Subject Index

Public buildings and places of employment: city, village, or town may not enact an ordinance establishing minimum standards for construction, repair, or maintenance unless it conforms to Comm.Dept rules -  AB956

State minimum wage law required to be construed as an enactment of statewide concern; living wage ordinance permitted but must conform to state minimum wage law [A.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions, uniformity throughout the state, local ordinances prohibited] -  AB49

State minimum wage law required to be construed as an enactment of statewide concern; living wage ordinance permitted but must conform to state minimum wage law  - SB18

State minimum wage law required to be construed as an enactment of statewide concern; living wage ordinance permitted but must conform to state minimum wage law  - SB147

Towns authorized to withdraw from county zoning; certain towns required to become subject to town or county zoning and a comprehensive plan -  AB326

town _ meeting Town — Meeting

Town board meetings: location requirements revised -  AB295

town _ officers Town — Officers

Immigration status re individual seeking or receiving public assistance: prohibiting enactment or enforcement of an ordinance that would prohibit an employee of a political subdivision from inquiring about -  SB715

Petition for recall of a city, village, town, or school district officer modified re required percentage of electors who must sign and latest date it may be circulated - AB1150

Petition for recall of a city, village, town, or school district officer modified re statement of cause - AB393

Special orders of business for March 2, 2006 established re AB-172, AB-539, AB-579, AB-785, AB-851, AB-904, AB-933, AB-945, AB-976, AB-992, AB-993, AB-1021, AB-1036, AB-1037, AB-1038, AB-1052, AB-1054, AB-1071, AB-1072, AB-1073, AB-1074, SB-161, SB-221, SB-259, SB-312, SB-414, SB-495, SB-496, SB-497, SB-511, SB-529, SJR-33 -  AR49

Town plan commission appointment procedure modified re towns authorized to exercise village powers  - AB904

Town plan commission appointment procedure modified re towns authorized to exercise village powers  - SB476

Vacancies in certain local elective offices: special election permitted under certain conditions - SB34

town _ police Town — Police, see Police

town _ sanitary district Town — Sanitary district, see Sanitation and sewerage management

town _ taxation Town — Taxation

County tax levy for library services: county board approval of certain exemption for city, town, village, or school district that levies a tax for library services; capital expenditures provision - AB1022

Expenditure Restraint Program eliminated and replaced with the Municipal Levy Restraint Program [Sec. 446-448, 1699, 1701, 1703, 1707, 1708; original bill only]  - AB100

Levy limit for counties and municipalities [Sec. 1257, 1258, 9435 (4); A.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions, 1251c, 1254m, 1258m, 1260b, c] -  AB100

Local levy limits applied to political subdivisions and technical college districts with exceptions; debt service, annexed territory, and first class city levies for school purposes provisions; school district revenue limit per pupil adjustment set; sunset [for further revisions, see entry under ``Municipality — Taxation"] -  AB58

Local levy limits applied to political subdivisions and technical college districts with exceptions; debt service, annexed territory, and first class city levies for school purposes provisions; school district revenue limit per pupil adjustment set; sunset - SB28

Local levy limits applied to political subdivisions and technical college districts with exceptions; debt service, first class city levies for school purposes, forestation state tax, referendum, and sunset provisions; JCF duties specified [A.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 707m, 1251c, 1260r, 1360s; A.Amdt.40: 1360s renumbered 1260s] -  AB100

Local levy limits applied to political subdivisions: exception created re charges assessed by a joint fire department  - AB1180

Local levy limits applied to political subdivisions: exception created re charges assessed by a joint fire department  - SB680

Local levy limits applied to political subdivisions re 2005 WisAct 25 (AB-100): sunset date repealed; valuation factor provisions -  SB717

Local levy limits for property tax levies imposed in 2005 and 2006 created; sunset provided [Sec. 1251; original bill only] - AB100

