2021 Acts Index

DNR: lapsing certain appropriations to the general fund [Sec. 9232 (1)-(3)] [vetoed] - Act 58

DOA lapse to general fund [Sec. 9201 (2)] [vetoed] - Act 58

DOR required to maintain a website displaying information re GPR collection and purposes for which it was spent, DOA duties - Act 66

Healthy eating incentive pilot program lapse to general fund [Sec. 9219 (1)] [vetoed] - Act 58

JCF may transfer moneys from sum sufficient appropriations until conclusion of national emergency or June 30, 2021, whichever is earlier [vetoed] - AB1

MA trust fund: transfer from general fund [Sec. 9219 (2)] - Act 58

Required general fund structural balance: does not apply to the actions of the legislature enacting legislation during 2021-2022 session [Sec. 9128 (1)] - Act 58

Unemployment reserve fund: transfers from the general fund [Sec. 9250 (1)] - Act 58

aquatic plant or weed Aquatic plant or weed, see Weeds

architect Architect

Architects and engineers: selection by committee for state projects modified [vetoed] - AB643

armed forces Armed forces, see Military personnel; National Guard

assault Assault, see Sex crimes

assembly district Assembly district, see Redistricting

assembly unlawful Assembly, Unlawful

Riot definition modified and penalties for intentionally attending or inciting and causing bodily harm to or expelling a bodily substance at a National Guard member [vetoed] - SB296

assessment or assessor Assessment or assessor, see Property tax — Assessment

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

associations Associations, see Housing

athletic trainers affiliated credentialing board Athletic Trainers Affiliated Credentialing Board, see Athletics

athletics Athletics

Athletic trainer requirement to have a consulting physician repealed - Act 71

Sudden cardiac arrest during youth athletic activities: DPI to develop information, in consultation with WIAA and pediatric cardiologists, and distribute to participants in private or public school or private club activities; sunset provision - Act 210

attorney Attorney

Oversight of elections in this state: changes re federal funds, federal election guidance, registration and voting statistics, Elections Commission legal counsel, and archived copy of the registration list; reports and LAB duties [vetoed] - SB941

attorney _ fee Attorney — Fee

Public campus administrator immunity from liability eliminated re violation of individual’s state constitutional expressive rights; cause of action and attorney fee provisions [vetoed] - AB885

attorney general Attorney General

Multidistrict opiate litigation settlement: AG to cooperate with local governments; conditions specified - Act 57

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

auction Auction

Bear hunting license certificates issued to the Wisconsin Bear Hunters’ Association (governor's bear tag) for a raffle and public auction: once in a lifetime restriction eliminated - Act 15

audiovisual works Audiovisual works, see Data processing

audit Audit, see Environmental protection; Housing; Legislative Audit Bureau; Public Instruction, Department of; Revenue, Department of

aviation Aviation

Operation of drones over correctional institutions prohibition exception re authorization of the DOC Secretary or sheriff - Act 52

B B

badgercare BadgerCare, see Insurance — Health

baiting animals Baiting animals, see Hunting

ballots Ballots, see Elections — Ballots

bank Bank

Qualified ABLE savings account program under section 529A of the Internal Revenue Code: DFI to study and report on establishment - Act 119

barber Barber

Natural hair braiding: obtaining a barbering or cosmetology license to perform not required, definition provision - Act 60

battery Battery, see Crime and criminals — Battery

bcpl BCPL, see Public Lands, Board of Commissioners of

bear hunting or pursuit Bear hunting or pursuit, see Hunting

beavers Beavers, see Animal

behavioral health Behavioral health, see Mental health

billboard Billboard

Billboards used to recruit DOC employees: prohibition repealed - Act 145

bingo Bingo

Bingo and raffle general program operation appropriation accounts combined; lottery fund provision [Sec. 83, 86, 168, 280, 404-411] - Act 58

bird Bird

Stocking pheasants for hunting opportunities: DNR to establish a schedule; report required [vetoed] - SB609

Waterfowl hunting stamp fee increased, report required [Sec. 170, 171] [170 -- vetoed] - Act 58

birth parent Birth parent, see Children — Adoption

birth record Birth record, see Vital statistics

blood donation Blood donation, see Public health

board of health Board of health, see Public health

boat _ taxation or registration Boat — Taxation or registration

Outdoor recreation vehicle registration and trail use fees retained by DNR [Sec. 55, 158-163, 172-174, 397-399] - Act 58

bodily harm Bodily harm, see Crime and criminals — Battery

boiler Boiler, see Public safety

bovidae bison buffalo sheep goats antelopes Bovidae (bison, buffalo, sheep, goats, antelopes), see Animal

braiding hair Braiding hair, see Cosmetology

bridge Bridge

"Bart Starr Memorial Bridge": STH 29 bridge over the Fox River in the City of Green Bay designated as; DOT and contributions from interested parties provisions - Act 74

Bridge construction in a shoreland setback area: county shoreland zoning ordinance cannot prohibit; vegetative buffer zone provision - Act 200

"Deputy LaVonne Zenner Memorial Bridge" designated in Wood County; contributions from interested parties - Act 211

Local highways and bridges supplement program: allocating certain federal moneys to [vetoed] - AB238

Southern Bridge project crossing the Fox River in Brown County [Sec. 281, 9144 (4)] [281 -- vetoed] - Act 58

broadband Broadband, see Data processing

brown county Brown County

Representation of parents in CHIPS proceedings: five-county pilot program extended, report required [Sec. 192-194] - Act 58

Southern Bridge project crossing the Fox River in Brown County [Sec. 281, 9144 (4)] [281 -- vetoed] - Act 58

budget bills and process Budget bills and process, see also Appropriation

Budget bill [partial veto] - Act 58

UI contribution rates: Schedule D to be in effect to set date; 2021-23 budget provision - Act 59

building Building

Building plan examination and plumbing plan examination requirements: exceptions created; DSPS and fee provisions [vetoed] - AB152

Property assessed clean energy (PACE) program changes re collection of special charges, liens, written guarantee, and consent of all mortgage holders; loan may be used for electric vehicle infrastructure, storm water control measures, and energy reliability improvements - Act 175

TID number 3 in the City of Wisconsin Dells: allocation and expenditure periods extended; TID annual reports to include value of net new construction - Act 142

Urban search and rescue task force and Next Generation 911 funding [Sec. 74-75] - Act 58

Urban search and rescue task force: regional structural collapse team changed into; reimbursement provisions - Act 104

building commission state Building Commission, State

Authorized State Building Program for 2021-23 amended re construction of additional columbarium units at the Southern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery - Act 229

Authorized state building program for 2021-23; transfer to the state building trust fund [ Sec. 1-4, 6, 7, 94-96, 101, 102, 108-110, 112-115, 117-130, 9104 (1)-(14)] [94, 9104 (1), (13) -- partial veto; 4, 118, 127 -- vetoed] - Act 58

Broadband expansion grants for underserved and unserved areas: additional public debt [Sec. 5, 116, 364] - Act 58