Wisconsin Legislature: Crime and criminals

Banking, Division of, regulatory authority over insurance premium finance companies, certain loan companies, loan originators, and mortgage bankers and brokers modified; requirements for certain consumer loans secured by a first lien revised; CPA as shareholder of a service corporation organized for carrying on the profession of CPA provision - AB1037

Consumer credit transaction and open-end credit plan: late payment charge provisions modified - SB667

Consumer credit transactions: interest rate determination revised; out of state financial institutions and DFI provisions - SB328

Consumer reports: individuals may prohibit a consumer reporting agency from releasing; ``security freeze" notice defined; Division of Banking duties specified [A.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions, actions for damages, costs, and attorney fees added, enforcement by DATCP, Division of Banking provisions removed] - AB912

Debit card use: prohibition on merchant placing a hold on the account to cover anticipated costs created; Wisconsin Consumer Act provisions - AB1050

Deceptive advertising and fraudulent representation civil forfeitures revised; court may order restitution in addition to civil forfeitures for Wisconsin Consumer Act violations - AB488

Fine, forfeiture, fee, and surcharge collection: use of debt collector and credit or debit cards allowed; certified debt collection by DOR modified; DOT may disclose certain information to DOR [A.Amdt.4: public official authority to disclose financially identifying information restricted] - AB211

Late or delinquent payment on transactions subject to the Wisconsin Consumer Act: merchant prohibited from imposing; conditions specified - AB1164

Mail theft prohibitions expanded; identity theft penalty enhancement if victim is elderly, under age 18, disabled, or a vulnerable adult; SSN use by employer or on driver's license as unique ID number prohibited; employer may request SSN only when offer of employment is made to applicant; restricting release of credit reports, fees, notice, and civil action provisions - SB581

Motor vehicle consumer lease or consumer credit sale of a motor vehicle: material false statement in credit application added to definition of ``default" - AB496

Motor vehicle fuel purchase paid with cash: motor vehicle fuel retailers may offer discounts [S.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions, expanded to include any purchase paid in cash, credit card issuer may not prohibit] - SB180

Open-end credit plan: certain deceptive advertising practices prohibited and disclosures on billing statements required - AB332

Register of deeds prohibited from recording certain instruments containing more than a partial SSN; liability for damages, federal tax lien, and credit reporting agencies provisions - AB738

Rental vehicle damage: provisions revised re definition of ``accident", storage fees, repair estimates, and use of credit - AB1024

Rental vehicle damage: provisions revised re definition of ``accident", storage fees, repair estimates, and use of credit [S.Amdt.1: theft provision revised; S.Amdt.2: ``government fee" provision added] - SB623

Seller credit card: employer cannot require or discriminate against employee who fails or refuses to solicit customers to apply for; DWD provision - AB367

Special orders of business for December 15, 2005 established re AB-15, AB-21, AB-51, AB-187, AB-498, AB-523, AB-574, AB-586, AB-594, AB-614, AB-618, AB-805, AB-806, AB-850, SB-206, SB-426 - AR45

Uniform Commercial Code revisions re letters of credit - AB1036

Wisconsin Consumer Act scope revised and remedies modified; Uniform Commercial Code consumer lease limit increased - AB333

credit cardCredit card, see Credit

credit unionCredit union, see also Financial institution

College savings program bank deposit trust fund and college savings program credit union trust fund established - AB1153

College savings program bank deposit trust fund and college savings program credit union trust fund established - SB661

Credit union branches re limited services established outside the state before certain date: reference removed (remedial legislation) - SB495

Special orders of business for March 2, 2006 established re AB-172, AB-539, AB-579, AB-785, AB-851, AB-904, AB-933, AB-945, AB-976, AB-992, AB-993, AB-1021, AB-1036, AB-1037, AB-1038, AB-1052, AB-1054, AB-1071, AB-1072, AB-1073, AB-1074, SB-161, SB-221, SB-259, SB-312, SB-414, SB-495, SB-496, SB-497, SB-511, SB-529, SJR-33 - AR49

Wisconsin Credit Union Savings Insurance Corporation: provisions removed (remedial legislation) - SB511

cremationCremation, see Funeral and funeral director

crime and criminalsCrime and criminals, see also Children — Abuse and neglect; Crime victim; Criminal identification and investigation; Drugs; Drunken driving; Firearms and dangerous weapons; Fraud; Juvenile delinquency; Prison; Sentences and penalties; Sex crimes; Trespass

Age which alleged violators of criminal law, civil law, or municipal ordinance is subject to circuit or municipal court versus juvenile court raised - AB82

Albino deer or deer with entirely white coat: hunting prohibition changed from administrative rule to statute; penalty provisions - SB654

American soldiers in Iraq charged with theft for using metal from broken equipment to reinforce their vehicles: exemption from rules prohibiting memorializing Congress or the federal government [Assembly rules 32 (1)(a) and 39 (1)] - AR30

Burglary: intentionally entering a motor home without consent and with intent to commit battery made a felony - AB772

Cellular telepone use by vehicle operator during accident: new form of traffic offense created; DOT to prepare uniform report form or automated format; rebuttable presumption created; written warning re sale or lease of phones required; JCRCP duties - AB1113

Child abuse or neglect: false statement knowingly made by person required to report such incidents prohibited - AB80

Child safety alarm required in certain vehicles used to transport children to and from the child care provider; penalty provisions - AB876

Child safety alarm required in certain vehicles used to transport children to and from the child care provider; penalty provisions - SB344

