2023 Subject Index to Legislation

Wetland assured delineation program established - SB254

Wetlands benefitting from the in lieu fee subprogram: public access requirement eliminated - AB253

Wetlands benefitting from the in lieu fee subprogram: public access requirement eliminated - SB255

wheda WHEDA, see Housing and Economic Development Authority, Wisconsin

wheelchair Wheelchair, see Persons with disabilities

whefa WHEFA, see Health and Educational Facilities Authority, Wisconsin

whistleblower Whistleblower, see Discrimination in employment; Elections — Officials

wild animal Wild animal, see Hunting

wild ginseng Wild ginseng, see Plants

wild rice Wild rice, see Rice

wild turkey Wild turkey, see Bird

wildlife Wildlife, see Animal

wills Wills

Notarization and witnessing of wills, estate planning, declaration to health care professionals, authorization for final disposition, and certain power of attorney documents: electronic and remote provisions created and other changes - AB985

Notarization and witnessing of wills, estate planning, declaration to health care professionals, authorization for final disposition, and certain power of attorney documents: electronic and remote provisions created and other changes - SB898

wind power Wind power, see Energy conservation

window tint Window tint, see Motor vehicle — Equipment

wine Wine, see Alcohol beverage; Alcohol beverage — Regulation

winnebago county Winnebago County

Southeast RTA, Dane County RTA, Fox Cities RTA, and statewide RTA: creation authorized [Sec. 525, 527, 540, 541, 638-640, 694, 1178, 1231, 1259, 1281, 1451, 1589, 1615, 1636, 1640, 1647, 1689, 2783, 2784, 3060, 9144 (3)] - AB43

Southeast RTA, Dane County RTA, Fox Cities RTA, and statewide RTA: creation authorized [Sec. 525, 527, 540, 541, 638-640, 694, 1178, 1231, 1259, 1281, 1451, 1589, 1615, 1636, 1640, 1647, 1689, 2783, 2784, 3060, 9144 (3)] [original bill only] - SB70

wireless telecommunications Wireless telecommunications, see Telecommunications

wisconsin association of independent colleges and universities Wisconsin Association of Independent Colleges and Universities, see Colleges and universities

wisconsin code of military justice Wisconsin Code of Military Justice, see Military law

wisconsin constitution Wisconsin Constitution, see Constitution, Wisconsin; Constitutional amendments — First consideration; Constitutional amendments — Second consideration

wisconsin economic development corporation Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation, see Economic Development Corporation, Wisconsin

wisconsin employment relations commission Wisconsin Employment Relations Commission, see Employment Relations Commission

wisconsin health and educational facilities authority Wisconsin Health and Educational Facilities Authority, see Health and Educational Facilities Authority, Wisconsin

wisconsin housing and economic development authority Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority, see Housing and Economic Development Authority, Wisconsin

wisconsin resource center Wisconsin Resource Center, see Mental health — Hospitals and institutes

wisconsin retirement system Wisconsin Retirement System, see Retirement System, Wisconsin

wisconsin shares Wisconsin Shares, see Day care

wisconsin trust account foundation inc Wisconsin Trust Account Foundation, Inc., see Legal aid

wisconsin veterans home Wisconsin veterans home, see Veteran — Hospitals and home

wisconsin works Wisconsin Works

Mandatory stay of eviction proceedings against a tenant who applied for emergency assistance under W-2: restriction eliminated - AB705

Mandatory stay of eviction proceedings against a tenant who applied for emergency assistance under W-2: restriction eliminated - SB657

W-2 eligibility expanded re at-risk pregnancy - AB249

W-2 eligibility expanded re at-risk pregnancy - SB244

Workforce development metrics: state agency or authority operating or overseeing a workforce development program or activity required to report under the federal Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act - AB151

Workforce development metrics: state agency or authority operating or overseeing a workforce development program or activity required to report under the federal Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act - SB234

wisconsineye WisconsinEye, see Organization, Miscellaneous

witness Witness

Absentee ballots: information required for witness certificate or it cannot be counted; penalty if anyone other than the voter or witness corrects a defect - AB1037

Absentee ballots: information required for witness certificate or it cannot be counted; penalty if anyone other than the voter or witness corrects a defect - SB966

