Acts Index

Local roads improvement program: funding for double seal coat project on a town road [Sec. 2278d, j, m]  -  Act 32

Mass transit operating aids decreased [Sec. 2246-2254] -  Act 32

Petroleum inspection fund transfer to transportation fund [Sec. 9210 (1)] -  Act 32

Southeast Wisconsin freeway megaproject program funding: Zoo interchange project report required [Sec. 618m, 619m, 620d, 9148 (7f), (8f), 9448 (6g)] [9148 (7f), (8f) — partial veto] -  Act 32

Southeast Wisconsin freeway megaprojects category of highway projects created, major highway project definition modified, bonding and funding provisions [Sec. 59-61, 611-618, 619-620, 623, 788-790, 2201-2210, 2215, 2217-2219, 2234, 2237, 2726, 9348 (6)] -  Act 32

State highway rehabilitation projects and major highway projects: authorized general obligation bonding limit increased [Sec. 792, 793] -  Act 32

State highway rehabilitation projects general obligation bonding limit [Sec. 791] -  Act 32

Transportation Finance and Policy, Commission on, created and report required; biennial transportation finance plan from DOT required [Sec. 2200m, 9148 (7g)] [2200m — partial veto] -  Act 32

Transportation fund created in DOT and revenue generated by use of the state transportation system to be deposited into it: constitutional amendment (1st consideration) [SJR-23]  -  JR-4

Transportation fund: DOA Secretary to transfer certain amount from general fund [Sec. 221s, 9201 (1q)]  -  Act 32

road _ marking Road — Marking, see also Billboard

Copper Culture State Park: DOT to erect tourism-oriented directional signs [Sec. 9148 (4f)] -  Act 32

Scenic byways: DOT may designate local highways as; signs provisions -  Act 147

``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

road _ railroad crossing Road — Railroad crossing, see Railroad — Crossing

roberts, virgil d Roberts, Virgil D.

Life and public service [AJR-44] -  JR-21

rock county Rock County

Development opportunity zone in the City of Beloit created -  Act 37

Major highway projects: four projects approved by TPC added to current enumerated list [Sec. 2211-2214]  -  Act 32

room tax Room tax

Room tax re premier resort area: expenditure by a tourism entity [Sec. 1725m, 9332 (2q)] -  Act 32

ross, justin david Ross, Justin David

Life and military service commended [SJR-54] -  JR-24

rotc _reserve officer training corps_ ROTC (Reserve officer training corps), see Military training

rough fish Rough fish, see Fish and fishing — Rough fish

rta _regional transit authority_ RTA (Regional transit authority), see Metropolitan transportation

rule_making authority Rule-making authority, see Administrative rules; specific agency or department

rules of the road Rules of the road, see Motor vehicle — Regulation

rural planning Rural planning

Enterprise zones: number Comm.Dept may designate increased with rural zone requirement; business tax credits and economic need consideration provisions -  Act 26

s - S -

s _ l S & L, see Savings and loan associations

safety Safety, see Occupational safety; Public safety; Recreation; Traffic safety

safety and professional services, department of Safety and Professional Services, Department of, see also Medical Examining Board; Regulation and Licensing, Department of; Trades and occupations; specific occupation

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

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

Bail bond surety corporation and agent licensing provisions created [Sec. 496m, 3205p, r, 3212m, 3541g, r, 9140 (5c)] [vetoed] -  AB-40

Barbering and Cosmetology Examining Board renamed the Cosmetology Examining Board and regulation and licensing of barbers placed directly under DSPS  -  Act 190

Comm.Dept economic development business certifications and certain grant programs transferred to DOA; women's business initiative corporation grants and small business innovation research assistance grants repealed; diesel truck idling reduction grants transferred to DSPS [for section numbers, see entry under ``Commerce, Department of"] -  Act 32

Construction of one- and two-family dwellings: rules promulgation that would increase costs provisions, DSPS and JCRAR duties [Sec. 2738k, 2739c-L, 9310 (1i)]  -  Act 32

DRL name changed to Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS) and some Comm.Dept functions transferred; certain unfair trade practice rules transferred from DATCP; administration of laws re erosion control at commercial building construction sites transferred from DNR; technical assistance for American Indian economic development; manufactured housing rehabilitation and recycling program transferred from Comm.Dept; DOA provisions [for section numbers and vetoes, see entry under ``Reorganization of state government"] -  Act 32

DSPS authority and responsibility changes re buildings and safety, occupational regulation, and changes to the measurement of products containing opium or other controlled substances -  Act 146

Fingerprint requirement in connection with professional credentials issued by DSPS or an examining board or affiliated examining board prohibited except when required by statute; DSPS required to establish criteria for when an investigation into a credential holder or applicant's arrest or conviction record is necessary -  Act 255

Housing assistance programs transferred from Comm.Dept to DOA; DSPS provisions [Sec. 19m-25, 435m-446m, 738m, 856, 1648, 1664, 2227-2229, 2238, 2433, 2713, 2730e-s, 2738m, 2821-2823, 2827, 2895k, 3268-3274m, 3450m-3462m, 3474, 3475, 3540, 9110 (1)]  -  Act 32

Military instruction counts toward initial training requirement re application for credential issued by DSPS, a board under DSPS, or other specified credential; demonstration provision  -  Act 120

Private sewage system maintenance program: inventory and implementation deadlines delayed -  Act 134

