Subject Index

Liquefied petroleum gas supplier regulations and licensing requirements; one-call system for receiving excavation notices and transmitting notices revised, private transmission facilities provisions [S.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions; S.Amdt.2: forfeiture revisions] -  SB273

PSC to require water utilities to establish water conservation programs and public outreach and educational activities; environmental assessment provisions; certain municipalities required to prepare an environmental assessment  - AB889

waterfowl Waterfowl, see Game bird

waterways and water power Waterways and water power, see also Harbor; Lakes; Port; Wetland

Abandoned dam removal by DNR: additional considerations required -  SB127

``Agricultural land" definition for property tax assessment purposes modified re stream bank protection easement  - AB950

``Avery Wilber Memorial Bridge": DOT directed to designate and mark the planned STH 156 bridge across the Shioc River in the Town of Navarino as; contributions provision  - AB106

Ballast water management: oceangoing vessel that uses a port in this state required to obtain certain permit from DNR; aquatic nuisance species and forfeiture provisions  - AB86

Ballast water management: oceangoing vessel that uses a port in this state required to obtain certain permit from DNR; aquatic nuisance species and forfeiture provisions  - SB119

Dam that affects the water level of a drain re agricultural land: certain approvals for the construction, enlargement, or modification of required -  AB117

DNR prohibited from using the word ``squaw" in the name of any lake or stream and names in current use must be changed - AB180

Fox River Boardwalk in City of Green Bay: grant from WDF required [Enrolled SB-40: Sec. 195, 9108 (6c)]  - SB40

Great Lakes—St. Lawrence River Basin Water Resources Compact ratified; registration and reporting of water withdrawals, water conservation, and water supply planning for water utilities provisions -  AB925

Great Lakes—St. Lawrence River Basin Water Resources Compact ratified; registration and reporting of water withdrawals, water conservation, and water supply planning for water utilities provisions -  SB523

Great Lakes—St. Lawrence River Basin Water Resources Compact ratified; water withdrawal use, registration, and reporting; water conservation provisions; water supply planning  - AP8 SB1

Kickapoo Valley Reserve Visitor Center in Town of Stark: annual payments re aids in lieu of property taxes [Enrolled SB-40: Sec. 770g, m] -  SB40

Lower Fox River Remediation Authority created; duties defined [for section numbers, see entry under ``Lower Fox River Remediation Authority"] -  SB40

Marina condominium: riparian rights, easement, boat slips and docking facilities, and definition provisions [Enrolled SB-40: Sec. 717g, r, 3703g, r] -  SB40

Motor vehicle use on the beds of navigable waters: additional exception created re vehicle used to destroy or prevent spread of aquatic or terrestrial invasive species  - AB942

Navigable waters regulation revisions re permit exemption for certain piers and wharves; boat slips; exemption for certain existing structures; repair, replacement, and maintenance; solid piers; and funding; DNR prohibited from certain enforcement [S.Amdt.1: replacement provision removed]  - AB297

Navigable waters regulation revisions re permit exemption for certain piers and wharves; boat slips; exemption for certain existing structures; repair, replacement, and maintenance; solid piers; and funding; DNR prohibited from certain enforcement - SB169

Navigable waterway revisions re DNR determination and mapping of, farm drainage ditches, and disclosure on forms re building permits and offer to purchase real estate; circuit court and administrative rule provisions - SB235

Nonpoint source financial assistance and program assistance re flood control, riparian restoration, and storm water runoff: bonding authority increased [Sec. 587, 588, 590]  - SB40

Southeastern Wisconsin Fox River Commission funding [Enrolled SB-40: Sec. 282e, f, 9135 (2v), 9435 (1w)]  - SB40

Stillwater Bridge across the St. Croix River: DOT to contract with financial consultant re financing construction of [Enrolled SB-40: Sec. 9148 (9y)] -  SB40

``Veterans Memorial Bridge": DOT directed to designate and mark the 4th Street bridge over the Wisconsin River in the City of Tomahawk as; contributions from interested parties required - AB48

``Veterans Memorial Bridge": DOT directed to designate and mark the 4th Street bridge over the Wisconsin River in the City of Tomahawk as; contributions from interested parties required - SB55

``Veterans of the American Revolution Memorial Bridge": certain bridge across the Wisconsin River in Columbia County designated as; DOT duty set; contributions provision  - AB351

``Waupaca County Veterans Memorial Bridge": DOT to designate and mark bridge across Waupaca River in City of Waupaca as; contributions from interested parties provision  - AB720

waterworks Waterworks

Arrearage collection procedure used by municipal utility that provides electric or water service to rental dwellings revised - AB649

Bottling of water provided by a local governmental unit: DNR approval required -  AB638

Great Lakes—St. Lawrence River Basin Water Resources Compact ratified; registration and reporting of water withdrawals, water conservation, and water supply planning for water utilities provisions -  AB925

Great Lakes—St. Lawrence River Basin Water Resources Compact ratified; registration and reporting of water withdrawals, water conservation, and water supply planning for water utilities provisions -  SB523

Great Lakes—St. Lawrence River Basin Water Resources Compact ratified; water withdrawal use, registration, and reporting; water conservation provisions; water supply planning  - AP8 SB1

