Amendment AA2-ASA1-AB133

AB133-ASA1-AA2,564,10 "(4c) Graduate medical education study. The joint legislative council is requested to conduct a study to explore funding sources alternative to assessments imposed on hospitals to support the training of providers that serve medical assistance recipients or practice in areas of the state that have a shortage of health care providers. If the joint legislative council conducts the study, it shall report its findings, conclusions and recommendations to the legislature in the manner provided under section 13.172 (2) of the statutes by January 1, 2001.".

AB133-ASA1-AA2,564,11 1080. Page 1531, line 11: after that line insert:

AB133-ASA1-AA2,564,19 "(2e) Badger Challenge program. The authorized FTE positions for the department of military affairs are increased by 0.90 GPR position, to be funded from the appropriation under section 20.465 (4) (b) of the statutes, and 0.10 PR position, to be funded from the appropriation under section 20.465 (4) (k) of the statutes, for a mentorship coordinator in the Badger Challenge program. In 2000-01 the authorized FTE positions for the department of military affairs are decreased by 0.15 GPR position and increased by 0.15 PR position to reflect modified funding of the mentorship coordinator position.".

AB133-ASA1-AA2,564,20 1081. Page 1537, line 20: after that line insert:

AB133-ASA1-AA2,565,13 "(8) Memorandum of understanding for contaminated transportation construction zones. Not later than January 1, 2000, the secretary of natural resources and the secretary of transportation jointly shall submit to the secretary of administration a memorandum of understanding between the department of natural resources and the department of transportation. The memorandum of understanding shall establish the respective responsibilities of the department of natural resources and the department of transportation for hazardous substances discovered on any property under the jurisdiction of the department of transportation. Any actions to restore the environment or to minimize the harmful effects of the hazardous substances on the property shall be based upon the risk to public health and the environment and shall, to the greatest extent practicable, rely on natural processes of attenuation without human intervention. The memorandum of understanding shall establish a means of resolving disputes between the agencies arising under the memorandum of understanding. The memorandum of understanding does not take effect unless the secretary of administration approves of it in writing to the secretary of natural resources and the secretary of transportation.".

AB133-ASA1-AA2,565,15 1082. Page 1538, line 17: delete "(br) of the statutes, as affected" and substitute "(bt) of the statutes, as created".

AB133-ASA1-AA2,565,16 1083. Page 1538, line 24: after that line insert:

AB133-ASA1-AA2,565,23 "(9b) Matching grants for Wheelchair Recycling Project. From the appropriation account under section 20.370 (6) (bt) of the statutes, as created by this act, the department of natural resources shall award the following grants to the Wheelchair Recycling Project, a part of the Madison chapter of the National Spinal Cord Injury Association, for the purpose of opening a facility in Milwaukee for refurbishing used wheelchairs and other mobility devices and returning them to use by persons who otherwise would not have access to needed or appropriate equipment:

AB133-ASA1-AA2,566,2 (a) On June 15, 2000, $100,000, if the project raises $100,000 for this purpose from any source by June 15, 2000.

AB133-ASA1-AA2,566,5 (b) On June 15, 2001, $100,000, if the project raises $100,000 for this purpose from any source by June 15, 2001, in addition to the $100,000 required under paragraph (a).".

AB133-ASA1-AA2,566,6 1084. Page 1540, line 20: after that line insert:

AB133-ASA1-AA2,566,10 "(10jm) Mazomanie unit closure. If section 30.475 (2) of the statutes, as created by this act, takes effect before September 15, 1999, the department of natural resources shall close the Mazomanie unit for the year 1999 beginning on the effective date of this subsection and ending on September 15, 1999.".

