2015 Subject Index to Legislation

aoda AODA, see Alcohol and other drug abuse

apartment Apartment, see Landlord and tenant

appeals Appeals, see Circuit court; Hearings and Appeals, Division of

appleton, city of Appleton, City of, see Outagamie County

appointment power of governor Appointment power of Governor, see Governor -- Appointments

apportionment Apportionment, see Redistricting

apprenticeship Apprenticeship

Apprenticeship completion award program: DWD appropriation increased - AB796

Apprenticeship completion award program: DWD appropriation increased - SB714

Career and technical education incentive grants in DPI eliminated and DWD permitted to award instead; appropriations for apprenticeship completion and local youth apprenticeship grants from the Wisconsin fast forward grants appropriation [Sec. 564, 727-730, 1421, 3079-3090, 3096, 3193] - AB21

Career and technical education incentive grants in DPI eliminated and DWD permitted to award instead; appropriations for apprenticeship completion and local youth apprenticeship grants from the Wisconsin fast forward grants appropriation [Sec. 564, 727-730, 1421, 3079-3090, 3096, 3193; S.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions, grants transferred to DWD and conferring with DPI required, apprenticeship provisions removed, 727b, d, 3081d, 3193b-bi, deletes 727-729, 3079-3081, 3096, 3193] - SB21

DSPS duties and powers revised re uniform professional credentialing and occupational licensing procedures; multifamily dwelling and commercial building codes; Building Inspector Review Board; penalties for certain violations; safety glazing material in hazardous locations; aging schools program; list of variances under the historic building code; list of licensed retail LPG suppliers; municipal construction site erosion control program review frequency; manufactured housing industry dispute resolution; manufactured home construction and safety reports; certain master and journeyman plumber permits; septic tank installers; public swimming pool definition; plumbing, fire protection systems, and swimming pool plan review law reorganized; mandatory meeting requirements; administrative warnings; costs of disciplinary proceedings; registration of licensed medical professionals; jurisprudence examination of funeral directors; and degree requirement for sitting for certain exams; DOA appendix report - AB935

DSPS duties and powers revised re uniform professional credentialing and occupational licensing procedures; multifamily dwelling and commercial building codes; Building Inspector Review Board; penalties for certain violations; safety glazing material in hazardous locations; aging schools program; list of variances under the historic building code; list of licensed retail LPG suppliers; municipal construction site erosion control program review frequency; manufactured housing industry dispute resolution; manufactured home construction and safety reports; certain master and journeyman plumber permits; septic tank installers; public swimming pool definition; plumbing, fire protection systems, and swimming pool plan review law reorganized; mandatory meeting requirements; administrative warnings; costs of disciplinary proceedings; registration of licensed medical professionals; jurisprudence examination of funeral directors; and degree requirement for sitting for certain exams; DOA appendix report - SB698

Electrical work, persons who perform or inspect: continuing education requirements for renewal of registration, license, or approval; experienced electrician exemption provision - AB190

Local youth apprenticeship grants: DWD appropriation increased - AB795

Local youth apprenticeship grants: DWD appropriation increased - SB713

Student internship coordination between institutions of higher education and employers: DWD to provide as part of the workforce training program (Fast Forward); report revised [A.Amdt.3: appropriation decreased] - AB742

Student internship coordination between institutions of higher education and employers: DWD to provide as part of the workforce training program (Fast Forward); report revised - SB594

UW Board of Regents required to assist students in two-year and four-year institutions in securing internships with businesses; FTE positions provision - AB743

UW Board of Regents required to assist students in two-year and four-year institutions in securing internships with businesses; FTE positions provision - SB593

Workforce training grants (Fast Forward grants): used to hire and train apprentices permitted [Sec. 3093, 3095] - AB21

Workforce training grants (Fast Forward grants): used to hire and train apprentices permitted [Sec. 3093, 3095; original bill only] - SB21

appropriation Appropriation, see also Budget bills and process; Claims; Damage (personal injury); Damage (to property); Federal aid; Shared revenue; specific agency or department

