2021 Senate Authors

Fort Bragg in North Carolina: rename to commemorate U.S. Brigadier General Edward Stuyvesant Bragg, a Civil War veteran - SJR54

Foundations of Reading test requirement for initial teaching license: requirement waived during COVID-19 national health emergency - SB114

Free and charitable clinics definition and funding; "telehealth" definition incorporated into occupational licensing statutory chapters - AB296

Free and charitable clinics definition and funding; "telehealth" definition incorporated into occupational licensing statutory chapters - SB309

Greek Independence: 200th anniversary celebrated March 25, 2021 - AJR13

Greek Independence: 200th anniversary celebrated March 25, 2021 - SJR13

Hospital-associated services provided in a home setting: 2021 WisAct 10 termination date of January 1, 2022 eliminated - AB679

Hospital-associated services provided in a home setting: 2021 WisAct 10 termination date of January 1, 2022 eliminated - SB687

Independent charter school authorized by a tribal college: per pupil payments changed - AB420

Independent charter school authorized by a tribal college: per pupil payments changed - SB423

Individual income tax brackets reduced and rates modified - AB78

Individual income tax brackets reduced and rates modified - SB58

Interior designer: scope of practice and registration requirements revised - AB320

Interior designer: scope of practice and registration requirements revised - SB344

Laws administered by DOR: revisions re shared revenue, property assessment, income taxes, sales tax, and payments from counties to towns; JSCTE appendix report - SB2

Marriage documentation and marriage ceremony changes - AB270

Marriage documentation and marriage ceremony changes - SB293

Metropolitan sewerage commission for a sewerage district including a first class city: financing and construction of dredged material management facility for the Milwaukee Estuary Area of Concern authorized - SB424

Milwaukee Regional Medical Center: property tax exemption created; JSCTE appendix report - AB851

Milwaukee Regional Medical Center: property tax exemption created; JSCTE appendix report - SB807

Net capital loss deduction: maximum annual offset increased; JSCTE appendix report - AB327

Net capital loss deduction: maximum annual offset increased; JSCTE appendix report - SB339

Obsolete tax credits repealed - SB571

Officiating at a wedding: mej koob added, in accordance with Hmong wedding customs, and any justice or judge authorized - AB19

Officiating at a wedding: mej koob added, in accordance with Hmong wedding customs, and any justice or judge authorized - SB14

Parking privilege re time limitations for vehicles with disabled parking plates or ID cards expanded to UW System campuses - AB950

Parking privilege re time limitations for vehicles with disabled parking plates or ID cards expanded to UW System campuses - SB917

Pharmacy technicians authorized to administer vaccines; any health care provider authorized to administer vaccines may supervise pharmacy students administering vaccines - AB4

Pharmacy technicians authorized to administer vaccines; any health care provider authorized to administer vaccines may supervise pharmacy students administering vaccines - SB60

Presidential electors: method of selecting revised - AB35

Presidential electors: method of selecting revised - SB61

Property tax exemption form: notice to property owner if not received by certain date by email or phone allowed - AB1101

Property tax exemption form: notice to property owner if not received by certain date by email or phone allowed - SB1028

Public schools starting fall classes before September 1: prohibition eliminated - SB182

Relocated active duty service members and their spouses and children: determining state residency for resident tuition eligibility at UW System institutions and technical colleges - AB635

Relocated active duty service members and their spouses and children: determining state residency for resident tuition eligibility at UW System institutions and technical colleges - SB605

Short-term, limited-duration health coverage: changes to reflect federal regulation - AB212

Short-term, limited-duration health coverage: changes to reflect federal regulation - SB247

Specially formulated nutritional supplements and replacements for severe health conditions: remove prior authorization from DHS for MA reimbursement [Admin.Code DHS 107.10] - SB453

State to use GAAP to account for and report on funds and expenditures; budgetary basis of accounting established; once deficit is eliminated, prohibiting legislature from passing a bill resulting in a deficit. Constitutional amendment (1st consideration) - SJR85

Substance use disorder treatment by advanced practice social workers and independent social workers: certification not required; substance abuse counselor provision - AB686

Substance use disorder treatment by advanced practice social workers and independent social workers: certification not required; substance abuse counselor provision - SB657

Tax audits of pass-through entities changes - SB794

Tax treatment of tax-option corporations that elect to pay tax at the entity level modified - SB1

Tire deflation devices: installation on certain highway exit ramps - SB755

University of Wisconsin Missing-in-Action Recovery and Identification Project may request funding from JCF, report provision - SB602

U.S. senator and representative in Congress: top-five candidates in primary election appear on general election ballot and instant runoff voting in general election via ranked-choice voting ballot - AB244

