2017 Acts Index

reports Reports, see also Legislative Audit Bureau; Legislature -- Finance, Joint Committee on; Studies; specific subject

Administrative rule-making procedures: expedited procedure for repealing unauthorized rules; agency review of rules and legislative enactments; LRB biennial report required; retrospective economic impact analyses for existing rules - Act 108

Artificial and certain nonfederal wetlands exempt from DNR permitting requirements; DNR to apply to EPA to be delegated the authority to administer permit program for the discharge of dredge or fill material into navigable waters; wetland mitigation grant program with in lieu fee subprogram moneys established and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers provision; property development grant program established; Wetland Study Council created in DNR; reports required - Act 183

Authorized state building program for 2017-19 [Sec. 8bd-bm, 485p, r, 489m, 493m, s, 494m, 495b-y, 496d-t, 514c, d, 1851g, r, 1855m, 9104 (1)-(12)] [9104 (11), (12) -- partial veto] - Act 59

BadgerCare Plus Core: DHS to submit amendment to Medicaid waiver to provide employment and training services for childless adults, report to and approval of JCF required [Sec. 927-928d] [928d -- vetoed] - Act 59

Base budget review report: state agencies, the legislature, and the courts required to submit every even-numbered year; requirements specified - Act 212

Body-worn cameras by correctional officers: DOC report required [Sec. 9108 (2w)] - Act 59

Burial site preservation: WHS duties for recording a site in a catalog revised and procedure for contesting a decision created; contiguous land, interested persons, real estate disclosure, Burial Sites Preservation Board, and disposition of remains determined to be of tribal descent provisions; report required - Act 222

Case management services for W-2 recipient transitioning to unsubsidized employment: TANF moneys for incentive payments; DCF to report on performance on work participation rates, compliance programs with DHHS, and appeals process for certain penalties [Sec. 898, 921, 9106 (3w)] [9106 (3w) -- partial veto] - Act 59

Chief state forester: relocation of headquarters and Division of Forestry employees; report to JCF required [Sec. 9133 (2)] - Act 59

CHIPS proceeding: prohibition on appointing counsel to parent eliminated; pilot program creating parent’s right to counsel in certain counties created and SPD to run; DCF, report, and sunset provisions - Act 253

Chronic absenteeism in schools and public benefits: DCF, DPI, DHS, and DWD to collaborate on a report [Sec. 9152 (1)] - Act 59

Crime lab equipment and supplies: DOJ study on sale or transfer of required [Sec. 9128 (2p)] - Act 59

DCF grants to support foster parents and children created, report required - Act 260

Dental reimbursement pilot project in MA program: counties added under certain conditions and DHS biennial report required - Act 344

DOT study and report on consolidating state moneys for surface transportation program and replacing the funds with federal money from state highway program; request for transfer under s. 13.10 of the statutes [Sec. 359p, 9145 (4w)] [partial veto] - Act 59

DOT to eliminate positions, report required; lapse of moneys to transportation fund [Sec. 9145 (1t), 9245 (2t)] - Act 59

Drug trafficking, evidence-based substance abuse prevention, family and juvenile treatment courts, and drug treatment for inmates of county and tribal jails: grant programs established; DOJ, DHS, DCF duties; search warrant based on sworn affidavit or complaint provision - Act 261

DVA to notify JCF before transferring certain unencumbered balances; report on Veterans Trust Fund required; implementing recommendations of certain LAB audit [Sec. 739qg, qm, 9149 (1f), (1g)] [vetoed] - Act 59

Electronics and information technology manufacturing zone and tax credits: WEDC authorized to create; provisions re TIDs, sales tax exemption, environmental impact statements, wetlands and waterways permits, PSC certificates and market-based rates, grants to local governments, county bonding, town incorporation as city or village, and DNR oversight; highway bonding authorization; design-build system for public works projects; enterprise zone tax credit revisions; economic development liaison appointed by DOA; electronics manufacturing small business development director in WEDC; worker training and employment program and annual report; appeal of decisions relating specifically to the zone; job creation threshold; LAB audit required [partial veto] - Act 58

Emergency physician services and reimbursement workgroup established by DHS, report required [Sec. 9120 (5f)] [vetoed] - Act 59

Employment First initiative established for certain state agencies re competitive integrated employment for persons with disabilities, report required - Act 178

Enterprise resource planning system (STAR program) management: DOA reports of JCF and JCIPT required [Sec. 169t] [vetoed] - Act 59

Family treatment court and juvenile treatment court grant programs created; DCF report required - Act 202

FoodShare employment and training program (FSET): pilot program with implementation plan and statewide expansion proposal; outcomes report with proposed modifications required [Sec. 954-957, 964-968, 9120 (2), (2s)] [9120 (2) -- partial veto; 964d, 9120 (2s) -- vetoed] - Act 59

Forestry account expenditures: Governor's Council on Forestry to determine priorities and report along with 2019-21 biennial budget recommendations [Sec. 9133 (6r)] [vetoed] - Act 59

Goals for the UW System: Board of Regents to identify metrics to measure progress, outcomes-based funding formula and annual report to JCF required, innovation fund to increase enrollment in high-demand degree programs [Sec. 603m] [partial veto] - Act 59

