Wisconsin Legislature: Veterans Affairs, Department of

Veterans court referral provisions created - SB384

``Veterans Memorial Bridge": DOT to designate and mark bridge on USH 141 across the Menominee River in Marinette County as; contributions from interested parties provision - AB270

``Veterans Memorial Bridge": DOT to designate and mark bridge on USH 141 across the Menominee River in Marinette County as; contributions from interested parties provision - SB197

Veterans trust fund funding recommendations and information for biennial budget requests; appropriation for military funeral honors [A.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 1248m, 9153 (2i), (2j), 9253 (1i), (1j), 9453 (1j)] - AB40

Voter ID: card issued by the Veterans Health Administration of the U.S. DVA permitted, photo and name on ID required - AB724

Voter ID: card issued by the Veterans Health Administration of the U.S. DVA permitted, photo and name on ID required - SB553

Academic fees remission for certain veterans and their dependents enrolled in the U.W. System or a technical college: full remission without regard for assistance from federal ROTC Program, Veterans Vocational Rehabilitation Act, or New GI Bill [Sec. 996-999, 1098-1101, 9346 (1), 9352 (1), 9446 (1), 9452 (1); A.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions, 995g-n, 997e-y, 999e, 1096bg, 1097g-p, 1098b, 1099b-y, 1100b, 1101e, g, 1239x, 1240x, 9446 (1q), 9452 (1q), deletes 996-999, 1098-1101, 9446 (1), 9452 (1); A.Amdt.1 to A.Amdt.1: further revisions] - AB40

Academic fees remission for certain veterans and their dependents enrolled in the U.W. System or a technical college: full remission without regard for assistance from federal ROTC Program, Veterans Vocational Rehabilitation Act, or New GI Bill [Sec. 996-999, 1098-1101, 9346 (1), 9352 (1), 9446 (1), 9452 (1)] - SB27

Approval of education and training of veterans and other eligible persons transferred from DVA to DSPS [Sec. 1237-1239, 1246-1248, 3205, 9153 (1); original bill only] - AB40

DRL name changed to Department of Safety and Professional Services; Comm.Dept functions transferred re building and safety, certain economic development business certifications and grant programs, and PECFA; approval of education and training for veterans and other eligible persons transferred from DVA; unfair trade practice rules re residential and noncommercial properties transferred from DATCP; administration of laws re erosion control at commercial building construction sites transferred from DNR; DOA appendix report [for section numbers, see entry under ``Reorganization of state government"] - SB27

Fee remission for veterans or dependents enrolled in the U.W. System or a technical college: deduction of academic fees paid by the New GI Bill from remitted fees eliminated; HEAB appropriation provisions - AB133

Fee remission for veterans or dependents enrolled in the U.W. System or a technical college: deduction of academic fees paid by the New GI Bill from remitted fees eliminated; HEAB appropriation provisions - SB53

Authorized state building program for 2011-13: addition of renovation of Gates Hall at the Wisconsin Veterans Home at Union Grove - AB546

Authorized state building program for 2011-13: addition of renovation of Gates Hall at the Wisconsin Veterans Home at Union Grove - SB442

Special distinguishing registration plates displaying the words ``In God We Trust" authorized; fees and DVA provisions - AB372

Veterans home exemption from nursing home bed assessment [A.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 9121 (8r)] - AB40

Veterans home to be located in Chippewa Falls: DVA may contract with private entity to operate, LAB audit provision; transfer to veterans trust fund certain unencumbered balances [Sec. 65, 234, 698-701, 1242, 1243, 1249-1269, 2665; A.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions, JCF approval of transfer to trust fund, DOA cost-benefit analysis required, 700c, 9101 (2u), 9253 (2u), deletes 700, 1243] - AB40

Veterans home to be located in Chippewa Falls: DVA may contract with private entity to operate, LAB audit provision; transfer to veterans trust fund certain unencumbered balances [Sec. 65, 234, 698-701, 1242, 1243, 1249-1269, 2665] - SB27

Veterans and surviving spouses property tax credit: eligibility of unremarried surviving spouse expanded - AB121

Veterans and surviving spouses property tax credit: eligibility of unremarried surviving spouse expanded - SB84

