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Wis. Stat. § 115.295 — WI Code / Chapter 115 / Section 115.295
Federal appropriations adjustments.
Status: in_force

(1) In this section, “the schedule” means the schedule under s. 20.005 (3) as published in the biennial budget act for the first fiscal year of a fiscal biennium and as approved by the joint committee on finance under s. 20.004 (2) for the 2nd fiscal year of a fiscal biennium.

(2)

(a) Subject to par. (b) , annually by December 1 or within 30 days after the applicable federal appropriation bill for that federal fiscal year has been enacted, whichever is later, the state superintendent shall submit to the joint committee on finance a plan identifying how the state superintendent proposes to adjust the department’s federal appropriations for that state fiscal year to reflect the most recent estimate of the amount of federal funds that the department will be appropriated in that state fiscal year.

(b) The state superintendent is required to submit a plan under par. (a) only if the department’s most recent estimate of the amount of federal funds that the department will be appropriated under s. 20.255 in the current state fiscal year is less than 95 percent or more than 105 percent of the amount of federal revenue shown in the schedule for the appropriations under s. 20.255 in that fiscal year.

(3) After receiving a plan under sub. (2) (a) , the cochairpersons of the joint committee on finance jointly shall determine whether the plan is complete. If the joint committee on finance meets and either approves or modifies and approves a plan submitted under sub. (2) (a) within 14 days after the cochairpersons determine that the plan is complete, the state superintendent shall implement the plan as approved by the committee. If the joint committee on finance does not meet and either approve or modify and approve a plan submitted under sub. (2) (a) within 14 days after the cochairpersons determine that the plan is complete, the state superintendent shall implement the proposed plan.

History: 1997 a. 86 .
Wis. Stat. § 63.22 — WI Code / Chapter 63 / Section 63.22
City and its officers to cooperate in carrying out the law.
Status: in_force

All officers of any such city shall aid the board in all proper ways in carrying out ss. 63.18 to 63.53 , and at any place where examinations are to be held, shall allow the reasonable use of the public buildings for holding such examinations. The mayor of each city shall cause suitable rooms to be provided for the board at the expense of the city, and a sufficient sum of money shall be appropriated each year by each city to carry out ss. 63.18 to 63.53 in the city.

History: 1979 c. 89 .
Wis. Stat. § 769.201 — WI Code / Chapter 769 / Section 769.201
Bases for jurisdiction over nonresident.
Status: in_force

(1m) In a proceeding to establish or enforce a support order or to determine parentage of a child, a tribunal of this state may exercise personal jurisdiction over a nonresident individual, or the individual’s guardian or conservator, if any of the following applies:

(a) The individual is personally served with a summons or other notice within this state.

(b) The individual submits to the jurisdiction of this state by consent, by entering a general appearance or by filing a responsive document having the effect of waiving any contest to personal jurisdiction.

(c) The individual resided with the child in this state.

(d) The individual resided in this state and provided prenatal expenses or support for the child.

(e) The child resides in this state as a result of the acts or directives of the individual.

(f) The individual engaged in sexual intercourse in this state and the child may have been conceived by that act of intercourse.

(g) The individual asserted parentage of a child in a declaration of paternal interest filed with the department of children and families under s. 48.025 or in a statement acknowledging paternity filed with the state registrar under s. 69.15 (3) (b) 1. or 3.

(gm) The individual was conclusively determined from genetic test results to be the father under s. 767.804 .

(h) There is any other basis consistent with the constitutions of this state and the United States for the exercise of personal jurisdiction.

(2m) The bases of personal jurisdiction set forth in sub. (1m) or in any other law of this state may not be used to acquire personal jurisdiction for a tribunal of this state to modify a child support order of another state unless the requirements of s. 769.611 are met or, in the case of a foreign support order, unless the requirements of s. 769.615 are met.

