Subject Index

Electric utilities and cooperative associations required to correct problems re objectionable flow of current; rebuttable presumption created; Electric pollution board and fund created  - AB754

Electricity and fuel sold for use in manufacturing tangible personal property: income or franchise tax credit and sales and use tax provisions revised -  AB767

Electricity sold for residential use: sales tax exemption revised - AB28

Energy efficient motor vehicles: sales and use tax exemption created -  SB208

Stray voltage and electrical wiring assistance to farmers; public utility immunity from liability [Sec. 323, 829, 1106, 1146, 2996-2999, 3009, 3866, 9342 (1)] - AB144

Stray voltage and electrical wiring assistance to farmers; public utility immunity from liability [Sec. 323, 829, 1106, 1146, 2996-2999, 3009, 3866, 9342 (1); original bill only]  - SB55

Stray voltage research funding [S.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 465d, 582g, h, 1357m, 9456 (1w)] -  SB55

electronic data processing Electronic data processing, see Data processing

electronic government, department of Electronic government, Department of

Automated criminal justice information system appropriation: two DOA accounts consolidated [Sec. 390, 812, 928, 9201 (5); S.Sub.Amdt.1: separate appropriations maintained and transferred to DEG, 812b, deletes 390, 812, 9201 (5)]  - SB55

Electronic government, Department of, abolished; functions transferred to DOA [Conf.Amdt.1 to A.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 7n, 9m, n, 10m, p, 11n, 13m, p, 14b, g-i, 17s, 20n, p, q, r, sc-tm, ts-uL, 23c-f, no, 30e, 32nx-om, 44b-ce, 50m, 52h-Ldb, 69m, 72fb-fzn, 84m, 93m, 100nqm, nvm, nw, ok, ov, ox, 258y, 346r, rh, rs, 353m, 362m, p, 369p, 512m, 9159 (5t), 9201 (7q), 9259 (9r), 9459 (3q)] -  JR2 AB1

Electronic government, Department of, created; Information technology management board established; duties and authority specified [Sec. 100, 109-111, 113, 114, 119, 135-138, 162, 175, 176, 230, 235, 239, 240, 244, 247, 248, 251, 252, 259, 260, 268, 269, 273-275, 276, 278-282, 291-294, 296-298, 307, 308, 345-355, 356-358, 359-380, 383, 573-575, 808, 809, 816, 818, 819-821, 845, 854, 914, 983, 989, 1026, 1027, 1029-1034, 1160, 1357, 1419, 1433, 1439, 1440, 2321, 2983, 3018, 3019, 3024, 3048, 3050, 3061, 3218, 3781, 9101 (15), 9159 (2), 9201 (4)] -  AB144

Electronic government, Department of, created; Information technology management board established; duties and authority specified [Sec. 100, 109-111, 113, 114, 119, 135-138, 162, 175, 176, 230, 235, 239, 240, 244, 247, 248, 251, 252, 259, 260, 268, 269, 273-275, 276, 278-282, 291-294, 296-298, 307, 308, 345-355, 356-358, 359-380, 383, 479, 573-575, 808, 809, 816, 818, 819-821, 845, 854, 914, 983, 989, 1026, 1027, 1029-1034, 1160, 1357, 1419, 1433, 1439, 1440, 2321, 2983, 3018, 3019, 3024, 3048, 3050, 3061, 3218, 3781, 9101 (15), 9159 (2), 9201 (4); S.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions, U.W. Regents' authority, 357ab, 809b, 1030d-L, 1440 renumbered 1440b, 1440c, 9201 (4v), deletes 240, 244, 247, 248, 251, 252, 357, 809, 3061, 9201 (4); Conf.Amdt.1: 371b, 9401 (2q)]  - SB55

Privacy information officer and security information officer appointed by the chief information officer in DEG  - AB621

Pupil technology support funding [S.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 572] -  SB55

Veteran services and benefits: electronic outreach [Conf.Amdt.1 to S.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 1030m, 9159 (3b)]  - SB55

