2015 Subject Index to Legislation

Self-defense: presumption of reasonableness in criminal and civil actions repealed; attorney fees, court costs, and other expenses provisions removed - AB1022

Sobriety program: court may order participation in for certain drunk driving offenses requiring installation of an ignition interlock device; occupational driver’s license provision [A.Amdt.2: revisions and DOJ pilot program for frequent testing for use of alcohol or a controlled substance added] - AB839

Sobriety program: court may order participation in for certain drunk driving offenses requiring installation of an ignition interlock device; occupational driver’s license provision - SB667

Special prosecutor appointment circumstances modified; late payments to private attorneys re special prosecutor and contract with SPD do not accrue interest [Sec. 292, 767, 4737-4739, 9301 (3), 9333 (1)] - AB21

Special prosecutor appointment circumstances modified; late payments to private attorneys re special prosecutor and contract with SPD do not accrue interest [Sec. 292, 767, 4737-4739, 9301 (3), 9333 (1); S.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions, interest provisions modified, DOA to approve appointment, 4737t] - SB21

State Prosecutor Office transferred from DOA to DOJ [Sec. 4741, 9101 (4)] - AB21

State Prosecutor Office transferred from DOA to DOJ [Sec. 4741, 9101 (4); original bill only] - SB21

Statute of limitations modified in civil actions re motor vehicle insurance policy, death caused by a motor vehicle accident, and real or personal property damage [A.Amdt.1: uninsured motorist provision and other revisions] - AB223

Statute of limitations modified in civil actions re motor vehicle insurance policy, death caused by a motor vehicle accident, and real or personal property damage - SB149

Structured settlement transfer procedure created [A.Amdt.1: further revisions] - AB129

Substitution of judge in criminal matters: defendant required to submit reason for request in writing from a specified list of reasons - AB801

Supplemental forfeiture allowed for certain violations against the elderly and disabled re laws DATCP has rule-making, investigation, or enforcement authority - AB610

Supplemental forfeiture allowed for certain violations against the elderly and disabled re laws DATCP has rule-making, investigation, or enforcement authority - SB485

Traffic court: continuance and immediate trial references removed for certain traffic violations - AB377

Traffic court: continuance and immediate trial references removed for certain traffic violations - SB406

Treatment and diversion (TAD) program grants: DOJ appropriation increased [A.Sub.Amdt.2: further revisions, alternatives to prosecution and incarceration for persons who use alcohol or other drugs grants to counties and conditions added, DOA duties] - AB657

Unclassified misdemeanors classified; certain misdemeanors changed to civil forfeiture; obsolete misdemeanors repealed; law enforcement citation procedure expanded re civil forfeiture, rules of discovery provision - AB128

Uniform Collateral Consequences of Conviction Act; LRB, LC, and JRCCP duties - AB908

Uniform Collateral Consequences of Conviction Act; LRB, LC, and JRCCP duties - SB677

Uniform Interstate Enforcement of Domestic Violence Protection Orders Act (2002) adopted - AB473

Uniform Interstate Enforcement of Domestic Violence Protection Orders Act (2002) adopted - SB351

Venue for trials re elections, ethics, and lobbying regulation law violations: civil and criminal prosecutions where the alleged violation occurred; deletes statutory restriction on disclosure of certain information re investigation or prosecution - AB463

Voluntary acknowledgement of paternity: filing fee eliminated for actions brought by certain entities [Sec. 4613] - AB21

Voluntary acknowledgement of paternity: filing fee eliminated for actions brought by certain entities [Sec. 4613] - SB21

WCCA Internet site: removal required if case or charge was dismissed or overturned on appeal and dismissed, or defendant was found not guilty - AB1004

Wisconsin Supreme Court to review decision by a justice on a motion to disqualify him or herself from an action - AB589

court _ reporter Court -- Reporter

Administrative proceeding recording: DHA may transmit copies of audio or video recordings in lieu of preparing a transcript [Sec. 3598, 3599, 9301 (1); original bill only] - SB21

