Acts Index

Electronic communication service and remote computing service: judge authorized to issue subpoena or warrant requiring provider to produce or disclose certain information; definition and civil liability immunity provisions  -  Act 349

Electronic text or mail message: driving while composing or sending prohibited; exceptions, penalty, and driver education course provisions -  Act 220

Enhanced 911 grant program, surcharge, and advisory council created; requirements set [Sec. 40w, 225d, 665su, 681i, 1835dr, 1836er, 1849w, 2572hb-hy, 2573b-h, 9141 (1j), (2j), 9341 (1j), 9441 (1j)(b), (2j)] [vetoed] -  AB-75

Library aid funding from universal service fund; use for contracts with providers for specialized library services authorized [Sec. 251-253, 818-822, 2461, 2463]  -  Act 28

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

Police and fire protection fee imposed; administration provisions [Sec. 225k, 665t, 682k, 1850eb, 2454k, 2460d, r, 2475k, 9441 (1j)(a)] -  Act 28

Police and fire protection fee sunset [Sec. 225L, 665w, 682L, 2454L, 2460f, t, 2475L, 9441 (1j) (b)] [vetoed]  -  AB-75

Public library system aid in 2008-09 fiscal year: payment made from universal service fund [Sec. 9239 (1), (2), 9439 (2)] -  Act 28

Public safety interoperable communication system: OJA may charge use fees to state public safety agencies [Sec. 149-151, 152, 158, 574] -  Act 28

Telecommunications requirements: funding for DATCP revised; PSC to assess in proportion to gross operating revenues; consumer protection assessment extended to commercial mobile radio (wireless) and landline telecommunications providers [Sec. 179, 2460d, 2476] -  Act 28

Wireless 911 fund revisions re shared revenue and certain distributions [Sec. 617, 619, 1895, 2573]  -  Act 28

telemarketing Telemarketing, see Telephone

telephone Telephone, see also Telecommunications

Consumer protection operations: funding and positions reduced; annual funding from no-call telemarketer registration PR [Sec. 177j, 194p] -  Act 28

Electronic text or mail message: driving while composing or sending prohibited; exceptions, penalty, and driver education course provisions -  Act 220

Enhanced 911 grant program, surcharge, and advisory council created; requirements set [Sec. 40w, 225d, 665su, 681i, 1835dr, 1836er, 1849w, 2572hb-hy, 2573b-h, 9141 (1j), (2j), 9341 (1j), 9441 (1j)(b), (2j)] [vetoed] -  AB-75

Telecommunications requirements: funding for DATCP revised; PSC to assess in proportion to gross operating revenues; consumer protection assessment extended to commercial mobile radio (wireless) and landline telecommunications providers [Sec. 179, 2460d, 2476] -  Act 28

Wireless 911 fund revisions re shared revenue and certain distributions [Sec. 617, 619, 1895, 2573]  -  Act 28

television Television, see also Electric appliance; Freedom of speech and press; Telecommunications

Educational Telecommunications Access Program provision re telecommunications access by business entities permitted; regulations created [Sec. 159, 160, 554]  -  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

Film production tax credit program changes re new refundable production services and company investment; provision re salary, wages, and non-labor expenses; ``production expenditures" and ``accredited production" defined; electronic games approved by Comm.Dept included; report required [for section numbers and vetoes, see entry under ``Income tax — Credit"] -  Act 28

temporary assistance for needy families _tanf_ Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), see Public assistance

temporary restraining order _tro_ Temporary restraining order (TRO), see Court — Procedure

tenant Tenant, see Landlord and tenant

terminally ill Terminally ill, see Death

termination of parental rights _tpr_ Termination of parental rights (TPR), see Children — Protection and services

testimony Testimony, see Court — Procedure

text messaging Text messaging, see Telephone

textbook Textbook

Donated books receipt by inmates: Corr.Dept report to JCF demonstrating the prohibition has been eliminated [Sec. 9111 (3x)] [vetoed] -  AB-75

theater Theater

Community theater: property tax exemption for property owned by a nonprofit entity and operated as, conditions specified; JSCTE appendix report -  Act 152

Grand Opera House in the City of Oshkosh: grant for repair and restoration; DOA to review and approve project plans [Sec. 19gc, 640, 655ub, 657eb, 9106 (1)(n), (22)]  -  Act 28

therapist Therapist, see Trades and occupations

thermometer Thermometer, see Public safety

thompson, daniel james Thompson, Daniel James

Life and military service commended [AJR-38] -  JR-11

thompson, tommy g Thompson, Tommy G.

