Scheduling of referendum to exceed school district revenue limit: concurrent with regularly-scheduled election days and limited to 2 per year, exception and bond issue provisions [Sec. 1c, d, 996pm-t, 1640i-r, 9335 (1f), (1g), 9435 (1w)] [996pr, 1640i, 9335 (1g), 9435 (1w) -- partial veto; 1640p -- vetoed] - Act 59
elections _ ballotsElections -- Ballots
Absentee ballot procedures for overseas and military electors modified - Act 369
elections _ contested electionsElections -- Contested elections
Recount petition by aggrieved party and referendum elector permitted, conditions set; costs and Elections Commission provisions; per diem for members of Ethics Commission and Elections Commission revised - Act 120
elections _ officialsElections -- Officials
Local public office holder may be appointed an election official; prohibition on serving as election official while a candidate does not change - Act 326
elections _ registrationElections -- Registration
Free ID cards for voting purposes: DOT rules for verification procedure incorporated into statutes - Act 369
elections commissionElections Commission
Elections Commission required to deplete federal Help America Vote Act funds before using state funds for election administration purposes [Sec. 9113 (1)] - Act 59
Ethics Commission and Elections Commission members: per diem set [Sec. 17] - Act 59
Information DOT is allowed to share with the Elections Commission to comply with certain membership agreement [Sec. 1895p, 1896m, 1897m] - Act 59
Recount petition by aggrieved party and referendum elector permitted, conditions set; costs and Elections Commission provisions; per diem for members of Ethics Commission and Elections Commission revised - Act 120
PSC duties re state energy policy and regulation of public utilities; settlements in PSC dockets requirements; procedure for handling complaints of violations of the one-call system re natural gas and other hazardous materials created and other revisions, PSC duties and forfeiture provisions; treatment of certain utility facilities under county construction site erosion control and storm water management zoning ordinances; appropriation and advertising provisions - Act 136
Renewable resource credits: heat that is a byproduct of manufacturing processes and used as thermal energy is eligible - Act 53
electric vehicleElectric vehicle, see Motor vehicle
electricityElectricity
Electric energy derived from renewable resources: appropriation created for DOA, DOC, DHS, DPI, DVA, and the UW System [Sec. 205, 206, 221, 222, 365, 366, 375, 376, 413, 414, 447, 448] - Act 59
State parks and recreation areas: vehicle admission and overnight camping fees revised; DNR and DOT to develop plan for a recreational passport when renewing vehicle registration, special license plate provision; cap on electric receptacles increased; FTE positions decrease re forestry and parks report [Sec. 340m, 557-565d, f, 9101 (11u), 9133 (6u), 9333 (2), 9433 (1), (2)] [9101 (11u) -- partial veto] - Act 59
electrologistElectrologist, see Cosmetology
electronic data processingElectronic data processing, see Data processing
elkElk, see Animal
Services performed by an electric cooperative to another or by a telecommunications utility to another during a state of emergency: sales and use tax exemption created - Act 290
State of emergency declared by the Governor: waiver of fee for replacement of a permit, license, approval, or authorization for person residing or headquartered in the area - Act 291
emergency number system _911_Emergency number system (911), see Telephone
eminent domainEminent domain
Condemnation authority cannot be used for establishing or extending a recreational trail, pedestrian way, or bikeway or lane [Sec. 510m, 554g, 565g-w, 585g, r, 981m, 982p-pt, qs, r, 1224t, 2262y, 9352 (5t)] [981m -- partial veto] - Act 59
Condemnation litigation expenses: threshold increased and adjusted annually based on the consumer price index [Sec. 585n-qm, 9310 (6w)] - Act 59
Political subdivision authority revisions re expiration of local approvals, division of land by certified survey map, levy limit exception, contesting an imposed fee, sewerage system service changes, prohibiting Saturday work, uniform dwelling code, building inspector and certain ordinances, inclusionary zoning ordinances, security required for plat approval, substantial completion of public improvements, subdivision approval conditions, construction banners, storm water management, eminent domain, housing-related reports, rental housing units regulation, and zoning amendment protest - Act 243
Railroad corporation acquisition of property by condemnation: in certain cases, legislation required that the acquisition serves the public interest [Sec. 585i, k] [vetoed] - Act 59
Relocation assistance and operations within DOA moved to DOA legal services [Sec. 416, 422, 585m] - Act 59
Consumer-driven health plan educational campaign: DETF to develop plan, JCF approval required [Sec. 9114 (1c)] [vetoed] - Act 59
Human resources and payrolls services: DOA to administer for all executive branch agencies and independent agencies except specified agencies; general fund lapse, onsite management, and reports provisions [Sec. 73, 9101 (9), 9201 (1), 9401 (4)] [73 -- partial veto] - Act 59
State agencies required to include statutory or administrative rule citation for any statement or interpretation of law in informational materials; exception for UW System, TCS Board, and DETF - Act 369
WRS revisions re participating employee status, retirement annuity applications, and certain protective occupation participants waiving participation; form to cancel coverage under Wisconsin Public Employers Group Life Insurance Program; income continuation insurance coverage for UW System teachers (remedial legislation) - Act 362
Commercial building code administration procedures; county authority re certain building and safety requirements; carbon monoxide detector requirements in certain residential buildings; sitting for exam for licensure by Marriage and Family Therapy, Professional Counseling, and Social Work Examining Board revision; valid term for social worker training certificate; DSPS authority to inspect public buildings, places of employment, and one- and two-family dwellings - Act 330
Connecting homeless individuals with permanent employment: DOA grants to municipalities and counties, preference provision [Sec. 133, 452] - Act 59
DOR responsibility revisions re penalty for sales tax collected on nontaxable products after notification, property assessor certification, SSN on tax documents from employer to employee, and DOR notices delivered electronically option - Act 324
