Subject Index

Attorney consolidation in executive branch agencies, certain exceptions provided; Division of Legal Services created in DOA; positions identified as hearing examiners, officers, or administrative law judges transferred to DHA, exception re DWD [Sec. 27, 31, 72, 518, 2143-2145, 2539, 3006, 3009, 3348, 9155 (1), 9455 (1)] -  SB40

Attorney positions in the executive branch eliminated in 2005 WisAct 25: date modified [Sec. 6] - AB72

Attorney positions in the executive branch eliminated in 2005 WisAct 25: date modified [Sec. 6; S.Sub.Amdt.1: section renumbered to 5] -  SB39

Attorney retained by state agency on a contingent fee basis: requirements created if fees and expenses exceed certain amount -  AB916

Notary public who is not an attorney prohibited from certain actions that imply he or she is an attorney; exemption provided - AB468

OWI arrest: release to attorney, spouse, relative, or other responsible adult revised; law enforcement officer required to seize or immobilize vehicle -  SB27

Prosecutor or government attorney decision not to commence a criminal prosecution or action for a forfeiture in exchange for payments to any organization or agency prohibited, restitution exception [S.Amdt.1: payment of contribution surcharges to crime prevention organizations and funds eliminated]  - SB244

Prosecutor or government attorney decision not to commence a criminal prosecution or civil action for a forfeiture in exchange for payments to any organization or agency prohibited, restitution exception; certain contribution surcharge eliminated - AB472

Public Defender Board appropriation increased for fiscal year 2006-07 re private bar and investigator reimbursement [Sec. 9236] -  AB72

Public Defender Board appropriation increased for fiscal year 2006-07 re private bar and investigator reimbursement [Sec. 9236] -  SB39

State Bar of Wisconsin membership and paying dues to any bar association: Supreme Court prohibited from requiring of attorneys licensed to practice law in this state. Constitutional amendment (1st consideration) -  AJR31

Supreme Court may not assess fees on attorneys, judges, or justices without statutory authority; constitutional amendment (1st consideration) -  AJR56

attorney _ fee Attorney — Fee

Attorney fee modified re action to collect public assistance reimbursement in WC proceeding; DWD duty specified  - AB288

Attorney fees paid after certain date by state for former, current, and future Assembly members and employees convicted of a felony or misdemeanor re conduct in office: repayment to Assembly Chief Clerk required; interest provision  - AR15

Attorney retained by state agency on a contingent fee basis: requirements created if fees and expenses exceed certain amount -  AB916

Indigency determination re criminal cases: time limit for SPD to make a determination and appoint counsel set; reimbursement rate to private attorneys increased; circuit court judge provision - AB434

Indigent legal fees: Supreme Court prohibited from assessing on attorneys licensed to practice law in this state. Constitutional amendment (1st consideration) -  AJR30

attorney general Attorney General, see also Justice, Department of

AG to grant resources necessary to Dane County DA for a retrial in the case of State of Wisconsin v. Scott R. Jensen  - AR14

Civil rights enforcement: AG prosecutorial authority created [Sec. 2903] -  SB40

Constitutional officers and state legislators limited to certain number of consecutive years in the same office: constitutional amendment (1st consideration) -  AJR13

Consumer goods or services: charging grossly excessive prices prohibited; exceptions and AG provisions  - AB408

Consumer goods or services: charging grossly excessive prices prohibited; exceptions and AG provisions  - SB219

Death of person in Corr.Dept custody, a county jail, or house of correction: coroner or medical examiner must conduct an autopsy; AG authority to order an inquest; Inmate and Resident Mortality Board created, report required, and open meeting and open records provisions -  AB139

False claims submitted by contractor or vendor to state or local government: penalty created; treble damages in certain cases; qui tam [whistleblower] provisions; AG duties [for section numbers, see entry under ``Fraud"]  - SB40

Foreclosure reconveyance and foreclosure consultant regulations created; stay of eviction action provision; DATCP and AG duties -  AB568

Foreclosure reconveyance and foreclosure consultant regulations created; stay of eviction action provision; DATCP and AG duties -  SB298

Human trafficking and trafficking of a child: crimes created; AG, DA, DHFS, OJA, and DOA duties specified  - AB544

Human trafficking and trafficking of a child: crimes created; AG, DA, DHFS, OJA, and DOA duties specified  - SB292

Inquest: AG given same authority as DAs to order and represent the state -  AB783

Inquest: AG given same authority as DAs to order and represent the state -  SB428

MA false claim recoveries; treble damages in certain cases; qui tam [whistleblower] provisions; AG duties [Enrolled SB-40: Sec. 635, 1629m, 2902, 2904, 3751, 3753-3756, 3775, 9329 (2)] -  SB40

Medical malpractice claim re state officer, employee, or agent: notice to AG revised -  AB247

Medical malpractice claim re state officer, employee, or agent: notice to AG revised -  SB126

Motor vehicle fuel: charging grossly excessive wholesale prices prohibited; AG duty specified -  AB399

Musical performance: advertising or conducting using a false connection between the performing group and recording group prohibited; AG and DA enforcement authority  - AB230

Musical performance: advertising or conducting using a false connection between the performing group and recording group prohibited; AG and DA enforcement authority  - SB133

Public Intervenor, Office of, created in DOJ; AG and DNR provisions; advisory committee created [Sec. 150, 2899-2901, 3762] -  SB40

