Subject Index

public works Public works

Drug and alcohol testing program required for public works contracts subject to prevailing wage law; confidentiality and employment discrimination provisions  - AB682

Energy efficiency standards for equipment installed under state construction projects: DOA directed to prescribe and revise; Building Commission and lease provisions  - SB111

Minority businesses and public work projects [S.Amdt.121 to S.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 221m, 842t, 924g, 943p, 1029r, 1524r, 1527g-1528t, 1533b, 1682d-1683m, 2022b, 2031p, 2325h-m, 2384c-cr, 2440m, 2442r, 2448g, r, 2618v-vp, 2628fg]  - SB44

MMSD: use of design-build construction process authorized - AB860

MMSD: use of design-build construction process authorized - SB347

Public construction contracts: minimum bid amount raised re lowest responsible bidder requirement  - AB973

Public construction contracts: percent of state retainage revised  - AB417

Solid waste used in public works projects: immunity from liability under certain conditions; DNR duty specified  - SB29

publication of legal notices Publication of legal notices, see Public document

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

pump installer Pump installer, see Trades and occupations

punitive damage Punitive damage, see Damage (personal injury)

pupil assessment Pupil assessment, see School — Branches of instruction

pupil discipline or rights Pupil discipline or rights, see School — Discipline; University of Wisconsin — Student life

purchasing, government Purchasing, Government

Contractual services purchased by executive branch agencies to be performed within the U.S. when available  - AB761

Contractual services purchased by executive branch agencies to be performed within the U.S. when available  - SB389

DOA master lease for computer hardware and software permitted and requests for proposals on budgeting system, accounting system, certain consumable services, human resource system, and Internet portal; Land Information Board to approve expenses for land information systems; state agency publications printing made subject to DOA approval under certain conditions; Internet provisions  - SB297

Electronic equipment disposal laws revised re producer responsibility, prohibition on hazardous substances in equipment, landfill ban, and state purchasing  - AB877

Halfway houses for nonviolent offenders: program created, sunset provided [S.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 439g, r, 1189g, r, 2485g, r, 9410 (1q); S.Amdt.121: purchase of services, 439t, w, deletes 439g, r] -  SB44

Hybrid-electric vehicle or vehicle operating on gasohol or alternative fuels: use as state-owned or leased vehicles required when feasible; DOA to encourage use among agencies and residents, report required; definition provided [A.Amdt.1: certified assembled in U.S. for State lease or purchase]  - SB155

Pharmacy benefits purchasing pool: governmental units to develop [Sec. 2063; S.Sub.Amdt.1: GIB to develop a pool for pharmacy benefits with JCF approval, 1026r, deletes 2063] - SB44

Prescription drug cost controls and drug purchasing agreements [Sec. 1393; S.Sub.Amdt.1: prescription drug prior authorization provisions, DHFS report required, 1392p-t, 9124 (8w), 9424 (8w); S.Amdt.121: Mental health medication review committee created, 1392u] -  SB44

State lottery functions: authority to contract out services [Sec. 176, 177, 2630, 2631; S.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions, 2630g, h; deletes 176, 177, 2630] -  SB44

Tyson Foods: state urged not to procure their products until strike is resolved -  AJR59

Tyson Foods: state urged not to procure their products until strike is resolved -  SJR34

Vendors doing business with the state required to register with DOR and to remit sales and use taxes; procurement from noncomplying vendors prohibited [Sec. 40, 178, 187, 189, 192-195, 199, 211, 214, 220, 221, 222, 752, 1651, 2059; S.Sub. Amdt.1: further revisions, deletes 194]  - SB44

purple heart medal Purple Heart Medal, see Veteran

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

quarantine Quarantine, see Public health

rabies Rabies, see Animal — Disease

racine, city of Racine, City of

TEACH board eliminated, duties transferred to DPI; programs providing educational technology grants repealed; annual grant to Racine Unified School District removed; provision re certain public museum retained [for section numbers and further revisions, see entry under ``Reorganization of state government"] - SB44

racine county Racine county

Racine County Children with Disabilities Education Board: provisions re assets, liabilities, and certain benefits for former employees if dissolved -  AB619

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

racing Racing

ATV regulation revisions re speed limit when passing an individual, operation by juveniles, and sanctioned races and derbies - AB463

Kenseth, Matt: congratulations on winning the 2003 NASCAR Winston Cup Championship -  AJR61

MTBE in gasoline prohibited over certain amount; Comm.Dept duties specified [S.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions, gasoline-alcohol fuel blends and reformulated gasoline added, racing fuel provision] -  SB117

