AB150: Bill Text Engrossed

AB150-engrossed,1237,16 85.19 (1) Standards. The department, in consultation with the department of natural resources, shall, by rule, establish standards for the control of soil erosion related to highway and bridge construction that is funded in whole or in part with state or federal funds. At a minimum, the standards shall require the use of best management practices No standard established under this section applicable to the construction, rehabilitation or improvement of any highway may be more stringent than the standards required under federal law. In this subsection, "highway" has the meaning given in s. 340.01 (22).

AB150-engrossed, s. 3526ft Section 3526ft. 85.20 (4m) (a) of the statutes is renumbered 85.20 (4m) (a) (intro.) and amended to read:

AB150-engrossed,1237,25 85.20 (4m) (a) (intro.) From the amounts appropriated under s. 20.395 (1) (bq), an amount equal to 42% of the projected operating expenses of each eligible applicant's urban mass transit system An amount shall be allocated to each eligible applicant. to ensure that the sum of state and federal aids for the projected operating expenses of each eligible applicant's urban mass transit system is equal to a uniform percentage, established by the department, of the projected operating expenses of the mass transit system. The department shall make allocations as follows:

AB150-engrossed, s. 3526fw Section 3526fw. 85.20 (4m) (a) 1. to 3. of the statutes are created to read:

AB150-engrossed,1238,4 85.20 (4m) (a) 1. From the appropriation under s. 20.395 (1) (bq), the uniform percentage for an urban mass transit system operating within an urban area having a population as shown in the 1990 federal decennial census of less than 50,000.

AB150-engrossed,1238,9 2. From the appropriation under s. 20.395 (1) (bs), the uniform percentage for an urban mass transit system operating within an urban area having a population as shown in the 1990 federal decennial census of at least 50,000 but not more than 200,000 and meeting the federal definition of urbanized area for the purpose of federal mass transit aid.

AB150-engrossed,1238,13 3. From the appropriation under s. 20.395 (1) (bu), the uniform percentage for an urban mass transit system operating within an urban area having a population as shown in the 1990 federal decennial census of more than 200,000 and meeting the federal definition of urbanized area for the purpose of federal mass transit aid.

AB150-engrossed, s. 3526ge Section 3526ge. 85.20 (4m) (am) of the statutes is repealed.

AB150-engrossed, s. 3526gg Section 3526gg. 85.20 (4m) (e) of the statutes is repealed.

AB150-engrossed, s. 3526gm Section 3526gm. 85.20 (4m) (em) 1. of the statutes is amended to read:

AB150-engrossed,1238,19 85.20 (4m) (em) 1. An amount equal to 42% the same percentage of the audited operating expenses for the project year of the applicant's urban mass transit system that is specified for allocations to the applicant under par. (a) 1. to 3.

AB150-engrossed, s. 3526gt Section 3526gt. 85.20 (4s) of the statutes is amended to read:

AB150-engrossed,1238,25 85.20 (4s) Payment of aids under the contract. The contracts executed between the department and eligible applicants under this section shall provide that the payment of the state aid allocation under sub. (4m) (a) for the last quarter of the state's fiscal year shall be provided from the following fiscal year's appropriation under s. 20.395 (1) (bq), (bs) or (bu).

AB150-engrossed, s. 3526he Section 3526he. 85.20 (7) of the statutes is created to read:

AB150-engrossed,1239,8 85.20 (7) Cost-efficiency standards. (a) The department shall establish cost-efficiency standards for the urban mass transit system specified in sub. (4m) (a) 1. to 3. The contracts executed between the department and eligible applicants under this section for any period beginning on or after January 1, 1997, shall provide that the department may do any of the following if costs are incurred by the eligible applicant's urban mass transit system which are inconsistent with the standards established under this subsection:

AB150-engrossed,1239,9 1. Exclude those costs from operating expenses for purposes of sub. (4m).

AB150-engrossed,1239,10 2. Reduce the amount of state aid allocation under sub. (4m) (a).

AB150-engrossed,1239,12 (b) The department shall specify by rule the cost-efficiency standards under this subsection, including rules for the implementation of par. (a) 1. and 2.

