Acts Index

Indian gaming receipts transferred to certain state agencies [Sec. 9201 (5mk), 9205 (1mk), 9210 (3mk), 9223 (5mk), 9224 (1mk), 9225 (1mk), 9231 (1mk), 9237 (4mk), 9240 (1mk), 9251 (1mk), 9256 (1mk), 9257 (2mk), 9258 (2mk)]  -  Act 16

Operations appropriation reduced; may submit request to JCF re reallocation [Sec. 9259 (7z)] -  Act 109

Parks operation: gaming revenues transfer to conservation fund [Sec. 9237 (2)] -  Act 16

Personal information release by DNR [Sec. 1066e-x] -  Act 16

Public safety radio management program funding and payment for radio services provided by DOT to DNR [Sec. 2321m, p] [vetoed] -  SB-55

State agency budget reductions due to efficiency measures; submission of requests to JCF for reallocating appropriations reductions [Sec. 9159 (1)] [partial veto]  -  Act 16

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

State-owned land under DNR jurisdiction: JCF approval of contract to sell or exchange required [Sec. 72m] [vetoed]  -  Jr2 AB-1

Stewardship property: independent appraisals in certain cases; persons who receive copies [Sec. 1035g, m] [1035g — vetoed] -  Act 16

Wisconsin Dells natural area: lease of state park land within boundaries of [Sec. 1147] -  Act 16

natural resources, department of _ environmental protection Natural resources, Department of — Environmental protection

Adopt a river program: DNR to establish [Sec. 1261p] -  Act 16

Air management and general construction permits [Sec. 3221] -  Act 16

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

Brownfields grant program: recipient may not use to pay EPA or DNR liens, or to pay delinquent real estate taxes [Sec. 3630] -  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

Clean-up funds received for specific sites: DNR appropriation created; federal settlement appropriation [Sec. 593, 1127, 1127c] -  Act 16

Contaminated property cleanup by DNR and EPA: DNR may acquire interest in property [Sec. 3259]  -  Act 16

DNR division administrator replaced with chief warden [Sec. 72L, 362s, 9237 (37g)] [9237 (37g) — partial veto; 72L, 362s — vetoed] -  Act 109

Dredged or fill material discharged into wetlands: DNR certification required; exemptions and water quality certification provisions; DNR authority and duties set  -  Act 6

Dry cleaner program changes [Sec. 594, 618, 628, 2251-2254, 3288-3322, 3325, 9137 (1), 9344 (1), 9437 (1)]  -  Act 16

Dump closure grant program revised [Sec. 613e, 3228h, j, 9437 (2f)] -  Act 16

Elcho Sanitary District: land spreading reduction pilot program [Sec. 615t, 3207v] [vetoed] -  SB-55

Environmental improvement fund present value and bonding re clean water, safe drinking water, and land recycling programs [Sec. 963, 3163, 3164, 3165-3168] -  Act 16

Forest croplands converted to managed forest lands: petition and fee revisions [Sec. 35m, 233L-p] -  Act 109

Forest fire protection grant program: fire dues grant as a match for [Sec. 84g, h, 9437 (1c)] -  Act 109

Forestry, Council on, created in DNR; biennial report required [Sec. 14kr, 72h, 83s, 9137 (1v)] [14kr — partial veto; 9137 (1v) — vetoed] -  Act 109

Forestry demonstration and education center location review by DNR, JCF duties; acquisition of lands in Milwaukee county [Sec. 1038g, m, r, sam, 1153p] [1038r, sam — vetoed] -  Act 16

Forestry, Department of, created; Division of forestry staff, funding, and responsibilities transferred to [for section numbers, see entry under ``Forestry"] [vetoed]  -  SB-55

Forestry funding for DNR re seedling surcharge, education curriculum, and sustainable forestry [Sec. 424m, 585g, h, 1149m, 1153q] [1149m — partial veto]  -  Act 16

Forestry funding re 2001 WisAct 16 restored [Sec. 84gn, gp, 9237 (36vv), (36vw)] -  Act 109

