Acts Index

weigh station Weigh station, see Bus and truck

weight limit Weight limit, see Bus and truck — Taxation or registration

weights and measures Weights and measures, see also Bus and truck — Taxation or registration

Weights and measures program changes re vehicle scales and liquid petroleum gas meters [Sec. 178, 2038-2068, 9103 (1), (2)] -  Act 28

welding Welding, see Trades and occupations

welfare Welfare, see Aid to families with dependent children; Food stamp plan; Public assistance; Public welfare; Unemployment — Relief measures; Veteran — Relief; Wisconsin Works

wells Wells

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

werc WERC, see Employment Relations Commission

wetland Wetland

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

wheda WHEDA, see Housing and Economic Development Authority, Wisconsin

whefa WHEFA, see Health and Educational Facilities Authority, Wisconsin

whitewater, city of Whitewater, City of

``Stephen Ambrose Memorial Highway": portion of USH 12 in City of Whitewater designated as, contributions from interested parties provision -  Act 172

USH 12 (between cities of Elkhorn and Whitewater) environmental assessment: revision re required prior approval from TPC [Sec. 1918i] [vetoed] -  AB-75

wic _women, infants and children program_ WIC (Women, infants and children program), see Maternal and infant care

wild animal Wild animal, see Animal

wild rivers Wild rivers, see Waterways and water power

wild turkey Wild turkey, see Game bird

wills Wills

Wills and trusts of decedents who died in calendar year 2010: provisions re the repeal of federal estate tax for 2010 only -  Act 341

wind power Wind power, see Energy conservation

wine Wine, see Alcohol beverage — Regulation

winnebago county Winnebago County

Child advocacy centers: funding reduced [Sec. 157d, s, 9101 (10)] -  Act 28

OWI law revisions re court ordered ignition interlock device, eligibility for an occupational license, first offense provisions, increased penalties, felony crimes, expanding a Winnebago County sentencing pilot program to other counties, revocation, trial court sentencing authority, and fee increases; court may not release certain persons after conviction but before sentencing -  Act 100

wireless telecommunications Wireless telecommunications, see Telecommunications

wisconsin association of independent colleges and universities Wisconsin Association of Independent Colleges and Universities, see Parochial and private educational institutions

wisconsin circuit courts access _wcca_ Wisconsin Circuit Courts Access (WCCA), see State Courts, Director of

wisconsin constitution Wisconsin Constitution, see Constitution, Wisconsin; Constitutional amendments — First consideration

wisconsin development fund _wdf_ Wisconsin Development Fund (WDF), see Commerce, Department of

wisconsin election campaign fund _wecf_ Wisconsin election campaign fund (WECF), see Elections — Campaign expense

wisconsin employment relations commission Wisconsin Employment Relations Commission, see Employment Relations Commission

wisconsin environmental education board Wisconsin Environmental Education Board, see Environmental Education Board

wisconsin health and educational facilities authority Wisconsin Health and Educational Facilities Authority, see Health and Educational Facilities Authority, Wisconsin

wisconsin housing and economic development authority Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority, see Housing and Economic Development Authority, Wisconsin

wisconsin rapids, city of Wisconsin Rapids, City of, see Wood County

wisconsin resource center Wisconsin Resource Center, see Mental health — Hospitals and institutes

wisconsin retirement system Wisconsin Retirement System, see Retirement System, Wisconsin

wisconsin river Wisconsin River, see Waterways and water power

wisconsin shares Wisconsin Shares, see Day care

wisconsin state historical society Wisconsin State Historical Society, see Historical society

wisconsin uniform securities law Wisconsin Uniform Securities law, see Securities — Regulation

wisconsin veterans home Wisconsin veterans home, see Veteran — Hospitals and home

wisconsin works Wisconsin Works

Child care allocations, kinship care funding, allocation for public assistance program fraud and error reduction, and W-2 cash benefits allocation and state agency contract and administration services; funding for Milwaukee and statewide child welfare information systems reduced [Sec. 477, 478, 497, 996, 999, 1193-1200c, 1228-1232, 1238-1241, 1243-1250, 9408 (4)]  -  Act 28

Child care provider: prohibition from being licensed, certified, or contracted with re conviction or adjudicated delinquent of specified crimes; frequency of criminal history search increased, sex offender registry provision; revocation or suspension of license, certification, or contract required re conviction of or pending serious criminal charges, W-2 payment provision; fraudulent W-2 activity reporting requirements; ineligibility for Wisconsin Shares child care subsidies and use of recovered funds to detect fraud  -  Act 76

Child care providers under W-2 child care subsidy program: personal liability of officers, directors, and employees of a corporation or LLC for penalties -  Act 77

