2013 Acts Index

``Rock River Trail Scenic and Historic Route": DOT to designate and mark highway route in specified counties; contributions from interested parties required - Act 30

Substance abuse prevention provisions for employers and employees performing work on public utility projects in public rights-of-way; expanding ``move over or slow down" law to include public utility vehicles displaying flashing warning lights - Act 291

Three-vehicle combinations operating on highways without a permit: exception created - Act 355

Vegetation obstructing an outdoor advertising sign: permittee to compensate DOT for removal of trees over certain diameter; definitions, ``cross-vista" sign, and arborist provisions - Act 231

Vehicle operating under a Michigan border permit allowed to operate in Florence County; compliance with current Michigan law and DOT report provisions - Act 34

Vehicle or combination of vehicles operating under a Michigan border permit: operating authority revisions; DOT report provision - Act 48

Vehicle or vehicle combination used by a utility or under contract to a utility transporting poles, pipes, girders, and similar materials on highways without a permit: maximum width and projection beyond the front bumper provisions - Act 369

road _ construction and repair Road -- Construction and repair, see also Bridge; Railroad -- Crossing

Building Commission revenue bond limit increased on major highway projects and transportation administrative facilities [Sec. 1559] - Act 20

Completed major highway projects removed from approval list [Sec. 1519-1534] - Act 20

County aid for construction or repair of a bridge or culvert on a highway maintained by a town: clarifies statutory language - Act 152

County trunk highway relocation project in Sheboygan County [Sec. 302m, 9145 (7L)] - Act 20

County trunk highway relocation project in Sheboygan and Manitowoc counties: funding modified - Act 49

Disabled veteran-owned businesses: state procurement and certain construction contract requirements modified; contracts let by commissions and special purpose districts provision - Act 192

East arterial highway project along STH 54 from the Village of Port Edwards to City of Wisconsin Rapids: environmental impact statement required [Sec. 1534g] [vetoed] - Act 20

Expenditures for aesthetic elements in highway improvement projects [Sec. 1559w] - Act 20

Flood damage to highways: appropriation expanded to cover any disaster, definition provision and JCF duties [Sec. 291, 466m, 518m, 1515, 1582-1587m, 9345 (3)] [1587 -- partial veto] - Act 20

General obligation bonds authorized to fund the Zoo interchange, I 94 north-south corridor, and high-cost state highway bridge projects [Sec. 334, 484, 1537] - Act 20

Highway project design inventory: estimated costs requirement reduced [Sec. 1517] - Act 20

Joint local water authority: eligibility in the safe drinking water loan program and utility facilities owned by to be included in municipal utility facilities subject to cost sharing when relocation or replacement is required due to freeway construction - Act 12

Reconstruction of I 94 in Milwaukee County: DOT may fund preliminary engineering and design work from the major highway projects appropriation, environmental impact study provision [Sec. 317, 318, 9145 (3), 9445 (3)] - Act 20

Relocated nonconforming outdoor advertising signs due to state highway projects: provisions created, local ordinance consideration [Sec. 1556m-t, 9345 (7c), 9445 (7c)] [vetoed] - Act 20

Southeast Wisconsin freeway megaprojects: additional general obligation bond proceeds authorized [Sec. 333, 485, 1536, 1558] - Act 20

Southeast Wisconsin freeway rehabilitation project prohibition on additional lane on I 94 adjacent to Wood National Cemetery repealed [Sec. 1535] - Act 20

Sponsorship agreements between DOT and a sponsor permitted; use of fees or services specified [Sec. 324, 518, 1518, 1544, 1555, 1556] - Act 20

State highway maintenance activities performed by counties, municipalities, and private contractors under contract with DOT: appropriations, definitions, payment method between DOT and local governments, and other revisions [Sec. 319-322, 325-330d, 1539-1543, 1545, 1546] - Act 20

State highway rehabilitation program funding increased - Act 141

USH 12 highway project from City of Elkhorn to City of Whitewater: environmental impact statement required [Sec. 1534h] - Act 20

USH 151 interchange and bridge in Fond du Lac County [Sec. 1534f] - Act 20

road _ county Road -- County

County trunk highway relocation project in Sheboygan County [Sec. 302m, 9145 (7L)] - Act 20

County trunk highway relocation project in Sheboygan and Manitowoc counties: funding modified - Act 49

road _ expressway Road -- Expressway

General obligation bonds authorized to fund the Zoo interchange, I 94 north-south corridor, and high-cost state highway bridge projects [Sec. 334, 484, 1537] - Act 20

