2017 Acts Index

``Populous counties” standard changed - Act 207

Supervised release for sexually violent person: procedure revised re person’s county of residence prepares a report for DHS which submits a plan to the court, penalty provisions; eligibility for public defender changed [partial veto] - Act 184

Traffic control signals in City of Greenfield: DOT to study need a specified intersection, report required [Sec. 9145 (8m)] - Act 59

milwaukee metropolitan sewerage district _mmsd_ Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District (MMSD), see Milwaukee -- Sewerage

milwaukee parental choice program _mpcp_ Milwaukee Parental Choice Program (MPCP), see Milwaukee -- School

mines, pits, and quarries Mines, pits, and quarries

DSPS regulation of professions and building and safety laws revisions re notice of request to inspect or copy building plans, list of licensed retail supplies of LPG, review of local construction site erosion control program, membership of certain boards and credentialing boards, nursing practice law, physician assistant renewal date, Cemetery Board filings, and DSPS employed mining inspector; local ordinance regulating tattooing and body piercing prohibited - Act 329

Iron and steel slag managed as an item of value is not included in definition of ``solid waste”; use of unencapsulated slag prohibited near a residential dwelling or school or daycare facility without DNR approval - Act 285

Nonferrous metallic mineral prospecting and mining: sulfide ore moratorium repealed; locations where groundwater standards apply changed; repeal of DNR rule to minimize impact on wetlands; bulk sampling plan and approvals; changes to application, review, and permitting process; exemption from certain solid waste disposal fees; bond or other security requirements; proof of financial responsibility re closure of mining waste site; DNR duties [Admin.Code NR 132.06, 132.17, 132.18, 182.07, 182.08] - Act 134

Quarry operations: limiting authority of political subdivisions to place limits or conditions on; definitions, permit, noise, and ordinance provisions [Sec. 982i-mf, q-qe, s, t, 984ig, ij, 1305p, 9431 (1i), (2i)] [vetoed] - Act 59

minimum wage Minimum wage, see Wage -- Minimum

minority enterprise Minority enterprise

WEDC loan to Marathon County Development Corporation for minority-owned businesses [Sec. 9150 (3w)] - Act 59

minority groups Minority groups, see also Indians and tribal issues

School leadership loan program created, UW program provision; minority teacher loan program and teacher loan program appropriations reduced [Sec. 204m, 704q, 9121 (1f), (2f)] - Act 59

minors Minors, see Child labor; Children, and its subheadings; Juvenile delinquency; Youth

miscellaneous organization Miscellaneous organization, see Organization, Miscellaneous

misdemeanor Misdemeanor, see Crime and criminals; Jury

mississippi river parkway commission Mississippi River Parkway Commission

Mississippi River Parkway Commission technical committee membership - Act 230

mmsd _milwaukee metropolitan sewerage district_ MMSD (Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District), see Milwaukee -- Sewerage

mortgage Mortgage

Condominium law revisions - Act 333

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

Nonprobate transfers of real property on death; transfer by affidavit procedure for small estates; mortgage payoff statements - Act 332

Sale of foreclosed property and recording sheriff’s deed: process expanded to property anywhere in the state; clerk of court and notice provisions - Act 104

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

Sale of foreclosed property: eligible bidders, purchaser to submit affidavit affirming eligibility, and penalty for false representation - Act 339

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

WHEDA revisions re notes and bonds, economic development programs, issuing homeownership mortgage loans to refinance existing mortgages in a first class city, and use of housing rehabilitation loan fund - Act 277

motor carrier Motor carrier, see Bus and truck

motor fuel Motor fuel, see Gasoline

motor vehicle Motor vehicle, see also Bus and truck; Court -- Traffic; Drunken driving; Farm and farming -- Machinery; Gasoline; Junkyard; Motorcycle; Recreation vehicle; Snowmobile

Commercial radio and television station property: sales and use tax exemption modified, motor vehicle provision [Sec. 1187d-f, 9438 (2i)] [vetoed] - Act 59

Human services vehicles: DOT rules revised re allowing certain passengers to stand while vehicle is in motion [Admin.Code Trans 301.05] - Act 238

Hybrid-electric vehicles and electric vehicles: surcharge added to registration fee, definition provisions [Sec. 1895m, 9345 (4p), 9445 (1p)] - Act 59

Personal delivery devices (PDD): operation on sidewalks and crosswalks authorized; regulations created; defined as a type of vehicle - Act 13

Volkswagen settlement fund distributions: competitive transit capital assistance grants for replacement of public transit vehicles [Sec. 111, 484, 1210] [111 -- partial veto] - Act 59

motor vehicle _ accident Motor vehicle -- Accident, see also Insurance -- Motor vehicle

Car-killed deer on STH: DNR disposal program repealed; DOT to contract with counties, municipalities, or private entities for removal [Sec. 292m, 362n, 578ym, 1222m] [578ym -- partial veto; 362n, 1222m -- vetoed] - 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

motor vehicle _ certificate of title Motor vehicle -- Certificate of title

Motor vehicles acquired for scrap metal or junking: acquisition by scrap metal processors and dealers to comply with same requirements as motor vehicle salvage dealers; security interest provision - Act 170

motor vehicle _ dealers and finance companies Motor vehicle -- Dealers and finance companies

Guaranteed asset protection (gap) waivers are not insurance and can be offered and sold re credit sale or lease or refinancing of motor vehicles, including trailers, boats, ATVs, off-road motorcycles, and snowmobiles; WCA provision - Act 161

