Subject Index

State-owned heating, cooling, and power plants and wastewater treatment facilities: sale or contract for operation by private entity required, not subject to PSC review or approval; JCF duties [A.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 16m, n, 83m, 85g, 85r-87L, 163m, 167m, 172m, 193m, 286m, 288m, 364c, 384m, 413m, 775m, 9101 (10v), 9455 (3w); A.Amdt.40: further revisions, 384t, 795f, deletes 384m, 775m] -  AB100

Utility public benefits fund transfer to general fund [Sec. 9201 (1)] -  AB100

public utility _ taxation Public utility — Taxation

Utility aid payments and distribution formula: revisions re production plants, mitigation payments, substations, and payments for high-transmission lines; DOR study required [A.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 93m, 1258m, 1260b, c, p, q, t, 1473b-e, 1474p, 1705b-g, 2097m, n, 2098m, 9141 (1n)]  - AB100

public welfare Public welfare

Child abuse or neglect: false statement knowingly made by person required to report such incidents prohibited  - AB80

Income maintenance: use of moneys from the utility public benefits fund [A.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 321f, g, 1189m, 9421 (11f)] - AB100

Social workers classified as protective occupation participants under WRS -  AB575

Teachers, librarians, and social workers at certain secured facilities classified as protective occupation participants under WRS - AB233

public works Public works

Bids for public contracts: political subdivision may post on its Web site under certain conditions - AB421

Bids for public contracts: political subdivision may post on its Web site under certain conditions - SB204

Construction lien revisions; publicly financed projects provision  - SB450

Drug and alcohol testing program required for public works contracts subject to prevailing wage law; confidentiality and employment discrimination provisions [A.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions, testing program provisions modified, ``substance abuse" replaces ``drugs and alcohol"]  - AB736

Electronic auction system for solicitation of bids for state procurements and public contracts: DOA directed to maintain and other political subdivisions may utilize; DWD provision  - AB161

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

Prevailing wage rate for workers re state or local public works projects: ``prevailing fringe benefit rate" to be calculated separately -  AB442

Prevailing wage rate for workers re state or local public works projects: ``prevailing fringe benefit rate" to be calculated separately -  SB220

Prevailing wage record requirements revised [Sec. 1254, 1834, 9354 (3); original bill only] -  AB100

Public construction contracts: minimum bid amount raised re lowest responsible bidder requirement  - AB146

Public works subject to the prevailing wage law: DWD to charge for frivolous payroll inspection requests re contractor, subcontractor, or agent -  SB545

Special orders of business for March 7, 2006 established re AB-19, AB-33, AB-96, AB-353, AB-588, AB-596, AB-671, AB-673, AB-675, AB-680, AB-681, AB-686, AB-751, AB-801, AB-838, AB-842, AB-856, AB-874, AB-900, AB-928, AB-934, AB-936, AB-958, AB-973, AB-974, AB-975, AB-987, AB-989, AB-990, AB-1008, AB-1015, AB-1024, AB-1028, AB-1060, AB-1077, SB-103, SB-350, SB-369, SB-405, SB-447, SB-450, SB-459, SB-501, SB-502, SB-510, SB-536, SB-537, SB-602 -  AR50

publication of legal notices Publication of legal notices, see Public document

publicly_owned vehicle Publicly-owned vehicle, see Motor vehicle — Publicly-owned

punitive damage Punitive damage, see Damage (personal injury)

pupil assessment Pupil assessment, see School — Branches of instruction

pupil discipline or rights Pupil discipline or rights, see School — Discipline

purchasing, government Purchasing, Government

American-made goods purchasing by federal government and others encouraged: exemption from rules prohibiting memorializing Congress or the federal government [Assembly rules 32 (1)(a) and 39 (1)] -  AR29

Chicken, turkey, beef, or pork products: state agencies required to give preference to suppliers of meat from animals that have not been given antibiotics, other than therapeutic reasons - AB837

Contractor submission of false claims to state and local governments: penalty provided; AG duties [Sec. 83, 86, 508, 526-528, 1253, 1718, 1720-1722, 1730, 1833, 2102, 2430, 9355 (1); original bill only] -  AB100

Contractual services: DOA rules revised re determining when contracting is appropriate and uniform cost-benefit analysis; report requirements and fiscal estimate for bills provisions [A.Amdt.1: DOT engineering services added; A.Amdt.4: ``cost-benefit analysis" defined; S.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions, minimum expenditure specified]  - AB105

Contractual services: DOA rules revised re determining when contracting is appropriate and uniform cost-benefit analysis; report requirements and fiscal estimate for bills provisions - SB56

Contractual services purchased by executive branch agencies to be performed within the U.S. when available  - AB186

Contractual services purchased by executive branch agencies to be performed within the U.S. when available  - SB98

Contractural services or procurement of materials, supplies, or equipment awarded by contract: if a vendor not under contract makes an offer for lower cost, an executive branch agency may procure the materials or services from the alternate vendor - SB608

Electronic auction system for solicitation of bids for state procurements and public contracts: DOA directed to maintain and other political subdivisions may utilize; DWD provision  - AB161

Electronic equipment disposal laws revised re producer responsibility, fee, prohibition on hazardous substances in equipment, landfill ban, and state purchasing  - SB367

Lottery Division employees: provisions re employment by a vendor and major procurement contracts [Sec. 2424-2426, 2428, 9341 (17); original bill only]  - AB100

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

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 [A.Amdt.1: Investment Board exception]  - AB788

