Acts Index

lafayette county Lafayette County

Belmont School District: appropriation for an online school library catalog [Sec. 236nd] -  Act 20

lakes Lakes

Great Lakes contaminated sediment removal: bonding authority to pay portion of costs [Sec. 291, 591, 3082]  -  Act 20

Jersey Valley Lake restoration: Stewardship 2000 Program funding [Sec. 658g] -  Act 20

Lake Winnebago comprehensive restoration project: area where structure may be placed expanded re Lake Poygan [Sec. 717v] -  Act 20

Mirror Lake: Stewardship 2000 Program funding to improve navigability for recreational boating [Sec. 658]  -  Act 20

Navigable waters regulation revisions re permit exemption for certain piers and wharves, boat slips, exemption for certain existing structures, repair and maintenance, solid piers, and funding; DNR prohibited from certain enforcement  -  Act 204

land Land, see also Public land

Clean water fund, Safe drinking water loan, and Land recycling loan programs: revision re present value and bonding authority [Sec. 585, 586, 3074-3076] -  Act 20

Landowner incentive pilot program created re public ATV corridors and lightweight utility vehicle use on trails and roadways; sunset and report provisions [Sec. 274m, 282k-L, 664m, 665g, r, 666m, 743s, 1959c, 2021e, 2086k, L, 2087e, g, 2922u, 3660g, 9341 (11q), 9435 (3q)] -  Act 20

Public access to certain Stewardship lands for hunting, fishing, and outdoor recreation; DNR to develop interactive mapping tool of Stewardship lands, signage requirements; NRB, hunting fee, and report provisions [Sec. 638mg, mj]  -  Act 20

Stewardship acreage allocation limited re parcels less than 10 acres [Sec. 647r] -  Act 20

land _ taxation Land — Taxation, see Property tax

land surveyor Land surveyor, see Surveying and surveyors

land use planning and control Land use planning and control, see also Flood plain zoning; Municipality — Planning

Drainage district: local governmental units required to consider relationship with re comprehensive plans, notification provisions; DATCP to develop educational pamphlet; annual report requirements modified; disclosure that property is in a special purpose district required on the real estate condition report -  Act 121

Impact fee revisions re time period in which they may be used and payment of by the developer or property owner; costs of certain professional services provided through a political subdivision; fee for acquisition or improvement of public park land permitted re plat approval; dedication on a plat of storm water treatment facilities for the public  -  Act 44

Municipal boundary agreements and use of alternative dispute resolution in municipal boundary disputes  -  Act 43

landfill Landfill, see Solid waste management

landlord and tenant Landlord and tenant

Looking into another person's dwelling unit from a common area in a multidwelling building prohibited  -  Act 198

Termination of tenancy by tenant or landlord for imminent threat of serious physical harm provisions created; rental agreement that restricts access to certain services because the tenant contacted law enforcement, health, or safety services is void; local governmental unit prohibited from imposing a fee for calls from an owner or occupant for law enforcement services re domestic abuse, sexual assault, or stalking  -  Act 184

landscape architect Landscape architect, see Trades and occupations

language interpreter Language interpreter, see English language

law enforcement officers Law enforcement officers, see Milwaukee — Police; Police; Sheriff

lawyer Lawyer, see Attorney

lead poisoning Lead poisoning, see Public health

learnfare Learnfare, see School — Attendance — Compulsory

lease Lease, see also Contracts

Low-income housing: property tax exemption created; definition and report provisions; exemption applies if property is leased and income is used for specified purposes; acreage limitation for certain exempt property increased [partial veto] -  Act 226

Managed forest land: owner may not enter into a lease or other agreement for compensation re specified recreational activities; exception and penalty provisions [Sec. 2480c-r]  -  Act 20

Nonmoving traffic violations re leased or rented vehicles: company may charge forfeitures and costs to renter's or lessee's credit card; notification and DATCP provisions  -  Act 207

ledgeview, town of Ledgeview, Town of, see Brown County

legal aid Legal aid, see also Public assistance

Indigent civil legal services: DOA grants to Wisconsin Trust Account Foundation, Inc., to provide; conditions specified [Sec. 76r, 516e] -  Act 20

