OC7 SB1: Bill Text

SB1,1565,20 (2) Milwaukee Parental Choice Program fees; fees for the 2007-08 school year. Notwithstanding section 119.23 (2) (a) 8. of the statutes, as created by this act, each private school participating in the program under section 119.23 of the statutes, as affected by this act, in the 2007-08 school year shall pay the fee required under section 119.23 (2) (a) 8. of the statutes, as created by this act, no later than 30 days after the effective date of the rule promulgated under subsection (1).

SB1,1565,21 (3k) Grants for school district consolidation.

SB1,1566,2 (a) A consortium of 2 or more school districts may apply to the department of public instruction for a grant to conduct a school district consolidation feasibility study. The consortium shall submit a plan identifying the school districts engaged in the study, the issues the study will address, and how the grant funds will be expended. A school district may not be a member of more than one consortium.

SB1,1566,6 (b) In the 2008-09 school year, the department of public instruction shall award grants to consortia from the appropriation under section 20.255 (2) (bs) of the statutes, as created by this act. The department may not award more than $10,000 to any consortium.

SB1,1566,9 (c) The department of public instruction shall give priority to applications that demonstrate prior attempts to address the underlying issues associated with management and operation of the school districts' programs.

SB1,1566,11 (d) A consortium awarded a grant under paragraph (b) shall submit the results of the study to the department of public instruction.

SB1,1566,16 (4k) School district consolidation study. Notwithstanding section 115.435 of the statutes, the department of public instruction shall, from the appropriation under section 20.255 (2) (ad) of the statutes, as affected by this act, award one or more grants totaling $30,000 in the 2007-08 fiscal year to the school districts located in Ashland, Price, or Sawyer counties for the purpose of studying consolidation.

SB1,1566,19 (5i) One-time grants to organizations. From the appropriation account under section 20.255 (3) (a) of the statutes, as created by this act, the department of public instruction shall distribute grants as follows:

SB1,1566,22 (a) Big Brothers Big Sisters of Dane County. A grant of $25,000 in fiscal year 2007-08 to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Dane County for mentoring in collaboration with the Madison Metropolitan School District.

SB1,1566,25 (b) Latino Community Center. A grant of $12,500 in fiscal year 2007-08 to the Latino Community Center for a school safety improvement project at South Division High School.

SB1,1567,3 (c) Badger State Science and Engineering Fair. A grant of $12,500 in fiscal year 2007-08 and in fiscal year 2008-09 to the Badger State Science and Engineering Fair.

SB1,1567,4 (7c) La Causa Charter School.

SB1,1567,8 (a) Notwithstanding section 196.218 (5) (a) of the statutes, as affected by this act, in the 2007-08 fiscal year the department of public instruction shall pay the amount appropriated under section 20.255 (2) (u) of the statutes, as created by this act, to La Causa Charter School in the city of Milwaukee.

SB1,1567,13 (b) Notwithstanding section 196.218 (3) (a) of the statutes, as affected by this act, the public service commission shall ensure that the contributions from telecommunications providers under that paragraph are sufficient to generate the amount appropriated under section 20.255 (2) (u) of the statutes, as created by this act.

SB1, s. 9138 Section 9138. Nonstatutory provisions; Public Lands, Board of Commissioners of.

SB1, s. 9139 Section 9139. Nonstatutory provisions; Public Service Commission.

SB1,1567,20 (1f) Public library systems funding from universal service fund. Notwithstanding section 196.218 (3) (a) 3. b. of the statutes, the public service commission shall, in determining the amount of contributions to the universal service fund for fiscal year 2007-08, deduct $9,200,000 from the amount appropriated under section 20.255 (3) (qm) of the statutes for fiscal year 2007-08.

SB1, s. 9140 Section 9140. Nonstatutory provisions; Regulation and Licensing.

SB1, s. 9141 Section 9141. Nonstatutory provisions; Revenue.

SB1,1568,4 (1) Internal revenue code. Changes to the Internal Revenue Code made by Public Law 109-135, excluding sections 101, 105, 201 (a) as it relates to section 1400S (a), 402 (e), 403 (e), (j), and (q), and 405 of Public Law 109-135, and Public Law 109-280, excluding sections 811 and 844 of Public Law 109-280, apply to the definitions of "Internal Revenue Code" in chapter 71 of the statutes at the time that those changes apply for federal income tax purposes.

