Wisconsin Legislature: Fraud

Regional revolving loan fund grant program: FWDA required to establish [Sec. 3938, 9101 (9), 9450 (1); original bill only] - SB21

VETransfer grant program transferred to FWDA from DVA; recognizes VETransfer, Inc. is doing business as Global Entrepreneurship Collective, Inc. [Sec. 769, 1457] - AB21

VETransfer grant program transferred to FWDA from DVA; recognizes VETransfer, Inc. is doing business as Global Entrepreneurship Collective, Inc. [Sec. 769, 1457; original bill only] - SB21

Fox River Navigational System visitor center: DOA may sell parcel of public land to City of Appleton for construction of; Fox River Navigational System Authority duties - AB810

Fox River Navigational System visitor center: DOA may sell parcel of public land to City of Appleton for construction of; Fox River Navigational System Authority duties - SB641

Franchisor excluded as the employer of a franchisee or employee of franchisee for specified purposes unless certain conditions are met - AB578

Franchisor excluded as the employer of a franchisee or employee of franchisee for specified purposes unless certain conditions are met [S.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions] - SB422

Community development financial institution (CDFI): income and franchise tax credits created for investments in; definitions and sunset provision - AB911

Community development financial institution (CDFI): income and franchise tax credits created for investments in; definitions and sunset provision - SB693

Corporation establishing a headquarters in this state and WEDC determines it sells a noncompeting product: income and franchise tax credits created; definitions, DOR duties, and JSCTE appendix report - AB178

Depreciation, depletion, and amortization computing: Internal Revenue Code revision - AB48

Depreciation, depletion, and amortization computing: Internal Revenue Code revision - SB24

Early stage seed and angel investment credits: refund provision - AB102

Early stage seed and angel investment credits: refund provision - SB111

Eliminating lead hazard in a dwelling or residential condominium: income, corporate, and franchise tax credits created for costs related to - AB963

Grocery stores in underserved areas: income and franchise tax credit created - AB244

Income and franchise tax rate for corporations lowered - AB1020

Property of a delinquent taxpayer: sale and auction provisions revised [Sec. 2459, 2460, 4622, 9337 (1)] - AB21

Property of a delinquent taxpayer: sale and auction provisions revised [Sec. 2459, 2460, 4622, 9337 (1)] - SB21

Research approved by an industry cluster partnership: income and franchise tax credit created for certain research expenses - AB757

Research approved by an industry cluster partnership: income and franchise tax credit created for certain research expenses - SB525

Tax law administration revisions re individual and corporate income taxes, franchise taxes, and sales and use taxes; DOR duties - AB623

Tax law administration revisions re individual and corporate income taxes, franchise taxes, and sales and use taxes; DOR duties [S.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions, provisions removed re direct costs and indirect costs, DOR rules for determining if a business is located in the state and if a taxpayer is subject to state jurisdiction for certain tax purposes; S.Sub.Amdt.2: further revisions, removes sales and use tax exemption for real property construction activity products and DOR participation in the Multistate Tax Commission Audit Program provisions] - SB503

Actions against financial institutions prohibited re offers, promises, agreements, or commitments not in writing; definitions and conditions provisions [A.Amdt.2: farm credit institutions and credit card provisions added; S.Amdt.4: does not prohibit fraudulent representation actions or claims] - AB23

Commercial motor vehicle and CDL revisions re driving while using a cellular or wireless telephone prohibited, fraud related to exam or issuance of CDL license, text messaging considered a serious traffic violation, and standard restrictions on a CDL expanded - AB209

Commercial motor vehicle and CDL revisions re driving while using a cellular or wireless telephone prohibited, fraud related to exam or issuance of CDL license, text messaging considered a serious traffic violation, and standard restrictions on a CDL expanded [S.Amdt.1: restricted CDL for persons with diabetes controlled by insulin provision added; S.Amdt.2: definition revisions, reporting emergencies exception] - SB158

Credentials issued by DSPS or affiliated credentialing board: intentional material misstatements, omissions, and falsified documentation on application for or renewal of crime created; location of trial provision - AB812

DCF payments to certain child care providers modified; DCF to set policies and procedures to prevent fraud in Wisconsin Shares, LAB audit required and recovery of overpayments provision - AB607

Eliminate authority of a person to bring a qui tam claim against another person making a false claim for MA [S.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 945n, 3501p, 3504c, 4610f-r, 4639g, 9318 (3f)] - SB21

