Amendment CA1-ASA1-AB133

AB133-ASA1-CA1,848,7 1746. Page 1562, line 22: delete the material beginning with that line and ending with page 1563, line 3, and substitute:

AB133-ASA1-CA1,848,16 "(2nx) Reorganization of the division of vocational rehabilitation. Not later than June 30, 2001, the division of vocational rehabilitation shall submit to the secretary of workforce development a plan to reorganize the division. The plan shall include a reduction in the number of program assistant supervisors and an increase in the number of program assistants to provide support for rehabilitation counselors. The plan shall also include a provision to convert, at the division's discretion and based on local management and labor input, vacant program assistant supervisor positions to rehabilitation counselor positions or other direct service positions in areas with high caseloads.".

AB133-ASA1-CA1,848,17 1747. Page 1563, line 11: after that line insert:

AB133-ASA1-CA1,848,18 "(2tu) Employment and education programs.

AB133-ASA1-CA1,848,22 (a) The authorized FTE positions for the department of workforce development, funded from the appropriation under section 20.445 (1) (n) of the statutes, are decreased by 2.2 FED positions for the provision of the employment and education programs specified in section 106.12 (2) of the statutes, as affected by this act.

AB133-ASA1-CA1,849,3 (b) The authorized FTE positions for the department of workforce development, funded from the appropriation under section 20.445 (7) (kx) of the statutes, as created by this act, are increased by 2.2 PR positions for the provision of the employment and education programs specified in section 106.12 (2) of the statutes, as affected by this act.".

AB133-ASA1-CA1,849,4 1748. Page 1566, line 17: after that line insert:

AB133-ASA1-CA1,849,8 "(4g) Position decrease. The authorized FTE positions for the department of workforce development funded from the appropriation under section 20.445 (3) (n) of the statutes are decreased by 1.0 FED position on the effective date of this subsection.".

AB133-ASA1-CA1,849,9 1749. Page 1566, line 17: after that line insert:

AB133-ASA1-CA1,849,16 "(4c) Wisconsin works benefit and service description. Not later than the first day of the 2nd month beginning after the effective date of this subsection, the department of workforce development shall develop and distribute to all Wisconsin works agencies the single-page description of all of the benefits and services that a Wisconsin works agency may provide to individuals seeking assistance from the Wisconsin works agencies, as required under section 49.143 (2) (es) of the statutes, as created by this act.".

AB133-ASA1-CA1,849,17 1750. Page 1566, line 17: after that line insert:

AB133-ASA1-CA1,849,23 "(7mx) Wage claim liens. Notwithstanding section 109.09 (2) (c), 1997 stats., a lien that exists under section 109.09 (2) (a), 1997 stats., on the day before the effective date of this subsection takes precedence over all other debts, judgments, decrees, liens or mortgages against an employer that originated before that lien took effect, except a lien of a financial institution, as defined in section 69.30 (1) (b) of the statutes, or a lien under section 292.31 (8) (i) or 292.81 of the statutes.".

AB133-ASA1-CA1,849,24 1751. Page 1566, line 17: after that line insert:

AB133-ASA1-CA1,850,8 "(4dx) Unrestricted bonuses for Wisconsin works agencies. The department of workforce development shall modify its request for proposals to administer Wisconsin works under a contract with a term beginning on January 1, 2000, to provide that, of the total unrestricted performance bonus available to each Wisconsin works agency, 50% is to be distributed to the agency if the agency meets the 2nd performance level, as defined by the department, and the remainder is to be distributed to the agency if the agency meets the 3rd performance level, as defined by the department.".

AB133-ASA1-CA1,850,9 1752. Page 1566, line 17: after that line insert:

AB133-ASA1-CA1,850,19 "(3mm) Child care and development block grant funds. No later than the first day of the first month beginning after publication, the department of workforce development shall identify all existing general purpose revenues that may be used to match federal child care and development block grant funds. The department shall prepare a plan to maximize federal funding for child care and shall submit the plan to the secretary of the federal department of health and human services no later than the first day of the 2nd month beginning after publication. No later than 60 days after the secretary of the federal department of health and human services approves the plan, the department shall submit to the joint committee on finance a plan for expanding child care.".

AB133-ASA1-CA1,850,20 1753. Page 1566, line 17: after that line insert:

AB133-ASA1-CA1,850,21 "(4y) Study on the guardian ad litem system.

AB133-ASA1-CA1,851,2 (a) The joint legislative council is requested to establish a committee to study reforming the guardian ad litem system as it applies to actions affecting the family. The committee shall include legislators, attorneys, judges, court commissioners, mental health professionals and other individuals representing the public interest. The study shall include an examination of at least all of the following:

AB133-ASA1-CA1,851,8 1. The appointment of guardians ad litem, including whether the appointment of a guardian ad litem should be required in every case in which legal custody or physical placement of a child is contested and whether professionals with specialized training and expertise in the emotional and developmental phases and needs of children, such as child psychologists, child psychiatrists and child therapists, should be appointed to act as guardians ad litem.

AB133-ASA1-CA1,851,9 2. The role of the guardian ad litem.

AB133-ASA1-CA1,851,10 3. Supervision of guardians ad litem.

AB133-ASA1-CA1,851,11 4. Training of guardians ad litem.

AB133-ASA1-CA1,851,12 5. Compensation of guardians ad litem.

AB133-ASA1-CA1,851,15 (b) If a committee is established, the committee shall prepare a report with its recommendations and shall petition the supreme court to consider rules for the reform of the guardian ad litem system on the basis of the recommendations.".

AB133-ASA1-CA1,851,16 1754. Page 1566, line 18: after that line insert:

AB133-ASA1-CA1,851,17 "(1d) Consolidation of state vehicle fleet operations.

