``Land surveying" replaced with ``practice of professional land surveying", definition provision and various references replaced; licensure, permit, and certification revisions including eliminating public employee and utilities exemptions; town survey, platting, subdivision plats, and certified survey map revisions; ordinary high water mark on lake or stream shore map; public access, easement, and penalty provisions  - SB444
Sediment removal projects re Lake Michigan or Lake Superior: bonding authority increased [Sec. 785]  - AB40
Sediment removal projects re Lake Michigan or Lake Superior: bonding authority increased [Sec. 785]  - SB27
landLand, see also Public land; Wetland
County ordinance governing certain land divisions re extraterritorial plat approval jurisdiction prohibited  - AB178
County ordinance governing certain land divisions re extraterritorial plat approval jurisdiction prohibited  - SB130
Dam maintenance or removal funding: Stewardship Program bonding authority, report on land acquisitions required, sunset provisions [A.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 780m, 822t-w, 835f-836s, 848m, 862p, 921g-r] -  AB40
DRL name changed to Department of Safety and Professional Services; Comm.Dept functions transferred re building and safety, certain economic development business certifications and grant programs, and PECFA; approval of education and training for veterans and other eligible persons transferred from DVA; unfair trade practice rules re residential and noncommercial properties transferred from DATCP; administration of laws re erosion control at commercial building construction sites transferred from DNR; DOA appendix report [for section numbers, see entry under ``Reorganization of state government"] - SB27
DRL name changed to Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS) and some Comm.Dept functions transferred; certain unfair trade practice rules transferred from DATCP; administration of laws re erosion control at commercial building construction sites transferred from DNR; DOA provisions [for section numbers and further revisions, see entry under ``Reorganization of state government"]  - AB40
Managed Forest Land Program: owner who withdraws certain amount of land exempt from withdrawal taxes and fees under set conditions, DNR duties -  AB342
Niagara Escarpment corridor: land along the corridor added to Warren Knowles-Gaylord Nelson Stewardship 2000 Program land acquisition priorities -  AB395
Niagara Escarpment corridor: land along the corridor added to Warren Knowles-Gaylord Nelson Stewardship 2000 Program land acquisition priorities -  SB290
Trespassers: duty of care owed and limitations on civil liability of private property owners -  SE1 AB22
Trespassers: duty of care owed and limitations on civil liability of private property owners [S.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions, ``private property owner" changed to ``possessor of real property"] -  SE1 SB22
Vacant land disclosure report form created -  AB163
Vacant land disclosure report form created -  SB136
land _ taxationLand — Taxation, see Property tax
Bird hunting preserve licensed by DNR considered a sport shooting range re liability, nuisance, and zoning provisions - AB231
Comprehensive planning: local governments may repeal; DOA grant program to assist with planning activities eliminated - AB303
Comprehensive planning: local governments may repeal; DOA grant program to assist with planning activities eliminated - SB225
DATCP's pest abatement authority not limited to agricultural lands -  AB605
DATCP's pest abatement authority not limited to agricultural lands -  SB498
Development moratorium ordinance: city, town, or village may enact under specified conditions including burden on public facilities and public safety or health threat  - AB562
Development moratorium ordinance: city, town, or village may enact under specified conditions including burden on public facilities and public safety or health threat [S.Amdt.1: ``land development" provisions deleted] - SB504
Variance expiration date: municipality or county may pass an ordinance specifying -  AB403
Variance expiration date: municipality or county may pass an ordinance specifying [S.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions]  - SB300
landlord and tenantLandlord and tenant
Conversion of credit union to savings bank or state bank provisions created; method of calculating interest; notice and protections for tenants in foreclosure of rental residential property provisions repealed [A.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 2637b, 2707d-g, 2718m, 2719d-g, 2724m, 3194m, 3474m, 3492m, 9317 (1f), 9355 (1f), (2f); A.Amdt.1 to A.Amdt.1: further revisions] - AB40
Landlord-tenant relations: laws revised re disposal of tenant's personal property, security deposit, standardized check-in sheet, disclosure of uncorrected building code violations, repair or maintenance requests, voiding a rental agreement, damages for tenant's failure to vacate, and eviction for nonpayment of rent; local governments prohibited from enacting or enforcing an ordinance placing a moratorium on evictions  - AB561
Landlord-tenant relations: laws revised re disposal of tenant's personal property, security deposit, standardized check-in sheet, disclosure of uncorrected building code violations, repair or maintenance requests, voiding a rental agreement, damages for tenant's failure to vacate, and eviction for nonpayment of rent; local governments prohibited from enacting or enforcing an ordinance placing a moratorium on evictions [S.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions, abandoned prescription medication or medical equipment, manufactured or mobile home, or vehicle provisions added, building code violation disclosure and check-in sheet revisions, return of security deposit and provisions that make a rental agreement void and unenforceable modified; S.Amdt.1: notice required if landlord will not store property left behind, rental agreement void if allows for termination of tenancy for crimes beyond control of the tenant] - SB466
Municipal court judgment may be paid by assignment of earnings, pension, or prizes; municipal utility providing electric and water service to rental dwelling prohibited from using arrearage collection procedure under certain conditions  - AB182
Radon test: disclosure on real estate condition report required and landlord must disclose to prospective tenant  - AB373
Residential landlord: prohibiting ordinances that impose specified limits -  AB155
Residential landlord: prohibiting ordinances that impose specified limits [S.Amdt.3: prohibits ordinances that place requirements on landlords re security deposits and inspections] - SB107
