Subject Index

Racetrack at state fair park: improvements and review of contract compliance; LAB duties [A.Amdt.8 to A.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 9107 (14t), 9132 (2t)] -  AB100

Snowmobile operation over open water prohibited, exception re sanctioned race or derby -  AB544

Snowmobile operation restrictions for minors: exemption re sanctioned race or derby -  AB437

Snowmobile pari-mutuel wagering provisions [A.Amdt.8 to A.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 4549m, 4663e-r]  - AB100

Snowmobile right-of-way exemption created -  AB436

State lottery, pari-mutuel on-track betting and bingo net proceeds distributed for property tax relief for primary residences or agricultural land; not subject to uniformity requirement of the Wisconsin constitution (section 1, article VIII): constitutional amendment (1st consideration)  - AJR80

State lottery, pari-mutuel on-track betting and bingo net proceeds distributed to occupants of primary lodgings or owners of agricultural land; not subject to uniformity requirement of the Wisconsin constitution (section 1, article VIII): constitutional amendment (1st consideration) -  AJR79

State lottery, pari-mutuel on-track betting and Indian gaming agreements: proceeds to reduce property taxes re principal dwellings and rent; distribution not subject to uniformity requirement of the Wisconsin constitution (section 1, article VIII). Constitutional amendment (1st consideration)  - SJR32

radatz, ruth Radatz, Ruth

Life and public service - SJR35

radiation Radiation

Nuclear waste escrow fund established to accept certain fees until the U.S. Department of energy fulfills obligation to dispose of radioactive waste and spent nuclear fuel  - AB954

Nuclear waste escrow fund established to accept certain fees until the U.S. Department of energy fulfills obligation to dispose of radioactive waste and spent nuclear fuel  - SB533

Radiation protection council eliminated [A.Amdt.8 to A.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec.63j, 3470d-t] - AB100

radio Radio

Advertising space on school television or radio broadcasts, facility, bus, electronic mail system or certain publications: school board prohibited from selling -  AB685

Campaign finance laws revised; Elections board composition and filing a petition requesting a ruling modified; ordinance provision re public funding of campaigns for county and 1st class city offices; studies required; committee to study campaign finance reform provision - AP8 SB1

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

``Cellular mobile radio telecommunications utility" definition re 1997 WisAct 27 revised -  AB606

Commercial mobile service: transitional adjustment fee levied; definition of facsimile machine revised [Sec. 2378, 2379, 2915, 5508; A.Sub.Amdt.1: definition revised, utility tax on personal communications services, 2379b-e, 3143m, deletes 2379]  - AB100

Commercial mobile service: transitional adjustment fee levied; definition of facsimile machine revised [Sec. 2378, 2379, 2915, 5508] -  SB77

Libelous material published in electronic media, radio or television: remedy procedure created - AB328

Musical events: allocation from tourism marketing [Sec. 457; A.Sub.Amdt.1: allocation for state sponsorship of and advertising during media broadcasts of Milwaukee symphony]  - AB100

Musical events: allocation from tourism marketing [Sec. 457] - SB77

News media operated or owned by lobbying principal: admission to Assembly floor revised [Assembly rule 25 (3)]  - AR7

Public radio, Council on, eliminated [A.Amdt.8 to A.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 85d, g, j] -  AB100

Telecommunication services: enforcement of interconnection agreements by the PSC; protections for users, AG provision [S.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions, ``cellular mobile radio telecommunications utility" changed to ``commercial mobile radio service provider"; S.Amdt.1: further revisions, study required] - SB351

radioactive waste Radioactive waste, see Radiation

raft Raft, see Boat

railroad Railroad

Badger trail between Madison and Freeport, Illinois: development of abandoned rail corridor [A.Amdt.8 to A.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 766ur] -  AB100

Cable television operator and railroad right-of-way: provisions revised [A.Amdt.8 to A.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 3134mi, 3158g, r] - AB100

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

Rail property acquisitions: general obligation bonding limit increased [Sec. 734] -  AB100

Rail property acquisitions: general obligation bonding limit increased [Sec. 734] -  SB77

Railroad track and right-of-way maintenance supplies: sales and use tax exemption created -  AB637

Railroad track and right-of-way maintenance supplies: sales and use tax exemption created -  SB372

Railroad track maintenance of way materials: sales tax exemption created [A.Amdt.8 to A.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 2393t, 9443 (18q); deleted by S.Amdt.1 to Engr.AB-100]  - AB100

Transportation facility economic assistance program revisions [A.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 319gg, gm, 9148 (4k)]  - AB768

railroad _ crossing Railroad — Crossing

Driver education course requirements: railroad grade crossing added -  SB462

Driver's license renewal applicants: DOT to provide railroad crossing traffic regulation information  - AB893

