2013 Subject Index to Legislation

Referendum question authorizing exceeding the county levy limits: information necessary to prepare the question for the 2014 partisan primary may use the most recent data available, conditions specified - AB645

Referendum question authorizing exceeding the county levy limits: information necessary to prepare the question for the 2014 partisan primary may use the most recent data available, conditions specified - SB513

School board prohibited from using state aid or property tax revenue to publish information or promote a referendum to exceed the revenue limit - AB225

Southeast RTA: authority to create restored as provided in 2009 WisAct 28; resolution and referendum provisions - AB909

Technical college district boards: threshold for referendum approval of capital expenditures revised re federal funds [A.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 615g, r] - AB40

Technical college districts' facilities, properties, assets, employees, and liabilities transferred to TCS Board; technical college district boards prohibited from levying property tax; TCS Board to develop transition plan to submit to JCF; sales and use tax increase; referendum required; LRB duties - AB177

Two-thirds vote of members present and voting required for certain tax rate increases; joint resolution requiring a statewide advisory referendum on a tax increase provision. Constitutional amendment (1st consideration) - AJR79

refund Refund, see Income tax -- Refund; Motor vehicle -- Dealers and finance companies

regents, board of Regents, Board of, see University of Wisconsin -- Regents

regional planning Regional planning

Chippewa Valley RTA: authorization to create restored; referendum, sales and use tax, and property tax provisions - SB686

Comprehensive planning: local governments may repeal; DOA grant program to assist with planning activities eliminated - SB697

County development plan requirements repealed re city or village master plan and official map - AB122

County development plan requirements repealed re city or village master plan and official map - SB112

Frac sand mine application: notice requirements before a political subdivision meets to take action on the application; definition provision - SB138

Individual placement and support (IPS): DHS required to establish regional centers re employment of individuals experiencing mental illness [A.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions, funding revisions and Medicaid matching funds provision, county and tribal programs are eligible for grants] - AB459

Mental health mobile crisis teams for rural areas: DHS grants to counties to establish [A.Amdt.1: grants to counties or regions to establish certified crisis programs that create mental health mobile crisis teams] - AB460

Mental health services and programs provided by counties: report to DHS required [A.Amdt.1: biennial report required describing mental health services and programs provided by counties and regions, rule-making authority removed] - AB456

Zoning ordinance re agricultural or residential use: frac sand mining provisions and definition - SB141

regional transit authority _rta_ Regional transit authority (RTA), see Metropolitan transportation

register of deeds Register of deeds, see also Notary public

Land information program and register of deeds fees revised, SSN redaction provisions; DOA to establish an implementation plan for statewide digital parcel map [Sec. 186, 1241-1243, 1248-1250; A.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions, county board duties, report required, land information fund established, SSN provision deleted, 185g, r, 186b-y, 420d, f, 514u, 530m, 1242e, g, 1247d-t, 1250g, 9429 (1i), deletes 1243, 1250] - AB40

Special group registration plates for women veterans, vehicle title information provided to county registers of deeds, issuance of more than one driver's license to a person, location of emission inspection stations, and single-state insurance registration system references (remedial legislation) - AB559

Special group registration plates for women veterans, vehicle title information provided to county registers of deeds, issuance of more than one driver's license to a person, location of emission inspection stations, and single-state insurance registration system references (remedial legislation) - SB424

registered nurse _rn_ Registered nurse (RN), see Nurses

registration of electors Registration of electors, see Elections -- Registration

registration plate Registration plate, see Motor vehicle -- Taxation or registration; Motorcycle -- Taxation or registration

rehabilitation Rehabilitation, see Persons with disabilities

relative responsibility Relative responsibility, see Family -- Support

religion and society Religion and society

Right of conscience protected from state action: constitutional amendment (1st consideration) - AJR43

Right of conscience protected from state action: constitutional amendment (1st consideration) - SJR38

