Wisconsin Legislature: Athletics

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

Public Defender Board appropriation increased for fiscal year 2006-07 re private bar and investigator reimbursement [Sec. 9236] - AB72

Public Defender Board appropriation increased for fiscal year 2006-07 re private bar and investigator reimbursement [Sec. 9236] - SB39

State Bar of Wisconsin membership and paying dues to any bar association: Supreme Court prohibited from requiring of attorneys licensed to practice law in this state. Constitutional amendment (1st consideration) - AJR31

Supreme Court may not assess fees on attorneys, judges, or justices without statutory authority; constitutional amendment (1st consideration) - AJR56

attorney _ feeAttorney — Fee

Attorney fee modified re action to collect public assistance reimbursement in WC proceeding; DWD duty specified - AB288

Attorney fees paid after certain date by state for former, current, and future Assembly members and employees convicted of a felony or misdemeanor re conduct in office: repayment to Assembly Chief Clerk required; interest provision - AR15

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

Indigency determination re criminal cases: time limit for SPD to make a determination and appoint counsel set; reimbursement rate to private attorneys increased; circuit court judge provision - AB434

Indigent legal fees: Supreme Court prohibited from assessing on attorneys licensed to practice law in this state. Constitutional amendment (1st consideration) - AJR30

attorney generalAttorney General, see also Justice, Department of

AG to grant resources necessary to Dane County DA for a retrial in the case of State of Wisconsin v. Scott R. Jensen - AR14

Civil rights enforcement: AG prosecutorial authority created [Sec. 2903] - SB40

Constitutional officers and state legislators limited to certain number of consecutive years in the same office: constitutional amendment (1st consideration) - AJR13

Consumer goods or services: charging grossly excessive prices prohibited; exceptions and AG provisions - AB408

Consumer goods or services: charging grossly excessive prices prohibited; exceptions and AG provisions - SB219

Death of person in Corr.Dept custody, a county jail, or house of correction: coroner or medical examiner must conduct an autopsy; AG authority to order an inquest; Inmate and Resident Mortality Board created, report required, and open meeting and open records provisions - AB139

False claims submitted by contractor or vendor to state or local government: penalty created; treble damages in certain cases; qui tam [whistleblower] provisions; AG duties [for section numbers, see entry under ``Fraud"] - SB40

Foreclosure reconveyance and foreclosure consultant regulations created; stay of eviction action provision; DATCP and AG duties - AB568

Foreclosure reconveyance and foreclosure consultant regulations created; stay of eviction action provision; DATCP and AG duties - SB298

Human trafficking and trafficking of a child: crimes created; AG, DA, DHFS, OJA, and DOA duties specified - AB544

Human trafficking and trafficking of a child: crimes created; AG, DA, DHFS, OJA, and DOA duties specified - SB292

Inquest: AG given same authority as DAs to order and represent the state - AB783

Inquest: AG given same authority as DAs to order and represent the state - SB428

MA false claim recoveries; treble damages in certain cases; qui tam [whistleblower] provisions; AG duties [Enrolled SB-40: Sec. 635, 1629m, 2902, 2904, 3751, 3753-3756, 3775, 9329 (2)] - SB40

Medical malpractice claim re state officer, employee, or agent: notice to AG revised - AB247

Medical malpractice claim re state officer, employee, or agent: notice to AG revised - SB126

Motor vehicle fuel: charging grossly excessive wholesale prices prohibited; AG duty specified - AB399

Musical performance: advertising or conducting using a false connection between the performing group and recording group prohibited; AG and DA enforcement authority - AB230

Musical performance: advertising or conducting using a false connection between the performing group and recording group prohibited; AG and DA enforcement authority - SB133

Public Intervenor, Office of, created in DOJ; AG and DNR provisions; advisory committee created [Sec. 150, 2899-2901, 3762] - SB40

Public Intervenor, Office of, created in DOJ; AG and DNR provisions; advisory committee created; FTE positions - AB866

SWIB prohibited from making future investments and required to divest itself of prior investments re the Sudan; AG authority and report provision - AB124

SWIB prohibited from making future investments and required to divest itself of prior investments re the Sudan; AG authority and report provision - SB57

Trigger lead information re consumer reports: state law restrictions on dissemination and use of; DATCP, AG, DA, civil action, and penalty provisions [A.Amdt.2: DOJ duties added] - AB502

Trigger lead information re consumer reports: state law restrictions on dissemination and use of; DATCP, AG, DA, civil action, and penalty provisions - SB275

Wisconsin AG authorized to file in the U.S. Supreme Court an amicus curiae brief re District of Columbia v. Dick Anthony Heller - AR13

atv _all_terrain vehicle_ATV (All-terrain vehicle), see Recreation vehicle