Prosecutor or government attorney decision not to commence a criminal prosecution or action for a forfeiture in exchange for payments to any organization or agency prohibited, restitution exception; required payment of contribution surcharges to crime prevention organizations and funds eliminated  -  Act 84

legislative audit bureau Legislative Audit Bureau

Douglas County veterans health study; to include anticipated need for rehabilitative center, nursing home, or assisted living facility; LAB to specify scope and methodology [Sec. 9153 (2c)] -  Act 20

Economic development programs in Comm.Dept revisions; definition, reporting requirements, forfeiture, and goals and benchmark provisions; LAB audit required  -  Act 125

Fraud, waste, and mismanagement in state government: LAB to maintain a toll-free telephone number with voice mail to receive reports; referral to a state department, board, commission, or independent agency for investigation permitted  -  Act 126

Virtual charter school provisions created, enrollment limitations and reporting requirements; Superintendent of Public Instruction duties re online courses; compulsory school attendance exception; tuition for out-of-state students; teacher licensing and training in online courses requirements; LAB audit required -  Act 222

legislative fiscal bureau Legislative Fiscal Bureau

DOT required to submit a 10 year bonding policy plan to DOA and LFB with each biennial budget request [Sec. 2542p] [vetoed] -  SB-40

legislative reference bureau Legislative Reference Bureau, see also Blue Book

Legislative committee review period extension of administrative rules revised; LRB consent before agency may adopt technical standard references in a rule removed  -  Act 180

Revisor of Statutes Bureau eliminated; duties transferred to LRB [Sec. 3d-t, 9q, r, 14d-t, 17be-xr, 128m, 167e, 174e, 558d-t, 619m, 635m, 726b-t, 727c-s, 2143m, 2650e, r, 2768e, r, 2993m, 2997be-ze, 3082e, r, 3707p, 3778m, 9130 (1f), 9430 (1f)] -  Act 20

Revisor of Statutes duties transferred to LRB: joint rules changes [Joint rules 52 (1)(e), (5)(a), 59, 60 (1), 64 (1)(a), 81m (2)(a), 82 (1)(c)] [SJR-69] -  JR-25

legislative studies Legislative studies, see Studies

legislature Legislature

Legislative appropriations lapses and requirements [Sec. 9130 (4v)] -  Act 20

legislature _ audit committee, joint legislative Legislature — Audit Committee, Joint Legislative

DETF information technology system reengineering: funding, planning, and report requirements [Sec. 9114 (1c)]  -  Act 20

DOA information technology reporting re strategic plans, high-risk projects and costs, off-the-shelf systems, master leases, vendor contracts, and information provided to legislative committees; written policies are not considered administrative rules [Sec. 9rg, 101d, 128d, t, v, 2994d, 9101 (8i), (8j)] [128t, 9101 (8i) — partial veto; 9rg, 9101 (8j) — vetoed] -  Act 20

Juvenile court jurisdiction for 17 year-olds: Corr.Dept response to audit [Sec. 9109 (1f)] -  Act 20

SWIB operating budget authority and assessment process revisions; report required [Sec. 683-686, 9126 (1f), (1h)]  -  Act 20

legislature _ committees Legislature — Committees, see also Legislature — specific committee name

Legislative committee review period extension of administrative rules revised; LRB consent before agency may adopt technical standard references in a rule removed  -  Act 180

legislature _ finance, joint committee on Legislature — Finance, Joint Committee on

County with highest violent crime rate: provisions re grants and plan for presentencing assessments [Sec. 536, 9101 (3), (4)] -  Act 20

DMV local examining centers: DOT required to maintain or reopen centers that were open on certain date; alternative plan may be submitted to JCF [Sec. 2651r] [vetoed]  -  SB-40

DOT federal appropriation adjustments: DOA prohibited from approving unless it is approved by JCF under a 14-day passive review process [Sec. 85c, e, f] [vetoed]  -  SB-40

DRL permitted to set initial and renewal fees by rule; report to JCF; adjustments posted on Web site and in renewal notices [Sec. 2997b, 3449-3453, 3458-3462, 3463-3465L, 3465pr, 3465s-3467, 3471-3477, 3479, 3481-3491, 3493-3502, 3503b-3525, 3527-3530at, 3530eg, 3531-3558, 9440 (2t)]  -  Act 20

