2017 Acts Index

Reciprocal teaching license: eliminate requirement that applicant received offer to teach in this state [Sec. 1520-1523] - Act 59

records Records, see School; Vital statistics

recount Recount, see Elections -- Contested elections

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

Bible camps: property tax exemption created [Sec. 997g, 9338 (1f)] - Act 59

Camp American Legion: DVA grant for operation of [Sec. 739n] - Act 59

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

DSPS revisions re uniform professional credentialing and occupational licensing procedures, multifamily dwelling code, safety glazing material in hazardous locations, aging school buildings program, alternative dispute resolution for manufactured housing industry disputes, temporary revocable permits for master and journeyman plumbers, septic tank installers, public swimming pool definition, and other changes - Act 331

Epinephrine auto-injectors: use and supply of by authorized individuals allowed; definition provision - Act 133

Lifeguards: minors 15 years old and older may be employed as - Act 153

Motorboat towing a person on water skis: restrictions on operating modified re mirror; local ordinance provision - Act 163

Ski jumping competition: grant to Vernon County for improvements to structures and property used for [Sec. 359m, n, 9144 (3t), 9444 (1t)] - Act 59

Town sanitary district composed primarily of summer resort property: residency requirements for commissioners revised - Act 233

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 [Sec. 514g, r] [514g -- partial veto] - Act 59

White Mound County Park: DNR to sell to Sauk County for recreational purposes - Act 56

recreation vehicle Recreation vehicle, see also Boat; Snowmobile

ATV and UTV operation on highways: municipal ordinances authorizing permitted, conditions set - Act 87

ATV route signage revisions re highways designated as ATV routes by political subdivisions - Act 193

ATV safety enhancement grant program funding, UTVs included [Sec. 334g, 521f-v, 9133 (6c)] - Act 59

Guaranteed asset protection (gap) waivers are not insurance and can be offered and sold re credit sale or lease or refinancing of motor vehicles, including trailers, boats, ATVs, off-road motorcycles, and snowmobiles; WCA provision - Act 161

Recreational vehicle dealers may assess service fees; administrative rule repealed [Admin.Code Trans 142.04 (7)] [Sec. 1703m, 2266v, 9445 (1i)] - Act 59

recycling Recycling

Pyrolysis and gasification facilities exempt from certain solid waste facility regulations, definition provisions - Act 284

referendum Referendum

Municipal levy limit referenda required to state the purpose for which the increase will be used [Sec. 985e, g, 9331 (3w)] - Act 59

Opportunity Schools and Partnership Program creation in an eligible unified school district provisions, Superintendent of Public Instruction duties, report required, and village board procedures; DPI to contract for a reorganization of low performing school district study [Sec. 207f, g, 996w, 1463f, h, 1504k-r, w-y, 9135 (4w), 9435 (1x)] - 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

Revenue limit ceiling for school districts and sparsity aid per pupil amount increased; referendum conditions - Act 141

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

refund Refund, see Income tax -- Refund

regents, board of Regents, Board of, see University of Wisconsin -- Regents

regional planning Regional planning

Storm water management study for City of Burlington: DNR grant to Southeastern Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission [Sec. 338d, 9133(8t)] - Act 59

WEDC loan to Marathon County Development Corporation for minority-owned businesses [Sec. 9150 (3w)] - Act 59

register of deeds Register of deeds

Register of deeds: information assigned to a document submitted for filing or recording modified; penalties eliminated re registration of farm names; condominium plat provision - Act 102

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

Sale of foreclosed property and recording sheriff’s deed: process expanded to property anywhere in the state; clerk of court and notice provisions - Act 104

registration plate Registration plate, see Motor vehicle -- Taxation or registration

rehabilitation Rehabilitation, see Alcohol and other drug abuse

religious societies Religious societies

Bible camps: property tax exemption created [Sec. 997g, 9338 (1f)] - Act 59

Building Inspector Review Board and Contractor Certification Council eliminated; duties transferred to the Uniform Dwelling Code Council; religious exemption from construction standards for one- or two-family dwellings narrowed - Act 240

