2017 Subject Index to Legislation

Initiative and referendum powers reserved to the people: petition process which people may propose and approve laws and constitutional amendments and referendum process which people may reject an act of the legislature created, Election Commission duties. Constitutional amendment (1st consideration) - AJR71

Local exposition districts created by the cities of Eau Claire and Superior not subject to legislative finding re serving a public purpose; definition, referendum, room tax, and food and beverage tax provisions - AB883

Local exposition districts created by the cities of Eau Claire and Superior not subject to legislative finding re serving a public purpose; definition, referendum, room tax, and food and beverage tax provisions - SB727

Motor vehicle registration fee imposed by county or municipal governments: referendum requirement - AB361

Motor vehicle registration fee imposed by county or municipal governments: referendum requirement - AB456

Motor vehicle registration fee imposed by county or municipal governments: referendum requirement - SB374

Motor vehicle registration fee imposed by county or municipal governments: referendum requirement - SB625

Municipal levy limit referenda required to state the purpose for which the increase will be used [A.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 985e, g, 9331 (3w)] - AB64

Opportunity Schools and Partnership Program creation in an eligible unified school district provisions, Superintendent of Public Instruction duties, report required, and village board procedures; DPI to contract for a reorganization of low performing school district study [A.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 207f, g, 996w, 1463f, h, 1504k-r, w-y, 9135 (4w), 9435 (1x)] - AB64

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

Recount petition by aggrieved party and referendum elector permitted, conditions set; costs and Elections Commission provisions - SB102

Reduction of state aid payments to school districts re pupils participating in the Racine or statewide parental choice program: DPI prohibited from making certain reductions until electors have approved the reduction via referendum - AB315

Reduction of state aid payments to school districts re pupils participating in the Racine or statewide parental choice program: DPI prohibited from making certain reductions until electors have approved the reduction via referendum - SB227

Referendum to exceed school district revenue limit: recurring and nonrecurring distinction and authority to include excess revenue eliminated; five-year limit on number of consecutive years a school board can seek approval to exceed limit - AB268

Referendum to exceed school district revenue limit: recurring and nonrecurring distinction and authority to include excess revenue eliminated; five-year limit on number of consecutive years a school board can seek approval to exceed limit - SB195

Revenue limit ceiling for school districts and sparsity aid per pupil amount increased [A.Amdt.3: referendum conditions added] - AB835

Revenue limit ceiling for school districts and sparsity aid per pupil amount increased - SB690

Sales tax: counties allowed to increase and municipalities allowed to impose; maximum and percent increments specified; referendum required - AB1020

Sales tax: counties allowed to increase and municipalities allowed to impose; maximum and percent increments specified; referendum required - SB863

Scheduling of referendum to exceed school district revenue limit concurrent with a spring election or general election required; exceptions and bond issue provision - AB269

Scheduling of referendum to exceed school district revenue limit concurrent with a spring election or general election required; exceptions and bond issue provision - SB194

Scheduling of referendum to exceed school district revenue limit: concurrent with regularly-scheduled election days and limited to 2 per year, exception and bond issue provisions [A.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 1c, d, 996pm-t, 1640i-r, 9335 (1f), (1g), 9435 (1w)] - AB64

School board resolution and referendum question to exceed revenue limits: specific information on the debt and interest to be included - AB274

School board resolution and referendum question to exceed revenue limits: specific information on the debt and interest to be included - SB187

School district revenue limit increased by referendum: school aid payment reduced re approved operating referenda and school board allowed to rescind a portion or all of the increase - AB285

School district revenue limit increased by referendum: school aid payment reduced re approved operating referenda and school board allowed to rescind a portion or all of the increase - SB193

Wisconsin Propane Education and Research Council allowed to levy an assessment on certain propane retailers, referendum and circuit court provisions - AB531

Wisconsin Propane Education and Research Council allowed to levy an assessment on certain propane retailers, referendum and circuit court provisions - SB440

reformulated gasoline Reformulated gasoline, see Gasoline

refund Refund, see Income tax — Refund

regents, board of Regents, Board of, see University of Wisconsin — Regents

regional planning Regional planning

Chippewa Valley RTA: authorization to create restored; sales and use tax and property tax provisions - AB415

Chippewa Valley RTA: authorization to create restored; sales and use tax and property tax provisions - SB323

Fox Cities RTA creation authorized - AB887

Frac sand mine application: notice requirements before a political subdivision meets to take action on the application; definition provision - SB335

Storm water management study for City of Burlington: DNR grant to Southeastern Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission [A.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 338d, 9133(8t)] - AB64

