Acts Index

Wind energy system: PSC to establish common standards for political subdivisions to regulate construction and operation of; definition, ordinance, enforcement, and PSC review provisions; exception for certain electric generating facilities with a certificate of public convenience and necessity; Wind Siting Council created and report required  -  Act 40

municipality _ park Municipality — Park, see Park

municipality _ planning Municipality — Planning

Engineering study re needs of businesses and state: specific grants and sunset provided [Sec. 632e]  -  Act 28

Enterprise zone business that purchases tangible personal property, items, property, goods, or services from Wisconsin vendors: Comm.Dept to certify for tax benefits  -  Act 267

Enterprise zone refundable capital investment tax credit created [Sec. 1571d-g, 1655m-r, 1721m-r, 3121g, r]  -  Act 28

Enterprise zones that Comm.Dept may designate increased -  Act 266

Extraterritorial plat or certified survey map: denying approval based on proposed use of land prohibited  -  Act 399

Farmland Preservation Program, credit, and tax relief revisions; planning and zoning provisions; accessory use allowed [for section numbers, see entry under ``Farmland preservation"] -  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

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

Receivership for abatement of residential nuisances: all cities, towns, and villages allowed to apply to circuit court  -  Act 125

municipality _ police Municipality — Police, see Milwaukee — Police; Police

municipality _ public works Municipality — Public works, see Public works

municipality _ taxation Municipality — Taxation, see also Shared revenue

Property taxes and personal property taxes: revisions re refunded or rescinded taxes reported to DOR, charge-back to taxing jurisdiction of taxes owed, and when payment is due -  Act 171

murder Murder, see Crime and criminals — Homicide or murder

museum Museum, see also Historical society; Veterans Affairs, Department of

Madison Children's Museum: grant provided; DOA to review and approve plans for construction [Sec. 19j, 640, 655u, 657h, 9106 (1)(L), (12)] -  Act 28

Milwaukee Public Museum marketing grants [Sec. 816m] [vetoed] -  AB-75

Specific information sign for National Railroad Museum in City of Green Bay [Sec. 9150 (8i)] -  Act 28

mutual fund Mutual fund, see Securities — Regulation

mutual insurance Mutual insurance, see Insurance — Mutual

mutual savings bank Mutual savings bank, see Bank

myhra, norman l Myhra, Norman L.

Life and public service [AJR-133] -  JR-35

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naseman, brian k Naseman, Brian K.

Life and military service commended [AJR-69] -  JR-16

national guard National Guard, see also Adjutant General; Military personnel; United States — specific military service; Veteran

Adams, (SGT) Ryan C.: life and military service commended [AJR-124] -  JR-33

Building program (2009-11) re U.W. Madison utility improvements, Wisconsin Institutes for Medical Research, U.W. Eau Claire Education Building, and Wisconsin Rapids Armory Facility: bonding authorizations delayed [Sec. 9106 (14), (15), (20), (21)] -  Act 28

Internal Revenue Code provisions re IRAs: adopting sections 512 and 811 and the federal Heroes Earnings Assistance and Relief Tax Act of 2008; JSCTE appendix report  -  Act 161

Naseman, (MSG) Brian K.: life and military service commended [AJR-69] -  JR-16

Special distinguishing registration plates re national guard: decal available for members, or former members, of units identified by DMA by rule; fee provision  -  Act 195

Thompson, (SGT) Daniel James: life and military service commended [AJR-38] -  JR-11

Veterans mentoring program: privileged communication provisions created -  Act 210

native american Native American, see Indian gaming and compacts; Indians and tribal issues

natural disaster Natural disaster

Continuity of government: striking ``enemy action in the form of an attack" and inserts ``severe or prolonged, natural or human-caused, occurrence that threatens the life, health, or the security of the state". Constitutional amendment (1st consideration) [AJR-59] -  JR-14

Emergency management: chap.166, Wis.Stats, recodified -  Act 42

Federal disaster aid: state matching funds requirement [Sec. 9136 (1x)] [vetoed] -  AB-75

Interim successors for legislators, virtual meetings, and temporary locations in event of a disaster or emergency; Wisconsin Constitution provision re effective date for interim successors -  Act 363

Unpaid tax: interest waivers for disasters and certain casualty losses [Sec. 1536, 1572, 1590, 1618, 1636, 1668, 1700, 1701, 1778, 1783, 9343 (11), (12)] -  Act 28

natural gas Natural gas, see Public utility

natural resource Natural resource

Endangered resources registration plate: second design allowed, fees and criteria set; plate to be purchased from Minnesota (re flat-plate technology); Corr.Dept to produce if using same technology [Sec. 266, 668, 674, 2811, 2815, 2818, 2820, 2821, 2824, 9450 (4)] -  Act 28

Stewardship program directory by DNR of lands purchased: requirement deleted, made an Internet application; report on newly purchased lands which restrict access (and reason for restriction) continued and changed to annual [Sec. 664xg-xw] -  Act 28

Stewardship project proposal review by JCF: procedure modified [Sec. 664xv] -  Act 28

natural resources, department of _ administration Natural Resources, Department of — Administration, see also Natural Resources Board

Building program enumerations (2005-07 and 2007-09): modifications re projects on specific U.W. campuses and certain DOA, DHS, DMA, and DNR projects [Sec. 3406m, p, 3409n, p, 9106 (4)-(6), (18)] -  Act 28