SB1,1568,16 (1f) Department of revenue study; utility license fees. No later than December 31, 2008, the department of revenue shall convene a study group to assess the feasibility and desirability of imposing local general property taxes or their equivalent on all property, other than production plants, of electric cooperatives, municipal utilities, and light, heat, and power companies. The study group shall include residents of communities that host public utility property; representatives of electric cooperatives, municipal utilities, and light, heat, and power companies; members of the public who have expertise in the taxation of public utilities and in transmission line siting; and any other individuals who the department of revenue believes to have expertise related to the study. No later than May 1, 2009, the study group shall report its findings and recommendations to the legislature under section 13.172 (2) of the statutes.

SB1,1569,4 (2f) Retailer inventory system for lottery tickets. The department of revenue shall develop a detailed implementation and cost plan for an instant ticket retailer inventory system and submit the plan to the joint committee on finance on or before January 31, 2008. The plan shall include the text of a proposed administrative rule relating to retailer billing procedures or, if such an administrative rule has been promulgated, a summary of the promulgated administrative rule. If the cochairpersons of the committee do not notify the department within 14 working days after the date of submittal of the plan that the committee has scheduled a meeting for the purpose of reviewing the plan, the department may implement the plan. If, within 14 working days after the date of submittal, the cochairpersons of the committee notify the department that the committee has scheduled a meeting for the purpose of reviewing the plan, the department may implement the plan only upon approval of the committee.

SB1,1569,13 (2v) Property taxes due on property damaged by flooding. Notwithstanding sections 74.11 (2) (b) and 74.11 (8) of the statutes, the 2nd installment of property taxes due and payable on or before July 31, 2007, for property located in the village of Bagley and the town of Wyalusing may be paid no later than October 31, 2007, and not be considered delinquent, if the taxpayer certifies to the taxation district that the property has been damaged or destroyed by flooding. If the 2nd installment of taxes is not paid on or before October 31, 2007, the entire amount of the taxes remaining unpaid is delinquent as of November 1, 2007, and interest and penalties are due under section 74.11 (11) of the statutes.

SB1, s. 9142 Section 9142. Nonstatutory provisions; Secretary of State.

SB1, s. 9143 Section 9143. Nonstatutory provisions; State Employment Relations, Office of.

SB1, s. 9144 Section 9144. Nonstatutory provisions; State Fair Park Board.

SB1, s. 9145 Section 9145. Nonstatutory provisions; Supreme Court.

SB1, s. 9146 Section 9146. Nonstatutory provisions; Technical College System.

SB1,1569,24 (1k) Dairy science associate degree program. The technical college system board shall allocate $194,000 in the 2008-09 fiscal year from the appropriation under section 20.292 (1) (dc) of the statutes for an incentive grant to Northcentral Technical College for a dairy science associate degree program if Northcentral Technical College contributes at least $65,000 for the program in the 2008-09 fiscal year.

SB1,1570,4 (2k) Fee remissions. Notwithstanding section 38.24 (8) (bm) 2. of the statutes, as created by this act, a student who is a veteran may receive a remission under that subsection for the fall 2007 semester and may continue to receive the remission in subsequent semesters if the student remains continuously enrolled.

SB1, s. 9147 Section 9147. Nonstatutory provisions; Tourism.

SB1, s. 9148 Section 9148. Nonstatutory provisions; Transportation.

SB1,1570,15 (2) Transfer of supplemental title fees. Notwithstanding sections 20.855 (4) (f) and 85.037 of the statutes, as affected by this act, no transfer of moneys may be made from the general fund under section 20.855 (4) (f) related to supplemental title fees collected under section 342.14 (3m) of the statutes, as affected by this act, during fiscal year 2007-08. This does not prohibit any transfers made during fiscal year 2007-08 for fees collected in fiscal year 2006-07. During fiscal year 2007-08, the secretary of administration shall transfer $1,500,000 from the general fund to the environmental fund in fiscal year 2007-08, for the purpose specified in section 25.46 (1m) of the statutes, as affected by this act.

