Wisconsin Legislature: Television

Enhanced 911 grant program, surcharge, and advisory council created; requirements set [Enrolled AB-75: Sec. 40w, 225d, 665su, 681i, 1835dr, 1836er, 1849w, 2572hb-hy, 2573b-h, 9141 (1j), (2j), 9341 (1j), 9441 (1j)(b), (2j)] - AB75

Inmate telephone use in a jail or house of correction: charges revised - AB144

Nonsolicitation directory for telephones: penalty for violation increased; action for injunctive relief and actual damages permitted - AB307

Nonsolicitation directory for telephones: penalty for violation increased; action for injunctive relief and actual damages permitted - SB218

State agencies and authorities required to clearly display a telephone number for general information on their Internet home pages; links to subunits and list of certain employee telephone numbers also required; DOA duty set - AB385

Telecommunications requirements: funding for DATCP revised; PSC to assess in proportion to gross operating revenues [Sec. 179, 2476; Enrolled AB-75: consumer protection assessment extended to commercial mobile radio (wireless) and landline telecommunications providers, 2460d] - AB75

Telephone and facsimile solicitations: customer listed in the nonsolicitation directory may request certain written records from the telecommunications utility; private cause of action created against senders of unsolicited facsimile solicitations - SB588

Wild turkey hunting: preference system for issuing licenses eliminated, DNR duties; hunting zones, seasons, and hours codified; eligible student and registering carcasses over the telephone or Internet provisions - SB481

Wireless 911 fund revisions re shared revenue and certain distributions [Sec. 617, 619, 1895, 2573] - AB75

Wireless telecommunications device: use of prohibited while driving; definition, exceptions, penalty, and probationary license or instruction permit holder provisions - AB429

Wireless telecommunications device: use of prohibited while driving; definition, exceptions, penalty, and probationary license or instruction permit holder provisions - SB306

Campaign finance law revisions re registration and filing reports, disbursement limitations, independent disbursements, contribution limitations and restrictions, legislative campaign committees, disposition of residual or excess funds, WECF, and penalty provisions; free time on public broadcasting television stations and public access channels repealed; Public Integrity Endowment income tax credit; public financing of campaigns for justice; JRCCP report - AB388

Campaign finance law revisions re registration and filing reports, disbursement limitations, independent disbursements, contribution limitations and restrictions, legislative campaign committees, disposition of residual or excess funds, WECF, and penalty provisions; free time on public broadcasting television stations and public access channels repealed; Public Integrity Endowment income tax credit; public financing of campaigns for justice; JRCCP report - SB221

Campaign finance law: scope of regulated activity expanded to include organizations or individuals who, within 60 days of an election, make a communication about a candidate or political party via the media; exceptions specified; forfeiture and fine penalty provisions - AB63

Campaign finance law: scope of regulated activity expanded to include organizations or individuals who, within 60 days of an election, make a communication about a candidate or political party via the media; exceptions specified; forfeiture and fine penalty provisions - SB43

Consumer electronic devices, including audio systems, televisions, and DVD players or recorders: sales prohibited if devices use more than a specified amount of electricity in ``standby mode" - AB649

Consumer electronic devices, including audio systems, televisions, and DVD players or recorders: sales prohibited if devices use more than a specified amount of electricity in ``standby mode" - SB450

Educational Telecommunications Access Program provision re telecommunications access by business entities permitted; regulations created [Sec. 159, 160, 554] - AB75

Electronic waste recycling: manufacturer, recycler, retailer, and consumer requirements created; DNR, reporting, fee, definition, audit, and penalty provisions; disposal in landfills and incineration prohibited - AB278

Electronic waste recycling: manufacturer, recycler, retailer, and consumer requirements created; DNR, reporting, fee, definition, audit, and penalty provisions; disposal in landfills and incineration prohibited [for further revisions, see entry under ``Recycling"] - SB107

Film production services and company investment and income tax credits eliminated [Sec. 1580, 1581, 1660, 1661, 1726, 1727; original bill only] - AB75

Film production tax credit program changes re new refundable production services and company investment; provision re salary, wages, and non-labor expenses; ``production expenditures" and ``accredited production" defined; electronic games approved by Comm.Dept included; report required [for section numbers, see entry under ``Income tax — Credit"] - AB75

Film project grants re long-term jobs: program created [Sec. 198, 3012; original bill only] - AB75

Inattentive driving: current prohibitions revised; prohibition created re electronic device activated and transmitting information or entertainment by visual means, exceptions provided - AB492

PEG channels: requirements for video service providers and interim cable operators modified; fee and ordinance provisions - AB721

PEG channels: requirements for video service providers and interim cable operators modified; fee and ordinance provisions - SB582

Political disbursements by corporations and cooperatives prohibition deleted, registration statement must be filed; registration and reporting requirements imposed on individuals or organizations making a communication through the media about a candidate within 60 days of an election - AB812

Political disbursements by corporations and cooperatives prohibition deleted, registration statement must be filed; registration and reporting requirements imposed on individuals or organizations making a communication through the media about a candidate within 60 days of an election - SB540

Theft of telecommunications and video services: court permitted to grant reasonable attorney fees; JRCCP report - AB657

