Wisconsin Legislature: Appropriation

Appropriation changes for 2006-07 fiscal year; required general fund balance increased; DOA Secretary authority specified (budget adjustment bill) - AB72

Appropriation changes for 2006-07 fiscal year; required general fund balance increased; DOA Secretary authority specified (budget adjustment bill) [S.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions, general fund balance provision removed] - SB39

Appropriation lapses or transfer of unencumbered moneys [Sec. 9201 (1)] - SB40

Appropriation lapses or transfer of unencumbered moneys to the general fund, exceptions provided [Conf.Sub.Amdt.1] - MR8 AB1

Appropriation schedule in chap.20, Wis.Stats, repealed and recreated; state borrowing program; general effective dates [Enrolled SB-40: Sec. 175-177, 9400] - SB40

Assistant DAs: GPR for certain positions that are federally funded - SB497

Biennial budget bill's failure to pass by certain date: legislator pay withheld; existing appropriations remain in effect until September 1 if a joint resolution is adopted, exception for essential state and local governmental services - AB552

Budget stabilization fund transfers to general fund [Conf.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions] - MR8 AB1

Corporate income and franchise tax reporting combined; renewable energy grant and loan program; Wisconsin higher education grants for technical college students; W-2 child care subsidy; manufacturing skills training grants; airport development and technology zones tax credits; fiscal changes; commuter rail transit system; WHEFA bonds for research institutes - SB510

DOA Secretary: maximum percentage of GPR appropriations increased for temporary reallocations of money; additional lapses or transfers to the general fund from executive branch state agencies' appropriations, transfer from DOT limited - MR8 AB1

DOA Secretary required to transfer or lapse to general fund from unencumbered balances of executive branch state agencies, other than sum sufficient or federal appropriations for 2007-09 and 2009-11 fiscal biennia; does not apply to U.W. System or TCS [Enrolled SB-40: Sec. 9201 (1c)] - SB40

Executive budget bill may not authorize GPR expenditures that exceed revenues and other moneys expected to receive and are deposited in the general fund - AB221

Fiscal year allowable revenues for the state and local governmental units created; excess revenue, referendum, and exemption from state mandates provisions. Constitutional amendment (1st consideration) - AJR99

General fund statutory balance requirement modified [Sec. 168-174] - SB40

General provisions in the budget; appropriation schedule in chap.20, Wis.Stats. repealed and recreated; state borrowing program; general effective dates [Sec. 175-177, 9102-9107, 9110, 9112-9120, 9123-9129, 9131-9134, 9136, 9138-9140, 9142-9147, 9149-9151, 9202, 9204-9207, 9209-9224, 9226-9233, 9236-9240, 9242-9253, 9255-9302, 9304-9306, 9310-9313, 9316-9320, 9323, 9324, 9326-9328, 9330-9334, 9338, 9339, 9342-9345, 9347, 9349-9351, 9353, 9400-9402, 9404-9406, 9410-9413, 9415-9420, 9422, 9423, 9426-9435, 9437-9440, 9442-9447, 9449-9453] - SB40

GPR appropriation conversions [Sec. 263-265, 276, 279, 302, 403, 440, 502-506, 742, 743, 2535, 2868-2870, 2910-2913] - SB40

GPR appropriations: legislature prohibited from passing bills that would exceed certain percentage deposited in general fund; if amount deposited exceeds amount appropriated the excess is transferred to the budget stabilization fund; bill re tax relief required under certain conditions - AB329

Lapse to general fund from DOT limited; general obligation bonds for state highway rehabilitation program authorized [Conf.Sub.Amdt.1] - MR8 AB1

Motor vehicle operator's license and ID cards issued by DOT: procedure requirements prior to implementation of federal requirements include security measures to protect database and computer system re privacy of applicants, adequately screened and trained personnel, and no unreasonable costs to applicants; DOT may not encumber state funds for complying with federal requirements - AB475

People with Developmental Disabilities, Board for: appropriation accounts renumbered (remedial legislation) - SB377

