2015 Subject Index to Legislation

Juvenile court procedures re change in placement for CHIPS held under a temporary physical custody (TPC) order, change in placement for child under guardianship of DCF and certain agencies, amending a consent decree, and emergency change-in-placement; other changes include change of trial of post-dispositional proceeding, appointment of successor guardian, change of placement when no objection is filed, case closure orders when dispositional order is terminated, and effective period of a TPC order - AB514

Juvenile court procedures re change in placement for CHIPS held under a temporary physical custody (TPC) order, change in placement for child under guardianship of DCF and certain agencies, amending a consent decree, and emergency change-in-placement; other changes include change of trial of post-dispositional proceeding, appointment of successor guardian, change of placement when no objection is filed, case closure orders when dispositional order is terminated, and effective period of a TPC order [S.Amdt.1: appointment of successor guardian removed] - SB387

Kinship care payments denied based on arrest or conviction record: petitioning DCF for hearing permitted - AB282

Kinship care payments denied based on arrest or conviction record: petitioning DCF for hearing permitted - SB202

Lethal violence protective TRO and lethal violence protective injunction created; penalties for firearm possession while subject to TRO or injunction and filing false information with the petition - AB395

Lethal violence protective TRO and lethal violence protective injunction created; penalties for firearm possession while subject to TRO or injunction and filing false information with the petition - SB299

Medical marijuana registry created and DHS duties; medical use defense to prosecutions, ID cards, dispensaries, testing laboratories, discrimination, background checks, fees, penalties, and local government provisions - SB789

Monetary bail as a condition of release in criminal proceedings eliminated - AB981

Nonfelony possession of marijuana offenses: court to order expungement under set conditions - AB944

Oversight of law enforcement and investigation: joint standing committee created re acquisition by law enforcement of surveillance services or devices and certain military equipment or armaments; John Doe proceedings provision - AB845

Oversight of law enforcement and investigation: joint standing committee created re acquisition by law enforcement of surveillance services or devices and certain military equipment or armaments; John Doe proceedings provision - SB639

OWI first and second offense penalties revised - AB363

OWI-related civil traffic violation citation: person required to appear in court; failure to appear provisions including warrant for person’s arrest and surcharge - AB352

Petitioning the court to expunge certain civil and criminal court records: criteria established; exclusions and clerk of court duties - AB1005

Political contributions made to a judge or justice in an action or proceeding over which the judge or justice is presiding: interested contributor notification requirement created; definition and penalty provisions - AB590

Public assistance program eligibility that depends on a relationship or arrangement with a child set out in a court order: DCF and DHS required to verify - AB386

Public assistance program eligibility that depends on a relationship or arrangement with a child set out in a court order: DCF and DHS required to verify - SB290

Reclassifying certain felonies to misdemeanors re worthless checks, bail jumping, and second offense possession of marijuana - AB994

Recreation vehicle registration and regulation revisions; hunting, trapping, and fishing approval and regulation revisions; place of trial for certain fish and game law violations; DNR duties and electronic system for accessing approvals and certificates; enforcement, penalty, and emergency rule provisions [A.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions] - AB434

Restraining order or injunction order may include household pet provisions - AB141

Restraining order or injunction order may include household pet provisions [S.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions] - SB97

Restraining order or injunction re victim of abuse, harassment, or threats: clerk of court required to forward copy to sheriff and sheriff required to assist in serving the respondent; confidentiality and electronic transmittal provisions [A.Amdt.1: service fee provision added] - AB615

Restraining order or injunction re victim of abuse, harassment, or threats: clerk of court required to forward copy to sheriff and sheriff required to assist in serving the respondent; confidentiality and electronic transmittal provisions - SB490

Restrictive covenants in employment and agency relationships provisions created; covenant not to compete provisions repealed - AB91

Restrictive covenants in employment and agency relationships provisions created; covenant not to compete provisions repealed - SB69

Schedule for cash bail for persons accused of committing felonies: Director of State Courts to develop and Supreme Court to adopt by rule - AB982

