Subject Index

Lieutenant governor's office abolished; gubernatorial line of succession amended re Speaker of the Assembly: constitutional amendment (1st consideration) -  AJR47

life imprisonment Life imprisonment, see Sentences and penalties

life insurance Life insurance, see Insurance — Life and accident; Insurance — State

lifetime supervision Lifetime supervision, see Sentences and penalties

light rail Light rail, see Railroad — Passenger service

light, heat and power company Light, heat and power company, see Electric utility; Public utility — Taxation

lighter Lighter, see Fire

lights Lights, see Energy conservation; Motor vehicle — Equipment; Road — Marking

limitation of action Limitation of action

Children with exceptional educational needs: statute of limitation on parent's request for hearing [A.Amdt.1: exception provided] -  AB261

Crimes against children: time limit for actions revised -  AB90

Crimes against children: time limit for actions revised [A.Sub. Amdt.1: Sec. 722c-e, 9356 (2d)] - AB768

limited liability company Limited liability company, see Corporation

limited service health organization _lsho_ Limited service health organization (LSHO), see Medical practice, Group

limousine Limousine, see Motor vehicle — Regulation

lincoln county Lincoln county

Circuit court branches: number increased [S.Amdt.1: Marathon county added; S.Amdt.2: Rock county deleted]  - SB321

Grandfather falls recreation area: funding for acquisition of [A.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 766um] -  AB100

STH 64 in Lincoln and Taylor counties designated for long vehicles [A.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 9149 (1y)]  - AB100

liquefied petroleum gas Liquefied petroleum gas, see Fuel

liquor Liquor, see Alcohol beverage and its subheadings

lirc LIRC, see Labor and industry review commission

literacy Literacy

Child's first book initiative funding: Governor may contract with state agency to send books to parents of newborn children [Sec. 9120 (1)] -  AB768

Child's first book initiative funding: Governor may contract with state agency to send books to parents of newborn children [Sec. 9120 (1)] -  SB436

Literacy improvement: Governor authorized to make grants [Sec. 22, 698; A.Sub.Amdt.1: Governor to cooperate with DOA to provide books to the Public enrichment foundation, 100m, 666nm, 667m, 668p, 9101 (11h); A.Amdt.8: specific reference to Public enrichment foundation removed, state to solicit bids and contract with an organization to distribute free books] - AB100

Literacy improvement: Governor authorized to make grants [Sec. 22, 698] -  SB77

littering Littering, see Solid waste management

little league Little league, see Athletics

livestock and meat Livestock and meat, see also Animal — Disease

Deer meat: processor may sell if unclaimed -  AB732

EPA proposed animal waste rules: opposal urged (memorial to Congress) -  SJR46

Livestock operations: moratorium on establishment or expansion; DATCP and DNR duties specified  - SB500

Nonpoint source water quality standards revised re agricultural facilities and livestock operations; ``erosion control planning program" name changed to ``land and water resource management planning program" [for section numbers and further revisions, see entry under ``Water — Pollution"]  - AB100

Partition fences between adjoining properties re farming or grazing: livestock definition modified; construction, maintenance and liability provisions revised - AB700

Seized fish and game: distribution to certain food programs and sale to certain businesses permitted; sale proceeds for certain DNR programs [Sec. 323, 961-967, 1120; original bill only] - AB100

Seized fish and game: distribution to certain food programs and sale to certain businesses permitted; sale proceeds for certain DNR programs [Sec. 323, 961-967, 1120]  - SB77

Unauthorized release of animals: criminal and civil law revisions -  AB733

living wage Living wage, see Wage — Minimum

loan Loan, see also Agricultural credit; Housing; Industrial development; Mortgage; Scholarships and loans; Veteran — Housing

Bank holding company: Comm.Dept authorized to make loan from Wisconsin development fund, conditions specified, sunset and report provisions -  SB340

Brownfields board and grant program created; memorandum of understanding required [Sec. 201, 4351, 9110 (2), (3), (4); A.Sub.Amdt.1: ``grant program" changed to ``loan and grant program", 186c, 196c; A.Amdt.8: further revisions, changed to ``grant program", 202m, deletes 196c, 201]  - AB100

Brownfields redevelopment loan guarantee program created; certain existing WHEDA loan guarantee programs combined into Small business loan guarantee program; revision re beginning farmer program; certain other guarantee programs repealed; memorandum of understanding cited [for section numbers and further revisions, see entry under ``Housing and economic development authority, Wisconsin"]  - AB100

Brownfields redevelopment loan guarantee program created; certain existing WHEDA loan guarantee programs combined into Small business loan guarantee program; revision re beginning farmer program; certain other guarantee programs repealed; memorandum of understanding cited [for section numbers, see entry under ``Housing and economic development authority, Wisconsin"] -  SB77

Comm.Dept funding re grant for distance education center for technology and engineering instruction in Eau Claire county, revolving loans for economic development and loans for renovation, purchase or construction [Sec. 23-25, 554, 555, 9110 (1), 9210 (1), 9410 (1); A.Sub.Amdt.1: development fund lapse and program funding increase, 9210 (3c)]  - AB768

Comm.Dept funding re grant for distance education center for technology and engineering instruction in Eau Claire county, revolving loans for economic development and loans for renovation, purchase or construction [Sec. 23-25, 554, 555, 9110 (1), 9210 (1), 9410 (1)] -  SB436

Credit union laws revised re share deposits and deposit accounts, hearings and appeals, bonding, confidentiality, destroying certain records and definition of qualified loan funds [S.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions, deposit account provisions removed] -  SB407

