2015 Subject Index to Legislation

Property rights regulation revisions re local government restrictions on sale, purchase, development, or occupancy of real property and individual notice requirements; vested rights; shoreland zoning; resolution of challenge to zoning restrictions; supermajority vote to down zone a property; property tax treatment of undeveloped land; and contested case hearings [A.Sub.Amdt.2: further revisions, adds provisions re content of economic impact analysis of proposed administrative rules, standard for judicial review of certain state agency actions or decisions, and DNR and DATCP contested hearings specified; S.Amdt.1: undeveloped land provision removed] - AB582

Property rights regulation revisions re local government restrictions on sale, purchase, development, or occupancy of real property and individual notice requirements; vested rights; shoreland zoning; resolution of challenge to zoning restrictions; supermajority vote to down zone a property; property tax treatment of undeveloped land; and contested case hearings - SB464

Property tax bill information revised [Sec. 2486, 9337 (4)] - AB21

Property tax bill information revised [Sec. 2486, 9337 (4); S.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions, 2486d, deletes 2486, 9337 (4)] - SB21

Public school financing law changes re calculation of general school aids, counting low-income pupils, school aid factors, per pupil adjustment to revenue limits, high-poverty aid, hold harmless aid, and delay in school aid payments; first dollar and school levy property tax credits eliminated; DPI, DOA, JCF, and LFB duties - AB482

Public school financing law changes re calculation of general school aids, counting low-income pupils, school aid factors, per pupil adjustment to revenue limits, high-poverty aid, hold harmless aid, and delay in school aid payments; first dollar and school levy property tax credits eliminated; DPI, DOA, JCF, and LFB duties - SB376

Rome, Town of, authorized to make cash grants or loan subsidies to owner, lessee, or developer of land in a TID that includes a golf course - AB123

Rome, Town of, authorized to make cash grants or loan subsidies to owner, lessee, or developer of land in a TID that includes a golf course - SB105

School levy property tax credits: appropriation increased [Sec. 2533-2539] - AB21

School levy property tax credits: appropriation increased [Sec. 2533-2539; S.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions, 2539d, deletes 2533-2539] - SB21

Sharing tax increments between TIDs: requirements modified, special purpose districts provision, and any type of TID may use donated tax increments - AB133

Sharing tax increments between TIDs: requirements modified, special purpose districts provision, and any type of TID may use donated tax increments - SB52

State payments to municipalities for municipal services: formula revised - AB350

State payments to municipalities for municipal services: formula revised - SB273

Supplemental sparsity aid created for school districts that qualify and have high property valuation - SB790

Tax incremental base of a TID in a decrement situation: conditions in which a city or village may adopt a resolution requiring DOR to redetermine modified - AB73

Tax incremental base of a TID in a decrement situation: conditions in which a city or village may adopt a resolution requiring DOR to redetermine modified - SB64

TID creation: percentage of total equalized value of taxable property modified - AB136

TID creation: percentage of total equalized value of taxable property modified - SB55

TID designated as distressed or severely distressed: time limit on designation extended - AB137

TID designated as distressed or severely distressed: time limit on designation extended - SB56

TID in a decrement situation: alternative process for redetermining the base value - AB138

TID in a decrement situation: alternative process for redetermining the base value - SB57

TID number 1 in the Village of Weston: expenditure period, allocation period, and maximum life extended, and 12 percent test provision - AB344

TID number 1 in the Village of Weston: expenditure period, allocation period, and maximum life extended, and 12 percent test provision - SB257

TID number 3 in City of Middleton: time for expenditures for project costs, DOR allocation of tax increments, and maximum life extended - AB863

TID number 3 in City of Middleton: time for expenditures for project costs, DOR allocation of tax increments, and maximum life extended - SB691

TID project plan amendments: calculating maximum allowable number modified and exception to the 12 percent test created - AB940

TID project plan amendments: calculating maximum allowable number modified and exception to the 12 percent test created - SB606

TID project plan amendments of any kind and extending the life of a TID permitted under certain conditions - AB134

TID project plan amendments of any kind and extending the life of a TID permitted under certain conditions [S.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions, DOR duties added] - SB53

TID revisions on the restriction on vacant land and calculation of the initial tax incremental base - AB135

TID revisions on the restriction on vacant land and calculation of the initial tax incremental base - SB54

TID revisions re maintenance of industrial zoning, planning commission notice for amendments, removing obsolete references, timing penalty, joint review board review period, and levy limit exception calculation - AB131

TID revisions re maintenance of industrial zoning, planning commission notice for amendments, removing obsolete references, timing penalty, joint review board review period, and levy limit exception calculation [S.Amdt.1: obsolete references deleted; S.Amdt.3: initial applicability] - SB50

TID revisions re political subdivisions required to convene a standing joint review board and annual report filed with DOR, duties specified; DOR review process re industry-specific town TID repealed - AB132

