2019 Acts Index

Tobacco products tax imposed on ``vapor products", definition provisions [Sec. 1753b-1757w, 9437 (2m)] [1754 -- partial veto] - Act 9

executive office Executive office, see also Governor

Wireless services and infrastructure provider regulatory framework for state and political subdivisions, right-of-way provisions; setback requirements by political subdivisions for mobile service support structures authorized; Rights-of-Way Study Committee created, study required - Act 14

explosive Explosive, see also Firearms and dangerous weapons

Quarries extracting certain nonmetallic minerals: limitations on local regulation [Sec. 760c-777m, 1103m] [vetoed] - Act 9

exposition district Exposition district, see Public building

extended supervision Extended supervision, see Sentences and penalties

F F

fair Fair

DATCP: returns of food and certain products during the 2020 public health emergency; county fair aid eligibility modified [Sec. 32, 105 (8)] - Act 185

false statement False statement, see Fraud

family Family

Health insurance premiums for surviving spouse and dependent children of law enforcement officer, fire fighter, or EMS practitioner who dies in the line of duty: political subdivision, state, UW Board of Regents, and Marquette University required to pay, conditions set; report premiums to DOR for increase in county and municipal aid adjustments - Act 19

Judicial notice of court records re domestic violence or child abuse in a family law action - AB100

MA reimbursement for mental health consultations for students up to age 21: communication with parent added - Act 88

Paternity: presumption and conclusive determination based on genetic tests established; court provisions - Act 95

Work experience program for noncustodial parents: DCF payments to county, tribal governing body, or W-2 agency [Sec. 650m] - Act 9

family _ support Family — Support, see also Children — Protection and services

Child support custodial parent fee [Sec. 2117, 9406 (1)] - Act 9

Parent residing in residential family-based AODA treatment program: juvenile court has jurisdiction over the child; DCF to prepare permanency plan and may place child with parent, foster care funding provision [Sec. 491-508, 524, 525, 530-532e] - Act 9

Paternity: presumption and conclusive determination based on genetic tests established; court provisions - Act 95

family care Family Care, see Nursing homes and adult care

farm produce Farm produce

Motor carrier maximum hours for drivers: federal law exception re planting and harvesting period modified [Admin.Code Trans 325.01] - Act 174

farmer Farmer

CDL requirement for operation of commercial motor vehicle: exception for farmers and family and employees modified - Act 163

Farmer mental health assistance [Sec. 128, 1098] - Act 9

federal aid Federal aid

Child Care and Development Fund block grant funds received from the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act of 2020: expenditure subject to passive review by JCF [Sec. 105 (17)] - Act 185

fee Fee, see Court — Fee; Fish and fishing; Natural Resources, Department of — Environmental protection; specific subject

feedlot Feedlot, see Livestock and meat

felony Felony, see Crime and criminals — Felony

fema _federal emergency management agency_ FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency), see United States — Federal Emergency Management Agency

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

financial institution Financial institution

Money laundering: state criminal prohibition created - Act 161

Payment duty of bank to a lost, destroyed, or stolen cashier’s, teller’s, or certified check; temporary authority of mortgage loan originator applicant; possession by financial institution of property subject to garnishment; data processing services provided to financial institutions; certain Federal Home Loan Bank loan limitations; Banking Review Board and Savings Institutions Review Board consolidated and renamed Banking Institutions Review Board - Act 65

financial institutions, department of Financial Institutions, Department of

Payment duty of bank to a lost, destroyed, or stolen cashier’s, teller’s, or certified check; temporary authority of mortgage loan originator applicant; possession by financial institution of property subject to garnishment; data processing services provided to financial institutions; certain Federal Home Loan Bank loan limitations; Banking Review Board and Savings Institutions Review Board consolidated and renamed Banking Institutions Review Board - Act 65

Revised uniform law on notarial acts adopted and prior uniform law repealed; Remote Notary Council created and attached to DFI, emergency rule provision; electronic records provisions - Act 125

fines Fines

Child born alive after abortion: requirements of health care providers present and criminal penalties created, damage provisions [vetoed] - AB179

Massage therapy or bodywork therapy license violations: municipal ordinance allowed, employment of unlicensed persons prohibited; Massage Therapy and Bodywork Therapy Affiliated Credentialing Board may assess a forfeiture; state penalties revised - Act 41

WIC program changes [Sec. 1896-1934] - Act 9

fingerprint Fingerprint, see Criminal identification and investigation

fire department Fire department

Fire fighting foam containing PFAS: prohibition created; DNR duties, forfeiture, and emergency rule provisions - Act 101

