Subject Index

Appearance bond: cash deposits may be used to pay restitution to crime victim -  AB969

Appearance bond: cash deposits may be used to pay restitution to crime victim -  SB575

Attorney fees in civil actions: default judgment and voluntary dismissal provision removed -  AB149

Billing for consumer goods or services: certain practices prohibited; lawn care service contract regulations created; DATCP authority and civil action provisions [A.Amdt.1: lawn care service contracts deleted; S.Amdt.1: attorney-client relationship added to ``consumer goods or services" exceptions]  - AB574

Child abuse or harassment injunction: time for service of certain court documents increased -  AB592

Child abuse or harassment injunction: time for service of certain court documents increased -  SB413

Civil rights enforcement: AG given authority to bring an action for injunction -  AB514

Civil rights enforcement: AG given authority to bring an action for injunction -  SB274

Commitments, placements, protective services, residency, venue, and county of responsibility revisions; CMI replaced with ``serious and persistent mental illness"; guardianship revisions -  AB1114

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

Crime victim right to make a statement at sentencing or disposition: prosecutor's obligation to provide notice modified - AB1063

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

Deferred prosecution programs: circuit court may impose a fee - AB563

Deferred prosecution programs: circuit court may impose a fee - AB582

Digital recording of child's testimony: videotaped statement provisions apply [A.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions, ``digital" changed to ``audiovisual"] -  AB261

Digital recording of child's testimony: videotaped statement provisions apply -  SB134

Discovery of material from members of the news media in civil actions modified -  AB1155

Discovery procedure in implied consent and alcohol beverage law violations modified -  AB1023

Discovery procedure in implied consent and alcohol beverage law violations modified -  SB592

DOJ authority revisions re starting or intervening in a civil action, joining an action commenced by another state, and public nuisance actions; AG, Governor, and legislature provisions - SB425

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

Endangered or threatened species: evidence of discovery by person on private property of another is admissible in certain proceedings if certain conditions apply  - AB884

Expungement of misdemeanors revised -  AB280

First-degree sexual assault case: evidence of previous assaults similar to alleged offense may be admitted  - AB970

First-degree sexual assault case: evidence of previous assaults similar to alleged offense may be admitted  - SB573

Harassment, child abuse, and vulnerable adult injunctions modified -  AB54

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

Harassment injunction deadlines extended -  AB481

Health care provider or facility or employee who, in good faith, reports, initiates, or testifies in an action or proceeding re violations of laws or ethical standards by another health care provider or facility or employee: immunity from liability provided - AB1127

Health insurance ID card for a child: parent required to provide to the other parent re divorce, legal separation, or paternity actions; contempt of court provision  - AB526

Jury instructions in civil actions: court to explain legal conclusions from the jury's findings - SB159

Lay witness and expert witness testimony or evidence modifications -  AB203

Lay witness and expert witness testimony or evidence modifications -  SB70

Local law enforcement officer candidates: former employers required to provide certain employment information; exceptions and court order provisions - SB239

Mental responsibility of a defendant in a criminal action: deadline for examining physician or psychologist to report to opposing counsel or examiner specified - AB971

Mental responsibility of a defendant in a criminal action: deadline for examining physician or psychologist to report to opposing counsel or examiner specified - SB574

Motor vehicle operator's license seized by court order or law enforcement officer: procedure revised; occupational license and reinstatement provisions -  AB51

Operating a motor vehicle after suspension or revocation: first violation changed to civil violation and fines converted to civil forfeitures; court authority to suspend or revoke limited to certain traffic violations -  AB256

Organization engaged in abortion-related activities: prohibition on payment of public funds expanded; exceptions for certain abortions; definition of related activities expanded to include promoting, encouraging, or counseling in favor of; petition for writ of mandamus or prohibition with circuit court; LAB duty specified; authority to provide nondirective information about pregnancy termination eliminated - AB142

Organization engaged in abortion-related activities: prohibition on payment of public funds expanded; exceptions for certain abortions; definition of related activities expanded to include promoting, encouraging, or counseling in favor of; petition for writ of mandamus or prohibition with circuit court; LAB duty specified; authority to provide nondirective information about pregnancy termination eliminated - SB72

