2017 Acts Index

Public construction bidding requirement exception for improvement constructed by a private person and donated to a local governmental unit - Act 167

State prevailing wage law and highway prevailing wage law repealed [Sec. 164, 178, 179, 981, 993-996, 1222, 1223, 1384-1395, 1444, 1452, 1453, 1762, 1769, 2249, 2262, 9352 (3), 9452 (2w)] [9452 (2w) -- vetoed] - Act 59

State procurement or public works projects contracts: certain practices prohibited re labor organizations - Act 3

publication of legal notices Publication of legal notices, see Public document

publicly_owned vehicle Publicly-owned vehicle, see Motor vehicle -- Publicly-owned

pupil assessment Pupil assessment, see School -- Evaluation and testing

purchasing, government Purchasing, Government

Boycott of Israel: prohibiting state procurement contracts from participating in and local governmental units from participating in or adopting a rule, ordinance, or policy related to - Act 248

Disabled veteran-owned businesses: minimum service-connected disability rating for state procurement and contracting purposes eliminated - Act 122

GPS device used to monitor certain sex offenders and persons who have violated certain injunctions: term of contract between DOC and vendor modified - Act 346

Information technology and procurement services positions: DOA report to JCF required [Sec. 9101 (11q)] [vetoed] - Act 59

Signs purchased by state agencies: estimated cost to trigger competitive bidding set; exemption from requirement that gives DOC opportunity to provide - Act 146

State procurement or public works projects contracts: certain practices prohibited re labor organizations - Act 3

VendorNet fund administration repealed [Sec. 424] - Act 59

purple heart medal Purple Heart Medal, see Veteran

R R

racine, city of Racine, City of

MPCP, Racine Parental Choice Program, and statewide parental choice program changes [Sec. 1577-1579, 1582] - Act 59

MPCP, Racine Parental Choice Program, statewide parental choice program, and Special Needs Scholarship Program changes - Act 36

Parental choice program: family income does not need to be verified under certain condition [Sec. 1580g, 1598at, 1602d, 9335 (4d)] - Act 59

Racine and statewide parental choice program attendance criteria when a non-participating private school shares a governing body with a participating private school [Sec. 1580k, 1598b] - Act 59

racine county Racine County

CHIPS proceeding: prohibition on appointing counsel to parent eliminated; pilot program creating parent’s right to counsel in certain counties created and SPD to run; DCF, report, and sunset provisions - Act 253

Storm water management study for City of Burlington: DNR grant to Southeastern Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission [Sec. 338d, 9133(8t)] - Act 59

TID numbers 1 and 4 in the Village of Caledonia: maximum life, expenditure period, and allocation period increased - Act 349

Unobligated Stewardship bonding authority: used for Saxon Harbor campground marina, Eagle Tower in Peninsula State Park, Horicon March Wildlife Area scenic overlook shelter, cities of Neenah and Menasha for pedestrian bridges and trails, and acquisition of the Canadian Pacific Railway corridor in Racine County [Sec. 514g, r] [514g -- partial veto] - Act 59

racine youthful offender correctional facility Racine Youthful Offender Correctional Facility, see Juvenile detention facility

radiation Radiation

Radiological materials transported on highways: permit fees deposited in transportation fund [Sec. 363, 534, 1900] - Act 59

radio Radio

Apportionment for broadcasters re income and franchise taxes, definition provision, DOR duties [Sec. 1002m, 1013d-i, 1057d, 1076d-k] - Act 59

Commercial radio and television station property: sales and use tax exemption modified, motor vehicle provision [Sec. 1187d-f, 9438 (2i)] [vetoed] - Act 59

radioactive material Radioactive material, see Radiation

raffle Raffle, see Gambling

railroad Railroad

Rail property acquisitions and improvement: bonding authority increased [Sec. 493] - Act 59

Railroad corporation acquisition of property by condemnation: in certain cases, legislation required that the acquisition serves the public interest [Sec. 585i, k] [vetoed] - Act 59

Unobligated Stewardship bonding authority: used for Saxon Harbor campground marina, Eagle Tower in Peninsula State Park, Horicon March Wildlife Area scenic overlook shelter, cities of Neenah and Menasha for pedestrian bridges and trails, and acquisition of the Canadian Pacific Railway corridor in Racine County [Sec. 514g, r] [514g -- partial veto] - Act 59

reading specialist Reading specialist, see Literacy

real estate Real estate, see Real property

real estate agent or appraiser Real estate agent or appraiser, see Real property -- Agent

real estate appraisers board Real Estate Appraisers Board, see Real property -- Agent

real estate examining board Real Estate Examining Board, see Real property -- Agent

real property Real property, see also Land; Mortgage; Public land

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

Burial site preservation: WHS duties for recording a site in a catalog revised and procedure for contesting a decision created; contiguous land, interested persons, real estate disclosure, Burial Sites Preservation Board, and disposition of remains determined to be of tribal descent provisions; report required - Act 222

Electrical wiring code for certain housing review by DSPS; legal description for easements re sewer lines or facilities; development-related permits from more than one political subdivision; exemption from highway weight limits for vehicles delivering propane; review or report on bills and proposed administrative rules that affect housing modified; property owner rights regarding assessment; and maintenance and construction activities on certain structures under a county shoreland zoning ordinance - Act 68

