DNR permits re high-voltage transmission construction and relocation of utility facility as condition of certain general permits; sulfur dioxide compliance plan, certain DNR determinations, and certain PSC variance eliminated; PSC assessment authority; funding for energy efficiency and renewable resource programs; PSC approval of public utility contracts with affiliated interests; PSC authority re local access and transport areas for telephone service and complaints re railroad telecommunications service; exempting construction of certain electric transmission lines from PSC certification -
Act 299Freight optimization modeling: DOT may contract for services; WEDC and DOT to conduct a study and report to JCF [Sec. 655e, 2547d, 9145 (4f)] [vetoed] -
Act 55Freight rail preservation appropriation [Sec. 650] -
Act 55Freight rail service: state property held for preserving or improving is not subject to local special assessment [Sec. 1991, 2048] -
Act 55Railroad conveyances: DFI duties transferred to the Office of the Commissioner of Railroads [Sec. 3527d-h, 9314 (3f)] -
Act 55Railroad property acquisition and improvement and rail passenger route development: general obligation bonding limit revised; transportation fund lapse [Sec. 875, 878, 9245 (1q)] -
Act 55Trespassing on railroads does not include pedestrians crossing the tracks or right-of-way [Sec. 3527m] [vetoed] -
Act 55Railroad crossing: certain cargo tank motor vehicles transporting hazardous materials required to stop [Sec. 4348] -
Act 55DOT sponsorship agreements re materials displayed at passenger rail station: fees deposited in transportation fund [Sec. 652, 2546, 2547] -
Act 55Midwest Interstate Passenger Rail Commission: legislative members’ term of office clarified -
Act 182Railroad property acquisition and improvement and rail passenger route development: general obligation bonding limit revised; transportation fund lapse [Sec. 875, 878, 9245 (1q)] -
Act 55Transit safety oversight program created in DOT re fixed guideway transit systems [Sec. 653, 654, 2574] [2574 -- partial veto] -
Act 55Kreunen, Rodney Warren: life and public service of a former State Commissioner of Railroads commended upon his death [SJR79] -
JR13Railroad conveyances: DFI duties transferred to the Office of the Commissioner of Railroads [Sec. 3527d-h, 9314 (3f)] -
Act 55DFI rules modified re UCC Article 9 filings made in an office of register of deeds; DOR rules modified re real estate transfer fee, register of deeds provision [Admin.Code DFI-CCS 7.03; Tax 15.04] -
Act 38Real estate transfer fee return: person who conveys real property required to file even if the conveyance is exempt from the fee, exemption provision; local fees prohibited -
Act 145Tax administration technical changes -
Act 216Foreclosure actions involving noncommercial property and abandoned property: revisions re redemption period, notice of sale, and determination of abandonment; court duties specified -
Act 376Property rights regulation revisions re local government restrictions on sale, purchase, development, or occupancy of real property and individual notice requirements; vested rights; shoreland zoning; resolution of challenge to zoning restrictions; supermajority vote to down zone a property; content of economic impact analysis of proposed administrative rules; standard for judicial review of certain state agency actions and decisions; and DNR and DATCP contested case hearings -
Act 391Real estate practice law revisions re terminology, licensing, association with a firm, independent contractor, independent practice, time-share salespersons, and Real Estate Examining Board provisions; statute of limitation for filing an action against a real estate broker or salesperson; definition of ``employee”, UI, and emergency rules provisions -
Act 258Sale of property: local governments prohibited from imposing time-of-sale requirements; existing ordinance, resolution, or policy is unenforceable [Sec. 4595c] -
Act 55Real Estate Examining Board requirement to develop rules re cooperative agreement forms for out-of-state real estate brokers, salespersons, and time-share salespersons deleted -
Act 47Real estate practice law revisions re terminology, licensing, association with a firm, independent contractor, independent practice, time-share salespersons, and Real Estate Examining Board provisions; statute of limitation for filing an action against a real estate broker or salesperson; definition of ``employee”, UI, and emergency rules provisions -
Act 258Distance Learning Authorization Board created and attached to HEAB; JCF duties -
Act 208Income tax reciprocity agreements reached with other states: JCF approval required [Sec. 2117e, 2226e, em] [vetoed] -
Act 55Campaign finance laws (chapter 11) revised including requiring specified entities to register with GAB and file periodic reports, contribution limits, and coordination; reconciliation provision -
Act 117Biking in a ski area: biker’s responsibilities and ski area operator safety requirements and liability immunity -
Act 168Campground and state park and trail fees revised; DNR study on additional revenue for state parks required [Sec. 1037e, g, 1038e, g, 1046b-j, 3580m, 9132 (4f), 9432 (2f)] -
Act 55Camping units: DSPS directed to include separate standards for in the dwelling code, electrical code, and plumbing code -
