Acts Index

Sport shooting range: noise, nuisance and zoning ordinance provisions; users accept associated risks; hours regulated; recreational activity definition modified  -  Act 242

Stewardship program changes re bluff protection and certain projects [Sec. 762g-L, 766b-d, i-L, m-u, v, x, 768m] [766b — partial veto; 762g-L, 766c, d, i, m-s, x — vetoed] -  Act 27

STH 26 wayside near Clyman in Dodge county: DOT to close and sell real property [Sec. 9149 (1rmg)]  -  Act 27

Underage person on alcohol beverage licensed premises: exception created re indoor volleyball court  -  Act 98

recreation vehicle Recreation vehicle

ATV project aids revised [Sec. 378r, s, 783d-s] -  Act 27

Lac du Flambeau tribe issuance of fish and game approvals and ATV and snowmobile registrations authorized; use of fees specified; JCF approval of natural resource agreements [Sec. 438, 776-781, 783v, 845-847, 969, 979, 999, 1041, 1042, 1081, 2414, 2428, 2440, 3966, 4189, 4190, 4194-4196] [779, 1041, 1042, 4194 — partial veto; 783v — vetoed]  -  Act 27

Off-the-road vehicle council eliminated [Sec. 67p, 765m] -  Act 27

recycling Recycling, see also Land

Antique dealers and recyclers: regulations created re purchase of used home furnishings -  Act 76

Effective recycling law revisions re out-of-state local governmental unit disposal of solid waste in this state, landfill siting programs and capacity fees; exception for certain incinerator [Sec. 883m, 3613g-m, 3614gc-gt, 3638m, mg, 3640gc-gm, 9437 (4d)] -  Act 27

Engine oil filters and other recovered materials: Council on recycling and Recycling market development board duties set; report required -  Act 243

Local recycling program grants: eligibility and formula revised; sunset date set -  Act 41

Newsprint: required postconsumer fiber content revised and recycling fee exemption created -  Act 274

Ozone-depleting refrigerant in mobile air conditioners: recycling requirements revised -  Act 165

Recycling and yard waste disposal costs: grant formula continued [Sec. 3615-3620] -  Act 27

Recycling market development board financing, staffing, sunset and other revisions; provisions re reuse, materials exchange, marketing and recycling [Sec. 44d, 59d, 119d, 200, 200d, 204, 204d, 205, 205d, 750, 1167d, 3620m-3632, 4338c-i, 4349d, 4497d, 9153 (3g), 9410 (5g)] -  Act 27

Recycling of computers by Corr.Dept and wheelchairs by nonprofit organization: DNR grants provided [Sec. 36, 9111 (1), 9136 (2f), 9236 (4)] -  Act 237

Recycling program funding [Sec. 277n, 400p, 673m, 3614mg] [3614mg — partial veto] -  Act 27

Recycling program: volume-based solid waste fee criteria modified; civil liability immunity; grant program amended; DNR duties set, report and study required  -  Act 60

recycling market development board Recycling market development board

Engine oil filters and other recovered materials: Council on recycling and Recycling market development board duties set; report required -  Act 243

Recycling market development board financing, staffing, sunset and other revisions; provisions re reuse, materials exchange, marketing and recycling [Sec. 44d, 59d, 119d, 200, 200d, 204, 204d, 205, 205d, 750, 1167d, 3620m-3632, 4338c-i, 4349d, 4497d, 9153 (3g), 9410 (5g)] -  Act 27

red cross, american Red Cross, American, see Organization, Miscellaneous

redevelopment, urban Redevelopment, Urban, see Municipality — Planning

referendum Referendum

Debt service costs and referenda results: school district reporting of [Sec. 368h, j, 369m, r, 9339 (2e)]  -  Act 237

School district created from one or more existing districts: procedures created; referendum provisions  -  Act 286

reformulated gasoline Reformulated gasoline, see Gasoline

refund Refund, see Gasoline — Taxation; Income tax — Refund

refuse disposal Refuse disposal, see Solid waste management

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

register of deeds Register of deeds, see also Notary public

Commission lien for commercial real estate brokers established -  Act 309

Fetal death report filed with state registrar (remedial legislation)  -  Act 114

Final plat approval revision re time allowed for submission -  Act 332

Register of deeds: provisions revised re guardianship hearing petitions and legibility of certain documents  -  Act 304

Register of deeds recording of certain plats: fees increased -  Act 303

Security interest in growing crops: requirements modified -  Act 265

Transportation projects: procedures created re use of plats to identify necessary private lands; register of deeds provision -  Act 282

regulation and licensing, department of Regulation and licensing, Department of, see also Trades and occupations; specific occupation

Audiologist and hearing instrument specialist: dual credentialing re fitting and selling hearing aids; continuing education requirements, speech-language pathologist provision  -  Act 49

Credential application and information: DORL to provide electronic procedures [Sec. 4197m, 4198m, 4201m, 4286g-s, 4290m, 4303m, 4304m, 4307m, 4312m, 4320m, 4327m, 9442 (1j)] [9442 (1j) — vetoed] -  Act 27

Credentials for occupations and businesses regulated by DORL: initial and renewal fees revised; renewal fee for real estate business entity license created [Sec. 4203-4284, 4317, 9442 (1)] [9442 (1) — vetoed] -  Act 27

