Wisconsin Legislature: Regional transit authority (RTA)

Counties permitted to choose to elect or appoint county clerks, treasurers, registers of deeds, surveyors, and certain other county officers; referendum required. Constitutional amendment (1st consideration) - AJR24

Dane County RTA: authority to create restored as provided in 2009 WisAct 28, referendum provision - AB298

Fiscal year allowable revenues for state and local governmental units created, excess revenue returned to taxpayers or deposited in budget stabilization fund, electoral approval for certain taxing and spending decisions, and local governmental units allowed to exempt themselves from certain state mandates: constitutional amendment (1st consideration) - SJR48

Fox Cities RTA: authority to create restored as provided in 2009 WisAct 28; resolution and referendum provisions - AB574

Fox Cities RTA: authority to create restored as provided in 2009 WisAct 28; resolution and referendum provisions - SB456

Highway roundabout: referendum required before construction - AB719

Independent redistricting commission given responsibility to reapportion the legislature and redraw congressional districts by law and plans approved by voters in a referendum, Supreme Court provision: constitutional amendment (1st consideration) - SJR68

MERA and SELRA changes: collective bargaining limited to base wages, exception for certain public safety employees; referendum and consumer price index provisions - JR1 AB11

MERA and SELRA changes: collective bargaining limited to base wages, exception for certain public safety employees; referendum and consumer price index provisions - JR1 SB11

Motor vehicle registration fee imposed by local governments by ordinance: referendum requirement - AB295

Premier resort area: Village of Stockholm allowed to become, referendum provision - AB331

Premier resort area: Village of Stockholm allowed to become, referendum provision - SB220

Referendum required before RTAs may impose a sales and use tax and before SERTA may impose a rental car transaction fee [Sec. 1679, 1680, 1729, 1730, 2183; original bill only] - AB40

Referendum required before RTAs may impose a sales and use tax and before SERTA may impose a rental car transaction fee [Sec. 1679, 1680, 1729, 1730, 2183] - SB27

Referendum revisions re authorizing school district borrowing or to exceed the revenue limit - AB555

Tax rate increases in certain cases: two-thirds vote required; statewide advisory referendum provision - JR1 AB5

Tax rate increases in certain cases: two-thirds vote required; statewide advisory referendum provision - JR1 SB5

Technical college district board's tax levy set; TCS Board and DOR duties [Sec. 1095; A.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions, may exceed levy limit via referendum] - AB40

reflectorReflector, see Motor vehicle — Equipment

refundRefund, see Income tax — Refund

refuse disposalRefuse disposal, see Solid waste management

regents, board ofRegents, Board of, see University of Wisconsin — Regents

regional planningRegional planning

County development plan requirements revised - AB260

Frac sand mine application: notice requirements before a political subdivision meets to take action on the application; definition provision - SB406

RTAs in urbanized areas: creation authorized, 2009 WisAct 28 provisions recreated re powers and duties - AB559

RTAs in urbanized areas: creation authorized, 2009 WisAct 28 provisions recreated re powers and duties - SB418

WEDC grants to certain regional economic development entities - SB39

Zoning ordinances re agricultural or residential use: frac sand mining provisions and definition - SB405

regional transit authority _rta_Regional transit authority (RTA), see Metropolitan transportation

Abolishing offices of treasurer and register of deeds in a populous county; transferring duties to the county clerk - AB404

Elections for DA, sheriff, register of deeds, county clerk, treasurer, surveyor, coroner, and clerk of circuit court made nonpartisan and term of office to begin the first Monday in June: constitutional amendment (1st consideration) - AJR51

Name changes: confidentiality provisions and exemption from newspaper publication requirement [A.Amdt.1: confidential information may not be disclosed except by court order] - AB379

Name changes: confidentiality provisions and exemption from newspaper publication requirement - SB544

registered nurse _rn_Registered nurse (RN), see Nurses

registration of electorsRegistration of electors, see Elections — Registration

registration plateRegistration plate, see Bus and truck — Taxation or registration; Motor vehicle — Taxation or registration; Motorcycle — Taxation or registration

regulation and licensing, department ofRegulation and Licensing, Department of, see also Medical Examining Board; Safety and Professional Services, Department of; Trades and occupations; specific occupation

