Acts Index

Water slides: sales and use tax exemption for [Sec. 2246nm, 9444 (3w)] [vetoed] -  SB-55

Wood treated with arsenic: DATCP and Comm.Dept to review and report re harm to environment or human health, may not prohibit unless substitute available; report to JCF re plan to keep arsenic treated wood use in picnic tables, park benches, and children's playground equipment [Sec. 2394p, 9104 (2k)] [2394p — partial veto; 9104 (2k) — vetoed]  -  Act 16

recreation vehicle Recreation vehicle

ATV definition: weight limit increased [Sec. 3390b] -  Act 16

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

ATV safety program: grant to nonprofit corporation [Sec. 607m, 1045m, 1066ar] [1066ar — partial veto]  -  Act 16

Electric personal assistive mobility device: definition and regulations established; exempt from definition of ``vehicle" and certain motor vehicle laws -  Act 90

Trail maintenance and operation: funding from ATV fees [Sec. 590m] [partial veto] -  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

recycling Recycling

Extension recycling education: funding restored [Sec. 9256 (4r), (4s)] -  Act 109

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

Recycling activities in parks and forests: funding revision [Sec. 585im] -  Act 16

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

Recycling financial assistance revisions [Sec. 614, 3225, 3226] -  Act 16

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

Recycling surcharge imposed on noncorporate farms [Sec. 2249, 2250, 9344 (17)] -  Act 16

RMDB duties and grants re projects using recovered or hazardous material [Sec. 3619k-s] [vetoed]  -  SB-55

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

recycling market development board Recycling market development board

RMDB duties and grants re projects using recovered or hazardous material [Sec. 3619k-s] [vetoed]  -  SB-55

redgranite, village of Redgranite, Village of, see Waushara county

redistricting Redistricting

Congressional redistricting based on 2000 census; LRB duty specified -  Act 46

referendum Referendum

Technical college borrowing and capital expenditures; referendum requirement threshold increased [Sec. 1371g, r, 2056g, r, 9348 (1x)] -  Act 16

Town officer compensation re service as town employee; formula for maximum spending on bridges and roads, referenda provision; disposal of property [Sec. 2003pc-pe, sc, se, sg, 2022td, 2294p, pc, 9352 (5k)] -  Act 16

refund Refund, see Income tax — Refund; Sales tax

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

regional planning Regional planning

Dane county regional planning commission: dissolution date changed [Sec. 1157s] -  Act 109

Dane county regional planning commission dissolution re 1999 WisAct 9: provision repealed [Sec. 4046s] [vetoed]  -  SB-55

Household hazardous waste grants: eligibility of regional planning commissions [Sec. 372s] -  Act 109

register in probate Register in probate

Elder abuse direct services funding [Sec. 3835g-i, 9309 (6d)] -  Act 16

register of deeds Register of deeds, see also Notary public

Fees for certifying copies increased [Sec. 2000, 9359 (9)] -  Act 16

registration of electors Registration of electors, see Elections — Registration

regulation and licensing, department of Regulation and licensing, Department of, see also Medical examining board; Trades and occupations; specific occupation

Boxing contests (amateur and professional): DORL authority revised [Sec. 464bb, bd, bf-cv] [vetoed]  -  Jr2 AB-1

Cemetery and mausoleum regulations [Sec. 465p, 1104p, 1144m, 2100m, 2852bb-Lt, ob-yu, 3492w, 3504f-k, 3605gb-ux] [vetoed] -  SB-55

Coordinated licensure information system: Board of nursing and DORL may release information about licensed nurses or applicants -  Act 66

CPA regulation modifications [Sec. 1384m, 1385m, 1457m, 2004g, j, 2022tj, 2404g, r, 2405m, 2666m, 2760p, r, 2814dd-dt, 2850bm, 2920c-w, 2923g, r, 2932d, 2943m-2972g, 3020d, L-n, 3024m, 3504w, 3508m, 3510m, 3606pb-vz, 3608bf, 3649m, 3862yg, yr] -  Act 16

Credentialing fee methodologies used by DORL: JLAC requested to direct LAB to evaluate [Sec. 9132 (3v)] [vetoed] -  SB-55

Credentials: initial and renewal fees revised; applicant investigation fees [Sec. 465m, 3505, 3509-3592, 9443 (2)]  -  Act 16

Cummings, Marlene A.: public service commended and congratulations upon retirement [AJR-27]  -  JR-12

DORL credential renewal notice by mail or by electronic transmission [Sec. 3507] -  Act 16

Examination fee revenue [Sec. 3506] -  Act 16

Eye examinations and evaluations for children entering kindergarten required; forms to be created [Sec. 2679m, 3504p, 9143 (3c)] -  Act 16

Massage therapists and bodyworkers: registration requirements replaced with certificate requirements; council created  -  Act 74

Social worker, marriage and family therapists, professional counselor, and art, music, and dance therapist: regulations revised -  Act 80

religious societies Religious societies

Cemetery and mausoleum regulations [Sec. 465p, 1104p, 1144m, 2100m, 2852bb-Lt, ob-yu, 3492w, 3504f-k, 3605gb-ux] [vetoed] -  SB-55

Faith-based approaches to crime prevention and corrections; restorative justice program in Milwaukee county and a second county selected by AG; evaluation of DHFS and Corr.Dept AODA programs; inmate rehabilitation; LAB audit; legislative purpose and sunset provided [Sec. 1483j, 2002j, 3327r, 3333j, 3334j, 3354j, 4031j-r, 9113 (2m), 9132 (4m)] [3333j, 4031p — partial veto; 1483j, 3327r — vetoed]  -  Act 16

