2017 Acts Index

TID number 6 in Village of Kimberly: adopt resolution requesting DOR to redetermine the tax incremental base [Sec. 996j] - Act 59

TIF statutes technical changes - Act 15

revenue limits for schools Revenue limits for schools, see School -- Finance

revenue sharing, state Revenue sharing, State, see Shared revenue

review of administrative rules, joint committee for Review of Administrative Rules, Joint Committee for, see Legislature -- Review of Administrative Rules, Joint Committee for

rib lake, village of Rib Lake, Village of, see Taylor County

right_of_way Right-of-way, see Road

riparian restoration and rights Riparian restoration and rights, see Waterways and water power

rivers Rivers, see Waterways and water power

road Road

Advertising signs placed on bus shelters on state trunk highways permitted - Act 37

Animal-drawn vehicle operated on highways: lighting requirements revised re amber or yellow lights and inclement weather - Act 228

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

Car-killed deer on STH: DNR disposal program repealed; DOT to contract with counties, municipalities, or private entities for removal [Sec. 292m, 362n, 578ym, 1222m] [578ym -- partial veto; 362n, 1222m -- vetoed] - Act 59

Highway under jurisdiction of a municipality or county transferred to DOT jurisdiction under set conditions [Sec. 984ht, i, 1216c-g, 9331 (3b), 9345 (4b)] - Act 59

Implements of husbandry and agricultural CMV (commercial motor vehicle): weight allowances and permitting sunset provisions repealed [Sec. 1900j-L, m-o, p-r] - Act 59

Municipal welcome sign erected in highway right-of-way allowed - Act 232

Weight limits on highways: heavy-duty vehicles equipped with idle reduction technology or natural gas fuel system may exceed under certain conditions; DOT report not required - Act 85

road _ construction and repair Road -- Construction and repair

Completed major highway projects removed from TPC list of approved projects [Sec. 1213-1216] - Act 59

I 94 between USH 12 and STH 65 in St. Croix County: enumerated as a major highway development project [Sec. 1212m] [vetoed] - Act 59

Intelligent transportation systems and traffic control signals: funding sunset modified [Sec. 360-362] - Act 59

Local Roads Improvement Program: allocation revisions [Sec. 1231-1233] - Act 59

North leg of the Zoo Interchange project: DOT may not provide funding [Sec. 9145 (10d)] - Act 59

Replace-in-kind alternatives required re highway improvement project plans: DOT to study and provide cost estimate, definition provision [Sec. 1221m, 9345 (4t)] [vetoed] - Act 59

State highway program revisions re DOT project cost estimate for major highway projects and certain report to TPC, and cost-benefit analysis of certain DOT services - Act 247

State prevailing wage law and highway prevailing wage law repealed [Sec. 164, 178, 179, 981, 993-996, 1222, 1223, 1384-1395, 1444, 1452, 1453, 1762, 1769, 2249, 2262, 9352 (3), 9452 (2w)] [9452 (2w) -- vetoed] - Act 59

STH 154 rehabilitation in Sauk County [Sec. 9145 (10c)] [vetoed] - Act 59

STH 23 construction and rehabilitation work [Sec. 9145 (2i), (2j)] - Act 59

road _ county Road -- County

Highway under jurisdiction of a municipality or county transferred to DOT jurisdiction under set conditions [Sec. 984ht, i, 1216c-g, 9331 (3b), 9345 (4b)] - Act 59

Local Roads Improvement Program: allocation revisions [Sec. 1231-1233] - Act 59

road _ expressway Road -- Expressway

Boundary signs for Town of Lawrence along I 41: DOT to erect and maintain, contributions from interested parties provision [Sec. 1227d, er, p, t] - Act 59

I 94 between USH 12 and STH 65 in St. Croix County: enumerated as a major highway development project [Sec. 1212m] [vetoed] - Act 59

Tolling implementation study: DOT to contract for the study, report deadline [Sec. 9145 (6b)] [vetoed] - Act 59

road _ federal and state aid Road -- Federal and state aid, see Road -- Finance

road _ finance Road -- Finance

DOT land sales: funding lapse to transportation fund [Sec. 9245 (3i)] - Act 59

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

Dyed diesel fuel for use in recreational motorboats: sale of permitted, taxes and general fund transfer provisions [Sec. 147d, 1208m, 9438 (3m)] [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

General transportation aids program increases [Sec. 1228-1230] - Act 59

Highway projects funded with federal money and transfers of state and federal funding between highway programs, competitive bidding provision; collection of sales and use taxes from out-of-state retailers and determination of individual income tax rates after South Dakota v. Wayfair, Inc.; election of pass-through entities to be taxed at the entity level for state income and franchise tax purposes - Act 368

Intelligent transportation systems and traffic control signals: funding sunset modified [Sec. 360-362] - Act 59

