Subject Index

Sale of state property: DOA to review, inventory, and report to Building Commission; certain exceptions provided; U.W. provision re use of net proceeds for operation of U.W. System; sunset provided [for section numbers and further revisons, see entry under ``Public building"] - AB100

Secretary of Administration to submit certain reports to JCF re lapses or transfers to the general fund from certain allocations - AB1182

Secretary of Administration to submit certain reports to JCF re lapses or transfers to the general fund from certain allocations - SB697

Single registration plate for motor vehicles authorized; transportation fund and DOA Secretary provisions  - SB509

State agencies and authorities required to clearly display a telephone number for general information on their Internet home pages; links to subunits and list of certain employee telephone numbers also required; DOA duty set  - AB780

State agencies and authorities telephone directory: DOA directed to publish and distribute; U.W. System provision - AB781

State agencies required to post public telephone number to their Internet home page; DOA duty set - AB504

State board created by the legislature to administer elections, ethics, and lobbying regulation laws: appropriation for administration of created; DOA, JCF, and WECF provisions  - AB1059

State budget report and compilation publications discontinued; distribution in optical disk format in lieu of printed format permitted [Sec. 63, 64, 682-684, 686-692]  - AB100

State building projects: laws governing revised re threshold for approval by Building Commission, threshold re bids on contracts that must be publicly solicited, threshold for which the Governor may authorize repairs or construction in emergency situations and the definition of emergency, and Governor may delegate certain approval authority to DOA Secretary; allocation of assets and liabilities and disposing of property upon dissolution of a village changed -  AB921

State building projects: laws governing revised re threshold for approval by Building Commission, threshold re bids on contracts that must be publicly solicited, threshold for which the Governor may authorize repairs or construction in emergency situations and the definition of emergency, and Governor may delegate certain approval authority to DOA Secretary; allocation of assets and liabilities and disposing of property upon dissolution of a village changed -  SB478

State contractual services engagements modified; contract review board created -  AB940

State Fair Park Board expenditures over certain level: plan and approval procedure [A.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 9144 (1f)]  - AB100

State-owned buildings, facilities, or structures: state agencies to report annually re total cost of occupancy; DOA consolidated report to Building Commission required [Sec. 87, 9355 (2); A.Sub.Amdt.1: 87 renumbered 85m] - AB100

State-owned heating, cooling, and power plants and wastewater treatment facilities: sale or contract for operation by private entity required, not subject to PSC review or approval; JCF duties [A.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 16m, n, 83m, 85g, 85r-87L, 163m, 167m, 172m, 193m, 286m, 288m, 364c, 384m, 413m, 775m, 9101 (10v), 9455 (3w); A.Amdt.40: further revisions, 384t, 795f, deletes 384m, 775m] -  AB100

Video gaming devices and pari-mutuel racetrack licensing [A.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 1430m, o, 2422b-2423o, 9101 (9r), 9401 (2q)] -  AB100

Volunteer Health Care Provider Program expanded to certain public elementary schools, charter schools, and MPCP participating schools; conditions set; definition expanded to include nurse practitioner; DOA approval required  - AB829

WHEDA property tax deferral loans for persons over age 65: eligibility requirements, permissible amount of outstanding liens and judgments, and maximum amount revised; DOA to prepare an appendix report -  AB863

Window replacement loan program created re dwellings constructed before 1950; DOA administrative authority and report required; utility public benefits fund, DHFS, and nonprofit corporation provisions -  AB1030

Window replacement loan program created re dwellings constructed before 1950; DOA administrative authority and report required; utility public benefits fund, DHFS, and nonprofit corporation provisions -  SB622

Wisconsin index fund created re publicly traded businesses incorporated, established, or headquartered in this state; Deferred Compensation Board to provide an option in the deferred compensation plan; DOA duty specified  - AB1076

administration, department of _ boards and other subdivisions Administration, Department of — Boards and other subdivisions

Building Commission revisions re submittal deadline for the long-range state building program, waiver of certain DOA bid requirements re innovative design and construction processes, annual operating costs submitted with certain recommendations, entering into certain leases or building contracts, voting on projects, and creation of subcommittees; DOA division responsible for management, supervision, and leasing of state facilities may not be headed by someone in the unclassified state service -  SB585

Electronic funds transfer re payments to the state permitted; Depository Selection Board to charge fee re insufficient funds [Sec. 485, 486] -  AB100

Land recording fee revision; most LIB functions transferred to DOA; Wisconsin Land Council eliminated, duties transferred to DOA [Sec. 91-93, 389-391, 496-498 695, 696, 1231-1234, 1236-1238, 1742, 2032, 2493-2495, 9455 (2); A.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions, land information aids funding lapse, 40m, 9201 (1q)] -  AB100

Uniform Real Property Electronic Recording Act established, electronic signature and register of deeds provisions; Electronic Recording Council created -  SB616

Vacant position reports by state agencies to DOA: requirement eliminated [Sec. 67] -  AB100