Special distinguishing registration plates displaying the words ``In God We Trust" authorized; fees and DVA provisions [A.Amdt.1: contributions based on DOT estimate of initial costs of production required before issuance of plates] - AB244

religious societies Religious societies

Acts of persecution against Christianity on worldwide scale condemned - SJR85

Funeral establishment or mausoleum located in a cemetery and cemetery authority receiving remuneration from a funeral establishment prohibitions eliminated; discrimination between funeral establishments and cemetery authorities that have no relationship prohibited; property tax provision; JSCTE appendix report - AB508

GIB prohibited from contracting with or providing a group health insurance plan that provides abortion services; religious employers, organizations, and institutions of higher education exempt from contraceptive insurance coverage requirements - AB216

GIB prohibited from contracting with or providing a group health insurance plan that provides abortion services; religious employers, organizations, and institutions of higher education exempt from contraceptive insurance coverage requirements - SB202

Jewish Community Centers of North America: property tax exemption created [A.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 1278j, 9337 (1d)] - AB40

One- and two-family dwellings occupied by members of certain bona fide religious denominations: exemption from complying with any statute or rule that applies to - SB689

Pope Francis: achievements commended - SJR60

Proof of ID at an election exemption if elector swears or affirms indigency, religious objection to being photographed, or inability to obtain required documentation; challenged ballot provision - AB225

Proof of identification when voting: ID card issued by the Veterans Health Administration of the U.S. DVA is permitted; exemption for elector who swears or affirms indigency, religious objection to being photographed, or cannot obtain documentation to get proof of identification, challenged ballot provision - AB493

Sexual contact with a child: statute of limitations removed - AB265

Sexual contact with a child: statute of limitations removed - SB225

Shrine of Our Lady of Good Help: DOT to erect directional signs [A.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 9145 (9w)] - AB40

Spiritual treatment in lieu of medical or surgical treatment for children: exemptions removed re county department determination of child abuse or neglect, felony physical abuse of a child, and administration of psychotropic medication to juveniles in correctional custody; Christian Science treatment limited to adult patients - AB630

remedial legislation Remedial legislation, see Statutes -- Revision

renewable energy resource Renewable energy resource, see Energy conservation

rental property Rental property, see Lease; Motor vehicle -- Dealers and finance companies; Personal property

rental_purchase agreement Rental-purchase agreement, see Lease

reorganization of state government Reorganization of state government

Disabled Veterans' Outreach Program and Local Veterans' Employment Representative Program: DWD and DVA to develop plan to transfer administration from DWD to DVA [Sec. 9151 (2)] - AB40

HIRSP and Authority dissolved; final report and LAB audits required; Medicare supplement and replacement policy issuance provision [A.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 1g, 6f, 27b, pr-s, 49m-r, 54c, s, 65am, p, 67d-h, j, 68c, 91c, 92c, 102c, 118c-122j, 138m, 155d, 204g, 344v, 515c, 530c, 709c, 1210c, 1278r, 1344df-e, 1372c, 1395eh-es, 1431eg, em, 1438c, 1440c, d, 1473c-f, 1488c, 1599n, 1900n, 1971n, 1998u, 2017m, p, 2264s, 2265ab-c, m-z, 2266j, n, 2267e, 2318h, 9122 (1L), (1m), 9337 (4L), 9422 (1L), (1m), 9437 (4L), (4n)] - AB40

Off-road Vehicle Council created in DNR re ATV and UTV matters - SB29

OJA eliminated and most functions transferred to DOJ; programs for reintegrating incarcerated American Indians transferred to Corr.Dept; some homeland security programs transferred to DMA; youth diversion grant reductions [Sec. 29, 30, 37, 38, 43, 44, 161-185, 339, 382, 386, 387, 416-420, 428, 433-454, 460, 584, 615, 1938, 1939, 1944, 1946, 1947, 2142, 2148, 2157, 2340-2342, 2345-2347, 2360, 9101 (1), 9126 (2), 9201 (1), 9208 (1); A.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions, TCS district boards ability to accept gifts and grants restored, 615d, deletes 615] - AB40

