2017 Subject Index to Legislation

UW--Green Bay authorized to create a school of engineering [A.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 610p] - AB64

english language English language

Legislative committee meetings: public notices required to include text re accommodations for interpreter, translator, alternative formats, or other accommodation and be printed in English, Spanish, and Hmong; Chief Clerk duties - AB344

Legislative committee meetings: public notices required to include text re accommodations for interpreter, translator, alternative formats, or other accommodation and be printed in English, Spanish, and Hmong; Chief Clerk duties - SB256

``Limited-English proficient pupil” term changed to ``English learner” (remedial legislation) - AB12

enterprise zone Enterprise zone, see Municipality — Planning

environmental protection Environmental protection, see also Air pollution; Mines, pits, and quarries; Natural resource; Petroleum; Radiation; Sanitation and sewerage management; Soil and soil conservation; Solid waste management; Water — Pollution; Wetland

Brownfields: remediating contaminated land; pilot program for manufacturing facilities re stationary source air pollution controls; tax deeds; ERTID changes; property assessed clean energy loans for revitalization projects; neighborhood improvement districts (NID) and business improvement districts (BID) provisions; state trust fund loans to municipalities - AB179

Brownfields: remediating contaminated land; pilot program for manufacturing facilities re stationary source air pollution controls; tax deeds; ERTID changes; property assessed clean energy loans for revitalization projects; neighborhood improvement districts (NID) and business improvement districts (BID) provisions; state trust fund loans to municipalities [S.Amdt.2: more ERTID changes] - SB173

Discharge of hazardous substance originating on owner’s property but caused by another: exemption from responsibility if the owner is not a corporate entity and certain conditions are met; tax deed taken on by a county provision - AB720

Discharge of hazardous substance originating on owner’s property but caused by another: exemption from responsibility if the owner is not a corporate entity and certain conditions are met; tax deed taken on by a county provision - SB607

Economic impact analysis of a proposed administrative rule is required to include a public health and environment impact assessment - AB861

Electronics and information technology manufacturing zone and tax credits: WEDC authorized to create; provisions re TIDs, sales tax exemption, environmental impact statements, wetlands and waterways permits, PSC certificates and market-based rates, and grants to local governments; highway bonding authorization; design-build system for public works projects; enterprise zone tax credit revisions; economic development liaison appointed by DOA [for amendments, see entry under ``Industrial development"] - Au7 AB1

Electronics and information technology manufacturing zone and tax credits: WEDC authorized to create; provisions re TIDs, sales tax exemption, environmental impact statements, wetlands and waterways permits, PSC certificates and market-based rates, and grants to local governments; highway bonding authorization; design-build system for public works projects; enterprise zone tax credit revisions; economic development liaison appointed by DOA - Au7 SB1

Environmental compliance audit program: time to correct violations increased, notification requirements modified, and DNR and DOJ duties re pursuing criminal enforcement actions - AB264

Environmental improvement fund: purpose for which DNR can use moneys expanded [Sec. 330, 357, 537] - AB64

Environmental improvement fund: purpose for which DNR can use moneys expanded [Sec. 330, 357, 537] - SB30

National Environmental Education Week: April 16-22 proclaimed as - SJR26

Nonferrous metallic mineral prospecting and mining: sulfide ore moratorium repealed; locations where groundwater standards apply changed; repeal of DNR rule to minimize impact on wetlands; separate process for bulk sampling; changes to application, review, and permitting process; exemption from certain solid waste disposal fees; DNR duties [Admin.Code NR 132.06, 132.17, 132.18, 182.07, 182.08] [A.Amdt.1: bond or other security requirement added; A.Amdt.5: bulk sampling plan and approval revisions; A.Amdt.6: proof of financial responsibility re closure of mining waste site] - AB499

Nonferrous metallic mineral prospecting and mining: sulfide ore moratorium repealed; locations where groundwater standards apply changed; repeal of DNR rule to minimize impact on wetlands; separate process for bulk sampling; changes to application, review, and permitting process; exemption from certain solid waste disposal fees; DNR duties [Admin.Code NR 132.06, 132.17, 132.18, 182.07, 182.08] - SB395

Producer led watershed protection grants funding increased; DATCP soil and water resource management program funding increased; debt service payments increased for certain nonpoint source water pollution abatement projects - AB946

Producer led watershed protection grants funding increased; DATCP soil and water resource management program funding increased; debt service payments increased for certain nonpoint source water pollution abatement projects - SB796