Recreational vehicle dealers may assess service fees; administrative rule repealed [Admin.Code Trans 142.04 (7)] [Sec. 1703m, 2266v, 9445 (1i)] - Act 59

motor vehicle _ driver_s license Motor vehicle -- Driver's license

Applicant for DOT ID card or motor vehicle operator’s license or vehicle registration allowed to indicate an invisible disability; DOT duties and law enforcement provisions - Act 244

Court ordered operating privilege restriction to vehicles equipped with an ignition interlock device revisions; violation provisions - Act 124

Expanding list of traffic violations for which operating privilege is suspended and attendance at a vehicle right-of-way course is required; great bodily harm or death of another, failure to complete course, and forfeiture provisions - Act 105

Job access loan to repair or purchase a vehicle: eligibility revised - Act 80

OAR violation: ``knowingly” removed as element of the offense; requirements of the court during sentencing modified - Act 127

OWI-related offense: permanent revocation of motor vehicle operating privileges under set conditions; reinstatement and OAR provisions; DOT appendix report - Act 172

motor vehicle _ drunken driving Motor vehicle -- Drunken driving, see Drunken driving

motor vehicle _ equipment Motor vehicle -- Equipment

Animal-drawn vehicle operated on highways: lighting requirements revised re amber or yellow lights and inclement weather - Act 228

Court ordered operating privilege restriction to vehicles equipped with an ignition interlock device revisions; violation provisions - Act 124

Hunting from a stationary motor vehicle equipped with a mechanized lift permitted - Act 171

Vehicle or vehicle part ID number removal or alteration prohibition: exception when repair requires replacement of the part - Act 55

motor vehicle _ insurance Motor vehicle -- Insurance, see Insurance -- Motor vehicle

motor vehicle _ license plate Motor vehicle -- License plate, see Motor vehicle -- Taxation or registration

motor vehicle _ operator_s license Motor vehicle -- Operator's license, see Motor vehicle -- Driver's license

motor vehicle _ parking Motor vehicle -- Parking

Habitual parking violator: authority of county or municipality to enact an ordinance to immobilize, remove, impound, and dispose of motor vehicle - Act 286

motor vehicle _ publicly_owned Motor vehicle -- Publicly-owned

Volkswagen settlement fund distributions: competitive transit capital assistance grants for replacement of public transit vehicles [Sec. 111, 484, 1210] [111 -- partial veto] - Act 59

motor vehicle _ registration Motor vehicle -- Registration, see Bus and truck -- Taxation or registration; Motor vehicle -- Taxation or registration

motor vehicle _ regulation Motor vehicle -- Regulation, see also Court -- Traffic; Drunken driving

Distance between motor vehicles on highways: ``platoon” exempted from large truck specification requirements - Act 294

Expanding list of traffic violations for which operating privilege is suspended and attendance at a vehicle right-of-way course is required; great bodily harm or death of another, failure to complete course, and forfeiture provisions - Act 105

Obedience to signal from marked or unmarked police vehicle operated by a law enforcement officer or federal law enforcement officer - Act 347

Personal delivery devices (PDD): operation on sidewalks and crosswalks authorized; regulations created; defined as a type of vehicle - Act 13

Traffic court: continuance and immediate trial references removed for certain traffic violations - Act 40

Transportation revisions re planning for certain federal highway money distribution transfers, drunk driving penalty cross-reference correction, penalties for violation of motor vehicle mileage disclosure requirement, and obsolete federal motor carrier law references (remedial legislation) - Act 363

motor vehicle _ repair Motor vehicle -- Repair, see Garage

motor vehicle _ taxation or registration Motor vehicle -- Taxation or registration, see also Bus and truck -- Taxation or registration

Applicant for DOT ID card or motor vehicle operator’s license or vehicle registration allowed to indicate an invisible disability; DOT duties and law enforcement provisions - Act 244

Hybrid-electric vehicles and electric vehicles: surcharge added to registration fee, definition provisions [Sec. 1895m, 9345 (4p), 9445 (1p)] - Act 59

Local professional baseball park district: distribution of proceeds from special registration plates modified when district’s bonds are retired - Act 249

Special license plate revenue from Donate Life Wisconsin and Wisconsin Women's Health Foundation: payment responsibility transferred from DHS to DOT [Sec. 372, 373, 535, 536, 1784, 1785, 1894, 1895, 1896, 1897] - Act 59

Special registration plates for expressing support for family members of law enforcement who have died in the line of duty: annual voluntary payment required; fund allocation provision - Act 194

Special registration plates for fire fighter, rescue squad member, and EMT and first responders: exemption from special registration plate fees - Act 229

State parks and recreation areas: vehicle admission and overnight camping fees revised; DNR and DOT to develop plan for a recreational passport when renewing vehicle registration, special license plate provision; cap on electric receptacles increased; FTE positions decrease re forestry and parks report [Sec. 340m, 557-565d, f, 9101 (11u), 9133 (6u), 9333 (2), 9433 (1), (2)] [9101 (11u) -- partial veto] - Act 59

motor vehicle _ theft Motor vehicle -- Theft

Commercial vehicle taken or driven without consent of the owner: criminal penalty increased; restitution provision - Act 287

Intentional taking of a motor vehicle without owner's consent by force or threat of force (carjacking): criminal penalties created - Act 311

motor vehicle dealer Motor vehicle dealer, see Motor vehicle -- Dealers and finance companies

motor vehicle salvage dealer Motor vehicle salvage dealer, see Junkyard

motorboat Motorboat, see Boat