Subject Index

Prosecutor or government attorney electing not to commence a criminal prosecution or civil action in exchange for payments to an organization or agency, excluding restitution, prohibited; similar prohibition re dismissing or amending charges extended; reports required -  SB241

Protective headgear use or nonuse by operators and passengers of motorcycles, ATVs, and snowmobiles: introduction of evidence in certain civil actions prohibited, exceptions and recovery for damages provisions -  AB455

Protective headgear use or nonuse by operators and passengers of motorcycles, ATVs, and snowmobiles: introduction of evidence in certain civil actions prohibited, exceptions and recovery for damages provisions -  SB223

Responding to a pleading: time limit modified; some exceptions  - SB433

Rules of appellate procedure revised re review of orders denying certain motions, petitions for review, integrated appeal procedures for certain appeals, and postdisposition relief in cases involving commitment of sexually violent persons  - SB364

Second-degree intentional homicide or second-degree reckless homicide: time limit for commencing prosecution modified - SB66

Sexual assault of a child and first-degree sexual assault: limitations period for prosecutions eliminated  - AB795

Sexual assault or exploitation of a child by a member of the clergy: actions for damages permitted and time limit to cover the cause of action expanded; time limit to prosecute assault by instructional staff person increased; clergy required to report sexual abuse of a child, exception provided  - AB428

Sexual assault or exploitation of a child by a member of the clergy: actions for damages permitted and time limit to cover the cause of action expanded; time limit to prosecute assault by instructional staff person increased; clergy required to report sexual abuse of a child, exception provided [S.Amdt.1: reporting provision re ``reasonable cause to suspect" deleted; restored by A.Amdt.2] -  SB207

Stolen motor vehicle registration plate: displaying, possessing, selling, or offering to sell prohibited; affirmative defense may be raised -  AB280

Sureties in criminal cases: prohibition on compensation eliminated -  AB334

Threat to release chemical, biological, or radioactive substances knowing it is false: crime created, definition provided; court to assess certain costs -  AB71

Threat to release or disseminate a harmful substance knowing it is false prohibited, definition provided; court to assess certain costs incurred by state and local government agencies [deleted by S.Amdt.1] -  SB120

Traffic violations re railroad crossings: liability imposed on vehicle owner; defense provisions [A.Amdt.1: change of venue provision] -  AB15

Voluntary intoxication as defense to criminal liability eliminated  - AB768

Witness exclusion order not applicable to certain law enforcement investigators in criminal cases  - AB468

court _ reporter Court — Reporter

Depositions: list of disqualified persons expanded, contracts for court reporting services, and exceptions provided  - AB533

court judgments and settlements, joint committee on Court judgments and settlements, Joint committee on, see Legislature — Court judgments and settlements, Joint committee on

court of appeals Court of appeals, see Court — Appellate; Supreme court

court reporter Court reporter, see Court — Reporter

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

coyote Coyote, see Animal; Game

cranberry Cranberry, see Farm produce

crane Crane, see Bird

crawford county Crawford county

Major highway development projects in Brown, Crawford, Vernon, and Winnebago counties enumerated [S.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 1671d-t] -  SB44

crean, tom Crean, Tom

Marquette University men's basketball head coach commended for achievements -  AJR24

credit Credit, see also Agricultural credit; Small loan

Credit card transaction records: person or corporation may not sell information about Wisconsin residents obtained from; DOJ authority specified -  AB83

Credit reporting agency requirements re free written disclosure report requested by customer -  AB102

Credit reporting agency requirements re free written disclosure report requested by customer -  SB39

Discrimination in housing, public education, public place of accomodation, and granting credit based on military status prohibited -  AB408

Lawsuit against a financial institution by an individual prohibited; exceptions and Wisconsin Consumer Act provision [original bill only] -  AB655

Lawsuit against a financial institution by an individual prohibited; exceptions and Wisconsin Consumer Act provision  - AB731

Lawsuit against a financial institution by an individual prohibited; exceptions and Wisconsin Consumer Act provision  - SB313

Lawsuit against a financial institution by an individual prohibited; exceptions and Wisconsin Consumer Act provision  - SB373

Motor vehicle or property insurance issuance, renewal, or rating plan: use individual's credit report information prohibited - AB278

Open-end credit plan: certain deceptive advertising practices prohibited and disclosures on billing statements required - AB981

Open-end credit plans: arbitration of controversies -  AB82

Overweight or oversize vehicle permits: credit card payment by telephone or Internet; fee provisions [Sec. 434, 2593, 2604; S.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions, deletes 2593]  - SB44

credit card Credit card, see Credit

credit union Credit union, see also Financial institution

Certified capital investments: income and franchise tax credits created for certain public utilities and financial institutions - AB522

Credit union law revisions [Sec. 2135, 2136; original bill only]  - SB44

State-chartered bank, savings bank, S & L, or credit union: deceptive or misleading use of name or similar name prohibited - AB673

State-chartered bank, savings bank, S & L, or credit union deceptive or misleading use of name or similar name prohibited [S.Amdt.1: logo and symbol added] - SB326

