Wisconsin Legislature: Organization, Miscellaneous

American Red Cross Month: March 2005 proclaimed as - SJR12

Aquatic invasive species management grants: nonprofit conservation organizations and qualified lake associations made eligible [Sec. 493-495; A.Sub.Amdt.1: funding revisions, organization and association eligibility removed, deletes 493, 494] - AB100

Business waste reduction and recycling assistance: DNR authority to contract with nonprofit organization [Sec. 250, 2198; A.Sub.Amdt.1: funding limited, goals and objectives required, reporting schedule, funding transfer to general fund] - AB100

Child safety restraint system in motor vehicles: civil liability immunity for technicians and organizations that provide safety programs re inspection or installation - AB376

Child safety restraint system in motor vehicles: civil liability immunity for technicians and organizations that provide safety programs re inspection or installation - SB386

Community reintegration funding earmarked for Madison-area Urban Ministry, Inc., Project Return, and Word of Hope Ministries, Inc. [A.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 2203m, 9109 (5f)] - AB100

Dog training programs, such as the American Kennel Club Canine Good Citizen Program, and community education encouraged - AJR80

Domestic abuse program funding by DHFS [Sec. 900-902; A.Sub.Amdt.1: matching funds required for grants, 898c, e, 9321 (9d)] - AB100

Fish population stabilization or improvement on property owned by or held in trust for a nonprofit organization: property tax exemption - AB580

Goodwill Industries: income and franchise tax credits created for property taxes paid on property owned by [A.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions, income and franchise tax credit provisions removed; S.Amdt.1: size of property exempt per municipality limited] - AB498

Goodwill Industries: property tax exemption created - AB348

Invasive species control program grants: cap raised and eligible recipients expanded - SB50

Mirror Lake State Park: additional camping fee permitted and use of proceeds specified - AB732

Multiple sclerosis programs: individual income tax checkoff created; report from National Multiple Sclerosis Society required - SB167

Neighborhood improvement district (NID): municipality allowed to create [A.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions] - AB366

Nonprofit organization sales at an event involving entertainment: sales tax provision modified [Sec. 1503, 1579, 9441 (1)] - AB100

Organization engaged in abortion-related activities: prohibition on payment of public funds expanded; exceptions for certain abortions; definition of related activities expanded to include promoting, encouraging, or counseling in favor of; petition for writ of mandamus or prohibition with circuit court; LAB duty specified; authority to provide nondirective information about pregnancy termination eliminated - AB142

Professional Ambulance Association of Wisconsin congratulated on its ``Stars of Life" program - AR46

Professional Ambulance Association of Wisconsin congratulated on its ``Stars of Life" program - SR12

Radio Emergency Associated Communication Teams (REACT): member vehicles permitted to be equipped with flashing red or amber lamp or strobe light - AB901

Salvation Army Week proclaimed May 8-14, 2005 - AJR35

Sex offenses against children: certain penalties revised; child pornography surcharge created; child sex offender prohibition on working with children modified; computers used to facilitate a child sex crime provision [A.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions, sex offender working with children provision removed, surcharge modified, OJA grants to nonprofit organizations that provide services to sexual assault victims created] - AB942

Special orders of business for December 15, 2005 established re AB-15, AB-21, AB-51, AB-187, AB-498, AB-523, AB-574, AB-586, AB-594, AB-614, AB-618, AB-805, AB-806, AB-850, SB-206, SB-426 - AR45

Special orders of business for June 23, 2005 established re AB-222, AB-270, AB-414, AB-461, AB-498, AB-499, AB-501, AB-506 - AR19

State Fire Fighters Memorial: grant for construction of - AB604

TANF transfer to CANPB eliminated; replaced with GPR for child abuse and neglect prevention programs, early childhood education centers, and right from the start projects [Sec. 297, 1045-1047, 1109] - AB100

Tangible personal property that becomes part of a municipal or nonprofit organization's facility: sales and use tax exemptions created; includes property purchased by construction contractor and transferred - AB126

WHEFA bonding authority re cultural facility or institution; definitions provided - AB302

Wisconsin Bear Hunters' Association, Inc.: DNR to issue two certificates for Class A bear hunting licenses re raffle prizes; proceeds for bear management and research [A.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 565g] - AB100

Youth diversion program transferred from OJA to Corr.Dept; funding for contract with organization in City of Racine [A.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 81r, 88k-p, 295m, 358p, 414t, 415r, wg-x, 2221g, 9101 (9k)] - AB100

oserOSER, see State Employment Relations, Office of

osha _occupational safety and health administration_OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration), see Occupational safety

otterOtter, see Animal

outagamie countyOutagamie County

TID creation by Village of Kimberly: DOR to proceed dispite failure to publish certain public notices - AB1158

TID creation by Village of Kimberly: DOR to proceed dispite failure to publish certain public notices - SB677

outdoor advertisingOutdoor advertising, see Billboard

overtime workOvertime work, see Hours of labor; Public employee — Hours of labor

owi _operating while intoxicated_OWI (Operating while intoxicated), see Drunken driving; Implied consent or alcohol concentration

ozoneOzone, see Environmental protection

p - P -

pain and suffering awardPain and suffering award, see Damage (personal injury)

palmisano, eric aPalmisano, Eric A.

