2013 Subject Index to Legislation

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

Lobbyist service by legislators prohibited for certain period after they cease to hold office; penalty provisions and JRCCP report - AB51

Lobbyist service by legislators prohibited for certain period after they cease to hold office; penalty provisions and JRCCP report - SB33

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

Long-term care facilities: revisions re contracts with clients, civil actions for negligence, punitive damages, certain criminal actions against health care providers, and confidentiality and use of reviews, incident reports, and evaluations of health care providers; JRCCP report - AB553

Medical use defense to marijuana-related prosecutions created and DHS registry established; ID cards, compassion centers, testing laboratories, and local government provisions; JRCCP report - AB480

Medical use defense to marijuana-related prosecutions created and DHS registry established; ID cards, compassion centers, testing laboratories, and local government provisions; JRCCP report - SB363

OWI first offense changed from a civil violation to a crime, penalties revised; JRCCP report - AB846

OWI penalties for first and second offenses revised, BAC provision; JRCCP report - AB68

OWI penalties for first and second offenses revised, BAC provision; JRCCP report - SB58

OWI penalties for seventh or subsequent conviction revised, causing injury and operating a commercial motor vehicle provisions; phlebotomists authorized to draw blood for alcohol and controlled substance testing; JRCCP report [A.Amdt.1: definition of injury added; A.Amdt.2: court may impose less than minimum sentence under certain conditions] - AB180

OWI penalties for seventh or subsequent conviction revised, causing injury and operating a commercial motor vehicle provisions; phlebotomists authorized to draw blood for alcohol and controlled substance testing; JRCCP report - SB174

OWI penalties for third or greater offense revised, JRCCP report - AB71

OWI penalties for third or greater offense revised, JRCCP report - SB60

OWI-related offense: mandatory minimum sentence for causing injury or substantial or great bodily harm, prior offense provision; JRCCP report - AB69

OWI-related offense: mandatory minimum sentence for causing injury or substantial or great bodily harm, prior offense provision; JRCCP report - SB56

Parental choice program: criminal penalties re false statement on application, concealing events to fraudulently participate, or unauthorized use of payments; DOJ and DA duties; JRCCP report - AB925

Patent or pending patent: regulations created re written communications to enforce or assert rights in connection with; DATCP and AG duties, penalty provisions; JRCCP report - AB656

Patent or pending patent: regulations created re written communications to enforce or assert rights in connection with; DATCP and AG duties, penalty provisions; JRCCP report [S.Amdt.1: exemptions added; S.Amdt.1 to S.Amdt.1: more exemptions added] - SB498

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

Prescribed controlled substance used in a manner inconsistent with the prescribed usage prohibited, penalty provisions; JRCCP report - SB607

Purchasing or leasing a motor vehicle from another person prohibited if operating privileges are suspended or revoked due to OWI violation; occupational license and party to a crime provisions; JRCCP report - SB431

Racial impact statement required for any bill that creates or modifies a crime or modifies the penalty of an existing crime; JRCCP to prepare, conditions specified - AB752

Racial impact statement required for any bill that creates or modifies a crime or modifies the penalty of an existing crime; JRCCP to prepare, conditions specified - SB538

Repossession of a motor vehicle: requirements that the merchant return personal property created and penalty provisions; JRCCP report - AB653

School bullying: DPI model to include bullying by electronic means, officials required to report incidents that are violations of criminal laws to law enforcement, and responses to bullying off school grounds; penalties for posting harassing, threatening, intimidating, obscene, lewd, or profane electronic messages where other can view it created; JRCCP report - AB434

School bullying: DPI model to include bullying by electronic means, officials required to report incidents that are violations of criminal laws to law enforcement, and responses to bullying off school grounds; penalties for posting harassing, threatening, intimidating, obscene, lewd, or profane electronic messages where other can view it created; JRCCP report - SB184

Serious felony offenders prohibited from possessing, controlling, or residing with a vicious dog; penalties, extended supervision, and exception provisions; JRCCP report - AB223

Serious felony offenders prohibited from possessing, controlling, or residing with a vicious dog; penalties, extended supervision, and exception provisions; JRCCP report - SB136

Sex offender registrant prohibited on school premises unless the registrant notifies the school; JRCCP report - AB11

Sexual orientation change efforts on minors: mental health provider prohibition and penalties created; JRCCP report - SB481

Sexually explicit conduct: distributing images of without consent of the person prohibited, penalties and exceptions provisions; JRCCP report - AB462

