2013 Subject Index to Legislation

Landlord and tenant provisions revised re abandoned personal property, reference about rental performance, property damage due to pests or insects, disclosing building or housing code violations, local ordinances, security deposit, voiding rental agreements, unfair trade practices, and check-in sheets; towing vehicles illegally parked on private property; eviction action revisions [S.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions, terminating the tenancy of an offending tenant in a manufactured or mobile home community and domestic abuse protection provisions added] - SB179

Motor vehicle registration exemption for vehicle held by garagekeeper and operated for repair, service, or testing purposes - AB163

Motor vehicle registration exemption for vehicle held by garagekeeper and operated for repair, service, or testing purposes - SB144

Motor vehicle repair practices: insurer prohibitions re specifying a facility and delaying a claim - AB237

Repair, replacement, and refund under new motor vehicle warranties: laws governing revised [A.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions] - AB200

Repair, replacement, and refund under new motor vehicle warranties: laws governing revised - SB182

garbage and refuse disposal Garbage and refuse disposal, see Solid waste management

gasoline Gasoline, see also Energy conservation; Fuel; Petroleum

Ethanol-blended gasoline: Congress urged to pass H.R. 875 to determine the effects of E-15 on all types of internal combustion engines - SJR90

Gasoline vapor recovery system removal grants [A.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 287f, 2104k] - AB40

Gasoline vapor recovery system removal grants: DNR rules requirement eliminated; eligible costs specified, definitions provision - AB440

Gasoline vapor recovery system removal grants: DNR rules requirement eliminated; eligible costs specified, definitions provision - SB346

Penalty enhancer for certain crimes committed on the premises of a gas station while armed with a handgun; JRCCP report - AB357

Petroleum products and hazardous substances regulation: certain duties and powers transferred from DSPS to DATCP [Sec. 201, 202, 206-209, 211, 213, 529, 530, 786, 1462, 1463, 1589-1591, 1594-1596, 1600-1627, 1629-1633, 1949-1970, 9138 (3), (4), 9238 (1), (2); A.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions, 213m, deletes 202, 213, 530, 1596; A.Amdt.3: further revisions] - AB40

Tax credits sunsetted re relocated business, community development finance, biodiesel fuel, dairy and livestock farm, dairy manufacturing, meat processing, woody biomass, food processing plant, Internet equipment, film production, HIRSP assessment, fuel pumps, postsecondary education, water consumption, beginning farmer, research facilities, and qualified research [A.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 1304d-f, 1331d, 1338b-u, 1344b-d, em-g, 1345b-e, 1347b-f, 1348d, e, 1383j, 1390b-u, 1395b-e, f-h, 1396b-1398f, i-L, 1419h, 1426b-u, 1431b-e, es-h, 1432b-1434f, i-L] - AB40

gasoline _ taxation Gasoline -- Taxation

Airport fueling system: delivery specified for motor vehicle fuel tax purposes [Sec. 1506-1508, 9437 (7)] - AB40

DOR may collect from motor vehicle fuel tax, alternate fuel tax, or general aviation fuel tax refunds for debt owed to state or municipality [Sec. 1509] - AB40

DOR revisions re claiming lottery prizes, motor vehicle fuel tax and bulk plants, woodland tax law program, objections to manufacturing property tax assessments, interest on underpayment of income taxes, and manufacturing and agriculture income and franchise tax credit; JSCTE appendix report - AB285

DOR revisions re claiming lottery prizes, motor vehicle fuel tax and bulk plants, woodland tax law program, objections to manufacturing property tax assessments, interest on underpayment of income taxes, and manufacturing and agriculture income and franchise tax credit; JSCTE appendix report - SB253

Interest rate on tax overpayments or underpayments modified [A.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 1440e, 1444d, 9337 (4i); A.Amdt.3: further revisions, other taxes included, 1500f, j, 1508r, 1896w, 1897h, j, 1961n] - AB40

Motor vehicle fuel tax exemption certificate from DOR is valid for 3 years [S.Admt.1: issued by DOR provision removed] - SB500

Motor vehicle fuel tax exemption certificate from DOR is valid for 3 years - AB646

Snowmobile gas tax transfer formula revised [A.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 515k-n, 2175r] - AB40

Snowmobile registration, trail use sticker fee and supplemental aids, and gas tax formula revisions [A.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions, trail use sticker fee provisions modified] - AB407

Snowmobile registration, trail use sticker fee and supplemental aids, and gas tax formula revisions - SB327