AB133-ASA1-AA2,566,11 1085. Page 1541, line 2: after that line insert:

AB133-ASA1-AA2,566,18 "(10v) Administrative funding limit. The department of natural resources shall, on or before April 1, 2000, request that the joint committee on finance change the authorized level of full-time equivalent positions in the department, or portions of those positions, and transfer funds between appropriations as a result of the expenditure limit imposed under section 25.29 (3m) of the statutes, as created by this act. Notwithstanding section 13.101 (3) (a) of the statutes, the committee is not required to find that an emergency exists before acting upon any such request.".

AB133-ASA1-AA2,566,19 1086. Page 1541, line 3: delete lines 3 to 10.

AB133-ASA1-AA2,566,20 1087. Page 1541, line 10: after that line insert:

AB133-ASA1-AA2,567,3 "(10z) Southeastern Wisconsin Fox River commission. The department of natural resources shall set aside in fiscal year 1999-2000, from the appropriation under section 20.370 (5) (cq) of the statutes, as affected by this act, $300,000 for the Southeastern Wisconsin Fox River commission. The commission may use these funds for its activities authorized under subchapter VI of chapter 33 of the statutes and for providing matching funding for any grants that the commission may be able to obtain. This subsection does not apply after June 30, 2001.".

AB133-ASA1-AA2,567,4 1088. Page 1541, line 10: after that line insert:

AB133-ASA1-AA2,567,10 "(11m) Use of trust fund. The department of natural resources may not direct that any funds in the trust fund established under the case of State v. Menard, Inc., Eau Claire County Circuit Court case number 97 CF 657, be used to provide grants for municipal household hazardous waste disposal programs. The department shall ensure that any funds remaining in the trust fund on December 31, 2002, are paid into the common school fund.".

AB133-ASA1-AA2,567,11 1089. Page 1542, line 9: delete lines 9 to 13.

AB133-ASA1-AA2,567,12 1090. Page 1542, line 13: after that line insert:

AB133-ASA1-AA2,567,16 "(2g) Agricultural education consultant. The authorized FTE positions for the department of public instruction, funded from the appropriation under section 20.255 (1) (q) of the statutes, are increased by 1.0 SEG position for an agricultural education consultant.".

AB133-ASA1-AA2,567,17 1091. Page 1542, line 13: after that line insert:

AB133-ASA1-AA2,568,5 "(2c) Transition plan; Wisconsin Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired. The state superintendent of public instruction shall prepare a transition plan that sets forth specific funding and staffing recommendations for the operation of the Wisconsin Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired and describe the appropriate steps for phasing in the appropriate program modifications. The state superintendent shall consult with the blind and visual impairment education council in the preparation of the plan. The blind and visual impairment education council shall review the plan. The state superintendent shall submit the plan to the governor no later than the first day of the 7th month beginning after the effective date of this subsection. The state superintendent shall also simultaneously submit a copy of the plan to the legislature in the manner provided under section 13.172 (2) of the statutes.

AB133-ASA1-AA2,569,3 (2cc) Blind and visual impairment education council. Notwithstanding the length of term specified in section 15.377 (1) (c) of the statutes, as affected by this act, the initial members of the blind and visual impairment education council appointed under section 15.377 (1) (c) 4. and 7. of the statutes, as affected by this act, one of the members appointed under section 15.377 (1) (c) 1. of the statutes, as affected by this act, one of the members appointed under section 15.377 (1) (c) 2. of the statutes, as affected by this act, one of the members appointed under section 15.377 (1) (c) 3. of the statutes, as affected by this act, and one of the members appointed under section 15.377 (1) (c) 9. of the statutes, as affected by this act, shall serve for terms expiring on July 1, 2000; the initial members appointed under section 15.377 (1) (c) 5. and 8. of the statutes, as affected by this act, one of the members appointed under section 15.377 (1) (c) 1. of the statutes, as affected by this act, one of the members appointed under section 15.377 (1) (c) 2. of the statutes, as affected by this act, one of the members appointed under section 15.377 (1) (c) 3. of the statutes, as affected by this act, and one of the members appointed under section 15.377 (1) (c) 9. of the statutes, as affected by this act, shall serve for terms expiring on July 1, 2001, and the initial member appointed under section 15.377 (1) (c) 6. of the statutes, as affected by this act, one of the members appointed under section 15.377 (1) (c) 1. of the statutes, as affected by this act, one of the members appointed under section 15.377 (1) (c) 2. of the statutes, as affected by this act, one of the members appointed under section 15.377 (1) (c) 3. of the statutes, as affected by this act, and one of the members appointed under section 15.377 (1) (c) 9. of the statutes, as affected by this act, shall serve for terms expiring on July 1, 2002.".