Recreational attraction tickets: penalty for failure to pay; definition and civil action provisions - SB416

Snowmobile law revisions re operation of, equipment on, registration certificates, and derbies and races; funding for trails, safety, and enforcement costs; boat and ATV provision  - AB630

Wagering on simulcast races permitted [S.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 2629d, e, 9401 (2x)] -  SB44

radiation Radiation

Threat to release chemical, biological, or radioactive substances knowing it is false: crime created, definition provided; court to assess certain costs -  AB71

Threat to release or disseminate a harmful substance knowing it is false prohibited, definition provided; court to assess certain costs incurred by state and local government agencies [deleted by S.Amdt.1] -  SB120

radio Radio

Campaign advertising disclosure requirements revised -  AB386

Encryption of audio and video programming prohibited re recording for personal use -  AB587

Radio Emergency Associated Communication Teams (REACT): member vehicles permitted to be equiped with flashing red or amber lamp or strobe light  - AB162

radioactive material Radioactive material, see Radiation

railroad Railroad

Rail property improvement and acquisition: bonding authority increased [Sec. 685] -  SB44

Railroads, Office of the commissioner of, eliminated; railroad activities regulation transferred to DOT; certain railroad organization functions transferred to DFI [for section numbers and further revisions, see entry under ``Reorganization of state government — Attached under s.15.03"]  - SB44

railroad _ crossing Railroad — Crossing

Railroad crossing yield sign: penalty for failure of motor vehicle operator to yield under certain conditions; railroad companies to install and maintain; DOT provision  - AB846

Railroad crossing yield sign: penalty for failure of motor vehicle operator to yield under certain conditions; railroad companies to install and maintain; DOT provision  - SB354

Railroads, Office of the commissioner of, eliminated; railroad activities regulation transferred to DOT; certain railroad organization functions transferred to DFI [for section numbers and further revisions, see entry under ``Reorganization of state government — Attached under s.15.03"]  - SB44

Railroads, Office of the Commissioner of, removed from PSC and attached to DOT; railroad highway crossings provision - AB837

Railroads, Office of the Commissioner of, removed from PSC and attached to DOT; railroad highway crossings provision - SB456

Special order of business for March 9, 2004 established re AB-846 -  AR37

Special order of business for March 10, 2004 established re AB-846 -  AR38

Traffic violations re railroad crossings: liability imposed on vehicle owner; defense provisions [A.Amdt.1: change of venue provision] -  AB15

railroad _ full crew Railroad — Full crew, see Railroad — Safety regulation

railroad _ passenger service Railroad — Passenger service

Commuter rail transit system development program created; grants provided for certain uses; construction or expansion to be specifically enumerated by statute [Sec. 418-420, 1702, 1703; S.Sub.Amdt.1: grant not applicable to light rail transit; S.Amdt.121: funding revised, 420c-e, deletes 418-420]  - SB44

railroad _ safety regulation Railroad — Safety regulation

Railroad employees present in cab of lead locomotive while in motion: number set; exceptions provided  - AB103

Railroad employees present in cab of lead locomotive while in motion: number set; exceptions provided  - SB26

Railroads, Office of the commissioner of, eliminated; railroad activities regulation transferred to DOT; certain railroad organization functions transferred to DFI [for section numbers and further revisions, see entry under ``Reorganization of state government — Attached under s.15.03"]  - SB44

railroad _ taxation Railroad — Taxation

Car line company gross earnings tax modified -  SB431

Certified capital investments: income and franchise tax credits created for certain public utilities and financial institutions - AB522

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

Railroad employees present in cab of lead locomotive while in motion: number set; exceptions provided  - AB103

Railroad employees present in cab of lead locomotive while in motion: number set; exceptions provided  - SB26

Railroads, Office of the commissioner of, eliminated; railroad activities regulation transferred to DOT; certain railroad organization functions transferred to DFI [for section numbers and further revisions, see entry under ``Reorganization of state government — Attached under s.15.03"]  - SB44

Railroads, Office of the Commissioner of, removed from PSC and attached to DOT; railroad highway crossings provision - AB837

Railroads, Office of the Commissioner of, removed from PSC and attached to DOT; railroad highway crossings provision - SB456

ramon, ilan Ramon, Ilan

Columbia space shuttle astronauts: lives honored and condolences extended at their deaths - AJR20

randolph, village of Randolph, Village of, see Dodge county

reading specialist Reading specialist, see Literacy

reading test Reading test, see Literacy

reagan, ronald Reagan, Ronald