Acts Index

assignment of support Assignment of support, see Family — Support

associations Associations, see Cooperative associations

asthma Asthma, see Disease

athletics Athletics, see also School — Health program; University of Wisconsin — Athletics

Athlete agent fees: DRL rule-making removed; fees and effective date set [Sec. 2286b, 2296k, 2338m, p, 9440 (1q)]  -  Act 25

attorney Attorney, see also District attorney; Power of attorney

Attorney positions: 13.0 FTE vacant positions eliminated; exception re U.W. Regents, DETF, and Investment Board; DOA Secretary to ensure required total is met and to lapse balances to general fund [Sec. 9155 (1w), (2)] [partial veto] -  Act 25

Board of Attorneys Professional Responsibility changed to Office of Lawyer Regulation re appropriation (remedial legislation) -  Act 157

Law license revocation, suspension, or denial re tax delinquency [Sec. 1460-1463, 1465-1467, 9341 (1)]  -  Act 25

National Conference of Commissioners on Uniform State Laws delegations: revision re former legislator and state bar membership -  Act 23

Presentence investigation reports: DA and defense attorney entitled to a copy of; defendant may view but not keep a copy -  Act 311

attorney _ fee Attorney — Fee

Attorney fee limits in medical malpractice cases revised [vetoed] -  AB-1074

Attorney fees for protective services officers re certain criminal proceedings: municipality, county, school district, or technical college district required to reimburse under certain conditions; definition provision -  Act 73

Protective service system laws revised; provisions re admissions, transfers, definitions, nursing homes, attorney fees, hearings, procedural rights, guardian ad litem, evaluations, power of attorney, emergency protective placement, psychotropic medication, modification and termination of protective placements, SPD, and annual reviews and reports; court, county, and DHFS duties specified -  Act 264

Weight gain, obesity, or related health condition caused by the consumption of food: civil liability exemption from claims for food manufacturers, marketers, packers, advertisers, distributors, and sellers; attorney fee provision  -  Act 325

attorney general Attorney General

Comm.Dept may assess a forfeiture for violating plumber licensing requirements; interest, AG authority, and school fund provisions -  Act 182

Open housing enforcement [Sec. 1839u-z, 9353 (3k), 9454 (3k)] -  Act 25

U.W. System contracts with research companies: exception to prohibition of public officer or employee with a private interest in a public contract created; AG review required  -  Act 417

atv _all_terrain vehicle_ ATV (All-terrain vehicle), see Recreation vehicle

audiovisual works Audiovisual works, see Amusement; Data processing

audit Audit, see Legislative Audit Bureau; specific agency or department

audit committee, joint legislative Audit Committee, Joint Legislative, see Legislature — Audit Committee, Joint Legislative

automobile Automobile, see Motor vehicle and its subheadings

automobile dealer Automobile dealer, see Motor vehicle — Dealers and finance companies

aviation Aviation, see also Airport

Special distinguishing registration plates for certain groups that are military in nature created; fee and funding provisions; surviving spouse may personalize the plate or replace it with a regular plate -  Act 109

Wisconsin Aerospace Authority created; bonding authority; annual report required; DOT duties  -  Act 335

b - B -

bac _blood alcohol concentration_ BAC (Blood alcohol concentration), see Implied consent or alcohol concentration

background check Background check, see Criminal identification and investigation

bad checks Bad checks, see Checks

badgercare BadgerCare, see Insurance — Health

bail Bail, see Court — Procedure

ballots Ballots, see Elections — Ballots

bank Bank, see also Financial institution

College savings program bank deposit trust fund and college savings program credit union trust fund established  -  Act 478

DFI revisions re pawnbrokers, Division of Banking authority, trust services, seller of checks, securities and investments, franchises, and collection agencies (remedial legislation)  -  Act 158

Out-of-state banks may establish a branch in this state without acquiring a Wisconsin bank; requirements for acquisition of a Wisconsin bank changed; holding company provision  -  Act 217

banking, division of Banking, Division of

Banking, Division of, regulatory authority over insurance premium finance companies, certain loan companies, loan originators, and mortgage bankers and brokers modified; requirements for certain consumer loans secured by a first lien revised; CPA as shareholder of a service corporation organized for carrying on the profession of CPA provision  -  Act 215

DFI revisions re pawnbrokers, Division of Banking authority, trust services, seller of checks, securities and investments, franchises, and collection agencies (remedial legislation)  -  Act 158

Out-of-state banks may establish a branch in this state without acquiring a Wisconsin bank; requirements for acquisition of a Wisconsin bank changed; holding company provision  -  Act 217