PSC duties re state energy policy and regulation of public utilities; settlements in PSC dockets requirements; procedure for handling complaints of violations of the one-call system created and other revisions, PSC duties and forfeiture provisions; treatment of certain utility facilities under county construction site erosion control and storm water management zoning ordinances [A.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions, violation in transporting natural gas and other hazardous materials specified; S.Amdt.1: appropriation provision added; S.Amdt.2: charging ratepayers for advertising provision added] - AB532

Railroad corporations transporting hazardous material: emergency preparedness and response to discharge of hazardous materials requirements; WEM, OCR, and DOT duties; reports required - AB930

Railroad corporations transporting hazardous material: emergency preparedness and response to discharge of hazardous materials requirements; WEM, OCR, and DOT duties; reports required - SB762

Regional emergency response grants: DEM to award for replacing equipment used in responding to release of hazardous substances [A.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 410c, 1893s] - AB64

Wisconsin Natural Resources Magazine: publication restored (if eliminated by the 2017 budget act), and shall include climate change information; conservation patron license provision - AB346

environmental remediation tax incremental district _ertid_ Environmental remediation tax incremental district (ERTID), see Property tax

epa EPA, see United States — Environmental Protection Agency

epinephrine Epinephrine, see Drugs

erosion control Erosion control, see Land; Soil and soil conservation

ertid _environmental remediation tax incremental district_ ERTID (Environmental remediation tax incremental district), see Property tax

escrow account Escrow account, see Medical service — Occupations; Mortgage

estate of deceased person Estate of deceased person

Deceased prison inmate: procedures relating to burial or cremation, unclaimed corpse, notification to relative, prohibition on cremation re homicide, and charges to prisoner’s estate - AB294

Deceased prison inmate: procedures relating to burial or cremation, unclaimed corpse, notification to relative, prohibition on cremation re homicide, and charges to prisoner’s estate - SB230

Nonprobate transfers of real property on death; transfer by affidavit procedure for small estates; mortgage payoff statements [A.Amdt.2: personal representative provision] - AB607

Nonprobate transfers of real property on death; transfer by affidavit procedure for small estates; mortgage payoff statements - SB507

Termination of certain property interests of a decedent: verify under oath to register of deeds re decedent’s death instead of submitting certified copy of death certificate - AB664

Termination of certain property interests of a decedent: verify under oath to register of deeds re decedent’s death instead of submitting certified copy of death certificate - SB578

Transfer by affidavit procedure for small estates to include personal representatives - AB152

Transfer by affidavit procedure for small estates to include personal representatives [S.Amdt.1: exception for real property added; S.Amdt.2: no transfers until 30 days after affidavit is received] - SB101

ethanol Ethanol, see Gasoline

ethics Ethics

Conduit revenue bonds changes and public finance authority; code of ethics and LAB audit provisions [A.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 8s, 177s, 179e-s, 585h, 984g-hg] - AB64

Local public official allowed to receive anything of value from WEDC or Tour.Dept that a state public official may receive - AB494

Local public official allowed to receive anything of value from WEDC or Tour.Dept that a state public official may receive - SB412

Mandatory anti-harassment and ethics training for members, officers, and employees of the Assembly established [Assembly rule 6m] - AR22

Offer of employment from a public official or candidate to an individual to induce that person to not seek election to the same office held or sought by the official or candidate prohibited - AB223

Principal disseminating or attempting to influence model, uniform, suggested, or recommended legislation required to register with Ethics Commission and file expense statements; state public official statements of economic interests expanded to include reimbursements from campaign accounts or scholarships to attend a meeting or conference, person providing the reimbursement or scholarship also required to report to Ethics Commission; penalty provisions - AB976

Venue for trials involving violations of elections, ethics, and lobbying regulation laws changed; Elections Commission, Ethics Commission, and disclosure of certain information provisions - AB32

ethics commission Ethics Commission

Ethics Commission and Elections Commission members: per diem set [Sec. 17] - AB64

Ethics Commission and Elections Commission members: per diem set [Sec. 17] - SB30

Mass communications: reporting to the Ethics Commission revised; definition provisions - AB472

Mass communications: reporting to the Ethics Commission revised; definition provisions - SB375

Principal disseminating or attempting to influence model, uniform, suggested, or recommended legislation required to register with Ethics Commission and file expense statements; state public official statements of economic interests expanded to include reimbursements from campaign accounts or scholarships to attend a meeting or conference, person providing the reimbursement or scholarship also required to report to Ethics Commission; penalty provisions - AB976

