2025 Subject Index to Legislation

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

ATVs and UTVs with out-of-state registrations subject to legal requirements in this state; “public all-terrain vehicle corridor,” “hybrid trails,” and “vehicle” definitions provisions - AB221

ATVs and UTVs with out-of-state registrations subject to legal requirements in this state; “public all-terrain vehicle corridor,” “hybrid trails,” and “vehicle” definitions provisions - SB221

Motorists required to stop and remain stopped until pedestrian, bicyclist, personal delivery device, or rider of electric scooter or EPAMD has crossed certain highway crosswalks - AB332

Motorists required to stop and remain stopped until pedestrian, bicyclist, personal delivery device, or rider of electric scooter or EPAMD has crossed certain highway crosswalks - SB345

UTV maximum weight increased - AB327

UTV maximum weight increased - SB339

recycling Recycling

Fertilizers and soil or plant additives produced from converting manure into compost or vermicompost: distribution and labeling requirements - AB93

Fertilizers and soil or plant additives produced from converting manure into compost or vermicompost: distribution and labeling requirements - SB78

referendum Referendum

Advisory referendum for November 2026 ballot re should Congress propose an amendment to the U.S. Constitution to overturn Citizens United v. F.E.C. and related cases - AJR42

Advisory referendum for November 2026 ballot re should Congress propose an amendment to the U.S. Constitution to overturn Citizens United v. F.E.C. and related cases - SJR38

Equalization aid for school districts determination: excluding expenditures funded by referenda from shared costs - AB81

Equalization aid for school districts determination: excluding expenditures funded by referenda from shared costs - SB61

Initiative and referendum powers reserved to the people: legislature required to introduce a joint resolution providing for a constitutional amendment [Sec. 9128 (2)] - AB50

Initiative and referendum powers reserved to the people: legislature required to introduce a joint resolution providing for a constitutional amendment [Sec. 9128 (2)] [original bill only] - SB45

Local advisory referenda: restrictions on counties eliminated [Sec. 1087, 1110] - AB50

Local advisory referenda: restrictions on counties eliminated [Sec. 1087, 1110] [original bill only] - SB45

Local sales tax: counties and certain municipalities may impose additional tax; referendum and exceptions provisions [Sec. 386, 387, 408, 409, 1476-1479, 1481-1486, 1493, 1496] - AB50

Local sales tax: counties and certain municipalities may impose additional tax; referendum and exceptions provisions [Sec. 386, 387, 408, 409, 1476-1479, 1481-1486, 1493, 1496] [original bill only] - SB45

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

Referendum questions required to be written in plain language; constitutional amendment provision - AB224

Referendum questions required to be written in plain language; constitutional amendment provision - SB212

School district recurring operating referenda eliminated and nonrecurring operating referendum limited - AB71

School district recurring operating referenda eliminated and nonrecurring operating referendum limited - SB81

State referendum disclosure notice: requirements changed and AG duty removed - AB207

State referendum disclosure notice: requirements changed and AG duty removed - SB205

refund Refund, see Gasoline — Taxation

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

regional planning Regional planning

Child care access program created; grant to Wonderschoo, Inc. [S.Sub.Amdt.2: Sec. 67, 167, 9106 (5); S.Amdt.26: further revisions, rural areas emphasis, sunset added, report required, 67m, 167m, 9406 (5m), deletes 9106 (5)] - SB45

Levy limit exception for regional planning commission contributions [Sec. 1143, 9130 (1), 9330 (1)] - AB50

Levy limit exception for regional planning commission contributions [Sec. 1143, 9130 (1), 9330 (1)] [original bill only] - SB45

Regional biodigesters: planning grants for establishing [Sec. 153, 1583] - AB50

Regional biodigesters: planning grants for establishing [Sec. 153, 1583] [original bill only] - SB45

Workforce innovation grants to regional organizations established by DWD [Sec. 310, 1688, 9150 (3)] - AB50

Workforce innovation grants to regional organizations established by DWD [Sec. 310, 1688, 9150 (3)] [original bill only] - SB45

register of deeds Register of deeds

Municipal records filings duty transferred to DOA from Secretary of State; filing requirements for certain annexations revisions [Sec. 1, 1075-1083, 1086, 1097, 1098, 1104, 1111-1125, 1127, 1128, 1150, 1151, 1188, 1529, 1530, 2342-2349] - AB50

Municipal records filings duty transferred to DOA from Secretary of State; filing requirements for certain annexations revisions [Sec. 1, 1075-1083, 1086, 1097, 1098, 1104, 1111-1125, 1127, 1128, 1150, 1151, 1188, 1529, 1530, 2342-2349] [original bill only] - SB45

Non-improvement contract or notice, memorandum, or other instrument related to: filing or recording to a register of deeds prohibited; civil action by affected owner of the real estate provision; JRCCP may report - AB157

Non-improvement contract or notice, memorandum, or other instrument related to: filing or recording to a register of deeds prohibited; civil action by affected owner of the real estate provision; JRCCP may report [S.Amdt.1: register of deeds authority modified; S.Amdt. 2: exceptions revised] - SB172

