Subject Index

Anhydrous ammonia regulations: exemption created re pollution control devices [A.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions, exemption removed and penalty provided]  - AB507

Anhydrous ammonia rules exemptions [Conf.Amdt.1 to S.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 2449d] -  SB55

Anhydrous ammonia storage and handling regulations created; penalty and civil liability provisions  - AB7

Bioterrorism response and preparedness: plan and funding provisions [A.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 9123 (2g); Conf.Amdt.1: provisions added re staffing, public health emergencies, vaccination, disposal of human remains, and reporting deaths of public health concern, 32p, 37n, 42x, 72em-eu, 93d, 148n, 260g, h, 338g, 340g-n, 367p-368t, 464be, 1151r, 9123 (2zw), (2zx), 9423 (2zw), (2zx)] -  JR2 AB1

Bodily substances placed in edibles: prohibition created -  AB280

Crane operator certification [Conf.Amdt.1 to S.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 2447x, 2490b, f, 9110 (9q)-(9qr), 9310 (2q), 9410 (2q)] - SB55

Disarming, destroying, or searching for an explosive or destructive device: interferring or obstructing a public safety official made a felony -  SB363

Domestic security coordinator position in the Office of the governor created [Sec. 12, 9101 (6); original bill only]  - JR2 AB1

Hunter safety education funding [Conf.Amdt.1 to S.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 596g, j, 1197hm]  - SB55

Mercury thermometer prohibition created re sale and give away of; exceptions provided -  AB793

Mercury thermometer prohibition created re sale and give away of; exceptions provided -  SB435

Product safety, household hazardous substance, and commercial feed law civil forfeitures; DOJ legal services for DATCP [Sec. 2396, 2397, 2431-2433] -  AB144

Product safety, household hazardous substance, and commercial feed law civil forfeitures; DOJ legal services for DATCP [Sec. 2396, 2397, 2431-2433; original bill only]  - SB55

Safety inspection or advisory services: civil liability exemption expanded to include county and local government officer, employee, or agent -  AB305

Security initiative re terrorism response training, statewide trauma care system, diseases and biological and chemical threats, Hygiene laboratory, and police services by DOA; new OJA grant program [for section numbers and further revisions, see entry under ``Crime and criminals"]  - JR2 AB1

Security or surveillance device: tampering with made a crime -  AB435

Wood treated with arsenic: report to JCF re phasing out state purchase of, preventing use in playground equipment, and corporate conversion to another preservative [S.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 9104 (2k); Conf.Amdt.1: DATCP and Comm.Dept to review evidence and report re harm to environment or human health, may not prohibit use unless less harmful substitute available, JCF report changed re plan to keep arsenic-treated wood from use in picnic tables, playground equipment, and park benches, 2394p] -  SB55

public service commission Public service commission

Commercial mobile radio service providers made eligible to receive universal service funding if PSC promulgates rules [Conf.Amdt.1 to S.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 2981Lm]  - SB55

Distributed generation electric power: definition created; PSC to develop rules [S.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 2978m, 9142 (2z); Conf. Amdt.1: further revisions, committee created to advise re rules promulgation, 3001p, 9142 (2zq), deletes 2978m, 9142 (2z)] - SB55

Electric generating facilities construction: engineering plan and deadline revisions re residential wells  - AB832

Electric generating facilities construction: engineering plan and deadline revisions re residential wells  - SB381

Electric generating facility: provisions re construction of a large facility [S.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 301m, 9342 (4mk)]  - SB55

Energy assessments of state agency rule proposals: PSC may prepare an energy impact statement [Sec. 3032-3034]  - AB144

Energy assessments of state agency rule proposals: PSC may prepare an energy impact statement [Sec. 3032-3034; original bill only] -  SB55

Extended area telephone service petition to PSC: hearing procedures revised -  AB475

Extended area telephone service petition to PSC: hearing procedures revised -  SB234

Leased generation contracts [S.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 3008m, 3011g, j, 9342 (4w); Conf.Amdt.1: further revisions, definitions created, 2977b, 3001b, d, 3008mc, 3011jc, 9342 (4wxm), deletes 3008m, 3011j, 9342 (4w)] - SB55

Leased generation contracts between public utilities and affiliated interests: PSC approval modified; holding company provision -  SB168

