Acts Index

Hutnik, Willis: life and public service [AJR-2] -  JR-3

Laper, Oscar: life and public service [AJR-10] -  JR-4

Lenroot, Arthur: life and public service [SJR-29] -  JR-8

Lynch, Richard: life and public service [AJR-63] -  JR-11

Mathiowetz, Bernard: life and public service [AJR-114] -  JR-24

McKay, Curtis: life and public service [AJR-127] -  JR-23

Mogilka, David: life and public service [AJR-61] -  JR-10

Murray, Thomas: life and public service [AJR-96] -  JR-16

Pelecky, Stan T.: life and public service [AJR-53] -  JR-9

Schowalter, Henry: life and public service [AJR-134] -  JR-22

Schreiber, Martin Eugene: life and public service [AJR-24] -  JR-6

legislature _ member _ compensation Legislature — Member — Compensation

State senator earnings for WRS purposes: determination of [Sec. 1315d-t, 9315 (1k)] -  Act 27

legislature _ procedure Legislature — Procedure

Floorperiods for 1997-98 session created; deadline for Governor's budget message extended [SJR-1]  -  JR-1

JCRAR emergency rule provisions revised -  Act 185

legislature _ retirement systems, joint survey committee on Legislature — Retirement systems, Joint survey committee on

JSCRS research director salary: DER Secretary to determine -  Act 2

RRC study of employment by WRS annuitants [Sec. 9132 (4z)] [vetoed] -  AB-100

U.W. optional retirement system study [Sec. 9131 (2t), 9152 (2t)] -  Act 237

Variable investment trust in WRS: RRC, DETF and Investment board to study feasibility of reopening [Sec. 9132 (1h)] [vetoed] -  AB-100

legislature _ session Legislature — Session, see Extraordinary session, 1998 — April; Legislature — Procedure

lenroot, arthur Lenroot, Arthur

Life and public service [SJR-29] -  JR-8

lesb LESB, see Law enforcement standards board

levy or levy limit Levy or levy limit, see Property tax — Assessment

lfb LFB, see Legislative fiscal bureau

liability Liability, see Crime and criminals; Damage (personal injury); Damage (to property); Environmental protection; Petroleum; Public liability

liability insurance Liability insurance, see Medical malpractice

libel Libel

Criminal law revisions re slander of title, simulating legal process, falsely assuming to act in certain public capacities and quiet title actions [Sec. 642q, 3092c, 3094g, 4196d, 4946d, 5336m, 5343j-t, 9356 (2m), (2n)] [642q, 3092c, 3094g — vetoed] -  Act 27

libraries Libraries

Building commission acquisition of property for future construction provided; may acquire specific blocks in the city of Madison without prior enumeration in state building program; purpose of acquisition specified; sunset provided  -  Act 5

ETB and pioneering partners program eliminated; new board created; subsidized infrastructure loan program and grants provided; data lines and video links for schools; distance education revisions; universal service fund provision [for section numbers and vetoes, see ``Educational technology board"]  -  Act 27

Milwaukee public library contracts: funding for certain services [Sec. 9140 (7gf)] -  Act 27

Public libraries: laws revised; report and plan provisions; DOA, DLCL and State superintendent duties specified  -  Act 150

TEACH board loans to school districts re 1997 WisAct 27: restriction on the term of public debt removed  -  Act 41

library and community learning, division for _dlcl_ Library and community learning, Division for (DLCL), see Public instruction, Department of

license plate License plate, see Motor vehicle — Taxation or registration; Motorcycle — Taxation or registration

lien Lien, see also Commercial code; Mortgage

Child support liens, levies and financial institution account data exchange; support collections trust fund repealed [partial veto] -  Act 191

Commission lien for commercial real estate brokers established -  Act 309

Hospital lien provisions expanded to include chiropractic services; ``hospital lien" changed to ``health care provider lien" [Sec. 5165c-x, 9356 (9h), 9456 (4z)] [vetoed]  -  AB-100

Nonpayment of support: DWD may intercept judgments and settlements -  Act 191

State wage payment and collection law modified [Sec. 354m, p, r, t, 9155 (1f), 9355 (1f)] [354m, r, 9355 (1f) — partial veto; 354p — vetoed] -  Act 237

Uniform commercial code statewide lien system council abolished [Sec. 60b, 4196e-s] -  Act 27

life imprisonment Life imprisonment, see Sentences and penalties

lifetime supervision Lifetime supervision, see Sentences and penalties

light, heat and power company Light, heat and power company, see Electric utility; Public utility — Taxation

lights Lights, see Motor vehicle — Equipment; Road — Marking

limitation of action Limitation of action

Children with exceptional educational needs: statute of limitation on parent's request for hearing; exception provided -  Act 129

