Wisconsin Legislature: Land use planning and control

Great Lakes contaminated sediment removal: bonding authority to pay portion of costs [Sec. 291, 591, 3082] - SB40

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

Jersey Valley Lake restoration: Stewardship 2000 Program funding [Enrolled SB-40: Sec. 658g] - SB40

Lake Winnebago comprehensive restoration project: area where structure may be placed expanded re Lake Poygan [Enrolled SB-40: Sec. 717v] - SB40

Mirror Lake: Stewardship 2000 Program funding to improve navigability for recreational boating [Sec. 658] - SB40

Navigable waters regulation revisions re permit exemption for certain piers and wharves; boat slips; exemption for certain existing structures; repair, replacement, and maintenance; solid piers; and funding; DNR prohibited from certain enforcement [S.Amdt.1: replacement provision removed] - AB297

Ordinary high-water mark: county determination prevails if it differs from DNR's determination - AB543

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

Public inland lake protection and rehabilitation districts: annexation of territory and changing boundaries revisions - AB909

Slow-no-wake restriction within 100 ft. of lake shoreline for motorboats created, exception for water skiing; local governments may pass an ordinance exempting motorboats from this restriction - SB385

Water safety patrol: municipality or certain districts may support by charging a fee for use of public boat launching facilities - AB575

Water safety patrol: municipality or certain districts may support by charging a fee for use of public boat launching facilities [A.Sub.Amdt.1 or A.Amdt.1; deleted by Conf.Sub.Amdt.1] - SB40

Water safety patrol: municipality or certain districts may support by charging a fee for use of public boat launching facilities - SB481

landLand, see also Public land; Wetland

Clean water fund, Safe drinking water loan, and Land recycling loan programs: revision re present value and bonding authority [Sec. 585, 586, 3073-3076; Enrolled SB-40: further revisions, deletes 3073] - SB40

Endangered or threatened species: admissibility, in certain proceedings, of evidence of discovery by a person on private property of another under certain conditions - AB479

Land acquired by state agencies and authorities from nonprofit organizations: purchase price restrictions and donation or gift provisions - AB386

Land under DNR jurisdiction or control: DNR to grant easement to landowner re access to her or his own land - AB641

Landowner incentive pilot program created re public ATV corridors and lightweight utility vehicle use on trails and roadways; sunset and report provisions [Enrolled SB-40: Sec. 274m, 282k-L, 664m, 665g, r, 666m, 743s, 1959c, 2021e, 2086k, L, 2087e, g, 2922u, 3660g, 9341 (11q), 9435 (3q)] - SB40

Public access to certain Stewardship lands for hunting, fishing, and outdoor recreation; DNR to develop interactive mapping tool of Stewardship lands, signage requirements; NRB, hunting fee, and report provisions [Enrolled SB-40: Sec. 638mg, mj] - SB40

Stewardship acreage allocation limited re parcels less than 10 acres [Enrolled SB-40: Sec. 647r] - SB40

land _ registration of titleLand — Registration of title

Adverse possession establishment modified re party in possession or holding the title must be the same for required number of years - AB168

Adverse possessor of real property who prevails in an action to establish title to property: court to determine and order payment of fair market value and real estate taxes to person who lost title - AB285

land _ taxationLand — Taxation, see Property tax

land and water conservation boardLand and Water Conservation Board

Farmland preservation program changes [Sec. 2123-2126, 2559-2588, 9303 (2), 9403 (1)] - SB40

land surveyorLand surveyor, see Surveying and surveyors

land use planning and controlLand use planning and control, see also Flood plain zoning; Municipality — Planning; Shoreland zoning

``Agricultural land" definition modified [S.Sub.Amdt.1 as modified by Senate; deleted by A.Sub.Amdt.1 or A.Amdt.1] - SB40

Comprehensive planning by local governments modified re mapping, subdivisions, zoning, and shorelines or wetlands [A.Sub.Amdt.1 or A.Amdt.1; deleted by Conf.Sub.Amdt.1] - SB40

Comprehensive planning statute: implementation date delayed - AB718

Conservation easement donation to state or county: income and franchise tax deductions for fair market value created - AB177

Dam that affects the water level of a drain re agricultural land: certain approvals for the construction, enlargement, or modification of required - AB117

Drainage board may impose a mandatory setback distance or no-build zone near a main drain; zoning ordinance, register of deeds, and local plan commission provisions - AB119

Drainage district: local governmental units required to consider relationship re comprehensive plans, notification provision; requiring disclosure to potential buyer or transferee of land located in [for further revisions, see entry under ``Drainage"] - AB118

Drainage district: local governmental units required to consider relationship with re comprehensive plans; real estate condition report must disclose if property is near a military base or drainage district - AB120

Drainage district: procedure for landowner to withdraw property from revised - AB114

Fair market value of private real property: owner may seek compensation from governmental unit if a land use regulation restricts use of the property and reduces its fair value - AB805

Impact fee revisions re time period in which they may be used and payment of by the developer or property owner; costs of certain professional services provided through a political subdivision; fee for acquisition or improvement of public park land permitted re plat approval; dedication on a plat of storm water treatment facilities for the public - AB341

Local park district creation authorized; DNR local parks aid program eligibility; property tax levy, impact fees, issuing debt, and exemption from taxation provisions - AB784

Local park district creation authorized; DNR local parks aid program eligibility; property tax levy, impact fees, issuing debt, and exemption from taxation provisions - SB248