TID revisions re political subdivisions required to convene a standing joint review board and annual report filed with DOR, duties specified; DOR review process re industry-specific town TID repealed - SB51

property tax _ assessment Property tax -- Assessment

Assessed value of each major class of property of a taxation district: in reevaluation process, removing requirement that assessment staff attend an assessor education program prior to DOR appointing someone to assist staff; definition of ``major class of property” modified - AB576

Assessed value of each major class of property of a taxation district: in reevaluation process, removing requirement that assessment staff attend an assessor education program prior to DOR appointing someone to assist staff; definition of ``major class of property” modified - SB430

Assessor’s certification: DOR authority to suspend - AB577

Assessor’s certification: DOR authority to suspend - SB431

Business improvement districts (BIDs): special assessment method changed - AB412

Business improvement districts (BIDs): special assessment method changed - SB203

Counties to assess all property within their boundaries for property tax purposes except manufacturing properties; regional assessment units and first and second class cities provisions [Sec. 823-825, 1912, 1926, 1927, 1929-1937, 1939, 1942, 1943, 1947, 1983, 1984, 2015-2032, 2056-2094, 2096-2102, 2104-2106, 2465, 2477-2483, 2485, 2487-2491, 9437 (2)] - AB21

Counties to assess all property within their boundaries for property tax purposes except manufacturing properties; regional assessment units and first and second class cities provisions [Sec. 823-825, 1912, 1926, 1927, 1929-1937, 1939, 1942, 1943, 1947, 1983, 1984, 2015-2032, 2056-2094, 2096-2102, 2104-2106, 2465, 2477-2480, 2482, 2483, 2485, 2487-2491, 9437 (2); original bill only] - SB21

Freight rail service: state property held for preserving or improving is not subject to local special assessment [Sec. 1991, 2048] - AB21

Freight rail service: state property held for preserving or improving is not subject to local special assessment [Sec. 1991, 2048] - SB21

Items considered real property for property tax purposes specified - AB774

Items considered real property for property tax purposes specified - SB624

Special assessments and special charges: collection and settlement revisions [S.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 1990h, 1991d-f, r, v, 9337 (4u)] - SB21

Tax administration technical changes - AB595

Tax administration technical changes - SB440

property tax _ exemption Property tax -- Exemption, see also Homestead credit

Decommissioned or closed production plant that is exempt from property taxes: utility aid payments revised - AB335

Decommissioned or closed production plant that is exempt from property taxes: utility aid payments revised - SB252

Nonprofit winter sports club: property tax exemption created under set conditions; JSCTE appendix report - AB525

Nonprofit winter sports club: property tax exemption created under set conditions; JSCTE appendix report - SB393

Property tax exemption for rented personal property modified [S.Amdt.2 to S.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 2037m, 9337 (5k), 9437 (5k)] - SB21

Veterans and surviving spouses' property tax credit: residency criteria modified - AB271

Veterans and surviving spouses' property tax credit: residency criteria modified - SB38

prosecution Prosecution, see Court -- Procedure

prostate cancer Prostate cancer, see Disease

prostitution Prostitution, see also Sex crimes

Child abuse report re person, who is not the child's caregiver, suspected of allowing or encouraging the child to engage in prostitution: sheriff or police department is required to report to a child welfare agency which is required to investigate; prosecuting person under age 18 for prostitution prohibited - AB267

Child abuse report re person, who is not the child's caregiver, suspected of allowing or encouraging the child to engage in prostitution: sheriff or police department is required to report to a child welfare agency which is required to investigate; prosecuting person under age 18 for prostitution prohibited - SB200

Sexual exploitation surcharge created and moneys go to Office of Crime Victim Services re services to child victims of sexual exploitation - AB926

protective occupation Protective occupation, see Fire department; Police; Retirement -- Protective service

provisional ballot Provisional ballot, see Elections -- Ballots

psc PSC, see Public Service Commission

psychiatrist Psychiatrist, see Physician

psychology Psychology, see also Mental health -- Hospitals and institutes

Emergency detention procedure and pilot program in Milwaukee County eliminated, existing county procedures apply; crisis assessment by certain healthcare providers required [Sec. 1881-1887, 1889-1891, 4732, 9418 (3)] - AB21

Emergency detention procedure and pilot program in Milwaukee County eliminated, existing county procedures apply; crisis assessment by certain healthcare providers required [Sec. 1881-1887, 1889-1891, 4732, 9418 (3); S.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions, pilot program sunset delayed, emergency detention changes removed, crisis assessment modified, 1883k, deletes 1882-1887, 1889-1891, 4732] - SB21

ptsd _post traumatic stress disorder_ PTSD (Post traumatic stress disorder), see Mental health

public access Public access, see Open meeting (Governmental); Public record

public assistance Public assistance, see also Children -- Protection and services; Food stamp plan; Legal aid; Medical assistance; Nursing homes and adult care; Poor; Public welfare; Unemployment -- Relief measures; Veteran -- Relief; Wisconsin Works

