Acts Index

Weatherization and other energy conservation services funding; sunset provision [Sec. 120b-y, 9101 (1f), 9401 (1f)]  -  Act 28

Wildlife damage claim: maximum payment reduced; funds transferred from recycling and renewable energy fund [Sec. 698-700, 9237 (9), (10u), 9337 (3)]  -  Act 28

Wind energy system: PSC to establish common standards for political subdivisions to regulate construction and operation of; definition, ordinance, enforcement, and PSC review provisions; exception for certain electric generating facilities with a certificate of public convenience and necessity; Wind Siting Council created and report required  -  Act 40

Wisconsin Energy Institute: use of federal stimulus moneys [Sec. 9106 (7)] -  Act 28

energy independence, office of _oei_ Energy Independence, Office of (OEI), see Administration, Department of — Boards and other subdivisions

engineer Engineer

Engineering study re needs of businesses and state: specific grants and sunset provided [Sec. 632e]  -  Act 28

Highway project preparation work conducted by DOT staff: position and funding revisions [Sec. 9150 (5dd)]  -  Act 28

Professional engineer: registration requirements revised -  Act 350

english language English language

Evidence originating in language other than English: submission of (Wis.Stats, s. 887.27, 901.09), 7/27/10 [SCO no.09-03] -  SCO

enterprise zone Enterprise zone, see Municipality — Planning

entertainer Entertainer, see Amusement

environmental education board Environmental Education Board

Environmental surcharge rate increased and allocation revised; EEB funding [Sec. 261t, 2665r, s] -  Act 28

environmental protection Environmental protection, see also Air pollution; Natural resource; Petroleum; Recycling; Sanitation and sewerage management; Soil and soil conservation; Solid waste management; Water — Pollution; Wetland

Dry Cleaner Environmental Response Program funding from environmental improvement fund; provision re Land Recycling Loan Program [Sec. 264, 677] -  Act 28

Electronic waste recycling: manufacturer, recycler, retailer, public school, and consumer requirements created; DNR, reporting, fee, definition, audit, and penalty provisions; disposal in landfill and incineration prohibited  -  Act 50

Environmental cleanup cost recovery: interest provisions [Sec. 2663-2665] -  Act 28

Environmental contamination grants: eligibility of applicants and criteria for awards; grant to Town of Beloit to construct a children's playground at Preservation Park [Sec. 215d, 3015, 3017-3026, 9110 (12h)] [215d, 9110 (12h) — vetoed] -  Act 28

Environmental Results Program revisions and name changed to Green Tier Program, Environmental Cooperation Pilot Program provisions; Environmental Improvement Program revisions and name changed to Environmental Compliance Audit Program; DNR duties -  Act 30

Environmental surcharge rate increased and allocation revised; EEB funding [Sec. 261t, 2665r, s] -  Act 28

Hazardous waste environmental repair fee increased; wastes recovered for recycling and reuse excluded [Sec. 2659-2662, 9137 (2)] -  Act 28

Invasive species and aquatic plants and animals: laws revised and new restrictions imposed; DNR authority, emergency rules, noxious weeds, and solid waste disposal facility provisions -  Act 55

Land Recycling Loan Program: funding cap eliminated [Sec. 2588, 2589] -  Act 28

Normal school fund income designated for environmental programs and financial aid [Sec. 240b, 261w, 665s, 747rm, 9139 (2c)] -  Act 28

PCB contaminated sediment disposal: program for reimbursement modified [Sec. 2665e] -  Act 28

Petroleum inspection fund transfers to the general, recycling and renewable energy, environmental, and transportation funds [Sec. 9210 (1f)-(2f), (3q)] -  Act 28

Phosphorus in machine dishwashing products for household use: limit reduced -  Act 63

Root River Environmental Education Community Center: one-time granted provided to City of Racine [Sec. 632g, 9157 (2u)] -  Act 28

STH 13 between City of Marshfield and STH 29: DOT recommendation re environmental assessment required [Sec. 9150 (8j)] [vetoed] -  AB-75

Tipping fees re PCB contaminated sediment removed from bed of navigable river [Sec. 2657u-2658e]  -  Act 28

USH 12 (between cities of Elkhorn and Whitewater) environmental assessment: revision re required prior approval from TPC [Sec. 1918i] [vetoed] -  AB-75

Vehicle environmental impact fee: sunset eliminated [Sec. 2899]  -  Act 28

Wisconsin River bridge connecting CTH Z to STH 54/73 (City of Wisconsin Rapids and Village of Port Edwards): DOT required to prepare an environmental assessment [Sec. 1918j] [vetoed] -  AB-75

environmental remediation tax incremental district _ertid_ Environmental remediation tax incremental district (ERTID), see Property tax

epa EPA, see United States — Environmental Protection Agency

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

equalized valuation Equalized valuation, see School — State aid

erosion control Erosion control, see Soil and soil conservation

errc ERRC, see Earned Release Review Commission

ertid _environmental remediation tax incremental district_ ERTID (Environmental remediation tax incremental district), see Property tax

estate of deceased person Estate of deceased person

Wills and trusts of decedents who died in calendar year 2010: provisions re the repeal of federal estate tax for 2010 only -  Act 341

estate tax Estate tax

Wills and trusts of decedents who died in calendar year 2010: provisions re the repeal of federal estate tax for 2010 only -  Act 341

ethanol Ethanol, see Gasoline

ethics Ethics

GAB federal aid moneys: use expanded re lobbying regulation and ethics laws [Sec. 591, 592] -  Act 28

