2013 Acts Index

Redeposit programs of public depositories [Sec. 575aw] - Act 20

Rule-making procedure revised; various DFI rules modified and repealed re authorized activities of credit unions, control procedures for credit unions, and record retention by financial institutions [Admin.Code DFI-Bkg 9.01, 41.01, 47; DFI-CU 54.05, 57.01, 57.03, 59.03, 60.01, 60.03, 60.05, 60.06, 61 (title), 61.01, 61.02, 61.03, 61.04, 65, 66.02, 67.01, 67.02, 67.03, 67.04, 67.05, 68.02, 68.03, 68.06, 70, 72.12, 72.13, 74; DFI-SL 6.01, 6.03; DFI-SB 6.01, 6.03, 6.05] - Act 277

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

Uniform Commercial Code Article 4A amendment re certain funds transfers adopted - Act 33

financial institutions, department of Financial Institutions, Department of, see also Securities -- Regulation

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

Marine Corps League incorporation provisions - Act 102

Mortgage loan originators, mortgage brokers, and mortgage bankers: regulations and definitions modified; DFI duties; reports, audits, and advertising provisions - Act 360

Nonstock corporation annual report form: DFI to furnish upon request but not required to automatically mail [Sec. 1978] - Act 20

PEG, PEO, charitable organization, professional fund-raisers, and fund-raising counsel: regulation of transferred from DSPS to DFI; annual financial report filing modified [Sec. 787, 869, 1227, 1237, 1238, 1461, 1715, 1894, 1895, 1896, 1936, 1974, 1989, 1990, 2161, 2179, 2180-2182, 2183, 2184-2187, 2188-2217, 2232-2253, 2267, 9138 (1), 9438 (1)] - Act 20

UI law revisions re license revocation based on contribution delinquency, failure of claimants to comply with requests for information, and tardy filing fees - Act 276

financial institutions, department of _ administrative rules Financial Institutions, Department of -- Administrative rules

Rule-making procedure revised; various DFI rules modified and repealed re remote terminals, collection agencies, adjustment service companies, sales finance companies, review procedure, and mortgage bankers, brokers, and loan originators [Admin.Code DFI-Bkg 10.03, 14.07, 14.08, 14.09, 40.04, 41.05, 46.01, 73.02, 73.03, 73.05, 74.07, 74.08, 74.11, 74.13, 76.03, 76.06, 76.07, 76.09, 76.11, 76.12, 76.13; DFI-CU 63.07, 63.08, 63.09; DFI-SB 12.07, 12.08, 12.09; DFI-SL 12.07, 12.08, 12.09] - Act 136

Rule-making procedure revised; various DFI rules modified and repealed re authorized activities of credit unions, control procedures for credit unions, and record retention by financial institutions [Admin.Code DFI-Bkg 9.01, 41.01, 47; DFI-CU 54.05, 57.01, 57.03, 59.03, 60.01, 60.03, 60.05, 60.06, 61 (title), 61.01, 61.02, 61.03, 61.04, 65, 66.02, 67.01, 67.02, 67.03, 67.04, 67.05, 68.02, 68.03, 68.06, 70, 72.12, 72.13, 74; DFI-SL 6.01, 6.03; DFI-SB 6.01, 6.03, 6.05] - Act 277

financial responsibility, proof of Financial responsibility, Proof of, see Solid waste management

fines Fines, see also Forfeiture; Sentences and penalties

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

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

Firearm prohibition notice required when serving notice for injunction hearings re domestic abuse, child abuse, or harassment; procedure for surrendering firearms after the court grants an injunction established; extending a TRO, notifying local law enforcement, and penalty provisions - Act 321

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

Moped dealer and recreational vehicle dealer: penalties revised for license violations - Act 370

Motor vehicle salvage dealer license violations: penalties specified - Act 218

Real estate broker licensed in Wisconsin: out-of-state broker, salesperson, or time-share salesperson may enter into a cooperative agreement with; Real Estate Examining Board duties - Act 259

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

fingerprint Fingerprint, see Criminal identification and investigation

fire Fire

Forestry and fire prevention study required; JCF provision [Sec. 286g, j, 532m, 9432 (1d)] - Act 20

Public building and buildings that are places of employment: ordinances re standards for constructing, altering, or adding to must conform to rules promulgated by DSPS; variance from a standard in a DSPS rule is acceptable under certain conditions; DSPS to accept variance reviews and determinations by second class cities; Building Code Council created in DSPS; certification of inspectors and inspection of fire safety devices provisions - Act 270

fire department Fire department

Emergency vehicles allowed to escort other vehicles or vehicle processions with warning lights activated; conditions and limitations provisions - Act 313

Fire department dues: eligibility modified [Sec. 1710m, r] - Act 20

Health care coverage premium contribution is not a prohibited subject of bargaining for public safety employees [Sec. 1722p, 9329 (1e)] - Act 20

Local governmental units prohibited from requiring residency for nonelective positions; collective bargaining provision; limitations re law enforcement, fire, and emergency personnel [Sec. 193, 1239, 1251, 1258, 1262-1265, 1270] - Act 20

Opioid antagonists and naxalone: prescription, possession, dispensing, and delivery provisions created, definition provisions; training and agreements for administering re EMTs, first responders, ambulance service providers, law enforcement agencies, and fire departments; EMTs required to carry; liability immunity and Good Samaritan law provisions - Act 200

