Subject Index

Well withdrawal (high-capacity): DNR required to disapprove or condition its approval to ensure waters of the state will be protected -  AB191

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

Ballast water treatment and management to prevent spread of aquatic nuisance species re vessels operating on Great Lakes: DNR duties specified -  AB316

High capacity wells regulation and approval; environmental impact statement, groundwater protection and management areas, and DNR provisions; Groundwater Quantity Committee created and report required [A.Amdt.1: further revisions, ``Quantity" changed to ``Advisory"; A.Amdt.4: deletes position authority] -  AB926

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

Incorporation of town surrounded by navigable waters into a village: method created -  AB85

Kickapoo reserve management board: funding for information technology support services repealed [S.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 417m] -  SB44

``Navigable waters" and ``navigable waterway" definitions revised, lake and stream provisions  - AB506

Navigable waters, harbors, and navigation: chapter 30 recodified -  AB514

Navigable waterway activities: changes re DNR permits and removal approvals and notice, hearing, and decision provisions; administrative and court review of DNR decisions on individual permits [A.Sub.Amdt.2: further revisions, records of exemptions and permits and inspections of property provisions added] -  AB655

Navigable waterway activities: changes re DNR permits and removal approvals and notice, hearing, and decision provisions; administrative and court review of DNR decisions on individual permits -  SB313

Nonpoint source, urban storm water runoff, flood control, and riparian restoration programs: general obligation bonding authority increased [Sec. 681, 683]  - SB44

``On-the-waterfront Program" and council created re revitalization of areas adjacent to lakes or streams  - AB105

Recycling tipping fee: exemption for PCB contaminated sediments removed from navigable waters [S.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 2475e] -  SB44

Solar energy and wind energy systems installation and use: exemption re prohibition on imposing restrictions for local governmental units in the Lower St. Croix National Scenic Riverway created -  AB694

Solar energy and wind energy systems installation and use: exemption re prohibition on imposing restrictions for local governmental units in the Lower St. Croix National Scenic Riverway created -  SB334

Southeastern Wisconsin Fox River commission funding [S.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 404g, j, 9138 (4k), 9438 (1k)]  - SB44

Urban nonpoint, storm water management, municipal flood control, and riparian restoration appropriations made biennial [Sec. 407] -  SB44

Wild rivers: DNR prohibited from promulgating certain rule re snowmobiles and ATVs crossing certain bridges [A.Amdt.1: locations specified, trail conditions; A.Amdt.1 to A.Amdt.1: locations narrowed] -  AB530

Wild rivers: DNR prohibited from promulgating certain rule re snowmobiles and ATVs crossing certain bridges  - SB258

waterworks Waterworks

Charter towns: certain towns authorized to become; referendum, TIF, zoning, annexation, and water system provisions  - AB136

High capacity wells regulation and approval; environmental impact statement, groundwater protection and management areas, and DNR provisions; Groundwater Quantity Committee created and report required [A.Amdt.1: further revisions, ``Quantity" changed to ``Advisory"; A.Amdt.4: deletes position authority] -  AB926

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

Water sources producing water containing certain radionuclides: connecting to public water systems permitted under certain conditions -  AB985

Water sources producing water containing certain radionuclides: connecting to public water systems permitted under certain conditions -  SB551

wc WC, see Worker's compensation

wcc WCC, see Wisconsin conservation corps

weapon Weapon, see Firearms and dangerous weapons

weather Weather

DATCP revisions re small claims actions applied to certain forfeiture actions and weather modification (remedial legislation) - AB627

Headlamps and other lamps on vehicles: use required when climatic conditions limit visibility; exemption, forfeiture, and rear reflector provisions -  AB22

Three-vehicle combination permit expanded to include golf cart trailers [for further revisions, see entry under ``Recreation vehicle"] -  AB274

weeds Weeds

Aquatic invasive species management: grants from conservation fund; includes education and inspection at boat landings [S.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 406c, 804n] - SB44

Recreational boating aids funding for aquatic invasive species control [S.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 918t] - SB44

Recreational boating aids to village of Grantsburg re dredging weeds in Memory Lake; matching funds required [S.Sub. Amdt.1: Sec. 9138 (4f); S.Amdt.121: reference to ``weeds" removed] -  SB44