Child victim or child witness of human trafficking crimes: courtroom support requirements and identifying information to be sealed and not disclosed to the public - AB1052

Child victim or child witness of human trafficking crimes: courtroom support requirements and identifying information to be sealed and not disclosed to the public - SB949

Testimony of witness under age 18 in a criminal prosecution for human trafficking crime may be taken in another room and televised in the courtroom - AB976

Testimony of witness under age 18 in a criminal prosecution for human trafficking crime may be taken in another room and televised in the courtroom - SB946

Victim or witness who is an elder person: expediting proceedings in criminal and delinquency cases and juvenile dispositional hearings; preserving testimony in criminal matters - AB556

Victim or witness who is an elder person: expediting proceedings in criminal and delinquency cases and juvenile dispositional hearings; preserving testimony in criminal matters - SB516

Witnesses and crime victims: funding for certain programs increased; intimidation penalty increased - AB1192

Witnesses and crime victims: funding for certain programs increased; intimidation penalty increased - SB1094

wolf Wolf, see Animal; Hunting

women Women, see also Maternal and infant care

Abortion-related regulations: certain provisions and criminal penalties repealed - AB777

Abortion-related regulations: certain provisions and criminal penalties repealed - SB734

Breast cancer screening: supplemental or diagnostic examinations required to be covered by health insurance policies and MA - AB117

Breast cancer screening: supplemental or diagnostic examinations required to be covered by health insurance policies and MA - SB121

Feminine hygiene products for inmates: DOC and sheriffs required to provide free of charge - AB770

Feminine hygiene products for inmates: DOC and sheriffs required to provide free of charge - SB796

Menstrual product ingredient disclosure and labeling requirements created - AB1213

Missing and Murdered African American Women and Girls, Task Force on, established by AG; report required, sunset provision - AB615

Missing and Murdered African American Women and Girls, Task Force on, established by AG; report required, sunset provision - SB568

Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Relatives, Office of, created in DOJ [Sec. 71, 475, 561, 2367, 2522] - AB43

Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Relatives, Office of, created in DOJ [Sec. 71, 475, 561, 2367, 2522] [original bill only] - SB70

Pelvic exam on anesthetized or unconscious patient: hospitals required to have informed consent policy, discipline provision - AB125

Pelvic exam on anesthetized or unconscious patient: hospitals required to have informed consent policy, discipline provision - SB127

Tampons and sanitary napkins provided at no charge in restroom facilities in state and local buildings and school buildings; school district revenue limit adjustment provision - AB631

Tampons and sanitary napkins provided at no charge in restroom facilities in state and local buildings and school buildings; school district revenue limit adjustment provision - SB590

Wisconsin Celebrating Women in Public Office Day: March 19 proclaimed as - AJR116

Wisconsin Celebrating Women in Public Office Day: March 19 proclaimed as - SJR103

Women in Construction Week declared March 3-9, 2024 - AJR119

Women in Construction Week declared March 3-9, 2024 - SJR116

Women in Construction Week declared March 5-11, 2023 - AJR12

Women in Construction Week declared March 5-11, 2023 - SJR14

Women’s History Month: March 2023 designated as and contributions to the state of named persons recognized - AJR16

Women’s History Month: March 2023 designated as and contributions to the state of named persons recognized - SJR17

Women’s History Month: March 2024 designated as and contributions to the state of named persons recognized - AJR137

Women’s History Month: March 2024 designated as and contributions to the state of named persons recognized - SJR114

women _ employment Women — Employment, see also Minority enterprise

Equal Pay Day: March 15, 2023 recognized as - AJR18

Equal Pay Day: March 15, 2023 recognized as - SJR22

women_owned enterprise Women-owned enterprise, see Minority enterprise

work camp Work camp, see Prisoner — Work program

work permit Work permit, see Child labor

workers compensation Worker's compensation, see also Occupational safety

Abusive work environment prohibition created; WC exclusive remedy exception permitting a civil action in circuit court; affirmative defense provision - AB1006

Abusive work environment prohibition created; WC exclusive remedy exception permitting a civil action in circuit court; affirmative defense provision - SB934