Wisconsin Legislature: Environmental protection

Renewable resource credit based on use of solar energy, geothermal energy, biomass, or biogas that displaces the use of electricity created; PSC duties set [S.Amdt.1: synthetic gas, densified fuel pellets, and fuel produced by pyrolysis of organic or waste material added] - SB273

Revenue limits adjusted re school safety equipment, security officers, school nurses, and pupil transportation costs [Sec. 2315-2318, 9339 (6); Enrolled AB-75: further revisions, energy efficiency added, 2258m, n, 2276m, 2297m, n, 2315z, 2317m, 9139 (2x); deletes 2315] - AB75

Skiing facility: sales and use tax exemption for energy efficient property and taxable services; JSCTE appendix report - AB800

Thermal biomass heating system and fuel, facilities, and accessories: income and franchise tax credits and property, sales, and use tax exemptions created; JSCTE appendix report - AB794

WDF grant created for converting unutilized and underutilized manufacturing facilities to the production of, or manufacturing equipment for production of, renewable energy - AB641

WDF grant created for converting unutilized and underutilized manufacturing facilities to the production of, or manufacturing equipment for production of, renewable energy [S.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions, ``unutilized or underutilized" removed; A.Amdt.6: appropriation revised] - SB409

WDF grants to organizations in the building trades for job training and retraining, including green building and alternative energy systems installation; conditions and Comm.Dept duties [Sec. 8, 9110 (2), (3), 9210 (2), (3)] - SB62

Weatherization and other energy conservation services funding; sunset provision [Enrolled AB-75: Sec. 120b-y, 9101 (1f), 9401 (1f)] - AB75

Wildlife damage claim: maximum payment reduced; funds transferred from recycling and renewable energy fund [Sec. 698-700, 9237 (9), 9337 (3); Enrolled AB-75: funding revision, 9237 (10u)] - AB75

Wind energy system: PSC to establish common standards for political subdivisions to regulate construction and operation of; definition, ordinance, enforcement, and PSC review provisions; exception for certain electric generating facilities with a certificate of public convenience and necessity - AB256

Wisconsin Bioenergy Initiative funding from recycling and renewable energy fund [Sec. 262; Enrolled AB-75: funding for Wisconsin Institute of Sustainable Technology and Innovation Entrepreneurship Institute, 9154 (3g), (3q)] - AB75

Wisconsin Energy Institute: use of federal stimulus moneys [Enrolled AB-75: Sec. 9106 (7)] - AB75

Zero net energy building goal; Comm.Dept duties - AB649

Zero net energy building goal; Comm.Dept duties - SB450

energy independence, office of _oei_Energy Independence, Office of (OEI), see Administration, Department of — Boards and other subdivisions

engineerEngineer, see also United States — Army

Engineering study re needs of businesses and state: specific grants and sunset provided [Enrolled AB-75: Sec. 632e] - AB75

Highway project preparation work conducted by DOT staff: position and funding revisions [Enrolled AB-75: Sec. 9150 (5dd)] - AB75

Local Roads Improvement Program: reimbursement for work done by professional engineer employed by the political subdivision - AB399

Local Roads Improvement Program: reimbursement for work done by professional engineer employed by the political subdivision - SB277

Marquette University: funding for engineering facility [S.Sub.Amdt.1; deleted by Conf.Amdt.1] - AB75

Professional engineer: registration requirements revised - AB288

english languageEnglish language

English as state's official language; written expression by state and local governments required to be in English, some exceptions; preservation of ethnic, cultural, religious, and linguistic heritage encouraged; precludes units of state and local governments from prohibiting or restricting proficiency or use of any language for nongovernmental purposes - AB46

enterprise zoneEnterprise zone, see Municipality — Planning

entertainerEntertainer, see Amusement

environmental education boardEnvironmental Education Board

Environmental surcharge rate increased and allocation revised; EEB funding [Enrolled AB-75: Sec. 261t, 2665r, s] - AB75

environmental protectionEnvironmental protection, see also Air pollution; Mine and mining; Natural resource; Petroleum; Radiation; Recycling; Sanitation and sewerage management; Soil and soil conservation; Solid waste management; Water — Pollution; Wetland

Clean sweep programs and funding eliminated [Sec. 191, 1975, 1976, 3281; original bill only] - AB75

Climate change and energy efficiency omnibus bill - AB649

Climate change and energy efficiency omnibus bill - SB450

Climate Change Coordinating Council created; DNR to gather, analyze, and report on greenhouse gases; threshold for stationary source of air emissions reduced and report revised - AB649

Climate Change Coordinating Council created; DNR to gather, analyze, and report on greenhouse gases; threshold for stationary source of air emissions reduced and report revised - SB450

Community assistance programs revised to encourage reduction of travel, energy use, or greenhouse gas emissions; programs include Brownfields Site Assessment Program and grants, Forward Innovation Fund, State Main Street Program, transportation facilities economic assistance and development program, and planning grants to local communities - AB649

Dry Cleaner Environmental Response Program funding from environmental improvement fund; provision re Land Recycling Loan Program [Sec. 264, 677] - AB75

Electronic waste recycling: manufacturer, recycler, retailer, and consumer requirements created; DNR, reporting, fee, definition, audit, and penalty provisions; disposal in landfills and incineration prohibited - AB278

Emission and energy evaluation required in DOT environmental assessment or impact statement for a transportation project; DNR, advisory committee, and Connections 2030 plan provisions - AB649

