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Senate, 2005-06 Legislative Session


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Carpenter, Tim (D)
Wisconsin Senate District 3 		28%
Coggs, Spencer (D)
Wisconsin Senate District 6 		- - - 22%
Cowles, Robert (R)
Wisconsin Senate District 2 		90%
Darling, Alberta (R)
Wisconsin Senate District 8 		- 100%
Decker, Russell (D)
Wisconsin Senate District 29 		19%
Ellis, Michael (R)
Wisconsin Senate District 19 		95%
Erpenbach, Jon (D)
Wisconsin Senate District 27 		- 15%
Fitzgerald, Scott (R)
Wisconsin Senate District 13 		95%
Grothman, Glenn (R)
Wisconsin Senate District 20 		100%
Hansen, Dave (D)
Wisconsin Senate District 30 		23%
Harsdorf, Sheila (R)
Wisconsin Senate District 10 		- 80%
Jauch, Robert (D)
Wisconsin Senate District 25 		28%
Kanavas, Theodore (R)
Wisconsin Senate District 33 		100%
Kapanke, Dan (R)
Wisconsin Senate District 32 		85%
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Kedzie, Neal (R)
Wisconsin Senate District 11 		95%
Lasee, Alan (R)
Wisconsin Senate District 1 		90%
Lassa, Julie (D)
Wisconsin Senate District 24 		28%
Lazich, Mary (R)
Wisconsin Senate District 28 		95%
Leibham, Joe (R)
Wisconsin Senate District 9 		100%
Miller, Mark (D)
Wisconsin Senate District 16 		23%
Olsen, Luther (R)
Wisconsin Senate District 14 		- 85%
Plale, Jeffrey (D)
Wisconsin Senate District 7 		38%
Risser, Fred (D)
Wisconsin Senate District 26 		14%
Robson, Judith (D)
Wisconsin Senate District 15 		23%
Schultz, Dale (R)
Wisconsin Senate District 17 		95%
Taylor, Lena (D)
Wisconsin Senate District 4 		- 25%
Wirch, Robert (D)
Wisconsin Senate District 22 		19%

