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natural disasterNatural disaster

Consumer goods and services sold at unreasonably excessive prices during periods of abnormal economic disruption re emergency prohibited; penalty, DATCP, and DOJ provisions - AB1222

Consumer goods and services sold at unreasonably excessive prices during periods of abnormal economic disruption re emergency prohibited; penalty, DATCP, and DOJ provisions - SB358

Downtown and business districts destroyed or damaged in major disasters: Comm.Dept to develop and publish reconstruction guidelines; Tour.Dept and Main Street Program provisions - AB793

Downtown and business districts destroyed or damaged in major disasters: Comm.Dept to develop and publish reconstruction guidelines; Tour.Dept and Main Street Program provisions - SB379

Emergency assistance to needy persons: frequency revised [A.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 1059b, d] - AB100

Federal assistance for natural disasters in Wisconsin: exemption from rules prohibiting memorializing Congress or the federal government [Assembly rules 32 (1)(a) and 39 (1)] - AR39

Hurricane Katrina victims: technical college directors authorized to exceed limit re nonresident fee remissions for needy and worthy students - AB805

Indian Ocean tsunami victims: state income and franchise tax deductions for charitable cash contributions re Public Law 109-1 - AB42

Major disaster assistance: Adjutant General may make payments to individuals and local governmental units if Governor's request for a presidential disaster declaration is denied; local government contribution set; DMA provision [A.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions, payments to individuals removed, local governments to pay certain percentage] - AB1028

Pharmacy Examining Board powers during a declared state of emergency re granting a variance - SB405

Special orders of business for December 15, 2005 established re AB-15, AB-21, AB-51, AB-187, AB-498, AB-523, AB-574, AB-586, AB-594, AB-614, AB-618, AB-805, AB-806, AB-850, SB-206, SB-426 - AR45

Special orders of business for March 7, 2006 established re AB-19, AB-33, AB-96, AB-353, AB-588, AB-596, AB-671, AB-673, AB-675, AB-680, AB-681, AB-686, AB-751, AB-801, AB-838, AB-842, AB-856, AB-874, AB-900, AB-928, AB-934, AB-936, AB-958, AB-973, AB-974, AB-975, AB-987, AB-989, AB-990, AB-1008, AB-1015, AB-1024, AB-1028, AB-1060, AB-1077, SB-103, SB-350, SB-369, SB-405, SB-447, SB-450, SB-459, SB-501, SB-502, SB-510, SB-536, SB-537, SB-602 - AR50

State of emergency re natural disaster or enemy action: certain liability immunity extended to persons who provide materials, equipment, labor, or services to aid in recovery without expecting compensation [A.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions, enemy action, natural or man-made disaster, and federal state of emergency added; S.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions] - AB958

Tangible personal property damaged or destroyed by fire, flood, or natural disaster: refundable individual income tax credit created re sales and use tax on replacements - AB672

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BCPL may invest moneys in the purchase of land in this state under certain conditions; DNR required to set aside moneys under the stewardship program to acquire certain land from BCPL - AB1012

DNR educational programs re hunting, fishing, trapping, and conservation: use of unclaimed, seized, or confiscated property or weapons authorized; proceeds of the sale of skins prepared in trapper education program credited to trapper education fund; resale of confiscated fish and game revised - AB842

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

Endangered resources program: additional source of funding from conservation fund [Sec. 230; A.Sub.Amdt.1: funding appropriation maximum reduced, appropriation lapse, 226m, 9235 (3u)] - AB100

Endangered resources special registration plate: symbol changed to an endangered raptor identified by DNR - SB125

Hunting and fishing fees and wildlife damage surcharge increased; approval changes re lake sturgeon and hunting of turkey, grouse, or woodcock [Sec. 228, 243-245 558-565, 567-578, 582, 583, 587, 594, 595-612, 616-630, 647-649, 652, 653, 656, 1259, 9135 (3), 9435 (2)-(4); A.Sub.Amdt.1: fees modified, grouse and woodcock provisions removed, youth gun deer and archery licenses created, study re commercial rearing of lake sturgeon repealed, 598m, 602m, 624e-r, 627m, 628m, 1756i, j, deletes 228, 558, 568, 618, 9435 (3)] - AB100

