Wisconsin Legislature: Recodification

DFI rules modified re UCC Article 9 filings made in an office of register of deeds; DOR rules modified re real estate transfer fee, register of deeds provision [Admin.Code DFI-CCS 7.03; Tax 15.04] - AB81

Real estate transfer fee return: person who conveys real property required to file even if the conveyance is exempt from the fee, exemption provision - AB374

Real estate transfer fee return: person who conveys real property required to file even if the conveyance is exempt from the fee, exemption provision [S.Amdt.1: local fees prohibited] - SB279

Tax administration technical changes - AB595

Tax administration technical changes - SB440

Foreclosure actions involving noncommercial property and abandoned property: revisions re redemption period, notice of sale, and determination of abandonment; court duties specified - AB720

Foreclosure actions involving noncommercial property and abandoned property: revisions re redemption period, notice of sale, and determination of abandonment; court duties specified - SB629

Frac sand mining contract for neighboring properties: inclusion on real estate condition and vacant land disclosure reports required - AB152

Frac sand mining contract for neighboring properties: inclusion on real estate condition and vacant land disclosure reports required - SB98

Property rights regulation revisions re local government restrictions on sale, purchase, development, or occupancy of real property and individual notice requirements; vested rights; shoreland zoning; resolution of challenge to zoning restrictions; supermajority vote to down zone a property; property tax treatment of undeveloped land; and contested case hearings [A.Sub.Amdt.2: further revisions, adds provisions re content of economic impact analysis of proposed administrative rules, standard for judicial review of certain state agency actions or decisions, and DNR and DATCP contested hearings specified; S.Amdt.1: undeveloped land provision removed] - AB582

Property rights regulation revisions re local government restrictions on sale, purchase, development, or occupancy of real property and individual notice requirements; vested rights; shoreland zoning; resolution of challenge to zoning restrictions; supermajority vote to down zone a property; property tax treatment of undeveloped land; and contested case hearings - SB464

Real estate practice law revisions re terminology, licensing, association with a firm, independent practice, time-share salespersons, and Real Estate Examining Board provisions; statute of limitation for filing an action against a real estate broker or salesperson; definition of ``employee” and emergency rules provisions [A.Amdt.3: independent contractor relationship and UI provisions added] - AB456

Real estate practice law revisions re terminology, licensing, association with a firm, independent practice, time-share salespersons, and Real Estate Examining Board provisions; statute of limitation for filing an action against a real estate broker or salesperson; definition of ``employee” and emergency rules provisions - SB375

Sale of property: local governments prohibited from imposing time-of-sale requirements; existing ordinance, resolution, or policy is unenforceable [S.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 4595c] - SB21

Real Estate Examining Board requirement to develop rules re cooperative agreement forms for out-of-state real estate brokers, salespersons, and time-share salespersons deleted - AB33

Real Estate Examining Board requirement to develop rules re cooperative agreement forms for out-of-state real estate brokers, salespersons, and time-share salespersons deleted - SB41

Real estate practice law revisions re terminology, licensing, association with a firm, independent practice, time-share salespersons, and Real Estate Examining Board provisions; statute of limitation for filing an action against a real estate broker or salesperson; definition of ``employee” and emergency rules provisions [A.Amdt.3: independent contractor relationship and UI provisions added] - AB456

Real estate practice law revisions re terminology, licensing, association with a firm, independent practice, time-share salespersons, and Real Estate Examining Board provisions; statute of limitation for filing an action against a real estate broker or salesperson; definition of ``employee” and emergency rules provisions - SB375

Distance Learning Authorization Board created and attached to HEAB; JCF duties - AB632

Distance Learning Authorization Board created and attached to HEAB; JCF duties - SB511

Income tax reciprocity agreements reached with other states: JCF approval required [S.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 2117e, 2226e, em] - SB21

University of Wisconsin System Authority (UWSA): UW System converted to; Board of Regents powers and duties; Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory and State Laboratory of Hygiene transferred to DATCP; Minnesota-Wisconsin tuition reciprocity agreement responsibility transferred from HEAB to Board of Regents; EEB and Rural Health Development Council eliminated; DOA and Building Commission duties; MERA, tuition, and other provisions [for section numbers, see entry under ``University of Wisconsin"] - AB21

