Wisconsin Legislature: Bayfield, City of

Air carrier hub facility property tax exemption; Airport financing committee created, report required; ad valorem tax determination [Sec. 937m, 1123m, 2110, 2231, 2236m, 2255, 9152 (3), 9344 (12)] - Act 16

Aviation career education program for certain youth expanded re city of Green Bay [Sec. 2615x] [vetoed] - SB-55

Chronic wasting disease re cervids: funding, hunting, shooting from certain vehicles, and DNR authority provisions; JCRAR may extend certain emergency rules - Act 108

State aircraft fleet liquidation [Sec. 9101 (7q)] - Act 109

State-owned aircraft: DOA to select 2 for sale, proceeds deposited in general fund; JLAC to request performance evaluation of usage; study provided if audit not initiated [Sec. 9101 (20j), 9132 (3y), 9159 (3y)] [9159 (3y) — partial veto; 9132 (3y) — vetoed] - Act 16

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background checkBackground check, see Criminal identification and investigation

badger challenge programBadger Challenge program, see Youth

badger state gamesBadger state games, see Athletics

badgercareBadgerCare, see Insurance — Health

ballotsBallots, see Elections — Ballots

banking, division ofBanking, Division of

Rental-purchase company and rent-to-own agreement: regulations created; Division of banking duties set [Sec. 3020p, 3020v-3021w, 3492f, r, 9120 (1d), 9320 (1d), 9420 (1d)] [vetoed] - SB-55

barkin, benBarkin, Ben

Life and accomplishments honored [AJR-31] - JR-41

barron countyBarron county

Great Lakes Forestry Museum in city of Rice Lake [Sec. 451, 603q, r, 629do, dom, 9110 (10p), 9137 (5mk), 9437 (3mk), (3mkx)] [vetoed] - SB-55

Rural health dental clinics created in cities of Ladysmith and Menomonie to serve certain counties [Sec. 720k, 2850bc] - Act 16

Rural health dental health clinics: funding for [Sec. 9123 (1z), 9223 (18z)] - Act 109

bartenderBartender, see Alcohol beverage — Regulation

basketballBasketball, see Athletics; University of Wisconsin — Athletics

bayfield, city ofBayfield, City of

Bayfield, City of, allowed to become a premier resort area [Sec. 153s, t] - Act 109

bcplBCPL, see Public lands, Board of commissioners of

beachBeach, see Recreation

bear hunting or pursuitBear hunting or pursuit, see Game; Game — Hunting license

beautificationBeautification, see Road

beaver dam, city ofBeaver Dam, City of, see Dodge county

bed and breakfastBed and breakfast, see Hotel and motel

belleville, village ofBelleville, Village of, see Dane county

belmont, village ofBelmont, Village of, see Lafayette county

beloit, city ofBeloit, City of

Brownfields grants to cities of: Kenosha re American Brass Factory site, Beloit re abandoned rail corridor, and Amery re Apple River project [Sec. 9110 (9c)-(9e)] - Act 16

Brownfields site assessment grant program revisions; sustainable urban development zone program expanded; references to ``pilot program" in specific cities removed; cities of Fond du Lac and Platteville added [Sec. 3323b-3324db, 3696] - Act 16

Development opportunity zones in Beloit and Milwaukee [Sec. 2145m, p, 2147k-p, 2176m, p, 2178k-p, 2190m, p, 2192k-p, 3701m, 3703m, p, 3704c-L, 9344 (9), (11z)] [2147p, 2178p, 2192p — partial veto] - Act 16

beloit collegeBeloit college

Grant provided [Sec. 558m, 887s, 2625w] - Act 16

bennett, dickBennett, Dick

Career and contributions to U.W. Madison and Wisconsin basketball commended [AJR-4] - JR-10

benson, john tBenson, John T.