U.W. contracts with research companies: approval process and conflict of interest revisions; sunset provided [Sec. 738s, 2443d, 3350d-s] -  Act 28

eviction Eviction, see Landlord and tenant

evidence Evidence, see also Lie detector

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 -  Act 27

Communications in media as evidence (Wis.Stats, s.904.085 (4)(e)), 4/29/10 [SCO no.09-12] -  SCO

DNA evidence connected to certain felonies: time limit for commencing prosecution revised; reconciliation of 2005 WisActs 60 and 276 -  Act 203

Evidence originating in language other than English: submission of (Wis.Stats, s. 887.27, 901.09), 7/27/10 [SCO no.09-03] -  SCO

Legal custody and physical placement study required to be submitted to both the court and the parties and be offered in accordance with the rules of evidence -  Act 187

Self-authentication by electronic certification of certain DOT records -  Act 118

Urine collection for drug testing purposes: restrictions created [Sec. 156n] -  Act 28

exam _or testing_ of pupil Exam (or testing) of pupil, see School — Branches of instruction

examining board Examining board, see Regulation and Licensing, Department of; Trades and occupations; specific subject

executive office Executive office, see also Governor and its subheadings

Governor lapse of appropriations to general fund re pay increase and furlough days specified [Sec. 9220 (1c)]  -  Act 28

executive order Executive order, see Governor

expenditure restraint program Expenditure Restraint Program, see Shared revenue

extended supervision Extended supervision, see Sentences and penalties

extraordinary session, 2009 _ february Extraordinary session, 2009 — February

State finances and appropriations and other changes (budget adjustment bill) -  Act 2

extraordinary session, 2009 _ may Extraordinary session, 2009 — May

Federal economic stimulus funds allocation provisions re ARRA -  Act 11

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fair Fair

County and district fair aids revised [Sec. 180n, s, sc, 1973e-i, 9103 (3g), 9403 (1f)] -  Act 28

County fair coordinator: DATCP to designate an employee as -  Act 108

fair share Fair share, see Collective bargaining

false statement False statement, see Fraud

family Family

Bingo: minor may play if adult relative or guardian is present in the building or on the premises -  Act 328

Chaperoning a sex offender: individual required to sign agreement notifying, in writing, any other person with whom the individual has a child of his or her intent to chaperone a sex offender; Corr.Dept civil liability immunity  -  Act 257

Child placed in the home of a relative: granting the relative the same procedural rights as a foster parent re notice of intent to remove the child and review of decisions and orders involving placement and care -  Act 81

Domestic partnership: requirements for forming a legal relationship created; retirement and group insurance benefits; legislative public policy statement cited; JSCTE and JSCRS appendix reports [Sec. 771, 772, 773-775, 776, 793, 794, 797-802, 804, 806-812, 816, 1391, 1392, 1394, 1396, 1399, 1402, 1411-1416, 1418, 1422-1424, 1429-1431, 1464, 1465, 1501g-n, 1510g, h, 1830, 2158, 2159-2166, 2170, 2171, 2172, 2174—2186, 2211-2213, 2430, 2437-2443, 2505, 2506, 2532, 2536, 2537, 2539, 2667, 2669, 2690, 2691, 2713, 2749, 2773, 2774, 2901, 2905, 3140, 3200, 3218, 3244-3269, 3284, 3285, 3357, 3358, 3374, 3375, 3405, 9315 (2j), 9343 (16), 9415 (1j)] -  Act 28

Fire fighter who dies, or has died, in the line of duty: municipality to pay health care premiums for surviving spouse and dependent children under certain conditions  -  Act 285

Foster care and kinship care revisions re monthly rates, payments, certification, licensing, and levels of care  -  Act 71

Human growth and development instruction: school board may offer if it provides medically accurate information and addresses specified topics including marriage and parental responsibilities, the sex offender registry, and criminal penalties for crimes against children; notification required if not offered; instruction by volunteer health care provider, definitions, and State Superintendent duties  -  Act 134

Integrated service programs for children with severe disabilities expanded to cover children and their families involved in two or more systems of care, name changed to ``initiatives to provide coordinated services for children and families"; definitions, Indian tribes, and funding provisions  -  Act 334

Military family relief fund created; individual income tax checkoff for donations created [Sec. 540s, 602s, 665ss, 668s, 1593e, 2773s, 9136 (2c), 9343 (5c)] -  Act 28

Permanency planning for children in out-of-home care, right to be heard in proceedings involving children in out-of-home care, notice to relatives when child is removed from home, placement with siblings re foster home or adoption, plan for transition to independent living, reporting of infants affected by controlled substances, circuit court commissioner review of permanency plans, TPR filing requirements, reasonable efforts to achieve goals of permanency plan, informal disposition, confidentiality of records; effective date changed re paying support of maintenance arrears to certain public assistance recipients -  Act 79

Proof of financial responsibility requirement re motor vehicle accident: liability release executed by a parent or guardian ad litem on behalf of a minor is acceptable (remedial legislation) -  Act 242

School nurse requirements revised re RNs and DPI licensure; additional requirements for administration of drugs to pupils re DPI training and nonprescription drug product from parent or guardian -  Act 160