2013 Subject Index to Legislation

Postretirement health care benefits of local government employees: segregated account and GAAP requirements - SB48

Required general fund structural balance: does not apply to budget act [A.Amdt.3 to A.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 9127 (3e)] - AB40

Statutorily required general fund balance modified [Sec. 195-197] - AB40

Temporary reallocations to general fund modified [Sec. 194; A.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions, 194b, deletes 194] - AB40

UW Board of Regents: proposed methodology for calculating program revenue balances and reserves submitted to JLAC; PR account balance limits and policies on distribution and expenditure of tuition, fee, and GPR proposals to JCF; tuition and segregated fees cannot increase for 2013-14 and 2014-15 academic years [A.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 9148 (4L)-(4n)] - AB40

Workforce training program created; grants, DWD, annual report, and appropriation provisions [A.Amdt.1: labor market information system requirement added; revisions to DWD duties and annual report] - AB14

Workforce training program: grant appropriation increased; DWD required to use funds for reducing waiting lists for certain technical college programs, collaborative projects among school districts, technical colleges, and businesses, and enhancing employment opportunities for persons with disabilities through public and private organizations; DWD budget request provision - Jr4 AB2

Workforce training program: grant appropriation increased; DWD required to use funds for reducing waiting lists for certain technical college programs, collaborative projects among school districts, technical colleges, and businesses, and enhancing employment opportunities for persons with disabilities through public and private organizations; DWD budget request provision - Jr4 SB2

aquaculture Aquaculture, see Fish and fishing -- Commercial

aquatic invasive species Aquatic invasive species, see Fish and fishing

arbitration Arbitration, see Contracts

armed forces Armed forces, see Military personnel; Military personnel -- Exemption from taxation; National Guard

arra _american recovery and reinvestment act of 2009_ ARRA (American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009), see Federal aid

arrest Arrest, see Crime and criminals; Police

arson Arson, see Fire

arts Arts

Creative economy development initiative grants to be awarded by the Arts Board re creative industries, job creation, or economic development - AB760

Creative economy development initiative grants to be awarded by the Arts Board re creative industries, job creation, or economic development - SB568

Rabin, Dr. Marvin J.: life, public service, and commitment to music education commended upon his death - SJR66

Rosenblum, Dr. Martin Jack: life and contributions to the arts, especially poetry and music, commended upon his death - AJR106

State aid for the arts increased - AB913

arts board Arts Board

Creative economy development initiative grants to be awarded by the Arts Board re creative industries, job creation, or economic development - AB760

Creative economy development initiative grants to be awarded by the Arts Board re creative industries, job creation, or economic development - SB568

asbestos Asbestos, see Public safety

ashland county Ashland County

County property tax levy exemption for towns on Madeline Island or Washington Island re airport operation or maintenance or public health or economic development services under certain condition; JSCTE appendix report - AB372

County property tax levy exemption for towns on Madeline Island or Washington Island re airport operation or maintenance or public health or economic development services under certain condition; JSCTE appendix report [S.Amdt.1: deadlines for applying and making a decision added; S.Amdt.2: Washington Island deleted; S.Amdt.3: increasing levy to compensate for exemption prohibited] - SB299

Elk introduced into specified counties; DNR duties and hunting season provision [Sec. 560, 573; A.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions] - AB40

assault Assault, see Sex crimes

assault weapon Assault weapon, see Firearms and dangerous weapons

assembly Assembly, see Legislature, and its subheadings

assembly district Assembly district, see Redistricting

assessment or assessor Assessment or assessor, see Property tax -- Assessment

assignment of support Assignment of support, see Family -- Support

athletics Athletics, see also Green Bay Packers; Milwaukee Bucks; Olympic Games; School -- Health program; University of Wisconsin -- Athletics

Bausch, Lauri: athletic achievements commended and congratulations on the Bronze Medal in skeleton at the European Cup - AJR86

Boston Marathon bombings: prayers and condolences to families of the victims and the injured and offering assistance to the state of Massachusetts - AJR24

Fredricks, Tucker: speed-skating accomplishments commended and wishing him success in the XXII Winter Olympic Games - AJR91

Nonprofit youth baseball association property, building, and certain land: property tax exemption created; JSCTE appendix report - AB525

Nonprofit youth baseball association property, building, and certain land: property tax exemption created; JSCTE appendix report - SB499

Official for a youth athletic activity: requiring online training about concussions and head injuries approved by DPI - AB293

Pavelski, Joe: accomplishments as a hockey player and community member commended and wishing him success at the 2014 Winter Olympics - AJR89

Pavelski, Joe: accomplishments as a hockey player and community member commended and wishing him success at the 2014 Winter Olympics - SJR65

Racine County removed from the jurisdiction of a local professional baseball park district - AB867

Youth athletic activity operated by public or private school: distribution requirement of concussion and head injury information sheet to participating pupils modified - AB343

Youth athletic activity operated by public or private school: distribution requirement of concussion and head injury information sheet to participating pupils modified [S.Amdt.1: private club provision added] - SB258

attorney Attorney, see also District attorney; Legal aid; Power of attorney

Adult expectant mother of an unborn child who is alleged to be in need of protection or services: legal representation for all proceedings required unless waiver is acceptable to the juvenile court - AB860

