2015 Subject Index to Legislation

Legislative and congressional redistricting: new procedure for preparing the plans, LRB duties specified; Redistricting Advisory Commission created - SB58

Nonpartisan redistricting system: advisory referendum on the question of adopting held at the 2016 general election - AJR55

Nonpartisan redistricting system: advisory referendum on the question of adopting held at the 2016 general election - SJR47

Vacancies on a school board of a common, union high, or unified school district: board president allowed to appoint under certain conditions [A.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions, primary requirement for election in certain election districts and adoption of apportionment plan after decennial census added] - AB325

referendum Referendum

Advisory referendum for November 2016 ballot re should Congress propose an amendment to the U.S. Constitution to overturn Citizens United v. F.E.C. - AJR8

Advisory referendum for November 2016 ballot re should Congress propose an amendment to the U.S. Constitution to overturn Citizens United v. F.E.C. - SJR12

Contributions received by political parties, legislative campaign committees, independent expenditure committees, and referendum committees from corporations, cooperatives, and American Indian tribes: reporting requirements clarified re 2015 WisAct 117 - AB860

Contributions received by political parties, legislative campaign committees, independent expenditure committees, and referendum committees from corporations, cooperatives, and American Indian tribes: reporting requirements clarified re 2015 WisAct 117 - SB630

Counties given the option to combine the offices of county clerk, register of deeds, and treasurer: constitutional amendment (1st consideration) - AJR85

County and municipality sales and use tax for maintenance of streets and highways permitted, referendum required, and sunset provision - AB210

Election law revisions re write-in candidate registration, reconvening of board of canvassers to count absentee and provisional ballots, caucus used to nominate certain candidates, date an ordinance or resolution must be submitted to electors at the next election, affixing a sticker to a ballot, and a school board referendum - AB164

Election law revisions re write-in candidate registration, reconvening of board of canvassers to count absentee and provisional ballots, caucus used to nominate certain candidates, date an ordinance or resolution must be submitted to electors at the next election, affixing a sticker to a ballot, and a school board referendum - SB121

Incorporation of certain towns contiguous to 3rd class cities: new method created; sunset and referendum provisions [S.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 1959e; S.Amdt.2: further revisions] - SB21

Ledgeview, Town of: special provision regarding the incorporation of repealed - AB4

Local option for issuing liquor licenses repealed; retaining invoices for sales of malt beverages and intoxicating liquors in electronic form permitted, DOR duties - AB624

Nonpartisan redistricting system: advisory referendum on the question of adopting held at the 2016 general election - AJR55

Nonpartisan redistricting system: advisory referendum on the question of adopting held at the 2016 general election - SJR47

Right to vote in a partisan primary election extended to 17-year-olds who will be 18 by the date of the election; statewide referendum required - SB711

Sale or lease of municipal water or sewer utility provisions revised, referendum and petition provisions, and PSC duties; treatment of out-of-state water and sewer utilities re public utility holding companies - AB554

Sale or lease of municipal water or sewer utility provisions revised, referendum and petition provisions, and PSC duties; treatment of out-of-state water and sewer utilities re public utility holding companies - SB432

School district mechanisms for borrowing and raising money: revisions re loan or bond issues, revenue limit adjustments, State Trust Funds loans, temporary borrowing, promissory notes, and MPS levy limit adjustments and bond issues - AB481

School district mechanisms for borrowing and raising money: revisions re loan or bond issues, revenue limit adjustments, State Trust Funds loans, temporary borrowing, promissory notes, and MPS levy limit adjustments and bond issues - SB355

Wisconsin Propane Education and Research Council allowed to levy an assessment on certain propane retailers, referendum and circuit court provisions - AB705

Wisconsin Propane Education and Research Council allowed to levy an assessment on certain propane retailers, referendum and circuit court provisions - SB539

refugees Refugees

Syrian refugee resettlement: DCF to apply for federal grant to contract with refugee service organizations in this state - AB506

refund Refund, see Income tax -- Refund

regents, board of Regents, Board of, see University of Wisconsin -- Regents

regional planning Regional planning

Chippewa Valley RTA: authorization to create restored; sales and use tax and property tax provisions - AB593

Chippewa Valley RTA: authorization to create restored; sales and use tax and property tax provisions - SB442

Comprehensive planning: local governments may repeal; DOA grant program to assist with planning activities eliminated - AB371

Comprehensive planning: local governments may repeal; DOA grant program to assist with planning activities eliminated - SB266

Counties to assess all property within their boundaries for property tax purposes except manufacturing properties; regional assessment units and first and second class cities provisions [for section numbers, see entry under ``Property tax -- Assessment"] - AB21

Counties to assess all property within their boundaries for property tax purposes except manufacturing properties; regional assessment units and first and second class cities provisions [for section numbers, see entry under ``Property tax -- Assessment"] - SB21

Frac sand mine application: notice requirements before a political subdivision meets to take action on the application; definition provision - AB151

Frac sand mine application: notice requirements before a political subdivision meets to take action on the application; definition provision - SB101

Prosperity Southwest Wisconsin provided a DOA grant for economic development; funds transferred from WEDC - AB764

Prosperity Southwest Wisconsin provided a DOA grant for economic development; funds transferred from WEDC - SB530

Regional revolving loan fund grant program: FWDA required to establish [Sec. 3938, 9101 (9), 9450 (1)] - AB21

Regional revolving loan fund grant program: FWDA required to establish [Sec. 3938, 9101 (9), 9450 (1); original bill only] - SB21

