Acts Index

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

Recycling and renewable fund revenues and grants for local recycling programs [Sec. 9137 (4c)]  -  Act 28

Sale of mercury-added products regulated, including fever thermometers, manometers, thermostats, instruments and measuring devices, switches and relays, and specified household items; public, parochial, and charter schools prohibited from purchasing or storing free-flowing elemental mercury, a device containing mercury, or a mercury-containing compound, exceptions provided; DNR duties -  Act 44

Soil and water management appropriations [Sec. 185p-t, 1962t, 9103 (1f)] -  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

Totogatic River: portion designated part of the wild river system; DNR maintenance provisions -  Act 32

Tribal lands withdrawal from Managed Forest Land Program [Sec. 1872g, r] [1872r — partial veto]  -  Act 28

Urban forestry grant program funding restored; appropriation for county sustainable forestry grants made biennial [Sec. 275L, 276] -  Act 28

Water use: new fees established; use of funds for activities related to water use, including Great Lakes Water Resources Compact implementation [Sec. 274, 275f, 2579, 9437 (2)]  -  Act 28

Well notification issuing fees [Sec. 2577, 2578] -  Act 28

Wetland map review, wetland identification, or wetland confirmation: DNR to provide, for a fee, upon request of person who owns or leases the land; building permits or other construction approvals required to include information re construction on or near wetlands; memorandum of agreement with Army Corps of Engineers provision; DNR informational brochure on laws that apply to wetlands -  Act 373

Wetlands general permit created re restoration activities sponsored by a federal agency, public notice and hearing provisions -  Act 391

Wisconsin River monitoring and study of point and nonpoint source pollution from City of Merrill to the Castle Rock Flowage dam [Sec. 273s, 2574h] -  Act 28

natural resources, department of _ hunting and fishing Natural Resources, Department of — Hunting and fishing, see also Fish and game warden

Bobcat permit processing fee increased [Sec. 695, 696, 9437 (5)]  -  Act 28

Catch and release bass and muskellunge fishing seasons: provisions repealed -  Act 6

Class B bear hunting license: privileges expanded re shooting a bear in certain circumstances, dog training, and license exemption for youth under age 16 and on set days in August; extended season around Labor Day established, sunset provision [vetoed] -  AB-371

DNR walk-in service centers: staffing and funding revisions [Sec. 9137 (6q)] -  Act 28

Eau Claire County public shooting range: funding provided [Sec. 275g, j, 9137 (4u), 9437 (5u)]  -  Act 28

Elk hunting license processing fee increased; deposit in appropriation for elk management [Sec. 266m, 697]  -  Act 28

Fishing or trolling in boats with electric motors: special permit for persons with disabilities expanded  -  Act 375

Fur-bearing animals: revisions re possession of green skin; selling, buying, bartering, or trading certain animal carcasses; metal identification tag on traps; DNR provisions  -  Act 38

Hunting and firearm possession revisions re accompaniment of hunters under age 16, hunting with a crossbow on certain lands, and age restriction on possession of firearm for target practice; hunting mentorship program established and minimum hunting age lowered; hunting approval fee provision  -  Act 39

Lac du Flambeau band of Lake Superior Chippewa: DNR payment revisions; requirement re fishery management on the reservation [Sec. 288, 686-694] -  Act 28

One-day fishing license: DNR authorized to issue to residents and nonresidents, annual license provision  -  Act 364

natural resources, department of _ recreation and boating Natural Resources, Department of — Recreation and boating

Boating fee increased; nonresident boat sticker provision [Sec. 271m, 703-706, 706m, 9137 (3c)] [271m, 706m, 9137 (3c) — vetoed] -  Act 28

Electric receptacles in state park campsites: limit specified [Sec. 685g, h] -  Act 28

Forestry outdoor activities grant program funding [Sec. 9237 (7f)] -  Act 28

Golf cart use in Governor Tommy G. Thompson Centennial State Park and the Peshtigo River State Forest allowed at the same hours and places prior to acquisition by the state  -  Act 54