2019 Subject Index to Legislation

Legislative and congressional redistricting: new procedure for preparing the plans, LRB duties; Redistricting Advisory Commission created [Sec. 2-5, 8, 28, 289, 9312 (1)] - SB59

Legislative and congressional redistricting: new procedure for preparing the plans, LRB duties specified; Redistricting Advisory Commission created - AB303

Legislative and congressional redistricting: new procedure for preparing the plans, LRB duties specified; Redistricting Advisory Commission created - SB288

Population for redistricting purposes: counting individuals confined in state prisons - AB400

Population for redistricting purposes: counting individuals confined in state prisons - SB538

referendum Referendum, see also Initiative

Advisory referendum for November 2020 ballot re should Congress propose an amendment to the U.S. Constitution to overturn Citizens United v. F.E.C. and related cases - AJR11

Advisory referendum for November 2020 ballot re should Congress propose an amendment to the U.S. Constitution to overturn Citizens United v. F.E.C. and related cases - SJR9

Election administration revisions; Election Commission authority re conduct of election officials; delivery of recount petitions modified; other changes re notice of referendum, write-in candidates, poll list, and ward lines - AB245

Election administration revisions; Election Commission authority re conduct of election officials; delivery of recount petitions modified; other changes re notice of referendum, write-in candidates, poll list, and ward lines - SB240

Eliminate Opportunity Schools and Partnership Programs, teacher licensure based on alternative teacher certification program, limit on school district referenda in a calendar year, and certain Open Enrollment Program transfer amount; annual adjustment to Open Enrollment Program transfer amount formula revised [Sec. 32-36, 151, 164, 400, 755, 761, 769, 770, 776, 823-826, 1410, 1412, 1413, 1480, 1481, 1525-1534, 1536, 1541, 1554, 1556-1560, 1580-1599, 1634-1638, 1640-1645, 1669-1684, 1689, 1719, 1743, 1745, 1769, 1770, 2179; A.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions, all provisions removed except repeal of Opportunity Schools and Partnership Program, deletes all sections except 761; A.Amdt.1: deletes 761] - AB56

Eliminate Opportunity Schools and Partnership Programs, teacher licensure based on alternative teacher certification program, limit on school district referenda in a calendar year, and certain Open Enrollment Program transfer amount; annual adjustment to Open Enrollment Program transfer amount formula revised [Sec. 32-36, 151, 164, 400, 755, 761, 769, 770, 776, 823-826, 1410, 1412, 1413, 1480, 1481, 1525-1534, 1536, 1541, 1554, 1556-1560, 1580-1599, 1634-1638, 1640-1645, 1669-1684, 1689, 1719, 1743, 1745, 1769, 1770, 2179] - SB59

Individuals 17 years of age may vote in a primary election if the individual will be 18 years of age by the election following the primary; statewide referendum required - AB320

Individuals 17 years of age may vote in a primary election if the individual will be 18 years of age by the election following the primary; statewide referendum required - SB307

Initiative and referendum powers reserved to the people: petition process which people may propose and approve laws and constitutional amendments and referendum process which people may reject an act of the legislature created, Election Commission duties. Constitutional amendment (1st consideration) - AJR32

Lead testing of potable water sources in schools: requirements created; exception to referendum restrictions for lead remediation; BCPL loans allowed; Safe Drinking Water Loan Program provision - AB476

Lead testing of potable water sources in schools: requirements created; exception to referendum restrictions for lead remediation; BCPL loans allowed; Safe Drinking Water Loan Program provision - SB423

Local exposition district created by the City of Superior not subject to legislative finding re serving a public purpose; definition, referendum, taxes, and local tourism entity provisions - AB167

Local exposition district created by the City of Superior not subject to legislative finding re serving a public purpose; definition, referendum, taxes, and local tourism entity provisions - SB157

Milwaukee County may impose additional sales and use tax; conditions and referendum provisions - AB521

Milwaukee County may impose additional sales and use tax; conditions and referendum provisions - SB471

Motor vehicle registration fee imposed by county or municipal governments: referendum requirement - AB283

Motor vehicle registration fee imposed by county or municipal governments: referendum requirement - SB282

Premier resort area: Town of Minocqua, City of Sturgeon Bay, and City of Tomahawk authorized to become - AB374

Premier resort area: Town of Minocqua, City of Sturgeon Bay, and City of Tomahawk authorized to become - SB338

Referendum to exceed political subdivision’s levy limit: provisions modified [A.Amdt.1: further revisions; A.Amdt.1 to A.Amdt.1: school board referendum condition added] - AB310

Referendum to exceed political subdivision’s levy limit: provisions modified - SB291

State aid to resident school district of pupil attending private school under the parental choice program: DPI cannot make certain reductions unless electors approve by referendum - AB729

State aid to resident school district of pupil attending private school under the parental choice program: DPI cannot make certain reductions unless electors approve by referendum - SB661

refugees Refugees

Deportation of Hmong and Lao U.S. residents to the Lao People’s Democratic Republic: efforts by the State Department and Trump Administration opposed - AJR154

Detention contracts prohibited between local governmental units and the federal government or any federal agency re detaining adult and minor noncitizens for civil immigration custody or refugee resettlement purposes; DOC provision - AB485

Detention contracts prohibited between local governmental units and the federal government or any federal agency re detaining adult and minor noncitizens for civil immigration custody or refugee resettlement purposes; DOC provision - SB402

refund Refund, see Gasoline — Taxation

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 - SB576

Limiting condemnation payments to persons displaced from a business or farm operation by county or redevelopment or community development authority - AB256

Limiting condemnation payments to persons displaced from a business or farm operation by county or redevelopment or community development authority - SB234

Regional economic development organizations: WEDC grants for economic development activities [Sec. 1881; original bill only] - AB56

