2017 Acts Index

Air monitoring site located at Kohler-Andrae State Park: DNR prohibited from including in the initial monitoring network plan submitted to EPA; waiver from federal Clean Air Act provision - Act 159

Air monitoring station appropriation expanded to include a sulfur dioxide monitor, conditions specified [Sec. 1827L-n] - Act 59

Brownfields: remediating contaminated land; pilot program for manufacturing facilities re stationary source air pollution controls; tax deeds; ERTID changes; property assessed clean energy loans for revitalization projects; neighborhood improvement districts (NID) and business improvement districts (BID) provisions; state trust fund loans to municipalities - Act 70

Quarry operations: limiting authority of political subdivisions to place limits or conditions on; definitions, permit, noise, and ordinance provisions [Sec. 982i-mf, q-qe, s, t, 984ig, ij, 1305p, 9431 (1i), (2i)] [vetoed] - Act 59

airport Airport, see Aviation

alcohol and other drug abuse Alcohol and other drug abuse

Addiction medicine consultation program: DHS to create and administer - Act 28

Allegations of impairment by alcohol or other drugs: DSPS and Veterinary Examining Board authorized to create procedures to address [Sec. 1235, 1903, 9102 (2), 9139 (12)] - Act 59

Alternatives to incarceration grant program for counties not receiving treatment alternatives and diversion (TAD) grants [Sec. 408m, 1673x, 9228 (15t)] - Act 59

Criminal investigation agent positions at DOJ authorized re drug interdiction and drug trafficking; unencumbered moneys lapse to the general fund and used for alternatives to prosecution and incarceration programs, DOJ plan and JCF approval required - Act 35

Critical access hospital grant re behavioral health crisis management system, conditions specified; involuntary commitment for treatment hearings held by videoconferencing permitted under certain conditions [Sec. 379f, g, 978f, k, 979k, 9120 (6d), 9420 (6d)] - Act 59

Drug trafficking, evidence-based substance abuse prevention, family and juvenile treatment courts, and drug treatment for inmates of county and tribal jails: grant programs established; DOJ, DHS, DCF duties; search warrant based on sworn affidavit or complaint provision - Act 261

Family treatment court and juvenile treatment court grant programs created; DCF report required - Act 202

FoodShare employment and training program (FSET): pilot program with implementation plan and statewide expansion proposal; outcomes report with proposed modifications required [Sec. 954-957, 964-968, 9120 (2), (2s)] [9120 (2) -- partial veto; 964d, 9120 (2s) -- vetoed] - Act 59

Graduate medical training in an addiction specialty and development of a training program: existing DHS grant programs to hospitals and rural hospitals expanded to include - Act 26

Grant programs administered by DPI combined re peer review, AODA programs, tribal language revitalization, and 4-year-old kindergarten [Admin.Code PI 16 (title), 16.01, 16.02, 16.03, 16.04, 32 (title), 32.01, 32.02, 32.03, 32.04, 38 (title), 38 subch. I, II, and III, 38.01, 38.02, 38.03, 38.04, 38.05, 38 subch. IV (title), V (title), and VI (title), 39 (title), 39.01, 39.02, 39.03, 39.04] - Act 93

Intensive alcohol abuse treatment program: DOC directed to design, include in 2019-21 agency budget request, and future report on program's impact [Sec. 9108 (8w)] [vetoed] - Act 59

Legislative oversight of requests from DHS for federal approval and state agency requirements; DHS to implement the Badger Care Reform waiver re childless adults and submit amendment to state's MA plan, rate change, or certain provider payments to JCF for approval; incorporates into statutes rules on controlled substance screening, testing, and treatment policy for FSET; OCI to administer WIHSP in accordance to DHHS terms and conditions; DCF reallocation or reduction of moneys in TANF schedules requires JCF approval; DWD rules on UI work search and registration waivers codified and DWD authority to establish waivers eliminated; DWD Fast Forward program appropriation split among its specific programs - Act 370

Opioid and methamphetamine treatment programs in underserved and high-need areas: DHS to create additional programs, funding provision - Act 27

Persons with drug dependence: emergency and involuntary commitment procedures, DHS programs, voluntary treatment, and other services extended to include - Act 34

Public housing adult residents: housing authorities to conduct employment screenings, create employability plans, and require able-bodied and unemployed or underemployed to complete a questionnaire re abuse of controlled substances - Act 265

