Wisconsin Legislature: Metropolitan transportation

Southern Wisconsin Center funding revised; provision re less restrictive setting for residents; DHS report required [Enrolled AB-75: Sec. 1424m, p, 1431g-k, 1444m, n] - AB75

Bags provided by retailers limited to bags made of compostable plastic or recyclable paper or intended for multiple uses - AB170

``Child's container" containing bisphenol A: manufacturing or selling at wholesale prohibited; definition, label requirements, and penalty provisions; DATCP and DA authority specified; JRCCP report [S.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions, retail sales prohibited, DA authority expanded] - SB271

Customer access to toilet facility for use by employees of a retail establishment: persons with certain medical conditions allowed to use under set conditions; forfeiture, civil liability immunity, forged statement, and ID card provisions - AB709

Deceptive advertising includes advertising the retail price reduced by a rebate but not providing the rebate at time of purchase - SB560

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

Electronic waste recycling: manufacturer, recycler, retailer, and consumer requirements created; DNR, reporting, fee, definition, audit, and penalty provisions; disposal in landfills and incineration prohibited [for further revisions, see entry under ``Recycling"] - SB107

Fraudulently obtaining service from a service provider: criminal penalties created, definition provisions; JRCCP report - AB326

Future service contracts: new category created - AB289

Future service contracts: new category created - SB242

Lead acid batteries: seller required to charge a deposit - SB700

Mercury-added lamps: manufacturers required to register with DNR and submit a recycling plan; retailer and landfill provisions - SB629

Novelty lighters: retail sale to minors and display in area accessible to the general public prohibited, definition and penalty provisions - AB890

Payment card network fees: depository institution or processor required to provide merchant with all service and transaction fees and certain other information before entering into agreement; definitions, payment card issuer, and penalty provisions; JRCCP report - SB105

Retail tobacco store definition [A.Amdts. to A.Sub.Amdt.1; deleted by Conf.Amdt.1] - AB75

Smoking prohibitions: designated smoking area prohibited in public places and places of employment, a few exceptions specified; certain existing exceptions eliminated; smoking in sports arenas, private clubs, and bus shelters specifically prohibited; enforcement by person in charge required [Sec. 1840, 2076-2150, 2445, 2447, 2741, 2996, 3204, 3233, 9310 (2), 9410 (1); original bill only] - AB75

Smoking prohibitions: designated smoking area prohibited in public places and places of employment, a few exceptions specified; certain existing exceptions eliminated; smoking in sports arenas, private clubs, and bus shelters specifically prohibited; enforcement by person in charge required - AB253

Smoking prohibitions: designated smoking area prohibited in public places and places of employment, a few exceptions specified; certain existing exceptions eliminated; smoking in sports arenas, private clubs, and bus shelters specifically prohibited; enforcement by person in charge required [for revisions, see entry under ``Tobacco"] - SB181

Smoking prohibitions: designated smoking area prohibited in public places and places of employment, a few exceptions specified; certain existing exceptions eliminated; smoking in sports arenas, private clubs, and public conveyances specifically prohibited; enforcement by person in charge required - AB252

Turf fertilizer containing phosphorus: application and retail sale prohibitions created; exceptions, penalty, and certain manure and finished sewage sludge product provisions [A.Amdt.1: intentional application; S.Amdt.1: ``or available phosphate" added and removing a laboratory requirement] - AB3

Turf fertilizer containing phosphorus: application and retail sale prohibitions created; exceptions, penalty, and certain manure and finished sewage sludge product provisions - SB5

Life and public service - AJR47

Fox Cities regional transit authority: creation authorized - AB734

Governing body of a political subdivision: appointing a member to an RTA board of directors permitted - AB860

Governing body of a political subdivision: appointing a member to an RTA board of directors permitted - SB648

Intercity bus assistance program created [Sec. 291-293, 1939] - AB75

Interim regional transit authority (IRTA) created; revisions to the Southeastern Regional Transit Authority (SERTA) - AB723

