Wisconsin Legislature: Town -- Sanitary district

Incorporation of portions of more than one town into a village or city: approval by referendum required - AB189

``Land surveying" replaced with ``practice of professional land surveying" and definition revised; license replaces certificate of registration; examining board and section names changed; apprenticeship path to licensure eliminated; certain registration exemptions eliminated; other revisions re town survey to erect monuments, cemetery authority plat or map, ordinary high water mark included on certain maps or plats, subdivision plats, certified survey maps, and recording certain plats [A.Amdts.2, 3, and 4: further revisions; A.Amdt.5: exceptions and exempt persons modified] - AB506

``Land surveying" replaced with ``practice of professional land surveying" and definition revised; license replaces certificate of registration; examining board and section names changed; apprenticeship path to licensure eliminated; certain registration exemptions eliminated; other revisions re town survey to erect monuments, cemetery authority plat or map, ordinary high water mark included on certain maps or plats, subdivision plats, certified survey maps, and recording certain plats - SB394

Political subdivisions may not limit the sale of certain food and beverages [A.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 1269m] - AB40

Town authority to create a TID expanded and participation in a multijurisdictional TID (MJTID) permitted, conditions specified - AB806

Towns authorized to exercise all the powers of a city or village to create a TID under certain conditions - AB478

Towns authorized to exercise all the powers of a city or village to create a TID under certain conditions [S.Amdt.1: definitions and sewer service area provision added; S.Amdt.2: annexation provision added; S.Amdt.3: DOR duty re annexed territory; A.Amdt.2: town board approval of project plan conditions; A.Amdt.3: adds creating a TID in recently annexed territory, property tax exemption for biogas or synthetic gas energy systems and property subject to TIF agreement, and authorizing a TID to share tax increments with an environmental remediation tax increment district in same city of village] - SB338

Incorporations involving portions of two towns: circuit court must find that each town board has adopted a resolution approving the incorporation or dismiss the petition as part of its review process [S.Amdt.2: court shall dismiss if required resolutions are not adopted] - SB207

Noncontiguous annexation: city and village authority limited - SB688

Town board zoning ordinance may not be adopted or amended without county board approval under specific conditions - AB512

Town board zoning ordinance may not be adopted or amended without county board approval under specific conditions - SB390

Towns authorized to exercise all the powers of a city or village to create a TID under certain conditions [S.Amdt.1: definitions and sewer service area provision added; S.Amdt.2: annexation provision added; S.Amdt.3: DOR duty re annexed territory; A.Amdt.2: town board approval of project plan conditions; A.Amdt.3: adds creating a TID in recently annexed territory, property tax exemption for biogas or synthetic gas energy systems and property subject to TIF agreement, and authorizing a TID to share tax increments with an environmental remediation tax increment district in same city of village] - SB338

Towns may withdraw from county zoning ordinance and county development plan; town zoning ordinance and comprehensive plan required, other conditions specified - AB661

MFL closed acreage fee payments modified for 2014; payments to town treasurer for town land designated as county forest land increased - AB732

MFL closed acreage fee payments modified for 2014; payments to town treasurer for town land designated as county forest land increased - SB575

National forest income: DNR to make payments to certain towns; county treasurer duty repealed [A.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 280g, h, 286m, 500d, 1238t, 9132 (2i), 9432 (1i)] - AB40

Nonprofit entity payments to a political subdivision for potential services re tax-exempt property: the political subdivision is required to share with overlying taxation jurisdictions - AB522

Production plant generating electricity from wind power: utility aid payments to towns and counties modified - AB197

Production plant generating electricity from wind power: utility aid payments to towns and counties modified - SB180

Recall petition for local government officer, town sanitary district officer, or school district officer must include information that the official was charged with a crime or violated a code of ethics law - SB114

Recall petition for local government officer, town sanitary district officer, or school district officer must include information that the official was charged with a crime or violated a code of ethics law - AB128

Recall petition for local government officer, town sanitary district officer, or school district officer must include information that the official was charged with a crime or violated a code of ethics law - AB225