Crimes against children: time limit for actions revised [Sec. 722c-e, 9356 (2d)] -  Act 237

limited liability company Limited liability company, see Corporation

limousine Limousine, see Motor vehicle — Regulation

lincoln county Lincoln county

Circuit court branches: number increased -  Act 203

Grandfather falls recreation area: funding for acquisition of [Sec. 766um] -  Act 27

STH 64 in Lincoln and Taylor counties designated for long vehicles [Sec. 9149 (1y)] -  Act 27

liquefied petroleum gas Liquefied petroleum gas, see Fuel

liquor Liquor, see Alcohol beverage and its subheadings

literacy Literacy

Child's first book initiative funding: Governor may contract with state agency to send books to parents of newborn children [Sec. 9120 (1)] -  Act 237

Literacy improvement: Governor authorized to make grants; state to solicit bids and contract with an organization to distribute free books; gifts and donations to help fund program [Sec. 22, 100m, 666nm, 667m, 668p, 698, 9101 (11h)]  -  Act 27

littering Littering, see Solid waste management

livestock and meat Livestock and meat, see also Animal — Disease

Nonpoint source water quality standards revised re agricultural facilities and livestock operations; ``erosion control planning program" name changed to ``land and water resource management planning program"; nutrient management provisions [Sec. 766wm, 2488g-i, s-u, 2489c-L, 2490g, 2491dg, dr, L, 3273r, 3487p, 3585m, 3588c, 5197s, 9104 (1h)] [3273r, 3487p — partial veto] -  Act 27

loan Loan, see also Agricultural credit; Housing; Industrial development; Mortgage; Scholarships and loans; Veteran — Housing

Brownfields redevelopment loan guarantee program created; certain existing WHEDA loan guarantee programs combined into Small business loan guarantee program; revision re beginning farmer program; bonding revision [Sec. 666, 1474, 1475, 2573, 2574, 2609-2611, 3327-3374, 3376-3384, 3389, 3390, 3609-3611, 4340, 4794] -  Act 27

Comm.Dept funding re grant for distance education center for technology and engineering instruction in Eau Claire county, revolving loans for economic development and loans for renovation, purchase or construction [Sec. 23-25, 554, 555, 9110 (1), 9210 (1), (3c), 9410 (1)] -  Act 237

Credit union laws revised re share deposits, hearings and appeals, bonding, confidentiality, destroying certain records and definition of qualified loan funds  -  Act 152

ETB and pioneering partners program eliminated; new board created; subsidized infrastructure loan program and grants provided; data lines and video links for schools; distance education revisions; universal service fund provision [for section numbers and vetoes, see ``Educational technology board"]  -  Act 27

Job training loan reserve fund: appropriation language revised [Sec. 3385, 3386] -  Act 27

Minority business development program revised; grants for economic development, education and training and employment opportunities [Sec. 199n, 4532b-4547m] [4532g, m — vetoed] -  Act 27

Minority business or group member interest free loans for economic development, employment, tourism, international trade and cultural exchange opportunities; sunset provided  -  Act 9

Pawnbroking by certain licensed lenders authorized [Sec. 2923m, 2926e-s] -  Act 27

Rural economic development program changes; grants for dairy farm or other agricultural business [Sec. 4382-4401, 4403, 4404, 9310 (3)] [4393 — partial veto; 4383n — vetoed] -  Act 27

Rural economic development program: grants for specified purposes and GPR amounts increased [Sec. 556, 9210 (2)]  -  Act 237

State superintendent to study school capacity and physical condition, report required; Comm.Dept low-interest loan for certain adult day care services facility construction [partial veto] -  Act 310

TEACH board loans to school districts re 1997 WisAct 27: restriction on the term of public debt removed  -  Act 41

Technology development grants and loan program revised [Sec. 4479, 4493] -  Act 27

Transportation infrastructure loan and assistance program created; JCF duties [Sec. 485-490, 836, 852, 855, 2485]  -  Act 27

Transportation infrastructure loan program: prohibition against DOT encumbering or expending moneys removed [Sec. 320]  -  Act 237

Water systems not owned by governmental units: loan guarantee program created [Sec. 3375, 3387, 3572]  -  Act 27

Wisconsin development fund grant and loan programs revised; research and grant program eliminated; origination fee authorized; job guarantee provision; manufacturing assessment grants [Sec. 196, 4480-4482, 4483m-4488, 4490, 4492c, 4495, 4496, 4498, 4499] -  Act 27

loans to veterans Loans to veterans, see Veteran

lobbying Lobbying

Delinquent taxes: lobbyist license suspended or not issued for; SSN provision [Sec. 2, 20, 9318 (1)]  -  Act 237

Lobbying fee revenue: percent deposited in general fund increased [Sec. 695m] -  Act 27