Subject Index

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.

Public service as mayor of the City of Wauwatosa and commitment to her community commended - SJR98

ethanol Ethanol, see Gasoline

ethics Ethics

Health care provider or facility or employee who, in good faith, reports, initiates, or testifies in an action or proceeding re violations of laws or ethical standards by another health care provider or facility or employee: immunity from liability provided - AB224

Healthy Wisconsin Authority and Plan created -  SB562

Healthy Wisconsin Authority created; duties re implementation of reinsurance program; funding from health care quality fund and cigarette and tobacco products taxes; not a state agency, but some laws apply [for section numbers, see entry under ``Healthy Wisconsin Authority"] - SB40

Investigation or prosecution records of a violation of elections, ethics, or lobbying regulation laws or similar records not subject to public access: penalty for disclosure revised; procedures for investigating a state employee for disclosing information; collective bargaining provision - AB437

PSC commissioners and certain staff: restrictions on employment after their terms; Ethics Board and penalty provisions - AB73

PSC commissioners and certain staff: restrictions on employment after their terms; Ethics Board and penalty provisions - SB22

Retail intoxicating liquor license issuance: interest restriction on a member of a municipal governing body modified [A.Amdt.1: violation of the code of ethics for local government officials, employees, and candidates specified]  - AB500

Supreme Court rules re recusal and impartiality and procedure re reviewing a statement of economic interest: clerk of circuit court to provide to every party in a civil action or proceeding; Director of State Courts duty specified  - SB170

ethics and accountability division Ethics and Accountability Division, see Government Accountability Board