Acts Index

mine and mining Mine and mining

Comprehensive planning by local governmental units: written notice re changes in allowable use or intensity of use to property owners or leaseholders with nonmetallic mineral resource extraction interests -  Act 307

Mining damage claim adjudication: two DWD apropriations repealed [Sec. 526, 1952, 1953] -  Act 33

Nonmetallic mineral processing facility: exemption from air pollution control construction permits [vetoed]  -  AB-516

Nonmetallic mining reclamation: financial assurance provision for city, village, or town requirements  -  Act 308

Nonmetallic mining reclamation requirements: exemption for creating a pond or wetland; conditions specified [vetoed] -  AB-411

minimum wage Minimum wage, see Wage — Minimum

minority enterprise Minority enterprise

Minority businesses and public work projects [Sec. 221m, 842t, 924g, 943p, 1029r, 1524r, 1527g-1528t, 1533b, 1682d- 1683m, 2022b, 2031p, 2325h-m, 2384c-cr, 2440m, 2442r, 2448g, r, 2618v-vp, 2628fg] [vetoed]  -  SB-44

WHEFA bonds: educational facility redefined; minority business participation provision -  Act 109

Wisconsin development fund grants re plant closings and the Wisconsin minority business opportunity committee [Sec. 292c, 9109 (1d), (2q)] [9109 (1d) — partial veto]  -  Act 33

minority groups Minority groups, see also Indians and tribal issues

African American History and Cultural Heritage Month: Governor directed to annually proclaim February as  -  Act 147

Compulsive gambling program for African Americans and persons of Southeast Asian origin: grants from Indian gaming receipts [Sec. 492g, 614g, 1857m] [vetoed]  -  SB-44

Hmong cultural center: funding and construction [Sec. 26m, 680, 687p, 690q, 9106 (1)(hm), (7k)] [vetoed]  -  SB-44

Lawton and Wisconsin higher education grant program revisions; auxiliary enterprises funding for grant programs [Sec. 318x, 329d, 385, 386d, 388m-390d, 933, 933g, 939, 939g, 984d-990g, 9157 (1x), 9425 (2x), 9457 (2x)] [329d, 389d, 390d, 9157 (1x) — partial veto; 386d, 933g, 939g, 990g, 9425 (2x), 9457 (2x) — vetoed] -  Act 33

Minority health grants from Indian gaming revenue revised [Sec. 2059g] -  Act 33

Recreation programs for children and families of Southeast Asian origin: grants for summer and after-school programs [Sec. 1272g] [vetoed] -  SB-44

minors Minors, see Alcohol beverage — Sale to minors; Children and its subheadings; Family — Support; Guardian and ward; Juvenile court; Juvenile delinquency; Youth

miscarriage Miscarriage, see Maternal and infant care

miscellaneous organization Miscellaneous organization, see Organization, Miscellaneous

misdemeanor Misdemeanor, see Crime and criminals

mobile home Mobile home

Motor home, mobile home, or recreational vehicle: maximum permissible length and width revised  -  Act 213

Motor vehicle certificate of title revised re issuance of distinctive and replacement certificates and reference to DOJ checking records for stolen vehicles; special distinguishing registration plates for national guard members expanded to include certain trucks and motor homes -  Act 184

mortgage Mortgage

``Covered loan" re consumer mortgage lenders regulated; DFI duties specified; exclusive state regulation authority; parity for federally insured depository institutions  -  Act 257

Mortgage banking and mortgage brokering laws revised; Division of Banking and TCS Board duties  -  Act 260

moser, william r Moser, William R.

