2015 Subject Index to Legislation

Nonconforming structure zoning ordinances modified re replacement due to natural forces or vandalism and replacement or repair of manufactured home communities and infrastructure - AB523

Nonconforming structure zoning ordinances modified re replacement due to natural forces or vandalism and replacement or repair of manufactured home communities and infrastructure - SB403

Shoreland zoning standards codified re setbacks for ordinary high water mark (OHWM) and proposed principal structures with certain exemptions; prohibition on the regulation of nonconforming structures expanded; impervious surface area regulations provision [A.Amdt.2 and A.Amdt.1 to A.Amdt.2: further revisions] - AB603

Shoreland zoning standards codified re setbacks for ordinary high water mark (OHWM) and proposed principal structures with certain exemptions; prohibition on the regulation of nonconforming structures expanded; impervious surface area regulations provision - SB477

``Smoking" definition for purposes of the general indoor smoking prohibition does include inhaling or exhaling vapor or vaporized solution from an electronic device - AB146

``Smoking" definition for purposes of the general indoor smoking prohibition does include inhaling or exhaling vapor or vaporized solution from an electronic device - SB120

Tax law administration revisions re individual and corporate income taxes, franchise taxes, and sales and use taxes; DOR duties [S.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions, provisions removed re direct costs and indirect costs, DOR rules for determining if a business is located in the state and if a taxpayer is subject to state jurisdiction for certain tax purposes; S.Sub.Amdt.2: further revisions, removes sales and use tax exemption for real property construction activity products and DOR participation in the Multistate Tax Commission Audit Program provisions] - SB503

War memorial owned by a veterans organization: sales and use tax exemption for building materials used to construct - AB974

War memorial owned by a veterans organization: sales and use tax exemption for building materials used to construct - SB768

building code Building code, see Building; Housing; State office building

building commission, state Building Commission, State

Authorized state building program for 2015-17: Carroll University science laboratory facility, Eau Claire Confluence Arts, Inc., and Wisconsin Education Center, Inc. added; revisions to previously authorized programs and deleted programs [S.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 54m-o, 56d-s, 866b-868b, 878d-t, 880b-zm, 9104 (1)-(11q)] - SB21

Authorized State Building Program for 2015-17: medical school campus in City of Jefferson construction grant, nonstate revenue sources requirement - AB625

Building Commission contracting requirements revised [S.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 47b, 370, 373b, 374b, 9304 (1n)] - SB21

Building Commission: method by which most approvals are made specified; DOA duties [Sec. 18-22, 24, 26-28, 31, 32, 42, 47, 49, 50, 53, 54, 57, 63, 238, 259, 261, 264-266, 284-288, 298-301, 370, 373, 374, 430, 435, 440-453, 854, 855, 857, 936-938] - AB21

Building Commission: method by which most approvals are made specified; DOA duties [Sec. 18-22, 24, 26-28, 31, 32, 42, 47, 49, 50, 54, 57, 63, 238, 259, 261, 264-266, 284-288, 298-301, 370, 373, 374, 430, 435, 440-453, 854, 855, 857, 936-938; original bill only] - SB21

Building Commission revenue bond limit increased for major highway projects and transportation administrative facilities; revenue bond proceeds may be expended for certain freeway megaprojects approved by the legislature [Sec. 651, 655, 657, 2554, 2570, 2572] - AB21

Building Commission revenue bond limit increased for major highway projects and transportation administrative facilities; revenue bond proceeds may be expended for certain freeway megaprojects approved by the legislature [Sec. 651, 655, 657, 2554, 2570, 2572; S.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions, deletes 651, 655, 657, 2554, 2570] - SB21

Refunding tax-supported and self-amortizing general obligation debt: amount allowed increased [Sec. 880] - AB21

Refunding tax-supported and self-amortizing general obligation debt: amount allowed increased [Sec. 880] - SB21

Thresholds for certain state building programs increased re Building Commission and Governor approval [Sec. 29, 33, 35, 37, 38, 40, 55, 376, 378, 391, 934, 935, 9301 (2)] - AB21

Thresholds for certain state building programs increased re Building Commission and Governor approval [Sec. 33, 35, 37, 38, 40, 55, 376, 378, 391, 934, 935, 9301 (2); original bill only] - SB21

UW Board of Regents’ authority over agricultural land expanded; Building Commission and UW—Madison provisions - AB717

UW Board of Regents’ authority over agricultural land expanded; Building Commission and UW—Madison provisions - SB571

