2015 Acts Index

Maximum speed limit on freeways and certain expressways increased - Act 19

MMSD: road alterations must be in a manner acceptable to DOT, federal aid provision [Sec. 2569p, r, 3539m, 9345 (7j)] - Act 55

Overweight factory-built homes: single-trip permits issued by DOT and local highway officials allowed - Act 241

State highway program: LAB to conduct a performance evaluation audit [Sec. 9145 (1d)] [vetoed] - Act 55

Transportation fund solvency study: DOT to conduct and report to JCF [Sec. 9145 (5f)] - Act 55

Vehicle weight and width exception created for certain logging vehicles operated on highways for a short distance; reasonable compensation of a motor vehicle dealer by a motor vehicle manufacturer, importer, or distributor for certain service work modified - Act 171

Wisconsin Basketball Coaches Association Hall of Fame: DOT to erect highway directional signs, contributions from interested parties required [Sec. 2595d] - Act 55

transportation, department of _ vehicles Transportation, Department of -- Vehicles

Capital assistance program for specialized transportation revisions [Sec. 649, 2577-2592, 3399, 4328, 4329] - Act 55

Carsharing organization vehicles: parking along highways under set conditions permitted; DOT duties and definition provision - Act 73

Class ``B" highway weight limitations and special or seasonal weight limitations: exemptions for certain utility vehicles responding to service interruptions - Act 44

Conforming to federal weight limits along I 41 corridor [Sec. 4350b-u] - Act 55

Driver schools licensed by DOT may provide some instruction by means of the Internet - Act 70

Electronic voter registration provisions created; special registration deputies eliminated and election registration officials created; testing chief inspectors permitted; further revisions re electronic voting systems, electronic voter registration list, absentee ballots, veteran ID cards, and proof of residency; Elections Commission and Ethics Commission members subject to standards of conduct for state public officials and filing statements of economic interest clarified; limit on political action committee contributions to certain segregated funds and campaign contributions for other persons established; GAB and DOT duties - Act 261

Farm tractor may be operated on highway without being registered with DOT for special occasions, parade purposes, antique vehicle clubs, or occasional personal use [Sec. 4329m] - Act 55

Implements of husbandry and agricultural CMV (commercial motor vehicle) operated or transported on highways: regulations revised re lighting, marking, width, weight, no-fee permit, sales, and definition of farm tractor - Act 232

Implements of husbandry and agricultural CMV (commercial motor vehicle) revisions re definitions, highway weight limit exceptions, no-fee permits, width limitations, length limit, height limit, tracks that will not injure the highway, farm equipment sales, and STH bridges; DOT directed to not prepare certain report - Act 15

Motor carriers operating in intrastate commerce: applying certain interstate motor carrier regulations - Act 135

Motor vehicle driver's license: electronic issuance and signature, expiration date, and fee revisions; ID card provision [Sec. 4334m, r, 4334u-4342, 4345, 4346, 4347, 9345 (1), 9445 (1)] - Act 55

Nonconformity reported to a motor vehicle manufacturer under the law governing repair, replacement, and refund under a motor vehicle warranty: requiring use of DOT form eliminated - Act 173

Radiological materials transported on a highway: DOT permit required; penalty and fee provisions - Act 137

Seasonal weight limit exception for vehicles or vehicle combinations transporting agricultural crops on highways: dates modified; DOT appendix report not required - Act 235

Special distinguishing registration plate supporting the Milwaukee Bucks; fees, trademark, and contributions from interested parties provisions - Act 296

Special distinguishing registration plates for Wisconsin Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, Whitetails Unlimited, the Boy Scouts of America, nurses, and Midwest Athletes Against Childhood Cancer established; fee, logo, trademark, contributions from interested parties, and registration number up to 7 positions provisions - Act 328

Special distinguishing registration plates issued by DOT: process and requirements modified - Act 227

Special restrictions cards issued with certain motor vehicle operator’s licenses: DOT not required to issue - Act 77

Vehicle size and weight limit permit revisions re I 39 corridor and I 41 corridor; DOT duties; specific highway information signs provision - Act 360

transportation fund Transportation fund, see Road -- Finance

transportation network company Transportation network company, see Taxi

transportation projects commission Transportation Projects Commission

DOT report to TPC to include Southeastern Wisconsin Freeway Megaprojects program [Sec. 57b] - Act 55

trapping Trapping, see Hunting

treasurer _ county Treasurer -- County, see County -- Officers

treasurer _ state Treasurer -- State

Authority to appoint assistant eliminated [Sec. 96, 97-100, 923, 928, 3670] - Act 55

State Treasurer, Office of, deleted from the Constitution; BCPL provision. Constitutional amendment (1st consideration) [AJR5] - JR7

Treasurer, Office of the State: unexpended moneys for the unclaimed property program revert to DOR [Sec. 827] - Act 55

treatment program and services Treatment program and services, see Alcohol and other drug abuse

trees Trees, see Forestry

trespass Trespass

Firearm possession in a school zone: exemption for qualified law enforcement and former law enforcement officers; trespass provision - Act 23