Public service commended and congratulations upon retirement [SJR-38] - JR-17

bertels, sister thomas moreBertels, Sister Thomas More

Life and public service [AJR-26] - JR-42

beverageBeverage, see also Alcohol beverage and its subheadings

Soft drink sales in schools re exclusive contracts: school board must ensure milk is available [Sec. 280n, 9340 (2e)] [280n — partial veto] - Act 109

Well withdrawal (high-capacity) re production of bottled water: DNR may withhold, condition, or modify its approval; environmental impact statement required; JLC to study impacts of groundwater usage [Sec. 3160t, v, 9132 (2x), 9137 (1x)] [3160v — partial veto; 9132 (2x), 9137 (1x) — vetoed] - Act 16

bicycleBicycle

Eisner Avenue Pedestrian-Bike Trail project: grant to town and city of Sheboygan; contribution to funding required [Sec. 9152 (4h)] - Act 16

Halfway Creek Bike Trail project: DOT grant to city of Holmen if contribution is made to costs [Sec. 9152 (4d)] - Act 16

Long-range surface transportation investment planning committee created; DOT and LFB to staff; report required [Sec. 9152 (3b)] [vetoed] - SB-55

Sparta trail overpass [Sec. 607q, s, 9137 (4p), 9152 (4k), 9437 (6k)] - Act 16

bids and biddersBids and bidders, see Contracts

bifurcated sentenceBifurcated sentence, see Sentences and penalties

billboardBillboard

Off-premises outdoor advertising signs owned by a religious organization or permanently removed and DOT not notified: annual permit fee prohibited [Sec. 2308sr, st] [vetoed] - SB-55

Off-premises outdoor advertising signs owned by nonprofit organizations: rule to specify DOT may not charge annual fee [Sec. 258pv] - Act 109

Recruitment of Corr.Dept employees: use of billboards or similar structures prohibited [Sec. 3352n] - Act 16

bills, legislativeBills, Legislative, see also Budget bills and process

Bills containing penalty provisions: exemption from fiscal estimate requirements removed [Sec. 96w] - Act 16

Estate tax references to federal estate tax; DOR to submit proposed legislation to JCF in certain cases [Sec. 2200d-L, 9144 (1q), 9444 (5ak)] [2200L — partial veto] - Act 16

General fund structural balance requirement created; bills adopted by legislature may not exceed expenditure of certain sum [Sec. 25y] [partial veto] - Act 109

Prison impact assessment: LFB to prepare for certain bills and bill drafts [Sec. 97m, 114v] [vetoed] - SB-55

Sick leave conversion program for public employees: JSCRS study re conversion of accumulated unused leave for certain retired employees not eligible for immediate WRS annuity; report and proposed legislation requirement [Sec. 9132 (3xx)] - Act 16

biotechnologyBiotechnology, see Industrial development

bioterrorismBioterrorism, see Public safety

birdBird

Wild crane crop damage study extended [Sec. 588r, 887m, 4046m, 9137 (6f)] [9137 (6f) — partial veto] - Act 16

Wild crane crop damage study re 2001 WisAct 16: funding revised [Sec. 36b, 1160m, 9237 (36c)] - Act 109

birth certificateBirth certificate, see Vital statistics

birth out of wedlockBirth out of wedlock, see Nonmarital child

black point estateBlack Point Estate, see Walworth county

black river falls, city ofBlack River Falls, City of, see Jackson county

blue bookBlue Book

State ballad and waltz designated; to be included in Wisconsin Blue Book [Sec. 1d-x] - Act 16

boaltcBOALTC, see Aging and long-term care, Board on

boatBoat, see also Harbor

Aquatic plant management program created; controls re Eurasian water milfoil, curly leaf pondweed, and purple loosestrife; restrictions re placement of boats and equipment in navigable waters [Sec. 1040-1042, 1203, 1253-1255, 1307-1317, 1330, 1331, 3161, 9337 (1)] - Act 16

Boathouse or houseboat with historic or cultural value: repair of [Sec. 1252m] - Act 16

Harbor assistance program eligibility: DOT to amend rules re ferry service or cruise ship [Sec. 9152 (7d)] - Act 16

Janesville riverfront parkway development project; matching funds not required [Sec. 9137 (8c)] - Act 16

Manitowoc river dredging project: recreational boating aids to city of Manitowoc, matching funds not required; sunset provided [Sec. 9137 (8d)] - Act 16

Menominee River boat launching facilities improvement: funding to city of Marinette; sunset provided [Sec. 9137 (8k)] [vetoed] - SB-55