University of Wisconsin System Authority (UWSA): UW System converted to; Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory and State Laboratory of Hygiene transferred to DATCP; Minnesota-Wisconsin tuition reciprocity agreement responsibility transferred from HEAB to Board of Regents; Rural Health Development Council eliminated; DOA and Building Commission duties; MERA, tuition, and other provisions [for section numbers, see entry under ``University of Wisconsin"] - SB21

Campaign finance laws (chapter 11) revised including requiring specified entities to register with GAB and file periodic reports, contribution limits, and coordination [A.Amdt.1: definition revisions, ``name of the principal place of employment" changed to ``occupation", and other revisions; A.Amdt.11: definition revisions, threshold re express advocacy costs revised, reconciliation provision re AB388 or SB294; S.Amdt.1: reporting cycle modified, contribution limit adjustment deleted, coordination prohibitions revised] - AB387

Campaign finance laws (chapter 11) revised including requiring specified entities to register with GAB and file periodic reports, contribution limits, and coordination - SB292

Child abuse and neglect reporting law recodified; revisions re persons mandated to report, training, eliminating health care provider exception from reporting of sexual intercourse or contact, and definitions of ``physical injury” and ``neglect” - AB489

Criminal procedure code, with the exception of sentencing (Chapter 973), reorganized - AB90

Criminal procedure code, with the exception of sentencing (Chapter 973), reorganized - SB82

Biking in a ski area: biker’s responsibilities and ski area operator safety requirements and liability immunity - AB596

Biking in a ski area: biker’s responsibilities and ski area operator safety requirements and liability immunity - SB463

Campground and state park and trail fees revised; DNR study on additional revenue for state parks required [S.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 1037e, g, 1038e, g, 1046b-j, 3580m, 9132 (4f), 9432 (2f)] - SB21

Camping units: DSPS directed to include separate standards for in the dwelling code, electrical code, and plumbing code - AB121

Camping units: DSPS directed to include separate standards for in the dwelling code, electrical code, and plumbing code - SB94

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

Epinephrine auto-injectors: physician, physician assistant, or advanced nurse practitioner may prescribe to an authorized entity, definition provisions; liability exemption for trained employees of authorized entity - AB203

Epinephrine auto-injectors: physician, physician assistant, or advanced nurse practitioner may prescribe to an authorized entity, definition provisions; liability exemption for trained employees of authorized entity [S.Amdt.3: liability provision modified] - SB139

Farm tractor may be operated on highway without being registered with DOT for special occasions, parade purposes, antique vehicle clubs, or occasional personal use [S.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 4329m] - SB21

Golf cart crossing points on highways: municipality authority to establish modified - AB306

Golf cart crossing points on highways: municipality authority to establish modified [S.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions, county added, highway crossing signs required, speed limit and DOT provisions] - SB225

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

MFL designated as closed: eliminates restriction re lease or other agreement to use land for recreational activities - AB559

Motorboat towing a person on water skis: restrictions on operating modified re mirror - AB256

Motorboat towing a person on water skis: restrictions on operating modified re mirror - SB180

National Park Service congratulated on its centennial - SJR106

Nightly campsite fees at DNR campgrounds increased [Sec. 1041-1046] - AB21

Nightly campsite fees at DNR campgrounds increased [Sec. 1041-1046; original bill only] - SB21

Nonprofit winter sports club: property tax exemption created under set conditions; JSCTE appendix report - AB525

Nonprofit winter sports club: property tax exemption created under set conditions; JSCTE appendix report - SB393

Premier resort area: City of Prescott authorized to become - AB941

Premier resort area: City of Prescott authorized to become - SB733

Premier resort area: City of Rhinelander may declare itself as via ordinance or resolution, tax provision [S.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 2003p-pg, 9437 (3f)] - SB21

Private campgrounds: immunity from civil liability [A.Sub.Amdt.2: further revisions, exemptions added] - AB174

