Wisconsin Legislature: Marijuana

Livestock premises registration program: DATCP may create exemptions by rule, appropriation for 2012-13 fiscal year, and budget proposal for future funding required - Act 278

Meat and poultry inspection fee repealed [Sec. 373e, 2309g] - Act 32

Wolf harvesting licenses: DNR authorized to issue if the wolf is removed from endangered and threatened species lists; wolf depredation program created re damage to livestock, hunting dogs, and pets - Act 169

llc _limited liability company_LLC (Limited liability company), see Corporation

Equalized valuation error loans program revisions - Act 64

Small business development loan guarantee program revisions - Act 79

logoLogo, see School — Health program

long_term careLong-term care, see Health Services, Department of — Supportive living and treatment; Insurance — Health; Nursing homes and adult care

lotteryLottery

Employee's referral of potential customer to employee's employer for a chance to win a prize: outside lottery definition of consideration regardless of whether the employee receives compensation for the referral - Act 109

low_income personsLow-income persons, see Poor

lrbLRB, see Legislative Reference Bureau

lucey, jeanLucey, Jean

Life and public service of the wife of Governor Patrick Lucey commended [AJR-102] - JR-17

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maMA, see Medical assistance

madison, city ofMadison, City of, see also State capitol; University of Wisconsin — Madison

Child care facilities for state employees in the Madison area: DOA contract authority eliminated [Sec. 39, 43, 264, 267, 727, 776-778, 9401 (1)] - Act 32

mail serviceMail service, see Postage and postal service

main street programMain Street Program, see Municipality — Planning

malpracticeMalpractice, see Medical malpractice

malt beverageMalt beverage, see Alcohol beverage and its subheadings

manpower trainingManpower training, see Unemployment — Relief measures

manufactured homeManufactured home, see Housing

manufacturingManufacturing, see Industrial development

manureManure, see Fertilizer

mapsMaps

Wetland permitting and mitigation revisions; fees, surcharge, wetland map review, and administrative and judicial review provisions - Act 118

marijuanaMarijuana, see Drugs

marinette countyMarinette County

``Veterans Memorial Bridge": DOT to designate and mark bridge on USH 141 across the Menominee River in Marinette County as; contributions from interested parties provision - Act 48

marketingMarketing, see Trade practice

marquette countyMarquette County

Marquette County and Green Lake County boundaries changed - Act 66

marriageMarriage, see also Divorce

Active duty service member professional or occupational licensure renewal requirements revised, provisions for spouse added; DSPS or licensing board reciprocal license provisions extended to spouse - Act 210

mascotMascot, see School — Health program

mass transitMass transit, see Metropolitan transportation

maternal and infant careMaternal and infant care

Assisted births in nonhospital settings: GIB to study adding to state employee health insurance coverage [Sec. 9115 (6j)] - Act 32

Birth to 3 Program and disabled children's long-term support program: DHS to utilize a private entity to administer; county costs set [Sec. 658, 1271, 1313-1316] - Act 32

Child safety restraint system in motor vehicles: protective category clarification - Act 111

Congenital disorder testing of infants: DHS to set fee by rule [Sec. 2877, 9121 (9), 9321 (3), 9421 (5)] - Act 32

``Family planning" changed to ``women's health block grants" and funding provisions revised [Sec. 635b, 2875c-r] - Act 32

Family planning project for low income females between certain ages created, federal waiver required; family planning demonstration project repealed [Sec. 1439n, 1441b, 9421 (7)] [1439n, 1441b — partial veto; 9421 (7) — vetoed] - Act 32

W-2 grant re caretakers of newborns: child's age reduced [Sec. 1361s, 9408 (1d)] - Act 32

mccormick, john eMcCormick, John E.

Life and public service of former state legislator and Milwaukee Circuit Court judge [AJR-30] - JR-13

meatMeat, see Livestock and meat

mebMEB, see Medical Examining Board

medical assistanceMedical assistance

Ambulatory surgical center assessment: refund or recoup amounts or payments for which the federal government does not pay its share, DHS duties - Act 191

Birth to 3 Program and disabled children's long-term support program: DHS to utilize a private entity to administer; county costs set [Sec. 658, 1271, 1313-1316] - Act 32

Coinsurance payment for Medicare Part A service limited, deductibles and inpatient hospital services provisions [Sec. 1453m-q, 1455, 1456, 1459p-t] - Act 32