Towns may withdraw from county zoning ordinance and county development plan; town zoning ordinance and comprehensive plan required, other conditions specified - AB661

Local levy limit exception re use of unused capacity upon supermajority vote made permanent [Sec. 1271-1275; A.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions, adjustment for certain fee revenue, carry forward adjustment, and population threshold for town meeting of levy increases, 1271m, p, 1274c-e, 1275e, deletes 1271] - AB40

Local levy limit reduced by amount of fees received for providing covered services: requirement repealed - AB308

Landlord and tenant provisions revised re abandoned personal property, reference about rental performance, property damage due to pests or insects, disclosing building or housing code violations, local ordinances, security deposit, voiding rental agreements, unfair trade practices, and check-in sheets; towing vehicles illegally parked on private property; eviction action revisions - AB183

Landlord and tenant provisions revised re abandoned personal property, reference about rental performance, property damage due to pests or insects, disclosing building or housing code violations, local ordinances, security deposit, voiding rental agreements, unfair trade practices, and check-in sheets; towing vehicles illegally parked on private property; eviction action revisions [S.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions, terminating the tenancy of an offending tenant in a manufactured or mobile home community and domestic abuse protection provisions added] - SB179

``Made in Wisconsin" logotype: DATCP to design for use with products manufactured in Wisconsin other than cheese, unfair trade practice provision - AB895

Novelty lighters: retail sale to minors and display in area accessible to the general public prohibited; definition and penalty provisions - AB391

Novelty lighters: retail sale to minors and display in area accessible to the general public prohibited; definition and penalty provisions - SB303

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

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 [A.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions, unfair trade practice provision removed, consumer required to inform contractor if property insurance is to pay for activities, penalties revised; A.Amdt.1: notice to contractor of payment from property insurance claim modified] - AB81

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 - SB79

Rule-making procedure revised; DWD rules modified re traveling sales crews [Admin.Code DWD 273.08, 273.11] - AB516

Rule-making procedure revised; DWD rules modified re traveling sales crews [Admin.Code DWD 273.08, 273.11] - SB494

Trade and marketing forums re promoting and developing business relationships among Tier I, Tier II, and Tier III manufacturers: WEDC to allocate funds and organize - AB37

Wisconsin Tier II and Tier III Manufacturer Marketing Assistance Program created in WEDC - AB38

Special distinguishing registration plates displaying the words ``Choose Life"; voluntary payment, trademark, and service mark provisions - AB206

Special distinguishing registration plates displaying the words ``Support Planned Parenthood"; fees, trademark, and service mark provisions - AB528

Special distinguishing registration plates displaying the words ``Choose Life"; voluntary payment, trademark, and service mark provisions - SB176

Special distinguishing registration plates honoring this state's support of the United States Olympic Committee created; fees, trademark, and contributions from interested parties provisions - AB426

Special distinguishing registration plates honoring this state's support of the United States Olympic Committee created; fees, trademark, and contributions from interested parties provisions - SB305

Special distinguishing registration plates supporting Wisconsin Trout Unlimited, Inc.; fees, trademark, and service mark provisions [A.Amdt.1: contributions based on DOT estimate of initial costs of production required before issuance of plates] - AB173

Special distinguishing registration plates supporting the Wisconsin Chapter of the Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Association; fees, trademark, and service mark provisions - AB295

Special distinguishing registration plates supporting the Wisconsin Chapter of the Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Association; fees, trademark, and service mark provisions - SB254

Child abuse and neglect reporting law recodified; persons mandated to report revised and DCF training provisions; ``physical injury" and ``neglect" definitions revised; notification requirements to tribal agent by a county department modified - SB18

Commercial bail bonds regulations and licensing provisions created, report required; DSPS duties and emergency rule provisions [A.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 204w, 2179t, w, 2183e-s, 2187c-o, 2265ce, 2285m, 2342c-w, 9138 (1i), 9438 (1i)] - AB40

