Subject Index

Managed forest land program revisions: effective date re 2003 WisAct 228 (AB-323) revised -  AB908

forfeiture Forfeiture

CBRF maximum forfeiture for violations increased; surcharge imposed on nursing homes for each forfeiture violation [Sec. 1465, 1469-1471; original bill only]  - SB44

Circuit court allowed to reduce unpaid forfeiture by time served in jail -  AB661

Computer used to commit a crime is subject to forfeiture; disposition by law enforcement provisions  - SB403

County board may establish fee for certain court-related sheriff's service [A.Amdt.1 and S.Amdt.1: fee limited re seized property or eviction] -  AB50

Damages caused by dogs to persons, animals, or property: liability and forfeiture revisions; court order to kill a dog modified - AB423

DATCP revisions re small claims actions applied to certain forfeiture actions and weather modification (remedial legislation) - AB627

Environmental Results Program and Environmental Improvement Program created; DNR, Comm.Dept, and DOJ duties specified [S.Amdt.2: waiver of enforcement record requirements and forfeiture provisions] -  SB61

Fines and forfeitures imposed by circuit court: percentage retained by county increased -  AB666

Fines and forfeitures imposed by circuit court: percentage retained by county increased; sunset provision  - AB361

Fireworks laws revisions re user's permits, displays, wholesalers, and penalties and enforcement; liability and seized property provisions -  AB438

Governmental action affecting the fair market value of private real property: owner may bring an action against a state or local governmental unit to void an action under set conditions; certain actions are excluded -  AB808

Human service vehicle operator qualifications established; sepcialized transportation service requirements re background checks and vehicle operating records; fines, DOT, DOJ, and county provisions [S.Amdt.1: provisions re certain convictions removed, school bus endorsement added; A.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions, operator background information forms, ID cards, and records maintenance provisions removed]  - SB3

Marijuana-related prosecutions and property seizure actions: medical necessity defense created; DHFS to establish registry for medical users of marijuana; authorizing certain nonprofit marijuana distribution organizations; U.W. Board of Regents study required -  AB892

Money forfeited in a drug case: law enforcement agency may retain certain percentage -  AB882

Mortgage banking and mortgage brokering laws revised; Division of Banking and TCS Board duties [S.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions] -  SB279

Motor vehicle dealer, salesperson, sales finance company, distributor, manufacturer, or transporter operating without a license or failing to report to DOT a change in its place of business: fines changed to forfeitures  - AB777

Motor vehicle operating privilege: circuit or municipal court may suspend re unpaid forfeiture - SB51

Motor vehicle safety belt violations: forfeiture increased - SB182

Nursing home regulations revised re appeals, forfeitures and assessments, conditional licenses, admissions, and suspension or revocation of licensure -  AB842

Sale of regulated fireworks: penalty for lack of seller's permit changed from forfeiture to criminal penalty; permanent building required -  AB439

Shopping cart re intentional removal: penalty increased to misdemeanor [A.Amdt.1: misdemeanor changed to increased forfeiture] -  AB570

Transfer of ownership of vehicles: buyer's responsibility to notify DOT and for costs re removal, impoundment, or disposal of an abandoned vehicle -  AB759

Transfer of ownership of vehicles: buyer's responsibility to notify DOT and for costs re removal, impoundment, or disposal of an abandoned vehicle -  SB393

``Unregistered motor vehicle" definition changed; enforcement of ordinance and immobilization or impoundment costs provisions -  AB589

foster home Foster home, see Children

fox Fox, see Animal

fox river Fox river, see Waterways and water power

franchise Franchise

Intoxicating liquor retailer advertising requirements revised [A.Amdt.1: franchise provision] - SB211

franchise _ taxation Franchise — Taxation

Airport development zone program created; loans, bonds, and income and franchise tax provisions  - AB881

Airport development zone program created; loans, bonds, and income and franchise tax provisions  - SB444

Apprentice training: income and franchise tax credits based on wages created -  AB626

Breast-milk collection and storage: income and franchise tax credit for businesses that provide facility for employees - SB263

Certified capital investments: income and franchise tax credits created for certain public utilities and financial institutions - AB522

Corporate income or franchise tax revision re single sales factor apportionment -  AB6

Dairy farm operation expenses: income and franchise tax credits created -  AB283

Day care center for children of employees: income and franchise tax credits for business created - SB264

Education credit re income and franchise taxes to businesses and corporations that pay certain tuitions; DOR report required - SB268

Electricity and fuel sold for use in manufacturing tangible personal property: income or franchise tax credit and sales and use tax provisions revised [A.Sub.Amdt.2: further revisions, manufacturing investment credit created; A.Amdt.2: further revisions, ``sold for use" changed to ``consumed"]  - AB507

Electricity and fuel sold for use in manufacturing tangible property: carry forward of income or franchise tax credit re sales and use taxes modified [A.Amdt.1: allowing refunds for certain development zones and technology zones tax credits added] - AB508