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

bullying and disruptive behavior Bullying and disruptive behavior, see School -- Discipline and student rights

buoys and beacons Buoys and beacons, see Waterways and water power

burial Burial, see Cemetery; Funeral and funeral director; Veteran

bus and truck Bus and truck, see also Farm and farming -- Machinery; Garage; Insurance -- Motor vehicle; Metropolitan transportation; Motor vehicle -- Driver's license; Motor vehicle -- Equipment; School -- Conveyance of pupil

Bulk milk tanker: license requirement eliminated, tanker permit requirements modified [Sec. 2615, 2649-2658] - AB21

Bulk milk tanker: license requirement eliminated, tanker permit requirements modified [Sec. 2615, 2649-2658] - SB21

Commercial motor vehicle and CDL revisions re driving while using a cellular or wireless telephone prohibited, fraud related to exam or issuance of CDL license, text messaging considered a serious traffic violation, and standard restrictions on a CDL expanded - AB209

Commercial motor vehicle and CDL revisions re driving while using a cellular or wireless telephone prohibited, fraud related to exam or issuance of CDL license, text messaging considered a serious traffic violation, and standard restrictions on a CDL expanded [S.Amdt.1: restricted CDL for persons with diabetes controlled by insulin provision added; S.Amdt.2: definition revisions, reporting emergencies exception] - SB158

Diesel truck idling reduction grants: sunset extended [Sec. 394-396, 794, 795] - AB21

Diesel truck idling reduction grants: sunset extended [Sec. 394-396, 794, 795] - SB21

Motor carriers operating in intrastate commerce: applying certain interstate motor carrier regulations - AB424

Motor carriers operating in intrastate commerce: applying certain interstate motor carrier regulations - SB321

Motor vehicle rental company: conditions when motor carrier minimum liability insurance policies apply - AB942

Motor vehicle rental company: conditions when motor carrier minimum liability insurance policies apply - SB710

Motor vehicles operating on highways when weather conditions limit visibility: required headlamps, tail lamps, and clearance lamps must be lighted, penalty provision - AB337

Motor vehicles operating on highways when weather conditions limit visibility: required headlamps, tail lamps, and clearance lamps must be lighted, penalty provision [S.Admt.1: moratorium on when traffic officers may begin issuing citations] - SB249

OWI-related offense while operating a commercial vehicle: alternative sentencing created for second, third, or fourth offense re probation and specified treatment plan - SB786

``Private motor carrier" definition modified [Sec. 3528, 9345 (2)] - AB21

``Private motor carrier" definition modified [Sec. 3528, 9345 (2)] - SB21

Railroad crossing: certain cargo tank motor vehicles transporting hazardous materials required to stop [Sec. 4348] - AB21

Railroad crossing: certain cargo tank motor vehicles transporting hazardous materials required to stop [Sec. 4348] - SB21

Right-of-way in roundabouts [A.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions, motorcycle, moped, motor bicycle, and bicycle provisions removed, references to vehicle length added] - AB451

Sale of heavy truck or trailer: state sales and use tax exemption for federal excise tax imposed on; JSCTE appendix report - AB629

Sale of heavy truck or trailer: state sales and use tax exemption for federal excise tax imposed on; JSCTE appendix report - SB506

Special interest vehicle hauling restrictions revised re trucks and transporting property for hire [A.Amdt.1: ``truck" changed to ``motor truck or truck tractor"] - AB616

Special interest vehicle hauling restrictions revised re trucks and transporting property for hire - SB508

Wisconsin Motor Carriers Association congratulated on its 75th Anniversary - AJR37

Wisconsin Motor Carriers Association congratulated on its 75th Anniversary - SJR34

bus and truck _ taxation or registration Bus and truck -- Taxation or registration

Class ``B" highway weight limitations and special or seasonal weight limitations: exemptions for certain utility vehicles responding to service interruptions - AB122

Class ``B" highway weight limitations and special or seasonal weight limitations: exemptions for certain utility vehicles responding to service interruptions - SB80

Conforming to federal weight limits along I 41 corridor [S.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 4350b-u] - SB21

Implements of husbandry and agricultural CMV (commercial motor vehicle) revisions re definitions, highway weight limit exceptions, no-fee permits, width limitations, length limit, height limit, and tracks that will not injure the highway; DOT directed to not prepare certain report [A.Amdt.2: farm equipment sales and STH bridge provisions added, and other permit revisions] - AB113

