Acts Index

Harbor improvements: bonding authority increased [Sec. 684] -  Act 33

Major highway and rehabilitation projects bonding; DOT request re debt service [Sec. 435m, 683g, h, 1670m, 1671, 1699q, 9153 (2p)] [1699q — partial veto; 435m, 683g, h, 1670m, 1671, 9153 (2p) — vetoed]  -  Act 33

Major highway and rehabilitation projects funding: authorized general obligation bonding limit decreased; debt service paid from general fund -  Act 64

Nonpoint source, urban storm water runoff, flood control, and riparian restoration programs: general obligation bonding authority increased [Sec. 681, 683]  -  Act 33

PECFA revenue bonding authority increased [Sec. 1839] -  Act 33

Public debt refunding; MA, Building Commission, Public Defender Board, DA, and SHSW provisions  -  Act 129

Rail property improvement and acquisition: bonding authority increased [Sec. 685] -  Act 33

Revenue obligation revisions re investment options, deposit of obligation proceeds, and security interest [Sec. 262, 263, 842] -  Act 33

Soil and water resource management program: DATCP bonding authority increased [Sec. 686] -  Act 33

State debt, revenue obligations, and operating notes: clarification and technical changes [Sec. 243, 249, 250, 251, 252, 253-261, 264-268, 680] -  Act 33

Stewardship land acquisition and development projects: JCF review reinstated re 2003 WisAct 33 veto; Building Commission approval provision [vetoed] -  SB-252

Stewardship program debt service payment; reduction in stewardship bonding authority; funds obligated re land acquisition for Peshtigo River State Forest [Sec. 412, 413, 680r, 801c-t, 802g-n, 804f-k] [802m — partial veto; 680r, 801c-t, 802g-L, n, 804f-k — vetoed] -  Act 33

TEACH board eliminated, duties transferred to DOA; some responsibilities transferred to DPI; training and technical assistance grants eliminated; sunset for infrastructure assistance grants; debt service, E-rate, and telecommunications access reestimates; annual grant to Racine Unified School District removed; provision re certain public museum retained [for section numbers and vetoes, see entry under ``Reorganization of state government"] -  Act 33

Transportation revenue bonding level modified [Sec. 1699] -  Act 33

2003-05 authorized building program: addition of four U.W. System projects; waiver of statutory bidding procedures prohibited -  Act 269

Unfunded liabilities under WRS: program to issue revenue obligations created; costs paid from excise taxes; sick leave conversion credit program [Sec. 171m, 172m, 181, 182d, 577-580, 835, 860, 9101 (9), (9q)]  -  Act 33

Unfunded prior service liability contributions of a 1st class city school district under WRS: authority to issue promissory notes or bonds to pay for -  Act 43

Unfunded prior service liability under WRS: appropriations obligations amount increased and technical changes  -  Act 84

UWHCA bonding authority increased -  Act 146

Walnut Street steam and chilled-water plant funding; report to DOA [Sec. 386r, w, 932m] -  Act 33

WHEFA bonds: educational facility redefined; minority business participation provision -  Act 109

Wisconsin Advantage Jobs Training Program: appropriation created; must use funds to pay debt service on revenue bonds; businesses to match grant totals; Comm.Dept and district board funding revisions (contingent on enactment of SB-384) [vetoed] -  SB-451

debt and debtors Debt and debtors, see also Agricultural credit; Garnishment; Scholarships and loans

Bad debt deductions against cigarette and tobacco product taxes [Sec. 2057v, 2058f, 9445 (1b)] [vetoed]  -  SB-44

County or municipality may certify certain non-property tax-related debt over $20.00 to DOR to collect from debtor's tax refund -  Act 177

Municipal courts may contract with collection agencies to collect forfeitures, assessments, and surcharges; cost sharing provision with local governments -  Act 140

Small claims revision re garnishment of debtor's income -  Act 138

deer Deer, see Game and its subheadings

defense Defense, see Court — Procedure

deferred compensation plan Deferred compensation plan, see Retirement — Private plans; Retirement — Public

deg DEG, see Electronic government, Department of

delinquent children Delinquent children, see Juvenile delinquency

delinquent taxes Delinquent taxes, see specific tax

dem _division of emergency management_ DEM (Division of emergency management), see Military affairs, Department of

demand draft Demand draft, see Checks

dentistry Dentistry, see also Marquette dental school

Dentistry service corporations permitted -  Act 41

Rural health dental clinics in cities of Ladysmith and Menomonie: funding revision [Sec. 2061] -  Act 33

Tri-county dental clinic in city of Appleton: start-up funding [Sec. 470d, e, 9124 (1f), 9424 (11f)]  -  Act 33

