2013 Subject Index to Legislation

algae Algae, see Weeds

alien Alien

Land ownership by nonresident aliens [Sec. 2272-2274, 2293; original bill only] - AB40

UW System and technical colleges nonresident tuition: restoring exemption for an alien who is not a legal resident of the U.S. but graduated from a Wisconsin high school or equivalent, lived continuously in Wisconsin for 3 years, and enrolled in an institution and provided an affidavit re filing for permanent U.S. residency - AB785

alimony _maintenance_ Alimony (maintenance), see Divorce

all_terrain vehicle _atv_ All-terrain vehicle (ATV), see Recreation vehicle

als _amyotrophic lateral sclerosis_ ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis), see Disease

alternate care services Alternate care services, see Juvenile delinquency

altmann, joseph james Altmann, Joseph James

Life and military service commended - SJR13

ambulance Ambulance, see Medical service

american indian American Indian, see Indian gaming and compacts; Indians and tribal issues

american_made product American-made product, see Purchasing, Government

american recovery and reinvestment act of 2009 _arra_ American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA), see Federal aid

american red cross American Red Cross, see Organization, Miscellaneous

ammunition Ammunition, see Firearms and dangerous weapons

amusement Amusement

Accessibility for the blind or visually impaired reports from various state agencies; definition of ``service animal" re public places of accommodation or amusement and the open housing law - SB661

Cosmetologist required training hours reduced; cosmetology and barbering licensure requirement exemption for a service performed prior to a live performance or production of a moving or still image for public release or broadcast - AB503

Cosmetologist required training hours reduced; cosmetology and barbering licensure requirement exemption for a service performed prior to a live performance or production of a moving or still image for public release or broadcast [S.Admt.1: recognition of accredited schools of barbering, cosmetology, aesthetics, manicuring, and electrology added; rule-making authority of DSPS] - SB395

Crane games: chapter regulating operation of repealed [Sec. 461, 2256] - AB40

Entertainer surety bond revised [A.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions, travel expenses provision added] - AB107

Film production services tax credit and film production services and film production company investment credits restored and limits increased - AB912

Hospitality business advertising: income and franchise tax credits created - AB16

Hospitality business advertising: income and franchise tax credits created - SB181

Inattentive driving: current prohibitions revised; prohibition created re electronic device activated and providing entertainment by visual means, exceptions provided - AB124

Tax credits sunsetted re relocated business, community development finance, biodiesel fuel, dairy and livestock farm, dairy manufacturing, meat processing, woody biomass, food processing plant, Internet equipment, film production, HIRSP assessment, fuel pumps, postsecondary education, water consumption, beginning farmer, research facilities, and qualified research [A.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 1304d-f, 1331d, 1338b-u, 1344b-d, em-g, 1345b-e, 1347b-f, 1348d, e, 1383j, 1390b-u, 1395b-e, f-h, 1396b-1398f, i-L, 1419h, 1426b-u, 1431b-e, es-h, 1432b-1434f, i-L] - AB40

amyotrophic lateral sclerosis _als_ Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), see Disease

anatomical gift Anatomical gift, see Transplant

animal Animal, see also Animal -- Disease; Dogs; Fish and fishing; Horses; Livestock and meat; Poultry

Animals taken into custody on behalf of a political subdivision: laws revised - SB319

Deer management assistance program established in DNR [Sec. 280, 551, 9132 (3)] - AB40

Electric service provider: civil liability exemption for damage to animals, individuals, or property - AB257

Elk introduced into specified counties; DNR duties and hunting season provision [Sec. 560, 573; A.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions] - AB40

Game taken by a tribal member on Indian land and transported off that land: requirements created; DNR duties [A.Amdt.1: license, permit, or authorization from member's tribe required] - AB30

Possession of certain wild animals: laws revised re dangerous exotic animals; ordinance and DNR authority provisions - AB703

Wild animal protection surcharge: court may impose a higher surcharge for deer, elk, or bear of a certain size; DNR duties - AB497

Wild animal protection surcharge: court may impose a higher surcharge for deer, elk, or bear of a certain size; DNR duties - SB380

Woodchucks defined as ``game animal" and ``fur-bearing animal" and DNR to establish open season for hunting and trapping - AB137

Woodchucks defined as ``game animal" and ``fur-bearing animal" and DNR to establish open season for hunting and trapping - SB164

animal _ disease Animal -- Disease

Bonus deer hunting permits re CWD area; DNR duties re recommendations from deer management expert's report [Sec. 278, 279, 287, 552, 553-559, 564-567, 572, 9132 (2); A.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions] - AB40

animal _ treatment Animal -- Treatment

Animal cruelty resulting in great bodily harm, disfigurement, or death made a felony; adequate food and water and abandonment provisions; court may order psychological assessment or counseling and bar a violator from owning an animal - AB486

Animal cruelty resulting in great bodily harm, disfigurement, or death made a felony; adequate food and water and abandonment provisions; court may order psychological assessment or counseling and bar a violator from owning an animal - SB399

Animal held in custody and owner is convicted of participating in animal fighting: custodian has option to release animal to person other than the owner if there is no threat to humans or other animals - AB230

