Subject Index

Educational telecommunications access program: federated and consolidated public library systems made eligible; TEACH board duties expanded [Sec. 116, 279-281, 516, 525, 949-952, 2140, 2316, 2318-2329, 2332, 2333, 2334, 9141 (1)]  - SB45

Electric reliability provisions; Council on utility public benefits created; nitrogen oxide emission reduction and weatherization provisions [Conf.Amdt.1 to A.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 28at, 109m, no, 114nm, 511n, r, 587b, d, 695g, 699m, 718b, d, 1809b-zp, 1810gm, 1812Lmr, 2310c-t, 2312x, 2334d-t, 2335ta-wp, ya-z, 2336mt, u, 2554j, 9101 (1zt)-(1zw), 9141 (2zt), 9341 (1zt), 9343 (1zt)] -  AB133

Electric retail choice: PSC to study [Sec. 9141 (3); original bill only] -  AB133

Electric retail choice: PSC to study [Sec. 9141 (3)] -  SB45

Institutional assistance program for certain telecommunications service: PSC use of universal service fund for educational purposes eliminated; program transferred to TEACH board [Sec. 282, 2317, 9141 (4), 9158 (5); original bill only]  - AB133

Institutional assistance program for certain telecommunications service: PSC use of universal service fund for educational purposes eliminated; program transferred to TEACH board [Sec. 282, 2317, 9141 (4), 9158 (5)] - SB45

Newsline electronic service for the blind: funding from universal service fund [A.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 226c, 2332f, 9139 (1d), 9241 (1d)] -  AB133

Nuclear waste escrow fund established to accept fees until U.S. Department of energy fulfills obligation to dispose of radioactive waste and spent nuclear fuel - AB503

Nuclear waste escrow fund established to accept fees until U.S. Department of energy fulfills obligation to dispose of radioactive waste and spent nuclear fuel - SB12

Pay-per-call service provisions revised re toll-free call transferred to international number or pay-per-call service, billing, penalties and civil liability; reports required  - SB7

Public inspections of filings with PSC; paperwork reduction re telecommunications utility information [Sec. 2310-2312, 9141 (2), 9341 (2), (3), 9441 (1); original bill only]  - AB133

Public inspections of filings with PSC; paperwork reduction re telecommunications utility information [Sec. 2310-2312, 9141 (2), 9341 (2), (3), 9441 (1)] -  SB45

Public utility revisions re holding company system asset cap, transmission system operation and high-voltage lines, renewable energy resource credits and employment requirements for acquired energy units; Council on utility public benefits and low-income, conservation and renewables programs created; interstate compact on regional electric transmission facilities; PSC and DNR provisions; reports and study required  - AB389

Public utility revisions re holding company system asset cap, transmission system operation and high-voltage lines, renewable energy resource credits and employment requirements for acquired energy units; Council on utility public benefits and low-income, conservation and renewables programs created; interstate compact on regional electric transmission facilities; PSC and DNR provisions; reports and study required  - SB196

Railroad right-of-way disputes: sewer systems made subject to PSC resolution [Conf.Amdt.1 to A.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 2311q, s] - AB133

SSN of telecommunications customers: provider prohibited from requiring and using; PSC authority specified  - AB30

Stray voltage research program established; assessment fee created [Conf.Amdt.1 to A.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 222m, 294mm, 891k, 997m, 2336gq] -  AB133

Tariff filings by telecommunications utilities: waiting period eliminated [Sec. 2313, 2314, 2336, 9341 (4); original bill only; Conf.Amdt.1 to A.Sub.Amdt.1: provisions restored, 2311t, u, 2335wr, 9341 (1g)] -  AB133

Tariff filings by telecommunications utilities: waiting period eliminated [Sec. 2313, 2314, 2336, 9341 (4)]  - SB45

Telecommunication utility access rates charged to unaffiliated telecommunications provider restricted; 911 assistance grants created; PSC and DOR duties specified  - AB879

Telecommunication utility access service rates restricted; PSC duties specified -  SB91

Telecommunication utility transactions: PSC approval required  - AB39

Telecommunication utility transactions: PSC approval required  - SB180

Universal service fund: PSC coordination of programs with W-2 agencies [A.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 2332t]  - AB133

Universal service fund: requirement for PSC use of moneys re education, library and health care information services repealed [Sec. 2330 ; A.Sub.Amdt.1: budgeting for programs, grants to nonprofit medical clinics added, 226c, 2329m, 2332m, 2333m] - AB133

Universal service fund: requirement for PSC use of moneys re education, library and health care information services repealed [Sec. 2330] -  SB45

Unused firm electric service: resale permitted [Sec. 2315; original bill only] -  AB133

Unused firm electric service: resale permitted [Sec. 2315] -  SB45

public transportation Public transportation, see Metropolitan transportation

public utility Public utility, see also Electric utility; Energy conservation; Sanitation and sewerage management; Telecommunications

Citizens utility board eliminated - AB164

Deferred payment agreement between public utility and customer: reporting provisions revised  - SB215

Mercury emission requirements re reductions by major utilities and certain incinerators and plants, report required; citizen suit, fish advisory notice and medical waste provisions; DNR duty specified -  AB366

Mercury emission requirements re reductions by major utilities and certain incinerators and plants, report required; citizen suit, fish advisory notice and medical waste provisions; DNR duty specified -  SB177

Property tax revisions re monitoring assessments, agricultural property, exempt computer equipment, and treatment plant pollution abatement equipment -  AB726

Public utility revisions re holding company system asset cap, transmission system operation and high-voltage lines, renewable energy resource credits and employment requirements for acquired energy units; Council on utility public benefits and low-income, conservation and renewables programs created; interstate compact on regional electric transmission facilities; PSC and DNR provisions; reports and study required  - AB389

