english languageEnglish language
English for Southeast Asian children: funding re aid to Wausau School District shifted from DWD to DPI; Head Start supplement from TANF funds eliminated [Sec. 179, 188, 1107, 1108, 1859] -  Act 25
English language proficiency assessment system: DPI authorized to assist in forming consortium to obtain funds for purchase [Sec. 1857] -  Act 25
Aquatic invasive species management grants [Sec. 495] -  Act 25
Brownfield definition revised to include abandoned residential property re assignment of property contaminated by hazardous substances -  Act 93
Brownfields grant program to city of Madison [Sec. 156i, 9108 (3f)] -  Act 25
Clean Water Fund, Safe Drinking Water Loan, and Land Recycling Loan programs: bonding and present value subsidy changes [Sec. 461, 462, 2157-2159] [2159 — partial veto; 461 — vetoed] -  Act 25
Conservation fund: transfers from environmental and recycling funds re management of fish and wildlife sources [Sec. 9235 (3m), (4m)] -  Act 25
Contaminated property: residual contamination after cleanup under administration of agency with authority over the site, DNR and notification provisions; ERTID revisions; local governmental exemption from solid waste management standards under certain conditions; voluntary party liability exemption modified -  Act 418
DATCP grants re agricultural products and wastes as energy sources, reduction and use of agricultural wastes, and biochemical development; biennial appropriation from segregated agrichemical management fund; grants specified re agricultural development and diversification, sustainable agriculture, and bio-industry grant program; bio-industry to include forestry waste and bio-diesel technologies; grant to Cashton Area Development Corporation [Sec. 145, 145j, 1751v, 1752, 1752d, 9103 (4d)] [1751v — partial veto]  -  Act 25
Emergency response teams (regional): highest standards for hazardous materials responder required  -  Act 33
Environmental fund transfer to general fund [Sec. 9235 (2)] -  Act 25
Environmental repair bonding authority increased [Sec. 464] -  Act 25
Hazardous substances: abusing or distributing or possessing with intent to abuse or distribute prohibited; definitions and exceptions -  Act 44
Ice holes or openings in lakes, ponds, or streams created by aerating water: alternative warning methods allowed for certain organizations; liability exemption, penalties, and owners of riparian property provisions -  Act 395
Impact fee laws revised re imposition by and payment of; publication of municipal budget summary and requirements on plat approval conditions provisions -  Act 477
Impact fees: time period in which it must be used and refund process modified -  Act 203
Invasive species classification system: terminology correction (remedial legislation) -  Act 160
Vehicle environmental impact fee: sunset date extended [Sec. 2255] -  Act 25
environmental remediation tax incremental district _ertid_Environmental remediation tax incremental district (ERTID), see Property tax
ephraim, village ofEphraim, Village of, see Door County
equalized valuationEqualized valuation, see Property tax
ertid _environmental remediation tax incremental district_ERTID (Environmental remediation tax incremental district), see Property tax
escalatorEscalator, see Public safety
estate of deceased personEstate of deceased person
Nonprobate transfer of real property on death: new mechanism created -  Act 206
Uniform Principal and Income Act of 1997 to replace the Revised Uniform Principal and Income Act of 1962; provisions re revocable living trusts, fiduciaries, unitrust, and principal -  Act 10
estate taxEstate tax
Tax revisions: appealing determination of the board of assessors, DOR authority to reduce taxes and certain costs, a spouse's tax liability, bona fide angel investment credit, employer re single-owner entity, qualified retirement fund, refund of sales or use tax received erroneously, estate tax interest, mailing tax-related documents, earned income tax credit, and audit of emissions inspectors contracted with DOT -  Act 49
ethanolEthanol, see Gasoline
ethics boardEthics Board
Pending state contracts and orders: every state agency in executive, legislative, and judicial branches required to post certain information to the Internet; Ethics Board to maintain the site; Investment Board exception -  Act 410
euthanasiaEuthanasia, see Death
evidenceEvidence
Alcohol concentration over legal limit as evidence of being under the influence of an intoxicant: number of previous OWI-related convictions condition removed  -  Act 8
Alibi as a defense: deadline to provide notice revised -  Act 279
Custodial interrogation recordings by law enforcement officers: requirements created; juvenile and adult provisions; definitions and exceptions; OJA grant program -  Act 60
DNA evidence: retention and postconviction testing of modified  -  Act 60
First-degree sexual assault case: evidence of previous assaults similar to alleged offense may be admitted  -  Act 310
Health care provider statement of apology or condolence is inadmissible in a civil action or administrative hearing [vetoed] -  AB-1021
Health care review records: confidentiality and privilege provisions revised; ``quality improvement activity" defined; liability and evidence provisions [vetoed] -  SB-578
Lay witness and expert witness testimony or evidence modifications [vetoed] -  SB-70
Medical malpractice case: introduction of collateral source payments and evidence of the injured person's obligations of subrogation or reimbursement resulting from collateral source payments allowed; damage award provision [vetoed]  -  AB-1072
