2021 Acts Index

Public health emergency dashboard created by 2019 WisAct 185: specified periods replaced with emergency declared by federal DHHS secretary [vetoed] - AB1

united states _ house of representatives United States — House of Representatives, see United States — Congress

united states _ navy United States — Navy

Discharged military medical personnel who recently served in certain medical positions may temporarily practice certain skilled health services without a license under supervision; conditions specified; emergency rule provision - Act 158

united states _ senate United States — Senate, see United States — Congress

united states 250th anniversary United States 250th Anniversary, see Holidays and special dates

university of wisconsin University of Wisconsin, see also university of wisconsin -- specific campus name

Commercial nitrogen optimization pilot program created; UW institutions, grants, cover crop insurance premium rebate, and hydrogeologist position provisions - Act 223

Landscape analysis of educator preparation programs: requiring participation of UW System institutions upon request of DPI; JCF provision [vetoed] - AB962

Public campus administrator immunity from liability eliminated re violation of individual’s state constitutional expressive rights; cause of action and attorney fee provisions [vetoed] - AB885

Race and sex stereotyping: instructors at UW System institutions and TCS technical colleges cannot compel students to adhere to certain tenants; student orientation, academic freedom, employee training, violations, and civil action provisions [vetoed] - SB409

university of wisconsin _ college of engineering University of Wisconsin — College of engineering

New engineering building at UW Madison: Building Commission allocation for planning and design services and report - Act 206

university of wisconsin _ courses University of Wisconsin — Courses

Relocated active duty service members and their spouses and children: determining state residency for resident tuition eligibility at UW System institutions and technical colleges; fall semester commencement of graduate health sciences classes - Act 159

UW and technical college students: hours engaged in eligible activities re COVID-19 pandemic satisfy related course requirements [vetoed] - AB1

UW System core general education requirements: diversity or ethnic studies requirement may be satisfied with completion of a course on the U.S. Constitution [vetoed] - AB884

university of wisconsin _ employee University of Wisconsin — Employee

Race and sex stereotyping: instructors at UW System institutions and TCS technical colleges cannot compel students to adhere to certain tenants; student orientation, academic freedom, employee training, violations, and civil action provisions [vetoed] - SB409

university of wisconsin _ entrance requirement University of Wisconsin — Entrance requirement

UW System institutions to establish and use objective admission criteria and post on admissions website [vetoed] - AB984

university of wisconsin _ extension University of Wisconsin — Extension

Commercial nitrogen optimization pilot program created; UW institutions, grants, cover crop insurance premium rebate, and hydrogeologist position provisions - Act 223

UW Regents required to monitor extension and outreach hours of certain specialists in the field of applied agricultural research funded through the Division of Extension at UW Madison; plan and accountability report provisions - Act 11

university of wisconsin _ faculty University of Wisconsin — Faculty

UW Regents required to monitor extension and outreach hours of certain specialists in the field of applied agricultural research funded through the Division of Extension at UW Madison; plan and accountability report provisions - Act 11

university of wisconsin _ finance University of Wisconsin — Finance

Investment of certain UW System revenues: Board of Regents authority expanded - Act 165

UW System freshwater collaborative appropriation [Sec. 33] - Act 58

university of wisconsin _ madison University of Wisconsin — Madison

Building trades crafts bargaining unit: 2020-2021 contract ratification between UW Madison and the Wisconsin State Building Trades Negotiating Committee - Act 135

Building trades crafts bargaining unit: 2021-2022 contract ratification between UW Madison and the Wisconsin State Building Trades Negotiating Committee - Act 138

New engineering building at UW Madison: Building Commission allocation for planning and design services and report - Act 206

UW Regents required to monitor extension and outreach hours of certain specialists in the field of applied agricultural research funded through the Division of Extension at UW Madison; plan and accountability report provisions - Act 11

university of wisconsin _ platteville University of Wisconsin — Platteville

UW Regents required to monitor extension and outreach hours of certain specialists in the field of applied agricultural research funded through the Division of Extension at UW Madison; plan and accountability report provisions - Act 11

university of wisconsin _ regents University of Wisconsin — Regents

Building trades crafts bargaining unit: 2020-2021 contract ratification between UW Board of Regents and the Wisconsin State Building Trades Negotiating Committee - Act 134

Building trades crafts bargaining unit: 2021-2022 contract ratification between UW Board of Regents and the Wisconsin State Building Trades Negotiating Committee - Act 137

Dentist working in rural areas: loan assistance program eligibility [Sec. 176, 177, 9347 (1)] - Act 58

Investment of certain UW System revenues: Board of Regents authority expanded - Act 165

Nurse educators: institutions of higher education to establish a fellowship program with educational loan repayment assistance [Sec. 29, 180] - Act 58

