Subject Index

fee Fee, see specific subject

feedlot Feedlot, see Livestock and meat

felons_ rights Felons' rights, see Civil right

felony Felony, see Crime and criminals — Felony

fences Fences

Partition fence: applicability of law re building and maintaining narrowed -  AB796

Partition fence: applicability of law re building and maintaining narrowed -  SB444

fermented malt beverage Fermented malt beverage, see Alcohol beverage and its subheadings

fertilizer Fertilizer

Agricultural chemical cleanup surcharge reductions [Enrolled SB-40: Sec. 2595n-w, 2596e, g, 2598e, f, 9303 (1v)]  - SB40

Agricultural chemical pollution prevention: DATCP may provide assistance for capital improvement costs [Sec. 194, 2599; Enrolled SB-40: project cost limited; rules re eligible recipients and projects and allowable costs] - SB40

Anaerobic digester research and development: DATCP to fund from recycling fund; to be conducted by discovery farms program of the Wisconsin Agricultural Stewardship Initiative, Inc. [Sec. 187, 2593] -  SB40

Animal waste management: funding authority of DNR expanded; funding to local government re animal feeding operation authorized [Sec. 3079-3081]  - SB40

Fertilizer containing phosphorus: application and retail sale prohibitions created; exceptions provided  - AB396

Fertilizer containing phosphorus: application and retail sale prohibitions created; exceptions provided  - SB197

Wind, solar, and gas from anaerobic digestion of agricultural waste: sales and use tax exemptions created [Enrolled SB-40: Sec. 2419c, 9441 (2j)] -  SB40

fever thermometer Fever thermometer, see Public safety

filling station Filling station, see Gasoline

finance, joint committee on Finance, Joint Committee on, see Legislature — Finance, Joint Committee on

financial disclosure by public officials Financial disclosure by public officials, see Ethics

financial institution Financial institution, see also Bank; Credit union

Account access devices used for sales transactions: retaining certain data prohibited; exemption provision  - AB745

Account access devices used for sales transactions: retaining certain data prohibited; exemption provision  - SB439

Active members of the U.S. armed forces and their dependents: DOR to deny tax benefits to financial institutions that violate certain state or federal protections  - AB15

ATM access fee or surcharge on international transactions permitted -  AB239

ATMs excluded from property tax exemption for computers [S.Sub.Amdt.1 as modified by Senate; deleted by A.Sub.Amdt.1 or A.Amdt.1] -  SB40

Uniform Debt-Management Services Act adopted; certain licensing provisions -  AB218

Wage claim lien takes precedence over a lien of a commercial lending institution -  AB403

Wage claim lien takes precedence over a lien of a commercial lending institution -  SB123

financial institutions, department of Financial Institutions, Department of

Cable franchises granted to cable operators law repealed; ``video service" and video service franchises obtained through DFI created [for further revisions, see entry under ``Television"] - AB207

Cable franchises granted to cable operators law repealed; ``video service" and video service franchises obtained through DFI created -  SB107

Cemetery associations and cemetery authorities law revisions re deposits and investments of and trustees of care funds and preneed trust funds, licensure and registration of certain cemeteries, reporting requirements, sale or encumbrance of cemetery land, and regulation of warehouses  - AB547

Cemetery associations and cemetery authorities law revisions re deposits and investments of and trustees of care funds and preneed trust funds, licensure and registration of certain cemeteries, reporting requirements, sale or encumbrance of cemetery land, and regulation of warehouses  - SB288

Consumer loan made by a licensed lender: finance charge restrictions; definition, DFI, and penalty provisions  - AB211

Health care plans known as ``cafeteria plans" created by employers for their employees: income and franchise tax credits created; DOR and DFI duties -  AB894

One-time delay of lapse to general fund [Enrolled SB-40: Sec. 9217 (1j)] -  SB40

Payday loan: ability of customer to ``rollover" a loan limited, definition provided; DFI, or any state agency, prohibited from starting or maintaining a database of individuals who enter into payday loans -  AB574

Securities agents and investment advisers: initial and renewal license fees increased [Sec. 3563]  - SB40

