2025 Subject Index to Legislation

Lobbying activities: fees paid to Ethics Commission deposited in general fund [Sec. 55, 382] - SB45

Local government fund: July transfer from the general fund modified [Sec. 108-110] - AB50

Local government fund: July transfer from the general fund modified [Sec. 108-110] - SB45

Local government fund transfer from general fund increased to compensate for loss of certain sales tax revenue [Sec. 111, 478] - AB50

Local government fund transfer from general fund increased to compensate for loss of certain sales tax revenue [Sec. 111, 478] - SB45

Local roads improvement program discretionary grants and supplemental grants; funding changed to general fund [Sec. 1552, 1553, 1558-1561] - AB50

Local roads improvement program discretionary grants and supplemental grants; funding changed to general fund [Sec. 1552, 1553, 1558-1561] - SB45

Sales tax from automotive parts and repair and maintenance services: transfer from general fund to transportation fund [Sec. 107] - AB50

Sales tax from automotive parts and repair and maintenance services: transfer from general fund to transportation fund [Sec. 107] - SB45

Winnebago Mental Health Institute: general fund transfer for operations support [Sec. 275, 9219 (2)] - AB50

Winnebago Mental Health Institute: general fund transfer for operations support [Sec. 275, 9219 (2)] - SB45

architect Architect

Building program revisions: enumeration in the Authorized State Building Program, reports concerning modifications, selection of architects and engineers, single prime contracting, bidding procedures, cooperation with energy conservation contractors, and utilities costs; Claims Board timeline to hear and determine certain claims; general fund transfer to building trust fund - AB284

Building program revisions: enumeration in the Authorized State Building Program, reports concerning modifications, selection of architects and engineers, single prime contracting, bidding procedures, cooperation with energy conservation contractors, and utilities costs; Claims Board timeline to hear and determine certain claims; general fund transfer to building trust fund - SB296

armed forces Armed forces, see Military personnel; National Guard

armenia Armenia, see International relations

arrest record Arrest record, see Criminal identification and investigation

arts Arts

Rural creative economy development grant program created in WEDC; report required - AB159

Rural creative economy development grant program created in WEDC; report required - SB173

asian americans and pacific islanders Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders, see Minority groups

assembly Assembly, see Legislature

assembly unlawful Assembly, Unlawful

Riot or vandalism: felony crime revisions, civil cause of action for injury or property damage, and limiting or restricting law enforcement response prohibited; JSCTE appendix report - AB88

Riot or vandalism: felony crime revisions, civil cause of action for injury or property damage, and limiting or restricting law enforcement response prohibited; JSCTE appendix report - SB94

Violent attack on law enforcement officers at the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021: pardons and commutation of sentences for those found guilty of violent assaults condemned - AJR27

Violent attack on law enforcement officers at the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021: pardons and commutation of sentences for those found guilty of violent assaults condemned - SJR15

assisted living facility Assisted living facility, see Nursing homes and adult care

asthma Asthma, see Disease

athletics Athletics, see also Green Bay Packers; School — Health program

Achievement of women athletes in Wisconsin recognized and contributions of named persons recognized - AR7

NFL draft in April 2025: funding for public safety in the City of Green Bay [Sec. 472, 474, 475, 1508-1510] - AB50

NFL draft in April 2025: funding for public safety in the City of Green Bay [Sec. 472, 474, 475, 1508-1510] - SB45

attorney Attorney

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