Acts Index

Lapse to general fund from general program operations and examining operations [Sec. 9240 (1k), (2k)]  -  Act 20

``Nurse's assistant", ``hospice aide", and ``home health aide" changed to ``nurse aide"; ``intermediate care facility for the mentally retarded" changed to ``intermediate care facility for persons with mental retardation"; ``instructional and competency evaluation program" changed to ``instructional program" and DHFS duties revised; ``feeding assistant" caregiver classification created, nursing home provisions; reporting certain allegations to DRL eliminated (remedial legislation)  -  Act 153

Professional employer organizations (PEO): registration and regulations created; fees and benefits provisions; DRL duties specified -  Act 189

Wholesale drug distributor licensing requirements created; Pharmacy Examining Board authority; electronic track and trace pedigree technology requirement [Sec. 217h, 678t, 686r, 3462q, 3465p, q, s, 3526a-p, 3530a-i, 9140 (1j), 9440 (1j), (2t)] -  Act 20

religion and society Religion and society

SSN requirement re MA, Badger Care, or elderly drug assistance program: exemption expanded re well-established religious objections [Sec. 1673, 1674, 9321 (8)]  -  Act 20

WC law revisions; OCI, DOJ, and DWD duties -  Act 185

religious societies Religious societies

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

Public safety officer annuitants, including chaplains: DETF authorized to make payments for health care coverage or long-term care coverage from retirement annuity or deferred compensation account -  Act 226

renewable energy resource Renewable energy resource, see Energy conservation

rental property Rental property, see Landlord and tenant

reorganization of state government Reorganization of state government

Agricultural Education and Workforce Development Council created in DATCP; report and reviews by DPI, TCS, and certain U.W. System schools required -  Act 223

Child abuse and neglect prevention, food distribution and hunger prevention, and WIC programs of DHFS' Division of Children and Family Services transferred to DCF [Sec. 343, 829c, 1125, 1125m, 1176d, f, 1821m] -  Act 20

Children and Families, Department of, created; DHFS duties re services to children and families transferred to; DWD duties re W-2, child and spousal support, paternity, and medical support liability transferred to; DHFS renamed Department of Health Services [Sec. 1b-2, 5, 11-14, 15-17a, 21, 38-50, 53-67, 95, 98, 103, 118-124, 161, 162, 166, 167, 327, 331, 335, 340, 341, 342-381, 401, 404, 405, 411, 412, 418-424, 425-437, 447, 448, 450, 451-453, 453p, 454, 456-458, 460e, 463, 465-480, 527, 569, 612, 614, 622, 628, 633, 695, 696, 703-706, 709-711, 727, 737, 784, 785, 786, 793, 794, 796-813, 815-827, 830, 831, 833, 834, 836-843, 845, 847-849, 851-857, 859-867, 869-879, 881-903, 933, 1076-1099, 1101, 1102, 1103, 1106-1113, 1117-1121, 1124, 1126-1167, 1168-1176, 1179-1200, 1204-1233, 1239-1241, 1245, 1246, 1254-1261, 1267-1295, 1297, 1299-1321, 1323-1329, 1331-1345, 1348, 1350, 1357-1361, 1363-1366, 1368, 1369, 1371-1390, 1394-1396, 1408, 1409, 1411, 1412, 1420n, 1434, 1435, 1448, 1452, 1455-1465, 1465p, 1466, 1470, 1472, 1474, 1477, 1480-1510, 1512, 1532, 1553, 1626-1629, 1656-1659, 1670, 1672, 1677, 1681-1705, 1710-1751, 1753-1759, 1810, 1811, 1817, 1820, 1823, 1844-1848, 1850, 1852-1857, 1861-1866, 1868-1873, 1904-1918, 2141, 2142, 2148, 2151, 2155-2158, 2449, 2454d, 2549, 2550, 2590-2592, 2609-2613, 2644, 2648, 2649, 2685, 2687-2691, 2711, 2712-2717, 2736, 2738, 2760, 2769-2777, 2862-2866, 2906-2909, 2914-2919, 2922, 2931, 2936-2993, 2998-3002, 3007, 3008, 3013, 3016-3018, 3029-3033, 3036, 3039, 3040-3055, 3059-3066, 3091, 3095-3099, 3104, 3105, 3112, 3129-3131, 3133, 3178, 3210-3214, 3244b, 3249, 3303, 3304, 3351, 3387m, 3391-3395, 3436, 3454-3456, 3468-3470, 3478, 3480, 3492, 3559-3562, 3639-3646, 3650, 3651, 3661-3664, 3667-3676, 3689-3694, 3703, 3704-3706, 3720-3725, 3727, 3730-3732, 3735, 3736, 3737d, 3738-3746, 3747, 3748, 3758, 3760, 3761, 3765-3771, 3776-3778, 3779-3784, 3789-3792, 3795, 3796, 3809, 3818-3824, 3826, 3828-3836, 3885, 3886, 3916, 3927, 3934, 9121(5), (6), 9130(2c), 9154(1), 9155(5k), 9455(2)] -  Act 20

