2025 Subject Index to Legislation

DOJ prohibited from using the legal services of nongovernmental employees - AB170

DOJ prohibited from using the legal services of nongovernmental employees - SB55

Field prosecutor attorney positions in DOJ: annual report required by 2017 WisAct 261 repealed [Sec. 2226] - AB50

Field prosecutor attorney positions in DOJ: annual report required by 2017 WisAct 261 repealed [Sec. 2226] - SB45

Legal counsel retained by the legislature, advice and consent of the Senate, and Capitol security changes: certain requirements repealed [Sec. 49, 50, 116] - AB50

Legal counsel retained by the legislature, advice and consent of the Senate, and Capitol security changes: certain requirements repealed [Sec. 49, 50, 116] - SB45

attorney _ fee Attorney — Fee

Awarding of attorney fees and costs when a challenged administrative rule is declared invalid - AB275

Awarding of attorney fees and costs when a challenged administrative rule is declared invalid - SB276

Private attorney rate increased for cases assigned by SPD and involving a violent crime [Sec. 3269] - AB50

Private attorney rate increased for cases assigned by SPD and involving a violent crime [Sec. 3269] - SB45

Public records law: recovery of attorney fees and costs when authority releases contested record after action is filed in court - AB190

Public records law: recovery of attorney fees and costs when authority releases contested record after action is filed in court - SB194

Special prosecutor compensation [Sec. 3271, 9310 (1)] - AB50

Special prosecutor compensation [Sec. 3271, 9310 (1)] - SB45

attorney general Attorney General

AG powers to compromise or discontinue certain civil actions and settlement authority: 2017 WisAct 369 changes repealed [Sec. 2218, 2220, 2224] - AB50

AG powers to compromise or discontinue certain civil actions and settlement authority: 2017 WisAct 369 changes repealed [Sec. 2218, 2220, 2224] - SB45

Authority of a private person to bring a qui tam claim against another person making a false claim for MA restored; AG and DOJ provisions [Sec. 320, 432, 1043, 2227, 3071, 3074, 3075, 3077-3079, 3121] - AB50

Authority of a private person to bring a qui tam claim against another person making a false claim for MA restored; AG and DOJ provisions [Sec. 320, 432, 1043, 2227, 3071, 3074, 3075, 3077-3079, 3121] - SB45

DOJ gifts and grants appropriation and AG settlement funds deposited into the general fund: 2017 WisAct 369 changes repealed [Sec. 323, 329, 2219] - AB50

DOJ gifts and grants appropriation and AG settlement funds deposited into the general fund: 2017 WisAct 369 changes repealed [Sec. 323, 329, 2219] - SB45

State referendum disclosure notice: requirements changed and AG duty removed - AB207

State referendum disclosure notice: requirements changed and AG duty removed - SB205

atv _all_terrain vehicle_ ATV (All-terrain vehicle), see Recreation vehicle

audit Audit, see Administration, Department of — Budget and fiscal issues; Employee Trust Funds, Department of; Insurance — Commissioner, Office of; Legislative Audit Bureau

aviation Aviation

Sustainable aviation fuel production: income and franchise tax credit created - AB222

Sustainable aviation fuel production: income and franchise tax credit created - SB284

B B

background check Background check, see Criminal identification and investigation

badgercare BadgerCare, see Insurance — Health

ballast water Ballast water, see Water — Pollution

ballots Ballots, see Elections — Ballots

banking division of Banking, Division of

Mortgage broker licensure: minimum net worth requirement repealed - AB313

Mortgage broker licensure: minimum net worth requirement repealed - SB315

baseball Baseball, see Milwaukee Brewers

basketball Basketball, see School — Health program

battery Battery, see Crime and criminals — Battery

bcpl BCPL, see Public Lands, Board of Commissioners of

bees Bees

Insecticide use near pollinator habitat on land maintained by DNR prohibited, limited exceptions - AB289

Insecticide use near pollinator habitat on land maintained by DNR prohibited, limited exceptions - SB298