Administrative proceeding recording: DHA may transmit copies of audio or video recordings in lieu of preparing a transcript [Sec. 3598, 3599, 9301 (1)] - AB21

court _ traffic Court -- Traffic

Traffic court: continuance and immediate trial references removed for certain traffic violations - AB377

Traffic court: continuance and immediate trial references removed for certain traffic violations - SB406

Traffic forfeiture or municipal ordinance violation case: initially heard in municipal court and reviewed by circuit court is considered ``prosecuted in circuit court" for appeals purposes - AB3

court_appointed special advocate _casa_ Court-appointed special advocate (CASA), see Juvenile court

courts, director of state Courts, Director of State, see State Courts, Director of

cpa CPA, see Certified public accountant

cpr _cardiopulmonary resuscitation_ CPR (Cardiopulmonary resuscitation), see Medical service

crawford county Crawford County

Fort Crawford 200th anniversary and the museum at Fort Crawford Hospital, both in Prairie du Chien, recognized - AJR111

Fort Crawford 200th anniversary and the museum at Fort Crawford Hospital, both in Prairie du Chien, recognized - SJR91

credit Credit, see also Agricultural credit; Small loan

Actions against financial institutions prohibited re offers, promises, agreements, or commitments not in writing; definitions and conditions provisions [A.Amdt.2: farm credit institutions and credit card provisions added; S.Amdt.4: does not prohibit fraudulent representation actions or claims] - AB23

Gift obligations such as gift cards or certificates: regulations for the sale and redemption of created; civil penalties, private right of action, exceptions, and DATCP and DA duties provisions - AB761

LPG retailers required to obtain commercial general liability insurance; surety bond and letter of credit options eliminated - AB698

LPG retailers required to obtain commercial general liability insurance; surety bond and letter of credit options eliminated - SB547

Sales tax bad debt adjustments re private label credit card: effective date changed re 2013 WisAct 229 [Sec. 4750] - AB21

Sales tax bad debt adjustments re private label credit card: effective date changed re 2013 WisAct 229 [Sec. 4750; S.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions, 9437 (2L)] - SB21

Security freeze on consumer credit reports: fee exemption for persons 62 years of age or older - AB753

WCA pleading requirements revisions - AB117

WCA pleading requirements revisions - SB92

credit card Credit card, see Credit

credit union Credit union, see also Financial institution

Credit union operations: statutory and DFI rule changes [Admin.Code DFI-CU 63.03, 69.02] [A.Amdt.2: additional rule changes added, DFI-Bkg 14.03, DFI-SL 12.03, DFI-SB 12.03] - AB807

Credit union operations: statutory and DFI rule changes [Admin.Code DFI-CU 63.03, 69.02] - SB690

credit unions, office of Credit Unions, Office of

Credit union operations: statutory and DFI rule changes [Admin.Code DFI-CU 63.03, 69.02] [A.Amdt.2: additional rule changes added, DFI-Bkg 14.03, DFI-SL 12.03, DFI-SB 12.03] - AB807

Credit union operations: statutory and DFI rule changes [Admin.Code DFI-CU 63.03, 69.02] - SB690

cremation Cremation, see Funeral and funeral director

crime and criminals Crime and criminals, see also Animal -- Treatment; Children -- Abuse and neglect; Crime victim; Criminal identification and investigation; Data processing -- Criminal acts and law enforcement; Drugs -- Criminal acts and law enforcement; Drunken driving; Firearms and dangerous weapons; Fraud; Juvenile delinquency; Juvenile detention facility; Mental health; Mental health -- Hospitals and institutes; Prison; Prostitution; Sentences and penalties; Service of process and papers; Sex crimes; Trespass

Accompaniment by victim advocate: victims of certain crimes have right to request re examination, consultation, proceedings, or interviews; hospital and law enforcement civil liability immunity and confidentiality provisions - AB430

