2023 Subject Index to Legislation

Water Fund for Our Future trust fund created; Joint Committee for the Oversight of the Water Fund for Our Future joint standing committee created - AB1183

Water Fund for Our Future trust fund created; Joint Committee for the Oversight of the Water Fund for Our Future joint standing committee created - SB1087

Water stewardship certification grant program for agricultural producers [Sec. 261, 1719] - AB43

Water stewardship certification grant program for agricultural producers [Sec. 261, 1719] [original bill only] - SB70

watershed Watershed, see Water supply

watertown city of Watertown, City of

Main Street bridge in the City of Watertown: funding from highway and local bridge improvement assistance program [S.Sub.Amdt.2: Sec. 94, 9144 (6)] - SB70

waterways and water power Waterways and water power, see also Harbor; Lakes; Wetland

Artificial bodies of water re nonmetallic mining reclamation: construction or enlargement permit requirements modified; rule revised [Admin.Code NR 135.02] - AB320

Dam on Sheboygan River at the Sheboygan Marsh: funding for removal and reconstruction [Sec. 9132 (12)] - AB43

Dam on Sheboygan River at the Sheboygan Marsh: funding for removal and reconstruction [Sec. 9132 (12); S.Sub.Amdt.2: further revisions, Sec. 74] - SB70

Dam safety project cost limits created in 2021 WisAct 58 do not apply to dam removal project - AB136

Dam safety project cost limits created in 2021 WisAct 58 do not apply to dam removal project - SB140

Dam safety projects: bonding authority increased [Sec. 550] - AB43

Dam safety projects: bonding authority increased [Sec. 550; S.Sub.Amdt.2: further revisions, appropriation created, Sec. 73, 232-234] - SB70

“Eisenhower Bridge of Valor”: bridge on USH 63 across the Mississippi River in Pierce County designated and marked as - AB409

“Eisenhower Bridge of Valor”: bridge on USH 63 across the Mississippi River in Pierce County designated and marked as - SB399

Fill on bed of the Great Lakes and certain rivers and harbors: establishing lawful public or private use of; claim provision - AB579

Fill on bed of the Great Lakes and certain rivers and harbors: establishing lawful public or private use of; claim provision [S.Sub.Amdt.2: further revisions, specific rivers changed to river waterfront property] - SB541

Great Lakes and Mississippi River erosion control revolving loan programs; DNR emergency rule-making authority [Sec. 381, 579, 580, 9132 (1), (2)] - AB43

Great Lakes and Mississippi River erosion control revolving loan programs; DNR emergency rule-making authority [Sec. 381, 579, 580, 9132 (1), (2)] [original bill only] - SB70

Large dams: permit and approval fees changed [Sec. 635, 636, 9432 (1)] - AB43

Large dams: permit and approval fees changed [Sec. 635, 636, 9432 (1)] [original bill only] - SB70

Mill Pond dam: grant to City of Plymouth for removal and restoration [S.Sub.Amdt.2: Sec. 77] - SB70

Mississippi River erosion control revolving loan program established in DNR to assist certain municipalities and home owners - AB828

Mississippi River erosion control revolving loan program established in DNR to assist certain municipalities and home owners - SB785

Motorboat causing an amplified wake: operation restrictions - SB1016

Municipal flood control and riparian restoration program: cost-sharing grant eligibility modified [S.Sub.Amdt.2: Sec. 451] - SB70

Producer-led watershed, lake, and river protection grants: eligibility expanded - AB65

Producer-led watershed, lake, and river protection grants: eligibility expanded - SB59

Southern Bridge construction project: DOT bonding authority [Sec. 551] - AB43

Southern Bridge construction project: DOT bonding authority [Sec. 551; S.Sub.Amdt.2: further revisions, funding changed, Sec. 90, 9144 (5)] - SB70

Steve Creek dam: grant for repairs [S.Sub.Amdt.2: Sec. 76] - SB70

Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge Day: June 7, 2024 proclaimed as - AJR121

Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge Day: June 7, 2024 proclaimed as - SJR107

Urban storm water, flood control, and riparian restoration bonding authority [Sec. 548] - AB43

Urban storm water, flood control, and riparian restoration bonding authority [Sec. 548; S.Sub.Amdt.2: further revisions, appropriation created, Sec. 82] - SB70

Water resource account lapse [S.Sub.Amdt.2: Sec. 9232 (5)] - SB70

waterworks Waterworks

Customer-side water service lines containing lead, replacement of: financial assistance funded from utility rates and municipal grants or loans - AB1060

Lead service line replacement grants: size limit removed [Sec. 2413, 2414] - AB43

Lead service line replacement grants: size limit removed [Sec. 2413, 2414] [original bill only] - SB70

Lead service line replacement: Safe Drinking Water Loan Program bonding authority increased to provide forgivable loans to private users - AB887

