Wisconsin Legislature: Liability

Introduction of proposals in the Assembly: establishing a deadline as the first Tuesday of December in the odd-numbered year, exception provisions [Assembly rules 24 (6), 39 (1), (5)] - AR21

Mandatory anti-harassment and ethics training for members, officers, and employees of the Assembly established [Assembly rule 6m] - AR22

Open meeting law applies to partisan caucus of the Senate or Assembly and rule that would exempt them is not valid - AB228

Public notice of Assembly committee meetings revisions [Assembly rule 14m] - AR30

Testimony at public hearings: order in which it is received set [Assembly rule 14 (4)] - AR16

legislature _ rules _ jointLegislature — Rules — Joint, see also Administrative rules

Open meeting law applies to partisan caucus of the Senate or Assembly and rule that would exempt them is not valid - AB228

Public notice of Senate, Assembly, and joint committee meetings revisions [Joint rule 27] - AJR115

Public notice of Senate, Assembly, and joint committee meetings revisions [Joint rule 27] - SJR112

legislature _ rules _ senateLegislature — Rules — Senate, see also Administrative rules

Executive budget bill, consideration of: if JCF has not reported by June 30th, bill is reported to Committee on Senate Organization and a substitute amendment is introduced or Senate majority leader introduces a bill incorporating the executive budget and JCF motions and refers it to the Committee on Senate Organization [Senate rule 41m] - SR5

Open meeting law applies to partisan caucus of the Senate or Assembly and rule that would exempt them is not valid - AB228

Public notice of Senate committee meetings revisions [Senate rules 25 (1)(b), (c), 93 (2)] - SR4

Senate rules revised and created re condition of Senate chamber, electronic devices in Senate gallery, delayed calendars, participation in committee meetings, timing of public hearings, voting in committee by polling, withdrawal from committee, senator out of order, and use of legislative staff for certain meetings [Senate rules 6 (2) (f), 13m (8), 18 (4), 24, 25 (1) (a), (4) (a), 26, 46 (2) (c), 58, 97m] - SR2

legislature _ sessionLegislature — Session, see Extraordinary session, 2017 — June; Extraordinary session, 2018 — April; Extraordinary session, 2018 — December; Extraordinary session, 2018 — March; Extraordinary session, 2018 — November; Legislature — Procedure; Special session, 2017 — August; Special session, 2017 — January; Special session, 2018 — January; Special session, 2018 — March

lesbLESB, see Law Enforcement Standards Board

lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgenderLesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender

Conversion therapy involving a minor: mental health providers prohibited from engaging in; professional discipline provision - AB349

Conversion therapy involving a minor: mental health providers prohibited from engaging in; professional discipline provision - SB261

Discrimination based on person’s gender identity, gender expression, or sexual orientation: prohibitions created or modified re employment, housing, public accommodations, education, insurance coverage, jury duty, and receipt of mental health or vocational rehabilitation services - AB418

Fair employment law: adding gender identity to prohibited basis for discrimination - SB867

LGBT Pride Month: June 2017 recognized as - AJR31

Same-sex marriage and legal parentage for same-sex couples; statutory references to spouses made gender neutral - AB417

Same-sex marriage and legal parentage for same-sex couples; statutory references to spouses made gender neutral - SB327

Transgender Day of Remembrance: November 20, 2017 designated - SJR27

levy or levy limitLevy or levy limit, see County — Taxation; Municipality — Taxation; Property tax; Town — Taxation; Village — Taxation

lfbLFB, see Legislative Fiscal Bureau

lgbtLGBT, see Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender

liabilityLiability, see Crime and criminals; Damage (personal injury); Damage (to property); Medical service — Occupations

liability insuranceLiability insurance, see Insurance — Motor vehicle; Medical malpractice

librariesLibraries

DLT authorized to collect and maintain certain public library data; rural public libraries serving certain sized municipalities are eligible to receive TEACH grants - AB572

DLT authorized to collect and maintain certain public library data; rural public libraries serving certain sized municipalities are eligible to receive TEACH grants - SB491

DPI biennial budget request revised re public library system aid [A.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec.727p] - AB64

Information technology education for public school pupils, technical college students, and public library patrons; DPI to award grant to an entity that meets specified criteria; DWD career and technical education grant provision [A.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 215m, 1407g, i, 1482p] - AB64

Local government property insurance fund sunsetted [Sec. 2213-2218] - AB64

Local government property insurance fund sunsetted [Sec. 2213-2218] - SB30

libraries and technology, division for _dlt_Libraries and Technology, Division for (DLT), see Public Instruction, Department of

licenseLicense, see Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection, Department of; Alcohol beverage — Regulation; Barber; Children and Families, Department of; Cosmetology; Firearms and dangerous weapons; Fish and fishing — License; Health Services, Department of — Supportive living and treatment; Hunting; Medical Examining Board; Medical service — Occupations; Motor vehicle — Dealers and finance companies; Nurses; Podiatry; Real property — Agent; Safety and Professional Services, Department of; Teacher — Certificate; Trades and occupations

license plateLicense plate, see Motor vehicle — Taxation or registration

lie detectorLie detector

Employment discrimination re unfair honesty or genetic testing: DWD or discriminated person may bring an action in circuit court; damages, exceptions, limitations, and consumer price index provisions - AB212

lienLien

Condominium law revisions and rights re first mortgage security interests in condo units [A.Amdt.2: rights re first mortgage security interests provision removed] - AB818

