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Wis. Stat. § 19.84 — WI Code / Chapter 19 / Section 19.84
Public notice.
Status: in_force

(1) Public notice of all meetings of a governmental body shall be given in the following manner:

(a) As required by any other statutes; and

(b) By communication from the chief presiding officer of a governmental body or such person’s designee to the public, to those news media who have filed a written request for such notice, and to the official newspaper designated under ss. 985.04 , 985.05 and 985.06 or, if none exists, to a news medium likely to give notice in the area. Communication from the chief presiding officer of a governmental body or such person’s designee shall be made to the public using one of the following methods:

1. Posting a notice in at least 3 public places likely to give notice to persons affected.

2. Posting a notice in at least one public place likely to give notice to persons affected and placing a notice electronically on the governmental body’s Internet site.

3. By paid publication in a news medium likely to give notice to persons affected.

(2) Every public notice of a meeting of a governmental body shall set forth the time, date, place and subject matter of the meeting, including that intended for consideration at any contemplated closed session, in such form as is reasonably likely to apprise members of the public and the news media thereof. The public notice of a meeting of a governmental body may provide for a period of public comment, during which the body may receive information from members of the public.

(3) Public notice of every meeting of a governmental body shall be given at least 24 hours prior to the commencement of such meeting unless for good cause such notice is impossible or impractical, in which case shorter notice may be given, but in no case may the notice be provided less than 2 hours in advance of the meeting.

(4) Separate public notice shall be given for each meeting of a governmental body at a time and date reasonably proximate to the time and date of the meeting.

(5) Departments and their subunits in any University of Wisconsin System institution or campus are exempt from the requirements of subs. (1) to (4) but shall provide meeting notice which is reasonably likely to apprise interested persons, and news media who have filed written requests for such notice.

(6) Notwithstanding the requirements of s. 19.83 and the requirements of this section, a governmental body which is a formally constituted subunit of a parent governmental body may conduct a meeting without public notice as required by this section during a lawful meeting of the parent governmental body, during a recess in such meeting or immediately after such meeting for the purpose of discussing or acting upon a matter which was the subject of that meeting of the parent governmental body. The presiding officer of the parent governmental body shall publicly announce the time, place and subject matter of the meeting of the subunit in advance at the meeting of the parent body.

History: 1975 c. 426 ; 1987 a. 305 ; 1993 a. 215 ; 1997 a. 123 ; 2007 a. 20 ; 2019 a. 140 .
Wis. Stat. § 844.16 — WI Code / Chapter 844 / Section 844.16
Complaint.
Status: in_force

The complaint shall indicate each plaintiff’s interest, the interests of all persons entitled to possession, the nature of the alleged injury and, if damages are asked, shall allege the percentages and amounts claimed by each person claiming an interest.

History: 1973 c. 189 ; Sup. Ct. Order, 67 Wis. 2d 585, 767 (1975); Stats. 1975 s. 844.16.
Wis. Stat. § 241.24 — WI Code / Chapter 241 / Section 241.24
§ 241.24. Board of trade contracts.
Status: in_force

No contract for the future purchase, sale, transfer or delivery of personal property through a board of trade or organized commodity exchange is void when either party thereto intends, in good faith, to perform the same; and an intention on the part of either not to perform any such contract does not invalidate it if the other party in good faith intends to perform the same. No such contract is void because the vendor was not, at the time it was made, the owner of the property contracted to be sold; and in any action by either party for the enforcement of its terms or to recover damages for a breach thereof it is incompetent to show in defense, by any extrinsic evidence, that such contract had any other intent or meaning than it expresses; and it and all collateral contracts, agreements or securities growing out of it or of which they may have formed the consideration in whole or in part are legal and valid. Nothing herein shall be construed to exclude evidence of fraud in the procuring of any such contract as is first mentioned herein, or of any collateral contract, agreement or security growing out of it, or that any such contract was not entered into upon sufficient consideration, or is not supported thereby, or that both parties intended to make a wagering contract.
Wis. Stat. § 106.001 — WI Code / Chapter 106 / Section 106.001
Definitions.
Status: in_force

In this subchapter:

(1) “Apprentice” means any person who enters into an apprentice contract with the department and with a sponsor or an apprenticeship committee acting as the agent of a sponsor.