Fox river navigational system authority created; to replace existing commissions [for sections numbers, see entry under ``Reorganization of state government"] -  Act 16

General fund and environmental fund transfer of funds; appropriations from environmental fund reduced [Sec. 58, 9204 (1), 9237 (1)-(10)] -  Act 109

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

Invasive species council and program created; report required [Sec. 14j, 36fb, 72t-xv, 88pg-r, 9137 (2fxq)]  -  Act 109

Lake management program and project grant revisions [Sec. 1318, 1319, 1320-1328, 3180-3199, 3201-3206, 9337 (2y), (2z)] -  Act 16

Land recycling program changes [Sec. 3168n-v] [3168 n, r — partial veto; 3168p — vetoed]  -  Act 16

Local governmental unit negotiation and cost-recovery process for contaminated property [Sec. 3260b-3263b]  -  Act 16

Nonpoint pollution program funding [Sec. 611, 9104 (4f), 9132 (2g), (2h), 9237 (1), (2i)] -  Act 16

Nonpoint pollution targeted runoff grants for agricultural sources modified [Sec. 3172, 3173]  -  Act 16

Nonpoint source water pollution abatement: payment of grants to landowners receiving notice of discharge [Sec. 369m]  -  Act 109

Outdoor resources action program bonding authority revised [Sec. 64r] -  Act 109

PECFA changes re revenue bonding limit and reimbursement for some interest costs [Sec. 2468p, r, 2470-2471, 2483k, 2485, 9110 (2x), (2y), 9310 (1x)] [2470p, r, 9110 (2x), (2y), 9310 (1x) — vetoed] -  Act 16

Plover river in Marathon and Portage counties: funding to acquire conservation easements [Sec. 1039k] [vetoed]  -  SB-55

Plover river in Marathon and Portage counties: funding to acquire conservation easements [Sec. 72p] [vetoed]  -  Jr2 AB-1

Priority watershed funding extensions limited [Sec. 3176b] -  Act 16

Recycling communication and education activities: funding for DNR position [Sec. 9237 (10e)] -  Act 109

Recycling grant formula revisions [Sec. 370j, k] [vetoed] -  Jr2 AB-1

Recycling program changes re tipping fees, acceptance by solid waste facility, pilot program for alternate method of compliance, and recycling efficiency incentive grants; reports required [Sec. 615e, 3222e-r, 3225c, f, 3226c-3227e, 3228db, 9111 (2L), 9137 (1k)-(1km), 9337 (1m), 9437 (5k)] [3222e, m, p, 3226k — partial veto; 3222f-h, q, r, 3225c, f, 3227e, 9137 (1k), (1km) — vetoed] -  Act 16

Retaining walls: exemption from DNR permitting requirements [Sec. 1247r, 1261m] -  Act 16

Segregated funding to Comm.Dept and DNR decreased; funds transferred from the petroleum inspection, recycling, and environmental funds [Sec. 9210 (2)-(4), 9237 (11)-(20)]  -  Act 109

State forest land acquisition and development with bonding revenues: appropriation provided, may not be expended or encumbered after certain date [Sec. 621]  -  Act 16

Stewardship 2000 program revisions: use to acquire condemned property prohibited [Sec. 1036] -  Act 16

Storm water permits and enforcement [Sec. 601, 3211-3217, 3219] -  Act 16

Urban forestry grant program expanded [Sec. 1037, 1038] -  Act 16

Urban forestry grants for certain cities and counties [Sec. 9137 (5vv)-(5y)] [9137 (5vy)-(5y) — vetoed]  -  Act 16

Water resource management: DNR may submit proposal for computer accessible information, funding provision; passive review by JCF [Sec. 600d, r, 9137 (2t)] [600r, 9137 (2t) — vetoed] -  Act 16

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

Wheelchair recycling project: funding for [Sec. 36kb, kc, 9137 (1q), 9437 (1q)] -  Act 109

