Acts Index

Farm Assets Reinvestment Management Loan Guarantee Program, Homeownership Mortgage Loan Program, Housing Rehabilitation Program, and Small Business Development Loan Guarantee Program modifications; WHEDA revisions re notes and bonds limits, authority to acquire property, confidentiality of certain records, and using the Building Commission as its financial consultant; Comm.Dept to prepare an appendix report -  Act 75

Film production companies: income and franchise tax credits created; DOR and Comm.Dept provisions  -  Act 483

Gaming economic development and diversification grant programs: Comm.Dept may contract directly with entity assisting the grantee [Sec. 2352, 2357] -  Act 25

Grants, loans, or tax credits: repayment provisions re movement out of state [Sec. 2348m, 9308 (2q)]  -  Act 25

Home building process education contracts [Sec. 1830e-m] -  Act 25

Homeless individuals with CMI: program transferred from DHFS to Comm.Dept [Sec. 323, 331, 905-908, 9121 (5), 9421 (6)] -  Act 25

Insulating concrete forms: designation on standard building permit forms required; definition provision  -  Act 251

Manufactured housing regulations revised re manufacturers, home installations, fees, and titling; rehabilitation and recycling grant program; Manufactured Housing Code Council created; manufactured home ``park" changed to ``community"; local ordinance or resolution provision  -  Act 45

Manufacturing extension center: grants to technology-based organizations that provide support to  -  Act 180

OSHA testing: Hygiene Laboratory to assume full responsibility [Sec. 9152 (1)] -  Act 25

Petroleum inspection fee reduced; diesel truck idling reduction grants created, sunset provided [Sec. 156s, t, 1829p, 2094f, 2348q, 9108 (1v), (1w), 9408 (1x)] [1829p, 9108 (1v) — vetoed] -  Act 25

Real estate brokers' trust accounts: payment of interest changed from DOA to Comm.Dept [Sec. 2339-2345, 9108 (1)]  -  Act 25

Renewable energy requirements re electric utilities and cooperatives modified; certain state agencies required to generate or purchase renewable energy; energy efficiency standards imposed in certain state contracts; energy conservation code changed; anaerobic digestor research funding; public benefits program revisions; corn-burning furnace pilot program; PSC duties; report provisions -  Act 141

Rural enterprise development zones: Comm.Dept authorized to designate; tax credits created [partial veto]  -  Act 361

School district, school board, and DPI requirements revised re fire drill reports to Comm.Dept, rules prohibiting pagers, reporting school bus accidents, school districts acquiring or using another district's facilities or equipment, extracurricular and recreational program policies, exchange of teachers, promote training of certain health professionals, maintain certain mailboxes, and report on CESA programs and services  -  Act 220

Septage disposal revisions: municipal sewage system disposal fees, private sewage system maintenance, Clean Water Fund loans, sewage treatment plant planning, septage and sewage sludge disposal regulations, septage servicing, and enforcement; Comm.Dept and DNR provisions  -  Act 347

State agency appropriation lapses to general fund [Sec. 9255 (1)] [partial veto] -  Act 25

Water reservoir in the Village of Wonewoc: community development grant provided [Sec. 9108 (6k)] [vetoed]  -  AB-100

Water well in the Town of Ithaca: community development grant provided [Sec. 9108 (5k)] [vetoed]  -  AB-100

WHEDA funds transfer to Comm.Dept from unencumbered reserves; new biennial PR housing grants and loan appropriation created, sunset provided; Comm.Dept housing grant requirements [Sec. 156n, p, 2118k-n, 9108 (3r), 9408 (1q), 9424 (1q)] -  Act 25

Wisconsin Development Fund line re technology and pollution control abatement grants and loans [Sec. 151]  -  Act 25

Wisconsin Development Fund restructured; grant dispersal specified re distressed areas and small businesses; merging of technology grant programs; biomedical technology alliance established [Sec. 150m, 153m, 155L, m, 2366m-2376m, 2407L, 9208 (2n), 9308 (1z)] [2407L, 9308 (1z) — partial veto; 2376j, L, m, — vetoed] -  Act 25