Companionship services providers: DWD required to make exemption from overtime pay requirements - SB651

DSPS to collect fingerprints of applicants for real estate appraiser certification or license and submit to the FBI; DSPS or appropriate board may reprimand a credential holder or limit or revoke a credential for failure to provide information re an investigation into misconduct within certain amount of time - AB433

DSPS to collect fingerprints of applicants for real estate appraiser certification or license and submit to the FBI; DSPS or appropriate board may reprimand a credential holder or limit or revoke a credential for failure to provide information re an investigation into misconduct within certain amount of time - SB345

Electronic medical records: income and franchise tax credits health care providers may claim for hardware or software sunsetted [Sec. 1345, 1396, 1432] - AB40

Emergency detention pilot program in Milwaukee County created; LAB performance audit required - AB500

Emergency detention pilot program in Milwaukee County created; LAB performance audit required - SB477

Inadmissibility of a statement of apology, condolence, fault, or remorse by a health care provider in a civil action or administrative hearing [A.Amdt.1: disciplinary proceeding, mediation, and arbitration added and other revisions] - AB120

Inadmissibility of a statement of apology, condolence, or remorse by a health care provider in a civil action or administrative hearing - AB296

Inadmissibility of a statement of apology, condolence, fault, or remorse by a health care provider in a civil action or administrative hearing - SB129

Limited lines travel insurance: OCI allowed to issue producer license; travel retailer authorized to offer and disseminate under certain conditions - AB660

Limited lines travel insurance: OCI allowed to issue producer license; travel retailer authorized to offer and disseminate under certain conditions [S.Amdt.1: travel insurance producer provisions modified, travel retailer operates under a firm's license] - SB576

Locksmith licensure program established, DSPS duties - SB698

Physical therapists authorized to prescribe or order the use of diagnostic X-ray equipment - AB658

Physical therapists authorized to prescribe or order the use of diagnostic X-ray equipment - SB496

Professional regulation laws revised: fingerprints of real estate appraiser certification or license applicant; reprimand of a credential holder for failure to respond to information request re misconduct; Cosmetology Examining Board membership; discretion to Pharmacy Examining Board to grant license to certain persons licensed in other states and suspension of license for failure to renew by renewal date; prescription drug monitoring program; construction, installation, alteration, operation, and inspection of elevators and lifts revised - AB433

Professional regulation laws revised: fingerprints of real estate appraiser certification or license applicant; reprimand of a credential holder for failure to respond to information request re misconduct; Cosmetology Examining Board membership; discretion to Pharmacy Examining Board to grant license to certain persons licensed in other states and suspension of license for failure to renew by renewal date; prescription drug monitoring program; construction, installation, alteration, operation, and inspection of elevators and lifts revised - SB345

SCERB membership revised re interior designers - SB63

Secondhand jewelry transactions re pawnbrokers and secondhand jewelry dealers: regulations revised; law enforcement and ordinance provisions - SB486

Secondhand jewelry transactions re pawnbrokers and secondhand jewelry dealers: regulations revised; law enforcement and ordinance provisions - AB640

Sexual orientation change efforts on minors: mental health provider prohibition and penalties created; JRCCP report - SB481

Specific information signs on highways: definition of food establishment to include bakery items [A.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 1581m] - AB40

Speech pathologist and audiologist renewal fees revised [A.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 2179g, r, 2183d, 2187am, b, 2230m] - AB40

UI law revisions; delinquent payment of unemployment insurance contributions; penalties and report provisions; JRCCP report [S.Amdt.1: further revisions, LIRC duties and appropriation added; S.Amdt.2: definitions modified; S.Amdt.3: general provisions added re license revocation, denial, or suspension] - SB200

Volunteer Health Care Provider Program: additional providers allowed to participate; exempts certain advanced practice nurses from proof of financial responsibility and medical malpractice requirements [A.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions, DOA and DHS duties modified, nonprofit agency responsibilities re volunteers specified; A.Amdt.1: dental services provision] - AB270

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