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

Wisconsin outdoor wildlife heritage trust fund established [Sec. 589i, 1110m, 1119z] [vetoed] -  SB-55

Wisconsin outdoor wildlife heritage trust fund established -  Act 92

natural resources, department of _ hunting and fishing Natural resources, Department of — Hunting and fishing, see also Fish and game warden

Animal health protection provisions; intrastate transport of white-tailed deer regulations created [Sec. 36d, db, 259r, s, 260p, 9137 (1w), 9237 (35w), 9437 (1w)]  -  Act 109

Captive wildlife, farm-raised game, fur farms, wild and domestic animals, game birds, poultry, and fish: licensing, killing, definitions, introduction and stocking, and treatment revisions; DNR and DATCP authority, ordinance, penalty, and plant food for game bird provisions -  Act 56

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

Coaster brook trout: funding for study and reintroduction of [Sec. 9137 (1x), 9237 (27x)] -  Act 109

Coaster brook trout study and reintroduction: funding from Indian gaming revenues [Sec. 588m, 886m]  -  Act 16

Crossbow for hunting: resident senior citizen with archer or wild turkey hunting license may use without DNR permit  -  Act 18

Elk hunting regulations created [Sec. 36am, 84j-kmd, mf, mh-naf, noh-px, rb-rj, rm-rt, sb-st, 86g, r, 88b, e, g-n, p] [84km — vetoed] -  Act 109

Fish and game approval fees use for conservation purposes: JCF to determine what constitutes administration of DNR re management of fish and wildlife resources [Sec. 1117m] [vetoed] -  SB-55

Fishing licenses issued to disabled persons: nongovernmental issuing agents may accept applications and issue temporary licenses; DNR duty and fee provisions  -  Act 17

License fees use by DNR: state law to conform to the eligibility requirement for federal fish and wildlife conservation funding [Sec. 391, 1114-1117, 1118, 1119, 1159]  -  Act 16

Nonresident sports license fee [Sec. 1190] -  Act 16

Public access to body of water for fishing purposes: signage by DNR required [Sec. 1038dg] [vetoed]  -  SB-55

Venison processing and donation program [Sec. 610, 1196, 1225-1234, 9437 (7k)] -  Act 16

natural resources, department of _ recreation and boating Natural resources, Department of — Recreation and boating

ATV regulation: DNR annual report to JLAC re impact of increase in conservation warden positions [Sec. 1066atk] [vetoed] -  SB-55

Concessions in state parks: DNR to review and report on operations [Sec. 9137 (4z)] [vetoed] -  SB-55

Perrot State Park bridge study [Sec. 9137 (8m)] [vetoed] -  SB-55

Recreational boating aids for dredging of Root and Oconto Rivers [Sec. 9137 (6g), (7f)] [vetoed]  -  SB-55

Snowmobile program and fee changes; trail use sticker fee increased [Sec. 607, 3460, 3462, 3480, 3483, 3484, 3485] -  Act 16

Snowmobile rail crossings: procedure and requirement revisions -  Act 14

Tourism activities: DNR may not expend moneys appropriated from conservation fund re Tour.Dept [Sec. 1066y] [vetoed] -  SB-55

Vehicle admission to state parks and recreation areas: annual fees increased; daily fee for out-of-state vehicles raised; automated licensing agent transaction fee; resident senior citizen fee increased [Sec. 1150-1153g, 1153i, L, 1196g, r, 9337 (3cf), (4f), 9437 (2ff), (3)] -  Act 16

Vehicle registration expedited service system revised re computerized and noncomputerized systems; fee provisions [Sec. 591, 596, 606, 609, 624, 1046, 1047-1066, 1262, 1263, 1264-1266, 1267-1304, 1305, 1306, 3457, 3458, 3459, 3461, 3463-3479, 3486-3491] -  Act 16

natural resources board Natural resources board

Land purchase or exchange by BCPL; provisions re project land under a hydroelectric project [Sec. 1039b, 1088e-r] [vetoed] -  SB-55