U.S. senator and representative in Congress: top-five candidates in primary election appear on general election ballot and instant runoff voting in general election via ranked-choice voting ballot - SB250

Veteran status indicated on operator’s license or state ID card: "veteran" includes current or former armed forces, reserve unit, or National Guard members, and certain Laos refugees - AB870

Veteran status indicated on operator’s license or state ID card: "veteran" includes current or former armed forces, reserve unit, or National Guard members, and certain Laos refugees - SB823

WPCP family income requirement for 2021-22 school year and full-time open enrollment applications for 2020-21 and 2021-22 school years modified - AB59

WPCP family income requirement for 2021-22 school year and full-time open enrollment applications for 2020-21 and 2021-22 school years modified - SB41

Other proposals authored or co-authored by Kooyenga, Sen. Dale (5th Sen.Dist.; R)

Assembly Bills:3, 2, 6, 16, 24, 41, 72, 86, 117, 124, 152, 169, 125, 188, 203, 207, 269, 432, 482, 485, 490, 503, 582, 588, 592, 639, 671, 659, 720, 765, 814, 816, 820, 838, 839, 840, 912, 1018

Assembly Joint Resolutions:2, 107, 117, 115, 109, 121, 141

Senate Bills:12, 13, 8, 7, 16, 49, 115, 167, 181, 184, 226, 228, 287, 291, 429, 449, 467, 491, 562, 573, 610, 613, 688, 737, 793, 798, 856, 857, 858, 886

Senate Joint Resolutions:4, 31, 82, 88, 93

Senate Resolutions:6, 13

2116 Taylor, Sen. Lena (4th Sen.Dist.; D)

Aaron, Henry Louis “Hank”: life honored and career accomplishments as a baseball player and civil rights icon commended - SJR4

Abrams, Stacey: politician, attorney, and author honored for her public service - AJR37

Afghan interpreters commemorated; federal government urged to fulfill promise to ensure their safety - SJR55

African American history: model curriculum for grades K to 12; teaching license provision - AB273

Alkaline hydrolysis to cremate human remains: DSPS to establish compliance requirements, emergency rule provision - SB228

Behavioral treatment services re autism: MA reimbursement rate increased - SB340

Black History Month proclaimed February 2022; contributions to the state recognized - AJR143

Black Music Month: June 2021 recognized as - AJR71

Board of police and fire commissioners (PFC boards) and protective services departments of first class or second class cities: changes to - SB117

Body cameras and dashboard-mounted cameras used by law enforcement: requirements established and collective bargaining and penalty provisions; JRCCP may report - AB465

Body cameras and dashboard-mounted cameras used by law enforcement: requirements established and collective bargaining and penalty provisions; JRCCP may report - SB479

Catalytic converter designated a proprietary article re scrap dealer purchase and reporting requirements - SB408

Choke hold by law enforcement officer: use prohibited in use of force policies - SB121

Civil liability claims against law enforcement officers: public official immunity as a defense eliminated; indemnification provision - SB295

Community-oriented policing-house grant program for cities created in DOJ - SB124

“Corporal Benjamin H. Neil Memorial Highway”: portion of STH 11 from Village of Orfordville to Village of Footville designated as - SB651

County and municipal aid payment increase - SB922

Crisis management training for law enforcement officers required - SB471

Crisis program enhancement grants expanded to counties and municipalities and to establish or enhance law enforcement and behavioral health services emergency response collaboration programs - SB475

Critical incident mapping data: grants to schools to submit data to public safety officials - SB449

Discharge of hazardous substance on or originating from owner’s property: exemption from responsibility for non-corporate entities and county under set conditions - SB568

Disciplinary action by police or fire chief: at hearing or appeal, charges not sustained requires two-thirds vote of the board of police and fire commissioners - AB451

Drowning Prevention Month: July 2021 recognized as - SJR53

Drug and alcohol testing following officer-involved critical incidents: law enforcement agencies required to adopt written policy - SB476

Duty to report child abuse: provisions for member of the clergy revised - SB1073

Electing to be an anatomical gift donor when applying for a hunting, fishing, or trapping license at age 15 1/2 or older - SB556

Election and voting law changes: automatic voter registration, deceptive election practices, voter intimidation and suppression, polling place posting and language requirements, election manual, and withholding of voluntarily provided elector information; voter bill of rights; JRCCP may report - SB988

Environmental impacts to vulnerable communities: DNR prohibited from issuing certain permits unless applicant complies with reporting requirements - AB787

Environmental impacts to vulnerable communities: DNR prohibited from issuing certain permits unless applicant complies with reporting requirements - SB774

Epinephrine prefilled syringes: authorities for prescription, possession, and administration of epinephrine auto-injectors expanded to include; statewide standing order provision - SB343