Petroleum inspection fund: moneys transferred to general fund [Sec. 9208 (1)] - SB40

Projected revenues and authorized expenditures imbalance: increasing the threshold that would require the Governor to submit legislation to make corrections - MR8 AB1

Pupil transportation aid: funding source changed from general to transportation fund [Sec. 4, 238-240, 2730-2732, 2740, 2747, 2749] - SB40

Recycling fund transfers to general fund [Sec. 9235 (5)] - SB40

Required general fund balance increased for fiscal year 2006-07 [Sec. 2] - AB72

Required general fund balance increased for fiscal year 2006-07 [Sec. 2; original bill only] - SB39

Rule prohibiting adoption of a bill causing GPR expenditures to exceed sum of taxes and deposits into general fund within the fiscal year: balance of budget stabilization fund included in GPR expenditure cap for the 2007-09 fiscal biennium - MR8 AB1

Segregated funds used for other than designated purposes prohibited; state required to pay reasonable costs incurred re state mandates; state prohibited from borrowing money unless it is repaid in same fiscal year, exceptions provided. Constitutional amendment (1st consideration) - AJR27

State fund or program revenue appropriation account creation permitted and changing the purpose prohibited: constitutional amendment (1st consideration) - AJR34

State fund or program revenue appropriation account creation permitted and changing the purpose prohibited: constitutional amendment (1st consideration) - SJR24

Statutory balance requirement reduced [Conf.Sub.Amdt.1] - MR8 AB1

Transportation fund: amount transferred to general fund - MR8 AB1

Vehicle supplemental title fees transfer from transportation fund to environmental fund [Sec. 572, 573, 689, 2542, 9148 (2)] - SB40

aquatic invasive speciesAquatic invasive species, see Fish and fishing

aquatic nuisance speciesAquatic nuisance species, see Waterways and water power

aquatic plant or weedAquatic plant or weed, see Weeds

aquinas high schoolAquinas High School, see La Crosse, City of

arbitrationArbitration, see Collective bargaining; Legislature — Procedure; Trade practice

architectArchitect

Architect, landscape architect, professional engineer, designer of engineering systems, and land surveyor: examining board may establish continuing education requirements - AB181

armed forcesArmed forces, see Military personnel; National Guard; United States — specific military service

armeniaArmenia, see International relations

armstrong creek, town ofArmstrong Creek, Town of, see Forest County

arrestArrest, see Court — Procedure; Police

artArt

Downtown lakefront attractions in City of Milwaukee: DOT required to erect tourist-oriented directional signs under certain conditions; Milwaukee Art Museum provision - SB255

Percent for the Arts Program deleted [A.Sub.Amdt.1 or A.Amdt.1; deleted by Conf.Sub.Amdt.1] - SB40

Performing arts events by a non-profit cultural arts organization: sales tax exemption for admissions to performances and events [S.Sub.Amdt.1; deleted by A.Sub.Amdt.1 or A.Amdt.1] - SB40

Popular election provisions for Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage Commission and other metropolitan sewerage commissions, town sanitary district commissions, technical college district boards, local exposition district board of directors, local professional football stadium district board, and local cultural arts district boards; local professional baseball park district board special committee created and report on popular election process required - SB258

WHEFA bonding authority re cultural facility or institution; definitions provided - AB66

arts boardArts Board

Arts Board one-time grants for Lake Superior Big Top Chautauqua, Ko Thi Dance Company, and African American Children's Theater [Enrolled SB-40: Sec. 221m, p, 9104 (1j), 9404 (1j)] - SB40

Percent for the Arts Program deleted [A.Sub.Amdt.1 or A.Amdt.1; deleted by Conf.Sub.Amdt.1] - SB40

ashland countyAshland County

CTH H on Madeline Island: grant from local transportation facility improvement assistance [Enrolled SB-40: Sec. 9148 (9cc)] - SB40

