2013 Subject Index to Legislation

Clean Water Fund Program and Safe Drinking Water Loan Program revisions re providing financial assistance [S.Amdt.1: federal grants provision added] - SB10

Continuous disinfection of municipal water supply required - AB545

Continuous disinfection of municipal water supply required - SB417

Joint local water authority: eligibility in the safe drinking water loan program and utility facilities owned by to be included in municipal utility facilities subject to cost sharing when relocation or replacement is required due to freeway construction - AB64

Joint local water authority: eligibility in the safe drinking water loan program and utility facilities owned by to be included in municipal utility facilities subject to cost sharing when relocation or replacement is required due to freeway construction - SB55

Soil and Water Resource Management Program bonding authority increased [Sec. 488] - 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

waterways and water power Waterways and water power, see also Harbor; Lakes; Shoreland zoning; Wetland

Dam ownership: disclosure to prospective buyers on real estate condition report or vacant land disclosure report required; underground storage tank regulation transferred to DATCP updated on the reports - AB430

Dam ownership: disclosure to prospective buyers on real estate condition report or vacant land disclosure report required; underground storage tank regulation transferred to DATCP updated on the reports - SB344

Dam safety programs: DNR bonding authority increased [Sec. 483] - AB40

Erosion control laws for construction sites with a land disturbance area of one or more acres transferred to DNR from DSPS; storm water discharge permit provision [Sec. 574, 575, 1245-1247, 1252-1257, 1259-1261, 1628, 1711, 1712, 2088-2092, 2097-2102, 9138 (2); A.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions, statewide uniform standard required, 575ag-ar, 1568m, 2090c-j, 2091c-j, 2092d, deletes 2099; A.Amdt.3: further revisions, enforcement of ordinances stricter than the uniform standards allowed under certain conditions, 2092e] - AB40

Ferrous metallic mining regulations and permit process created; nonferrous metallic mining regulations and permit process revised; DNR, wetlands, water, mining waste, fees, occupational tax, utility facility approvals, and local impact committee provisions - AB1

Ferrous metallic mining regulations and permit process created; nonferrous metallic mining regulations and permit process revised; DNR, wetlands, water, mining waste, fees, occupational tax, utility facility approvals, and local impact committee provisions [S.Sub.Amdt.2: further revisions] - SB1

``Land surveying" replaced with ``practice of professional land surveying" and definition revised; license replaces certificate of registration; examining board and section names changed; apprenticeship path to licensure eliminated; certain registration exemptions eliminated; other revisions re town survey to erect monuments, cemetery authority plat or map, ordinary high water mark included on certain maps or plats, subdivision plats, certified survey maps, and recording certain plats [A.Amdts.2, 3, and 4: further revisions; A.Amdt.5: exceptions and exempt persons modified] - AB506

``Land surveying" replaced with ``practice of professional land surveying" and definition revised; license replaces certificate of registration; examining board and section names changed; apprenticeship path to licensure eliminated; certain registration exemptions eliminated; other revisions re town survey to erect monuments, cemetery authority plat or map, ordinary high water mark included on certain maps or plats, subdivision plats, certified survey maps, and recording certain plats - SB394

Mining and drilling activities that destroy or fill in a lake bed, reservoir, or flowage: prohibition expanded and DNR authorized exception eliminated; withdrawing water from a reservoir or flowage provision - AB778

Net pens placed in navigable waters: DNR to issue statewide general permit under certain conditions; fish farm provisions [A.Amdt.1: Great Lakes water body or tributary specified] - AB352

Net pens placed in navigable waters: DNR to issue statewide general permit under certain conditions; fish farm provisions - SB287

Rafting outfitters who provide inflatable rafts for travel through Big Smokey Falls: regulations established - AB591

Replacing or maintaining an exisiting culvert that is not authorized by DNR's individual or general permitting requirements: additional exemptions created; DNR is responsible for design and engineering costs - SB664

Replacing or maintaining an existing culvert that is not authorized by DNR's individual or general permitting requirements: additional exemptions created; DNR is responsible for design and engineering costs - AB859

``Rock River Trail Scenic and Historic Route": DOT to designate and mark highway route in specified counties; contributions from interested parties required - SB41

``Rock River Trail Scenic and Historic Route": DOT to designate and mark highway route in specified counties; contributions from interested parties required - AB55

Sea lamprey control activities: DNR spending authorized - AB155

Sea lamprey control activities: DNR spending authorized [S.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions, appropriation added] - SB134

Shoreline maintenance activities conducted in a shoreline area: exemption from permitting requirement created - AB804

Southeastern Wisconsin Fox River Commission: funding from recreational boating aids [A.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 286p, r, 9132 (4u), 9432 (1u)] - AB40

State trail system to include water trails; list of specific persons who may use state trails eliminated - AB793

State trail system to include water trails; list of specific persons who may use state trails eliminated [S.Amdt.1: inspection of trail signs provision] - SB596

Transportation general permit from DNR required that authorizes DOT to discharge storm water from a transportation activity site; new point source and modified point source pollution revisions re effluent limitations - AB836

Urban nonpoint source water pollution abatement, storm water management, and municipal flood control and riparian restoration projects: general obligation bonding authority increased [Sec. 481] - AB40

Utility facilities that undertake construction activities affecting navigable waters: DNR permit procedures modified, deadlines and PSC duties; exemptions to DNR structure permit and removal permit requirements re certain electric utilities; shoreland zoning ordinance provisions - AB774

Utility facilities that undertake construction activities affecting navigable waters: DNR permit procedures modified, deadlines and PSC duties; exemptions to DNR structure permit and removal permit requirements re certain electric utilities; shoreland zoning ordinance provisions - SB625