Property tax exemption for churches and religious associations revised [Sec. 997em, f] - Act 59

School Safety, Office of, created in DOJ; school safety plan provisions including on-site assessment by law enforcement and annual drills; mandatory reporting of threats of violence; DOJ grants for school safety; open enrollment program expired provision eliminated; 2017 WisAct 107 tuberculosis screening requirement correction; expired or outdated DPI reporting requirements eliminated; reports and penalty provisions - Act 143

relocation payment Relocation payment, see Eminent domain; Public employee -- Travel provisions

remedial legislation Remedial legislation, see Statutes -- Revision

renewable energy resource Renewable energy resource, see Energy conservation

rental property Rental property, see Housing; Landlord and tenant; Lease

reorganization of state government Reorganization of state government

Agricultural Education and Workforce Development Council transferred from DATCP to DWD [Sec. 35, 191, 192, 401, 1238] - Act 59

College Savings Program Board transferred from DOA to DFI; College Tuition and Expenses Program provision [Sec. 34, 114-117, 148-153, 193-195, 427-434, 528, 544-547, 1015, 1016, 1017, 1019-1023, 1704-1706, 2233, 2234, 9101 (2)] - Act 59

EAB temporarily transferred to DSPS then eliminated, functions remain with DSPS [Sec. 22, 48m-52o, 68, 69d, e, 226-228, 579, 663m-704m, 733-738j, 1018, 1043, 1044, 1087, 1088, 1112, 1113, 1332, 1454, 1642, 1643, 1644, 1691, 1935-2149p, 2248m, p, 2250m, p, 2264, 9111 (1p), (1q), 9411 (1p), (1q)] [9111 (1q), 9411 (1q) -- partial veto; 9111 (1p), 9411 (1p) -- vetoed] - Act 59

Interoperability Council and statewide public safety interoperable communications system functions transferred to DMA; 911 Subcommittee created; Next Generation 911 and interagency and intra-agency appropriations; Director of Emergency Communications position created and transfer of positions from DOT to DMA; obsolete Wireless 911 grant program references repealed; report required [Sec. 34m, 39m, 169e-s, 198m, 408e, n, s, 411e-s, 416m, 480m, 527m, 547m, 1187p, 1673d-t, 1799c-w, 1892c-x, 9128 (1w), 9132 (1w)-(1yy)] - Act 59

Prosecutor Board established; State Prosecutors Office created and attached to DOA; automated justice information system and administrative rules and bills affecting the State Prosecutors Office provisions [Sec. 1e, L, 31n, 68g, 171b, c, 460r, 507g, 508f, 1712h, 1740g, 1758g, 1762s, 2261g-q, r, s, 2262c-g, 9101 (7p), 9401 (1p)] [vetoed] - Act 59

Telecommunications relay service administration transferred from DOA to PSC [Sec. 418, 1701, 1702, 9101 (4)] - Act 59

reorganization of state government _ attached under s.15.03 Reorganization of state government -- Attached under s.15.03

Elimination of Depository Selection Board [Sec. 31, 136, 499-502, 529, 586-591, 1703, 1931, 2212, 9101 (1)] - Act 59

Prosecutor Board established; State Prosecutors Office created and attached to DOA; automated justice information system and administrative rules and bills affecting the State Prosecutors Office provisions [Sec. 1e, L, 31n, 68g, 171b, c, 460r, 507g, 508f, 1712h, 1740g, 1758g, 1762s, 2261g-q, r, s, 2262c-g, 9101 (7p), 9401 (1p)] [vetoed] - Act 59

reports Reports, see also Legislative Audit Bureau; Legislature -- Finance, Joint Committee on; Studies; specific subject

Administrative rule-making procedures: expedited procedure for repealing unauthorized rules; agency review of rules and legislative enactments; LRB biennial report required; retrospective economic impact analyses for existing rules - Act 108

Artificial and certain nonfederal wetlands exempt from DNR permitting requirements; DNR to apply to EPA to be delegated the authority to administer permit program for the discharge of dredge or fill material into navigable waters; wetland mitigation grant program with in lieu fee subprogram moneys established and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers provision; property development grant program established; Wetland Study Council created in DNR; reports required - Act 183