Joint local water authority: eligibility in the safe drinking water loan program and utility facilities owned by to be included in municipal utility facilities subject to cost sharing when relocation or replacement is required due to freeway construction - Act 12

Reconstruction of I 94 in Milwaukee County: DOT may fund preliminary engineering and design work from the major highway projects appropriation, environmental impact study provision [Sec. 317, 318, 9145 (3), 9445 (3)] - Act 20

Southeast Wisconsin freeway megaprojects: additional general obligation bond proceeds authorized [Sec. 333, 485, 1536, 1558] - Act 20

Southeast Wisconsin freeway rehabilitation project prohibition on additional lane on I 94 adjacent to Wood National Cemetery repealed [Sec. 1535] - Act 20

road _ finance Road -- Finance

Expenditures for aesthetic elements in highway improvement projects [Sec. 1559w] - Act 20

General fund transfer to the transportation fund [Sec. 9245 (1)] - Act 20

General transportation aids calculation and distribution [Sec. 1581q-u] - Act 20

Petroleum inspection fund transfer to the transportation fund [Sec. 9238 (3)] - Act 20

Reconstruction of I 94 in Milwaukee County: DOT may fund preliminary engineering and design work from the major highway projects appropriation, environmental impact study provision [Sec. 317, 318, 9145 (3), 9445 (3)] - Act 20

State highway maintenance activities performed by counties, municipalities, and private contractors under contract with DOT: appropriations, definitions, payment method between DOT and local governments, and other revisions [Sec. 319-322, 325-330d, 1539-1543, 1545, 1546] - Act 20

State highway rehabilitation program funding increased - Act 141

Transportation fund created in DOT and revenue generated by use of the state transportation system to be deposited into it: constitutional amendment (2nd consideration) [AJR2] - JR1

road _ marking Road -- Marking, see also Billboard

``128th Infantry Memorial Highway": DOT to designate and mark STH 128 in Pierce and St. Croix counties as; contributions from interested parties provision - Act 18

``Governor Patrick Lucey Highway": DOT to designate and mark portion of STH 35 in Crawford County as [Sec. 1554m] - Act 20

``Historic Milwaukee Public Library": DOT required to erect and maintain directional signs [Sec. 1581t] [vetoed] - Act 20

``Rock River Trail Scenic and Historic Route": DOT to designate and mark highway route in specified counties; contributions from interested parties required - Act 30

Shrine of Our Lady of Good Help: DOT to erect directional signs [Sec. 9145 (9w)] [vetoed] - Act 20

Specific information signs on highways: definition of food establishment to include bakery items [Sec. 1581m] - Act 20

Sponsorship agreements between DOT and a sponsor permitted; use of fees or services specified [Sec. 324, 518, 1518, 1544, 1555, 1556] - Act 20

State highway maintenance activities performed by counties, municipalities, and private contractors under contract with DOT: appropriations, definitions, payment method between DOT and local governments, and other revisions [Sec. 319-322, 325-330d, 1539-1543, 1545, 1546] - Act 20

Transportation alternatives program and grants created; bicycle and pedestrian facilities program, transportation enhancement activities program, safe routes to school program, and traffic marking enhancement program eliminated [Sec. 302, 303-314, 1560-1564, 9145 (5v), 9245 (3x)] - Act 20

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

rock county Rock County

``Rock River Trail Scenic and Historic Route": DOT to designate and mark highway route in specified counties; contributions from interested parties required - Act 30

rock river Rock River, see Waterways and water power

room tax Room tax

Single-owner entities disregarded as separate entities for income tax purposes: sales and use tax provisions apply to room tax, local food and beverage tax, local rental car tax, and state rental vehicle fee [Sec. 1277, 1502, 1503, 1504, 9437 (3)] - Act 20

rule_making authority Rule-making authority, see specific agency or department

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

rural planning Rural planning

Certified crisis programs that create mental health mobile crisis teams for rural areas: DHS grants to counties and regions to establish - Act 132

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safety Safety, see Motorcycle; Recreation vehicle; Snowmobile; Traffic safety

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

Administrative costs appropriation clarified [Sec. 205q, 209q] - Act 20

Building and safety appropriation from federal government as reimbursement for indirect costs repealed [Sec. 212] - Act 20