Educational expenses at postsecondary institutions: individual income tax exemption for interest paid on certain loans  - AB847

ETB and pioneering partners program eliminated; new board created; subsidized infrastructure loan program and grants provided; data lines and video links for schools; distance education revisions; universal service fund provision [for section numbers and further revisions, see entry under ``Educational technology board"] -  AB100

ETB and pioneering partners program eliminated; new board created; subsidized infrastructure loan program and grants provided; data lines and video links for schools; distance education revisions; universal service fund provision [for section numbers, see entry under ``Educational technology board"]  - SB77

Freight railroad loans [A.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 2481j, 9349 (7m); deleted by A.Amdt.8] -  AB100

Job training loan reserve fund: appropriation language revised [Sec. 3385, 3386] -  AB100

Job training loan reserve fund: appropriation language revised [Sec. 3385, 3386] -  SB77

Lottery prize assignment permitted re loan security to pay estate taxes -  AB239

Lottery prize: voluntary assignment and security for loan processes established; income and franchise tax provision  - AB942

Minority business development program revised [for section numbers and further revisions, see ``Minority enterprise"] - AB100

Minority business development program revised [Sec. 4533-4542, 4544-4547] -  SB77

Minority business or group member interest free loans for economic development, employment, tourism, international trade and cultural exchange opportunities; sunset provided [A.Sub.Amdt.1] -  AB152

Pawnbroking by certain licensed lenders authorized [A.Amdt.8 to A.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 2923m, 2926e-s]  - AB100

Pawnbroking by certain licensed lenders authorized -  AB430

Pawnbroking by certain licensed lenders authorized -  SB244

Rural economic development program changes; grants for dairy farm or other agricultural business [Sec. 188, 4382-4401, 4403, 4404, 9310 (3); A.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions, 4383n, deletes 188; A.Amdt.8: technical change, 4387m]  - AB100

Rural economic development program changes; grants for dairy farm or other agricultural business [Sec. 188, 4382-4401, 4403, 4404, 9310 (3)] -  SB77

Rural economic development program: grants for specified purposes and GPR amounts increased [Sec. 556, 9210 (2)]  - AB768

Rural economic development program: grants for specified purposes and GPR amounts increased [Sec. 556, 9210 (2)]  - SB436

Safe drinking water loan program: DNR and DOA to administer; bonding authority -  AB188

School capacity and physical condition: State superintendent directed to study; report required [A.Amdt.1: low-interest loan for certain adult day care services facility construction] - SB473

TEACH board loans to school districts re 1997 WisAct 27: restriction on the term of public debt removed  - AB606

TEACH board loans to school districts re 1997 WisAct 27: restriction on the term of public debt removed  - SB362

Technology development grants and loan program revised [Sec. 4479, 4493] -  AB100

Technology development grants and loan program revised [Sec. 4479, 4493] -  SB77

Transportation infrastructure loan and assistance program created [Sec. 473, 485-491, 836, 852, 855, 2485; A.Sub.Amdt.1: eligible applicants expanded, JCF duties, deletes 473, 490, 491] -  AB100

Transportation infrastructure loan and assistance program created [Sec. 473, 485-491, 836, 852, 855, 2485]  - SB77

Transportation infrastructure loan program: prohibition against DOT encumbering or expending moneys removed [Sec. 320]  - AB768

Transportation infrastructure loan program: prohibition against DOT encumbering or expending moneys removed [Sec. 320]  - SB436

Water systems not owned by governmental units: loan guarantee program created [Sec. 3375, 3387, 3572]  - AB100

Water systems not owned by governmental units: loan guarantee program created [Sec. 3375, 3387, 3572]  - SB77

Wisconsin development fund grant and loan programs revised; research and grant program eliminated; origination fee authorized; job guarantee provision [Sec. 196, 4480-4482, 4484-4488, 4490, 4492, 4495, 4496, 4498, 4499; A.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions, deletes 4484, 4492; A.Amdt.8: manufacturing assessment grants, 4483m, 4492c] - AB100

Wisconsin development fund grant and loan programs revised; research and grant program eliminated; origination fee authorized; job guarantee provision [Sec. 196, 4480-4482, 4484-4488, 4490, 4492, 4495, 4496, 4498, 4499]  - SB77

loans to veterans Loans to veterans, see Veteran

lobbying Lobbying

Campaign finance laws revised re disbursements, contributions, legislative campaign committees, conduits, mass media, telephoning, Wisconsin election campaign fund and filing campaign finance reports -  AB829

Campaign finance laws revised re disbursements, contributions, legislative campaign committees, conduits, mass media, telephoning, Wisconsin election campaign fund, electronic filing and campaign finance reports -  SB463

Campaign finance revisions re tax returns and deductions, lobbying, public information, grants, disbursements, contributions, campaign committees, excess funds, telephoning, registration statements, electronic filing, Elections board composition and caucus staffs -  SB7

Delinquent taxes: lobbyist license and principal registration suspended or not issued for; SSN provision [Sec. 2-4, 20, 9318 (1); A.Sub.Amdt.1: principal removed, deletes 3, 4]  - AB768

Delinquent taxes: lobbyist license and principal registration suspended or not issued for; SSN provision [Sec. 2-4, 20, 9318 (1)] - SB436

Lobbying by principals that offer memberships for sale: business and financial report requirements revised  - AB535

Lobbying by principals that offer memberships for sale: business and financial report requirements revised; CPA provision - AB511

Lobbying fee revenue: percent deposited in general fund increased [A.Amdt.8 to A.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 695m]  - AB100