Subject Index

Alternative energy source supplier: definition and exemption from definition of ``public utility" and PSC regulation under certain conditions -  AB268

Alternative energy sources, energy efficient commercial building, clean fuel fueling station, and energy efficient home construction or improvement income and franchise tax credits created -  AB378

Corporate income and franchise tax reporting combined; renewable energy grant and loan program; Wisconsin higher education grants for technical college students; W-2 child care subsidy; manufacturing skills training grants; airport development and technology zones tax credits; fiscal changes; commuter rail transit system; WHEFA bonds for research institutes  - SB510

Energy efficiency and renewable resource program: determining revenues energy utilities may collect from large energy consumers; PSC provision -  AB322

Energy efficiency and renewable resource program: determining revenues energy utilities may collect from large energy consumers; PSC provision -  SB179

Energy efficiency and renewable resource programs established and funded by utilities: annual appropriation created; employee transfer from DOA to PSC [Sec. 215, 217, 699, 2932, 2933, 9101 (2); Enrolled SB-40: Office of Energy Independence created, 25, 35m, 117m] -  SB40

Energy efficient products for residential use re federal Energy Star program purchased during specified dates: sales and use tax exemptions created; exceptions and unfair trade practice provisions -  AB725

Energy efficient products for residential use re federal Energy Star program purchased during specified dates: sales and use tax exemptions created; exceptions and unfair trade practice provisions -  SB421

``Green data center" designed for maximum energy efficiency and minimum environmental impact: income and franchise tax credit created re costs of construction or operation  - AB614

Green data center: income and franchise tax credits created; definition provision -  SB73

Hydroelectric limitation under renewable energy portfolio requirements [S.Sub.Amdt.1; deleted by Senate amendments] - SB40

Insulating concrete forms used to construct a building and energy efficient products: income and franchise tax credits created re purchase or manufacture of  - AB369

Insulating concrete forms used to construct a building and energy efficient products: income and franchise tax credits created re purchase or manufacture of  - SB506

Internal Revenue Code changes adopted re eligibility for deduction for energy efficient commercial buildings  - AB694

Production plant generating electricity from wind power: utility aid payments to towns and counties modified  - AB719

Production plant generating electricity from wind power: utility aid payments to towns and counties modified  - SB437

Pulp and paper mill that emerged from bankruptcy in Wisconsin: renewable energy grant required, criteria set [Enrolled SB-40: Sec. 198, 199j, 9108 (4v), (5x)] - SB40

Renewable energy grant and loan program under WDF created, criteria set; recycling fund renamed ``recycling and renewable energy fund" [Enrolled SB-40: Sec. 179j, 193h, 199j, k, 261r, t, 278g, 281g, 282nf-nj, 302k, tk, 320f, 516d, 551r, 678n, 690t, 2483q, 3086p, 3088d, 3564x, 9108 (4t)]  - SB40

Renewable energy grants and loans from recycling fund; Comm.Dept grant for cellulosic ethanol plant [Sec. 184, 186, 199, 200, 700, 702, 2594, 3565, 3620, 9108 (2)]  - SB40

Renewable motor vehicle fuels: sale of; definitions and DATCP duties -  AB682

Renewable motor vehicle fuels: sale of; definitions and DATCP duties -  SB380

Renewable resource facility: school board authorized to construct or acquire; use energy for school district facilities or sell at wholesale -  AB625

Renewable resource facility: school board authorized to construct or acquire; use energy for school district facilities or sell at wholesale -  SB358

State agency energy conservation construction projects and fuel and utilities appropriations [Enrolled SB-40: Sec. 112g, r, 221s, 227m, 234m, 248m, 317d, 339m, 501m, 516c, 534m, 535m, n, 583, 596c, 608, 9105 (1)(o)] -  SB40

Wind electricity generators: school board authorized to construct or acquire and use or sell energy generated [Sec. 2739] - SB40

