Wisconsin Legislature: Public liability

State aid to school districts from ARRA funds [A.Amdt.1] - AB255

State school aid: set amount lapsed to general fund; DPI to use additional ARRA funds to make June 2009 payment to school districts - SB232

STEM grants from DPI: appropriation increased - AB970

Transportation aids to school districts: DPI to distribute balance on a prorated basis - AB807

Transportation aids to school districts: DPI to distribute balance on a prorated basis - SB596

Tribal language revitalization grants created; funding from Indian gaming receipts [Sec. 246, 580, 2257] - AB75

Tribal schools, pupils, and staff: providing benefits and protections similar to those provided to private schools, pupils, and staff - AB210

Tribal schools, pupils, and staff: providing benefits and protections similar to those provided to private schools, pupils, and staff - SB146

Wisconsin Covenant Scholars Program modifications [Sec. 763-770, 3411, 9101 (5), 9301 (2)] - AB75

Youth safety grant to nonprofit organization under set conditions [S.Sub.Amdt.1; deleted by Conf.Amdt.1] - AB75

public instruction, state superintendent ofPublic Instruction, State Superintendent of, see State Superintendent of Public Instruction

public intervenorPublic intervenor, see Attorney General

public landPublic land, see also State park

Annexation of trails designated by DNR prohibited - SB677

Metal detectors: DNR may not prohibit use in certain lake areas, land under DNR jurisdiction, or Stewardship 2000 land; exception for historically significant land, SHSW provision; conditions on tool for digging and removing items - AB636

Movable soccer goal safety standards: Comm.Dept to establish [S.Amdt.1: on public land specified] - AB903

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

Stewardship program directory by DNR of lands purchased: requirement deleted, made an Internet application; report on newly purchased lands which restrict access (and reason for restriction) continued and changed to annual [Enrolled AB-75: Sec. 664xg-xw] - AB75

Stewardship program: directory by DNR of lands purchased through the program and open to the public restored; JCF approval process modified - AB370

Stewardship program: directory by DNR of lands purchased through the program and open to the public restored; JCF approval process modified - SB247

Trespass on property of another prohibited re ATV, snowmobiles, and other off-road vehicles [S.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions, changed to prohibiting ATV and snowmobile use on public property posted as closed to those vehicles; S.Amdt.1: consent to use certain off-highway vehicles on private or public property provisions and definition created] - SB264

public land _ salePublic land — Sale

Sale of certain state-owned property: provisions re 2005 WisAct 25 and 2007 WisAct 20 modified; sunset provided [Sec. 3406] - AB75

public lands, board of commissioners ofPublic Lands, Board of Commissioners of

BCPL loan program changes [Sec. 20-28, 72] - SB62

Local Professional Baseball Park District: loans by BCPL authorized [Enrolled AB-75: Sec. 665b-r] - AB75

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

Secretary of State office deleted from the constitution; BCPL provision. Constitutional amendment (1st consideration) - SJR26

public liabilityPublic liability, see also Claims; Worker's compensation

City and village laws revisions - AB213

Enhanced 911 grant program, surcharge, and advisory council created; requirements set [Enrolled AB-75: Sec. 40w, 225d, 665su, 681i, 1835dr, 1836er, 1849w, 2572hb-hy, 2573b-h, 9141 (1j), (2j), 9341 (1j), 9441 (1j)(b), (2j)] - AB75

Medical malpractice: notice requirement and liability limits revised re civil actions against local governments, political corporations, volunteer fire companies, and their officers, agents, or employees, and state officers - AB179

Minnesota employees re Executive Order #272: liability and legal protections; sunset provided [Enrolled AB-75: Sec. 9157 (2f)] - AB75

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

State liability re federal Family and Medical Leave Act, Fair Labor Standards Act, Age Discrimination and Employment Act, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act - AB36

State liability re federal Family and Medical Leave Act, Fair Labor Standards Act, Age Discrimination and Employment Act, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act - SB19

public libraryPublic library, see Libraries

public notaryPublic notary, see Notary public

public officersPublic officers, see also Ethics; Legislature — Member; specific title

Budget process: withholding pay and expenses from legislators and certain state elected officials if not passed by August 1 of odd-numbered year; acceptance of political contributions by partisan elective state officials prohibited between certain dates, penalty provision; deadlines for budget message from the Governor, Building Commission's long-range state building program budget, and state agencies' biennial budget requests revised; legislative consideration of biennial budget bill and identification of nonfiscal policy items, JCF and LRB duties; if not passed by certain date, any non-budget legislation may not be considered or requested until budget passes; JRCCP report - AB117

Campaign contributions prohibited from a legal entity (and officers or owners) in a contract with or receiving a loan or grant from a state agency to certain elective state officers; penalty provisions - AB327

Campaign finance law revisions re registration and filing reports, disbursement limitations, independent disbursements, contribution limitations and restrictions, legislative campaign committees, disposition of residual or excess funds, WECF, and penalty provisions; free time on public broadcasting television stations and public access channels repealed; Public Integrity Endowment income tax credit; public financing of campaigns for justice; JRCCP report - AB388