Interim regional transit authority (IRTA) created; revisions to the Southeastern Regional Transit Authority (SERTA) - SB511

La Crosse County regional transit authority: creation authorized - AB791

Mass transit operating assistance increases [Sec. 1934-1937; Enrolled AB-75: additional funding, Tier A-3 established to include commuter or light rail project, DOT duties, 294m, 1933s, 1935d, 1937d] - AB75

Milwaukee Transit Authority created; funding provisions; required to share annual and long-term plans with SERTA [Enrolled AB-75: Sec. 778, 779, 1449m, 1478v, 1487t, 1516, 1622, 1817p, 1849, 1856f-i, 1932, 2223m, 2969, 3139, 9443 (14r)] - AB75

Rail passenger service extension project: state agencies, including DOT, and RTAs prohibited from expending any federal, state, or local funds unless the Legislature approves by statutory enumeration; definition provisions - AB960

Regional (Dane County, Southeast, and Fox Cities) transit authorities created; administration, limited liability, and insurance provisions; procedure for municipalities to join; Kenosha, Racine, and Milwaukee RTA terminated, rental car fee modified; report required [for section numbers, see entry under ``Regional planning"] - AB75

Regional (Dane County, Southeast, and Fox Valley) transit authorities created; administration, limited liability, and insurance provisions; procedure for municipalities to join; Kenosha, Racine, and Milwaukee RTA terminated, rental care fee modified; report required [for section numbers and further revisions, see entry under ``Regional planning"] - AB75

School district of a 1st class city: election of board of school directors and filling vacancies, selection of superintendent, and school district budget revisions; partnership for success committee and parent involvement committees established; other provisions re principal tenure, master plan for school buildings, finance reports, transition campuses, promise neighborhoods, public transit, unsecured bonding authority, parent survey, ACT test, reduced class size, and minimum standards for literacy and math - AB669

School district of a 1st class city: election of board of school directors and filling vacancies, selection of superintendent, and school district budget revisions; partnership for success committee and parent involvement committees established; other provisions re principal tenure, master plan for school buildings, finance reports, transition campuses, promise neighborhoods, public transit, unsecured bonding authority, parent survey, ACT test, reduced class size, and minimum standards for literacy and math - SB462

Smoking prohibitions: designated smoking area prohibited in public places and places of employment, a few exceptions specified; certain existing exceptions eliminated; smoking in sports arenas, private clubs, and bus shelters specifically prohibited; enforcement by person in charge required [Sec. 1840, 2076-2150, 2445, 2447, 2741, 2996, 3204, 3233, 9310 (2), 9410 (1); original bill only] - AB75

Smoking prohibitions: designated smoking area prohibited in public places and places of employment, a few exceptions specified; certain existing exceptions eliminated; smoking in sports arenas, private clubs, and bus shelters specifically prohibited; enforcement by person in charge required - AB253

Smoking prohibitions: designated smoking area prohibited in public places and places of employment, a few exceptions specified; certain existing exceptions eliminated; smoking in sports arenas, private clubs, and bus shelters specifically prohibited; enforcement by person in charge required [for revisions, see entry under ``Tobacco"] - SB181

Smoking prohibitions: designated smoking area prohibited in public places and places of employment, a few exceptions specified; certain existing exceptions eliminated; smoking in sports arenas, private clubs, and public conveyances specifically prohibited; enforcement by person in charge required - AB252

Southeast Wisconsin Transit Capital Assistance Program created [Sec. 5, 306, 649, 1932, 2478; Enrolled AB-75: further revisions, major transit capital improvement projects enumerated (Dane County and KRM commuter rail and any project re Milwaukee Downtown Transit Connector Study), 1928m-t, 1937m; deletes 306] - AB75

Southeastern RTA (SERTA) created; duties re federal transit funding and long-term plans; KRM commuter rail and stops at certain locations; vehicle rental fee provision [for section numbers, see entry under ``Regional planning"] - AB75

Transportation pass provided by employer or money paid by employer to employee to purchase a pass: individual income tax exemption created; JSCTE appendix report - SB508

