Wisconsin Legislature: Special educational needs

small businessSmall business, see Business

Small claims actions: jurisdictional limit increased, exceptions specified [Sec. 3484k-q, 9309 (1g)] - Act 32

Payday loan revisions re interest, database, and consumer reports to verify income; title loan provisions re certificate of authorization, interest, rescission, and other requirements; certain exemptions for affiliates of financial institutions; Division of Banking duties [Sec. 2637d-kk, 9317 (1u)-(3u)] - Act 32

snowSnow, see Weather

snow, removal ofSnow, Removal of, see Road — Construction and repair

snowmobileSnowmobile

Snow sports in a ski area: liability and negligence provisions established, safety requirements set - Act 199

Snowmobile supplemental trail aid funding [Sec. 3193] - Act 32

``Vehicle" and ``motor vehicle" definitions revised re snowmobile, ATV, and EPAMD (remedial legislation) - Act 265

snuffSnuff, see Tobacco

social securitySocial security

Actions affecting the family and paternity actions: form for SSN of minor children [Sec. 3478-3481, 9308 (2), (3)] - Act 32

social serviceSocial service, see County — Human services; Public assistance

soil and soil conservationSoil and soil conservation, see also Water — Pollution

Soil and Water Resource Management Program general obligation bonding authority increased [Sec. 796] - Act 32

Transportation projects: borrow site and material disposal site provisions and definitions created, local zoning exemption [Sec. 2245k] - Act 32

soldierSoldier, see Military personnel

soldier _ educationSoldier — Education, see National Guard; Veteran — Education

solid waste managementSolid waste management, see also Recycling

Oil absorbent materials that contain waste oil: disposal in solid waste disposal facility prohibited unless certain conditions are met, free-flowing oil provision - Act 152

Plastic bulk merchandise containers: sale to scrap plastic dealer regulations created; definitions and penalty provisions; JRCCP report - Act 194

Recycling and renewable energy fund renamed the economic development fund, recycling surcharge renamed the economic development surcharge, recycling tipping fee deposits revised, environmental fund provision [Sec. 374, 376, 382, 577n-578, 600, 602, 603, 628, 712, 753, 867, 887b, 891-894b, 2132, 2177, 2184, 2185-2187, 2984, 2985b] - Act 32

Recycling program requirements and financial assistance programs for local governments modified, disposal restrictions modified, and recycling consolidation grants created [Sec. 591, 591b, 593, 595-597e, 2728b, 2956-2977n, 2980b-2983] - Act 32

Tipping fee exemptions for waste from natural disasters [Sec. 2984n-z, 2985f, g] - Act 32

Voluntary party liability exemption re environmental contamination cleanup expanded to certain landfills and revisions re removal of voluntary party and limit on amount spent on cleanup - Act 103

southeastern regional transit authority _serta_Southeastern Regional Transit Authority (SERTA), see Metropolitan transportation

special educational needsSpecial educational needs, see Children — Special education

special observance daySpecial observance day, see Holidays and special dates

special olympics wisconsin, incSpecial Olympics Wisconsin, Inc., see Organization, Miscellaneous

special session, 2011 _ januarySpecial session, 2011 — January

Administrative rule revisions re state agency authority to promulgate and implement standards, gubernatorial approval, economic impact analysis, legislative review of proposed rules, JCRAR duties, and venue in judicial review actions and in actions against the state - Act 21

Economic development tax credit program: credits allocated by Comm.Dept increased; JCF approval required - Act 4

Health savings account: adopting Internal Revenue Code provisions for state income and franchise tax purposes - Act 1

Jobs creation income and franchise tax deduction created - Act 5

Relocated business credit created; DOR duties - Act 3

State finances: public employee trust fund reserve accounts, public debt refunding, executive branch agency lapses, MA funding revisions, TANF moneys for EITC, and adult correctional services funding - Act 13

Tax rate increases in certain cases: two-thirds vote required; statewide advisory referendum provision - Act 9

Telecommunications utility regulation revisions including alternative telecommunications utility, intrastate switched access rates, tariffs, interconnected VOIP service, universal service, basic voice service, and use of transmission equipment and property; PSC provisions - Act 22

Tort reform: actions against manufacturers, distributors, sellers, and promoters of a product; strict liability; noneconomic damages limited; punitive damages; frivolous claims; health care service reviews confidentiality; use of health care reports or employee statements; hospital quality indicators reporting; expert and lay witness testimony; crimes of abuse, homicide, or negligence re health care providers and treatment or residential care facilities in specified cases - Act 2

Wetland in Village of Ashwaubenon: water quality standards in compliance and exemption to certain laws administered by DNR if specified criteria are met - Act 6

Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) created; Comm.Dept and LAB duties, public employee and WRS provisions, reports required [partial veto] - Act 7

special session, 2011 _ septemberSpecial session, 2011 — September

Agricultural production loan guarantees administered by WHEDA: revisions re amount and term of loan - Act 80

Attorney fees: factors a court must consider in determining reasonableness - Act 92

DOR duties re administering taxes or fees revised re assessments, penalty for negligence, Tax Appeals Commission rulings, petition for declaratory ruling, petition to adopt a standard by rule, inspection of tax returns or claims, and prohibiting class action lawsuits against the state in certain cases; 2013-15 budget proposal provision re relying on past audits - Act 68

Film production services tax credit application fee revised - Act 67

Interest rate on judgments in civil actions revised - Act 69

Small business development loan guarantee program revisions - Act 79

Trespassers: duty of care owed and limitations on civil liability of possessor of real property - Act 93

sportsSports, see Athletics; Recreation; School — Health program

sports officialSports official, see Athletics

spouseSpouse, see Marriage

ssn _social security number_SSN (Social security number), see Social security

standardized testStandardized test, see School — Branches of instruction

stateState, see specific department or subject

state agenciesState agencies, see also specific agency or department

Authorized state building program and building program bonding authorizations for 2011-13 [Sec. 44p, 47, 50g, h, 56g-p, 265g-j, 276m, 277, 289b, 554, 560, 561, 779-780, 785m, p, 795m-s, 797m, 798g-y, 815g-i, 1003, 3567o, 9106 (1)-(9), 9401 (2i)] - Act 32

Base budget review report requirements for state agencies [Sec. 218d, e] [vetoed] - AB-40

Child care facilities for state employees in the Madison area: DOA contract authority eliminated [Sec. 39, 43, 264, 267, 727, 776-778, 9401 (1)] - Act 32

Dual employment or retention: ``agency" definition modified [Sec. 217, 9455 (1)] - Act 32

Energy consuming equipment purchases by state agencies: units that cost less than set amount exempt from energy efficiency standards requirement [Sec. 260] - Act 32

Lapses to general fund re employer savings in fringe benefit costs - Act 10

Lapses to general fund re employer savings in fringe benefit costs: 2011 WisAct 10 provisions repealed - Act 27

OEI and certain duties eliminated; state agency requirements re alternative fuels and hybrid-electric vehicles revised; goals to reduce usage of gasoline and diesel fuel modified; DOA duties set and certain annual report requirement eliminated [Sec. 94, 191, 193-202, 323-325, 2298, 2309] - Act 32

Professional and occupational licenses: fee waiver program for qualified veterans - Act 209

Small Business Regulatory Review Board membership and rule making considerations for small businesses revised; state agency administrative law considerations for small businesses; small business regulatory coordinators and Office of Regulatory Assistance duties - Act 46

State agency attorney pay progression plan, JCF approval [Sec. 9155 (3c)] [vetoed] - AB-40

State agency operations, contracts, and grants: disclosure of expenditures, Internet provision, computer upgrade exemption with JCF approval [Sec. 215m] [partial veto] - Act 32

Surplus positions in state agencies: DOA report modified [Sec. 218h] [vetoed] - AB-40

Vacant FTE positions in the executive branch: Governor may abolish with JCF approval [Sec. 218g, i, p] - Act 32

Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) created; Comm.Dept and LAB duties, public employee and WRS provisions, reports required [partial veto] - Act 7

state bankState bank, see Bank

state buildingsState buildings, see Public building; State capitol

state capitolState capitol

State capitol building security costs in 2011: JCF appropriation [Sec. 778m, n, 9455 (2u)] - Act 32

state courts, director ofState Courts, Director of

Electronic juvenile court records re Children's Code or Juvenile Justice Code proceedings made available to law enforcement, juvenile court, municipal court, court of criminal jurisdiction, and certain prosecutors, attorneys, and guardians ad litem; restrictions on information re physical and mental health and sensitive personal matters; Director of State Courts, CCAP, confidentiality, and forfeiture provisions - Act 270

Judicial Compensation Commission created; Governor, Director of State Courts, and JCOER duties; sunset provision [Sec. 9155 (1j)] [vetoed] - AB-40

Judicial Council: transfer of funds from Director of State Courts and State Law Library [Sec. 768g, 3475g] - Act 32

state debtState debt, see Debt, Public

state employeeState employee, see Public employee

state employment labor relations act _selra_State Employment Labor Relations Act (SELRA), see Public employee — Labor union

state employment relations, office ofState Employment Relations, Office of

Assistant DA pay progression plan established - Act 238

Assistant DA pay progression plan, JCF approval [Sec. 9113 (3c)] [partial veto] - Act 32