Acts Index

discovery proceedings Discovery proceedings, see Court — Procedure

discrimination in education Discrimination in education

Single-sex schools and courses: public and charter schools may establish -  Act 346

discrimination in employment Discrimination in employment

Employment discrimination based on creed expanded to include sterilization, abortion, experiments re in vitro human embryos, procedures re fetal tissue, assisted suicide, euthanasia, and mercy killings; health care providers and health facilities employees revisions; definitions, disciplinary actions, liability, damages, and patient health care records provisions [vetoed] -  AB-207

discrimination in housing Discrimination in housing

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

disease Disease, see also Animal — Disease; Vaccination

Cancer clinical trial: health care plan prohibited from denying coverage under certain conditions; ``routine patient care" defined -  Act 194

Cancer drug repository program expanded to include prescription drugs and supplies for chronic diseases; fee and DHFS provisions -  Act 16

Inhalers used by pupils with asthma in private schools: public school requirements and civil liability exemptions expanded to include -  Act 398

Meningococcal disease: DPI and all schools required to provide information to parents or guardians of pupils in grades 6 to 12; DHFS Secretary required to promulgate a rule requiring vaccinations against meningitis -  Act 221

Multiple sclerosis programs: individual income tax checkoff created; report from National Multiple Sclerosis Society required -  Act 71

Packers Breast Cancer Cap campaign: Green Bay Packers, American Family Insurance, and Deanna Favre commended for raising over $1,000,000.00 for breast cancer awareness groups [AJR-84] -  JR-44

Prostate cancer research programs: individual income tax checkoff created; DPI and U.W. System to administer the appropriation; Medical College of Wisconsin, Inc. and U.W. Comprehensive Cancer Center to receive moneys; annual reports required -  Act 460

Public health planning, services, and functions; reporting of communicable diseases; DHFS required to develop a public health agenda every 10 years and other duties specified; contracts between municipalities and Indian tribes or bands in other states authorized; DATCP provision  -  Act 198

Well-woman program: changes re copayment for breast cancer screenings and payment for case management services [Sec. 2146-2149] -  Act 25

disorderly conduct Disorderly conduct, see Crime and criminals

district attorney District attorney

Alibi as a defense: deadline to provide notice revised -  Act 279

Confidential voter registration for victims of domestic abuse, sexual assault, or stalking: procedure modified re affidavit verifying victim's status and certain victim service providers -  Act 278

DA revisions re obsolete provisions of unfunded pension liabilities of Milwaukee County DAs and repeal of sunsetting of the restorative justice program [Sec. 57, 371, 2479, 2481, 2485] -  Act 25

DNA evidence: retention and postconviction testing of modified  -  Act 60

Multijurisdictional drug offense cases: penalty assessment funding for prosecutor positions in Dane, Milwaukee, and St. Croix counties [Sec. 87p, 359v, 394m, 415o, vm, y, 416k, 91111 (1c)-(1e)] -  Act 25

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

Rental unit tenancy termination re drug or criminal gang activity nuisance: notice by law enforcement agencies expanded; DA authority added -  Act 281

Sexually violent person commitment procedures revised; definitions modified -  Act 434

Term of office changed to 4-year: constitutional amendment (2nd consideration) [SJR-2] -  JR-2

Worthless check violations: deferred prosecution program established; DA duties set and authorized to contract with private entity to administer, conditions specified; confidentiality, collection agency, and fee provisions  -  Act 462

districting Districting, see Redistricting

divorce Divorce, see also Family — Support; Marriage

Actions affecting the family: chap.767 recodified -  Act 443

Court decision on custody or physical placement of a child and any modifications: factors to consider include the criminal record of and any abuse or neglect of the child or any child by a person with whom the parent is dating or who regularly or intermittently resides in the custodial household  -  Act 101

Electronic communication with a child: court may grant when determining custody but not as a replacement for physical custody; conditions and parenting plan provisions  -  Act 174

Health insurance ID card for a child: parent required to provide to the other parent re divorce, legal separation, or paternity actions; contempt of court provision  -  Act 342

Public school pupil living outside the school district re joint custody arrangement: school district must transport the pupil to and from an agreed upon location within the school district  -  Act 224

dltcl _division for libraries, technology, and community learning_ DLTCL (Division for Libraries, Technology, and Community Learning), see Public Instruction, Department of

dma DMA, see Military Affairs, Department of

d.n.a. _deoxyribonucleic acid_ D.N.A. (Deoxyribonucleic acid), see Genetics and genetic testing