WEDC loan to Marathon County Development Corporation for minority-owned businesses [A.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 9150 (3w)] - AB64

regional transit authority _rta_ Regional transit authority (RTA), see Metropolitan transportation

register of deeds Register of deeds

Death certificate: requesting a copy that omits cause and manner of death; access to manner of death information limited - AB817

Register of deeds: information assigned to a document submitted for filing or recording modified; penalties eliminated re registration of farm names; condominium plat provision - AB175

Register of deeds: information assigned to a document submitted for filing or recording modified; penalties eliminated re registration of farm names; condominium plat provision - SB131

Rental unit energy efficiency standards and certification requirements eliminated; DSPS and register of deeds provisions [Sec. 1170, 1171, 1306-1308, 1310-1312, 2221, 2226-2228, 2235-2238, 9139 (7)-(11), 9339 (1)-(5), 9439 (1); A.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions, deletes 9139 (7)-(11)] - AB64

Rental unit energy efficiency standards and certification requirements eliminated; DSPS and register of deeds provisions [Sec. 1170, 1171, 1306-1308, 1310-1312, 2221, 2226-2228, 2235-2238, 9139 (7)-(11), 9339 (1)-(5), 9439 (1)] - SB30

Sale of foreclosed property and recording sheriff’s deed: process expanded to property anywhere in the state; clerk of court and notice provisions - AB253

Sale of foreclosed property and recording sheriff’s deed: process expanded to property anywhere in the state; clerk of court and notice provisions - SB175

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

registered nurse _rn_ Registered nurse (RN), see Nurses

registration of electors Registration of electors, see Elections — Registration

registration plate Registration plate, see Motor vehicle — Taxation or registration

rehabilitation Rehabilitation, see Alcohol and other drug abuse

release Release, see Court — Procedure

religion and society Religion and society

Wisconsin Day of Prayer proclaimed May 4, 2017 - AJR37

Wisconsin Day of Prayer proclaimed May 4, 2017 - SJR43

religious societies Religious societies

Application of foreign law: courts or other adjudicative authority may not consider if it would violate the party’s civil rights; ecclesiastical and corporate provisions - AB401

Application of foreign law: courts or other adjudicative authority may not consider if it would violate the party’s civil rights; ecclesiastical and corporate provisions - SB368

Bible camps: property tax exemption created [A.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 997g, 9338 (1f)] - AB64

Building Inspector Review Board and Contractor Certification Council eliminated; duties transferred to the Uniform Dwelling Code Council [S.Amdt.1: religious exemption from construction standards for one- or two-family dwellings narrowed] - SB394

Certificate of self-insurance issued to a religious sect can be used in lieu of motor vehicle liability insurance re proof of financial responsibility and liability insurance requirements - AB68

Certificate of self-insurance issued to a religious sect can be used in lieu of motor vehicle liability insurance re proof of financial responsibility and liability insurance requirements - SB39

Condemning violence and hate speech directed toward and expressing solidarity with Muslims and those perceived to be Muslims - AJR9

Condemning violence and hate speech directed toward and expressing solidarity with Muslims and those perceived to be Muslims - SJR9

Increase in incidents of anti-Semitism and other forms of bias, prejudice, and discrimination condemned and commitment to an open and inclusive state reaffirmed - AR31

Morlino, Bishop Robert Charles: public service and achievements honored - AJR119

Open enrollment program expired provision eliminated; 2017 WisAct 107 tuberculosis screening requirement correction; expired or outdated DPI reporting requirements eliminated (remedial legislation) [S.Sub.Amdt.2: further revisions, Office of School Safety created in DOJ, school safety plan provisions including on-site assessment by law enforcement and annual drills, mandatory reporting of threats of violence, DOJ grants for school safety, reports and penalty provisions] - AB843

Property tax exemption for churches and religious associations revised [A.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 997em, f] - AB64

Spiritual treatment in lieu of medical or surgical treatment for children: exemptions removed re county department determination of child abuse or neglect, felony physical abuse of a child, and administration of psychotropic medication to juveniles in correctional custody; Christian Science treatment limited to adult patients - AB790

relocation payment Relocation payment, see Eminent domain; Public employee — Travel provisions

remedial legislation Remedial legislation, see Statutes — Revision

renewable energy resource Renewable energy resource, see Energy conservation

rental property Rental property, see Housing; Landlord and tenant; Lease; Motor vehicle — Dealers and finance companies

rental_purchase agreement Rental-purchase agreement, see Lease

reorganization of state government Reorganization of state government

Agricultural Education and Workforce Development Council transferred from DATCP to DWD [Sec. 35, 191, 192, 401, 1238] - AB64