Condominium law revisions and rights re first mortgage security interests in condo units - SB730

Landlord and tenant regulations revised; political subdivision authority modified re historic properties, municipal dwelling inspection, levy limit reduction and garbage collection exception, and certain fees; public utility service to rental dwelling units; municipal utility arrearage collection; eviction action procedural changes; removing case management information from CCAP; open housing law re service, assistance, or emotional support animals; municipal administrative review; enforcement of rental unit energy efficiency program [A.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions, habitability violation and rental property inspection program added] - AB771

Sale of foreclosed property: county ordinance requiring sheriff or referee to use an Internet-based auction authorized [A.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions to reflect changes made by 2017 WisAct 104, lien and registered auctioneer provisions added] - AB690

Self-service storage facility law revisions re disposal of property, liens, and towing vehicles; sale of self-service storage insurance authorized, requirements established [A.Amdt.1: self-service storage insurance provisions removed] - AB469

Self-service storage facility law revisions re disposal of property, liens, and towing vehicles; sale of self-service storage insurance authorized, requirements established - SB555

UI law revisions re collection of debt, joint and several liability of fiscal agents, eligibility provisions re requests for information and concealment of certain payments, drug testing, appropriation, and technical changes - SB399

lieutenant governorLieutenant Governor

GIB required to design separate health care coverage plan for certain state officials - SB342

Individual and candidate committee contribution limit decreased for statewide officeholders - AB447

Individual and candidate committee contribution limit decreased for statewide officeholders - SB353

Term limits for Governor, Lieutenant Governor, and members of the legislature: constitutional amendment (1st consideration) - SJR117

life insuranceLife insurance, see Insurance — Life and accident; Public employee — Group insurance

lift deviceLift device, see Public safety

light, heat, and power companyLight, heat, and power company, see Public utility

lightsLights, see Motor vehicle — Equipment

limitation of actionLimitation of action

Discovery procedure changes in court proceedings; class action procedural requirements; consumer lawsuit lending provisions created; certain civil action statute of limitations revised; DOR and third-party audits re unclaimed property; interest rates for overdue insurance claims [A.Sub.Amdt.2: further revisions, consumer lawsuit lending provisions removed, third-party audit provisions expanded; S.Amdt.1 to Engr. AB773: preservation of electronically stored information provision removed] - AB773

Nonprobate transfers of real property on death; transfer by affidavit procedure for small estates; mortgage payoff statements [A.Amdt.2: personal representative provision] - AB607

Nonprobate transfers of real property on death; transfer by affidavit procedure for small estates; mortgage payoff statements - SB507

Restitution debt: DOC cannot collect supervision fees until debt is paid; Director of State Courts duties, statute of limitation for civil action enforcing a restitution order, and certifying outstanding debt to DOR provisions - AB928

Second degree sexual assault statute of limitations eliminated - AB407

Wage claim changes re filing, investigation, statute of limitations, interest, surcharge, costs, and attorney fees; employers required to provide written disclosure statement when employee is hired, conditions specified; licensing agency to deny issuance or renewal of licenses to applicants with unpaid wage claims - SB371

Wrongful imprisonment of innocent persons: claims against the state provisions and compensation amounts revised, and outstanding deductions, civil claim for damages, and taxation exemption provisions; option to elect health care coverage plans through GIB created - AB548

limited liability company _llc_Limited liability company (LLC), see Corporation

limited partnershipLimited partnership, see Business

limited service health organization _lsho_Limited service health organization (LSHO), see Medical practice, Group

lions clubs of wisconsinLions Clubs of Wisconsin, see Organization, Miscellaneous

lircLIRC, see Labor and Industry Review Commission

literacyLiteracy

Financial literacy: school boards required to adopt standards and incorporate into K-12 curriculum - AB280

Financial literacy: school boards required to adopt standards and incorporate into K-12 curriculum - SB212

LAB audits: eliminates Read to Lead Development Fund and local government property insurance fund audits, final audit provision; modifies audits of Milwaukee County Mental Health Board and certain mental health services in Milwaukee County - AB618

Reach Out and Read Wisconsin program: DHS to distribute grant moneys to Children’s Health Alliance of Wisconsin in support of - AB541

Reach Out and Read Wisconsin program: DHS to distribute grant moneys to Children’s Health Alliance of Wisconsin in support of - SB449

School board may contract with other school boards re obligation to provide various services and programs; reading specialist provision [Sec. 1505, 1629; original bill only] - AB64

School board may contract with other school boards re obligation to provide various services and programs; reading specialist provision [Sec. 1505, 1629] - SB30

Special education teacher: initial licensure requirement modified - AB999

Special education teacher: initial licensure requirement modified - SB848

Wisconsin Reading Corps grant, matching funds and sunset provisions [A.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 217m, 1468m] - AB64