Community aids and MA capitation payment: DHS authorized spending for 2010-11 and 2011-12 fiscal years revised - Act 27

Community support programs and psychosocial services appropriation to include community recovery services [Sec. 654] - Act 32

DHS fiscal changes re community aids and MA capitation payments - Act 10

DHS fiscal changes re MA benefits, administration, and income maintenance GPR; MA trust fund; and indigent care for Milwaukee County - Act 13

Essential access city hospital: supplemental MA payments modified [Sec. 1433d, f] - Act 32

Financial record matching program: DHS to operate for MA applicants and recipients for whom asset verification is required for MA eligibility; confidentiality and penalty provisions - Act 192

Generic drugs purchased for MA by competitive bidding process: DHS study required [Sec. 9121 (11i)] [partial veto] - Act 32

Health care benefits provided to certain assistance program recipients: modifications to third parties required to provide information to DHS and from which DHS may recover payments; pharmacy benefits manager provision - Act 189

Income augmentation services receipts and Statewide Automated Child Welfare Information System appropriations modified [Sec. 660, 681, 682, 1325-1328] - Act 32

Income maintenance administration unit: DHS to establish and administer programs in all counties; multiconsortia created with contracts, tribal governing body, and transfer of county employees provisions; cemetery, funeral, and burial expenses program modified; LAB audit required; incentive program for local fraud detection created and JCF approval required [for section numbers, see entry under ``Health Services, Department of — Supportive living and treatment"] - Act 32

Irrevocable burial trust for individuals enrolled in MA: DHS to seek approval for contributions from friends and family [Sec. 1459bn] - Act 32

MA and FoodShare: DHS study re costs and certain policies required [Sec. 9121 (12b)] - Act 32

MA payments to county and local health departments for covered services: certified cost reports procedure; certain appropriation account sunsetted [Sec. 657, 1307, 1431, 1444-1449] - Act 32

MA program and federal waivers: DHS to study changes and may promulgate rules - Act 10

MA program and federal waivers: 2011 WisAct 10 provisions re DHS to study changes and promulgate rules revised; JCF review and report required [Sec. 1423k-1424q, 1430d, e, 1435y-1437f, 1437j-1438m, 1439w, x, 1441bg-1442h, 1453e-L, r, s, 1457p, q, 1459e-o, 1461g-1462h, 1465n-1470b, 9421 (1i)] [1439w, x — vetoed] - Act 32

MA program unencumbered balance reverts to the general fund at the end of the 2009-11 fiscal biennium - Act 10

MA provider refunds and certain collections: PR appropriation account created [Sec. 366, 644, 1293-1298, 1304, 1305, 1427, 1429, 1432, 1434, 1435, 1439, 1443, 1463, 1464] - Act 32

Nursing home regulation revisions - Act 70

Nursing homes: MA payment base funding revised; Dodge and Dunn counties added to labor regions [Sec. 1430c, 9121 (10q), 9421 (6q)] - Act 32

Resource Utilization Groupings III terminology changed and allows incorporation of acuity measurements [Sec. 1428, 1430] - Act 32

Wheelchair repairs re individuals enrolled in MA: prior authorization requirement prohibited, conditions set [Sec. 1437h] - Act 32

medical clinic or centerMedical clinic or center, see Hospitals

medical college of wisconsin, incMedical College of Wisconsin, Inc.

Medical College of Wisconsin, Inc.: board of trustees membership revised [Sec. 1105v, 9122 (1d)] - Act 32

medical examining boardMedical Examining Board

Anesthesiologist Assistants, Council on, created in DSPS; licensure requirements and practice standards created - Act 160

Physician assistants: medically related actions authority expanded; nurse practitioner and advanced nurse prescriber provision - Act 161

medical leaveMedical leave, see Family

medical malpracticeMedical malpractice

Injured Patients and Families Compensation Fund: certain amount transferred from general fund - Act 27

Tort reform: actions against manufacturers, distributors, sellers, and promoters of a product; strict liability; noneconomic damages limited; punitive damages; frivolous claims; health care service reviews confidentiality; use of health care reports or employee statements; hospital quality indicators reporting; expert and lay witness testimony; crimes of abuse, homicide, or negligence re health care providers and treatment or residential care facilities in specified cases - Act 2

medical practiceMedical practice, see specific medical occupation

medical recordMedical record, see Hospitals; Privacy