Wisconsin Legislature: Federal-state relations

GIB health care coverage plan purchase by individuals engaged in the business of farming permitted under specific conditions; DETF provisions - SB108

favre, brettFavre, Brett

``Brett Favre Day" declared October 10, 2005 - SJR14

favre, deannaFavre, Deanna

Packers Breast Cancer Cap campaign: Green Bay Packers, American Family Insurance, and Deanna Favre commended for raising over $1,000,000.00 for breast cancer awareness groups - AJR84

fax machineFax machine, see Telephone

fbiFBI, see United States — Federal Bureau of Investigation

fdaFDA, see United States — Food and Drug Administration

fe6Fe6, see Special session, 2006 — February

federal aidFederal aid

Abstinence only education required for schools that receive federal funding; notice and academic penalty provisions - AB691

Abstinence only education required for schools that receive federal funding; notice and academic penalty provisions - AB795

Abstinence only education required for schools that receive federal funding; notice and academic penalty provisions - SB339

Biodiesel fuel for school bus transportation purposes: DOA to provide state financial assistance to certain school districts; application for federal assistance provision [S.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions, DPI to provide assistance and apply for funds in conjuction with DOA] - SB39

Biodiesel fuel for school bus transportation purposes: DOA to provide state financial assistance to certain school districts; application for federal assistance provision - AB67

DPI expenditure of federal funds: JCF procedure [A.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 1856f, 9437 (3v)] - AB100

Educational Telecommunications Access Program: educational agencies may request expanded services; DOA to apply for aid under E-Rate Program; agencies required to pay monthly fee to cover costs [Sec. 94-104, 408, 409, 458] - AB100

Federal assistance for natural disasters in Wisconsin: exemption from rules prohibiting memorializing Congress or the federal government [Assembly rules 32 (1)(a) and 39 (1)] - AR39

Harbor Assistance Program: appropriation created for federal moneys [Sec. 276] - AB100

Homeland security: OJA authority to apply for contracts and to receive and expend federal funding [A.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 87m, 416p] - AB100

Rural development loans with federal funding: DATCP authority [Sec. 144, 1743] - AB100

Supplemental MA payments made from community aids: sunset removed [Sec. 1133, 2498-2510, 9121 (4)] - AB100

Supplemental MA payments to county and municipal nursing homes: any additional federal moneys must be distributed to the nursing homes - AB802

UI law revisions; study required - AB867

UI law revisions; study required - SB426

federal aviation administration _faa_Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), see Airport

federal_state relationsFederal-state relations

Federal education laws and federal No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB): DPI and school boards directed to resolve conflicts with state laws and seek waivers; federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) provision - AB562

Governor may not enter into, amend, extend, or renew any agreement with a foreign nation, Indian tribe or band, the federal government, or another state until it is submitted to the Seante and a majority of the members approve it; renegotiation provision. Constitutional amendment (1st consideration) - SJR61

Sovereignty under the 10th Amendment to the Constitution of the United States over all powers not otherwise enumerated and granted to the federal government by the U.S. Constitution claimed; federal mandates provision - SR17

feeFee, see specific subject

felons_ rightsFelons' rights, see Civil right

felonyFelony, see Crime and criminals — Felony

fencesFences

Deer farm that is located in two states: exemption from having entire area fenced created if certain requirements are met; CWD provision - AB1209

Deer farm that is located in two states: exemption from having entire area fenced created if certain requirements are met; CWD provision - SB719

Fencing requirements for farm-raised deer: DATCP to promulgate rules; DNR authority eliminated - AB420

fermented malt beverageFermented malt beverage, see Alcohol beverage and its subheadings

ferryFerry, see Waterways and water power

fertilizerFertilizer

Agricultural chemical cleanup fund: maximum fertilizer tonnage surcharge reduced [A.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 1752m] - AB100

Bulk fertilizer and pesticides: rules concerning storage expanded to include persons who store; secondary containment provision - SB500