Credentials issued by DORL: administrative warnings to holders permitted -  Act 139

Credentials issued by DORL: applicant investigation and fee provisions [Sec. 223, 224, 4201, 4292-4297, 9242 (1), 9342 (1)] -  Act 27

Criminal background checks and reporting and investigating client abuse for certain health care and children's facilities; computer link and automated interface; audit and study requirements [for section numbers, see entry under ``Criminal identification and investigation"]  -  Act 27

Delinquent taxes: DORL license denial, suspension, revocation or nonrenewal for; licensing departments to enter into memorandum of understanding with DOR; SSN and federal employer ID provisions [for section numbers, see entry under ``Income tax — Delinquent"] -  Act 237

Dental hygienist regulations; Dentistry examining board membership revised -  Act 96

Dietitian certification requirements: sunset date repealed -  Act 75

Disciplinary hearings: recovery of interest on costs assessed against credential holders [Sec. 4291g, r, 9342 (3g)]  -  Act 27

DORL confidential records of certain contributors and preneed trust fund: DWD access re child and spousal support, medical liability support and paternity -  Act 191

Facility licensing and certification system: DHFS to develop; DOA Secretary may withhold approval of funding re DORL input [Sec. 9123 (7)] -  Act 27

Home inspector registration requirements established; use of certain title restricted; report required  -  Act 81

Massage therapy and bodywork regulations created; provisions re patient records and liability -  Act 156

MEB authority re administrative warnings, disciplinary actions against physicians and verification of continuing education compliance; circuit court clerk to notify MEB of physician negligence findings; reports required; toll-free number to report physician misconduct required -  Act 311

Music, art and dance therapists licensure exemption: administration transferred from Psychology examining board to DORL; sunset repealed -  Act 261

Nonpayment of support: DORL credential denial, nonrenewal and suspension; SSN, memorandum of understanding and subpoena or warrant provisions -  Act 191

Pharmacist administration of vaccines: revision re 1997 WisAct 68 [Sec. 727m, 9141 (1g)] -  Act 237

Pharmacists: continuing education required; administration of drug products, devices and vaccines permitted; liability insurance and advisory council provisions  -  Act 68

Podiatrists affiliated credentialing board created in DORL; Podiatry examining council abolished  -  Act 175

Professional geologist, hydrologist and soil scientist: regulations and examining board created -  Act 300

Real estate appraisers: experience and continuing education requirements revised -  Act 225

rehabilitation Rehabilitation, see Veteran; Workforce development, Department of

religion and society Religion and society

WC revisions re general coverage, examinations and treatment, hearings and procedures, uninsured employers, compensation amounts and religious sects -  Act 38

religious societies Religious societies

CHIPS substitute care providers: disclosure of information re child's religious affiliation or involvement in gang or group promoting criminal activity, sexual abuse or harmful activities -  Act 272

Insurance regulation exemption for certain non-profit, charitable and religious organizations [Sec. 4794c]  -  Act 27

Nonstock corporation law revised; DFI duties modified -  Act 79

Religious organizations and contracts with DHFS: nondiscrimination provisions; legislative purpose cited [Sec. 1406g] -  Act 27

Religious organizations and contracts with DWD: nondiscrimination provisions; legislative purpose cited [Sec. 1741m] -  Act 27

WC revisions re general coverage, examinations and treatment, hearings and procedures, uninsured employers, compensation amounts and religious sects -  Act 38

relocation payment Relocation payment, see Public employe — Travel provisions

remedial legislation Remedial legislation, see Statutes — Revision

rental property Rental property, see Landlord and tenant; Lease; Mobile home; Motor vehicle — Regulation

reorganization of state government Reorganization of state government

Aeronautics, Council on, eliminated [Sec. 84g] -  Act 27

Affirmative action, Council on, eliminated [Sec. 59m, 695n, 3290p, 3316e] [vetoed] -  AB-100

Agricultural chemical cleanup council eliminated [Sec. 57k, 2530r, 2541m, 9404 (1m)] -  Act 27

American Indian health, Council on, abolished [Sec. 63p, 1167p, 1180q, 1478c, 2986g, 9423 (3v)] -  Act 27

American Indian language and culture education board abolished [Sec. 48m, 73m, 1254m, 2701p, 2753u-x]  -  Act 27

Animal health and disease research council and board eliminated [Sec. 57c, j, 2543j] -  Act 27

Aquatic nuisance control council eliminated [Sec. 67s, 1139x-zb] -  Act 27

Badger board and fund discontinued; mining economic development program created; funding from project reserve funds, grant to the city of Ladysmith [Sec. 84, 198, 203, 265, 379, 704, 832, 843, 2237-2251, 2685, 4352, 9110 (3g), 9143 (2n)] [9143 (2n) — vetoed] -  Act 27

Business and education partnerships, Governor's council on, abolished [Sec. 79m] -  Act 27

Charitable gaming, Council on, eliminated [Sec. 89m, 4675m] -  Act 27

Child labor, Council on, eliminated [Sec. 65g, 2639t] -  Act 27

Construction wage rates council eliminated [Sec. 65k] -  Act 27