Entertainment, broadcasting, and film economic rebate tax credit created -  AB976

Farm property: computing expense deductions and amortization and depreciation for income and franchise tax purposes revised - AB781

Federal taxable income for state income tax and franchise tax purposes: adding payments to related entities  - AB461

Federal taxable income for state income tax and franchise tax purposes: adding payments to related entities  - AB756

Health savings account: individual income tax credit created [S.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions, income and franchise tax deductions and penalties re Internal Revenue Code, tax credit removed] -  SB568

Health savings account: state income and franchise tax deductions re Internal Revenue Code - AB775

Health savings account: state income and franchise tax deductions re Internal Revenue Code - AB815

Health savings account: state income and franchise tax deductions re Internal Revenue Code - SB409

Income and franchise taxes: Internal Revenue Code changes adopted re Military Family Tax Relief Act of 2003 (Public Law 108-121) -  SB421

Income and franchise taxes: Internal Revenue Code changes adopted re Military Family Tax Relief Act of 2003 (Public Law 108-121); individual income tax exemption created re certain pay received by reserve component of the armed forces called to active service -  AB807

Military income received while on active duty: individual income tax exemption created re reserve component of the armed forces [A.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions, active service definition revised; S.Amdt.1: armed forces member tax credit eligibility limited] -  AB155

Nonprofit charitable organization: state income and franchise taxes apply unless certain contribution is made to veterans groups -  AB824

Single sales factor apportionment of corporate income -  AB413

Single sales factor apportionment of corporate income -  SB197

Single sales factor apportionment of corporate income: option to choose prior to scheduled date in 2003 WisAct 37 re certain net gain of employees -  SB450

Single sales factor apportionment of corporate income: 2003 WisAct 37 provisions repealed; property and payroll factors reinstated -  AB974

Single sales factor apportionment of corporate income: 2003 WisAct 37 provisions repealed; property and payroll factors reinstated -  SB532

State historic rehabilitation tax credit revisions; supplement to federal historic rehabilitation credit and SHSW provisions - AB309

Tax credit carry forward provisions for businesses extended re certain income and franchise taxes  - AB704

Tax increase in certain cases: two-thirds vote required. Constitutional amendment (1st consideration)  - AJR17

Tax increase in certain cases: two-thirds vote required. Constitutional amendment (1st consideration)  - SJR15

Tax increase or tax base broadened in certain cases: two-thirds vote required. Constitutional amendment (1st consideration) - AJR6

Taxpayer's state income or franchise tax liability calculation: certain amounts added to federal taxable income  - AB391

Venture capital funds and qualified new business ventures: income and franchise tax credits created under certain conditions; study required [for further revisions, see entry under ``Business"] -  SB261

Venture capital funds and qualified new business ventures: income and franchise tax credits created under certain conditions; study required; start-up technology business provision - AB538

Wisconsin Capital Investment Board created; income and franchise tax credits for certain equity investments in venture capital funds and individual income tax credit re certain seed capital funds or businesses created -  AB524

francisco, gene l Francisco, Gene L.

Accomplishments and service to the state recognized -  AR7

fraternal organization Fraternal organization, see Benevolent association

fraud Fraud, see also Advertisement — Fraudulent

Child abuse or neglect: false statement knowingly made by person required to report such incidents prohibited  - AB646

Deceptive activities re transactions with financial institutions: prohibitions created -  AB288

Falsifying title insurance commitment or policy or other written evidence re title to real property prohibited  - AB545

Fraud, waste, and mismanagement in state government: LAB to maintain toll-free number and voice mail to receive reports - AB140

Fraud, waste, and mismanagement in state government: LAB to maintain toll-free number and voice mail to receive reports - SB95

Handgun purchase: notification form questions expanded and separate penalty for providing false information  - AB315

``Invasion of privacy" definition expanded re person placed in a false light -  AB585

SSN of individuals on certain public records: SSN must be deleted before permitting access to the record; exceptions provided; penalties for misrepresenting identity or purpose re obtaining SSN -  AB884

State-chartered bank, savings bank, S & L, or credit union: deceptive or misleading use of name or similar name prohibited - AB673

State-chartered bank, savings bank, S & L, or credit union deceptive or misleading use of name or similar name prohibited [S.Amdt.1: logo and symbol added] - SB326

Threat to release chemical, biological, or radioactive substances knowing it is false: crime created, definition provided; court to assess certain costs -  AB71

Threat to release or disseminate a harmful substance knowing it is false prohibited, definition provided; court to assess certain costs incurred by state and local government agencies [deleted by S.Amdt.1] -  SB120

freedom of speech and press Freedom of speech and press

Civil actions: special motion to strike a claim arising from defendant's exercise of right to free speech and to petition the government created; Director of State Courts duty specified and report required -  SB80

freeway Freeway, see Road — Expressway

fruit Fruit, see Farm produce