Life and public service [SJR-35] -  JR-16

motel Motel, see Hotel and motel

motor fuel Motor fuel, see Gasoline

motor home Motor home, see Mobile home; Recreation vehicle

motor vehicle Motor vehicle, see also Bus and truck; Drivers' education; Drunken driving; Farm and farming — Machinery; Implied consent or alcohol concentration; Mobile home; Motorcycle and its subheadings; Recreation vehicle; Snowmobile

Fire calls on certain highways re vehicle fire: reimbursement procedure for town and certain cities and villages modified -  Act 205

Hybrid-electric vehicle or vehicle operating on gasohol or alternative fuels: use as state-owned or leased vehicles required when feasible and assembly in U.S. is certified; DOA to encourage use among agencies and residents, report required; definition provided -  Act 311

Towing service removal of unregistered, abandoned, or illegally parked motor vehicle: law enforcement must inform towing service of the name and last-known address of registered owner and all lienholders; towing service agreement with municipality or county provision -  Act 142

motor vehicle _ accident Motor vehicle — Accident, see also Insurance — Motor vehicle

Motor vehicle accident resulting in great bodily harm or death: penalties for failure to remain at the scene revised  -  Act 74

motor vehicle _ certificate of title Motor vehicle — Certificate of title

Motor vehicle certificate of title revised re issuance of distinctive and replacement certificates and reference to DOJ checking records for stolen vehicles; special distinguishing registration plates for national guard members expanded to include certain trucks and motor homes -  Act 184

Vehicle registration and title fees increased [Sec. 2516, 2518, 2520, 9353 (4q), (4r)] -  Act 33

motor vehicle _ dealers and finance companies Motor vehicle — Dealers and finance companies

Motor vehicle buyer and wholesaler licensing requirements; motor vehicle auction and appropriation provisions  -  Act 216

Motor vehicle dealer, manufacturer, importer, and distributor provisions revised re right to a jury trial, acquisition of dealer's assets, and revocation of license under certain conditions -  Act 77

Motor vehicle dealer, salesperson, sales finance company, distributor, manufacturer, or transporter operating without a license or failing to report to DOT a change in its place of business: fines changed to forfeitures  -  Act 215

Motor vehicle distributor and wholesaler definitions modified; dealer and wholesaler bonding requirements revised  -  Act 76

Vehicle protection product warranty: regulations established; insurance provisions of the statutes do not apply; OCI duties -  Act 302

motor vehicle _ drivers_ education Motor vehicle — Drivers' education, see Drivers' education

motor vehicle _ driver_s license Motor vehicle — Driver's license, see also Identification cards

Absconding without paying: prohibitions expanded re gasoline and diesel fuel; driver's license suspension provision  -  Act 80

Alcohol concentration: prohibited level lowered; ATV, boat, and snowmobile operation included; court costs and fees for first violation provision; DOT to purge driving records of first violation under certain conditions except CDL holders  -  Act 30

Bomb scares or firearm violations involving property owned or leased by the state or political subdivision or school premises: motor vehicle operating privilege suspension  -  Act 200

CDL authorization re hazardous waste endorsements [Sec. 2512m, 2521w, 2534g-k, 2536g, 2551c, e, j, 2552g, i, 2553m-2554h, 2555x, 2557g-m, 2564m, 2570m, 2579m, 9153 (2z), 9453 (2z)] -  Act 33

Classified driver license system changes re commercial motor vehicle and CDL privileges and offenses, occupational or other special license, school bus operators, and DOT records; legislative committee review required [Sec. 2512, 2513, 2522-2534, 2535, 2537-2551, 2552, 2553, 2555-2555m, 2556, 2557, 2558-2564, 2565-2570g, 2571-2574, 2752, 2771, 9353 (2), 9453 (2)] -  Act 33

Driving skills test to operate ``Class D" vehicles: DOT may contract with third party to administer; LAB audit required [vetoed] -  AB-833

Human service vehicle operator qualifications established; specialized transportation service requirements; criminal history search, school bus endorsement, forfeiture, DOT, DOJ, and county provisions -  Act 297

Law enforcement access to driver's license photos expanded -  Act 36

Off-road utility vehicle: operation on certain roadways permitted; definition, registration, operator's license, rules of the road, and vehicle emission provisions  -  Act 192

Out-of-state motor vehicle operator's license surrendered prior to issuance of a Wisconsin license: DOT to destroy the license and report to the issuing jurisdiction  -  Act 221