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

weights and measures Weights and measures, see also Bus and truck

Weights and measures law enforcement provisions: contracts between municipalities permitted - AB148

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

wells Wells

Air filtration for certain residential wells required; DNR secretary duty specified -  SB429

High capacity wells regulation and approval; environmental impact statement, groundwater protection and management areas, and DNR provisions; Groundwater Quantity Committee created and report required [A.Amdt.1: further revisions, ``Quantity" changed to ``Advisory"; A.Amdt.4: deletes position authority] -  AB926

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

Special order of business for March 10, 2004 established re AB-926 -  AR38

Water sources producing water containing certain radionuclides: connecting to public water systems permitted under certain conditions -  AB985

Water sources producing water containing certain radionuclides: connecting to public water systems permitted under certain conditions -  SB551

Water systems, drinking water, withdrawal of groundwater, and wells and drill holes: laws revised; Council on Well Drilling and Pump Installing created; DOJ, DNR, and AG provisions  - SB244

Well withdrawal (high-capacity): DNR required to disapprove or condition its approval to ensure waters of the state will be protected -  AB191

werc WERC, see Employment relations commission

west allis, city of West Allis, City of

$13,785.25 claim for real estate costs re road improvement - SB330

$56,300.00 claim for real estate costs re road improvement - SB329

west bend, city of West Bend, City of, see Washington county

west point West Point, see Military training

wetland Wetland

Nonmetallic mining reclamation requirements: exemption for creating a pond or wetland [A.Amdt.1: conditions added]  - AB411

Nonmetallic mining reclamation requirements: exemption for creating a pond or wetland -  SB198

Undeveloped land and agricultural forest: assessment of [S.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 1536b, d-i, p, 1545d, e, 1620, 1628d, e, 1632d, e, 1646d, 2737d-f, 9345 (2d), 9460 (2b)]  - SB44

Wetlands compliance exemption to water quality standards created; adoption of comprehensive plan by local governmental unit and other conditions required  - AB780

wheda WHEDA, see Housing and economic development authority, Wisconsin

wheelchair Wheelchair, see Persons with disabilities

whefa WHEFA, see Health and educational facilities authority, Wisconsin

whistleblower Whistleblower, see Public employee

wiaa _wisconsin interscholastic athletic association_ WIAA (Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association), see School — Health program

wild animal Wild animal, see Animal; Game and its subheadings; Game bird

wild rice Wild rice, see Rice

wild rivers Wild rivers, see Waterways and water power

wild turkey Wild turkey, see Game bird

wildlife Wildlife, see Animal; Game

williams, bruce a Williams, Bruce A.

Life honored and service to the Green Lake County police commended -  SJR48

wind power Wind power, see Energy conservation

winnebago county Winnebago county

Major highway development projects in Brown, Crawford, Vernon, and Winnebago counties enumerated [S.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 1671d-t] -  SB44

Multiple municipal local health departments permitted in Winnebago County -  AB664

winnebago mental health institute Winnebago mental health institute, see Mental health — Hospitals and institutes

wireless telecommunications Wireless telecommunications, see Telecommunications

wisconcare Wisconcare, see Insurance — Health

wisconsin center for the blind and visually impaired Wisconsin center for the blind and visually impaired, see Blind and visually impaired

wisconsin conservation corps Wisconsin conservation corps

WCC and WCC board eliminated, administration transferred to DWD [for section numbers and further revisions, see entry under ``Reorganization of state government - Attached under s.15.03"] -  SB44

wisconsin conservation corps board Wisconsin conservation corps board

WCC and WCC board eliminated, administration transferred to DWD [for section numbers and further revisions, see entry under ``Reorganization of state government - Attached under s.15.03"] -  SB44

wisconsin constitution Wisconsin constitution, see Constitutional amendments — First consideration; Constitutional amendments — Second consideration

wisconsin development fund Wisconsin development fund, see Commerce, Department of

wisconsin educational services program for the deaf and hard of hearing Wisconsin educational services program for the deaf and hard of hearing, see Deaf and hearing impaired

wisconsin employment relations commission Wisconsin employment relations commission, see Employment relations commission