Wisconsin Procurement Institute grant [Sec. 9108 (2k)] -  Act 25

Women-owned business: Comm.Dept to implement program to certify; fee provision -  Act 358

commercial code Commercial code

Uniform Commercial Code revisions re letters of credit -  Act 213

commitment Commitment, see Mental health — Hospitals and institutes

committees Committees, see specific subject

communicable disease Communicable disease, see Disease

community_based residential facility Community-based residential facility

Caregiver background information: if entity required annual disclosure of criminal conviction or charge, the entity is not required to use DHFS form; civil penalty for failure to comply with disclosure policy -  Act 351

CIP 1A and 1B funding for placements in residential facilities with 8 or fewer beds [Sec. 865m] -  Act 25

Voter ID requirements re absentee ballots: exemption for nursing home, CBRF, adult family homes, and residential care apartment residents; special voting deputies permitted in adult family homes and residential care apartment complexes [vetoed] -  SB-42

community development Community development, see Municipality — Planning

community integration program _cip_ Community integration program (CIP), see Medical assistance

community living arrangement Community living arrangement, see Mental retardation

community supervision Community supervision, see Parole or probation

commuter rail Commuter rail, see Railroad — Passenger service

compensation for victims of crime Compensation for victims of crime, see Crime victim

computer Computer, see Data processing

concealed weapon Concealed weapon, see Firearms and dangerous weapons

condemnation of property Condemnation of property, see Eminent domain

condolence certificate Condolence certificate, see Legislature — Member; name of specific individual

condominium Condominium, see Housing

confidentiality Confidentiality, see Privacy

conservation Conservation, see Energy conservation; Natural resource; Soil and soil conservation

conservation fund Conservation fund, see Natural Resources, Department of — Administration

conservation patron license Conservation patron license, see Game — Hunting license

conservation warden Conservation warden, see Fish and game warden

constitutional amendments _ first consideration Constitutional amendments — First consideration

Partial vetoes creating new sentences by combining parts of 2 or more sentences of the enrolled bill prohibited: constitutional amendment (1st consideration) [SJR-33]  -  JR-46

Partial vetoes: rejection of individual word in a sentence prohibited unless entire sentence is rejected. Constitutional amendment (1st consideration) [AJR-68] -  JR-40

Voter registration and voting: photographic ID issued by this state or the federal government required. Constitutional amendment (1st consideration) [AJR-36] -  JR-39

constitutional amendments _ second consideration Constitutional amendments — Second consideration

County officers (clerk, treasurer, DA, coroner, elected surveyor, register of deeds, clerk of circuit court): terms of office changed to 4-year. Constitutional amendment (2nd consideration) [SJR-2] -  JR-2

Marriage between one man and one woman only shall be valid or recognized; constitutional amendment (2nd consideration) [SJR-53] -  JR-30

construction Construction, see Building; Contractor; Public works

construction lien Construction lien, see Lien

consumer credit Consumer credit, see Credit; Small loan

consumer protection Consumer protection, see also Credit; Product liability

Billing for consumer goods or services: certain practices prohibited; DATCP authority and civil action provisions  -  Act 458

Consumer goods and services sold at unreasonably excessive prices during periods of abnormal economic disruption re emergency prohibited; penalty, DATCP, and DOJ provisions  -  Act 450

Discount for paying for purchase of goods or services with cash or check: credit card issuer may not prohibit a merchant from offering -  Act 84

Rental-purchase agreement regulations created; exceptions and penalty provisions [vetoed] -  SB-268

contaminated property _brownfields_ Contaminated property (brownfields), see Environmental protection

contempt of court Contempt of court, see Court — Procedure

contractor Contractor

Building contractors re certain dwellings: continuing education requirements created; Comm.Dept may suspend or revoke a building inspector's certification; Contractor Financial Responsibility Council renamed Contractor Certification Council; dwelling owner must sign statement from municipality re using contractors who are not bonded or insured; rule-making authority -  Act 200