Hire Heroes program created in DWD to provide transitional jobs to veterans; DVA, DCF, and DWD memorandum of understanding; funding and report provisions - Act 195

Human resources and payrolls services: DOA to administer for all executive branch agencies and independent agencies except specified agencies; general fund lapse, onsite management, and reports provisions [Sec. 73, 9101 (9), 9201 (1), 9401 (4)] [73 -- partial veto] - Act 59

Individuals pardoned or released before completing their sentences: DOC report required - Act 369

Information technology and communication services self-funded portal: report required [Sec. 172] [vetoed] - Act 59

Information technology and communication services self-funded web portal: DOA report on administration of - Act 369

Information technology and procurement services positions: DOA report to JCF required [Sec. 9101 (11q)] [vetoed] - Act 59

Information technology permanent positions converted from contractor staff: DOA report to JCF required [Sec. 9101 (11s)] [vetoed] - Act 59

Information technology study on services provided by Division of Enterprise Technology to OCI [Sec. 9101 (11c)] [vetoed] - Act 59

Inmate work opportunities, including work release programs: DOC report required [Sec. 9108 (31t)] [vetoed] - Act 59

Intensive care coordination program: reimburse hospitals and health care systems for certain services to MA recipients, report provision [Sec. 928g, 2249e, g] [vetoed] - Act 59

Interagency Council on Homelessness created; appropriation and report provisions - Act 74

Interoperability Council and statewide public safety interoperable communications system functions transferred to DMA; 911 Subcommittee created; Next Generation 911 and interagency and intra-agency appropriations; Director of Emergency Communications position created and transfer of positions from DOT to DMA; obsolete Wireless 911 grant program references repealed; report required [Sec. 34m, 39m, 169e-s, 198m, 408e, n, s, 411e-s, 416m, 480m, 527m, 547m, 1187p, 1673d-t, 1799c-w, 1892c-x, 9128 (1w), 9132 (1w)-(1yy)] - Act 59

Legislative oversight of requests from DHS for federal approval and state agency requirements; DHS to implement the Badger Care Reform waiver re childless adults and submit amendment to state's MA plan, rate change, or certain provider payments to JCF for approval; incorporates into statutes rules on controlled substance screening, testing, and treatment policy for FSET; OCI to administer WIHSP in accordance to DHHS terms and conditions; DCF reallocation or reduction of moneys in TANF schedules requires JCF approval; DWD rules on UI work search and registration waivers codified and DWD authority to establish waivers eliminated; DWD Fast Forward program appropriation split among its specific programs - Act 370

LIRC decisions: chief justice to conduct a survey and submit a report [Sec. 9142 (5f)] [vetoed] - Act 59

Low-income housing project: state income and franchise tax credit program administered by WHEDA created, report required - Act 176

Nursing home bed licenses: DHS to redistribute to 18 beds, criteria specified, report required [Sec. 9120 (5b)] [vetoed] - Act 59

OCI changes re corporate governance annual disclosure, nondisclosure of information, medical malpractice report, the Wisconsin Compensation Rating Bureau membership, and emergency rules - Act 313

Pay for success contracting: DOA may use for eligible services to individuals, conditions and JCF approval required; DHS, DOC, DCF, and DWD to study if pay for success could be used for programs they administer; reports required - Act 267

Physical medicine pilot program: DHS to study and implement if authorized by legislature [Sec. 9120 (4g)] - Act 59

PSC duties re state energy policy and regulation of public utilities; settlements in PSC dockets requirements; procedure for handling complaints of violations of the one-call system re natural gas and other hazardous materials created and other revisions, PSC duties and forfeiture provisions; treatment of certain utility facilities under county construction site erosion control and storm water management zoning ordinances; appropriation and advertising provisions - Act 136

Recommendations for elimination of occupational licenses: DSPS report required, criteria specified [Sec. 9139 (17w)] - Act 59

Restitution received by crime victims: DOJ report modified - Act 337

School district employee health care: reports required [Sec. 74m, 1623g, r] - Act 59

School Safety, Office of, created in DOJ; school safety plan provisions including on-site assessment by law enforcement and annual drills; mandatory reporting of threats of violence; DOJ grants for school safety; open enrollment program expired provision eliminated; 2017 WisAct 107 tuberculosis screening requirement correction; expired or outdated DPI reporting requirements eliminated; reports and penalty provisions - Act 143

Serious mental illness among DOC inmates: DOC report required [Sec. 9108 (22t)] [vetoed] - Act 59

Shared services pilot program created re school boards sharing administrative personnel, DPI duties, report required [Sec. 208t, 1475p] [vetoed] - Act 59

Snowmobile trail aids and supplemental trail aids increased; trail use sticker fees increased and made permanent; Snowmobile Recreational Council to study options to ensure adequate funding for development and maintenance of trails [Sec. 1900sg-x, 9133 (6f)] - Act 59

State highway program revisions re DOT project cost estimate for major highway projects and certain report to TPC, and cost-benefit analysis of certain DOT services - Act 247

