2017 Subject Index to Legislation

Apportionment for broadcasters re income and franchise taxes, definition provision, DOR duties [A.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 1002m, 1013d-i, 1057d, 1076d-k] - AB64

Commercial radio and television station property: sales and use tax exemption modified, motor vehicle provision - AB301

Commercial radio and television station property: sales and use tax exemption modified, motor vehicle provision [A.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 1187d-f, 9438 (2i)] - AB64

Commercial radio and television station property: sales and use tax exemption modified, motor vehicle provision - SB167

Wisconsin Public Radio congratulated on its 100th anniversary - SJR107

radioactive material Radioactive material, see Radiation

raffle Raffle, see Gambling

railroad Railroad

Rail property acquisitions and improvement: bonding authority increased [Sec. 493] - AB64

Rail property acquisitions and improvement: bonding authority increased [Sec. 493] - SB30

Railroad acquisition of property by condemnation: in certain cases, legislation required that the acquisition serves the public interest - AB545

Railroad corporation acquisition of property by condemnation: in certain cases, legislation required that the acquisition serves the public interest [A.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 585i, k] - AB64

Railroad corporations transporting hazardous material: emergency preparedness and response to discharge of hazardous materials requirements; WEM, OCR, and DOT duties; reports required - AB930

Railroad corporations transporting hazardous material: emergency preparedness and response to discharge of hazardous materials requirements; WEM, OCR, and DOT duties; reports required - SB762

Railroad police officers: railway company authority to appoint and employ eliminated; railroad conductor authority to arrest passengers eliminated - SB834

Railroad records re trespassing on railroad tracks are subject to public records laws - SB835

Unobligated Stewardship bonding authority: used for Saxon Harbor campground marina, Eagle Tower in Peninsula State Park, Horicon March Wildlife Area scenic overlook shelter, cities of Neenah and Menasha for pedestrian bridges and trails, and acquisition of the Canadian Pacific Railway corridor in Racine County [A.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 514g, r] - AB64

railroad _ crossing Railroad — Crossing

Railroad crossing gate near Village of Fox Crossing: DOT to install [A.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 9145 (1c); deleted by A.Amdt.20] - AB64

railroad _ passenger service Railroad — Passenger service

Rail fixed guideway transportation system in first class city: state may not incur expenses related to; not eligible for urban mass transit operating assistance program aids; reimbursement provision - AB107

Rail fixed guideway transportation system in first class city: state may not incur expenses related to; not eligible for urban mass transit operating assistance program aids; reimbursement provision - SB88

Railroad police officers: any person may file a complaint against with DOJ re improper exercise of authority - SB836

Railroad police officers: railway company authority to appoint and employ eliminated; railroad conductor authority to arrest passengers eliminated - SB834

railroads _ commissioner, office of Railroads — Commissioner, Office of

Railroad corporations transporting hazardous material: emergency preparedness and response to discharge of hazardous materials requirements; WEM, OCR, and DOT duties; reports required - AB930

Railroad corporations transporting hazardous material: emergency preparedness and response to discharge of hazardous materials requirements; WEM, OCR, and DOT duties; reports required - SB762

Railroad crossing gate near Village of Fox Crossing: DOT to install [A.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 9145 (1c); deleted by A.Amdt.20] - AB64

reading specialist Reading specialist, see Literacy

real estate Real estate, see Real property

real estate agent or appraiser Real estate agent or appraiser, see Real property — Agent

real estate appraisers board Real Estate Appraisers Board, see Real property — Agent

real estate examining board Real Estate Examining Board, see Real property — Agent

real id act of 2005 _federal_ REAL ID Act of 2005 (federal), see Motor vehicle — Driver's license

real property Real property, see also Land; Mortgage; Public land

Brownfields: remediating contaminated land; pilot program for manufacturing facilities re stationary source air pollution controls; tax deeds; ERTID changes; property assessed clean energy loans for revitalization projects; neighborhood improvement districts (NID) and business improvement districts (BID) provisions; state trust fund loans to municipalities - AB179

