Wisconsin Legislature: Firearms and dangerous weapons

Deceptive activities re transactions with financial institutions: prohibitions created - Act 36

financial institutions, department ofFinancial institutions, Department of

Appropriation revisions - Act 1

``Covered loan" re consumer mortgage lenders regulated; DFI duties specified; exclusive state regulation authority; parity for federally insured depository institutions - Act 257

DFI lapse to general fund delayed [Sec. 9220 (1k)] - Act 33

LLCs organized under the laws of this state: annual report required; DFI may administratively dissolve for failure to file [Sec. 2122-2132, 9120 (1)] - Act 33

Payday loan providers: additional notice requirements created; cancellation, criminal prosecution, and maximum loan term provisions [vetoed] - AB-665

Technology commercialization grant and loan program and angel investment and early stage seed investment tax credits created; investor networks development provisions; study and report required [partial veto] - Act 255

finesFines

Motor vehicle dealer, salesperson, sales finance company, distributor, manufacturer, or transporter operating without a license or failing to report to DOT a change in its place of business: fines changed to forfeitures - Act 215

fingerprintFingerprint, see Criminal identification and investigation

fireFire

Fire Prevention Week and Wisconsin Firefighters Memorial Day designated in October - Act 56

fire departmentFire department

Fire calls on certain highways re vehicle fire: reimbursement procedure for town and certain cities and villages modified - Act 205

Fire dues program: grant eligibility requirements modified; administrative expenses defined by rule - Act 219

Fire Prevention Week and Wisconsin Firefighters Memorial Day designated in October - Act 56

Firearm intentionally pointed at and bodily fluids thrown or discharged at law enforcement officer or public safety worker: felony penalties created - Act 190

Public Health Council created; quarantine cost reimbursement; mutual assistance re state of emergency; incident command system requirements and definition; certain exemption from liability - Act 186

STH 27 designated and marked ``Citizen Soldier Heritage Highway"; contributions required - Act 218

STH 54 designated and marked ``Wisconsin Fire Fighters and Emergency Medical Technicians Highway" and portion of certain bridge on STH 29 as ``Wisconsin Fire Fighters-EMT/Citizen Soldier Bridge"; contributions required - Act 218

firearms and dangerous weaponsFirearms and dangerous weapons

Bomb scares or firearm violations involving property owned or leased by the state or political subdivision or school premises: motor vehicle operating privilege suspension - Act 200

Concealed weapon: procedure to acquire license to carry created; DOJ and sheriff duties; penalties specified; background check, implied consent, and private employer provisions; going armed in own home or place of business permitted; reports required [vetoed] - SB-214

Faith-based initiative to create jobs and counsel families impacted by gun violence: DWD to secure federal funds [Sec. 9159 (9d)] [vetoed] - SB-44

Firearm intentionally pointed at and bodily fluids thrown or discharged at law enforcement officer or public safety worker: felony penalties created - Act 190

Laser sighting device used by visually handicapped person while hunting permitted - Act 75

Restricted controlled substances: operating a motor vehicle, ATV, snowmobile, or motorboat or operating or going armed with a firearm with detectable amounts in person's blood prohibited; definition provided - Act 97

Sighting a firearm in 24-hour period prior to opening of deer season re land owned or leased by the person or immediate family: DNR may not promulgate or enforce rules prohibiting - Act 244

Special prosecution clerks re cases involving unlawful possession or use of firearms: appropriation lapse to general fund [Sec. 563d, 2804d, 9212 (1x)] - Act 33

Toll-free hotline for reporting dangerous weapons in schools: funding revised [Sec. 2099xd-xz] - Act 33

firefighterFirefighter, see Fire department

fireworksFireworks

Fireworks permit issued by a municipality: civil liability exemption for certain damages - Act 298

first class cityFirst class city, see Milwaukee — City and its subheadings

first responderFirst responder, see Medical service

fish and fishingFish and fishing

Fish and wildlife resources management by DNR: administrative costs report required [vetoed] - AB-4

Fishing tournaments: DNR to establish program to authorize and regulate; bass fishing tournament pilot program provision - Act 249

Indian gaming revenue use for coaster brook trout activities: funding repealed [Sec. 398m, 609j] - Act 33

Right to fish, hunt, trap, and take game: constitutional amendment (2nd consideration) [AJR-1] - JR-8

