Acts Index

Invasive species council and program created; report required [Sec. 14j, 36fb, 72t-xv, 88pg-r, 9137 (2fxq)]  -  Act 109

Liability exemption for soil contamination originating off the property applies to hazardous substances in sediments [Sec. 3230] -  Act 16

Local governmental liability re hazardous substance discharge: exemption for land acquired with Stewardship 2000 program funding [Sec. 3229] -  Act 16

Local governmental unit negotiation and cost-recovery process for contaminated property [Sec. 3260b-3263b]  -  Act 16

Milwaukee Economic Development Corporation grants to the Menominee Valley Partners, Inc.: funding from environmental fund, Indian gaming revenue provisions; matching funds required [Sec. 458, 3643-3645] -  Act 16

Nonpoint pollution program funding [Sec. 611, 9104 (4f), 9132 (2g), (2h), 9237 (1), (2i)] -  Act 16

Segregated funding to Comm.Dept and DNR decreased; funds transferred from the petroleum inspection, recycling, and environmental funds [Sec. 9210 (2)-(4), 9237 (11)-(20)]  -  Act 109

Technology development grants and commercialization loans re pollution reduction or energy conservation [Sec. 504c, m] [vetoed] -  Jr2 AB-1

Urban conservation grants [Sec. 1036bx-y] [1036em — partial veto; all other sections except 1036wm vetoed]  -  Act 16

Vehicle environmental impact fee revisions [Sec. 2539k, 3408g, r, 9410 (1gk), 9452 (3gk)] -  Act 16

Voluntary party liability exemption only applies to the party who owns or controls the property [Sec. 3231, 3232, 3236]  -  Act 16

Voluntary party liability exemption re soil contaminated by an off-site discharge [Sec. 3234] -  Act 16

Well compensation grant program lapse to environmental fund [Sec. 9237 (1f)] -  Act 16

epa EPA, see United States — Environmental protection agency

escrow account Escrow account, see Veteran — Housing

estate of deceased person Estate of deceased person

Benefits paid on behalf of decedent: changes to transfer by affidavit process for recovery [Sec. 3843-3851, 9323 (9)]  -  Act 16

MA estate recovery program: JLAC to request LAB to perform a financial performance evaluation audit [Sec. 9132 (3w)] [vetoed] -  SB-55

Personal representative in informal administration of an estate: appointment of natural person revised  -  Act 94

Unclaimed property revisions re reporting, notice, payment, and delivery requirements; abandoned stock and intangible business interests [Sec. 2883-2897, 2901, 2904, 2911, 9153 (1), (2), 9353 (1)] -  Act 16

estate tax Estate tax

Estate tax references to federal estate tax; DOR to submit proposed legislation to JCF in certain cases [Sec. 2200d-L, 9144 (1q), 9444 (5ak)] [2200L — partial veto]  -  Act 16

ethanol Ethanol, see Gasoline

ethics Ethics

NRB member qualifications and conflicts of interest; restriction re income derived from persons subject to permits or enforcement orders [Sec. 179q, r, 1038di]  -  Act 16

ethics board Ethics board

Appropriations decreased [Sec. 9219 (1)] -  Act 109

Computer support services funding [Sec. 275m, 355m] [355m — partial veto; 275m — vetoed]  -  Act 16

eurasian water milfoil Eurasian water milfoil, see Weeds

evidence Evidence

Automated fingerprint identification system grant for the city of Racine [Sec. 41n, nb, 9131 (2x), 9431 (2x)]  -  Act 109

Automated fingerprint identification system grants; provisions re penalty assessment surcharge and appropriation transfers [Sec. 766-768, 770n, p, 852n, 855n, p, 1996, 1997, 2005-2014, 2858, 3445, 3774, 3775-3777n, 3795-3801, 3817-3826, 4015-4018, 4047-4056, 9131 (2c), 9201 (6c), (6d), 9211 (2c), 9240 (1c), 9359 (4c), 9431 (1c)] [9201 (6c), 9211 (2c), 9240 (1c) — partial veto; 770n, p, 885n, p, 9131 (2c), 9431 (1c) — vetoed] -  Act 16

D.N.A. evidence: time limit for prosecuting sexual assault crimes, challenges of certain convictions or delinquency adjudications, and discovery rules revised; standards for courts to order testing of established; preservation of biological specimen evidence provision [Sec. 676r, 2858c-k, 3780c, d, 3828c, k, L, 3829d-p, 3889p, r, 3908g, 3984j, p, 3998c-n, 4002r-v, 4003r, t, 4028c-j, 4031c, e, s, 4034ys, 9359 (12c)] [4028j — partial veto; 676r — vetoed]  -  Act 16

Health care records and X-rays: uniform fees charged for certified duplicates or referrals revised; evidence in court proceedings provision [Sec. 2850bg-bi, 3872x, y, 9123 (14g), 9423 (16f)] [vetoed] -  SB-55

Sexual assault cases with D.N.A. evidence: exception to statute of limitations for certain cases; funding for DA activities re D.N.A. evidence [Sec. 770, 783, 3934-3936c, 9359 (5)]  -  Act 16

exam _or testing_ of pupil Exam (or testing) of pupil, see School — Branches of instruction

examining board Examining board, see Regulation and licensing, Department of; Trades and occupations; specific subject

executive office Executive office, see also Governor

Appropriation lapses and reestimates [Sec. 9221 (1z)] -  Act 109

Governor's work-based learning board publications and seminars: fees permitted [Sec. 760, 762, 2562]  -  Act 16