History: 1993 a. 326 ; 1995 a. 27 s. 9126 (19) ; 2007 a. 20 ; 2009 a. 321 ; 2015 a. 82 s. 12 ; 2019 a. 95 .
Wis. Stat. § 39.14 — WI Code / Chapter 39 / Section 39.14
Affiliation agreement.
Status: in_force

(1) The educational communications board may enter into an affiliation agreement with broadcast radio and television licensees for the purpose of furthering its responsibilities under s. 39.11 (2) , (4) , (7) , (13) and (14) . An affiliation agreement shall include the minimum amount of programming of the Wisconsin educational radio or television network to be carried by the affiliated radio and television station.

(2) Any amendment to an agreement under sub. (1) in the amount of programming to be carried by the affiliated licensee which is offered by the Wisconsin educational radio or television network may be made by mutual agreement between the affiliated licensee and the educational communications board.

(3) Any nonprofit affiliated licensee of the Wisconsin educational radio or television network shall be required to submit to the educational communications board an annual report of their operating and capital budgets, plans for future development and expansion, schedules of weekly broadcast programming, and all other information deemed reasonable and appropriate by the contracting parties.

(4) The educational communications board shall negotiate an affiliation agreement under s. 36.25 (5) with the University of Wisconsin System.

History: 1973 c. 333 ; 1975 c. 41 s. 52 .
Wis. Stat. § 103.33 — WI Code / Chapter 103 / Section 103.33
Discriminatory acts; street trades.
Status: in_force

Section 111.322 (2m) applies to discharge and other discriminatory acts against an employee arising in connection with any proceeding under s. 103.28 or 103.32 .

History: 1989 a. 228 .
Wis. Stat. § 614.77 — WI Code / Chapter 614 / Section 614.77
Rehabilitation or involuntary conversion.
Status: in_force

If the commissioner believes that a fraternal does not satisfy the requirements of this chapter, the commissioner shall call a hearing and upon a finding that the fraternal does not satisfy the requirements, the commissioner shall petition for rehabilitation under s. 645.31 , for the purpose of rehabilitating the fraternal or, if that is not possible, of converting the fraternal to a mutual.

History: 1975 c. 373 , 421 .
Wis. Stat. § 180.1903 — WI Code / Chapter 180 / Section 180.1903
Formation of service corporation.
Status: in_force

(1) Except as provided in sub. (1m) , one or more natural persons licensed, certified, or registered pursuant to any provisions of the statutes, if all have the same license, certificate, or registration or if all are health care professionals, may organize and own shares in a service corporation. A service corporation may own, operate, and maintain an establishment and otherwise serve the convenience of its shareholders in carrying on the particular profession, calling, or trade for which the licensure, certification, or registration of its organizers is required.

(1m) A service corporation for carrying on the profession of certified public accounting may be organized under sub. (1) if more than 50 percent of the shareholders are certified public accountants.

(2) Professional or other personal services, consultation or advice in any form may be rendered only by directors, officers, agents or employees of the service corporation who are licensed, certified or registered pursuant to statute in the field of endeavor designated in the articles of incorporation of the service corporation.

(3) Liability may not accrue to a service corporation or its shareholders solely as a result of a decision to organize under sub. (1) or solely as a result of a decision to include or exclude a category of health care professionals as eligible to become shareholders of the service corporation.

(4) Each health care professional, other than a physician or nurse anesthetist, who is a shareholder of a service corporation and who has the authority to provide health care services that are not under the direction and supervision of a physician or nurse anesthetist shall carry malpractice insurance that provides coverage of not less than the amounts established under s. 655.23 (4) .

History: 1989 a. 303 ; 1993 a. 473 ; 2001 a. 16 .
Wis. Stat. § 862.07 — WI Code / Chapter 862 / Section 862.07
Value at which to account; what accounts to contain.
Status: in_force

The personal representative shall account for the property of the decedent at the value at which it is shown in the inventory. Accounts rendered to the court by a personal representative shall be for a period distinctly stated and shall show by debit and credit each item with which the personal representative is chargeable. The account shall first show the total value of the property with which the personal representative is chargeable according to the inventory or, if there has been a prior accounting, the amount of the balance of the prior account; it shall show all income or other property received and gains or losses from the sale of any property; and it shall show all payments, charges and losses. The final account shall itemize all property available for distribution and all property previously distributed and show its inventory value or if acquired by the personal representative during administration, its acquisition value.

