Acts Index

Tuition grant program to pay cost of 2 years of postsecondary education: DOA to study [Sec. 9101 (21g)] [vetoed]  -  SB-55

Tuition increases: Regents' authority restricted [Sec. 9156 (1)]  -  Act 109

Veterans benefits for armed forces in Operation Enduring Freedom; professional or occupational license renewal, salary paid to certain public employees, and withdrawal from college process provisions re national guard or armed forces member called into active duty -  Act 22

Wisconsin higher education grants for U.W. system and technical college students: appropriation increased [Sec. 9224 (1), (2)] -  Act 109

university of wisconsin _ university extension University of Wisconsin — University extension

Extension recycling education: funding restored [Sec. 9256 (4r), (4s)] -  Act 109

Grazing education grants for agricultural education, tribal gaming provision [Sec. 580t, 890n, 1356g] [vetoed]  -  SB-55

Pest management for schools: program created; report required [Sec. 426p, 582k, 1357k, 2395t] [2395t — partial veto; 426p, 582k, 1357k — vetoed] -  Act 16

Public broadcasting services study [Sec. 9159 (2x)] -  Act 16

Volunteer income tax assistance program: DOR to work with IRS and U.W. Extension [Sec. 2205m, 9144 (2x)] [partial veto] -  Act 16

university of wisconsin hospitals and clinics authority University of Wisconsin hospitals and clinics authority

UWHCA bonding authority increased [Sec. 3096] -  Act 16

unpaid leave Unpaid leave, see Public employee — Hours of labor

urban transit Urban transit, see Metropolitan transportation

use tax Use tax, see Sales tax and its subheadings

uwhca UWHCA, see University of Wisconsin hospitals and clinics authority

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vaccination Vaccination

Bioterrorism response and preparedness: plan and funding; provisions re staffing, public health emergencies, vaccination, disposal of human remains, and reporting deaths of public health concern [for section numbers and vetoes, see entry under ``Public safety"] -  Act 109

Immunization appropriation extended [Sec. 720] -  Act 16

Statewide immunization registry created; memorandum of understanding between DHFS and Marshfield Clinic; report required [Sec. 9123 (14k)] -  Act 16

vegetable Vegetable, see Farm produce

vehicle Vehicle, see Bicycle; Boat; Bus and truck and its subheadings; Farm and farming — Machinery; Moped; Motor vehicle and its subheadings; Motorcycle and its subheadings; Recreation vehicle; Road — Machinery; Snowmobile

venison Venison, see Livestock and meat

vernon county Vernon county

Customized wheelchair for a resident of the Vernon Manor nursing home in Vernon county: DHFS to purchase [Sec. 9123 (13b)] -  Act 16

DNR regions: Crawford and Vernon counties required to be in western region, if DNR divides state into management regions [Sec. 1042i] [vetoed] -  SB-55

Hillsboro camping and recreation area: stewardship funding for [Sec. 1039fm] [vetoed] -  SB-55

Westby fire department: community development block grant for [Sec. 9110 (10d)] [vetoed] -  SB-55

veteran Veteran, see also National guard; Soldier

County veterans' service officer criteria; transportation grants; residency requirements [Sec. 100p-v, 1160p]  -  Act 109

Disabled veteran transportation services: grants to counties and determination of methods for statewide cost-effective services [Sec. 789, 1458, 1470m, p, 9157 (7e)]  -  Act 16

Federal benefits disputes training: grant to Vietnam Veterans of America, Inc. (Wisconsin chapter) [Sec. 792j, 1458m] [vetoed] -  SB-55

Lender organization fee: DVA to pay for veteran with service-related disability [Sec. 794, 1478, 1481]  -  Act 16

POW-MIA Recognition Day designated the third Friday in September -  Act 100

Prisoners of war remembrance day designated April 9; Governor and school provisions -  Act 20

``Purple Heart Day" proclaimed August 7 of each year -  Act 99

Reemployment rights and benefits for armed forces or national guard members re active service under state law and certain federal law -  Act 26

Retraining grants: DVA permitted to pay to employer on behalf of the veteran [Sec. 1470] -  Act 16

USH 63 directional signs for the Clear Lake All Veterans' Memorial and Cemetery: DOT to erect [Sec. 9152 (6h)] [vetoed] -  SB-55

Veteran regional coordinators, claims officers, and mobile claims officers: provisions revised; study provided [Sec. 1451m-r, 9157 (5mk)] [partial veto]  -  Act 16

Veterans benefits for armed forces in Operation Enduring Freedom; professional or occupational license renewal, salary paid to certain public employees, and withdrawal from college process provisions re national guard or armed forces member called into active duty -  Act 22

Veterans discussing armed forces experiences: school boards encouraged to invite to schools [Sec. 2635L]  -  Act 16

Veterans plates and regular registration plates for motorcycles [Sec. 3390yd, yw, 3406p, 3407b-d, 9452 (1q)] [3406p — partial veto; 3390yd, yw — vetoed]  -  Act 16

Wisconsin veterans retirement center commandant: one position in unclassified service created [Sec. 3057]  -  Act 16

veteran _ education Veteran — Education

High school diploma may be awarded to certain veterans posthumously -  Act 98

National guard tuition grant program: eligible schools clarified [Sec. 1024] -  Act 16