DATCP appropriations and statutory language eliminated for programs that have ended; ``marketing services" division renamed ``agricultural development services" division [Sec. 178. 179, 181-183, 185, 189, 190, 193, 541, 2558, 2589, 2595, 2596, 2597, 2598] -  Act 20

Energy efficiency and renewable resource programs established and funded by utilities: appropriation created; employee transfer from DOA to PSC; Office of Energy Independence created [Sec. 25, 35m, 117m, 215, 217, 699, 2932, 2933, 9101 (2)] -  Act 20

Government Accountability Board created, Ethics and Accountability Division and Elections Division established; Ethics Board and Elections Board abolished  -  Act 1

Government Accountability Board creation and deletion of Ethics and Elections boards: effectuate 2007 WisAct 1 provisions [Sec. 1b, 543g, 3938b, c, 9118m (1u), 9418m (1t)]  -  Act 20

Judicial Council recreated as a separate agency [Sec. 557g, r, 628m, 3013m, 3707e, r, s] -  Act 20

Lower Fox River Remediation Authority created; duties defined [for section numbers, see entry under ``Lower Fox River Remediation Authority"] -  Act 20

Managed Forest Land Board created; land acquisition grants for certain outdoor activities [Sec. 30, 68, 282, 2481, 2482, 9135 (1)] -  Act 20

Petroleum Storage Environmental Cleanup Council: statutory references eliminated (remedial legislation)  -  Act 145

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

Sentencing Commission: statutory provisions deleted; sunset provided [Sec. 24, 35, 157, 159, 522, 530, 616, 629, 2995, 3010, 3011, 3879d, 3893, 9401 (1k)] -  Act 20

reorganization of state government _ attached under s.15.03 Reorganization of state government — Attached under s.15.03

People with Developmental Disabilities, Board for, created; staff, funding, positions, and authority of Council on Developmental Disabilities transferred to [Sec. 52b, 330s, 524w, 1824b, 9101 (10q), 9121 (9i), 9221 (1q), 9255 (1q)] [9221 (1q), 9255 (1q) — vetoed] -  Act 20

State of emergency: state agency status for health care facilities, mass clinics, and certain health care providers revised; governing bodies of counties allowed to make declarations of emergencies; civil liability immunity for donating or selling qualified food and household products modified; State Interoperability Council made a statutory council and renamed the Interoperability Council; tornado or other hazardous drill requirement in public and private schools revised  -  Act 79

reports Reports, see also Legislative Audit Bureau; Studies; specific subject

Agricultural Education and Workforce Development Council created in DATCP; report and reviews by DPI, TCS, and certain U.W. System schools required -  Act 223

Appropriation bonds issued by populous county to pay for unfunded prior service liability re county employee retirement system authorized; conditions, report, and DOR duties  -  Act 115

Children and Families, Department of, created; DHFS duties re services to children and families transferred to; DWD duties re W-2, child and spousal support, paternity, and medical support liability transferred to; DHFS renamed Department of Health Services [for section numbers, see entry under ``Reorganization of state government"] -  Act 20

Depleted uranium affecting veterans: Adjutant General and DVA required to assist and provide information; committee to study the effects of exposure created, report required  -  Act 46

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

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

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

Emission inspection and maintenance program revisions re exemptions and self-service inspection stations; DOT to prescribe by rule procedures for additional methods; alternative program models study and report required [Sec. 2653-2661, 3083-3085, 9148 (4c), 9448 (7)] -  Act 20

Fetal and infant mortality project; report required [Sec. 405e, f, 9121 (6d), 9421 (8c)] [9121 (6d) — partial veto; 405f, 9421 (8c) — vetoed] -  Act 20