Native prairie and forage plants: state agencies to give preference to for the benefit of pollinators - AB291

Native prairie and forage plants: state agencies to give preference to for the benefit of pollinators - SB293

Pesticide regulation to protect pollinators: local ordinance allowed - AB287

Pesticide regulation to protect pollinators: local ordinance allowed - SB292

Plants labeled as beneficial to pollinators: sale prohibited if treated with certain insecticides - AB288

Plants labeled as beneficial to pollinators: sale prohibited if treated with certain insecticides - SB294

Pollinator Awareness Month: June 2025 designated as - AJR62

Pollinator Awareness Month: June 2025 designated as - SJR61

Rusty patched bumble bee designated as the state native insect; Blue Book provision - AB305

Rusty patched bumble bee designated as the state native insect; Blue Book provision - SB319

Special registration plates to express support for pollinators established, voluntary payment provision - AB290

Special registration plates to express support for pollinators established, voluntary payment provision - SB297

behavioral health Behavioral health, see Mental health

beverage Beverage

Candy and soft drink purchases with FoodShare benefits prohibited; DHS to request federal waiver - AB180

Candy and soft drink purchases with FoodShare benefits prohibited; DHS to request federal waiver - SB154

bids and bidders Bids and bidders, see Contracts; Purchasing, Government

bilingual education Bilingual education, see School — Curriculum

bill of rights Bill of rights, see Civil right; Crime victim

bills legislative Bills, Legislative

Reduction of carbon emissions: legislature required to pass legislation creating viable plan - AB145

Reduction of carbon emissions: legislature required to pass legislation creating viable plan - SB150

bingo Bingo

Bingo and raffle license fees and occupational tax increased [Sec. 2876-2880] - AB50

Bingo and raffle license fees and occupational tax increased [Sec. 2876-2880] - SB45

biodigester Biodigester, see Solid waste management

bird Bird

Regulation of fowl: political subdivisions and sewerage districts cannot prohibit keeping four or fewer fowl on residential property - AB42

Regulation of fowl: political subdivisions and sewerage districts cannot prohibit keeping four or fewer fowl on residential property - SB44

Sandhill crane damage: abatement assistance for corn producers [Sec. 144, 1581, 9102 (1)] - AB50

Sandhill crane damage: abatement assistance for corn producers [Sec. 144, 1581, 9102 (1)] - SB45

Sandhill cranes: hunting season authorization; abatement assistance for corn producers; wildlife damage surcharge increased; report required - AB117

Sandhill cranes: hunting season authorization; abatement assistance for corn producers; wildlife damage surcharge increased; report required - SB112

birth control Birth control

Over-the-counter oral contraceptives: insurance policies and health plans required to cover; social and financial impact report [Sec. 2969, 9323 (3), 9423 (3)] - AB50

Over-the-counter oral contraceptives: insurance policies and health plans required to cover; social and financial impact report [Sec. 2969, 9323 (3), 9423 (3)] - SB45

Pharmacists permitted to prescribe contraceptives to persons at least 18 years of age; self-assessment questionnaire, Pharmacy Examining Board, malpractice liability insurance, and emergency rules provisions - AB43

Pharmacists permitted to prescribe contraceptives to persons at least 18 years of age; self-assessment questionnaire, Pharmacy Examining Board, malpractice liability insurance, and emergency rules provisions - SB42

Women's health block grant: eliminates restriction on which entities can receive funds; "family planning" definition to include pregnancy termination information [Sec. 2501, 2502, 2504-2506] - AB50

Women's health block grant: eliminates restriction on which entities can receive funds; "family planning" definition to include pregnancy termination information [Sec. 2501, 2502, 2504-2506] - SB45

birth record Birth record, see Vital statistics

black american Black American, see Minority groups

blind and visually impaired Blind and visually impaired

Deaf-blind persons granted functional eligibility for Family Care - AB272

Deaf-blind persons granted functional eligibility for Family Care - SB272