Public Intervenor, Office of, created in DOJ; AG and DNR provisions; advisory committee created; FTE positions  - AB866

SWIB prohibited from making future investments and required to divest itself of prior investments re the Sudan; AG authority and report provision -  AB124

SWIB prohibited from making future investments and required to divest itself of prior investments re the Sudan; AG authority and report provision -  SB57

Trigger lead information re consumer reports: state law restrictions on dissemination and use of; DATCP, AG, DA, civil action, and penalty provisions [A.Amdt.2: DOJ duties added] - AB502

Trigger lead information re consumer reports: state law restrictions on dissemination and use of; DATCP, AG, DA, civil action, and penalty provisions - SB275

Wisconsin AG authorized to file in the U.S. Supreme Court an amicus curiae brief re District of Columbia v. Dick Anthony Heller -  AR13

atv _all_terrain vehicle_ ATV (All-terrain vehicle), see Recreation vehicle

auburndale, town of Auburndale, Town of, see Wood County

auction Auction

Auction sale of sealed bottles or containers of wine to raise money for a charitable organization: exception to alcohol beverage licensing requirement created [S.Amdt.1: intoxicating liquor and fermented malt beverage added]  - SB545

audiologist Audiologist, see Trades and occupations

audiovisual works Audiovisual works, see Amusement

audit Audit, see Legislative Audit Bureau; Revenue, Department of; specific agency or department

audit committee, joint legislative Audit Committee, Joint Legislative, see Legislature — Audit Committee, Joint Legislative

autism spectrum disorder Autism spectrum disorder, see Persons with disabilities

automated teller machine _atm_ Automated teller machine (ATM), see Financial institution

automobile Automobile, see Motor vehicle and its subheadings

automobile dealer Automobile dealer, see Motor vehicle — Dealers and finance companies

autopsy Autopsy, see Inquest

aviation Aviation, see also Airport

Aircraft OWI and prohibited alcohol concentration penalties made the same as motor vehicle penalties; minor passenger, operating in a reckless manner, and alcohol and other drug assessment and treatment provisions  - AB89

Aircraft OWI and prohibited alcohol concentration penalties made the same as motor vehicle penalties; minor passenger, operating in a reckless manner, and alcohol and other drug assessment and treatment provisions [Enrolled SB-40: Sec. 814m, 1819m, 2665g-r, 3315k, s] - SB40

Aircraft OWI provisions modified - OC7 SB2

Aviation Career Education program eliminated [A.Sub.Amdt.1 or A.Amdt.1; deleted by Conf.Sub.Amdt.1]  - SB40

Civil Air Patrol emergency service operation: employer required to grant an unpaid leave of absence; discrimination in employment prohibited; DWD provision - AB914

Midwest Airlines honored for dedication to Milwaukee and the state and congratulations on new and past honors  - AJR61

University of Michigan Health System Hospital survival flight team who lost their lives in a plane crash off the Milwaukee lakefront in Lake Michigan: members honored and condolences to the families -  SJR56

U.W. Med Flight crew who lost their lives in a helicopter crash near La Crosse honored and condolences to the families  - AP8 SJR2

b - B -

bac _blood alcohol concentration_ BAC (Blood alcohol concentration), see Implied consent or alcohol concentration

background check Background check, see Criminal identification and investigation

badger mining corporation Badger Mining Corporation

Success and commitment to its associates, customers, and surrounding community commended -  SJR58

badgercare BadgerCare, see Insurance — Health

badgerrx gold program BadgerRX Gold Program, see Drugs

bail Bail, see Court — Procedure

baker, james howard Baker, James Howard

Life and legacy of community involvement honored -  SR26

ballots Ballots, see Elections — Ballots

bank Bank, see also Financial institution

Branches of state banks or out-of-state banks located within certain radius of bank affiliate engaged in commercial activities prohibited -  AB693

Branches of state banks or out-of-state banks located within certain radius of bank affiliate engaged in commercial activities prohibited -  SB378

Community needs assessment to be prepared by credit unions annually, Office of Credit Unions duties specified and report required; state credit unions allowed to convert to mutual savings banks -  AB897

Special orders of business for March 5, 2008 established re AB-47, AB-67, AB-92, AB-151, AB-212, AB-281, AB-346, AB-424, AB-479, AB-486, AB-517, AB-543, AB-553, AB-569, AB-579, AB-603, AB-635, AB-645, AB-663, AB-672, AB-673, AB-676, AB-677, AB-692, AB-693, AB-717, AB-736, AB-753, AB-755, AB-771, AB-772, AB-793, AB-804, AB-805, AB-817, AB-819, AB-825, AB-835, AB-842, AB-853, AB-864, AB-869, AB-872, AB-901, SB-69, SB-176, SB-272, SB-289, SB-294, SB-324, SB-325, SB-326, SB-327, SB-328, SB-335, SB-368, SB-369, SB-370 - AR16

banking, division of Banking, Division of

Branches of state banks or out-of-state banks located within certain radius of bank affiliate engaged in commercial activities prohibited -  AB693

Branches of state banks or out-of-state banks located within certain radius of bank affiliate engaged in commercial activities prohibited -  SB378

Debt-settlement services: definition and licensing requirements created, exemption provision; Division of Banking duties - AB902

``Loan" definition modified for mortgage banker, mortgage broker, and loan originator purposes - AB827

``Loan" definition modified for mortgage banker, mortgage broker, and loan originator purposes - SB517