Presentence investigation reports: crime victim or certain family members of crime victims may view under certain conditions - AB669

Presentence investigation reports: DA and defense attorney or the defendant entitled to a copy of [S.Amdt.1: defendant may view but not keep a copy] -  AB143

Prosecutor or government attorney decision not to commence a criminal prosecution or action for a forfeiture in exchange for payments to any organization or agency prohibited; restitution exception -  SB90

Punitive damages: proof the plaintiff must provide modified - AB843

Punitive damages: proof the plaintiff must provide modified [S.Amdt.1: voluntary intoxication or drugged condition not a defense; S.Amdt.2: introduction of evidence of imposed penalty relevant to subject of the case permitted, disposition of punitive damages; A.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions, provisions of S.Amdt.2 removed] -  SB447

Responding to a pleading: time limit modified; some exceptions  - SB99

Revocation of probation, parole, or extended supervision proceedings: admissibility of felony victim's prior testimony - AB890

Revocation of probation, parole, or extended supervision proceedings: admissibility of felony victim's prior testimony - SB632

Sexual assault of a child and first-degree sexual assault: limitations period for prosecutions eliminated  - AB47

Sexually violent person commitment procedures revised; definitions modified [S.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions]  - SB318

Sexually violent person laws revised re definitions, commitment proceedings and petitions, probable cause hearing, trial on commitment petition, change of venue, experts for examination, right to remain silent, hearings to juries, discovery, confidentiality of certain records, juvenile delinquency dispositions, privileged communications with health care providers, presentence reports, periodic reexamination, supervised release, discharge from commitment, failure to comply with time limits, escape, and DAs -  AB1091

Special orders of business for April 12, 2005 established re AB-149, AB-157, AB-206, AB-208, AB-209, AB-241, AB-246, AB-261, AB-277, AB-278, AJR-20  - AR12

Special orders of business for March 7, 2006 established re AB-19, AB-33, AB-96, AB-353, AB-588, AB-596, AB-671, AB-673, AB-675, AB-680, AB-681, AB-686, AB-751, AB-801, AB-838, AB-842, AB-856, AB-874, AB-900, AB-928, AB-934, AB-936, AB-958, AB-973, AB-974, AB-975, AB-987, AB-989, AB-990, AB-1008, AB-1015, AB-1024, AB-1028, AB-1060, AB-1077, SB-103, SB-350, SB-369, SB-405, SB-447, SB-450, SB-459, SB-501, SB-502, SB-510, SB-536, SB-537, SB-602 -  AR50

Special orders of business for March 9, 2006 established re AB-71, AB-87, AB-129, AB-287, AB-328, AB-538, AB-587, AB-639, AB-735, AB-777, AB-875, AB-887, AB-937, AB-966, AB-1002, AB-1003, AB-1026, AB-1032, AB-1035, AB-1044, AB-1078, AB-1090, SB-123, SB-145, SB-150, SB-183, SB-226, SB-268, SB-272, SB-273, SB-284, SB-338, SB-352, SB-359, SB-362, SB-363, SB-364, SB-365, SB-380, SB-420, SB-453, SB-457, SB-474, SB-487, SB-488, SB-489, SB-490, SB-491, SB-492, SB-493, SB-494, SB-512, SB-515, SB-527, SB-539, SB-540, SB-547, SB-549, SB-555, SB-556, SB-557, SB-560, SB-562, SB-579, SB-591, SB-592, SB-597, SB-601, SB-612, SB-613, SB-638, SB-642, SB-652, SJR-33 -  AR51

``Special tool builder" regulations created re liens, public nuisances, and shareholder liability; expert witness testimony provisions -  AB278

Voluntary intoxication as defense to criminal liability eliminated  - AB838

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

Witness exclusion order not applicable to certain law enforcement investigators in criminal or delinquency cases  - AB37

Witness intimidation: conditions for felony offense expanded re trial or inquiry -  AB643

Witness intimidation: conditions for felony offense expanded re trial or inquiry -  AB728

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

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

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

coyote Coyote, see Game

cpa CPA, see Certified public accountant

credit Credit

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 card Credit card, see Credit

credit union Credit union, see also Financial institution

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