Attorney appointed by SPD to represent a patient is authorized to access and obtain the patient's health care records, written informed consent provision - AB759

Attorney appointed by SPD to represent a patient is authorized to access and obtain the patient's health care records, written informed consent provision - SB599

CCAP Internet page: Director of State Courts to maintain one database for the general public under certain conditions and a separate database accessible to the courts, law enforcement, journalists, and other specified professions and agencies; penalty for using CCAP information to deny employment, housing, or other public accommodation; removal of information provision - AB253

CCAP Internet page: Director of State Courts to maintain one database for the general public under certain conditions and a separate database accessible to the courts, law enforcement, journalists, and other specified professions and agencies; penalty for using CCAP information to deny employment, housing, or other public accommodation; removal of information provision - SB234

Civil legal services for veterans provided by DVA: pilot program for Milwaukee, Chippewa, Eau Claire, and Dunn counties created, report required - AB922

DOA provision of legal services to any executive branch state agency that does not have a secretary [Sec. 50, 51] - AB40

``Emergency detention" replaced with ``emergency stabilization" in the statutes and new procedure for initiating an emergency stabilization created, penalties for providing false information; JRCCP report - AB451

``Emergency detention" replaced with ``emergency stabilization" in the statutes and new procedure for initiating an emergency stabilization created, penalties for providing false information; JRCCP report - SB372

Involuntary commitment proceedings: procedure for the corporation counsel to make a limited appearance in certain cases; three-person petition provisions - AB488

Real estate broker license: training and experience requirements established; licensed attorney, building contractor, and nonresident broker provisions [A.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions, evidence of applicant's experience modified] - SB208

Real estate broker license: training requirement established; licensed attorney, building contractor, and nonresident broker provisions - AB240

Rice, Zelotes S., II: life and public service commended upon his death - AJR46

Sale of city-owned property used for school purposes by the Milwaukee Common Council: eligible school buildings defined; sale to education operator only, conditions specified; inventory of school buildings required and Web site and attorney provisions - AB417

Sale of city-owned property used for school purposes by the Milwaukee Common Council: eligible school buildings defined; sale to education operator only, conditions specified; inventory of school buildings required and Web site and attorney provisions - SB318

Special counsel appropriation transferred from DOJ to DOA [Sec. 1, 28, 252, 379, 2160; A.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions, 379m, 1 renumbered 1p, deletes 379] - AB40

attorney _ fee Attorney -- Fee

Legal services contract on contingency fee basis: state agencies prohibited from entering unless the governor makes a written determination; limitations specified; report required [A.Amdt.4: changes ``state agencies" to ``executive agencies", DOA duties added, GAB Internet site provision, and other revisions] - AB27

Legal services contract on contingency fee basis: state agencies prohibited from entering unless the governor makes a written determination; limitations specified; report required - SB19

Private attorneys representing indigent clients: rate paid by SPD increased - AB243

Private attorneys representing indigent clients: rate paid by SPD increased - SB235

Self-defense: presumption of reasonableness in criminal and civil actions repealed; attorney fees, court costs, and other expenses provisions removed - AB652

Self-defense: presumption of reasonableness in criminal and civil actions repealed; attorney fees, court costs, and other expenses provisions removed - SB511

Theft of telecommunication or video services: first offense penalty changed; attorney fees permitted in civil suit against person who committed the theft; JRCCP report - AB191

Theft of telecommunication or video services: first offense penalty changed; attorney fees permitted in civil suit against person who committed the theft; JRCCP report - SB171

Wage claim revisions re filing and investigation, statute of limitations, increased wages a circuit court may order, interest, surcharges, costs, and attorney fees; written statement disclosing terms of employment required, damages provision; unpaid wage claim judgment disclosure by occupational or professional license applicant - SB398

Wind energy systems: actions for damages caused by and attorney fees - SB167

attorney general Attorney General, see also Justice, Department of

AG participation as amicus curiae in certain case before the U.S. Supreme Court requested and authorized - AR6

Assistant AG and assistant SPD pay progression plan [Sec. 463, 2014, 2015] - AB40

Biometric data collected from pupils and use of device to assess physiological or emotional state prohibited without parental consent; AG or a DA may bring an action in circuit court - AB616

Election official at a polling place on election day: residency requirement modified; appointments revised and GAB and AG provisions - AB18

Patent or pending patent: regulations created re written communications to enforce or assert rights in connection with; DATCP and AG duties, penalty provisions; JRCCP report - AB656

Patent or pending patent: regulations created re written communications to enforce or assert rights in connection with; DATCP and AG duties, penalty provisions; JRCCP report [S.Amdt.1: exemptions added; S.Amdt.1 to S.Amdt.1: more exemptions added] - SB498

Presentence investigation report access by the assistant AG in certain cases - SB294

Secretary of State, Office of, deleted from the Constitution; BCPL and AG provisions. Constitutional amendment (1st consideration) - AJR85

Solicitor general and deputy solicitors general: AG may appoint [Sec. 1904, 2006; original bill only] - AB40

attorney general_s opinion Attorney General's opinion

AG opinion request by the Assembly Committee on Organization re acquisition or holding of land under Chapter 710 of the statutes is rescinded - AR24

atv _all_terrain vehicle_ ATV (All-terrain vehicle), see Recreation vehicle

audiologist Audiologist, see Trades and occupations