Underground storage tank regulations re hazardous substances and secondary containment requirements [Sec. 2330c, g]  -  Act 32

sage _student achievement guarantee_ contracts SAGE (Student achievement guarantee) contracts, see School — State aid

st. croix river St. Croix River, see Waterways and water power

salary Salary, see Judge — Salary; Public employee — Salary

sales Sales

Plastic bulk merchandise containers: sale to scrap plastic dealer regulations created; definitions and penalty provisions; JRCCP report -  Act 194

Portable electronics insurance: criteria for selling and offering established -  Act 225

Retail theft felony penalties modified and racketeering provision created; proof of ownership required for certain merchandise at a flea market, penalty provisions; JRCCP report  -  Act 174

Zinc air button cell battery: sales of prohibited unless certified by DATCP; forfeiture and definition provisions  -  Act 201

sales tax Sales tax

Products provided free of charge; sales and use tax provision [Sec. 2178m, n, 9441 (2q)] -  Act 32

Retailers permitted to advertise that state and local sales taxes will be assumed by the retailer -  Act 18

Tax rate increases in certain cases: two-thirds vote required; statewide advisory referendum provision  -  Act 9

sales tax _ exemption Sales tax — Exemption

Advertising and promotional direct mail: sales and use tax exemptions created [Sec. 2181p, 9441 (1d)]  -  Act 32

Modular and manufactured homes sold in this state but used outside this state: sales and use tax exemptions [Sec. 2179, 9441 (3)] -  Act 32

Snowmaking and snow-grooming machines and equipment: sales and use tax exemptions created [Sec. 2181n, 9441 (3b)] -  Act 32

Vegetable oil or animal fat converted to motor vehicle fuel: sales and use tax exemptions [Sec. 2181, 9441 (4)]  -  Act 32

sanitation and sewerage management Sanitation and sewerage management, see also Solid waste management

Metropolitan sewerage districts: commissioner per diem revised [Sec. 2715s, u, 9332 (2i)] -  Act 32

Private sewage system maintenance program: inventory and implementation deadlines delayed -  Act 134

savings and loan associations Savings and loan associations, see also Financial institution

Savings banks and savings and loan associations: audit and report requirements changed -  Act 182

savings bank Savings bank, see Bank

scenic byway Scenic byway, see Road

scholarships and loans Scholarships and loans

Child care scholarship and bonus program: transfer of TANF funds to federal Child Care and Development block grant funds permitted [Sec. 1376] -  Act 32

College savings programs and College Savings Program Board transferred to DOA from Office of the State Treasurer; certain family members who are not account members allowed to contribute and claim deductions [Sec. 74, 75-77, 207, 208, 758-766, 868, 904-907, 1756-1760, 3491, 3492, 9149 (1), 9341 (5f)] -  Act 32

Financial Aid Consolidation and Modernization, Commission on, created in HEAB; report and sunset provisions  -  Act 176

Wisconsin Covenant Scholars Program, Office of, eliminated and administration of the program transferred to HEAB; students prohibited from enrolling after set date [Sec. 83, 84, 95, 209, 725, 1125-1132, 9101 (3)] -  Act 32

Wisconsin higher education grants appropriation cap formula suspended; 2011-12 and 2012-13 appropriations set [Sec. 518, 1119-1121] -  Act 32

school School, see also Blind and visually impaired; Discrimination in education; Juvenile detention facility; Kindergarten; Medical College of Wisconsin, Inc.; Milwaukee — School; Parochial and private educational institutions; Teacher; Technical college; University of Wisconsin and its subheadings

Administrative leadership academy eliminated; DPI authority to pay for UWHC treatment of students of certain schools for the deaf, hearing impaired, blind, and visually impaired repealed [Sec. 521, 522, 2453, 2458-2460] -  Act 32

Charter school state aid: cap on reduction in general school aid to all school districts eliminated [Sec. 2571]  -  Act 32

Charter schools: payments to the Racine school district modified [Sec. 2501-2503] -  Act 32

Employment discrimination based on conviction record: educational agency exempt re unpardoned felony conviction  -  Act 83

MPCP and independent charter school per pupil payment revised [Sec. 2499, 2500, 2542] -  Act 32

Open Enrollment Program revisions re virtual charter school limits, revenue limits for energy efficiency measures, and refunded or rescinded property taxes [Sec. 2507, 2513b-2515, 2600m, 2601m] -  Act 32

Public education law revisions re pupil expulsion, teacher evaluations, SAGE contracts, special education services, pupil transportation costs, school libraries, MPS teaching days, law enforcement records re conduct of a pupil, physical education credits, and tax levy -  Act 105

Read to Lead Development Council created; assessing reading readiness of kindergarteners; knowledge of reading development and instruction required for certain initial teacher licenses; teacher education programs to report on number of graduates and performance of recent graduates used to evaluate the programs; educator effectiveness evaluation system and equivalency process developed; intervention or remedial reading services for certain pupils; DPI duties; LAB audit  -  Act 166

Recreational activities in a school building or on school grounds and granting liability immunity to school districts, school boards, and governing body of a charter school, recreational agreement provision; notice of claims provisions against certain volunteers and procurement or maintenance of insurance by volunteer fire companies and government bodies revised -  Act 162

School board contract with Second Chance Partners for Education and similar nonprofit corporations permitted re work-based learning program for at-risk children  -  Act 157