AB150-engrossed, s. 3526hg Section 3526hg. 85.24 (3) (d) (intro.) of the statutes is amended to read:

AB150-engrossed,1239,22 85.24 (3) (d) (intro.) The department may award grants from the appropriation under s. 20.395 (1) (bs) (ds) to public and private organizations for the development and implementation of demand management and ride-sharing programs. As a condition of obtaining a grant under this paragraph, a public or private organization may be required to provide matching funds at any percentage. The department shall give priority in the awarding of grants to those programs that provide the greatest reduction in automobile trips, especially during peak hours of traffic congestion. The department shall have all powers necessary and convenient to implement this paragraph, including the following powers:

AB150-engrossed, s. 3526hj Section 3526hj. 85.243 (title) of the statutes is amended to read:

AB150-engrossed,1239,25 85.243 (title) Surface transportation discretionary grants projects program.

AB150-engrossed, s. 3526hm Section 3526hm. 85.243 (2) (a) of the statutes is amended to read:

AB150-engrossed,1240,12 85.243 (2) (a) The department shall administer a surface transportation discretionary grants projects program to promote the development and implementation of surface transportation projects that foster the diverse transportation needs of the people of this state. Annually, the department may make grants to eligible applicants and other state agencies for surface transportation projects that promote nonhighway use or that otherwise supplement existing transportation activities. A grant may not exceed 80% of the total cost of a project. The department shall give priority to funding projects that foster alternatives to single-occupancy automobile trips. In deciding whether to award a grant under this section, the department may consider whether other funding sources are available for the proposed project.

AB150-engrossed, s. 3526hr Section 3526hr. 85.243 (2) (b) 5. of the statutes is created to read:

AB150-engrossed,1240,14 85.243 (2) (b) 5. To conduct a project.

AB150-engrossed, s. 3526m Section 3526m. 85.26 of the statutes, as affected by 1995 Wisconsin Act .... (this act), is renumbered 106.26.

AB150-engrossed, s. 3526mg Section 3526mg. 85.26 (2) (a) of the statutes is renumbered 85.26 (2) (a) (intro.) and amended to read:

AB150-engrossed,1240,21 85.26 (2) (a) (intro.) "Eligible applicant" means a an applicant that provides employment, training or job placement services in a county with a population of 500,000 or more and which is one of the following:

AB150-engrossed,1240,22 1. A local public body or a private organization , which is located in the county.

AB150-engrossed, s. 3526mm Section 3526mm. 85.26 (2) (a) 2. of the statutes is created to read:

AB150-engrossed,1240,24 85.26 (2) (a) 2. Two or more state agencies coordinating such services.

AB150-engrossed, s. 3526s Section 3526s. 85.50 of the statutes is repealed.

AB150-engrossed, s. 3526t Section 3526t. 85.51 of the statutes is created to read:

AB150-engrossed,1241,4 85.51 Third-party registration, titling and other transactions. (1) In this section, "contractor" means a person who has contracted with the department to perform services under this section.

AB150-engrossed,1241,6 (2) (a) The department may contract with any person for any of the following services:

AB150-engrossed,1241,8 1. Processing of applications for original or renewal registrations under ch. 341 and certificates of title under ch. 342.

AB150-engrossed,1241,9 2. Furnishing abstracts of operating records under s. 343.24.

AB150-engrossed,1241,10 3. Furnishing other operator or vehicle records.

AB150-engrossed,1241,12 (b) The department may not compensate a contractor for services provided under this section.

AB150-engrossed,1241,13 (3) A contract with a contractor shall contain the following provisions:

AB150-engrossed,1241,15 (a) The amount of fees, if any, that the contractor may charge a person for services provided under sub. (2) (a).

AB150-engrossed,1241,18 (b) Within 7 business days after the completion of an application, the contractor shall process the application and submit any required fees and other documentation to the department.

AB150-engrossed,1241,20 (c) The contractor shall retain all records specified in the contract for a period of at least 5 years.

AB150-engrossed,1241,22 (d) The department or its representative may, without any prior notice, conduct random inspections and audits of the contractor.

AB150-engrossed,1241,25 (4) Any restriction, prohibition or limitation on release by the department of any information or record maintained by the department shall apply to the release of information by a contractor under this section.

AB150-engrossed, s. 3527c Section 3527c. 86.30 (2) (a) 3. d. of the statutes is amended to read:

AB150-engrossed,1242,2 86.30 (2) (a) 3. d. In calendar year 1995 and thereafter, $1,350.

AB150-engrossed, s. 3527e Section 3527e. 86.30 (2) (a) 3. c. of the statutes is repealed.

AB150-engrossed, s. 3527g Section 3527g. 86.30 (2) (a) 3. e. of the statutes is created to read:

AB150-engrossed,1242,5 86.30 (2) (a) 3. e. In calendar year 1996, $1,415.