Regional revolving loan fund grant program: WEDC required to establish, annual report required - SB515

regional transit authority _rta_ Regional transit authority (RTA), see Metropolitan transportation

register of deeds Register of deeds

Adverse possession of real property revisions [S.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions, original provisions replaced with affidavit of interruption of adverse possession or use of real estate] - SB344

Counties given the option to combine the offices of county clerk, register of deeds, and treasurer: constitutional amendment (1st consideration) - AJR85

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

Register of deeds: revisions re instruments filed or recorded with and fees - AB82

Register of deeds: revisions re instruments filed or recorded with and fees - SB73

Vital records available in electronic system for vital records issuance: State Registrar or any local registrar allowed to issue certified copies [A.Amdt.1: domestic partnership added to public use indexes of vital records] - AB633

Vital records available in electronic system for vital records issuance: State Registrar or any local registrar allowed to issue certified copies - SB507

registered nurse _rn_ Registered nurse (RN), see Nurses

registration of electors Registration of electors, see Elections -- Registration

registration plate Registration plate, see Motor vehicle -- Taxation or registration; Motorcycle -- Taxation or registration

religion and society Religion and society

Gaylor, Anne Nicol: life and dedication to reproductive rights for women and the separation of church and state commended upon her death - AJR52

Gaylor, Anne Nicol: life and dedication to reproductive rights for women and the separation of church and state commended upon her death - SJR43

religious education Religious education

Christian Schools International added to list of choice program accrediting agencies and preaccrediting agencies and Special Needs Scholarship program accrediting entities re qualifying private schools [A.Amdt.1: Association of Christian Schools International added] - AB602

Christian Schools International added to list of choice program accrediting agencies and preaccrediting agencies and Special Needs Scholarship program accrediting entities re qualifying private schools - SB467

religious societies Religious societies

Basilica of St. Josaphat in Milwaukee County: DOT to erect and maintain directional signs; contributions from interested parties provision - AB83

Basilica of St. Josaphat in Milwaukee County: DOT to erect and maintain directional signs; contributions from interested parties provision - SB11

Black Church Week of Prayer for the Healing of AIDS: first week in March proclaimed as - SJR16

Cemetery authority licensure requirements revised, religious associations and deposit of care funds provisions; DSPS administration of cemeteries and DFI regulation of cemetery authorities transferred to the Cemetery Board, salesperson licensure provision; rules established for disposition of occupied cemetery lots and mausoleum spaces; certain penalty provisions increased - AB410

Cemetery authority licensure requirements revised, religious associations and deposit of care funds provisions; DSPS administration of cemeteries and DFI regulation of cemetery authorities transferred to the Cemetery Board, salesperson licensure provision; rules established for disposition of occupied cemetery lots and mausoleum spaces; certain penalty provisions increased - SB302

Certificate of self-insurance issued to a religious sect can be used in lieu of motor vehicle liability insurance re proof of financial responsibility and liability insurance requirements - AB649

Certificate of self-insurance issued to a religious sect can be used in lieu of motor vehicle liability insurance re proof of financial responsibility and liability insurance requirements - AB782

Certificate of self-insurance issued to a religious sect can be used in lieu of motor vehicle liability insurance re proof of financial responsibility and liability insurance requirements - SB534

Certificate of self-insurance issued to a religious sect can be used in lieu of motor vehicle liability insurance re proof of financial responsibility and liability insurance requirements - SB638

Columbaria maintained by religious associations: exemption from requirements applicable to mausoleums and cemeteries created - AB285

Columbaria maintained by religious associations: exemption from requirements applicable to mausoleums and cemeteries created [S.Amdt.1: care fund and certification requirements added] - SB229

Dwelling construction standard and building permit waiver provisions for certain religious groups created; definitions and DSPS provisions [S.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 2715m, 2717m, 2718d] - SB21

Pope Francis: achievements commended and welcomed on his visit to the U.S. - SJR14

Protecting the civil rights of all Wisconsinites and denouncing bigotry and hatred: Assembly’s unwavering commitment to reaffirmed - AR7

Seasonal placement of a Christmas tree in the Capitol rotunda or a church: prohibiting promulgation or enforcement of a DSPS rule and enactment or enforcement of an ordinance re fire safety - AB648

Sexual contact with a child: statute of limitations removed - AB348

Sexual contact with a child: statute of limitations removed - SB262

Spiritual treatment in lieu of medical or surgical treatment for children: exemptions removed re county department determination of child abuse or neglect, felony physical abuse of a child, and administration of psychotropic medication to juveniles in correctional custody; Christian Science treatment limited to adult patients - AB959

relocation payment Relocation payment, see Eminent domain; Mental health -- Hospitals and institutes

remedial legislation Remedial legislation, see Statutes -- Revision

renewable energy resource Renewable energy resource, see Energy conservation

rental property Rental property, see Housing; Motor vehicle -- Dealers and finance companies; Personal property; State office building

reorganization of state government Reorganization of state government

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

Corrections System Formulary Board created in Corr.Dept re therapeutic alternate drug selections in the state correctional system - SB84

Crime prevention funding board (CPFB) created in each county that receives funding from certain surcharge; grants to nonprofit organizations and law enforcement agencies for crime prevention purposes; reports required [Sec. 1004, 1908, 1910, 1915, 4619, 4620, 4733, 4734, 9129 (1)] - SB21

Documents re municipality name changes, reorganizations, and boundary record keeping functions transferred from Secretary of State to DOA [S.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 9139 (1q)] - SB21