Animal held in custody and owner is convicted of participating in animal fighting: custodian has option to release animal to person other than the owner if there is no threat to humans or other animals - SB191

Animals taken into custody on behalf of a political subdivision: laws revised - SB319

Mistreatment of animals: veterinarian reporting requirement expanded, civil liability immunity - SB199

animal feed Animal feed, see Commercial feed

animal shelter Animal shelter, see Animal -- Treatment

annexation Annexation, see Municipality -- Annexation

annuities Annuities, see Insurance; Retirement System, Wisconsin

annulment Annulment, see Divorce

aoda AODA, see Alcohol and other drug abuse

apartment Apartment, see Landlord and tenant

appeals Appeals, see Administrative procedure; Hearings and Appeals, Division of; Tax Appeals Commission

appeals court Appeals court, see Court -- Appellate; Supreme Court

appearance bond Appearance bond, see Court -- Procedure

appleton, city of Appleton, City of, see Outagamie County

appointment power of governor Appointment power of governor, see Governor -- Appointments

appraisers, real estate Appraisers, Real estate, see Real property -- Agent

apprenticeship Apprenticeship

Apprentices employed on state public works projects: requirements created re contractor is certified as the sponsor of an acceptable apprenticeship program; DWD duties - AB888

Electricians: revisions re licensing structure re apprentices, master electrician statutory requirements, journeyman requirements, and exemptions to work that does not require a licensed electrician; DSPS duties and prohibition on promulgating a rule requiring electrical wiring inspection at certain industrial or manufacturing facilities [A.Amdts. 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7: further revisions] - AB683

Electricians: revisions re licensing structure re apprentices, master electrician statutory requirements, journeyman requirements, and exemptions to work that does not require a licensed electrician; DSPS duties and prohibition on promulgating a rule requiring electrical wiring inspection at certain industrial or manufacturing facilities - SB545

``Land surveying" replaced with ``practice of professional land surveying" and definition revised; license replaces certificate of registration; examining board and section names changed; apprenticeship path to licensure eliminated; certain registration exemptions eliminated; other revisions re town survey to erect monuments, cemetery authority plat or map, ordinary high water mark included on certain maps or plats, subdivision plats, certified survey maps, and recording certain plats [A.Amdts.2, 3, and 4: further revisions; A.Amdt.5: exceptions and exempt persons modified] - AB506

``Land surveying" replaced with ``practice of professional land surveying" and definition revised; license replaces certificate of registration; examining board and section names changed; apprenticeship path to licensure eliminated; certain registration exemptions eliminated; other revisions re town survey to erect monuments, cemetery authority plat or map, ordinary high water mark included on certain maps or plats, subdivision plats, certified survey maps, and recording certain plats - SB394

Local youth apprenticeship grants: funding increased - AB402

Local youth apprenticeship grants: funding increased - SB336

Public employee health insurance premium revisions re percentage state pays, employees who work and reside outside the state, and craft employees [Sec. 699, 726-729] - AB40

Real estate broker license: training and experience requirements established; licensed attorney, building contractor, and nonresident broker provisions [A.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions, evidence of applicant's experience modified] - SB208

Real estate broker license: training requirement established; licensed attorney, building contractor, and nonresident broker provisions - AB240

Tuition reimbursement program for apprentices and employers created re technical colleges and proprietary schools approved by EAB [S.Amdt.2: ``tuition reimbursement for apprentices and employers" provisions changed to ``apprenticeship completion award program"] - SB335

Tuition reimbursement program for apprentices and employers created re technical colleges and proprietary schools approved by EAB - AB403

appropriation Appropriation, see also Budget bills and process; Claims; Damage (personal injury); Damage (to property); Federal aid; Shared revenue; specific subject

Accredited health care teaching institutions: Building Commission may authorize general fund supported borrowing for expansion of facilities - AB246

Appropriation created to pay fees to financial institutions re investment of moneys in the general fund in the state investment fund [Sec. 466] - AB40

Appropriation schedule repealed and recreated; general effective dates [Sec. 198-200, 9400] - AB40

Budget stabilization fund: restriction on expenditures - AB210

Budget stabilization fund: restriction on expenditures - SB175

Capital investment program re coinvestments in business startups and investment capital projects established and GPR appropriation [Sec. 54, 414; original bill only] - AB40

Crime victims and witness surcharge: entire amount allocated to services for the rights of crime victims and witnesses and GPR appropriation created for grants to sexual assault victim services [Sec. 392-396, 1942, 2339, 2349-2352] - AB40

Federal moneys accepted by the state may not be returned to the federal government without the approval of the legislature by law if the expenditure may increase employment in this state - AB588

Federal moneys accepted by the state may not be returned to the federal government without the approval of the legislature by law if the expenditure may increase employment in this state - SB323

General fund transfer to the transportation fund [Sec. 9245 (1); A.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions] - AB40

General fund transfer to the veterans trust fund [Sec. 9249 (1)] - AB40

GPR and PR appropriation lapses from specified agencies; certain 2011 WisAct 32 lapses eliminated [Sec. 2365, 9252 (1)] - AB40

HOME GR/OWN program in City of Milwaukee re transforming foreclosed properties: grant from GPR - AB624