2015 Subject Index to Legislation

Public school financing law changes re calculation of general school aids, counting low-income pupils, school aid factors, per pupil adjustment to revenue limits, high-poverty aid, hold harmless aid, and delay in school aid payments; first dollar and school levy property tax credits eliminated; DPI, DOA, JCF, and LFB duties - AB482

Public school financing law changes re calculation of general school aids, counting low-income pupils, school aid factors, per pupil adjustment to revenue limits, high-poverty aid, hold harmless aid, and delay in school aid payments; first dollar and school levy property tax credits eliminated; DPI, DOA, JCF, and LFB duties - SB376

Purchasing preference from Wisconsin-based businesses: setting percentage goals for state agencies and local governments; DOA duties and local government annual performance evaluation - AB87

Purchasing preference from Wisconsin-based businesses: setting percentage goals for state agencies and local governments; DOA duties and local government annual performance evaluation - SB232

Special registration plates that are military in nature: authorized groups expanded to include surviving spouse of military medal recipient or Pearl Harbor veteran; fee exemption provisions; DOT and DOA duties - AB556

Special registration plates that are military in nature: authorized groups expanded to include surviving spouse of military medal recipient or Pearl Harbor veteran; fee exemption provisions; DOT and DOA duties - SB433

Sports and entertainment arena and facilities constructed in the City of Milwaukee: funding and local exposition district provisions created; DOA duties and JSCTE appendix report - AB279

Sports and entertainment arena and facilities constructed in the City of Milwaukee: funding and local exposition district provisions created; DOA duties and JSCTE appendix report [S.Amdt.1: certain debt collection provisions removed, ticket surcharge added, revisions to sales and use tax, local food and beverage tax, county and municipal shared revenue aid, real estate foreclosure provisions, and other revisions] - SB209

State agency budget requests modified [S.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 272d, h, i] - SB21

State building trust fund: DOA may transfer up to certain amount from capital planning and building construction services appropriation [Sec. 9201 (2)] - AB21

State building trust fund: DOA may transfer up to certain amount from capital planning and building construction services appropriation [Sec. 9201 (2)] - SB21

State to use GAAP to account for and report on funds and expenditures; budgetary basis of accounting established; reducing deficit of a state fund and, once eliminated, prohibiting legislature from passing a bill resulting in a projected deficit. Constitutional amendment (1st consideration) - AJR66

State to use GAAP to account for and report on funds and expenditures; budgetary basis of accounting established; reducing deficit of a state fund and, once eliminated, prohibiting legislature from passing a bill resulting in a projected deficit. Constitutional amendment (1st consideration) - SJR55

Support accounts for individuals with disabilities (ABLE accounts): provisions authorizing creation repealed; tax benefit contributions to accounts in other states continues [A.Amdt.1: Internal Revenue Code provisions added; A.Amdt.2: excluded from income assets re long-term care program eligibility] - AB731

Support accounts for individuals with disabilities (ABLE accounts): provisions authorizing creation repealed; tax benefit contributions to accounts in other states continues - SB604

Support accounts for individuals with disabilities created, based on the federal ABLE program [S.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 316e, 2118e, f, 2124e, 2186s, 9337 (2j)] - SB21

Survivors of a law enforcement officer, EMT, or fire fighter who dies, or has died, in the line of duty: payment of health insurance premiums and establishing a loan program provisions - SB192

Telecommunications services to the UW System: universal service fund appropriation restored - AB346

Telecommunications services to the UW System: universal service fund appropriation restored - SB261

Temporary reallocations to general fund modified [Sec. 475] - AB21

Temporary reallocations to general fund modified [Sec. 475] - SB21

Treatment and diversion (TAD) program grants: DOJ appropriation increased [A.Sub.Amdt.2: further revisions, alternatives to prosecution and incarceration for persons who use alcohol or other drugs grants to counties and conditions added, DOA duties] - AB657

Unfunded retirement liability debt service: DOA may require state agencies to pay directly to state in lieu of lapsing or transferring an amount to the general fund; employees of the former UWHC Board provision added [S.Amdt.2 to S.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 293d-p] - SB21