School bus endorsement and operator of school van or temporary school vehicle: criminal history requirements modified and additional requirements imposed; fees, nonresident operators, penalties, and emergency rule provisions; DOT, DPI, and LC duties specified; studies and reports required  -  Act 280

Voter registration: valid Wisconsin driver's license or ID card or U.S. uniformed service ID required; use of corroboration repealed; absentee ballot and DOT provisions; photo requirement exemption re religious tenets [vetoed]  -  AB-111

motor vehicle _ drunken driving Motor vehicle — Drunken driving, see Drunken driving

motor vehicle _ emission standards Motor vehicle — Emission standards, see Motor vehicle — Regulation

motor vehicle _ equipment Motor vehicle — Equipment, see also Motorcycle — Equipment

Emission inspection for motor vehicles: time period for initial inspection in certain counties revised; emission control equipment grant program re school buses created and emergency rule provisions -  Act 220

Snowmobile law revisions re operation of, equipment on, registration certificates, and derbies and races; funding for trails, safety, and enforcement costs; boat and ATV provision  -  Act 166

motor vehicle _ insurance Motor vehicle — Insurance, see Insurance — Motor vehicle

motor vehicle _ license plate Motor vehicle — License plate, see Motor vehicle — Taxation or registration

motor vehicle _ operator_s license Motor vehicle — Operator's license, see Motor vehicle — Driver's license

motor vehicle _ publicly_owned Motor vehicle — Publicly-owned, see also Aviation

Hybrid-electric vehicle or vehicle operating on gasohol or alternative fuels: use as state-owned or leased vehicles required when feasible and assembly in U.S. is certified; DOA to encourage use among agencies and residents, report required; definition provided -  Act 311

motor vehicle _ registration Motor vehicle — Registration, see Bus and truck — Taxation or registration; Farm and farming — Machinery; Motor vehicle — Taxation or registration

motor vehicle _ regulation Motor vehicle — Regulation, see also Drunken driving; Implied consent or alcohol concentration

Emission inspection for motor vehicles: time period for initial inspection in certain counties revised; emission control equipment grant program re school buses created and emergency rule provisions -  Act 220

Off-road utility vehicle: operation on certain roadways permitted; definition, registration, operator's license, rules of the road, and vehicle emission provisions  -  Act 192

Restricted controlled substances: operating a motor vehicle, ATV, snowmobile, or motorboat or operating or going armed with a firearm with detectable amounts in person's blood prohibited; definition provided -  Act 97

Three-vehicle combination permit: type of trailer expanded re personal recreational vehicle; operation prohibited under certain weather conditions -  Act 210

Towing and storage charges re nonmoving traffic violations: use of vehicle registration suspension or refusal mechanism permitted; reconciliation provision re 2003 WisAct 202 (AB-467) -  Act 201

Traffic violation and registration program funding increased -  Act 202

Traffic violations re railroad crossings: liability imposed on vehicle owner; defense and change of venue provisions  -  Act 209

motor vehicle _ taxation or registration Motor vehicle — Taxation or registration, see also Snowmobile

Motor vehicle certificate of title revised re issuance of distinctive and replacement certificates and reference to DOJ checking records for stolen vehicles; special distinguishing registration plates for national guard members expanded to include certain trucks and motor homes -  Act 184

Off-road utility vehicle: operation on certain roadways permitted; definition, registration, operator's license, rules of the road, and vehicle emission provisions  -  Act 192

Special distinguishing registration plate re Purple Heart Medal: with DVA approval, DOT to specify color and design of plate; ``combat-wounded veteran" displayed on plate; exempt from 7-year design interval -  Act 71

Towing service removal of unregistered, abandoned, or illegally parked motor vehicle: law enforcement must inform towing service of the name and last-known address of registered owner and all lienholders; towing service agreement with municipality or county provision -  Act 142

Vehicle environmental impact fee: sunset extended [Sec. 2519] -  Act 33

Vehicle registration and title fees increased [Sec. 2516, 2518, 2520, 9353 (4q), (4r)] -  Act 33

motor vehicle dealer Motor vehicle dealer, see Motor vehicle — Dealers and finance companies