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Wis. Stat. § 84.1048 — WI Code / Chapter 84 / Section 84.1048
Polish Heritage Highway.
Status: in_force

(1) In recognition of the outstanding contributions that Polish Americans have made to the vitality and quality of life in central Wisconsin, the department shall designate STH 66, commencing at Stevens Point and proceeding easterly to Rosholt, as the “Polish Heritage Highway” to commemorate and honor the achievements of central Wisconsin residents of Polish ancestry.

(2) Upon receipt of contributions totaling not less than $800 from interested parties, including any city, village, town or county, the department shall erect markers along STH 66 in the following locations:

(a) One marker at the east end of Stevens Point to clearly identify the designation of the route to motorists proceeding easterly.

(b) One marker at the east end of Rosholt to clearly identify the designation of the route to motorists proceeding westerly.

(3) No state funds may be used for the erection of any marker under this section.

History: 1997 a. 27 .
Wis. Stat. § 29.567 — WI Code / Chapter 29 / Section 29.567
Voluntary contributions; elk research.
Status: in_force

(1) Any applicant for an elk hunting license under s. 29.182 may, in addition to paying any fee charged for the license, elect to make a voluntary contribution of at least $1 to be used for elk research.

(2) All moneys collected under sub. (1) shall be credited to the appropriation account under s. 20.370 (1) (hq) .

History: 2001 a. 109 .
Wis. Stat. § 214.57 — WI Code / Chapter 214 / Section 214.57
Deposit accounts.
Status: in_force

A savings bank may establish deposit accounts. Deposit accounts shall be payable without notice, unless the contract of deposit provides otherwise.

History: 1991 a. 221 .
Wis. Stat. § 645.72 — WI Code / Chapter 645 / Section 645.72
Distribution of assets.
Status: in_force

(1) Payments to creditors. Subject to ch. 646 and under the direction of the court, the liquidator shall pay dividends as promptly as possible to security funds under sub. (2) and to other creditors in a manner that will assure the proper recognition of priorities and a reasonable balance between the expeditious completion of the liquidation and the protection of unliquidated and undetermined claims, including 3rd-party claims. Distribution of assets in kind may be made at valuations set by agreement between the liquidator and the creditor and approved by the court.

(2) Payment of dividends to security funds. The liquidator shall pay dividends to security funds under sub. (1) to satisfy their subrogation claims under s. 646.33 or similar laws of other states, if the claims have been filed pursuant to rules established under s. 645.61 (4) . The total dividends to security funds paid under this subsection may not exceed the total of the claims properly made by the funds under s. 645.61 (4) . The liquidator shall pay dividends as frequently as practicable and in sums as large as possible without sacrificing of asset values by untimely disposition or inequitable allocation of available assets among the subrogated funds. The liquidator may protect against inequitable allocations by making payments to funds subject to binding agreements by the funds to repay any portions of the dividends found later to be in excess of an equitable allocation. If assets are available, the liquidator may also lend to security funds, subject to court approval.

(3) Reports to the court. The liquidator shall report to the court within 120 days after the issuance of the liquidation order under s. 645.42 , and every 3 months thereafter, on the status of the assets and the payment of dividends and loans under sub. (2) . The court may order the liquidator to pay dividends to security funds under sub. (2) more expeditiously to minimize the need for assessments under s. 646.51 .

(4) Excess assets.

(a) Upon liquidation of a domestic mutual insurance company, any assets held in excess of its liabilities and the amounts which may be paid to its members as provided under sub. (4) (b) shall be paid into the state treasury to the credit of the common school fund.

(b) The maximum amount payable upon liquidation to any member for and on account of his or her membership in a domestic mutual insurance company, in addition to the insurance benefits promised in the policy, shall be the total of all premium payments made by the member with interest at the legal rate compounded annually.

History: 1979 c. 102 s. 236 (13) ; 1979 c. 109 ss. 9 to 11 , 16 ; 2005 a. 253 .
Wis. Stat. § 180.0740 — WI Code / Chapter 180 / Section 180.0740
Definitions applicable to ss. 180.0740 to 180.0747.
Status: in_force

In ss. 180.0740 to 180.0747 :

(1) “Beneficial owner” means a person whose shares are held in a voting trust or held by a nominee on the person’s behalf.

