Wisconsin Legislature: Fertilizer

Transitional jobs demonstration project and trial job program expanded re TANF Emergency Fund; DCF report to JCF required; DWD duties - SB653

Weatherization and other energy conservation services funding; sunset provision [Enrolled AB-75: Sec. 120b-y, 9101 (1f), 9401 (1f)] - AB75

Wisconsin Energy Institute: use of federal stimulus moneys [Enrolled AB-75: Sec. 9106 (7)] - AB75

Wisconsin supplemental and extended UI benefits: payment suspended due to available federal funds; Governor authority provision - AB5

Wisconsin supplemental and extended UI benefits: payment suspended due to available federal funds; Governor authority provision - SB15

Youth aids funding for 2009-11 fiscal biennium set; discretionary federal economic stimulus funds added as funding source [Sec. 845, 853, 2674, 2681-2689; Enrolled AB-75: further revisions, 319j, 845d, 853d, 2674d, 2681d-2683d, 9111 (2j); deletes 845, 853, 2674, 2681-2683] - AB75

Zero-based budgeting requirements for executive branch agencies; biennial budget bill may not pass if it produces a deficit according to GAAP; executive budget bill must be prepared according to GAAP; 2009-11 executive budget bill may not pass with federal economic stimulus funds unless the Governor submits certain plan to the legislature - AB127

federal_state relationsFederal-state relations

Civilian national security force: if established, it is the Wisconsin Legislature's intent to pass a law barring it from enforcing laws which are the purview of state and local law enforcement - SJR81

Federal Employment Eligibility Verification Program: exception to lowest bidder requirement for state purchasing or construction contracts for employers who do not use; state and local governments required to verify new hires and all employees - AB888

Federal mandate requiring suspension or revocation of driver's license in all drug or controlled substance violation convictions: the state exercises its option to opt out - AJR15

Federal mandate requiring suspension or revocation of driver's license in all drug or controlled substance violation convictions: the state exercises its option to opt out - SJR6

Federal orders placing Wisconsin National Guard on federal active duty: Governor required to review; summary report to appropriate legislative committee required - AB203

Greenhouse gas cap and trade program: DNR report required re adoption and enactment of federal legislation or recommendation by governors of midwestern states - AB649

Greenhouse gas cap and trade program: DNR report required re adoption and enactment of federal legislation or recommendation by governors of midwestern states - SB450

Municipality's highways: transfer of jurisdiction and ownership to American Indian tribe or band or agency of the U.S. government permitted - AB424

Municipality's highways: transfer of jurisdiction and ownership to American Indian tribe or band or agency of the U.S. government permitted [S.Sub.Amdt1: further revisions, DOT authority added, U.S. agency acting on behalf of a tribe or band specified, dispute resolution procedure and remaining open for public use re vehicular traffic added] - SB287

Sovereignty under the 10th Amendment to the Constitution of the United States over all powers not otherwise enumerated and granted to the federal government by the U.S. Constitution claimed; federal mandates provision - AJR51

Wetlands general permit created re restoration activities sponsored by a federal agency, public notice and hearing provisions - AB852

Wetlands general permit created re restoration activities sponsored by a federal agency, public notice and hearing provisions - SB661

feeFee, see specific subject

feedlotFeedlot, see Livestock and meat

felonyFelony, see Crime and criminals — Felony

fencesFences

Partition fence: applicability of law re building and maintaining narrowed - SB136

fermented malt beverageFermented malt beverage, see Alcohol beverage

ferryFerry, see Waterways and water power

fertilizerFertilizer

Agricultural grants re soybean crushing facilities, certain dairy cooperative for additional cheese-making facilities, manufacture of anaerobic digesters, and diversification of cheese-making capabilities [Enrolled AB-75: Sec. 180p, 9103 (3f)] - AB75

