2017 Subject Index to Legislation

Security freeze on consumer credit report: credit reporting agency prohibited from charging a fee under certain conditions - AB565

Security freeze on consumer credit report: credit reporting agency prohibited from charging a fee under certain conditions - SB462

Student loans: income tax deduction for interest and principal paid created; lender notification to persons who made payments re total of additional principal and interest payments in a calendar year - AB933

Surplus money of local governments: investment in financial institutions’ time deposits allowed and maturity limitation eliminated - AB229

Surplus money of local governments: investment in financial institutions’ time deposits allowed and maturity limitation eliminated - SB170

financial institutions, department of Financial Institutions, Department of

Annual reports filed with DFI by certain business entities: deadline modified - SB36

Business entity filing with DFI: expedited processing fees [Sec. 1682, 1690] - AB64

Business entity filing with DFI: expedited processing fees [Sec. 1682, 1690] - SB30

College Savings Program Board transferred from DOA to DFI; College Tuition and Expenses Program provision [Sec. 34, 114-117, 148-151, 153, 193-195, 427-434, 528, 544-547, 1015, 1016, 1017, 1019-1023, 1704-1706, 2233, 2234, 9101 (2), 9401 (1); A.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions, deletes 9401 (1)] - AB64

College Savings Program Board transferred from DOA to DFI; College Tuition and Expenses Program provision [Sec. 34, 114-117, 148-151, 153, 193-195, 427-434, 528, 544-547, 1015-1017, 1019-1023, 1704-1706, 2233, 2234, 9101 (2), 9401 (1)] - SB30

Cooperative organization and operation changes; electric cooperative provisions - SB281

Cooperative organization and operation changes; extension of credit by electric cooperative provisions [A.Amdt.1: revisions re keeping financial books and records; A.Amdts.2 and 3: further revisions] - AB353

Fantasy contests: definitions and operator registration provisions created; DFI duties - AB526

Fantasy contests: definitions and operator registration provisions created; DFI duties - SB436

Foreign corporation’s certificate of authority fees eliminated under certain conditions - AB897

Foreign corporation’s certificate of authority fees eliminated under certain conditions - SB783

LLC articles of organization: initial filing fee exemption for student entrepreneurs, definition provision - AB498

LLC articles of organization: initial filing fee exemption for student entrepreneurs, definition provision - SB404

Red Arrow Club: membership requirements modified to be eligible for incorporation - AB552

Red Arrow Club: membership requirements modified to be eligible for incorporation - SB461

Rental-purchase agreement regulations created; DFI, WCA, advertising, and damages for violations provisions - AB759

Rental-purchase agreement regulations created; DFI, WCA, advertising, and damages for violations provisions - SB637

Tax law changes re length of recognition period for built-in gains tax, evidentiary standard to prove transaction has economic substance, participation in Multistate Tax Commission Audit Program, and reliance by taxpayer on past audits [A.Sub.Amdt.2: further revisions, recognition period for build-in gains tax and Multistate Tax Commission Audit Program removed, adds IRS code updates, College Savings Program Board duties clarified, sales and use tax exemption for title holding entities for certain tax-exempt charitable organizations, and computing depletion for income and franchise tax purposes] - AB259

Wisconsin Student Loan Refinancing Authority created; student loan counseling and income tax subtraction provisions; DFI, HEAB, and institutions of higher education duties; report required - AB143

Wisconsin Student Loan Refinancing Authority created; student loan counseling and income tax subtraction provisions; DFI, HEAB, and institutions of higher education duties; report required - SB91

financial literacy Financial literacy, see Literacy

financial responsibility, proof of Financial responsibility, Proof of, see Insurance — Motor vehicle; Solid waste management

fines Fines, see also Forfeiture; Sentences and penalties

Court ordered operating privilege restriction to vehicles equipped with an ignition interlock device revisions; violation provisions - AB98

Marijuana: penalty for possession of not more than 10 grams reduced to a forfeiture - AB409