Wisconsin River monitoring and nutrient study modified [A.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 284d, 2087v] - AB40

waterworks Waterworks

Continuous disinfection of municipal water supply required - AB545

Continuous disinfection of municipal water supply required - SB417

Joint local water authority: eligibility in the safe drinking water loan program and utility facilities owned by to be included in municipal utility facilities subject to cost sharing when relocation or replacement is required due to freeway construction - AB64

Joint local water authority: eligibility in the safe drinking water loan program and utility facilities owned by to be included in municipal utility facilities subject to cost sharing when relocation or replacement is required due to freeway construction - SB55

``Smart meter": public utilities and cooperative associations prohibited from installing if customer objects; public utilities required to file tariffs with PSC re customer objection procedure and charges; definition provision - AB345

waukesha, city of Waukesha, City of

LaPorte, Joseph Charles: life and public service to the people of the City of Waukesha commended - AJR15

LaPorte, Joseph Charles: life and public service to the people of the City of Waukesha commended - SJR25

waukesha county Waukesha County

Brookfield, Town of, authorized to create TIDs in the same way and under the same conditions as a city or village - Oc3 AB2

Brookfield, Town of, authorized to create TIDs in the same way and under the same conditions as a city or village - Oc3 SB2

Jeskewitz, James: life and commitment to the Menomonee Falls community commended upon his death - SJR63

TID number 1 in the Village of Wales: expenditure period and allocation period extended - AB255

TID number 1 in the Village of Wales: expenditure period and allocation period extended - SB220

wausau, city of Wausau, City of, see Marathon County

wc WC, see Worker's compensation

wca _wisconsin consumer act_ WCA (Wisconsin Consumer Act), see Consumer protection

wcca _wisconsin circuit court access_ WCCA (Wisconsin Circuit Court Access), see State Courts, Director of

weapon Weapon, see Firearms and dangerous weapons

weather Weather

Motor vehicles operating on highways when weather conditions limit visibility: required headlamps, tail lamps, and clearance lamps must be lighted, penalty provision - AB847

wedc WEDC, see Economic Development Corporation, Wisconsin

weeds Weeds

Ponds located entirely on private property: fishing without a license permitted; use of herbicide or algaecide without DNR permit allowed - AB84

Ponds located entirely on private property: fishing without a license permitted; use of herbicide or algaecide without DNR permit allowed - SB77

weight limit Weight limit, see Bus and truck -- Taxation or registration

weights and measures Weights and measures, see also Bus and truck -- Taxation or registration

Weights and measures department: municipalities required to establish may contract with a private service provider [A.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 1593v] - AB40

wells Wells

Ferrous metallic mining regulations and permit process created; nonferrous metallic mining regulations and permit process revised; DNR, wetlands, water, mining waste, fees, occupational tax, utility facility approvals, and local impact committee provisions - AB1

Ferrous metallic mining regulations and permit process created; nonferrous metallic mining regulations and permit process revised; DNR, wetlands, water, mining waste, fees, occupational tax, utility facility approvals, and local impact committee provisions [S.Sub.Amdt.2: further revisions] - SB1

High capacity well approvals revised - AB679

High capacity well approvals revised - SB302

High capacity wells: consideration of cumulative impacts [A.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 2092g; A.Amdt.3: further revisions, 9332 (2L), 9432 (2L)] - AB40

Wells used for fire protection or to provide water to a single family or multifamily residence is not considered a high capacity well; DNR approval, annual pumping report, and fee provisions - AB830

wells, richard h Wells, Richard H.

Chancellor of UW--Oshkosh commended for his contributions and congratulated on his upcoming retirement - AJR103

Chancellor of UW--Oshkosh commended for his contributions and congratulated on his upcoming retirement - SJR78

werc WERC, see Employment Relations Commission

wetland Wetland

Decoys placed in water for migratory game bird hunting: DNR cannot prohibit under specified conditions - AB149

Decoys placed in water for migratory game bird hunting: DNR cannot prohibit under specified conditions - SB133

Discharge into wetland: exemption from DNR permitting and mitigation requirements for site in City of Sturgeon Bay, conditions specified - AB602

DNR duty revisions re reports of violations, citation procedure re wetland discharge violations, minimum age for sturgeon spearing license, air dispersion modeling requirements, Dry Cleaner Environmental Response Council membership, and publishing class 1 notices for certain permit applications - AB231

DNR duty revisions re reports of violations, citation procedure re wetland discharge violations, minimum age for sturgeon spearing license, air dispersion modeling requirements, Dry Cleaner Environmental Response Council membership, and publishing class 1 notices for certain permit applications [S.Amdt.1: air dispersion modeling requirements removed] - SB189

Ferrous metallic mining regulations and permit process created; nonferrous metallic mining regulations and permit process revised; DNR, wetlands, water, mining waste, fees, occupational tax, utility facility approvals, and local impact committee provisions - AB1

Ferrous metallic mining regulations and permit process created; nonferrous metallic mining regulations and permit process revised; DNR, wetlands, water, mining waste, fees, occupational tax, utility facility approvals, and local impact committee provisions [S.Sub.Amdt.2: further revisions] - SB1

Ponds located entirely on private property: fishing without a license permitted [A.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 562g-r] - AB40

Ponds located entirely on private property: fishing without a license permitted; use of herbicide or algaecide without DNR permit allowed - AB84

Ponds located entirely on private property: fishing without a license permitted; use of herbicide or algaecide without DNR permit allowed - SB77

Wetland mitigation: escrow subprogram established [A.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 284e, 2092j-u] - AB40

whs _wisconsin historical society_ WHS (Wisconsin Historical Society), see Historical society

wheda WHEDA, see Housing and Economic Development Authority, Wisconsin