Wisconsin Legislature: Land use planning and control

Great Lakes Compact, water use, and water supply deadlines and requirements [Enrolled AB-75: Sec. 2578pb-sd, 2579e] - AB75

Great Lakes contaminated sediment removal: bonding authority and program revision; requirement re EPA providing federal funds eliminated [Sec. 646, 2628] - AB75

Groundwater management areas and groundwater attention areas established, DNR and Groundwater Coordinating Council duties; environmental review of high capacity wells; Comm.Dept to establish graywater and rainwater system standards; PSC to issue order encouraging water conservation - AB844

Invasive species control: Stewardship program grants to nonprofit conservation organizations, lake districts, and qualified lake associations - AB436

Lake Koshkonong comprehensive management study: grant provided to Rock-Koshkonong Lake District [Enrolled AB-75: Sec. 276p, 279g, 9137 (6i)] - AB75

Metal detectors: DNR may not prohibit use in certain lake areas, land under DNR jurisdiction, or Stewardship 2000 land; exception for historically significant land, SHSW provision; conditions on tool for digging and removing items - AB636

Motor vehicle use on exposed beds of Lake Superior, Lake Michigan, and outlying waters in order to destroy or prevent the spread of Phragmites australis permitted - AB942

Motor vehicle use on exposed beds of Lake Superior, Lake Michigan, and outlying waters in order to destroy or prevent the spread of Phragmites australis permitted - SB614

Public inland lake protection and rehabilitation districts: annexation of territory and changing boundaries revisions - AB501

Public inland lake protection and rehabilitation districts: membership of board of commissioners revised - AB795

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 - AB90

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 [A.Amdt.1: ordinance exemption modified] - SB12

Water use: new fees established; use of funds for activities related to water use, including Great Lakes Water Resources Compact implementation [Sec. 274, 2579, 9437 (2); Enrolled AB-75: further revisions, 275f] - AB75

lancaster, city ofLancaster, City of, see Grant County

landLand, see also Public land; Wetland

Public access for nature-based outdoor recreation requirement removed re certain land purchased with stewardship grant or removed from Managed Forest Program [A.Sub.Amdt.1; deleted by A.Amdts.] - AB75

Public records: revisions re obtaining copies and fees charged by private person under contract with a governmental unit [A.Amdt.1: land information record requests provision added] - AB638

Register of deeds fees for recording and filing instruments revised, redaction of SSN and electronic format provisions; land information council required if a county board created a land information office - AB727

Stewardship expenditure prohibited if acquisition results in denying adjacent landowner access to his or her land or paying for an easement - AB774

Trespass on property of another prohibited re ATV, snowmobiles, and other off-road vehicles [S.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions, changed to prohibiting ATV and snowmobile use on public property posted as closed to those vehicles; S.Amdt.1: consent to use certain off-highway vehicles on private or public property provisions and definition created] - SB264

Water overspray onto highway from adjoining land prohibited; penalty provided - AB133

land _ taxationLand — Taxation, see Property tax and its subheadings

land and water conservation boardLand and Water Conservation Board

Land and Water Conservation Board eliminated and replaced with council; duties revised [Sec. 28-30, 32, 33, 739, 1948-1952, 1954-1958, 1965-1969, 2576, 2590-2606, 2610, 2614-2619, 2623, 2630, 9103 (4); original bill only] - AB75

Land and Water Conservation Board's responsibilities and authorities: DATCP, DNR, and the board to investigate; report required [Enrolled AB-75: Sec. 9103 (4i)] - AB75

land surveyorLand surveyor, see Surveying and surveyors

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

``Agricultural use" definition revised re growing of short rotation woody crops - AB408

``Agricultural use" definition revised re growing of short rotation woody crops - SB279

Borrow sites for state highway construction projects: not subject to local zoning in certain cases; sunset provided [Enrolled AB-75: Sec. 1921e] - AB75

Comprehensive planning revisions - AB834

Comprehensive planning revisions - SB601

Comprehensive planning statute: implementation date delayed for certain local governmental units - AB243

Farmland Preservation Program, tax credit funded from lottery fund, and tax relief revisions; planning and zoning provisions; accessory use allowed [for section numbers and further revisions, see entry under ``Farmland preservation"] - AB75

Subdivision plat: school board approval required - AB25

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 - AB404

Carbon monoxide detector requirements for buildings with one or two dwelling units, building inspector provision - AB607

Carbon monoxide detector requirements for buildings with one or two dwelling units, building inspector provision [S.Amdt.2: exception for tourist rooming house and dwelling with no attached garage, fireplace, or fuel-burning appliance] - SB415

Federal tax credits awarded by WHEDA to developers of affordable rental housing: goals established re minority- and women-owned businesses, mentor protege program, and employing individuals who live in the vicinity of the project; Comm.Dept appendix report - AB961

