Acts Index

Mixed martial arts fighting contests (amateur and professional): DRL authorized to regulate, fee and FTE positions provisions; boxing contest regulations revised  -  Act 111

Movable soccer goal safety standards: Comm.Dept to establish -  Act 390

Podiatrists: civil liability immunity for providing aid at certain athletic events, privileged communication with patients, certify to DOT that applicant is fit to teach driving, may diagnose illness or injury for DVA purposes, may submit statement for specialized hunting permit, added to list of enumerated providers of sickness care, insurers to give equal weight to certifications of disability by, added to list of free choice providers for persons eligible for MA; Podiatrists Affiliated Credentialing Board renamed Podiatry Affiliated Credentialing Board [vetoed] -  AB-273

Podiatrists: civil liability immunity for providing aid at certain athletic events, privileged communication with patients, certify to DOT that applicant is fit to teach driving, may diagnose illness or injury for DVA purposes, may submit statement for specialized hunting permit, added to list of enumerated providers of sickness care, insurers to give equal weight to certifications of disability by, added to list of free choice providers for persons eligible for MA; Podiatrists Affiliated Credentialing Board renamed Podiatry Affiliated Credentialing Board  -  Act 113

attorney Attorney, see also District attorney; Power of attorney

Attorney positions in the executive branch eliminated by 2005 WisAct 25 as affected by 2007 WisAct 5: date extended; DOA Secretary to eliminate certain number of FTE positions [Sec. 3408, 9457 (1)] -  Act 28

Contractual services during a hiring freeze or furloughed period: restrictions created; exception re SPD use of private attorneys [Sec. 104L] [vetoed] -  AB-75

Legal Services, Division of, created in DOA; authorized to provide and charge for legal services to executive cabinet agencies only; classified attorney positions in specified agencies deleted [Sec. 31, 48, 560, 3408, 9457 (1)]  -  Act 28

attorney _ fee Attorney — Fee

John Doe proceedings re state officer or employee: procedures revised; DA authority; judicial discretion over scope of examination and special prosecutors; protections and payment of attorney fees and costs -  Act 24

Safekeeping property, 5/27/10 [SCO no.06-04A] -  SCO

attorney general Attorney General, see also Justice, Department of

Assistant DAs and assistant SPDs: compensation provisions [Sec. 535s, 542m, 598m, 2252m, 2443m, 3400p-v, 9413 (1u), 9430 (2u), 9438 (1u)] [vetoed] -  AB-75

Conduit revenue bonds: two or more political subdivisions authorized to create a commission to issue; AG duties; WHEDA and WHEFA bonds re affordable or elderly housing projects or health facility information technology projects provisions; JSCTE appendix report -  Act 205

Foreclosure reconveyance and foreclosure consultant regulations created; stay of eviction action provision; DATCP and AG duties; JRCCP report [Sec. 558, 717, 848, 849, 851, 852, 9357 (1), (2)] -  Act 2

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

auction Auction

Surplus property sale or auction: access revised; DOA or other designated purchasing agencies may restrict resale [Sec. 104n, p, 680n] [vetoed] -  AB-75

Unclaimed personal property: sheriff may sell at public auction or on an Internet site -  Act 253

audiologist Audiologist, see Trades and occupations

audit Audit, see Environmental protection; Legislative Audit Bureau

autism spectrum disorder Autism spectrum disorder, see Persons with disabilities

automated external defibrillator _aed_ Automated external defibrillator (AED), see Medical service

automobile Automobile, see Motor vehicle and its subheadings

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

aviation Aviation, see also Airport

Civil Air Patrol emergency service operation: employer required to grant an unpaid leave of absence; discrimination in employment prohibited; DWD provision -  Act 56

Invasive species and aquatic plants and animals: laws revised and new restrictions imposed; DNR authority, emergency rules, noxious weeds, and solid waste disposal facility provisions -  Act 55

Wisconsin Aerospace Authority board of directors composition modified -  Act 124

b - B -

background check Background check, see Criminal identification and investigation

badgercare BadgerCare, see Insurance — Health

badgerrx gold program BadgerRX Gold Program, see Drugs

bagley, village of Bagley, Village of, see Grant County

bail Bail, see Court — Procedure

ballast water Ballast water, see Water — Pollution

ballots Ballots, see Elections — Ballots

bank Bank, see also Financial institution

Credit union conversion to mutual savings bank: procedure created [Sec. 2453w-y, 2476nm-t, 9417 (1f)] [vetoed]  -  AB-75

bank _ loans Bank — Loans

Capital access program created re participating banks making loans to borrowers for eligible projects; Wisconsin Business Development Finance Corporation to administer; grants provision and reports required -  Act 268

banking, division of Banking, Division of

Collection agency: health care billing companies exempt from definition -  Act 404