UW Board of Regents powers and duties revised, including faculty and academic staff appointments; EEB repealed [for section numbers and further revisions, see entry under ``University of Wisconsin -- Regents"] - SB21

administrative code Administrative code

Camping units: DSPS directed to include separate standards for in the dwelling code, electrical code, and plumbing code - AB121

Camping units: DSPS directed to include separate standards for in the dwelling code, electrical code, and plumbing code - SB94

Trespassing while armed on any technical college or UW System campus building or grounds: exemption from law prohibiting persons with a license to carry a concealed weapon from carrying a weapon on campus; similar provision in administrative code repealed [Admin.Code UWS 18.10] - AB480

Trespassing while armed on any technical college or UW System campus building or grounds: exemption from law prohibiting persons with a license to carry a concealed weapon from carrying a weapon on campus; similar provision in administrative code repealed [Admin.Code UWS 18.10] - SB363

administrative procedure Administrative procedure

Administrative proceeding recording: DHA may transmit copies of audio or video recordings in lieu of preparing a transcript [Sec. 3598, 3599, 9301 (1); original bill only] - SB21

Administrative proceeding recording: DHA may transmit copies of audio or video recordings in lieu of preparing a transcript [Sec. 3598, 3599, 9301 (1)] - AB21

Administrative rules, emergency rules, and rule-making procedures: various changes - AB251

Administrative rules, emergency rules, and rule-making procedures: various changes - SB168

administrative register Administrative Register, see Administrative rules

administrative rules Administrative rules, see also specific agency or department

Academic review system replaces school and school district accountability system; Academic Review Board created in DPI, duties specified, report required, and emergency rule provisions - AB1

Address confidentiality program for victims of child abuse, domestic abuse, sexual abuse, stalking, or human trafficking created; DOJ to administer; exemption and emergency rule provisions - AB673

Address confidentiality program for victims of child abuse, domestic abuse, sexual abuse, stalking, or human trafficking created; DOJ to administer; exemption and emergency rule provisions [S.Amdt.1: disclosure for voter registration purposes added] - SB488

Administrative rules, emergency rules, and rule-making procedures: various changes - AB251

Administrative rules, emergency rules, and rule-making procedures: various changes - SB168

Administrative rules: expedited procedure a state agency can use to repeal an unauthorized rule - AB80

Blue lights displayed on boats: DNR prohibition revised [Admin.Code NR 5.17] - AB811

Blue lights displayed on boats: DNR prohibition revised [Admin.Code NR 5.17] - SB602

Charitable organizations, professional fund-raisers, fund-raising counsel, and professional employer organizations: registration and other requirements revised; DFI rules modified [Admin.Code DFI-Bkg 60.01, 60.02, 60.03, 60.04, 60.05, 60.06, 60.07, 60.075, 60.08] - AB778

Charitable organizations, professional fund-raisers, fund-raising counsel, and professional employer organizations: registration and other requirements revised; DFI rules modified [Admin.Code DFI-Bkg 60.01, 60.02, 60.03, 60.04, 60.05, 60.06, 60.07, 60.075, 60.08] - SB631

Chiropractic Examining Board administrative rule revisions [Admin.Code Chir 2.01, 3.02, 4.05, 9.01, 10.01] - AB871

Chiropractic services: health insurance policy prohibition against excluding, restricting, or denying coverage modified; timely access, annual report, penalty, and emergency rule provisions - AB809

Chiropractic services: health insurance policy prohibition against excluding, restricting, or denying coverage modified; timely access, annual report, penalty, and emergency rule provisions - SB650

Chiropractic treatment: OCI rule-making authority re independent dispute resolution process, emergency rules provision [S.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 4590r, 9122 (1v)] - SB21

