2021 Senate Authors

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

Equity and Inclusion, Council on and Office for Equity and Inclusion created and attached to DOA; statewide plan for equity and inclusion established; report and FTE provisions - AB126

Execution of search warrants limited to specific hours; no-knock search warrants prohibited - AB137

Executive branch appointment: Senate president referral to committee, committee recommendation, and consideration of appointment by Senate changes [Senate rule 22 (1)] - SR10

Expungement of DNA data in crime laboratories' data bank required if not adjudged guilty or delinquent - AB541

Extreme risk protection TRO and extreme risk protection injunction created; respondent to surrender all firearms and refrain from possessing a firearm until the TRO or injunction expires or is vacated; penalty provisions - AB638

Farmland preservation implementation grants and agreements and farmland preservation tax credits revisions - SB68

Feminine hygiene products: schools required to provide in women’s restrooms; revenue limit adjustment provision - SB832

Fentanyl testing strips excluded from definition of drug paraphernalia - SB600

Filing individual income tax returns: adopting federal law changes to extend time without incurring interest or penalties - SB9

First aid training for law enforcement officers and their vehicles are equipped with automated external defibrillators - AB447

Focus on Energy initiatives for low-income households - SB757

Formal complaint regarding interaction with law enforcement officers: website describing the process and distribution of information card containing officer’s information - AB449

Guardian ad litem appointed in actions affecting the family re visitation rights of grandparent, stepparent, or person with similar parent-child relationship - SB414

hooks, bell: life and works of author, poet, scholar, and UW Madison graduate commended - AJR118

Human trafficking awareness certification for lodging establishments created - AB1169

Human Trafficking, Council on, created in DOA - AB1170

Income tax subtraction for certain reserve components of the armed forces and National Guard: applicability expanded - SB12

Independent Use of Force Advisory Board created - SB118

Indigenous Peoples Day: Columbus Day renamed to - AB705

Indigenous Peoples Day: Columbus Day renamed to - SB704

Intestate inheritance by a parent who abandons a child: prohibition expanded - SB249

Kratom products made from the leaf of the Mitragyna speciosa plant: manufacture, distribution, delivery, and possession regulated - SB958

Landlord or tenant required to apply for emergency rental assistance and participate in mediation prior to eviction re declared public health emergencies; certain rent increases prohibited - SB715

Law enforcement use of force incidents: DOJ annual report required - SB123

Laws under DOR’s purview: enforcement and administration changes; JRCCP may report - SB285

Lead service line financial assistance or certificate of authority application by a water public utility: PSC deadlines - SB316

LESB responsibilities: adding jails and juvenile detention facilities and recruitment standards; employment files on employees required - SB165

Local housing investment fund program: municipalities allowed to establish; DOA appendix report - AB609

Lost or stolen firearm: report to law enforcement and written notice in commercial sales or transfers required; penalty provisions; JRCCP may report - AB863