Ethics Commission toll-free telephone number required for reports of fraud, waste, and mismanagement re WEDC; DA and report provisions - AB991

Ethics Commission toll-free telephone number required for reports of fraud, waste, and mismanagement re WEDC; DA and report provisions - SB782

False statement on an application or false statement of a material fact used to determine eligibility for a benefit from WEDC: criminal penalties and other consequences created - AB669

False statement on an application or false statement of a material fact used to determine eligibility for a benefit from WEDC: criminal penalties and other consequences created - SB573

False statement re military service or honors to obtain financial or other tangible benefit made a crime - AB114

False statement re military service or honors to obtain financial or other tangible benefit made a crime - SB95

Fraud in obtaining economic development benefits from WEDC: provisions and criminal penalties created - SB415

Motor vehicle insurance and proof of financial responsibility requirements: penalties for violations revised; DOT duties; fraud and recovery of noneconomic damages provisions - AB92

Off-highway motorcycle (OHM): operation and registration requirements established; definition, fees, and trails provisions; DNR duties; Off-Highway Motorcycle Council created [A.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions, false statement on application and electronic retrieval of information provisions added] - AB470

Optional incentive program for counties under certain population and tribes that identify fraudulent activity in MA and FoodShare: DHS to establish - AB535

Optional incentive program for counties under certain population and tribes that identify fraudulent activity in MA and FoodShare: DHS to establish - SB472

Parental choice program: criminal penalties re false statement on application, concealing events to fraudulently participate, or unauthorized use of payments; DOJ and DA duties - AB69

Parental choice program: criminal penalties re false statement on application, concealing events to fraudulently participate, or unauthorized use of payments; DOJ and DA duties - AB855

Small farm operators: program to reimburse higher education debt created in HEAB, conditions specified; Small Farm Higher Education Debt Council created in DATCP; fraud, income tax deductions, and LAB audit and report provisions; JSCTE appendix report - AB913

Small farm operators: program to reimburse higher education debt created in HEAB, conditions specified; Small Farm Higher Education Debt Council created in DATCP; fraud, income tax deductions, and LAB audit and report provisions; JSCTE appendix report - SB706

Threat or false threat to use a firearm in a school zone made a felony - AB273

Threat or false threat to use a firearm in a school zone made a felony - SB197

UI benefits: claimants committing second act of concealment or impersonation are ineligible for 7 years - AB212

UI benefits: claimants committing second act of concealment or impersonation are ineligible for 7 years - SB140

UI fraud: penalties for knowingly making a false statement or representation and acts of concealment revised [Sec. 3113, 3131, 3132, 9351 (3), (4), 9451 (3), (4)] - AB21

UI fraud: penalties for knowingly making a false statement or representation and acts of concealment revised [Sec. 3113, 3131, 3132, 9351 (3), (4), 9451 (3), (4); S.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions, false statement penalty provision removed, unemployment program integrity fund revisions, 3119m, 3120m, deletes 3131, 3132, 9351 (3), 9451 (3)] - SB21

UI fraud: penalties for knowingly making a false statement revised - AB533

UI fraud: penalties for knowingly making a false statement revised - SB401

Underage alcohol violations: law enforcement cannot issue citation if emergency medical assistance is requested via 911; false report penalties - SB471

WC law revisions re general coverage, payment of benefits, hearing and procedures, and program administration; study of restricted work during employee healing period required; DHA, LIRC, DOJ, and DWD duties - AB501

WC law revisions re general coverage, payment of benefits, hearing and procedures, and program administration; study of restricted work during employee healing period required; DHA, LIRC, DOJ, and DWD duties - SB456

WEDC employees aware of fraud against WEDC required to report it to DOJ or a DA; retroactive provision - AB859

WEDC employees aware of fraud against WEDC required to report it to DOJ or a DA; retroactive provision - SB785

Classification of certain fuels and petroleum inspection duties transferred from DSPS to DATCP [S.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 2200b-2202b, 2327b-2329b, 2683b-m] - SB21

DSPS duties and powers revised re uniform professional credentialing and occupational licensing procedures; multifamily dwelling and commercial building codes; Building Inspector Review Board; penalties for certain violations; safety glazing material in hazardous locations; aging schools program; list of variances under the historic building code; list of licensed retail LPG suppliers; municipal construction site erosion control program review frequency; manufactured housing industry dispute resolution; manufactured home construction and safety reports; certain master and journeyman plumber permits; septic tank installers; public swimming pool definition; plumbing, fire protection systems, and swimming pool plan review law reorganized; mandatory meeting requirements; administrative warnings; costs of disciplinary proceedings; registration of licensed medical professionals; jurisprudence examination of funeral directors; and degree requirement for sitting for certain exams; DOA appendix report - AB935