CPA certificate applicant requirements revised; Accounting Examining Board to research establishing continuing education requirements by rule, report required; administrative rule revisions re updating practices and standards [Admin.Code Accy 1.001, 1.002, 1.003, 1 subch II (title), 1.101, 1.102, 1.201, 1.202, 1.301, 1.302, 1.401, 1.404, 1.405, 2 (title), 2 subch I (title), 2.001, 2.002, 2 subch II (title), 2.101 (note), 2.101, 2 subch III (title), 2.202, 2 subch IV (title), 2.305, 2 subch V (title), 2.401, 2 subch VI (title), 2.501, 3 (title), 3 subch I (title), 3.01, 3.02, 3.03, 3.04, 3.05, 3.055, 3.06, 3.07, 3.08, 3.09, 3.10, 3 subch II (title), 3.11, 3 subch III (title), 4 (title), 4 subch I, 4.01, 4.02, 4.03, 4.035, 4.037, 4.04, 4.05, 4.06, 4.07, 4 subch II, 5 (title), 5.01, 5.02, 5.03, 5.04, 5.05, 5.06, 5.07, 5 subch I (title), 5 subch II (title), 5 subch III (title), 5.304, 5 subch IV (title), 5.401, 6 subch I, 6 subch II (title), 6 subch III (title), 6 subch IV (title), 6.303, 6.304, 7 (title), 7.01, 7.02, 7.03, 7.035, 7.04, 7.05, 7.06, 7.07, 8 (title), 8.01, 8.02, 8.03, 8.04, 8.05, 9 (title), 9.01, 9.02 (note), 9.02, 9.03, 9.04, 9.05, 9.06] - AB725

CPA certificate applicant requirements revised; Accounting Examining Board to research establishing continuing education requirements by rule, report required; administrative rule revisions re updating practices and standards [Admin.Code Accy 1.001, 1.002, 1.003, 1 subch II (title), 1.101, 1.102, 1.201, 1.202, 1.301, 1.302, 1.401, 1.404, 1.405, 2 (title), 2 subch I (title), 2.001, 2.002, 2 subch II (title), 2.101 (note), 2.101, 2 subch III (title), 2.202, 2 subch IV (title), 2.305, 2 subch V (title), 2.401, 2 subch VI (title), 2.501, 3 (title), 3 subch I (title), 3.01, 3.02, 3.03, 3.04, 3.05, 3.055, 3.06, 3.07, 3.08, 3.09, 3.10, 3 subch II (title), 3.11, 3 subch III (title), 4 (title), 4 subch I, 4.01, 4.02, 4.03, 4.035, 4.037, 4.04, 4.05, 4.06, 4.07, 4 subch II, 5 (title), 5.01, 5.02, 5.03, 5.04, 5.05, 5.06, 5.07, 5 subch I (title), 5 subch II (title), 5 subch III (title), 5.304, 5 subch IV (title), 5.401, 6 subch I, 6 subch II (title), 6 subch III (title), 6 subch IV (title), 6.303, 6.304, 7 (title), 7.01, 7.02, 7.03, 7.035, 7.04, 7.05, 7.06, 7.07, 8 (title), 8.01, 8.02, 8.03, 8.04, 8.05, 9 (title), 9.01, 9.02 (note), 9.02, 9.03, 9.04, 9.05, 9.06] - SB532

Credit union operations: statutory and DFI rule changes [Admin.Code DFI-CU 63.03, 69.02] [A.Amdt.2: additional rule changes added, DFI-Bkg 14.03, DFI-SL 12.03, DFI-SB 12.03] - AB807

Credit union operations: statutory and DFI rule changes [Admin.Code DFI-CU 63.03, 69.02] - SB690

DATCP prohibited from promulgating or enforcing a rule requiring motor vehicle fueling stations to have telephone or other means for public to contact emergency services - AB520

DATCP prohibited from promulgating or enforcing a rule requiring motor vehicle fueling stations to have telephone or other means for public to contact emergency services - SB392

DCF rules modified and repealed re child care certification, child care center operations, child welfare agency licensing, and public assistance records [Admin.Code DCF 54.02, 121, 201.02, 201.06, 202.01, 202.02, 202.04, 202.05, 202.06, 202.065, 202.07, 202.08, 202.09, 203, 250.04, 250.07, 251.03, 251.095] - AB385

DCF rules modified and repealed re child care certification, child care center operations, child welfare agency licensing, and public assistance records [Admin.Code DCF 54.02, 121, 201.02, 201.06, 202.01, 202.02, 202.04, 202.05, 202.06, 202.065, 202.07, 202.08, 202.09, 203, 250.04, 250.07, 251.03, 251.095] - SB304

DFI rules modified re UCC Article 9 filings made in an office of register of deeds; DOR rules modified re real estate transfer fee, register of deeds provision [Admin.Code DFI-CCS 7.03; Tax 15.04] - AB81