(2) “Apprentice contract” means any contract or agreement of service, express or implied, between an apprentice, the department, and a sponsor or an apprenticeship committee acting as the agent of a sponsor whereby an apprentice is to receive from or through the apprentice’s employer, in consideration for the apprentice’s services in whole or in part, instruction in any trade, craft, or business.

(2m) “Apprenticeship committee” means a joint apprenticeship committee or a nonjoint apprenticeship committee designated by a sponsor to administer an apprenticeship program.

(4) “Apprenticeship program” means a program approved by the department providing for the employment and training of apprentices in a trade, craft, or business that includes a plan containing all of the terms and conditions for the qualification, recruitment, selection, employment, and training of apprentices as required under this subchapter, including the apprentice contract requirements under s. 106.01 .

(5) “Employer” means any person employing an apprentice, whether or not the person is a party to an apprentice contract with the apprentice.

(6) “Joint apprenticeship committee” means an apprenticeship committee that consists of an equal number of representatives of employers and of representatives of employees who are represented by a collective bargaining agent.

(7) “Nonjoint apprenticeship committee” means an apprenticeship committee that consists of representatives of employers, but not of representatives of employees who are represented by a collective bargaining agent.
Wis. Stat. § 631.15 — WI Code / Chapter 631 / Section 631.15
Contract rights under noncomplying policies.
Status: in_force

(1) Enforcement of policy terms. Except as otherwise specifically provided by statute, a policy is enforceable against the insurer according to its terms, even if it exceeds the authority of the insurer.

(3m) Enforcement of statute and rule requirements. A policy that violates a statute or rule is enforceable against the insurer as if it conformed to the statute or rule.

(4) Reformation of contract. Upon written request of the policyholder or an insured whose rights under the policy are continuing and not transitory, an insurer shall reform and reissue its written policy to comply with the requirements of the law existing at the date of issue or last renewal of the policy.

History: 1975 c. 375 ; 1987 a. 247 .
Wis. Stat. § 100.04 — WI Code / Chapter 100 / Section 100.04
Livestock production contracts.
Status: in_force

(1) Definition. In this section, “livestock” means swine, cattle, poultry, sheep, goats or farm-raised deer, as defined in s. 95.001 (1) (ag) .

(2) Required contract terms. Every written contract under which livestock owned by one party is possessed by another party for breeding, feeding or the production of animal products shall set forth, in clear language, the manner in which any payments received because of the destruction of the livestock due to disease, fire or other unanticipated cause shall be divided between the party owning the livestock and the party possessing the livestock.

(3) Responsible party. The party who drafts or otherwise provides the text of a written contract described in sub. (2) is responsible for including language that fulfills the requirement of sub. (2) .

(4) Resolution of disputes. If a written contract described in sub. (2) does not include language that fulfills the requirement of sub. (2) and one of the parties to the contract begins an action claiming an interest in payments received because of the destruction of livestock, the court shall divide the payments among the parties in an equitable manner.

History: 1995 a. 210 ; 2001 a. 56 .
Wis. Stat. § 939.623 — WI Code / Chapter 939 / Section 939.623
Increased penalty for elder person or adult-at-risk victims.
Status: in_force

(1) In this section:

(b) “Adult at risk” has the meaning given in s. 55.01 (1e) .

(c) “Elder person” means any individual who is 60 years of age or older.

(2) If the crime victim is an elder person or an adult at risk, and the present conviction is for any crime for which imprisonment may be imposed, the maximum term of imprisonment prescribed by law for that crime may be increased as follows:

(a) A maximum term of imprisonment of one year or less may be increased to not more than 2 years.

