2023 Subject Index to Legislation

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

Storm water retention pond safety requirements - SB1017

Wetland assured delineation program established - AB254

Wetland assured delineation program established - SB254

Wetlands benefitting from the in lieu fee subprogram: public access requirement eliminated - AB253

Wetlands benefitting from the in lieu fee subprogram: public access requirement eliminated - SB255

wheda WHEDA, see Housing and Economic Development Authority, Wisconsin

wheelchair Wheelchair, see Persons with disabilities

whefa WHEFA, see Health and Educational Facilities Authority, Wisconsin

whistleblower Whistleblower, see Discrimination in employment; Elections — Officials

wild animal Wild animal, see Hunting

wild ginseng Wild ginseng, see Plants

wild rice Wild rice, see Rice

wild turkey Wild turkey, see Bird

wildlife Wildlife, see Animal