Emission and energy evaluation required in DOT environmental assessment or impact statement for a transportation project; DNR, advisory committee, and Connections 2030 plan provisions - SB450

Environmental cleanup cost recovery: interest provisions [Sec. 2663-2665] - AB75

Environmental contamination grants: eligibility of applicants and criteria for awards [Sec. 3015, 3017-3026; Enrolled AB-75: grant to Town of Beloit to construct a children's playground at Preservation Park, 215d, 9110 (12h)] - AB75

Environmental Quality, Department of, created; DNR responsibilities revised; NRB to appoint the DNR Secretary; DATCP provision - AB926

Environmental Results Program revisions and name changed to Green Tier Program, Environmental Cooperation Pilot Program provisions; Environmental Improvement Program revisions and name changed to Environmental Compliance Audit Program; DNR duties - AB180

Environmental surcharge for violation of an environmental law increased - AB257

Environmental surcharge rate increased and allocation revised; EEB funding [Enrolled AB-75: Sec. 261t, 2665r, s] - AB75

Flammable, combustible, and hazardous liquids: revisions re definitions, Comm.Dept duties, and storage tanks (remedial legislation) - SB459

Hazardous waste environmental repair fee increased; wastes recovered for recycling and reuse excluded [Sec. 2659-2662, 9137 (2)] - AB75

Healthy and environmentally sensitive cleaning requirements for certain publicly owned buildings: DHS duties set, Council on Healthy and Environmentally Sensitive Cleaning created - AB578

Invasive species and aquatic plants and animals: laws revised and new restrictions imposed; DNR authority, emergency rules, noxious weeds, and solid waste disposal facility provisions - AB162

Invasive species and aquatic plants and animals: laws revised and new restrictions imposed; DNR authority, emergency rules, noxious weeds, and solid waste disposal facility provisions [S.Amdt.1: compliance investigation provisions replaced with rules of compliance] - SB123

Invasive species control: Stewardship program grants to nonprofit conservation organizations, lake districts, and qualified lake associations - AB436

Land Recycling Loan Program: funding cap eliminated [Sec. 2588, 2589] - AB75

Metallic minerals mining: environmental law revisions; notice to transferees of interests in mining sites provision; DNR duties modified - SB139

Normal school fund income designated for environmental programs and financial aid [Enrolled AB-75: Sec. 240b, 261w, 665s, 747rm, 9139 (2c)] - AB75

PCB contaminated sediment disposal: program for reimbursement modified [Enrolled AB-75: Sec. 2665e] - AB75

Petroleum inspection fund transfers to the general, recycling and renewable energy, environmental, and transportation funds [Enrolled AB-75: Sec. 9210 (1f)-(2f), (3q)] - AB75

Phosphorus in machine dishwashing products for household use: limit reduced - AB281

Root River Environmental Education Community Center: one-time granted provided to City of Racine [Enrolled AB-75: Sec. 632g, 9157 (2u)] - AB75

STH 13 between City of Marshfield and STH 29: DOT recommendation re environmental assessment required [Enrolled AB-75: Sec. 9150 (8j)] - AB75

Tipping fees re PCB contaminated sediment removed from bed of navigable river [Enrolled AB-75: Sec. 2657u-2658e] - AB75

USH 12 (between cities of Elkhorn and Whitewater) environmental assessment: revision re required prior approval from TPC [Enrolled AB-75: Sec. 1918i] - AB75

Vehicle environmental impact fee: sunset eliminated [Sec. 2899] - AB75

Wisconsin River bridge connecting CTH Z to STH 54/73 (City of Wisconsin Rapids and Village of Port Edwards): DOT required to prepare an environmental assessment [Enrolled AB-75: Sec. 1918j] - AB75

environmental remediation tax incremental district _ertid_Environmental remediation tax incremental district (ERTID), see Property tax

epaEPA, see United States — Environmental Protection Agency

epamd _electric personal assistive mobility device_EPAMD (Electric personal assistive mobility device), see Recreation vehicle

epilepsyEpilepsy

Epilepsy drugs: pharmacist prohibited from substituting a drug product equivalent without prescribing practitioner and patient consent - AB506

Epilepsy drugs: pharmacist prohibited from substituting a drug product equivalent without prescribing practitioner and patient consent - SB354

equalized valuationEqualized valuation, see Property tax; School — State aid

equinesEquines, see Horses

erosion controlErosion control, see Soil and soil conservation

errcERRC, see Earned Release Review Commission

ertid _environmental remediation tax incremental district_ERTID (Environmental remediation tax incremental district), see Property tax

estate of deceased personEstate of deceased person

Landlord may not make a claim against deceased tenant's estate for rent that is due, conditions set; rental agreement provision - AB543

Survivor benefits: DETF to ensure they are reported to the IRS that does not result in an erroneous tax liability [A.Sub.Amdt.1; deleted by A.Amdts.] - AB75

Wills and trusts of decedents who died in calendar year 2010: provisions re the repeal of federal estate tax for 2010 only - SB670

estate taxEstate tax

Estate tax eliminated - SB691

Wills and trusts of decedents who died in calendar year 2010: provisions re the repeal of federal estate tax for 2010 only - SB670

ethanolEthanol, see Gasoline

ethicsEthics

Ethics, elections, and lobbying regulation laws: prosecution and venue for trial of civil and criminal violations modified; disclosure of certain information provision - AB62

GAB federal aid moneys: use expanded re lobbying regulation and ethics laws [Sec. 591, 592] - AB75