2021 Subject Index to Legislation

Restrictive covenants in employment and agency relationships: termination for not receiving a COVID-19 vaccine or disclosing vaccination status is considered an unreasonable restraint - SB708

School closure to in-person instruction through June 30, 2022: limited to 14 consecutive days; extension requires two-thirds vote by school board; full-time, in-person option after certain COVID-19 vaccination phase - SB6

SeniorCare coverage of vaccinations re 2019 WisAct 185 required regardless of federal waiver - AB1

SeniorCare coverage of vaccinations re 2019 WisAct 185 required regardless of federal waiver - SB132

Statewide immunization program: DHS prohibited from taking certain actions (introduced per s. 227.19 (5)(e), Wis.Stats.) - AB12

Statewide immunization program: DHS prohibited from taking certain actions (introduced per s. 227.19 (5)(e), Wis.Stats.) - SB35

UI benefit eligibility exemption re unwillingness of employee to receive or provide proof of coronavirus vaccination - AB542

UI benefit eligibility exemption re unwillingness of employee to receive or provide proof of coronavirus vaccination - SB547

Unfair Sales Act exemption for items that are qualified medical expenses - AB358

Unfair Sales Act exemption for items that are qualified medical expenses - SB357

UW System institution and technical colleges required to reimburse tuition and fees under certain conditions related to COVID-19 vaccination requirements, status, and exemptions - AB741

UW System institution and technical colleges required to reimburse tuition and fees under certain conditions related to COVID-19 vaccination requirements, status, and exemptions - SB711

UW System institutions and technical colleges prohibited from mandating COVID-19 vaccination as a condition for attendance - AB347

UW System institutions and technical colleges prohibited from mandating COVID-19 vaccination as a condition for attendance - SB375

Vaccination information re coronavirus prohibited on ID document issued by state agency or local government - AB985

Vaccination information re coronavirus prohibited on ID document issued by state agency or local government - SB920

Vaccination of certain incarcerated persons: DHS distribution to - AB145

Vaccination of minors 16 years or older without parental consent allowed, conditions set - AB583

“Veteran” definition for state employment relations law to include persons discharged who chose not to receive the COVID-19 vaccine - AB724

“Veteran” definition for state employment relations law to include persons discharged who chose not to receive the COVID-19 vaccine - SB707

WC coverage for injury caused by COVID-19 vaccination that was required by employer - AB681

WC coverage for injury caused by COVID-19 vaccination that was required by employer - SB721

vape pen Vape pen, see Cigarette

vehicle Vehicle, see Bicycle; Boat; Motor vehicle, and its subheadings; Motorcycle; Recreation vehicle; Road — Machinery; Snowmobile

vendor or vendor service Vendor or vendor service, see Personal property; Purchasing, Government

venue Venue, see Court — Procedure

vernon county Vernon County

TID number 3 in the City of Westby: expenditure period extended - AB730

TID number 3 in the City of Westby: expenditure period extended - SB698

veteran Veteran, see also Military personnel; National Guard

Authorized State Building Program for 2021-23 amended re construction of additional columbarium units at the Southern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery - AB887

Authorized State Building Program for 2021-23 amended re construction of additional columbarium units at the Southern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery - SB866

Disabled veteran-owned business certification program changed to a veteran-owned business certification program; DOA authority to charge a certification fee eliminated - SB1026

Free fishing weekend for veterans: DNR to designate in July - AB694

Gold Star families: free state park vehicle admission - AB770

Gold Star families: free state park vehicle admission - SB801

Hire Heroes program eligibility modified [Sec. 1720; A.Sub.Amdt.2: Sec. 339] - AB68

Hire Heroes program eligibility modified [Sec. 1720] - SB111

Hmong-Lao Veterans Day created and May 14 designated as - AB154

Hmong-Lao Veterans Day created and May 14 designated as - SB186

PTSD as a mitigating factor: court may consider when sentencing a military veteran - AB768

Purple Heart Memorial Highway: STH 21 designated as - AB339

Purple Heart Memorial Highways: STH 21 designated as [S.Amdt.1: contributions from interested parties provision added] - SB345

Purple Heart Reservation signs: Oneida Nation my erect in highway right-of-way - AB959

Purple Heart Reservation signs: Oneida Nation my erect in highway right-of-way - SB969

Talent attraction and retention initiatives: allocation of federal moneys to focus on veterans - AB888

Talent attraction and retention initiatives: allocation of federal moneys to focus on veterans - SB843

