Acts Index

finance, joint committee on Finance, Joint committee on, see Legislature — Finance, Joint committee on

financial institutions, department of Financial institutions, Department of

Banking laws revised re regional interstate banking, in-state banks and in-state bank holding companies, contracting with depository institutions, board and committee meetings, customer bank communication terminals  -  Act 55

Consumer act administration transferred from Division of banking to DFI secretary [Sec. 69-71, 9123 (1), 9423 (4)]  -  Act 216

Corporations, service corporations, limited liability companies and limited partnerships: laws revised and expanded  -  Act 400

Financial institutions, Department of, created; Commissioners of Banking, Savings and loan and Securities abolished, Divisions created; Credit unions commissioner office reorganized [Sec. 74, 76, 84, 123, 134-136, 194-197, 201-203, 214-218, 491-493, 498-504, 518, 519, 533-536c, 1197, 1201, 1202, 1205, 1210, 1407, 1736-1747, 1755, 3322, 3323, 3399, 3844, 4149-4156, 4158-4177, 4179, 4180, 4182, 4184-4189, 4497, 4874-5028, 5257g-5801, 5803, 5805-5841, 5843-5860, 5862-5884, 5887-5896, 5898-5912, 5914, 5916-5948, 5950-5956, 5958-5972, 5978-6171, 6173-6202, 6204-6208, 6233-6237, 6249, 6263, 6264, 6267, 6268, 6468-6470m, 6471b-z, 6621-6883m 7006, 7027, 7034, 7050-7060, 7096, 7147, 9106 (1), 9115 (1), 9149 (1), 9151 (1), 9206 (1), 9249 (1), (2), 9251 (1)-(3g), 9459 (7)]  -  Act 27

General program appropriations: cross reference corrections for Office of credit unions and DFI [Sec. 19, 20, 9423 (1)]  -  Act 216

Mortgage bankers, loan originators and solicitors: regulatory responsibility transferred from DORL to DFI [Sec. 6172, 6203, 6209, 6210, 6302-6304, 6466, 6527m, 6528m, 6535m, 6589-6604, 6611, 7066, 7230, 9147 (3), 9447 (7)]  -  Act 27

Railroad corporation submission of stockholder annual reports: filing with Railroads commissioner continued [Sec. 58, 9423 (2)]  -  Act 216

S&L revisions re investment authority, charges and fees, absorption, conversion of mutual S&L to stock S&L and references to Federal deposit insurance corporation  -  Act 104

Uniform commercial code and business organization record-keeping functions transferred from Secretary of state to DFI [Sec. 49b-53ad, 383b, 520b, 1120b, 1121b, 1988b, 1989b, 3242b, 3261b, 3293b, 3298b, 3300, 3424b, 3529b, 3597b, 3601b, 3603b-3607b, 3742b, 3783b, 4145b, 4147b, 4193b, 4396b-4401b, 4403b, 4404b, 4498b-4582b, 4584b, 4586b-4633b, 4635b, 4637b-4747b, 4749b-4765b, 4768b-4777b, 4779b-4783b, 4785b, 4787b-4791b, 4798b-4820b, 4822b, 4824b-4827b, 4829b, 4831b, 4833b-4872b, 5029b-5062b, 5067b-5134b, 5974b, 5975b, 6211b-6217b, 6297b, 6441b-6445b, 6448b-6455b, 6457b-6460b, 6462b, 6464b, 6465b, 6467b, 6470y, 6586b, 6607b, 7010b, 7012b-7016b, 7018b, 7023b-7026b, 7028b, 7031b, 7033b, 7062b-7064b, 7128b, 7129b, 7130b-7134b, 7136b-7138b, 7140b, 7212b, 7213b, 7296b, 7297b, 9150 (1bt), (2bt), 9250 (3t), 9450 (4bt), (4bu)]  -  Act 27