Food stamp employment and training program: DHFS report required re participation [Sec. 9121 (7k)] [vetoed]  -  SB-40

General obligation debt and operating notes: prior law authorizing agreements or ancillary agreements modified; report required [for section numbers, see entry under ``Debt, Public"] -  Act 20

Highway improvement project exceeding certain amount: DOT required to employ value engineering, report required [Sec. 2524p, 2531c, e, 9348 (11f), 9448 (11f)] [vetoed]  -  SB-40

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

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

Land management activities on DNR properties: DNR contract authority; report required [Sec. 638m]  -  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

Lower Fox River Remediation Authority created; duties defined [for section numbers, see entry under ``Lower Fox River Remediation Authority"] -  Act 20

Major highway development projects: DOT report on costs, project schedule, and annual funding [Sec. 9og, oh]  -  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

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

Public utility aid: formula changes, DOR study group and report required; per capita payment limit for counties and municipalities increased [Sec. 2505d-i, 9141 (1f)]  -  Act 20

Reroute certain state highways through the City of Ripon: DOT study and report required [Sec. 9148 (4m)]  -  Act 20

Sexual Assault Forensic Examination Compensation Program created to compensate health care providers re services for victim of sexual offense [Sec. 491, 492, 494, 495, 499, 500, 3752, 3757, 3806, 3837-3865, 3887, 3891, 9329 (4)]  -  Act 20

State Fair Park Board: quarterly financial reports and annual plan to address deficits required; sunset provision [Sec. 781v] [vetoed] -  SB-40

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

SWIB report re investments in this state: submission dates revised (remedial legislation) -  Act 155

Transportation improvements in City of Eau Claire re certain highways: DOT study and report required [Sec. 9148 (9d)] -  Act 20

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

Truck size and weight limit laws: DOT to contract for a study; advisory committee and report required [Sec. 9148 (4d)]  -  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

U.W. System report required re number of employees with limited appointments, back-up positions, and concurrent appointments [Sec. 732m] -  Act 20

Veterans assistance program appropriation; funds re post traumatic disorders and Center for Veterans Issues (Milwaukee) outreach services; DVA report on referral re telemedicine facilities; sunset provided [Sec. 512, 782m, 783m, 786g, m]  -  Act 20

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

Wisconsin Covenant Scholars Program and office created in DOA; DOA liaison and Wisconsin Covenant Foundation, Inc., duties; report required [Sec. 25, 26, 35p, 78, 225, 520, 748, 3006, 9122 (1), 9322 (3)] [78, 520, 748 — partial veto]] -  Act 20

Wisconsin Idea short course for Chinese students; report required [Sec. 9152 (2u)] -  Act 20

residential care Residential care, see Nursing homes and adult care; Senior citizen; Youth

residential property Residential property, see Housing

respiratory care provider Respiratory care provider, see Trades and occupations

restaurant Restaurant

Fish taken from the wild: restaurant may prepare and serve to the person who caught it; DNR permit not required under certain conditions [Sec. 713d, 3066h] -  Act 20

Mobile kitchen: automatic fire suppression or exhaust hood requirement may not be enforced under certain conditions -  Act 173

restitution to crime victim Restitution to crime victim, see Crime victim

restraining order Restraining order, see Court — Procedure

retirement _ private plans Retirement — Private plans

Retirement plan income: individual income tax exclusion created [Sec. 1947g-j, 1951m, 2139e]  -  Act 20

retirement _ protective service Retirement — Protective service

Public safety officer annuitants, including chaplains: DETF authorized to make payments for health care coverage or long-term care coverage from retirement annuity or deferred compensation account -  Act 226

retirement _ public Retirement — Public, see also Retirement System, Wisconsin

Appropriation bonds issued by populous county to pay for unfunded prior service liability re county employee retirement system authorized; conditions, report, and DOR duties  -  Act 115

Retirement plan income: individual income tax exclusion created [Sec. 1947g-j, 1951m, 2139e]  -  Act 20

retirement system, wisconsin Retirement System, Wisconsin

Creditable military service under WRS: actuarial study re 2007 AB-43 or SB-19 required [Sec. 9130 (1d)]  -  Act 20

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

HIRSP Authority changes [Sec. 213, 675, 679, 761, 2876-2878, 2885-2893, 9114 (2w)] -  Act 20

Long-term care district governing body that elects to become a WRS participating employer; notification and effective dates -  Act 218