Wisconsin Legislature: Freedom of speech and press

Sourcing rules clarification re income and franchise tax [Sec. 1012, 1013, 1075, 1076, 9338 (7)] - AB64

Sourcing rules clarification re income and franchise tax [Sec. 1012, 1013, 1075, 1076, 9338 (7)] - SB30

Tax law changes re length of recognition period for built-in gains tax, evidentiary standard to prove transaction has economic substance, participation in Multistate Tax Commission Audit Program, and reliance by taxpayer on past audits [A.Sub.Amdt.2: further revisions, recognition period for build-in gains tax and Multistate Tax Commission Audit Program removed, adds IRS code updates, College Savings Program Board duties clarified, sales and use tax exemption for title holding entities for certain tax-exempt charitable organizations, and computing depletion for income and franchise tax purposes] - AB259

Tax law changes re length of recognition period for built-in gains tax, evidentiary standard to prove transaction has economic substance, participation in Multistate Tax Commission Audit Program, and reliance by taxpayer on past audits - SB203

Tuition expenses for a DWD approved apprenticeship program: individual and corporate income and franchise tax deductions created - AB734

Tuition expenses for a DWD approved apprenticeship program: individual and corporate income and franchise tax deductions created - SB620

Alcohol beverage licenses and permits and cigarette and tobacco products retailer licenses: application form signature and notarized requirements modified; corporate agent and false information penalty provisions - AB752

Alcohol beverage licenses and permits and cigarette and tobacco products retailer licenses: application form signature and notarized requirements modified; corporate agent and false information penalty provisions - SB632

Authority of a private person to bring a qui tam claim against another person making a false claim for MA restored; AG authority provisions - AB1021

Credentials issued by DSPS or affiliated credentialing board: intentional material misstatements, omissions, and falsified documentation on application for or renewal of crime created; location of trial provision - AB47

Credentials issued by DSPS or affiliated credentialing board: intentional material misstatements, omissions, and falsified documentation on application for or renewal of crime created; location of trial provision - SB43

Credit card reencoders and scanners and identity theft crimes created; civil liability immunity for ATM operators and motor vehicle fuel sellers - AB196

Credit card reencoders and scanners and identity theft crimes created; civil liability immunity for ATM operators and motor vehicle fuel sellers - SB133

Optional incentive program for counties under certain population and tribes that identify fraudulent activity in MA, FoodShare, and W-2 established; FoodShare changes re removing and expunging accounts not accessed after set time period and limiting the number of replacement EBT cards - AB263

Optional incentive program for counties under certain population and tribes that identify fraudulent activity in MA, FoodShare, and W-2 established; FoodShare changes re removing and expunging accounts not accessed after set time period and limiting the number of replacement EBT cards - SB174

Parental choice program: criminal penalties re false statement on application, concealing events to fraudulently participate, or unauthorized use of payments; DOJ and DA duties - AB493

Sale of foreclosed property: eligible bidders, purchaser to submit affidavit affirming eligibility, and penalty for false representation [A.Amdt.2: exception provision] - AB691

Sale of foreclosed property: eligible bidders, purchaser to submit affidavit affirming eligibility, and penalty for false representation - SB622

Seller collecting sales tax erroneously on a product after 2 or more written notices from DOR: penalty provisions [Sec. 1175, 1196; original bill only] - AB64

Seller collecting sales tax erroneously on a product after 2 or more written notices from DOR: penalty provisions [Sec. 1175, 1196] - SB30

Threat or false threat to use a firearm on school premises to injure or kill: felony crime created - AB111

Threat or false threat to use a firearm on school premises to injure or kill: felony crime created - SB82

UI fraud: penalties for knowingly making a false statement revised - AB710

UI fraud: penalties for knowingly making a false statement revised - SB542

WEDC employees aware of fraud against WEDC required to report it to DOJ or a DA; retroactive provision - AB648

Campus Free Speech Act: UW Board of Regents required to adopt a policy, conditions specified; disciplinary sanctions, council on free expression, and report provisions - AB299

Campus Free Speech Act: UW Board of Regents required to adopt a policy, conditions specified; disciplinary sanctions, council on free expression, and report provisions - SB250

Free speech at the UW and technical college systems: statutory requirements created; rule promulgation and disciplinary process provisions - AB440

Free speech at the UW and technical college systems: statutory requirements created; rule promulgation and disciplinary process provisions - SB351

Freedom of expression and inquiry: UW Board of Regents and each UW school required to commit to protect and promote [Sec. 594; original bill only] - AB64

Freedom of expression and inquiry: UW Board of Regents and each UW school required to commit to protect and promote [Sec. 594] - SB30

DSPS regulation of professions and building and safety laws revisions re notice of request to inspect or copy building plans, list of licensed retail supplies of LPG, review of local construction site erosion control program, membership of certain boards and credentialing boards, nursing practice law, physician assistant renewal date, Cemetery Board filings, and DSPS employed mining inspector [A.Amdt.2: local ordinance regulating tattooing and body piercing prohibited] - AB903

DSPS regulation of professions and building and safety laws revisions re notice of request to inspect or copy building plans, list of licensed retail supplies of LPG, review of local construction site erosion control program, membership of certain boards and credentialing boards, nursing practice law, physician assistant renewal date, Cemetery Board filings, and DSPS employed mining inspector - SB751

