Wisconsin Legislature: Freedom, Town of

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

Funeral homes, cemeteries, and crematorium: exemption from certain fees and moratorium on certain fee increases [S.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 1831p, 1909s, 9318 (3j)] - SB21

Funeral procession vehicles equipped with a flashing purple light permitted - AB531

Funeral procession vehicles equipped with a flashing purple light permitted - SB400

Medical examiner, and medicolegal investigation staff members licensure by the Medicolegal Investigation Examining Board (MIEB) required, exceptions and license requirements; MIEB created in DSPS; reporting deaths revisions and failure to report penalty increased; jurisdiction to investigate death and notifications, autopsies and other diagnostic procedures; investigation records and handling of personal property; disposition of bodies; access to deceased's mental health treatment records - AB867

Medical examiner, and medicolegal investigation staff members licensure by the Medicolegal Investigation Examining Board (MIEB) required, exceptions and license requirements; MIEB created in DSPS; reporting deaths revisions and failure to report penalty increased; jurisdiction to investigate death and notifications, autopsies and other diagnostic procedures; investigation records and handling of personal property; disposition of bodies; access to deceased's mental health treatment records - SB712

Unclaimed cremated remains in custody of a funeral director, cemetery authority, or public officer: contacting DVA or county veterans service officer required to determine if the person was a veteran or eligible for burial at a veterans cemetery; civil liability exemption provision [A.Amdt.1: contact local veterans service organization added] - AB693

Unclaimed cremated remains in custody of a funeral director, cemetery authority, or public officer: contacting DVA or county veterans service officer required to determine if the person was a veteran or eligible for burial at a veterans cemetery; civil liability exemption provision - SB518

Fantasy game operators required to register with DFI; definitions, fee, and penalty provisions - AB800

Fantasy game operators required to register with DFI; definitions, fee, and penalty provisions - SB702

Progressive raffle provisions created [S.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 4546m-t] - SB21

Raffle regulations revised re alternate raffle, tickets, and number of raffles; DOA authority removed - AB14

Raffle regulations revised re alternate raffle, tickets, and number of raffles; DOA authority removed - SB8

Landlord and tenant law revisions: local government authority, automatic sprinklers in multifamily dwellings, towing vehicles from private property, termination of tenancy, trespass, and disposal of personal property left by trespasser; DOT and criminal activity provisions [A.Sub.Amdt.2: further revisions, historic landmark and preservation provisions revised, sign provision removed; A.Amdt.1: historic landmark provisions revised] - AB568

Landlord and tenant law revisions: local government authority, automatic sprinklers in multifamily dwellings, towing vehicles from private property, termination of tenancy, trespass, and disposal of personal property left by trespasser; DOT and criminal activity provisions - SB445

Motor vehicle repair practices: insurer prohibitions re specifying a facility and delaying a claim - AB119

Motor vehicle repair practices: insurer prohibitions re specifying a facility and delaying a claim - SB93

Nonconformity reported to a motor vehicle manufacturer under the law governing repair, replacement, and refund under a motor vehicle warranty: requiring use of DOT form eliminated - AB355

Nonconformity reported to a motor vehicle manufacturer under the law governing repair, replacement, and refund under a motor vehicle warranty: requiring use of DOT form eliminated - SB274

Self-service storage facilities and units: regulations, disposal of personal property, notification of payment default, and vehicle towing revisions; self-service storage insurance established - AB818

Self-service storage facilities and units: regulations, disposal of personal property, notification of payment default, and vehicle towing revisions; self-service storage insurance established - SB769

Towing Industry Awareness Week: November 1-7 proclaimed as - AJR56

Towing Industry Awareness Week: second week in September of each year proclaimed as - AJR58

Towing Industry Awareness Week: second week in September of each year proclaimed as - SJR51