2017 Acts Index

Veteran mortgage loans and clean water fund program: DVA and DNR bonding authority reduced [Sec. 486, 496] - Act 59

debt and debtors Debt and debtors, see also Scholarships and loans

Private label credit card bad debt: effective date re sales tax return adjustments changed [Sec. 2265, 9438 (2)] [2265 -- partial veto] - Act 59

UI law revisions re collection of debt, joint and several liability of fiscal agents, eligibility provisions re requests for information and concealment of certain payments, drug testing, appropriation, and technical changes - Act 157

decedent Decedent, see Estate of deceased person

deeds Deeds, see Real property

deer Deer, see Hunting

dem _division of emergency management_ DEM (Division of Emergency Management), see Military Affairs, Department of

dentistry Dentistry

Dental care defined re legal custodian providing ordinary medical and dental care for child in out-of-home care - Act 259

Dental hygienists: expanding circumstances in which they can practice - Act 20

Dental practices: preservation and transfer of patient health care records requirements; contract between dentist and hygienist cannot require minimum number of patients or procedures quota - Act 116

Dental reimbursement pilot project in MA program: counties added under certain conditions and DHS biennial report required - Act 344

Dental services by facilities serving individuals with disabilities: enhanced MA reimbursement rates, conditions and waiver provisions [Sec. 928f] - Act 59

deoxyribonucleic acid _d.n.a._ Deoxyribonucleic acid (D.N.A.), see Genetics and genetic testing

depository institution Depository institution, see Financial institution

deposits relating to government funds Deposits relating to government funds, see Bank -- Deposit -- Public

detf DETF, see Employee Trust Funds, Department of

developmental disabilities Developmental disabilities, see Intellectual disabilities

dfi DFI, see Financial Institutions, Department of

dha DHA, see Hearings and Appeals, Division of

dhhs DHHS, see United States -- Health and Human Services, Department of

dhs DHS, see Health Services, Department of -- specific subheading

diesel fuel Diesel fuel, see Fuel

dietitian Dietitian, see Medical service -- Occupations

digger_s hotline _one_call system_ Digger's Hotline (one-call system), see Telephone

director of state courts Director of State Courts, see State Courts, Director of

disabled persons Disabled persons, see Persons with disabilities

disabled veteran Disabled veteran, see Veteran

disaster Disaster, see Natural disaster

discovery proceedings Discovery proceedings, see Court -- Procedure

discrimination Discrimination

Financial assistance for lead-containing customer-side water service lines: water public utility and political subdivision may provide; conditions, ordinance, and PSC duties - Act 137

discrimination in employment Discrimination in employment

Fair employment law revisions re state and local government agencies denying a license based on arrest or conviction record; rule-making authority and emergency rule provisions - Act 278

discrimination in housing Discrimination in housing

Landlord and tenant regulations revised; political subdivision authority modified re historic properties, municipal dwelling inspection, levy limit reduction and garbage collection exception, and certain fees; public utility service to rental dwelling units; municipal utility arrearage collection; eviction action procedural changes; removing case management information from CCAP; open housing law re service, assistance, or emotional support animals; municipal administrative review; enforcement of rental unit energy efficiency program; local government rental property inspection program - Act 317

disease Disease, see also Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome; Animal -- Disease; Vaccination

Alzheimer’s disease and dementia: DHS to award grants to increase awareness in rural and underserved urban areas for 2017-18 fiscal year - Act 186

Communicable disease control and prevention: grants to local health departments [Sec. 370r, 1791c] - Act 59

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

Tuberculosis screening questionnaire required of school district employees, including MPS; practitioner duties specified - Act 107

district attorney District attorney

Aiding a person suffering from an overdose or adverse reaction and immunity from controlled substance prosecution: revisions to 2017 WisAct 33 re initial applicability clause, bail jumping immunity, and sunset the bail jumping changes [Sec. 2251xg-xs, 2265r, 9452 (2x)] - 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