State parks and recreation areas: vehicle admission and overnight camping fees revised; DNR and DOT to develop plan for a recreational passport when renewing vehicle registration, special license plate provision; cap on electric receptacles increased; FTE positions decrease re forestry and parks report [Sec. 340m, 557-565d, f, 9101 (11u), 9133 (6u), 9333 (2), 9433 (1), (2)] [9101 (11u) -- partial veto] - Act 59

Substance abuse: reporting requirements for certain credentialing boards re opioids; federal waiver re dispensing narcotics for addiction treatment; buprenorphine prior authorization review and report; counseling changes re licensing and who can offer treatment; school health instruction requirements; graduate program in psychiatric mental health nursing at UW—Madison; training resources for social service workers; DCF, DHS, and DSPS duties; administrative rules provisions [Admin.Code DHS 75.02, 75.03; MPSW 1.09; SPS 160 (title), 160.015, 160.02, 160.03, 161, 163.01, 163.02, 164.01, 165, 166, 168] - Act 262

Tolling implementation study: DOT to contract for the study, report deadline [Sec. 9145 (6b)] [vetoed] - Act 59

Traffic control signals in City of Greenfield: DOT to study need a specified intersection, report required [Sec. 9145 (8m)] - Act 59

UW faculty and instructional academic staff teaching workloads: Board of Regents must develop and implement plan and policies re monitoring and rewarding; report required, accountability dashboard provision [Sec. 604-609, 625, 626] - Act 59

UW System financial audit by an independent accounting firm for the 2017-2019 fiscal biennium, LAB may assist, report required [Sec. 9148 (2q)] [partial veto] - Act 59

Veterans outreach and recovery pilot program re substance abuse and mental health disorders: DVA to administer, report and sunset provisions - Act 295

Veterans Trust Fund: DVA report revisions [Sec.732m-p] - Act 59

Virtual charter school funding study: DPI to conduct and report to JCF [Sec. 9135 (1t)] [vetoed] - Act 59

Whole grade sharing agreement: categorical aid; DPI report required [Sec. 208p, 1534p, 9135 (4p)] [vetoed] - Act 59

Wisconsin CASA Association: funding for DOJ grants increased, sunset eliminated, and report required - Act 255

Wisconsin Healthcare Stability Plan (WIHSP) created re state-based reinsurance program for health carriers, federal waiver required; OCI authority - Act 138

Wisconsin Results First Initiative Report: DOC to submit on biennial basis [Sec. 1849m] [vetoed] - Act 59

Workforce training grants (Fast Forward Program): use expanded for collaborative projects, teacher training, nursing training program, internship placement, and improved workforce retention; grant to support the Building Occupational Skills for Success (BOSS) program; report, sunset, and DWD duties [Sec. 398-399, 1397-1402, 1404, 1406, 9151 (1), (2), (5q), 9451 (2q)] - Act 59

residence requirement Residence requirement, see University of Wisconsin -- Tuition; Veteran

residential care Residential care, see Juvenile detention facility

residential property Residential property, see Housing

resort Resort, see Recreation

restaurant Restaurant

Epinephrine auto-injectors: use and supply of by authorized individuals allowed; definition provision - Act 133

Tax administration changes; interest on unclaimed U.S. savings bonds; ticket courier prohibited from selling lottery tickets; background investigation of lottery employees; reporting lottery winnings re child support; police and fire protection fee; ``restaurant” definition for license and regulation of alcohol beverage establishment purposes - Act 17

restitution to crime victim Restitution to crime victim, see Crime victim

retail establishment Retail establishment

Alcohol beverage licenses and permits and cigarette and tobacco products retailer licenses: application form signature and notarized requirements modified; corporate agent and false information penalty provisions - Act 289

Frozen foods manufactured at a retailer's off-site facility: sales and use tax exemption created, conditions specified [Sec. 1187] - Act 59

Highway projects funded with federal money and transfers of state and federal funding between highway programs, competitive bidding provision; collection of sales and use taxes from out-of-state retailers and determination of individual income tax rates after South Dakota v. Wayfair, Inc.; election of pass-through entities to be taxed at the entity level for state income and franchise tax purposes - Act 368

Private label credit card bad debt: effective date re sales tax return adjustments changed [Sec. 2265, 9438 (2)] [2265 -- partial veto] - Act 59

Retail food establishment that is a micro market: licensing, definition, and emergency rule provisions - Act 225

Retailer compensation for sale of lottery ticket or lottery share: GPR fund created [Sec. 469d] - Act 59

retirement _ private plans Retirement -- Private plans

Internal Revenue Code updates adopted; exclude from taxable income distribution from IRA to charitable organization [Sec. 1003-1009, 1058-1071, 1079-1082, 1091-1104, 1153, 1160d, 9338 (1)] - Act 59

retirement _ protective service Retirement -- Protective service

WRS revisions re participating employee status, retirement annuity applications, and certain protective occupation participants waiving participation; form to cancel coverage under Wisconsin Public Employers Group Life Insurance Program; income continuation insurance coverage for UW System teachers (remedial legislation) - Act 362

retirement system, wisconsin Retirement System, Wisconsin