PSC to require water utilities to establish water conservation programs and public outreach and educational activities; environmental assessment provisions; certain municipalities required to prepare an environmental assessment  - AB889

STH 78 reconstruction project in Village of Merrimac: DOT to pay portion of costs to relocate water and sewer utilities [Enrolled SB-40: Sec. 2523w] -  SB40

Utility installation cost reimbursement to City of Crandon [Enrolled SB-40: Sec. 309c, 9148 (9x)]  - SB40

Utility security system plan: exception from public access to records created; definition provision  - AB728

Utility security system plan: exception from public access to records created; definition provision [A.Sub.Amdt.1 or A.Amdt.1; deleted by Conf.Sub.Amdt.1]  - SB40

waukesha county Waukesha County

Child advocacy centers: funding for [Enrolled SB-40: Sec. 125g, 536m] -  SB40

waupaca, city of Waupaca, City of

``Waupaca County Veterans Memorial Bridge": DOT to designate and mark bridge across Waupaca River in City of Waupaca as; contributions from interested parties provision  - AB720

waupaca county Waupaca County

``Waupaca County Veterans Memorial Bridge": DOT to designate and mark bridge across Waupaca River in City of Waupaca as; contributions from interested parties provision  - AB720

wauwatosa, city of Wauwatosa, City of, see Milwaukee County

wc WC, see Worker's compensation

wdf _wisconsin development fund_ WDF (Wisconsin Development Fund), see Commerce, Department of

weapon Weapon, see Firearms and dangerous weapons

weather Weather

Hail damage to vehicles: note on certificate of title requirement modified (remedial legislation) - AB595

Headlamps and other lamps on vehicles: use required during periods of limited visibility, definition provision  - AB723

Urban forestry grants expanded to include trees damaged by catastrophic storm events -  AB36

Winter highway maintenance grant program created -  AB833

Winter highway maintenance grant program created -  SB478

wecf _wisconsin election campaign fund_ WECF (Wisconsin election campaign fund), see Elections — Campaign expense

weeds Weeds

Aquatic plant management permit: qualified lake association exempt from certain permit fee - AB49

Aquatic plant management permit: qualified lake association exempt from certain permit fee - SB56

Forest grant program established for the control of invasive plants in weed management areas [Enrolled SB-40: Sec. 281qm, 699c-x, 702] -  SB40

weigh station Weigh station, see Bus and truck

weight limit Weight limit, see Bus and truck — Taxation or registration

weights and measures Weights and measures, see also Bus and truck

Statutory weights and measures provisions: certain municipalities may contract with a private party to enforce; DATCP duties - AB655

Weights and measures testing and inspection in municipalities over 5,000 population [A.Sub.Amdt.1 or A.Amdt.1; deleted by Conf.Sub.Amdt.1] -  SB40

welfare Welfare, see Food stamp plan; Unemployment — Relief measures; Veteran — Relief; Wisconsin Works

wells Wells

Well compensation grant program expanded to include wells required to be abandoned [Enrolled SB-40: Sec. 282p, 3081pb-qj] -  SB40

werc WERC, see Employment Relations Commission

west allis, city of West Allis, City of

Bell, Jeannette: public service as mayor of the City of West Allis and as a former state legislator and commitment to her community commended -  AJR110

West Allis Crosstown Bike Trail: grant from the congestion mitigation and air quality improvement program, local match required [Enrolled SB-40: Sec. 9148 (9c)]  - SB40

west salem, village of West Salem, Village of, see La Crosse County

wetland Wetland

Comprehensive planning by local governments modified re mapping, subdivisions, zoning, and shorelines or wetlands [A.Sub.Amdt.1 or A.Amdt.1; deleted by Conf.Sub.Amdt.1]  - SB40

DNR water quality certification process and approvals re wetlands: exemption for specific road construction near the City of Tomahawk -  AB163

Nania, Jeff: 2007 National Wetlands Award recipient commended -  SJR50

Nania, Jeff: 2007 National Wetlands Award recipient commended -  SJR51

Wetland map review, wetland identification, or wetland confirmation: DNR to provide, for a fee, upon request of person who owns or leases the land; building permits or other construction approvals required to include information re construction on or near wetlands; DNR informational brochure on laws that apply to wetlands -  AB915

Wetland map review, wetland identification, or wetland confirmation: DNR to provide, for a fee, upon request of person who owns or leases the land; building permits or other construction approvals required to include information re construction on or near wetlands; DNR informational brochure on laws that apply to wetlands -  SB553

Wetland maps: DNR required to provide to each county; enforcement of state shoreland zoning standards and county shoreland zoning ordinances restricted  - AB839

Wetland mitigation exception from DOT acquisition of land with highway program moneys: notice to city or village requirement added -  AB259

Wetland mitigation exception from DOT acquisition of land with highway program moneys: notice to city or village requirement added -  SB140

wharf Wharf, see Port

wheda WHEDA, see Housing and Economic Development Authority, Wisconsin

whefa WHEFA, see Health and Educational Facilities Authority, Wisconsin

whistleblower Whistleblower, see Public employee

whitewater, city of Whitewater, City of, see also University of Wisconsin — Whitewater