Subject Index

Engine brake use prohibited by municipality: DOT directed to place signs along freeways and expressways  - SB366

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

Liability for waste or foreign matter spilled from a vehicle on a highway; certain bulk materials must be covered when transported on a highway; mudguards required on privately owned motor trucks and semitrailers equipped with dump bodies; forfeiture provisions -  AB716

Livestock transported in farm truck or combination of farm truck and semitrailer or trailer by registered vehicle owner: exemption from motor carrier regulations; DOT provision  - AB342

Livestock transported in farm truck or combination of farm truck and semitrailer or trailer by registered vehicle owner: exemption from motor carrier regulations; DOT provision  - SB213

Petroleum inspection fee reduced; diesel truck idling reduction grants created, sunset provided [A.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 156s, t, 1829p, 2094f, 2348q, 9108 (1v), (1w), 9408 (1x)]  - AB100

Raw forest products: overweight vehicle permit revised; definition modified; overweight vehicle surcharge created; DOT to prepare appendix report [for further revisions, see entry under ``Forestry"] -  AB678

School buses allowed to tow a trailer or semitrailer [A.Amdt.1: prohibition continued for buses not equipped with side exit or side emergency exit] -  AB448

Special orders of business for September 27, 2005 established re partial vetoes of AB-100 [Items C-8, C-9, C-14, C-16, F-3, F-4] and AB-27, AB-39, AB-69, AB-72, AB-95, AB-97, AB-127, AB-128, AB-133, AB-155, AB-184, AB-188, AB-201, AB-230, AB-264, AB-286, AB-308, AB-340, AB-345, AB-375, AB-384, AB-410, AB-426, AB-436, AB-442, AB-444, AB-460, AB-479, AB-482, AB-510, AB-512, AB-522, AB-534, AB-606, AB-636, AB-646, AB-648, AB-657, AB-679, and SB-266  - AR38

Trailer owned and operated by volunteer fire department: special registration fee applies [A.Amdt.1: appropriation added] - AB29

Trailers or semitrailers used to transport livestock: exception from certain DOT permit modified re axles  - AB556

Two-vehicle combination operating on highway without permit: maximum overall length increased; livestock exemption eliminated -  SB154

Two-vehicle combination transporting livestock: highway permit exemption modified re trailer axles  - AB300

Two-vehicle combinations re tractor-semitrailers and semitrailers: exception to operation on certain highways without a permit allowed under certain conditions; DOT duty and LC provision; distance unauthorized vehicles may travel to access a designated highway modified -  AB315

Two-vehicle combinations re tractor-semitrailers and semitrailers: exception to operation on certain highways without a permit allowed under certain conditions; DOT duty and LC provision; distance unauthorized vehicles may travel to access a designated highway modified -  SB178

Vehicle combinations meeting certain requirements and used solely in intrastate commerce exempt from motor carrier regulations and marking requirement; DOT provision  - SB485

Weigh station: DOT prohibited from constructing at certain locations in Rock County before certain date; surcharge imposed at certain station and paid to the Town of La Prairie - AB1169

Weigh station: DOT prohibited from constructing at certain locations in Rock County before certain date; surcharge imposed at certain station and paid to the Town of La Prairie - SB675

bus and truck _ taxation or registration Bus and truck — Taxation or registration

Calcium chloride liquid transportation: monthly registration of a motor truck, trailer, or truck tractor permitted [A.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions, consecutive monthly registration of a weight transfer machine for truck or tractor pulling competitions or events added] -  SB61

Manufactured home or building re oversize or overweight vehicles or loads: DOT may issue single trip permits for highways [A.Amdt.2: overweight provision removed, mobile home provision added] -  AB957

Manufactured home or building re oversize or overweight vehicles or loads: DOT may issue single trip permits for highways -  SB542

Motor vehicle registration fees increased [Sec. 2248-2251, 9448 (1); original bill only] -  AB100

Raw forest products: overweight vehicle permit revised; definition modified; overweight vehicle surcharge created; DOT to prepare appendix report [for further revisions, see entry under ``Forestry"] -  AB678

Special orders of business for March 9, 2006 established re AB-71, AB-87, AB-129, AB-287, AB-328, AB-538, AB-587, AB-639, AB-735, AB-777, AB-875, AB-887, AB-937, AB-966, AB-1002, AB-1003, AB-1026, AB-1032, AB-1035, AB-1044, AB-1078, AB-1090, SB-123, SB-145, SB-150, SB-183, SB-226, SB-268, SB-272, SB-273, SB-284, SB-338, SB-352, SB-359, SB-362, SB-363, SB-364, SB-365, SB-380, SB-420, SB-453, SB-457, SB-474, SB-487, SB-488, SB-489, SB-490, SB-491, SB-492, SB-493, SB-494, SB-512, SB-515, SB-527, SB-539, SB-540, SB-547, SB-549, SB-555, SB-556, SB-557, SB-560, SB-562, SB-579, SB-591, SB-592, SB-597, SB-601, SB-612, SB-613, SB-638, SB-642, SB-652, SJR-33 -  AR51

