Acts Index

Sustainable urban development zone grant program re brownfields repealed [Sec. 408, 2479] -  Act 33

TID lifespan extended under certain conditions; blighted area and rehabilitation or conservation TID provisions; notification requirement -  Act 194

TIF program: technical and substantive changes; ``mixed-use development" defined; technical modification to the environmental remediation TIF program -  Act 126

Vehicle environmental impact fee: sunset extended [Sec. 2519] -  Act 33

epa EPA, see United States — Environmental protection agency

equalized valuation Equalized valuation, see Property tax; School — State aid

estate tax Estate tax

Estate tax re nonresident decedent's intangible personal property: exception revised -  Act 258

ethics Ethics

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

ethics board Ethics board

Ethics investigations: biennial appropriation [Sec. 632m] -  Act 33

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

eviction Eviction, see Landlord and tenant

evidence Evidence, see also Lie detector

Lay witness and expert witness testimony or evidence modifications; sexually violent person commitments provision [vetoed] -  SB-49

Protective headgear use or nonuse by operators and passengers of motorcycles, ATVs, and snowmobiles: introduction of evidence in certain civil actions prohibited, exceptions and recovery for damages provisions -  Act 148

examining board Examining board, see specific subject

excise tax Excise tax

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

executive office Executive office, see also Governor

Appropriation lapses and reestimates [Sec. 9222 (1f)] -  Act 33

Governor's work-based learning board eliminated, duties and staff transferred to TCS; apprenticeship transferred to DWD [for section numbers and vetoes, see entry under ``Reorganization of state government — Attached under s.15.03] -  Act 33

expert witness Expert witness, see Witness

explosive Explosive, see also Firearms and dangerous weapons; Fireworks

Bomb scares or firearm violations involving property owned or leased by the state or political subdivision or school premises: motor vehicle operating privilege suspension  -  Act 200

exposition district Exposition district, see Public building

expressway Expressway, see Road — Expressway

extended supervision Extended supervision, see Sentences and penalties

extraordinary session, 2003 _ february Extraordinary session, 2003 — February

Indian gaming compacts: Governor must submit proposal to legislature for approval [vetoed] -  SB-41

extraordinary session, 2003 _ june Extraordinary session, 2003 — June

Expenditure period for certain TID extended; tax increments provision -  Act 46

MTBE in gasoline, gasoline-alcohol fuel blends, and reformulated gasoline prohibited over certain amount; Comm.Dept duties specified; racing fuel provision  -  Act 45

Open enrollment program: school board of nonresident school district may create a waiting list  -  Act 55

Payments to counties and municipalities re public utilities revised; shared revenue provision; public utility distribution account established [partial veto]  -  Act 31

Single sales factor apportionment of corporate income -  Act 37

TID expenditure deadline extended for certain city; DOR, boundary, and sunset provisions -  Act 34

Transmission company with the duty to provide electric transmission service in this state: withdrawing from the Midwest Independent System Operator (MISO) and power and duties after; PSC provision -  Act 40

extraordinary session, 2003 _ july Extraordinary session, 2003 — July

Alcohol concentration: prohibited level lowered; ATV, boat, and snowmobile operation included; court costs and fees for first violation provision; DOT to purge driving records of first violation under certain conditions except CDL holders  -  Act 30

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

extraordinary session, 2003 _ december Extraordinary session, 2003 — December

In-state bank or in-state bank holding company: provisions for acquisition by out-of-state bank -  Act 293

Nonmetallic mining reclamation: financial assurance provision for city, village, or town requirements  -  Act 308

Patient health care records: circumstances under which health care provider may release without consent modified  -  Act 281

Regulatory reform re air quality management and navigable waters; administrative rules and hearings provisions  -  Act 118

Strategic energy assessments by PSC revised [vetoed] -  AB-735

Unbundled network or service elements: telecommunications utilities may petition PSC; form and information requirements specified; time limit on final decision  -  Act 125

extraordinary session, 2004 _ march Extraordinary session, 2004 — March

Aggravated burglary modified re dwellings, certain boats, and motor homes -  Act 189

