2019 Subject Index to Legislation

WERC unencumbered balance exceeding 10% lapses to general fund [A.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 9214 (1c)] - AB56

ems _emergency medical services_ EMS (Emergency medical services), see Medical service — Occupations

energy conservation Energy conservation

Business development tax credit for energy efficiency and use of renewable resources in certain buildings [Sec. 1887; original bill only] - AB56

Business development tax credit for energy efficiency and use of renewable resources in certain buildings [Sec. 1887] - SB59

Clean and Renewable Energy, Joint Task Force on: committees on Assembly and Senate organization required to immediately appoint; findings deadline specified - AJR95

``Energy provider” definition expanded re trespassing on or damaging property of; JRCCP may report - AB426

``Energy provider” definition expanded re trespassing on or damaging property of; JRCCP may report - SB386

Focus on Energy programs: PSC may require certain electric and natural gas public utilities to spend more on; JCF approval [Sec. 1813, 1814; original bill only] - AB56

Focus on Energy programs: PSC may require certain electric and natural gas public utilities to spend more on; JCF approval [Sec. 1813, 1814] - SB59

Green bank study by DOA: contract with independent consultant and report required - AB765

Property assessed clean energy (PACE) program: political subdivision loan repayment agreement limited to commercial property or residential property with at least five dwelling units - AB498

Property assessed clean energy (PACE) program: political subdivision loan repayment agreement limited to commercial property or residential property with at least five dwelling units - SB452

Revenue limit adjustment for school districts for energy efficiency projects modified; resolution, report, and LAB audit provisions - AB553

Revenue limit adjustment for school districts for energy efficiency projects modified; resolution, report, and LAB audit provisions - SB494

Revenue limit adjustment for school districts for energy efficiency projects: restriction eliminated - AB292

Revenue limit adjustment for school districts for energy efficiency projects: restriction eliminated - SB229

Solar energy and wind energy systems: DWD grants to reimburse employers re employee training and certification - AB237

Solar energy and wind energy systems: DWD grants to reimburse employers re employee training and certification - SB218

Sustainability and Clean Energy, Office of, created in DOA; PSC provision [Sec. 38, 77, 273, 274, 312, 1805-1810, 1815, 1816, 1856, 9136 (2), 9401 (1), 9436 (1), (2); original bill only] - AB56

Sustainability and Clean Energy, Office of, created in DOA; PSC provision [Sec. 38, 77, 273, 274, 312, 1805-1810, 1815, 1816, 1856, 9136 (2), 9401 (1), 9436 (1), (2)] - SB59

UW System report requirements revised and exempted from certain reports; commencement of classes for graduate health sciences classes revised; sexual assault and harassment information provided to students and reporting requirements modified; DOA to submit biennial plans to JCF on energy cost reduction for certain state agencies - AB372

UW System report requirements revised and exempted from certain reports; commencement of classes for graduate health sciences classes revised; sexual assault and harassment information provided to students and reporting requirements modified; DOA to submit biennial plans to JCF on energy cost reduction for certain state agencies - SB486

Waste-to-energy facilities exempt from tipping fees, conditions specified - AB713

Waste-to-energy facilities exempt from tipping fees, conditions specified - SB670

Wisconsin Renewable Energy Development Authority (WREDA) created; bonding, loan, and authority to implement energy-related programs; reports required - AB270

Wisconsin Renewable Energy Development Authority (WREDA) created; bonding, loan, and authority to implement energy-related programs; reports required - SB253

engineer Engineer, see also United States — Army

Examining Board of Architects, Landscape Architects, Professional Engineers, Designers, and Professional Land Surveyors required to promulgate rules re retired credential holder exemption from continuing education requirements but maintain professional title - AB163

Examining Board of Architects, Landscape Architects, Professional Engineers, Designers, and Professional Land Surveyors required to promulgate rules re retired credential holder exemption from continuing education requirements but maintain professional title [S.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions] - SB156

Highway construction: DOT to maintain list of subbase materials and associated thicknesses; bidders may base bids on equivalent subbase materials on the list [A.Amdt.1: engineer of record may prohibit use] - AB273

english language English language

English as state’s official language; written expression by state and local governments required to be in English, some exceptions; precludes units of state and local government from prohibiting or restricting proficiency or use of any language for nongovernmental purposes - SB739

enterprise zone Enterprise zone, see Municipality — Planning

environmental protection Environmental protection, see also Mines, pits, and quarries; Natural resource; Petroleum; Recycling; Sanitation and sewerage management; Soil and soil conservation; Solid waste management; Water — Pollution; Wetland

Concentrated animal feeding operation (CAFO) annual fee increased; nutrient management plan established; groundwater monitoring re manure landspreading; well construction and pump installation rules updated; collaboration to update SnapPlus program; appropriations, State Laboratory of Hygiene, DNR, DHS, DATCP, UW, USDA, and PFAS provisions - AB867

Environmental compliance audit program: time to correct violations increased, notification requirements modified, and DNR and DOJ duties re pursuing criminal enforcement actions - AB210

Environmental compliance audit program: time to correct violations increased, notification requirements modified, and DNR and DOJ duties re pursuing criminal enforcement actions - SB215

Environmental education grants awarded by UW Stevens Point [Sec. 170, 365; original bill only] - AB56

Environmental education grants awarded by UW Stevens Point [Sec. 170, 365] - SB59

Fire fighting foam containing PFAS: prohibition created; DNR duties and forfeiture provision - AB323