Nonresident tuition exception for military veterans [Sec. 1359m] -  Act 16

Residency requirement for benefits and loans decreased [Sec. 1443, 1452, 1462-1464, 1473, 9357 (2)]  -  Act 16

Tuition and fee reimbursement program revised; maximum reimbursement for part-time study grants increased [Sec. 1442, 1444, 1447, 1465-1468, 9357 (1), 9457 (2pp)]  -  Act 16

Veterans and war orphan training and education: authority to approve schools and courses transferred from EAB to DVA [Sec. 785, 788, 793, 798, 1120, 1441, 1448-1451, 1453, 1471, 1472, 9157 (3), 9257 (1)] -  Act 16

Wisconsin Veterans War Memorial/Milwaukee, Inc.: DVA grant for a veterans education center [Sec. 791, 792, 9157 (4), 9457 (1)] -  Act 16

veteran _ employment Veteran — Employment, see Veteran

veteran _ hospitals and home Veteran — Hospitals and home

Armitage, Inc., in city of Onalaska: grant to provide supportive living environment for veterans [Sec. 788s, sf, 9157 (6c)] [vetoed] -  SB-55

Commandant for the Wisconsin Veterans Home at King: additional position provided [Sec. 783t, 1461x, xf, 1464g-L, 9157 (8n)] -  Act 16

Residency requirement for benefits and loans decreased [Sec. 1443, 1452, 1462-1464, 1473, 9357 (2)]  -  Act 16

Southern Wisconsin Veterans Retirement Center funding [Sec. 783t, 9157 (8b)] -  Act 16

veteran _ housing Veteran — Housing

DVA self-amortizing mortgage loans: authorized public debt increased [Sec. 978] -  Act 16

Lender organization fee: DVA to pay for veteran with service-related disability [Sec. 794, 1478, 1481]  -  Act 16

Residency requirement for benefits and loans decreased [Sec. 1443, 1452, 1462-1464, 1473, 9357 (2)]  -  Act 16

Veteran home improvement loan use re accessibility for disabled person permitted [Sec. 1474] -  Act 16

Veterans primary mortgage program revisions re escrow payment, fire and extended coverage insurance, and DVA in-house servicing activities [Sec. 795-797, 1475-1477, 1479, 1480, 1482, 3029, 9157 (1)] -  Act 16

veteran _ organization Veteran — Organization

Disabled veteran transportation services: grants to counties and determination of methods for statewide cost-effective services [Sec. 789, 1458, 1470m, p, 9157 (7e)]  -  Act 16

Federal benefits disputes training: grant to Vietnam Veterans of America, Inc. (Wisconsin chapter) [Sec. 792j, 1458m] [vetoed] -  SB-55

Veteran regional coordinators, claims officers, and mobile claims officers: provisions revised; study provided [Sec. 1451m-r, 9157 (5mk)] [partial veto]  -  Act 16

Veterans programs, Council on: representative of Wisconsin chapter of Paralyzed Veterans of America added  -  Act 21

Veterans service organization grant increased [Sec. 1457] -  Act 16

Victorious Charge Civil War monument restoration: grant to Milwaukee Arts Board [Sec. 785g, 9157 (7v)]  -  Act 16

Wisconsin Veterans Tribute Memorial grant [Sec. 785e, 9157 (8g)] -  Act 16

Wisconsin Veterans War Memorial/Milwaukee, Inc.: DVA grant for a veterans education center [Sec. 791, 792, 9157 (4), 9457 (1)] -  Act 16

veteran _ pension Veteran — Pension

Military, uniformed services pensions: tax exemption provided [Sec. 2142m, n, 9344 (9c)] [2142m, n — partial veto] -  Act 16

veteran _ relief Veteran — Relief

Soldiers' and sailors' relief act for active service under state law created -  Act 24

Subsistence aid grants re veteran AODA [Sec. 1454] -  Act 16

Veterans emergency aid pilot program grants to Monroe County Veterans Service Office [Sec. 788s, sf, 9157 (8c), 9457 (3c)] [788s, 9157 (8c), 9457 (3c) — vetoed]  -  Act 16

veterans affairs, department of Veterans affairs, Department of

County veterans' service officer criteria; transportation grants; residency requirements [Sec. 100p-v, 1160p]  -  Act 109

Disabled veteran transportation services: grants to counties and determination of methods for statewide cost-effective services [Sec. 789, 1458, 1470m, p, 9157 (7e)]  -  Act 16

DVA self-amortizing mortgage loans: authorized public debt increased [Sec. 978] -  Act 16

DVA space needs re offices and veterans museum: DOA to review and report to Building commission [Sec. 9159 (2z)] -  Act 16

Indian gaming receipts transferred to certain state agencies [Sec. 9201 (5mk), 9205 (1mk), 9210 (3mk), 9223 (5mk), 9224 (1mk), 9225 (1mk), 9231 (1mk), 9237 (4mk), 9240 (1mk), 9251 (1mk), 9256 (1mk), 9257 (2mk), 9258 (2mk)]  -  Act 16

Lender organization fee: DVA to pay for veteran with service-related disability [Sec. 794, 1478, 1481]  -  Act 16

Operations appropriation reduced; may submit request to JCF re reallocation [Sec. 9259 (7z)] -  Act 109

Retraining grants: DVA permitted to pay to employer on behalf of the veteran [Sec. 1470] -  Act 16