Appropriation schedule repealed and recreated; general effective dates [Sec. 479-481, 9400] - AB21

Appropriation schedule repealed and recreated; general effective dates [Sec. 479-481, 9400] - SB21

Capital planning and building construction services fund: lapse to general fund [S.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 9201 (3q)] - SB21

Dairy manufacturing facility investment credits: appropriations made sum sufficient [S.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 849d, e] - SB21

DHA GPR appropriation repealed [Sec. 798, 799, 3589, 3590, 3592] - AB21

DHA GPR appropriation repealed [Sec. 798, 799, 3589, 3590, 3592] - SB21

DVA: appropriation for funds received from other state agencies [S.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 771m, n] - SB21

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 - SB245

GPR and PR appropriation lapses from the 2013-15 fiscal biennium (2013 WisAct 20) extended into the 2016-17 fiscal year [Sec. 4749] - AB21

GPR and PR appropriation lapses from the 2013-15 fiscal biennium (2013 WisAct 20) extended into the 2016-17 fiscal year [Sec. 4749] - SB21

GPR appropriations consolidated re circuit court, Director of State Courts, and State Law Library; exception to certain court fees eliminated; costs imposed on operator of aircraft under the influence or with prohibited BAC; Judicial Council eliminated [Sec. 333, 752, 778, 782, 828-847, 924, 3673, 4596-4598, 4600-4603, 4614-4618, 4621, 4631, 4735, 4746, 9307 (1)] - AB21

GPR appropriations consolidated re circuit court, Director of State Courts, and State Law Library; exception to certain court fees eliminated; costs imposed on operator of aircraft under the influence or with prohibited BAC; Judicial Council eliminated [Sec. 333, 752, 778, 782, 828-847, 924, 3673, 4596-4598, 4600-4603, 4614-4618, 4621, 4631, 4735, 4746, 9307 (1); S.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions, Judicial Council and court fee provisions removed, Supreme Court authority modified, 4601b-y, 9407 (1f), (2f), deletes 333, 828, 835-839, 843, 924, 3673, 4596, 4597, 4600, 4601, 4614, 4615, 4617, 4621] - SB21

Physician assessment appropriation in DHS: lapse to general fund [S.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 9218 (2c)] - SB21

Postretirement health care benefits of local government employees: segregated account and GAAP requirements; dissolution of account provision - AB269

Postretirement health care benefits of local government employees: segregated account and GAAP requirements; dissolution of account provision - SB213

Required general fund structural balance: does not apply to budget act [S.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 9152 (1d)] - SB21

Secretary of State: location of office, lapse to general fund, and legal publication of proposed constitutional amendments transferred to LRB [S.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 94m, 96j, 1104v, 9239 (1q), 9339 (1q)] - SB21

State to use GAAP to account for and report on funds and expenditures; budgetary basis of accounting established; reducing deficit of a state fund and, once eliminated, prohibiting legislature from passing a bill resulting in a projected deficit. Constitutional amendment (1st consideration) - AJR66

State to use GAAP to account for and report on funds and expenditures; budgetary basis of accounting established; reducing deficit of a state fund and, once eliminated, prohibiting legislature from passing a bill resulting in a projected deficit. Constitutional amendment (1st consideration) - SJR55

Statutorily required general fund balance modified [Sec. 476-478] - AB21

Statutorily required general fund balance modified [Sec. 476-478; S.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions, 282m, 478d-h, deletes 476-478] - SB21

Technical college student grants: providing additional funding; TCS Board and GPR provisions [A.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions, appropriations removed and replaced with additional funding to HEAB for 2015 fiscal biennium] - AB740

Technical college student grants: providing additional funding; TCS Board and GPR provisions - SB540

Temporary reallocations to general fund modified [Sec. 475] - AB21

Temporary reallocations to general fund modified [Sec. 475] - SB21

Unfunded retirement liability debt service: DOA may require state agencies to pay directly to state in lieu of lapsing or transferring an amount to the general fund; employees of the former UWHC Board provision added [S.Amdt.2 to S.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 293d-p] - SB21