Snowmobile registration, trail use sticker fee and supplemental aids, and gas tax formula revisions - SB343

general fund General fund, see Appropriation

general purpose revenue _gpr_ General purpose revenue (GPR), see Appropriation; specific agency

generally accepted accounting principles _gaap_ Generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), see Appropriation; Certified public accountant

genetics and genetic testing Genetics and genetic testing

Biological specimen collected for DNA analysis from individuals arrested for a felony offense, including juveniles: requirement eliminated - AB314

Biological specimen for DNA analysis: individuals who must submit samples expanded; immunity from liability for certain law enforcement and DHS personnel; conditions for purging records; DNA surcharge; JRCCP report [Sec. 388, 390, 818, 1234, 1906-1935, 1937, 2150, 2155, 2156, 2291, 2292, 2324, 2325, 2327-2329, 2343, 2344, 2353-2358, 2361, 2362, 9126 (1), 9326 (1), 9426 (1); A.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions, JLC study required, 1914d, 2328c, 2344c, 2360w, deletes 1927; A.Amdt.3: further revisions] - AB40

Biometric data collected from pupils and use of device to assess physiological or emotional state prohibited without parental consent; AG or a DA may bring an action in circuit court - AB616

Drug law enforcement, crime laboratories, and genetic evidence activities appropriation: unencumbered balances transferred back to DOJ at end of each fiscal year [Sec. 389] - AB40

Employment discrimination re unfair honesty or genetic testing: DWD or discriminated person may bring an action in circuit court for compensatory and punitive damages; exceptions provided - AB269

Employment discrimination re unfair honesty or genetic testing: DWD or discriminated person may bring an action in circuit court for compensatory and punitive damages; exceptions provided - SB143

Expungement of DNA data in crime laboratories' data bank required if not adjudged guilty or delinquent; DOJ duties - AB315

Genetically engineered food: labeling requirements; exemptions, definition, and DATCP duties provisions - AB874

Law enforcement training and education standards revised [S.Amdt.4: D.N.A. submission and testing and D.N.A. analysis surcharge added; A.Amdt.2: collection of D.N.A. at arrest and crime lab provisions added, arrest for felony changed to arrest for violent crime] - SB373

germany Germany, see International relations

gib GIB, see Group Insurance Board

global positioning system _gps_ Global positioning system (GPS), see Data processing -- Criminal acts and law enforcement

gold or precious metal purchase Gold or precious metal purchase, see Securities -- Regulation

goldberg, henry morris Goldberg, Henry Morris

Life and contributions to the field of medicine commended upon his death - AJR40

golf Golf, see Recreation

good samaritan Good Samaritan

Mistreatment of animals: veterinarian reporting requirement expanded, civil liability immunity - SB199

Naloxone: EMTs and certified first responders may administer; law enforcement agency and fire department may contract with ambulance service provider for a supply of and training to safely administer, liability immunity provision [A.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions, opioid antagonist possession, delivery, or dispensing by or to any person permitted, prescribing an opioid antagonist provisions, ambulance service provider requirements re training and supply, immunity provisions expanded and Good Samaritan law conditions added] - AB446

government accountability board Government Accountability Board

Absentee voting in person: municipalities may designate one alternative site; notifying GAB required - AB92

Absentee voting in person: municipalities may designate one alternative site; notifying GAB required - SB91

Campaign finance and lobbying law revisions re Internet political activity, individual and public communication, solicitation expenditure limit, committee transfers, electronic filing, registration threshold, campaign finance reporting, conduits and redirection of certain unclaimed contributions, and campaign contributions by lobbyists [S.Amdt.1: further revisions] - SB655

Campaign finance law: scope of regulated activity expanded to include organizations or individuals who use communications media which includes references to candidates for certain offices within 60 days of an election; Clean Election Fund established to provide grants to qualifying candidates for campaign expenses, penalty provisions; JRCCP report and emergency rule provisions - AB353

Duplicate ballot label procedures revised, GAB duties - AB394

Duplicate ballot label uniformity requirement [S.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions, GAB duties added] - SB262

Election official at a polling place on election day: residency requirement modified; appointments revised and GAB and AG provisions - AB18

Election-related statistics reported by municipal clerk to county clerk: statistics re elector address verification postcards added; GAB to publish information on the Internet [S.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions, municipal clerk to report statistics to GAB, monthly updates, reporting suspected election fraud, irregularities, or violations, and report to legislature provisions added] - SB377

Election-related statistics reported by municipal clerk to county clerk: statistics re elector address verification postcards added; GAB to publish information on the Internet - AB690

Electronic voter registration permitted with valid driver's license or DOT issued ID card, verification provisions; GAB, DOT, municipal clerk, and board of election commissioners duties - AB753

