Subject Index

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

College savings program bank deposit trust fund and college savings program credit union trust fund established  - SB661

Credit union branches re limited services established outside the state before certain date: reference removed (remedial legislation) -  SB495

Special orders of business for March 2, 2006 established re AB-172, AB-539, AB-579, AB-785, AB-851, AB-904, AB-933, AB-945, AB-976, AB-992, AB-993, AB-1021, AB-1036, AB-1037, AB-1038, AB-1052, AB-1054, AB-1071, AB-1072, AB-1073, AB-1074, SB-161, SB-221, SB-259, SB-312, SB-414, SB-495, SB-496, SB-497, SB-511, SB-529, SJR-33 -  AR49

Wisconsin Credit Union Savings Insurance Corporation: provisions removed (remedial legislation)  - SB511

cremation Cremation, see Funeral and funeral director

crime and criminals Crime and criminals, see also Children — Abuse and neglect; Crime victim; Criminal identification and investigation; Drugs; Drunken driving; Firearms and dangerous weapons; Fraud; Juvenile delinquency; Prison; Sentences and penalties; Sex crimes; Trespass

Age which alleged violators of criminal law, civil law, or municipal ordinance is subject to circuit or municipal court versus juvenile court raised -  AB82

Albino deer or deer with entirely white coat: hunting prohibition changed from administrative rule to statute; penalty provisions - SB654

American soldiers in Iraq charged with theft for using metal from broken equipment to reinforce their vehicles: exemption from rules prohibiting memorializing Congress or the federal government [Assembly rules 32 (1)(a) and 39 (1)]  - AR30

Burglary: intentionally entering a motor home without consent and with intent to commit battery made a felony  - AB772

Cellular telepone use by vehicle operator during accident: new form of traffic offense created; DOT to prepare uniform report form or automated format; rebuttable presumption created; written warning re sale or lease of phones required; JCRCP duties -  AB1113

Child abuse or neglect: false statement knowingly made by person required to report such incidents prohibited  - AB80

Child safety alarm required in certain vehicles used to transport children to and from the child care provider; penalty provisions - AB876

Child safety alarm required in certain vehicles used to transport children to and from the child care provider; penalty provisions - SB344

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

Child unattended in child care vehicle: prohibition created; fine provision -  SB423

Cigarettes and tobacco products: direct marketing regulations re cigarettes apply to tobacco products; local government may not issue a license to sell to persons with certain arrest or conviction record; direct marketer with valid state license is not required to have a license from each local government where products are sold -  AB1170

College student convicted of certain crimes re controlled substances made ineligible for a state grant, loan, or work assistance -  SB187

Compensating other persons for obtaining voter registrations prohibited under certain conditions; misdemeanor and fine provisions -  AB542

Compensating other persons for obtaining voter registrations prohibited under certain conditions; misdemeanor and fine provisions -  SB249

Computer system or telephone used to invite harassment or send obscene, lewd, or profane messages prohibited; penalty provided -  AB188

Computers used in crimes against children: seizure authorized -  AB424

Confidential voter registration for victims of domestic abuse, sexual assault, or stalking: procedure modified re affidavit verifying victim's status and certain victim service providers - AB707

Confidential voter registration for victims of domestic abuse, sexual assault, or stalking: procedure modified re affidavit verifying victim's status and certain victim service providers - SB341

Controlled substances schedule: GBL restriction specified for human consumption; BDO for human consumption added  - SB294

Crime related to a felony sexual assault: time limit and DNA exception for prosecuting felony sexual assault expanded to include -  AB648