Literacy improvement aids: appropriation to Office of the governor decreased [Sec. 9221 (1)] -  Act 109

TANF assistance from DWD: expiration date eliminated [Sec. 912, 4045, 4046, 4060, 9121 (1)] -  Act 16

expenses of legislators Expenses of legislators, see Legislature — Member — Compensation

export Export, see Industrial development

exposition district Exposition district, see Public building

expressway Expressway, see Road — Expressway

extended supervision Extended supervision, see Sentences and penalties

f - F -

facsimile machine Facsimile machine, see Court — Procedure; Property tax — Exemption

fair Fair, see also State fair

Campground permit exemption re 4-H county fairs [Sec. 3147w, x] -  Act 16

DATCP reports re county and district fair receipts and disbursements: requirements repealed [Sec. 2390]  -  Act 16

Environmental sanitation licensing fees re temporary restaurant, bed and breakfast, public swimming pool, campground, or recreational or educational camp [Sec. 3148-3155]  -  Act 16

Public warehouse keeper's license: exemptions expanded -  Act 40

Wisconsin book festival: funding for Wisconsin Humanities Council [Sec. 9140 (5w)] -  Act 16

family Family

Child-parent center demonstration project at U.W. Madison Waisman Center: one-time funding increase [Sec. 9156 (3q), 9256 (3q)] -  Act 109

Domestic abuse issues: requirements re DWD rules for screening victims and training W-2 employees [Sec. 1660p]  -  Act 16

Domestic violence laws revised and expanded, includes provisions re caregivers, confidentiality, advocate-victim privilege, and injunctions [Sec. 274m, 514c-s, 519mb-mz, 523c-m, 657b-661b, 874x, 875b, 877g, 9309 (2zy), (2zz)]  -  Act 109

Family care benefit program revisions re eligibility, functionality criteria, and provisions re certain 18 year olds [Sec. 1534-1537, 9323 (4)] -  Act 16

Family care estate recovery appropriations [Sec. 710, 711, 727, 1532] -  Act 16

Family care facility referrals of persons with developmental disabilities [Sec. 1878, 1886, 1894] -  Act 16

Family care phase-in of entitlement for non-MA eligibles [Sec. 1538] -  Act 16

Family care recipient services provided by care management organizations re contract with municipal nursing homes: DHFS to make supplemental MA payments -  Act 67

HR Academy, Inc., Youth and Family Center: bonding for [Sec. 108m, 973t, 978s, 9107 (6q)] -  Act 16

Marriage and parental responsibility instruction in schools [Sec. 2670m-q, 9440 (1f)] -  Act 16

Social worker, marriage and family therapists, professional counselor, and art, music, and dance therapist: regulations revised -  Act 80

family _ support Family — Support

Children first program changes re DWD authority to contract with elected tribal bodies [Sec. 1741-1747, 9358 (4)]  -  Act 16

Family support allocation for families of disabled children; early intervention services for children [Sec. 1555w, 1982r]  -  Act 16

Financial record matching program re owed child support or maintenance: DWD required to reimburse financial institution for participation [Sec. 1841] -  Act 16

Percentage-expressed support orders, annual adjustments, and conversion assistance [Sec. 737f, 3786c-g, 3788g-p, 3793e-g, 3828r, 3830m, 9358 (8ck)] -  Act 16

Support arrearages: changes to receipt and disbursement fee; federal tax intercept [Sec. 738, 739, 1139, 1842-1844c, 1845, 1846, 3787, 3788, 3789, 3790, 4057, 9358 (2)]  -  Act 16

Unclaimed child support funds: DWD use for program administration permitted [Sec. 744, 745, 2901, 2903, 2906-2910, 2912, 9358 (3)] -  Act 16

family court commissioner Family court commissioner

Custody and physical placement study fee increased [Sec. 3832k, 9309 (4w)] [vetoed] -  SB-55

Divorce cases: personal jurisdiction revised -  Act 42

farm and farming Farm and farming, see also Fish and fishing — Commercial; Forestry; Fur farm

PECFA change re farm tank coverage [Sec. 2464f, 2469, 2472-2482] -  Act 16

Recycling surcharge imposed on noncorporate farms [Sec. 2249, 2250, 9344 (17)] -  Act 16

State patrol security, traffic enforcement services, and special events: fees authorized; fee not to apply to farm progress days [Sec. 2338-2340i, 9352 (3)] [2339 — partial veto; 2339m, 2340i — vetoed] -  Act 16

Wisconsin agricultural stewardship initiative facility: funding provided [Sec. 1034p, pm, 1039w] -  Act 16

farm and farming _ machinery Farm and farming — Machinery

Chronic wasting disease re cervids: funding, hunting, shooting from certain vehicles, and DNR authority provisions; JCRAR may extend certain emergency rules  -  Act 108

farm produce Farm produce

Agricultural producer security program, fund, and council created [Sec. 168, 397b-400, 403, 404-407, 1104, 1128, 2382, 2385-2389, 2394, 2400-2403, 2404, 2405, 2414-2420, 2813, 2814, 2856b, 3023, 3456, 9104 (1)-(2), (4z), 9204 (1), (2), 9404 (1)-(4)] [2813, 9404 (1) — partial veto]  -  Act 16

farmer Farmer

Farmer loan forgiveness report by HEAB [Sec. 9124 (1x)] -  Act 16

farmland preservation Farmland preservation