2023 Subject Index to Legislation

Unborn child included in definition of “dependent” for income tax exemption, subtraction, or credit purposes; income tax exemption for dependents increased; JSCTE appendix report - AB343

Unborn child included in definition of “dependent” for income tax exemption, subtraction, or credit purposes; income tax exemption for dependents increased; JSCTE appendix report - SB344

lemon law Lemon law, see Motor vehicle — Dealers and finance companies

lep limited_english proficient LEP (Limited-English proficient), see English language

lesb LESB, see Law Enforcement Standards Board

lesbian gay bisexual and transgender Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender

Certification of certain businesses for preference in state contracting: fee eliminated; expanded to include lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and disability-owned businesses [Sec. 86-105, 130-151, 157-167, 190-249, 492, 581-583, 587-597, 761, 1674-1683, 1694-1696, 2440-2446, 2459-2463, 2486-2497, 2502-2512, 2514-2518, 2545, 2556] - AB43

Certification of certain businesses for preference in state contracting: fee eliminated; expanded to include lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and disability-owned businesses [Sec. 86-105, 130-151, 157-167, 190-249, 492, 581-583, 587-597, 761, 1674-1683, 1694-1696, 2440-2446, 2459-2463, 2486-2497, 2502-2512, 2514-2518, 2545, 2556] [original bill only] - SB70

Conversion therapy involving a minor: mental health providers prohibited from engaging in; specified examining boards required to investigate and discipline if violations are found - AB1161

Conversion therapy involving a minor: mental health providers prohibited from engaging in; specified examining boards required to investigate and discipline if violations are found - SB1065

Criminal defenses of adequate provocation, self-defense, or not guilty by reason of mental disease or defect eliminated for claims based on discovery of victim’s gender identity or sexual orientation - AB307

Criminal defenses of adequate provocation, self-defense, or not guilty by reason of mental disease or defect eliminated for claims based on discovery of victim’s gender identity or sexual orientation - SB307

Discrimination on basis of person’s gender identity or gender expression prohibited - AB501

Discrimination on basis of person’s gender identity or gender expression prohibited - SB474

Gender-neutral terminology and gender-neutral marriage and parental rights adopted; JSCTE appendix report - AB1000

Gender-neutral terminology and gender-neutral marriage and parental rights adopted; JSCTE appendix report - SB907

LGBTQ Pride Month: June 2023 recognized as - AJR61

LGBTQ Pride Month: June 2023 recognized as - SJR51

LGBTQIA+ rights training grants: DPI to award to school boards - AB1203

LGBTQIA+ rights training grants: DPI to award to school boards - SB1103

Name change petition publication requirement: exception when changing name to conform to individual’s gender identity - AB1212

Name change petition publication requirement: exception when changing name to conform to individual’s gender identity - SB1105

Unprofessional conduct of marriage and family therapists, professional counselors, and social workers re gender identity, sexual orientation, and certain sexual or romantic attractions: Marriage and Family Therapy, Professional Counseling, and Social Work Examining Board prohibited from promulgating rules and suspension of rule [Admin.Code MPSW 20.02] (introduced per s. 227.26 (2)(f), Wis.Stats.) - AB3

Unprofessional conduct of marriage and family therapists, professional counselors, and social workers re gender identity, sexual orientation, and certain sexual or romantic attractions: Marriage and Family Therapy, Professional Counseling, and Social Work Examining Board prohibited from promulgating rules and suspension of rule [Admin.Code MPSW 20.02] (introduced per s. 227.26 (2)(f), Wis.Stats.) - SB4

Wisconsin's Transgender Day of Remembrance proclaimed November 20, 2023 - AJR50

Wisconsin's Transgender Day of Remembrance proclaimed November 20, 2023 - SJR42

Wisconsin’s Transgender Day of Visibility: March 31, 2023 proclaimed as - AJR20

Wisconsin’s Transgender Day of Visibility: March 31, 2023 proclaimed as - SJR15

levy or levy limit Levy or levy limit, see County — Taxation; Municipality — Taxation; Property tax; Technical College System Board

lfb LFB, see Legislative Fiscal Bureau

lgbt LGBT, see Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender

liability Liability, see Claims; Crime and criminals; Damage (personal injury); Public liability

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

libraries Libraries

Book bans or restrictions on access to books and other media by state agencies, local governmental units, library, school, or institution of higher education: prohibition on funding for entities that enforce - AB657

Book bans or restrictions on access to books and other media by state agencies, local governmental units, library, school, or institution of higher education: prohibition on funding for entities that enforce - SB615

County law libraries: appropriation account created [Sec. 532] - AB43

County law libraries: appropriation account created [Sec. 532] [original bill only] - SB70

Full-time librarian and instructional media specialist: public schools and private schools participating in a parental choice program required to employ; revenue limit adjustment provision - AB782

Full-time librarian and instructional media specialist: public schools and private schools participating in a parental choice program required to employ; revenue limit adjustment provision - SB758

Harmful materials on computers: public libraries and public and charter schools required to limit pupils and minors from accessing; definition and instructional materials provisions - AB15