DSPS duties and powers revised re uniform professional credentialing and occupational licensing procedures; multifamily dwelling and commercial building codes; Building Inspector Review Board; penalties for certain violations; safety glazing material in hazardous locations; aging schools program; list of variances under the historic building code; list of licensed retail LPG suppliers; municipal construction site erosion control program review frequency; manufactured housing industry dispute resolution; manufactured home construction and safety reports; certain master and journeyman plumber permits; septic tank installers; public swimming pool definition; plumbing, fire protection systems, and swimming pool plan review law reorganized; mandatory meeting requirements; administrative warnings; costs of disciplinary proceedings; registration of licensed medical professionals; jurisprudence examination of funeral directors; and degree requirement for sitting for certain exams; DOA appendix report - SB698

LPG retailers required to obtain commercial general liability insurance; surety bond and letter of credit options eliminated - AB698

LPG retailers required to obtain commercial general liability insurance; surety bond and letter of credit options eliminated - SB547

Municipalities permitted to impose a sales and use tax and must use the revenue for transportation purposes; sales and use tax rate reduced and sales tax from gasoline and diesel fuel sales required to be deposited in the transportation fund - AB301

Wisconsin Propane Education and Research Council allowed to levy an assessment on certain propane retailers, referendum and circuit court provisions - AB705

Wisconsin Propane Education and Research Council allowed to levy an assessment on certain propane retailers, referendum and circuit court provisions - SB539

Columbaria are exempt from mausoleum requirements - AB268

Columbaria maintained by religious associations: exemption from requirements applicable to mausoleums and cemeteries created - AB285

Columbaria maintained by religious associations: exemption from requirements applicable to mausoleums and cemeteries created [S.Amdt.1: care fund and certification requirements added] - SB229

Deceased prison inmate: procedures relating to burial or cremation, unclaimed corpse, notification to relative, prohibition on cremation re homicide, and charges to prisoner’s estate - AB770

Deceased prison inmate: procedures relating to burial or cremation, unclaimed corpse, notification to relative, prohibition on cremation re homicide, and charges to prisoner’s estate - SB585

DSPS duties and powers revised re uniform professional credentialing and occupational licensing procedures; multifamily dwelling and commercial building codes; Building Inspector Review Board; penalties for certain violations; safety glazing material in hazardous locations; aging schools program; list of variances under the historic building code; list of licensed retail LPG suppliers; municipal construction site erosion control program review frequency; manufactured housing industry dispute resolution; manufactured home construction and safety reports; certain master and journeyman plumber permits; septic tank installers; public swimming pool definition; plumbing, fire protection systems, and swimming pool plan review law reorganized; mandatory meeting requirements; administrative warnings; costs of disciplinary proceedings; registration of licensed medical professionals; jurisprudence examination of funeral directors; and degree requirement for sitting for certain exams; DOA appendix report - AB935

DSPS duties and powers revised re uniform professional credentialing and occupational licensing procedures; multifamily dwelling and commercial building codes; Building Inspector Review Board; penalties for certain violations; safety glazing material in hazardous locations; aging schools program; list of variances under the historic building code; list of licensed retail LPG suppliers; municipal construction site erosion control program review frequency; manufactured housing industry dispute resolution; manufactured home construction and safety reports; certain master and journeyman plumber permits; septic tank installers; public swimming pool definition; plumbing, fire protection systems, and swimming pool plan review law reorganized; mandatory meeting requirements; administrative warnings; costs of disciplinary proceedings; registration of licensed medical professionals; jurisprudence examination of funeral directors; and degree requirement for sitting for certain exams; DOA appendix report - SB698

Funeral, burial, and cemetery expenses for decedents who received certain public assistance: DHS to pursue recovery of aid, life insurance policy provision [Sec. 1817-1827, 1831, 1832, 1834-1843, 1845, 4588, 4595, 4623-4630, 9318 (1)] - AB21

Funeral, burial, and cemetery expenses for decedents who received certain public assistance: DHS to pursue recovery of aid, life insurance policy provision [Sec. 1817-1827, 1831, 1832, 1834-1843, 1845, 4588, 4595, 4623-4630, 9318 (1); S.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions, estate recovery of funeral and cemetery aid modified, 1819b, c, 1834b, c, deletes 1819, 1834] - SB21