Implements of husbandry and agricultural CMV (commercial motor vehicle) revisions re definitions, highway weight limit exceptions, no-fee permits, width limitations, length limit, height limit, and tracks that will not injure the highway; DOT directed to not prepare certain report - SB83

Overweight factory-built homes: single-trip permits issued by DOT and local highway officials allowed - AB500

Overweight factory-built homes: single-trip permits issued by DOT and local highway officials allowed - SB372

Seasonal weight limit exception for vehicles or vehicle combinations transporting agricultural crops on highways: dates modified; DOT appendix report - AB733

Seasonal weight limit exception for vehicles or vehicle combinations transporting agricultural crops on highways: dates modified; DOT appendix report [S.Amdt.1: DOT appendix report not required] - SB509

Vehicle size and weight limit permit revisions re I 39 corridor and I 41 corridor; DOT duties [A.Amdt.1: specific highway information signs provision added; A.Amdt.2: further revisions] - AB558

Vehicle size and weight limit permit revisions re I 39 corridor and I 41 corridor; DOT duties - SB566

Vehicle weight and width exception created for certain logging vehicles operated on highways for a short distance; DOT directed to not prepare a report [A.Amdt.1: hours of darkness provision added; S.Amdt.1: reasonable compensation of a motor vehicle dealer by a motor vehicle manufacturer, importer, or distributor for certain service work provision added] - AB580

Vehicle weight and width exception created for certain logging vehicles operated on highways for a short distance; DOT directed to not prepare a report - SB417

business Business, see also Corporation; Corporation -- Taxation; Industrial development; Minority enterprise; Retail establishment

Administrative rules, emergency rules, and rule-making procedures: various changes - AB251

Administrative rules, emergency rules, and rule-making procedures: various changes - SB168

Benefit corporation, a category of business corporation, created - AB59

Business development tax credit created; economic development tax credit and jobs tax credit eliminated; FWDA duties [Sec. 849, 2118, 2156, 2169, 2183, 2213, 2222, 2227, 2291, 2302, 2316, 2346, 2352, 2367, 2405, 2418, 2432, 2454, 2512, 3939, 3944-3946, 3996, 4006] - AB21

Business development tax credit created; economic development tax credit and jobs tax credit eliminated; FWDA duties; sunset provisions [Sec. 849, 2118, 2156, 2169, 2183, 2213, 2222, 2227, 2291, 2302, 2316, 2346, 2352, 2367, 2405, 2418, 2432, 2454, 2512, 3939, 3944-3946, 3996, 4006; S.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions, FWDA and economic development and jobs tax credits provisions removed, 3991n, o, 4010b, 9450 (2b), deletes 2156, 2169, 2291, 2302, 2405, 2418, 2512, 3939, 3944-3946] - SB21

Business idea generation program established in UW—Extension; Wisconsin Big Idea Tournament provision - AB777

Business improvement districts (BIDs): special assessment method changed - AB412

Business improvement districts (BIDs): special assessment method changed - SB203

Career and workforce education pilot program created; DPI and DWD to select a CESA to receive funding for the program - AB734

Career and workforce education pilot program created; DPI and DWD to select a CESA to receive funding for the program - SB642

Condemnation authority: ``business entity" defined and replaces ``corporation" [S.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 42m, 1066v-y, 1067g, r, 1092m, 1993m, 4594m] - SB21

Creative economy development initiative grants to be awarded by the Arts Board re creative industries, job creation, or economic development; report required - AB636

Creative economy development initiative grants to be awarded by the Arts Board re creative industries, job creation, or economic development; report required - SB483

Crowdfunding for jobs and economic growth: WHEDA to contract with a business maintaining a crowdfunding Internet site - AB927

DVA authorized to design an official ``Wisconsin Disabled Veteran-Owned" logotype; DOA provision - AB707

DVA authorized to design an official ``Wisconsin Disabled Veteran-Owned" logotype; DOA provision - SB575

Early stage seed and angel investment credits: refund provision - AB102

Early stage seed and angel investment credits: refund provision - SB111

Early stage seed and angel investment tax credits revisions [Sec. 2191, 3982-3989, 3993, 3995, 4005] - AB21

Early stage seed and angel investment tax credits revisions [Sec. 2191, 3982-3989, 3993, 3995, 4005; S.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions, 3993b, 9337 (4b), deletes 3985-3989] - SB21