John Doe proceedings: procedures revised; DA authority and judicial discretion over scope of examination; protections and benefits extended to state officer or employee - AB78

John Doe proceedings: procedures revised; DA authority and judicial discretion over scope of examination; protections and benefits extended to state officer or employee [A.Amdt.2: reimbursing attorney fees and costs expanded, special prosecutor provisions] - SB51

Political contributions accepted by certain elective state officials and committees prohibited during specified period re biennial budget; exceptions and penalty provisions; JRCCP report - SB23

Political contributions accepted by certain elective state officials, governor, lieutenant governor, and campaign committees prohibited during specified period re biennial budget; exceptions and penalty provisions; JRCCP report - AB42

Sick leave eliminated for legislators, Supreme Court justices, appeals court and circuit court judges, and other state elected officials, including DAs - AB917

public officers _ salaryPublic officers — Salary, see also Garnishment; Legislature — Member — Compensation

Public officer compensation: decreases during term of office permitted. Constitutional amendment (1st consideration) - AJR32

State elected officials: JCOER must submit salary adjustments to Legislature in the form of a bill - AB321

public ownershipPublic ownership, see Public utility; Waterworks

public recordPublic record, see also Open meeting (Governmental); Public document

Audio recordings of 911 calls: exception to public records access created - AB612

Bill drafting requests that did not result in introduced legislation: if certain persons disclose a draft to a third party, the draft becomes a public record - AB190

Interscholastic athletic association: school district prohibited from membership in unless the association agrees to be governed by the public records and open meetings laws - AB520

Public records: revisions re obtaining copies and fees charged by private person under contract with a governmental unit [A.Amdt.1: land information record requests provision added] - AB638

Public records: revisions re obtaining copies and fees charged by private person under contract with a governmental unit - SB426

public safetyPublic safety, see also Consumer protection; Fire; Firearms and dangerous weapons

Asbestos claims filed against a successor corporation; liability provisions [Enrolled AB-75: Sec. 3283g, 9309 (3f), 9409 (2f)] - AB75

Asbestos inspection fee changes [Sec. 2644-2648] - AB75

Bittering agent added to engine coolant and antifreeze required; exceptions, penalty, and civil liability immunity provisions - AB842

Bittering agent added to engine coolant and antifreeze required; exceptions, penalty, and civil liability immunity provisions - SB663

Carbon monoxide detector requirements for buildings with one or two dwelling units, building inspector provision - AB607

Carbon monoxide detector requirements for buildings with one or two dwelling units, building inspector provision [S.Amdt.2: exception for tourist rooming house and dwelling with no attached garage, fireplace, or fuel-burning appliance] - SB415

Dam safety program changes [Sec. 647, 713-721; Enrolled AB-75: further revisions including earmarking of funds for specific projects, 715g, m, 721d; deletes 720, 721] - AB75

Elevator mechanic's license: alternative requirements created - SB704

Food safety consolidation study by DATCP and DHS; report required - AB10

Food safety consolidation study by DATCP and DHS; report required - SB42

Industrial boiler inspection requirements re energy efficiency and greenhouse gas emissions, exceptions provided - AB649

Industrial boiler inspection requirements re energy efficiency and greenhouse gas emissions, exceptions provided - SB450

Lifeguard staffing requirement: certain exemption authorized [Enrolled AB-75: Sec. 2552g] - AB75

Managed forest land withdrawal tax or fee assessment exception created for land transferred to a municipality for siting of a public safety communications tower - AB531

Managed forest land withdrawal tax or fee assessment exception created for land transferred to a municipality for siting of a public safety communications tower [S.Amdt.1: lease provision added; S.Amdt.2: number of acres limited] - SB408

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

Movable soccer goal safety standards: Comm.Dept to establish [S.Amdt.1: on public land specified] - AB903

Movable soccer goal safety standards: Comm.Dept to establish - SB655

Public safety interoperable communication system: OJA may charge use fees to state public safety agencies [Sec. 149-151, 152, 158, 574] - AB75

Sale of mercury-added products regulated, including fever thermometers, manometers, thermostats, instruments and measuring devices, switches and relays, and specified household items; public, parochial, and charter schools prohibited from purchasing or storing free-flowing elemental mercury, a device containing mercury, or a mercury-containing compound, exceptions provided; DATCP and DNR duties - AB299

Salvinorin A (from the plant Salvia divinorum): manufacture, distribution, or delivery intended for human consumption prohibited; fine and exception provisions - AB186

Substances that create a fire hazard when mixed with organic matter: repealing the prohibition on selling or distributing packages that lack warning labels (remedial legislation) - SB445

public service commissionPublic Service Commission

Dry cask storage to store spent fuel from a nuclear power plant: public utility required to make annual payments to municipality or county where it is stored; PSC duties - AB309