2019 Acts Index

Railroad property acquisition and improvement: DOT bonding limit increased [Sec. 306] - Act 9

railroad _ passenger service Railroad — Passenger service

Passenger rail capital projects: general obligation bonding authority increased; passenger rail development appropriation created [Sec. 184g, 303, 1082o, p] [1082p -- vetoed] - Act 9

reading specialist Reading specialist, see Literacy

real estate Real estate, see Real property

real estate transfer fee Real estate transfer fee

Real estate transfer fee exemption revision re conveyance [Sec. 1037, 1038, 9337 (6p)] - Act 9

real property Real property, see also Mortgage

Surveillance devices used in connection with attempts to sell real estate provisions created, forfeiture provision - Act 72

Termination of certain property interests of a decedent: verify under oath to register of deeds re decedent’s death instead of submitting certified copy of death record - Act 127

real property _ taxation Real property -- Taxation, see Property tax

reciprocity Reciprocity

Bulk milk weighing and sampling licenses: reciprocity for equivalent regulatory agency in another state - Act 152

Obsolete refundable tax credits repealed; Illinois income tax reciprocity program provision - Act 54

Uniform Athlete Agents Act: revisions adopted - Act 180

records Records, see Vital statistics; Public record; School

recount Recount, see Elections — Contested elections

recreation Recreation, see also Athletics

Health care records at recreational or educational camp: electronic maintenance allowed - Act 131

Lyme disease informational signs: DNR and DHS to collaborate on signs for state parks, trails, recreational areas, and forests - Act 73

Recreational and educational camp: DSPS to establish separate standards - Act 130

WEDC report on plan to support major industries adversely affected by 2020 public health emergency [Sec. 105 (26m)] - Act 185

recreation vehicle Recreation vehicle, see also Boat; Snowmobile

ATV and UTV regulations revised; administrative code revision [Admin.Code NR 64.14] [partial veto] - Act 183

Bow or crossbow: placing, possessing, or transporting in a vehicle, motorboat, ATV, or UTV revised - Act 98

Electric scooters: operation on highways allowed; conditions, definition, and equipment requirements provisions - Act 11

referendum Referendum

Referendum to exceed political subdivision’s levy limit: provisions modified - Act 126

refund Refund, see Gasoline — Taxation

regents, board of Regents, Board of, see University of Wisconsin — Regents

register of deeds Register of deeds

Revised uniform law on notarial acts adopted and prior uniform law repealed; Remote Notary Council created and attached to DFI, emergency rule provision; electronic records provisions - Act 125

Termination of certain property interests of a decedent: verify under oath to register of deeds re decedent’s death instead of submitting certified copy of death record - Act 127

registration plate Registration plate, see Motorcycle — Taxation or registration

rehabilitation Rehabilitation, see Medical service

religious societies Religious societies

Stairway chair lift installation in a church constructed before 1919: exception to commercial building code created, conditions set - Act 91

reorganization of state government Reorganization of state government

Payment duty of bank to a lost, destroyed, or stolen cashier’s, teller’s, or certified check; temporary authority of mortgage loan originator applicant; possession by financial institution of property subject to garnishment; data processing services provided to financial institutions; certain Federal Home Loan Bank loan limitations; Banking Review Board and Savings Institutions Review Board consolidated and renamed Banking Institutions Review Board - Act 65

reorganization of state government _ attached under s.15.03 Reorganization of state government — Attached under s.15.03

Revised uniform law on notarial acts adopted and prior uniform law repealed; Remote Notary Council created and attached to DFI, emergency rule provision; electronic records provisions - Act 125

reports Reports, see also Legislative Audit Bureau; Legislature — Finance, Joint Committee on; Studies; specific subject

Abortion-inducing drug regimen: informed consent requirements and hospital, clinic, or other facility reporting requirement [vetoed] - AB180

Agreement on transferability of credits between UW Board of Regents and TCS Board revisions re core general education courses and adding program-to-program articulation agreements, report required; tribally controlled and private nonprofit colleges in this state allowed to participate - Act 46

Alternative project delivery in DOT: design-build projects pilot program authorized and office of innovative program delivery created, report required; emergency rules provision [Sec. 46m, 1079m, 1089m, 9144 (4p), (4q)] [1079m, 9144 (4p) -- partial veto; 46m, 1089m, 9144 (4q) -- vetoed] - Act 9

Authorized state building program for 2019-21; Building Commission grants for local projects; WHS and DVA report on improvements to museum facilities required [Sec. 26m-27g, 293s, t, 300r, 306g-u, 307c-u, 309b-u, 9104 (1)-(13m), 9121 (1t)] [26m, o, 27f, 307n, o, 309t, u, 9104 (1), (6)-(8), (11) -- partial veto; 306g, h, 9104 (10) -- vetoed] - Act 9