Search warrant: court, with probable cause, may authorize re OWI violations - AB43

Search warrant: court, with probable cause, may authorize re OWI violations - SB29

Seized firearm: procedure for returning to person who owns the firearm revised [A.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions, requesting information from DOJ added] - AB13

Self-defense: presumption of reasonableness in criminal and civil actions repealed; attorney fees, court costs, and other expenses provisions removed - AB1022

Sobriety program: court may order participation in for certain drunk driving offenses requiring installation of an ignition interlock device; occupational driver’s license provision [A.Amdt.2: revisions and DOJ pilot program for frequent testing for use of alcohol or a controlled substance added] - AB839

Sobriety program: court may order participation in for certain drunk driving offenses requiring installation of an ignition interlock device; occupational driver’s license provision - SB667

Special prosecutor appointment circumstances modified; late payments to private attorneys re special prosecutor and contract with SPD do not accrue interest [Sec. 292, 767, 4737-4739, 9301 (3), 9333 (1)] - AB21

Special prosecutor appointment circumstances modified; late payments to private attorneys re special prosecutor and contract with SPD do not accrue interest [Sec. 292, 767, 4737-4739, 9301 (3), 9333 (1); S.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions, interest provisions modified, DOA to approve appointment, 4737t] - SB21

State Prosecutor Office transferred from DOA to DOJ [Sec. 4741, 9101 (4)] - AB21

State Prosecutor Office transferred from DOA to DOJ [Sec. 4741, 9101 (4); original bill only] - SB21

Statute of limitations modified in civil actions re motor vehicle insurance policy, death caused by a motor vehicle accident, and real or personal property damage [A.Amdt.1: uninsured motorist provision and other revisions] - AB223

Statute of limitations modified in civil actions re motor vehicle insurance policy, death caused by a motor vehicle accident, and real or personal property damage - SB149

Structured settlement transfer procedure created [A.Amdt.1: further revisions] - AB129

Substitution of judge in criminal matters: defendant required to submit reason for request in writing from a specified list of reasons - AB801

Supplemental forfeiture allowed for certain violations against the elderly and disabled re laws DATCP has rule-making, investigation, or enforcement authority - AB610

Supplemental forfeiture allowed for certain violations against the elderly and disabled re laws DATCP has rule-making, investigation, or enforcement authority - SB485

Traffic court: continuance and immediate trial references removed for certain traffic violations - AB377

Traffic court: continuance and immediate trial references removed for certain traffic violations - SB406

Treatment and diversion (TAD) program grants: DOJ appropriation increased [A.Sub.Amdt.2: further revisions, alternatives to prosecution and incarceration for persons who use alcohol or other drugs grants to counties and conditions added, DOA duties] - AB657

Unclassified misdemeanors classified; certain misdemeanors changed to civil forfeiture; obsolete misdemeanors repealed; law enforcement citation procedure expanded re civil forfeiture, rules of discovery provision - AB128

Uniform Collateral Consequences of Conviction Act; LRB, LC, and JRCCP duties - AB908

Uniform Collateral Consequences of Conviction Act; LRB, LC, and JRCCP duties - SB677

Uniform Interstate Enforcement of Domestic Violence Protection Orders Act (2002) adopted - AB473

Uniform Interstate Enforcement of Domestic Violence Protection Orders Act (2002) adopted - SB351

Venue for trials re elections, ethics, and lobbying regulation law violations: civil and criminal prosecutions where the alleged violation occurred; deletes statutory restriction on disclosure of certain information re investigation or prosecution - AB463

Voluntary acknowledgement of paternity: filing fee eliminated for actions brought by certain entities [Sec. 4613] - AB21

Voluntary acknowledgement of paternity: filing fee eliminated for actions brought by certain entities [Sec. 4613] - SB21

WCCA Internet site: removal required if case or charge was dismissed or overturned on appeal and dismissed, or defendant was found not guilty - AB1004