DOT rule-making authority re bikeways and pedestrian ways in new highway construction and reconstruction projects repealed [Admin.Code Trans 75] [S.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 4751c] - SB21

DOT rules: technical changes and revisions re Wisconsin Environmental Policy Act, evaluation of major highway projects, recreational vehicle dealers, motor vehicle rental companies, design of handicapped parking signs, and electronic signatures for ID card applications for certain parking privileges [Admin.Code Trans 28.04, 28.06, 28.07, 28.09, 31.02, 31.03, 31.04, 55.02, 55.06, 56.04, 56.05, 57.04, 100.01, 100.03, 100.07, 100.08, 100.10, 100.18, 106.02, 106.03, 113 (title), 113.01, 113.03, 113.04, 118.01, 118.03, 118.04, 118.05, 118.06, 118.07, 118.08, 118.09, 118.10, 118.11, 118.12, 118.13, 118.14, 130.03, 131.01, 131.02, 131.03, 131.07, 131.08, 131.11, 131.15, 142.07, 145, 146.04, 157.05, 175.09, 178.03, 200.07, 206.03, 207.02, 210 (title), 210.01, 210.02, 210.03, 210.05, 210.06, 210.065, 210.07, 210.08, 233.08, 233.11, 252.06, 253.01, 253.02, 253.04, 253.045, 253.05, 253.06, 253.065, 310.01, 310.04, 310.05, 315.01, 315.03, 400.03 (note), 400.04, 400.05, 400.06, 400.07, 400.08, 400.09, 400.10, 400.11, 400.12, 400.13, 400.14, 401.04, 510.08] - AB454

DOT rules: technical changes and revisions re Wisconsin Environmental Policy Act, evaluation of major highway projects, recreational vehicle dealers, motor vehicle rental companies, design of handicapped parking signs, and electronic signatures for ID card applications for certain parking privileges [Admin.Code Trans 28.04, 28.06, 28.07, 28.09, 31.02, 31.03, 31.04, 55.02, 55.06, 56.04, 56.05, 57.04, 100.01, 100.03, 100.07, 100.08, 100.10, 100.18, 106.02, 106.03, 113 (title), 113.01, 113.03, 113.04, 118.01, 118.03, 118.04, 118.05, 118.06, 118.07, 118.08, 118.09, 118.10, 118.11, 118.12, 118.13, 118.14, 130.03, 131.01, 131.02, 131.03, 131.07, 131.08, 131.11, 131.15, 142.07, 145, 146.04, 157.05, 175.09, 178.03, 200.07, 206.03, 207.02, 210 (title), 210.01, 210.02, 210.03, 210.05, 210.06, 210.065, 210.07, 210.08, 233.08, 233.11, 252.06, 253.01, 253.02, 253.04, 253.045, 253.05, 253.06, 253.065, 310.01, 310.04, 310.05, 315.01, 315.03, 400.03 (note), 400.04, 400.05, 400.06, 400.07, 400.08, 400.09, 400.10, 400.11, 400.12, 400.13, 400.14, 401.04, 510.08] [S.Amdt.1: Wisconsin Environmental Policy Act provisions removed, deletes Trans 400.03 (note) to 400.14; S.Amdt.2: Trans 139.06 revision added re motor vehicle warranties] - SB360

Economic impact analysis of a proposed administrative rule is required to include a public health and environment impact assessment - AB933

Emission standard for residential or commercial wood stoves: DNR prohibited from promulgating a rule or enforcing a federal regulation more stringent than standard currently in effect - AB25

Emission standard for residential or commercial wood stoves: DNR prohibited from promulgating a rule or enforcing a federal regulation more stringent than standard currently in effect - SB23

Home medical oxygen provider: licensure program administered by the Pharmacy Examining Board established, emergency rule provision - AB26

Home medical oxygen provider: licensure program administered by the Pharmacy Examining Board established, emergency rule provision - SB13

Joint annual spring fish and wildlife rule hearing of the DNR and Wisconsin Conservation Congress: rule-making process changes for administrative rules proposed at re gubernatorial approval, statements of scope, economic impact analyses and their content - SB598

Legislator prohibited from official action on proposal to change state law or rule resulting in substantial financial benefit to legislator’s political campaign organization during the biennium: constitutional amendment (1st consideration) - AJR86