Property tax: different rates for parts of cities, villages, towns, counties, and school districts added by attachments to school districts, consolidations, and boundary changes under cooperative agreements; exception from ``uniformity clause" requirement. Constitutional amendment (1st consideration)  - AJR98

town _ zoning Town — Zoning, see Land use planning and control

toy safety Toy safety, see Public safety

tpr _termination of parental rights_ TPR (Termination of parental rights), see Children — Protection and services

tractor Tractor, see Farm and farming — Machinery

trade agreements Trade agreements, see International relations

trade practice Trade practice, see also Sales

Billing for consumer goods or services: certain practices prohibited; lawn care service contract regulations created; DATCP authority and civil action provisions [A.Amdt.1: lawn care service contracts deleted; S.Amdt.1: attorney-client relationship added to ``consumer goods or services" exceptions]  - AB574

Cigarettes and tobacco products: direct marketing regulations created; restrictions re sale to persons under age 18 or shipping to post office box; DOR duties set [for section numbers and further revisions, see entry under ``Cigarette"]  - AB100

Cigarettes and tobacco products: direct marketing regulations created; restrictions re sale to persons under age 18 or shipping to post office box; DOR duties set  - AB249

Cigarettes and tobacco products: direct marketing regulations re cigarettes apply to tobacco products; local government may not issue a license to sell to persons with certain arrest or conviction record; direct marketer with valid state license is not required to have a license from each local government where products are sold -  AB1170

Cigarettes sold to consumers in this state: direct marketing regulations created; definition and DOR provisions  - AB411

Consumer goods or services: charging grossly excessive prices prohibited; exceptions and AG provisions  - AB786

Consumer goods or services: charging grossly excessive prices prohibited; exceptions and AG provisions  - SB373

Consumer protection and trade practice law administration transferred from DATCP to DOJ; composition of ATCP Board revised; DATCP name changed to Department of Agriculture, Trade, and Rural Resources [for section numbers and further revisions, see entry under ``Reorganization of state government"] -  AB100

Covenant by physician not to compete with employer for more than one year after termination declared an unreasonable restraint of trade -  SB686

Fair methods of competition in the construction of new residential or noncommercial property: DATCP directed to promulgate rules prescribing -  AB885

Fuel price gouging: crime created -  AB846

Gasoline consisting of at least 85 percent ethanol: motor vehicle fuel tax formula established; charging an excessive price prohibited, DATCP provision; discrimination against retailer by refiner or wholesaler of motor vehicle fuel prohibited; penalty provisions -  SB723

Gender discrimination in prescription drug pricing prohibited -  AB471

Gift certificate, card, or other gift obligation: conspicuous disclosure of expiration date, terms, and service charges required; DATCP and fine provisions -  SB392

Gift certificate, card, or other gift obligation: sale and redemption of regulated; DATCP and DA authority; forfeiture and private right of action provisions - AB583

Gift certificate, card, or other gift obligation: sale and redemption of regulated; DATCP and DA authority; forfeiture and private right of action provisions - SB292

Mail-in rebate prohibited - AB502

Manufacturer's rebate on tangible personal property: sales or use tax paid on reduced price -  AB371

Motor vehicle fuel pricing: minimum markup component eliminated -  AB505

Motor vehicle fuel pricing: minimum markup component eliminated -  SB215

Motor vehicle fuel pricing: minimum markup component eliminated -  SB648

Railroad Antitrust and Competition Enhancement Act (H.R. 3318): legislation supported by Wisconsin Senate  - SR13

Rebate and refund offers by retailers: time period to satisfy conditions set -  AB948

Special orders of business for December 15, 2005 established re AB-15, AB-21, AB-51, AB-187, AB-498, AB-523, AB-574, AB-586, AB-594, AB-614, AB-618, AB-805, AB-806, AB-850, SB-206, SB-426 - AR45

Special orders of business for March 7, 2006 established re AB-19, AB-33, AB-96, AB-353, AB-588, AB-596, AB-671, AB-673, AB-675, AB-680, AB-681, AB-686, AB-751, AB-801, AB-838, AB-842, AB-856, AB-874, AB-900, AB-928, AB-934, AB-936, AB-958, AB-973, AB-974, AB-975, AB-987, AB-989, AB-990, AB-1008, AB-1015, AB-1024, AB-1028, AB-1060, AB-1077, SB-103, SB-350, SB-369, SB-405, SB-447, SB-450, SB-459, SB-501, SB-502, SB-510, SB-536, SB-537, SB-602 -  AR50

