Wisconsin Legislature: Referendum

Three-vehicle combination permit expanded to include golf cart trailers [A.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions, horse trailer and personal recreational trailer added with brakes, model year, and length restrictions, permit requirement eliminated, weather conditions restriction; A.Amdt.1 to A.Sub.Amdt.1: permit provisions restored; S.Amdt.1: A.Amdt.1 to A.Sub.Amdt.1 provisions deleted; A.Amdt.1 to S.Amdt.1: restores A.Amdt.1 to A.Sub.Amdt.1 provisions, brakes and model year restrictions removed, type of trailer redefined as ``personal recreational vehicle" trailer, horse trailer removed] - AB274

Three-vehicle combinations operating on highways: requirements revised, permit eliminated, and combination expanded to include horse trailers and trailers for certain recreational vehicles - SB159

Wild rivers: DNR prohibited from promulgating certain rule re snowmobiles and ATVs crossing certain bridges [A.Amdt.1: locations specified, trail conditions; A.Amdt.1 to A.Amdt.1: locations narrowed] - AB530

Wild rivers: DNR prohibited from promulgating certain rule re snowmobiles and ATVs crossing certain bridges - SB258

recyclingRecycling

Alternate method of complying with recycling requirements: pilot program sunset extended - AB295

Clean Water Fund, Safe Drinking Water Loan, and Land Recycling Loan programs: subsidies set; clean water revenue bonding authority revised [Sec. 2466-2469; S.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions, 680t] - SB44

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" - AB897

Oil filters and other oil-absorbent materials disposal: Comm. Dept to convene a committee to study and establish percentage goals for recycling - AB285

Oil filters and other oil-absorbent materials disposal: Comm. Dept to convene a committee to study and establish percentage goals for recycling - SB121

Postconsumer waste for newsprint used in newspapers: percentage revised - AB187

Products in plastic containers: retail sale restrictions re percentage of postconsumer waste modified, exceptions provided - AB969

Recycling efficiency incentive grants: considering population in determining eligibility prohibited - AB253

Recycling efficiency incentive grants: considering population in determining eligibility prohibited - SB123

Recycling fund transfers to the general fund [for section numbers and further revisions, see entry under ``Reorganization of state government - Attached under s.15.03"] - SB44

Recycling tipping fee: exemption for PCB contaminated sediments removed from navigable waters [S.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 2475e] - SB44

Tobacco Control Board, recycling fund, utility public benefits fund, and universal service fund: appropriation revisions [S.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions] - JR3 SB1

recycling market development boardRecycling market development board

Recycling fund transfers to the general fund [for section numbers and further revisions, see entry under ``Reorganization of state government - Attached under s.15.03"] - SB44

red cross, americanRed Cross, American, see Organization, Miscellaneous

redistrictingRedistricting

County board of supervisors: decrease in number permitted; redistricting requirements; intradecade redistricting plan enactment by petition and referendum permitted; exception for certain counties [S.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions, common council may revise the boundaries of certain aldermanic districts] - SB351

County board of supervisors in populous county: decrease in number permitted; redistricting plan in period between decennial redistricting plans allowed - AB18

County board of supervisors in populous county: decrease in number permitted; redistricting plan in period between decennial redistricting plans allowed - SB42

Legislative and congressional redistricting plans: procedures and laws revised; Redistricting Advisory Commission created, report required; LRB provision - SB545

Legislative districts: numbers reduced - AB134

Metropolitan sewerage district created by a 1st class city: governance of revised; election and redistricting provisions - SB352

Redistricting by an independent citizens commission: JLC directed to study - AJR47

referendumReferendum

Charter towns: certain towns authorized to become; referendum, TIF, zoning, annexation, and water system provisions - AB136

City or village annexation of town territory: approval by town electors in a referendum required - SB89

Death penalty for certain types of first-degree intentional homicide: call for an advisory referendum - AJR27

Health insurance coverage for the Governor and members of the legislature eliminated until approval of referendum re affordable health care coverage for all residents of this state; moneys not used for coverage to be used to fund prescription assistance for the elderly - SB482

Local government cable television system costs modified; local government telecommunications utility regulations revised; requirements re local ordinance or resolution authorizing local government cable television, telecommunications, or Internet access facilities [S.Amdt.1: county references removed, referendum provision; S.Amdt.2: ``Internet access" changed to ``broadband" and ordinance provision; A.Amdt.4: broadband provisions expanded] - SB272

Local levy limits created for cities, villages, towns, counties, and technical college districts, exceptions provided; per pupil adjustment for school district revenue limits set - AB466

Local levy limits created; referendum provision; sunset provided [S.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 943m, 1532m] - SB44

