2017 Acts Index

Party alleging a statute is unconstitutional or preempted by federal law, or challenge to construction or validity of a statute, required to serve a copy of the proceedings to Assembly speaker, Senate president, and Senate majority leader; right of Assembly, Senate, and JCLO to intervene, participate, and retain legal counsel - Act 369

Special prosecutor to assist DA: court may appoint in certain counties, DOA certification of backlog provision [Sec. 2261qm, rm, rt] - Act 59

attorney _ fee Attorney -- Fee

Indigency determination not required before SPD appoints an attorney to represent a parent re proceedings under Children’s Code or Juvenile Justice Code; attorney fees and recusal provisions (remedial legislation) - Act 359

attorney general Attorney General, see also Justice, Department of

Administrative subpoenas issued in the investigation of Internet crimes against children expanded to include human trafficking crimes and hotels and possible recipients - Act 173

AG and deputy AG: posting bond when taking office requirement eliminated [Sec. 177, 1672] - Act 59

AG power to appoint solicitor general and deputy solicitors general eliminated; approval to compromise or discontinue an action DOJ is prosecuting changed to JCF instead of Governor, intervenor provision - Act 369

Discretionary settlement funds: AG to submit plan for expenditure of certain funds to JCF [Sec. 1672g] - Act 59

Party alleging a statute is unconstitutional or preempted by federal law, or challenge to construction or validity of a statute, required to serve a copy of the proceedings to Assembly speaker, Senate president, and Senate majority leader; right of Assembly, Senate, and JCLO to intervene, participate, and retain legal counsel - Act 369

School Safety, Office of, created in DOJ; school safety plan provisions including on-site assessment by law enforcement and annual drills; mandatory reporting of threats of violence; DOJ grants for school safety; open enrollment program expired provision eliminated; 2017 WisAct 107 tuberculosis screening requirement correction; expired or outdated DPI reporting requirements eliminated; reports and penalty provisions - Act 143

atv _all_terrain vehicle_ ATV (All-terrain vehicle), see Recreation vehicle

auction Auction

Sale of foreclosed property: county ordinance requiring sheriff or referee to use an Internet-based auction authorized; priority lien provisions - Act 208

State or political subdivision general sales prohibition: exceptions created; online auction provision - Act 65

Technical college scholarships funded through participation in an auction of digital broadcast spectrum; trust and investment provisions [Sec. 632m, 985h, k] - Act 59

auctioneer Auctioneer, see Auction

audiovisual works Audiovisual works, see Data processing

audit Audit, see Certified public accountant; Health Services, Department of -- Health; Health Services, Department of -- Supportive living and treatment; Income tax -- Refund; Legislative Audit Bureau; Legislature -- Audit Committee, Joint Legislative; Revenue, Department of

audit committee, joint legislative Audit Committee, Joint Legislative, see Legislature -- Audit Committee, Joint Legislative

automated teller machine _atm_ Automated teller machine (ATM), see Bank

aviation Aviation

Airport and spaceport approach protection: ordinance cannot prohibit use of physical barrier in lieu of certain drainage requirement re storm retention pond [Sec. 1460m] [vetoed] - Act 59

Airport improvement project funding to Alexander Field airport and Appleton International airport [Sec. 359nq, 9145 (3i)] - Act 59

Drone definition modified; political subdivision ordinance governing certain aircraft or aeronautics restricted but may enact ordinance limiting use of drones by the political subdivision - Act 322

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bac _blood alcohol concentration_ BAC (Blood alcohol concentration), see Implied consent or alcohol concentration

background check Background check, see Criminal identification and investigation

badgercare BadgerCare, see Insurance -- Health

bail Bail, see Court -- Procedure

bank Bank, see also Financial institution

Credit card reencoders and scanners and identity theft crimes created; civil liability immunity for ATM operators and motor vehicle fuel sellers - Act 54

Financial institution information disclosed to a Federal Home Loan Bank; injunctions against a Federal Home Loan Bank; periodic examinations of financial institutions by Division of Banking and Office of Credit Unions; limit on savings bank loans to one borrower; interest on residential mortgage loan escrow accounts; security of public deposits; capital reduction by state banks; insurance company liquidation proceedings; and exemption from overtime pay requirements for outside salespersons [Admin.Code DWD 274.04] - Act 340

bank _ deposit _ public Bank -- Deposit -- Public

Financial institution information disclosed to a Federal Home Loan Bank; injunctions against a Federal Home Loan Bank; periodic examinations of financial institutions by Division of Banking and Office of Credit Unions; limit on savings bank loans to one borrower; interest on residential mortgage loan escrow accounts; security of public deposits; capital reduction by state banks; insurance company liquidation proceedings; and exemption from overtime pay requirements for outside salespersons [Admin.Code DWD 274.04] - Act 340

banking, division of Banking, Division of

Financial institution information disclosed to a Federal Home Loan Bank; injunctions against a Federal Home Loan Bank; periodic examinations of financial institutions by Division of Banking and Office of Credit Unions; limit on savings bank loans to one borrower; interest on residential mortgage loan escrow accounts; security of public deposits; capital reduction by state banks; insurance company liquidation proceedings; and exemption from overtime pay requirements for outside salespersons [Admin.Code DWD 274.04] - Act 340

barber Barber

Continuing education requirements for cosmetologists, aestheticians, manicurists, electrologists, and barbers changed; digest and one-hour course on statute and rule changes required - Act 81

