2015 Subject Index to Legislation

Distance Learning Authorization Board created and attached to HEAB; JCF duties - AB632

Distance Learning Authorization Board created and attached to HEAB; JCF duties - SB511

Entrepreneurial assistance grants created re new businesses hiring interns in specified fields; WEDC duties and report required - AB103

Entrepreneurial assistance grants created re new businesses hiring interns in specified fields; WEDC duties and report required - SB112

Epinephrine auto-injectors: physician, physician assistant, or advanced nurse practitioner may prescribe to an authorized entity, definition provisions; liability exemption for trained employees of authorized entity - AB203

Epinephrine auto-injectors: physician, physician assistant, or advanced nurse practitioner may prescribe to an authorized entity, definition provisions; liability exemption for trained employees of authorized entity [S.Amdt.3: liability provision modified] - SB139

Herzing University 50th anniversary and service of the Herzing family recognized - AJR19

Herzing University 50th anniversary and service of the Herzing family recognized - AJR31

Institutions of higher education required to provide letter to students re each student’s loans, estimated cost of attendance, amount of grants, and information on financial literacy - AB744

Institutions of higher education required to provide letter to students re each student’s loans, estimated cost of attendance, amount of grants, and information on financial literacy - SB595

JCLO required to appoint a Commission on Debt-Free College to study and report on feasibility of providing debt-free college education to all Wisconsin residents; finding required before January 3, 2017 - AJR102

JCLO required to appoint a Commission on Debt-Free College to study and report on feasibility of providing debt-free college education to all Wisconsin residents; finding required before January 3, 2017 - SJR78

``Law enforcement officer" definition includes Marquette University police officers [S.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 3512b] - SB21

MPCP research: ``qualified independent researcher" defined and access to department databases; confidentiality and fee provisions [S.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 1696m, 1767m, 1833t, 2012t, 3076c, 4714g, 9408 (2q)] - SB21

Out-of-home care extended to 21 years of age if the child is completing or enrolled in postsecondary or vocational education, participating in an employment program, employed part-time, or incapable of those activities due to a medical condition; continuation of certain payments provision - AB1011

Post-secondary school high-demand degree income tax credit created; DWD to define ``high-demand field” - SB529

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

Summer reading improvement program: MPS to apply to DPI for a grant on behalf of the Institute for the Transformation of Learning at Marquette University - AB338

Summer reading program: DPI to award grant to the Institute for the Transformation of Learning at Marquette University - SB420

Teacher education loan program repealed; teacher loan program created, HEAB duties [S.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 557g, j, 1371e, k] - SB21

WC coverage for students at institutions of higher education who are part of a school work training or work study program [Sec. 2746, 2747, 2749, 2751, 2878] - AB21

WC coverage for students at institutions of higher education who are part of a school work training or work study program [Sec. 2746, 2747, 2749, 2751, 2878] - SB21

Wisconsin Student Loan Refinancing Authority (WSLRA) created; DFI duties re financial aid information; institutions of higher education required to provide student loan counseling; individual income tax subtraction for tuition and student fees revised; annual report from HEAB to JCF required re student loan debt; JSCTE appendix report - AB272

Wisconsin Student Loan Refinancing Authority (WSLRA) created; DFI duties re financial aid information; institutions of higher education required to provide student loan counseling; individual income tax subtraction for tuition and student fees revised; annual report from HEAB to JCF required re student loan debt; JSCTE appendix report - SB194

coloma, village of Coloma, Village of, see Waushara County

columbarium _re inurnment of human remains_ Columbarium (re inurnment of human remains), see Funeral and funeral director

columbia county Columbia County

Wisconsin Basketball Coaches Association Hall of Fame: DOT to erect highway directional signs, contributions from interested parties required [S.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 2595d] - SB21

columbus day Columbus Day, see Holidays and special dates

commendation certificate Commendation certificate, see name of specific individual

commercial code Commercial code

DFI rules modified re UCC Article 9 filings made in an office of register of deeds; DOR rules modified re real estate transfer fee, register of deeds provision [Admin.Code DFI-CCS 7.03; Tax 15.04] - AB81

commercial driver_s license _cdl_ Commercial driver's license (CDL), see Motor vehicle -- Driver's license

commercial feed Commercial feed

Commercial feed and feed product requirements: penalties for violations revised - AB646

Commercial feed and feed product requirements: penalties for violations revised [S.Amdt.1: imprisoned in jail specified] - SB514

commitment Commitment, see Mental health -- Hospitals and institutes

common carrier Common carrier, see Bus and truck; Railroad

community_based residential facility Community-based residential facility

Adult children prevented from visiting or communicating with parent residing in a hospital, hospice, nursing home, or CBRF may petition court for visitation; conditions set [A.Amdt.1: facilities expanded; A.Amdt.2: sanctions, remedies, and guardian conduct provisions added; A.Amdt.3: expedited hearings provision added; A.Amdt.5: ``adult child" changed to ``family members" and definition provision] - AB674

Adult children prevented from visiting or communicating with parent residing in a hospital, hospice, nursing home, or CBRF may petition court for visitation; conditions set - SB487

Out-of-home care extension re subsidized guardianship payments, adoption assistance, kinship care, and voluntary transition-to-independent-living agreement; CBRF licensing not required for certain facilities for persons between 18 and 21 years of age; DCF duties [Sec. 1649-1669, 1681-1694, 1697-1699, 1857, 4679-4688, 4689, 4690-4699; S.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions, 1648n, s, 4648v, 4654t] - SB21