Uniform commercial code statewide lien system administration transferred from Division of banking to DFI [Sec. 5, 6, 29, 59, 68, 9423 (3)]  -  Act 216

financial responsibility of motor vehicle operator Financial responsibility of motor vehicle operator, see Insurance — Motor vehicle

fingerprint Fingerprint, see Justice, Department of

fire Fire

Fire setting and failure to totally extinguish: penalty revised; subsequent offenses provision  -  Act 291

Forest fire appropriation created [Sec. 628, 647, 1428]  -  Act 27

fire department Fire department

Authorized emergency vehicle backing into fire station: motorists required to stop; liability imposed on owners  -  Act 424

Driver accident record information in DOT files: revision re EMTs, first responders, fire fighters and law enforcement personnel  -  Act 184

Emergency vehicle right-of-way: owner liability for failure to yield  -  Act 121

Fire fighter training programs: required hours revised  -  Act 342

Green light on fire department command post vehicles permitted; flashing warning lamps re 1995 WisAct 31 revised  -  Act 190

Intergovernmental cooperation re municipal revenue sharing, libraries, joint police and fire departments and water utility service  -  Act 270

Public fire protection charges by municipal utilities revised [Sec. 5235m]  -  Act 27

Red and white lights on privately owned vehicles used by fire department personnel, volunteer fire fighters or rescue squad members and flashing warning lights on authorized emergency vehicles: regulations revised  -  Act 31

State fire fighters memorial and State police and fire fighters hall of fame: sites designated  -  Act 217

U.W. and technical college tuition exemption for resident student who is child of slain fire fighter, correctional or law enforcement officer  -  Act 228

Volunteer fire companies organized as nonstock corporation: liability limited  -  Act 6

firearms Firearms

Dangerous weapon seizure and disposal provisions expanded; certain motor vehicles included  -  Act 157

Dangerous weapons possession by pupil: release of peace officers' records to school district administration  -  Act 173

Foreign protection orders of courts: provisions re full faith and credit, enforcement and protection of individuals; revisions re 1995 WisAct 71  -  Act 306

Handgun background check: information provided to law enforcement agencies in specific cases  -  Act 159

Handgun purchaser record check: moneys lased to general fund [Sec. 9236 (1)]  -  Act 27

Injunctions and restraining orders: possession by persons subject to restricted; entry of information into enforcement system; provisions re surrender and storage of firearms and release of information by DOJ  -  Act 71

Juvenile justice code created  -  Act 77

Local government regulation of firearms or parts of firearms: laws revised; sport shooting range provision; exemption for certain political subdivision requiring a 7-day waiting period  -  Act 72

Private detectives, security persons, alarm contractors, locksmiths, their agencies and armored transport services and licensed personnel: regulations revised; convicted felon exclusions; dangerous weapons provision [partial veto]  -  Act 461

Private security persons: firearms provisions  -  Act 122

Pupil suspension or expulsion: grounds expanded re possession of firearms  -  Act 75

Refusal to comply with peace officer's attempt to take person into custody: penalty created  -  Act 93

Right to keep and bear arms created: constitutional amendment (1st consideration) [AJR-53]  -  JR-27

firefighter Firefighter, see Fire department

fireworks Fireworks

Fireworks regulation: laws revised  -  Act 330

first class city First class city, see Milwaukee — City

first class county First class county, see Milwaukee county

first responder First responder, see Medical service

fish and fishing Fish and fishing

Fish and wildlife expenditure from conservation fund: reduction plan required; JCF duties set [Sec. 9142 (10h)] [vetoed]  -  AB-150

Fish rearing pond program repealed [Sec. 673b, 1631m]  -  Act 27

Fishing seasons in urban areas: DNR may establish for certain persons; agreement of local government required re designation of body of water  -  Act 91

Lower St. Croix river: restrictions re zebra mussels on boats, trailers and equipment; enforcement provisions  -  Act 397

Natural resources laws revised re stocking or introduction of fish, spawn or wild animals permit and languages and technical changes in water systems and abandoned container provisions (remedial legislation)  -  Act 378