History: 1993 a. 486 .
Wis. Stat. § 75.46 — WI Code / Chapter 75 / Section 75.46
Trial; defendant’s interest.
Status: in_force

All issues of fact and of law joined in any such action shall be tried by the court unless the court shall otherwise direct or unless a party to an issue of fact in any such action shall demand a trial by jury, in which case such issues shall be tried by jury as other issues of fact; and on the trial of every such action every defendant shall be deemed to have a redeemable interest in all the lands described in the county’s complaint in respect to which any relief or judgment is sought against such defendant, unless it be otherwise alleged therein.

History: 1987 a. 378 .
Wis. Stat. § 71.19 — WI Code / Chapter 71 / Section 71.19
Conformity.
Status: in_force

Unless specifically provided in this subchapter, partnerships and limited liability companies shall be subject to all of the provisions, requirements and liabilities of this chapter, so far as applicable, unless the context requires otherwise.

History: 1987 a. 312 ; 1993 a. 112 .
Wis. Stat. § 851.065 — WI Code / Chapter 851 / Section 851.065
Devise.
Status: in_force

“Devise,” when used as a noun, means a testamentary disposition of any real or personal property by will. “Devise,” when used as a verb, means to dispose of any real or personal property by will.

History: 1997 a. 188 ; 2015 a. 196 .
Wis. Stat. § 948.215 — WI Code / Chapter 948 / Section 948.215
Chronic neglect; repeated acts of neglect.
Status: in_force

(1) Whoever violates s. 948.21 (2) is guilty of chronic neglect and may be penalized as provided in sub. (2) if one of the following applies:

(a) The person commits 3 or more violations under s. 948.21 (2) within a specified period of time involving the same child.

(b) The person has at least one previous conviction for a violation of s. 948.21 (2) involving the same child as the current violation.

(2) A person who is guilty of chronic neglect under sub. (1) is guilty of the following:

(a) A Class B felony if the child suffers death as a consequence.

(b) A Class D felony if any of the following applies:

1. The child suffers great bodily harm as a consequence.

2. The child becomes a victim of a child sex offense, as defined in s. 948.21 (1) (a) , as a consequence.

(c) A Class E felony if the child suffers emotional damage, as defined in s. 948.21 (1) (b) , as a consequence.

(d) A Class F felony if the child suffers bodily harm as a consequence.

(e) A Class H felony if the natural and probable consequences of the violation would be a harm under par. (a) , (b) , (c) , or (d) although the harm did not actually occur.

(3) If an action under sub. (1) (a) is tried to a jury, in order to find the defendant guilty the members of the jury must unanimously agree that at least 3 violations of s. 948.21 (2) involving the same child occurred within the specified period but need not agree on which acts constitute the requisite number or which acts resulted in any requisite consequence.

(4) The state may not charge a person in the same action with a violation under sub. (1) (a) and a violation involving the same child under s. 948.21 (2) , unless the violation of s. 948.21 (2) occurred outside of the period applicable under sub. (1) (a) .

History: 2017 a. 283 .
Wis. Stat. § 895.037 — WI Code / Chapter 895 / Section 895.037
Section 895.037
Status: in_force

(3) Civil remedies.

(a) A person who intentionally violates s. 48.375 (4) is liable to the minor on or for whom the abortion was performed or induced and to the minor’s parent, guardian and legal custodian for damages arising out of the performance or inducement of the abortion including, but not limited to, damages for personal injury and emotional and psychological distress.

(b) If a person who has been awarded damages under par. (a) proves by clear and convincing evidence that the violation of s. 48.375 (4) was willful, wanton or reckless, that person shall also be entitled to punitive damages.

(c) A conviction under sub. (2) (a) is not a condition precedent to bringing an action, obtaining a judgment or collecting that judgment under this subsection.

(d) A person who recovers damages under par. (a) or (b) may also recover reasonable attorney fees incurred in connection with the action, notwithstanding s. 814.04 (1) .

(e) A contract is not a defense to an action under this subsection.