Child unattended in child care vehicle: prohibition created; fine provision [A.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions, convicted person is ineligible for kinship care payments, denial of certain licenses re child care, and may not be licensed for foster care or teaching for set period if death was a consequence] - AB826

Child unattended in child care vehicle: prohibition created; fine provision - SB423

Cigarettes and tobacco products: direct marketing regulations re cigarettes apply to tobacco products; local government may not issue a license to sell to persons with certain arrest or conviction record; direct marketer with valid state license is not required to have a license from each local government where products are sold - AB1170

College student convicted of certain crimes re controlled substances made ineligible for a state grant, loan, or work assistance - SB187

Compensating other persons for obtaining voter registrations prohibited under certain conditions; misdemeanor and fine provisions - AB542

Compensating other persons for obtaining voter registrations prohibited under certain conditions; misdemeanor and fine provisions - SB249

Computer system or telephone used to invite harassment or send obscene, lewd, or profane messages prohibited; penalty provided - AB188

Computers used in crimes against children: seizure authorized - AB424

Confidential voter registration for victims of domestic abuse, sexual assault, or stalking: procedure modified re affidavit verifying victim's status and certain victim service providers - AB707

Confidential voter registration for victims of domestic abuse, sexual assault, or stalking: procedure modified re affidavit verifying victim's status and certain victim service providers - SB341

Controlled substances schedule: GBL restriction specified for human consumption; BDO for human consumption added - SB294

Crime related to a felony sexual assault: time limit and DNA exception for prosecuting felony sexual assault expanded to include - AB648

Crime related to a felony sexual assault: time limit and DNA exception for prosecuting felony sexual assault expanded to include - SB315

Crimes committed against an individual age 65 or over: penalty enhancers created - AB1172

Crimes committed by three or more persons: maximum imprisonment increased and a misdemeanor becomes a felony; crimes covered specified - AB1018

Defendant in criminal proceeding not required to be present at certain meetings or conferences that may be before the court; condition for release on bail provision - AB1136

Digital representations re photograph, film, motion picture, audio, or video is admissible under certain conditions; knowingly submitting altered evidence is a misdemeanor - AB472

DNA evidence: retention and postconviction testing of modified - AB648

DNA evidence: retention and postconviction testing of modified - SB315

Domestic abuse arrests: presumption changed from primary physical aggressor to ``predominant aggressor"; definition, law enforcement policies, and bail provisions - AB436

``Elastic yo-yo": sale or distribution of prohibited - AB692

``Elastic yo-yo": sale or distribution of prohibited - SB335

Election administration changes re voter registration and certain absentee ballot deadlines, ballot information and transmittal, absentee ballot canvassing procedure, ballot preparation, and compensation for obtaining voter registrations - SB468

Elective state and local officials prohibited from soliciting money or things of value on behalf of certain committees or organizations; forfeiture provision - AB1005

Electronic mail solicitation regulations created re fraudulent information and misrepresented identity; DATCP, affirmative defense, and civil and criminal penalty provisions - AB685

Electronic mail solicitation regulations created re fraudulent information and misrepresented identity; DATCP, affirmative defense, and civil and criminal penalty provisions - SB320

Employee of a 1st class city: intentionally causing or threatening to cause bodily harm to the employee made a crime - AB1166

Executive branch agency secretary, deputy, executive assistant, division administrator, or commissioner prohibited from soliciting a political contribution and hosting, endorsing, or sponsoring a fund-raising event on behalf of a candidate; penalty provisions - AB996

Expungement of misdemeanors revised - AB280

False arrest or allegation by a law enforcement officer: forfeiture created - AB487

Family and school communications protection registry created; DATCP duties specified; fee and penalty provisions; ``restricted message" definition - AB1029

Family and school communications protection registry created; DATCP duties specified; fee and penalty provisions; ``restricted message" definition - SB636

Financial institutions: property crimes against created, penalty and civil action provisions; penalty created for violating community currency exchange license re check or money order cashing business - AB986

Fox Valley Technical College crime prevention center: incentive grants for [A.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 9146 (1f)] - AB100

Fuel price gouging: crime created - AB846

Funeral or memorial service: certain disruptions and protests prohibited during and 60 minutes immediately preceding and following; blocking access to a facility or impeding vehicles in a funeral procession also prohibited; penalty provisions - AB944

Graffiti violations: damage threshold for felony senetence lowered - AB459

Graffiti violations: damage threshold for felony senetence lowered - SB227

Harassment definition modified and harassment restraining order or injunction deadline increased; payment of filing fee for child abuse or vulnerable adult injunction revised [A.Amdt.1: child abuse restraining order or injunction deadline increased] - AB636

Hazardous substances: abusing or distributing or possessing with intent to abuse or distribute prohibited; definitions and exceptions [A.Amdt.1: household products added to definition] - AB214

Highway signs and markers: penalty for damaging or removing increased - AB238

HIV, AIDS, or STD infected person intentionally having sexual intercourse with a person who does not know the person is infected: crime created; sex offender registry provision - AB652

Human trafficking and using people for forced labor or services: crimes created; fine and felony provisions - AB463

Illegal drug transferred from a pregnant woman to her unborn child: delivery of illegal drugs and intentional and reckless homicide crimes expanded to include - AB994

Marijuana-related prosecutions and property seizure actions: medical necessity defense created; DHFS to establish registry for medical users of marijuana - AB740

Misdemeanor term of confinement: person may petition for sentence adjustment after serving certain percentage - AB1134

Misdemeanors: probation for [Sec. 2463-2465, 2473-2475; A.Sub.Amdt.1: revisions re length of probation, 2473e-2475d, deletes 2463-2465, 2474, 2475] - AB100