Telephone record pertaining to another person: obtaining, soliciting, or selling without the person's consent for fraudulent reasons prohibited; definitions, Internet, and penalty provisions [S.Amdt.1: actions for damages provision revised]  - AB1014

Telephone record pertaining to another person: obtaining, soliciting, or selling without the person's consent for fraudulent reasons prohibited; definitions, Internet, and penalty provisions - SB595

Traveling sales crews: regulations created; exceptions and penalty provisions -  SB251

trades and occupations Trades and occupations, see also specific occupation

AODA counselor certification transferred from DHFS to DRL [for section numbers and further revisions, see entry under ``Alcohol and other drug abuse"] - AB100

Chiropractor counseling for vitamins, herbs, and supplements: dietitian certification or approved nutrition postgraduate training required [A.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 2338q, v, 9440 (1c)]  - AB100

Clinical supervisors, substance abuse counselors, and prevention specialists: titles of some subcategories modified; DRL duties re continuing education and establishing minimum standards for the practice of substance abuse counseling, supervision, and prevention by rule -  SB673

Credential renewal date revisions [Sec. 2287-2326, 2328-2334, 9140 (1); A.Sub.Amdt.1: date revisions, use of timekeeping data in calculating fees, initial fee not to exceed renewal fee, 2283g, 9140 (2e), (3b), deletes 2304]  - AB100

DFI revisions re pawnbrokers, Division of Banking authority, trust services, seller of checks, securities and investments, franchises, and collection agencies (remedial legislation)  - SB512

Domestic abuse or violence recognition training: Barbering and Cosmetology Examining Board required to provide  - AB478

Health care provider statement of apology or condolence is inadmissible in a civil action or administrative hearing  - AB1021

Health occupation programs: TCS Board to develop admissions standards and standard curriculum to be adopted by all district boards -  AB246

Home care placement agency notification requirements re home care worker and consumer; complaint, liability, damages, and definition provisions [A.Amdt.2: telephone numbers for reporting abuse provision] -  AB792

Landscape architecture: practice defined and registration required -  AB946

Marriage and Family Therapy, Professional Counseling, and Social Work Examining Board: certain ``certificates" references changed to ``licenses"; training certificate requirements modified -  AB928

Marriage and Family Therapy, Professional Counseling, and Social Work Examining Board: certain ``certificates" references changed to ``licenses"; training certificate requirements modified -  SB502

Massage therapist and bodyworker certification: role of EAB eliminated; DRL responsibilities [Sec. 158, 388, 2347, 2496, 9153 (2), 9253 (1); A.Sub.Amdt.1: further revision, deletes 158; A.Amdt.40: further revisions, 388d, 9253 (1), deletes 388, 9253 (1)] -  AB100

Nursing, occupational therapy, physical therapy, and medical technology programs: requiring credits to be transferable between institutions in the U.W. System  - AB349

Pawnbroker, secondhand article dealer, and secondhand jewelry dealer: regulations revised -  AB113

Personal information disclosure to DOR: DOT, DRL, and DWD to provide; state agencies issuing occupational licenses included [Sec. 1194, 1446, 1464, 1733, 2252, 2253, 2261-2263, 2284] -  AB100

Physical Therapists Affiliated Credentialing Board changed to Physical Therapists Examining Board and no longer attached to or advised by MEB -  AB1064

Professional employer organizations: registration and regulation provisions created -  AB1056

Special education aid for contracting with public or private agency expanded to cover more services; speech therapy provision -  AB362

Special education aid for contracting with public or private agency expanded to cover more services; speech therapy provision -  SB177

State agent of DHFS status granted to health care providers who volunteer their services to a health care facility during a state of emergency re public health; restrictions specified; WC provision [S.Amdt.1: health care provider expanded to include behavioral health provider, pupil services provider, and substance abuse prevention provider] - AB385

traffic law Traffic law, see Motor vehicle — Regulation

traffic officer Traffic officer

Motor vehicle stops: collection of certain information required including race and gender; DOJ duties and annual report; law enforcement training re cultural diversity and racial and ethnic sensitivity -  AB543

Motor vehicle stops: collection of certain information required including race; DOJ duties and annual report; law enforcement training re cultural diversity and racial and ethnic sensitivity - AB216