2013 Acts Index

Crime prevention funding board: each county authorized to establish; duties, surcharge, and reports provisions [Sec. 514s, 1238m, 1239m, 1243m, 2291m, 2293m, 2352m, 2358m, 9129 (1e)] [vetoed] - Act 20

Crime victim and witness assistance surcharge revision [Sec. 2358d-k] - Act 20

Human trafficking definition modified; process to vacate a conviction or adjudication or expunge the record of a victim of human trafficking; evidence of past actions in human trafficking cases; sex offense definition revised re children and lifetime supervision; strangulation added to list of offenses re intensive sanctions program, domestic abuse, and crime victim compensation; JRCCP report - Act 362

Law enforcement training and education standards revised; D.N.A. submission, testing, and collection at arrest for a violent crime provisions; D.N.A. analysis surcharge - Act 214

PSC revisions re certificates for certain activities, public utility rate schedules, telecommunications regulations, legislative repeal or modification of agency rules, and tampering with telecommunications or electric wires; cable television telecommunications service provider considered certified as an alternative telecommunications utility and rules repealed [Admin.Code PSC 171] - Act 125

Public assistance programs including W-2, MA, and FoodShare: offenses considered crimes against government and its administration and DOJ or a DA is authorized to prosecute - Act 226

Sexual assault of a child statues of limitations cross-reference corrections and other revisions; suspension of concealed carry license if person is prohibited from possessing a dangerous weapon as a condition of release with a felony or misdemeanor charge (remedial legislation) - Act 167

Sexually explicit conduct: posting or publishing images of without consent of the person prohibited; penalties, definitions, and exceptions provisions; JRCCP report - Act 243

Shot Spotter Program in the City of Milwaukee appropriation; Sheboygan County tuberculosis response funding decreased - Act 263

Strip search permitted if person arrested or lawfully detained will be incarcerated, imprisoned, or detained with one or more persons; definition provisions - Act 317

Theft of telecommunication or video services: first offense penalty changed; attorney fees permitted in civil suit against person who committed the theft; JRCCP report - Act 89

Trafficking SNAP benefits is subject to penalties; JRCCP report - Act 42

Treatment and diversion (TAD) grants to counties for persons charged with or convicted of AODA related offense: funding increased and reports required - Act 197

TROs and injunctions for domestic abuse, child abuse, individuals-at-risk, and harassment revisions re stalking, contacting petitioner, essential persons at hearings, confidentiality, guardian ad litem compensation, and ex parte orders with a judge substitution - Act 322

Voluntary intoxication as defense to criminal liability eliminated - Act 307

Wisconsin Code of Military Justice revisions re sexual assault, sexual misconduct, and stalking; JRCCP report - Act 201

crime and criminals _ felony Crime and criminals -- Felony

Biological specimen for DNA analysis: individuals who must submit samples expanded; immunity from liability for certain law enforcement and DHS personnel; conditions for purging records; DNA surcharge; JLC study required; JRCCP report [Sec. 388, 390, 818, 1234, 1906-1935, 1937, 2150, 2155, 2156, 2291, 2292, 2324, 2325, 2327-2329, 2343-2344c, 2353-2358, 2360w-2362, 9126 (1), 9326 (1), 9426 (1)] - Act 20

Drones: use of by law enforcement restricted, definition and search warrant provisions; penalties for use of weaponized drone and using a drone equipped with recording or transmitting equipment, exceptions specified; JRCCP report - Act 213

Fraudulent motor vehicle emission inspection report prohibitions and penalties created; registering a vehicle with a fraudulent emission inspection prohibited, penalty provision; DOT duties; JRCCP report - Act 368

Harboring or aiding a felon and tampering with evidence: exemption for family members repealed; penalty for violation increased under certain conditions; JRCCP report - Act 254

Human trafficking definition modified; process to vacate a conviction or adjudication or expunge the record of a victim of human trafficking; evidence of past actions in human trafficking cases; sex offense definition revised re children and lifetime supervision; strangulation added to list of offenses re intensive sanctions program, domestic abuse, and crime victim compensation; JRCCP report - Act 362