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1 WI 2005R: AB 1073, On concurrence AB 1073 - MEDICAL MALPRACTICE REFORM; on concurrence: The Legislature passed a WMC-backed bill that reestablishes a $750,000 cap on non-economic damages in medical malpractice cases. Governor Doyle signed this WMC-backed bill into law.
2 WI 2005R: AB 1163, On concurrence AB 1163 - SHAREHOLDER LIABILITY; on concurrence: The Legislature PASSED a WMC-backed bill to repeal the provision of Wisconsin law creating personal liability for corporate shareholders for wages owed to employees of the business. Governor Doyle signed this WMC-backed bill into law.
3 WI 2005R: AB 15, For indefinite postponement AB 15 - ETHANOL MANDATE; for indefinite postponement: This bill would require gasoline sold in Wisconsin be blended with ten percent ethanol. Unfortunately, the increased ozone pollution due to burning ethanol would require costly emission reductions from industry, according to a DNR report. The bill passed the Assembly, but was killed on the Senate floor.
4 WI 2005R: AB 277, On concurrence AB 277 - JOB CREATION ACT II/REGULATORY REFORM; on concurrence: The Legislature passed a WMC-backed bill that enhances the rights of DNR permit holders to challenge specific emission limitations in their air pollution operating permits if they believe the DNR has made a legal or technical error. Governor Doyle signed this bill into law.
5 WI 2005R: AB 4, On concurrence AB 4 - HEALTH SAVINGS ACCOUNT TAX EXEMPTION; on concurrence: The Legislature passed a WMC-backed bill that would provide a state tax exemption for health savings accounts to mirror the exemption that currently exists under federal law. Ultimately, this proposal was included in the State Budget. Unfortunately, Governor Doyle vetoed the health savings account provision before signing the budget into law. Governor Doyle also vetoed AB 4 as stand-alone legislation.
6 WI 2005R: AB 437, On concurrence AB 437 - TRANSMISSION LINE CONSTRUCTION, USE OF PUBLIC LANDS; on concurrence: The Legislature passed this WMC-backed bill which requires the conveyance of public property to a public utility for the construction of electric transmission lines. Specifically, enactment of this bill prevented certain counties from unilaterally holding up construction of the state-approved Arrowhead-Weston transmission line. This legislation was signed into law by Governor Doyle.
7 WI 2005R: AB 49, On concurrence AB 49 - PRE-EMPTION OF LOCAL MINIMUM WAGE ORDINANCES; on concurrence: The Legislature passed a WMC-backed bill that pre-empts local units of government from enacting minimum wage laws that establish higher local minimum wages than the statewide standard. This bill was signed into law by Governor Doyle.
8 WI 2005R: AB 58, On concurrence AB 58 - PROPERTY TAX FREEZE; on concurrence:
9 WI 2005R: AB 678, On concurrence AB 678 - FOREST PRODUCTS WEIGHT LIMIT; on concurrence: This WMC-supported bill allows trucks hauling forest products (both raw forest products and intermediary lumber) to exceed current weight limits by 18,000 pounds, so long as certain technical specifications are met. This bill passed the Legislature and was signed into law by Governor Doyle.
10 WI 2005R: AJR 77 - SSA 1, On adoption AJR 77, SSA 1 - CONSTITUTIONAL LIMITS ON TAXING & SPENDING; on adoption: The Legislature considered various resolutions that would begin the process of amending the Wisconsin Constitution to limit state and local government spending and/or taxes. WMC strongly supported passage of a taxpayer protection amendment on first consideration during the spring floorperiod. While no single version of an amendment passed both houses of the Legislature, the votes on such a measure are historic and the fight for constitutional limits will begin again next session. Senate Substitute Amendment 1 (SSA 1) capped state revenue increases to the rate of inflation.
11 WI 2005R: SB 103, On passage SB 103 - TAX CREDIT FOR ENGINE R&D FACILITIES; on passage: The Legislature passed a WMC-backed bill doubling, from 5 percent to 10 percent, the income tax credit for research expenses related to engine manufacturing and vehicle design research and amounts paid to construct and equip new facilities or expand existing facilities used in this state for qualified research. A Senate Amendment to this WMC-backed bill also applied the credit to lighting and fuel cell technology research. This bill was signed into law by the Governor.
12 WI 2005R: SB 171, On passage SB 171 - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENDA; on passage: The Legislature passed a WMC-backed bill that would require referenda initiated by school boards to borrow money or exceed revenue limits be held during regularly scheduled Spring and Fall elections. Unfortunately, Governor Doyle vetoed this important bill.
13 WI 2005R: SB 402, On passage SB 402 - LIMITING MANUFACTURERS LIAIBLITY UNDER THE RISK CONTRIBUTION THEORY; on passage: The Legislature passed a WMC-backed bill that would reestablish the long-standing legal principle that a plaintiff must prove that the product that harmed them was in fact manufactured by a specific defendant. The bill reverses the Supreme Court’s Thomas decision, which allows an individual to sue a group of manufacturers who made similar products even if the individual cannot prove which manufacturer made the product that caused the harm. Unfortunately, Governor Doyle vetoed this important bill.
14 WI 2005R: SB 425, On passage SB 425 - LAWSUIT ABUSE; on passage: WMC-backed legislation that places reasonable restrictions on the ability of the Wisconsin Attorney General to sue businesses under the nuisance statute. Businesses that are in compliance with all environmental laws and regulations should not be subject to these frivolous suits. This legislation passed the Senate but died in an Assembly Committee.
15 WI 2005R: SB 426, On passage SB 426 - UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE REFORM; on passage: The Legislature passed a comprehensive package of unemployment insurance reforms, which includes the establishment of a clear standard under which benefits can be denied as a result of excessive absenteeism or tardiness. The bill was developed by the Unemployment Insurance Advisory Council and passed the Legislature
16 WI 2005R: SB 447, Passage 447 - INTERNET STANDARD FOR AWARDING PUNITIVE DAMAGES; on passage: The Legislature passed this WMC-backed bill requiring a showing of intent to cause harm before punitive damages can be awarded in a tort suit. Unfortunately, Governor Doyle vetoed this important bill.
17 WI 2005R: SB 578, On passage SB 578 - PEER REVIEW COMMITTEE PROTECTIONS; on passage: The Legislature passed a WMC-backed bill which would have restored the ability of healthcare providers to confidently use peer review committees. Peer review committees are a means by which healthcare providers create an environment within which they can identify errors, learn from their mistakes and thereby improve the quality of health care and patient safety. Unfortunately, some plaintiff’s attorneys have successfully used, in litigation, the work of peer review committees and, as a result, have discouraged the use of these learning environments. This legislation was vetoed by Governor Doyle.
18 WI 2005R: SB 58, On Passage SB 58 - COMPREHENSIVE PRODUCT LIABILITY REFORM; on passage: The Legislature passed a WMC-backed bill that will protect product manufacturers from lawsuits where damages arise from an open and obvious characteristic of a product, or result from product misuse, alteration, or modification. The bill also limits application of joint and several liability in product liability cases so that a manufacturer is responsible only for their proportionate share of any damage award. Unfortunately, Governor Doyle vetoed this important bill.
19 WI 2005R: SB 70, On passage SB 70 - STANDARDS FOR EXPERT TESTIMONY; on passage: The Legislature passed a WMC-backed bill that will allow expert testimony in state court only if it is based on sufficient facts or data, and is the product of reliable principles and methods, which can be applied properly to the facts of the case. This is the standard in the federal court system and in the majority of other states. Unfortunately, Governor Doyle vetoed this important bill.
20 WI 2005R: SB 79, On passage SB 79 - MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT EFFICIENCY; on passage: The Legislature passed a number of bills allowing local units of government to combine police and fire protection services with adjoining communities, or contract for law enforcement service with a county. These WMC-backed bills will help increase efficiency and lower the cost of local government services. These bills were signed into law by the Governor.
21 WI 2005R: SJR 63, On passage SJR 63 - TAXPAYER PROTECTION AMENDMENT; on passage: : SJR 53 was the Senate companion to AJR 77. This original resolution capped state and local revenue increases to the rate of inflation.

We also found votes cast by the following former members of this chamber: