2015 Subject Index to Legislation

Law enforcement officers employed by amusement or recreational establishments: DWD prohibited from exempting them from overtime pay rules - SB357

Nonprofit organizations: sales tax exemptions revised re occasional sales of tangible personal property and admissions to entertainment events; JSCTE appendix report - AB553

Nonprofit organizations: sales tax exemptions revised re occasional sales of tangible personal property and admissions to entertainment events; JSCTE appendix report - SB421

Sports and entertainment district created with powers and duties to facilitate construction of a basketball arena and other sports and entertainment facilities in a county with a first class city; Bradley Center, grant, and lease provisions [Sec. 289, 290, 773, 783, 1967, 1987-1989, 2114, 2115, 2240, 2246, 2355, 2356, 2366, 3612-3622, 3802, 9129 (2)] - AB21

Sports and entertainment district created with powers and duties to facilitate construction of a basketball arena and other sports and entertainment facilities in a county with a first class city; Bradley Center, grant, and lease provisions [Sec. 289, 290, 773, 783, 1967, 1987-1989, 2114, 2115, 2240, 2246, 2355, 2356, 2366, 3612-3622, 3802, 9129 (2); original bill only] - SB21

anesthesia Anesthesia, see Medical service

animal Animal, see also Animal -- Disease; Bird; Dogs; Fish and fishing; Horses; Hunting; Livestock and meat; Poultry

Car kill deer on highways: appropriations for removal and disposal repealed [Sec. 624, 625] - AB21

Car kill deer on highways: appropriations for removal and disposal repealed [Sec. 624, 625; S.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions, appropriation revised, possession of car-killed deer and notifying DNR provisions added, report required, 625b, 1053r-z, 9132 (1q), deletes 625] - SB21

Designating the common five-lined skink as the Wisconsin state lizard; Blue Book provision - AB159

Forcible entry into a vehicle to remove a person or domestic animal believed to be suffering: civil liability immunity exemption under certain conditions created - AB308

Forcible entry into a vehicle to remove a person or domestic animal believed to be suffering: civil liability immunity exemption under certain conditions created - SB230

Items containing ivory or rhinoceros horn: prohibition on selling, distributing, purchasing, obtaining, or trading created; penalty provisions - AB976

Items containing ivory or rhinoceros horn: prohibition on selling, distributing, purchasing, obtaining, or trading created; penalty provisions - SB728

MFL program revisions re taxes, eligible land, management plans, sale and transfer of land, productivity of land, closed lands, forest production area, natural heritage inventory program, and state wildlife action plan; emergency rules provision - AB561

MFL program revisions re taxes, eligible land, management plans, sale and transfer of land, productivity of land, closed lands, forest production area, natural heritage inventory program, and state wildlife action plan; emergency rules provision [S.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions, appropriation added] - SB434

National Animal Safety and Protection Month: October 2016 proclaimed as - SJR112

Possession of certain wild animals: laws revised re dangerous exotic animals; ordinance and DNR authority provisions - AB333

Possession of certain wild animals: laws revised re dangerous exotic animals; ordinance and DNR authority provisions - SB241

Raccoon hunting: eliminating the earlier open season for persons with resident licenses requirement - AB526

Restraining order or injunction order may include household pet provisions - AB141

Restraining order or injunction order may include household pet provisions [S.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions] - SB97

Structures placed in navigable waterways and wetlands re fish and wildlife habitat creation: civil liability exemption created - AB421

Structures placed in navigable waterways and wetlands re fish and wildlife habitat creation: civil liability exemption created [S.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions] - SB315

Trapping mentorship program created; exception to prohibition on taking or appropriating a trap belonging to another person; trap tagged with metal stamp of each trap operator required - AB448

Trapping mentorship program created; exception to prohibition on taking or appropriating a trap belonging to another person; trap tagged with metal stamp of each trap operator required - SB359

Wild animal protection surcharge: court may impose a higher surcharge for deer, elk, or bear of certain size and certain types of game fish; DNR duties - AB471

animal _ disease Animal -- Disease

Feeding deer for certain purposes after positive test for CWD or bovine tuberculosis: duration of rule prohibiting modified - AB168

animal _ treatment Animal -- Treatment

Animals believed to be used in crimes against animals: laws revised re taking custody and withholding custody of the animal, considering an animal as an unclaimed animal, custody of animal as it relates to evidence, and petitioning the court for an order regarding an animal in custody - AB487

Animals believed to be used in crimes against animals: laws revised re taking custody and withholding custody of the animal, considering an animal as an unclaimed animal, custody of animal as it relates to evidence, and petitioning the court for an order regarding an animal in custody [S.Amdt.2: boarding costs provision added; A.Amdt.2: euthanasia condition added] - SB450

Mistreatment of animals: veterinarian reporting requirement expanded, civil liability immunity - SB727

annexation Annexation, see Municipality -- Annexation

annuities Annuities, see Retirement System, Wisconsin

annulment Annulment, see Divorce

aoda AODA, see Alcohol and other drug abuse

apartment Apartment, see Landlord and tenant

appeals Appeals, see Circuit court; Hearings and Appeals, Division of

appleton, city of Appleton, City of, see Outagamie County

appointment power of governor Appointment power of Governor, see Governor -- Appointments

apportionment Apportionment, see Redistricting

apprenticeship Apprenticeship

Apprenticeship completion award program: DWD appropriation increased - AB796

Apprenticeship completion award program: DWD appropriation increased - SB714

Career and technical education incentive grants in DPI eliminated and DWD permitted to award instead; appropriations for apprenticeship completion and local youth apprenticeship grants from the Wisconsin fast forward grants appropriation [Sec. 564, 727-730, 1421, 3079-3090, 3096, 3193] - AB21

Career and technical education incentive grants in DPI eliminated and DWD permitted to award instead; appropriations for apprenticeship completion and local youth apprenticeship grants from the Wisconsin fast forward grants appropriation [Sec. 564, 727-730, 1421, 3079-3090, 3096, 3193; S.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions, grants transferred to DWD and conferring with DPI required, apprenticeship provisions removed, 727b, d, 3081d, 3193b-bi, deletes 727-729, 3079-3081, 3096, 3193] - SB21

DSPS duties and powers revised re uniform professional credentialing and occupational licensing procedures; multifamily dwelling and commercial building codes; Building Inspector Review Board; penalties for certain violations; safety glazing material in hazardous locations; aging schools program; list of variances under the historic building code; list of licensed retail LPG suppliers; municipal construction site erosion control program review frequency; manufactured housing industry dispute resolution; manufactured home construction and safety reports; certain master and journeyman plumber permits; septic tank installers; public swimming pool definition; plumbing, fire protection systems, and swimming pool plan review law reorganized; mandatory meeting requirements; administrative warnings; costs of disciplinary proceedings; registration of licensed medical professionals; jurisprudence examination of funeral directors; and degree requirement for sitting for certain exams; DOA appendix report - AB935

DSPS duties and powers revised re uniform professional credentialing and occupational licensing procedures; multifamily dwelling and commercial building codes; Building Inspector Review Board; penalties for certain violations; safety glazing material in hazardous locations; aging schools program; list of variances under the historic building code; list of licensed retail LPG suppliers; municipal construction site erosion control program review frequency; manufactured housing industry dispute resolution; manufactured home construction and safety reports; certain master and journeyman plumber permits; septic tank installers; public swimming pool definition; plumbing, fire protection systems, and swimming pool plan review law reorganized; mandatory meeting requirements; administrative warnings; costs of disciplinary proceedings; registration of licensed medical professionals; jurisprudence examination of funeral directors; and degree requirement for sitting for certain exams; DOA appendix report - SB698

Electrical work, persons who perform or inspect: continuing education requirements for renewal of registration, license, or approval; experienced electrician exemption provision - AB190

Local youth apprenticeship grants: DWD appropriation increased - AB795

Local youth apprenticeship grants: DWD appropriation increased - SB713

Student internship coordination between institutions of higher education and employers: DWD to provide as part of the workforce training program (Fast Forward); report revised [A.Amdt.3: appropriation decreased] - AB742

Student internship coordination between institutions of higher education and employers: DWD to provide as part of the workforce training program (Fast Forward); report revised - SB594

UW Board of Regents required to assist students in two-year and four-year institutions in securing internships with businesses; FTE positions provision - AB743

UW Board of Regents required to assist students in two-year and four-year institutions in securing internships with businesses; FTE positions provision - SB593

Workforce training grants (Fast Forward grants): used to hire and train apprentices permitted [Sec. 3093, 3095] - AB21

Workforce training grants (Fast Forward grants): used to hire and train apprentices permitted [Sec. 3093, 3095; original bill only] - SB21

appropriation Appropriation, see also Budget bills and process; Claims; Damage (personal injury); Damage (to property); Federal aid; Shared revenue; specific agency or department

Appropriation schedule repealed and recreated; general effective dates [Sec. 479-481, 9400] - AB21

Appropriation schedule repealed and recreated; general effective dates [Sec. 479-481, 9400] - SB21