Wisconsin Supreme Court to review decision by a justice on a motion to disqualify him or herself from an action - AB589

court _ reporter Court -- Reporter

Administrative proceeding recording: DHA may transmit copies of audio or video recordings in lieu of preparing a transcript [Sec. 3598, 3599, 9301 (1); original bill only] - SB21

Administrative proceeding recording: DHA may transmit copies of audio or video recordings in lieu of preparing a transcript [Sec. 3598, 3599, 9301 (1)] - AB21

court _ traffic Court -- Traffic

Traffic court: continuance and immediate trial references removed for certain traffic violations - AB377

Traffic court: continuance and immediate trial references removed for certain traffic violations - SB406

Traffic forfeiture or municipal ordinance violation case: initially heard in municipal court and reviewed by circuit court is considered ``prosecuted in circuit court" for appeals purposes - AB3

court_appointed special advocate _casa_ Court-appointed special advocate (CASA), see Juvenile court

courts, director of state Courts, Director of State, see State Courts, Director of

cpa CPA, see Certified public accountant

cpr _cardiopulmonary resuscitation_ CPR (Cardiopulmonary resuscitation), see Medical service

crawford county Crawford County

Fort Crawford 200th anniversary and the museum at Fort Crawford Hospital, both in Prairie du Chien, recognized - AJR111

Fort Crawford 200th anniversary and the museum at Fort Crawford Hospital, both in Prairie du Chien, recognized - SJR91

credit Credit, see also Agricultural credit; Small loan

Actions against financial institutions prohibited re offers, promises, agreements, or commitments not in writing; definitions and conditions provisions [A.Amdt.2: farm credit institutions and credit card provisions added; S.Amdt.4: does not prohibit fraudulent representation actions or claims] - AB23

Gift obligations such as gift cards or certificates: regulations for the sale and redemption of created; civil penalties, private right of action, exceptions, and DATCP and DA duties provisions - AB761

LPG retailers required to obtain commercial general liability insurance; surety bond and letter of credit options eliminated - AB698

LPG retailers required to obtain commercial general liability insurance; surety bond and letter of credit options eliminated - SB547

Sales tax bad debt adjustments re private label credit card: effective date changed re 2013 WisAct 229 [Sec. 4750] - AB21

Sales tax bad debt adjustments re private label credit card: effective date changed re 2013 WisAct 229 [Sec. 4750; S.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions, 9437 (2L)] - SB21

Security freeze on consumer credit reports: fee exemption for persons 62 years of age or older - AB753

WCA pleading requirements revisions - AB117

WCA pleading requirements revisions - SB92

credit card Credit card, see Credit

credit union Credit union, see also Financial institution

Credit union operations: statutory and DFI rule changes [Admin.Code DFI-CU 63.03, 69.02] [A.Amdt.2: additional rule changes added, DFI-Bkg 14.03, DFI-SL 12.03, DFI-SB 12.03] - AB807

Credit union operations: statutory and DFI rule changes [Admin.Code DFI-CU 63.03, 69.02] - SB690

credit unions, office of Credit Unions, Office of

Credit union operations: statutory and DFI rule changes [Admin.Code DFI-CU 63.03, 69.02] [A.Amdt.2: additional rule changes added, DFI-Bkg 14.03, DFI-SL 12.03, DFI-SB 12.03] - AB807

Credit union operations: statutory and DFI rule changes [Admin.Code DFI-CU 63.03, 69.02] - SB690

cremation Cremation, see Funeral and funeral director

crime and criminals Crime and criminals, see also Animal -- Treatment; Children -- Abuse and neglect; Crime victim; Criminal identification and investigation; Data processing -- Criminal acts and law enforcement; Drugs -- Criminal acts and law enforcement; Drunken driving; Firearms and dangerous weapons; Fraud; Juvenile delinquency; Juvenile detention facility; Mental health; Mental health -- Hospitals and institutes; Prison; Prostitution; Sentences and penalties; Service of process and papers; Sex crimes; Trespass

Accompaniment by victim advocate: victims of certain crimes have right to request re examination, consultation, proceedings, or interviews; hospital and law enforcement civil liability immunity and confidentiality provisions - AB430