Subject Index

Improvements on leased land: revision re notice of changed assessment -  SB663

Improvements to a principal dwelling: ordinance to temporarily exclude from property tax assessment allowed  - AB212

Mobile home on land not owned by the person who owns the mobile home: personal property tax assessment revised; exception provided -  AB221

Property tax assessment: circuit court may only consider evidence presented to board of review or taxation district re appeal of objection or claim of refund; ``palpable error" revised to include failure to notify owner of changed assessment  - AB1051

Property tax assessment: person who refused a written request by the assessor to view the property may contest the assessment under certain conditions -  AB194

Property tax assessment review by DOR: filing fee returned to owner under certain condition -  SB94

Property tax exemption for certain properties modified and the exemption for properties owned by benevolent associations specified; tax-exempt leased property provisions; assessor determination of property value provision  - SB660

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 - AB482

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 - SB218

Taxation district required to remove property owner's name from Internet listing of property tax assessments upon owner's request; district required to maintain certain records  - AB1167

Trespassing liability exemption under certain conditions for assessor and staff making an assessment for the state or political subdivision -  AB602

property tax _ exemption Property tax — Exemption, see also Homestead credit

American Legion and VFW: income and property tax exemptions -  AB88

Art and arts education centers: property tax exemption created - SB3

Computers and computer-related equipment: property tax exemption for businesses revised - AB44

Disabled veteran on at least 60% disability compensation from U.S. DVA or unmarried surviving spouse: property tax exemption for real property owned by - AB242

Disabled veteran on 100% disability compensation from U.S. DVA: property tax exemption for real property owned by  - AB163

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

Homeowner's property tax credit created; school property tax credit revised re rent paid on principal dwelling  - AB565

Homeowner's property tax credit created; school property tax credit revised re rent paid on principal dwelling  - SB260

Homeowner's tax credit created; school levy property tax credit and lottery and gaming property tax credit eliminated  - AB44

Illegal aliens: companies that hire are ineligible for income and franchise tax credits, property tax exemption, public works or services contracts, and loans or grants from local governments - AB703

Net job loss by companies: report to Comm.Dept required; ineligibility certain tax credits or exemptions, public works or purchasing contracts, and state or local government grants or loans - AB704

Net job loss by companies: report to Comm.Dept required; ineligibility of company and expatriate companies for certain tax credits or exemptions, public works or purchasing contracts, and state or local government grants or loans; declaration of eligibility prior to entering a contract with agency or local governmental unit required -  AB520

Property tax exemption for certain properties modified and the exemption for properties owned by benevolent associations specified; tax-exempt leased property provisions  - AB573

Property tax exemption for certain properties modified and the exemption for properties owned by benevolent associations specified; tax-exempt leased property provisions  - SB570

Property tax exemption for certain properties modified and the exemption for properties owned by benevolent associations specified; tax-exempt leased property provisions; assessor determination of property value provision  - SB660

Property taxes on principal dwellings of state residents: tax exemption created. Constitutional amendment (1st consideration) -  AJR10

Real property owned by federally recognized American Indian tribe or band in this state: property tax exemption created - AB139

Recreational mobile home: individual income tax credit created for personal property taxes paid re additions that exceed the 400 square feet exemption [S.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions, income tax credit provisions deleted, definition revised, exemption from personal property tax and certain parking fee] - SB404

Recreational mobile home personal property tax exemption revised -  AB665

Recreational mobile home personal property tax exemption revised -  SB326

Restaurant kitchen machinery and equipment: property tax exemption created -  AB339

Restaurant kitchen machinery and equipment: property tax exemption created -  SB163

Tribal property used for governmental purposes: property tax exemption created -  AB640

Tribal property used for governmental purposes: property tax exemption created -  SB304

Veterans and surviving spouses: property tax credit [A.Sub. Amdt.1: Sec. 451s, 769q, 1311j, 1312m, u, 9341 (10m); A.Amdt.40: further revision, deletes 769q]  - AB100

Veterans and surviving spouses: property tax credit expanded re joint ownership or marital property  - AB668

Veterans and surviving spouses: property tax credit expanded re joint ownership or marital property; separate income tax return provision -  SB347

prosecution Prosecution, see Court — Procedure

prostate cancer Prostate cancer, see Disease

protective occupation Protective occupation, see Retirement — Protective service

protective service system Protective service system, see Guardian and ward

provisional ballot Provisional ballot, see Elections — Ballots

proxmire, william Proxmire, William

Life and public service of the former Wisconsin Representative and U.S. Senator commended -  AJR70

psc PSC, see Public Service Commission

pseudoephedrine Pseudoephedrine, see Drugs

psychiatrist Psychiatrist, see Physician

psychology Psychology, see also Mental health — Hospitals and institutes

Mental responsibility of a defendant in a criminal action: deadline for examining physician or psychologist to report to opposing counsel or examiner specified - AB971

Mental responsibility of a defendant in a criminal action: deadline for examining physician or psychologist to report to opposing counsel or examiner specified - SB574

State agent of DHFS status granted to health care providers who volunteer their services to a health care facility during a state of emergency re public health; restrictions specified; WC provision [S.Amdt.1: health care provider expanded to include behavioral health provider, pupil services provider, and substance abuse prevention provider] - AB385

public access Public access, see Public land; Public record

public access channel Public access channel, see Television

public accountant Public accountant, see Certified public accountant

public assistance Public assistance, see also Medical assistance; Nursing homes; Poor; Wisconsin Works