Capital planning and building construction services fund: lapse to general fund [S.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 9201 (3q)] - SB21

Dairy manufacturing facility investment credits: appropriations made sum sufficient [S.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 849d, e] - SB21

DHA GPR appropriation repealed [Sec. 798, 799, 3589, 3590, 3592] - AB21

DHA GPR appropriation repealed [Sec. 798, 799, 3589, 3590, 3592] - SB21

DVA: appropriation for funds received from other state agencies [S.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 771m, n] - SB21

Federal moneys accepted by the state may not be returned to the federal government without the approval of the legislature by law if the expenditure may increase employment in this state - SB245

GPR and PR appropriation lapses from the 2013-15 fiscal biennium (2013 WisAct 20) extended into the 2016-17 fiscal year [Sec. 4749] - AB21

GPR and PR appropriation lapses from the 2013-15 fiscal biennium (2013 WisAct 20) extended into the 2016-17 fiscal year [Sec. 4749] - SB21

GPR appropriations consolidated re circuit court, Director of State Courts, and State Law Library; exception to certain court fees eliminated; costs imposed on operator of aircraft under the influence or with prohibited BAC; Judicial Council eliminated [Sec. 333, 752, 778, 782, 828-847, 924, 3673, 4596-4598, 4600-4603, 4614-4618, 4621, 4631, 4735, 4746, 9307 (1)] - AB21

GPR appropriations consolidated re circuit court, Director of State Courts, and State Law Library; exception to certain court fees eliminated; costs imposed on operator of aircraft under the influence or with prohibited BAC; Judicial Council eliminated [Sec. 333, 752, 778, 782, 828-847, 924, 3673, 4596-4598, 4600-4603, 4614-4618, 4621, 4631, 4735, 4746, 9307 (1); S.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions, Judicial Council and court fee provisions removed, Supreme Court authority modified, 4601b-y, 9407 (1f), (2f), deletes 333, 828, 835-839, 843, 924, 3673, 4596, 4597, 4600, 4601, 4614, 4615, 4617, 4621] - SB21

Physician assessment appropriation in DHS: lapse to general fund [S.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 9218 (2c)] - SB21

Postretirement health care benefits of local government employees: segregated account and GAAP requirements; dissolution of account provision - AB269

Postretirement health care benefits of local government employees: segregated account and GAAP requirements; dissolution of account provision - SB213

Required general fund structural balance: does not apply to budget act [S.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 9152 (1d)] - SB21

Secretary of State: location of office, lapse to general fund, and legal publication of proposed constitutional amendments transferred to LRB [S.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 94m, 96j, 1104v, 9239 (1q), 9339 (1q)] - SB21

State to use GAAP to account for and report on funds and expenditures; budgetary basis of accounting established; reducing deficit of a state fund and, once eliminated, prohibiting legislature from passing a bill resulting in a projected deficit. Constitutional amendment (1st consideration) - AJR66

State to use GAAP to account for and report on funds and expenditures; budgetary basis of accounting established; reducing deficit of a state fund and, once eliminated, prohibiting legislature from passing a bill resulting in a projected deficit. Constitutional amendment (1st consideration) - SJR55

Statutorily required general fund balance modified [Sec. 476-478] - AB21

Statutorily required general fund balance modified [Sec. 476-478; S.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions, 282m, 478d-h, deletes 476-478] - SB21

Technical college student grants: providing additional funding; TCS Board and GPR provisions [A.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions, appropriations removed and replaced with additional funding to HEAB for 2015 fiscal biennium] - AB740

Technical college student grants: providing additional funding; TCS Board and GPR provisions - SB540

Temporary reallocations to general fund modified [Sec. 475] - AB21

Temporary reallocations to general fund modified [Sec. 475] - SB21

Unfunded retirement liability debt service: DOA may require state agencies to pay directly to state in lieu of lapsing or transferring an amount to the general fund; employees of the former UWHC Board provision added [S.Amdt.2 to S.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 293d-p] - SB21

UW parking fees and fines may be used for campus safety and transportation-related programs; Building Commission prohibited from authorizing general fund borrowing re construction of UW parking facilities - AB356

UW parking fees and fines may be used for campus safety and transportation-related programs; Building Commission prohibited from authorizing general fund borrowing re construction of UW parking facilities - SB276

UW System general program operation lapse to the general fund [S.Amdt.2 to S.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 9248 (1q)] - SB21

Waiver of application fees to UW System institutions and technical colleges for resident high school juniors and seniors; dates specified and appropriation provision - SB396