Wisconsin Legislature: Women

Child care provider: prohibition from being licensed, certified, or contracted with re conviction or adjudicated delinquent of specified crimes; frequency of criminal history search increased, sex offender registry provision; revocation or suspension of license, certification, or contract required re conviction of or pending serious criminal charges, W-2 payment provision [S.Amdt.3: Wisconsin Shares provisions added re ineligibility for child care subsidies and use of recovered funds to detect fraud; S.Amdt.1 to S.Amdt.3: fraudulent activity in W-2 program reporting requirements] - SB331

Child care provider: prohibition from being licensed, certified, or contracted with re conviction or adjudicated delinquent of specified crimes or having certain TRO or injunction entered against the person; frequency of criminal history search increased, sex offender registry and TRO or injunction provisions; revocation or suspension of license, certification, or contract required re conviction of or pending serious criminal charges, W-2 payment and TRO or injunction provisions; certain employees required to report to DA any suspected fraud in the W-2 Program, penalty and immunity from liability - AB479

Child care providers under W-2 child care subsidy program: personal liability of officers, directors, and employees of a corporation or LLC for penalties - AB412

Child care providers under W-2 child care subsidy program: personal liability of officers, directors, and employees of a corporation or LLC for penalties - SB280

Child care subsidy and assistance: local administration revisions; subsidies under W-2 restructured [for section numbers and further revisions, see entry under ``Day care''] - AB75

Child support distribution change and pass-through; SSI and caretaker supplement [Sec. 1154, 1156, 1368, 1370, 1371, 9308 (9), 9322 (7), 9408 (14), 9422 (12); Enrolled AB-75: further revisions, 1155c, 1369c, 9308 (8d), 9408 (13d); deletes 1154, 1368, 9408 (14)] - AB75

Child support distribution changes for pre-assistance arrearages [Sec. 997, 1000, 1155, 1369, 9108 (1), 9408 (1)] - AB75

Fraud by W-2 participants: notification to DCF and DHS of date program established and amounts recovered; use of moneys set [Sec. 489, 494, 1257-1262, 1263-1265, 1266, 9308 (2); Enrolled AB-75: further revisions, 9308 (2f)] - AB75

OWI law revisions re ignition interlock device ordered by the court, penalties increased, expanding a Winnebago County sentencing pilot program to other counties, and first offense penalties; Judicial Council to establish advisory sentencing guidelines; JRCCP report [S.Sub.Amdt.2: further revisions, Judicial Council and JRCCP provisions removed, trial court may order probation, and court may not release a person after conviction but before sentencing in certain cases; A.Amdt.1: appropriation added] - SB66

Subsidized private sector employment position program created as part of W-2; provisions re hours per week, monthly grant, and federal waiver [Enrolled AB-75: Sec. 1161c, 1172c, 1173c] - AB75

TANF and W-2 appropriation revisions [Sec. 43-45, 9208 (1), (2)] - SB62

Transitional jobs demonstration project and trial job program expanded re TANF Emergency Fund; DCF report to JCF required; DWD duties [A.Amdt.1: appropriation revisions] - AB898

Transitional jobs demonstration project and trial job program expanded re TANF Emergency Fund; DCF report to JCF required; DWD duties - SB653

Transitional jobs for low-income adults: DCF to conduct demonstration project; job allocation specified [Enrolled AB-75: Sec. 1216k] - AB75

W-2 benefits reduced based on positive drug test: reduction percentage increased; dependent children provision - AB874

W-2 grants for caretaker of newborn infant and at-risk pregnant women revised [Sec. 1174-1182, 1216, 9308 (10), 9408 (9), (10); Enrolled AB-75: further revisions, caretaker provision removed, 1182c, e, 9308 (10i), 9408 (10i); deletes 1178, 1182, 9308 (10), 9408 (10)] - AB75