Accompaniment by victim advocate: victims of certain crimes have right to request re examination, consultation, proceedings, or interviews; hospital and law enforcement civil liability immunity and confidentiality provisions [S.Amdt.3: child abuse limited to sexual abuse, parent or legal guardian may request an advocate for a minor] - SB323

Address confidentiality program for victims of child abuse, domestic abuse, sexual abuse, stalking, or human trafficking created; DOJ to administer; exemption and emergency rule provisions - AB673

Address confidentiality program for victims of child abuse, domestic abuse, sexual abuse, stalking, or human trafficking created; DOJ to administer; exemption and emergency rule provisions [S.Amdt.1: disclosure for voter registration purposes added] - SB488

Age at which a person is subject to the procedures in the Criminal Procedure Code, circuit court, or municipal court raised from 17 to 18 under certain conditions - AB378

Age at which a person is subject to the procedures in the Criminal Procedure Code, circuit court, or municipal court raised from 17 to 18 under certain conditions - SB280

Body cavity search: immunity from civil and criminal liability for physician, physician assistant, or registered nurse conducting the search - AB508

Body cavity search: immunity from civil and criminal liability for physician, physician assistant, or registered nurse conducting the search - SB383

CCAP: removing certain information re criminal conviction if the person was pardoned - AB909

CCAP: removing certain information re criminal conviction if the person was pardoned - SB680

Child sex trafficking crime expanded; child abuse definition and investigation, and juvenile court orders provisions - AB737

Child sex trafficking crime expanded; child abuse definition and investigation, and juvenile court orders provisions - SB618

Cigarette and tobacco products retailer license: municipality may suspend, revoke, or refuse to renew under certain conditions; review by circuit court provision [A.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions, limited to first class cities; A.Amdt.1: local ordinances regulating licenses must conform to state statutes] - AB628

Crime prevention funding board (CPFB) created in each county that receives funding from certain surcharge; grants to nonprofit organizations and law enforcement agencies for crime prevention purposes; reports required [Sec. 1004, 1908, 1910, 1915, 4619, 4620, 4733, 4734, 9129 (1)] - AB21

Crime prevention funding board (CPFB) created in each county that receives funding from certain surcharge; grants to nonprofit organizations and law enforcement agencies for crime prevention purposes; reports required [Sec. 1004, 1908, 1910, 1915, 4619, 4620, 4733, 4734, 9129 (1)] - SB21

Crimes and safety-related incidents that occur on school property, school transportation, or school sanctioned events: public high schools and private high schools participating in parental choice program required to collect and report statistics; DPI duties and accountability report provision - AB517

Crimes and safety-related incidents that occur on school property, school transportation, or school sanctioned events: public high schools and private high schools participating in parental choice program required to collect and report statistics; DPI duties and accountability report provision - SB470

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 - AB770

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 - SB585

Defendant’s initial appearance if charged with a misdemeanor: DA is required to disclose certain records - AB983

Derogatory information: threats to expose with intent to extort money or compel person to act against the person's will made a felony, visual and audio information provisions - AB53

Derogatory information: threats to expose with intent to extort money or compel person to act against the person's will made a felony, visual and audio information provisions - SB366

Drone used to commit a crime: penalty enhancer created - AB671

Drone used to commit a crime: penalty enhancer created - SB497

Employment discrimination includes considering applicant's conviction record before being selected for an interview - AB879

Employment discrimination includes considering applicant's conviction record before being selected for an interview - SB675

Expunging court record of certain offenses committed before the offender reaches age 25: court may order only when the sentence is successfully completed - AB1008

Expunging court record of certain offenses committed before the offender reaches age 25: person may petition the court any time after 10 years passed since successful completion of the sentence; court may order upon petition, conditions set - AB1009

Firearm possession by person convicted of multiple or violent misdemeanors: prohibition created - AB274

Firearm possession by person convicted of multiple or violent misdemeanors: prohibition created - SB199