Municipal boundary agreements and use of alternative dispute resolution in municipal boundary disputes - AB254

Municipal boundary agreements and use of alternative dispute resolution in municipal boundary disputes - SB134

Subdivision plat: school board approval required - AB140

landfillLandfill, see Solid waste management

landlord and tenantLandlord and tenant

Arrearage collection procedure used by municipal utility that provides electric or water service to rental dwellings revised - AB649

Carbon monoxide detectors required in residential buildings, limited exceptions and waiver provision; DHFS and Comm.Dept duties specified; penalty and emergency rules provisions [S.Amdt.1: residential building definition revised, Comm.Dept shall authorize certain inspectors to conduct some inspections] - SB289

Homeowner's property tax credit created; school property tax credit revised re rent paid on principal dwelling - AB452

Landlord and tenant revisions re rental practices; ordinance provisions - AB967

Looking into another person's dwelling unit from a common area in a multidwelling building prohibited - AB677

Looking into another person's dwelling unit from a common area in a multidwelling building prohibited - SB257

Public utility required to give written notice to rental dwelling unit owner before disconnecting unit; PSC duty specified - AB686

Receivership for abatement of residential nuisances: all cities, towns, and villages allowed to apply to circuit court - AB673

Rental unit tenancy termination for drug offense conviction permitted - AB692

Security deposit: landlord must return within 45 days; DATCP duty specified - AB178

Special orders of business for March 5, 2008 established re AB-47, AB-67, AB-92, AB-151, AB-212, AB-281, AB-346, AB-424, AB-479, AB-486, AB-517, AB-543, AB-553, AB-569, AB-579, AB-603, AB-635, AB-645, AB-663, AB-672, AB-673, AB-676, AB-677, AB-692, AB-693, AB-717, AB-736, AB-753, AB-755, AB-771, AB-772, AB-793, AB-804, AB-805, AB-817, AB-819, AB-825, AB-835, AB-842, AB-853, AB-864, AB-869, AB-872, AB-901, SB-69, SB-176, SB-272, SB-289, SB-294, SB-324, SB-325, SB-326, SB-327, SB-328, SB-335, SB-368, SB-369, SB-370 - AR16

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

Tenant termination of tenancy permitted for imminent threat of serious physical harm, conditions specified; lease is void and unenforceable if landlord takes certain actions in retaliation for tenant's contact with law enforcement, health, or safety services; municipality and county prohibited from imposing a fee on property owner or occupant for call for emergency services [S.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions, fee for local government emergency services provision removed; S.Amdt.1: ``lease" changed to ``rental agreement"; A.Amdt.1: adding termination of tenancy by landlord provisions and prohibiting a local governmental unit from imposing fees for law enforcement services re domestic abuse, sexual assault, or stalking] - SB269

landowner liabilityLandowner liability, see Damage (personal injury)

landscape architectLandscape architect, see Trades and occupations

landwehr construction, incLandwehr Construction, Inc.

$73,562.70 removal of asbestos costs claim - SB256

language interpreterLanguage interpreter, see English language

laundry serviceLaundry service, see Sales tax

law enforcement officersLaw enforcement officers, see Milwaukee — Police; Police; Sheriff; Traffic officer

law enforcement standards boardLaw Enforcement Standards Board

Psychological evaluations for full-time law enforcement or tribal law enforcement officer positions; LESB, confidentiality, collective bargaining under SELRA, and report provisions - AB787

Psychological evaluations for full-time law enforcement or tribal law enforcement officer positions; LESB, confidentiality, collective bargaining under SELRA, and report provisions - SB462

lawyerLawyer, see Attorney

lc _legislative council_LC (Legislative Council), see Joint Legislative Council

lead poisoningLead poisoning, see Public health

learnfareLearnfare, see School — Attendance — Compulsory

leaseLease, see also Contracts; Landlord and tenant

Business contracts: automatic renewal and extension clause provisions created; disclosure form and reminder notice requirements - AB432

Business contracts: automatic renewal and extension clause provisions created; disclosure form and reminder notice requirements - SB212

Low-income housing owned by churches or religious or benevolent associations: property tax exemption created; eligible expenditures broadened if property is leased - SB403

Low-income housing: property tax exemption created; definition and report provisions; exemption applies if property is leased and income is used for specified purposes; acreage limitation for certain exempt property increased [S.Sub.Amdt.1; deleted by Senate amendments] - SB40

Managed forest land: owner may not enter into a lease or other agreement for compensation re specified recreational activities; exception and penalty provisions [Enrolled SB-40: Sec. 2480c-r] - SB40

Managed forest land program: owner may enter into lease or agreement to allow certain recreational activities; higher payments and nonprofit organization provisions - AB781

Motor vehicles using gasoline and certain mixture of gasoline and ethanol: income and franchise tax credits created re sales and use taxes paid on purchase or lease of - SB90

Motor vehicles using gasoline and certain mixture of gasoline and ethanol: income and franchise tax credits created re sales and use taxes paid on purchase or lease of; sunset provision - AB85

Nonmoving traffic violations re leased or rented vehicles: company may charge forfeitures and costs to renter's or leasee's credit card; notification and DATCP provisions - SB519

Nonmoving traffic violations re leased or rented vehicles: company may charge forfeitures and costs to renter's or lessee's credit card; notification and DATCP provisions - AB825

Regional transit authority created by Kenosha, Milwaukee, and Racine counties: commuter rail transit system responsibilities; bonds and rental car transaction fee provisions - OC7 SB2