2023 Subject Index to Legislation

Fertilizers and soil or plant additives produced from converting manure into compost or vermicompost: distribution and labeling requirements - SB24

Paint collection programs: paint manufacturers required to operate - AB1167

Paint collection programs: paint manufacturers required to operate - SB1073

Pig iron included in “metallic or nonmetallic scrap” definition for overweight or oversize scrap permit purposes - AB365

Pig iron included in “metallic or nonmetallic scrap” definition for overweight or oversize scrap permit purposes [S.Amdt.1: permit provision revised] - SB363

Rechargeable batteries: education about dangers in waste and recycling streams; grants to expand collection and recycling operations and to solid waste and materials recovery facilities to address increased fire risks; JCF provision - AB987

Rechargeable batteries: education about dangers in waste and recycling streams; grants to expand collection and recycling operations and to solid waste and materials recovery facilities to address increased fire risks; JCF provision - SB906

redistricting Redistricting

Legislative redistricting: new procedure for preparing the plans, LRB duties specified; Redistricting Advisory Commission created [A.Amdt.1: LRB directed to assist the Commission; A.Amdt.2: plan must pass by bipartisan vote; A.Amdt.3: Commission voting provision; A.Amdt.4: appoint expert in Voting Rights Act to Commission; A.Amdt.5: revision to voting on plan; A.Amdt.6: public hearing provision revised; A.Amdt.7: confidentiality provision modified; S.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions, legislative redistricting based on 2020 census, LRB duties, Commission removed] - AB415

Legislative redistricting: new procedure for preparing the plans, LRB duties specified; Redistricting Advisory Commission created and parameters set [S.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions, legislative redistricting based on 2020 census, LRB duties, Commission removed] - SB488

Population for redistricting purposes: counting individuals confined in state prisons - AB595

referendum Referendum

Abortion if postfertilization age of the unborn child is 14 or more weeks prohibited; medical emergency and referendum provisions - AB975

Abortion if postfertilization age of the unborn child is 14 or more weeks prohibited; medical emergency and referendum provisions - SB1011

Advisory referenda restrictions placed on counties and municipalities by 2023 WisAct 12 eliminated - AB586

Advisory referenda restrictions placed on counties and municipalities by 2023 WisAct 12 eliminated - SB543

Advisory referendum: counties and municipalities prohibited from holding [A.Amdt.2: advisory referenda on capital expenditures funded by property tax levy allowed] - AB245

Advisory referendum: counties and municipalities prohibited from holding - SB301

Advisory referendum: DOC required to revoke release if person on extended supervision, parole, or probation is charged with a crime while on release - AJR7

Advisory referendum: DOC required to revoke release if person on extended supervision, parole, or probation is charged with a crime while on release - SJR8

Advisory referendum for November 2024 ballot re should Congress propose an amendment to the U.S. Constitution to overturn Citizens United v. F.E.C. and related cases - AJR92

Advisory referendum for November 2024 ballot re should Congress propose an amendment to the U.S. Constitution to overturn Citizens United v. F.E.C. and related cases - SJR82

Advisory referendum on the question of repealing Wisconsin’s 1849 abortion law and restoring constitutional rights guaranteed under Roe v. Wade - AJR10

Advisory referendum on the question of repealing Wisconsin’s 1849 abortion law and restoring constitutional rights guaranteed under Roe v. Wade - SJR10

Advisory referendum on the question of requiring able-bodied, childless adults to look for work in order to receive taxpayer-funded welfare benefits - AJR3

Advisory referendum on the question of requiring able-bodied, childless adults to look for work in order to receive taxpayer-funded welfare benefits - SJR4

Advisory referendum: prohibit school districts from teaching that one sex or race is superior or responsible for past acts - AJR8

Advisory referendum: prohibit school districts from teaching that one sex or race is superior or responsible for past acts - SJR7

DPI prohibited from reducing state aid to school district re RCPC or WPCP unless approved by electors in a referendum - AB516

DPI prohibited from reducing state aid to school district re RCPC or WPCP unless approved by electors in a referendum - SB503

Foreign nationals prohibited from contributing to a referendum committee and the committee cannot accept such contributions - AB599

Foreign nationals prohibited from contributing to a referendum committee and the committee cannot accept such contributions - SB563

Individuals 17 years of age may vote in a primary election if the individual will be 18 years of age by the election following the primary; statewide referendum required - AB594

Individuals 17 years of age may vote in a primary election if the individual will be 18 years of age by the election following the primary; statewide referendum required - SB552

Initiative and referendum powers reserved to the people: petition process which people may propose and approve laws and constitutional amendments and referendum process which people may reject an act of the legislature created. Constitutional amendment (1st consideration) - AJR87

Initiative and referendum powers reserved to the people: petition process which people may propose and approve laws and constitutional amendments and referendum process which people may reject an act of the legislature created. Constitutional amendment (1st consideration) - SJR80

Local exposition district created by the City of Superior; taxes, bond, and referendum provisions - AB348

Local exposition district created by the City of Superior; taxes, bond, and referendum provisions - SB342