(f) Nothing in this subsection limits the common law rights of parents, guardians, legal custodians and minors.

(4) Confidentiality. The identity of a minor who is the subject of an action under this section and the identity of the minor’s parents, guardian and legal custodian shall be kept confidential and may not be disclosed, except to the court, the parties, their counsel, witnesses and other persons approved by the court. All papers filed in and all records of a court relating to an action under this section shall identify the minor as “Jane Doe” and shall identify her parents, guardian and legal custodian by initials only. All hearings relating to an action under this section shall be held in chambers unless the minor demands a hearing in open court and her parents, guardian or legal custodian do not object. If a public hearing is not held, only the parties, their counsel, witnesses and other persons requested by the court, or requested by a party and approved by the court, may be present.

History: 1991 a. 263 .
Wis. Stat. § 190.016 — WI Code / Chapter 190 / Section 190.016
Stockholders’ meetings.
Status: in_force

(1) Time and place. The time and place of annual meetings of the stockholders of every railroad corporation shall be fixed by its articles or bylaws. If not so fixed, the annual meetings shall be on the anniversaries of the first corporate meeting.

(2) Notice. Meetings of railroad corporations shall be called and noticed as prescribed by the articles or bylaws, but if no provision therefor is made, meetings of any railroad corporation may be called by the board of directors or trustees at any time, and shall be called by the secretary when requested by the owners of one-fifth of the outstanding shares of voting stock on 10 days’ notice; and such notice to stockholders may be served by publishing the same as a class 2 notice, under ch. 985 , at or nearest to the location of the corporation, or by personal service or by mailing a copy thereof to each stockholder directed to the stockholder’s last post-office address as it appears in the records of the corporation.

History: 1993 a. 482 .
Wis. Stat. § 943.55 — WI Code / Chapter 943 / Section 943.55
Removal of shopping cart.
Status: in_force

Whoever intentionally removes a shopping cart or stroller from either the shopping area or a parking area adjacent to the shopping area to another place without authorization of the owner or person in charge and with the intent to deprive the owner permanently of possession of such property shall forfeit an amount not to exceed $500 for each shopping cart or stroller so removed.

History: 1977 c. 99 ; 2003 a. 159 .
Wis. Stat. § 645.67 — WI Code / Chapter 645 / Section 645.67
Secured creditors’ claims.
Status: in_force

(1) The value of any security held by a secured creditor shall be determined in one of the following ways, as the court directs:

(a) By converting the same into money according to the terms of the agreement pursuant to which the security was delivered to such creditor;

(b) By agreement, arbitration, compromise or litigation between the creditor and the liquidator.

(2) The determination shall be under the supervision and control of the court. The amount so determined shall be credited upon the secured claim, and any deficiency shall be treated as an unsecured claim. If the claimant surrenders his or her security to the liquidator, the entire claim shall be allowed as if unsecured.

History: 1979 c. 102 s. 236 (13) .
Wis. Stat. § 254.55 — WI Code / Chapter 254 / Section 254.55
Definitions.
Status: in_force

In this subchapter:

(1) “Dwelling” means any structure, all or part of which is designed or used for human habitation.

(2) “Owner” means any of the following:

(a) A person who has legal title to a dwelling.

(b) A person who has charge, care, or control of a dwelling or unit of a dwelling as an agent of or as personal representative, trustee, or guardian of the estate of a person under par. (a) .

History: 1993 a. 27 ; 2001 a. 102 .
Wis. Stat. § 711.06 — WI Code / Chapter 711 / Section 711.06
Disclosure of digital property; agent under a power of attorney.
Status: in_force

(1) Disclosure of digital property other than content of electronic communications; principal. Unless otherwise ordered by the court, directed by the principal, or provided in a power of attorney, a custodian shall disclose to an agent with specific authority over the principal’s digital property or general authority to act on behalf of a principal a catalogue of electronic communications sent or received by the principal and digital property, other than the content of electronic communications, in which the principal has a right or interest, if the agent gives the custodian all of the following:

(a) A written request for disclosure in physical or electronic form.

(b) An original or a copy of the power of attorney that gives the agent specific authority over digital property or general authority to act on behalf of the principal.