AB150-engrossed, s. 3527i Section 3527i. 86.30 (2) (a) 3. f. of the statutes is created to read:

AB150-engrossed,1242,7 86.30 (2) (a) 3. f. In calendar year 1997 and thereafter, $1,480.

AB150-engrossed, s. 3527k Section 3527k. 86.30 (9) of the statutes is amended to read:

AB150-engrossed,1242,14 86.30 (9) Aids calculations. (b) For the purpose of calculating and distributing aids under sub. (2), the amounts for aids to counties are $63,392,900 in calendar year 1994 and $66,588,900 in calendar year 1995, $71,030,000 in calendar year 1996 and $75,917,700 in calendar year 1997 and thereafter. These amounts, to the extent practicable, shall be used to determine the statewide county average cost-sharing percentage in the particular calendar year.

AB150-engrossed,1242,20 (c) For the purpose of calculating and distributing aids under sub. (2), the amounts for aids to municipalities are $197,814,700 in calendar year 1994 and $209,496,900 in calendar year 1995, $216,989,200 in calendar year 1996 and $224,657,100 in calendar year 1997 and thereafter. These amounts, to the extent practicable, shall be used to determine the statewide municipal average cost-sharing percentage in the particular calendar year.

AB150-engrossed, s. 3527m Section 3527m. 86.31 (3m) of the statutes is amended to read:

AB150-engrossed,1243,2 86.31 (3m) Town road improvements. From the appropriation under s. 20.395 (2) (fr), the department shall allocate $500,000 in each fiscal year $515,000 in fiscal year 1995-96 and $530,500 in fiscal year 1996-97 and thereafter to fund town road improvements with eligible costs totaling $100,000 or more. The funding of improvements under this subsection is in addition to the allocation of funds for entitlements under sub. (3).

AB150-engrossed, s. 3527p Section 3527p. 86.315 (1) of the statutes is amended to read:

AB150-engrossed,1243,13 86.315 (1) From the appropriation under s. 20.395 (1) (fu), the department shall annually, on March 10, pay to counties having county forests established under ch. 28, for the improvement of public roads within the county forests which are open and used for travel and which are not state or county trunk highways or town roads and for which no aids are paid under s. 86.30, the amount of $200 $600 per mile of road designated in the comprehensive county forest land use plan as approved by the county board and the department of natural resources. If the amount appropriated under s. 20.395 (1) (fu) is insufficient to make the $200 $600 per mile payments under this subsection, the department shall prorate the amount appropriated in the manner it deems desirable.

AB150-engrossed, s. 3527r Section 3527r. 86.32 (2) (am) 5. and 6. of the statutes are repealed.

AB150-engrossed, s. 3527t Section 3527t. 86.32 (2) (am) 8. of the statutes is created to read:

AB150-engrossed,1243,21 86.32 (2) (am) 8. For 1996, $10,782 per lane mile for municipalities having a population over 500,000; $9,987 per lane mile for municipalities having a population of 150,001 to 500,000; $8,900 per lane mile for municipalities having a population of 35,001 to 150,000; $7,840 per lane mile for municipalities having a population of 10,000 to 35,000; and $6,755 per lane mile for municipalities having a population under 10,000.

AB150-engrossed, s. 3527w Section 3527w. 86.32 (2) (am) 9. of the statutes is created to read:

AB150-engrossed,1244,3 86.32 (2) (am) 9. For 1997, $11,105 per lane mile for municipalities having a population over 500,000; $10,287 per lane mile for municipalities having a population of 150,001 to 500,000; $9,167 per lane mile for municipalities having a population of 35,001 to 150,000; $8,075 per lane mile for municipalities having a population of 10,000 to 35,000; and $6,958 per lane mile for municipalities having a population under 10,000.

AB150-engrossed, s. 3528m Section 3528m. 87.305 (1) (d) of the statutes is amended to read:

AB150-engrossed,1244,9 87.305 (1) (d) The state historic preservation officer reviews the developer's plans for preservation or rehabilitation of the Dousman hotel and certifies that the preservation or rehabilitation will be consistent with the standards used by the U.S. secretary of the interior to certify rehabilitations under 26 USC 48 (g) (2) (C) 47 (c) (2).

AB150-engrossed, s. 3528p Section 3528p. 87.305 (2) (d) of the statutes is amended to read:

AB150-engrossed,1244,14 87.305 (2) (d) The state historic preservation officer determines that the preservation or rehabilitation of the Dousman hotel is not consistent with the standards used by the U.S. secretary of the interior to certify rehabilitations under 26 USC 48 (g) (2) (C) 47 (c) (2).