Tobacco product marketing settlement agreement: nonparticipating manufacturer's agent changed from Secretary of State to DFI (remedial legislation) -  AB615

financial responsibility of motor vehicle operator Financial responsibility of motor vehicle operator, see Insurance — Motor vehicle

fines Fines, see also Forfeiture; Sentences and penalties

Aircraft OWI and prohibited alcohol concentration penalties made the same as motor vehicle penalties; minor passenger, operating in a reckless manner, and alcohol and other drug assessment and treatment provisions [Enrolled SB-40: Sec. 814m, 1819m, 2665g-r, 3315k, s] - SB40

``Authorization for final disposition" document re human remains: regulations created; fine, anatomical gift, and civil and criminal immunity provisions -  AB305

Environmental surcharge increased re fine or forfeiture for violation of an environmental law - AB956

Fines and forfeitures collected by counties: percentage retained revised [A.Sub.Amdt.1 or A.Amdt.1; deleted by Conf. Sub.Amdt.1] -  SB40

Fines and forfeitures imposed by circuit court unrelated to transportation: percentage retained by county revised  - AB678

Notary public who is not an attorney prohibited from certain actions that imply he or she is an attorney; exemption provided - AB468

Scrap metal sales, purchases, and dealers: definitions, photograph and records requirements, fines, civil action provision, and theft of property modified [S.Amdt.1: definition revisions; S.Amdt.2: photographic or video image of vehicle license plate requirement deleted; S.Amdt.3: confidentiality of certain information] -  SB473

fingerprint Fingerprint, see Criminal identification and investigation

fire Fire

Automatic fire sprinkler systems in multifamily dwellings and CBRFs: requirements revised [A.Sub.Amdt.1 or A.Amdt.1; deleted by Conf.Sub.Amdt.1] -  SB40

Automatic fire sprinklers in places of employment and public buildings under 60 feet in height: eliminating Comm.Dept authority to grant a variance to the rules relating to (remedial legislation) -  SB345

Fire detection, prevention, and suppression rules re places of employment and public buildings under 60 feet in height: rules based on International Code Council, Inc., building code (remedial legislation) -  SB344

Fire occurrence reports and records: requiring fire departments to report certain information to Comm.Dept  - AB756

Fire occurrence reports and records: requiring fire departments to report certain information to Comm.Dept [S.Amdt.2: report submitted to the U.S. Fire Administration, additional information required] -  SB436

Fire safety performance standard for cigarettes established; manufacturer and Comm.Dept duties specified  - AB717

Fire safety performance standard for cigarettes established; manufacturer and Comm.Dept duties specified  - SB379

Mobile kitchen: automatic fire suppression or exhaust hood requirement may not be enforced under certain conditions - AB864

Mobile kitchen: automatic fire suppression or exhaust hood requirement may not be enforced under certain conditions - SB525

Special orders of business for March 5, 2008 established re AB-47, AB-67, AB-92, AB-151, AB-212, AB-281, AB-346, AB-424, AB-479, AB-486, AB-517, AB-543, AB-553, AB-569, AB-579, AB-603, AB-635, AB-645, AB-663, AB-672, AB-673, AB-676, AB-677, AB-692, AB-693, AB-717, AB-736, AB-753, AB-755, AB-771, AB-772, AB-793, AB-804, AB-805, AB-817, AB-819, AB-825, AB-835, AB-842, AB-853, AB-864, AB-869, AB-872, AB-901, SB-69, SB-176, SB-272, SB-289, SB-294, SB-324, SB-325, SB-326, SB-327, SB-328, SB-335, SB-368, SB-369, SB-370 - AR16

Tangible personal property damaged or destroyed by fire, flood, or natural disaster: refundable individual income tax credit created re sales and use tax on replacements  - AB283

Thermal system insulation and fire-stop products: Comm.Dept required to regulate the business of installing, removing, and maintaining; council created; licensing, definition, continuing education, and state inspector provisions  - AB388

Thermal system insulation and fire-stop products: Comm.Dept required to regulate the business of installing, removing, and maintaining; council created; licensing, definition, continuing education, and state inspector provisions  - SB194

fire department Fire department, see also Milwaukee — Fire department

Ash resulting from the burning of a structure for practice or instruction of fire fighters or testing of equipment: DNR prohibited from requiring disposal in certain landfills  - AB333

Employment discrimination re temporary absence to respond to emergency call as a volunteer fire fighter, EMT, first responder, or ambulance driver prohibited; undue hardship provision - AB812