Referendum by local governmental unit re issuing debt: question must contain estimated cost and length of time of the debt - AB325

Referendum question: local governmental unit prohibited from using its funds to advocate for approval or disapproval of - SB228

Referendum to exceed operating levy rate limit: Marinette County may specify use of generated revenues - AB45

Town consolidating with a contiguous municipality: additional method created [A.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions, consolidation limited to city or village] - AB130

reflectorReflector, see Motor vehicle — Equipment

reformulated gasolineReformulated gasoline, see Gasoline

refundRefund, see Corporation — Taxation; Income tax — Refund

refuse disposalRefuse disposal, see Solid waste management

regents, board ofRegents, Board of, see University of Wisconsin — Regents

regional governmentRegional government

Dane County Council of Governments created; LAB audit required; comprehensive revision of a zoning ordinance method and sunset provisions - AB949

Dane County Council of Governments created; LAB audit required; comprehensive revision of a zoning ordinance method and sunset provisions - SB553

regional planningRegional planning

Comprehensive planning statutes for local governmental units revised re number of programs or actions with which it must be consistent; reiterates a regional planning commission's plan is only advisory - AB608

County development plan affecting a town: town board approval required [A.Amdt.1: time limit; S.Amdt.1: shoreland and floodplain zoning ordinances exception] - AB551

Dane County Council of Governments created; LAB audit required; comprehensive revision of a zoning ordinance method and sunset provisions - AB949

Dane County Council of Governments created; LAB audit required; comprehensive revision of a zoning ordinance method and sunset provisions - SB553

Special order of business for March 10, 2004 established re AB-551 - AR38

Counties allowed to elect or appoint certain county officers; appointment to vacancies revised. Constitutional amendment (1st consideration) - AJR15

Register of deeds receipt and filing of documents: revision of cut-off time by county ordinance permitted; technical changes to recording of certain real estate and probate documents re fees and federal liens - SB365

Term of office changed to 4-year: constitutional amendment (1st consideration) - AJR10

Veteran records: forfeiture created re unauthorized release of confidential information - AB817

registration of electorsRegistration of electors, see Elections — Registration

registration plateRegistration plate, see Motor vehicle — Taxation or registration

regulation and licensing, department ofRegulation and licensing, Department of, see also Medical examining board; Trades and occupations; specific occupation

Applications for specified licenses, permits, and other approvals: certain agencies required to promulgate rules establishing deadlines for approval or disapproval; failure to meet deadlines and fee refund provisions - AB486

Appropriation revisions [S.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions] - JR3 SB1

Appropriations from certain agencies lapsed to general fund [Sec. 9260 (1)] - SB44

Athlete agent regulations created re Uniform Athlete Agents Act [A.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions, fee provision modified] - AB403

Athlete agent regulations created re Uniform Athlete Agents Act - SB209

Boxing contests (amateur and professional): DORL authority revised - AB426

Cremation of human remains, conducting cremations, and disposing of cremated remains: authorization requirements created; DORL duties specified; criminal penalties and civil forfeiture provisions; Crematory Authority Council created - AB559

Criminal investigation of certain professional credential applicants: DORL may investigate credible evidence of criminal charges or convictions; photographs and fingerprints required for certain credentials; DOJ and FBI provisions [A.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions, rule-making authority added] - SB103

DORL credentialing fees: JLAC requested to evaluate methodologies; may direct LAB to perform evaluation [S.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 9133 (3f)] - SB44

Foreign language interpreter certification: DORL to establish requirements; disciplinary action and forfeiture provisions - AB158

Health care professional discipline process duties of DORL, report required; MEB membership, authority re summary suspension of credentials, and forfeiture for unprofessional conduct revised; national practitioner data bank reporting requirements; therapeutic-related deaths reported to DORL - SB227

Hospital administrator licensing provisions; Nursing Home Administrator Examining Board name changed; educational requirements for nursing home administrators revised - AB314

Interpretation services for the deaf or hard of hearing: DORL to grant two types of licenses and establish a code of ethics - SB255

Massage therapist or bodyworker: EAB duties re certification transferred to DORL - AB779

Real estate licenses: DORL may enter into reciprocal agreements with other states or territories [original bill only] - AB655

Real estate licenses: DORL may enter into reciprocal agreements with other states or territories - AB733

Real estate licenses: DORL may enter into reciprocal agreements with other states or territories - SB313

Real estate licenses: DORL may enter into reciprocal agreements with other states or territories - SB369

religious educationReligious education

MPCP changes re private school requirements, standards and school requirements, pupil assessments, high school diplomas, grade promotion, religious activities, nondiscrimination, and limitation on enrollment - AB855

religious societiesReligious societies