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

doa DOA, see Administration, Department of — specific subheading

dodge county Dodge County

Directional guidance signs: DOT to erect along I90 (for the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe), USH 151 (for Wayland Academy), and I94 (for Waukesha County Historical Society and Museum) [Sec. 9148 (1n)] -  Act 25

dog racing Dog racing, see Racing

dogs Dogs

Conservation warden authority to kill certain dogs injuring wildlife: statutory reference corrected (remedial legislation) -  Act 162

Rabies vaccination administered to dogs by veterinary technicians permitted under certain condition  -  Act 236

Rabies vaccination requirement for dogs: exemption for reasons related to the dog's health; letter from veterinarian required -  Act 240

Service animal accompanying person with a disability or animal trainer: laws re access to public accommodations modified -  Act 354

Service dog: theft and recklessly or intentionally interfering with use of, injury to, or death of made a crime; penalty and restitution provisions; ``pecuniary loss" includes cases involving law enforcement or fire department animals or service dogs  -  Act 353

doj DOJ, see Justice, Department of

domestic abuse Domestic abuse, see Family; Women

donations Donations, see Charitable corporation

door county Door County

Bridge in Door County: construction and funding [Sec. 276L, p, s, 1723m] -  Act 25

Premier resort area: villages of Sister Bay and Ephraim allowed to become but may not impose a premier resort area tax unless passed in a referendum -  Act 440

dor DOR, see Revenue, Department of

dorl DORL, see Regulation and Licensing, Department of

dormitory Dormitory, see Housing; University of Wisconsin — Building

dot DOT, see Transportation, Department of — specific subheading

double_crested cormorant Double-crested cormorant, see Bird

dpi DPI, see Public Instruction, Department of

drinking age Drinking age, see Alcohol beverage — Sale to minors

drinking water Drinking water, see Water supply

drivers_ education Drivers' education

Driver education schools and instructors: standards for licensing, testing, and regulating revised  -  Act 397

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

driver_s license Driver's license, see Motor vehicle — Driver's license

drl DRL, see Regulation and Licensing, Department of

drug abuse Drug abuse, see Drugs

drug testing Drug testing, see Alcohol and other drug abuse; Implied consent or alcohol concentration

drugs Drugs, see also Alcohol and other drug abuse; Drunken driving; Implied consent or alcohol concentration

``Abuse" definition in Children's Code expanded to include manufacturing methamphetamine with a child physically present or in a child's home; juvenile court authority and child abuse reporting law provisions -  Act 113

Badger Care cost-saving measures, including prescription drug copayment: DHFS to request waiver [Sec. 9121 (10)]  -  Act 25

Badger Care, prescription drug assistance, and MA: 2004-05 GPR appropriations revised; MA trust fund and Ho-Chunk Nation Indian gaming payments provisions  -  Act 2

Cancer drug repository program expanded to include prescription drugs and supplies for chronic diseases; fee and DHFS provisions -  Act 16

Chiropractor counseling for vitamins, herbs, and supplements: dietitian certification or approved nutrition postgraduate training required [Sec. 2338q, v, 9440 (1c)]  -  Act 25

Controlled substances schedule: GBL restriction specified for human consumption; BDO for human consumption added  -  Act 52

Drug paraphernalia and possession of marijuana: county ordinance enactment or application regardless of population size -  Act 90

Drug paraphernalia possession, manufacture, or delivery by persons 17 years old and older: city, village, or town allowed to enact and enforce an ordinance prohibiting  -  Act 116

Drug product equivalent: label to include statement identifying the prescribed brand name unless practitioner requests omission -  Act 195

Earned release program: Robert E. Ellsworth Correctional Center to provide substance abuse program [Sec. 2226m-2231] -  Act 25

Generic drugs under MA and Badger Care: copayment increased [Sec. 1144p, 1184c, 9321 (9w), 9421 (11w)] [vetoed]  -  AB-100

Guardianship and conservatorship laws revised -  Act 387

Hazardous substances: abusing or distributing or possessing with intent to abuse or distribute prohibited; definitions and exceptions -  Act 44

Inmate pharmaceuticals: pilot project for privatization of supplying and distributing [Sec. 9109 (2q)] [partial veto]  -  Act 25

Methamphetamine and related controlled substance analog: drug paraphernalia possession penalties increased re residence of person under age 18 and presence of child age 14 or younger -  Act 263

Methamphetamine: possession of certain materials with intent to manufacture prohibited; pseudoephedrine products classified as a schedule V controlled substance, definition and restrictions on sale of created; anhydrous ammonia intentionally released without owner's consent prohibited; Pharmacy Examining Board provision re storage of controlled substances; penalty provisions -  Act 14

Money forfeited in a drug case: law enforcement agency may retain certain percentage -  Act 91