(2) “Derivative proceeding” means a civil suit in the right of a domestic corporation or, to the extent provided in ss. 180.0743 and 180.0745 to 180.0747 , in the right of a foreign corporation.

History: 1989 a. 303 ; 1991 a. 16 .
Wis. Stat. § 1.01 — WI Code / Chapter 1 / Section 1.01
State sovereignty and jurisdiction.
Status: in_force

The sovereignty and jurisdiction of this state extend to all places within the boundaries declared in article II of the constitution, subject only to such rights of jurisdiction as have been or shall be acquired by the United States over any places therein; and the governor, and all subordinate officers of the state, shall maintain and defend its sovereignty and jurisdiction. Such sovereignty and jurisdiction are asserted and exercised over the St. Croix River from the eastern shore thereof to the center or thread of the same, and the exclusive jurisdiction of the state of Minnesota to authorize any person to obstruct the navigation of said river east of the center or thread thereof, or to enter upon the same and build piers, booms or other fixtures, or to occupy any part of said river east of the center or thread thereof for the purpose of sorting or holding logs, is denied; such acts can only be authorized by the concurrent consent of the legislature of this state.

History: 1983 a. 538 .
Wis. Stat. § 702.403 — WI Code / Chapter 702 / Section 702.403
Method of release.
Status: in_force

A powerholder of a releasable power of appointment may release the power in whole or in part by any of the following methods:

(1) Substantial compliance with a method provided in the terms of the instrument creating the power.

(2) If the terms of the instrument creating the power do not provide a method, a writing that manifests the powerholder’s intent by clear and convincing evidence.

History: 2023 a. 127 .
Wis. Stat. § 939.645 — WI Code / Chapter 939 / Section 939.645
Penalty; crimes committed against certain people or property.
Status: in_force

(1) If a person does all of the following, the penalties for the underlying crime are increased as provided in sub. (2) :

(a) Commits a crime under chs. 939 to 948 .

(b) Intentionally selects the person against whom the crime under par. (a) is committed or selects the property that is damaged or otherwise affected by the crime under par. (a) in whole or in part because of the actor’s belief or perception regarding the race, religion, color, disability, sexual orientation, national origin or ancestry of that person or the owner or occupant of that property, whether or not the actor’s belief or perception was correct.

(2)

(a) If the crime committed under sub. (1) is ordinarily a misdemeanor other than a Class A misdemeanor, the revised maximum fine is $10,000 and the revised maximum term of imprisonment is one year in the county jail.

(b) If the crime committed under sub. (1) is ordinarily a Class A misdemeanor, the penalty increase under this section changes the status of the crime to a felony and the revised maximum fine is $10,000 and the revised maximum term of imprisonment is 2 years.

(c) If the crime committed under sub. (1) is a felony, the maximum fine prescribed by law for the crime may be increased by not more than $5,000 and the maximum term of imprisonment prescribed by law for the crime may be increased by not more than 5 years.

(3) This section provides for the enhancement of the penalties applicable for the underlying crime. The court shall direct that the trier of fact find a special verdict as to all of the issues specified in sub. (1) .

(4) This section does not apply to any crime if proof of race, religion, color, disability, sexual orientation, national origin or ancestry or proof of any person’s perception or belief regarding another’s race, religion, color, disability, sexual orientation, national origin or ancestry is required for a conviction for that crime.

History: 1987 a. 348 ; 1991 a. 291 ; 2001 a. 109 .
Wis. Stat. § 841.10 — WI Code / Chapter 841 / Section 841.10
Judgment.
Status: in_force

(1) The judgment shall declare the interests of the parties. A certified copy of the judgment may be recorded in the office of the register of deeds of each county in which the land lies.

(2) As to parties not contesting, judgment may be rendered on motion based on the complaint and proof of service of the summons and the complaint, and proof of the facts as to interest.

