Wisconsin Legislature: Town

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

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)] - SB27

Film production tax credit administration transferred from Comm.Dept to Tour.Dept [Sec. 1874-1877, 2004-2007, 2115-2118, 3368] - AB40

Tourism marketing GPR made a biennial appropriation; earmarked grants for promoting multicultural events and the Milwaukee Public Museum [A.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 603g, 1167g, h] - AB40

Annexation by city or village: towns authorized to challenge certain procedure in court [A.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions, county board approval of cross-county annexation no longer needed, town may ask DOA to review proposed annexation and if a requirement is violated, the town my challenge in circuit court] - AB181

Annexation by city or village: towns authorized to challenge certain procedure in court - SB129

Combined protective services departments: certain class cities and towns authorized to provide and limitation of villages removed [Sec. 1140, 1141, 1686-1690, 1697-1713, 1717, 1728, 2405, 3194, 3495-3498, 3539, 3562-3567; A.Amdt.1 to A.Amdt.1: further revisions, deletes 2405] - AB40

Combined protective services departments: certain class cities and towns authorized to provide and limitation of villages removed; JSCRS appendix report [Sec. 1140, 1141, 1686-1690, 1697-1713, 1717, 1728, 2405, 3194, 3495-3498, 3539, 3562-3567] - SB27

Community welcoming sign within highway right-of-way allowed under certain conditions; DOT provision - AB583

Dam safety projects: stewardship assistance eligibility expanded to include towns - AB592

Dam safety projects: stewardship assistance eligibility expanded to include towns - SB443

Highways in need of repair and accumulation of snow or ice: liability immunity of cities, villages, towns, and counties for damages revised - AB180

Highways in need of repair and accumulation of snow or ice: liability immunity of cities, villages, towns, and counties for damages revised - SB125

``Land surveying" replaced with ``practice of professional land surveying", definition provision and various references replaced; licensure, permit, and certification revisions including eliminating public employee and utilities exemptions; town survey, platting, subdivision plats, and certified survey map revisions; ordinary high water mark on lake or stream shore map; public access, easement, and penalty provisions - AB586

``Land surveying" replaced with ``practice of professional land surveying", definition provision and various references replaced; licensure, permit, and certification revisions including eliminating public employee and utilities exemptions; town survey, platting, subdivision plats, and certified survey map revisions; ordinary high water mark on lake or stream shore map; public access, easement, and penalty provisions - SB444

No-passing zones on state trunk highways within city, village, or town boundary: local government may designate without regard to DOT procedures and standards - AB629

Prevailing wage applied to highway, road, street, bridge, sanitary sewer, or water main public works project for a town: statutory threshold for applicability raised; DWD duties - AB91

Prevailing wage applied to highway, road, street, bridge, sanitary sewer, or water main public works project for a town: statutory threshold for applicability raised; DWD duties - SB46

Public construction projects and highway improvement projects: eliminating prohibitions from 2011 WisAct 32 - AB454

Public construction projects and highway improvement projects: eliminating prohibitions from 2011 WisAct 32 - SB337

Public construction projects, which includes road projects: limitations on performance of by political subdivisions, method of bidding revisions, county highway department maintenance capacity and funding [A.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 1727d-L, 2221i, 2267x, 9332 (1u), 9432 (1u); A.Amdt.1 to A.Amdt.1: performance by political subdivisions provisions removed, limitation on highway work performed by a county for another county or municipality, exceptions provided, appropriation provisions, 1675n, 1696m, 1713m, 2278em, o, deletes 1727i] - AB40

TIDs in towns: provisions revised re city or village that annexes or attaches a district, DOR duty [A.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 1740g, k, 1741e-es] - AB40

Town incorporated as a city or village: organizing the first election of officers changed from circuit court clerk to county clerk requirement - AB506

Police or fire protection services: sheriff and municipality cannot condition the provision of services on a person's payment of fees, charge, or tax - AB192

Police or fire protection services: sheriff and municipality cannot condition the provision of services on a person's payment of fees, charge, or tax - SB128

Bow and arrow hunting: local governmental units may not enact or enforce local law prohibiting, exception provided - AB234

Development moratorium ordinance: city, town, or village may enact under specified conditions including burden on public facilities and public safety or health threat - AB562

Development moratorium ordinance: city, town, or village may enact under specified conditions including burden on public facilities and public safety or health threat [S.Amdt.1: ``land development" provisions deleted] - SB504

Employment discrimination based on conviction record: employers may refuse to employ or terminate employment of a person convicted of a felony and has not been pardoned; state fair employment law is a matter of statewide concern and local governments are prohibited from adopting provisions prohibiting activities allowed under that law - AB286

Employment discrimination based on conviction record: employers may refuse to employ or terminate employment of a person convicted of a felony and has not been pardoned; state fair employment law is a matter of statewide concern and local governments are prohibited from adopting provisions prohibiting activities allowed under that law - SB207

Family and medical leave: state law construed as an enactment of statewide concern and preempts city, village, town, or county ordinances - AB41

Family and medical leave: state law construed as an enactment of statewide concern and preempts city, village, town, or county ordinances - SB23

Family and medical leave: state law construed as an enactment of statewide concern and preempts city, village, town, or county ordinances - JR1 AB12