AB133-ASA1-AA2,569,4 1092. Page 1542, line 13: after that line insert:

AB133-ASA1-AA2,569,5 "(3x) Residential school planning grant.

AB133-ASA1-AA2,569,9 (a) Notwithstanding section 118.153 (4) (b) of the statutes, the department of public instruction shall withhold from the school board of the school district operating under chapter 119 of the statutes $100,000 of the amount to which the school board is entitled under that section in the 1999-2000 fiscal year.

AB133-ASA1-AA2,569,13 (b) From the appropriation under section 20.255 (2) (bc) of the statutes, as affected by this act, the department of public instruction shall award a grant of $100,000 to the Foundation of Schools for Educational Evolution and Development for the purpose of planning a residential school in southeastern Wisconsin.".

AB133-ASA1-AA2,569,14 1093. Page 1544, line 8: after that line insert:

AB133-ASA1-AA2,569,18 "(2mm) Council on railroad grade crossings. The commissioner of railroads shall appoint the initial members of the council on railroad grade crossings under section 15.467 (5) of the statutes, as created by this act, within 45 days after the effective date of this subsection.".

AB133-ASA1-AA2,569,19 1094. Page 1544, line 21: after that line insert:

AB133-ASA1-AA2,569,21 "(2t) Initial appointments to the athletic trainers affiliated credentialing board.

AB133-ASA1-AA2,570,3 (a) Notwithstanding section 15.406 (4) of the statutes, as created by this act, the initial athletic trainer members of the athletic trainers affiliated credentialing board need not be licensed under subchapter VI of chapter 448 of the statutes, as created by this act, to be appointed to and serve as members of the affiliated credentialing board until the first day of the 13th month beginning after the effective date of this paragraph.

AB133-ASA1-AA2,570,7 (b) Notwithstanding section 15.406 (4) of the statutes, as created by this act, the initial members of the athletic trainers affiliated credentialing board shall be appointed by the first day of the 4th month beginning after the effective date of this paragraph for the following terms:

AB133-ASA1-AA2,570,10 1. One athletic trainer member and one member who is licensed to practice medicine and surgery under subchapter II of chapter 448 of the statutes, for terms expiring on July 1, 2000.

AB133-ASA1-AA2,570,11 2. One athletic trainer member, for a term expiring on July 1, 2001.

AB133-ASA1-AA2,570,13 3. One public member and one athletic trainer member, for terms expiring on July 1, 2002.

AB133-ASA1-AA2,570,14 4. One athletic trainer member, for a term expiring on July 1, 2003.".

AB133-ASA1-AA2,570,15 1095. Page 1545, line 18: after that line insert:

AB133-ASA1-AA2,570,20 "(3e) Lottery general program operations position authorization. The authorized FTE positions for the department of revenue are increased by 110.5 GPR positions to be funded from the appropriation under section 20.566 (8) (a) of the statutes, as created by this act, for the purpose of conducting general program operations for the lottery.".

AB133-ASA1-AA2,570,21 1096. Page 1545, line 18: after that line insert:

AB133-ASA1-AA2,571,2 "(3g) Position increases, business tax registration system. The authorized FTE positions for the department of revenue are increased by 3.0 PR positions, to be funded from the appropriation under section 20.566 (1) (gb) of the statutes, for the purpose of performing duties related to the business tax registration system.".