Fire fighting foam containing PFAS: prohibition created; DNR duties and forfeiture provision [S.Amdt.1: definitions and emergency rule provision added] - SB310

Fire fighting foams with PFAS voluntarily surrendered: expanding clean sweep program to include; third party provision - AB792

Fire fighting foams with PFAS voluntarily surrendered: expanding clean sweep program to include; third party provision - SB717

Highway project design inventory for design-build projects: DOT required to maintain [A.Amdt.1: completed environmental assessment or impact statement provision added] - AB275

Petroleum products and storage of dangerous substances: revisions to DATCP regulations - AB993

Petroleum products and storage of dangerous substances: revisions to DATCP regulations - SB877

PFAS group of substances: DNR to establish and enforce standards, emergency rules provision - AB321

PFAS group of substances: DNR to establish and enforce standards, emergency rules provision - SB302

PFAS in food packaging: DNR required to study safer alternatives, report to LRB required by set date, prohibition provision - AB952

PFAS management zone: DNR grants to municipalities for testing and funding for sampling, testing, and studying; positions in DNR authorized, JCF provision; agricultural chemical cleanup fund and well compensation program provisions - AB921

PFAS management zones established; notification, reports, and grant and loan program requirements; DNR duties and advisory committee established; emergency rule provision - AB922

PFAS management zones established; notification, reports, and grant and loan program requirements; DNR duties and advisory committee established; emergency rule provision - SB774

PFAS programs and positions in 2019 AB843: providing funding for - AB842

PFAS programs and positions in 2019 SB772: providing funding for - SB773

PFAS standards established, proof of financial responsibility requirement, UW Board of Regents grant for research, municipal grant to address contamination, pilot program re blood testing and cancer cluster study in specified municipalities, laboratory certification criteria, and solid or hazardous waste site or facility investigation; DNR and DHS duties, segregated fund provision - AB843

PFAS standards established, proof of financial responsibility requirement, UW Board of Regents grant for research, municipal grant to address contamination, pilot program re blood testing and cancer cluster study in specified municipalities, laboratory certification criteria, and solid or hazardous waste site or facility investigation; DNR and DHS duties, segregated fund provision - SB772

PFAS testing grants to municipalities; funding to DNR for provisions in SB774 - SB775

epa EPA, see United States — Environmental Protection Agency

epidemiologist Epidemiologist, see Public health

epinephrine Epinephrine, see Drugs

equal housing Equal housing, see Discrimination in housing

equal rights Equal rights, see Discrimination

erosion control Erosion control, see Lakes; Waterways and water power

estate _ joint tenancy Estate — Joint tenancy

Termination of certain property interests of a decedent: verify under oath to register of deeds re decedent’s death instead of submitting certified copy of death record [A.Amdt.1: joint tenancy or life estate provision added] - AB327

estate of deceased person Estate of deceased person

Termination of certain property interests of a decedent: verify under oath to register of deeds re decedent’s death instead of submitting certified copy of death record [A.Amdt.1: joint tenancy or life estate provision added] - AB327

Termination of certain property interests of a decedent: verify under oath to register of deeds re decedent’s death instead of submitting certified copy of death record - SB318

ethanol Ethanol, see Gasoline

ethics Ethics

State debt guaranties not public debt; delegation of authority by UW Board of Regents; UW-affiliated organizations provisions; certain UW institution employees considered state public officials and subject to the state code of ethics - AB370

State debt guaranties not public debt; delegation of authority by UW Board of Regents; UW-affiliated organizations provisions; certain UW institution employees considered state public officials and subject to the state code of ethics - SB388

ethics commission Ethics Commission

Campaign finance: political action committee definition revised; public campaign financing trust fund created and income tax return provision - AB972

Campaign finance: political action committee definition revised; public campaign financing trust fund created and income tax return provision - SB861

Mass communications: reporting to the Ethics Commission revised; definition provisions - AB929

Mass communications: reporting to the Ethics Commission revised; definition provisions - SB850

State debt guaranties not public debt; delegation of authority by UW Board of Regents; UW-affiliated organizations provisions; certain UW institution employees considered state public officials and subject to the state code of ethics - AB370

State debt guaranties not public debt; delegation of authority by UW Board of Regents; UW-affiliated organizations provisions; certain UW institution employees considered state public officials and subject to the state code of ethics - SB388

event venue Event venue, see Public building

eviction Eviction, see Landlord and tenant

evidence Evidence

Attempted homicide of a parent as grounds for involuntary TPR and evidence produced at a fact-finding hearing allowed to prove the ground - AB386

Attempted homicide of a parent as grounds for involuntary TPR and evidence produced at a fact-finding hearing allowed to prove the ground - SB352

Custodial interrogation of a juvenile by a law enforcement agency: notice of intent to juvenile’s parent, guardian, legal custodian, or Indian custodian required; statement made by juvenile as evidence provision - AB983

Evidence or court records re motion for recusal or judicial substitution: circuit, municipal, or appeals court judge or Supreme Court justice prohibited from destroying - AB408

Sexual contact with an animal, obscene depictions of, or facilitating access to animal for purposes of: felony penalties; child under age 13 and sex offender registration provisions; JRCCP may report [S.Amdt.1: court may order animal retained as evidence and assess expenses, and reporting mistreatment of dogs provisions added] - SB139

examining board Examining board, see Chiropractic; Dentistry; Medical service — Occupations; Pharmacy; Safety and Professional Services, Department of; Trades and occupations