Harmful materials on computers: public libraries and public and charter schools required to limit pupils and minors from accessing; definition and instructional materials provisions - SB10

Information technology infrastructure grants: sunsetted program repealed [Sec. 186, 502, 2409] - AB43

Information technology infrastructure grants: sunsetted program repealed [Sec. 186, 502, 2409; S.Sub.Amdt.2: Sec. 47, 143, 429] - SB70

Library science interns in public libraries: DLT stipends created [Sec. 332, 758] - AB43

Library science interns in public libraries: DLT stipends created [Sec. 332, 758] [original bill only] - SB70

Library science interns in public libraries: DLT stipends created [original bill only] - Se3 SB1

Public library and school library materials: conditions on initiating complaints that materials should be removed or restricted - AB783

Public library and school library materials: conditions on initiating complaints that materials should be removed or restricted - SB824

Public library materials: parental notification policy requirements - AB641

Public library materials: parental notification policy requirements - SB598

Recollection Wisconsin funding [Sec. 339, 2026] - AB43

Recollection Wisconsin funding [Sec. 339, 2026; S.Sub.Amdt.2: Sec. 69, 388] - SB70

School and public library personnel licensing: DPI positions increased - AB530

School and public library personnel licensing: DPI positions increased - SB510

School and public library personnel: licensure fees appropriation changes [Sec. 307] - AB43

School and public library personnel: licensure fees appropriation changes [Sec. 307] [original bill only] - SB70

School library materials: parental notification policy requirements - AB642

School library materials: parental notification policy requirements - SB597

license License, see Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection, Department of; Alcohol beverage — Regulation; Business; Day care; Dentistry; Dietitian; Financial Institutions, Department of; Firearms and dangerous weapons; Fish and fishing; Hunting; Marriage and family therapist; Marriage and Family Therapy, Counseling, and Social Worker Examining Board; Medical Examining Board; Motor vehicle — Dealers and finance companies; Occupational therapy; Pharmacy; Physician assistant; Real Estate Examining Board; Recreation; Safety and Professional Services, Department of; Social work; Teacher — Certificate; Trades and occupations

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

lie detector Lie detector

Employment discrimination based on unfair honesty and unfair genetics testing: circuit court action to recover compensatory and punitive damages allowed [Sec. 1949-1952, 3202, 3231, 9350 (4)] - AB43

Employment discrimination based on unfair honesty and unfair genetics testing: circuit court action to recover compensatory and punitive damages allowed - AB537

Employment discrimination based on unfair honesty and unfair genetics testing: circuit court action to recover compensatory and punitive damages allowed [Sec. 1949-1952, 3202, 3231, 9350 (4)] [original bill only] - SB70

Employment discrimination based on unfair honesty and unfair genetics testing: circuit court action to recover compensatory and punitive damages allowed - SB578

lieutenant governor Lieutenant Governor

Campaign contributions from individuals, political party or legislative committee, and candidate committee limited; state wide officers and segregated fund provisions - AB733

Campaign contributions from individuals, political party or legislative committee, and candidate committee limited; state wide officers and segregated fund provisions - SB604

life imprisonment Life imprisonment, see Sentences and penalties

life insurance Life insurance, see Insurance — Life and accident

lift device Lift device, see Public safety

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

lights Lights, see Motor vehicle — Equipment

limitation of action Limitation of action

DNA evidence re commission of a felony: time limits on prosecution changed - AB1192

DNA evidence re commission of a felony: time limits on prosecution changed - SB1094

Second degree sexual assault statute of limitations extended - SB757

Sexual contact with a child: statute of limitations changed - AB301

Sexual contact with a child: statute of limitations changed - SB302

Time limit on prosecution of certain felonies: changes based on DNA evidence - AB1110

Time limit on prosecution of certain felonies: changes based on DNA evidence - SB1007

literacy Literacy

Early literacy instruction and reading readiness assessments and interventions: Office of Literacy and Council on Early Literacy Curricula created in DPI, teacher licensing and professional development training, model policy for promoting third graders to fourth grade, school district and school report cards, parent notification requirements, complaint by parent or guardian to DPI; reports and sunset provisions [A.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions, third grade promotion and early literacy instruction provisions modified; A.Amdt.1: further revisions re accountability report, reading plans for at-risk pupils, and model policy, and rule-making authority removed] - AB321

Early literacy instruction and reading readiness assessments and interventions: Office of Literacy and Council on Early Literacy Curricula created in DPI, teacher licensing and professional development training, model policy for promoting third graders to fourth grade, school district and school report cards, parent notification requirements, complaint by parent or guardian to DPI; reports and sunset provisions - SB329

Early literacy professional development: expanding who may offer required training - AB1069

Early literacy professional development: expanding who may offer required training [S.Amdt.1: reading readiness assessments administered in 2024-25 school year added; A.Amdt.1: further revisions] - SB990

Early literacy programs administered by DPI: funding structure - AB1017

Early literacy programs administered by DPI: funding structure - SB971