Subject Index

Natural resources laws revised re stocking or introduction of fish, spawn or wild animals permit and languages and technical changes in water systems and abandoned container provisions (remedial legislation) -  AB865

Shining rough fish while fishing with bow or crossbow permitted -  SB412

Spearfishing law enforcement unencumbered funds transfer to Wisconsin development reserve fund eliminated [Sec. 710] - AB150

fish and fishing _ commercial Fish and fishing — Commercial

Commercial aquaculture: DNR must disapprove high-capacity well withdrawal if adversely affecting  - AB709

Commercial fishing catch quota: DNR to establish formula; fishing boards to make recommendations  - SB457

fish and fishing _ license Fish and fishing — License

Conservation patron license purchase by nonresidents permitted; wildlife damage surcharge expanded [Sec. 1474, 1556, 1574, 1576, 1589, 1594, 1596-1600, 1602, 1605, 1608, 1609, 1618-1624, 1626, 1631, 9342 (13), 9442 (9); A.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions, 1589m, 1595m, 1602m, deletes 1589, 1594, 1596-1600, 1602, 9342 (13)] -  AB150

Fish and game approvals requested by mail, telephone or electronic means: handling fees authorized [Sec. 644, 1538, 1603] - AB150

Fishing license for resident disabled person: period of validity and fee revised [Sec. 1560, 1610, 1617, 9342 (1)]  - AB150

Fishing license for resident disabled person: provisions of 1995 WisAct 27 modified -  AB592

Fishing license issuance re state correctional institution prohibited -  AB509

Fishing re state correctional institutions: license issuance and fishing by inmates prohibited -  SB405

Hunting and fishing approvals: fees revised [Sec. 1539-1549, 1551-1559, 1561-1570, 1572, 1573, 1575, 1577-1579, 1586-1588, 1590-1592, 1595, 1601, 9342 (8), 9442 (4), (5); original bill only] -  AB150

Trout stamp fee revenues: uses expanded [Sec. 640, 1625] - AB150

fish and fishing _ rough fish Fish and fishing — Rough fish

Shining rough fish while fishing with bow or crossbow permitted -  SB412

fish and game warden Fish and game warden

Lower St. Croix river: restrictions re zebra mussels on boats, trailers and equipment; enforcement provisions  - AB1046

Lower St. Croix river: restrictions re zebra mussels on boats, trailers and equipment; enforcement provisions  - SB590

Postage stamp honoring the nation's conservation wardens requested -  AJR14

fixed retirement investment trust _frit_ Fixed retirement investment trust (FRIT), see Retirement — Public

flag Flag, see Symbols, National

flex_time Flex-time, see Housing

flight instruction Flight instruction, see Aviation

flood plain zoning Flood plain zoning

Floodplain or shoreland zoning ordinances revised re nonconforming buildings; provisions applicable to Trenton Island in Pierce county eliminated [A.Amdt.1: shoreland zoning provisions removed; S.Amdt.1: certain permit exemptions for Crayfish creek in the city of Oak Creek]  - AB424

Floodproofed residential basements: DNR rules not to exceed FEMA restrictions -  AB584

Town zoning powers revised re county, shoreland and flood plain ordinances -  AB893

floorperiod Floorperiod, see Legislature — Procedure

fluoroscope Fluoroscope, see Public health

fond du lac county Fond du Lac county

Circuit court branches: number increased -  SB232

Local airport development program: funding increased [A.Sub.Amdt.2: general funding increase deleted, funding for Fond du Lac county airport construction provided]  - AB557

food Food, see also Beverage; Dairy product — Regulation; Livestock and meat; Nutrition; Restaurant; School — Lunch

Bread loaves sold by weight: restrictions modified -  AB958

DATCP surcharges revised re unlicensed bulk milk tankers and retail food establishments [Sec. 3598, 3599]  - AB150

False claims concerning perishable agricultural food products: cause of action created -  AB702

Food regulation by DATCP: lapse to general fund eliminated [Sec. 474-476, 9404 (3); A.Sub.Amdt.1: further revision, 476c] -  AB150

Placing foreign objects in edibles: law expanded -  SB294

food stamp plan Food stamp plan

Economic support and work programs transferred from DHSS to DILHR; LIEAP transferred to DOA [for section numbers and further revisions, see entry under ``Public assistance"] - AB150

Electronic benefit transfer system for food stamp and other programs: DHSS to implement; county participation optional [S.Amdt.1: tribal governing bodies included, use of nontraditional retailers (farmers' markets), program not implemented if certain conditions apply; S.Amdt.2: JCF to review]  - SB445

Food stamp outreach program eliminated [Sec. 860, 2327] -  AB150

Migrant worker eligibility for MA and food stamps; federal waiver provision [Sec. 2788-2790, 2793, 3026]  - AB150