Wis.Stats contained in computer databases: statutory citation moved from DOA to DEG [Conf.Amdt.1 to S.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 358m] -  SB55

electronic mail Electronic mail, see Data processing

electronic signature Electronic signature, see Data processing

elk Elk, see Game

elks association Elks Association, see Benevolent association

email Email, see Data processing

emergency extrication training Emergency extrication training, see Fire department

emergency government Emergency government, see Military affairs, Department of

emergency management, division of _dem_ Emergency management, Division of (DEM), see Military affairs, Department of

emergency medical service or technician _ems or emt_ Emergency medical service or technician (EMS or EMT), see Medical service

emergency number system _911_ Emergency number system (911), see Telephone

emergency rule_making Emergency rule-making, see Administrative rules

emergency vehicle Emergency vehicle, see Fire department; Medical service; Police

eminent domain Eminent domain

Condemnation authority of nongovernmental entities eliminated -  AB455

Condemnation by electric utility: provisions created -  SB487

Stewardship 2000 program revisions: use to acquire condemned property prohibited; project cost re DNR notice to JCF increased [Sec. 1035, 1036] -  AB144

Stewardship 2000 program revisions: use to acquire condemned property prohibited; project cost re DNR notice to JCF increased [Sec. 1035, 1036; S.Sub.Amdt.1: project cost provision removed, deletes 1035] -  SB55

emission standards Emission standards, see Air pollution; Motor vehicle — Regulation

employee trust funds, department of Employee trust funds, Department of, see also Retirement system, Wisconsin

Benefits payment system redesign funding [S.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 9116 (1mk)] -  SB55

Duty disability benefits under WRS: DETF to complete certain audit and pay refunds by certain date  - SB377

Employer contributions for state employee accumulated sick leave conversion and the supplemental health insurance credit program suspended for certain time period [A.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 9159 (3x); Conf.Amdt.1: exception for DETF and Investment board] -  JR2 AB1

Executive salary group assignments for certain state employees revised -  AB460

Executive salary group assignments for certain state employees revised -  SB223

Fringe benefit and compensation costs of local governments: DER, WERC, and DETF to organize committees and study issues; report required -  AB226

Health insurance reform: private employer health care coverage program funding; small employer catastrophic care program and small employer catastrophic reinsurance program created; state employee health care coverage re defined contribution plan; prescription drug rebates and reduced charges; notice by insurer of independent review -  AB876

Long-term care insurance purchased using accumulated unused sick leave and certain health insurance premium credits  - AB69

Long-term care insurance purchased using accumulated unused sick leave and certain health insurance premium credits  - SB136

Private employer health care coverage program changes [Conf.Amdt.1 to S.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 910t, 1391h, 1400b-mm, 3741amb, 3766 e-j, 9327 (3q), 9427 (3q)]  - SB55

Private employer health care coverage program changes -  SB81

Private employer health care coverage program: DETF appropriation reduced [Sec. 9216 (1)] - JR2 AB1

Private employer health care coverage program: loan to cover operating costs; small employer insurance rates revised  - AB543

Private employer health care coverage program: payment to reimburse loan to general fund [Conf.Amdt.1 to A.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 52gm, 57b, 100ic, ix, 508r, 9116 (1v), 9216 (1v)]  - JR2 AB1

Provision of benefits appropriation for DETF [S.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 910q, r, 9416 (1mk)] -  SB55

Qualified transportation fringe benefit plan for state employees created [Sec. 1388, 1389, 1396-1398, 1399, 1400]  - AB144

Qualified transportation fringe benefit plan for state employees created [Sec. 1388, 1389, 1396-1398, 1399, 1400]  - SB55

Secretary's authority to resolve certain disputes and correct administrative errors [Sec. 1392, 1393]  - AB144

Secretary's authority to resolve certain disputes and correct administrative errors [Sec. 1392, 1393]  - SB55