Private campgrounds: immunity from civil liability - SB131

Restaurants, lodging, and recreation: oversight of transferred to DATCP from DHS [for section numbers, see entry under ``Restaurant"] - AB21

Restaurants, lodging, and recreation: oversight of transferred to DATCP from DHS [for section numbers, see entry under ``Restaurant"] - SB21

Rome, Town of, authorized to make cash grants or loan subsidies to owner, lessee, or developer of land in a TID that includes a golf course - AB123

Rome, Town of, authorized to make cash grants or loan subsidies to owner, lessee, or developer of land in a TID that includes a golf course - SB105

Sleeping or camping in a county park overnight: local ordinance prohibiting authorized under certain conditions and law enforcement authority to arrest someone limited; forfeiture provision - AB29

State park and recreation area annual vehicle admission stickers: fee waived for parent or guardian of pupil in grade four; distribution of activity guide for state parks, forests, recreation areas, and trails to public and private schools; DNR duties - AB538

Underage person on premises licensed for retail sale of alcohol beverages: exception for Class “B” licensed indoor golf and baseball facility - AB315

Underage person on premises licensed for retail sale of alcohol beverages: exception for Class “B” licensed indoor golf and baseball facility - SB226

Whistling Straits, the Kohler Company, and Herbert Kohler, Jr. congratulated for hosting the 97th Annual PGA Championship on August 10-16, 2015 - AJR57

Whistling Straits, the Kohler Company, and Herbert Kohler, Jr. congratulated for hosting the 97th Annual PGA Championship on August 10-16, 2015 - SJR48

Wisconsin children's outdoor heritage: benefits recognized and outdoor activities encouraged - AJR27

ATV landowner incentive program sunsetted [S.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 635m, 990m, 997m, 2123m, 2241m, 2361m] - SB21

DOT rules: technical changes and revisions re Wisconsin Environmental Policy Act, evaluation of major highway projects, recreational vehicle dealers, motor vehicle rental companies, design of handicapped parking signs, and electronic signatures for ID card applications for certain parking privileges [for Administrative Code numbers, see entry under ``Transportation, Department of –- Administrative rules"] - AB454

DOT rules: technical changes and revisions re Wisconsin Environmental Policy Act, evaluation of major highway projects, recreational vehicle dealers, motor vehicle rental companies, design of handicapped parking signs, and electronic signatures for ID card applications for certain parking privileges [for Administrative Code numbers and further revisions, see entry under ``Transportation, Department of -– Administrative rules"] - SB360

Intoxicated operation of an ATV or UTV, intoxicated boating, and intoxicated snowmobiling laws revised; reinstatement fee, treatment program, safety program, and counting previous convictions provisions - AB803

Off-highway motorcycle (OHM): operation and registration requirements established; definition, fees, and trails provisions; DNR duties; Off-Highway Motorcycle Council created [A.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions, false statement on application and electronic retrieval of information provisions added] - AB470

Off-highway motorcycle (OHM): operation and registration requirements established; definition, fees, and trails provisions; DNR duties; Off-Highway Motorcycle Council created - SB395

Recreation vehicle registration and regulation revisions; hunting, trapping, and fishing approval and regulation revisions; place of trial for certain fish and game law violations; DNR duties and electronic system for accessing approvals and certificates; enforcement, penalty, and emergency rule provisions [A.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions] - AB434

Recreation vehicle registration and regulation revisions; hunting, trapping, and fishing approval and regulation revisions; DNR duties and electronic system for accessing approvals and certificates; enforcement, penalty, and emergency rule provisions - SB347

Regulation of navigable waters, artificial water bodies, wetlands, and nonpoint source pollution revised; DNR duties - AB600

Regulation of navigable waters, artificial water bodies, wetlands, and nonpoint source pollution revised; DNR duties [S.Sub.Amdt.3: further revisions, JCRAR and UTV and ATV provisions removed] - SB459

Small UTV defined and age restriction modified; UTV age restriction modified; small ATV engine size increased - AB504

Small UTV defined and age restriction modified; UTV age restriction modified; small ATV engine size increased - SB381