Riparian owner may remove certain material from bed of inland navigable water: DNR permit created, conditions set - Act 214
Riprap placement: exemption from permit requirements [Sec. 584r] - Act 59
River and stream monitoring and study by DNR re introduction of nutrients from point and nonpoint sources, waterways specified, sunset provision [Sec. 314d, 1799y] - Act 59
Shoreline maintenance activities in outlying waters: DNR permit exemption under set conditions - Act 281
Warren Knowles-Gaylord Nelson Stewardship 2000 Program: amount obligated for critical health and safety-related water infrastructure projects in state parks - Act 71
Water supply service area: diversion area approval by the Great Lakes - St. Lawrence River Basin Water Resources Council - Act 38
waterworksWaterworks
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
``Public utility": definition modified to exclude a state agency with ownership or control of a plant or equipment supplying water to the public; Community Development Block Grant provision [Sec. 1691c, 9101 (10t), 9437 (1t)] [9437 (1t) -- vetoed] - Act 59
waushara countyWaushara County
High capacity well regulations revised re activities exempt from approval; DNR duties re designated study area - Act 10
wca _wisconsin consumer act_WCA (Wisconsin Consumer Act), see Consumer protection
weatherWeather
Animal-drawn vehicle operated on highways: lighting requirements revised re amber or yellow lights and inclement weather - Act 228
wellsWells
Contaminated private well or failing private on-site wastewater treatment system: local government may remediate, seal, replace, abandon, or provide a loan to the owner, special charge or assessment permitted; well compensation grant program limit increased - Act 69
High capacity well regulations revised re activities exempt from approval; DNR duties re designated study area - Act 10
wetlandWetland
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
Aquaculture and fish farm regulations revised; emergency rule procedure exemption - Act 21
Artificial and certain nonfederal wetlands exempt from DNR permitting requirements; DNR to apply to EPA to be delegated the authority to administer permit program for the discharge of dredge or fill material into navigable waters; wetland mitigation grant program with in lieu fee subprogram moneys established and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers provision; property development grant program established; Wetland Study Council created in DNR; reports required - Act 183
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
Electronics and information technology manufacturing zone and tax credits: WEDC authorized to create; provisions re TIDs, sales tax exemption, environmental impact statements, wetlands and waterways permits, PSC certificates and market-based rates, grants to local governments, county bonding, town incorporation as city or village, and DNR oversight; highway bonding authorization; design-build system for public works projects; enterprise zone tax credit revisions; economic development liaison appointed by DOA; electronics manufacturing small business development director in WEDC; worker training and employment program and annual report; appeal of decisions relating specifically to the zone; job creation threshold; LAB audit required [partial veto] - Act 58
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
Wetland individual permits issued by DNR to public utilities and certain cooperative associations: mitigation requirements revised - Act 118
whs _wisconsin historical society_WHS (Wisconsin Historical Society), see Historical society
wild turkeyWild turkey, see Bird
wildlifeWildlife, see Animal
winnebago countyWinnebago County
CHIPS proceeding: prohibition on appointing counsel to parent eliminated; pilot program creating parent’s right to counsel in certain counties created and SPD to run; DCF, report, and sunset provisions - Act 253
Unobligated Stewardship bonding authority: used for Saxon Harbor campground marina, Eagle Tower in Peninsula State Park, Horicon March Wildlife Area scenic overlook shelter, cities of Neenah and Menasha for pedestrian bridges and trails, and acquisition of the Canadian Pacific Railway corridor in Racine County [Sec. 514g, r] [514g -- partial veto] - Act 59
wisconsin association of independent colleges and universitiesWisconsin Association of Independent Colleges and Universities, see Colleges and universities
wisconsin consumer act _wca_Wisconsin Consumer Act (WCA), see Consumer protection
wisconsin historical society _whs_Wisconsin Historical Society (WHS), see Historical society
wisconsin sharesWisconsin Shares, see Day care
wisconsin trust account foundation, incWisconsin Trust Account Foundation, Inc., see Legal aid
wisconsin worksWisconsin Works