AB133-ASA1-AA2,571,3 1097. Page 1546, line 10: delete lines 10 to 15.

AB133-ASA1-AA2,571,4 1098. Page 1546, line 15: after that line insert:

AB133-ASA1-AA2,571,8 "(3w) Agricultural education consultant. The authorized FTE positions for the technical college system board to be funded from the appropriation under section 20.292 (1) (q) of the statutes, are increased by 0.75 SEG position for an agricultural education consultant.".

AB133-ASA1-AA2,571,9 1099. Page 1548, line 1: before that line insert:

AB133-ASA1-AA2,571,18 "(2g) Grant for Internet-based instructional program. By 15 days after the day after publication, the technology for educational achievement in Wisconsin board shall provide a grant in the amount of $502,000 to the board of regents of the University of Wisconsin System to maintain, until September 1, 2001, a Web site developed by the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee to instruct teachers of grades kindergarten to 12 on the integration of technology into the classroom; to store lesson plans concerning the use of technology in the classroom, arranged by grade and subject matter; and to direct teachers to Web sites containing educational resources.".

AB133-ASA1-AA2,571,19 1100. Page 1548, line 18: after that line insert:

AB133-ASA1-AA2,571,24 "(4w) Grant to distance learning network. From the appropriation under section 20.275 (1) (s) of the statutes, as affected by this act, the technology for educational achievement in Wisconsin board shall award a grant of $93,800 in the 1999-2000 fiscal year to the Embarrass River Valley Instructional Network Group to upgrade its equipment.".

AB133-ASA1-AA2,572,1 1101. Page 1549, line 6: after that line insert:

AB133-ASA1-AA2,572,8 "(2tw) Grants for tourism promotion. In each of fiscal years 1999-2000 and 2000-01, the department of tourism shall make a grant of $75,000 to Polk County and a grant of $75,000 to Burnett County from the appropriation under section 20.380 (1) (kg) of the statutes, as created by this act, for tourism promotion in northwestern Wisconsin. Within 6 months after spending the full amount of each grant, each county shall submit a report to the department of tourism detailing how the money was used.".

AB133-ASA1-AA2,572,9 1102. Page 1549, line 7: after that line insert:

AB133-ASA1-AA2,572,16 "(1p) Agency request. Notwithstanding section 16.42 (1) (e) of the statutes, in submitting information under section 16.42 of the statutes for purposes of the 2003-05 biennial budget bill, the department of transportation shall submit information concerning the appropriation under section 20.395 (5) (dq) of the statutes, as affected by this act, as though an annual increase of $28,000, for the purpose of purchasing strobe lighting equipment and installing that equipment in state patrol vehicles, by this act, has not been made.".

AB133-ASA1-AA2,572,17 1103. Page 1549, line 13: after that line insert:

AB133-ASA1-AA2,572,18 "(2bgm) Rules for local roads improvement program.

AB133-ASA1-AA2,572,23 (a) The department of transportation shall submit in proposed form the rules required under section 86.31 (2) (b) and (6) (g) and (h) of the statutes, as created by this act, to the legislative council staff under section 227.15 (1) of the statutes no later than the first day of the 7th month beginning after the effective date of this paragraph.

AB133-ASA1-AA2,573,11 (b) Using the procedure under section 227.24 of the statutes, the department of transportation shall promulgate the rules required under section 86.31 (2) (b) and (6) (g) and (h) of the statutes, as created by this act. Notwithstanding section 227.24 (1) (c) and (2) of the statutes, the emergency rules may remain in effect until July 1, 2000, or the date on which permanent rules take effect, whichever is sooner. Notwithstanding section 227.24 (1) (a), (2) (b) and (3) of the statutes, the department is not required to provide evidence that promulgating rules under this paragraph is necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health, safety or welfare and is not required to provide a finding of emergency rules under this paragraph. The department shall promulgate rules under this paragraph no later than the 45th day after the effective date of this paragraph.".

