2017 Acts Index

North leg of the Zoo Interchange project: DOT may not provide funding [Sec. 9145 (10d)] - Act 59

Peshtigo Fire Museum: DOT to erect tourism-oriented directional signs, SHSW to pay fee [Sec. 9145 (4c)] - Act 59

``PFC Valentine T. Warrichaiet Memorial Bridge”: DOT to designate and mark bridge on USH 41 across the Oconto River in City of Oconto as - Act 276

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

Replace-in-kind alternatives required re highway improvement project plans: DOT to study and provide cost estimate, definition provision [Sec. 1221m, 9345 (4t)] [vetoed] - Act 59

State highway program revisions re DOT project cost estimate for major highway projects and certain report to TPC, and cost-benefit analysis of certain DOT services - Act 247

STH 154 rehabilitation in Sauk County [Sec. 9145 (10c)] [vetoed] - Act 59

STH 23 construction and rehabilitation work [Sec. 9145 (2i), (2j)] - Act 59

Tolling implementation study: DOT to contract for the study, report deadline [Sec. 9145 (6b)] [vetoed] - Act 59

Traffic control signals in City of Greenfield: DOT to study need a specified intersection, report required [Sec. 9145 (8m)] - Act 59

transportation, department of _ vehicles Transportation, Department of -- Vehicles

Expanding list of traffic violations for which operating privilege is suspended and attendance at a vehicle right-of-way course is required; great bodily harm or death of another, failure to complete course, and forfeiture provisions - Act 105

Garbage or refuse collection vehicles: DOT permit to exceed weight and length limitations revised; administrative rules provision [Admin.Code Trans 269.05] [Sec. 1900og-or, 2266w] - Act 59

Implements of husbandry and agricultural CMV (commercial motor vehicle): weight allowances and permitting sunset provisions repealed [Sec. 1900j-L, m-o, p-r] - Act 59

OWI-related offense: permanent revocation of motor vehicle operating privileges under set conditions; reinstatement and OAR provisions; DOT appendix report - Act 172

PSC duties re state energy policy and regulation of public utilities; settlements in PSC dockets requirements; procedure for handling complaints of violations of the one-call system re natural gas and other hazardous materials created and other revisions, PSC duties and forfeiture provisions; treatment of certain utility facilities under county construction site erosion control and storm water management zoning ordinances; appropriation and advertising provisions - Act 136

Raw forest products and lumber transported on specified routes in Ashland and Vilas counties: maximum gross weight limit of vehicle or vehicle combination having 11 axels operating on a highway without a permit set [Sec. 1900 Lm, 9345 (4w)] - Act 59

Special license plate revenue from Donate Life Wisconsin and Wisconsin Women's Health Foundation: payment responsibility transferred from DHS to DOT [Sec. 372, 373, 535, 536, 1784, 1785, 1894, 1895, 1896, 1897] - Act 59

Special registration plates for expressing support for family members of law enforcement who have died in the line of duty: annual voluntary payment required; fund allocation provision - Act 194

Special vehicle weight limit for vehicles transporting raw forest products and lumber on certain highways in Ashland and Vilas counties eliminated; Michigan border permit for oversize or overweight vehicles expanded to include - Act 299

State parks and recreation areas: vehicle admission and overnight camping fees revised; DNR and DOT to develop plan for a recreational passport when renewing vehicle registration, special license plate provision; cap on electric receptacles increased; FTE positions decrease re forestry and parks report [Sec. 340m, 557-565d, f, 9101 (11u), 9133 (6u), 9333 (2), 9433 (1), (2)] [9101 (11u) -- partial veto] - Act 59

Transportation revisions re planning for certain federal highway money distribution transfers, drunk driving penalty cross-reference correction, penalties for violation of motor vehicle mileage disclosure requirement, and obsolete federal motor carrier law references (remedial legislation) - Act 363

Weight limits on highways: heavy-duty vehicles equipped with idle reduction technology or natural gas fuel system may exceed under certain conditions; DOT report not required - Act 85

transportation fund Transportation fund, see Road -- Finance

transportation projects commission Transportation Projects Commission

Completed major highway projects removed from TPC list of approved projects [Sec. 1213-1216] - Act 59

State highway program revisions re DOT project cost estimate for major highway projects and certain report to TPC, and cost-benefit analysis of certain DOT services - Act 247

TPC modifications to membership, staff, duties, and meeting requirements; annual evaluation of DOT required; reports and long-range planning requirements; DOT duties; transportation engineering and construction survey by contract with independent engineering firm [Sec. 8bt-n, 362m, 507d, 1216bg, bi, 1757m, 9145 (1f), (2f), 9445 (1f)] [9145 (1f) -- partial veto; all other section numbers vetoed] - Act 59

trapping Trapping, see Hunting

trash Trash, see Solid waste management

treasurer _ county Treasurer -- County, see County -- Officers

treasurer _ state Treasurer -- State

State Treasurer, Office of, deleted from the Constitution; BCPL provision. Constitutional amendment (2nd consideration) [SJR3] - JR7

treatment plants Treatment plants, see Sanitation and sewerage management

treatment program and services Treatment program and services, see Alcohol and other drug abuse

trempealeau county Trempealeau County

Directional signs for Soldiers Walk Memorial Park in City of Arcadia: DOT to erect and maintain, contributions from interested parties provision [Sec. 1227d, e, p, t] - Act 59

trial Trial, see Court -- Procedure

tribal court Tribal court, see Indians and tribal issues

tribal issues Tribal issues, see Indians and tribal issues

tribal law enforcement Tribal law enforcement, see Indians and tribal issues

truancy Truancy, see School -- Attendance -- Compulsory

truck Truck, see Bus and truck, and its subheadings

trust fund Trust fund, see also Veterans Trust Fund

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

Hospital assessment fund and critical access hospital assessment fund transfers to MA trust fund modified [Sec. 379c, d, 971p-v] - Act 59