Recovery charter school: pilot program and director of Office of Educational Opportunity in the UW System authorized to contract for operation of, conditions specified; high school graduation and insurance coverage requirements; DHS, DPI, and Superintendent of Public Instruction duties - Act 30

Substance abuse: reporting requirements for certain credentialing boards re opioids; federal waiver re dispensing narcotics for addiction treatment; buprenorphine prior authorization review and report; counseling changes re licensing and who can offer treatment; school health instruction requirements; graduate program in psychiatric mental health nursing at UW—Madison; training resources for social service workers; DCF, DHS, and DSPS duties; administrative rules provisions [Admin.Code DHS 75.02, 75.03; MPSW 1.09; SPS 160 (title), 160.015, 160.02, 160.03, 161, 163.01, 163.02, 164.01, 165, 166, 168] - Act 262

Treatment and diversion (TAD) grants expanded to include tribes - Act 351

Treatment and diversion (TAD) program: county grant moneys increased; pilot program to divert certain persons to treatment options, JCF approval - Act 32

UI law revisions re collection of debt, joint and several liability of fiscal agents, eligibility provisions re requests for information and concealment of certain payments, drug testing, appropriation, and technical changes - Act 157

Veterans outreach and recovery pilot program re substance abuse and mental health disorders: DVA to administer, report and sunset provisions - Act 295

W-2 programs: controlled substance abuse screening and testing revisions [Sec. 881-895, 9106 (2), 9306 (2)] - Act 59

Wisconsin substance abuse program renamed Wisconsin rehabilitation program and revised, DHS conditions removed, and earned release provision [Sec. 1856c-1857h] [vetoed] - Act 59

alcohol beverage _ regulation Alcohol beverage -- Regulation

Alcohol beverage licenses and permits and cigarette and tobacco products retailer licenses: application form signature and notarized requirements modified; corporate agent and false information penalty provisions - Act 289

Ozaukee County fairgrounds: Class ``B” and ``Class B” licensees and permittees may sell alcohol beverages under set circumstances - Act 95

Prohibition against adults knowingly permitting or failing to take action to prevent the illegal consumption of alcohol beverages by underage persons: property is not required to be covered by an alcohol license or permit for prohibition to apply - Act 126

Soda water beverage sellers: local authority to issue licenses repealed [Sec. 984j-jd, 1643d-t] - Act 59

Tax administration changes; interest on unclaimed U.S. savings bonds; ticket courier prohibited from selling lottery tickets; background investigation of lottery employees; reporting lottery winnings re child support; police and fire protection fee; ``restaurant” definition for license and regulation of alcohol beverage establishment purposes - Act 17

Unaccompanied underage person on alcohol beverage licensed premises: exception for large events at music festival venues - Act 7

alcohol beverage _ sale to minors Alcohol beverage -- Sale to minors

Prohibition against adults knowingly permitting or failing to take action to prevent the illegal consumption of alcohol beverages by underage persons: property is not required to be covered by an alcohol license or permit for prohibition to apply - Act 126

Unaccompanied underage person on alcohol beverage licensed premises: exception for large events at music festival venues - Act 7

all_terrain vehicle _atv_ All-terrain vehicle (ATV), see Recreation vehicle

allied health professional Allied health professional, see Medical service -- Occupations

ambulance Ambulance, see Medical service

american indian American Indian, see Indian gaming and compacts; Indians and tribal issues

american legion American Legion, see Veteran -- Organization

amusement Amusement

Amusement devices and tournament or league entrance fees: sales and use tax exemption created, definition provision [Sec. 1194b, 9438 (2p)] - Act 59

Epinephrine auto-injectors: use and supply of by authorized individuals allowed; definition provision - Act 133

Unaccompanied underage person on alcohol beverage licensed premises: exception for large events at music festival venues - Act 7

anatomical gift Anatomical gift, see Transplant

animal Animal, see also Animal -- Disease; Bird; Dogs; Fish and fishing, and its subheadings; Hunting; Livestock and meat

Animal-drawn vehicle operated on highways: lighting requirements revised re amber or yellow lights and inclement weather - Act 228

Certain dog license and vaccination tag requirements for hunting bear or wolf eliminated - Act 245

Commercial building code: not-for-profit facility that houses rehabilitating wildlife exempt from certain definitions [Sec. 1305g, m] - Act 59