UW Regents required to monitor extension and outreach hours of certain specialists in the field of applied agricultural research funded through the Division of Extension at UW Madison; plan and accountability report provisions - Act 11

university of wisconsin _ river falls University of Wisconsin — River Falls

UW Regents required to monitor extension and outreach hours of certain specialists in the field of applied agricultural research funded through the Division of Extension at UW Madison; plan and accountability report provisions - Act 11

university of wisconsin _ stevens point University of Wisconsin — Stevens Point

Private on-site wastewater treatment system replacement or rehabilitation: sunset of grant program delayed; DSPS duties; septage characterization study required - Act 67

UW Regents required to monitor extension and outreach hours of certain specialists in the field of applied agricultural research funded through the Division of Extension at UW Madison; plan and accountability report provisions - Act 11

university of wisconsin _ tuition University of Wisconsin — Tuition

Relocated active duty service members and their spouses and children: determining state residency for resident tuition eligibility at UW System institutions and technical colleges; fall semester commencement of graduate health sciences classes - Act 159

usda USDA, see United States — Agriculture, Department of

utv _utility terrain vehicle_ UTV (Utility terrain vehicle), see Recreation vehicle

V V

vaccination Vaccination

Coronavirus vaccination as a condition of employment prohibited [vetoed] - AB1

COVID-19 testing: health insurance policies requirement to cover without copayment or coinsurance extended and vaccine coverage added [vetoed] - AB1

COVID-19 vaccination: DHS and local health officers prohibited from requiring individuals to receive [vetoed] - AB1

COVID-19 vaccination: DHS and local health officers prohibited from requiring individuals to receive [vetoed] - AB23

COVID-19 vaccines and tests administered by pharmacies: DHS to ensure MA coverage [vetoed] - AB1

Dentists authorized to administer flu and COVID-19 vaccines - Act 8

Dentists authorized to administer flu and COVID-19 vaccines [vetoed] - AB1

Discrimination by governmental entity against person’s COVID-19 vaccination status prohibited [vetoed] - AB316

Hospitals providing nursing-facility-level custodial care and outpatient services: DHS to provide certain payment under MA; expiration and COVID-19 vaccine provisions [vetoed] - AB1

Immunization-related mail: government entities, schools, health care providers, and childcare centers required to ensure mail is sealed and no information is visible on the outside - Act 81

Intentional destruction of a vaccine or drug rendering it ineffective or unusable made a felony - Act 120

Natural COVID-19 immunity in lieu of vaccination or testing as condition of continued employment: employer required to accept; documentation and discrimination provisions [vetoed] - AB675

Pharmacy students authorized to administer vaccines under supervision [vetoed] - AB1

Pharmacy technicians authorized to administer vaccines and specified drugs for adverse reactions; any health care provider authorized to administer vaccines may supervise pharmacy students administering vaccines; use of title “pharmacist” provision - Act 3

Proof of coronavirus vaccination as condition for transacting business or receiving any services prohibited [vetoed] - AB299

Restrictive covenants in employment and agency relationships: termination for not receiving a COVID-19 vaccine or disclosing vaccination status is considered an unreasonable restraint [vetoed] - SB708

SeniorCare coverage of vaccinations re 2019 WisAct 185 required regardless of federal waiver [vetoed] - AB1

“Veteran” definition for state employment relations law to include persons discharged who chose not to receive the COVID-19 vaccine [vetoed] - SB707

vehicle Vehicle, see Motor vehicle, and its subheadings; Motorcycle; Recreation vehicle; Snowmobile

vendor or vendor service Vendor or vendor service, see Personal property

venue Venue, see Court — Procedure

veteran Veteran, see also Military personnel; National Guard

Authorized State Building Program for 2021-23 amended re construction of additional columbarium units at the Southern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery - Act 229

Hire Heroes program eligibility modified [Sec. 339] - Act 58

Hmong-Lao Veterans Day created and May 14 designated as - Act 31

Purple Heart Memorial Highways: STH 21 designated as; contributions from interested parties provision - Act 91

Purple Heart Reservation signs: Oneida Nation my erect in highway right-of-way - Act 202

Talent attraction and retention initiatives: allocation of federal moneys to focus on veterans [vetoed] - AB888

“Veteran” definition for state employment relations law to include persons discharged who chose not to receive the COVID-19 vaccine [vetoed] - SB707

veteran _ hospitals and home Veteran — Hospitals and home

DVA expenditures and grants re response to state of emergency at veterans home and U.S.S. Wisconsin support [Sec. 76, 77, 181, 183, 9148 (1), 9348 (1)] - Act 58

veteran _ organization Veteran — Organization

DVA expenditures and grants re response to state of emergency at veterans home and U.S.S. Wisconsin support [Sec. 76, 77, 181, 183, 9148 (1), 9348 (1)] - Act 58

License to conduct a 50/50 raffle not required for qualified organizations - Act 106

veteran _ relief Veteran — Relief