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AB133-ASA1-AA2,573,13 "(2bm) Rules establishing fully allocated cost methodology.

AB133-ASA1-AA2,573,17 (a) The department of transportation shall submit in proposed form the rules required under section 85.20 (8) of the statutes, as created by this act, to the legislative council staff under section 227.15 (1) of the statutes no later than the first day of the 7th month beginning after the effective date of this paragraph.

AB133-ASA1-AA2,574,4 (b) Using the procedure under section 227.24 of the statutes, the department of transportation shall promulgate the rules required under section 85.20 (8) of the statutes, as created by this act. Notwithstanding section 227.24 (1) (c) and (2) of the statutes, the emergency rules may remain in effect until July 1, 2000, or the date on which permanent rules take effect, whichever is sooner. Notwithstanding section 227.24 (1) (a), (2) (b) and (3) of the statutes, the department is not required to provide evidence that promulgating rules under this paragraph is necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health, safety or welfare and is not required to provide a finding of emergency rules under this paragraph. The department shall promulgate rules under this paragraph no later than the 45th day after the effective date of this paragraph.".

AB133-ASA1-AA2,574,5 1105. Page 1549, line 13: after that line insert:

AB133-ASA1-AA2,574,10 "(2br) Reduced allocation for discretionary town road improvements. The department of transportation shall reduce the amounts allocated in the appropriation under section 20.395 (2) (fr) of the statutes, as affected by this act, for discretionary town road improvements under section 86.31 (3m) of the statutes by $75,000 annually for fiscal years 1999-2000 and 2000-01.

AB133-ASA1-AA2,574,17 (2bt) Technical assistance with pavement assessment. From the appropriation under section 20.395 (4) (aq) of the statutes, as affected by this act, the department shall contract with the board of regents of the University of Wisconsin System for training and technical support from the University of Wisconsin-Extension to assist municipalities in assessing the physical condition of highways under their jurisdiction, as required in section 86.302 (2) of the statutes, as affected by this act.".

AB133-ASA1-AA2,574,18 1106. Page 1549, line 13: after that line insert:

AB133-ASA1-AA2,574,22 "(2bn) Council on railroad grade crossings. The secretary of transportation shall appoint the initial members of the council on railroad grade crossings under section 15.467 (5) of the statutes, as created by this act, within 45 days after the effective date of this subsection.".

AB133-ASA1-AA2,574,23 1107. Page 1550, line 12: after that line insert:

AB133-ASA1-AA2,574,24 "(2s) Agency request relating to discretionary town road improvements.

AB133-ASA1-AA2,575,7 (a) Notwithstanding section 16.42 (1) (e) of the statutes, in submitting information under section 16.42 of the statutes for the purpose of the 2001-03 biennial budget bill, the department of transportation shall submit information concerning the appropriation under section 20.395 (2) (fr) of the statutes as though the amounts appropriated to the department under that appropriation and allocated for activities under section 86.31 (3m) of the statutes, as affected by this act, for fiscal year 2000-01 were $75,000 more than the amounts in the schedule.

AB133-ASA1-AA2,575,13 (b) Notwithstanding section 16.42 (1) (e) of the statutes, in submitting information under section 16.42 of the statutes for the purpose of the 2001-03 biennial budget bill, the department of transportation shall submit information concerning the appropriation under section 20.395 (4) (aq) of the statutes as though the amounts appropriated to the department under that appropriation for fiscal year 2000-01 were $75,000 less than the amounts in the schedule.".

AB133-ASA1-AA2,575,14 1108. Page 1552, line 23: after that line insert:

AB133-ASA1-AA2,575,20 "(6f) Mukwonago bypass project. On or after July 1, 2001, and before August 1, 2001, the department of transportation shall let for bids contracts for construction on the portions of the Mukwonago bypass project, in Waukesha County, consisting of the extension of Bay View Road, designated as phase 1A; improvements to the I-43/STH 83 interchange, designated as phase 1B; and improvements to the STH 83/CTH NN intersection, designated as phase 1C.".