Local Roads Improvement Program: allocation revisions [Sec. 1231-1233] - Act 59

Major highway projects and transportation administrative facilities: revenue bond limit increased [Sec. 1224] - Act 59

Petroleum inspection fund: transfers to transportation fund [Sec. 144-147, 9245 (1)] - Act 59

Radiological materials transported on highways: permit fees deposited in transportation fund [Sec. 363, 534, 1900] - Act 59

State highway program revisions re DOT project cost estimate for major highway projects and certain report to TPC, and cost-benefit analysis of certain DOT services - Act 247

Transportation revisions re planning for certain federal highway money distribution transfers, drunk driving penalty cross-reference correction, penalties for violation of motor vehicle mileage disclosure requirement, and obsolete federal motor carrier law references (remedial legislation) - Act 363

road _ marking Road -- Marking, see also Billboard

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

Bergstrom Waterfowl Complex: DOT to erect direction signs along STH 54, contributions from interested parties provision [Sec. 1227d, dm, p, t] - Act 59

Boundary signs for Town of Lawrence along I 41: DOT to erect and maintain, contributions from interested parties provision [Sec. 1227d, er, p, t] - Act 59

Directional signs for Shoreland Lutheran High School: DOT to erect and maintain, contributions from interested parties provision [Sec. 1227d, em, p, t] - Act 59

Directional signs for Soldiers Walk Memorial Park in City of Arcadia: DOT to erect and maintain, contributions from interested parties provision [Sec. 1227d, e, p, t] - Act 59

Intelligent transportation systems and traffic control signals: funding sunset modified [Sec. 360-362] - Act 59

Municipal welcome sign erected in highway right-of-way allowed - Act 232

Peshtigo Fire Museum: DOT to erect tourism-oriented directional signs, SHSW to pay fee [Sec. 9145 (4c)] - Act 59

Traffic control signals in City of Greenfield: DOT to study need a specified intersection, report required [Sec. 9145 (8m)] - Act 59

rock county Rock County

Expenditure Restraint Program: payments to Village of Maine and City of Janesville [Sec. 480cp, 1210d] - Act 59

room tax Room tax

Lodging marketplace defined, required to register with DOR, and collect sales and room tax; limits on residential dwelling rental by political subdivisions prohibited, short-term rental provisions [Sec. 985L-r, 996g, 9331 (5t)] - Act 59

rough fish Rough fish, see Fish and fishing -- Rough fish

rule_making authority Rule-making authority, see Administrative rules

rules of the road Rules of the road, see Motor vehicle -- Regulation

S S

safety Safety, see Public safety; Recreation vehicle

safety and professional services, department of Safety and Professional Services, Department of, see also Medical service -- Occupations; Trades and occupations; specific occupation

Allegations of impairment by alcohol or other drugs: DSPS and Veterinary Examining Board authorized to create procedures to address [Sec. 1235, 1903, 9102 (2), 9139 (12)] - Act 59

Appraisal management company regulations established - Act 113

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

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

Computer software re compliance with uniform dwelling code energy efficiency requirements: DSPS to develop and maintain for public use [Sec. 1324m] - Act 59

Continuing education requirements for cosmetologists, aestheticians, manicurists, electrologists, and barbers changed; digest and one-hour course on statute and rule changes required - Act 81

Cosmetology, aesthetics, manicuring, and barbering: practicing outside of a licensed establishment permitted under set conditions; separate licensure for managers and instructor certificate eliminated, use of certified instructor title restrictions - Act 82

Credential holder required to submit proof of completed continuing education programs or courses only if complaint is made [Sec. 1904, 1929] - Act 59

DSPS may appoint certain local governments to approve building and plumbing plans and variances for public buildings and places of employment, administrative code provisions [Admin.Code SPS 302.31, 361.04, 361.60, 361.61] - Act 198

DSPS regulation of professions and building and safety laws revisions re notice of request to inspect or copy building plans, list of licensed retail supplies of LPG, review of local construction site erosion control program, membership of certain boards and credentialing boards, nursing practice law, physician assistant renewal date, Cemetery Board filings, and DSPS employed mining inspector; local ordinance regulating tattooing and body piercing prohibited - Act 329

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

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

Electrical wiring code for certain housing review by DSPS; legal description for easements re sewer lines or facilities; development-related permits from more than one political subdivision; exemption from highway weight limits for vehicles delivering propane; review or report on bills and proposed administrative rules that affect housing modified; property owner rights regarding assessment; and maintenance and construction activities on certain structures under a county shoreland zoning ordinance - Act 68

Fees for initial occupational credentials granted by DSPS and boards under DSPS reduced if family income does not exceed certain amount; veterans fee waiver program provision - Act 319

Fireworks: possession, use, and transportation revisions; manufacturer licensing and fee changes [Sec. 1680d-h, 9339 (7f)] [1680h -- partial veto; 9339 (7f) -- vetoed] - Act 59

Journeyman plumber examination [Sec. 1652g, h] - 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