Brownfields: remediating contaminated land; pilot program for manufacturing facilities re stationary source air pollution controls; tax deeds; ERTID changes; property assessed clean energy loans for revitalization projects; neighborhood improvement districts (NID) and business improvement districts (BID) provisions; state trust fund loans to municipalities [S.Amdt.2: more ERTID changes] - SB173

Burial site preservation: WHS duties for recording a site in a catalog revised and procedure for contesting a decision created; contiguous land, interested persons, real estate disclosure, Burial Sites Preservation Board, and disposition of remains determined to be of tribal descent provisions; report required - AB118

Discharge of hazardous substance originating on owner’s property but caused by another: exemption from responsibility if the owner is not a corporate entity and certain conditions are met; tax deed taken on by a county provision - AB720

Discharge of hazardous substance originating on owner’s property but caused by another: exemption from responsibility if the owner is not a corporate entity and certain conditions are met; tax deed taken on by a county provision - SB607

Electrical wiring code for certain housing review by DSPS; legal description for easements re sewer lines or facilities; TIF use expanded re workforce housing development and impact fee provision; development-related permits from more than one political subdivision; exemption from highway weight limits for vehicles delivering propane; forestation state property tax eliminated; review or report on bills and proposed administrative rules that affect housing modified; riprap general permits modified [A.Sub.Amdt.2: further revisions, removes forestation state property tax and riprap permit provisions, adds property owner rights regarding assessment and maintenance and construction activities on certain structures under a county shoreland zoning ordinance; A.Amdt.2: workforce housing development provisions removed] - AB480

Electrical wiring code for certain housing review by DSPS; legal description for easements re sewer lines or facilities; TIF use expanded re workforce housing development and impact fee provision; development-related permits from more than one political subdivision; exemption from highway weight limits for vehicles delivering propane; forestation state property tax eliminated; review or report on bills and proposed administrative rules that affect housing modified; riprap general permits modified - SB388

Frac sand mining contract for neighboring properties: inclusion on real estate condition and vacant land disclosure reports required - SB334

Internal Revenue Code updates adopted re IRAs, retirement plan offsets, travel expense deduction for members of Congress, discharge of certain student loan indebtedness, distributions from qualified tuition program re elementary or secondary school, computing depletion for income and franchise tax purposes, and sales and use tax exemption for title holding entities for certain tax-exempt charitable organizations - AB910

Internal Revenue Code updates adopted re IRAs, retirement plan offsets, travel expense deduction for members of Congress, discharge of certain student loan indebtedness, distributions from qualified tuition program re elementary or secondary school, computing depletion for income and franchise tax purposes, and sales and use tax exemption for title holding entities for certain tax-exempt charitable organizations - SB764

Nonprobate transfers of real property on death; transfer by affidavit procedure for small estates; mortgage payoff statements [A.Amdt.2: personal representative provision] - AB607

Nonprobate transfers of real property on death; transfer by affidavit procedure for small estates; mortgage payoff statements - SB507

Prohibition against adults knowingly permitting or failing to take action to prevent the illegal consumption of alcohol beverages by underage persons: property is not required to be covered by an alcohol license or permit for prohibition to apply [S.Amdt.1: lodging establishment condition added] - SB202

Property tax assessment requirements re comparable sales and real estate market segments - AB386

Property tax assessment requirements re comparable sales and real estate market segments - SB292

Property tax assessment requirements re leased property - AB387

Property tax assessment requirements re leased property - SB291

Real estate disclosure report forms updated; content of report submitted by registered home inspector to client adjusted [A.Amdt.1: further revisions] - AB812

Real estate disclosure report forms updated; content of report submitted by registered home inspector to client adjusted - SB687

Real property construction activities: sales and use tax exemption for products sold in connection to apply to all construction contracts - AB340

Real property construction activities: sales and use tax exemption for products sold in connection to apply to all construction contracts - SB273

Register of deeds: information assigned to a document submitted for filing or recording modified; penalties eliminated re registration of farm names; condominium plat provision - AB175