Wisconsin Shares: participation of minor parents - AB886

Wisconsin Shares: participation of minor parents - SB654

Wisconsin Works program streamlined; sanctions for refusing to participate in employment program; Learnfare program eliminated [Sec. 41, 42, 486, 487, 842, 848, 1142, 1143, 1145, 1146, 1148-1153, 1157-1173, 1183, 1185-1190, 1203, 1204, 1269, 1270, 1373, 1375, 2260-2262, 2296, 3355, 3356, 9308 (4)-(7), 9408 (7); Enrolled AB-75: further revisions, elimination of Learnfare removed, emergency rule provision, all sections deleted except 486, 1157-1161, 1162-1170, 1173, 1183, 1185-1190, 9308 (4), 9408 (7)] - AB75

wisconsineyeWisconsinEye, see Organization, Miscellaneous

wise, terryWise, Terry

Life and dedication to helping others through emergency services and as a CPR instructor commended - AJR79

withdrawal taxWithdrawal tax, see Forestry — Taxation

withholding taxWithholding tax, see Income tax

witnessWitness

Crime victim and witness assistance surcharge to fund crime victim compensation [Sec. 537, 538, 3388-3391; Enrolled AB-75: revenues re-estimated, grants for sexual assault victim services and for county victim and witness assistance programs, 537c, 538c, 3391c, 9430 (1j)] - AB75

Witness to a crime: intentionally causing bodily harm or threats to cause bodily harm knowing the person may testify made a felony; JRCCP report - AB129

womenWomen, see also Maternal and infant care

American Heart Month recognized February 2009; Wear Red for Women Day recognized February 6, 2009 - SJR4

Crimes against animals expanded re intentional or reckless mistreatment, abandonment, and failure to provide food, water, or shelter; causing a minor to mistreat an animal made a felony; judge or circuit court commissioner may consider re restraining order or injunction in domestic or child abuse cases; JRCCP report - AB747

Domestic abuse committed in the presence of a child: penalty enhancers created; JRCCP report - SB248

Domestic abuse incident: penalty for violation of 72-hour no contact provision changed from forfeiture to misdemeanor and fine; JRCCP report - AB410

Domestic abuse incident: penalty for violation of 72-hour no contact provision changed from forfeiture to misdemeanor and fine; JRCCP report - SB283

Domestic abuse or violence recognition training: Barbering and Cosmetology Examining Board required to provide - AB45

Domestic abuse victim: using the Secretary of State as a substitute address - AB541

Domestic Violence Awareness Month: October declared as - AR13

Female offender reintegration program eliminated [Sec. 895] - AB75

Firearm possession prohibited re person convicted of misdemeanor crime of domestic violence, penalty provision; JRCCP report - AB558

Firearm possession prohibited re person convicted of misdemeanor crime of domestic violence, penalty provision; JRCCP report - SB380

Firearm sale or transfer prohibited except under specific conditions; possession by person convicted of a violent nonfelony offense prohibited; JRCCP report - AB914

Firearm sale or transfer prohibited except under specific conditions; possession by person convicted of a violent nonfelony offense prohibited; JRCCP report - SB643

Go Red for Women Day declared February 5, 2010 - AJR106

Harboring or aiding a felon: family members are not exempt from prohibition against destroying, altering, hiding, or disguising physical evidence; domestic abuse provision; penalty for violation increased under certain conditions; JRCCP report - AB613

Household Abuse Victims Emergency Network (HAVEN) shelter serving certain counties: WHEDA grant to City of Merrill for renovation [Enrolled AB-75: Sec. 9125 (1f)] - AB75

Housing discrimination based on person's status as a victim of domestic abuse, sexual assault, or stalking prohibited - AB277

Housing discrimination based on person's status as a victim of domestic abuse, sexual assault, or stalking prohibited [S.Amdt.1: defense to action for eviction added] - SB204

Landlord required to change locks if tenant requests it and provides a copy of an injunction or criminal complaint re domestic abuse, exception provided [A.Amdt.1: rental agreement and civil damages provisions added; A.Amdt.2: permission for tenant to change the locks] - AB400

Landlord required to change locks if tenant requests it and provides a copy of an injunction or criminal complaint re domestic abuse, exception provided - SB274

Nonprofit organization providing assistance to low-income individuals or victims of domestic violence and related crimes: county may appropriate money re capital and operational expenses [A.Amdt.1: low-income aspect removed] - AB209

Restraining order and injunction violations: court may order person to submit to GPS tracking by Corr.Dept in certain cases; surcharge and penalties for tampering with device; JRCCP report - AB263