Nonprobate transfers of real property on death; transfer by affidavit procedure for small estates; mortgage payoff statements - Act 332

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

Real estate disclosure report forms updated; content of report submitted by registered home inspector to client adjusted - Act 338

Register of deeds: information assigned to a document submitted for filing or recording modified; penalties eliminated re registration of farm names; condominium plat provision - Act 102

Sale of foreclosed property and recording sheriff’s deed: process expanded to property anywhere in the state; clerk of court and notice provisions - Act 104

Sale of foreclosed property: county ordinance requiring sheriff or referee to use an Internet-based auction authorized; priority lien provisions - Act 208

Sale of foreclosed property: eligible bidders, purchaser to submit affidavit affirming eligibility, and penalty for false representation - Act 339

Transfer by affidavit procedure for small estates to include personal representatives, real property exception - Act 90

real property _ agent Real property -- Agent

Appraisal management company regulations established - Act 113

Real estate practice law and licensure of real estate brokers and salespersons: revisions re cooperative agreements with out-of-state brokers, criminal convictions and licenses, advertising, definitions, forms, and prohibition on negotiating the sale, exchange, purchase, or rental of certain personal property - Act 110

real property _ taxation Real property -- Taxation, see Property tax, and its subheadings

reciprocity Reciprocity, see also Interstate compact

Continuing education requirements for cosmetologists, aestheticians, manicurists, electrologists, and barbers changed; digest and one-hour course on statute and rule changes required - Act 81

Online courses in public schools: reciprocity for teachers licensed in another state; DPI duties [Sec. 1507m, 1532x, 1633g, i] - Act 59

Reciprocal teaching license: eliminate requirement that applicant received offer to teach in this state [Sec. 1520-1523] - Act 59

records Records, see School; Vital statistics

recount Recount, see Elections -- Contested elections

recreation Recreation, see also Amusement; Athletics; Park; Public land; State park

Bible camps: property tax exemption created [Sec. 997g, 9338 (1f)] - Act 59

Camp American Legion: DVA grant for operation of [Sec. 739n] - Act 59

Condemnation authority cannot be used for establishing or extending a recreational trail, pedestrian way, or bikeway or lane [Sec. 510m, 554g, 565g-w, 585g, r, 981m, 982p-pt, qs, r, 1224t, 2262y, 9352 (5t)] [981m -- partial veto] - Act 59

DSPS revisions re uniform professional credentialing and occupational licensing procedures, multifamily dwelling code, safety glazing material in hazardous locations, aging school buildings program, alternative dispute resolution for manufactured housing industry disputes, temporary revocable permits for master and journeyman plumbers, septic tank installers, public swimming pool definition, and other changes - Act 331

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

Lifeguards: minors 15 years old and older may be employed as - Act 153

Motorboat towing a person on water skis: restrictions on operating modified re mirror; local ordinance provision - Act 163

Ski jumping competition: grant to Vernon County for improvements to structures and property used for [Sec. 359m, n, 9144 (3t), 9444 (1t)] - Act 59

Town sanitary district composed primarily of summer resort property: residency requirements for commissioners revised - Act 233

Unobligated Stewardship bonding authority: used for Saxon Harbor campground marina, Eagle Tower in Peninsula State Park, Horicon March Wildlife Area scenic overlook shelter, cities of Neenah and Menasha for pedestrian bridges and trails, and acquisition of the Canadian Pacific Railway corridor in Racine County [Sec. 514g, r] [514g -- partial veto] - Act 59

White Mound County Park: DNR to sell to Sauk County for recreational purposes - Act 56

recreation vehicle Recreation vehicle, see also Boat; Snowmobile

ATV and UTV operation on highways: municipal ordinances authorizing permitted, conditions set - Act 87

ATV route signage revisions re highways designated as ATV routes by political subdivisions - Act 193

ATV safety enhancement grant program funding, UTVs included [Sec. 334g, 521f-v, 9133 (6c)] - Act 59

Guaranteed asset protection (gap) waivers are not insurance and can be offered and sold re credit sale or lease or refinancing of motor vehicles, including trailers, boats, ATVs, off-road motorcycles, and snowmobiles; WCA provision - Act 161

Recreational vehicle dealers may assess service fees; administrative rule repealed [Admin.Code Trans 142.04 (7)] [Sec. 1703m, 2266v, 9445 (1i)] - Act 59

recycling Recycling

Pyrolysis and gasification facilities exempt from certain solid waste facility regulations, definition provisions - Act 284

referendum Referendum

Municipal levy limit referenda required to state the purpose for which the increase will be used [Sec. 985e, g, 9331 (3w)] - Act 59

Opportunity Schools and Partnership Program creation in an eligible unified school district provisions, Superintendent of Public Instruction duties, report required, and village board procedures; DPI to contract for a reorganization of low performing school district study [Sec. 207f, g, 996w, 1463f, h, 1504k-r, w-y, 9135 (4w), 9435 (1x)] - Act 59

Recount petition by aggrieved party and referendum elector permitted, conditions set; costs and Elections Commission provisions; per diem for members of Ethics Commission and Elections Commission revised - Act 120