Acts Index

Water towers in villages of Athens and Weston: funding provided [Sec. 3161u, uc] -  Act 16

Watershed management center at U.W. Stevens Point [Sec. 1066d, 1358m] [vetoed] -  SB-55

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

watershed Watershed, see Water supply

waterways and water power Waterways and water power, see also Harbor; Lakes; Shoreland zoning; Wetland

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

Dam located in the city of Jefferson: fish ladder exemption and funding for dam safety project [Sec. 1340r, 1345c] [vetoed] -  SB-55

Dam located in village of Cazenovia: funding for repair [Sec. 968c, 1345b] -  Act 16

Dam rehabilitation project funding [Sec. 1345cm] [partial veto]  -  Act 16

Exposed shore areas: use of [Sec. 1255d-v] -  Act 16

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

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

I 43 bridge across the Fox river in Green Bay designated the ``Leo Frigo Memorial Bridge" -  Act 101

I 43 bridge across the Fox river in Green Bay designated the ``Leo Frigo Memorial Bridge" [Sec. 2307k] [vetoed]  -  SB-55

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

Kickapoo valley reserve appropriation for payments in lieu of taxes; new GPR funding for information technology; Indian gaming revenues use to provide law enforcement services; report re generating revenues and resubmitting building plans [Sec. 631r-632g, 881r, 1263h, 1404f] [632g, 1263h, 1404f — vetoed] -  Act 16

Kickapoo valley reserve visitor center: funding from stewardship moneys [Sec. 1034pm, 1039bm] -  Act 16

LaCrosse-Bad Axe Watershed and Kickapoo River Watershed: geographical management units [Sec. 1042g] [vetoed]  -  SB-55

Lake Belle View and Sugar River project by the village of Belleville [Sec. 1261k] -  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

Nonpoint source bonding increased re urban nonpoint source abatement and storm water management; municipal flood control and riparian restoration [Sec. 621h, 962, 965, 967, 967e, 2380g, i] [962, 967, 967e — partial veto; 621h — vetoed] -  Act 16

Plover River handicapped-accessible fishing pier: funding provided to village of Whiting [Sec. 605, 605b, 9137 (4x), 9437 (2x)] [vetoed] -  SB-55

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

Portage canal: recreational boating aids to city of Portage [Sec. 1344g] -  Act 16

Prairie River restoration: stewardship moneys to city of Merrill [Sec. 1034pm, 1039t] -  Act 16

Priority watershed designation for South Fork of the Hay River: date extended; DATCP to determine amount of the matching funds required [Sec. 3176m] -  Act 16

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

Recreational boating aids for Great Lakes dredging: requirements revised [Sec. 1329] -  Act 16

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

Root River pathway project: stewardship funding for city of Racine [Sec. 1039br] -  Act 16

Southeastern Wisconsin Fox River commission: funding provided [Sec. 9137 (9n)] -  Act 16

Sturgeon spearing license revisions re fees; moneys for managing stock and fishery in Lake Winnebago, Fox river, and Wolf river areas; conservation patron license [Sec. 36gb, 84nb-no, ra, rk-rLm, ru, rv, 88f, o, 9337 (1zo), 9437 (1zo)]  -  Act 109

USH 45 bridge across part of Embarrass River in village of Tigerton designated and marked ``Gateway to the North" [Sec. 2307r] [vetoed] -  SB-55

Waterway permit requirements [Sec. 1245g-s] -  Act 16

Wausau Whitewater Course on the Wisconsin River in the city of Wausau: funding to Wausau Kayak/Canoe Corporation for upgrade [Sec. 605, 605b, 9137 (5e)] [vetoed]  -  SB-55

Wild Rivers Interpretive Center grants [Sec. 630, 1400q] [vetoed] -  SB-55

waterworks Waterworks

Aquifer storage and recovery [Sec. 38ge, 369gm] -  Act 109

Manufactured home water and sewer regulation revisions; transitional water and sewer assessments [Sec. 459r, 464, 465b, 2408, 2532-2539, 2540-2541, 2973-2977, 2989-2994, 3002-3007, 3014b-3017, 9110 (3z), 9142 (2), 9210 (3z)]  -  Act 16

waukesha county Waukesha county

I 94 in Milwaukee and Waukesha counties: reconstruction and capacity expansion [Sec. 258ptg] -  Act 109

waupaca, city of Waupaca, City of

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

wausau, city of Wausau, City of

Wausau City Square Park Pedestrian Pathway: grant provided; contribution to share of project costs required [Sec. 9152 (4c)] [vetoed] -  SB-55

Wausau state office facility study [Sec. 9107 (12mk)] [vetoed] -  SB-55

Wausau Whitewater Course on the Wisconsin River in the city of Wausau: funding to Wausau Kayak/Canoe Corporation for upgrade [Sec. 605, 605b, 9137 (5e)] [vetoed]  -  SB-55

waushara county Waushara county

Correctional institutions: new medium security facilities established at Redgranite and New Lisbon; facility located near Black River Falls named ``Jackson Correctional Institution" [Sec. 3353m, 3336, 3337] -  Act 16

wayland academy Wayland Academy, see Dodge county

wc WC, see Worker's compensation

wcc WCC, see Wisconsin conservation corps

weapon Weapon, see Firearms and dangerous weapons

weather Weather

Hail-damaged vehicles: definition created [Sec. 432b, d, 435m, 9452 (2q)] -  Act 109

weeds Weeds

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

Highway right-of-way under DOT jurisdiction: permit for vegetation removal re visibility of business or sign [Sec. 2340vg] [vetoed] -  SB-55

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

weight limit Weight limit, see Bus and truck — Taxation or registration

welfare Welfare, see Food stamp plan; Public assistance; Unemployment — Relief measures; Veteran — Relief; Wisconsin works

wells Wells

Air filtration for residential wells [Sec. 3160q, 9437 (6p)] [vetoed] -  SB-55

High-capacity wells: JLC to study issues [Sec. 9132 (1q)] [vetoed] -  SB-55

Well compensation grant program lapse to environmental fund [Sec. 9237 (1f)] -  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

west salem, village of West Salem, Village of, see La Crosse county

westby, city of Westby, City of, see Vernon county

weston, town of Weston, Town of, see Marathon county

weston, village of Weston, Village of, see Marathon county

wetland Wetland

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

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

Swampland or wasteland: definition for property tax purposes [Sec. 2114m, 9344 (28v)] [vetoed] -  SB-55

Wetland enhancement and restoration grants [Sec. 3200m, 3206m, r] -  Act 16

Wetlands water quality standards compliance: law revised; specific references to Dunn and Trempealeau counties removed; Governor may select one activity to exempt [Sec. 150c, m, 259h, 369kb-ks] [vetoed] -  Jr2 AB-1

wheda WHEDA, see Housing and economic development authority, Wisconsin

wheelchair Wheelchair, see Handicapped

whefa WHEFA, see Health and educational facilities authority, Wisconsin

whiting, village of Whiting, Village of, see Portage county

wic _women, infants and children program_ WIC (Women, infants and children program), see Maternal and infant care

wild rivers Wild rivers, see Waterways and water power

wild turkey Wild turkey, see Game bird

wildlife Wildlife, see Animal; Game

wine Wine, see Alcohol beverage and its subheadings

winnebago county Winnebago county