Construction defect claims against contractors and suppliers re home construction or remodel: procedures created; contractor required to provide certain brochure to potential claimant with the contract; condominium association and Comm.Dept provisions -  Act 201

Construction lien revisions; publicly financed projects provision  -  Act 204

contracts Contracts, see also Collective bargaining; Insurance — Policy; Interstate compact; Mortgage; Power of attorney

Billing for consumer goods or services: certain practices prohibited; DATCP authority and civil action provisions  -  Act 458

Contractual services: DOA rules revised re determining when contracting is appropriate and uniform cost-benefit analysis; report requirements; fiscal estimate for bills, definition, and DOT provisions; minimum expenditure specified  -  Act 89

Correctional facilities strategic plan: requirement created [Sec. 9105 (14x)] [vetoed] -  AB-100

Electronic voting system standards: generation of paper record; recount of votes; access to software components; minimum font size on ballot requirement removed; Elections Board authority specified; municipality and county contract provision  -  Act 92

Ethanol production facility funded by any state grant program: competitive bid process required [Sec. 1725m, 1752c, f, g, 2347p, 2388p] -  Act 25

Family Care resource centers and care management organizations: DHFS authority to contract with certain entities to provide, JCF approval; pilot project requirements integrated into contract requirements; provisions re DHFS use of capitation payments re long-term care services, self-directed services option, evaluations, and increased funding for reimbursement for certain care provided by nursing homes; annual report re certain relocations or diversions required  -  Act 386

Health care claims information: contract with a data organization for the collection, analysis, and dissemination of required and conditions set; Board on Health Care Information, Interagency Coordinating Council, and Independent Review Board eliminated; report required -  Act 228

Home building process education contracts [Sec. 1830e-m] -  Act 25

Inmate pharmaceuticals: pilot project for privatization of supplying and distributing [Sec. 9109 (2q)] [partial veto]  -  Act 25

Mobile telephone service contracts: provisions for suspension or termination by members of the military called into active service; action for damages provision  -  Act 473

Municipal court contract with collection agency re forfeitures, assessments, and surcharges: local governments to share in cost of collection -  Act 305

Public construction contracts: minimum bid amount raised re lowest responsible bidder requirement  -  Act 202

Public health planning, services, and functions; reporting of communicable diseases; DHFS required to develop a public health agenda every 10 years and other duties specified; contracts between municipalities and Indian tribes or bands in other states authorized; DATCP provision  -  Act 198

Renewable energy requirements re electric utilities and cooperatives modified; certain state agencies required to generate or purchase renewable energy; energy efficiency standards imposed in certain state contracts; energy conservation code changed; anaerobic digestor research funding; public benefits program revisions; corn-burning furnace pilot program; PSC duties; report provisions -  Act 141

State building projects: laws governing revised re threshold for approval by Building Commission, threshold re bids on contracts that must be publicly solicited, threshold for which the Governor may authorize repairs or construction in emergency situations and the definition of emergency, and Governor may delegate certain approval authority to DOA Secretary; allocation of assets and liabilities and disposing of property upon dissolution of a village changed -  Act 391

State-owned heating, cooling, and power plants and wastewater treatment facilities: sale or contract for operation by private entity required, not subject to PSC review or approval; JCF duties [Sec. 16m, n, 83m, 85g, 85r-87L, 163m, 167m, 172m, 193m, 286m, 288m, 364c, 384t, 413m, 795f, 9101 (10v), 9455 (3w)] [vetoed] -  AB-100

Substance abuse by employees required to be paid the prevailing wage re public works projects: prohibitions re possessing, distributing, or delivering a controlled substance or being under the influence of a controlled substance or alcohol while performing work; employer required to have a written program for substance abuse prevention and remove an employee from work under set conditions -  Act 181

U.W. System contracts with research companies: exception to prohibition of public officer or employee with a private interest in a public contract created; AG review required  -  Act 417