Lead service line replacement: Safe Drinking Water Loan Program bonding authority increased to provide forgivable loans to private users - SB860

PFAS group of substances: requirements created and programs established to address issues related to; reports required - AB312

PFAS group of substances: requirements created and programs established to address issues related to; reports and studies [S.Sub.Amdt.2: further revisions, rule revisions added [Admin.Code NR 811.12, PSC 184.06]; S.Amdt.1: further revisions] - SB312

“Urban town” designation allowed to limit extraterritorial zoning and plat approval and annexation by other municipalities; connection to their water or sewerage systems by certain other local governments - AB768

“Urban town” designation allowed to limit extraterritorial zoning and plat approval and annexation by other municipalities; connection to their water or sewerage systems by certain other local governments - SB691

Water utility assistance for low-income households created [Sec. 109, 506, 507] - AB43

Water utility assistance for low-income households created [Sec. 109, 506, 507] [original bill only] - SB70

waushara county Waushara County

Wisconsin Operating Engineers Local 139 and staff at the Coloma Training Center commended for their role in fighting the Pallet Fire in Waushara County - AR22

wc WC, see Worker's compensation

wca _wisconsin consumer act_ WCA (Wisconsin Consumer Act), see Consumer protection

weapon Weapon, see Firearms and dangerous weapons

weather Weather

Deicer applicators certification program established - AB61

Deicer applicators certification program established [S.Sub.Amdt.2: further revisions, DNR changed to DATCP] - SB52

Wisconsin Climate Corps (WCC) program and board created, audit and report provisions - AB810

Wisconsin Climate Corps (WCC) program and board created, audit and report provisions - SB762

wedc WEDC, see Economic Development Corporation, Wisconsin

weeds Weeds

Wild parsnip declared a noxious weed by local governments or American Indian tribes or bands: grants to control, monitor, and eliminate; Bureau of Natural Heritage Conservation funding - AB331

Wild parsnip declared a noxious weed by local governments or American Indian tribes or bands: grants to control, monitor, and eliminate; Bureau of Natural Heritage Conservation funding - SB269

weight limit Weight limit, see Bus and truck — Taxation or registration

wells Wells

Nitrate-contaminated wells: eligibility under the well compensation grant program; report required - AB64

Nitrate-contaminated wells: eligibility under the well compensation grant program; report required - SB58

PFAS group of substances: regulations, standards, emergency rules, grant programs, prohibition of certain products, disposal, and testing; FTE positions authorized - SB1104

PFAS group of substances: requirements created and programs established to address issues related to; reports required - AB312

PFAS group of substances: requirements created and programs established to address issues related to; reports and studies [S.Sub.Amdt.2: further revisions, rule revisions added [Admin.Code NR 811.12, PSC 184.06]; S.Amdt.1: further revisions] - SB312

Testing privately owned wells or water supplies re groundwater quality and contamination and education and outreach re well testing: DNR grants for local governments created - AB1122

Well compensation grant program changes [Sec. 370, 2649-2661] - AB43

Well compensation grant program changes [Sec. 370, 2649-2661; S.Sub.Amdt.2: further revisions, continuing appropriation kept, other changes removed, Sec. 81] - SB70

Well construction notification fee increased [Sec. 2644] - AB43

Well construction notification fee increased [Sec. 2644] [original bill only] - SB70

Well construction variances application fee [Sec. 2645] - AB43

Well construction variances application fee [Sec. 2645] [original bill only] - SB70

Well drilling, heat exchange drilling, or pump installing license applicants: exam administration (remedial legislation suggested by DNR) - AB1102

Well drilling, heat exchange drilling, or pump installing license applicants: exam administration (remedial legislation suggested by DNR) - SB1055

werc WERC, see Employment Relations Commission

wetland Wetland

Aquatic plant management plans and permit considerations and exemptions [S.Amdt.1: further revisions] - SB316

Dam on Sheboygan River at the Sheboygan Marsh: funding for removal and reconstruction [Sec. 9132 (12)] - AB43

Dam on Sheboygan River at the Sheboygan Marsh: funding for removal and reconstruction [Sec. 9132 (12); S.Sub.Amdt.2: further revisions, Sec. 74] - SB70

Fencing and signage of retention ponds required - AB1117

Prairie, savanna, or wetland restoration planning and counseling services: sales tax exemption for landscaping and lawn maintenance services created [Sec. 1578, 1581, 1582, 1584, 1585, 9437 (2)] - AB43

Prairie, savanna, or wetland restoration planning and counseling services: sales tax exemption for landscaping and lawn maintenance services created [Sec. 1578, 1581, 1582, 1584, 1585, 9437 (2)] [original bill only] - SB70

Storm water retention pond safety requirements - AB1118