Real property purchased with stewardship money: DNR required to create a directory and provide a mapping tool on its Web site; public access and signage requirements; fee provision - AB187

Special orders of business for December 15, 2005 established re AB-15, AB-21, AB-51, AB-187, AB-498, AB-523, AB-574, AB-586, AB-594, AB-614, AB-618, AB-805, AB-806, AB-850, SB-206, SB-426 - AR45

Stewardship acquisitions: review by JCF [A.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 491g, k] - AB100

Stewardship grants for the acquisition of land or development rights located near military bases authorized under certain conditions - AB886

Stewardship purchase in certain county: town board approval required [A.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 491n] - AB100

natural resources, department of _ administrationNatural Resources, Department of — Administration

BCPL may invest moneys in the purchase of land in this state under certain conditions; DNR required to set aside moneys under the stewardship program to acquire certain land from BCPL - AB1012

BCPL sale of remaining land holdings to DNR; use of stewardship funds and report required [A.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 252, 252c, 429v, 491b-fr, i, m, s, 508c-511m, 9135 (5q)] - AB100

Chief warden: DNR to designate conservation warden and may designate one or more deputy chief wardens [A.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 491p] - AB100

Complaint procedure with State Superintendent established re use of ethnic names, nicknames, logos, and mascots by a school; DNR prohibited from using the word ``squaw" in the name of any lake or stream and names in current use must be changed - AB564

Conservation fund: transfers from environmental and recycling funds re management of fish and wildlife sources [A.Sub. Amdt.1: Sec. 9235 (3m), (4m)] - AB100

DNR Secretary appointment by NRB - AB204

Endangered resources program: additional source of funding from conservation fund [Sec. 230; A.Sub.Amdt.1: funding appropriation maximum reduced, appropriation lapse, 226m, 9235 (3u)] - AB100

Real property purchased with stewardship money: DNR required to create a directory and provide a mapping tool on its Web site; public access and signage requirements; fee provision - AB187

Retaliatory action by a state or local government officer or employee against a person seeking a permit or governmental action or service prohibited; administration procedures and codes of ethics required to address; DNR offices and political subdivisions required to post signs - SB588

``Squaw" in the name of any lake or stream prohibited and DNR must change the name if in current use - AB530

``Squaw" in the name of any public place, highway, or geographic feature: DOT, DNR, and any political subdivision prohibited from using; current usage provision - SB428

Stewardship acquisitions: review by JCF [A.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 491g, k] - AB100

Stewardship purchase in certain county: town board approval required [A.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 491n] - AB100

Surplus land sale or conveyance by DOT: Governor approval removed, conditions specified, and moneys deposited in transportation fund [for further revisions, see entry under ``Public land — Sale"] - AB534

Unclassified division administrators: number reduced [A.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 2107d] - AB100

natural resources, department of _ environmental protectionNatural Resources, Department of — Environmental protection

Abandoned dam removal by DNR: additional considerations required - AB132

Abandoned dam removal by DNR: additional considerations required - SB67

Activity affecting navigable inland lake: permit exemption if activity does not enlarge the lake by certain size and depth - AB759

Air management fee revisions [Sec. 231, 233, 2192-2197, 9435 (5); A.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions, air permit report to JCF, 230v, 237v, 270g, 273e, 2192p-w, 2196d-j, 9135 (4k), 9235 (4k), deletes 2195-2197] - AB100

Air pollution management revisions re general permit, term of registration permit, and challenge to an emission limitation; report required - AB277

Ambient air quality standards and nonattainment areas, emission standards for hazardous air pollutants, air pollution permit exemptions, and wastewater discharged from point sources: DNR authority modified - AB1221

Appropriation re environmental inventory and monitoring: funding for public health activities re surface water monitoring; data on natural resources [Sec. 240, 241] - AB100

Approval revocation or limits by political subdivisions or state agencies modified re zoning ordinances, water quality certification, construction site storm water discharge permit, activities related to navigable waters, construction or erosion control plan or variance, and controlled-access highway connection or crossing - AB601