Public utility revisions re holding company system asset cap, transmission system operation and high-voltage lines, renewable energy resource credits and employment requirements for acquired energy units; Council on utility public benefits and low-income, conservation and renewables programs created; interstate compact on regional electric transmission facilities; PSC and DNR provisions; reports and study required  - SB196

public utility _ taxation Public utility — Taxation, see also Railroad — Taxation

Shared revenue payments for former utility properties revised - AB118

Shared revenue payments for former utility properties revised - SB40

public welfare Public welfare, see also County — Human service department; Public assistance

Mental hygiene and social services to American Indians: funding from Indian gaming compact moneys [Sec. 451, 584, 1105] - AB133

Mental hygiene and social services to American Indians: funding from Indian gaming compact moneys [Sec. 451, 584, 1105] - SB45

public works Public works

MMSD use of design-build construction process [Conf.Amdt.1 to A.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 1580m, 1641m-q]  - AB133

Private action for injuries re failure of private person to comply with governmental unit contract - AB945

Public construction contracts of certain amounts: local unit of government notice requirement revised  - AB931

Public works contracts: bidding threshold raised [Conf.Amdt.1 to A.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 897s, 945dd, 1577p, 1580n-ni, 1585m, 1588c, 1641m] -  AB133

Public works contracts: certain local governmental units may let using the design and build construction process; competitive bidding provision -  SB198

Public works projects: liability exemption re use of special waste [Conf.Amdt.1 to A.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 3113p]  - AB133

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

pupil assessment Pupil assessment, see School — Branches of instruction

pupil discipline or rights Pupil discipline or rights, see School — Discipline

purchasing, government Purchasing, Government

Burma: restricting state procurement of materials or contractual services with persons doing business in or with government of - SB431

Do-not-resuscitate bracelet revisions; specifications re commercial vendor [A.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 2283m-r]  - AB133

Information technology purchases by the Investment board [A.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 82m, p, 85m-89m]  - AB133

Investment board purchase of materials and supplies [Sec. 76, 82, 83, 85-89, 92, 103, 104; original bill only]  - AB133

Investment board purchase of materials and supplies [Sec. 76, 82, 83, 85-89, 92, 103, 104] -  SB45

Multistate electronic procurement activities: DOA to report on use of [A.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 9101 (18w)]  - AB133

Procurements from certain work centers: waiver of state use requirements re federal law [Sec. 90, 91; original bill only] - AB133

Procurements from certain work centers: waiver of state use requirements re federal law [Sec. 90, 91]  - SB45

State master lease program revisions re DOA authority and energy conservation construction projects [Sec. 93-102, 106, 107, 515, 2819-2821, 2822; A.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions, deletes 94, 101, 515] -  AB133

State master lease program revisions re DOA authority and energy conservation construction projects [Sec. 93-102, 106, 107, 515, 2819-2821, 2822] -  SB45

Toner cartridges: state procurement requirements [Conf.Amdt.1 to A.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 81g, 82pm, pr, 84m, 9358 (7m)]  - AB133

Wisconsin procurement institute: annual grants for [Conf.Amdt.1 to A.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 2980m]  - AB133

q_r - Q+R -

qeo _qualified economic offer_ QEO (Qualified economic offer), see Collective bargaining

quail Quail, see Game bird

qualified economic offer _qeo_ Qualified economic offer (QEO), see Collective bargaining

questionnaire Questionnaire, see Elections

rabies Rabies, see Animal — Disease

raccoon Raccoon, see Animal

race prejudice Race prejudice, see Discrimination

racine, city of Racine, City of

Comm.Dept funding re manufacturing technology training center and pedestrian bridge loan [Sec. 196, 204, 9110 (4), (5); Conf.Amdt.1 to A.Sub.Amdt.1: consortium to use specific percentages in Kenosha and Racine counties]  - AB133

Comm.Dept funding re manufacturing technology training center and pedestrian bridge loan [Sec. 196, 204, 9110 (4), (5)] - SB45

racine county Racine county

Comm.Dept funding re manufacturing technology training center and pedestrian bridge loan [Sec. 196, 204, 9110 (4), (5); Conf.Amdt.1 to A.Sub.Amdt.1: consortium to use specific percentages in Kenosha and Racine counties]  - AB133

Medical condition and history of prisoners in jail or house of correction: Corr.Dept to develop standardized form, required for transfer of prisoners in certain counties [A.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions, requirements established, specific counties provision removed] -  AB795

Parole, probation and extended supervision effectiveness: Corr.Dept required to improve in certain counties [Sec. 268, 269, 9111] -  SB357

Southeast Wisconsin crime abatement task force created; report required; sunset provision -  AB562

racine youthful offender correctional facility Racine youthful offender correctional facility, see Juvenile detention facility

racing Racing

Pari-mutuel on-track betting and state lottery constitutional authorizations eliminated; moneys attributable to bingo games used for property tax relief: constitutional amendment (1st consideration) -  SJR28

Pari-mutuel racing: technical fix re Indian gaming compact money attributable to [Conf.Amdt.1 to A.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 586h, 612g, p, 1710db, 1744be, 1757be, 3025t, 3026h, p]  - AB133

Political contributions by owners, operators or managers of casinos or racetracks: acceptance prohibited; forfeiture provided - AB410

Property tax lottery credit restored to pre 1997-98 language and name changed to property tax gaming credit; lottery fund provisions and name changed to gaming fund  - AB300

Property tax lottery credit restored to pre 1997-98 language and name changed to property tax gaming credit; lottery fund provisions and name changed to gaming fund [for further revisions, see entry under ``Property tax"] - SB114