Health insurance premiums for surviving spouse and dependent children of law enforcement officer, fire fighter, or EMS practitioner who dies in the line of duty: political subdivision, state, UW Board of Regents, and Marquette University required to pay, conditions set; report premiums to DOR for increase in county and municipal aid adjustments - Act 19

Honorary discharge of a firearm at events for former military, law enforcement, or firefighters, or on certain holidays: municipal restriction of firearm discharge does not apply - Act 124

Injury to first responder re exposure to COVID-19 during 2020 public health emergency is presumed to be caused by the individual’s employment for WC purposes [Sec. 33, 34] - Act 185

Local government: filling town board vacancies and provision for member who is temporarily incapacitated; public notice of meeting of a governmental body; removal of any elective town officer; appeal of denial of temporary use permit application or extension; wages of town officer also serving as a town employee; town assessor term of appointment - Act 140

Service award program re volunteer fire fighters, emergency medical responders, and EMS practitioners: appropriation for state match increased - Act 139

firearms and dangerous weapons Firearms and dangerous weapons, see also Explosive

Electric weapon prohibition exception for private security personnel on official duty - Act 87

Honorary discharge of a firearm at events for former military, law enforcement, or firefighters, or on certain holidays: municipal restriction of firearm discharge does not apply - Act 124

Violent felon: prosecution for crime of illegal possession of a firearm provisions modified; report provision [vetoed] - AB808

firefighter Firefighter, see Fire department

first class city First class city, see Milwaukee — City

first responder First responder, see Medical service — Occupations

fish and fishing Fish and fishing

Annual fishing license: fee reduced for first-time approvals for persons aged 16, 17, or 65 and older - Act 160

Hunting, fishing, and trapping approvals: DNR may develop an automatic reissuance system [Sec. 348] - Act 9

floodplain management Floodplain management

Flood risk reduction pilot projects in Ashland County: DNR grant provisions, report required - Act 157

Nonconforming buildings in a floodplain: DNR regulations cannot prohibit modifications based on cost under certain conditions - Act 175

Urban storm water and runoff, flood control, and riparian restoration projects: DNR bonding authority increased [Sec. 298] - Act 9

floorperiod Floorperiod, see Legislature — Procedure

food Food, see also Dairy product; Farm produce; Livestock and meat

DATCP: returns of food and certain products during the 2020 public health emergency; county fair aid eligibility modified [Sec. 32, 105 (8)] - Act 185

Micro market pre-licensing inspection: local health department may establish separate fee under certain conditions - Act 51

Stands operated by minors allowed without a food processing plant license or retail food establishment license; conditions, ordinance, and definition provisions - Act 60

food stamp plan Food stamp plan

WIC program changes [Sec. 1896-1934] - Act 9

forestry Forestry

County forest road aid modified [Sec. 1096m] - Act 9

Insect repellant for sale in state parks and forests: DNR to make available - Act 74

Lyme disease informational signs: DNR and DHS to collaborate on signs for state parks, trails, recreational areas, and forests - Act 73

WEDC report on plan to support major industries adversely affected by 2020 public health emergency [Sec. 105 (26m)] - Act 185

forfeiture Forfeiture, see also Fines; Sentences and penalties

Electric scooters: operation on highways allowed; conditions, definition, and equipment requirements provisions - Act 11

Massage therapy or bodywork therapy license violations: municipal ordinance allowed, employment of unlicensed persons prohibited; Massage Therapy and Bodywork Therapy Affiliated Credentialing Board may assess a forfeiture; state penalties revised - Act 41

Selective abortions and disability-selective abortion prohibited; civil remedies and injunctive relief provisions [vetoed] - AB182

Surveillance devices used in connection with attempts to sell real estate provisions created, forfeiture provision - Act 72

foster home Foster home, see Children

franchise _ taxation Franchise — Taxation

Interest earned on bonds or notes issued by WHEFA: income and franchise tax exemption created [Sec. 849, 923, 961, 9337 (3)] - Act 9

Internal Revenue Code updates to conform Wisconsin’s tax law to federal tax law changes in response to the coronavirus outbreak [Sec. 23-29] - Act 185

Wisconsin businesses that move out of state or the U.S.: income and franchise tax deductions for moving expenses eliminated; definition provision - Act 7

Wisconsin opportunity zones: investing capital gains and income and franchise tax benefits - Act 136