Endangered resources registration plate: second design allowed, fees and criteria set; plate to be purchased from Minnesota (re flat-plate technology); Corr.Dept to produce if using same technology [Sec. 266, 668, 674, 2811, 2815, 2818, 2820, 2821, 2824, 9450 (4)] -  Act 28

NRB nominates DNR Secretary with advice and consent of the Senate, term of office provisions; filling an NRB member vacancy modified [vetoed] -  AB-138

State patrol funding revised; DOT contracting re equipment in vehicles prohibited; consultation with DNR on shared use of City of Tomah facility required [Sec. 2216b, 9150 (11u)] [2216b — vetoed] -  Act 28

Stillmunkes, Inc.: $30,000.00 claim for payment of brush removal services -  Act 353

Utility terrain vehicle (UTV): pilot program established; definition, DNR, DOT, and ATV provisions  -  Act 175

Water resources account lapses [Sec. 9237 (1)-(7), (8)] -  Act 28

Wildlife damage claim: maximum payment reduced; funds transferred from recycling and renewable energy fund [Sec. 698-700, 9237 (9), (10u), 9337 (3)]  -  Act 28

natural resources, department of _ environmental protection Natural Resources, Department of — Environmental protection

Agricultural diversification program expanded; forestry diversification program created in DNR -  Act 401

Air emission permit revisions re fee and term of permit [Sec. 268, 269, 272, 286, 289, 2633-2643, 9437 (4)]  -  Act 28

Aquatic invasive species grant program and lake monitoring contract revisions [Sec. 277, 2624-2626]  -  Act 28

Aquatic invasive species research and control efforts: voluntary contribution provision [Sec. 272m, 697c-m, 706c-k]  -  Act 28

Asbestos inspection fee changes [Sec. 2644-2648] -  Act 28

Ash resulting from the burning of a structure for practice or instruction of fire fighters or testing of equipment: DNR prohibited from requiring disposal in certain landfills [Sec. 2656k (misnumbered, located between sections 2656 and 2656b)]  -  Act 28

Ballast water: DNR may issue permits and set fees; aquatic invasive species and grants provision [Sec. 275, 2629, 9137 (3w)] -  Act 28

Brunsweiler River: portion designated part of the wild river system and named ``Martin Hanson Wild River"; maintenance provisions -  Act 7

Commercial construction site erosion control program and responsibilities transferred from Comm.Dept to DNR [Sec. 275d, 702m-t, 1449s, 1954g, 2075c-j, 2576n, p, 9110 (11f), 9410 (2f)] -  Act 28

Concentrated animal feeding operations: WPDES application fee revisions; report requirements [Sec. 275fn, 2628t, 2665m, 9137 (2i)] -  Act 28

Dam inspection requirements revised; not applied to federally inspected dams [Sec. 707-712m] -  Act 28

Dam safety program changes; funds earmarked for specific projects [Sec. 647, 713-721d] -  Act 28

Diesel truck idling reduction: statutory authorization restored, grants from petroleum inspection fund; provision re ARRA funding; sunset provided [Sec. 217f, g, 3013 p-s, 9110 (11u), 9137 (3u), 9210 (2u)] -  Act 28

Dry Cleaner Environmental Response Program funding from environmental improvement fund; provision re Land Recycling Loan Program [Sec. 264, 677] -  Act 28

Electronic waste recycling: manufacturer, recycler, retailer, public school, and consumer requirements created; DNR, reporting, fee, definition, audit, and penalty provisions; disposal in landfill and incineration prohibited  -  Act 50

Environmental cleanup cost recovery: interest provisions [Sec. 2663-2665] -  Act 28

Environmental Results Program revisions and name changed to Green Tier Program, Environmental Cooperation Pilot Program provisions; Environmental Improvement Program revisions and name changed to Environmental Compliance Audit Program; DNR duties -  Act 30

Forest crop law parcel transfer for certain small parcel re nonprofit archery club [Sec. 1829g-r]  -  Act 28

Great Lakes Compact, water use, and water supply deadlines and requirements [Sec. 2578pb-sd, 2579e]  -  Act 28

Great Lakes contaminated sediment removal: bonding authority and program revision; requirement re EPA providing federal funds eliminated [Sec. 646, 2628] -  Act 28

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

Land and Water Conservation Board's responsibilities and authorities: DATCP, DNR, and the board to investigate; report required [Sec. 9103 (4i)] -  Act 28

Livestock operation nonpoint program: notice of discharge project funding [Sec. 2607-2609, 2620-2622, 9437 (1)]  -  Act 28

Managed Forest Land Program revisions, DNR and DOR duties -  Act 365

Managed forest land withdrawal tax or fee assessment exception created for land transferred to a municipality for siting of a public safety communications tower -  Act 186

Master logger safety program: eligibility re forestry education and professional development grant revised [Sec. 682m]  -  Act 28

Master logger scholarship grant program: name change of certifying organization (remedial legislation)  -  Act 181

Nonpoint programs bonding increase re targeted runoff, urban storm water, flood control, and riparian restoration [Sec. 644, 645] -  Act 28

PCB contaminated sediment disposal: program for reimbursement modified [Sec. 2665e] -  Act 28

Plum City-Township of Union Fire Department: fire suppression grant provided; no funds matching or forest fire assistance agreement required [Sec. 9137 (6f)]  -  Act 28