Electronic filing of income and franchise tax information re wage statements, nonwage payments, royalties, and rents; deadlines and extension provisions [Sec. 1127-1136, 1151, 9338 (13), (14), (15)] - Act 59
Employer contributions to employee’s college savings account: individual and corporate income and franchise tax credits created - Act 197
Employment First initiative established for certain state agencies re competitive integrated employment for persons with disabilities, report required - Act 178
Epinephrine auto-injectors: use and supply of by authorized individuals allowed; definition provision - Act 133
Historic rehabilitation tax credit: limit and other conditions set, jobs component [Sec. 1051, 1089, 1114, 1775-1775m] [1775g -- partial veto] - Act 59
Income tax refund cannot be issued to employed individuals until data from employer is verified [Sec. 1139] - Act 59
Injured employee of a temporary help agency right of action in tort eliminated against certain third parties if the employee can make a WC claim against the employer - Act 139
Local government ordinance authority re wage claims and collections, employee hours and overtime, required employee benefits, and soliciting salary history of prospective employees preempted; political subdivision minimum wage exemptions eliminated and imposing occupational license requirements prohibited; state and local governments prohibited from requiring any person to accept certain collective bargaining provisions or waive rights under federal or state labor laws, penalty provision - Act 327
MA incorrect payment or employer penalty under BadgerCare Plus: recovery provisions revised [Sec. 950-953] - Act 59
National guard and state defense force members on state active duty: continuation of pay for injured members, death gratuity, and reemployment rights; DMA and DOA duties - Act 274
People with Developmental Disabilities, Board for, to develop program providing coaching for the hiring of individuals with disabilities enrolled in long-term care programs - Act 323
Public housing adult residents: housing authorities to conduct employment screenings, create employability plans, and require able-bodied and unemployed or underemployed to complete a questionnaire re abuse of controlled substances - Act 265
Special education transition grants re postsecondary education or training or competitively employed [Sec. 1504d-i] - Act 59
Telecommuter Forward! community certification for political subdivisions through PSC - Act 342
employment bureauEmployment bureau
Injured employee of a temporary help agency right of action in tort eliminated against certain third parties if the employee can make a WC claim against the employer - Act 139
PEO or PEG employee performing services for a client is considered an employee of the client for purposes of registering with DOR as a qualified business for capital gain tax deduction purposes [Sec. 1162] - Act 59
employment relations commissionEmployment Relations Commission
Employment Relations Commission: offices of commissioner positions eliminated; chairperson nominated by Governor with advice and consent of Senate [Sec. 9-15, 506, 1446-1448, 1757e, 1761, 1765, 1766, 9115 (1)] - Act 59
WERC: unspent program revenue lapses to the general fund [Sec. 9215 (1)] - Act 59
energy conservationEnergy conservation
Computer software re compliance with uniform dwelling code energy efficiency requirements: DSPS to develop and maintain for public use [Sec. 1324m] - Act 59
Electric energy derived from renewable resources: appropriation created for DOA, DOC, DHS, DPI, DVA, and the UW System [Sec. 205, 206, 221, 222, 365, 366, 375, 376, 413, 414, 447, 448] - Act 59
Landlord and tenant regulations revised; political subdivision authority modified re historic properties, municipal dwelling inspection, levy limit reduction and garbage collection exception, and certain fees; public utility service to rental dwelling units; municipal utility arrearage collection; eviction action procedural changes; removing case management information from CCAP; open housing law re service, assistance, or emotional support animals; municipal administrative review; enforcement of rental unit energy efficiency program; local government rental property inspection program - Act 317
PSC duties re state energy policy and regulation of public utilities; settlements in PSC dockets requirements; procedure for handling complaints of violations of the one-call system re natural gas and other hazardous materials created and other revisions, PSC duties and forfeiture provisions; treatment of certain utility facilities under county construction site erosion control and storm water management zoning ordinances; appropriation and advertising provisions - Act 136
Renewable resource credits: heat that is a byproduct of manufacturing processes and used as thermal energy is eligible - Act 53
Rental unit energy efficiency standards and certification requirements eliminated; DSPS and register of deeds provisions [Sec. 1170, 1171, 1306-1312, 2221, 2226-2228, 2235-2238, 9339 (1)-(5), 9439 (1)] - Act 59
Revenue limit adjustment for school districts for energy efficiency projects: resolution cannot be adopted in 2018 calendar year [Sec. 1641m] [partial veto] - Act 59
engineerEngineer
Building Commission authority re thresholds for building trust fund, certain aspects of projects enumerated in the state building program, and approval of contracts for construction of or addition to certain building projects, State Fair Park Board provision; single prime contracting exception and project threshold, DOA duties; selection of project architects and engineers - Act 237
``Engineer” in title in classified service prohibited unless certain criteria are met; state civil service provision - Act 111
UW--Green Bay authorized to create a school of engineering [Sec. 610p] - Act 59
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 - Act 70
Electronics and information technology manufacturing zone and tax credits: WEDC authorized to create; provisions re TIDs, sales tax exemption, environmental impact statements, wetlands and waterways permits, PSC certificates and market-based rates, grants to local governments, county bonding, town incorporation as city or village, and DNR oversight; highway bonding authorization; design-build system for public works projects; enterprise zone tax credit revisions; economic development liaison appointed by DOA; electronics manufacturing small business development director in WEDC; worker training and employment program and annual report; appeal of decisions relating specifically to the zone; job creation threshold; LAB audit required [partial veto] - Act 58
Environmental improvement fund: purpose for which DNR can use moneys expanded [Sec. 330, 357, 537] - Act 59
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