Supplemental aid to certain school districts: Butternut School District added [Enrolled SB-40: Sec. 236m, 9137 (4k)] - SB40

ashwaubenon, village ofAshwaubenon, Village of

Cornerstone Ice Arena in Village of Ashwaubenon: grant from WDF required [Enrolled SB-40: Sec. 195, 9108 (9i)] - SB40

asperger_s syndromeAsperger's syndrome, see Persons with disabilities

assaultAssault, see Sex crimes

assemblyAssembly, see Legislature and its subheadings

assembly districtAssembly district, see Redistricting

assembly, unlawfulAssembly, Unlawful

Crimes committed on school premises during certain hours by a person who is not a student at that school: penalties revised; offenses specified - AB366

assessment or assessorAssessment or assessor, see Property tax — Assessment

assignment of wagesAssignment of wages, see Garnishment

associationsAssociations, see Benevolent association; Cooperative associations

athleticsAthletics, see also Green Bay Packers; Milwaukee Brewers; Olympic games; School — Health program; University of Wisconsin — Athletics

Birth certificate copy re participation in organized youth sports: exception from penalty for copying a vital record created - AB415

Birth certificate copy re participation in organized youth sports: exception from penalty for copying a vital record created - SB207

Commercial ticket reseller regulations created - AB955

Local professional baseball park district: sunset on collection of sales and use taxes; LAB financial audit required - AB941

Local professional baseball park district: sunset on collection of sales and use taxes; LAB financial audit required - SB547

Locker rooms: capturing nude or partially nude image on recording device prohibited; written policy on use of recording devices required [A.Amdt.1: use of cell phones prohibited and penalty specified, written policies must be posted; A.Amdt.1 to A.Amdt.1: defense to prosecution provision added; S.Sub.Amdt.2: further revisions, A.Amdt.1 and A.Amdt.1 to A.Amdt.1: provisions removed, written policy to include prohibited use of cell phones] - AB8

Martial arts instruction to a minor for a fee without a license prohibited; DRL licensing duties; DOJ to conduct background checks on applicants - AB17

Right to purchase season admission to athletic events re institutions of higher education: income and franchise tax credits created for sales and use taxes paid - AB559

Right to purchase season admission to athletic events re institutions of higher education: income and franchise tax credits created for sales and use taxes paid - SB313

atm _automated teller machine_ATM (Automated teller machine), see Financial institution

attorneyAttorney, see also District attorney; Legal aid; Power of attorney

Action, special proceeding, counterclaim, defense, cross complaint, or appeal commenced in bad faith to harass or injure another or knowing it was without reasonable basis in law: party or party's attorney is subject to damages for costs or fees; appeal and appellate court provisions - SB85

Attorney consolidation in executive branch agencies, certain exceptions provided; Division of Legal Services created in DOA; positions identified as hearing examiners, officers, or administrative law judges transferred to DHA, exception re DWD [Sec. 27, 31, 72, 518, 2143-2145, 2539, 3006, 3009, 3348, 9155 (1), 9455 (1)] - SB40

Attorney positions in the executive branch eliminated in 2005 WisAct 25: date modified [Sec. 6] - AB72

Attorney positions in the executive branch eliminated in 2005 WisAct 25: date modified [Sec. 6; S.Sub.Amdt.1: section renumbered to 5] - SB39

Attorney retained by state agency on a contingent fee basis: requirements created if fees and expenses exceed certain amount - AB916

Notary public who is not an attorney prohibited from certain actions that imply he or she is an attorney; exemption provided - AB468

OWI arrest: release to attorney, spouse, relative, or other responsible adult revised; law enforcement officer required to seize or immobilize vehicle - SB27

Prosecutor or government attorney decision not to commence a criminal prosecution or action for a forfeiture in exchange for payments to any organization or agency prohibited, restitution exception [S.Amdt.1: payment of contribution surcharges to crime prevention organizations and funds eliminated] - SB244

Prosecutor or government attorney decision not to commence a criminal prosecution or civil action for a forfeiture in exchange for payments to any organization or agency prohibited, restitution exception; certain contribution surcharge eliminated - AB472