Asset revisions re financial eligibility requirements for W-2, Wisconsin Shares, and FoodShare; DCF and DHS required to perform periodic review of public benefit database and compare to national databases that contain death records - Act 269
Case management services for W-2 recipient transitioning to unsubsidized employment: TANF moneys for incentive payments; DCF to report on performance on work participation rates, compliance programs with DHHS, and appeals process for certain penalties [Sec. 898, 921, 9106 (3w)] [9106 (3w) -- partial veto] - Act 59
Job access loan to repair or purchase a vehicle: eligibility revised - Act 80
W-2 and FoodShare employment and training (FSET) programs: performance-based payment system for contractors; healthy eating incentive pilot program for FoodShare eligible households, sunset provision - Act 266
W-2 programs: controlled substance abuse screening and testing revisions [Sec. 881-895, 9106 (2), 9306 (2)] - Act 59
wolfWolf, see Animal
Domestic abuse repeater: increased penalty condition expanded to include domestic abuse crime committed in another state under the laws of that state - Act 188
Firearm purchase for or furnishing or possessing a firearm for person prohibited from possessing a firearm: crime created; mandatory minimum sentence and affirmative defense re domestic abuse or child abuse injunction provisions - Act 145
Mammography examinations: facilities required to notify certain patients regarding dense breast tissue - Act 201
Needs of women veterans: DVA to study [Sec. 9149 (2f)] - Act 59
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
Uniform Recognition and Enforcement of Canadian Domestic Violence Protection Orders Act adopted - Act 181
Venue requirements changed re domestic abuse, child abuse, and harassment actions - Act 302
wood countyWood County
Airport improvement project funding to Alexander Field airport and Appleton International airport [Sec. 359nq, 9145 (3i)] - Act 59
High capacity well regulations revised re activities exempt from approval; DNR duties re designated study area - Act 10
Pittsville, City of: grant to market city as geographical center of Wisconsin [Sec. 9144 (2t)] - Act 59
woodchuckWoodchuck, see Hunting
work permitWork permit, see Child labor
worker_s compensationWorker's compensation
Child labor permit modifications; the term ``the employment of minors” replaces ``child labor” - Act 11
DHA administrative proceedings and WC hearing testimony: DHA study of the audio and video needs of WC hearings required [Sec. 1754, 1755, 9101 (11i), 9301 (2)] [9101 (11i) -- vetoed] - Act 59
Injured employee of a temporary help agency right of action in tort eliminated against certain third parties if the employee can make a WC claim against the employer - Act 139
OCI changes re corporate governance annual disclosure, nondisclosure of information, medical malpractice report, the Wisconsin Compensation Rating Bureau membership, and emergency rules - Act 313
WC hearings: transferring FTE positions from DWD to DOA [Sec. 9151 (3)] - Act 59
workforce development, department ofWorkforce Development, Department of
Agricultural Education and Workforce Development Council transferred from DATCP to DWD [Sec. 35, 191, 192, 401, 1238] - Act 59
Career and technical education (CTE) incentive grants and completion awards: DWD to award to school districts or students re public safety occupation training programs - Act 336
Child labor permit modifications; the term ``the employment of minors” replaces ``child labor” - Act 11
Chronic absenteeism in schools and public benefits: DCF, DPI, DHS, and DWD to collaborate on a report [Sec. 9152 (1)] - Act 59
DWD authority to set apprentice-to-journeyworker ratio revised; minimum terms for carpentry and plumbing apprenticeships changed - Act 148
Electronics and information technology manufacturing zone and tax credits: WEDC authorized to create; provisions re TIDs, sales tax exemption, environmental impact statements, wetlands and waterways permits, PSC certificates and market-based rates, grants to local governments, county bonding, town incorporation as city or village, and DNR oversight; highway bonding authorization; design-build system for public works projects; enterprise zone tax credit revisions; economic development liaison appointed by DOA; electronics manufacturing small business development director in WEDC; worker training and employment program and annual report; appeal of decisions relating specifically to the zone; job creation threshold; LAB audit required [partial veto] - Act 58
Employment First initiative established for certain state agencies re competitive integrated employment for persons with disabilities, report required - Act 178
Equal Rights, Division of: hearing provision re frivolous complaint [Sec. 1767] - Act 59
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