Child or family support income withholding orders; deferred prosecution agreements re domestic abuse surcharge and GPS surcharge; certain DCF and DHS appropriations modified; home visitation program grants; references to Milwaukee County by population - AB440

Child or family support income withholding orders; deferred prosecution agreements re domestic abuse surcharge and GPS surcharge; certain DCF and DHS appropriations modified; home visitation program grants; references to Milwaukee County by population - SB317

DCF authorized to recover over payments of emergency assistance re misrepresentation by applicant [Sec. 1705, 1761, 1762, 1846-1848, 2461] - AB21

DCF authorized to recover over payments of emergency assistance re misrepresentation by applicant [Sec. 1705, 1761, 1762, 1846-1848, 2461] - SB21

DCF rules modified and repealed re child care certification, child care center operations, child welfare agency licensing, and public assistance records [Admin.Code DCF 54.02, 121, 201.02, 201.06, 202.01, 202.02, 202.04, 202.05, 202.06, 202.065, 202.07, 202.08, 202.09, 203, 250.04, 250.07, 251.03, 251.095] - AB385

DCF rules modified and repealed re child care certification, child care center operations, child welfare agency licensing, and public assistance records [Admin.Code DCF 54.02, 121, 201.02, 201.06, 202.01, 202.02, 202.04, 202.05, 202.06, 202.065, 202.07, 202.08, 202.09, 203, 250.04, 250.07, 251.03, 251.095] - SB304

DHS to request waiver of federal Medicaid law for services and support re women with increased risk of negative birth outcomes; expanding who can claim Wisconsin EITC; nurse-midwife governing provisions, and Injured Patients and Families Compensation Fund coverage; statewide electronic data management and information system for all public assistance programs; evidence-based home visitation program re child abuse or neglect or poor birth outcomes; informed consent before certain elective caesarean section and labor-inducing procedures; infant's race or ethnicity to be included on the birth certificate; cultural competency training for certain students at UW and TCS institutions; DHS reports re neonatal intensive care units and fetal and infant mortality and birth outcomes; DHS to promulgate rules for best practices for postpartum patients and newborns at hospitals - AB852

DSPS duties and powers revised re uniform professional credentialing and occupational licensing procedures; multifamily dwelling and commercial building codes; Building Inspector Review Board; penalties for certain violations; safety glazing material in hazardous locations; aging schools program; list of variances under the historic building code; list of licensed retail LPG suppliers; municipal construction site erosion control program review frequency; manufactured housing industry dispute resolution; manufactured home construction and safety reports; certain master and journeyman plumber permits; septic tank installers; public swimming pool definition; plumbing, fire protection systems, and swimming pool plan review law reorganized; mandatory meeting requirements; administrative warnings; costs of disciplinary proceedings; registration of licensed medical professionals; jurisprudence examination of funeral directors; and degree requirement for sitting for certain exams; DOA appendix report - AB935

DSPS duties and powers revised re uniform professional credentialing and occupational licensing procedures; multifamily dwelling and commercial building codes; Building Inspector Review Board; penalties for certain violations; safety glazing material in hazardous locations; aging schools program; list of variances under the historic building code; list of licensed retail LPG suppliers; municipal construction site erosion control program review frequency; manufactured housing industry dispute resolution; manufactured home construction and safety reports; certain master and journeyman plumber permits; septic tank installers; public swimming pool definition; plumbing, fire protection systems, and swimming pool plan review law reorganized; mandatory meeting requirements; administrative warnings; costs of disciplinary proceedings; registration of licensed medical professionals; jurisprudence examination of funeral directors; and degree requirement for sitting for certain exams; DOA appendix report - SB698

Funeral, burial, and cemetery expenses for decedents who received certain public assistance: DHS to pursue recovery of aid, life insurance policy provision [Sec. 1817-1827, 1831, 1832, 1834-1843, 1845, 4588, 4595, 4623-4630, 9318 (1)] - AB21

Funeral, burial, and cemetery expenses for decedents who received certain public assistance: DHS to pursue recovery of aid, life insurance policy provision [Sec. 1817-1827, 1831, 1832, 1834-1843, 1845, 4588, 4595, 4623-4630, 9318 (1); S.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions, estate recovery of funeral and cemetery aid modified, 1819b, c, 1834b, c, deletes 1819, 1834] - SB21

Immigration status: prohibiting local ordinance, resolution, or policy that prohibits inquiries of individuals receiving public services and notifying the federal government or complying with state law re aliens not lawfully present; writ of mandamus provision and reduction of shared revenue payments for failure to comply - AB492