Cosmetology, aesthetics, manicuring, and barbering: practicing outside of a licensed establishment permitted under set conditions; separate licensure for managers and instructor certificate eliminated, use of certified instructor title restrictions - Act 82

baseball Baseball, see Milwaukee Brewers

battery Battery, see Crime and criminals -- Battery

bayfield county Bayfield County

Cable, Town of, allowed to create a TID in the same manner as a city or village, limits specified - Act 292

bcpl BCPL, see Public Lands, Board of Commissioners of

bear hunting or pursuit Bear hunting or pursuit, see Hunting

bees Bees

Beekeeping: sales and use tax exemptions for farming businesses extended to include [Sec. 1171r, 1177d, 1185p-w, 1187j-n, 9438 (4i)] - Act 59

beverage Beverage

Soda water beverage sellers: local authority to issue licenses repealed [Sec. 984j-jd, 1643d-t] - Act 59

State veterans organizations: sales and use tax exemption created for sales to and consumption of products by; exception for food and beverages sold by - Act 190

bicycle Bicycle

Bicycles and motor bicycles operated on state trails during hours of darkness: DNR rules revised re lighting requirements [Admin.Code NR 45.05] - Act 301

Condemnation authority cannot be used for establishing or extending a recreational trail, pedestrian way, or bikeway or lane [Sec. 510m, 554g, 565g-w, 585g, r, 981m, 982p-pt, qs, r, 1224t, 2262y, 9352 (5t)] [981m -- partial veto] - Act 59

bids and bidders Bids and bidders, see Contracts; Purchasing, Government

billboard Billboard

Nonconforming outdoor advertising signs: conditions for removal of nonconforming off-property signs revised - Act 320

bills, legislative Bills, Legislative, see also Budget bills and process; Governor -- Legislation by request of

Electrical wiring code for certain housing review by DSPS; legal description for easements re sewer lines or facilities; development-related permits from more than one political subdivision; exemption from highway weight limits for vehicles delivering propane; review or report on bills and proposed administrative rules that affect housing modified; property owner rights regarding assessment; and maintenance and construction activities on certain structures under a county shoreland zoning ordinance - Act 68

Physical medicine pilot program: DHS to study and implement if authorized by legislature [Sec. 9120 (4g)] - Act 59

Prosecutor Board established; State Prosecutors Office created and attached to DOA; automated justice information system and administrative rules and bills affecting the State Prosecutors Office provisions [Sec. 1e, L, 31n, 68g, 171b, c, 460r, 507g, 508f, 1712h, 1740g, 1758g, 1762s, 2261g-q, r, s, 2262c-g, 9101 (7p), 9401 (1p)] [vetoed] - Act 59

Railroad corporation acquisition of property by condemnation: in certain cases, legislation required that the acquisition serves the public interest [Sec. 585i, k] [vetoed] - Act 59

Required general fund structural balance does not apply to legislation adopted in the 2017-18 legislative session [Sec. 9152 (1i)] - Act 59

Social and financial impact report requirements for bills and amendments containing health insurance mandates clarified; OCI and LRB duties - Act 239

UW--Oshkosh Foundation, Inc.: transferring funds to prohibited without legislative enactment [Sec. 602r] - Act 59

bingo Bingo

Bingo and raffle law changes (remedial legislation) - Act 361

bird Bird

Bergstrom Waterfowl Complex: DOT to erect direction signs along STH 54, contributions from interested parties provision [Sec. 1227d, dm, p, t] - Act 59

Canada goose hunting: reporting requirements revised [Sec. 572ng, nj] - Act 59

Deer and wild turkey carcass tag requirements eliminated; wild turkey hunting authorization and car-kill deer or wild turkey provisions [Sec. 572b-n, o-q, 576g, r, 578b-y, 579e-581r, 582r] - Act 59

Elk damage abatement: crops or grasses grown for bird hunting preserve made eligible, fencing provision [Sec. 582m, p] - Act 59

Pheasant hunting on DNR managed land, fee provision [Sec. 242, 512m] - Act 59

Pole trap or elevated perch used to capture or kill any bird: maximum height increased; valid migratory bird depredation permit required - Act 169

Uniform end date for open hunting and trapping seasons for specified animals required; conditions for closing the season or changing the end date set - Act 63

Wild turkey hunting license and tag cumulative preference system: exemption for residents who are recipients of the Purple Heart Medal and disabled veterans - Act 14

birth certificate Birth certificate, see Vital statistics

birth control Birth control, see also Maternal and infant care

DHS Office of Inspector General audit of family planning service reimbursements paid to covered entities under MA; percentage of overpayment recoveries budgeted in the 2019-21 biennium for specified appropriations [Sec. 379ar, as, 9120 (6p), (6t), 9220 (5p)-(5s), 9420 (4b)] - Act 59

birth defects Birth defects, see Maternal and infant care

blasting Blasting, see Explosive

blood alcohol concentration _bac_ Blood alcohol concentration (BAC), see Implied consent or alcohol concentration

blue book Blue Book

Cheese designated as the state dairy product; Blue Book provision - Act 8

Ginseng designated as the state herb; Blue Book provision - Act 86

boaltc BOALTC, see Aging and Long-Term Care, Board on

board of health Board of health, see Public health

board of review Board of review, see Property tax -- Assessment

boat Boat, see also Harbor