2013 Acts Index

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

DETF progress on modernizing business processes and integrating information technology systems: annual report required; supplemental appropriation and FTE position flexibility; governor and JCF duties [Sec. 713, 9112 (1), 9212 (1)] - Act 20

Dissolution or revocation of certificate of authority for a corporation or LLC by DFI: follow-up notice on DFI's Internet site; class 1 notice in official state newspaper provision [Sec. 1972, 1973, 1975, 1976, 1977, 1980-1982, 9114 (1)] - Act 20

Elector registration and voting statistics: municipal clerk reporting requirements modified, GAB and Internet provisions; statistics on elector address verification postcards added; annual report on suspected election frauds, irregularities, or violations required - Act 148

Electronic medical records: income and franchise tax credits health care providers may claim for hardware or software sunsetted [Sec. 1345, 1396, 1432] - Act 20

Health care information organization under contract with DHS and DETF: additional funding and contract requirements [Sec. 346, 1901, 1902] - Act 20

Inattentive driving: current prohibitions revised; prohibition created re electronic device activated and providing entertainment by visual means, exceptions provided - Act 350

Information technology and communication services provided by DOA to state authorities, local governmental units, and other nonstate entities: appropriation revisions [Sec. 421m, 424, 427] [424, 427 -- partial veto] - Act 20

Information technology and telecommunication services: DOA may charge an individual for costs of providing; right of public inspection withheld [Sec. 188y-191, 420g, r] [189r, 190 -- partial veto] - Act 20

Information technology FTE positions transferred from DSPS to DOA [Sec. 9138 (5)] - Act 20

Information technology infrastructure services: DOA and another agency jointly submit request for transfer of positions, equipment, and systems to JCF for approval [Sec. 188m, 426m] [vetoed] - Act 20

Insurance providers: electronic delivery of notices and documents provisions created, requirements specified; Internet and paper copy provisions - Act 73

Integrated business information system: appropriation modified and name changed to enterprise resource planning system [Sec. 187, 422, 423, 476, 477] - Act 20

Land information program and register of deeds fees revised; statewide digital parcel map provisions, DOA and county board duties and report required; land information fund established [Sec. 185g-186y, 420d, f, 514u, 530m, 1241-1242g, 1247d-1250g, 9429 (1i)] - Act 20

Legal services contract on contingency fee basis: executive agencies prohibited from entering unless the governor makes a written determination, DOA duties specified; limitations specified; report required - Act 105

Longitudinal data system of student information: appropriation for DPI to maintain and access data for research and analysis [Sec. 228] - Act 20

Mathematics and science credits required for a high school diploma increased; counting courses in computer science and career and technical education toward math and science credits provisions - Act 63

Municipal expenditures for operations, contracts, and grants: DOA to make available on a searchable Internet Web site [Sec. 65b-h] [vetoed] - Act 20

Out-of-state retailers collecting sales tax on purchases by Wisconsin residents: impact of federal law and alternative minimum tax provisions [Sec. 1460d] - Act 20

Portable electronics insurance: certain provisions of WCA do not apply - Act 230

Proof of motor vehicle liability insurance: electronic format accepted including cell phones, prohibition on fake or invalid documents apply - Act 31

Property tax-exempt computer and computer-related equipment: deadline for report from municipality to DOR on value of revised [Sec. 1512, 1513, 9337 (2)] - Act 20

Securities registration requirements: exemptions created, definitions modified, registration of certain Internet sites with the Division of Securities, and other revisions; reporting by certain financial institution holding companies provisions - Act 52

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

Statewide student data system: collaboration of agencies to include DCF and DWD; work force data maintained by DWD incorporated into the system; report to DOA required [Sec. 1739-1743, 9134 (2)] - Act 20

Student information system: include charter schools and private schools participating in a parental choice program; JCF approval [Sec. 1732m-1734] - Act 20

Student information system: when independent charter schools and private schools participating in the parental choice program begin to use the system or compatible system revised, fee provision; pupils attending private school but not under the parental choice program are not required to be included; State Superintendent duties - Act 256

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

UI law revisions; delinquent payment of unemployment insurance contributions; penalties and report provisions; JRCCP report [partial veto] - Act 36

Unclaimed property held by the state: publishing names and last-known address on the Internet and working with DOR to identify persons through income tax returns - Act 308

UW prohibition on being a member, partner, or shareholder in organizations providing telecommunications services: exception for organization that advances research or higher education, other criteria specified; DOA secretary duty [Sec. 605g-608b] - Act 20

Voter registration records review and mailing Notice of Suspension of Registration forms: responsibility transferred to GAB; municipal clerk and notification date provisions; GAB required to post certain information about the mailed notices to its Internet site - Act 149

Wisconsin Shares program revisions re distribution, maximum rates, copayments, and noncustodial parents; JCF duties [Sec. 374, 375, 936, 951-953, 960, 962, 973, 979-981, 983-986, 990-992, 994-1020, 1217, 9406 (4), (5L)] - Act 20

WISElearn online resource for parents, teachers, and pupils: DPI to develop and maintain [Sec. 229, 1735] - Act 20

data processing _ criminal acts and law enforcement Data processing -- Criminal acts and law enforcement

GPS and electronic monitoring re correctional purposes and persons subject to an injunction or TRO: JLC to study use of [Sec. 9127 (1z)] - Act 20

GPS pilot program and grants to counties re persons subject to TRO or injunction; domestic violence prevention or treatment center may not make the assessments [Sec. 391, 1942m, 2282-2283r, 9426 (2L)] [1942m -- partial veto] - Act 20

data processing _ privacy issues Data processing -- Privacy issues

Personal Internet accounts of employees and applicants for employment, students and prospective students, and tenants and prospective tenants: regulating employer, educational institution, and landlord access to and observation of, definition provisions - Act 208

datcp DATCP, see Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection, Department of

day care Day care

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

Child-related law revisions re minors signing statement acknowledging paternity, representative of deceased respondent in a paternity action, form for a summons in a paternity action correction, delinquent child support and levy by DCF, Wisconsin Shares eligibility determination when the individual is taking basic education or technical college courses, guardian ad litem in unborn child in need of protection or services proceeding, diligent investigation after report of child abuse or neglect, voluntary foster care education program eliminated, crime barring person from showing he or she has been rehabilitated for child care purposes (remedial legislation) - Act 170

Concerns of 5-star child care providers: report and recommendations after meeting with DCF required [Sec. 9106 (1q)] [vetoed] - Act 20

Foster care and kinship care rates increased [Sec. 922c, 924c, 929, 9406 (3e)] - Act 20

Kinship care: additional funding sources [Sec. 373, 922, 924, 1036] - Act 20

TANF block grants and Child Care Development Funds: allocations modified [Sec. 988, 1025-1029, 1031-1035, 1037-1040] - Act 20

Wisconsin Shares out-of-state provider provisions [Sec. 935, 993] - Act 20

Wisconsin Shares program revisions re distribution, maximum rates, copayments, and noncustodial parents; JCF duties [Sec. 374, 375, 936, 951-953, 960, 962, 973, 979-981, 983-986, 990-992, 994-1020, 1217, 9406 (4), (5L)] - Act 20

dcf DCF, see Children and Families, Department of