Wisconsin Legislature: Franchise

MFL program changes re eligibility, material change to law, withdrawal taxes and fees, small land sales, large ownerships, taxation of buildings, and leasing - AB856

forfeitureForfeiture, see also Sentences and penalties; Fines

Electric scooters: operation on highways allowed; conditions, definition, and equipment requirements provisions - SB152

Marijuana: penalty for possession of not more than 10 grams reduced to a forfeiture; JRCCP may report - AB1004

Massage therapy or bodywork therapy license violations: municipal ordinance allowed; Massage Therapy and Bodywork Therapy Affiliated Credentialing Board may assess a forfeiture; state penalties revised; JRCCP may report - SB133

Probationary driver’s license operating restriction violation: penalties revised; DOT duties - AB931

Restricted occupational license provisions revised re certain OWI-related offenses; ignition interlock device (IID) equipped motor vehicle requirement re first OWI offense modified and penalty for violation of certain IID restrictions changed; IID service provider required to notify DOT of removal or disconnection of device; JRCCP may report - SB384

Selective abortions and disability-selective abortion prohibited; civil remedies and injunctive relief provisions - AB182

Surveillance devices used in connection with attempts to sell real estate provisions created, forfeiture provision - SB247

Transportation network companies and participating drivers: regulations revised re complaints, suspending drivers, criminal background checks, and forfeitures; JRCCP may report - SB255

Vehicle theft, reckless driving, and fleeing an officer penalties increased; victim impact panel provision; JRCCP may report - SB769

Vehicle theft, reckless driving, and fleeing an officer penalties increased; victim impact panel provision; JRCCP may report - AB853

foster homeFoster home, see Youth; Children

foundationFoundation, see Charitable corporation

fox riverFox River, see Waterways and water power

franchise _ taxationFranchise — Taxation

Businesses that move out of state or the U.S.: income and franchise tax deductions for moving expenses eliminated; definition provision - SB12

Businesses that move out of a state or the U.S.: income and franchise tax deductions for moving expenses eliminated; definition provision [Sec. 840, 852, 900, 932, 952, 963, 9337 (6)] - SB59

Businesses that move out of a state or the U.S.: income and franchise tax deductions for moving expenses eliminated; definition provision [Sec. 840, 852, 900, 932, 952, 963, 9337 (6); original bill only] - AB56

Businesses that move out of state or the U.S.: income and franchise tax deductions for moving expenses eliminated; definition provision [A.Amdt.1: Wisconsin businesses specified] - AB10

Community development financial institution (CDFI): income and franchise tax credits created for investments in; definitions and sunset provision - SB825

Community development financial institution (CDFI): income and franchise tax credits created for investments in; definitions and sunset provision - AB937

Eliminating lead hazard in a dwelling or residential condominium: income, corporate, and franchise tax credits created for costs related to - AB409

Eliminating lead hazard in a dwelling or residential condominium: income, corporate, and franchise tax credits created for costs related to - SB370

Farm buildings and other improvements: income and franchise tax credit for property taxes created - AB873

Farm buildings and other improvements: income and franchise tax credit for property taxes created - SB818

Interest earned on bonds or notes issued by WHEFA: income and franchise tax exemption created [Sec. 849, 923, 961, 9337 (3)] - AB56

Interest earned on bonds or notes issued by WHEFA: income and franchise tax exemption created [Sec. 849, 923, 961, 9337 (3)] - SB59

Interest on loan secured by agricultural real estate: income and franchise tax deduction created, definition provision - AB780

Interest on loan secured by agricultural real estate: income and franchise tax deduction created, definition provision - SB707

Internal Revenue Code updates to conform Wisconsin’s tax law to federal tax law changes in response to the coronavirus outbreak [Sec. 23-29] - AB1038

Internal Revenue Code updates to conform Wisconsin’s tax law to federal tax law changes in response to the coronavirus outbreak [Sec. 23-29] - SB932

Low-income housing tax credit to be included in income for income and franchise tax purposes [Sec. 850, 899, 924, 951, 962, 9337 (2); original bill only] - AB56

Low-income housing tax credit to be included in income for income and franchise tax purposes [Sec. 850, 899, 924, 951, 962, 9337 (2)] - SB59

Paid intern: income and franchise tax credit created - SB14

Paid intern: income and franchise tax credit created - AB14

State workforce housing credit created; WHEDA duties and report required - SB786

State workforce housing credit created; WHEDA duties and report required - AB906

Tuition expenses for a DWD approved apprenticeship program: individual and corporate income and franchise tax deductions created - AB45

Tuition expenses for a DWD approved apprenticeship program: individual and corporate income and franchise tax deductions created - SB45