General program operations appropriation from DRL, MEB, and OCI: lapse to general fund [Sec. 493, 496, 497; A.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions, deletes DRL and MEB provisions, deletes 496, 497] - AB40

General program operations appropriation from DRL, MEB, and OCI: lapse to general fund [Sec. 493, 496, 497] - SB27

Gifts, grants, settlements, and proceeds received: continuing appropriation created for the purposes for which the moneys are received [Sec. 498; original bill only] - AB40

Gifts, grants, settlements, and proceeds received: continuing appropriation created for the purposes for which the moneys are received [Sec. 498] - SB27

Human resources: 2 FTE positions transferred from DOA to DORL and State Fair Park Board [A.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 9101 (4q)] - AB40

Real Estate Board eliminated, Real Estate Examining Board created and transfer of DRL duties and powers re real estate practice [Sec. 86-90, 149, 150, 163, 3199, 3202, 3207, 3208, 3217-3257, 3259-3265, 3276-3280, 9140 (1)-(4); A.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions, 3229e, h, 3233e, 3234m-t, 3256m, 3257j, deletes 3233, 3234, 3257] - AB40

SCERB membership revised re interior designers - SB87

Tort reform: actions against manufacturers, distributors, sellers, and promoters of a product; strict liability; noneconomic damages limited; punitive damages; frivolous claims; health care service reviews confidentiality; use of health care reports or employee statements; hospital quality indicators reporting; expert and lay witness testimony; crimes of abuse, homicide, or negligence re health care providers and treatment or residential care facilities in specified cases - JR1 AB1

relative responsibilityRelative responsibility, see Family

religion and societyReligion and society

MPCP and parental choice program for eligible school districts: revisions re verification of income eligibility, approved accrediting and preaccrediting organizations, a school's retention of a disqualified person, fees and tuition, and certificates of occupancy - AB324

Right of conscience protected from state action: constitutional amendment (1st consideration) - AJR135

Special distinguishing registration plates displaying the words ``In God We Trust" authorized; fees and DVA provisions - AB372

religious societiesReligious societies

Catholic Schools Week: January 29 through February 5 proclaimed as - AR20

Dolan, Timothy Michael: congratulated on his elevation to the College of Cardinals - SJR73

Funeral establishment or mausoleum located in a cemetery and cemetery authority receiving remuneration from a funeral establishment prohibitions eliminated; discrimination between funeral establishments and cemetery authorities that have no relationship prohibited; property tax provision; JSCTE appendix report - AB523

Identification requirement for voting in elections created, provisional and absentee ballot provisions; use of corroborating electors to verify residence discontinued; DOT ID card fee waived, obtaining a card without a photo for religious reasons, and issuing an identification certificate; special voting deputies to certain adult family homes and residential care apartment complexes permitted; GAB public informational campaign [for further revisions, see entry under ``Voting"] - AB7

REAL ID noncompliant driver's license or ID card process created; religious belief photo exception [Sec. 3144, 3145, 3147-3164, 3172-3176, 3179, 3180, 9448 (4)] - AB40

REAL ID noncompliant driver's license or ID card process created; religious belief photo exception [Sec. 3144, 3145, 3147-3164, 3172-3176, 3179, 3180, 9448 (4)] - SB27

Sexual contact with a child: statute of limitations removed - AB461

Sexual contact with a child: statute of limitations removed - SB345

remedial legislationRemedial legislation, see Statutes — Revision

remedial readingRemedial reading, see Literacy

renewable energy resourceRenewable energy resource, see Energy conservation

renner, darin arthurRenner, Darin Arthur

Life and public service of LFB fiscal analyst commended upon his death - AJR105

rental propertyRental property, see Housing; Landlord and tenant; Motor vehicle — Dealers and finance companies

rental_purchase agreementRental-purchase agreement, see Lease

renter_s insuranceRenter's insurance, see Insurance — Miscellaneous

reorganization of state governmentReorganization of state government

Administrative services functions in the Office of the Secretary of State transferred to DOA [Sec. 9142 (2)] - AB40