Elk damage abatement: crops or grasses grown for bird hunting preserve made eligible, fencing provision [Sec. 582m, p] - Act 59

First aid rendered to domestic animals by emergency medical services practitioner or emergency medical responder in the course of responding to a call, civil and criminal immunity provisions - Act 166

Landlord and tenant regulations revised; political subdivision authority modified re historic properties, municipal dwelling inspection, levy limit reduction and garbage collection exception, and certain fees; public utility service to rental dwelling units; municipal utility arrearage collection; eviction action procedural changes; removing case management information from CCAP; open housing law re service, assistance, or emotional support animals; municipal administrative review; enforcement of rental unit energy efficiency program; local government rental property inspection program - Act 317

Wolf damage claims: payment revisions [Sec. 239m, 334q, 582g, h] [582h -- partial veto; 239m -- vetoed] - Act 59

Woodchucks defined as ``game animal" and ``fur-bearing animal" and DNR to establish open season for hunting and trapping - Act 64

animal _ disease Animal -- Disease

Certain dog license and vaccination tag requirements for hunting bear or wolf eliminated - Act 245

Feeding deer for certain purposes after positive test for CWD or bovine tuberculosis: duration of rule prohibiting modified - Act 41

annuities Annuities, see Retirement System, Wisconsin

aoda AODA, see Alcohol and other drug abuse

apostle islands Apostle Islands, see Park

appeals Appeals, see Hearings and Appeals, Division of

appeals court Appeals court, see Court -- Appellate; Supreme Court

appellate procedure Appellate procedure, see Court -- Appellate

appleton, city of Appleton, City of, see Outagamie County

appointment power of governor Appointment power of Governor, see Governor -- Appointments

appraisers, real estate Appraisers, Real estate, see Real property -- Agent

apprenticeship Apprenticeship

DWD authority to set apprentice-to-journeyworker ratio revised; minimum terms for carpentry and plumbing apprenticeships changed - Act 148

Funeral director apprenticeship changes - Act 304

High school senior may enter an apprenticeship contract during senior year under set conditions - Act 273

Journeyman plumber examination [Sec. 1652g, h] - Act 59

Workforce training grants (Fast Forward Program): use expanded for collaborative projects, teacher training, nursing training program, internship placement, and improved workforce retention; grant to support the Building Occupational Skills for Success (BOSS) program; report, sunset, and DWD duties [Sec. 398-399, 1397-1402, 1404, 1406, 9151 (1), (2), (5q), 9451 (2q)] - Act 59

appropriation Appropriation, see also Budget bills and process; Federal aid; Shared revenue; specific agency or department

Appropriation schedule repealed and recreated; general effective dates [Sec. 181-183, 9400] [182, 183 -- partial veto] - Act 59

Criminal investigation agent positions at DOJ authorized re drug interdiction and drug trafficking; unencumbered moneys lapse to the general fund and used for alternatives to prosecution and incarceration programs, DOJ plan and JCF approval required - Act 35

DOJ appropriations made annual and required to deposit all settlement funds in the general fund - Act 369

DOT study and report on consolidating state moneys for surface transportation program and replacing the funds with federal money from state highway program; request for transfer under s. 13.10 of the statutes [Sec. 359p, 9145 (4w)] [partial veto] - Act 59

Dyed diesel fuel for use in recreational motorboats: sale of permitted, taxes and general fund transfer provisions [Sec. 147d, 1208m, 9438 (3m)] [vetoed] - Act 59

Human resources and payrolls services: DOA to administer for all executive branch agencies and independent agencies except specified agencies; general fund lapse, onsite management, and reports provisions [Sec. 73, 9101 (9), 9201 (1), 9401 (4)] [73 -- partial veto] - Act 59

Required general fund structural balance applies to executive budget bill or bills [Sec. 140k] [vetoed] - Act 59

Required general fund structural balance does not apply to legislation adopted in the 2017-18 legislative session [Sec. 9152 (1i)] - Act 59

Retailer compensation for sale of lottery ticket or lottery share: GPR fund created [Sec. 469d] - Act 59

WERC: unspent program revenue lapses to the general fund [Sec. 9215 (1)] - Act 59

aquaculture Aquaculture, see Fish and fishing -- Commercial

arcade game Arcade game, see Vending machine