Regional economic development organizations: WEDC grants for economic development activities [Sec. 1881] - SB59

register of deeds Register of deeds, see also Notary public

Online notaries public and electronic notarizations provisions created, DFI duties; JRCCP may report [A.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions, original provisions replaced with adoption of the revised uniform law on notarial acts, Remote Notary Council created, emergency rules provision] - AB293

Termination of certain property interests of a decedent: verify under oath to register of deeds re decedent’s death instead of submitting certified copy of death record [A.Amdt.1: joint tenancy or life estate provision added] - AB327

Termination of certain property interests of a decedent: verify under oath to register of deeds re decedent’s death instead of submitting certified copy of death record - SB318

registration of electors Registration of electors, see Elections — Registration

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

rehabilitation Rehabilitation, see Medical service

religious education Religious education

Concealed carry licensee may possess a firearm in place of worship unless posted otherwise according to the trespassing laws; school grounds provision - AB985

Concealed carry licensee may possess a firearm in place of worship unless posted otherwise according to the trespassing laws; school grounds provision - SB822

religious societies Religious societies

Black Catholic History Month: November 2019 recognized as - AJR105

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 - AB140

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 - SB131

Christians in Nigeria: calling for actions to protect - AJR146

Christians in Nigeria: calling for actions to protect - SR6

Concealed carry licensee may possess a firearm in place of worship unless posted otherwise according to the trespassing laws; school grounds provision - AB985

Concealed carry licensee may possess a firearm in place of worship unless posted otherwise according to the trespassing laws; school grounds provision - SB822

Duty to report child abuse: provisions for member of the clergy revised - AB423

Duty to report child abuse: provisions for member of the clergy revised - SB382

Hying, Bishop Donald J.: commended upon his appointment and installation as the Bishop for the Diocese of Madison - AJR84

Hying, Bishop Donald J.: commended upon his appointment and installation as the Bishop for the Diocese of Madison - SJR65

National Bible Week in Wisconsin: week of Thanksgiving 2019 recognized as - AR16

Property of church or religious organization: leasing to educational association or institute that is also exempt from taxation does not render the property taxable; JSCTE appendix report - AB771

Property of church or religious organization: leasing to educational association or institute that is also exempt from taxation does not render the property taxable; JSCTE appendix report - SB726

Sexual contact with a child: statute of limitations removed - AB424

Sexual contact with a child: statute of limitations removed - SB381

Stairway chair lift installation in a church constructed before 1919: exception to commercial building code created, conditions set - AB445

Stairway chair lift installation in a church constructed before 1919: exception to commercial building code created, conditions set - SB400

remedial legislation Remedial legislation, see Statutes — Revision

renewable energy resource Renewable energy resource, see Energy conservation

rental property Rental property, see Housing; Landlord and tenant; Lease; Motor vehicle — Dealers and finance companies

reorganization of state government Reorganization of state government

Financial institution loans to a payable-on-death account owner; payment duty of bank to a lost, destroyed, or stolen cashier’s, teller’s, or certified check; temporary authority of mortgage loan originator applicant; possession by financial institution of property subject to garnishment; data processing services provided to financial institutions; certain Federal Home Loan Bank loan limitations; Banking Review Board and Savings Institutions Review Board consolidated and renamed Banking Institutions Review Board [S.Amdt.2: payable-on-death account provision removed] - SB457

reorganization of state government _ attached under s.15.03 Reorganization of state government — Attached under s.15.03

Online notaries public and electronic notarizations provisions created, DFI duties; JRCCP may report [A.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions, original provisions replaced with adoption of the revised uniform law on notarial acts, Remote Notary Council created, emergency rules provision] - AB293

reports Reports, see also Legislative Audit Bureau; Legislature — Finance, Joint Committee on; specific subject; Studies

Abortion-inducing drug regimen: informed consent requirements and hospital, clinic, or other facility reporting requirement - AB180

Abortion-inducing drug regimen: informed consent requirements and hospital, clinic, or other facility reporting requirement - SB174

Agreement on transferability of credits between UW Board of Regents and TCS Board: new agreement requirements established and JCF duties; tribally controlled and private nonprofit colleges in this state allowed to participate [A.Sub.Amdt.2: further revisions, new agreement provisions changed to two agreements re core general education courses and program-to-program articulation agreements, report required] - AB189

Alternative project delivery in DOT: design-build projects pilot program authorized and office of innovative program delivery created, report required; emergency rules provision [A.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 46m, 1079m, 1089m, 9144 (4p), (4q)] - AB56

Authorized state building program for 2019-21; Building Commission grants for local projects; WHS and DVA report on improvements to museum facilities required [A.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 26m-27g, 293s, t, 300r, 306f-u, 307c-u, 309b-u, 9104 (1)-(13), 9121 (1t); A.Amdt.1: further revisions, 306g, h, 9104 (13m), deletes 306f] - AB56

Certificate of qualification for employment procedure created for persons convicted of a crime, conditions and civil liability exemption provisions; Council on Offender Employment, created; report required [A.Amdt.2: further revisions] - AB30

Diabetes care and prevention action program: DHS to develop; DETF, DPI, and DOC provisions; biennial report required - SB217

DOA authorized to transfer employees from one executive branch agency to another during the 2020 public health emergency, report to JCF required [Sec. 105 (8)] - AB1038

Flood risk reduction pilot projects in Ashland County: DNR grant provisions, report required [S.Sub.Amdt.2: further revisions] - SB252

FoodShare employment and training program (FSET): report and funding [A.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 9119 (3p); deleted by A.Amdt.1] - AB56

Individuals pardoned or released before completing their sentences: DOC report requirement repealed [Sec. 1977; original bill only] - AB56