Alternative energy (wind, solar, or anaerobic digestion of waste) re 2007 WisAct 20: effective date of sales tax exemptions delayed [Enrolled AB-75: Sec. 1850ed, ef, 9443 (8bu), (14q)] - AB75

Dane County Yahara River Watershed Project: bonding re construction of anaerobic digesters [Enrolled AB-75: Sec. 19k, 9106 (1)(k), (11)] - AB75

Livestock operation nonpoint program: notice of discharge project funding [Sec. 2607-2609, 2620-2622, 9437 (1)] - AB75

Turf fertilizer containing phosphorus: application and retail sale prohibitions created; exceptions, penalty, and certain manure and finished sewage sludge product provisions [A.Amdt.1: intentional application; S.Amdt.1: ``or available phosphate" added and removing a laboratory requirement] - AB3

Turf fertilizer containing phosphorus: application and retail sale prohibitions created; exceptions, penalty, and certain manure and finished sewage sludge product provisions - SB5

fever thermometerFever thermometer, see Public safety

fhwaFHWA, see United States — Federal Highway Administration

fiduciariesFiduciaries

Uniform Prudent Management of Institutional Funds Act adopted, replacing Uniform Management of Institutional Funds Act - AB58

Uniform Prudent Management of Institutional Funds Act adopted, replacing Uniform Management of Institutional Funds Act [S.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions] - SB31

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

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

financial institutionFinancial institution, see also Bank; Bank — Loans; Credit union

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 - AB20

College savings program: financial institution provisions revised re investment instrument and home office or branch office located in this state - AB315

Financial exploitation: elder-adult-at-risk agency, responding to an investigation, may petition a court to order a financial institution to freeze an individual's accounts - AB691

Financial exploitation: elder-adult-at-risk agency, responding to an investigation, may petition a court to order a financial institution to freeze an individual's accounts - SB503

Financial record matching program re state delinquent debts [Sec. 602, 1804, 9443 (7)] - AB75

Payment card network fees: depository institution or processor required to provide merchant with all service and transaction fees and certain other information before entering into agreement; definitions, payment card issuer, and penalty provisions; JRCCP report - SB105

Qualified investment in a registered community development financial institution (CDFI): Comm.Dept may certify an investor to receive a credit against state income and franchise taxes and license fees paid by insurers, reporting requirements - AB948

State agency contracts with financial institutions: lowest responsible bidder exception re financial institutions owning over 100 foreclosed residential properties - AB816

Wage claim lien takes precedence over a lien of a commercial lending institution and the rights of any purchaser of any property of the employer; collective bargaining representative provisions re filing a wage claim - AB40

financial institutions, department ofFinancial Institutions, Department of, see also Securities — Regulation

Consumer loan made by a licensed lender: finance charge restrictions; definition, DFI, actions for damages, and penalty provisions - AB392

Consumer small loan regulations and licensing requirements created; payday lender, zoning, DFI, Division of Banking, and penalty provisions; JRCCP report [S.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions, ``consumer small loan" changed to ``payday loan", annual report required; A.Amdt.2: motor vehicle title loan, disclosure, and informational materials provisions added; S.Amdt.1 to A.Amdt.2: motor vehicle title loan provisions deleted and recreated] - SB530

Credit card marketing on campuses of institutions of higher education restricted; providing financial literacy information to students required; rules on extending credit to individuals under 21 years old established; forfeiture provision - AB745

Legal Services, Division of, created in DOA; authorized to provide legal services to executive branch agencies, except DOJ and DPI; position of unclassified chief legal advisor created in certain agencies; classified attorney positions in specified agencies deleted [for section numbers and further revisions, see entry under ``Attorney"] - AB75

Limited partnership or registered limited liability partnership: changing the registered office or registered agent (remedial legislation) - AB565

LLC (foreign or domestic) may register name for 10 years re merger, name change, or dissolution (remedial legislation) - AB564