Out-of-home care extension re subsidized guardianship payments, adoption assistance, kinship care, and voluntary transition-to-independent-living agreement; CBRF licensing not required for certain facilities for persons between 18 and 21 years of age; DCF duties [Sec. 1649-1669, 1681-1694, 1697-1699, 1857, 4679-4699] - AB21

Psychotropic medication: signed acknowledgement form requirements for administration to CBRF residents; off premises and nursing home provisions - AB791

Psychotropic medication: signed acknowledgement form requirements for administration to CBRF residents; off premises and nursing home provisions - SB748

community development Community development, see Municipality -- Planning

community options program _cop_ Community Options Program (COP), see Nursing homes and adult care

community service work Community service work, see Judgment

community services programs Community services programs, see County -- Human services

commuter Commuter, see Metropolitan transportation

compensation for victims of crime Compensation for victims of crime, see Crime victim

competency Competency, see Mental health

comprehensive planning _smart growth_ Comprehensive planning (Smart growth), see Land use planning and control

concealed weapon Concealed weapon, see Firearms and dangerous weapons

concussion and other sport injuries Concussion and other sport injuries, see Athletics

condemnation of property Condemnation of property, see Eminent domain

condolence certificate Condolence certificate, see Legislature -- Member

condominium Condominium, see Housing

confidentiality Confidentiality, see Privacy

confidentiality of bill drafts Confidentiality of bill drafts, see Bills, Legislative

conflict of interest Conflict of interest, see Ethics

congress Congress, see Conservation Congress; United States -- Congress

conservation Conservation, see Energy conservation; Natural resource; Water supply; Youth conservation programs

conservation congress Conservation Congress

Joint annual spring fish and wildlife rule hearing of the DNR and Wisconsin Conservation Congress: rule-making process changes for administrative rules proposed at re gubernatorial approval, statements of scope, economic impact analyses and their content - SB598

conservation fund Conservation fund, see Natural Resources, Department of -- Administration

consolidated court automation programs _ccap_ Consolidated Court Automation Programs (CCAP), see State Courts, Director of

constitution, united states Constitution, United States

Advisory referendum for November 2016 ballot re should Congress propose an amendment to the U.S. Constitution to overturn Citizens United v. F.E.C. - AJR8

Advisory referendum for November 2016 ballot re should Congress propose an amendment to the U.S. Constitution to overturn Citizens United v. F.E.C. - SJR12

Regulation Freedom amendment to the U.S. Constitution: statement in support of - AJR119

Requesting the U.S. Congress to call a constitutional convention to propose an amendment to the U.S. Constitution re restoring free and fair elections - AJR67

Requesting the U.S. Congress to call a constitutional convention to propose an amendment to the U.S. Constitution re restoring free and fair elections - SJR56

constitution, wisconsin Constitution, Wisconsin

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

constitutional amendments _ first consideration Constitutional amendments -- First consideration

Bill of rights: participation in the legislative process; right to an impartial judiciary; right to privacy; right to a quality public education; right to health care services; right to access public records; right to a fair wage; right to equal pay for equal work; right to vote; eligible elector after ten days' residence; voting rights for certain felons; uniformity of voting standards and procedures; mandatory recounts in close election; GAB established; legislative and congressional redistricting; public access to the Capitol; open meetings laws applicable to Legislature; initiative and referendum; public funding for Supreme Court elections; graduated and progressive state income tax; right to a clean, healthy environment, safe drinking water, and clean air; creation of a DNR, board, and secretary; Superintendent of Public Instruction to be independent; minimum staffing and funding levels for public schools; prohibit public funding of sectarian schools; treatment of corporations as persons prohibited; and workers' rights to organize and collectively bargain. Constitutional amendment (1st consideration) - AJR120

Competitive election criteria for redistricting the legislature established, Superintendent of Public Instruction duties: constitutional amendment (1st consideration) - AJR48

Constitutional restrictions on marriage eliminated: constitutional amendment (1st consideration) - AJR53

Constitutional restrictions on marriage eliminated: constitutional amendment (1st consideration) - SJR46

Counties given the option to combine the offices of county clerk, register of deeds, and treasurer: constitutional amendment (1st consideration) - AJR85

Fundamental right to vote of every qualified elector: constitutional amendment (1st consideration) - AJR38

Fundamental right to vote of every qualified elector: constitutional amendment (1st consideration) - SJR32

Judicial disciplinary proceedings in the Supreme Court: temporary service by a court of appeals judge required. Constitutional amendment (1st consideration) - AJR88

Legislator prohibited from official action on proposal to change state law or rule resulting in substantial financial benefit to legislator’s political campaign organization during the biennium: constitutional amendment (1st consideration) - AJR86

Legislator prohibited from official action on proposal to change state law or rule resulting in substantial financial benefit to legislator’s political campaign organization during the biennium: constitutional amendment (1st consideration) - SJR74

Meetings of governmental bodies, including legislative committees: laws requiring reasonable notice of and public access to; legislative members subject to citations and civil penalties for violations. Constitutional amendment (1st consideration) - AJR63

Meetings of governmental bodies, including legislative committees: laws requiring reasonable notice of and public access to; legislative members subject to citations and civil penalties for violations. Constitutional amendment (1st consideration) - SJR54