Underage person on alcohol beverage licensed premises: exception created re certain recreational fishing facilities - Act 246

fish and fishing _ commercialFish and fishing — Commercial

Fish health certificate eliminated; DATCP to require fish farm to provide evidence of health - Act 136

fish and fishing _ licenseFish and fishing — License

Fish and game approvals paid for with worthless check: DNR must revoke - Act 138

Hunting and fishing license fees and Great Lakes trout and salmon stamps fees increased; approval fee increases; junior conservation and junior sports licenses added [Sec. 876-905, 9438 (1q)] - Act 33

Sturgeon spearing license age requirement - Act 274

fitness centerFitness center, see Consumer protection

flagFlag, see Symbols, National

flood plain zoningFlood plain zoning

County development plan affecting a town: town board approval required; exception for shoreland and floodplain zoning ordinances [vetoed] - AB-551

Nonpoint source, urban storm water runoff, flood control, and riparian restoration programs: general obligation bonding authority increased [Sec. 681, 683] - Act 33

Urban nonpoint, storm water management, municipal flood control, and riparian restoration appropriations made biennial [Sec. 407] - Act 33

floorperiodFloorperiod, see Legislature — Procedure

florence countyFlorence county

Wild rivers: DNR prohibited from promulgating certain rule re snowmobiles and ATVs crossing certain bridges; locations and trail conditions specified - Act 248

Weight gain, obesity, or related health condition caused by the consumption of food: civil liability exemption from claims for food manufacturers, marketers, packers, advertisers, distributors, and sellers; attorney fee provision [vetoed] - AB-595

food stamp planFood stamp plan

Food stamp administrative contract costs: funding revised; elimination of food stamp retailer fee prohibited [Sec. 455, 461, 463, 1450m] [1450m — vetoed] - Act 33

foreign countryForeign country, see International relations

forestryForestry

BCPL sale of timber and firewood: treatment of proceeds [Sec. 829c, r] [vetoed] - SB-44

Best forestry management practices for water quality required; JCF may provide exemption [Sec. 868p] [vetoed] - SB-44

Damaged timber for sale by DNR or county: procedures revised - Act 242

DNR field forester educational requirements specified; persons authorized to mark certain trees for cutting revised - Act 66

Forestry appropriation structure revised [Sec. 399, 400, 404, 869, 1647, 1652, 1653] - Act 33

Gypsy moth suppression program: DNR may establish under certain conditions; aerial insecticide treatment provision; landowner and tenant notification requirements - Act 57

Managed forest land program revisions; DNR provisions [partial veto] - Act 228

Managed forest land program revisions: effective date re 2003 WisAct 228 (AB-323) revised [vetoed] - AB-908

Stewardship program debt service payment; reduction in stewardship bonding authority; funds obligated re land acquisition for Peshtigo River State Forest [Sec. 412, 413, 680r, 801c-t, 802g-n, 804f-k] [802m — partial veto; 680r, 801c-t, 802g-L, n, 804f-k — vetoed] - Act 33

Undeveloped land and agricultural forest: assessment of [Sec. 1536b, d-i, p, 1545d, e, 1620, 1628d, e, 1632d, e, 1646d, 2737d-f, 9345 (2d), 9460 (2b)] [1536b, h — partial veto] - Act 33

forestry _ taxationForestry — Taxation

Agricultural forest land definition revised for property tax purposes - Act 230

Managed forest land program revisions; DNR provisions [partial veto] - Act 228

Managed forest land program revisions: effective date re 2003 WisAct 228 (AB-323) revised [vetoed] - AB-908

forfeitureForfeiture

County board may establish fee for certain court-related sheriff's service; fee limited re seized property or eviction - Act 182

Damages caused by dogs to persons, animals, or property: liability and forfeiture revisions; court order to kill a dog modified [vetoed] - AB-423

Environmental Results Program and Environmental Improvement Program created; DNR, Comm.Dept, and DOJ duties specified; waiver of enforcement record requirements and forfeiture provisions - Act 276

Human service vehicle operator qualifications established; specialized transportation service requirements; criminal history search, school bus endorsement, forfeiture, DOT, DOJ, and county provisions - Act 297

Mortgage banking and mortgage brokering laws revised; Division of Banking and TCS Board duties - Act 260

Shopping cart re intentional removal: forfeiture increased - Act 159

foster homeFoster home, see Children

foxFox, see Animal

fox riverFox river, see Waterways and water power