Acts Index

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

``Great Hunger, The" in Ireland: March 17 made a special observance day for schools -  Act 305

Group health benefit plan definition revised [vetoed] -  SB-322

Health care powers of attorney and declarations to physicians executed in another state and in compliance with that state's laws is enforceable in Wisconsin; immunity provision  -  Act 290

Hearing instrument specialists, audiologists, and speech-language pathologists: regulation and licensing revisions  -  Act 270

Help America Vote Act of 2002 administration costs: DOA and Elections Board directed to request JCF to transfer moneys -  Act 296

Human service vehicle operator qualifications established; specialized transportation service requirements; criminal history search, school bus endorsement, forfeiture, DOT, DOJ, and county provisions -  Act 297

Hybrid-electric vehicle or vehicle operating on gasohol or alternative fuels: use as state-owned or leased vehicles required when feasible and assembly in U.S. is certified; DOA to encourage use among agencies and residents, report required; definition provided -  Act 311

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

Incorporation of a town into a city or village: procedure revised; Incorporation Review Board created  -  Act 171

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

Leasing property that is tax exempt as residential housing: property tax exemption provided; LC study required  -  Act 195

Livestock facility siting and expansion: standards, zoning ordinance, conditional use permits, and political subdivision procedure provisions; Livestock Facility Siting Review Board created; DATCP and DOJ duties specified  -  Act 235

Local exposition district taxes: DOR to report on amount collected from retailers -  Act 203

MA contracts with prepaid health care benefits: actuarially sound basis requirement [vetoed] -  SB-484

Managed forest land program revisions: effective date re 2003 WisAct 228 (AB-323) revised [vetoed]  -  AB-908

Manufacturing property assessment fee: DOR will deduct from municipality's shared revenue payment if not received by certain date -  Act 170

Marriage between one man and one woman only shall be valid or recognized; constitutional amendment (1st consideration) [AJR-66] -  JR-29

MERA revisions re permissive subjects of collective bargaining [vetoed] -  AB-598

Military income received while on active duty: individual income tax exemption created re reserve component of the armed forces; armed forces member tax credit eligibility limited -  Act 183

Milk contractors: financial statement requirements revised; releasing security provision -  Act 238