Marine Corps League incorporation provisions - AB320

Secretary of Veterans Affairs appointed by the Governor; Board of Veterans Affairs membership and term of office revised, Congressional district residency requirement; promulgating rules process modified [A.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions, rules promulgation provisions modified, DVA placed under the direction and supervision of the Secretary of Veterans Affairs] - AB96

U.S. Army Wounded Warrior Program: DNR to issue one Class A bear hunting license to per season - AB202

U.S. Army Wounded Warrior Program: DNR to issue one Class A bear hunting license to per season - SB135

Approval of education and training of veterans and other eligible persons transferred from DVA to DSPS [Sec. 1237-1239, 1246-1248, 3205, 9153 (1); original bill only] - AB40

Authorized state building program for 2011-13: addition of renovation of Gates Hall at the Wisconsin Veterans Home at Union Grove - AB546

Authorized state building program for 2011-13: addition of renovation of Gates Hall at the Wisconsin Veterans Home at Union Grove - SB442

County blanket bond may include county veterans service commission members and county veterans service officer - AB60

Driver's license or ID card issued by DOT: applicant may have veteran status indicated on the license or card, DVA verification required - AB292

DRL name changed to Department of Safety and Professional Services; Comm.Dept functions transferred re building and safety, certain economic development business certifications and grant programs, and PECFA; approval of education and training for veterans and other eligible persons transferred from DVA; unfair trade practice rules re residential and noncommercial properties transferred from DATCP; administration of laws re erosion control at commercial building construction sites transferred from DNR; DOA appendix report [for section numbers, see entry under ``Reorganization of state government"] - SB27

Military funeral honors appropriation [A.Amdt.1] - AB148

Professional and occupational licenses: fee waiver program for qualified veterans - AB429

Professional and occupational licenses: fee waiver program for qualified veterans [A.Amdt.1: National Guard and reserve members also eligible] - SB338

Renewable energy consumption: new goals for certain state agencies set, DOA report required; new goal re electric energy consumed in the state set, PSC reports required - SB519

Secretary of Veterans Affairs appointed by the Governor and required to be a veteran; Board of Veterans Affairs membership and term of office revised and active duty service required but not in any specific war or conflict - SB97

Secretary of Veterans Affairs appointed by the Governor; Board of Veterans Affairs membership and term of office revised, Congressional district residency requirement; promulgating rules process modified [A.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions, rules promulgation provisions modified, DVA placed under the direction and supervision of the Secretary of Veterans Affairs] - AB96

Special distinguishing registration plates displaying the words ``In God We Trust" authorized; fees and DVA provisions - AB372

Veterans home to be located in Chippewa Falls: DVA may contract with private entity to operate, LAB audit provision; transfer to veterans trust fund certain unencumbered balances [Sec. 65, 234, 698-701, 1242, 1243, 1249-1269, 2665; A.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions, JCF approval of transfer to trust fund, DOA cost-benefit analysis required, 700c, 9101 (2u), 9253 (2u), deletes 700, 1243] - AB40

Veterans home to be located in Chippewa Falls: DVA may contract with private entity to operate, LAB audit provision; transfer to veterans trust fund certain unencumbered balances [Sec. 65, 234, 698-701, 1242, 1243, 1249-1269, 2665] - SB27

Veterans trust fund funding recommendations and information for biennial budget requests; appropriation for military funeral honors [A.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 1248m, 9153 (2i), (2j), 9253 (1i), (1j), 9453 (1j)] - AB40

Wisconsin Veterans Museum appropriation created; DVA appropriations reorganized [Sec. 702-711, 746, 877] - AB40

Wisconsin Veterans Museum appropriation created; DVA appropriations reorganized [Sec. 702-711, 746, 877] - SB27

Veterans home to be located in Chippewa Falls: DVA may contract with private entity to operate, LAB audit provision; transfer to veterans trust fund certain unencumbered balances [Sec. 65, 234, 698-701, 1242, 1243, 1249-1269, 2665; A.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions, JCF approval of transfer to trust fund, DOA cost-benefit analysis required, 700c, 9101 (2u), 9253 (2u), deletes 700, 1243] - AB40

Veterans home to be located in Chippewa Falls: DVA may contract with private entity to operate, LAB audit provision; transfer to veterans trust fund certain unencumbered balances [Sec. 65, 234, 698-701, 1242, 1243, 1249-1269, 2665] - SB27

Veterans trust fund funding recommendations and information for biennial budget requests; appropriation for military funeral honors [A.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 1248m, 9153 (2i), (2j), 9253 (1i), (1j), 9453 (1j)] - AB40