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

dlt _division for libraries and technology_ DLT (Division for Libraries and Technology), see Public Instruction, Department of

dma DMA, see Military Affairs, Department of

d.n.a. _deoxyribonucleic acid_ D.N.A. (Deoxyribonucleic acid), see Genetics and genetic testing

dnr DNR, see Natural Resources, Department of -- specific subheading

doa DOA, see Administration, Department of -- specific subheading

doc DOC, see Corrections, Department of

dogs Dogs

Certain dog license and vaccination tag requirements for hunting bear or wolf eliminated - Act 245

Fences on closed MFL: prohibition exemption if used for dog training by licensed nonprofit organization - Act 43

Landlord and tenant regulations revised; political subdivision authority modified re historic properties, municipal dwelling inspection, levy limit reduction and garbage collection exception, and certain fees; public utility service to rental dwelling units; municipal utility arrearage collection; eviction action procedural changes; removing case management information from CCAP; open housing law re service, assistance, or emotional support animals; municipal administrative review; enforcement of rental unit energy efficiency program; local government rental property inspection program - Act 317

Law enforcement dogs that have bitten a person: confinement and veterinarian examination requirement removed - Act 23

doj DOJ, see Justice, Department of

domestic abuse Domestic abuse, see Children -- Abuse and neglect; Women

domestic partner Domestic partner, see Marriage

donations Donations, see Charitable corporation

door county Door County

Harbor assistance grant for Fincantieri Bay Shipbuilding [Sec. 359nm, 9145 (4d)] - Act 59

dor DOR, see Revenue, Department of

dot DOT, see Transportation, Department of -- specific subheading

dpi DPI, see Public Instruction, Department of

dpm _division of personnel management_ DPM (Division of Personnel Management), see Administration, Department of -- Boards and other subdivisions

drainage Drainage

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

Drainage district revisions re jurisdiction, board membership, regulation of district access corridors, land in newly organized or annexed to districts, discharge of dredged material into wetland permit exemption, floodplain zoning ordinances, storm water discharge permit exceptions, and property tax assessment - Act 115

dredging Dredging, see Waterways and water power

drinking water Drinking water, see Water supply

driver_s license Driver's license, see Motor vehicle -- Driver's license

drone _powered, aerial vehicle_ Drone (powered, aerial vehicle), see Aviation

drug testing Drug testing, see Alcohol and other drug abuse

drugs Drugs, see also Alcohol and other drug abuse; Drunken driving

Addiction medicine consultation program: DHS to create and administer - Act 28

Biological products: pharmacy laws revised re prescribing and dispensing, interchangeable biological product provision - Act 149

Dextromethorphan in drugs: sales to minors without a prescription prohibited; ID and penalty provisions - Act 160

Emergency administration of opioid antagonist to pupils and other persons appearing to overdose: civil liability for school bus operator, employees and volunteers of public, private, and tribal schools, and college residence hall director; calling 911 provision - Act 29

Epinephrine auto-injectors: use and supply of by authorized individuals allowed; definition provision - Act 133

Hospice worker authorization to transfer controlled substances of deceased person to drug disposal program established - Act 99

Investigational drugs, devices, and biological products: access to by eligible patients and limitation of liability provisions - Act 165

Opioid and methamphetamine treatment programs in underserved and high-need areas: DHS to create additional programs, funding provision - Act 27

Prescription drug monitoring program clarification re review of patient records [Sec. 2251c-x] - Act 59

Prescription drug order extension when refill authorization cannot be obtained: pharmacist may dispense a limited supply under set conditions - Act 19

Prescription eye drops: health insurance policies required to cover refills - Act 305

Pseudoephedrine product sales: implementation of electronic system for recording, tracking, and blocking illegal sales; National Precursor Log Exchange (NPLEx) and DOJ provisions - Act 98

Schedule V controlled substances containing codeine may not be dispensed without a prescription - Act 25