State and metropolitan sewerage commission procurement: percentage re minority-owned businesses increased; percentages re woman-owned and service-disabled veteran-owned businesses created -  AB908

State contractual services engagements modified; contract review board created -  AB940

Wireless telephones: collection requirements created for used equipment; state agency purchase or lease provisions; forfeiture provided -  AB1111

q_r - Q+R -

qeo _qualified economic offer_ QEO (Qualified economic offer), see Collective bargaining

qualified economic offer _qeo_ Qualified economic offer (QEO), see Collective bargaining

quarantine Quarantine, see Public health

rabies Rabies, see Animal — Disease

race prejudice Race prejudice, see Discrimination; Minority groups

racine, city of Racine, City of

Milwaukee and Racine charter school program funding [A.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 1897g, i, 1898b-s, 1899m, 1912m, 9137 (4p), 9337 (9m)] -  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

racine county Racine County

Regional transit authority in southeastern Wisconsin: member votes for approval of action by the authority revised  - AB1070

Regional transit authority in southeastern Wisconsin modified; vehicle rental fee authorized; commuter rail expansion; report required [A.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 437x, 453m, 1235b-y, 1474t, 1697m, 1730m-1732r] -  AB100

Sturtevant, Village of: $158,800.00 sewer connection fee claim -  SB47

racing Racing

ATV noise limit exception created for private raceway facility  - AB854

Intertrack wagering license conditions repealed re wagering on off-track races does not supplant wagering on live on-track races and off-track races wagering is not primary source of revenue -  AB1069

Intertrack wagering license conditions repealed re wagering on off-track races does not supplant wagering on live on-track races and off-track races wagering is not primary source of revenue -  SB633

Outdoor advertising sign erected in business area: restriction exception created re stadium, racetrack, or other sporting event arena -  AB1040

Outdoor advertising sign erected in business area: restriction exception created re stadium, racetrack, or other sporting event arena -  SB418

Video gaming devices and pari-mutuel racetrack licensing [A.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 1430m, o, 2422b-2423o, 9101 (9r), 9401 (2q)] -  AB100

radiation Radiation

Veterans affected by depleted uranium: Adjutant General and DVA required to assist and provide information; committee to study the effects of exposure created, report required  - AB832

Veterans affected by depleted uranium: Adjutant General and DVA required to assist and provide information; committee to study the effects of exposure created, report required  - SB466

radio Radio

Campaign finance report revisions: registration and reporting exemptions and threshold, mass communication expenditures, reporting by candidates who do not accept WECF grants and special interest committees under certain conditions, and timeliness in filing reports -  AB226

Campaign finance report revisions: registration and reporting exemptions and threshold, mass communication expenditures, reporting by candidates who do not accept WECF grants and special interest committees under certain conditions, and timeliness in filing reports -  SB46

Mobile emergency communications equipped vehicle owned by an amateur radio organization with certain unexpired license: 5 year registration for set amount allowed  - AB982

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

raffle Raffle, see Gambling

railroad Railroad

Freight rail preservation program: bonding limit increased [Sec. 469; A.Sub.Amdt.1: funding for rail rehabilitation and rail bridge projects, 9148 (2q)] -  AB100

Railroad Antitrust and Competition Enhancement Act (H.R. 3318): legislation supported by Wisconsin Senate  - SR13

Railroad regulation revisions re state and federal regulations - SB657

Railroad revisions re federal and state regulations [A.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions] - AB588

Raw forest products: exemptions from harvesting on tax delinquent land created re maintaining railroad tracks, pipelines, and utility right-of-way -  AB1173

Raw forest products: exemptions from harvesting on tax delinquent land created re maintaining railroad tracks, pipelines, and utility right-of-way -  SB683

Special orders of business for March 7, 2006 established re AB-19, AB-33, AB-96, AB-353, AB-588, AB-596, AB-671, AB-673, AB-675, AB-680, AB-681, AB-686, AB-751, AB-801, AB-838, AB-842, AB-856, AB-874, AB-900, AB-928, AB-934, AB-936, AB-958, AB-973, AB-974, AB-975, AB-987, AB-989, AB-990, AB-1008, AB-1015, AB-1024, AB-1028, AB-1060, AB-1077, SB-103, SB-350, SB-369, SB-405, SB-447, SB-450, SB-459, SB-501, SB-502, SB-510, SB-536, SB-537, SB-602 -  AR50

railroad _ crossing Railroad — Crossing

Railroad crossing yield sign: penalty for failure of motor vehicle operator to yield under certain conditions; DOT to provide and railroad companies to install and maintain  - AB512

Railroad crossing yield sign: penalty for failure of motor vehicle operator to yield under certain conditions; DOT to provide and railroad companies to install and maintain  - SB256

Special orders of business for September 27, 2005 established re partial vetoes of AB-100 [Items C-8, C-9, C-14, C-16, F-3, F-4] and AB-27, AB-39, AB-69, AB-72, AB-95, AB-97, AB-127, AB-128, AB-133, AB-155, AB-184, AB-188, AB-201, AB-230, AB-264, AB-286, AB-308, AB-340, AB-345, AB-375, AB-384, AB-410, AB-426, AB-436, AB-442, AB-444, AB-460, AB-479, AB-482, AB-510, AB-512, AB-522, AB-534, AB-606, AB-636, AB-646, AB-648, AB-657, AB-679, and SB-266  - AR38

railroad _ passenger service Railroad — Passenger service