Certificate of qualification for employment procedure created for persons convicted of a crime, conditions and civil liability exemption provisions; Council on Offender Employment, created; report required - Act 123

Diabetes care and prevention action program: DHS to develop; DETF, DPI, and DOC provisions; biennial report required - Act 154

DOA authorized to transfer employees from one executive branch agency to another during the 2020 public health emergency, report to JCF required [Sec. 105 (8)] - Act 185

Flood risk reduction pilot projects in Ashland County: DNR grant provisions, report required - Act 157

LAB to review programs affected by AB1038/SB932, quarterly report required [Sec. 105 (11)] - Act 185

Mileage-based fees and tolling study [A.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 1082m] [vetoed] - Act 9

Online early learning pilot program for low-income children in certain school districts established; DPI duties and reports and matching funds provisions - Act 170

Opioid antagonist administration and medication-assisted treatment: county jails may enter into a written agreement to provide and civil liability immunity; DHS to study medication-assisted treatment in prisons and jails, report required - Act 119

School-based mental health consultation pilot program in Outagamie County created; DHS duties and reports required - Act 117

State capitol and grounds: DOA to study safety and security in consultation with City of Madison Police Department, report required [Sec. 9101 (1f)] [vetoed] - Act 9

Treatment and diversion (TAD) pilot program for nonviolent offenders: sunset extended, report to JCF [Sec. 234, 235, 9127 (2), 9427 (2)] [9127 (2) -- partial veto] - Act 9

Violent felon: prosecution for crime of illegal possession of a firearm provisions modified; report provision [vetoed] - AB808

Virtual instruction during the 2020 public health emergency: report to DPI and the legislature required [Sec. 105 (3)] - Act 185

WEDC report on plan to support major industries adversely affected by 2020 public health emergency [Sec. 105 (26m)] - Act 185

repossession Repossession, see Small loan

residential care Residential care, see Nursing homes and adult care; Community-based residential facility; Juvenile detention facility; Youth

residential property Residential property, see Housing

respiratory care provider Respiratory care provider, see Medical service — Occupations

restitution to crime victim Restitution to crime victim, see Crime victim

retail establishment Retail establishment

``Class B” license limit on sales of distilled spirits for off-premises consumption eliminated - Act 6

DATCP: returns of food and certain products during the 2020 public health emergency; county fair aid eligibility modified [Sec. 32, 105 (8)] - Act 185

Micro market pre-licensing inspection: local health department may establish separate fee under certain conditions - Act 51

Motor vehicle fuel tax: retailer refunds for evaporation sunsetted [Sec. 311m, 1067i-p, 9437 (6f)] - Act 9

Retailer’s sales tax liability: DOR may disclose to successor - Act 15

WEDC report on plan to support major industries adversely affected by 2020 public health emergency [Sec. 105 (26m)] - Act 185

retirement _ private plans Retirement — Private plans

Examining Board of Architects, Landscape Architects, Professional Engineers, Designers, and Professional Land Surveyors required to promulgate rules re retired credential holder exemption from continuing education requirements but maintain professional title - Act 94

retirement system, wisconsin Retirement System, Wisconsin

WRS annuitant returning to public service in a critical position during the 2020 public health emergency may elect to not suspend annuity, waiting period reduced [Sec. 4-12, 79] - Act 185

WRS annuity or lump sum payment: DETF to withhold money to satisfy restitution order, crimes specified - Act 71

revenue bonds Revenue bonds, see Debt, Public

revenue limits for schools Revenue limits for schools, see School — Finance

revenue, department of Revenue, Department of, see also specific subject

DOR auditing activity re 2017 WisAct 59 extended [Sec. 9137 (1p)] [partial veto] - Act 9

Health insurance premiums for surviving spouse and dependent children of law enforcement officer, fire fighter, or EMS practitioner who dies in the line of duty: political subdivision, state, UW Board of Regents, and Marquette University required to pay, conditions set; report premiums to DOR for increase in county and municipal aid adjustments - Act 19

Interest and penalties due on general fund taxes or taxes and fees deposited in the transportation fund: Secretary of DOR may waive on case-by-case basis if failure to file is due to effects of 2020 public health emergency [Sec. 105 (14)] - Act 185

Marketplace providers required to collect and remit sales and use tax on behalf of marketplace sellers, definition provision; individual income tax rate reductions estimated for 2019 and subsequent taxable years; LAB, DOA and DOR duties; one-time reduction from total tax due provision - Act 10

Retailer’s sales tax liability: DOR may disclose to successor - Act 15

Tax increment value reporting error in 2018: property tax reimbursement provisions - Act 37

Video service provider fees reduced and municipal aid payment created, DOR duties [Sec. 289g, 778g, r, 1034g, 1073g] [1073g -- partial veto] - Act 9

WEDC tax credit reporting to DOR modified [Sec. 1878] - Act 9

rfid _radio frequency identification_ RFID (Radio frequency identification), see Radio