Foreclosure action against rental property: tenant protections modified; WCCA provision modified [Enrolled AB-75: Sec. 3221d, e, 3222g, 3243c-f, 9309 (4c)] - AB75

Foreclosure action against residential rental property: protections for tenants created; notice, damages, and WCCA provisions - AB107

Foreclosure action against residential rental property: protections for tenants created; notice, damages, and WCCA provisions [Sec. 847, 850, 9357 (3), (4); S.Amdt.1: effective date re court automation information, 9409 (2i)] - SB62

Foreclosure action against residential rental property: protections for tenants created; notice, damages, and WCCA provisions - SB78

Foreclosure and sale of residential property: federal mortgage modification program considerations; notice, court, and tenant provisions - SB701

Foreclosure reconveyance and foreclosure consultant regulations created; stay of eviction action provision; DATCP and AG duties; JRCCP report [Sec. 558, 717, 848, 849, 851, 852, 9357 (1), (2)] - SB62

Homeowner Eviction and Lien Protection program created in WHEDA; reports to JCF required; Comm.Dept appendix report [Sec. 7, 15, 762, 779] - SB62

Housing discrimination based on person's status as a victim of domestic abuse, sexual assault, or stalking prohibited - AB277

Housing discrimination based on person's status as a victim of domestic abuse, sexual assault, or stalking prohibited [S.Amdt.1: defense to action for eviction added] - SB204

Landlord may not make a claim against deceased tenant's estate for rent that is due, conditions set; rental agreement provision - AB543

Landlord required to change locks if tenant requests it and provides a copy of an injunction or criminal complaint re domestic abuse, exception provided [A.Amdt.1: rental agreement and civil damages provisions added; A.Amdt.2: permission for tenant to change the locks] - AB400

Landlord required to change locks if tenant requests it and provides a copy of an injunction or criminal complaint re domestic abuse, exception provided - SB274

Methamphetamine production on property: disclosure on real estate condition report and landlord to disclose to prospective tenant - AB836

Methamphetamine production on property: disclosure on real estate condition report and landlord to disclose to prospective tenant - SB650

Political signs meeting certain criteria on rental premises: landlord may not prohibit - AB163

Receivership for abatement of residential nuisances: all cities, towns, and villages allowed to apply to circuit court - AB490

Receivership for abatement of residential nuisances: all cities, towns, and villages allowed to apply to circuit court - SB413

School property tax rent credit: increasing the maximum credit that can be claimed by someone over age 65 - SB164

Self-storage facility regulation revisions [A.Amdt.1: ``self-service storage unit" provisions added; A.Amdt.2: notice of sale of property on the Internet; S.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions, rental agreement provisions modified; S.Amdt.1: removes advertising sale of abandoned property on the Internet] - AB707

Tenant Resource Center in City of Madison: one-time grant for foreclosure education and assistance to state residents; Comm.Dept appendix report [Sec. 10, 9110 (1), 9210 (1)] - SB62

Termination of tenancy at death of tenant - SB591

Termination of tenancy on the basis that certain crimes or activities were committed on or near the premises - SB607

Unclaimed tenant personal property: landlord to send sale proceeds directly to Comm.Dept if not claimed [Sec. 3201; original bill only] - AB75

landscape architectLandscape architect, see Trades and occupations

langlade countyLanglade County

Family Care and Aging and Disability Resource center services in Langlade County: DHS to provide [Enrolled AB-75: Sec. 9122 (4q)] - AB75

Household Abuse Victims Emergency Network (HAVEN) shelter serving certain counties: WHEDA grant to City of Merrill for renovation [Enrolled AB-75: Sec. 9125 (1f)] - AB75

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

Law enforcement training and education standards revised - AB924

Law enforcement training and education standards revised - SB676

OWI violation: first offense changed to misdemeanor, LESB to establish rules for a sobriety checkpoint program, counties required to seek reimbursement from persons confined in jail, wine and liquor tax deposited into the intoxicated and drugged driver fund, definition of prohibited BAC, court may not release person after conviction but before sentencing, reinstatement of driving privileges and surcharges and fees for first offense, DOT to keep permanent record of first offense; JRCCP report - AB547

Psychological evaluations for full-time law enforcement officer, conservation warden, and tribal law enforcement officer positions; LESB, confidentiality, collective bargaining under SELRA, and report provisions - AB549

law of the roadLaw of the road, see Motor vehicle — Regulation

lawton, barbaraLawton, Barbara

Years of public service as Lieutenant Governor honored - SJR80

lawyerLawyer, see Attorney

layoffLayoff, see Unemployment

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

lead or lead poisoningLead or lead poisoning, see Public health

learnfareLearnfare, see School — Attendance — Compulsory

leaseLease, see also Contracts; Landlord and tenant