Credit union conversion to mutual savings bank: procedure created [Sec. 2453w-y, 2476nm-t, 9417 (1f)] [vetoed]  -  AB-75

Mortgage brokers, mortgage bankers, and mortgage loan originators: regulation revisions re federal Secure and Fair Enforcement for Mortgage Licensing Act of 2008; penalty and emergency rule provisions [Sec. 3-5, 67, 220, 555, 560-716, 718, 759, 767, 769, 782-788, 853, 9117 (1), 9417 (1)]  -  Act 2

Mortgage loan originator license: foreclosure eliminated as a disqualifying criteria; Division of Banking may still consider it -  Act 386

Payday loan and motor vehicle title loan regulations and licensing requirements created; payday lender zoning, disclosure, DFI, Division of Banking, and penalty provisions; annual report required [partial veto] -  Act 405

barber Barber

Barber or cosmetologist apprentices: supervision of modified -  Act 189

barn Barn, see Farm and farming

barron county Barron County

Restorative Justice Programs, Inc., in Barron County: OJA grant and sunset date provided [Sec. 572g, h, 9101 (13f), 9401 (4g)] -  Act 28

baseball Baseball, see Milwaukee Brewers

battery Battery, see Crime and criminals — Battery

bayfield county Bayfield County

``Class B" license: municipal quota exception for full-service restaurant on a golf course in Bayfield County, fee and special provisions applied -  Act 73

Region One development manager: Comm.Dept to fill vacancy by certain date [Sec. 9110 (18f)] [vetoed]  -  AB-75

Vehicle or combination of vehicles operating under a Michigan border permit may operate solely in Wisconsin; DOT appendix report re vehicle weight limits -  Act 229

bcpl BCPL, see Public Lands, Board of Commissioners of

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

beautification Beautification, see Road

beavers Beavers, see Game

bed and breakfast Bed and breakfast, see Hotel and motel

beer Beer, see Alcohol beverage — Regulation

bees Bees

Honey: DATCP to establish standards for selling as certified Wisconsin honey; labeling prohibitions and damages provisions -  Act 169

bellevue, village of Bellevue, Village of, see Brown County

beloit, city of Beloit, City of, see Rock County

beloit, town of Beloit, Town of, see Rock County

bicycle Bicycle

Bicycle and EPAMD distance from parked vehicle requirement limited to school bus or motor bus, audible signal when passing deleted; opening motor vehicle door on a highway without checking traffic first prohibited, passengers under age 16 and forfeiture provisions -  Act 22

Bicycle and pedestrian facilities and transportation enhancements [Sec. 295g, 1928g, j] -  Act 28

Bicycle and pedestrian facilities: DOT required to allocate grants [Sec. 1928j, k, 9350 (10q)] [vetoed]  -  AB-75

Bicycle and pedestrian facilities: incorporation into highway and street projects; bikeway and pedestrian way defined [Sec. 1918gr] -  Act 28

Bicycle and pedestrian path along STH 102 in Village of Rib Lake: DOT required to construct [Sec. 1918L]  -  Act 28

Bicycle lanes on CTH ``B": DOT required to award grant to Douglas County [Sec. 9150 (10x)] -  Act 28

Mixed-use zoning ordinance clarified; communities required to enact a traditional neighborhood development ordinance to report to DOA on status of compliance; state housing strategy plan to include a bicycle- and pedestrian-oriented design in residential developments -  Act 351

``Motor bicycle" definition revised -  Act 122

bids and bidders Bids and bidders, see Contracts

bifurcated sentence Bifurcated sentence, see Sentences and penalties

bill of rights Bill of rights, see Civil right

bingo Bingo

Bingo: minor may play if adult relative or guardian is present in the building or on the premises -  Act 328

biodiesel fuel Biodiesel fuel, see Fuel

biotechnology Biotechnology, see Industrial development; University of Wisconsin

birth control Birth control, see also Maternal and infant care

Contraceptives and related services: coverage by disability insurance policies required [Sec. 801t, 1463w, 2251w, 2297q, 2453tm, u, 3138g, 3198d, 9326 (9f), 9426 (3f)]  -  Act 28

Family planning demonstration project: DHS may request federal waiver to include men [Sec. 1302, 1303]  -  Act 28

Pharmacist duty to dispense contraceptive drugs or devices: requirements created, does not abrogate pharmacist's legal and ethical obligations re Wisconsin law; DHS duty re hospital pharmacy complaint [Sec. 1419c, 2995nd]  -  Act 28