Child Care Development Funds and TANF allocation revisions; provision re DLTCL mail-order lending library and information center; program and grants eliminated re certain training for parents and child care providers [for section numbers and further revisions, see entry under ``Day care"]  - AB100

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] -  AB100

Emergency assistance to needy persons: frequency revised [A.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 1059b, d] -  AB100

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] -  AB100

Father's obligation to contribute to pregnancy and birth expenses re paternity judgment revised [S.Amdt.1: public assistance and income at poverty level provisions added]  - SB369

Funeral, cemetery, and burial expense reimbursement to counties: DHFS mandate eliminated [Sec. 1191; A.Sub.Amdt.1: reimbursement authorized if certain conditions are met, 1191c, 9321 (9e), 9421 (12e)] -  AB100

Homeless individuals with CMI: program transferred from DHFS to Comm.Dept [Sec. 323, 331, 905-908, 9121 (5), 9421 (6)] -  AB100

Immigration status re individual seeking or receiving public assistance: prohibiting enactment or enforcement of an ordinance that would prohibit an employee of a political subdivision from inquiring about -  SB715

Managed care expansion: DHFS report to JCF; SSI provision [A.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 9121 (13w)] - AB100

Marriage and Family Therapy, Professional Counseling, and Social Work Examining Board: certain ``certificates" references changed to ``licenses"; training certificate requirements modified -  AB928

Marriage and Family Therapy, Professional Counseling, and Social Work Examining Board: certain ``certificates" references changed to ``licenses"; training certificate requirements modified -  SB502

Public assistance overpayment revisions [Sec. 1110-1113, 9354 (2)] -  AB100

Public assistance programs: eligibility limited to U.S. citizens and aliens admitted for permanent residence; documentary proof required with application, forfeiture provision  - SB567

SSI benefits funding [A.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 331f, 1188d] -  AB100

SSI program administration revisions [Sec. 315, 340, 345, 937, 939, 953, 1027, 1114-1117, 1120, 1154, 1188, 1189, 1192, 1195-1197, 1200-1202, 1435, 1436, 2484]  - AB100

State agent of DHFS status granted to health care providers who volunteer their services to a health care facility during a state of emergency re public health; restrictions specified; WC provision [S.Amdt.1: health care provider expanded to include behavioral health provider, pupil services provider, and substance abuse prevention provider] - AB385

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

Threat to cause bodily harm to social service worker, juvenile intake worker, child support worker, school employee, or their family members: misdemeanor crime created  - SB24

public broadcasting Public broadcasting, see Television; University of Wisconsin — WHA

public building Public building, see also State capitol; State office building

Approval revocation or limits by political subdivisions or state agencies modified re zoning ordinances, water quality certification, construction site storm water discharge permit, activities related to navigable waters, construction or erosion control plan or variance, and controlled-access highway connection or crossing -  AB601

Building Commission revisions re submittal deadline for the long-range state building program, waiver of certain DOA bid requirements re innovative design and construction processes, annual operating costs submitted with certain recommendations, entering into certain leases or building contracts, voting on projects, and creation of subcommittees; DOA division responsible for management, supervision, and leasing of state facilities may not be headed by someone in the unclassified state service -  SB585

Public buildings and places of employment: city, village, or town may not enact an ordinance establishing minimum standards for construction, repair, or maintenance unless it conforms to Comm.Dept rules -  AB956

Sale of state property: DOA to review, inventory, and report to Building Commission; certain exceptions provided; U.W. provision re use of net proceeds for operation of U.W. System; sunset provided [Sec. 2, 17, 18, 19, 85, 202, 203, 206, 492, 536, 779, 780, 827, 831-838, 840, 842, 1723, 2204-2208, 2225, 2422, 9101 (4), 9152 (5); A.Amdt.40 to A.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions, 745b, 795h, deletes 779, 780]  - AB100

Service animal accompanying person with a disability or animal trainer: laws re access to public accommodations modified - SB157

Smoking in designated areas prohibited in places of employment with exceptions for private residences, designated smoking rooms in lodging establishments, and certain retirement homes; exceptions for taverns, bowling centers, restaurants, private halls, and certain facilities eliminated  - SB430

Smoking prohibition in restaurants and taverns expanded; designated smoking areas eliminated - AB372

Smoking prohibitions: designated areas limited; ``place of employment" definition expanded; restaurants, bowling centers, and restaurants holding an intoxicating liquor or beer license provisions revised; prohibition on smoking in immediate vicinity of the state capitol revised  - AB440

Smoking prohibitions: designated areas limited; ``place of employment" definition expanded; restaurants, bowling centers, and restaurants holding an intoxicating liquor or beer license provisions revised; prohibition on smoking in immediate vicinity of the state capitol revised  - SB199

State building projects: laws governing revised re threshold for approval by Building Commission, threshold re bids on contracts that must be publicly solicited, threshold for which the Governor may authorize repairs or construction in emergency situations and the definition of emergency, and Governor may delegate certain approval authority to DOA Secretary; allocation of assets and liabilities and disposing of property upon dissolution of a village changed -  AB921