Fire fighter injury or death due to heart or respiratory disease or stroke: presumption for WC purposes that the condition is related to employment created; criteria specified  - AB275

Fire occurrence reports and records: requiring fire departments to report certain information to Comm.Dept  - AB756

Fire occurrence reports and records: requiring fire departments to report certain information to Comm.Dept [S.Amdt.2: report submitted to the U.S. Fire Administration, additional information required] -  SB436

Fire schools state operations appropriation: unencumbered balance to revert to fire dues distribution appropriation [Enrolled SB-40: Sec. 265m, 9346 (3k)] -  SB40

Fireworks law revisions re user's permits, displays, wholesalers, and penalties and enforcement; liability and seized property provisions -  AB380

Joint fire department debts re fire station: local levy limits exception expanded to include -  AB869

Joint fire department debts re fire station: local levy limits exception expanded to include -  SB528

Law enforcement officer or fire fighter discipline procedure revised re collective bargaining agreement  - AB57

Law enforcement officer or fire fighter discipline procedure revised re collective bargaining agreement  - SB21

Law enforcement officer or fire fighter discipline procedure revised re collective bargaining agreement [Sec. 1867, 9355 (1)] -  SB40

Law enforcement or fire fighter disciplinary action procedures: collective bargaining may include [Enrolled SB-40: Sec. 2666e-2679i, 9315 (1f)] -  SB40

Levy limits for cities, villages, and towns: exception for fire protection services contracted out  - AB788

Police officer or fire fighter of any class of city charged with a misdemeanor or felony: suspension and compensation withheld pending disposition of the charges; duties of chief, first class city, appeal, and collective bargaining provisions - SB489

Railroad safety and emergency procedures requirements specified; notification to law enforcement, emergency response agencies, and DOT -  AB300

Railroad safety and emergency procedures requirements specified; notification to law enforcement, emergency response agencies, and DOT -  SB152

Retirement plan income re hazardous duty personnel: certain amount made tax exempt; committee created to study the taxation of pension income, report required  - AB861

Special distinguishing motorcycle registration plate for fire fighters, rescue squad members, or EMTs created; fee, disposal, and personalization provisions - SB267

Special distinguishing registration plates for fire fighters and groups that are military in nature: DOT must allow surviving spouse of fire fighter who died in the line of duty to retain the special plate; changes similar condition for surviving spouse of military group member from permissive to mandatory [A.Amdt.2: surviving spouse of fire fighter added; A.Amdt.3: EMTs and rescue squad members added, reissuance of plates surrendered due to injury preventing performance of duties] - SB20

Special distinguishing registration plates for fire fighters: retired fire fighters permitted to retain; DOT to provide decals with the word ``retired" to affix to the plates  - SB563

Special orders of business for March 5, 2008 established re AB-47, AB-67, AB-92, AB-151, AB-212, AB-281, AB-346, AB-424, AB-479, AB-486, AB-517, AB-543, AB-553, AB-569, AB-579, AB-603, AB-635, AB-645, AB-663, AB-672, AB-673, AB-676, AB-677, AB-692, AB-693, AB-717, AB-736, AB-753, AB-755, AB-771, AB-772, AB-793, AB-804, AB-805, AB-817, AB-819, AB-825, AB-835, AB-842, AB-853, AB-864, AB-869, AB-872, AB-901, SB-69, SB-176, SB-272, SB-289, SB-294, SB-324, SB-325, SB-326, SB-327, SB-328, SB-335, SB-368, SB-369, SB-370 - AR16

State of emergency: state agency status for health care facilities and certain health care providers revised; governing bodies of counties allowed to make declarations of emergencies; civil liability immunity for donating or selling qualified food and household products modified; State Interoperability Council made a statutory council and renamed the Interoperability Council; tornado or other hazardous drill requirement in public and private schools revised [A.Amdt.1: mass clinic provision added; A.Amdt.2: schools to report on fire and tornado drills to fire department; S.Amdt.2: qualified emergency household products revision] -  AB321

Tenant termination of tenancy permitted for imminent threat of serious physical harm, conditions specified; lease is void and unenforceable if landlord takes certain actions in retaliation for tenant's contact with law enforcement, health, or safety services; municipality and county prohibited from imposing a fee on property owner or occupant for call for emergency services - AB520