University of Wisconsin Missing-in-Action Recovery and Identification Project may request funding from JCF, report provision - AB639

University of Wisconsin Missing-in-Action Recovery and Identification Project may request funding from JCF, report provision - SB602

UW Missing-in-Action Recovery and Identification Project funding, report required [Sec. 323, 9147 (2)] [original bill only] - AB68

UW Missing-in-Action Recovery and Identification Project funding, report required [Sec. 323, 9147 (2)] - SB111

Veteran boat launch permits created - AB285

Veteran boat launch permits created - SB324

“Veteran” definition for state employment relations law to include persons discharged who chose not to receive the COVID-19 vaccine - AB724

“Veteran” definition for state employment relations law to include persons discharged who chose not to receive the COVID-19 vaccine - SB707

Veteran disability rating changed re certain hunting and fishing authorizations and exemptions from state park and trails fees - AB161

Veteran disability rating changed re certain hunting and fishing authorizations and exemptions from state park and trails fees - SB176

Veteran fee waiver program expanded to include veteran’s spouse - AB298

Veteran fee waiver program expanded to include veteran’s spouse - SB310

Veteran status indicated on operator’s license or state ID card: "veteran" includes current or former armed forces, reserve unit, or National Guard members - AB203

Veteran status indicated on operator’s license or state ID card: "veteran" includes current or former armed forces, reserve unit, or National Guard members, and certain Laos refugees - AB870

Veteran status indicated on operator’s license or state ID card: "veteran" includes current or former armed forces, reserve unit, or National Guard members - SB226

Veteran status indicated on operator’s license or state ID card: "veteran" includes current or former armed forces, reserve unit, or National Guard members, and certain Laos refugees - SB823

Veterans and surviving spouses income tax credit for property taxes: provision for renters created [Sec. 1301-1303, 9337 (1)] [original bill only] - AB68

Veterans and surviving spouses income tax credit for property taxes: provision for renters created [Sec. 1301-1303, 9337 (1)] - SB111

Veterans and surviving spouses’ property tax credit: eligibility threshold modified re service-connected disability rating - AB245

Veterans and surviving spouses’ property tax credit: eligibility threshold modified re service-connected disability rating - SB243

Veterans and surviving spouses’ property tax credit: renters allowed to claim, conditions specified - AB802

Veterans and surviving spouses’ property tax credit: renters allowed to claim, conditions specified - SB754

Veterans benefits and "veteran" definition expanded to include individuals naturalized by the Hmong Veterans’ Naturalization Act of 2000 or served in Laos in support of the U.S. during the Vietnam War, exceptions provision - AB48

Veterans benefits and "veteran" definition expanded to include individuals naturalized by the Hmong Veterans’ Naturalization Act of 2000 or served in Laos in support of the U.S. during the Vietnam War, exceptions provision - SB23

Veterans Day: November 11, 2021 recognized as - AJR94

Veterans Day: November 11, 2021 recognized as - SJR74

veteran _ education Veteran — Education

Application fees at UW System schools and technical colleges: exemption for veterans and armed forces members - AB38

Application fees at UW System schools and technical colleges: exemption for veterans and armed forces members - SB44

Fee remission program for certain veterans enrolled in a UW System school or TCS school: expanded to include noncredit courses - AB944

Fee remission program for certain veterans enrolled in a UW System school or TCS school: expanded to include noncredit courses - SB908

Tuition and fee remission program for certain veterans and their spouses and children at UW System schools and technical colleges: residency requirement modified - AB908

Tuition and fee remission program for certain veterans and their spouses and children at UW System schools and technical colleges: residency requirement modified - SB495

UW System application fee exemption for veterans and service members - AB444

UW System application fee exemption for veterans and service members - SB439

Veterans and their spouses and dependents: residency requirement modified for tuition and fee remission and grant programs; UW System nonresident tuition exemption modified - AB515

Veterans and their spouses and dependents: residency requirement modified for tuition and fee remission and grant programs; UW System nonresident tuition exemption modified - SB517

Veterans Education Week: second week of November designated as; Governor to issue a proclamation - AB767

Wisconsin GI Bill: technical college district to remit student activity and incidental fees - AB294

Wisconsin GI Bill: technical college district to remit student activity and incidental fees - SB313

veteran _ employment Veteran — Employment, see Civil service — Preference to veteran

veteran _ hospitals and home Veteran — Hospitals and home