fund - SB609

Materials manufactured in the United States: preference for in state and local government public contracts and purchases - AB297

Materials manufactured in the United States: preference for in state and local government public contracts and purchases - SB240

Minimum wage ordinance prohibition eliminated - AB998

Motorists required to stop and remain stopped until pedestrian, bicyclist, personal delivery device, or rider of personal assistive mobility device has crossed highway marked by crosswalk or with certain traffic signal - AB1007

Municipal water or sewer utility plant: prohibition on selling or leasing to investor-owned public utility - SB176

Off-patent or generic drug: price gouging by manufacturer or wholesale distributor prohibited; AG authority provision - AB1046

Off-patent or generic drug: price gouging by manufacturer or wholesale distributor prohibited; AG authority provision - SB874

Offer of employment from a public official or candidate to an individual to induce that person to not seek election to the same office held or sought by the official or candidate prohibited - AB223

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

Packers Hall of Fame Day declared October 21, 2017, and 50th anniversary of Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame, Inc., commemorated - SJR73

``PFC Valentine T. Warrichaiet Memorial Bridge”: DOT to designate and mark bridge on USH 41 across the Oconto River in City of Oconto as - AB699

``PFC Valentine T. Warrichaiet Memorial Bridge”: DOT to designate and mark bridge on USH 41 across the Oconto River in City of Oconto as - SB598