Privacy protections for judicial officers: provisions revised - AB171

Privacy protections for judicial officers: provisions revised [S.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions, liability protections for government agencies and their employees added] - SB169

Real estate transfer fee amount and distribution and land information program grants revisions; real property recording notification system requirements - AB216

Real estate transfer fee amount and distribution and land information program grants revisions; real property recording notification system requirements - SB218

Registers of deeds: fees for recording and filing instruments increased; land information program portion of fees increased and DOA training and education grants increased [Sec. 118-120, 354, 1084, 1085, 1090, 1091, 9330 (3), 9430 (2)] - AB50

Registers of deeds: fees for recording and filing instruments increased; land information program portion of fees increased and DOA training and education grants increased [Sec. 118-120, 354, 1084, 1085, 1090, 1091, 9330 (3), 9430 (2)] [original bill only] - SB45

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

St. Joseph the Worker Day: May 1 of each year recognized as; executive branch requested to recognize - AJR16

St. Joseph the Worker Day: May 1 of each year recognized as; executive branch requested to recognize - SJR16

religious education Religious education

Abundant Life Christian School tragedy of December 16, 2024: commemorating the victims and supporting the school’s community - AR8

SNSP: religious activity opt-out at participating private schools [Sec. 1995] - AB50

SNSP: religious activity opt-out at participating private schools [Sec. 1995] [original bill only] - SB45

religious societies Religious societies

Gathering in places of worship: state and political subdivisions cannot forbid or order closures in response to a state of emergency. Constitutional amendment (2nd consideration) - AJR10

Gathering in places of worship: state and political subdivisions cannot forbid or order closures in response to a state of emergency. Constitutional amendment (2nd consideration) - SJR4

Knights of Columbus Council 499 congratulated on a century of service of the Church, their community, and their fellow man - AJR56

Knights of Columbus Council 499 congratulated on a century of service of the Church, their community, and their fellow man - SJR48

remedial reading Remedial reading, see Literacy

renewable energy resource Renewable energy resource, see Energy conservation

rental property Rental property, see Landlord and tenant; Lease

reports Reports

Child care access program created; grant to Wonderschoo, Inc. [S.Sub.Amdt.2: Sec. 67, 167, 9106 (5); S.Amdt.26: further revisions, rural areas emphasis, sunset added, report required, 67m, 167m, 9406 (5m), deletes 9106 (5)] - SB45

Dental reimbursement pilot project: report requirement repealed [Sec. 1006] - AB50

Dental reimbursement pilot project: report requirement repealed [Sec. 1006] [original bill only] - SB45

Field prosecutor attorney positions in DOJ: annual report required by 2017 WisAct 261 repealed [Sec. 2226] - AB50

Field prosecutor attorney positions in DOJ: annual report required by 2017 WisAct 261 repealed [Sec. 2226] [original bill only] - SB45

Film production services: income and franchise tax credits created; Tour.Dept, report, and LAB audit provisions [Sec. 57, 403, 706, 1222, 1282, 1283, 1313, 1314, 1317, 1321, 1324, 1344, 1345, 1364-1367, 1369, 1388, 1389, 1404-1406, 1428; S.Sub.Amdt.2: further revisions, State Film Office created in the Tour.Dept, renumbered Sec. 4, 5, 93, 141, 215, 233-237, 241-254] - SB45

Forest-industry-wide strategic plan and road map grant; report required [S.Sub.Amdt.2: Sec. 28, 9132 (10)] - SB45

Hospital assessments and hospital payments under MA; report required [S.Sub.Amdt.2: Sec. 26, 27, 60-62, 120, 122-125, 182, 183, 187, 190-203, 9119 (3)-(6), 9419 (2); S.Amdt.26: further revisions, deletes 9119 (5)] - SB45

Nuclear power siting study by PSC, report required; CPCN application for large electric generating facility containing an advanced nuclear reactor provision [S.Amdt.1: CPCN provisions removed, report modified and "fusion energy" added] - SB125

Technical college faculty credit hours; report required [S.Sub.Amdt.2: Sec. 139; deleted by S.Amdt.26] - SB45

UW System faculty credit hours, department chairperson designation, and position funding "buyout" provisions; report required; LAB and JCOER duties [S.Sub.Amdt.2: Sec. 137; S.Amdt.26: further revisions] - SB45

Veterans Community Project of Milwaukee funding, sunset provision; flagpole installation for veterans homes [S.Sub.Amdt.2: Sec. 82, 83, 9248 (2), 9448 (1); S.Amdt.26: Milwaukee reference removed, memorial boards and war memorials in populous counties added, 83n, 142n] - SB45

Work zone safety education program revisions and pilot program created; report required [S.Sub.Amdt.2: Sec. 51. 52, 270-273] - SB45

reserve unit of u.s. armed forces Reserve unit of U.S. armed forces, see Military personnel

residence requirement Residence requirement, see Elections — Registration

residential care Residential care, see Mental health — Hospitals and institutes; Youth

residential property Residential property, see Housing

respiratory care provider Respiratory care provider, see Medical service — Occupations

restaurant Restaurant

Maple syrup served in a public eating place requirement - AB205

Maple syrup served in a public eating place requirement - SB195