Landlord and tenant law revisions: local government authority, historic landmark designation, automatic sprinklers in multifamily dwellings, towing vehicles from private property, termination of tenancy, trespass, and disposal of personal property left by trespasser; DOT and criminal activity provisions - Act 176

Trespass on or intentionally damaging property owned by an energy provider: criminal penalties revised; definition provision - Act 158

Trespassing on railroads does not include pedestrians crossing the tracks or right-of-way [Sec. 3527m] [vetoed] - Act 55

trial Trial, see Court -- Procedure

tribal college Tribal college, see Indians and tribal issues

tribal issues Tribal issues, see Indians and tribal issues

trolling permit Trolling permit, see Fish and fishing -- License

truancy Truancy, see School -- Attendance -- Compulsory

truck Truck, see Bus and truck; Farm and farming -- Machinery

trust fund Trust fund

Cemetery authority: deposit and investment of care funds and preneed trust funds expanded to include broker-dealer; exception provision - Act 110

Proof of financial responsibility of landfill owner: escrow account and irrevocable trust options revised, corporate bonds provisions - Act 50

School-based health services to MA-eligible children: excess of certain amounts deposited in MA trust fund for children's long-term care services and other children's services [Sec. 690, 1030, 1800] - Act 55

State building trust fund: DOA may transfer up to certain amount from capital planning and building construction services appropriation [Sec. 9201 (2)] - Act 55

UI fraud penalties revised re acts of concealment; unemployment program integrity fund provision [Sec. 3113, 3119m, 3120m, 9351 (4), 9451 (4)] - Act 55

Wisconsin Digital Property Act (Chapter 711) created - Act 300

tuition Tuition, see Higher Educational Aids Board; School -- Finance

turkey Turkey, see Bird

U U

ui UI, see Unemployment insurance

unborn child Unborn child, see Abortion

unclaimed property Unclaimed property, see Animal -- Treatment; Personal property; Treasurer -- State

underage person Underage person, see Alcohol beverage -- Sale to minors

unemployment Unemployment

Federal moneys received by DWD transferred to LIRC re unemployment administration and equal rights functions (remedial legislation) - Act 194

Layoff procedure for certain DNR employees [Sec. 9132 (3d)] [partial veto] - Act 55

unemployment _ relief measures Unemployment -- Relief measures

Children First program eligibility criteria modified re residency - Act 331

DWD appropriations for various workforce training programs consolidated into a single appropriation for workforce training grants (Fast Forward); annual report modified - Act 348

FoodShare employment and training program: DHS to screen and test applicants for illegal use of drugs [Sec. 679c, 1832p, 1833, 9118 (5)] [1833 -- partial veto] - Act 55

Offender reentry initiative: DWD and Corr.Dept to work together to reintegrate offenders into the community [Sec. 3104e] - Act 55

Student internship coordination between institutions of higher education and employers: DWD to provide as part of the workforce training program (Fast Forward); report revised - Act 283

Substance abuse screening and testing required for certain job training and work experience programs; substance abuse treatment provision; appropriation and DCF duties [Sec. 723n, 1739, 1740, 1742, 1789, 1790, 9106 (2c)] - Act 55

TANF block grants and Child Care Development Funds allocations modified; EITC provision [Sec. 1741, 1745-1749, 1750, 1751-1758, 1759-1960] - Act 55

Wage subsidy not more than minimum wage: DCF and W-2 agency to negotiate with employers of persons in Transform Milwaukee Jobs Program, Transitional Jobs Program, and Trial Employment Match Program [Sec. 1721, 1743, 1744] - Act 55

unemployment insurance Unemployment insurance

Franchisor excluded as the employer of a franchisee or employee of franchisee for specified purposes unless certain conditions are met - Act 203

Real estate practice law revisions re terminology, licensing, association with a firm, independent contractor, independent practice, time-share salespersons, and Real Estate Examining Board provisions; statute of limitation for filing an action against a real estate broker or salesperson; definition of ``employee”, UI, and emergency rules provisions - Act 258

UI benefit applicants: DWD to establish drug testing program, rules provision; voluntary submission by employing unit [Sec. 726, 3111, 3112, 3115, 3116, 3119, 3120, 9151 (5)] - Act 55

UI claimants: DWD required to define by rule ``suitable work" [Sec. 3110, 3117, 3118] - Act 55

UI fraud penalties revised re acts of concealment; unemployment program integrity fund provision [Sec. 3113, 3119m, 3120m, 9351 (4), 9451 (4)] - Act 55

UI law changes re recovery of employer UI debt under the federal Treasury Offset Program, work-share programs, and combined-wage claim determinations - Act 86

UI law: unemployment program integrity fund sunset repealed; concurrent receipt of UI and SSDI or WC modified; administrative and judicial review of UI decisions; and various other changes - Act 334

uniform legislation Uniform legislation, see also Commercial code

Eminent domain: federally financed program or project required to make additional payments in compliance with the federal Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970 [Sec. 1073, 1076] - Act 55

Revised Uniform Partnership Act adopted, with modifications - Act 295

Uniform Interstate Enforcement of Domestic Violence Protection Orders Act (2002) adopted - Act 352

Uniform Interstate Family Support Act: effective date of amendments changed - Act 82