Lawful presence in state: if reasonable suspicion, law enforcement officer to have federal agency determine re person arrested or charged with a crime or civil action, secured custody and jail cost provisions; ordinance, resolution, or policy prohibiting a local governmental employee from inquiring if an individual receiving public services has a satisfactory immigration status or notifying the federal government of the presence of illegal aliens prohibited, writ of mandamus provision - AB173

Minimum wage law revisions; DWD duties and consumer price index provision; prohibition on living wage local ordinance eliminated - AB281

Minimum wage law revisions; DWD duties and consumer price index provision; prohibition on living wage local ordinance eliminated - SB187

Mixed martial arts fighting (amateur and professional): town authorized to enact and enforce an ordinance prohibiting - AB308

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

Public buildings and places of employment: ordinances establishing minimum standards for construction, repair, and maintenance must conform to Comm.Dept rules - SB32

Residential landlord: prohibiting ordinances that impose specified limits - AB155

Residential landlord: prohibiting ordinances that impose specified limits [S.Amdt.3: prohibits ordinances that place requirements on landlords re security deposits and inspections] - SB107

Election law revisions re municipal and county canvassing procedures, provisional ballot information, recount petition filing deadline, terms of town officers, annual town meeting date, and technical revisions - AB476

Election law revisions re municipal and county canvassing procedures, provisional ballot information, recount petition filing deadline, terms of town officers, annual town meeting date, and technical revisions [S.Amdts.1 and 2: further revisions] - SB381

County library tax exemption for city, town, village, or school district under set conditions - AB543

County library tax exemption for city, town, village, or school district under set conditions - SB531

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) - AJR41

Credit card marketing on campuses of institutions of higher education restrictions created and providing financial literacy information to students required; rules on extending credit to individuals under 21 years old established; forfeiture provision - AB340

Credit card marketing on campuses of institutions of higher education restrictions created and providing financial literacy information to students required; rules on extending credit to individuals under 21 years old established; forfeiture provision - SB258

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 [for section numbers, see entry under ``Reorganization of state government"] - 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 [for section numbers and further revisions, see entry under ``Reorganization of state government"] - AB40

Energy-efficient products for residential use purchased around April 21st (Earth Day): sales and use tax exemptions created, unfair trade practice for contractor to claim an exemption; JSCTE appendix report - AB710

Energy-efficient products for residential use purchased around April 21st (Earth Day): sales and use tax exemptions created, unfair trade practice for contractor to claim an exemption; JSCTE appendix report - SB554

Incandescent light bulbs manufactured and sold in this state are not subject to federal law or regulation re interstate commerce; definition, ``Made in Wisconsin" stamp, and AG provisions - AB596

Incandescent light bulbs manufactured and sold in this state are not subject to federal law or regulation re interstate commerce; definition, ``Made in Wisconsin" stamp, and AG provisions - SB470

Novelty lighters: retail sale to minors and display in area accessible to the general public prohibited; definition and penalty provisions - AB83

Novelty lighters: retail sale to minors and display in area accessible to the general public prohibited; definition and penalty provisions - SB509

Prescription drugs exempt from Unfair Sales Act - SB360

Residential contractors prohibited from promising to pay or rebate property insurance deductible re specified repairs or replacements; consumer may cancel a contract for repairs or replacement if it is paid by insurance and all or part of the claim is not covered, written notice required; unfair trade practice and penalty provisions - AB654

Theft of services: ``merchandise" definition re retail theft expanded to include a service provided by a service provider; penalties and JRCCP report - AB124

Theft of services: ``merchandise" definition re retail theft expanded to include a service provided by a service provider; penalties and JRCCP report - SB85

Trade and marketing forums re business relationships among Tier I, Tier II, and Tier III manufacturers: Comm.Dept to allocate funds and conduct - AB10

Wisconsin Shares: eligible individuals may not benefit from provider marketing unless it directly benefits the child [A.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 1378g, h] - AB40

Notary public and trademark functions of the Office of the Secretary of State transferred to DFI [Sec. 754, 2310, 2605-2637, 9142 (1) - AB40

Notary public and trademark functions of the Office of the Secretary of State transferred to DFI [Sec. 754, 2310, 2605-2637, 9142 (1) - SB27

Special distinguishing registration plates displaying the words ``Support Planned Parenthood"; fees, trademark, and service mark provisions - AB667

Special distinguishing registration plates supporting Shriners Hospitals for Children; fees, trademark, and service mark provisions - AB590

Special distinguishing registration plates supporting Shriners Hospitals for Children; fees, trademark, and service mark provisions - SB445

Special distinguishing registration plates supporting the Wisconsin Chapter of the Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Association; fees, trademark, and service mark provisions - AB330

Special distinguishing registration plates supporting Wisconsin Trout Unlimited, Inc.; fees, trademark, and service mark provisions - AB524

Active duty service member professional or occupational licensure renewal requirements revised, provisions for spouse added; DSPS or licensing board reciprocal license provisions extended to spouse - AB674

Active duty service member professional or occupational licensure renewal requirements revised, provisions for spouse added; DSPS or licensing board reciprocal license provisions extended to spouse - SB550

Apprentice wages: income and franchise tax credits created, conditions specified - AB587

Apprentice wages: income and franchise tax credits created, conditions specified - SB448

Collective bargaining rights of U.W. System, UWHCA, and certain home care and child care provider employees eliminated - JR1 AB11

Collective bargaining rights of U.W. System, UWHCA, and certain home care and child care provider employees eliminated - JR1 SB11