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

tid _tax incremental district_ TID (Tax incremental district), see Property tax

tif _tax incremental financing_ TIF (Tax incremental financing), see Property tax

time_share property Time-share property, see Housing

tipping fee Tipping fee, see Solid waste management

title certificate Title certificate, see Motor vehicle — Certificate of title

tobacco Tobacco

Cigarette and tobacco products tax rate increased; moist snuff tax rate modified [Sec. 2332, 2333, 2392, 2395, 9443 (14)] -  Act 28

Smoking prohibitions: designated smoking area prohibited in public places and places of employment, exceptions specified; certain existing exceptions eliminated; smoking in private clubs, sports arenas, and bus shelters specifically prohibited; enforcement by person in charge required; definitions; local ordinance provision re public property and entrance to certain establishments, such as restaurants  -  Act 12

Tobacco settlement appropriation obligation repayment from GPR appropriation cap [Sec. 11-13]  -  Act 28

Tribal tax refund and sharing agreements expanded; use tax credit for purchases made on Native American lands [Sec. 1815, 1841, 1841b, 1848, 2338, 2401, 9443 (8), (14q)]  -  Act 28

toilet Toilet, see Public health

tomah, city of Tomah, City of, see Monroe County

torts Torts, see Court — Procedure

tour.dept Tour.Dept, see Tourism, Department of

tourism Tourism, see Agriculture; Road — Marking; Tourism, Department of

tourism, department of Tourism, Department of

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

Native American Tourism of Wisconsin: annual grant from Tour.Dept required [Sec. 817] -  Act 28

Regional tourist information centers: funding and operation re closing of Wisconsin Welcome Centers; provisions re written agreements and documentation of expenses [Sec. 290m, 817m] [817m — partial veto] -  Act 28

State Fair Park Board membership modified -  Act 69

tourist rooming house Tourist rooming house, see Hotel and motel

towing Towing, see Garage

town Town, see also name of specific town

Direct annexation by unanimous approval limited to town land that is contiguous to the annexing city or village  -  Act 366

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

Rendering or processing plant may be established or expanded within one-eighth mile of a residence or public or private place of business with approval of the municipality  -  Act 398

Sale of personal property or real estate to satisfy a judgment: public notice to include county, town, or municipality Web site -  Act 325

town _ elections Town — Elections

Local election-related inquiries re statewide elections and recounts: GAB required to allocate sufficient staff [Sec. 2q] -  Act 28

town _ finance Town — Finance

General transportation aids: funding amounts revised [Sec. 1941-1943] -  Act 28

Local roads improvement program: discretionary component modified [Sec. 1944-1946] -  Act 28

Nursing home or intermediate care facility operated by a commission created by two or more political subdivisions: assessments and MA payments permitted under certain conditions -  Act 283

town _ laws Town — Laws

ATV with a snow removal device: operation on roadway or public sidewalk permitted under certain conditions, ordinance provision -  Act 367

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

town _ sanitary district Town — Sanitary district, see Sanitation and sewerage management

town _ zoning Town — Zoning, see Land use planning and control

town mutual Town mutual, see Insurance

tpc TPC, see Transportation Projects Commission

tpr _termination of parental rights_ TPR (Termination of parental rights), see Children — Protection and services

tractor Tractor, see Farm and farming — Machinery

trade practice Trade practice, see also Sales

Bittering agent added to engine coolant and antifreeze required; exceptions, penalty, and civil liability immunity provisions -  Act 381

Business contracts for services or equipment: automatic renewal and extension clause provisions created; disclosure form and reminder notice requirements; right to match provision voids the contract; exclusions specified  -  Act 192

Future service contracts: new category created -  Act 115

Phosphorus in machine dishwashing products for household use: limit reduced -  Act 63

Soliciting purchase of goods or services by unsolicited delivery of a document that appears to be a check or money order payable to recipient prohibited, exception and conditions specified; DATCP authority and forfeiture provisions  -  Act 150

Traveling sales crews: regulations created; exceptions and penalty provisions; JRCCP report -  Act 3