History: 1973 c. 189 ; Sup. Ct. Order, 67 Wis. 2d 585, 767 (1975); Stats. 1975 s. 841.10; 2025 a. 234 .
Wis. Stat. § 295.17 — WI Code / Chapter 295 / Section 295.17
Inspection.
Status: in_force

(1) An agent of a county, city, village or town that has a nonmetallic mining reclamation ordinance that complies with s. 295.13 or 295.14 may enter a nonmetallic mining site in the performance of his or her official duties at any reasonable time in order to inspect those premises and to ascertain compliance with this subchapter. No person may refuse entry or access to an agent of the county, city, village or town who requests entry for purposes of inspection, and who presents appropriate credentials. No person may obstruct, hamper or interfere with the inspection. The county, city, village or town shall furnish to the operator any report prepared by the county, city, village or town regarding the inspection.

(2) Any duly authorized officer, employee or representative of the department may enter and inspect any property, premises or place on or at which any nonmetallic mining operation is located or is being constructed or installed at any reasonable time for the purpose of ascertaining the state of compliance with this chapter and chs. 281 , 285 , 289 to 293 and 299 and rules adopted pursuant thereto. No person may refuse entry or access to any such authorized representative of the department who requests entry for purposes of inspection, and who presents appropriate credentials, nor may any person obstruct, hamper or interfere with any such inspection. The department shall furnish to the nonmetallic mining site operator a written report setting forth all observations, relevant information and data which relate to compliance status.

History: 1995 a. 227 s. 808 , 995 ; 1997 a. 27 .
Wis. Stat. § 192.44 — WI Code / Chapter 192 / Section 192.44
Fires; railroad liability; action for damages.
Status: in_force

(1) Each railroad corporation owning or operating a railroad shall be liable to the owner of property injured or destroyed by fire communicated directly or indirectly by locomotives in use upon such railroad, or by the burning of grass, weeds or rubbish on the right of way by employees of such corporation; and such railroad corporation may procure insurance in its own behalf for its protection against such liability.

(2) To recover such damages, it shall only be necessary for the owner to prove the loss of or injury to the owner’s property, and that the fire originated in the manner hereinbefore stated.

History: 1993 a. 482 .
Wis. Stat. § 343.235 — WI Code / Chapter 343 / Section 343.235
Access to license and identification card records.
Status: in_force

(1) In this section:

(a) “Agent” means an authorized person who acts on behalf of or at the direction of another person.

(b) “Insurer” has the meaning given in s. 600.03 (27) .

(c) “Personal identifier” has the meaning given in s. 85.103 (1) .

(d) “State authority” has the meaning given in s. 19.62 (8) .

(2) In providing copies under s. 19.35 (1) (a) of any written information collected or prepared under this chapter which consists in whole or in part of the personal identifiers of 10 or more persons, the department may not disclose a personal identifier of any person who has made a designation under s. 85.103 (2) or (3) .

(3) Subsection (2) does not apply to any of the following:

(a) A law enforcement agency, a state authority, a district attorney, a driver licensing agency of another jurisdiction, a federal governmental agency, or the commission to perform a legally authorized function.

(b) An insurer authorized to write property and casualty or life, disability or long-term care insurance in this state or an agent of the insurer, if the insurer or agent uses the personal identifiers for purposes of issuing or renewing a policy and related underwriting, billing or processing or paying a claim. Notwithstanding sub. (5) , no insurer, or agent of an insurer, may disclose to another person for marketing purposes any personal identifier received under this paragraph.

(5) Any person who has received under sub. (3) a personal identifier of any person who has made a designation under s. 85.103 (2) or (3) shall keep the personal identifier confidential and may not disclose it except for a purpose applicable to that person under sub. (3) .

(6)

(a) Any person who discloses a personal identifier in violation of this section may be required to forfeit not more than $500 for each violation.

(b) Any person who requests or obtains a personal identifier from the department under this section under false pretenses may be required to forfeit not more than $500 for each violation.

(c) Paragraphs (a) and (b) do not apply to a legal custodian under s. 19.33 of the department.