DATCP grants re agricultural products and wastes as energy sources, reduction and use of agricultural wastes, and biochemical development [for section numbers and further revisions, see entry under ``Energy conservation"] - AB100

fiduciariesFiduciaries

City of Milwaukee Employes' Retirement System (CMERS): investment of funds revised re Uniform Prudent Investor Act - AB870

City of Milwaukee Employes' Retirement System (CMERS): investment of funds revised re Uniform Prudent Investor Act - SB463

Uniform Principal and Income Act of 1997 to replace the Revised Uniform Principal and Income Act of 1962; provisions re revocable living trusts, fiduciaries, unitrust, and principal [A.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions] - AB140

Uniform Principal and Income Act of 1997 to replace the Revised Uniform Principal and Income Act of 1962; provisions re revocable living trusts, fiduciaries, unitrust, and principal - SB93

filling stationFilling station, see Gasoline

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

financial disclosure by public officialsFinancial disclosure by public officials, see Ethics

financial institutionFinancial institution, see also Bank; Credit union

ATM access fee or surcharge on international transactions permitted - AB1215

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

Electronic funds transfer re payments to the state permitted; Depository Selection Board to charge fee re insufficient funds [Sec. 485, 486] - AB100

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

Financial organizations that violate certain protections to active members of the armed forces and their dependents: DOR to deny tax benefits - AB697

Health care expenses: adult child may establish an account to pay for parent's expenses; income tax deduction provision - AB816

Property taxes paid from residential mortgage escrow account: deadline revised re direct payment from escrow agent - SB277

Residential variable rate loans: ``approved index" definition modified - AB1162

financial institutions, department ofFinancial Institutions, Department of

Business corporation revisions re wholly owned subsidiaries, mergers, share exchanges, business combinations, classes or series of stock, shareholder notices and meetings, transfer of property to certain affiliates, title to real estate re property transfer, and real estate transfer fees [S.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions, real estate transfer fees provision removed, certain DFI report to DOR required, fee simple ownership provision added] - SB619

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

DFI funds lapse to general fund [Sec. 9217 (1)] - AB100

DFI revisions re pawnbrokers, Division of Banking authority, trust services, seller of checks, securities and investments, franchises, and collection agencies (remedial legislation) - SB512

Foreign corporation annual report filing fee increased [Sec. 2095, 2096, 9317 (1), (2); A.Sub.Amdt.1: fee increase for certificate of authority, 2094m, 9317 (2c)] - AB100

Lapse of funds to general fund delayed [A.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 9117 (1f)] - AB100

Motor vehicle title loan: maximum finance charge set; definition provided; DFI license required - SB236

Unincorporated cooperative association: creation of new type of business organization authorized [A.Amdt.1: cooperatives may not organize to provide natural gas, heat, light, power, or water under the new chapter] - AB327

Unincorporated cooperative association: creation of new type of business organization authorized - AB1186

Wisconsin Consumer Act: exclusion for consumer credit and other transactions over set amount modified; certain types of credit discrimination are presumed to be unconscionable; court may order damages to be paid in civil forfeiture cases brought by DFI - SB694

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

finesFines

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

Cigarette or tobacco product purchase or possession by a minor: fine created - AB653

Commercial fishing regulations revised; DNR and penalty provisions - AB581

Driver education schools and instructors: standards for licensing, testing, and regulating revised - AB1078

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

Fines and forfeitures imposed by circuit court: percentage retained by county increased; exceptions and sunset provisions - AB130

Fines and forfeitures imposed by circuit court unrelated to transportation: percentage retained by county increased - AB152

Ice holes in lakes created by aerating water: alternative warning methods allowed for certain organizations [A.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions, openings, streams, and ponds added, liability and penalty provisions added, rule-making authority removed, owner of riparian property provisions added] - AB923

Rental-purchase agreement regulations created; exceptions and penalty provisions [S.Amdt.1: provision for no SSN added; S.Amdt.2: prohibitions re voluntary surrender or repossession of property] - SB268

fingerprintFingerprint, see Criminal identification and investigation

fireFire