SB1, s. 9149 Section 9149. Nonstatutory provisions; Treasurer.

SB1, s. 9150 Section 9150. Nonstatutory provisions; University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics Authority.

SB1,1570,23 (1f) New members. Notwithstanding section 233.02 (1) (ag) of the statutes, as created by this act, of the initial terms of the members of the board of directors of the University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics Authority appointed under section 233.02 (1) (ag) of the statutes, as created by this act, one term shall expire on July 1, 2010, one term shall expire on July 1, 2011, and one term shall expire on July 1, 2012.

SB1, s. 9151 Section 9151. Nonstatutory provisions; University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics Board.

SB1,1571,6 (1f) New members. Notwithstanding section 15.96 (1) (ag) of the statutes, as created by this act, of the initial terms of the members of the University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics Board appointed under section 15.96 (1) (ag) of the statutes, as created by this act, one term shall expire on July 1, 2010, one term shall expire on July 1, 2011, and one term shall expire on July 1, 2012.

SB1, s. 9152 Section 9152. Nonstatutory provisions; University of Wisconsin System.

SB1,1571,12 (1) UW-Milwaukee School of Public Health. Of the moneys appropriated to the Board of Regents of the University of Wisconsin System under section 20.285 (1) (a) of the statutes for the 2008-09 fiscal year, the board shall allocate $200,000 for establishing the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee School of Public Health, but only if the board approves the school.

SB1,1572,4 (2u) Wisconsin idea course for Chinese students. Of the moneys appropriated to the Board of Regents of the University of Wisconsin System under section 20.285 (1) (a) of the statutes, the Board of Regents shall allocate $25,000 for fiscal year 2007-08 for the development of a 5-week course to be offered in the summer of 2008 for introducing Chinese political, business, and academic leaders and practitioners to the Wisconsin Idea, especially as the Wisconsin Idea relates to environmental issues in China. The Board of Regents shall prepare a report that assesses the environmental, economic, and educational impacts of the course on this state and China; recommends whether the course should be continued and, if so, how the course may be improved; and assesses how the Wisconsin Idea may be used to position the state as a preferred trading partner with China and to position the University of Wisconsin as a preferred venue at which to discuss environmental and natural resource issues related to China. No later than May 1, 2009, the Board of Regents shall submit the report to the appropriate standing committees of the legislature in the manner provided under section 13.172 (3) of the statutes.

SB1,1572,10 (2v) Written policies for information technology development projects. No later than January 1, 2008, the Board of Regents of the University of Wisconsin System shall submit for review by the joint legislative audit committee and for approval by the joint committee on information policy and technology a preliminary draft of the policies required under section 36.59 (1) (c) of the statutes, as created by this act.

SB1,1572,15 (2w) Rules pertaining to large, high-risk information technology projects. The Board of Regents of the University of Wisconsin System shall submit in proper form the rules required under section 36.59 (2) of the statutes, as created by this act, to the legislative council staff under section 227.15 (1) of the statutes no later than June 30, 2008.

SB1,1572,23 (3t) Lung cancer research. Of the moneys appropriated to the Board of Regents of the University of Wisconsin System under section 20.285 (1) (a) of the statutes for the 2008-09 fiscal year, the board may expend all but $2,500,000 if the board does not receive $2,500,000 in gifts and grants from private sources in that fiscal year to support lung cancer research at the University of Wisconsin Paul P. Carbone Comprehensive Cancer Center. If the board receives $2,500,000 in gifts and grants from private sources in that fiscal year to support such research, the board may expend an additional $2,500,000 in that fiscal year to support such research.

SB1, s. 9153 Section 9153. Nonstatutory provisions; Veterans Affairs.

SB1,1573,5 (1) Payments for outreach for homeless veterans. From the appropriation under section 20.485 (2) (am) of the statutes, as created by this act, the department of veterans affairs may annually make a payment not to exceed $25,000 to the Center for Veteran Issues for the purpose of providing outreach services for homeless veterans.