AB150-engrossed, s. 3529b Section 3529b. 88.05 (6) of the statutes is amended to read:

AB150-engrossed,1244,18 88.05 (6) Railroad companies shall file with the secretary of state department of financial institutions a document stating the name and post-office address of the person upon whom any notice required by this chapter may be served.

AB150-engrossed, s. 3529m Section 3529m. 88.62 (3) of the statutes is amended to read:

AB150-engrossed,1244,22 88.62 (3) If drainage work is undertaken in navigable waters, the drainage board shall obtain a permit under s. 30.20 or 88.31 or ch. 31, as directed by the department of natural resources.

AB150-engrossed, s. 3530g Section 3530g. 88.72 (3) of the statutes is amended to read:

AB150-engrossed,1245,7 88.72 (3) At the hearing on the petition, any interested person may appear and contest its sufficiency and the necessity for the work. If the drainage board finds that the petition has the proper number of signers and that to afford an adequate outlet it is necessary to remove dams or other obstructions from waters and streams which may be navigable, or to straighten, clean out, deepen or widen any waters or streams either within or beyond the limits of the district, the board shall file an application with the department of natural resources as provided in s. 30.20 or 88.31, as directed by the department of natural resources. Thereafter, proceedings shall be had as provided in s. 30.20 or 88.31 insofar as the same is applicable.

AB150-engrossed, s. 3530r Section 3530r. 88.72 (4) of the statutes is amended to read:

AB150-engrossed,1245,14 88.72 (4) Within 30 days after the department of natural resources has issued a permit under s. 30.20 or 88.31, the board shall proceed to estimate the cost of the work, including the expenses of the proceeding together with the damages that will result from the work, and shall, within a reasonable time, award damages to all lands damaged by the work and assess the cost of the work against the lands in the district in proportion to the assessment of benefits then in force.

AB150-engrossed, s. 3540 Section 3540. 91.19 (6s) (a) (intro.) of the statutes is amended to read:

AB150-engrossed,1245,19 91.19 (6s) (a) (intro.) The department may release from a farmland preservation agreement any land acquired or to be acquired by a local unit of government, as defined in s. 16.20 106.215 (1) (e), for public improvements or structures, including highway improvements, if all of the following occur:

AB150-engrossed, s. 3549p Section 3549p. 92.103 (2) of the statutes is amended to read:

AB150-engrossed,1245,21 92.103 (2) This section does not apply after June 30, 1995 1997.

AB150-engrossed, s. 3550 Section 3550. 92.14 (4r) of the statutes is amended to read:

AB150-engrossed,1246,2 92.14 (4r) Requesting transfer of funds. The department shall submit a request to the joint committee on finance for the transfer of funds from the appropriation under s. 20.370 (4) (cq) (6) (aq) to the appropriation under s. 20.115 (7) (qd) if necessary to provide grants under sub. (4) (c).

AB150-engrossed, s. 3551 Section 3551. 92.14 (5) (b) of the statutes is amended to read:

AB150-engrossed,1246,7 92.14 (5) (b) The department, with the approval of the board, may request the department of natural resources to transfer funds from the appropriation account under s. 20.370 (4) (cc) or (cq) (6) (aa) or (aq) to the appropriation account under s. 20.115 (7) (km) if the funds are needed to pay grants under par. (a).

AB150-engrossed, s. 3552m Section 3552m. 93.02 of the statutes is amended to read:

AB150-engrossed,1246,13 93.02 Staff. The secretary shall appoint all staff necessary for the carrying out of the duties of the department, all of whom shall be under the classified service except the deputy secretary, the executive assistant and, subject to s. 230.08 (4) (a), the administrators of divisions. Each such deputy secretary, executive assistant or administrator shall be appointed by the secretary with the approval of the board.

AB150-engrossed, s. 3554 Section 3554. 93.07 (10) (a) of the statutes is renumbered 93.07 (10) and amended to read:

AB150-engrossed,1246,24 93.07 (10) Animal health; quarantine. To protect the health of domestic animals of the state; to determine and employ the most efficient and practical means for the prevention, suppression, control and eradication of communicable diseases among domestic animals, and for these purposes it may establish, maintain, enforce and regulate such quarantine and such other measures relating to the importation, movement and care of animals and their products, the disinfection of suspected localities and articles, and the disposition of animals, as the department may deem necessary. The definition of "communicable disease" in s. 990.01 (5g) does not apply to this paragraph subsection.