University of Wisconsin—Madison authority and board of trustees created; boards of the Laboratory of Hygiene and Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory abolished, functions transferred [for section numbers, see entry under ``Reorganization of state government"; original bill only] - AB40

University of Wisconsin—Madison authority and board of trustees created; boards of the Laboratory of Hygiene and Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory abolished, functions transferred [for section numbers, see entry under ``Reorganization of state government"] - SB27

World Veterinary Year: 2011 recognized as - AJR18

World Veterinary Year: 2011 recognized as - SJR11

Annexation by city or village: towns authorized to challenge certain procedure in court [A.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions, county board approval of cross-county annexation no longer needed, town may ask DOA to review proposed annexation and if a requirement is violated, the town my challenge in circuit court] - AB181

Annexation by city or village: towns authorized to challenge certain procedure in court - SB129

``Class B" license: village in Dane County with certain population may exceed village's retail liquor license quota - AB432

``Class B" license: village in Dane County with certain population may exceed village's retail liquor license quota - SB324

Combined protective services departments: certain class cities and towns authorized to provide and limitation of villages removed [Sec. 1140, 1141, 1686-1690, 1697-1713, 1717, 1728, 2405, 3194, 3495-3498, 3539, 3562-3567; A.Amdt.1 to A.Amdt.1: further revisions, deletes 2405] - AB40

Combined protective services departments: certain class cities and towns authorized to provide and limitation of villages removed; JSCRS appendix report [Sec. 1140, 1141, 1686-1690, 1697-1713, 1717, 1728, 2405, 3194, 3495-3498, 3539, 3562-3567] - SB27

Community welcoming sign within highway right-of-way allowed under certain conditions; DOT provision - AB583

County development plan requirements revised - AB260

Highways in need of repair and accumulation of snow or ice: liability immunity of cities, villages, towns, and counties for damages revised - AB180

Highways in need of repair and accumulation of snow or ice: liability immunity of cities, villages, towns, and counties for damages revised - SB125

No-passing zones on state trunk highways within city, village, or town boundary: local government may designate without regard to DOT procedures and standards - AB629

Police or fire protection services: sheriff and municipality cannot condition the provision of services on a person's payment of fees, charge, or tax - AB192

Police or fire protection services: sheriff and municipality cannot condition the provision of services on a person's payment of fees, charge, or tax - SB128

Public construction projects and highway improvement projects: eliminating prohibitions from 2011 WisAct 32 - AB454

Public construction projects and highway improvement projects: eliminating prohibitions from 2011 WisAct 32 - SB337

Public construction projects, which includes road projects: limitations on performance of by political subdivisions, method of bidding revisions, county highway department maintenance capacity and funding [A.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 1727d-L, 2221i, 2267x, 9332 (1u), 9432 (1u); A.Amdt.1 to A.Amdt.1: performance by political subdivisions provisions removed, limitation on highway work performed by a county for another county or municipality, exceptions provided, appropriation provisions, 1675n, 1696m, 1713m, 2278em, o, deletes 1727i] - AB40

Town incorporated as a city or village: organizing the first election of officers changed from circuit court clerk to county clerk requirement - AB506

Bow and arrow hunting: local governmental units may not enact or enforce local law prohibiting, exception provided - AB234

Development moratorium ordinance: city, town, or village may enact under specified conditions including burden on public facilities and public safety or health threat - AB562

Development moratorium ordinance: city, town, or village may enact under specified conditions including burden on public facilities and public safety or health threat [S.Amdt.1: ``land development" provisions deleted] - SB504

Employment discrimination based on conviction record: employers may refuse to employ or terminate employment of a person convicted of a felony and has not been pardoned; state fair employment law is a matter of statewide concern and local governments are prohibited from adopting provisions prohibiting activities allowed under that law - AB286

Employment discrimination based on conviction record: employers may refuse to employ or terminate employment of a person convicted of a felony and has not been pardoned; state fair employment law is a matter of statewide concern and local governments are prohibited from adopting provisions prohibiting activities allowed under that law - SB207

Family and medical leave: state law construed as an enactment of statewide concern and preempts city, village, town, or county ordinances - AB41

Family and medical leave: state law construed as an enactment of statewide concern and preempts city, village, town, or county ordinances - SB23