Subject Index

Historic buildings and downtown development: revisions re State Historic Building Code, multifamily dwellings, historic rehabilitation tax credit, certification and promotion of downtowns, DOT highway projects in downtown business areas, and certain state office buildings - SB55

Joint museum facility for SHSW and DVA: allocation from building trust funds for planning, programming, and site determination [Enrolled AB-75: Sec. 9106 (17)]  - AB75

L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library in the City of Eau Claire: grant for remodeling; Building Commission determination re additional funding from nonstate donations [Enrolled AB-75: Sec. 19ge, 9101 (1)(p), (24)] -  AB75

Legal Services, Division of, created in DOA; authorized to provide legal services to executive branch agencies, except DOJ and DPI; position of unclassified chief legal advisor created in certain agencies; classified attorney positions in specified agencies deleted [for section numbers and further revisions, see entry under ``Attorney"] -  AB75

Madison Children's Museum: grant provided; DOA to review and approve plans for construction [Enrolled AB-75: Sec. 19j, 640, 655u, 657h, 9106 (1)(L), (12)]  - AB75

Marquette University: funding for engineering facility [S.Sub.Amdt.1; deleted by Conf.Amdt.1]  - AB75

Milwaukee initiative program created to attract funding for research and academic facilities re science education and research activities at U.W. Milwaukee [Enrolled AB-75: Sec. 18m, 641m, n, 9106 (13)] -  AB75

Myrick Hixon EcoPark, Inc., in the City of La Crosse: grant provided; DOA to review and approve plans for construction [Enrolled AB-75: Sec. 19L, 640, 655t, 657i, 9106 (1)(m), (16)] - AB75

Rural dental education outreach facility construction: Building Commission grant to Marshfield Clinic authorized, matching funds provision -  AB912

Rural dental education outreach facility construction: Building Commission grant to Marshfield Clinic authorized, matching funds provision -  SB656

Sale of certain state-owned property: provisions re 2005 WisAct 25 and 2007 WisAct 20 modified; sunset provided [Sec. 3406] - AB75

State building construction procedures revised [Sec. 14, 15, 18, 19, 113, 115-118, 121, 657, 9301 (1), 9306 (1); original bill only] -  AB75

State building contracting and construction procedure revisions re bids, contractors, and ``construction-manager-at-risk contracting" -  AB427

State building contracting and construction procedure revisions re bids, contractors, and ``construction-manager-at-risk contracting" -  SB298

Stone Barn historic property in the Town of Chase: allocation from building trust funds for restoration; DOA to review and approve plans [Enrolled AB-75: Sec. 19gf, 9106 (1)(q), (25)] - AB75

Transportation revenue bonding limit increased [Sec. 1928] -  AB75

Turtle Island Park in City of Beloit: allocation from building trust funds for restoration; determination re funding from nonstate donations [Enrolled AB-75: Sec. 19gg, 9106 (19)]  - AB75

U.W. Madison Charter Street heating and cooling plant: appropriation changes [Enrolled AB-75: Sec. 259e, 261q, 738e] - AB75

U.W. Madison Memorial Union theatre wing renovation project funding [Enrolled AB-75: Sec. 641p]  - AB75

U.W. Madison School of Nursing: funding for advance planning [Enrolled AB-75: Sec. 9106 (26q)] - AB75

Wisconsin Energy Institute: use of federal stimulus moneys [Enrolled AB-75: Sec. 9106 (7)] - AB75

bullying and disruptive behavior Bullying and disruptive behavior, see School — Discipline

burial Burial, see Cemetery

burlington, city of Burlington, City of, see Racine County

burmaster, elizabeth Burmaster, Elizabeth

Dedication to public service and education and accomplishments as State Superintendent of Public Instruction commended -  AJR52

burnett county Burnett County

Burnett County temporary sales tax re upgrading radio towers authorized [Enrolled AB-75: Sec. 1856j, 1860, 1861, 1862, 1863, 9443 (14u)] -  AB75

Region One development manager: Comm.Dept to fill vacancy by certain date [Enrolled AB-75: Sec. 9110 (18f)]  - AB75

bus and truck Bus and truck, see also Farm and farming — Machinery; Garage; Insurance — Motor vehicle; Metropolitan transportation; Mobile home; Motor vehicle — Driver's license; Motor vehicle — Equipment; Motor vehicle — Regulation; School — Conveyance of pupil

Bicycle and EPAMD requirements eliminated re distance from a parked vehicle and audible signal when passing; opening door of a motor vehicle on a highway without checking traffic first prohibited [S.Amdt.2: distance from parked vehicle requirement limited to parked school bus or motor bus; S.Amdt.3: forfeiture revised and provisions for passengers under age 16 added] -  SB29