Restraining order and injunction violations: court may order person to submit to GPS tracking by Corr.Dept in certain cases; surcharge and penalties for tampering with device; JRCCP report - SB178

Special distinguishing registration plates re groups associated with the armed forces: DOT to provide decal reading ``woman veteran" if the applicant identifies herself as a woman veteran - AB851

Special distinguishing registration plates re groups associated with the armed forces: DOT to provide decal reading ``woman veteran" if the applicant identifies herself as a woman veteran [S.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions, decal changed to registration plate, Veterans Trust Fund provision] - SB627

TROs and injunctions re domestic abuse, child abuse, adult at risk, or harassment: petition law revisions - AB680

TROs and injunctions re domestic abuse, child abuse, adult at risk, or harassment: petition law revisions [S.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions] - SB464

women, infants and children program _wic_Women, infants and children program (WIC), see Maternal and infant care

women_owned enterpriseWomen-owned enterprise, see Minority enterprise

wood countyWood County

Building program (2009-11) re U.W. Madison utility improvements, Wisconsin Institutes for Medical Research, U.W. Eau Claire Education Building, and Wisconsin Rapids Armory Facility: bonding authorizations delayed [Enrolled AB-75: Sec. 9106 (14), (15), (20), (21)] - AB75

Child advocacy centers: funding reduced [Sec. 157, 9101 (10); Enrolled AB-75: CHAT Room in Green County and Marshfield Child Advocacy Center in Wood County added, 157d, s; deletes 157] - AB75

FoodShare employment and training plan: DHS to work with certain counties re increase in federal funding [Enrolled AB-75: Sec. 9122 (12u)] - AB75

Major highway project in Wood County re bridge over Wisconsin River and connecting CTH ``Z" to STH 54/73: DOT to prepare an environmental impact statement or environmental assessment and construct if certain conditions are met - AB416

Stone Barn historic property in the Town of Chase: allocation from building trust funds for restoration; DOA to review and approve plans [Enrolled AB-75: Sec. 19gf, 9106 (1)(q), (25)] - 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

wood, jeffreyWood, Jeffrey

Expulsion of Rep. Jeffrey Wood, 67th Assembly District, from membership in the Assembly - AR14

woodland propertyWoodland property, see Forestry

work permitWork permit, see Child labor

worker_s compensationWorker's compensation

Abusive work environment prohibition created; WC exclusive remedy exception permitting a civil action in circuit court; affirmative defense and definition provisions - AB894

Construction employees: penalty for ``willful misclassification" as nonemployees; emergency rules provision [Enrolled AB-75: Sec. 2158h, 2210m, n, 2217h, 9156 (3i)] - AB75

Construction employees re painting or drywall finishing: penalty for ``willful misclassification" as nonemployees; JRCCP report - AB929

Construction employees re painting or drywall finishing: penalty for ``willful misclassification" as nonemployees; JRCCP report - SB669

Uninsured employers program appropriation account: transfer of certain WC moneys to [Sec. 523, 524] - AB75

WC law revisions re number of employees, emergency responders, compensation amounts, payment of benefits, and administration - AB706

WC law revisions re number of employees, emergency responders, compensation amounts, payment of benefits, and administration - SB522

WC revisions re attorney fees and reimbursement to governmental unit that provided public assistance to pay medical costs - AB586

Work injury supplemental benefit fund claims handling revisions [Sec. 119, 2167, 2168; original bill only] - AB75

workforce development, department ofWorkforce Development, Department of

AFDC collections repayment to federal government [Sec. 483, 484, 498, 1226, 1227, 1235, 1236, 9408 (2); Enrolled AB-75: TANF revenue adjustments] - AB75

Apprentice contract law revisions; Wisconsin Apprenticeship Council appointment and composition modified - AB797

Apprentice contract law revisions; Wisconsin Apprenticeship Council appointment and composition modified - SB586

Apprentice employment on state public works projects permitted; regulations and reports; Internet posting provision [Enrolled AB-75: Sec. 2207n] - AB75

Business closing or mass layoff: employer required to provide contact information to the local workforce development board and certain support services information to affected employees; DWD duty [A.Amdt.1: dissemination of support services information modified] - AB266