Recount petition by aggrieved party and referendum elector permitted, conditions set; costs and Elections Commission provisions [A.Amdt.1: filing petition deadline modified, presidential election provision added; S.Amdt.1: per diem for commission members revised] - AB153

Venue for trials involving violations of elections, ethics, and lobbying regulation laws changed; Elections Commission, Ethics Commission, and disclosure of certain information provisions - AB32

eviction Eviction, see Landlord and tenant

evidence Evidence

Attempted homicide of a parent as grounds for involuntary TPR and evidence produced at a fact-finding hearing allowed to prove the ground - SB757

Claim for excessive property tax assessment: taxation district may present appraisals as evidence in circuit court - AB495

Claim for excessive property tax assessment: taxation district may present appraisals as evidence in circuit court - SB405

Conservation warden prohibited from entering private land unless there is reasonable suspicion of the violation of certain laws; admissibility of evidence provision - AB411

Conservation warden prohibited from entering private land unless there is reasonable suspicion of the violation of certain laws; admissibility of evidence provision - SB321

LAB directed to study DOJ policies, procedures, and financial status re testing of sexual assault evidence kits - AB404

Sexual assault forensic evidence kits: DOJ required to collect specific data from local law enforcement agencies; report required - AB405

exam _or testing_ of pupil Exam (or testing) of pupil, see School — Evaluation and testing

examining board Examining board, see Pharmacy; Safety and Professional Services, Department of; Trades and occupations

excise tax Excise tax

Marijuana use, medical and recreational, permitted with restrictions and excise tax and penalty provisions; DHS duties re medical marijuana registry, licensing compassion centers, and registering certain testing laboratories; permitted THC concentration while operating a vehicle revised; fair employment law, UI, and drug testing for specific public assistance and work experience programs exemption for THC; health insurance coverage required for medical use of tetrahydrocannabinols - AB482

Tax administration changes; interest on unclaimed U.S. savings bonds; ticket courier prohibited from selling lottery tickets; background investigation of lottery employees; reporting lottery winnings re child support; police and fire protection fee; ``restaurant” definition for license and regulation of alcohol beverage establishment purposes - AB140

Tax administration changes; interest on unclaimed U.S. savings bonds; ticket courier prohibited from selling lottery tickets; background investigation of lottery employees; reporting lottery winnings re child support; police and fire protection fee; ``restaurant” definition for license and regulation of alcohol beverage establishment purposes - SB89

expenditure restraint program Expenditure Restraint Program, see Shared revenue

explosive Explosive, see also Firearms and dangerous weapons; Fireworks

Mandatory reporting by certain professionals of suspicion that a person intends to commit an act of violence involving dangerous weapons or explosives in or targeting a school; training, penalties, immunity from liability, and confidentiality exemptions provisions - AB1030

Mandatory reporting by certain professionals of suspicion that a person intends to commit an act of violence involving dangerous weapons or explosives in or targeting a school; training, penalties, immunity from liability, and confidentiality exemptions provisions - Mr8 AB3

Quarry operations: limiting authority of political subdivisions to place limits or conditions on; definitions, permit, noise, and ordinance provisions [A.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 982i-mf, q-qe, s, t, 984ig, ij, 1305p, 9431 (1i), (2i)] - AB64

exposition district Exposition district, see Public building

expulsion of pupils Expulsion of pupils, see School — Discipline and student rights

extended supervision Extended supervision, see Sentences and penalties

extracurricular activity Extracurricular activity, see School — Curriculum

extraordinary session, 2017 _ june Extraordinary session, 2017 — June

Extraordinary session per Joint Rule 81 (2) (a) called for June 21, 2017 re legislation to increase average household income, accelerate job growth, and encourage entrepreneurship - AJR63

extraordinary session, 2018 _ april Extraordinary session, 2018 — April

Absentee ballots cast by overseas and military voters: compliance with federal law and witness certification revisions - AB947

extraordinary session, 2018 _ december Extraordinary session, 2018 — December

Highway projects funded with federal money and transfers of state and federal funding between highway programs; collection of sales and use taxes from out-of-state retailers and determination of individual income tax rates after South Dakota v. Wayfair, Inc.; election of pass-through entities to be taxed at the entity level for state income and franchise tax purposes - AB1069