(b) A maximum term of imprisonment of more than one year but not more than 10 years may be increased by not more than 4 years.

(c) A maximum term of imprisonment of more than 10 years may be increased by not more than 6 years.

(3)

(a) This section applies to a crime involving an elder person crime victim irrespective of whether the defendant had actual knowledge of the crime victim’s age. A mistake regarding the crime victim’s age is not a defense to an increased penalty under this section.

(b) This section applies to a crime involving an adult-at-risk crime victim only if the defendant had actual knowledge that the crime victim is an adult at risk.

History: 2021 a. 76 ; 2025 a. 149 ; s. 35.17 correction in (3) (b).
Wis. Stat. § 111.55 — WI Code / Chapter 111 / Section 111.55
Conciliator unable to effect settlement; appointment of arbitrators.
Status: in_force

If a conciliator named under s. 111.54 is unable to effect a settlement of a labor dispute between a public utility employer and its employees within a 15-day period after the conciliator’s appointment, the conciliator shall report that fact to the commission. The commission, if it believes that a continuation of the dispute will cause or is likely to cause the interruption of an essential service, shall submit to the parties the names of either 3 or 5 persons from the panel provided for in s. 111.53 . Each party shall alternately strike one name from such list of persons. The person or persons left on the list shall be appointed by the commission as the arbitrator or arbitrators to hear and determine such dispute.

History: 1993 a. 492 ; 1995 a. 225 .
Wis. Stat. § 767.521 — WI Code / Chapter 767 / Section 767.521
Action by state for child support.
Status: in_force

The state or its delegate under s. 49.22 (7) shall bring an action for support of a minor child under s. 767.001 (1) (f) or for paternity determination and child support under s. 767.80 if the child’s right to support is assigned to the state under s. 48.57 (3m) (b) 2. or (3n) (b) 2. , 48.645 (3) , 49.145 (2) (s) , 49.19 (4) (h) 1. b. , or 49.775 (2) (bm) and all of the following apply:

(1) The child has been deprived of parental support by reason of the continued absence of a parent from the home.

(2) A court has not issued an order under s. 767.511 requiring the parent who is absent from the home to support the child.

History: 1987 a. 27 ; 1995 a. 289 , 404 ; 1997 a. 27 , 105 ; 2005 a. 443 s. 38 ; Stats. 2005 s. 767.521; 2007 a. 20 .
Wis. Stat. § 77.9964 — WI Code / Chapter 77 / Section 77.9964
Administration.
Status: in_force

(1) The department shall administer the fees under this subchapter.

(2) Except as provided in s. 77.9961 (1) (b) , (d) , and (e) , ss. 71.74 (1) to (3) , (7) , (9) , and (10) to (12) , 71.75 (1) , (2) , (6) , (7) , (9) , and (10) , 71.77 (1) and (4) to (8) , 71.78 (1) to (4) and (5) to (8) , 71.80 (1) (a) and (b) , (4) to (6) , (8) to (12) , (14) , (17) , and (18) , 71.82 (1) and (2) (a) and (b) , 71.83 (1) (a) 1. and 2. and (b) 1. , 2. , and 6. , (2) (a) 1. to 3m. and (b) 1. to 3. , and (3) , 71.87 , 71.88 , 71.89 , 71.90 , 71.91 (1) (a) , (2) , (3) , and (4) to (7) , 71.92 , and 71.93 as they apply to the taxes under ch. 71 apply to the fees under this subchapter.

(3) The department shall deposit all of the revenue that it collects under this subchapter in the fund under s. 25.48 .

(4) The department shall reimburse the owner or operator of a formal wear rental firm an amount equal to the sum of any fees paid by the owner or operator under s. 77.9961 (1) prior to October 29, 1999.