Railroad assessment revision; excess moneys to be used for crossing protection improvements [Sec. 6, 222, 478, 3139-3141, 9341 (1), 9441 (1); original bill only]  - AB100

Railroad assessment revision; excess moneys to be used for crossing protection improvements [Sec. 6, 222, 478, 3139-3141, 9341 (1), 9441 (1)] - SB77

Railroad crossing: forfeiture for traffic violation revised; improvement assessment created [A.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 38f, 59n, 275p, r, 527e, f-x, 9348 (1k)]  - AB768

Railroad crossing: forfeiture for traffic violation revised; improvement assessment created - AB891

Railroad crossing protection improvements: appropriation made continuing [Sec. 479] -  AB100

Railroad crossing protection improvements: appropriation made continuing [Sec. 479] -  SB77

Railroad crossings: appropriation from general fund for installation of certain signal and warning devices  - SB489

Stop signs at certain railroad crossings required -  AB892

Vehicles failing to stop at railroad crossings: forfeiture changed to fine; new category of reckless driving; fund for signals and protection devices [S.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions, railroad crossing improvement assessment created; S.Amdt.1: fine provisions changed to forfeiture] - SB39

railroad _ passenger service Railroad — Passenger service

Passenger rail projects commission created; DOT to establish and maintain state passenger rail plan  - SB530

Rail passenger service assistance and promotion program revisions [Sec. 472, 476, 477, 2477-2481; A.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions re Amtrak extension and commuter rail bonding, 472m, 732m, 2481g, h, 9149 (4g), deletes 472]  - AB100

Rail passenger service assistance and promotion program revisions [Sec. 472, 476, 477, 2477-2481]  - SB77

Transportation funding prohibition re high-occupancy vehicle lanes and light rail transit system; prohibition re Milwaukee county [A.Amdt.8 to A.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 2475mh, mj, mn, 2481hc; A.Amdt.13 to A.Amdt.8: Milwaukee county prohibition removed, deletes 2475mn; deleted by S.Amdt.1 to Engr.AB-100] -  AB100

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

Urban mass transit aid payments prohibited for certain rail services -  AB902

railroad _ safety regulation Railroad — Safety regulation

Train crew: minimum number of personnel set [A.Sub.Amdt.1: personnel specified] -  AB35

Train crew: minimum number of personnel set -  SB33

Vertical clearance of overhead structures above railroad tracks [Sec. 3135-3138; original bill only]  - AB100

Vertical clearance of overhead structures above railroad tracks [Sec. 3135-3138] -  SB77

railroads _ commissioner, office of Railroads — Commissioner, Office of

Railroad assessment revision; excess moneys to be used for crossing protection improvements [Sec. 6, 222, 478, 3139-3141, 9341 (1), 9441 (1); original bill only]  - AB100

Railroad assessment revision; excess moneys to be used for crossing protection improvements [Sec. 6, 222, 478, 3139-3141, 9341 (1), 9441 (1)] - SB77

Railroad crossings: appropriation from general fund for installation of certain signal and warning devices  - SB489

Train crew: minimum number of personnel set [A.Sub.Amdt.1: personnel specified] -  AB35

Train crew: minimum number of personnel set -  SB33

Vehicles failing to stop at railroad crossings: forfeiture changed to fine; new category of reckless driving; fund for signals and protection devices [S.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions, railroad crossing improvement assessment created; S.Amdt.1: fine provisions changed to forfeiture] - SB39

Vertical clearance of overhead structures above railroad tracks [Sec. 3135-3138; original bill only]  - AB100

Vertical clearance of overhead structures above railroad tracks [Sec. 3135-3138] -  SB77

rape Rape, see Sex crimes

rassmussen, leland Rassmussen, Leland

440 Airlift Wing member: death in plane crash commemorated -  SJR23

raynor, rev. john p., s.j Raynor, Rev. John P., S.J.

Life and service to Marquette university commemorated -  AJR82

reagan, ronald Reagan, Ronald

Administration building (101 East Wilson Street, Madison) named ``The Ronald Reagan Building"  - AB863

Administration building (101 East Wilson Street, Madison) named ``The Ronald Reagan Building"  - SB484

Washington National Airport redesignation legislation endorsed  - AR15

real estate Real estate, see Real property

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

real estate transfer fee Real estate transfer fee

Flex-time transactions exempt from sales tax; contracts for sales of time shares must be recorded; made subject to real estate transfer fee -  AB618

Flex-time transactions exempt from sales tax; contracts for sales of time shares must be recorded; made subject to real estate transfer fee -  AB650

Invasion of privacy: cause of action created re disclosing personally identifiable information about a living person for commercial purpose without consent; certain state agencies and city and village prohibitions provided -  AB796

Real estate transfer fee audit by DOR: funding changed [Sec. 701-703; original bill only] -  AB100