Child support distribution change and pass-through; SSI and caretaker supplement [Sec. 1155c, 1156, 1369c, 1370, 1371, 9308 (8d), (9), 9322 (7), 9408 (13d), (14), 9422 (12)]  -  Act 28

Child support distribution changes for pre-assistance arrearages [Sec. 997, 1000, 1155, 1369, 9108 (1), 9408 (1)]  -  Act 28

Fraud by W-2 participants: notification to DCF and DHS of date program established and amounts recovered; use of moneys set [Sec. 489, 494, 1257-1262, 1263-1265, 1266, 9308 (2), (2f)] -  Act 28

Subsidized private sector employment position program created as part of W-2; provisions re hours per week, monthly grant, and federal waiver [Sec. 1161c, 1172c, 1173c] [1173c — partial veto] -  Act 28

TANF and W-2 appropriation revisions [Sec. 43-45, 9208 (1), (2)] -  Act 2

Transitional jobs demonstration project and trial job program expanded re TANF Emergency Fund; DCF report to JCF required; DWD duties -  Act 333

Transitional jobs for low-income adults: DCF to conduct demonstration project; job allocation specified [Sec. 1216k] -  Act 28

W-2 grants for at-risk pregnant women revised [Sec. 1174-1182e, 1216, 1228, 9308 (10i), 9408 (9), (10i)]  -  Act 28

Wisconsin Works program streamlined; sanctions for refusing to participate in employment program; emergency rules provision [Sec. 486, 1157-1161, 1162-1170, 1173, 1183, 1185-1190, 9308 (4), 9408 (7)] -  Act 28

withdrawal tax Withdrawal tax, see Forestry — Taxation

withholding tax Withholding tax, see Income tax

witness Witness

Crime victim compensation award funding re victim and witness assistance, sexual assault victim services, and county programs [Sec. 537-538c, 3388-3391c, 9430 (1j)]  -  Act 28

women Women, see also Maternal and infant care

Female offender reintegration program eliminated [Sec. 895] -  Act 28

Household Abuse Victims Emergency Network (HAVEN) shelter serving certain counties: WHEDA grant to City of Merrill for renovation [Sec. 9125 (1f)] [vetoed]  -  AB-75

Housing discrimination based on person's status as a victim of domestic abuse, sexual assault, or stalking prohibited; defense to action for eviction provision -  Act 95

Landlord required to change locks if tenant requests it and provides a copy of an injunction or criminal complaint re domestic abuse; exception, rental agreement, civil damages, and lock changed by tenant provisions -  Act 117

Nonprofit organization providing assistance to victims of domestic violence and related crimes: county may appropriate money re capital and operational expenses  -  Act 75

Special distinguishing registration plate created for women veterans; fee and Veterans Trust Fund provisions  -  Act 230

TROs and injunctions re domestic abuse, child abuse, adult at risk, or harassment: petition law revisions  -  Act 262

women, infants and children program _wic_ Women, infants and children program (WIC), see Maternal and infant care

women_owned enterprise Women-owned enterprise, see Minority enterprise

wood county Wood County

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

Child advocacy centers: funding reduced [Sec. 157d, s, 9101 (10)] -  Act 28

FoodShare employment and training plan: DHS to work with certain counties re increase in federal funding [Sec. 9122 (12u)] -  Act 28

Stone Barn historic property in the Town of Chase: allocation from building trust funds for restoration; DOA to review and approve plans [Sec. 19gf, 9106 (1)(q), (25)]  -  Act 28

Wisconsin River bridge connecting CTH Z to STH 54/73 (City of Wisconsin Rapids and Village of Port Edwards): DOT required to prepare an environmental assessment [Sec. 1918j] [vetoed] -  AB-75

woodland property Woodland property, see Forestry

work permit Work permit, see Child labor

worker_s compensation Worker's compensation

Construction employees: penalty for ``willful misclassification" as nonemployees; emergency rules provision [Sec. 2158h, 2210m, n, 2217h, 9156 (3i)] -  Act 28

Construction employees re painting or drywall finishing: penalty for ``willful misclassification" as nonemployees; JRCCP report -  Act 288

Uninsured employers program appropriation account: transfer of certain WC moneys to [Sec. 523, 524]  -  Act 28

WC law revisions re number of employees, emergency responders, compensation amounts, payment of benefits, and administration -  Act 206

workforce development, department of Workforce Development, Department of

AFDC collections repayment to federal government; TANF revenue adjustments [Sec. 483, 484, 498, 1226, 1227, 1235, 1236, 9408 (2)] -  Act 28

Apprentice contract law revisions; Wisconsin Apprenticeship Council appointment and composition modified  -  Act 291