History: 1997 a. 27 ; 1999 a. 9 ; 2003 a. 312 ; 2011 a. 68 .
Wis. Stat. § 409.608 — WI Code / Chapter 409 / Section 409.608
Application of proceeds of collection or enforcement; liability for deficiency and right to surplus.
Status: in_force

(1) Application of proceeds, surplus, and deficiency if obligation secured. If a security interest or agricultural lien secures payment or performance of an obligation, the following rules apply:

(a) A secured party shall apply or pay over for application the cash proceeds of collection or enforcement under s. 409.607 in the following order to:

1. The reasonable expenses of collection and enforcement and, to the extent provided for by agreement and not prohibited by law, reasonable attorney fees and legal expenses incurred by the secured party;

2. The satisfaction of obligations secured by the security interest or agricultural lien under which the collection or enforcement is made; and

3. The satisfaction of obligations secured by any subordinate security interest in or other lien on the collateral subject to the security interest or agricultural lien under which the collection or enforcement is made if the secured party receives an authenticated demand for proceeds before distribution of the proceeds is completed.

(b) If requested by a secured party, a holder of a subordinate security interest or other lien shall furnish reasonable proof of the interest or lien within a reasonable time. Unless the holder complies, the secured party need not comply with the holder’s demand under par. (a) 3.

(c) A secured party need not apply or pay over for application noncash proceeds of collection and enforcement under s. 409.607 unless the failure to do so would be commercially unreasonable. A secured party that applies or pays over for application noncash proceeds shall do so in a commercially reasonable manner.

(d) A secured party shall account to and pay a debtor for any surplus, and the obligor is liable for any deficiency.

(2) No surplus or deficiency in sales of certain rights to payment. If the underlying transaction is a sale of accounts, chattel paper, payment intangibles, or promissory notes, the debtor is not entitled to any surplus, and the obligor is not liable for any deficiency.

History: 2001 a. 10 .
Wis. Stat. § 948.08 — WI Code / Chapter 948 / Section 948.08
Soliciting a child for prostitution.
Status: in_force

Whoever intentionally solicits or causes any child to engage in an act of prostitution or establishes any child in a place of prostitution is guilty of a Class D felony.

History: 1987 a. 332 ; 1995 a. 69 ; 2001 a. 109 ; 2007 a. 80 .
Wis. Stat. § 752.05 — WI Code / Chapter 752 / Section 752.05
Administrative headquarters.
Status: in_force

The court of appeals shall have administrative headquarters in Madison.

History: 1977 c. 187 .
Wis. Stat. § 186.084 — WI Code / Chapter 186 / Section 186.084
Determination of right to indemnification.
Status: in_force

Unless otherwise provided by the articles of incorporation or bylaws or by written agreement between the director or officer and the credit union, the director or officer seeking indemnification under s. 186.083 (2) shall select one of the following means for determining his or her right to indemnification:

(1) By majority vote of a quorum of the board of directors consisting of directors not at the time parties to the same or related proceedings. If a quorum of disinterested directors cannot be obtained, by majority vote of a committee duly appointed by the board of directors and consisting solely of 2 or more directors not at the time parties to the same or related proceedings. Directors who are parties to the same or related proceedings may participate in the designation of members of the committee.

(2) By independent legal counsel selected by a quorum of the board of directors or its committee in the manner prescribed in sub. (1) or, if unable to obtain such a quorum or committee, by a majority vote of the full board of directors, including directors who are parties to the same or related proceedings.

(3) By a panel of 3 arbitrators consisting of one arbitrator selected by those directors entitled under sub. (2) to select independent legal counsel, one arbitrator selected by the director or officer seeking indemnification and one arbitrator selected by the 2 arbitrators previously selected.

(4) By an affirmative vote of a majority of members present at an annual meeting or special meeting called for that purpose. Voting rights owned by, or voted under the control of, persons who are at the time parties to the same or related proceedings, whether as plaintiffs or defendants or in any other capacity, may not be voted in making the determination.

(5) By a court under s. 186.088 .

(6) By any other method provided for in any additional right to indemnification permitted under s. 186.087 .

