2017 Subject Index to Legislation

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

libraries Libraries

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

license License, 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 plate License plate, see Motor vehicle — Taxation or registration

lie detector Lie 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

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 - SB140

lien Lien

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

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 - SB639

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 governor Lieutenant 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 insurance Life insurance, see Insurance — Life and accident; Public employee — Group insurance

lift device Lift device, see Public safety

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

lights Lights, see Motor vehicle — Equipment

limitation of action Limitation 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

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 - SB645

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

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 - SB456

limited liability company _llc_ Limited liability company (LLC), see Corporation

limited partnership Limited partnership, see Business

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

lions clubs of wisconsin Lions Clubs of Wisconsin, see Organization, Miscellaneous

lirc LIRC, see Labor and Industry Review Commission

literacy Literacy

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

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 - SB511

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

livestock and meat Livestock and meat

Concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFO): study to transfer regulation of from DNR to DATCP required; report due by set date; WPDES provision [Sec. 9133 (4); original bill only] - AB64

Concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFO): study to transfer regulation of from DNR to DATCP required; report due by set date; WPDES provision [Sec. 9133 (4)] - SB30

Livestock premises registration program funding increased - AB765

Livestock premises registration program funding increased - SB667

Livestock premises registration program: moneys from the agrichemical management fund [A.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 183m] - AB64

Well contamination: grants to local governments to test private wells; compensation program revisions re family income and nitrates contamination - AB686

llc _limited liability company_ LLC (Limited liability company), see Corporation

loan Loan, see also Agricultural credit; Credit; Housing and Economic Development Authority, Wisconsin; Mortgage; Scholarships and loans; Veteran — Housing

Center for Employee Ownership established by the UW System; WEDC to establish economic development program re employee ownership loans or loan guarantees for eligible transactions; income and franchise tax, employee ownership trust, and DOA provisions - AB1010

Center for Employee Ownership established by the UW System; WEDC to establish economic development program re employee ownership loans or loan guarantees for eligible transactions; income and franchise tax, employee ownership trust, and DOA provisions - SB460

Clean Water Fund Program: loan interest rate revisions and financial hardship assistance program eliminated [Sec. 1807-1817; A.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions, financial hardship assistance program extended to 2018, 1816m, deletes 1807, 1809-1812, 1817] - AB64

Clean Water Fund Program: loan interest rate revisions and financial hardship assistance program eliminated [Sec. 1807-1817] - SB30

Clean Water Fund Program: loan period revised [A.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 1817m, mc] - AB64

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

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 - SB645

Job access loan to repair or purchase a vehicle: eligibility revised - AB288

Job access loan to repair or purchase a vehicle: eligibility revised [S.Amdt.1: proof of motor vehicle liability insurance required] - SB221

Revolving loans for group homes for recovering substance abusers: administrative code repealed [Admin.Code DHS 70] - AB337

School leadership loan program created, UW program provision; minority teacher loan program and teacher loan program appropriations reduced [A.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 204m, 704q, 9121 (1f), (2f)] - AB64

Survivors of a law enforcement officer, EMT, or fire fighter who dies, or has died, in the line of duty: payment of health insurance premiums, establishing a loan program, and confidentiality provisions - AB150

Survivors of a law enforcement officer, EMT, or fire fighter who dies, or has died, in the line of duty: payment of health insurance premiums, establishing a loan program, and confidentiality provisions - SB97

lobbying Lobbying

Lobbyist service by legislators prohibited for certain period after they cease to hold office; penalty provisions - AB171

Lobbyist service by legislators prohibited for certain period after they cease to hold office; penalty provisions - SB118

Principal disseminating or attempting to influence model, uniform, suggested, or recommended legislation required to register with Ethics Commission and file expense statements; state public official statements of economic interests expanded to include reimbursements from campaign accounts or scholarships to attend a meeting or conference, person providing the reimbursement or scholarship also required to report to Ethics Commission; penalty provisions - AB976

Venue for trials involving violations of elections, ethics, and lobbying regulation laws changed; Elections Commission, Ethics Commission, and disclosure of certain information provisions - AB32

local government pooled_investment fund _lgip_ Local government pooled-investment fund (LGIP), see Investment, Government fund

lodging establishment Lodging establishment, see Hotel and motel

logo Logo, see Trade practice