2025 Subject Index to Legislation

bills legislative Bills, Legislative

Reduction of carbon emissions: legislature required to pass legislation creating viable plan - AB145

Reduction of carbon emissions: legislature required to pass legislation creating viable plan - SB150

bingo Bingo

Bingo and raffle license fees and occupational tax increased [Sec. 2876-2880] - AB50

Bingo and raffle license fees and occupational tax increased [Sec. 2876-2880; S.Sub.Amdt.2: further revisions, occupational tax removed, renumbered Sec. 345-347] - SB45

biodigester Biodigester, see Solid waste management

bird Bird

Regulation of fowl: political subdivisions and sewerage districts cannot prohibit keeping four or fewer fowl on residential property - AB42

Regulation of fowl: political subdivisions and sewerage districts cannot prohibit keeping four or fewer fowl on residential property - SB44

Sandhill crane damage: abatement assistance for corn producers [Sec. 144, 1581, 9102 (1)] - AB50

Sandhill crane damage: abatement assistance for corn producers [Sec. 144, 1581, 9102 (1)] [original bill only] - SB45

Sandhill cranes: hunting season authorization; abatement assistance for corn producers; wildlife damage surcharge increased; report required - AB117

Sandhill cranes: hunting season authorization; abatement assistance for corn producers; wildlife damage surcharge increased; report required - SB112

birth control Birth control

Over-the-counter oral contraceptives: insurance policies and health plans required to cover; social and financial impact report [Sec. 2969, 9323 (3), 9423 (3)] - AB50

Over-the-counter oral contraceptives: insurance policies and health plans required to cover; social and financial impact report [Sec. 2969, 9323 (3), 9423 (3)] [original bill only] - SB45

Pharmacists permitted to prescribe contraceptives to persons at least 18 years of age; self-assessment questionnaire, Pharmacy Examining Board, malpractice liability insurance, and emergency rules provisions - AB43

Pharmacists permitted to prescribe contraceptives to persons at least 18 years of age; self-assessment questionnaire, Pharmacy Examining Board, malpractice liability insurance, and emergency rules provisions - SB42

Women's health block grant: eliminates restriction on which entities can receive funds; "family planning" definition to include pregnancy termination information [Sec. 2501, 2502, 2504-2506] - AB50

Women's health block grant: eliminates restriction on which entities can receive funds; "family planning" definition to include pregnancy termination information [Sec. 2501, 2502, 2504-2506] [original bill only] - SB45

birth record Birth record, see Vital statistics

black american Black American, see Minority groups

blind and visually impaired Blind and visually impaired

Deaf-blind persons granted functional eligibility for Family Care - AB272

Deaf-blind persons granted functional eligibility for Family Care - SB272

bloom town of Bloom, Town of, see Richland County

blue book Blue Book

Monarch designated the state butterfly; Blue Book provision - AB322

Monarch designated the state butterfly; Blue Book provision - SB334

Rusty patched bumble bee designated as the state native insect; Blue Book provision - AB305

Rusty patched bumble bee designated as the state native insect; Blue Book provision - SB319

boat Boat

Abandonment of boat on waters of the state or adjacent riparian land prohibited - AB249

Abandonment of boat on waters of the state or adjacent riparian land prohibited - SB250

Ballast water discharge permit replaced with fee on commercial vessels subject to the federal Vessel Incidental Discharge Act; DNR memorandum of understanding with U.S. Coast Guard [Sec. 231, 2558, 2570-2572, 9132 (7), 9432 (4)] - AB50

Ballast water discharge permit replaced with fee on commercial vessels subject to the federal Vessel Incidental Discharge Act; DNR memorandum of understanding with U.S. Coast Guard [Sec. 231, 2558, 2570-2572, 9132 (7), 9432 (4)] [original bill only] - SB45

bodily harm Bodily harm, see Crime and criminals — Battery

bonds Bonds

WHEFA changes to issuing bonds, financing a project outside the state, and executive salary group for the director and employees - AB63

WHEFA changes to issuing bonds, financing a project outside the state, and executive salary group for the director and employees - SB62

bonds _ municipal Bonds — Municipal

Referendum questions affecting property taxes: revisions to statement on purpose of bonds and dollar amount difference - AB60

Referendum questions affecting property taxes: revisions to statement on purpose of bonds and dollar amount difference - SB58

books Books, see Textbook

boundary Boundary, see Municipality — Annexation

boys and girls club Boys and Girls Club, see Youth

breakfast Breakfast, see School — Lunch

breast cancer Breast cancer, see Disease

breastfeeding child Breastfeeding child, see Maternal and infant care

bridge Bridge, see also Railroad, and its subheadings

ATV, UTV, OHM, and snowmobile laws revised re careless operation; required equipment; duty to render aid; emergency operation; authorized emergency and patrol vehicles; operation on highways, bridges, culverts, and railroad right-of-way; and highway maintenance manual revisions - AB329