History: 1991 a. 269 ; 1999 a. 88 ; 2007 a. 20 , 27 ; 2009 a. 180 .
Wis. Stat. § 31.13 — WI Code / Chapter 31 / Section 31.13
Raising or enlarging existing dams.
Status: in_force

(1) If the owner of any existing dam wishes to raise or enlarge the same, the owner may apply to the department for permission so to do, but the permission granted under this section shall be in amendment of any existing franchise, license, or permit previously granted authorizing the construction or maintenance of such dam only to the extent of giving the right so to raise or enlarge such dam, and shall in no way enlarge, alter, abridge or nullify property rights, privileges or obligations as to such dam, or the maintenance or operation thereof theretofore acquired or incurred. In addition to the requirements of s. 31.05 (1) , (6) and (7) , the owner’s application shall state:

(a) The year in which the dam was completed.

(b) If constructed by legislative permission, a statement of the act of the legislature authorizing the same.

(c) A detailed description of the dam, including the maximum height or head of water that may be maintained thereby and the kind and character of material of which the same is constructed.

(d) The purpose for which such dam has been and is now used and the purpose for which it is proposed to use the same.

(e) The approximate amount of hydraulic power developed thereby.

(f) Such additional information of any nature whatsoever as the department may require.

(2) Upon receipt of an application under this section procedure shall be had substantially as required by s. 31.06 ; and if the department finds that the dam, raised or enlarged or rebuilt, or rebuilt, enlarged and raised in accordance with the application, will not materially obstruct existing navigation or violate other public rights, and will not endanger life, health or property, and that the applicant has complied with s. 31.14 (2) or (3) , permission is hereby granted to raise or enlarge or rebuild, or rebuild, enlarge and raise the same in accordance with the application.

History: 1991 a. 316 .
Wis. Stat. § 646.11 — WI Code / Chapter 646 / Section 646.11
Organization and administration of fund.
Status: in_force

(1) Organization. There is created an organization to be known as the “insurance security fund.” All insurers subject to this chapter are contributors to the fund as a result of their authority to transact business in this state. The fund shall consist of all of the following:

(a) All payments made by insurers under s. 646.51 .

(b) The earnings resulting from investments under s. 646.21 (2) .

(c) The amounts recovered under s. 645.72 (2) or a substantially similar law in the state of domicile of the insolvent insurer.

(d) Amounts reimbursed to the fund through its subrogation and assignment rights.

(e) Any other moneys received by the fund from time to time.

(2) Accounts. The fund shall be composed of 6 segregated accounts, one for life insurance and annuities, one for disability insurance other than policies issued or coverage provided by a health maintenance organization insurer, one for health maintenance organization insurers, one for long-term care insurance, one for all other kinds of insurance subject to this chapter, and an administrative account.

(3) Expenses of fund. Necessary expenses of administration of the fund incurred in connection with actual liquidations or with continuation of contracts under s. 646.35 shall be charged to the appropriate account of the fund. All other expenses shall be charged to the administrative account.

(4) Liability. No contributor to the fund, person acting on the fund’s behalf, insurer representative on the board, or alternate representative designated under s. 646.12 (1) (a) 3. is personally liable for any obligations of the fund. The rights of creditors are solely against the assets of the fund.

(5) Immunity. No cause of action of any nature may arise against and no liability may be imposed upon the fund or its agents, employees, directors, including alternate representatives designated under s. 646.12 (1) (a) 3. , or contributor insurers, or the commissioner or the commissioner’s agents, employees, or representatives, for any act or omission by any of them in the performance of their powers and duties under this chapter.

History: 1979 c. 109 , 221 ; 1983 a. 120 ; 1985 a. 216 , 332 ; 1989 a. 23 ; 2003 a. 261 ; 2007 a. 170 ; 2023 a. 212 ; 2025 a. 227 .
Wis. Stat. § 971.29 — WI Code / Chapter 971 / Section 971.29
Amending the charge.
Status: in_force

(1) A complaint or information may be amended at any time prior to arraignment without leave of the court.

(2) At the trial, the court may allow amendment of the complaint, indictment or information to conform to the proof where such amendment is not prejudicial to the defendant. After verdict the pleading shall be deemed amended to conform to the proof if no objection to the relevance of the evidence was timely raised upon the trial.

(3) Upon allowing an amendment to the complaint or indictment or information, the court may direct other amendments thereby rendered necessary and may proceed with or postpone the trial.
Wis. Stat. § 450.04 — WI Code / Chapter 450 / Section 450.04
Examinations.
Status: in_force

(1) Examinations for licensure as a pharmacist shall be designed to determine whether an applicant is competent to engage in the practice of pharmacy.