SB1,1573,15 (2c) Douglas County veterans health care study. From the appropriation under section 20.485 (2) (tm) of the statutes, no later than June 30, 2009, the department of veterans affairs shall study the long-term health care needs of the veterans population in Douglas County, including the demand for, and feasibility of, establishing a rehabilitative care center, in addition to an evaluation of the anticipated need for a nursing home or assisted living facility in that area. The department of veterans affairs shall use the funding available under this subsection to contract for the study. The scope and methodology of the study shall be determined by the legislative audit bureau, with the cooperation of the department of veterans affairs.

SB1,1573,20 (3g) Planning and study of cemetery in Outagamie County. From the appropriation under section 20.485 (2) (tm) of the statutes, the department of veterans affairs shall expend an amount not to exceed $35,000 during fiscal year 2007-08 for a capital planning and feasibility study of a new state veterans cemetery in Outagamie County.

SB1,1574,2 (3i) Korean War memorial refurbishment. From the appropriation under section 20.485 (2) (e) of the statutes, as created by this act, the department of veterans affairs shall provide $165,000 during fiscal year 2007-08 for the refurbishment of the Korean War memorial at Plover. No moneys may be provided under this subsection until the veterans groups that are raising funds for refurbishing the Korean War memorial at Plover raise matching funds of at least $165,000.

SB1, s. 9154 Section 9154. Nonstatutory provisions; Workforce Development.

SB1,1574,4 (1) Transfer to the department of children and families.

SB1,1574,10 (a) Assets and liabilities. On the effective date of this paragraph, the assets and liabilities of the department of workforce development that are primarily related to the functions of the bureau of Wisconsin Works and child support and the child care section of the bureau of workforce programs, as determined by the secretary of administration, shall become the assets and liabilities of the department of children and families.

SB1,1574,11 (b) Employee transfers.

SB1,1574,16 1. The classified positions, and incumbent employees holding positions, in the department of workforce development relating primarily to the functions of the bureau of Wisconsin Works and child support and the child care section of the bureau of workforce programs, as determined by the secretary of administration, are transferred to the department of children and families.

SB1,1575,10 2. The classified positions, and incumbent employees holding positions, in the department of workforce development relating primarily to general administration and program support that the secretary of administration determines should be transferred are transferred to the department of children and families. Upon determination of these employees, the secretary of workforce development shall, in conjunction with the secretary of health and family services, by January 1, 2008, and submit a plan to the secretary of administration requesting the transfer of moneys between the general purpose revenue appropriations for the departments of workforce development and health and family services and the department of children and families, between the program revenue appropriations for the departments of workforce development and health and family services and the department of children and families, between the program revenue-service appropriations for the departments of workforce development and health and family services and the department of children and families, between the appropriations of given segregated funds for the departments of workforce development and health and family services and the department of children and families, and between the federal revenue appropriations for the departments of workforce development and health and family services and the department of children and families, if necessary to adjust previously allocated costs in accordance with the transfer of personnel.

SB1,1575,17 (c) Employee status. Employees transferred under paragraph (b) shall have the same rights and status under subchapter V of chapter 111 and chapter 230 of the statutes, as affected by this act, in the department of children and families that they enjoyed in the department of workforce development immediately before the transfer. Notwithstanding section 230.28 (4) of the statutes, no employee so transferred who has attained permanent status in class is required to serve a probationary period.

SB1,1575,23 (d) Tangible personal property. On the effective date of this paragraph, all tangible personal property, including records, of the department of workforce development that is primarily related to the functions of the bureau of Wisconsin Works and child support and the child care section of the bureau of workforce programs, as determined by the secretary of administration, shall be transferred to the department of children and families.

SB1,1576,6 (e) Contracts. All contracts entered into by the department of workforce development in effect on the effective date of this paragraph that are primarily related to the functions of the bureau of Wisconsin Works and child support and the child care section of the bureau of workforce programs, as determined by the secretary of administration, remain in effect and are transferred to the department of children and families. The department of children and families shall carry out any such contractual obligations unless modified or rescinded by the department of children and families to the extent allowed under the contract.