Arts Board placed in Tour.Dept rather than attached to Tour.Dept; Percent for Art Program eliminated [Sec. 47, 168, 502-517, 739, 1177, 1179, 1182-1196, 1198-1236, 1742-1745, 2867, 2868, 9104 (1), (2); A.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions, 1205d, deletes 1205] - AB40

Barbering and Cosmetology Examining Board renamed the Cosmetology Examining Board and creating the Barbering Examining Board; licensing and definition provisions [S.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions, regulation of barbering placed directly under DSPS; S.Amdt.1: continuing education for barbers added] - SB489

Brownfield site assessment grants modified and transferred from DNR to WEDC; brownfields green space grants repealed; payment of brownfield grant program encumbrances [A.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 501c, 2990r, 2991b, 9155 (3f), (3g)] - AB40

College savings programs and College Savings Program Board transferred to DOA from Office of the State Treasurer [Sec. 74-77, 207, 208, 758-766, 868, 904-907, 1756-1760, 3491, 3492, 9149 (1); A.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions, certain family members who are not account members allowed to contribute and claim deductions, 9341 (5f)] - AB40

Comm.Dept economic development business certifications and grant programs transferred to DSPS [for section numbers and further revisions, see entry under ``Commerce, Department of"] - AB40

Dairy manufacturing facility investment credit: transferred to DATCP and dairy cooperatives allowed to claim [Sec. 1826, 1963, 2075, 3369, 9341 (1); A.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions, 772d, 1822d, 1826d, 1959d, 1963d, 2071d, 2075d, deletes 1826, 1963, 2075] - AB40

Democracy Trust Fund grants to candidates for Office of Justice of the Supreme Court revised and administration of the fund transferred from State Treasurer to GAB; income tax return designation for Democracy Trust Fund or WECF modified [Sec. 1-18, 748, 752, 756, 757, 773-775, 882-885, 1885-1887, 9418 (1), (2); A.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions, Democracy Trust Fund and WECF eliminated, 1d-3s, 3v-13wk, 16a-17c, 74m, 748g, r, 756m, 866t, 867m, 883m, 884m, 1887c, 9218 (3i), (3j), deletes 1-13, 16-18, 748, 752, 756, 882-885, 1885-1887, 9418 (1), (2)] - AB40

DRL name changed to Department of Safety and Professional Services; Comm.Dept functions transferred re building and safety, certain economic development business certifications and grant programs, and PECFA; approval of education and training for veterans and other eligible persons transferred from DVA; unfair trade practice rules re residential and noncommercial properties transferred from DATCP; administration of laws re erosion control at commercial building construction sites transferred from DNR; DOA appendix report [Sec. 19-26, 63, 66-68, 73, 79-81, 91, 92, 97-99, 101-121, 125, 126, 129-148, 151-162, 164-167, 169, 175, 214, 228, 250-255, 257, 262, 275, 276, 282, 283, 297, 334, 342-353, 358-362, 364, 384-488, 494, 495, 499-501, 585, 586, 590, 592, 598, 599, 713-716, 740-744, 808, 815, 856-860, 869-875, 890, 908-911, 915-920, 923-945, 950, 959, 960, 986, 987, 1004, 1088-1094, 1102, 1112, 1133, 1146, 1147, 1153, 1161, 1163-1170, 1197, 1237-1239, 1244-1248, 1306, 1311, 1312, 1333-1337, 1340, 1386, 1459, 1628-1640, 1648-1650, 1653, 1654, 1656-1661, 1664, 1666, 1668, 1670, 1677, 1678, 1681, 1683, 1685, 1691, 1693-1696, 1715, 1719, 1721, 1731-1741, 1746, 1747, 1762, 1765-1801, 1803-1825, 1827-1863, 1865, 1867-1871, 1874-1881, 1898-1938, 1940-1962, 1964-2002, 2004-2011, 2016-2050, 2052-2074, 2076-2113, 2115-2122, 2129, 2133-2144, 2153-2161, 2163-2178, 2192, 2196-2199, 2216, 2222-2232, 2238-2240, 2256, 2292-2297, 2299-2301, 2308, 2311-2331, 2333, 2338-2389, 2393-2404, 2432, 2433, 2446-2449, 2472, 2473, 2477, 2553, 2554, 2638-2647, 2666-2675, 2677, 2678, 2686-2703, 2705, 2708-2719, 2722, 2723, 2729-2750, 2756, 2757, 2760, 2762, 2765, 2782-2787, 2818-2861, 2864, 2865, 2872-2874, 2879-2881, 2883, 2884, 2886-2889, 2895-2912, 2924, 2929, 2952, 2955, 2986-2994, 3186, 3187, 3195-3198, 3200, 3201, 3203-3206, 3209-3212, 3266-3275, 3281, 3282, 3285-3462, 3464-3467, 3471, 3472, 3474, 3475, 3501-3503, 3527-3532, 3540, 3541, 3561, 9110 (1)-(8), 9135 (2), 9153 (1), 9210 (2), (3)] - SB27