Commercial bail bonds regulations and licensing provisions created, report required; DSPS duties and emergency rule provisions [Sec. 204w, 2179t, w, 2183e-s, 2187c-o, 2265ce, 2285m, 2342c-w, 9138 (1i), 9438 (1i)] [vetoed] - Act 20

Consolidation of DSPS and DATCP: DOA study required [Sec. 9101 (3s)] - Act 20

Cosmetologist required training hours reduced; cosmetology and barbering licensure requirement exemption for a service performed prior to a live performance or production of a moving or still image for public release or broadcast; recognition of accredited schools of barbering, cosmetology, aesthetics, manicuring, and electrology; DSPS duties - Act 356

Diesel truck idling reduction grants: DSPS authority to award sunsetted and transferred to DOA [Sec. 215, 216, 1710, 9138 (6)] - Act 20

DSPS to collect fingerprints of applicants for real estate appraiser certification or license and submit to the FBI; DSPS or appropriate board may reprimand a credential holder or limit or revoke a credential for failure to provide information re an investigation into misconduct within certain amount of time - Act 124

Dwelling Code Council: requiring a review of one- and two-family dwelling code once every 3 years and report on the review and recommendations to DSPS once every 6 years - Act 23

Electrician, electrical contractor, and electrical inspector licensing, registration, and certification requirements: 2007 WisAct 63 effective date changed and municipal licensing authority by ordinance sunsetted - Act 4

Electricians: revisions re licensing structure re apprentices, master electrician statutory requirements, journeyman requirements, and exemptions to work that does not require a licensed electrician; DSPS duties and prohibition on promulgating a rule requiring electrical wiring inspection at certain industrial or manufacturing facilities - Act 143

Erosion control laws for construction sites with a land disturbance area of one or more acres transferred to DNR from DSPS; storm water discharge permit provision and statewide uniform standard required; ordinance stricter than uniform standard permitted under certain conditions [Sec. 574, 575, 575ag-ar, 1245-1247, 1252-1257, 1259-1261, 1568m, 1628, 1711, 1712, 2088-2092e, 2097-2102, 9138 (2)] - Act 20

Information technology FTE positions transferred from DSPS to DOA [Sec. 9138 (5)] - Act 20

Mobile dentistry program registration provisions created; DSPS, Dentistry Examining Board, fees, and rule-making provisions - Act 244

PECFA transferred from DSPS to DNR; contractor registration and federal aid for costs re petroleum spills provisions [Sec. 210b, 214, 217-222, 283, 522-528, 1597-1599, 1634-1709, 1996, 1998, 2056, 2057, 2122-2125, 2127-2130, 2265, 2280, 9138 (7), 9238 (2L)] - Act 20

PEG, PEO, charitable organization, professional fund-raisers, and fund-raising counsel: regulation of transferred from DSPS to DFI; annual financial report filing modified [Sec. 787, 869, 1227, 1237, 1238, 1461, 1715, 1894, 1895, 1896, 1936, 1974, 1989, 1990, 2161, 2179, 2180-2182, 2183, 2184-2187, 2188-2217, 2232-2253, 2267, 9138 (1), 9438 (1)] - Act 20

Petroleum products and hazardous substances regulation: certain duties and powers transferred from DSPS to DATCP [Sec. 201, 206-209, 211, 213m, 529, 786, 1462, 1463, 1589-1591, 1594, 1595, 1600-1627, 1629-1633, 1949-1961, 1962-1970, 9138 (3), (4), 9238 (1), (2)] [9138 (3) -- partial veto] - Act 20

Postsecondary education degree not required before taking an examination for a credential from DSPS or credentialing board with exceptions for real estate appraiser, registered nurse, and licensed practical nurse; Board of Nursing may deny initial license or certificate under certain conditions - Act 114

Professional regulation laws revised: fingerprints of real estate appraiser certification or license applicant; reprimand of a credential holder for failure to respond to information request re misconduct; Cosmetology Examining Board membership; discretion to Pharmacy Examining Board to grant license to certain persons licensed in other states and suspension of license for failure to renew by renewal date; prescription drug monitoring program; construction, installation, alteration, operation, and inspection of elevators and lifts revised - Act 124

Public building and buildings that are places of employment: ordinances re standards for constructing, altering, or adding to must conform to rules promulgated by DSPS; variance from a standard in a DSPS rule is acceptable under certain conditions; DSPS to accept variance reviews and determinations by second class cities; Building Code Council created in DSPS; certification of inspectors and inspection of fire safety devices provisions - Act 270