Waste Facility Siting Board changes re executive director, state agency assistance with duties, and appropriation lapse [Sec. 47, 48, 407, 2109; A.Sub.Amdt.1: fee revised, 2198t, 9201 (1f), 9335 (2f), 9435 (2f), deletes 407]  - AB100

Wisconsin Tribal-State Council created in DOA -  AB134

administration, department of _ budget and fiscal issues Administration, Department of — Budget and fiscal issues

Appropriation accounts re clerks for certain firearms cases: one separate account in DOA eliminated [Sec. 372, 2490, 2491] - AB100

Biennial budget bill prepared according to GAAP required; legislation to reduce state budget deficit provision  - SB672

Budget stabilization fund provisions modified; GAAP deficit reduction fund created; mechanisms to address GAAP deficit; LFB, CAFR, and fiscal estimate provisions  - AB272

Budget stabilization fund provisions modified; GAAP deficit reduction fund created; mechanisms to address GAAP deficit; LFB, CAFR, and fiscal estimate provisions  - SB144

Debts owed to state agency, county, or municipality: intercepting state disbursements [Sec. 1437-1445, 1447-1450, 1468] - AB100

Educational Telecommunications Access Program: educational agencies may request expanded services; DOA to apply for aid under E-Rate Program; agencies required to pay monthly fee to cover costs [Sec. 94-104, 408, 409, 458]  - AB100

Electronic auction system for solicitation of bids for state procurements and public contracts: DOA directed to maintain and other political subdivisions may utilize; DWD provision  - AB161

Executive budget process: deadlines revised re Governor's budget message and capital budget; DOA to report on agency budget requests submitted late -  AB271

Executive budget process: deadlines revised re Governor's budget message and capital budget; DOA to report on agency budget requests submitted late -  SB143

Fund conditional statements: DOA and LFB to develop own methodology [Sec. 32, 65] -  AB100

Impact fees: laws revised re imposition by, accounting and use of GAAP, and payment; report required [S.Amdt.2: GAAP and report provisions removed, publication of municipal budget summary and requirements on plat approval conditions provisions added] -  SB681

Impact fees: laws revised re imposition by, time period it must be used, accounting and use of GAAP, and payment; report required -  AB1156

Interstate organization membership and expenditures of certain committees: DOA may reduce dues payments [Sec. 29, 34-39, 62, 401, 731, 732; A.Sub.Amdt.1: DOA authority removed, funding revision, 32m, 38b, 62m, 393k, L, 401a, 695v, 9401 (1q), deletes 29, 34-36, 38, 39, 401, 732]  - AB100

Legal advice re U.W. System public broadcasting: lapse from three U.W. appropriations equal to amounts spent by DOJ [Sec. 210] -  AB100

Low-income assistance grants from the utility public benefits fund: formula for 2005-06 fiscal year changed  - AB806

Low-income assistance grants from the utility public benefits fund: formula for 2005-06 fiscal year changed  - SB381

Low-income home energy assistance program funding restriction removed [Sec. 60, 61, 80] - AB100

Olympic Ice Training Center: State Fair Park Board and DOA authorized to sell to Pettit National Ice Center, Inc.  - AB1191

Olympic Ice Training Center: State Fair Park Board and DOA authorized to sell to Pettit National Ice Center, Inc.  - SB690

Printing, mail, communication, and technology services provided to state agencies: appropriation revision; DOA may increase amounts charged [Sec. 394; original bill only]  - AB100

Public debt refunding re tax-supported or self-amortizing facilities -  JR5 AB1

Public debt refunding re tax-supported or self-amortizing facilities [S.Amdt.2: investment of funds in the bond security and redemption fund added] -  JR5 SB1

Public debt refunding re tax-supported or self-amortizing facilities; health savings account tax credit created  - AB1

Real estate brokers' trust accounts: payment of interest changed from DOA to Comm.Dept [Sec, 2338-2345, 9108 (1); A.Sub.Amdt.1: deletes 2338] -  AB100

State agency appropriation lapses to general fund [Sec. 9255 (1); A.Sub.Amdt.1: amount revisions, Corr.Dept and DVA removed from list] -  AB100

State budget report and compilation publications discontinued; distribution in optical disk format in lieu of printed format permitted [Sec. 63, 64, 682-684, 686-692]  - AB100

State operations appropriation balances lapse or transfer to general fund [Sec. 9155 (3), 9255 (2); A.Sub.Amdt.1: DOA report to JCF] -  AB100

Transportation aid payments may not be adjusted or reduced; sales and use taxes on motor vehicle parts deposited into the transportation fund -  AB950

WRS unfunded retirement liability debt service: lapses and fund transfers [Sec. 79, 9155 (4)] -  AB100

administrative procedure Administrative procedure

Endangered or threatened species: evidence of discovery by person on private property of another is admissible in certain proceedings if certain conditions apply  - AB884

administrative rules Administrative rules

Administrative rule-making process: technical and minor substantive changes -  SB150