Life and military service commended - SJR82

paper industryPaper industry, see Forestry

parental choiceParental choice, see Milwaukee — School

parental liability re childrenParental liability re children, see Children — Protection and services

parental rightsParental rights, see Children — Protection and services

pari_mutuel bettingPari-mutuel betting, see Racing

parker, thomas jParker, Thomas J.

Life and service and commitment to labor unions commended - AJR75

parkingParking, see Motor vehicle — Parking

parks, rosa louiseParks, Rosa Louise

Life, dedication to equal rights, and legacy of civil rights honored - SJR48

parochial and private educational institutionsParochial and private educational institutions

Biotechnology business, institution of higher education, or governmental unit purchase of machines, equipment, animals, and certain tangible personal property for research: income and franchise tax credits created re sales and use taxes paid - SB435

Charter schools: college or university located on reservation or off-reservation trust land and has certain accreditation may establish - AB947

College reenrollment protections and registration priority modified re students discharged, demobilized, or deactivated from the military - SB436

College reenrollment protections modified re students discharged from the military - AB378

Employment discrimination based on conviction record: educational agency exempt re unpardoned felony conviction - AB284

Employment discrimination based on conviction record: educational agency exempt re unpardoned felony conviction - SB151

Fingerprint technologies re background check for teacher licensing and name of Wisconsin Association of Nonpublic Schools changed to Wisconsin Council of Religious and Independent Schools (remedial legislation) - SB361

Fire sprinkler systems required in residence halls and dormitories, residential facilities owned by institutions of higher education, fraternities and sororities, and privately owned and operated student residential buildings - AB544

Four-year-old kindergarten program: school board that does not operate one is not required to transport 4-year-old kindergarteners to private schools - AB189

Inhalers used by pupils with asthma in private schools: public school requirements and civil liability exemptions expanded to include - AB1132

Meningococcal disease: DPI and all schools required to provide information to parents or guardians of pupils in grades 6 to 12 [A.Amdt.2: DHFS Secretary required to promulgate a rule requiring vaccinations against meningitis] - AB589

Mercury: public, private, and charter schools prohibited from purchasing, storing, or using; instruments containing mercury provision - AB721

MPCP and charter schools, pupil eligibility, special education reimbursement, and teacher requirements [A.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 1877m, 1878c, 1883f-r, 1895h-t, 9337 (6m), (7m), 9437 (4m)] - AB100

MPCP: enrollment cap eliminated; income requirement modified re continuing student or sibling of pupil; eligibility requirement re previous enrollment changed; LAB provision - AB941

MPCP: enrollment cap eliminated; income requirement modified re continuing student or sibling of pupil; eligibility requirement re previous enrollment changed; LAB provision - SB521

MPCP participating private schools: academic standards requirements; administration of examinations required by the federal No Child Left Behind Act; standardized reading test in third grade required - AB961

MPCP participating private schools: requirements modified re academic standards; 4th, 8th, and 10th grade examinations; graduation and promotion criteria; and standardized reading test; DPI duties specified - AB180

MPCP revisions re enrollment caps, income requirement for continuing student or sibling of pupil, and eligibility requirement re previous enrollment; private schools participating in MPCP required to achieve certain accreditation, adopt academic standards, and administer certain tests; SAGE per pupil payment increased; U.W. Parkside charter school enrollment limit increased - AB961

MPCP revisions re enrollment caps, income requirement for continuing student or sibling of pupil, and eligibility requirement re previous enrollment; private schools participating in MPCP required to achieve certain accreditation, and administer certain tests; LAB report required; SAGE per pupil payment increased - AB1057

MPCP revisions re enrollment caps, income requirement for continuing student or sibling of pupil, and eligibility requirement re previous enrollment; private schools participating in MPCP required to achieve certain accreditation, and administer certain tests; LAB report required; SAGE per pupil payment increased - SB618

Private school and homeschool tax credit created [S.Amdt.50 to Engr.AB-100: 451u, 1311p, 1312m, u, 9341 (10p)] - AB100

Private school criteria: parents or guardians may waive the requirement that pupils return home annually for at least two months - SB604

Pupil not required to be transported to and from a private or public school: school board may charge a fee and waive the fee or portion of for persons unable to pay - SB324

Resident fishing and certain hunting licenses may be issued to full-time student pursuing an associate degree or a postgraduate student who is not a permanent resident - AB905

Right to purchase season admission to athletic events re institutions of higher education: income and franchise tax credits created for sales and use taxes paid - AB1084

School conference and activities leave: employers must allow - AB796

Seclusion and physical or mechanical restraints: use of in public and private schools limited and conditions set; report to DPI required - SB678

Sex offender registration: restrictions on residing near schools and child care facilities; penalty provisions - AB557

Sex offender registry: Corr.Dept required to make certain information available to school boards and governing bodies of private schools; confidentiality provision - AB535

Tomorrow's Teachers Loan Program created re teaching in school districts with population under 10,000; teachers of mathematics and science loan program created re employed by a school district in this state - AB1096

Tribal schools and pupils: providing benefits similar to those provided to private schools and pupils; some benefits apply generically to all schools - AB637