2025 Subject Index to Legislation

battery Battery, see Crime and criminals — Battery

bcpl BCPL, see Public Lands, Board of Commissioners of

beaver dam city of Beaver Dam, City of, see Dodge County

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

bicycle Bicycle

Bicycle purchases, including electric bicycles: individual, refundable income tax credit created - AB333

Bicycle purchases, including electric bicycles: individual, refundable income tax credit created - SB344

Bikeways and pedestrian ways establishment to be considered re highway construction and reconstruction projects - AB334

Bikeways and pedestrian ways establishment to be considered re highway construction and reconstruction projects - SB343

Motorists required to stop and remain stopped until pedestrian, bicyclist, personal delivery device, or rider of electric scooter or EPAMD has crossed certain highway crosswalks - AB332

Motorists required to stop and remain stopped until pedestrian, bicyclist, personal delivery device, or rider of electric scooter or EPAMD has crossed certain highway crosswalks - SB345

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; S.Sub.Amdt.2: further revisions, occupational tax removed, renumbered Sec. 345-347] - 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)] [original bill only] - 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)] [original bill only] - 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] [original bill only] - 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

bloom town of Bloom, Town of, see Richland County

blue book Blue Book

Monarch designated the state butterfly; Blue Book provision - AB322

Monarch designated the state butterfly; Blue Book provision - SB334

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

boat Boat

Abandonment of boat on waters of the state or adjacent riparian land prohibited - AB249

Abandonment of boat on waters of the state or adjacent riparian land prohibited - SB250

Ballast water discharge permit replaced with fee on commercial vessels subject to the federal Vessel Incidental Discharge Act; DNR memorandum of understanding with U.S. Coast Guard [Sec. 231, 2558, 2570-2572, 9132 (7), 9432 (4)] - AB50

Ballast water discharge permit replaced with fee on commercial vessels subject to the federal Vessel Incidental Discharge Act; DNR memorandum of understanding with U.S. Coast Guard [Sec. 231, 2558, 2570-2572, 9132 (7), 9432 (4)] [original bill only] - SB45

bodily harm Bodily harm, see Crime and criminals — Battery

bonds Bonds

WHEFA changes to issuing bonds, financing a project outside the state, and executive salary group for the director and employees - AB63

WHEFA changes to issuing bonds, financing a project outside the state, and executive salary group for the director and employees - SB62

bonds _ municipal Bonds — Municipal

Referendum questions affecting property taxes: revisions to statement on purpose of bonds and dollar amount difference - AB60

Referendum questions affecting property taxes: revisions to statement on purpose of bonds and dollar amount difference - SB58

books Books, see Textbook

boundary Boundary, see Municipality — Annexation

boys and girls club Boys and Girls Club, see Youth

breakfast Breakfast, see School — Lunch

breast cancer Breast cancer, see Disease

breastfeeding child Breastfeeding child, see Maternal and infant care

bridge Bridge, see also Railroad, and its subheadings

ATV, UTV, OHM, and snowmobile laws revised re careless operation; required equipment; duty to render aid; emergency operation; authorized emergency and patrol vehicles; operation on highways, bridges, culverts, and railroad right-of-way; and highway maintenance manual revisions - AB329

ATV, UTV, OHM, and snowmobile laws revised re careless operation; required equipment; duty to render aid; emergency operation; authorized emergency and patrol vehicles; operation on highways, bridges, culverts, and railroad right-of-way; and highway maintenance manual revisions - SB331

Bridge and culvert improvements funding [S.Sub.Amdt.2: Sec. 48, 278, 279] - SB45

Lift bridge on Racine St. in City of Menasha: state aid payments [S.Sub.Amdt.2: Sec. 39, 290, 291] - SB45

Local bridge and culvert improvements: DOT to designate money from certain funds for grants [Sec. 9144 (4)] - AB50

Local bridge and culvert improvements: DOT to designate money from certain funds for grants [Sec. 9144 (4)] [original bill only] - SB45