Wind energy system: PSC to establish common standards for political subdivisions to regulate construction and operation of - AB899

Wind energy system: PSC to establish common standards for political subdivisions to regulate construction and operation of - SB544

Wind, solar, and gas from anaerobic digestion of agricultural waste: sales and use tax exemptions created [Enrolled SB-40: Sec. 2419c, 9441 (2j)] -  SB40

Wind turbines: DNR to make an exception from Managed Forest Land Program restrictions -  AB607

engineer Engineer

Architect, landscape architect, professional engineer, designer of engineering systems, and land surveyor: examining board may establish continuing education requirements  - AB181

Highway improvement project exceeding certain amount: DOT required to employ value engineering, report required [Enrolled SB-40: Sec. 2524p, 2531c, e, 9348 (11f), 9448 (11f)]  - SB40

Highway improvement project that exceeds certain amount or meets certain DOT criteria: DOT required to employ value engineering; definition, exception, and report provisions - AB134

Professional engineer: registration requirements revised -  AB69

english language English language

English as second language courses: prohibition on technical colleges charging fees deleted; uniform fee provision [A.Sub.Amdt.1 or A.Amdt.1; deleted by Conf.Sub.Amdt.1]  - SB40

English as state's official language; written expression by state and local governments required to be in English, some exceptions; preservation of ethnic, cultural, religious, and linguistic heritage encouraged; precludes units of state and local governments from prohibiting or restricting proficiency or use of any language for nongovernmental purposes  - AB289

English as state's official language; written expression by state and local governments required to be in English, some exceptions; separate line in state agency and certain local units of government appropriations re materials in other languages  - AB806

Interpreter re limited English proficiency required regardless of indigency; reimbursement funding [Sec. 3773, 3774, 9307 (1)] - SB40

Special orders of business for March 12, 2008 established re AJR-106, AB-187, AB-422, AB-702, AB-737, AB-739, AB-778, AB-806, AB-857, AB-874, AB-878, AB-894, AB-896, AB-900, AB-905, AB-906, AB-908, AB-913, SB-20, SB-28, SB-48, SB-124, SB-128, SB-269, SB-351, SB-409, SB-483, SB-514, SB-517 - AR18

Witness or interpreter attending a court hearing: mileage reimbursement increased -  AB802

enterprise zone Enterprise zone, see Municipality — Planning

environmental protection Environmental protection, see also Air pollution; Mine and mining; Natural resource; Petroleum; Radiation; Recycling; Sanitation and sewerage management; Soil and soil conservation; Solid waste management; Water — Pollution; Wetland

Agricultural chemical pollution prevention: DATCP may provide assistance for capital improvement costs [Sec. 194, 2599; Enrolled SB-40: project cost limited; rules re eligible recipients and projects and allowable costs] - SB40

Brownfields revolving loan program: local units of government authorized to issue municipal obligations; promissory note provision -  AB706

Brownfields revolving loan program: local units of government authorized to issue municipal obligations; promissory note provision [A.Sub.Amdt.1 or A.Amdt.1; deleted by Conf.Sub.Amdt.1] -  SB40

Brownfields revolving loan program: local units of government authorized to issue municipal obligations; promissory note provision -  SB202

Clean sweep program: funding from recycling fund; grants re unwanted prescription drugs permitted [Enrolled SB-40: Sec. 2594g, i, 9103 (1k)] -  SB40

DNR funding: one PR appropriation re solid and hazardous waste disposal and appropriation from petroleum inspection fund for cooperative environmental assistance eliminated [Sec. 303, 304, 3087] -  SB40

Dry cleaning fees: rate increased [Sec. 2494, 9341 (13)] -  SB40

Environmental fund re nonpoint account revisions [Enrolled SB-40: Sec. 572c] -  SB40

Environmental repair activities funding: bonding authority increased [Sec. 589] -  SB40