Agricultural vehicles and agricultural implements: lighting and visibility marking requirements revised re highway operation; amber strobe light and emergency rule provisions; DOT duty specified -  AB340

Albino deer or deer with entirely white coat: hunting prohibition changed from administrative rule to statute; penalty provisions - SB654

Building contractors re certain dwellings: continuing education requirements created; Comm.Dept may suspend or revoke a building inspector's certification; Contractor Financial Responsibility Council renamed Contractor Certification Council; dwelling owner must sign statement from municipality re using contractors who are not bonded or insured [A.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions, rule-making authority added] -  SB516

CIP II enhanced funding re person relocating from nursing home to the community expanded to include individuals diverted from imminent entry into nursing homes [S.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions, individuals who are diverted must meet certain MA care requirements, DHFS required to develop criteria which are exempt from rule-making requirements]  - SB312

Clinical supervisors, substance abuse counselors, and prevention specialists: titles of some subcategories modified; DRL duties re continuing education and establishing minimum standards for the practice of substance abuse counseling, supervision, and prevention by rule -  SB673

Contractor or subcontractor: Comm.Dept required to register and establish certain requirements; definitions, Internet, rule promulgation, and forfeiture provisions; contractor advisory committee created -  AB1086

Dental hygienist continuing education requirements created; fee provision [S.Amdt.1: fee provision removed; A.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions, DRL and DHFS to consult on required credit hours and DRL may set by rule] - SB95

DNR prohibited from promulgating certain rules re riprap, biological shore erosion control structures, and seawalls; certain DNR emergency rules invalidated re placement of piers, wharves, boat shelters, boat hoists, boat lifts, and swim rafts - AB14

DNR prohibited from promulgating certain rules re riprap, biological shore erosion control structures, and seawalls; certain DNR emergency rules invalidated re placement of piers, wharves, boat shelters, boat hoists, boat lifts, and swim rafts - SB14

DOR administration of taxes and fees: revisions re assessments and audits, claims for refunds, penalties for taxpayer negligence, notice of nonacquiescence, declaratory ruling, interest on unpaid amounts, awarding costs of litigation to prevailing party, and rule-making process - AB968

DOR administration of taxes and fees: revisions re assessments and audits, claims for refunds, penalties for taxpayer negligence, notice of nonacquiescence, declaratory ruling, interest on unpaid amounts, awarding costs of litigation to prevailing party, and rule-making process - SB518

Electric generating facility purchase or construction proposal from a public utility: order for advance rate-making principles PSC will apply permitted; hearings provision [S.Amdt.1: further revisions, emergency rule procedures exemption removed] - SB79

Elementary and secondary education laws and administrative rules: DPI waiver provisions modified  - AB151

Elementary and secondary education laws and administrative rules: DPI waiver provisions modified  - SB101

Elevators, escalators, and other conveyances: laws revised re safety code, permits, licensing of contractors, mechanics and inspectors, and local ordinances [A.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions, rule-making authority modified, emergency rules provision added] -  AB447

Emergency management programs of local governments required to include Mutual Aid Box Alarm System; Adjutant General to promulgate rules -  AB1093

Emergency management programs of local governments required to include Mutual Aid Box Alarm System; Adjutant General to promulgate rules -  SB642

Emergency rule initial effective period and maximum duration revised -  AB182

Fair methods of competition in the construction of new residential or noncommercial property: DATCP directed to promulgate rules prescribing -  AB885

Farm truck or dual purpose farm truck combined with a semitrailer or farm trailer: exemption from motor carrier regulations and marking requirement; horse trailer, vehicle combination weight, and passenger provisions; DOT prohibited from promulgating certain rules -  AB762

Health care and subsistence grant program for veterans revised [Sec. 380, 381, 764, 765, 770-773; A.Sub.Amdt.1: eligibility expanded, emergency rule provisions, 380m, 9153 (3k), deletes 380; A.Amdt.40: further revisions, 380r, 381m, 795c, d, 9153 (3k), deletes 380m, 381, 764, 765, 770-773, 9153 (3k)]  - AB100

Historic building used as multifamily dwelling: local ordinance granting variance from multifamily dwelling code permitted re handrail and guardrail requirements; exemption from accessibility requirements triggered by remodeling, rules provision - AB1045

Hunter and bow hunter education courses: fees permitted [Sec. 236, 237, 657; A.Sub.Amdt.1: emergency rule authority, 9135 (4q)] -  AB100

Meningococcal disease: DPI and all schools required to provide information to parents or guardians of pupils in grades 6 to 12 [A.Amdt.2: DHFS Secretary required to promulgate a rule requiring vaccinations against meningitis]  - AB589

Mobile air conditioners: prohibiting DATCP from promulgating or enforcing certain restrictions to substitutes for ozone-depleting refrigerants -  SB342

Motorboat operation: person 16 years of age or older and born after certain date must complete a boating safety course [A.Amdt.1: motorboat rental provisions added and DNR duties specified; A.Amdt.1 to A.Amdt.1: DNR required to promulgate rules] -  AB248