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| Date | State | Bill No. | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb. 20, 2020 | WI | AB 869 | Extends Bar Hours During Democratic National Convention | Bill Passed - House (84 - 13) |
| Nov. 12, 2019 | WI | AJR 106 | Amends the State Capital Holiday Tree Name to the Christmas Tree | Bill Passed - House (64 - 30) |
| May 15, 2019 | WI | AB 76 | Reduces Number of Hours Required for Nurse Aide Certification | Bill Passed - House (66 - 31) |
| May 15, 2019 | WI | AB 76 | Reduces Number of Hours Required for Nurse Aide Certification | Bill Passed - House (66 - 31) |
| Jan. 22, 2019 | WI | AB 1 | Requires State Health Insurers Cover Individuals With Pre-Existing Conditions | Bill Passed - House (76 - 19) |
| Dec. 4, 2018 | WI | SB 883 | Appropriates Funds from the Department of Transportation for State Road Projects | Bill Passed - Senate (18 - 15) |
| Nov. 7, 2017 | WI | AB 455 | Authorizes Children of Any Age to Hunt with Adult Supervision | Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 12) |
| Nov. 2, 2017 | WI | AB 455 | Authorizes Children of Any Age to Hunt with Adult Supervision | Bill Passed - House (57 - 32) |
| June 21, 2017 | WI | SB 68 | Amends Prohibition on Baiting and Feeding Deer | Bill Passed - House (60 - 37) |
| June 21, 2017 | WI | AB 260 | Authorizes Physical Exams by Chiropractors | Bill Passed - House (77 - 22) |
| June 14, 2017 | WI | SB 68 | Amends Prohibition on Baiting and Feeding Deer | Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 13) |
| Feb. 11, 2016 | WI | AB 568 | Authorizes Landlords to Evict Tenants for Criminal Activity | Bill Passed - House (60 - 31) |
| Feb. 9, 2016 | WI | AB 600 | Amends Shoreline Development Regulations | Bill Passed - House (57 - 39) |
| Feb. 9, 2016 | WI | AB 582 | Amends Shoreline Zoning and Property Regulations | Bill Passed - House (56 - 39) |
| July 28, 2015 | WI | SB 209 | Appropriates Funds for New Sports and Entertainment Arena | Bill Passed - House (52 - 34) |
| July 15, 2015 | WI | SB 209 | Appropriates Funds for New Sports and Entertainment Arena | Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 10) |
| April 1, 2014 | WI | AB 120 | Prohibits Certain Actions Made by Health Care Providers from Being Used Against Them in Court | Bill Passed - Senate (19 - 14) |
| Nov. 1, 2011 | WI | AB 69 | Use of Deadly Force in Self-Defense | Bill Passed - House (71 - 24) |
| Nov. 1, 2011 | WI | SB 45 | Administration of Medications to Students | Bill Passed - House (63 - 32) |
| Nov. 1, 2011 | WI | AB 147 | Inadmissibility of Apology Statements by Health Care Providers | Bill Passed - House (62 - 33) |
| Oct. 25, 2011 | WI | SB 45 | Administration of Medications to Students | Bill Passed - Senate (18 - 15) |
| Jan. 20, 2011 | WI | SB 2 | Tax Benefits for Health Savings Accounts | Bill Passed - House (66 - 28) |
| Jan. 20, 2011 | WI | SB 2 | Tax Benefits for Health Savings Accounts | Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 12) |
| April 23, 2010 | WI | AB 720 | Statewide Smoking Ban Amendments | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (60 - 34) |
| April 22, 2010 | WI | SB 434 | Legalizing Sale of Unpasteurized Milk | Bill Passed - House (60 - 35) |