Manufactured home water and sewer regulation transferred from PSC to Comm.Dept [Sec. 464, 465, 2408, 2532-2539, 2540-2543, 2973-2977, 2989-2994, 3002-3007, 3014-3017, 9142 (2), 9442 (1)] -  AB144

Manufactured home water and sewer regulation transferred from PSC to Comm.Dept [Sec. 464, 465, 2408, 2532-2539, 2540-2543, 2973-2977, 2989-2994, 3002-3007, 3014-3017, 9142 (2), 9442 (1); S.Sub.Amdt.1: transitional water and sewer assessments, 459r, 465b, 2540m, 3014b, 9110 (3z), 9210 (3z), deletes 465, 2542, 2543, 3014, 9442 (1)]  - SB55

Pay-per-call service provisions revised re toll-free call transferred to international number or pay-per-call service, billing, notice, penalties, and civil liability; reports required - AB67

Pay-per-call service provisions revised re toll-free call transferred to international number or pay-per-call service, billing, notice, penalties, and civil liability; reports required - SB35

PSC enforcement authority against telecommunications providers [S.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 3011d] - SB55

PSC enforcement authority re telecommunications providers [Sec. 2985-2988, 2995, 3000, 3001, 3008, 3010, 3011, 9342 (2)] -  AB144

PSC enforcement authority re telecommunications providers [Sec. 2985-2988, 2995, 3000, 3001, 3008, 3010, 3011, 9342 (2); original bill only] -  SB55

PSC exemption from hiring freeze; report to JCF if positions are not filled [Conf.Amdt.1 to A.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 9142 (1x), 9259 (1)] -  JR2 AB1

PSC name changed to Utility service commission -  AB824

Public utility security measures withheld from public inspection required -  SB394

Railroad crossing hearings: attorney position transferred from PSC to DOA [Sec. 9101 (18), 9142 (1)]  - AB144

Railroad crossing hearings: attorney position transferred from PSC to DOA [Sec. 9101 (18), 9142 (1); original bill only] - SB55

Telecommunications and Internet services: government subdivisions prohibited from taking certain actions; exceptions and PSC provisions -  AB518

Telecommunications and Internet services: government subdivisions prohibited from taking certain actions; exceptions and PSC provisions -  SB248

Telecommunications cooperatives: revisions re cross-subsidization requirements and PSC jurisdiction  - AB656

Telecommunications cooperatives: revisions re cross-subsidization requirements and PSC jurisdiction  - SB349

Telecommunications facilities: local units of government prohibited from owning or constructing unless certain conditions are met; PSC and referendum provisions  - AB889

Telecommunications provider regulations revised re interconnection, collocation, and network elements requirements, formula for determining certain price increase, mandatory credits to customers, compliance with wholesale service standards, certain sales practices, and exceptions on cross subsidization; PSC duty specified and report required; ``large price-regulated telecommunications utility" defined  - SB451

Telecommunications providers to notify residential customers of certain high telephone bills; PSC duty specified re resolution of disputes over intrastate telephone service  - AB708

Telecommunications utilities (large price-regulated) regulations revised re retail and wholesale service quality; interconnection, collocation, and network elements; wholesale and retail affiliate separation; and price increase formula; PSC provisions -  SB408

Telecommunications utilities (small): revisions re cross-subsidization requirements and PSC jurisdiction; ``holding company" definition -  AB662

Telecommunications utilities (small): revisions re cross-subsidization requirements and PSC jurisdiction; ``holding company" definition -  SB355

Telecommunications utility or provider: AG may bring action re consumer protection, antitrust, and enforcement of laws; expiration date removed re AG appearance before PSC in certain matters; PSC to report violations - SB191

Telecommunications utility transactions: PSC approval required; acquisition of outstanding voting securities provision - AB159

Telecommunications utility transactions: PSC approval required; acquisition of outstanding voting securities provision - SB67

Wholesale merchant plants: revision re PSC assessments for expenses [Sec. 2978, 3012, 3013, 9342 (3)]  - AB144

Wholesale merchant plants: revision re PSC assessments for expenses [Sec. 2978, 3012, 3013, 9342 (3)]  - SB55

Wireless 911 board created, grant and surcharge provisions; telecommunications facilities ownership and construction and provider restrictions; wireless telephone number portability; PSC and JLC duties -  AB889

public transportation Public transportation, see Metropolitan transportation

public utility Public utility, see also Electric utility; Sanitation and sewerage management; Telecommunications; Waterworks