Diesel truck idling reduction: grant program and funding repealed [Sec. 217, 218, 3013; original bill only]  - AB75

Diesel truck idling reduction: statutory authorization restored, grants from petroleum inspection fund; provision re ARRA funding; sunset provided [Enrolled AB-75: Sec. 217f, g, 3013 p-s, 9110 (11u), 9137 (3u), 9210 (2u)]  - AB75

Empty weight displayed on side of motor truck, truck tractor, motor bus, trailer, or semitrailer: requirement eliminated (remedial legislation) -  SB485

Engine idling by motor truck, truck tractor, or road tractor prohibited for more than 5 minutes in a 60 minute period; exceptions and penalty provisions; DNR to study ways to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the idling of other engines, report required -  AB649

Engine idling by motor truck, truck tractor, or road tractor prohibited for more than 5 minutes in a 60 minute period; exceptions and penalty provisions; DNR to study ways to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the idling of other engines, report required -  SB450

Minitruck operation on highways restricted, definition and forfeiture provisions -  SB438

Motor carrier transportation contracts: certain liability provisions prohibited -  AB736

Prevailing wage paid to certain persons employed on a publicly funded private construction project required; hours and payroll record requirements [for section numbers and further revisions, see entry under ``Wage — Payment"]  - AB75

Raw forest products transport re 2005 WisAct 167: sunset and certain exception eliminated; frozen road declaration requirements [Enrolled AB-75: Sec. 2992e-s, 2993g, m, 9450 (14g)] - AB75

Self-authentication by electronic certification of certain DOT records -  AB456

State park admissions: DNR to issue annual stickers to motor buses; fee provision -  AB94

State park admissions: DNR to issue annual stickers to motor buses; fee provision [S.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions, annual stickers changed to reduced fees for daily vehicle admission receipts] -  SB38

Weights and measures program changes re vehicle scales and liquid petroleum gas meters [Sec. 178, 2038-2068, 9103 (1), (2)] -  AB75

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

Electronic payment mechanisms for fees and deposits paid to DOT permitted; convenience fee authorized [Sec. 296, 307, 670, 671, 1933, 2851, 2993] -  AB75

Overweight trucks re STH 31 and local access highways in Kenosha and Racine counties: permits for specified purposes [Enrolled AB-75: Sec. 2992w, 2993c, 9450 (14f)]  - AB75

Portable scales used for enforcement of vehicle weight limitations: testing requirement modified  - AB455

Raw forest products transport re 2005 WisAct 167: sunset and certain exception eliminated; frozen road declaration requirements [Enrolled AB-75: Sec. 2992e-s, 2993g, m, 9450 (14g)] - AB75

Registration plate requirements eliminated re display of registration period, use of insert tags or decals, and indication of vehicle gross weight [Sec. 2786-2791, 2793-2795, 2834, 2842, 2844, 2884-2892, 2895, 3268, 9350 (7), 9450 (13); original bill only] - AB75

Trailer or semitrailer of certain weight and designed to be towed by a motor vehicle other than a truck tractor: new registration category created, fee provision - AB962

USH 41 designation as part of the interstate system: Wisconsin congressional delegation urged to grandfather preexisting weight limits -  SJR45

USH 41 designation as part of the interstate system: Wisconsin congressional delegation urged to grandfather preexisting weight limits -  SR9

Vehicle or combination of vehicles operating under a Michigan border permit may operate solely in Wisconsin; DOT appendix report re vehicle weight limits - AB761

Vehicle or combination of vehicles operating under a Michigan border permit may operate solely in Wisconsin; DOT appendix report re vehicle weight limits - SB531

Vehicles or combination of vehicles carrying agricultural crops: dates extended re exceeding weight limit exception  - AB623

Vehicles or combination of vehicles carrying agricultural crops: dates extended re exceeding weight limit exception  - SB428

Vehicles transporting raw forest products: exception to special weight limits re certain permit; DOT appendix report [A.Amdt.1: suspension of permit provision added; A.Amdt.2: limited to STH and connecting highways]  - AB778

Vehicles transporting raw forest products: exception to special weight limits re certain permit; DOT appendix report  - SB562

business Business, see also Corporation; Minority enterprise

BadgerCare Plus coverage for certain former employees of Allied Systems, Ltd., in Janesville  - AB966

Bulk transfers of inventory: Uniform Commercial Code provisions repealed -  AB202

Bulk transfers of inventory: Uniform Commercial Code provisions repealed -  SB143