Life, public service, and leadership in the utilities industry commended - SJR53

Life and public service - AJR19

Rodriguez, Francisco: life, public service, and activism for migrant issues honored - AJR73

Building program enumerations (2005-07 and 2007-09): modifications re projects on specific U.W. campuses and certain DOA, DHS, DMA, and DNR projects [Enrolled AB-75: Sec. 3406m, p, 3409n, p, 9106 (4)-(6), (18)] - AB75

DEM position funding from petroleum inspection fund [Sec. 542]; original bill only - AB75

Disaster assistance program: appropriation increased - AB318

Disaster assistance program: appropriation increased - SB228

Federal disaster aid: state matching funds requirement [Enrolled AB-75: Sec. 9136 (1x)] - AB75

Military family relief fund created; individual income tax checkoff for donations [Enrolled AB-75: Sec. 540s, 602s, 665ss, 668s, 1593e, 2773s, 9136 (2c), 9343 (5c)] - AB75

Sheriff or undersheriff authorized to depute a DMA security officer for certain purposes with approval of the Adjutant General; state employee status provisions [A.Amdt.2: ``providing protection" changed to "conducting routine external security checks"] - AB128

Special distinguishing registration plates re national guard: decals re 32nd Infantry Brigade, 57th Field Artillery Brigade, Joint Forces Headquarters, 115th Fighter Wing, or 128th Air Refueling Wing; appropriation provision [S.Amdt.1: specific unit replaced with unit identified by DMA by rule, fee added] - SB17

Structural collapse emergency response: establishment of regional structural collapse teams, standards specified; DEM duties set - AB319

Structural collapse emergency response: establishment of regional structural collapse teams, standards specified; DEM duties set - SB229

Absentee ballot certificate revisions; military and overseas electors provisions - AB330

Active duty employee credit: income and franchise tax credit for wages paid to employee deployed or called to active duty with National Guard or U.S. armed forces reserve unit - SB187

Active members of the U.S. armed forces and their dependents: DOR to deny tax benefits to financial institutions that violate certain state or federal protections - AB20

Authorization for final disposition of a person's remains: U.S. armed forces may use form provided by U.S. Department of Defense - AB700

Authorization for final disposition of a person's remains: U.S. armed forces may use form provided by U.S. Department of Defense - SB515

Deer hunting: additional season established in 2010 for U.S. armed forces and National Guard members on active duty during the regular 2009 season; DNR duties - AB652

Deer hunting: additional season established in 2010 for U.S. armed forces and National Guard members on active duty during the regular 2009 season; DNR duties - SB454

Election and voting laws revised; JRCCP report - AB895

Election and voting laws revised; JRCCP report - SB640

Internal Revenue Code provisions re IRAs: adopting section 512 and the federal Heroes Earnings Assistance and Relief Tax Act of 2008; JSCTE appendix report - AB648

Internal Revenue Code provisions re IRAs: adopting section 512 and the federal Heroes Earnings Assistance and Relief Tax Act of 2008; JSCTE appendix report [S.Amdt.1: adopts section 811 provisions] - SB439

Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military Children adopted, state council provision - AB943

Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military Children adopted, state council provision - SB681

Legislator ordered to military duty for any period of time during term in office: legislator does not vacate seat and may appoint a temporary acting legislator subject to approval of house in which the legislator serves. Constitutional amendment (1st consideration) - AJR11

Military family relief fund created; individual income tax checkoff for donations [Enrolled AB-75: Sec. 540s, 602s, 665ss, 668s, 1593e, 2773s, 9136 (2c), 9343 (5c)] - AB75

State park vehicle admission fee: members of U.S. armed forces, a reserve unit, or the Wisconsin National Guard on active duty charged the same as a vehicle with Wisconsin registration plates - AB493

WRS participating employees may purchase years of creditable service for years of active service in the U.S. armed forces; JSCRS appendix report - AB126

WRS participating employees may purchase years of creditable service for years of active service in the U.S. armed forces; JSCRS appendix report - SB88