Universal banking and credit union revisions; discharge of governmental liens under the Uniform Commercial Code provision [A. Amdt.1: Uniform Commercial Code provision deleted; S.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions, Universal Commercial Code provision restored, priority of certain wage claim liens added] - AB2

credit unions, office of Credit unions, Office of

Credit union law revisions [Sec. 2135, 2136; original bill only]  - SB44

Universal banking and credit union revisions; discharge of governmental liens under the Uniform Commercial Code provision [A. Amdt.1: Uniform Commercial Code provision deleted; S.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions, Universal Commercial Code provision restored, priority of certain wage claim liens added] - AB2

creditor Creditor

Creditor claims on unmatured life insurance contract or unmatured annuity revised -  AB917

Creditor claims on unmatured life insurance contract or unmatured annuity revised [S.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions]  - SB504

cremation Cremation, see Funeral and funeral director

crep _conservation reserve enhancement program_ CREP (Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program), see Natural resource

crime and criminals Crime and criminals, see also Children — Abuse and neglect; Crime victim; Criminal identification and investigation; Drugs; Drunken driving; Family — Support; Firearms and dangerous weapons; Fraud; Juvenile delinquency; Juvenile detention facility; Motor vehicle — Theft; Prison; Prostitution; Sentences and penalties; Sex crimes; Trespass

Absconding without paying: prohibitions expanded re gasoline and diesel fuel; driver's license suspension provision  - AB232

Absconding without paying: prohibitions expanded re gasoline and diesel fuel; driver's license suspension provision  - SB86

Aggravated burglary modified re dwellings, certain boats, and motor homes -  AB49

Bodily substances placed in edibles: prohibition created -  AB511

Bodily substances thrown at another person by a juvenile while in a secured facility: mandatory minimum sentence set  - SB132

Child abuse or neglect: false statement knowingly made by person required to report such incidents prohibited  - AB646

College student convicted of certain crimes re controlled substances ineligible for a state grant, loan, or work assistance - AB342

Computer system or telephone used to invite harassment or sending obscene, lewd, or profane messages prohibited; penalty provided -  AB327

Deceptive activities re transactions with financial institutions: prohibitions created -  AB288

Flag of the U.S.: penalty created for damage to with intent to cause violence or breach of peace - AB157

Fuel price gouging: crime created -  AB580

Household product or nonprescription drug: misusing with intent to impair physical of mental functions of oneself or procuring for another prohibited; penalties specified  - AB818

Identifying documents or information of an entity: unauthorized use prohibited -  AB288

Identity theft provisions and certain definitions modified; unauthorized use of an entity's identifying documents or information prohibited; jurisdiction, venue, and procedure provisions; public utility service for victims of identity theft; deceptive activities re financial institutions; law enforcement agency access to driver's license photos expanded - AB288

Marijuana-related prosecutions and property seizure actions: medical necessity defense created; DHFS to establish registry for medical users of marijuana; authorizing certain nonprofit marijuana distribution organizations; U.W. Board of Regents study required -  AB892

Recreational attraction tickets: penalty for failure to pay; definition and civil action provisions - SB416

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 -  AB458

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 -  SB224

Rules of appellate procedure revised re review of orders denying certain motions, petitions for review, integrated appeal procedures for certain appeals, and postdisposition relief in cases involving commitment of sexually violent persons  - SB364

Sexual activity between correctional officers or certain individuals and persons serving a sentence or on probation, parole, or extended supervision prohibited; penalties provided [A.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions, ``correctional officer" changed to ``correctional staff member"]  - AB51

Sexual activity between correctional officers or certain individuals and persons serving a sentence or on probation, parole, or extended supervision prohibited; penalties provided  - SB32

Shopping cart re intentional removal: penalty increased to misdemeanor [A.Amdt.1: misdemeanor changed to increased forfeiture] -  AB570

Small claims revisions re jurisdictional limit, certain attorney fees, garnishment of debtor's income, recovering damages to property, worthless checks, retail theft, and collection agencies allowed to consolidate certain accounts; parental responsibility for damages by child provision; DNR must revoke fish and game approvals paid for with worthless check [A.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions, jurisdictional limit provision removed; A.Amdt.1: reopening default judgments modified]  - AB651

Special orders of business for November 13, 2003 established re AB-169, AB-202, AB-206, AB-271, AB-274, AB-292, AB-342, AB-374, AB-409, AB-477, AB-519, AB-531, AB-538, AB-626, AB-632, AB-633, SB-128, SB-170, SB-205, SB-249, SB-261, SB-300 - AR29

Stalking law revisions; electronic monitoring provision -  AB738

Substance abuse treatment as an alternative to prosecution or incarceration for certain alcohol or drug-related offenses; drug treatment as an alternative to revocation of parole, probation, or extended supervision; county development of substance abuse treatment programs; funding provision  - SB550

Substance abuse treatment programs for criminal offenders: grant program created for counties that provide; report required - AB923

Substance abuse treatment programs for criminal offenders: grant program created for counties that provide; report required - SB518

Threat to cause bodily harm to social service worker, juvenile intake worker, school employee, or their family members: misdemeanor crime created -  SB312

Threat to release chemical, biological, or radioactive substances knowing it is false: crime created, definition provided; court to assess certain costs -  AB71

Threat to release or disseminate a harmful substance knowing it is false prohibited, definition provided; court to assess certain costs incurred by state and local government agencies [deleted by S.Amdt.1] -  SB120