SSN on WRS and deferred compensation account statements and public employee pay period forms prohibited  - SB12

SSN used by certain insurer, risk-sharing plan, HIRSP, self-insured plan, or the private employer health care coverage program as personal identifier prohibited  - AB621

State-local fringe benefit partnerships study [Sec. 9159 (3)]  - AB144

State-local fringe benefit partnerships study [Sec. 9159 (3); original bill only] -  SB55

Stella, David A.: public service commended and congratulations upon retirement -  AJR69

Stella, David A.: public service commended and congratulations upon retirement -  SJR51

WRS benefits administration and provisions revised -  AB795

WRS benefits administration and provisions revised -  SB418

WRS participant annuity: DETF to develop proposal to allow deductions to certain organizations  - AB628

WRS participant annuity: DETF to develop proposal to allow deductions to certain organizations  - SB315

employment Employment, see also Child labor; Discrimination in employment; Public employee; Unemployment — Relief measures; Wage — Minimum

Badger care and MA income limits: depreciation re farm and self-employment income exempted - AB272

Capacity building program grants for programs in occupational areas with high demand for workers: transfer from DOA to TCS board [Sec. 193, 842, 1375, 9101 (12)]  - AB144

Capacity building program grants for programs in occupational areas with high demand for workers: transfer from DOA to TCS board [Sec. 193, 842, 1375, 9101 (12)]  - SB55

Classified driver license system: disqualifications expanded re railroad crossing violations; employer provisions  - SB464

Covenants not to compete after termination of employment considered unreasonable restraint of trade  - AB408

Development zones tax credits: definition of ``targeted group members" revised [Sec. 2147, 2178, 2192, 9344 (11)]  - AB144

Development zones tax credits: definition of ``targeted group members" revised [Sec. 2147, 2178, 2192, 9344 (11)]  - SB55

Employment and support services to low-income, noncustodial parents: DWD to develop plan; report required  - SB77

Fringe benefit and compensation costs of local governments: DER, WERC, and DETF to organize committees and study issues; report required -  AB226

Health insurance reform: private employer health care coverage program funding; small employer catastrophic care program and small employer catastrophic reinsurance program created; state employee health care coverage re defined contribution plan; prescription drug rebates and reduced charges; notice by insurer of independent review -  AB876

MA supplemental payments to reduce operating deficits of certain nursing homes revised; MA trust fund created [S.Amdt.1: payments re wage or salary and fringe benefits supplements provision added] -  AB274

President George W. Bush's Economic Security Plan supported and U.S. Senate Majority Leader urged to allow it to receive a vote -  SR12

Private employer health care coverage program: loan to cover operating costs; small employer insurance rates revised  - AB543

Private employer health care coverage program: payment to reimburse loan to general fund [Conf.Amdt.1 to A.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 52gm, 57b, 100ic, ix, 508r, 9116 (1v), 9216 (1v)]  - JR2 AB1

Public records access: statutory law affirmed re custodian not required to notify the subject of a record prior to providing requestor access and judicial review entitlement, exceptions provided; DER secretary and DMRS administrator provisions - SB442

Reemployment rights and benefits for armed forces or national guard members re active service under state law and certain federal law -  AB572

Reemployment rights and benefits for armed forces or national guard members re active service under state law and certain federal law -  SB298

Rules of conduct for business that receives a grant or loan from the Wisconsin development fund or proceeds from the sale of an IDR bond created; penalty and employment impact estimate and statement provisions -  SB460

School conference and activities leave: employers must allow -  AB257

School conference and activities leave: employers must allow -  SB100

Seating for employees: requirements expanded to include retail stores -  AB85

Shareholder liability to corporate employees eliminated; insurance corporation provision -  SB119

Tax revisions re delinquent taxes reduction, tax liability of spouses filing joint income tax return, extension to employers for filing withholding reports, return of erroneously collected or refund of sales or use tax, round dollar amounts on certain tax reports, estate tax, and delivery of time-sensitive, tax-related document or payment -  AB439