Local sales tax: counties and certain municipalities may impose additional tax; referendum and exception provisions [Sec. 524, 538, 1569, 1605-1609, 1616-1635, 1637, 1638, 1641-1644, 9437 (8)] - AB43

Local sales tax: counties and certain municipalities may impose additional tax; referendum and exception provisions [Sec. 524, 538, 1569, 1605-1609, 1616-1635, 1637, 1638, 1641-1644, 9437 (8)] [original bill only] - SB70

Milwaukee County additional sales tax, referendum provision [Sec. 1610] - AB43

Milwaukee County additional sales tax, referendum provision [Sec. 1610] [original bill only] - SB70

Referendum to issue bonds: statement of the purpose to include estimated amount of interest accruing and interest rate - AB82

Referendum to issue bonds: statement of the purpose to include estimated amount of interest accruing and interest rate - SB83

Revenue ceiling for school districts: remove restriction re failed operating referendum - AB403

Revenue ceiling for school districts: remove restriction re failed operating referendum - SB395

School district’s authority to initiate a capital referendum restricted; pupil achievement in reading and mathematics provision - AB279

School district’s authority to initiate a capital referendum restricted; pupil achievement in reading and mathematics provision - SB276

refugees Refugees

Federal refugee resettlement and assistance program: local governments required to designate individual for consultation; county refugee placement committee provisions - AB1004

Federal refugee resettlement and assistance program: local governments required to designate individual for consultation; county refugee placement committee provisions [S.Amdt.1: further revisions] - SB916

regents board of Regents, Board of, see University of Wisconsin — Regents

regional planning Regional planning

Levy limit exception for regional planning commission contributions [Sec. 1204, 9130 (1), 9330 (1)] - AB43

Levy limit exception for regional planning commission contributions [Sec. 1204, 9130 (1), 9330 (1)] [original bill only] - SB70

Pre-disaster flood resilience grant program for local governmental units created; DEM to administer - AB222

Pre-disaster flood resilience grant program for local governmental units created; DEM to administer - SB222

Regional biodigester grants program - AB795

Regional biodigester grants program - SB750

Regional biodigesters: planning grants for establishing [Sec. 270, 1728] - AB43

Regional biodigesters: planning grants for establishing [Sec. 270, 1728] [original bill only] - SB70

register of deeds Register of deeds, see also Notary public

Discriminatory restriction contained in a deed or other instrument affecting real property is void and unenforceable; register of deeds provision - AB444

Discriminatory restriction contained in a deed or other instrument affecting real property is void and unenforceable; register of deeds provision [S.Amdt.1: authority to reject certain instruments and civil action for injunctive relief provisions removed] - SB439

Privacy protections for judicial officers created; judicial candidate provisions; JRCCP may report [A.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions, Register of Deeds provision added; A.Amdt.1: further revisions] - AB966

Registers of deeds: fees for recording and filing instruments increased; land information program portion of fees increased and DOA grants for training and education increased - AB915

Registers of deeds: fees for recording and filing instruments increased; land information program portion of fees increased and DOA grants for training and education increased - SB872

registration of electors Registration of electors, see Elections — Registration

registration plate Registration plate, see Motor vehicle — Taxation or registration

rehabilitation Rehabilitation, see Health Services, Department of — Supportive living and treatment

religion and society Religion and society

See You at the Pole Day: September 25, 2024 recognized as - AR27

Social media Internet site that restricts religious or political speech: civil cause of action against the owner or operator created, conditions set - AB895

St. Joseph the Worker Day: May 1 of each year recognized as; executive branch requested to recognize - AJR135

St. Joseph the Worker Day: May 1 of each year recognized as; executive branch requested to recognize - SJR132

religious education Religious education

SNSP: religious activity opt-out at participating private schools [Sec. 2108] - AB43

SNSP: religious activity opt-out at participating private schools [Sec. 2108] [original bill only] - SB70

Teacher and administrator licensure requirement for private schools participating in a parental choice program or the SNSP; exception provided - AB534

Teacher and administrator licensure requirement for private schools participating in a parental choice program or the SNSP; exception provided - SB500

religious societies Religious societies

Black Catholic History Month: November 2023 recognized as - AJR96

Black Catholic History Month: November 2023 recognized as - SJR85

Church of Christ’s property vests to Crossroads College if it becomes defunct or dissolves - AB721

Church of Christ’s property vests to Crossroads College if it becomes defunct or dissolves - SB687

Concealed carry licensee may carry firearm in place of worship located on grounds of a private school provided governing body has written policy that allows it and no classes are being held - AB801

Concealed carry licensee may carry firearm in place of worship located on grounds of a private school provided governing body has written policy that allows it and no classes are being held - SB754

Gathering in places of worship: state and political subdivisions cannot forbid or order closures in response to a state of emergency. Constitutional amendment (1st consideration) - AJR60

Gathering in places of worship: state and political subdivisions cannot forbid or order closures in response to a state of emergency. Constitutional amendment (1st consideration) - SJR54