Subject Index

weigh station Weigh station, see Bus and truck

weight limit Weight limit, see Bus and truck — Taxation or registration

weights and measures Weights and measures, see also Bus and truck

Statutory weights and measures provisions: certain municipalities may contract with a private party to enforce; DATCP duties - AB655

Weights and measures testing and inspection in municipalities over 5,000 population [A.Sub.Amdt.1 or A.Amdt.1; deleted by Conf.Sub.Amdt.1] -  SB40

welfare Welfare, see Food stamp plan; Unemployment — Relief measures; Veteran — Relief; Wisconsin Works

wells Wells

Well compensation grant program expanded to include wells required to be abandoned [Enrolled SB-40: Sec. 282p, 3081pb-qj] -  SB40

werc WERC, see Employment Relations Commission

west allis, city of West Allis, City of

Bell, Jeannette: public service as mayor of the City of West Allis and as a former state legislator and commitment to her community commended -  AJR110

West Allis Crosstown Bike Trail: grant from the congestion mitigation and air quality improvement program, local match required [Enrolled SB-40: Sec. 9148 (9c)]  - SB40

west salem, village of West Salem, Village of, see La Crosse County

wetland Wetland

Comprehensive planning by local governments modified re mapping, subdivisions, zoning, and shorelines or wetlands [A.Sub.Amdt.1 or A.Amdt.1; deleted by Conf.Sub.Amdt.1]  - SB40

DNR water quality certification process and approvals re wetlands: exemption for specific road construction near the City of Tomahawk -  AB163

Nania, Jeff: 2007 National Wetlands Award recipient commended -  SJR50

Nania, Jeff: 2007 National Wetlands Award recipient commended -  SJR51

Wetland map review, wetland identification, or wetland confirmation: DNR to provide, for a fee, upon request of person who owns or leases the land; building permits or other construction approvals required to include information re construction on or near wetlands; DNR informational brochure on laws that apply to wetlands -  AB915

Wetland map review, wetland identification, or wetland confirmation: DNR to provide, for a fee, upon request of person who owns or leases the land; building permits or other construction approvals required to include information re construction on or near wetlands; DNR informational brochure on laws that apply to wetlands -  SB553

Wetland maps: DNR required to provide to each county; enforcement of state shoreland zoning standards and county shoreland zoning ordinances restricted  - AB839

Wetland mitigation exception from DOT acquisition of land with highway program moneys: notice to city or village requirement added -  AB259

Wetland mitigation exception from DOT acquisition of land with highway program moneys: notice to city or village requirement added -  SB140

wharf Wharf, see Port

wheda WHEDA, see Housing and Economic Development Authority, Wisconsin

whefa WHEFA, see Health and Educational Facilities Authority, Wisconsin

whistleblower Whistleblower, see Public employee

whitewater, city of Whitewater, City of, see also University of Wisconsin — Whitewater

Multi-use trail in City of Whitewater: transportation enhancements grant, local match required [Enrolled SB-40: Sec. 9148 (8i)] -  SB40

wiaa _wisconsin interscholastic athletic association_ WIAA (Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association), see School — Health program

wic _women, infants and children program_ WIC (Women, infants and children program), see Maternal and infant care

wilber, avery Wilber, Avery

``Avery Wilber Memorial Bridge": DOT directed to designate and mark the planned STH 156 bridge across the Shioc River in the Town of Navarino as; contributions provision  - AB106

wild animal Wild animal, see Animal

wild turkey Wild turkey, see Game bird

wildlife Wildlife, see Animal

wiley, john d Wiley, John D.

Service to the state commended and congratulations on all his accomplishments as Chancellor of U.W. Madison  - AJR117

Service to the state commended and congratulations on all his accomplishments as Chancellor of U.W. Madison  - SJR103

wind power Wind power, see Energy conservation

wine Wine, see Alcohol beverage — Regulation

winnebago county Winnebago County

Child advocacy centers: funding for [Enrolled SB-40: Sec. 125g, 536m] -  SB40

OWI conviction for 2nd or 3rd offense: expanding a pilot program that reduces period of imprisonment if violator completes probation that includes AODA treatment  - AB911

OWI conviction for 2nd or 3rd offense: expanding a pilot program that reduces period of imprisonment if violator completes probation that includes AODA treatment  - SB546