Low-profit LLC creation authorized, DFI duties - AB902

Mortgage brokers, mortgage bankers, and mortgage loan originators: regulation revisions re federal Secure and Fair Enforcement for Mortgage Licensing Act of 2008; penalty and emergency rule provisions [Sec. 3-5, 67, 220, 555, 560-716, 718, 759, 767, 769, 782-788, 853, 9117 (1), 9417 (1); S.Amdt.1: veteran housing provisions added] - SB62

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 - AB311

Railroads, Office of the Commissioner of, eliminated; duties transferred to DOT, DFI, and DHA; railroads and water carriers assessments provisions - AB977

Recording documents with the register of deeds: revisions re formatting, mineral interests, electronic documents, and fee for providing a certificate to DFI - AB292

Recording documents with the register of deeds: revisions re formatting, mineral interests, electronic documents, and fee for providing a certificate to DFI - SB206

Refund anticipation loan: further disclosure requirements for creditors created; provisions for rescinding the loan and liability for violations; DFI duties - AB265

Securities trading fees increased [Sec. 2997-3002, 9317 (1), (2)] - AB75

SSN prohibited on instruments under the corporate registration system and Article 9 of the Uniform Commercial Code - AB819

SSN prohibited on instruments under the corporate registration system and Article 9 of the Uniform Commercial Code - SB581

Video service franchises and providers: DFI duties transferred to PSC, renewal and revocation of franchise added, deadlines for providing access to video service revised, support for PEG channels specified, DATCP duties, compliance with FCC regulations, requirement to carry a channel designated by WisconsinEye; fees, consumer protection, and forfeiture provisions - AB606

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

finesFines, see also Forfeiture; Sentences and penalties

Biological specimen for DNA analysis: failure to provide penalty revised; JRCCP report - SB639

Child safety alarm required in certain vehicles used to transport children to and from a child care provider; DCF duties, emergency rule, and penalty provisions; JRCCP report - SB141

Child safety alarms in child care vehicles: certain effective dates re 2009 WisAct 19 modified [Enrolled AB-75: Sec. 3416g-j] - AB75

``Child's container" containing bisphenol A: manufacturing or selling at wholesale prohibited; definition, label requirements, and penalty provisions; DATCP and DA authority specified; JRCCP report [S.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions, retail sales prohibited, DA authority expanded] - SB271

Construction contractor regulations re withholding on payments to independents and single-member LLCs; DOR rule-making without finding of emergency; ``willful misclassification" defined re penalty [Enrolled AB-75: Sec. 1777m, o, 1778q, 9143 (1q), 9343 (3i)] - AB75

Dog sellers, animal shelters, and animal control facilities: licensing requirements created; standard of care, penalties, and DATCP duties; JRCCP report [A.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions, JRCCP report removed] - AB250

Environmental surcharge for violation of an environmental law increased - AB257

Exposing genitals or pubic area re children: classification of crime changed from misdemeanor to felony if the actor is a child; JRCCP report [A.Amdt.2: age criteria modified] - AB503

HIV testing consent provisions and disclosure of results revised; penalty and DHS duties - AB659

OWI law revisions re ignition interlock device ordered by the court, penalties increased, expanding a Winnebago County sentencing pilot program to other counties, and first offense penalties; Judicial Council to establish advisory sentencing guidelines; JRCCP report [S.Sub.Amdt.2: further revisions, Judicial Council and JRCCP provisions removed, trial court may order probation, and court may not release a person after conviction but before sentencing in certain cases; A.Amdt.1: appropriation added] - SB66

OWI monetary and imprisonment penalties changed; counting number of convictions by the court revised; county can ask DOT not to reinstate operating privileges until person has reimbursed county for jail costs - AB156

OWI penalty revisions re occupational license, ignition interlock device, driver safety plan, certain DOT statistics, monetary and imprisonment penalties; DOT to publish OWI conviction notices in official newspaper where the conviction occurred or where the person resides - AB151

OWI: second or subsequent offense and causing injury made a felony; fine provision - AB283