College Savings Program Board transferred from DOA to DFI; College Tuition and Expenses Program provision [Sec. 34, 114-117, 148-151, 153, 193-195, 427-434, 528, 544-547, 1015, 1016, 1017, 1019-1023, 1704-1706, 2233, 2234, 9101 (2), 9401 (1); A.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions, deletes 9401 (1)] - AB64

EAB eliminated, functions transferred to DSPS [Sec. 22, 68, 69, 225-228, 579, 663-704, 733-738, 1018, 1043, 1044, 1087, 1088, 1112, 1113, 1332, 1454, 1642, 1643, 1644, 1691, 1935, 1936, 2248, 2250, 2264, 9111 (1), 9411 (1); A.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions, EAB temporarily transferred to DSPS then eliminated, functions remain with DSPS, 48m, 52m, o, 69d, e, 663m, 665m, 669m, 671m, 672m, 673m, 674m, 680m, 685m, 688m, 689m, 694m, 700m, 701m, 703m, 704d-m, 738h, j, 1936am-zm, 2149m, p, 2248m, p, 2250m, p, 9111 (1p), (1q), 9411 (1p), (1q), deletes 69, 663, 665, 669, 671-685, 688-694, 700, 701, 703, 704, 738, 2248, 2250, 9411 (1), 1936 renumbered 1936am, 9111 (1) revised and renumbered 9111 (1q)] - AB64

Elimination of inactive boards, councils, and commissions re DSPS [Sec. 11, 31, 37, 40, 42, 60, 61, 63, 64, 136, 499-502, 529, 586-591, 1240, 1313-1325, 1328, 1329, 1647, 1653-1655, 1703, 1931, 1934, 1941, 2100, 2164-2205, 2207-2210, 2212, 9101 (1), 9102 (1), 9139 (1)-(6); A.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions, deletes 11, 37, 40, 42, 60, 61, 63, 64, 1240, 1313-1325, 1328, 1329, 1647, 1653-1655, 1934, 1941, 2100, 2164-2205, 2207-2210, 9102 (1), 9139 (1)-(6)] - AB64

Elimination of inactive boards, councils, and commissions re DSPS [Sec. 11, 31, 37, 40, 42, 60, 61, 63, 64, 136, 499-502, 529, 586-591, 1240, 1313-1325, 1328, 1329, 1647, 1653-1655, 1703, 1931, 1934, 1941, 2100, 2164-2205, 2207-2210, 2212, 9101 (1), 9102 (1), 9139 (1)-(6)] - SB30

Interoperability Council and statewide public safety interoperable communications system functions transferred to DMA; 911 Subcommittee created; Next Generation 911 and interagency and intra-agency appropriations; Director of Emergency Communications position created and transfer of positions from DOT to DMA; obsolete Wireless 911 grant program references repealed; report required [A.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 34m, 39m, 169e-s, 198m, 408e, n, s, 411e-s, 416m, 480m, 527m, 547m, 1187p, 1673d-t, 1799c-w, 1892c-x, 9128 (1w), 9132 (1w)-(1yy)] - AB64

Prosecutor Board established; State Prosecutors Office created and attached to DOA; automated justice information system and administrative rules and bills affecting the State Prosecutors Office provisions [A.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 1e, L, 31n, 68g, 171b, c, 460r, 507g, 508f, 1712h, 1740g, 1758g, 1762s, 2261g-q, r, s, 2262c-g, 9101 (7p), 9401 (1p)] - AB64

Telecommunications relay service administration transferred from DOA to PSC [Sec. 418, 1701, 1702, 9101 (4)] - AB64

reorganization of state government _ attached under s.15.03 Reorganization of state government — Attached under s.15.03

Prosecutor Board established; State Prosecutors Office created and attached to DOA; automated justice information system and administrative rules and bills affecting the State Prosecutors Office provisions [A.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 1e, L, 31n, 68g, 171b, c, 460r, 507g, 508f, 1712h, 1740g, 1758g, 1762s, 2261g-q, r, s, 2262c-g, 9101 (7p), 9401 (1p)] - AB64

reports Reports, see also Legislative Audit Bureau; Legislature — Finance, Joint Committee on; specific subject; Studies

Administrative rule-making procedures: expedited procedure for repealing unauthorized rules; agency review of rules and legislative enactments; LRB biennial report required; retrospective economic impact analyses for existing rules - AB317