Subject Index

Partial deregulation of telecommunications services: PSC proceedings deadline -  SB371

Patient health care records: circumstances under which health care provider may release without consent modified  - AB727

Patient health care records: circumstances under which health care provider may release without consent modified  - SB372

Strategic energy assessments by PSC revised -  AB735

Strategic energy assessments by PSC revised -  SB378

Telecommunications utility petition re determination of rates or costs of unbundled network or service elements: PSC deadline created [S.Sub.Amdt.2: further revisions, form and information requirements] -  AB729

Telecommunications utility petition re determination of rates or costs of unbundled network or service elements: PSC deadline created -  SB370

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Adoption expenses: nonrefundable individual income tax credit created -  SB408

Aggravated burglary modified re dwellings, certain boats, and motor homes -  AB49

Agricultural production loan guarantees: loan limit revised; annual review by WHEDA required [A.Amdt.1: repayment guarantee revised] -  AB913

Alcohol beverage operator's license: reciprocity among municipalities [A.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions, reciprocity provisions replaced with provisional license revisions]  - AB210

Amoritization ordinance may not be used by county or municipality to remove nonconforming building premises, structure, or fixture that may be lawfully used  - AB858

BAC testing and breathalyzer refusal hearings: municipal court allowed to hold; transfer to circuit court provision  - AB273

Beer wholesaler's license and Class ``A" license transferred together to premises in another municipality in the same county allowed under certain conditions - SB271

Bomb scares or firearm violations involving property owned or leased by the state or political subdivision or school premises: motor vehicle operating privilege suspension  - SB105

Bonding requirements of certain city, village, town, and county officers eliminated -  AB263

Breast cancer research program and grant created and individual income tax checkoff procedure [A.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions, grants specifically awarded to Medical College of Wisconsin and U.W. Comprehensive Cancer Center, reports required] -  AB351

Business equipment lease and contract to provide business services: renewal or extension provisions and notification requirements -  SB511

Charter schools: U.W. 4-year institutions and 2-year college campuses allowed to establish with Board of Regents approval [S.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions, 2-year campuses removed, number limited, charter school plan required]  - SB253

City or village annexation limitations re territory must be in same county and boundaries [S.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions, provisions re boundary agreement and payments to town from which land is annexed added; A.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions] - SB87

Clean Water Fund Program financial hardship assistance for the Elcho Sanitary District revised - AB396

College tuition and expenses program and college savings program: income tax deduction created for contributions made by a great-grandparent, aunt, or uncle of the beneficiary  - AB209

Condominium law revisions - AB254

Corporation law revisions re classes or series of stock; shareholder notices and meetings; committees; mergers, share exchanges, and business combinations; and transfer of property [S.Amdt.1: merger of indirectly wholly owned subsidiary or parent added] -  SB218

County board may establish fee for certain court-related sheriff's service [A.Amdt.1 and S.Amdt.1: fee limited re seized property or eviction] -  AB50

County may request court to vacate platted land under certain conditions -  AB443

County or municipality may certify any non-property tax-related debt over $20.00 to DOR to collect from debtor's tax refund [A.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions, judgment and notice provisions] -  AB613

County tax levy for library services: exemption for city, town, village, or school district modified [A.Amdt.1: county board approval required] -  AB431

Cranberry designated as the state fruit; Blue Book provision  - AB679

Creditor claims on unmatured life insurance contract or unmatured annuity revised [S.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions]  - SB504

Deer or elk head, antlers, skin, or tail: possession, sale, barter, purchase, or trade of from lawfully killed animal revised - AB424

Delinquent act allegedly committed by an American Indian juvenile while outside the boundaries of the reservation or off-reservation trust land because of certain tribal court order: process for consultation established - AB402

Delinquent child support: statute of limitations for an action to collect -  AB624

Depositions: list of disqualified persons expanded, contracts for court reporting services, and exceptions provided  - AB533

Domestic violence: portion of marriage license fee and increase in domestic abuse assessment to fund services related to - AB341

Donation or sale of state property by DOT without Governor's approval modified -  AB436

Driving skills test to operate ``Class D" vehicles: DOT may contract with third party to administer [A.Amdt.1: LAB audit required] -  AB833

Drug paraphernalia and possession of marijuana: ordinances revised in county with population over 500,000  - AB715

Economic development programs available in this state: Comm.Dept to create Web site re information concerning; chambers of commerce provision - AB880

Engineering instruction by U.W. Platteville at U.W. Rock County campus: appropriation for - AB830

Environmental Results Program and Environmental Improvement Program created; DNR, Comm.Dept, and DOJ duties specified [S.Amdt.2: waiver of enforcement record requirements and forfeiture provisions] -  SB61

Estate tax imposed on transfer of property: ``property within the jurisdiction of this state" defined [A.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions, definition removed, nonresident decedent's intangible personal property exception revised]  - AB793

Executive budget process: deadlines revised re Governor's budget message and capital budget; DOA to report on agency budget requests submitted late [S.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions] - SB64

Feeding elk or deer under certain conditions permitted; CWD provision [A.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions, ``elk" removed, rules revised; S.Amdt.1: feed restriction, counties changed to municipality; A.Amdt.1 to S.Amdt.1: counties provision restored] -  AB519

Fines and forfeitures imposed by circuit court: percentage retained by county increased -  AB666