Ethics training for legislators; applying code of ethics to state public officials-elect; requirements to file and contents of statements of economic interest revised - AB907

GAB candidate committee nominations: number submitted to the governor doubled - AB225

GAB candidate committee nominations: number submitted to governor doubled - SB268

GAB performance evaluation audit required [A.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 9115 (1d)] - AB40

Gubernatorial approval requirements of administrative rules proposed by the GAB eliminated - AB897

Identifying document submitted by elector as proof of residence: type of document recorded by municipal clerk; GAB duties [S.Amdt.2: recording the name of entity or institute that issued the document and, if included, a number that only applies to the individual; A.Amdt.2: recording the number modified] - SB267

Knowingly providing false election-related information to induce a person from refraining to register to vote or voting prohibited; exemption from liability for publisher of the information, filing a complaint with GAB, and penalty provisions; JRCCP report - AB837

Knowingly providing false election-related information to induce a person from refraining to register to vote or voting prohibited; exemption from liability for publisher of the information, filing a complaint with GAB, and penalty provisions; JRCCP report - SB616

Legal services contract on contingency fee basis: state agencies prohibited from entering unless the governor makes a written determination; limitations specified; report required [A.Amdt.4: changes ``state agencies" to ``executive agencies", DOA duties added, GAB Internet site provision, and other revisions] - AB27

Lobbyists required to file expense statements with GAB re influencing or disseminating uniform, model, suggested, or recommended legislation; reporting scholarships or any thing of pecuniary value for attending a meeting or conference by state public officials or person providing the scholarship required; written statement to organizing committees required for reimbursement of legislator travel expenses; prohibiting payment of certain membership fees from moneys allocated to operation of legislators' offices; penalty provisions; JRCCP report - AB866

Political disbursements by corporations and cooperatives: GAB duties if prohibition is found unenforceable under set conditions; registration and reporting requirements; penalty provisions - AB354

Political disbursements by corporations and cooperatives: GAB duties if prohibition is found unenforceable under set conditions; registration and reporting requirements; penalty provisions - SB356

Right to vote lost only while incarcerated for a disqualifying offense, voting permitted while on parole or extended supervision; voter registration applicant not required to provide information regarding felony conviction and requirement that Corr.Dept provide a list of convicted felons to election officials deleted; Corr.Dept, GAB, and Director of State Courts training duties - AB886

Voter registration and proof of residence for voting changes re facilitating the registration of all eligible electors and maintaining registrations made the responsibility of the GAB; electronic voter registration via secure Internet site provisions; report required - AB869

Voter registration proof of residency documents: electronic displays prohibited; cell phone bill and credit card statement are qualifying documents; GAB duties - AB225

Voter registration records review and mailing Notice of Suspension of Registration forms: responsibility transferred to GAB; municipal clerk and notification date provisions; GAB required to post certain information about the mailed notices to its Internet site - AB689

Voter registration records review and mailing Notice of Suspension of Registration forms: responsibility transferred to GAB; municipal clerk and notification date provisions - SB506

Voter registration records review and mailing Notice of Suspension of Registration forms: responsibility transferred to GAB; municipal clerk and notification date provisions; GAB required to post certain information about the mailed notices to its Internet site - SB548

Wisconsin election campaign fund created and administered by GAB; income tax form designation - AB298

governor Governor, see also name of specific individual

DETF progress on modernizing business processes and integrating information technology systems: annual report required; supplemental appropriation and FTE position flexibility; governor and JCF duties [Sec. 713, 9112 (1), 9212 (1); A.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions] - AB40

Distribution of communication by legislators to addresses in their districts following a declared state of emergency: prohibition on use of public funds does not apply if the communication relates to the emergency - AB91

Distribution of communication by legislators to addresses in their districts following a declared state of emergency: prohibition on use of public funds does not apply if the communication relates to the emergency - AB225

Distribution of communication by legislators to addresses in their districts following a declared state of emergency: prohibition on use of public funds does not apply if the communication relates to the emergency - SB90

Emergency heating assistance loan guarantee program created, WHEDA and JCF duties; declared state of emergency and funding provisions - AB770

Emergency heating assistance loan guarantee program created, WHEDA and JCF duties; declared state of emergency and funding provisions - SB612

Federal moneys accepted by the state may not be returned to the federal government without the approval of the legislature by law if the expenditure may increase employment in this state - AB588

Federal moneys accepted by the state may not be returned to the federal government without the approval of the legislature by law if the expenditure may increase employment in this state - SB323