(c) A certification by the agent, under penalty of perjury, that the power of attorney is in effect.

(d) If requested by the custodian, any of the following:

1. A number, username, address, or other unique subscriber or account identifier assigned by the custodian to identify the principal’s account.

2. Evidence linking the account to the principal.

(2) Disclosure of content of electronic communications; principal. To the extent a power of attorney expressly grants an agent authority over the content of electronic communications sent or received by the principal, or to the extent a consent instrument expressly consents to the disclosure to the agent the content of electronic communications sent or received by the principal, and unless directed otherwise by the principal or the court, a custodian shall grant an agent authority over the content of electronic communications or disclose to the agent the content of electronic communications if the agent gives the custodian all of the following:

(a) The items described in sub. (1) (a) , (c) , and (d) .

(b) An original or a copy of the power of attorney that expressly grants the agent authority over the content of electronic communications of the principal or the consent instrument that expressly grants consent to disclosure to the agent of the content of electronic communications of the principal.

History: 2015 a. 300 ; 2023 a. 127 .
Wis. Stat. § 341.147 — WI Code / Chapter 341 / Section 341.147
Fleet registration plates.
Status: in_force

(1) Subject to sub. (1m) , the owner of a fleet of 10 or more vehicles that are automobiles or motor trucks with a gross weight of not more than 8,000 pounds or that are a combination of any of the following may upon application register the fleet of vehicles under this section:

(a) Motor trucks with a gross weight of not less than 8,001 pounds nor more than 54,000 pounds.

(b) Truck tractors or road tractors with a gross weight of not less than 4,500 pounds nor more than 54,000 pounds.

(c) Trailers with a gross weight of not more than 80,000 pounds.

(1m) No vehicle registered under s. 341.264 , 341.30 , or 341.305 or that may be registered under s. 341.26 may be registered under this section.

(2) Upon receipt of an application and the initial registration fees, the department shall issue registration plates of a distinctive design with the word “Fleet” displayed on the plate for all of the vehicles in the fleet. Notwithstanding s. 341.13 (1) , the department may not require the placement of an annual registration decal on a registration plate under this subsection. The department shall provide, to the extent feasible, the same registration expiration date for each vehicle in a fleet. A vehicle may be registered as part of a fleet under this section regardless of whether, at the time of application for the initial registration of the fleet, the vehicle is currently registered with the department.

(3) A vehicle under this section shall be registered annually at the regular annual fee under s. 341.25 for the type of vehicle. In addition to the annual registration fee, the department shall charge an initial issuance fee of $8.50 for the initial registration of each vehicle registered as part of a fleet under this section.

(4) The department shall establish a system by which the registration of a fleet of vehicles under this section may be renewed by electronic means. A fleet owner who registers a fleet of vehicles under this section shall renew the registration of the fleet of vehicles using the system established under this subsection.

History: 2021 a. 178 ; 2025 a. 53 .
Wis. Stat. § 411.501 — WI Code / Chapter 411 / Section 411.501
Default: Procedure.
Status: in_force

(1) Whether the lessor or the lessee is in default under a lease contract is determined by the lease agreement and this chapter.

(2) If the lessor or the lessee is in default under the lease contract, the party seeking enforcement has rights and remedies as provided in this chapter and, except as limited by this chapter, as provided in the lease agreement.

(3) If the lessor or the lessee is in default under the lease contract, the party seeking enforcement may reduce the party’s claim to judgment, or otherwise enforce the lease contract by self-help or any available judicial procedure or nonjudicial procedure, including administrative proceeding, arbitration or the like, in accordance with this chapter.

(4) Except as otherwise provided in s. 401.305 (1) , this chapter or the lease agreement, the rights and remedies in subs. (2) and (3) are cumulative.

(5) If the lease agreement covers both real property and goods, the party seeking enforcement may proceed under this subchapter as to the goods, or under other applicable law as to both the real property and the goods in accordance with that party’s rights and remedies in respect of the real property, in which case this subchapter does not apply.

History: 1991 a. 148 ; 2009 a. 320 .