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

STH 21 improvement project in Winnebago County -  AB845

winnebago mental health institute Winnebago Mental Health Institute, see Mental health — Hospitals and institutes

wireless telecommunications Wireless telecommunications, see Telecommunications

wisconsin association of independent colleges and universities Wisconsin Association of Independent Colleges and Universities, see Parochial and private educational institutions

wisconsin development fund _wdf_ Wisconsin Development Fund (WDF), see Commerce, Department of

wisconsin election campaign fund _wecf_ Wisconsin election campaign fund (WECF), see Elections — Campaign expense

wisconsin employment relations commission Wisconsin Employment Relations Commission, see Employment Relations Commission

wisconsin health and educational facilities authority Wisconsin Health and Educational Facilities Authority, see Health and Educational Facilities Authority, Wisconsin

wisconsin housing and economic development authority Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority, see Housing and Economic Development Authority, Wisconsin

wisconsin interscholastic athletic association _wiaa_ Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association (WIAA), see School — Health program

wisconsin resource center Wisconsin Resource Center, see Mental health — Hospitals and institutes

wisconsin retirement system Wisconsin Retirement System, see Retirement System, Wisconsin

wisconsin river Wisconsin River, see Waterways and water power

wisconsin shares Wisconsin Shares, see Day care

wisconsin state historical society Wisconsin State Historical Society, see Historical society

wisconsin trust account foundation, inc Wisconsin Trust Account Foundation, Inc., see Legal aid

wisconsin works Wisconsin Works

Case management services to applicant for a W-2 employment position in lieu of a subsidized employment position permitted if specified criteria are met [A.Sub.Amdt.1 or A.Amdt.1; deleted by Conf.Sub.Amdt.1] -  SB40

Child care providers re W-2: DWD to provide quality rating system [Sec. 1336, 9155 (2)] -  SB40

Child care subsidies under W-2: DWD authorized to implement waiting list [Sec. 1424, 1431, 1432]  - SB40

Child care subsidies under W-2: maximum family income level revised [Sec. 1426-1430] -  SB40

Children and Families, Department of, created; DHFS duties re services to children and families transferred to; DWD duties re W-2, child and spousal support, paternity, and medical support liability transferred to; DHFS renamed Department of Health Services [for section numbers and further revisions, see entry under ``Reorganization of state government"]  - SB40

Corporate income and franchise tax reporting combined; renewable energy grant and loan program; Wisconsin higher education grants for technical college students; W-2 child care subsidy; manufacturing skills training grants; airport development and technology zones tax credits; fiscal changes; commuter rail transit system; WHEFA bonds for research institutes  - SB510

Fraud by W-2 participants: counties and tribal governing bodies may create programs to investigate [Enrolled SB-40: Sec. 453m, 1465m] -  SB40

Real work, real pay pilot project created; directive to DWD re continued creation and implementation of a subsidized work program eliminated [Sec. 1410, 1478, 1479, 1511, 1960-1965, 2033-2038, 2089-2094, 2162-2166, 2994, 3935, 9341 (3); Enrolled SB-40: further revisions, deletes 1960, 2033, 2090] - SB40

W-2 community service job or transitional placement participants: additional technical college education program created - AB844

W-2 community service job or transitional placement participants: additional technical college education program created - SB507

W-2 grants for certain pregnant women and custodial parents revised [Sec. 1413-1419, 1433, 9354 (1), 9454 (1)]  - SB40

withholding tax Withholding tax, see Income tax

witness Witness

Crime victim and witness assistance surcharges in civil offense cases: criteria for imposing revised [Sec. 496, 497, 3880-3884] - SB40

Interpreter re limited English proficiency required regardless of indigency; reimbursement funding [Sec. 3773, 3774, 9307 (1)] - SB40

Lay witness and expert witness testimony or evidence modifications -  AB121

Lay witness and expert witness testimony or evidence modifications -  SB60

Witness exclusion order: law enforcement officer may be ordered to testify before other witnesses in criminal or delinquency cases -  AB373

Witness or interpreter attending a court hearing: mileage reimbursement increased -  AB802

Witness to a crime: causing bodily harm or threats to cause made a felony -  AB337

women Women, see also Maternal and infant care

American Heart Month recognized February 2008; Wear Red for Women Day recognized February 1, 2008  - AJR97

American Heart Month recognized February 2008; Wear Red for Women Day recognized February 1, 2008  - SJR84

Domestic abuse, child abuse, or harassment temporary restraining order and injunction: notification of the service of a petition revised -  AB767

Domestic abuse or violence recognition training: Barbering and Cosmetology Examining Board required to provide  - AB143

Domestic abuse services grants by DHFS: additional funding provided [Enrolled SB-40: Sec. 3885m, 9309 (2c)]  - SB40