Wisconsin Legislature: Women, infants and children program (WIC)

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

Child labor permit fees for information technology costs and to fund operational expenses of the Division of Equal Rights [Sec. 517, 2206; Enrolled AB-75: further revisions, 517d, 2206d] - AB75

Civil Air Patrol emergency service operation: employer required to grant an unpaid leave of absence; discrimination in employment prohibited; DWD provision - AB132

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

DWD dismissal of complaint which has no probable cause: complainant right to hearing before administrative law judge eliminated [Sec. 2075, 2179, 2208-2210, 2218, 2219, 2479, 2491, 2492, 2494, 9356 (4); original bill only] - AB75

Employee pay deductions: penalty for employer failure to list [Enrolled AB-75: Sec. 2186f] - AB75

Employee who is a volunteer fire fighter, EMT, first responder, or ambulance driver: employer required to allow employee to be late to work or absent if the employee was responding to an emergency, conditions specified; discrimination and complaint provisions - AB464

Employer monitoring of employee electronic mail: prohibitions created; DWD to hear discrimination or discharge complaints - AB30

Employer monitoring of employee electronic mail: prohibitions created; DWD to hear discrimination or discharge complaints - AB64

Employment discrimination: action in circuit court to recover damages permitted, surcharge provision [S.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions, unfair honesty testing and unfair genetic testing added, surcharge changed to fee and distribution modified; S.Amdt.6: fee provision removed] - SB20

Employment service program funding from special federal grants [Sec. 520] - AB75

Family and medical leave law (state): time limits for filing a complaint revised; appeal of DWD determination to LIRC; commencement of civil action against employer modified - AB231

Family and medical leave law (state): time limits for filing a complaint revised; appeal of DWD determination to LIRC; commencement of civil action against employer modified - SB196

Independent living center and vocational rehabilitation grants from social security reimbursement funds [Sec. 525] - AB75

Legal Services, Division of, created in DOA; authorized to provide legal services to executive branch agencies, except DOJ and DPI; position of unclassified chief legal advisor created in certain agencies; classified attorney positions in specified agencies deleted [for section numbers and further revisions, see entry under ``Attorney"] - AB75

Lifelong learning accounts program created; employer, income tax credit, and DWD provisions - AB294

Lifelong learning accounts program created; employer, income tax credit, and DWD provisions - SB246

Mandatory overtime and on-call time: health care facility prohibited from requiring of certain employees that are paid an hourly wage or are classified as nonsupervisory; exemption, discrimination, complaint, and penalty provisions - AB152

Milwaukee Area Workforce Investment Board: DWD grant required if City of Milwaukee provides certain funds [Enrolled AB-75: Sec. 516v, w, 9156 (2q), 9456 (2q)] - AB75

Minimum wage: DWD to revise annually, consumer price index provision [S.Sub.Amdt.1; deleted by Conf.Amdt.1] - AB75

Nursing workforce survey and allocations to nursing center; ``nurses" definition re RNs, LPNs, nurse-midwives, and advanced practice nurse prescribers; report required [Enrolled AB-75: Sec. 228h, 518h, 2207t, 2995cy-de, dt, ed] - AB75

Passenger-for-hire vehicle operator: discharge on basis of single accident prohibited; complaint provision - AB21

Prevailing wage law changes by 2009 WisAct 28 eliminated, prior law restored - AB829

Prevailing wage law changes by 2009 WisAct 28 eliminated, prior law restored - SB696

Prevailing wage paid to certain persons employed on a publicly funded private construction project required; hours and payroll record requirements [for section numbers and further revisions, see entry under ``Wage — Payment"] - AB75

Public benefit programs: DOA, DCF, DHS, and DWD to develop plan for consolidated enrollment [Sec. 9157 (1); original bill only] - AB75