Income tax return negligently or fraudulently filed for refund or credit: criminal and civil penalties created [Sec. 1441-1443, 9337 (5)] - Act 20

Presentence investigation report access by the assistant AG in certain cases - Act 108

Real Estate Examining Board revisions re eligibility for a real estate license or certificate following a felony conviction, preapplication procedure and other forms, and assess forfeiture for submitting false information; immunity for employing broker re negligent hiring claim under certain conditions - Act 288

Sexual assault of a child statues of limitations cross-reference corrections and other revisions; suspension of concealed carry license if person is prohibited from possessing a dangerous weapon as a condition of release with a felony or misdemeanor charge (remedial legislation) - Act 167

Short-term sanctions system for violations of conditions of extended supervision, parole, probation, or deferred prosecution agreement established; temporary housing of persons on probation in county jails or houses of correction; attempt to possess a schedule I or II controlled substance or analog that is a narcotic made a felony - Act 196

crime and criminals _ homicide or murder Crime and criminals -- Homicide or murder

Extension of an injunction modified; petitioner may request a new TRO or injunction before expiration of previous one - Act 311

crime laboratory Crime laboratory, see Justice, Department of

crime victim Crime victim

Crime victim and witness assistance surcharge revision [Sec. 2358d-k] - Act 20

Crime victim and witness surcharge revenue collections [Sec. 2348, 2359] - Act 20

Crime victims and witness surcharge: entire amount allocated to services for the rights of crime victims and witnesses and GPR appropriation created for grants to sexual assault victim services [Sec. 392-396, 1942, 2339, 2349-2352] - Act 20

Domestic abuse incidents: law enforcement to report when an arrest is not made and procedures following an incident; victim access to service provider information; DOJ access to prosecutor technology for case tracking system maintained by DOA - Act 323

Extension of an injunction modified; petitioner may request a new TRO or injunction before expiration of previous one - Act 311

Human trafficking definition modified; process to vacate a conviction or adjudication or expunge the record of a victim of human trafficking; evidence of past actions in human trafficking cases; sex offense definition revised re children and lifetime supervision; strangulation added to list of offenses re intensive sanctions program, domestic abuse, and crime victim compensation; JRCCP report - Act 362

Officer-involved death: each law enforcement agency required to have a written policy; requirements, definitions, and crime victim rights provisions - Act 348

Presentence investigation: victim of a crime allowed to view portions of the report - Act 338

Program director for crime victims compensation changed to executive director of the Office of Crime Victim Services; salary provision [Sec. 492, 495, 2007] - Act 20

criminal discovery or procedure Criminal discovery or procedure, see Court -- Procedure

criminal history search Criminal history search, see Criminal identification and investigation

criminal identification and investigation Criminal identification and investigation, see also Witness

Child abuse and neglect reports and records re caregiver background check: conforming state law to the federal Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act re unsubstantiated or false cases - Act 261

Child care providers: fingerprinting reimbursed under Wisconsin Shares, fee provision; background check requirements and report revisions [Sec. 881, 926, 937-938f, 939] - Act 20

DSPS to collect fingerprints of applicants for real estate appraiser certification or license and submit to the FBI; DSPS or appropriate board may reprimand a credential holder or limit or revoke a credential for failure to provide information re an investigation into misconduct within certain amount of time - Act 124

Fees collected for handgun purchase background checks and issuing concealed carry certification cards and licenses to one appropriation to provide these services [Sec. 383-385, 1971] - Act 20

Firearm possession prohibited for persons subject to an individuals-at-risk injunction; court and law enforcement may request information from DOJ re person's eligibility to possess a firearm - Act 223

Firearms restriction background check fee [Sec. 1970q, 9226 (2L)] - Act 20

Firearms restrictions record search before transferring a handgun: alternate means for firearms dealer to transmit information to DOJ - Act 109

Officer-involved death: each law enforcement agency required to have a written policy; requirements, definitions, and crime victim rights provisions - Act 348