Sexually explicit conduct: distributing images of without consent of the person prohibited, penalties and exceptions provisions; JRCCP report [S.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions, ``distribution" changed to ``posting or publishing" and definitions and Internet provisions] - SB367

Speeding and reckless driving violations where sanitation workers are at risk: minimum and maximum forfeitures increased; JRCCP report - AB159

Speeding and reckless driving violations where sanitation workers are at risk: minimum and maximum forfeitures increased; JRCCP report - SB145

Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) possession penalties revised and first violation by a juvenile provisions; ordinance to make first possession of marijuana a civil offense permitted; JRCCP report - AB891

Theft of telecommunication or video services: first offense penalty changed; attorney fees permitted in civil suit against person who committed the theft; JRCCP report - AB191

Theft of telecommunication or video services: first offense penalty changed; attorney fees permitted in civil suit against person who committed the theft; JRCCP report - SB171

Trafficking SNAP benefits is subject to penalties; JRCCP report - AB82

Trafficking SNAP benefits is subject to penalties; JRCCP report - SB78

UI law revisions; delinquent payment of unemployment insurance contributions; penalties and report provisions; JRCCP report [S.Amdt.1: further revisions, LIRC duties and appropriation added; S.Amdt.2: definitions modified; S.Amdt.3: general provisions added re license revocation, denial, or suspension] - SB200

UI law revisions; penalties and report provisions; JRCCP report - AB219

Underage alcohol violations: law enforcement cannot issue citation if emergency medical assistance is requested via 911; UW System cannot impose disciplinary sanctions if the exemption applies; penalties for false reports; JRCCP report - AB256

Underage alcohol violations: law enforcement cannot issue citation if emergency medical assistance is requested via 911; UW System cannot impose disciplinary sanctions if the exemption applies; penalties for false reports; JRCCP report - SB222

Vulnerable highway user: penalty enhancements for traffic violations that result in bodily harm, great bodily harm, or death; definitions, safe driver and traffic safety courses, and driver education courses in public schools and technical colleges provisions; JRCCP report [A.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions, penalty enhancement and court ordered traffic safety school provisions removed] - AB388

Vulnerable highway user: penalty enhancements for traffic violations that result in bodily harm, great bodily harm, or death; definitions, safe driver and traffic safety courses, and driver education courses in public schools and technical colleges provisions; JRCCP report - SB307

Wisconsin Code of Military Justice revisions re sexual assault, sexual misconduct, and stalking; JRCCP report - AB641

Wisconsin Code of Military Justice revisions re sexual assault, sexual misconduct, and stalking; JRCCP report - SB491

Wrongful imprisonment claims: petitions to Claims Board referred to DHA, compensation modified, claims by certain surviving family members, health care coverage under GIB plan option and BadgerCare Plus provision, temporary financial and transition assistance provision, and income tax deduction; JRCCP report - AB519

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Assembly rules revised and created re votes in committee, meeting on unintroduced proposals, provision of calendar to members, questions of assembly or personal privilege, temporary committee appointments, 24-hour notice rule for committee meetings, Assembly chief clerk duties, reconsideration of proposals and amendments, proposed administrative rules notices and reports, and special, extraordinary, and extended sessions [Assembly rules 3 (1)(r), 5 (2), (4), 9 (2)(cd), 11 (4), (5)(a), (10), 17d (2), 29 (3), 53 (4), 61 (5), 73 (2)(a), (3), (4)(c), (9), 93 (2), (3), 95 (38), (50), (54), (58), (63)] - AR3

Bay View labor strike and tragedy in 1886: anniversary commemorated every May 2nd and Assembly Chief Clerk to remove portrait of Governor Jeremiah Rusk from public display and hang historic photo of the iron puddlers in Bay View for set number of days - AR11

Buckley, James P. ``Jim": life and public service, including serving as Assembly Chief Clerk, commended - AR7

Clark, (1LT) Jacob Matthew: life, military service, and public service commended upon his death - SR7

Prestegard, Orlan: life and public service of former Revisor of Statutes and LC employee commended upon his death - SJR3

legislature _ employment relations, joint committee on Legislature -- Employment Relations, Joint Committee on

Compensation plans and salary increases for UW employees: UW--Madison chancellor and Board of Regents not required to submit plans to OSER or get JCOER approval; funding from compensation reserve eliminated [Sec. 66, 67, 469-475, 498-500, 576, 577, 586, 587, 605, 1999, 2011-2013; original bill only] - AB40

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Air pollution control permits: registration permit for certain stationary source; exemption for natural minor sources and report required; DNR required to contact owners or operators of stationary sources re benefits of registration permits and exemptions; and evaluation of reporting, monitoring, and record-keeping requirements [A.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 2104i-je, n-r, 9132 (1L)] - AB40