Cogeneration facility for U.W. Madison [Conf.Amdt.1 to A.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 32on, 9156 (2z)]  - JR2 AB1

Energy conservation related public benefits transitional revenues: utilities may retain [Conf.Amdt.1 to A.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 9142 (1v)] -  JR2 AB1

Energy costs funding for certain state agencies [Sec. 26, 33, 38, 42, 45, 46, 9123 (1), 9136 (2), 9156 (2), 9401 (3); A.Sub.Amdt.1: U.W. revision, 9156 (2) renumbered 9156 (2x); all provisions deleted by Conf.Amdt.1]  - JR2 AB1

Leased generation contracts between public utilities and affiliated interests: PSC approval modified; holding company provision -  SB168

Municipal public utility plant sale or lease: procedures and referendum requirements eliminated [Sec. 2024-2026, 3020]  - AB144

Municipal public utility plant sale or lease: procedures and referendum requirements eliminated -  AB233

Municipal public utility plant sale or lease: procedures and referendum requirements eliminated [Sec. 2024-2026, 3020; original bill only] -  SB55

Public school energy billing: DOA access to information [Conf.Amdt.1 to S.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 322m]  - SB55

Public utility holding company providing services to a light, heat, and power company: tax assessment provision [Sec. 2103, 2111, 2112, 2234, 3749, 9344 (27), (28)]  - AB144

Public utility holding company providing services to a light, heat, and power company: tax assessment provision [Sec. 2103, 2111, 2112, 2234, 3749, 9344 (27), (28)]  - SB55

Public utility security measures withheld from public inspection required -  SB394

State patrol security, traffic enforcement services, and special events: fees authorized [Sec. 2338-2340, 9352 (3)]  - AB144

State patrol security, traffic enforcement services, and special events: fees authorized [Sec. 2338-2340, 9352 (3); S.Sub.Amdt.1: fee not to apply to farm progress days, 2339g, m, 2340i] -  SB55

Telecommunications utility transactions: PSC approval required; acquisition of outstanding voting securities provision - AB159

Telecommunications utility transactions: PSC approval required; acquisition of outstanding voting securities provision - SB67

Utility public benefits fees and commitment to community programs: funding changes; DOA duties and report required  - AB253

Utility public benefits fees exemption created re residents of certain elderly or low-income rental housing; DOA duties specified; nonmunicipal utility provision  - AB438

Utility public benefits fees for low-income programs revised; fees charged by municipal electric utilities and cooperative associations reduced -  AB545

Utility public benefits fees programs and commitment to community programs eliminated; public benefits fees refund and nitrogen oxide emission reduction plan provisions  - AB302

Utility services provided to state programs re PR funding: cost allocation study [Conf.Amdt.1 to S.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 9107 (12w)] -  SB55

public utility _ taxation Public utility — Taxation

Public utility holding company providing services to a light, heat, and power company: tax assessment provision [Sec. 2103, 2111, 2112, 2234, 3749, 9344 (27), (28)]  - AB144

Public utility holding company providing services to a light, heat, and power company: tax assessment provision [Sec. 2103, 2111, 2112, 2234, 3749, 9344 (27), (28)]  - SB55

Public utility property: public utility distribution account created to replace shared revenue account - AB584

Shared revenue payments for former utility properties revised - AB136

Shared revenue payments for former utility properties revised - SB64

Waste treatment equipment: application revision re property and income tax deductions [Sec. 2104-2108, 2144, 2201, 2202, 9344 (6)] -  AB144

Waste treatment equipment: application revision re property and income tax deductions [Sec. 2104-2108, 2144, 2201, 2202, 9344 (6)] -  SB55

Wholesale merchant plant gross receipts tax; shared revenue calculation provision [Sec. 2232, 2233, 2235, 2236, 2237, 2282-2285, 9444 (2)] -  AB144

Wholesale merchant plant gross receipts tax; shared revenue calculation provision [Sec. 2232, 2233, 2235, 2236, 2237, 2282-2285, 9444 (2); S.SubAmdt.1: tax on wholesale electricity delayed, references to wholesale merchant plant revised, 2234m, n, 9444 (2p), deletes 2232, 2233, 2283, 2284, 9444 (2)] - SB55