UW parking fees and fines may be used for campus safety and transportation-related programs; Building Commission prohibited from authorizing general fund borrowing re construction of UW parking facilities - AB356

UW parking fees and fines may be used for campus safety and transportation-related programs; Building Commission prohibited from authorizing general fund borrowing re construction of UW parking facilities - SB276

UW System general program operation lapse to the general fund [S.Amdt.2 to S.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 9248 (1q)] - SB21

Waiver of application fees to UW System institutions and technical colleges for resident high school juniors and seniors; dates specified and appropriation provision - SB396

WERC unencumbered moneys in certain appropriation lapse to general fund [Sec. 666] - AB21

WERC unencumbered moneys in certain appropriation lapse to general fund [Sec. 666; S.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions, lapse limited to 2015-17 fiscal biennium, 9213 (1v), deletes 666] - SB21

aquaculture Aquaculture, see Fish and fishing; Fish and fishing -- Commercial

arb _academic review board_ ARB (Academic Review Board), see Public Instruction, Department of

archaeology Archaeology, see Historical society

architect Architect

Examining boards, affiliated credentialing boards, and DSPS: changes to laws governing; renaming, eliminating, membership modified, and creating certain boards or councils; Governor and DSPS duties - AB726

Examining boards, affiliated credentialing boards, and DSPS: changes to laws governing; renaming, eliminating, membership modified, and creating certain boards or councils; Governor and DSPS duties - SB568

Retired professional licensed by the Examining Board of Architects, Landscape Architects, Professional Engineers, Designers, and Professional Land Surveyors: exemption from continuing education requirement, conditions specified - AB934

armed forces Armed forces, see Military personnel; National Guard

armenia Armenia, see International relations

arrest Arrest, see Court -- Procedure; Police; Railroad -- Passenger service

arrest record Arrest record, see Criminal identification and investigation

articles of organization Articles of organization, see Corporation

arts Arts

Arts Board funding increased to match federal aids to individuals and organizations - AB901

Arts Board funding increased to match federal aids to individuals and organizations - SB665

Class ``B" alcohol license prohibition exception for a painting studio created and exception allowing unaccompanied underage person on licensed premises that is a painting studio created - AB38

Class ``B" alcohol license prohibition exception for a painting studio created and exception allowing unaccompanied underage person on licensed premises that is a painting studio created - SB37

Creative economy development initiative grants to be awarded by the Arts Board re creative industries, job creation, or economic development; report required - AB636

Creative economy development initiative grants to be awarded by the Arts Board re creative industries, job creation, or economic development; report required - SB483

Economic development district that includes community arts center and mixed-use development: DOA to award grant to a city, matching funds provision [Sec. 260, 858, 9101 (10)] - AB21

Economic development district that includes community arts center and mixed-use development: DOA to award grant to a city, matching funds provision [Sec. 260, 858, 9101 (10); original bill only] - SB21

Les Paul Day proclaimed June 9, 2015 - SJR23

arts board Arts Board

Arts Board funding increased to match federal aids to individuals and organizations - AB901

Arts Board funding increased to match federal aids to individuals and organizations - SB665

Creative economy development initiative grants to be awarded by the Arts Board re creative industries, job creation, or economic development; report required - AB636

Creative economy development initiative grants to be awarded by the Arts Board re creative industries, job creation, or economic development; report required - SB483

asbestos Asbestos, see Public safety

assault Assault, see Sex crimes

assembly Assembly, see Legislature, and its subheadings

assessment or assessor Assessment or assessor, see Hospitals; Property tax -- Assessment

associations Associations, see Cooperative associations; Religious societies

athletics Athletics, see also Milwaukee Bucks; School -- Health program; University of Wisconsin -- Athletics

Biking in a ski area: biker’s responsibilities and ski area operator safety requirements and liability immunity - AB596