Aircraft maintenance and repair company grant program: WEDC to administer; reports and JCF approval required [A.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 9150 (1e); deleted by A.Amdt.3] - AB40

Biennial budget bill: process for removal of nonfiscal policy items established; LFB and JCF provisions - AB148

Children's Mental Health, Office of, created in DHS; director is appointed by the governor [Sec. 40, 1232, 2000; A.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions, annual report requirement added] - AB40

Community programs and services: school board levy provisions, report required [A.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 9134 (4L); A.Amdt.3: further revisions, resolution to exceed the limit required] - AB40

Comprehensive community services: full reimbursement if offered on a regional basis [Sec. 1055, 1056, 9318 (13), 9418 (6); A.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions, report to and approval of JCF required, 1056b, deletes 1055, 9318 (13), 9418 (6)] - AB40

Consolidation of DSPS and DATCP: DOA study required [A.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 9101 (3s)] - AB40

Consolidation of DSPS and DATCP: DOA study requirement repealed - AB362

Credential fees proposed for 2015-17 fiscal biennium: DSPS to submit to JCF under the passive review process, 25 percent reduction required - AB673

Deadline changed for certain reports from DOR and DOT re consumer price index, computer-related equipment exempt from property tax, and general transportation aids program - AB724

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

DVA appropriations modified re aids to veterans [Sec. 398-407, 478, 490, 516, 789, 804, 807; A.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions, transfer to veterans trust fund from a veterans home appropriation, JCF approval and report required, home for needy veterans appropriation repealed, 413e, 766m, 801f, 9249 (2e), deletes 398-407, 490, 789, 804, 807] - AB40

Economic development tax credits: authorizing transfer to another Wisconsin taxpayer, conditions specified; WEDC duties and JCF review - AB580

Economic development tax credits: authorizing transfer to another Wisconsin taxpayer, conditions specified; WEDC duties and JCF review - SB449

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

Employer charged a fee for every full time employee receiving benefits under the food stamp program or BadgerCare Plus: DHS and DOR required to develop and implement, EITC provision, and report to JCF required - AB887

Executive branch state agency FTE position reductions and DOA duties, report required [A.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 9101 (3c)] - AB40

Family Care benefit and IRIS services provided to residents of Brown, Door, Kewaunee, Marinette, Menominee, Oconto, and Shawano counties; DHS not required to have JCF approval for contracts to provide services - AB299

Family Care benefit and IRIS services provided to residents of Brown, Door, Kewaunee, Marinette, Menominee, Oconto, and Shawano counties; timeline specified; DHS not required to have JCF approval for contracts to provide services - AB428

Family Care benefit and IRIS services provided to residents of Brown, Door, Kewaunee, Marinette, Menominee, Oconto, and Shawano counties; timeline specified; DHS not required to have JCF approval for contracts to provide services - SB503

Family Care enrollees admitted to mental health institutes: DHS required to notify the county, care management organization required to maintain emergency contacts, report to JCF required, and appropriation provision - AB468

Family Care expansion: DHS study and report required [A.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 9118 (3q)] - AB40

Fees charged to students: UW Board of Regents annual report to JCF and JLAC required [A.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 609m] - AB40

Flood damage to highways: appropriation expanded to cover any disaster, definition provision [Sec. 291, 1515, 1582-1587, 9345 (3); A.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions, JCF approval required to pay aid over set amount, 466m, 518m, 1587m] - AB40

Forestry and fire prevention study required; JCF provision [A.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 286g, j, 532m, 9432 (1d)] - AB40

Fund of funds investment program created; WEDC and SWIB duties; investment manager, venture capital funds, and report provisions [A.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions, WEDC changed to DOA, required reports revised, quarterly report to DOA added, LAB duties added; S.Amdt.1: members of committee to select investment manager modified] - AB181

Fund of funds investment program created; WEDC and SWIB duties; investment manager, venture capital funds, and report provisions - SB169

GIB to offer a high-deductible health insurance plan and health savings account; OSER duties [Sec. 462, 491, 705, 706, 711, 716, 719, 730, 753; A.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions, OSER and GIB to design program specifying key actuarial parameters, DETF and OSER to study offering health reimbursement accounts instead of savings accounts, report required, 9112 (4L), (4m)] - AB40

GIB to offer a high-deductible health insurance plan with health savings account and study of health reimbursement accounts instead of savings account requirements repealed - AB364