Environmental repair fee increased [Sec. 690, 3089, 3090; Enrolled SB-40: nonpoint account revised, 572c, 2542c]  - SB40

Environmental review of local transportation projects: funds for additional positions [Enrolled SB-40: Sec. 306m, 2557m]  - SB40

Environmental surcharge increased re fine or forfeiture for violation of an environmental law - AB956

Environmental trust bonds: PSC may order an energy utility to apply for and specify the environmental control activities - SB448

Florence Wild Rivers Interpretive Center: grant provided [Enrolled SB-40: Sec. 281q, 718m] - SB40

Green data center: income and franchise tax credits created; definition provision -  SB73

Hazardous waste violations: judge may order payment to DOJ re investigation and prosecution costs [Sec. 3092, 9329 (1)] - SB40

Invasive species control: Stewardship program grants to nonprofit conservation organizations and lake districts permitted - AB932

Invasive species: enforcement procedures and penalties created for species not covered under current law [Sec. 482, 660, 662-664] -  SB40

Invasive species transported via vehicle or trailer on a highway prohibited; exceptions and traffic officer authority provisions - AB821

Invasive species transported via vehicle or trailer on a highway prohibited; exceptions and traffic officer authority provisions - SB454

Karner blue butterfly habitat conservation plan funding [Sec. 274] -  SB40

Metallic minerals mining: environmental law revisions; notice to transferees of interests in mining sites provision  - SB441

Mobile air conditioners: prohibiting DATCP from promulgating or enforcing certain restrictions to substitutes for ozone-depleting refrigerants -  SB503

PCB contaminated sediment: compensation program for remediation created [Enrolled SB-40: Sec. 282w, 3094h, 9135 (1f)] - SB40

PCBs in dredged materials: solid waste disposal facility prohibited from accepting, provision for vitrification of sediments at facilities in certain counties; DNR authority to enter into certain agreement with municipalities re dredged materials from the Great Lakes basin eliminated -  AB40

PSC to require water utilities to establish water conservation programs and public outreach and educational activities; environmental assessment provisions; certain municipalities required to prepare an environmental assessment  - AB889

Stewardship 2000 program reauthorized; provisions re bonding authority, ten year extension, and matching grants for nature-based outdoor recreation and nonprofit conservation organizations [Sec. 584, 636-656, 659, 718, 719]  - SB40

Tanks storing flammable, combustible, and hazardous liquids (including petroleum): forfeitures for violations increased [Sec. 2614, 2630] -  SB40

USH 51 reconstruction project in Dane County: environmental impact statement or assessment [Enrolled SB-40: Sec. 2528m] - SB40

Wisconsin Idea short course for Chinese students; report required [Enrolled SB-40: Sec. 9152 (2u)]  - SB40

epamd _electric personal assistive mobility device_ EPAMD (Electric personal assistive mobility device), see Recreation vehicle

epilepsy Epilepsy

Epilepsy drugs: pharmacist prohibited from substituting a drug product equivalent without prescribing practitioner and patient consent -  AB150

Epilepsy drugs: pharmacist prohibited from substituting a drug product equivalent without prescribing practitioner and patient consent -  SB71

equal rights Equal rights, see Discrimination

equalized valuation Equalized valuation, see Property tax; School — State aid

equines Equines, see Horses

escalator Escalator, see Public safety

estate of deceased person Estate of deceased person

Anatomical gift: donor's family, guardian, agent re power of attorney, or personal representative of estate prohibited from refusing to honor a document of gift  - AB240

Anatomical gift: donor's family, guardian, agent re power of attorney, or personal representative of estate prohibited from refusing to honor a document of gift  - SB156

``Authorization for final disposition" document re human remains: regulations created; fine, anatomical gift, and civil and criminal immunity provisions -  AB305

estate tax Estate tax

Estate tax eliminated - AB149

Estate tax eliminated - SB68

estness, theresa m Estness, Theresa M.