DVA appropriation for institutional operations: transfer of excess to veterans trust fund permitted; passive review by JCF [Sec. 783, 786u] -  Act 20

Economic development promotion [Sec. 3014] -  Act 20

Election Administration Fund oversight: reporting requirements; sunset provided [Sec. 9227 (1L)]  -  Act 20

Family Care program expanded, districts renamed ``long-term care districts"; JCF authority revised; changes re county use of COP funds, Wisconsin Partnership Program operations, resource center governing boards and local and regional committees [for section numbers, see entry under ``Nursing homes and adult care"] -  Act 20

Federal REAL ID Act of 2005: JCF prohibited from supplementing DOT appropriation [partial veto]  -  Act 226

HIRSP pilot program for certain drugs for persons with HIV; DHFS report on modifying pilot program re purchase of drugs [Sec. 402, 1646, 2883, 2884, 3035r, s, 9121 (7p)]  -  Act 20

JCF appropriation re supplement to general fund appropriations decreased for fiscal year 2006-07 [Sec. 9227]  -  Act 5

Juvenile court jurisdiction for 17 year-olds: Corr.Dept response to audit [Sec. 9109 (1f)] -  Act 20

Kenosha-Racine-Milwaukee commuter rail extension project: DOT may submit request to JCF for supplemental appropriation; revenue from the Southeastern Wisconsin Regional Transit Authority may not be used for lobbying purposes [Sec. 1851c, 9148 (9u)] [9148 (9u) — partial veto]  -  Act 20

Lottery instant ticket inventory system: DOR to develop implementation and cost plan, JCF approval required [Sec. 9141 (2f)] -  Act 20

Off-duty police officer liability appropriation funding revised; DOA report to JCF [Sec. 519, 2921]  -  Act 20

Overtime in correctional institutions: funding provided; report to JCF required [Sec. 3100g] -  Act 20

Per diem funding for GAB: report and JCF duties [Sec. 9118m (1k), 9227 (1k)] -  Act 20

Prairie du Chien Correctional Institution: Corr.Dept report to JCF re segregation unit [Sec. 9109 (3j)]  -  Act 20

Stewardship 2000 program: JCF authority to review restored [Sec. 646r, t, 9335 (2c)] [9335 (2c) — partial veto] -  Act 20

SWIB operating budget authority and assessment process revisions; report required [Sec. 683-686, 9126 (1f), (1h)]  -  Act 20

Transportation fund balance and appropriation reductions: JCF approval [Sec. 2541r, 2550p] [partial veto]  -  Act 20

Transportation fund: JCF may lapse amount requested by DOT under certain conditions [Sec. 9248 (1)] [partial veto]  -  Act 5

Treatment alternatives and diversion program: report to JCF on impact to Corr.Dept's 2009-11 budget; evaluation of impact of increased community programs specified [Sec. 9109 (2k)]  -  Act 20

UWHCA and UWHC Board revisions -  Act 109

UWHCA bonding limit and board membership revisions; JCF and DOA duties; certain obsolete references deleted [Sec. 3w, 28e, m, 30c, g, 68k-n, 235m, 1799m, 2710e-s, 2875e, 2898g, r, 3023a-u, 3036m, 9150(1f), 9151(1f), 9350(1f), 9351(1f), 9451(1f)] [vetoed] -  SB-40

legislature _ information policy and technology, joint committee on Legislature — Information Policy and Technology, Joint Committee on

DOA information technology reporting re strategic plans, high-risk projects and costs, off-the-shelf systems, master leases, vendor contracts, and information provided to legislative committees; written policies are not considered administrative rules [Sec. 9rg, 101d, 128d, t, v, 2994d, 9101 (8i), (8j)] [128t, 9101 (8i) — partial veto; 9rg, 9101 (8j) — vetoed] -  Act 20

UW information technology reporting requirements re strategic plan, policies, commercially available products, master lease financing, high cost contracts, and open-ended contracts; JCIPT review and report requirements [Sec. 9p, rk, 731m, p, 736x, 2994g, 9152 (2v), (2w)] [736x, 9152 (2v) — partial veto; 9p, 9152 (2w) — vetoed] -  Act 20

legislature _ member Legislature — Member

Bolle, Dale J.: life and public service [AJR-86] -  JR-23