(2) Examinations shall be conducted at least semiannually.

(3) Every candidate for examination for licensure as a pharmacist shall submit an application on a form provided by the department and pay the fee specified in s. 440.05 (1) at least 30 days before the date of examination.

History: 1985 a. 146 ; 1991 a. 39 ; 1997 a. 27 ; 1997 a. 237 s. 722u ; 2001 a. 16 ; 2013 a. 114 .
Wis. Stat. § 402.207 — WI Code / Chapter 402 / Section 402.207
Additional terms in acceptance or confirmation.
Status: in_force

(1) A definite and seasonable expression of acceptance or a written confirmation which is sent within a reasonable time operates as an acceptance even though it states terms additional to or different from those offered or agreed upon, unless acceptance is expressly made conditional on assent to the additional or different terms.

(2) The additional terms are to be construed as proposals for addition to the contract. Between merchants such terms become part of the contract unless:

(a) The offer expressly limits acceptance to the terms of the offer;

(b) They materially alter it; or

(c) Notification of objection to them has already been given or is given within a reasonable time after notice of them is received.

(3) Conduct by both parties which recognizes the existence of a contract is sufficient to establish a contract for sale although the writings of the parties do not otherwise establish a contract. In such case the terms of the particular contract consist of those terms on which the writings of the parties agree, together with any supplementary terms incorporated under any other provisions of chs. 401 to 411 .

History: 1979 c. 89 ; 1991 a. 148 , 304 , 315 .
Wis. Stat. § 757.19 — WI Code / Chapter 757 / Section 757.19
Disqualification of judge.
Status: in_force

(1) In this section, “judge” includes the supreme court justices, court of appeals judges, circuit court judges and municipal judges.

(2) Any judge shall disqualify himself or herself from any civil or criminal action or proceeding when one of the following situations occurs:

(a) When a judge is related to any party or counsel thereto or their spouses within the 3rd degree of kinship.

(b) When a judge is a party or a material witness, except that a judge need not disqualify himself or herself if the judge determines that any pleading purporting to make him or her a party is false, sham or frivolous.

(c) When a judge previously acted as counsel to any party in the same action or proceeding.

(d) When a judge prepared as counsel any legal instrument or paper whose validity or construction is at issue.

(e) When a judge of an appellate court previously handled the action or proceeding while judge of an inferior court.

(f) When a judge has a significant financial or personal interest in the outcome of the matter. Such interest does not occur solely by the judge being a member of a political or taxing body that is a party.

(g) When a judge determines that, for any reason, he or she cannot, or it appears he or she cannot, act in an impartial manner.

(3) Any disqualification that may occur under sub. (2) may be waived by agreement of all parties and the judge after full and complete disclosure on the record of the factors creating such disqualification.

(4) Any disqualification under sub. (2) in a civil or criminal action or proceeding must occur, unless waived under sub. (3) , when the factors creating such disqualification first become known to the judge.

(5) When a judge is disqualified, the judge shall file in writing the reasons and the assignment of another judge shall be requested under s. 751.03 .

(6) In addition to other remedies, an alleged violation under this section or abuse of the disqualification procedure shall be referred to the judicial commission.

History: 1977 c. 135 ; 1977 c. 187 s. 96 ; 1977 c. 447 , 449 ; Stats. 1977 s. 757.19; 1979 c. 175 s. 53 ; 1979 c. 221 ; 1985 a. 332 .
Wis. Stat. § 112.03 — WI Code / Chapter 112 / Section 112.03
§ 112.03. Proxy voting of corporate stock by fiduciaries.
Status: in_force

Shares of stock in any corporation organized under the laws of the United States, any of the states thereof, any foreign country or any province or other political subdivision thereof held by a fiduciary may be voted by such fiduciary by general or limited proxy, with or without power of substitution, unless such manner of voting is expressly prohibited by the document creating the fiduciary relationship or unless the manner of voting such shares is specifically directed in such document. For the purpose of this section the word “corporation” shall be construed to include investment companies which are common law trusts.