Legislator prohibited from official action on proposal to change state law or rule resulting in substantial financial benefit to legislator’s political campaign organization during the biennium: constitutional amendment (1st consideration) - SJR74

LRB required to provide individuals with requested portions of law of this state, for free in print or electronic form, if the individual does not have reasonable access; appropriation provision - AB967

MFL program revisions re taxes, eligible land, management plans, sale and transfer of land, productivity of land, closed lands, forest production area, natural heritage inventory program, and state wildlife action plan; emergency rules provision - AB561

MFL program revisions re taxes, eligible land, management plans, sale and transfer of land, productivity of land, closed lands, forest production area, natural heritage inventory program, and state wildlife action plan; emergency rules provision [S.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions, appropriation added] - SB434

Motor vehicle window tinting limitations revised [Admin.Code Trans 305.32] - AB931

Overtime pay requirements revised re exempt employees; definitions, DWD duties, and emergency rules provisions - SB342

Oxygen equipment in nursing homes: rules modified re current maintenance and use standards and manufacturers’ recommendations [Admin.Code DHS 132.71] - AB242

Oxygen equipment in nursing homes: rules modified re current maintenance and use standards and manufacturers’ recommendations [Admin.Code DHS 132.71] [S.Amdt.1: additional rule revisions] - SB160

Pharmacists permitted to prescribe certain contraceptives under set conditions; emergency rule provision - AB968

Pharmacists permitted to prescribe certain contraceptives under set conditions; emergency rule provision - SB759

Point source pollution abatement projects: administrative rule authority eliminated re DNR financial assistance [Admin.Code NR 128] - AB158

Point source pollution abatement projects: administrative rule authority eliminated re DNR financial assistance [Admin.Code NR 128] - SB128

Prescription drug monitoring program changes re timing of submission of records and disclosure of records; emergency rule provision [A.Amdt.1: review of patient's records exemptions, veterinarian prescription orders included, DSPS Secretary to notify LRB when the program is operational; A.Amdt.2: disclosure of records cannot contain patient's personally identifiable information] - AB364

Prevailing wage law as applied to local projects of public works repealed; federally determined rates required on state projects; DWD administration and enforcement transferred to DOA and other revisions; exceptions, restrictions to remedies, and compliance provisions [S.Amdt.2 to S.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 380n, 453xm, 1948y, 1991sd-sv, 2560p, 2569s, 3075p, 3077b-np, 3078cd, ch, 3080p, 3135c-i, 3579p, 3621p, v, 4726c-w, 4740b, 9151 (1q), 9351 (3q), 9451 (3q)] - SB21

Producer led watershed protection grants created, emergency rule provision [Sec. 485, 2629, 9102 (2)] - AB21

Producer led watershed protection grants created, emergency rule provision [Sec. 485, 2629, 9102 (2)] - SB21

Property rights regulation revisions re local government restrictions on sale, purchase, development, or occupancy of real property and individual notice requirements; vested rights; shoreland zoning; resolution of challenge to zoning restrictions; supermajority vote to down zone a property; property tax treatment of undeveloped land; and contested case hearings [A.Sub.Amdt.2: further revisions, adds provisions re content of economic impact analysis of proposed administrative rules, standard for judicial review of certain state agency actions or decisions, and DNR and DATCP contested hearings specified; S.Amdt.1: undeveloped land provision removed] - AB582

Real estate practice law revisions re terminology, licensing, association with a firm, independent practice, time-share salespersons, and Real Estate Examining Board provisions; statute of limitation for filing an action against a real estate broker or salesperson; definition of ``employee” and emergency rules provisions [A.Amdt.3: independent contractor relationship and UI provisions added] - AB456

Real estate practice law revisions re terminology, licensing, association with a firm, independent practice, time-share salespersons, and Real Estate Examining Board provisions; statute of limitation for filing an action against a real estate broker or salesperson; definition of ``employee” and emergency rules provisions - SB375

Recreation vehicle registration and regulation revisions; hunting, trapping, and fishing approval and regulation revisions; place of trial for certain fish and game law violations; DNR duties and electronic system for accessing approvals and certificates; enforcement, penalty, and emergency rule provisions [A.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions] - AB434