Subject Index

Environmental repair fee increased [Sec. 690, 3089, 3090; Enrolled SB-40: nonpoint account revised, 572c, 2542c]  - SB40

Environmental review of local transportation projects: funds for additional positions [Enrolled SB-40: Sec. 306m, 2557m]  - SB40

Environmental surcharge increased re fine or forfeiture for violation of an environmental law - AB956

Environmental trust bonds: PSC may order an energy utility to apply for and specify the environmental control activities - SB448

Florence Wild Rivers Interpretive Center: grant provided [Enrolled SB-40: Sec. 281q, 718m] - SB40

Green data center: income and franchise tax credits created; definition provision -  SB73

Hazardous waste violations: judge may order payment to DOJ re investigation and prosecution costs [Sec. 3092, 9329 (1)] - SB40

Invasive species control: Stewardship program grants to nonprofit conservation organizations and lake districts permitted - AB932

Invasive species: enforcement procedures and penalties created for species not covered under current law [Sec. 482, 660, 662-664] -  SB40

Invasive species transported via vehicle or trailer on a highway prohibited; exceptions and traffic officer authority provisions - AB821

Invasive species transported via vehicle or trailer on a highway prohibited; exceptions and traffic officer authority provisions - SB454

Karner blue butterfly habitat conservation plan funding [Sec. 274] -  SB40

Metallic minerals mining: environmental law revisions; notice to transferees of interests in mining sites provision  - SB441

Mobile air conditioners: prohibiting DATCP from promulgating or enforcing certain restrictions to substitutes for ozone-depleting refrigerants -  SB503

PCB contaminated sediment: compensation program for remediation created [Enrolled SB-40: Sec. 282w, 3094h, 9135 (1f)] - SB40

PCBs in dredged materials: solid waste disposal facility prohibited from accepting, provision for vitrification of sediments at facilities in certain counties; DNR authority to enter into certain agreement with municipalities re dredged materials from the Great Lakes basin eliminated -  AB40

PSC to require water utilities to establish water conservation programs and public outreach and educational activities; environmental assessment provisions; certain municipalities required to prepare an environmental assessment  - AB889

Stewardship 2000 program reauthorized; provisions re bonding authority, ten year extension, and matching grants for nature-based outdoor recreation and nonprofit conservation organizations [Sec. 584, 636-656, 659, 718, 719]  - SB40

Tanks storing flammable, combustible, and hazardous liquids (including petroleum): forfeitures for violations increased [Sec. 2614, 2630] -  SB40

USH 51 reconstruction project in Dane County: environmental impact statement or assessment [Enrolled SB-40: Sec. 2528m] - SB40

Wisconsin Idea short course for Chinese students; report required [Enrolled SB-40: Sec. 9152 (2u)]  - SB40

epamd _electric personal assistive mobility device_ EPAMD (Electric personal assistive mobility device), see Recreation vehicle

epilepsy Epilepsy

Epilepsy drugs: pharmacist prohibited from substituting a drug product equivalent without prescribing practitioner and patient consent -  AB150

Epilepsy drugs: pharmacist prohibited from substituting a drug product equivalent without prescribing practitioner and patient consent -  SB71

equal rights Equal rights, see Discrimination

equalized valuation Equalized valuation, see Property tax; School — State aid

equines Equines, see Horses

escalator Escalator, see Public safety

estate of deceased person Estate of deceased person

Anatomical gift: donor's family, guardian, agent re power of attorney, or personal representative of estate prohibited from refusing to honor a document of gift  - AB240

Anatomical gift: donor's family, guardian, agent re power of attorney, or personal representative of estate prohibited from refusing to honor a document of gift  - SB156

``Authorization for final disposition" document re human remains: regulations created; fine, anatomical gift, and civil and criminal immunity provisions -  AB305

estate tax Estate tax

Estate tax eliminated - AB149

Estate tax eliminated - SB68

estness, theresa m Estness, Theresa M.

Public service as mayor of the City of Wauwatosa and commitment to her community commended - SJR98

ethanol Ethanol, see Gasoline

ethics Ethics

Health care provider or facility or employee who, in good faith, reports, initiates, or testifies in an action or proceeding re violations of laws or ethical standards by another health care provider or facility or employee: immunity from liability provided - AB224

Healthy Wisconsin Authority and Plan created -  SB562

Healthy Wisconsin Authority created; duties re implementation of reinsurance program; funding from health care quality fund and cigarette and tobacco products taxes; not a state agency, but some laws apply [for section numbers, see entry under ``Healthy Wisconsin Authority"] - SB40

Investigation or prosecution records of a violation of elections, ethics, or lobbying regulation laws or similar records not subject to public access: penalty for disclosure revised; procedures for investigating a state employee for disclosing information; collective bargaining provision - AB437

PSC commissioners and certain staff: restrictions on employment after their terms; Ethics Board and penalty provisions - AB73

PSC commissioners and certain staff: restrictions on employment after their terms; Ethics Board and penalty provisions - SB22