Business advertising sign in highway right-of-way prohibited, exceptions and penalty provisions - AB679

Business advertising sign in highway right-of-way prohibited, exceptions and penalty provisions - SB457

Business closing or mass layoff: employer required to provide contact information to the local workforce development board and certain support services information to affected employees; DWD duty [A.Amdt.1: dissemination of support services information modified] -  AB266

Business closing or mass layoff: employer required to provide contact information to the local workforce development board and certain support services information to affected employees; DWD duty -  SB183

Business contracts for services or equipment: automatic renewal and extension clause provisions created; disclosure form and reminder notice requirements; right to match provision voids the contract; exclusions specified [S.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions; A.Amdt.1: exclusions expanded, initial applicability modified] -  SB190

Business retention: Comm.Dept emergency response team and report on businesses at-risk of expanding or relocating [Enrolled AB-75: Sec. 9110 (11r)] - AB75

Business retention: Comm.Dept emergency response team and report on businesses at-risk of expanding or relocating  - AB476

Capital access program grants re lending to small and medium-sized businesses and local nonprofit organizations: Comm. Dept to award to Wisconsin Business Development Finance Corporation; appropriation and emergency rule provisions [A.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions, participation of banks clarified, definition provisions, reports required, emergency rules provision removed] -  AB532

Comm.Dept grants to businesses for outsourcing work to rural municipalities, to corporations for employing a grant writer to apply for certain federal small business grants, and for creating an economic model database for use by regional economic development entities -  AB641

Comm.Dept grants to businesses for outsourcing work to rural municipalities, to corporations for employing a grant writer to apply for certain federal small business grants, and for creating an economic model database for use by regional economic development entities [S.Amdt.1 to S.Sub.Amdt.1: rural outsourcing grant provisions modified]  - SB409

Early stage seed and angel investment credits: required investment holding time revised [Sec. 1575, 1579, 1659, 1725]  - AB75

Early stage seed and angel investment credits revised [Sec. 1573, 1574, 1576-1578, 1657, 1658, 1723, 1724, 1813, 1826, 3061-3069, 9310 (1); original bill only]  - AB75

Early stage seed and bona fide angel investment credits: amount that may be claimed increased -  AB77

Early stage seed and bona fide angel investment credits: limits that may be claimed in 2010 and beyond modified  - AB641

Early stage seed and bona fide angel investment credits: limits that may be claimed in 2010 and beyond modified [S.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions, reallocation of credits permitted and JCF provision, investment in a business outside this state; S.Amdt.1: certain fund manager investments provision] - SB409

Economic development grants for small business innovation research assistance; funds for farm shoring (outsourcing work to domestic rural locations); Comm.Dept to develop value supply chain based on regional economies; study provided [Enrolled AB-75: Sec. 198q, 204p, 207-208, 210, 3082h, 9110 (13u)-(15u), (16u)] -  AB75

Economic development programs in Comm.Dept: Community-Based, Rural Economic, and Minority Business Grant programs and boards eliminated; responsibilities of Development Finance Board assumed by Economic Policy Board (EPB); Forward Innovation Fund created [for section numbers and further revisions, see entry under ``Commerce, Department of"]  - AB75

Economic nexus standard for certain businesses [Sec. 1836] - AB75

Education credit re income and franchise taxes to businesses and corporations that pay certain tuitions; DOR report required - AB80

Education credit re income and franchise taxes to businesses and corporations that pay certain tuitions; DOR report required - SB52

Educational Telecommunications Access Program provision re telecommunications access by business entities permitted; regulations created [Sec. 159, 160, 554]  - AB75

Employing unauthorized aliens in violation of federal law: companies are ineligible for income or franchise tax credits, property tax exemptions, public works contracts, or grants or loans from local governmental units; fine provision  - AB53

Enterprise zone business with a significant supply chain: Comm.Dept to certify for tax benefits [A.Amdt.1: supply chain provision replaced with a tax credit for purchasing tangible personal property, items, property, goods, or services from Wisconsin vendors] -  AB864

Entrepreneurial assistance grants re ``new business" hiring of student intern to assist in research and marketing; repayment when business becomes profitable; provision re grant to college or university placing multiple interns; report and sunset date [Enrolled AB-75: Sec. 206s, 207, 3033L]  - AB75

Full-time employees employed by claimant: income and franchise tax deductions created; JSCTE appendix report  - AB969

HEAB grant appropriations increased in certain cases; TCS Board grants to programs that assist in reducing unemployment, report required; Comm.Dept grants to businesses in economically distressed area for capital investments; angel investment tax credit and income tax revisions  - AB513