Fire calls on certain highways re vehicle fire: reimbursement procedure for town and certain cities and villages modified - AB471

Firearm pointed at law enforcement officer and certain emergency personnel and bodily substances thrown or expelled by person in custody or detained by peace officer: prohibitions created [A.Amdt.2: bodily substances provisions revised, in custody or detained condition removed]  - AB206

Fireworks permit issued by a municipality: civil liability exemption for certain damages -  SB75

Fishing tournaments: DNR to establish program to authorize and regulate [A.Amdt.2: bass fishing tournament pilot program added] -  AB623

Flag of the U.S.: penalty created for damage to with intent to cause violence or breach of peace - AB157

Funeral procession: flashing lights on vehicles permitted -  SB398

``Great Hunger, The" in Ireland: March 17 made a special observance day for schools -  SB526

Group health benefit plan definition revised -  AB685

Group health benefit plan definition revised -  SB322

Health care powers of attorney and declarations to physicians executed in another state and in compliance with that state's laws is enforceable in Wisconsin; immunity provision  - AB554

Hearing instrument specialists, audiologists, and speech-language pathologists: regulation and licensing revisions  - AB841

Help America Vote Act of 2002 administration costs: DOA and Elections Board directed to request JCF to transfer moneys - AB932

High capacity wells regulation and approval; environmental impact statement, groundwater protection and management areas, and DNR provisions; Groundwater Quantity Committee created and report required -  SB524

Housing facilities: any county may build, rehabilitate, furnish, and rent to residents of the county; funding provision  - AB872

Housing Rehabilitation Program and Homeownership Mortgage Loan Program revisions; WHEDA bonding authority increased; confidentiality provision; appendix report by Comm.Dept -  SB497

Human service vehicle operator qualifications established; sepcialized transportation service requirements re background checks and vehicle operating records; fines, DOT, DOJ, and county provisions [S.Amdt.1: provisions re certain convictions removed, school bus endorsement added; A.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions, operator background information forms, ID cards, and records maintenance provisions removed]  - SB3

Hybrid-electric vehicle or vehicle operating on gasohol or alternative fuels: use as state-owned or leased vehicles required when feasible; DOA to encourage use among agencies and residents, report required; definition provided [A.Amdt.1: certified assembled in U.S. for State lease or purchase]  - SB155

In-state bank or in-state bank holding company: provisions for acquisition by out-of-state bank - AB730

Incorporation of a town into a city or village: procedure revised; Incorporation Review Board created  - SB323

Lay witness and expert witness testimony or evidence modifications [S.Amdt.1: sexually violent person commitments provision] -  SB49

Leasing property that is tax exempt as residential housing: property tax exemption provided; LC study required  - SB512

Livestock facility siting and expansion: standards, zoning ordinance, conditional use permits, and political subdivision procedure provisions; Livestock Facility Siting Review Board created; DATCP and DOJ duties specified [A.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions] -  AB868

Local exposition district taxes: DOR to report on amount collected from retailers -  AB488

MA contracts with prepaid health care benefits: actuarially sound basis requirement -  SB484

Major highway projects: TPC may not approve without final environmental impact statement or assessment; legislature may not enumerate any project without TPC approval; certain DOT report to TPC and certain management system change; TPC membership increased -  SB478

Managed forest land program revisions: effective date re 2003 WisAct 228 (AB-323) revised -  AB908

Manufacturing property assessment fee: DOR will deduct from municipality's shared revenue payment if not received by certain date -  AB900

Marriage between one man and one woman only shall be valid or recognized; constitutional amendment (1st consideration) - AJR66

MERA revisions re factors an arbitrator is required to consider, retroactive application of a salary adjustment, and certain contracts with persons who are not municipal employees [A.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions, permissive subjects of collective bargaining addressed, arbitrator and salary adjustment removed] -  AB598

Military income received while on active duty: individual income tax exemption created re reserve component of the armed forces [A.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions, active service definition revised; S.Amdt.1: armed forces member tax credit eligibility limited] -  AB155

Milk contractors: financial statement requirements revised [S.Amdt.1: releasing security provision added]  - SB455

Motor home, mobile home, or recreational vehicle: maximum permissible length and width revised  - AB501

Motor vehicle buyer and wholesaler licensing requirements; motor vehicle auction provisions - SB443

Mullins Cheese, Inc.: $17,568.12 claim re milk testing -  AB485

Municipal aid payment calculation modified -  AB924

Nervous or mental disorder or alcoholism or AODA treatment: prescription drug and diagnostic testing not included in minimum health insurance coverage limits; provider and policy provisions -  SB71

Nonmetallic mineral processing facility: exemption from air pollution control construction permits  - AB516

Nonprofit corporation board members: meetings and settling issues via electronic communications or ballot permitted - SB485

Nonresident registrants under the campaign finance law: report requirements revised (reenacts changes made by 2001 WisAct 109) -  AB119

Off-road utility vehicle: operation on certain roadways permitted; definition, registration, operator's license, rules of the road, and vehicle emission provisions  - AB573

One- and two-family dwelling code enforcement re 2003 WisAct 90 (SB-168): smaller municipalities exemption extended - SB523

Outdoor theater: property tax exemption created; criteria specified [A.Amdt.1: property tax applied if property is sold; deleted by S.Amdt.1] -  AB628

Patient health care records: circumstances under which health care provider may release without consent modified  - AB727