Chapter 1 — SOVEREIGNTY AND JURISDICTION OF THE STATE

1.01 State sovereignty and jurisdiction. The sovereignty and jurisdiction of this state extend to all places within the boundaries declared in article II of the constitution, subject only to such rights of jurisdiction as have been or shall be acquired by the United States over a…

1.02 United States sites and buildings. Subject to the conditions mentioned in s. 1.03 the legislature consents to the acquisitions heretofore effected and hereafter to be effected by the United States, by gift, purchase or condemnation proceedings, of the title to places or trac…

1.025 United States jurisdiction in Adams County. The legislature consents to the conveyance by lease with option to purchase to the United States of the institution and the land on which it is located in the town of New Chester, Adams County, described as follows: The entire sec…

1.026 Apostle Islands land purchase. (1) LEGISLATIVE STATEMENT OF PURPOSE AND INTENT. (a) The legislature concurs with the stated purpose of Congress in authorizing the establishment of the Apostle Islands national lakeshore. It is therefor the purpose of this section to conserve…

1.03 Concurrent jurisdiction over United States sites; conveyances. The conditions mentioned in s. 1.02 are the following conditions precedent: (1) That an application setting forth an exact description of the place or tract so acquired shall be made by an authorized officer of t…

1.031 Retrocession of jurisdiction. The governor may accept on behalf of the state, retrocession of full or partial jurisdiction over any roads, highways or other lands in federal enclaves within the state where such retrocession has been offered by appropriate federal authority.…

1.035 Wildlife and fish refuge by United States. (1) The state of Wisconsin consents that the government of the United States may acquire in this state, in any manner, such areas of land, or of land and water, as the United States deems necessary for the establishment of the “Upp…

1.036 Bird reservations, acquisition by United States. Consent of this state is given to the acquisition by the United States by purchase, gift, devise, or lease of such areas of land or water, or of land and water, in Wisconsin, by and with the consent of the governor of the sta…

1.04 United States sites exempt from taxation. Upon full compliance by the United States with ss. 1.02 and 1.03, relating to the acquisition of any place or tract within the state the governor shall execute in duplicate, under the great seal, a certificate of such consent given a…

1.05 United States sites for aids to navigation. Whenever the United States shall desire to acquire title to any land belonging to the state and covered by the navigable waters of the United States, for sites for lighthouses, beacons, or other aids to navigation, the governor may…

1.055 National forest. (1) Consent of this state is given to the acquisition by the United States by purchase, gift, lease or condemnation, with adequate compensation therefor, of such areas of land not exceeding 2,000,000 acres as the United States deems necessary for the establ…

1.056 State conservation areas. Consent of this state is given to the United States to acquire by purchase, gift, lease or condemnation, with adequate compensation therefor, areas of land and water within boundaries approved by the governor and the county board of the county in w…

1.06 Surveys by United States; adjustment of damages. Any person charged under the laws of the United States with the execution of a survey or any part thereof, may enter upon any lands in this state for the purpose of doing any act necessary to the performance of the survey. The…

1.07 State coat of arms. The coat of arms of the state of Wisconsin is declared to be as follows: ARMS.—Or, quartered, the quarters bearing respectively a plow, a crossed shovel and pick, an arm and held hammer, and an anchor, all proper; the base of shield resting upon a horn of…

1.08 State flag. (1) The Wisconsin state flag consists of the following features: (a) Relative dimensions of 2 to 3, hoist to fly. (b) A background of royal blue cloth. (c) The state coat of arms, as described under s. 1.07, in material of appropriate colors, applied on each side…

1.09 Seat of government. Be it enacted by the council and house of representatives of the territory of Wisconsin, that the seat of government of the territory of Wisconsin, be and the same is located and established at the town of Madison, between the 3rd and 4th of the 4 lakes, …

1.10 State song, state ballad, state waltz, state dance, and state symbols. (1) The Wisconsin state song is “On, Wisconsin”, music written by W. T. Purdy, the words to which are as follows: “On, Wisconsin! On, Wisconsin! Grand old badger state! We, thy loyal sons and daughters, H…

1.11 Governmental consideration of environmental impact. The legislature authorizes and directs that, to the fullest extent possible: (1) The policies and regulations shall be interpreted and administered in accordance with the policies set forth in this section and chapter 274, …

1.12 State energy policy. (1) DEFINITIONS. In this section: (a) “Local governmental unit” has the meaning given in s. 19.42 (7u). (b) “State agency” means an office, department, agency, institution of higher education, the legislature, a legislative service agency, the courts, a …

1.13 Land use planning activities. (1) In this section: (a) “Local governmental unit” has the meaning given in s. 1.12 (1) (a). (b) “State agency” has the meaning given in s. 1.12 (1) (b). (2) Each state agency, where applicable and consistent with other laws, is encouraged to de…

1.14 Display of flag at public buildings, structures, and facilities. (1) In this section: (a) “Local governmental unit” has the meaning given in s. 16.97 (7). (b) “State agency” has the meaning given for “agency” under s. 16.70 (1e). (c) “State authority” has the meaning given f…