Volunteer health care provider: definition expanded to include dental hygienists; providing dental services to MA recipients authorized -  Act 92

dependent children Dependent children, see Family; Family — Support

deposition Deposition, see Court — Procedure

der DER, see Employment relations, Department of

detective Detective

Criminal investigation of certain professional credential applicants: DORL may investigate pursuant to certain rules; photographs and fingerprints required for certain credentials; DOJ and FBI provisions -  Act 151

detf DETF, see Employee trust funds, Department of

development zone Development zone, see Industrial development

developmental disabilities Developmental disabilities, see Children — Special education; Mental retardation; Persons with disabilities

dfi DFI, see Financial institutions, Department of

dhfs DHFS, see Health and family services, Department of — specific subheading

diesel fuel Diesel fuel, see Fuel

director of state courts Director of state courts, see State courts, Director of

disabled persons Disabled persons, see Persons with disabilities

discrimination Discrimination

Fitness center intended for exclusive use by persons of same sex: denial of services to persons of opposite sex permitted; definition provided -  Act 23

discrimination in education Discrimination in education

Interdistrict transfer aid revised [Sec. 2032m-o, 2042m, r] [vetoed] -  SB-44

discrimination in employment Discrimination in employment

Employment discrimination based on conviction record: educational agency exempt [vetoed] -  AB-41

Employment discrimination based on creed expanded re health care provider refusal to participate in certain activities; power of attorney for health care instruments; conscience rights notification; exemption from liability; civil action and examining boards provisions [vetoed] -  AB-67

disease Disease, see also Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome; Animal — Disease; Vaccination

Breast cancer research program and grant for U.W. Comprehensive Cancer Center and Medical College of Wisconsin created and reports required; individual income tax checkoff procedure; DHFS and DOR provisions -  Act 176

Cancer drug repository program established by DHFS; civil liability immunity provision -  Act 175

Chronic disease aids program: cost control provisions [Sec. 1423-1431, 1433, 1437, 9324 (2)] [1424-1426, 1429, 1430, 1433, 9324 (2) — partial veto]  -  Act 33

Chronic disease aids program revisions re certain percent of family income, drug copayment, and sliding scale of patient liability [Sec. 1432, 1434, 1435] -  Act 33

Hemophilia treatment program in DHFS: waiver for religious reasons from requirement re applying to other health care coverage programs first -  Act 198

Meningococcal disease and hepatitis B: all Wisconsin colleges and universities to provide all enrolled students with detailed information; vaccination provision; dormitory or residence hall requirements -  Act 61

Multiple sclerosis screening services for women [Sec. 2455r] [partial veto] -  Act 33

Women diagnosed with certain precancerous conditions: MA eligibility expanded [Sec. 1406-1408, 1410]  -  Act 33

dispositional order for juveniles Dispositional order for juveniles, see Juvenile court

distance education Distance education, see Television

district attorney District attorney

Delinquent act allegedly committed by an American Indian juvenile while outside the boundaries of the reservation or off-reservation trust land because of certain tribal court order: process for consultation established -  Act 284

Drug crimes prosecution in Dane County: funding for assistant DA [Sec. 9101 (1)] -  Act 33

Drug crimes prosecution in Milwaukee County: funding for assistant DAs [Sec. 9101 (2)] -  Act 33

Lie detector test of sexual assault victims: law enforcement officers and DAs may not require, request, or suggest; rights of victims specified -  Act 224

Official action by state or local public official holding an elective office in return for providing or withholding political contributions prohibited; forfeiture, Ethics Board, DA, and election provisions (reenacts changes made by 2001 WisAct 109)  -  Act 39

Public debt refunding; MA, Building Commission, Public Defender Board, DA, and SHSW provisions  -  Act 129

Special prosecution clerks re cases involving unlawful possession or use of firearms: appropriation lapse to general fund [Sec. 563d, 2804d, 9212 (1x)] -  Act 33

Term of office changed to 4-year: constitutional amendment (1st consideration) [AJR-10] -  JR-12

divorce Divorce, see also Family — Support; Marriage

Deferred compensation plan: account may be divided re domestic relations order -  Act 160

Joint or sole legal custody of a child: rebuttable presumption created re pattern or serious incident of spousal abuse; guardian ad litem and mediator provisions re domestic violence dynamics training and investigating -  Act 130

Petition, motion, or order to revise judgment or order for legal custody or physical placement: no filing fee required if the parties stipulate to the revision -  Act 165

dma DMA, see Military affairs, Department of

dnr DNR, see Natural resources, Department of — specific subheading

doa DOA, see Administration, Department of — Agency and general functions

dogs Dogs

Damages caused by dogs to persons, animals, or property: liability and forfeiture revisions; court order to kill a dog modified [vetoed] -  AB-423