Dyed diesel fuel for use in recreational motorboats: sale of permitted, taxes and general fund transfer provisions [A.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 147d, 1208m, 9438 (3m)] - AB64

Electrical wiring code for certain housing review by DSPS; legal description for easements re sewer lines or facilities; TIF use expanded re workforce housing development and impact fee provision; development-related permits from more than one political subdivision; exemption from highway weight limits for vehicles delivering propane; forestation state property tax eliminated; review or report on bills and proposed administrative rules that affect housing modified; riprap general permits modified [A.Sub.Amdt.2: further revisions, removes forestation state property tax and riprap permit provisions, adds property owner rights regarding assessment and maintenance and construction activities on certain structures under a county shoreland zoning ordinance; A.Amdt.2: workforce housing development provisions removed] - AB480

Electrical wiring code for certain housing review by DSPS; legal description for easements re sewer lines or facilities; TIF use expanded re workforce housing development and impact fee provision; development-related permits from more than one political subdivision; exemption from highway weight limits for vehicles delivering propane; forestation state property tax eliminated; review or report on bills and proposed administrative rules that affect housing modified; riprap general permits modified - SB388

Weight limits on highways: heavy-duty vehicles equipped with idle reduction technology or natural gas fuel system may exceed under certain conditions; DOT report not required - AB272

Weight limits on highways: heavy-duty vehicles equipped with idle reduction technology or natural gas fuel system may exceed under certain conditions; DOT report not required - SB198

Wisconsin Propane Education and Research Council allowed to levy an assessment on certain propane retailers, referendum and circuit court provisions - AB531

Wisconsin Propane Education and Research Council allowed to levy an assessment on certain propane retailers, referendum and circuit court provisions - SB440

Deceased prison inmate: procedures relating to burial or cremation, unclaimed corpse, notification to relative, prohibition on cremation re homicide, and charges to prisoner’s estate - AB294

Deceased prison inmate: procedures relating to burial or cremation, unclaimed corpse, notification to relative, prohibition on cremation re homicide, and charges to prisoner’s estate - SB230

Funeral director apprenticeship changes - AB837

Funeral director apprenticeship changes - SB724

Medicolegal Investigation Examining Board (MIEB) created in DSPS; licensure of medical examiners, medicolegal investigators, and staff members established; provisions re death notification, handling of personal property, disposition of bodies, access to deceased’s mental health treatment records, and emergency rules - AB366

Medicolegal Investigation Examining Board (MIEB) created in DSPS; licensure of medical examiners, medicolegal investigators, and staff members established; provisions re death notification, handling of personal property, disposition of bodies, access to deceased’s mental health treatment records, and emergency rules - SB297

Bingo and raffle law changes (remedial legislation) - AB2

Bingo and raffle law changes (remedial legislation) - AB841

Bingo and raffle law changes (remedial legislation) - SB720

Fantasy contests: definitions and operator registration provisions created; DFI duties - AB526

Fantasy contests: definitions and operator registration provisions created; DFI duties - SB436

Problem Gambling Awareness Month: March 2018 proclaimed as - SR8

School levy, lottery and gaming, and first dollar property tax credits: allowing a municipal ordinance having DOA distribute amounts directly to the municipality rather than the county [Sec. 1211] - AB64

School levy, lottery and gaming, and first dollar property tax credits: allowing a municipal ordinance having DOA distribute amounts directly to the municipality rather than the county [Sec. 1211] - SB30

Sturgeon spearing licenses: DNR to issue set number to Sturgeon for Tomorrow, Inc., to be awarded as prizes in a raffle - AB441

Sturgeon spearing licenses: DNR to issue set number to Sturgeon for Tomorrow, Inc., to be awarded as prizes in a raffle - SB373

Motor vehicle service work: revisions to manufacturers’ compensation of motor vehicle dealers - AB635

Motor vehicle service work: revisions to manufacturers’ compensation of motor vehicle dealers - SB537

Self-service storage facility law revisions re disposal of property, liens, and towing vehicles; sale of self-service storage insurance authorized, requirements established [A.Amdt.1: self-service storage insurance provisions removed] - AB469

Self-service storage facility law revisions re disposal of property, liens, and towing vehicles; sale of self-service storage insurance authorized, requirements established - SB555

Vehicle or vehicle part ID number removal or alteration prohibition: exception when repair requires replacement of the part - AB144

Vehicle or vehicle part ID number removal or alteration prohibition: exception when repair requires replacement of the part - SB90

DOR responsibility revisions re penalty for sales tax collected on nontaxable products after notification, property assessor certification, SSN on tax documents from employer to employee, DOR notices delivered electronically option, and recovery of fees and disbursements in a garnishment action [A.Amdt.1: recovery of fees and disbursements in a garnishment action removed; A.Amdt.2: property assessor certification provision modified] - AB735

DOR responsibility revisions re penalty for sales tax collected on nontaxable products after notification, property assessor certification, SSN on tax documents from employer to employee, DOR notices delivered electronically option, and recovery of fees and disbursements in a garnishment action - SB617

Garnishment of earnings of certain debtors: 13-week limit eliminated - AB476

Garnishment of earnings of certain debtors: 13-week limit eliminated - SB397

Garnishment payment fee clarification [Sec. 2232; original bill only] - AB64

Garnishment payment fee clarification [Sec. 2232] - SB30

Gross income reporting requirement for wage garnishment re maintenance, child support, spousal support, or family support (remedial legislation) - AB3