Marijuana: penalty for possession of not more than 10 grams reduced to a forfeiture - SB318

Massage therapy or bodywork therapy license violations: municipal ordinance allowed; Massage Therapy and Bodywork Therapy Affiliated Credentialing Board may assess a forfeiture; state penalties revised - AB929

Open enrollment program expired provision eliminated; 2017 WisAct 107 tuberculosis screening requirement correction; expired or outdated DPI reporting requirements eliminated (remedial legislation) [S.Sub.Amdt.2: further revisions, Office of School Safety created in DOJ, school safety plan provisions including on-site assessment by law enforcement and annual drills, mandatory reporting of threats of violence, DOJ grants for school safety, reports and penalty provisions] - AB843

Penalty enhancers increased for crimes in which the perpetrator intentionally selects the victim based on race, religion, color, disability, sexual orientation, national origin, or ancestry - SB67

Professional credentials: prohibition on using specified titles without proper certification; businesses prohibited from representing services from specified professionals unless properly certified or registered; ordinance restricting use of specified titles prohibited; trademark, DATCP authority to bring court action, and penalty provisions - SB132

UI fraud: penalties for knowingly making a false statement revised - AB710

Uniform Recognition and Enforcement of Canadian Domestic Violence Protection Orders Act adopted - AB451

fingerprint Fingerprint, see Criminal identification and investigation

finland Finland, see International relations

fire Fire

Apprenticeship programs: exemption from licensure examination in specified trade professions for those who complete [Sec. 1326, 1327, 1394, 1648-1652, 2093-2095, 2097-2099; original bill only] - AB64

Apprenticeship programs: exemption from licensure examination in specified trade professions for those who complete [Sec. 1326, 1327, 1394, 1648-1652, 2093-2095, 2097-2099] - SB30

Automatic fire sprinkler system required in multifamily dwelling with more than 4 dwelling units - AB868

Fire suppression expenses re forest fires: county reimbursement provisions modified [Sec. 551-553] - AB64

Fire suppression expenses re forest fires: county reimbursement provisions modified [Sec. 551-553] - SB30

fire department Fire department

Career and technical education (CTE) incentive grants and completion awards: DWD to award to school districts or students re public safety occupation training programs - AB872

Career and technical education (CTE) incentive grants and completion awards: DWD to award to school districts or students re public safety occupation training programs - SB746

Drone operation prohibitions created re interfering with police, firefighter, or emergency medical responder, stalking or criminal harassment, and violation of restraining order or other judicial order; registered sex offender provisions [A.Sub.Amdt.2: further revisions, prohibitions removed, political subdivision ordinance limiting use of drones by the political subdivision allowed, ``drone" definition modified] - AB855

Drone operation prohibitions created re interfering with police, firefighter, or emergency medical responder, stalking or criminal harassment, and violation of restraining order or other judicial order; registered sex offender provisions - SB701

Emergency responder individual income tax credit created - SB32

Fire Fighter Memorial Association: permanent individual income tax checkoff created - AB343

Fire Fighter Memorial Association: permanent individual income tax checkoff created - SB558

Fire suppression expenses re forest fires: county reimbursement provisions modified [Sec. 551-553] - AB64

Fire suppression expenses re forest fires: county reimbursement provisions modified [Sec. 551-553] - SB30

First class city board of fire and police commissioner revisions re membership, use of hearing examiner to assist with disciplinary hearings and appeals, and appeals to disciplinary actions; office of independent monitor created; veterans preference points provision; certain changes also affect other cities, villages, and towns - AB606

First class city board of fire and police commissioner revisions re membership, use of hearing examiner to assist with disciplinary hearings and appeals, and appeals to disciplinary actions; office of independent monitor created; veterans preference points provision; certain changes also affect other cities, villages, and towns - SB512

Gear and equipment purchases and mileage expenses of emergency responders: individual income tax credit created, conditions set - SB33