AB133-ASA1-AA2,575,21 1109. Page 1553, line 4: delete lines 4 to 7.

AB133-ASA1-AA2,575,22 1110. Page 1554, line 12: after that line insert:

AB133-ASA1-AA2,576,3 "(10x) Traffic control signals in siren. The department of transportation shall install traffic control signals at the intersection of STH 35 and STH 70 in the village of Siren in Burnett County. If, during the year 2000, the department reconstructs STH 35 at this intersection, the department shall complete the installation required under this subsection as part of that reconstruction project.".

AB133-ASA1-AA2,576,4 1111. Page 1554, line 12: after that line insert:

AB133-ASA1-AA2,576,6 "(10c) Storm water regulation costs. The department of transportation shall allocate the following amounts:

AB133-ASA1-AA2,576,10 (a) From the appropriation under section 20.395 (3) (bq) to (bx) of the statutes, $750,000 in fiscal year 1999-2000 and $850,000 in fiscal year 2000-01 for the costs of complying with storm water rules promulgated under section 281.33 (3) of the statutes.

AB133-ASA1-AA2,576,14 (b) From the appropriation under section 20.395 (3) (cq) to (cx) of the statues, as affected by this act, $4,900,000 in fiscal year 1999-2000 and $5,400,000 in fiscal year 2000-01 for the costs of complying with storm water rules promulgated under section 281.33 (3) of the statutes.".

AB133-ASA1-AA2,576,15 1112. Page 1554, line 12: after that line insert:

AB133-ASA1-AA2,576,22 "(10e) Study of potential improvements to ush 10. The department of transportation shall study potential improvements to USH 10 between Marshfield and Osseo, including the addition of passing lanes or community bypasses, the reconstruction of segments to eliminate hazardous curves or hills and the widening of lanes and shoulders, and, by January 1, 2001, shall submit a report presenting the results of that study to the governor, and to the legislature in the manner provided under section 13.172 (2) of the statutes.".

AB133-ASA1-AA2,576,23 1113. Page 1554, line 12: after that line insert:

AB133-ASA1-AA2,577,11 "(10g) Rule designating highway 12 area. Using the procedure under section 227.24 of the statutes, the department of transportation shall promulgate the rule required under section 85.197 (6) (b) of the statutes, as created by this act, for the period before the effective date of the permanent rule promulgated under section 85.197 (6) (b) of the statutes, as created by this act, but not to exceed the period authorized under section 227.24 (1) (c) and (2) of the statutes. Notwithstanding section 227.24 (1) (a), (2) (b) and (3) of the statutes, the department is not required to provide evidence that promulgating a rule under this subsection as an emergency rule is necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health, safety or welfare and is not required to provide a finding of emergency for a rule promulgated under this subsection.".

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AB133-ASA1-AA2,577,16 "(3t) Position authorization.

AB133-ASA1-AA2,578,5 (a) Notwithstanding section 16.505 (1) of the statutes, during the 1999-2001 fiscal biennium, the board of regents of the University of Wisconsin System may propose to increase its authorized FTE positions that are funded, in whole or in part, with general purpose revenues by not more than 1% above the level authorized for the board under section 16.505 (1) of the statutes. The board shall submit any proposal under this subsection to the secretaries of administration and employment relations for approval, together with its methodology for accounting for the cost of funding these positions. The secretaries of administration and employment relations may only approve a proposal if the incremental costs for these positions, as determined by the secretaries of administration and employment relations, are not to be included in any subsequent request submitted by the board under section 16.42 (1) of the statutes, as affected by this act. If the secretaries of administration and employment relations jointly approve the proposal, the positions are authorized.