Medical malpractice case: introduction of collateral source payments and evidence of the injured person's obligations of subrogation or reimbursement resulting from collateral source payments allowed; damage award provision [vetoed]  -  AB-764
examining boardExamining board, see Trades and occupations; specific subject
executive orderExecutive order, see Governor
executors and administratorsExecutors and administrators, see Guardian and ward
expert witnessExpert witness, see Witness
extraordinary session, 2005 _ julyExtraordinary session, 2005 — July
Administrative support bargaining unit: 2003-05 contract ratification -  Act 17
Blue collar and nonbuilding trades bargaining unit: 2003-05 contract ratification -  Act 18
Paid vacation hours revised for nonrepresented state employees subject to Federal Labor Standards Act minimum wage and overtime requirements -  Act 21
Security and public safety bargaining unit: 2003-05 contract ratification -  Act 19
Technical employee bargaining unit: 2003-05 contract ratification -  Act 20
extraordinary session, 2006 _ aprilExtraordinary session, 2006 — April
Death penalty for first-degree intentional homicide conviction supported by DNA evidence: advisory referendum at November 2006 general election [SJR-5] -  JR-58
Election law revisions re voter registration, absentee ballots, pre-election procedures, election day procedures, and post-election procedures -  Act 451
Family Care resource centers and care management organizations: DHFS authority to contract with certain entities to provide, JCF approval; pilot project requirements integrated into contract requirements; provisions re DHFS use of capitation payments re long-term care services, self-directed services option, evaluations, and increased funding for reimbursement for certain care provided by nursing homes; annual report re certain relocations or diversions required  -  Act 386
Film production companies: income and franchise tax credits created; DOR and Comm.Dept provisions  -  Act 483
GPS tracking of persons on parole, probation, extended supervision, supervised release, or conditional release for committing a serious child sex offense; residency requirements and sex offender registry Web site provisions; Corr.Dept, DHFS, and court duties specified; report required  -  Act 431
Health savings accounts: federal law adopted for income and franchise tax purposes; penalty for withdrawing from a medical savings account to deposit into a health savings account prohibited [vetoed] -  AB-4
Internet equipment used for broadband market: income and franchise tax credits and sales and use tax exemptions created -  Act 479
Pending state contracts and orders: every state agency in executive, legislative, and judicial branches required to post certain information to the Internet; Ethics Board to maintain the site; Investment Board exception -  Act 410
Public assistance programs: eligibility limited to U.S. citizens and aliens admitted for permanent residence; documentary proof required with application, forfeiture provision [vetoed] -  SB-567
Raw forest products: exemptions from harvesting on tax delinquent land created re maintaining railroad tracks, pipelines, and utility right-of-way -  Act 423
Research and research facilities: tax credits modified re engine and vehicle design; alternative computation methods provided -  Act 452
Secretary of Administration to submit certain reports to JCF re lapses or transfers to the general fund from certain allocations [vetoed] -  AB-1182
Sex offender registered with Corr.Dept: intentionally photographing, filming, or videotaping person under age 17 without written consent of parent, guardian, or custodian prohibited; felony provision -  Act 432
Wharves and piers: regulating and permitting revisions; DNR authority specified; riparian rights and ``solid pier" provisions [vetoed] -  AB-850
f - F -
facsimile machineFacsimile machine, see Telephone
false statementFalse statement, see Fraud
familyFamily
Actions affecting the family: chap.767 recodified -  Act 443
Children's Code and Juvenile Justice Code revisions re child abuse investigations of noncaregivers, definition of ``relative", holding a child in custody, provision of information to relative caregivers, and placement of a child for adoption  -  Act 232
Domestic abuse arrests: presumption changed from primary physical aggressor to ``predominant aggressor"; definition, law enforcement policies, and bail provisions  -  Act 104
Domestic abuse program funding by DHFS; matching funds required for grants [Sec. 898c, e, 900-902, 9321 (9d)]  -  Act 25
Domestic abuse services funding: TANF replaced with GPR; DHFS grants to specific organizations; Refugee Family Strengthening Project funding (which includes bilingual staff, especially Hmong) [Sec. 309, 898, 899, 903, 904, 918-922, 1102, 1103] -  Act 25
Family Care entitlement for non-MA eligible persons: requirement delayed [Sec. 878] -  Act 25
Family Care resource center expansion: DHFS to create nine new centers; JCF to review [Sec. 872m-s, 878m, 9121 (12k), (12L)] -  Act 25
Family Care resource centers and care management organizations: DHFS authority to contract with certain entities to provide, JCF approval; pilot project requirements integrated into contract requirements; provisions re DHFS use of capitation payments re long-term care services, self-directed services option, evaluations, and increased funding for reimbursement for certain care provided by nursing homes; annual report re certain relocations or diversions required  -  Act 386
JLC to create and direct the studies of a special committee on strengthening Wisconsin's families; sunset provision  -  Act 467
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