Register of deeds: information assigned to a document submitted for filing or recording modified; penalties eliminated re registration of farm names; condominium plat provision - SB131

Sale of foreclosed property and recording sheriff’s deed: process expanded to property anywhere in the state; clerk of court and notice provisions - AB253

Sale of foreclosed property and recording sheriff’s deed: process expanded to property anywhere in the state; clerk of court and notice provisions - SB175

Sale of foreclosed property: county ordinance requiring sheriff or referee to use an Internet-based auction authorized [A.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions to reflect changes made by 2017 WisAct 104, lien and registered auctioneer provisions added] - AB690

Sale of foreclosed property: county ordinance requiring sheriff or referee to use an Internet-based auction authorized - SB621

Sale of foreclosed property: eligible bidders, purchaser to submit affidavit affirming eligibility, and penalty for false representation [A.Amdt.2: exception provision] - AB691

Sale of foreclosed property: eligible bidders, purchaser to submit affidavit affirming eligibility, and penalty for false representation - SB622

Termination of certain property interests of a decedent: verify under oath to register of deeds re decedent’s death instead of submitting certified copy of death certificate - AB664

Termination of certain property interests of a decedent: verify under oath to register of deeds re decedent’s death instead of submitting certified copy of death certificate - SB578

Transfer by affidavit procedure for small estates to include personal representatives [S.Amdt.1: exception for real property added; S.Amdt.2: no transfers until 30 days after affidavit is received] - SB101

real property _ agent Real property — Agent

Appraisal management company regulations established - AB533

Appraisal management company regulations established [S.Amdt.1: further revisions] - SB453

Professional leasing and renting agents licensure program administered by the Real Estate Examining Board established - SB520

Real estate practice law and licensure of real estate brokers and salespersons: revisions re cooperative agreements with out-of-state brokers, criminal convictions and licenses, advertising, definitions, forms, and prohibition on negotiating the sale, exchange, purchase, or rental of certain personal property - AB534

Real estate practice law and licensure of real estate brokers and salespersons: revisions re cooperative agreements with out-of-state brokers, criminal convictions and licenses, advertising, definitions, forms, and prohibition on negotiating the sale, exchange, purchase, or rental of certain personal property - SB455

real property _ taxation Real property — Taxation, see Property tax, and its subheadings

reapportionment Reapportionment, see Redistricting

reciprocity Reciprocity, see also Interstate compact

Continuing education requirements for cosmetologists, aestheticians, manicurists, electrologists, and barbers eliminated; licensed applicant from another jurisdiction provision - AB164

Continuing education requirements for cosmetologists, aestheticians, manicurists, electrologists, and barbers eliminated; licensed applicant from another jurisdiction provision [S.Amdt.2: continuing education requirements changed, digest describing statute and rule changes and one-hour course required] - SB108

Music, art, and dance therapists: repealing DSPS rule that granted a license to practice psychotherapy by reciprocity [Admin.Code SPS 141.07] - AB513

Online courses in public schools: reciprocity for teachers licensed in another state; DPI duties [A.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 1507m, 1532x, 1633g, i] - AB64

Reciprocal teaching license: eliminate requirement that applicant received offer to teach in this state [Sec. 1520-1523] - AB64

Reciprocal teaching license: eliminate requirement that applicant received offer to teach in this state [Sec. 1520-1523] - SB30

records Records, see Privacy; Public record; School; Vital statistics

records of the court Records of the court, see Court — Procedure

recount Recount, see Elections — Contested elections

recreation Recreation, see also Amusement; Athletics; Park; Public land; State park

Alcohol Beverages Enforcement, Office of, created in DOR; resort manufacturer permits created re production and sale of intoxicating liquor and sale of beer purchased from a wholesaler - AB989

Alcohol Beverages Enforcement, Office of, created in DOR; resort manufacturer permits created re production and sale of intoxicating liquor and sale of beer purchased from a wholesaler - SB801

Bible camps: property tax exemption created [A.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 997g, 9338 (1f)] - AB64