PECFA transferred from DSPS to DNR [Sec. 210, 214, 217-222, 283, 522-528, 1597-1599, 1634-1709, 1996, 1998, 2056, 2057, 2122-2125, 2127-2130, 2265, 2280, 9138 (7); A.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions, federal aid for costs re petroleum spills provision added, contractor registration requirement eliminated, 210b, 1646b, 1708e, f, m, 9238 (2L), deletes 210, 1646] - AB40

PEG, PEO, charitable organization, professional fund-raisers, and fund-raising counsel: regulation of transferred from DSPS to DFI [Sec. 787, 869, 1227, 1237, 1238, 1461, 1715, 1894-1896, 1936, 1974, 1989, 1990, 2161, 2179-2217, 2232-2253, 2267, 9138 (1), 9438 (1); A.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions, annual financial report filing modified] - AB40

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

Unclaimed property program transferred from State Treasurer to DOR [A.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 28m, 375m, 463f-r, 490m, 1971m, r, 1972m, 1976m, 1982d-t, 1990g-s, 2267b, d, 2270e, r, 2271m, 2295d-t, 9146 (1c)] - AB40

reorganization of state government _ attached under s.15.03 Reorganization of state government -- Attached under s.15.03

WERC attached to DWD; compensation and work status of commissioners provisions [Sec. 33-35, 47, 2005, 2010, 9313 (1); A.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions, outside work, other public office held by commissioners, and WERC budget provisions added] - AB40

reports Reports, see also Legislative Audit Bureau; Legislature -- Finance, Joint Committee on; Studies; specific subject

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

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

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

Cigarette tax stamp: DOR to study feasibility of using pressure applied stamps [Sec. 9137 (1); A.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions, study changed to improving cigarette tax collection system and combatting illegal cigarette trafficking, 9137 (1L), deletes 9137 (1)] - AB40

Commercial bail bonds regulations and licensing provisions created, report required; DSPS duties and emergency rule provisions [A.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 204w, 2179t, w, 2183e-s, 2187c-o, 2265ce, 2285m, 2342c-w, 9138 (1i), 9438 (1i)] - AB40

Common core standards: implementation suspended; DPI, LFB, and JLC studies required; procedure for adopting college and career readiness standards; reports required [A.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 9134 (2q)] - 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

Concerns of 5-star child care providers: report and recommendations after meeting with DCF required [A.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 9106 (1q)] - 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

County shoreland zoning ordinance not in effect in a county or town shoreland area annexed by or incorporated as a city or village [S.Sub.Amdt.2: further revisions, conditions expanded re zoning of annexed or incorporated shorelands, report and appropriation provisions] - SB183

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

DOJ required to submit annual reports on administration of its grant programs [A.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 1904m] - 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

DVA grant to VETransfer, Inc. re training and assistance to veterans engaged in entrepreneurship; annual report and audit provisions [Sec. 412, 788] - AB40

Dwelling Code Council required to report to DSPS on review and recommendations re standards and rules for the uniform dwelling code [A.Amdt.1: review adopted rules once every 3 years required] - AB77

Efficiency initiatives: reimbursing businesses for assisting local governmental units in establishing [A.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 54m, 413s, 9101 (4q), 9401 (2q)] - AB40

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

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

Family Care enrollees admitted to mental health institutes: funding provisions, report required [A.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 347j, k, 831f, p, 9118 (5e), 9418 (10e)] - AB40

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

Fingerprinting of child care provider reimbursed under Wisconsin Shares required, fee provision [Sec. 881, 926, 937-939; A.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions, background check requirements and report revised, 938e, f] - AB40

Fish farms: DNR and DATCP to review applicable statutes and administrative rules, report required, and emergency rules provision [A.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 9132 (4q)] - AB40