Vehicle used exclusively to transport a weight transfer machine re truck or tractor pulling events: consecutive monthly registration permitted -  AB328

Vehicles or combination of vehicles carrying agricultural crops during specific dates may exceed weight limits without a permit under certain conditions; exceptions, DATCP agricultural emergency declarations, and DOT provisions  - AB510

Vehicles or combination of vehicles carrying agricultural crops during specific dates may exceed weight limits without a permit under certain conditions; exceptions, DATCP agricultural emergency declarations, and DOT provisions  - SB240

Vehicles transporting specified materials: annual or consecutive month overweight permit created and issued by local highway authorities; DOT to prepare an appendix report  - AB1107

business Business, see also Corporation; Minority enterprise

Airport development zone program created; loans, bonds, and income and franchise tax provisions  - AB223

Airport development zone program created; loans, bonds, and income and franchise tax provisions [S.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions] -  SB136

BEST grant program transferred from Comm.Dept to TCS Board and renamed Jobs Advantage Training Program [A.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 217m, 724m, 2357m, 9108 (4k)]  - AB100

BEST grant program transferred from Comm.Dept to TCS Board with modifications -  AB241

BEST grant program transferred from Comm.Dept to TCS Board with modifications -  SB129

Border incentive grant program created; report required -  SB664

Business contracts to lease equipment or provide business services: renewal or extension reminder notice requirements re deadline, price increases, and method of sending notice  - AB1118

Business corporation revisions re wholly owned subsidiaries, mergers, share exchanges, business combinations, classes or series of stock, shareholder notices and meetings, transfer of property to certain affiliates, and title to real estate re property transfer -  AB1112

Business corporation revisions re wholly owned subsidiaries, mergers, share exchanges, business combinations, classes or series of stock, shareholder notices and meetings, transfer of property to certain affiliates, title to real estate re property transfer, and real estate transfer fees [S.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions, real estate transfer fees provision removed, certain DFI report to DOR required, fee simple ownership provision added] - SB619

Business engaged in retail sales and has more than 100 employees: Comm.Dept prohibited from awarding certain grants and loans or certifying to receive tax benefits; municipalities and counties prohibited from using general transportation aids for access routes to highways abutting lands owned or occupied by retail business -  AB1152

Business equipment lease and contract to provide business services: notification of renewal or extension requirements created - AB181

Business equipment lease and contract to provide business services: notification of renewal or extension requirements created - SB104

Business subsidies awarding and reporting requirements created; LAB, DOA, Comm.Dept, and development and technology zone tax credits provisions  - SB357

Business waste reduction and recycling assistance: DNR authority to contract with nonprofit organization [Sec. 250, 2198; A.Sub.Amdt.1: funding limited, goals and objectives required, reporting schedule, funding transfer to general fund]  - AB100

Civil liability immunity for certain transportation programs re transportation for individuals who wish to avoid operating a vehicle while under the influence of an intoxicant  - AB109

Community rehabilitation program work provided to a business: income and franchise tax credits created  - AB622

Community rehabilitation program work provided to a business: income and franchise tax credits created  - SB281

Computers and computer-related equipment: property tax exemption for businesses revised - AB44

Education credit re income and franchise taxes to businesses and corporations that pay certain tuitions; DOR report required - AB297

Education credit re income and franchise taxes to businesses and corporations that pay certain tuitions; DOR report required - SB152

Emerging target investment credit created; Comm.Dept duties specified -  AB983

Farm Assets Reinvestment Management Loan Guarantee Program, Homeownership Mortgage Loan Program, Housing Rehabilitation Program, and Small Business Development Loan Guarantee Program modifications; WHEDA revisions re notes and bonds limits, authority to acquire property, confidentiality of certain records, and using the Building Commission as its financial consultant; Comm.Dept to prepare an appendix report [A.Amdt.1: SSN provision re Homeownership Mortgage Loan Program added] -  AB593

Farm Assets Reinvestment Management Loan Guarantee Program, Homeownership Mortgage Loan Program, Housing Rehabilitation Program, and Small Business Development Loan Guarantee Program modifications; WHEDA revisions re notes and bonds limits, authority to acquire property, confidentiality of certain records, and using the Building Commission as its financial consultant; Comm.Dept to prepare an appendix report -  SB269

Gaming economic development and diversification or BEST grant programs: Comm.Dept may contract directly with entity assisting the grantee [Sec. 2351, 2352, 2357; A.Sub.Amdt.1: BEST reference removed, deletes 2357]  - AB100

Hotel, restaurant, bed and breakfast, rooming house, or vending machine: permit to operate may be transferred re change in organization of the business [A.Amdt.1: swimming pool, campground, camping resort, and recreational or educational camp added] -  AB742