Immediate family of law enforcement officer or firefighter killed in the line of duty: income tax exemption for amounts received to pay for expenses related to the death - AB619

Immediate family of law enforcement officer or firefighter killed in the line of duty: income tax exemption for amounts received to pay for expenses related to the death - SB664

Levy limit negative adjustment for debt service [Sec. 985, 9331 (1); A.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions, negative adjustment for furnishing water for fire protection purposes, 985c, 9331 (1w)] - AB64

Public safety employee diagnosed with PTSD: WC benefit changes - AB434

Public safety employee diagnosed with PTSD: WC benefit changes - SB564

Special registration plates for fire fighter, rescue squad member, and EMT and first responders: exemption from special registration plate fees - AB443

Special registration plates for fire fighter, rescue squad member, and EMT and first responders: exemption from special registration plate fees - SB360

Survivors of a law enforcement officer, EMT, or fire fighter who dies, or has died, in the line of duty: payment of health insurance premiums, establishing a loan program, and confidentiality provisions - AB150

Survivors of a law enforcement officer, EMT, or fire fighter who dies, or has died, in the line of duty: payment of health insurance premiums, establishing a loan program, and confidentiality provisions - SB97

Tax administration changes; interest on unclaimed U.S. savings bonds; ticket courier prohibited from selling lottery tickets; background investigation of lottery employees; reporting lottery winnings re child support; police and fire protection fee; ``restaurant” definition for license and regulation of alcohol beverage establishment purposes - AB140

Tax administration changes; interest on unclaimed U.S. savings bonds; ticket courier prohibited from selling lottery tickets; background investigation of lottery employees; reporting lottery winnings re child support; police and fire protection fee; ``restaurant” definition for license and regulation of alcohol beverage establishment purposes - SB89

Veterans homes: grants to local governments providing fire and emergency medical services to [A.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 739r, 2265g-m, q, 9449 (1f)] - AB64

fire sprinkler Fire sprinkler, see Fire

firearms and dangerous weapons Firearms and dangerous weapons

Airbow or high-powered air rifle use during open season for hunting an animal with a firearm allowed; definitions and restrictions provisions - AB649

Airbow or high-powered air rifle use during open season for hunting an animal with a firearm allowed; definitions and restrictions provisions - SB551

Apostle Islands National Lakeshore: DNR to establish an open season for hunting deer with muzzle-loading firearms - AB626

Apostle Islands National Lakeshore: DNR to establish an open season for hunting deer with muzzle-loading firearms - SB508

Challenge Incarceration Program and Wisconsin Substance Abuse Program: excludes inmates incarcerated for the illegal possession of a firearm - AB652

Challenge Incarceration Program and Wisconsin Substance Abuse Program: excludes inmates incarcerated for the illegal possession of a firearm - SB523

Concealed weapon license: proof of general liability insurance required; DOJ duties - SB347

Concealed weapon license renewal: expiration date modified - AB28

Concealed weapon license renewal: expiration date modified - SB7

Concealed weapon license training requirement modified - SB346

Concealed weapon licensee may possess a firearm on school grounds but not in a school building unless the school adopts a policy to allow it; penalty provisions - AB1026

Crime lab equipment and supplies: DOJ study on sale or transfer of required [A.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 9128 (2p)] - AB64

Curriculum for comprehensive firearm education as high school elective: Superintendent of Public Instruction to develop jointly with either DNR, a law enforcement agency, or firearms safety organization; live ammunition prohibition - AB427

Curriculum for comprehensive firearm education as high school elective: Superintendent of Public Instruction to develop jointly with either DNR, a law enforcement agency, or firearms safety organization; live ammunition prohibition - SB340

Detachable magazine with capacity of more than 10 rounds of ammunition: selling, transporting, manufacturing, possessing, or going armed with prohibited - AB1042

Detachable or fixed magazine with capacity of more than 10 rounds of ammunition: selling, transporting, manufacturing, possessing, or going armed with prohibited - AB1052