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

Property tax exemption report filed by church or religious association re certain land annexed by city of La Crosse: deadline modified -  Act 32

remedial legislation Remedial legislation, see Statutes — Revision

rent_to_own Rent-to-own, see Lease

rental property Rental property, see Lease; Motor vehicle — Regulation

reorganization of state government Reorganization of state government

Consumer protection programs, functions, and enforcement activities transferred to DOJ [Sec. 27m, 28m, 41g, k, mp, 259m, sd-sp, 262m, 263bb-pv, 264d-t, 266m, 267kb-kz, 269m, 312m, 314m-r, 338gf-r, 442g-r, 511bg-p, 516g-r, 9104 (4xv), 9131 (2xz), 9204 (14xz), 9231 (10xo), 9404 (1xo)] [vetoed] -  Jr2 AB-1

Electronic government, Department of, abolished; functions transferred to DOA [for section numbers and vetoes, see entry under ``Electronic government, Department of"]  -  Act 109

Electronic government, Department of, created; Information technology management board established; duties and authority specified [for section numbers and vetoes, see entry under ``Electronic government, Department of"]  -  Act 16

Food advisory council created [Sec. 168e, 2403e] [vetoed] -  SB-55

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

Fox river navigational system authority created; to replace existing commissions [Sec. 86, 105, 106, 107, 112, 114g, r, 229b, 131, 132, 180, 189-192,194, 202, 228, 249, 253, 254, 256, 267, 299-306, 310, 312, 319, 321 322, 381, 382, 385, 388, 605, 625-627, 629, 1039, 1200, 1332, 1334-1339, 1391, 2109, 2174, 2246, 2434, 2557, 2558, 2559, 2575, 3038, 3128, 3208, 3220, 3769, 9137 (2)] -  Act 16

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

Land information board abolished; Wisconsin land council membership and duties; land information system provisions; land records fee and register of deeds duties; report and sunset provided [Sec. 130, 163-167 200b, 201c, 332, 342m-343m, 343r, t, 800, 803b, 804, 804g, 1999m, n, 2001m, n, 2003c-m, 4039b, 4041b, 4059b, g, 4060fm, 9201 (7q), 9359 (11bp), 9459 (5r)] [332, 4041b — partial veto; 163-167, 200b, 201c, 342m, n, 343r, 1999n, 2001n, 4039b, 4059b, g, 9459 (5r) — vetoed] -  Act 16

Local government, Commission on, created; duties set, report required [Sec. 9101 (1)] -  Act 109

MA eligibility administration transferred from DWD to DHFS; provisions re welfare fraud and error reduction, food stamps, and obsolete AFDC provisions [for section numbers, see entry under ``Medical assistance"] -  Act 16

Sentence and penalty revisions re new felony classes, murder, carjacking, certain misdemeanor and minimum penalty provisions, mandatory consecutive sentences, penalty enhancers, bifurcated sentences, extended supervision, private bar appropriation increase, trial and appellate division hiring freeze exemption, threshold for property crimes, and life imprisonment; Sentencing commission recreated; Joint review committee on criminal penalties created [for section numbers and vetoes, see entry under ``Corrections, Department of"]  -  Act 109

TEACH board functions transferred to DPI [Sec. 13q, 20pm, se, tn, 23m, n, 32mm-om, 52j, Lb, 64L, 68m, n, 69g, m, 93g, 100L, ng-oy, 279m, 280m, 284d, 287d, 346c-r, rm, rt, 9140 (3q), 9240 (1r), 9440 (3q)] [vetoed] -  Jr2 AB-1

Workforce excellence, Division of, eliminated [Sec. 177, 179] -  Act 16

Youth diversion program transferred from Corr.Dept to OJA [Sec. 285, 684d-686, 853d, 856d, 857d, 3348-3351d, 9111 (1)] -  Act 16

reports Reports, see also Legislative audit bureau; Studies; specific subject

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

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

Badger care health care program savings: DHFS report to JCF [Sec. 9123 (9wo)] [partial veto] -  Act 16

Bioterrorism response and preparedness: plan and funding; provisions re staffing, public health emergencies, vaccination, disposal of human remains, and reporting deaths of public health concern [for section numbers and vetoes, see entry under ``Public safety"] -  Act 109

Charter schools: annual report by State superintendent [Sec. 2635m] -  Act 16

Comm.Dept reports re Business development assistance center and entrepreneurial and intermediary assistance programs consolidated and revised [Sec. 3694, 3695, 3697, 3698]  -  Act 16

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

DATCP reports re county and district fair receipts and disbursements: requirements repealed [Sec. 2390]  -  Act 16

Developmental disabilities waiting list evaluation and report by JLC; MA federal waiver re brain injury; DHFS plan for services to developmentally disabled; written plans of care for personal care services [Sec. 174g, h, 1508rg-rp, 1509g, h, 1750km, 9123 (16r)-(16rs)] [9123 (16rs) — partial veto; 174g, h, 9123 (16r), (16rq) — vetoed] -  Act 16

Digital television conversion project, funding provisions, and reports [Sec. 9107 (5), 9156 (2x), 9159 (2y)]  -  Act 16

DNR administrative funding: report to JCF required [Sec. 9137 (4y)] [vetoed] -  SB-55

DOT computerized information systems and data processing resources: study and report required; biennial report on progress of database [Sec. 2340k, 9152 (5z)] [9152 (5z) — partial veto; 2340k — vetoed] -  Act 16

DVA space needs re offices and veterans museum: DOA to review and report to Building commission [Sec. 9159 (2z)] -  Act 16