Welfare fraud hotline: DILJD to establish toll-free telephone number; directory provision -  SB515

Wisconsin works re food stamp program: DILJD contracts permitted; benefit reduction based on number of hours worked - AB591

Wisconsin works re food stamp program: DILJD contracts permitted; benefit reduction based on number of hours worked - SB359

Work-not-welfare program revisions re benefits and additional monthly payments [Sec. 2900, 2902-2905, 2908; A.Sub.Amdt.1: further revision, 2899m]  - AB150

football Football, see Green Bay Packers; University of Wisconsin — La Crosse

foreclosure of mortgage Foreclosure of mortgage, see Mortgage

foreign corporation Foreign corporation, see Corporation

foreign country Foreign country, see International relations

foreign language Foreign language, see School — Branches of instruction

foreign trade office Foreign trade office, see Development, Department of

forest croplands Forest croplands, see Forestry — Taxation

forestry Forestry

County forest road aids increased - AB253

County forest road aids increased - AB557

County forest wildlife habitat aid revisions [Sec. 1240, 1241, 1244-1253, 1527, 9442 (1)] -  AB150

Heritage state parks and forests trust fund created [A.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 629p, 1394m, 1401, 1405e, 1510b, m, 3300m, 6307m, 9442 (12x)] -  AB150

Heritage state parks and forests trust fund: matching funds requirement modified; grant to Shawano county for Mountain bay trail -  AB1041

Heritage state parks and forests trust fund: matching funds requirement modified; minimum cash balance required; LWSR moneys set aside for Mountain bay state trail  - AB1093

Lake states wood utilization consortium: funding for grants and administrative costs [A.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 737c, e, 739m, r, 1430m, 9442 (8x)] -  AB150

LWSR revisions re county permits, standards for structures or mobile homes, timber cutting, mining and quarrying, recreational trails, DNR and LWSR board authority [S.Amdt.1: quarrying references removed, nonmetallic mining specified, erosion prevention and control rules]  - AB590

Managed forest land program: appropriation created for recording fees [Sec. 627, 3486-3488, 3490, 3492, 3493]  - AB150

Managed forest land program: location in cities permitted -  AB734

State forest management revisions - AB575

State forest nurseries: production, sale and distribution of planting stock limited -  SB375

State parks, trails, recreation areas and forests: management revisions [for section numbers, see entry under: ``State park"; original bill only] -  AB150

Timber harvesting equipment: sales and use tax exemption expanded -  AB321

Trust lands and investments, Division of, transferred from DOA to State treasurer [A.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 101m, 1074m, 1079m, 1080m, 1126g, 1139r, 1365g, 4454t, 9101 (20g); A.Amdt.26 to A.Sub.Amdt.1: deletes 1365g; S.Amdt.116 to Engr.AB-150: transfer of certain foresters from DNR, 9142 (13p)]  - AB150

Vehicles transporting certain oversize or overweight loads near Wisconsin-Michigan border: permit limitation removed [S.Amdt.1: motorized construction equipment operators exempt from driver licensing requirements]  - AB848

Vehicles transporting certain overweight loads: laws revised re agricultural transportation and energy emergencies, farm tractors on certain highways and permits for loads of hay bales or Christmas trees -  AB960

Vehicles transporting Christmas trees and exceeding width limitations: regulations revised - AB128

Vehicles transporting Christmas trees and exceeding width limitations: regulations revised - SB38

Vehicles used by common or contract carriers to haul raw forest products exempt from sales and use tax  - AB1053

Wood energy producers' income and franchise tax credit created - AB766

forestry _ fire Forestry — Fire, see Fire

forestry _ taxation Forestry — Taxation

Forest cropland and woodland tax law programs: authentication and signature requirements revised  - AB526

forfeiture Forfeiture

Child safety restraint system use violations: forfeiture modified  - AB802

Computers used to commit crimes: identity concealment and siezure of property provisions; use by certain convicted persons restricted; gambling and child pornography or material harmful to children prohibitions expanded - AB1055

Consumer fraud and unfair trade practices against elderly and disabled: supplemental forfeitures created  - AB989

Misdemeanor cases: jury revisions [S.Amdt.2: forfeiture cases added] -  AB211

Motor vehicle seizure for OWI offenses: law revised; use of forfeited vehicle specified -  SB393

Radio and sound-producing or amplification devices in motor vehicles: laws revised; vehicle impoundment and owner liability provided; local ordinances authorized; forfeitures doubled for violations [A.Sub.Amdt.2: further revisions, horn and vehicle warning device removed] -  AB438

Traffic regulation cases requiring forfeiture: appeals limited -  AB465