Universal changing stations: installation in certain buildings required; income and franchise tax credit for small businesses created - SB693

Universal changing stations: installation in certain buildings required; income and franchise tax credit for small businesses created - AB759

Wisconsin opportunity zones: investing capital gains and income and franchise tax benefits; JSCTE appendix report - SB440

Wisconsin opportunity zones: investing capital gains and income and franchise tax benefits; JSCTE appendix report [A.Amdt.1: further revisions] - AB532

fraudFraud

Authority of a private person to bring a qui tam claim against another person making a false claim for MA or other moneys from a state agency; AG authority provisions [Sec. 317, 710, 1784, 2120, 2122, 2123, 2125-2127, 2145] - SB59

Authority of a private person to bring a qui tam claim against another person making a false claim for MA restored; AG authority provisions - SB374

Authority of a private person to bring a qui tam claim against another person making a false claim for MA restored; AG authority provisions - AB420

False identity used on social media to frighten, intimidate, threaten, harass, or defraud (catfishing) made a misdemeanor; posting similar messages added to misdemeanor for unlawful use of computerized communication systems; JRCCP may report - AB68

False report of an emergency to a public safety entity knowing no emergency exists (swatting): felony provisions created; JRCCP may report - SB363

False report of an emergency to a public safety entity knowing no emergency exists (swatting): felony provisions created; JRCCP may report [A.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions, ``swatting" defined] - AB454

Threat or false threat to use a dangerous weapon on school premises to injure or kill: felony crime created; JRCCP may report - AB338

Threat or false threat to use a dangerous weapon on school premises to injure or kill: felony crime created; JRCCP may report - SB311

Uniform Fraudulent Transfer Act: 2014 modifications adopted and renamed the Uniform Voidable Transactions Law - AB719

Uniform Fraudulent Transfer Act: 2014 modifications adopted and renamed the Uniform Voidable Transactions Law - SB643

freedom of speech and pressFreedom of speech and press

Campus Free Speech Act: UW Board of Regents required to adopt a policy, conditions specified; disciplinary sanctions, damages, and report provisions - AB444

Campus Free Speech Act: UW Board of Regents required to adopt a policy, conditions specified; disciplinary sanctions, damages, and report provisions - SB403

Construing political contributions or money spent by corporations to influence elections as free speech prohibited: constitutional amendment (1st consideration) - AJR148

freight transportationFreight transportation, see Railroad

fringe benefitFringe benefit, see Employment

fte _full_time equivalent position_FTE (Full-time equivalent position), see Public employee

fuelFuel, see also Energy conservation; Petroleum; Gasoline

Carbon-free electricity: state goal [Sec. 1] - SB59

Carbon-free electricity: state goal [Sec. 1; original bill only] - AB56

Coal tar-based sealant products and high PAH sealant products: sale of prohibited - AB797

Coal tar-based sealant products and high PAH sealant products: sale of prohibited - SB716

Electricity and natural gas sold for residential use: sales and use tax exemption - SB128

Electricity and natural gas sold for residential use: sales and use tax exemption - AB136

``Energy provider” definition expanded re trespassing on or damaging property of; JRCCP may report - AB426

``Energy provider” definition expanded re trespassing on or damaging property of; JRCCP may report - SB386

Petroleum products and storage of dangerous substances: revisions to DATCP regulations - AB993

Petroleum products and storage of dangerous substances: revisions to DATCP regulations - SB877

Wisconsin Propane Education and Research Council allowed to levy an assessment on odorized propane against certain retailers - SB607

Wisconsin Propane Education and Research Council allowed to levy an assessment on odorized propane against certain retailers - AB665

fuel taxFuel tax, see Gasoline — Taxation

funeral and funeral directorFuneral and funeral director

Alkaline hydrolysis to cremate human remains: DSPS to establish compliance requirements, emergency rule provision - SB443

Alkaline hydrolysis to cremate human remains: DSPS to establish compliance requirements, emergency rule provision - AB492

Funeral director apprenticeships and licenses: requirements revised, emergency rules provision [A.Amdt.1: continuing education requirement added] - AB576

Funeral director apprenticeships and licenses: requirements revised, emergency rules provision - SB518

Persons who die of COVID-19: issuance of cremation permit without viewing the corpse and within 48 hours; if individual was in DOC custody, limited examination of deceased instead of full autopsy [Sec. 105 (15)] - AB1038

gaap _generally accepted accounting principles_GAAP (Generally accepted accounting principles), see Appropriation; Administration, Department of — Budget and fiscal issues

gamblingGambling, see also Racing; Bingo; Lottery; Indian gaming and compacts