Agricultural production loan guarantees: loan limit and repayment guarantee revised; annual review by WHEDA required  -  Act 236

Alcohol beverage operator's license: provisional license provisions revised -  Act 245

Amoritization ordinance may not be used by county or municipality to remove nonconforming building premises, structure, or fixture that may be lawfully used [vetoed]  -  AB-858

BAC testing and breathalyzer refusal hearings: municipal court allowed to hold; transfer to circuit court provision  -  Act 199

Beer wholesaler's license and Class ``A" license transferred together to premises in another municipality in the same county allowed under certain conditions -  Act 250

Bomb scares or firearm violations involving property owned or leased by the state or political subdivision or school premises: motor vehicle operating privilege suspension  -  Act 200

Bonding requirements of certain city, village, town, and county officers eliminated -  Act 204

Burial agreements funded with trust funds or life insurance proceeds: DHFS to prescribe affidavit of death; invoice of costs required; civil liability immunity for financial institutions re release of funds -  Act 167

Charter schools: U.W. 4-year institutions allowed to establish with Board of Regents approval; number limited and plan required [vetoed] -  SB-253

City or village annexation limitations: territory is in same county, boundary agreement, and payments to town from which land is annexed -  Act 317

Clean Water Fund Program financial hardship assistance for the Elcho Sanitary District revised -  Act 316

College tuition and expenses program and college savings program: income tax deduction created for contributions made by a great-grandparent, aunt, or uncle of the beneficiary  -  Act 289

Condominium law revisions -  Act 283

Corporation law revisions re classes or series of stock; shareholder notices and meetings; committees; mergers, share exchanges, and business combinations; and transfer of property [vetoed] -  SB-218

County board may establish fee for certain court-related sheriff's service; fee limited re seized property or eviction -  Act 182

County may request court to vacate platted land under certain conditions -  Act 286

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

County tax levy for library services: exemption for city, town, village, or school district modified; county board approval required [vetoed] -  AB-431

Cranberry designated as the state fruit; Blue Book provision  -  Act 174

Creditor claims on unmatured life insurance contract or unmatured annuity revised -  Act 304

Deer or elk head, antlers, skin, or tail: possession, sale, barter, purchase, or trade of from lawfully killed animal revised -  Act 247

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

Delinquent child support: statute of limitations for an action to collect -  Act 287

Depositions: list of disqualified persons expanded, contracts for court reporting services, and exceptions provided  -  Act 227

Domestic violence: portion of marriage license fee and increase in domestic abuse assessment to fund services related to -  Act 225

Donation or sale of state property by DOT without Governor's approval modified -  Act 211

Driving skills test to operate ``Class D" vehicles: DOT may contract with third party to administer; LAB audit required [vetoed] -  AB-833

Drug paraphernalia and possession of marijuana: ordinances revised in county with population over 500,000  -  Act 193

Engineering instruction by U.W. Platteville at U.W. Rock County campus: appropriation for [vetoed]  -  AB-830

Environmental Results Program and Environmental Improvement Program created; DNR, Comm.Dept, and DOJ duties specified; waiver of enforcement record requirements and forfeiture provisions -  Act 276

Estate tax re nonresident decedent's intangible personal property: exception revised -  Act 258

Executive budget process: deadlines revised re Governor's budget message and capital budget; DOA to report on agency budget requests submitted late [vetoed]  -  SB-64

Feeding deer for viewing or hunting purposes: restrictions created; CWD and rule provisions -  Act 240

Fire calls on certain highways re vehicle fire: reimbursement procedure for town and certain cities and villages modified -  Act 205

Firearm intentionally pointed at and bodily fluids thrown or discharged at law enforcement officer or public safety worker: felony penalties created -  Act 190

Fireworks permit issued by a municipality: civil liability exemption for certain damages -  Act 298

Fishing tournaments: DNR to establish program to authorize and regulate; bass fishing tournament pilot program provision -  Act 249

Flag of the U.S.: penalty created for damage to with intent to cause violence or breach of peace -  Act 243