Aquatic invasive species control projects: cost-sharing grant program created, conditions set; Indian gaming receipts and general fund balance provisions - AB757

Aquatic plant management permit: qualified lake association exempt from acreage permit fee re invasive aquatic plants - AB1006

Aquatic plant removal prohibition and DNR permit to remove aquatic plants: conflict resolved (remedial legislation) - SB559

Building project with adverse impact on identified wetlands: local government may not revoke building permit if the activity was approved by DNR or U.S. Army Corps of Engineers; real estate disclosure report and definition provisions - AB1043

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

Cladaphora algae in Lake Michigan at Hika Bay: grant to Manitowoc County for study [A.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 245m, 9135 (2e)] - AB100

Clean water fund program projects: approval of construction plans by DNR revised [Sec. 2152-2155; A.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions, 2152s] - AB100

Clean Water Fund, Safe Drinking Water Loan, and Land Recycling Loan programs: bonding and present value subsidy changes [Sec. 461, 462, 2157-2159] - AB100

Contaminated property: residual contamination after cleanup under administration of agency with authority over the site, DNR and notification provisions; ERTID revisions; local governmental exemption from solid waste management standards under certain conditions; voluntary party liability exemption modified - AB999

County forest land use plan period modified; eligibility for forest administrator and sustainable forestry grants provision - AB316

DNR may not promulgate rule setting forth general policy re conserving and enhancing navigable waters - AB401

DNR may not promulgate rule setting forth general policy re conserving and enhancing navigable waters - SB200

DNR water quality certification process and approvals re wetlands: exemption for specific structure in Kewaunee County under certain conditions - AB1041

DNR water quality certification process and approvals re wetlands: exemption for specific structure in Kewaunee County under certain conditions - SB551

Dredged materials that contain PCBs: solid waste disposal facility prohibited from accepting; municipal liability re materials from Great Lakes basin contaminated with PCBs provision - AB34

Electronic equipment disposal laws revised re producer responsibility, fee, prohibition on hazardous substances in equipment, landfill ban, and state purchasing - SB367

Electronically conducted transactions under DNR administered environmental programs: fees to cover costs authorized [Sec. 239, 2203; original bill only] - AB100

Endangered resources special registration plate: symbol changed to an endangered raptor identified by DNR - SB125

Environmental claims under general liability insurance policies; fee for removal of contaminated material from navigable waters authorized - AB222

Environmental claims under general liability insurance policies; fee for removal of contaminated material from navigable waters authorized - SB137

Environmental repair bonding authority increased [Sec. 464] - AB100

Fencing requirements for farm-raised deer: DATCP to promulgate rules; DNR authority eliminated - AB420

Ice holes in lakes created by aerating water: alternative warning methods allowed for certain organizations [A.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions, openings, streams, and ponds added, liability and penalty provisions added, rule-making authority removed, owner of riparian property provisions added] - AB923

Invasive species classification system: terminology correction (remedial legislation) - SB556

Invasive species control program grants: cap raised and eligible recipients expanded - SB50

Livestock operation: determining size revised re livestock facility siting law and water quality regulation; DNR provision - SB504

Managed Forest Land Board created; to establish grant program [Sec. 43, 55, 247, 1685, 1686, 9135 (2); original bill only] - AB100

Managed Forest Land Program revisions re exemption from yield tax, management plans and fees, and calculation of withdrawal tax - AB679

Marsh restoration: DNR to identify, assess, and set goals; submit results to JCF and appropriate standing committees [A.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 9135 (5c)] - AB100

Mirror Lake State Park: additional camping fee permitted and use of proceeds specified - AB732

Motor vehicle salvage dealer license revisions re storm water discharge and refrigerant recovery permits and county ordinance compliance [A.Amdt.2: county ordinance compliance letter provision removed] - AB230

Motor vehicle salvage dealer license revisions re storm water discharge and refrigerant recovery permits and county ordinance compliance - SB122

Multiple navigable water permit fees [Sec. 658, 681, 2150; original bill only] - AB100

Navigable water fees: PR appropriation converted from continuing to annual [A.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 241m] - AB100