Authorized state building program for 2017-19 [Sec. 8bd-bm, 485p, r, 489m, 493m, s, 494m, 495b-y, 496d-t, 514c, d, 1851g, r, 1855m, 9104 (1)-(12)] [9104 (11), (12) -- partial veto] - Act 59

BadgerCare Plus Core: DHS to submit amendment to Medicaid waiver to provide employment and training services for childless adults, report to and approval of JCF required [Sec. 927-928d] [928d -- vetoed] - Act 59

Base budget review report: state agencies, the legislature, and the courts required to submit every even-numbered year; requirements specified - Act 212

Body-worn cameras by correctional officers: DOC report required [Sec. 9108 (2w)] - Act 59

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 - Act 222

Case management services for W-2 recipient transitioning to unsubsidized employment: TANF moneys for incentive payments; DCF to report on performance on work participation rates, compliance programs with DHHS, and appeals process for certain penalties [Sec. 898, 921, 9106 (3w)] [9106 (3w) -- partial veto] - Act 59

Chief state forester: relocation of headquarters and Division of Forestry employees; report to JCF required [Sec. 9133 (2)] - Act 59

CHIPS proceeding: prohibition on appointing counsel to parent eliminated; pilot program creating parent’s right to counsel in certain counties created and SPD to run; DCF, report, and sunset provisions - Act 253

Chronic absenteeism in schools and public benefits: DCF, DPI, DHS, and DWD to collaborate on a report [Sec. 9152 (1)] - Act 59

Crime lab equipment and supplies: DOJ study on sale or transfer of required [Sec. 9128 (2p)] - Act 59

DCF grants to support foster parents and children created, report required - Act 260

Dental reimbursement pilot project in MA program: counties added under certain conditions and DHS biennial report required - Act 344

DOT study and report on consolidating state moneys for surface transportation program and replacing the funds with federal money from state highway program; request for transfer under s. 13.10 of the statutes [Sec. 359p, 9145 (4w)] [partial veto] - Act 59

DOT to eliminate positions, report required; lapse of moneys to transportation fund [Sec. 9145 (1t), 9245 (2t)] - Act 59

Drug trafficking, evidence-based substance abuse prevention, family and juvenile treatment courts, and drug treatment for inmates of county and tribal jails: grant programs established; DOJ, DHS, DCF duties; search warrant based on sworn affidavit or complaint provision - Act 261

DVA to notify JCF before transferring certain unencumbered balances; report on Veterans Trust Fund required; implementing recommendations of certain LAB audit [Sec. 739qg, qm, 9149 (1f), (1g)] [vetoed] - Act 59

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

Emergency physician services and reimbursement workgroup established by DHS, report required [Sec. 9120 (5f)] [vetoed] - Act 59

Employment First initiative established for certain state agencies re competitive integrated employment for persons with disabilities, report required - Act 178

Enterprise resource planning system (STAR program) management: DOA reports of JCF and JCIPT required [Sec. 169t] [vetoed] - Act 59

Family treatment court and juvenile treatment court grant programs created; DCF report required - Act 202

FoodShare employment and training program (FSET): pilot program with implementation plan and statewide expansion proposal; outcomes report with proposed modifications required [Sec. 954-957, 964-968, 9120 (2), (2s)] [9120 (2) -- partial veto; 964d, 9120 (2s) -- vetoed] - Act 59

Forestry account expenditures: Governor's Council on Forestry to determine priorities and report along with 2019-21 biennial budget recommendations [Sec. 9133 (6r)] [vetoed] - Act 59

Goals for the UW System: Board of Regents to identify metrics to measure progress, outcomes-based funding formula and annual report to JCF required, innovation fund to increase enrollment in high-demand degree programs [Sec. 603m] [partial veto] - Act 59

Hire Heroes program created in DWD to provide transitional jobs to veterans; DVA, DCF, and DWD memorandum of understanding; funding and report provisions - Act 195

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

Individuals pardoned or released before completing their sentences: DOC report required - Act 369