SB1,1576,18 (f) Rules and orders. All rules promulgated by the department of workforce development that are primarily related to the functions of the bureau of Wisconsin Works and child support and the child care section of the bureau of workforce programs, as determined by the secretary of administration, and that are in effect on the effective date of this paragraph remain in effect until their specified expiration dates or until amended or repealed by the department of children and families. All orders issued by the department of workforce development that are primarily related to the functions of the bureau of Wisconsin Works and child support and the child care section of the bureau of workforce programs, as determined by the secretary of administration, and that are in effect on the effective date of this paragraph remain in effect until their specified expiration dates or until modified or rescinded by the department of children and families.

SB1,1577,2 (g) Pending matters. Any matter pending with the department of workforce development on the effective date of this paragraph that is primarily related to the functions of the bureau of Wisconsin Works and child support and the child care section of the bureau of workforce programs, as determined by the secretary of administration, is transferred to the department of children and families and all materials submitted to or actions taken by the department of workforce development with respect to the pending matter are considered as having been submitted to or taken by the department of children and families.

SB1,1577,4 (3k) Transfer of employee under food stamp employment and training program.

SB1,1577,9 (a) Position and employee transfer. There is transferred from the department of workforce development to the department of health and family services 1.0 FTE classified position, and the incumbent employee or employees holding the position, relating primarily to the administration of the food stamp employment and training program, as determined by the secretary of administration.

SB1,1577,16 (b) Employee status. Employees transferred under paragraph (a) shall have the same rights and status under subchapter V of chapter 111 and chapter 230 of the statutes, as affected by this act, in the department of health and family services that they enjoyed in the department of workforce development immediately before the transfer. Notwithstanding section 230.28 (4) of the statutes, no employee so transferred who has attained permanent status in class is required to serve a probationary period.

SB1,1577,21 (4k) Grant to Racine Young Women's Christian Association. From the appropriation under section 20.445 (3) (e) of the statutes, as created by this act, the department of workforce development shall make a grant of $25,000 in fiscal year 2007-08 to the Racine Young Women's Christian Association for start-up costs for a job skills training program.

SB1,1578,4 (5k) Grant to Racine County Workforce Development Board. From the appropriation account under section 20.445 (1) (fr) of the statutes, as created by this act, the department of workforce development shall distribute $25,000 in fiscal year 2007-08 to the Racine County Workforce Development Board for the development of a comprehensive community-wide workforce development plan that addresses the specific challenges faced in Racine County, including the need to prepare a highly skilled and educated workforce that meets employer needs, so as to enhance the economic viability of Racine County.

SB1, s. 9155 Section 9155. Nonstatutory provisions; other.

SB1,1578,12 (1t) Indian child high-cost out-of-home care placement funding. From the appropriation account under section 20.437 (1) (kz) of the statutes, as affected by this act, in fiscal year 2008-09 the department of children and families may expend not more than $500,000 in moneys transferred from the appropriation account under section 20.505 (8) (hm) 21. of the statutes, as created by this act, less any moneys expended under Section 9121 (1t) of this act, for unexpected or unusually high-cost out-of-home care placements of Indian children by tribal courts.

SB1,1578,19 (3t) Levy limit exception; county charges to recovery unlawful property taxes. The limit otherwise applicable under section 66.0602 of the statutes does not apply to an amount that a municipality levied in 2006 as a county special charge to recover unlawful real estate taxes that were included on a municipality's statement of taxes for 2006 that was filed with the department of revenue if the special charge resulted from a 2005 tax amount that was rescinded due to an error, as that term is used in section 74.33 (1) of the statutes.

SB1,1578,22 (5a) Local purchases and projects. The amounts, grantees, and purposes of the purchases and projects funded under section 16.40 (24) of the statutes, as created by this act, are as follows:

SB1,1578,25 (a) The sum of $15,000 to the Resch Aquatic Center in the city of Green Bay to assist with the costs associated with furnishings including, lockers for the center's lifeguards or construction of a concrete apron for spectators, or both.

SB1,1579,3 (b) The sum of $10,000 to the town of Pensaukee, Oconto County, to purchase furnishings, including historical photographs and frames, conference furniture, desks, and chairs, for the town hall.

SB1,1579,5 (c) The sum of $25,000 to the city of Sun Prairie to be used for the design and construction of a handicapped-accessible playground in Firemen's Park.