ATV, UTV, OHM, and snowmobile laws revised re careless operation; required equipment; duty to render aid; emergency operation; authorized emergency and patrol vehicles; operation on highways, bridges, culverts, and railroad right-of-way; and highway maintenance manual revisions - SB331

Bridge and culvert improvements funding [S.Sub.Amdt.2: Sec. 48, 278, 279] - SB45

Lift bridge on Racine St. in City of Menasha: state aid payments [S.Sub.Amdt.2: Sec. 39, 290, 291] - SB45

Local bridge and culvert improvements: DOT to designate money from certain funds for grants [Sec. 9144 (4)] - AB50

Local bridge and culvert improvements: DOT to designate money from certain funds for grants [Sec. 9144 (4)] [original bill only] - SB45

broadband Broadband, see Data processing

brooklyn town of Brooklyn, Town of, see Green County

brown county Brown County

Brown County port development funding [S.Sub.Amdt.2: Sec. 44, 9144 (8)] - SB45

Circuit court branches: two added for Brown County [Sec. 3010-3012, 9107 (2), (3), 9407 (2)] - AB50

Circuit court branches: two added for Brown County [Sec. 3010-3012, 9107 (2), (3), 9407 (2)] [original bill only] - SB45

Sounth bridge connector rail crossing in City of De Pere: DOT funding [S.Sub.Amdt.2: Sec. 43, 9144 (6)] - SB45

brownfields _contaminated property_ Brownfields (contaminated property), see Environmental protection

budget bills and process Budget bills and process, see also Appropriation

Budget bill - AB50

Budget bill - SB45

Floorperiods for the 2025-26 session established; budget deadline extended - SJR1

building Building

Authorized State Building Program for 2025 to 2027 and changes to previous programs [S.Sub.Amdt.2: Sec. 1, 2, 14, 95-99, 102-117, 9104 (1)-(15), 9251 (1)-(3); S.Amdt.26: further revisions, deletes 9251 (2)] - SB45

Demolition of buildings on DNR property appropriation [Sec. 247] - AB50

Demolition of buildings on DNR property appropriation [Sec. 247; S.Sub.Amdt.2: further revisions, renumbered Sec. 37] - SB45

Entering certain places without consent and with intent to commit battery made a felony - AB65

Entering certain places without consent and with intent to commit battery made a felony - SB77

Historic rehabilitation tax credit changes [Sec. 1300-1311, 1322, 1349-1360, 1368, 1390-1400] - AB50

Historic rehabilitation tax credit changes [Sec. 1300-1311, 1322, 1349-1360, 1368, 1390-1400] [original bill only] - SB45

Historic rehabilitation tax credit modified - AB375

Residential and commercial energy improvements: public utility may recover costs through a surcharge [Sec. 2333] - AB50

Residential and commercial energy improvements: public utility may recover costs through a surcharge [Sec. 2333] [original bill only] - SB45

Third-party administration of examinations required for building trade occupational licenses: appropriation to reduce costs [Sec. 174] - AB50

Third-party administration of examinations required for building trade occupational licenses: appropriation to reduce costs [Sec. 174] [original bill only] - SB45

building code Building code, see Housing

building commission state Building Commission, State

Authorized State Building Program for 2025 to 2027 and changes to previous programs [S.Sub.Amdt.2: Sec. 1, 2, 14, 95-99, 102-117, 9104 (1)-(15), 9251 (1)-(3); S.Amdt.26: further revisions, deletes 9251 (2)] - SB45

Building program revisions: enumeration in the Authorized State Building Program, reports concerning modifications, selection of architects and engineers, single prime contracting, bidding procedures, cooperation with energy conservation contractors, and utilities costs; Claims Board timeline to hear and determine certain claims; general fund transfer to building trust fund - AB284

Building program revisions: enumeration in the Authorized State Building Program, reports concerning modifications, selection of architects and engineers, single prime contracting, bidding procedures, cooperation with energy conservation contractors, and utilities costs; Claims Board timeline to hear and determine certain claims; general fund transfer to building trust fund - SB296

Environmental improvement fund revenue bonding limit increased for Clean Water Fund Program and Safe Drinking Water Loan Program [Sec. 2535] - AB50

Environmental improvement fund revenue bonding limit increased for Clean Water Fund Program and Safe Drinking Water Loan Program [Sec. 2535; S.Sub.Amdt.2: further revisions, renumbered Sec. 325] - SB45