Service award program re voluntary fire fighters, first responders, and EMTs: funding increased [Sec. 430] - Act 20

firearms and dangerous weapons Firearms and dangerous weapons

Carrying a firearm in certain public buildings: ambiguity resolved (remedial legislation) - Act 162

Crossbow hunting license established; crossbow season established and to run concurrently with bow and arrow season for first two years; specifying seasons special deer hunting permits may be used; information required to be recorded at time of carcass registration; emergency rule provision - Act 61

DNR authorized to lease state forest land in the Town of Boulder Junction to the Boulder Junction Shooting Range for terms not to exceed 30 years - Act 82

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

Firearm prohibition notice required when serving notice for injunction hearings re domestic abuse, child abuse, or harassment; procedure for surrendering firearms after the court grants an injunction established; extending a TRO, notifying local law enforcement, and penalty provisions - Act 321

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

Rifle or shotgun purchased in another state and transferred to this state: ``contiguous state" provision removed - Act 232

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

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

Sport shooting range: civil liability immunity and zoning conditions exceptions under certain conditions - Act 202

Sport shooting range: date of existence modified re continuing operation notwithstanding a local zoning ordinance - Act 35

firefighter Firefighter, see Fire department

first class city First class city, see Milwaukee -- City

first class county First class county, see Milwaukee County

first responder First responder, see Medical service

fish and fishing Fish and fishing

Catch-and-release only season for bass fishing: DNR to establish [Sec. 552m] [vetoed] - Act 20

DNR duty revisions re reports of violations, citation procedure re wetland discharge violations, minimum age for sturgeon spearing license, Dry Cleaner Environmental Response Council membership, and publishing class 1 notices for certain permit applications - Act 69

Net pens placed in Great Lakes water body or tributary: DNR to issue statewide general permit under certain conditions; fish farm provisions - Act 75

Recreational activities on MFL designated as open: exemption if MFL is within a proposed iron mining site, conditions specified; DNR required to post to its Web site allowable recreational activities; voluntary withdrawal from MFL and taxation provisions - Act 81

Sea lamprey control program created, appropriation provision - Act 72

Special distinguishing registration plates supporting Wisconsin Trout Unlimited, Inc.; fees, trademark, and service mark provisions; contributions based on DOT estimate of initial costs of production required before issuance of plates - Act 266

Stewardship program: moneys obligated for the land acquisition subprogram and property development and local assistance subprogram modified; Kettle Moraine Springs fish hatchery provision, report required; JCF duties [Sec. 478u, 500m-506, 507-509y, 510-514, 9132 (4c)] - Act 20

Sturgeon spearing: cumulative preference system for permit revised; date license holder may transfer license to a minor changed - Act 64

fish and fishing _ commercial Fish and fishing -- Commercial

Fish farms: DNR and DATCP to review applicable statutes and administrative rules, report required, and emergency rules provision [Sec. 9132 (4q)] - Act 20

Net pens placed in Great Lakes water body or tributary: DNR to issue statewide general permit under certain conditions; fish farm provisions - Act 75

Private fish farm: capacity study and report by DNR required [Sec. 9132 (4j)] - Act 20

Private fish farms: DNR grant to UW--Extension re providing services to support industry growth [Sec. 9132 (5c)] - Act 20

Walleye production: grants and contracts for stocking the waters of the state; emergency rules provision [Sec. 284g, h, 286d, 550m, 562t-563m, 572h, m, 9132 (3e)] - Act 20

fish and fishing _ license Fish and fishing -- License

DNR duty revisions re reports of violations, citation procedure re wetland discharge violations, minimum age for sturgeon spearing license, Dry Cleaner Environmental Response Council membership, and publishing class 1 notices for certain permit applications - Act 69

Hunting, fishing, and trapping approvals and conservation patron license: fee provisions for recipient of a Purple Heart medal - Act 55

Military personnel who served during the Iraq and Afghanistan wars: free resident small game, deer, or archer hunting license or resident annual fishing license; DVA voucher requirement [Sec. 411, 562] - Act 20

Ponds located entirely on private property: fishing without a license permitted [Sec. 562g-r] - Act 20

Sturgeon spearing: cumulative preference system for permit revised; date license holder may transfer license to a minor changed - Act 64

flood damage Flood damage, see Natural disaster

flood plain zoning Flood plain zoning

Ferrous metallic mining regulations and permit process created; nonferrous metallic mining regulations and permit process revised; DNR, wetlands, water, mining waste, fees, occupational tax, utility facility approvals, and local impact committee provisions - Act 1

floorperiod Floorperiod, see Legislature -- Procedure

florence county Florence County

Vehicle operating under a Michigan border permit allowed to operate in Florence County; compliance with current Michigan law and DOT report provisions - Act 34

fond du lac county Fond du Lac County

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

USH 151 interchange and bridge in Fond du Lac County [Sec. 1534f] - Act 20

food Food, see also Beverage; Dairy product; Livestock and meat

Buy local grant program: matching funds requirement added [Sec. 1592g] - Act 20

Direct sale of eggs regulations created; definitions and exemption from food processing plant license provisions - Act 245

Food protection practices (FPP) certification examination and restaurant provisions revised; local ordinance prohibition, exception for 1st class city - Act 292

Food regulation: adulterated and misbranded provisions revised re federal regulations - Act 374