Retail intoxicating liquor license issuance: interest restriction on a member of a municipal governing body modified [A.Amdt.1: violation of the code of ethics for local government officials, employees, and candidates specified]  - AB500

Supreme Court rules re recusal and impartiality and procedure re reviewing a statement of economic interest: clerk of circuit court to provide to every party in a civil action or proceeding; Director of State Courts duty specified  - SB170

ethics and accountability division Ethics and Accountability Division, see Government Accountability Board

ethics board Ethics Board, see also Government Accountability Board

Convicted felon ineligible for licensure as a lobbyist; Ethics Board duties specified -  SB106

Government Accountability Board and Enforcement Division created; DA, opinion, and closed session provisions; Elections Board and Ethics Board abolished - SB2

Government Accountability Board created, Ethics and Accountability Division and Elections Division established; Ethics Board and Elections Board abolished; nonseverability clause - JR7 AB1

Government Accountability Board created, Ethics and Accountability Division and Elections Division established; Ethics Board and Elections Board abolished; nonseverability clause [S.Sub.Amdt.2: further revisions, nonseverability clause removed] -  JR7 SB1

Government Accountability Board creation and deletion of Ethics and Elections boards: effectuate 2007 WisAct 1 provisions [Enrolled SB-40: Sec. 1b, 543g, 3938b, c, 9118m (1u), 9418m (1t)] -  SB40

PSC commissioners and certain staff: restrictions on employment after their terms; Ethics Board and penalty provisions - AB73

PSC commissioners and certain staff: restrictions on employment after their terms; Ethics Board and penalty provisions - SB22

ethnic diversity Ethnic diversity, see Minority groups

evansville, city of Evansville, City of, see Rock County

eviction Eviction, see Landlord and tenant

evidence Evidence

Appellate procedure revisions re review of orders denying motion to suppress evidence or challenging admissibility of the statement of a defendant or juvenile in certain circumstances - SB419

Custodial interrogations by law enforcement officers: grants for purchase of digital equipment or for training personnel to use equipment repealed [Sec. 122, 489, 540]  - SB40

Digital representations re photograph, film, motion picture, audio, or video is admissible under certain conditions; knowingly submitting altered evidence is a misdemeanor  - AB14

DNA evidence connected to certain felonies: time period for commencing prosecution revised; 2005 WisActs 60 and 276 reconciliation provision -  AB524

DNA evidence connected to certain felonies: time period for commencing prosecution revised; 2005 WisActs 60 and 276 reconciliation provision -  SB271

Endangered or threatened species: admissibility, in certain proceedings, of evidence of discovery by a person on private property of another under certain conditions  - AB479

Harboring or aiding a felon: family members are not exempt from prohibition against destroying, altering, hiding, or disguising physical evidence -  AB338

Harboring or aiding a felon or destroying, altering, or hiding physical evidence, or placing false evidence to prevent apprehension, prosecution, or conviction of a felon: penalties revised - AB397

Harboring or aiding a felon or destroying, altering, or hiding physical evidence, or placing false evidence to prevent apprehension, prosecution, or conviction of a felon: penalties revised - SB196

Health care: confidentiality provisions of services reviews modified; provider reports or employee statements prohibited as evidence in a civil or criminal action, exception provided; criminal liability eliminated re negligent abuse or neglect of an individual at risk or a patient or resident; not guilty of negligent handling of a dangerous weapon, explosive, or fire if within scope of health care provider's practice  - AB863

Health care provider statement or gesture of apology or condolence is inadmissible in a civil action or administrative hearing - AB53

Lay witness and expert witness testimony or evidence modifications -  AB121

Lay witness and expert witness testimony or evidence modifications -  SB60

Physical placement study in actions affecting the family: if made part of the record, it must be offered and received in accordance with the rules of evidence -  AB309

Property tax assessment objections: extension allowed; ordinance, court, and fee provisions [A.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions, interest and evidence provisions modified]  - AB580

examining board Examining board, see Trades and occupations; specific subject

excise tax Excise tax

Excise tax exemption on gasoline and diesel fuel used to transport students to and from school activities for school districts and certain persons under contract  - AB112

Excise tax exemption on gasoline and diesel fuel used to transport students to and from school activities for school districts and certain persons under contract  - SB53

Health care quality fund created; funding from cigarette excise tax increase, money transfer from Injured Patients and Families Compensation Fund, and other sources; to be another funding source for MA, Badger Care, prescription drugs for seniors, and tobacco use control [for section numbers, see entry under ``Insurance — Health"] -  SB40

Soft drink tax re wholesale sales created; revenue deposited into the dental access trust fund to supplement MA and DHFS dental services -  AB237

Soft drink tax re wholesale sales created; revenue deposited into the dental access trust fund to supplement MA and DHFS dental services -  SB117

executive office Executive office, see also Governor

Executive secretary in the Office of the Governor: executive salary group reassignment [Sec. 617]  - SB40

expenditure restraint program Expenditure Restraint Program, see Shared revenue

expert witness Expert witness, see Witness

exposition district Exposition district, see Public building

expressway Expressway, see Road — Expressway