Illegal aliens: companies that hire are ineligible for income and franchise tax credits, property tax exemption, public works or services contracts, and loans or grants from local governments - AB703

``Industrial development project" definition expanded -  SB91

``Industrial development project" definition expanded; limitation on authority of industrial development agencies  - AB116

Net job loss by companies: report to Comm.Dept required; ineligibility certain tax credits or exemptions, public works or purchasing contracts, and state or local government grants or loans - AB704

Net job loss by companies: report to Comm.Dept required; ineligibility of company and expatriate companies for certain tax credits or exemptions, public works or purchasing contracts, and state or local government grants or loans; declaration of eligibility prior to entering a contract with agency or local governmental unit required -  AB520

Off-premises business area signs along highways: multiple or variable messages permitted under certain conditions; DOT may restrict the illumination of messages  - AB985

Off-premises business area signs along highways: multiple or variable messages permitted under certain conditions; DOT may restrict the illumination of messages  - SB548

Outdoor advertising sign erected in business area: restriction exception created re stadium, racetrack, or other sporting event arena -  AB1040

Outdoor advertising sign erected in business area: restriction exception created re stadium, racetrack, or other sporting event arena -  SB418

Private business prison employment program appropriation transfer [Sec. 9209 (2)] -  AB100

Private business prison employment program: Corr.Dept authority to operate eliminated [Sec. 288, 289, 292, 363, 1841, 2234, 2236-2240, 2242; original bill only]  - AB100

Renewable resource and tangible personal property that uses a renewable resource: sales tax exemption created; technology development grants or loans for research, development, or commercialization activities related to  - SB81

Rural enterprise development zones: Comm.Dept authorized to designate; tax credits created [A.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions; S.Amdt.1: criteria for a business to expand or relocate to a rural enterprise development zone revised]  - AB208

Small Business Development Loan Guarantee Program in WHEDA: guaranteeing a refinancing loan permitted if borrower also expands an existing business; Comm.Dept to prepare an appendix report -  AB551

Special orders of business for April 12, 2005 established re AB-149, AB-157, AB-206, AB-208, AB-209, AB-241, AB-246, AB-261, AB-277, AB-278, AJR-20  - AR12

Super employment and economic development zone grant program created [Sec. 152, 2421; original bill only]  - AB100

Super employment and economic development zone grant program created for businesses that relocate to ``extremely depressed areas" -  AB979

Tax credit carry-over provisions for businesses extended re certain income and franchise taxes - AB323

UI law revisions; study required - AB867

UI law revisions; study required - SB426

Unauthorized access to personal information: entity that possesses the information required to notify affected individuals; definitions and civil claims provisions  - AB836

Unauthorized acquisition of computerized personal information: entity that possesses the information required to notify individuals affected; definitions, DOJ and DA authority, and civil action provisions -  AB621

Unauthorized acquisition of computerized personal information: entity that possesses the information required to notify individuals affected; definitions, DOJ and DA authority, and civil action provisions -  AB738

Unauthorized acquisition of personal identifying information: requiring the entity that possesses the information to notify the individual; definitions, civil claims, and law enforcement provisions [S.Sub.Amdt.3: further revisions, exemption from notice requirement, local government ordinance prohibited; A.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions] - SB164

Unauthorized use of unencrypted personal identifying information: business entity possessing the information required to notify the individual; definitions, civil claims, and law enforcement provisions -  AB320

Unincorporated cooperative association: creation of new type of business organization authorized [A.Amdt.1: cooperatives may not organize to provide natural gas, heat, light, power, or water under the new chapter] -  AB327

Unincorporated cooperative association: creation of new type of business organization authorized - AB1186

Venture Capital Investment Program created; Wisconsin Economic Leadership Board created; income and franchise tax credit provisions; tribal gaming compact investment rebates; report required -  AB1177

Wisconsin businesses: income and franchise tax credits created for certain percentage raised in the offering of a business; individual income tax credit created re capital gain from sale of an asset if gain is reinvested under certain conditions; shareholder personal liability modified; security registration requirement exemptions revised -  SB566

Wisconsin Development Fund grants and loans award procedures revised; DFB duties modified; various programs and the Wisconsin Procurement Institute eliminated [Sec. 150, 155, 1724, 1725, 2118, 2200, 2201, 2348-2350, 2353-2356, 2358-2361, 2366-2418, 9308 (1); original bill only]  - AB100

Wisconsin Development Fund restructured; grant dispersal specified re distressed areas and small businesses; merging of technology grant programs; biomedical technology alliance established [A.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 150m, 153m, 155L, m, 2366m-2376m, 2407L, 9208 (2n), 9308 (1z)]  - AB100

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

Zoning ordinance or regulation: county prohibited from enacting or enforcing over a commercial establishment in specified areas -  SB583

business employees_ skills training _best_ Business Employees' Skills Training (BEST), see Business