Rental-purchase agreement regulations created; exceptions and penalty provisions [vetoed] -  SB-268

barber Barber

Barbering and Cosmetology Examining Board membership revised re aesthetician -  Act 314

bcpl BCPL, see Public Lands, Board of Commissioners of

bdo _butanediol_ BDO (Butanediol), see Drugs

bear hunting or pursuit Bear hunting or pursuit, see Game — Hunting license

beaver dam, city of Beaver Dam, City of, see Dodge County

bed and breakfast Bed and breakfast, see Hotel and motel

beer Beer, see Alcohol beverage and its subheadings

best _business employees_ skills training_ BEST (Business Employees' Skills Training), see Business

bicycle Bicycle

Bicycle-pedestrian bridge in Village of Weston; local contribution required [Sec. 9148 (5h)] -  Act 25

Sugar River State Trail underpass construction in the Village of New Glarus; lower cost improvement project provision [Sec. 9148 (3s)] [vetoed] -  AB-100

Traffic law revisions re motorcycles, mopeds, motor bicycles, and bicycles stopped at a red light and penalty for failure to yield the right-of-way resulting in bodily harm; driver education courses to include motorcycle, bicycle, and pedestrian awareness information; motorcycle operator's license requirements modified -  Act 466

bids and bidders Bids and bidders, see Contracts

big brothers big sisters of wisconsin, inc Big Brothers Big Sisters of Wisconsin, Inc., see Youth

billboard Billboard

Off-premises business area signs along highways: multiple or variable messages permitted under certain conditions; DOT may restrict the illumination of messages  -  Act 464

Vegetation obstructing view of outdoor advertising signs: DOT permit system created for maintenance and removal of vegetation by sign owners; LAB report required  -  Act 465

bills, legislative Bills, Legislative, see also Budget bills and process; Governor — Legislation by request of

``Budget stabilization fund" name changed to ``Taxpayer protection fund"; limit on expenditures of general fund revenues [Sec. 10m, 15m, 17m, 65m, 66m, 68a-j, 81p, 126e, m, 137m, 482m-r, 520m] [vetoed] -  AB-100

Contractual services: DOA rules revised re determining when contracting is appropriate and uniform cost-benefit analysis; report requirements; fiscal estimate for bills, definition, and DOT provisions; minimum expenditure specified  -  Act 89

Indian gaming establishment re proposed location on certain Indian lands: Governor may not concur with U.S. Secretary of the Interior's decision unless the legislature first concurs by joint resolution [vetoed] -  AB-461

bingo Bingo

Bingo revisions re maximum prize amounts, progressive jackpot bingo, special bingo games, and maximum fee for any type of bingo -  Act 247

biodiesel fuel Biodiesel fuel, see Fuel

biotechnology Biotechnology, see Genetics and genetic testing; Industrial development

bird Bird

Double-crested cormorant: DNR required to administer a program to control and manage in compliance with a U.S. depredation order -  Act 287

birth certificate Birth certificate, see Vital statistics

birth control Birth control, see also Maternal and infant care

Family planning services funding preference [Sec. 2133c-p] [vetoed] -  AB-100

birth out of wedlock Birth out of wedlock, see Nonmarital child

birth parent Birth parent, see Children — Adoption

birth sibling Birth sibling, see Children — Adoption

blighted areas Blighted areas, see Municipality — Planning

blood alcohol concentration _bac_ Blood alcohol concentration (BAC), see Implied consent or alcohol concentration

blood donation Blood donation, see Public health

boat Boat

ATV, certain boats, and snowmobiles in this state for a limited time and used exclusively as part of an advertisement: exemption from certification and registration period and fees; DNR duty set -  Act 481

Boat, and associated tackle and equipment, in violation of hunting and fishing laws are declared a public nuisance (remedial legislation) -  Act 161

Boats, ATVs, and snowmobiles registration service fees; motorcycle recreational program funding transfer [Sec. 247c, g, 499-507, 659-668, 2270-2278, 2280, 9435 (9m)]  -  Act 25

Harbor Assistance Program grants for private boatlifts in certain northeastern Wisconsin city and for construction of dockwall in City of Marinette at the Waupaca Foundry [Sec. 9148 (2)] [partial veto] -  Act 25

Motorboat operation: person 16 years of age or older and born after certain date must complete a boating safety course; rental provisions; DNR duties specified -  Act 356

Patrol boats responding to an emergency or pursuing a suspect: exemption from boating laws; emergency light provisions revised -  Act 308