History: 1987 a. 13 .
Wis. Stat. § 29.216 — WI Code / Chapter 29 / Section 29.216
Nonresident archer hunting license.
Status: in_force

(1) Issuance. A nonresident archer hunting license shall be issued subject to s. 29.024 by the department to any nonresident applying for this license.

(2) Authorization. The nonresident archer hunting license authorizes the hunting of all game, except bear, elk, wild turkey, and fur-bearing animals, during the open season for the hunting of that game with a bow and arrow.

History: 1983 a. 27 ; 1985 a. 270 ; 1991 a. 39 ; 1997 a. 27 ; 1997 a. 248 ss. 277 to 280 ; Stats. 1997 s. 29.216; 1997 a. 249 s. 33 ; 1999 a. 32 ; 2001 a. 109 ; 2009 a. 48 , 119 ; 2013 a. 61 ; 2013 a. 151 ss. 2 , 27 ; 2015 a. 89 , 222 ; 2017 a. 59 .
Wis. Stat. § 783.02 — WI Code / Chapter 783 / Section 783.02
Pleadings and proceedings.
Status: in_force

Whenever a return is made to the writ the plaintiff may move to strike the return. Otherwise the defenses alleged in the return shall be deemed controverted and like proceedings shall be had as in other civil actions.

History: Sup. Ct. Order, 67 Wis. 2d 585, 762 (1975); 1979 c. 32 s. 60 ; Stats. 1979 s. 783.02.
Wis. Stat. § 157.113 — WI Code / Chapter 157 / Section 157.113
Permission to place cremated human remains in a cemetery.
Status: in_force

No person may deposit any cremated human remains in a cemetery, including in the casket of another person, without the permission of the cemetery authority.

History: 2015 a. 237 s. 125 ; 2015 Stats. s. 157.113.
Wis. Stat. § 236.015 — WI Code / Chapter 236 / Section 236.015
Applicability of chapter.
Status: in_force

This chapter does not apply to transportation project plats that conform to s. 84.095 .

History: 1997 a. 282 .
Wis. Stat. § 344.39 — WI Code / Chapter 344 / Section 344.39
Substitution of proof.
Status: in_force

The secretary shall consent to the cancellation of any bond or certification of insurance or return any money or securities to the person entitled thereto upon the substitution and acceptance of other adequate proof of financial responsibility pursuant to this chapter.

History: 1975 c. 270 ; 1977 c. 29 s. 1654 (7) (c) ; 1987 a. 27 .
Wis. Stat. § 115.425 — WI Code / Chapter 115 / Section 115.425
Professional standards council for teachers.
Status: in_force

The professional standards council for teachers shall do all of the following:

(1) Advise the state superintendent on standards for the licensure of teachers, including initial licensure and maintenance and renewal of licenses, to ensure the effective teaching of a relevant curriculum in Wisconsin schools.

(2) Propose to the state superintendent standards for evaluating and approving teacher education programs, including continuing education programs.

(3) Provide to the state superintendent an ongoing assessment of the complexities of teaching and the status of the teaching profession in this state.

(4) Propose to the state superintendent policies and practices for school boards and state and local teacher organizations to use in developing effective teaching.

(5) Propose to the state superintendent standards and procedures for revoking a teaching license.

(6) Propose to the state superintendent ways to recognize excellence in teaching, including the assessment administered by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards and master educator licensure, and to assist teachers to achieve excellence in teaching.

(7) Propose to the state superintendent effective peer assistance and peer mentoring models, including evaluation systems, and alternative teacher dismissal procedures for consideration by school boards and labor organizations.

(8) Review and make recommendations regarding administrative rules proposed by the department that relate to teacher preparation, licensure and regulation.

(9) Propose to the state superintendent alternative procedures for the preparation and licensure of teachers.

(11) Report annually to the standing committees in each house of the legislature that deal with education matters on the activities and effectiveness of the council.

History: 1997 a. 298 ; 1999 a. 32 s. 176 .