January 2018 Special Session Assembly Bills:
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101505Fitzgerald, Sen. Scott (13th Sen.Dist.; R)
Address confidentiality program for victims of abuse: confidentiality provisions expanded, misdemeanor provision, and DOJ duties revised -
AB865Address confidentiality program for victims of abuse: confidentiality provisions expanded, misdemeanor provision, and DOJ duties revised -
SB704Alcohol 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 -
AB989Alcohol 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 -
SB801Executive 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] -
SR5High capacity well regulations revised re activities exempt from approval; DNR duties re designated study area -
AB105High capacity well regulations revised re activities exempt from approval; DNR duties re designated study area -
SB76Lifetime licenses issued by DPI: successful completion of semesters of teaching and definition of ``regularly employed in education” clarified by rule -
SB825Nonferrous metallic mineral prospecting and mining: sulfide ore moratorium repealed; locations where groundwater standards apply changed; repeal of DNR rule to minimize impact on wetlands; separate process for bulk sampling; changes to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] -
SB395Organization of the 2017-18 Senate, list of officers, and notification to the Assembly and Governor -
SR1Pole trap or elevated perch used to capture or kill any bird: maximum height increased; valid migratory bird depredation permit required -
SB376Qualified child sales and use tax rebate for 2018 created -
SB798Qualified child sales and use tax rebate for 2018 created; sales tax holiday on the first Saturday in August 2018 created, exceptions specified -
SB799Senate 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] -
SR2Talent attraction and retention initiatives: WEDC to work with state agencies to develop and implement -
SB679Tommy G. Thompson Day: November 19, 2017, and subsequent yearly anniversaries, recognized as -
AJR61Tommy G. Thompson Day: November 19, 2017, and subsequent yearly anniversaries, recognized as -
SJR64Treatment and diversion (TAD) program: county grant moneys increased; pilot program to divert certain persons to treatment options, JCF approval -
Jr7 AB2Treatment and diversion (TAD) program: county grant moneys increased; pilot program to divert certain persons to treatment options, JCF approval -
Jr7 SB2UW—Madison Badgers 2017 football team commended on a season of impressive accomplishments, including an undefeated regular season and an Orange Bowl championship -
SJR90Veum, Rachel Ann: life and public service as a valued legislative employee commended -
SJR49Other proposals authored or co-authored by Fitzgerald, Sen. Scott (13th Sen.Dist.; R)
Senate Joint Resolutions:
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1001794Frostman, Sen. Caleb (1st Sen.Dist.; D)
1507Hansen, 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. -
AJR53Advisory referendum for November 2018 ballot re should Congress propose an amendment to the U.S. Constitution to overturn Citizens United v. F.E.C. -
SJR54Aquila Resources' Back Forty Project, a proposed open pit metallic sulfide mine in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan: development opposed -
AJR69Aquila Resources' Back Forty Project, a proposed open pit metallic sulfide mine in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan: development opposed -
SJR68Automatic 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 -
AB609BadgerCare 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 -
SB363Bay Beach Amusement Park in Green Bay congratulated on 125 years of continuous operation -
AJR42Bay Beach Amusement Park in Green Bay congratulated on 125 years of continuous operation -
SJR50Bills overturning local government policies, ordinances, and regulations: two-thirds vote required -
SB245Birth certificates: copying a certified copy for a passport application allowed -
SB79Broadband 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 -
SB233Business improvement district (BID) board: independent certified audit required in its annual report -
SB336Candidates for president or vice president required to submit copies of federal tax returns with the Elections Commission -
AB257Candidates for president or vice president required to submit copies of federal tax returns with the Elections Commission -
SB166Center 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 -
AB1010Center 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 -
SB460Compensation information of employees and prospective employees: employer conduct re requiring or soliciting information and discrimination prohibitions created; notice requirements -
AB213Compensation information of employees and prospective employees: employer conduct re requiring or soliciting information and discrimination prohibitions created; notice requirements -
SB142Consignment motor vehicle dealers: enumerating certain conduct as dealer license violations and requiring higher bonding amount -
AB807Construction project in a school building: school board notification requirements created -
SB427Contract 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 -
SB521Creditable military service under WRS revised; JSCRS appendix report -
AB62Creditable military service under WRS revised; JSCRS appendix report -
SB136Creditors’ actions: certain legal proceedings eliminated -
AB1049Creditors’ actions: certain legal proceedings eliminated -
SB862Dog license fee exemption re dogs trained for physical or therapeutic functions -
AB218DVA required to have JCF approval to transfer unencumbered balance of certain appropriations -
SB146EITC rate changed for taxable years beginning after 2017 -
AB970Elections Commission: funding for 5 FTE positions -
SB482Employee right to request and receive work schedule changes and predictable work schedules; retail, food service, and cleaning employee provisions; DWD duties and penalty provisions -
AB866Employment 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 -
AB212Employment 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 -
SB140Family and medical leave requirement: eliminate prohibition on local ordinances -
SB869Fantasy contests: definitions and operator registration provisions created; DFI duties -
SB436Fire Fighter Memorial Association: permanent individual income tax checkoff created -
SB558Initiative 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) -
AJR71Intentional 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 -
SB861International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IB) courses: UW System schools and technical colleges to accept academic credits, conditions set -
SB696Kramer, Gerald “Jerry” Louis: supporting the induction of the former Green Bay Packer into the Pro Football Hall of Fame class of 2018 -
SJR76Legislative and congressional redistricting: new procedure for preparing the plans, LRB duties specified; Redistricting Advisory Commission created -
AB44Legislative and congressional redistricting: new procedure for preparing the plans, LRB duties specified; Redistricting Advisory Commission created -
SB13Legislative vacancy: special election to be ordered within sixty days of the date the vacancy occurs -
SB782Locks on gas pumps required; forfeiture provision -
AB1045Locks on gas pumps required; forfeiture provision -
SB693Manufacturing and agricultural tax credit claim limit re adjusted gross income; general fund transfer to the Veterans Trust Fund -
SB609Materials manufactured in the United States: preference for in state and local government public contracts and purchases -
AB297Materials manufactured in the United States: preference for in state and local government public contracts and purchases -
SB240Minimum wage ordinance prohibition eliminated -
AB998Motorists 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 -
AB1007Municipal water or sewer utility plant: prohibition on selling or leasing to investor-owned public utility -
SB176Off-patent or generic drug: price gouging by manufacturer or wholesale distributor prohibited; AG authority provision -
AB1046Off-patent or generic drug: price gouging by manufacturer or wholesale distributor prohibited; AG authority provision -
SB874Offer 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 -
AB223Overtime pay requirements revised re exempt employees; definitions, DWD duties, and emergency rules provisions -
AB154Overtime pay requirements revised re exempt employees; definitions, DWD duties, and emergency rules provisions -
SB103Packers 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 -
SB598Professional leasing and renting agents licensure program administered by the Real Estate Examining Board established -
SB520