Technical college scholarships funded through participation in an auction of digital broadcast spectrum; trust and investment provisions [Sec. 632m, 985h, k] - Act 59

Wisconsin Merit scholarships: UW Board of Regents to award, conditions set; UW—Stevens Point environmental programs and sunset provisions; BCPL may transfer certain trust fund lands - Act 314

tuberculosis Tuberculosis, see Disease

tuition Tuition, see Colleges and universities; University of Wisconsin -- Tuition

turkey Turkey, see Bird

U U

ui UI, see Unemployment insurance

unclaimed property Unclaimed property, see Personal property

underage person Underage person, see Alcohol beverage -- Sale to minors; Youth

unemployment _ relief measures Unemployment -- Relief measures

BadgerCare Plus Core: DHS to submit amendment to Medicaid waiver to provide employment and training services for childless adults, report to and approval of JCF required [Sec. 927-928d] [928d -- vetoed] - Act 59

Electronics and information technology manufacturing zone and tax credits: WEDC authorized to create; provisions re TIDs, sales tax exemption, environmental impact statements, wetlands and waterways permits, PSC certificates and market-based rates, grants to local governments, county bonding, town incorporation as city or village, and DNR oversight; highway bonding authorization; design-build system for public works projects; enterprise zone tax credit revisions; economic development liaison appointed by DOA; electronics manufacturing small business development director in WEDC; worker training and employment program and annual report; appeal of decisions relating specifically to the zone; job creation threshold; LAB audit required [partial veto] - Act 58

Fast Forward Program funding for mobile classrooms for job skills training in underserved areas; grants to DOC [Sec. 1403, 1405] - Act 59

FoodShare employment and training program (FSET): all able-bodied adults required to participate, exceptions noted; Wisconsin Shares, LAB audit, and USDA provisions - Act 264

FoodShare employment and training program (FSET): required hours of participation - Act 263

Hire Heroes program created in DWD to provide transitional jobs to veterans; DVA, DCF, and DWD memorandum of understanding; funding and report provisions - Act 195

unemployment insurance Unemployment insurance

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

UI fraud: penalties for knowingly making a false statement revised - Act 147

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

unified school district Unified school district, see School -- Consolidation or reorganization

uniform legislation Uniform legislation

Uniform Adult Guardianship and Protective Proceedings Jurisdiction Act incorporated into Wisconsin law with modifications - Act 187

Uniform Recognition and Enforcement of Canadian Domestic Violence Protection Orders Act adopted - Act 181

Wisconsin Commission on Uniform State Laws: membership changes - Act 200

union high school Union high school, see School

united states _ agriculture, department of United States -- Agriculture, Department of

FoodShare accounts: expunging unused balances and treatment of inactive accounts [Sec. 968g] - Act 59

FoodShare employment and training program (FSET): all able-bodied adults required to participate, exceptions noted; Wisconsin Shares, LAB audit, and USDA provisions - Act 264

Veteran farmer assistance and outreach program created; family member provision; logotype required - Act 121

united states _ army United States -- Army

Artificial and certain nonfederal wetlands exempt from DNR permitting requirements; DNR to apply to EPA to be delegated the authority to administer permit program for the discharge of dredge or fill material into navigable waters; wetland mitigation grant program with in lieu fee subprogram moneys established and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers provision; property development grant program established; Wetland Study Council created in DNR; reports required - Act 183

Municipal flood control and riparian restoration program in DNR: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers provision extended - Act 369

``PFC Valentine T. Warrichaiet Memorial Bridge”: DOT to designate and mark bridge on USH 41 across the Oconto River in City of Oconto as - Act 276

Thompson, (SSG) Matthew Vail: life and military service commended [SJR2] - JR2

united states _ army corps of engineers United States -- Army Corps of Engineers, see United States -- Army

united states _ constitution United States -- Constitution, see Constitution, United States

united states _ environmental protection agency United States -- Environmental Protection Agency

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

Artificial and certain nonfederal wetlands exempt from DNR permitting requirements; DNR to apply to EPA to be delegated the authority to administer permit program for the discharge of dredge or fill material into navigable waters; wetland mitigation grant program with in lieu fee subprogram moneys established and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers provision; property development grant program established; Wetland Study Council created in DNR; reports required - Act 183

united states _ federal emergency management agency United States -- Federal Emergency Management Agency

Floodplain determination and floodplain zoning ordinance required to conform to a letter of map amendment (LOMA) from FEMA; exception and DNR provisions - Act 242

united states _ food and drug administration United States -- Food and Drug Administration