Theft of telecommunications and video services: court permitted to grant reasonable attorney fees; JRCCP report - SB443

``2009 H1N1 Influenza": state agencies and private media outlets urged to use and cease using ``Swine Flu" - AJR71

Video service franchises and providers: DFI duties transferred to PSC, renewal and revocation of franchise added, deadlines for providing access to video service revised, support for PEG channels specified, DATCP duties, compliance with FCC regulations, requirement to carry a channel designated by WisconsinEye; fees, consumer protection, and forfeiture provisions - AB606

WisconsinEye commended on the second anniversary of the commencement of broadcast operations - AJR76

WisconsinEye commended on the second anniversary of the commencement of broadcast operations - SJR47

Donated books receipt by inmates: Corr.Dept report to JCF demonstrating the prohibition has been eliminated [Enrolled AB-75: Sec. 9111 (3x)] - AB75

Instructional materials for students with disabilities in the U.W. or technical college systems: publishers required to provide in alternate formats upon request, conditions specified and public accommodations law provisions - AB882

Instructional materials for students with disabilities in the U.W. or technical college systems: publishers required to provide in alternate formats upon request, conditions specified and public accommodations law provisions - SB638

Textbooks required for a course at a high school or postsecondary school: sales tax exemption created; JSCTE appendix report - AB901

Community theater: property tax exemption for property owned by a nonprofit entity and operated as, conditions specified; JSCTE appendix report - AB375

Grand Opera House in the City of Oshkosh: grant for repair and restoration; DOA to review and approve project plans [Enrolled AB-75: Sec. 19gc, 640, 655ub, 657eb, 9106 (1)(n), (22)] - AB75

Musical entertainment or theatrical performance: minor permitted to perform in roadhouse, cabaret, dance hall, night club, or tavern under set conditions - SB295

Nonprofit theater in the City of Madison: property tax exemption created under set conditions; JSCTE appendix report - AB978

Life and military service commended - AJR38

Life and military service commended - SJR23

Golf cart use in Governor Tommy G. Thompson Centennial State Park and the Peshtigo River State Forest allowed at the same hours and places prior to acquisition by the state - AB264

Golf cart use in Governor Tommy G. Thompson Centennial State Park and the Peshtigo River State Forest allowed at the same hours and places prior to acquisition by the state - SB188

Cigarette and tobacco products tax rate increased; moist snuff tax rate increased and applied to inventory holdings [Sec. 2332, 2333, 2335, 2392, 2394, 2395, 9443 (14); Enrolled AB-75: further revisions, inventory provision removed, deletes 2335, 2394] - AB75

Cigarettes and tobacco products: direct marketing provisions modified; license and permit revisions; restriction re arrest or conviction record; JRCCP report [Sec. 1853, 2069-2072, 2319-2327, 2329-2331, 2334, 2336, 2337, 2339-2391, 2393, 2396-2400, 2402-2405, 9343 (10); original bill only] - AB75

Lodging establishment may permit smoking in certain guest rooms - AB295

Lodging establishment may permit smoking in certain guest rooms - SB225

Retail tobacco store definition [A.Amdts. to A.Sub.Amdt.1; deleted by Conf.Amdt.1] - AB75

Smoking cessation treatment: health care plans required to cover; guidelines and exceptions provisions - AB946

Smoking prohibitions: designated smoking area prohibited in public places and places of employment, a few exceptions specified; certain existing exceptions eliminated; smoking in sports arenas, private clubs, and bus shelters specifically prohibited; enforcement by person in charge required [Sec. 1840, 2076-2150, 2445, 2447, 2741, 2996, 3204, 3233, 9310 (2), 9410 (1); original bill only] - AB75

Smoking prohibitions: designated smoking area prohibited in public places and places of employment, a few exceptions specified; certain existing exceptions eliminated; smoking in sports arenas, private clubs, and bus shelters specifically prohibited; enforcement by person in charge required - AB253

Smoking prohibitions: designated smoking area prohibited in public places and places of employment, a few exceptions specified; certain existing exceptions eliminated; smoking in sports arenas, private clubs, and bus shelters specifically prohibited; enforcement by person in charge required [S.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions, adds tobacco stores and tobacco bars to exceptions, removes prohibition on outdoor smoking within certain distance of entrance, window, or ventilation, local ordinance prohibiting smoking on public property must allow certain establishments (including restaurants) to allow at a reasonable distance from entrance] - SB181

Smoking prohibitions: designated smoking area prohibited in public places and places of employment, a few exceptions specified; certain existing exceptions eliminated; smoking in sports arenas, private clubs, and public conveyances specifically prohibited; enforcement by person in charge required - AB252

Tax stamps on cigarettes: reduced discount on tax to persons authorized to purchase; DOR to credit set percentage to appropriation for tobacco control grants and programs - AB381

Tobacco products purchased on behalf of, or to provide to, a minor prohibited; penalty provisions; JRCCP report - AB154

Tobacco settlement appropriation obligation repayment from GPR appropriation cap [Sec. 11-13] - AB75

Tribal tax refund and sharing agreements expanded [Sec. 1815, 1841, 1848, 2338, 2401, 9443 (8); Enrolled AB-75: further revisions, use tax credit for purchases made on Native American lands, 1841b, 9443 (14q)] - AB75