DRL name changed to Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS) and some Comm.Dept functions transferred; certain unfair trade practice rules transferred from DATCP; administration of laws re erosion control at commercial building construction sites transferred from DNR; DOA provisions [Sec. 68, 73, 79-81, 91, 92, 97, 98, 101-116, 118-121, 125, 126, 129-148, 151-162, 164-166, 169, 175, 228, 257, 262, 266, 283, 334, 364, 384-399, 401-405, 407-412, 414-434, 447, 449-488, 494, 495, 585, 586, 590, 598, 599, 713-715, 740-744, 808, 815, 890, 908, 909, 916-920, 987, 1168, 1169, 1244, 1245, 1306, 1311, 1312, 1333-1337, 1340, 1386, 1459, 1628-1640, 1649, 1650, 1653, 1654, 1656-1661, 1666, 1668, 1670, 1681, 1683, 1691, 1693-1696, 1715, 1719, 1721, 1740, 1741, 1746, 1747, 1879-1881, 2009-2011, 2120-2122, 2136-2144, 2178, 2216, 2224, 2240, 2292, 2308, 2311-2331, 2333, 2338-2389, 2395-2404, 2446-2449, 2472, 2473, 2477, 2638-2647, 2666-2675, 2677, 2678, 2686-2702, 2705, 2708-2712, 2719, 2722, 2723, 2729, 2731-2738, 2740, 2756, 2757, 2760, 2762, 2765, 2782, 2855-2858, 2874, 2879-2881, 2883, 2884, 2886-2889, 2896-2912, 2929, 2952, 2955, 2986, 2988, 2990-2994, 3186, 3187, 3195-3197, 3200, 3201, 3203, 3204, 3206, 3209-3212, 3266, 3267, 3281, 3282, 3373-3394, 3396-3407, 3439-3447, 3464, 3467, 3471, 3472, 3501-3503, 3527-3532, 3541, 3561, 9110 (3)-(5), 9135 (2); A.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions, technical assistance for American Indian economic development, manufactured housing rehabilitation and recycling program transferred from Comm.Dept, 421m, 740m, 2240m, 2753m, 2898c, 3205m, 3380m, 3381c, f, 3442m, 9210 (2q), deletes 121, 421, 740, 744, 1244, 2240, 2311, 2737, 2898, 2991, 3282, 3442, 9110 (5); A.Amdt.1 to A.Amdt.1: further revisions] - AB40

Economic development functions and programs transferred from Comm.Dept to WEDC [for section numbers and further revisions, see entry under ``Commerce, Department of"] - AB40

Electronic medical records credits and investment credits re dairy manufacturing, food processing plant and warehouse, meat processing facility, and woody biomass harvesting transferred from Comm.Dept to WEDC [Sec. 1835, 1837-1841, 1844, 1845, 1878, 1972, 1974-1978, 1981, 1982, 2008, 2084, 2086-2090, 2093, 2094, 2119, 3355, 3367, 3370, 3372, 9110 (7); A.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions, medical records credit transferred to DOR and the investment credits to DATCP, 375g, 2299r, 3355g, m, 9110 (8q), deletes 3355] - AB40