Act 49Epinephrine auto-injectors: physician, physician assistant, or advanced nurse practitioner may prescribe to an authorized entity, definition provisions; liability exemption for trained employees of authorized entity -
Act 35Farm tractor may be operated on highway without being registered with DOT for special occasions, parade purposes, antique vehicle clubs, or occasional personal use [Sec. 4329m] -
Act 55Golf cart crossing points on highways: municipality and county authority to establish; speed limit and highway crossing signs provisions; DOT duties -
Act 125Premier resort area: City of Rhinelander may declare itself as via ordinance or resolution, tax provision [Sec. 2003p-pg, 9437 (3f)] -
Act 55Private campgrounds: immunity from civil liability; exemptions provisions -
Act 293Restaurants, lodging, and recreation: oversight of transferred to DATCP from DHS [Sec. 482, 670, 1055, 1455, 1854, 1974-1980, 2472, 2515, 2596, 2606, 2612, 2616, 2617, 2641-2648, 2659-2682, 2692, 2694-2710, 2714, 2715, 2720, 3105-3107, 3122, 3422-3432, 3433, 3434, 4033-4036, 4040, 4045, 4047, 4050-4105, 4318, 4353-4355, 4721, 9118 (2), 9418 (2)] -
Act 55Rome, Town of, authorized to make cash grants or loan subsidies to owner, lessee, or developer of land in a TID that includes a golf course -
Act 24Underage person on premises licensed for retail sale of alcohol beverages: exception for Class “B” licensed indoor golf and baseball facility -
Act 221ATV landowner incentive program sunsetted [Sec. 635m, 990m, 997m, 2123m, 2241m, 2361m] -
Act 55DOT rules: technical changes and revisions re motor vehicle warranties, evaluation of major highway projects, recreational vehicle dealers, motor vehicle rental companies, design of handicapped parking signs, and electronic signatures for ID card applications for certain parking privileges [for Administrative Code numbers, see entry under ``Transportation, Department of -– Administrative rules"] [vetoed] -
SB360Off-highway motorcycle (OHM): operation and registration requirements established; definition, fees, and trails provisions; DNR duties; Off-Highway Motorcycle Council created; false statement on application and electronic retrieval of information provisions -
Act 170Recreation vehicle registration and regulation revisions; hunting, trapping, and fishing approval and regulation revisions; place of trial for certain fish and game law violations; DNR duties and electronic system for accessing approvals and certificates; enforcement, penalty, and emergency rule provisions -
Act 89Small UTV defined and age restriction modified; UTV age restriction modified; small ATV engine size increased -
Act 210UTV definition modified [Sec. 996m] -
Act 55Newspaper recycling fee and postconsumer waste content in newsprint requirements eliminated -
Act 7Recycling grants to local governments: appropriation to DNR increased -
Act 392Vacancies on a school board of a common, union high, or unified school district: appointment provisions revised; primary for election in certain election districts required; adoption of apportionment plan after decennial census required -
Act 63Election law revisions re write-in candidate registration, reconvening of board of canvassers to count absentee and provisional ballots, caucus used to nominate certain candidates, date an ordinance or resolution must be submitted to electors at the next election, affixing a sticker to a ballot, and a school board referendum -
Act 37Incorporation of certain towns contiguous to 3rd class cities: new method created; sunset and referendum provisions [Sec. 1959e] [partial veto] -
Act 55Ledgeview, Town of: special provision regarding the incorporation of repealed -
Act 13Local option for issuing liquor licenses repealed; retaining invoices for sales of malt beverages and intoxicating liquors in electronic form permitted, DOR duties -
Act 372Affidavit of interruption of adverse possession or use of real estate provisions created -
Act 200DFI rules modified re UCC Article 9 filings made in an office of register of deeds; DOR rules modified re real estate transfer fee, register of deeds provision [Admin.Code DFI-CCS 7.03; Tax 15.04] -
Act 38Register of deeds: revisions re instruments filed or recorded with and fees -
Act 48Vital records available in electronic system for vital records issuance: State Registrar or any local registrar allowed to issue certified copies; domestic partnership added to public use indexes -
Act 157Christian Schools International and Association of Christian Schools International added to list of choice program accrediting agencies and preaccrediting agencies and Special Needs Scholarship program accrediting entities re qualifying private schools -
Act 297Basilica of St. Josaphat in Milwaukee County: DOT to erect and maintain directional signs; contributions from interested parties provision -
Act 51Cemetery authority licensure requirements revised, religious associations and deposit of care funds provisions; DSPS administration of cemeteries and DFI regulation of cemetery authorities transferred to the Cemetery Board, salesperson licensure provision; rules established for disposition of occupied cemetery lots and mausoleum spaces; certain penalty provisions increased -
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