SB1,1579,8 (d) The sum of $12,500 to the Southside Organizing Committee in the city of Milwaukee for the purchase of a laptop computer and projector, a portable sound system with 4 wireless microphones, and translating equipment for 15 individuals.

SB1,1579,11 (e) The sum of $10,000 to Greater New Birth, Inc., in the city of Milwaukee to assist with the costs of a project to address child safety and violence reduction programing.

SB1,1579,14 (f) The sum of $50,000 to the Cleghorn Community Center in the town of Pleasant Valley in Eau Claire County for parking lot and road improvements at the center.

SB1,1579,22 (5k) Report by department of children and families. Notwithstanding the requirement under section 49.32 (1) (a) of the statutes, as affected by this act, for reporting the number of children placed for adoption by the department of children and families and costs to the state relating to the adoptions during the previous year, for the report due by March 1, 2009, the department of children and families shall report the number of children placed for adoption by both the department of children and families and the department of health and family services during 2008 and the costs to the state relating to all those adoptions.

SB1,1580,2 (9u) Dane County early childhood initiatives. From the appropriation account under section 20.437 (1) (bc) of the statutes, as affected by section 342 of this act, the department of children and families shall distribute $250,000 in fiscal year 2008-09 for comprehensive early childhood initiatives in Dane County that provide home visiting and employment preparation and support for low-income families.

SB1, s. 9201 Section 9201. Fiscal changes; Administration.

SB1,1580,5 (1c) Lapse or transfer of any unencumbered moneys in appropriation accounts and funds.

SB1,1580,13 (a) Notwithstanding sections 20.001 (3) (a) to (c) and 25.40 (3) of the statutes, but subject to paragraph (d), the secretary of administration shall lapse to the general fund or transfer to the general fund from the unencumbered balances of state operations appropriations to executive branch state agencies, other than sum sufficient appropriations and appropriations of federal revenues, an amount equal to $70,000,000 during each fiscal year of the 2007-09 and 2009-11 fiscal biennia. This paragraph shall not apply to appropriations to the Board of Regents of the University of Wisconsin System and to the technical college system board.

SB1,1580,20 (b) Notwithstanding section 20.001 (3) (a) to (c) of the statutes, but subject to paragraph (d), the secretary of administration shall lapse to the general fund or transfer to the general fund from the unencumbered balances of state operations appropriations to the Board of Regents of the University of Wisconsin System, other than sum sufficient appropriations and appropriations of federal revenues, an amount equal to $12,500,000 during each fiscal year of the 2007-09 and 2009-11 fiscal biennia.

SB1,1581,2 (c) Notwithstanding section 20.001 (3) (a) to (c) of the statutes, but subject to paragraph (d), the secretary of administration shall lapse to the general fund or transfer to the general fund from the unencumbered balances of appropriations to the technical college system board, other than sum sufficient appropriations and appropriations of federal revenues, an amount equal to $500,000 during each fiscal year of the 2007-09 and 2009-11 fiscal biennia.

SB1,1581,6 (d) The secretary of administration may not lapse or transfer moneys under this subsection if the lapse or transfer would violate a condition imposed by the federal government on the expenditure of the moneys or if the lapse or transfer would violate the federal or state constitution.

SB1, s. 9202 Section 9202. Fiscal changes; Aging and Long-Term Care Board.

SB1, s. 9203 Section 9203. Fiscal changes; Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection.

SB1,1581,12 (1) Transfer from agricultural chemical cleanup fund for food regulation. There is transferred from the agricultural chemical cleanup fund to the appropriation account under section 20.115 (1) (gb) of the statutes $250,000 in fiscal year 2007-08 and $100,000 in fiscal year 2008-09.

SB1,1581,16 (2) Transfer from agricultural chemical cleanup fund for animal health regulation. There is transferred from the agricultural chemical cleanup fund to the appropriation account under section 20.115 (2) (ha) of the statutes $125,000 in fiscal year 2007-08 and $125,000 in fiscal year 2008-09.

SB1, s. 9204 Section 9204. Fiscal changes; Arts Board.

SB1, s. 9205 Section 9205. Fiscal changes; Building Commission.