Searches by law enforcement officer of the property or residence of a person on parole, probation, or extended supervision permitted if there is reason to suspect criminal activity; conducted in reasonable manner and notifying Corr.Dept provisions - Act 79

criminal penalties, joint review committee on Criminal Penalties, Joint Review Committee on, see Legislature -- Criminal Penalties, Joint Review Committee on

criminal sentence Criminal sentence, see Sentences and penalties

crossbow Crossbow, see Hunting

crossing Crossing, see Railroad -- Crossing

crowdfunding Crowdfunding, see Securities -- Regulation

csb CSB, see Controlled Substance Board

culvert Culvert, see Bridge

curriculum Curriculum, see School -- Curriculum

custody of children Custody of children, see Family -- Support

cwd _chronic wasting disease_ CWD (Chronic wasting disease), see Animal -- Disease

D D

da DA, see District attorney

dairy farm Dairy farm, see Farm and farming

dairy plants Dairy plants

Dairy processing plant grant program created [Sec. 203, 1592] - Act 20

Milk procurement fees revisions - Act 303

New dairy plant, food warehouse, food processing plant, retail food establishment, or meat establishment license: uniform expiration date modified - Act 302

Tax credits sunsetted re relocated business, community development finance, biodiesel fuel, dairy and livestock farm, dairy manufacturing, meat processing, woody biomass, food processing plant, Internet equipment, film production, HIRSP assessment, fuel pumps, postsecondary education, water consumption, beginning farmer, research facilities, and qualified research [Sec. 1304d-f, 1331d, 1338b-u, 1344b-d, em-g, 1345b-e, 1347b-f, 1348d, e, 1383j, 1390b-u, 1395b-e, f-h, 1396b-1398f, i-L, 1419h, 1426b-u, 1431b-e, es-h, 1432b-1434f, i-L] - Act 20

dairy product Dairy product, see also Food

Milk contractor financial statement requirements modified [Sec. 1894p-s] - Act 20

damage _personal injury_ Damage (personal injury), see also Contributory negligence; Product liability; Worker's compensation

Agricultural tourism activities and provider: liability protection and civil liability immunity created; definition provisions - Act 269

Asbestos trusts: pleadings, discovery, damages, assignment of claims, and sanctions provisions created re torts - Act 154

Inadmissibility of a statement or gesture of apology, condolence, fault, or remorse by a health care provider in a civil action, administrative hearing, disciplinary proceeding, mediation, or arbitration - Act 242

Patent or pending patent: regulations created re written communications to enforce or assert rights in connection with; DATCP and AG duties, penalty and exemptions provisions; JRCCP report - Act 339

damage _to property_ Damage (to property), see also Environmental protection; Product liability

Landlord and tenant revisions re abandoned personal property, reference about rental performance, property damage due to pests or insects, disclosing building or housing code violations, local ordinances, security deposit, voiding rental agreements, unfair trade practices, and check-in sheets; towing vehicles illegally parked on private property; eviction action revisions; terminating tenancy of an offending tenant in a manufactured or mobile home community; domestic abuse protection provisions - Act 76

dams Dams, see Waterways and water power

dane county Dane County

Harried, Michael: life and public service to the state and Village of McFarland [AJR 5] - JR24

``Rock River Trail Scenic and Historic Route": DOT to designate and mark highway route in specified counties; contributions from interested parties required - Act 30

dangerous weapon Dangerous weapon, see Firearms and dangerous weapons

data processing Data processing, see also Telecommunications; specific agency

Academic and career planning software: DPI to purchase and maintain for school districts [Sec. 230, 1737] - Act 20

Broadband expansion grant program created [Sec. 204m, 1989b, 9201 (2L)] - Act 20

Campaign finance and lobbying law revisions re Internet political activity, individual and public communication, solicitation expenditure limit, committee transfers, electronic filing, registration threshold, campaign finance reporting, conduits and redirection of certain unclaimed contributions, and campaign contributions by lobbyists - Act 153

Children: laws revised re advertising related to adoption or other permanent physical placement, delegation of parental powers for the care and custody of a child for more than one year, unauthorized interstate placements of children, and penalty provisions; JLC requested to study adoption disruption and dissolution in this state - Act 314