Spearfishing law enforcement unencumbered funds transfer to Wisconsin development reserve fund eliminated [Sec. 710]  -  Act 27

fish and fishing _ license Fish and fishing — License

Conservation patron license purchase by nonresidents permitted; wildlife damage surcharge expanded [Sec. 1474, 1556, 1574, 1576, 1589m, 1595m, 1602m, 1605, 1608, 1609, 1618-1624, 1626, 1631, 9442 (9)] [9442 (9) — partial veto]  -  Act 27

Fish and game approvals requested by mail, telephone or electronic means: handling fees authorized [Sec. 644, 1538, 1603]  -  Act 27

Fishing license for resident disabled person: period of validity and fee revised [Sec. 1560, 1610, 1617, 9342 (1)]  -  Act 27

Trout stamp fee revenues: uses expanded [Sec. 640, 1625]  -  Act 27

fish and game warden Fish and game warden

Lower St. Croix river: restrictions re zebra mussels on boats, trailers and equipment; enforcement provisions  -  Act 397

flood plain zoning Flood plain zoning

Floodplain zoning ordinances revised re nonconforming buildings; provisions applicable to Trenton Island in Pierce county eliminated; certain permit exemptions for Crayfish creek in the city of Oak Creek  -  Act 455

Floodproofed residential basements: DNR rules not to exceed FEMA restrictions  -  Act 311

floorperiod Floorperiod, see Legislature — Procedure

fond du lac county Fond du Lac county

Fond du Lac county airport: funding for completion of improvement projects  -  Act 113

food Food, see also Beverage; Dairy product — Regulation; Livestock and meat

DATCP surcharges revised re unlicensed bulk milk tankers and retail food establishments [Sec. 3598, 3599]  -  Act 27

Food regulation by DATCP: lapse to general fund eliminated [Sec. 474-476, 476c, 9404 (3)]  -  Act 27

Placing foreign objects in edibles: law expanded  -  Act 410

food stamp plan Food stamp plan

Economic support and work programs transferred from DHSS to DILHR; LIEAP transferred to DOA [for section numbers, see entry under ``Public assistance"]  -  Act 27

Electronic benefit transfer system for food stamp and other benefits created, program not implemented if certain conditions apply; county and tribal governing body participation optional; use of nontraditional retailers (farmers' markets); JCF to review  -  Act 368

Food stamp outreach program eliminated [Sec. 860, 2327]  -  Act 27

Migrant worker eligibility for MA and food stamps; federal waiver provision [Sec. 2788-2790, 2793, 3026]  -  Act 27

Wisconsin works re food stamp program: DILJD contracts permitted; benefit reduction based on number of hours worked [partial veto]  -  Act 289

Work-not-welfare program revisions re benefits and additional monthly payments [Sec. 2899m, 2900, 2902-2905, 2908]  -  Act 27

foreclosure of mortgage Foreclosure of mortgage, see Mortgage

foreign corporation Foreign corporation, see Corporation

forestry Forestry

County forest road aids increased  -  Act 113

County forest wildlife habitat aid revisions [Sec. 1240, 1241, 1244-1253, 1527, 9442 (1)]  -  Act 27

Heritage state parks and forests trust fund created [Sec. 629p, 1394m, 1401, 1405e, 1510b, m, 3300m, 6307m, 9442 (12x)] [1405e — partial veto]  -  Act 27

Lake states wood utilization consortium: funding for grants and administrative costs [Sec. 737c, e, 739m, r, 1430m, 9442 (8x)]  -  Act 27

LWSR revisions re county permits, standards for structures or mobile homes, timber cutting, nonmetallic mining, soil erosion prevention and control, recreational trails, DNR and LWSR board authority  -  Act 211

Managed forest land program: appropriation created for recording fees [Sec. 627, 3486-3488, 3490, 3492, 3493]  -  Act 27