Termination of tenancy for criminal activity permitted, definition, written notice, and right to contest provisions; law enforcement to notify rental property owner or manager of nuisance investigations at the property if there is a nuisance ordinance -  AB668
larson, chrisLarson, Chris
Absent without leave: penalties and costs imposed on Sen. Chris Larson -  SR12
Senators absent without leave: compelling attendance of; sergeant at arms duties -  JR1 SR1
lassa, julieLassa, Julie
Absent without leave: penalties and costs imposed on Sen. Julie Lassa -  SR11
Senators absent without leave: compelling attendance of; sergeant at arms duties -  JR1 SR1
lawLaw
Publication and effective dates of acts revised, LRB duties - SB255
law enforcement standards boardLaw Enforcement Standards Board
OWI-related offense revisions re first offense penalty, LESB to establish rules for a sobriety checkpoint program, counties to seek reimbursement from persons sentenced to jail, portion of wine and liquor tax deposited into the intoxicated and drugged drivers fund, prohibited BAC after 1st or 2nd OWI, court cannot release a person after a conviction and before sentencing, release to responsible party, and seizure of vehicle; JRCCP report -  AB670
Penalty surcharge receipts: certain unencumbered balances transferred to re officer training [Sec. 523, 540, 626, 627, 686-692, 696, 722, 732, 735, 751; A.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions] -  AB40
Penalty surcharge receipts: certain unencumbered balances transferred to re officer training [Sec. 523, 540, 626, 627, 686-692, 696, 722, 732, 735, 751] - SB27
Traumatic brain injury awareness training for law enforcement officers and tribal officers, EMTs, and first responders required - AB540
Traumatic brain injury awareness training for law enforcement officers and tribal officers, EMTs, and first responders required - SB471
lawyerLawyer, see Attorney
lead or lead poisoningLead or lead poisoning, see Public health
leaseLease, see also Landlord and tenant
Rental-purchase agreements and companies: regulations created; DFI duties and penalty provisions  - AB582
State building and lease back study by DOA [A.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 9101 (5q)] -  AB40
leed green building rating systemLEED Green Building Rating System, see Building
legal noticeLegal notice, see Public document
legislative actLegislative act, see Law
legislative audit bureauLegislative Audit Bureau
Fraud, waste, and mismanagement in state government discovered in an LAB or state agency investigation: reward paid to individual submitting the report - AB663
Income maintenance administration unit: DHS to establish and administer programs in all counties; state supplemental payment program and the caretaker supplement program administration transferred to DCF; contract provision [for section numbers and further revisions, see entry under ``Health Services, Department of — Supportive living and treatment"]  - AB40
LAB required to conduct management and performance evaluation audits of every state agency large program once every five years -  SB506
Mueller, Janice ``Jan": public service commended and congratulations upon her retirement from LAB  - AJR45
Open enrollment program: LAB report on state aid transfer amount required [A.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 9130 (1u)]  - AB40
Read to Lead Development Council created; assessing reading readiness of kindergarteners; knowledge of reading development and instruction required for certain initial teacher licenses; teacher education programs to report on number of graduates and performance of recent graduates used to evaluate the programs; educator effectiveness evaluation system and equivalency process developed; remedial reading services for certain pupils; DPI duties [for further revisions, see entry under ``Literacy"] -  SB461
Recall petition: employment discrimination against an individual who signs or refuses to sign prohibited; exception for nonpartisan employees of or applicants to GAB, the legislature, legislative service agencies, and other specified commissions - AB729
Recall petition: employment discrimination against an individual who signs or refuses to sign prohibited; exception for nonpartisan employees of or applicants to GAB, the legislature, legislative service agencies, and other specified commissions - SB566
Special Needs Scholarship Program established; LAB duty and report required -  AB110
Special Needs Scholarship Program established; LAB duty and report required; DPI to prepare document comparing certain rights under state and federal handicapped education law - SB486
Universal Service Fund: LAB to annually audit at least one program funded by [Sec. 69; original bill only]  - AB40
Universal Service Fund: LAB to annually audit at least one program funded by [Sec. 69] -  SB27
U.W. Board of Regents' use of telecommunications services and its relationship with Wisconsin's Research and Education Network (WiscNet): LAB audit required [A.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 970b, d, 1015x, 9152 (1Lc), (1xc); A.Amdt.1 to A.Amdt.1: further revisions, service to hospitals added, third-party entity provisions and JCF approval, audit revised and ``telecommunications" changed to ``broadband", 335m, 9152 (2c), deletes 9152 (1Lc), (1xc)] -  AB40
Veterans home to be located in Chippewa Falls: DVA may contract with private entity to operate, LAB audit provision; transfer to veterans trust fund certain unencumbered balances [Sec. 65, 234, 698-701, 1242, 1243, 1249-1269, 2665; A.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions, JCF approval of transfer to trust fund, DOA cost-benefit analysis required, 700c, 9101 (2u), 9253 (2u), deletes 700, 1243]  - AB40
Veterans home to be located in Chippewa Falls: DVA may contract with private entity to operate, LAB audit provision; transfer to veterans trust fund certain unencumbered balances [Sec. 65, 234, 698-701, 1242, 1243, 1249-1269, 2665]  - SB27
Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) created; Comm.Dept duties and public employee and WRS provisions [S.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions, LAB duties added, WEDC duties revised, definitions and membership modified, report requirements] -  JR1 SB6
legislative fiscal bureauLegislative Fiscal Bureau
Biennial budget bill consideration: earmark transparency report required; LFB and JCF duties, Internet provision  - AB671
Biennial budget bill consideration: earmark transparency report required; LFB and JCF duties, Internet provision  - SB114
Biennial budget bill: process for removal of nonfiscal policy items established; LFB and JCF provisions  - AB382
Biennial budget report: state agencies required to include certain contractual services and cost-benefit analysis information; DOT and U.W. provisions -  SB573
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