AB133-ASA1-CA1,851,18 (a) In this subsection:

AB133-ASA1-CA1,851,19 1. "Department" means the department of administration.

AB133-ASA1-CA1,851,20 2. "Secretary" means the secretary of administration.

AB133-ASA1-CA1,852,2 (b) The department shall submit to the cochairpersons of the joint committee on finance for consideration at the 4th quarterly meeting of the committee under section 13.10 of the statutes to be held in 1999 an implementation plan for consolidating the vehicle fleet management functions of the department of natural resources with the corresponding functions of the department.

AB133-ASA1-CA1,852,4 (c) The plan submitted under paragraph (b) may include provision for any of the following on the effective date specified in the plan:

AB133-ASA1-CA1,852,6 1. Transfer of the assets and liabilities of the department of natural resources relating to its vehicle fleet management functions to the department.

AB133-ASA1-CA1,852,9 2. Transfer of the tangible personal property, including records, of the department of natural resources relating to its vehicle fleet management functions to the department.

AB133-ASA1-CA1,852,14 3. Transfer to the department of any authorized full-time equivalent position of the department of natural resources relating to its vehicle fleet management functions. The plan shall include identification of the numbers, revenue sources and types of any positions to be transferred from the department of natural resources to the department under the plan.

AB133-ASA1-CA1,852,22 4. Transfer to the department of any incumbent employes holding positions in the department of natural resources relating to its vehicle fleet management functions. Employes transferred under the plan have all the rights and the same status under subchapter V of chapter 111 and chapter 230 of the statutes in the department that they enjoyed in the department of natural resources immediately before the transfer. Notwithstanding section 230.28 (4) of the statutes, no employe so transferred who has attained permanent status in class is required to serve a probationary period.

AB133-ASA1-CA1,853,2 5. Transfer to the department of the contracts entered into by the department of natural resources relating to its vehicle fleet management functions which are in effect on the effective date of this subdivision. If the transfer occurs, the department shall carry out any obligations under such a contract until modified or rescinded by the department to the extent allowed under the contract.

AB133-ASA1-CA1,853,8 6. Transfer to the department of any rules promulgated or orders issued by the department of natural resources relating to its vehicle fleet management functions which are in effect on the effective date of the plan. If the transfer occurs, any such rules shall remain in effect until their specified expiration dates or until amended or repealed by the department, and any such orders shall remain in effect until their specified expiration dates or until modified or rescinded by the department.

AB133-ASA1-CA1,853,13 7. Transfer to the department of any matter pending with the department of natural resources relating to its vehicle fleet management functions. If the transfer occurs, all materials submitted to or actions taken by the department of natural resources with respect to the pending matter are considered as having been submitted to or taken by the department.

AB133-ASA1-CA1,853,19 (d) The department shall submit to the cochairpersons of the joint committee on finance for consideration at the 3rd quarterly meeting of the committee under section 13.10 of the statutes in the year 2000 an implementation plan for consolidating the vehicle fleet management functions of the department of transportation and the University of Wisconsin-Madison with the corresponding functions of the department.

AB133-ASA1-CA1,853,21 (e) The plan submitted under paragraph (d) may include provision for any of the following on the effective date specified in the plan:

AB133-ASA1-CA1,853,24 1. Transfer of the assets and liabilities of the department of transportation and the University of Wisconsin-Madison relating to their vehicle fleet management functions to the department.

AB133-ASA1-CA1,854,3 2. Transfer of the tangible personal property, including records, of the department of transportation and the University of Wisconsin-Madison to the department.

AB133-ASA1-CA1,854,10 3. Transfer to the department of any authorized full-time equivalent position of the department of transportation or the board of regents of the University of Wisconsin System relating to vehicle fleet management functions of the department of transportation or the University of Wisconsin-Madison. The plan shall include identification of the numbers, revenue sources and types of any positions to be transferred from the department of transportation or the board of regents of the University of Wisconsin System under the plan.

AB133-ASA1-CA1,854,18 4. Transfer to the department of any incumbent employes holding positions at the department of transportation or the University of Wisconsin-Madison relating to vehicle fleet management functions. Employes transferred under the plan have all the rights and the same status under subchapter V of chapter 111 and chapter 230 of the statutes that they enjoyed at the department of transportation or the University of Wisconsin-Madison immediately before the transfer. Notwithstanding section 230.08 (4) of the statutes, no employe so transferred who has attained permanent status in class is required to serve a probationary period.

AB133-ASA1-CA1,854,25 5. Transfer to the department of the contracts entered into by the department of transportation and the board of regents of the University of Wisconsin System relating to the vehicle fleet management functions of the department of transportation and the University of Wisconsin-Madison which are in effect on the effective date of this subdivision. If the transfer occurs, the department shall carry out any obligations under such a contract until modified or rescinded by the department to the extent allowed under the contract.

AB133-ASA1-CA1,855,8 6. Transfer to the department of any rules promulgated or orders issued by the department of transportation or the board of regents of the University of Wisconsin System relating to the vehicle fleet management functions of the department of transportation or the University of Wisconsin-Madison which are in effect on the effective date of the plan. If the transfer occurs, any such rules shall remain in effect until their specified expiration dates or until amended or repealed by the department, and any such orders shall remain in effect until their specified expiration dates or until modified or rescinded by the department.

AB133-ASA1-CA1,855,15 7. Transfer to the department of any matter pending with the department of transportation or the board of regents of the University of Wisconsin System relating to the vehicle fleet management functions of the department of transportation or the University of Wisconsin-Madison. If the transfer occurs, all materials submitted to or actions taken by the department of transportation or the board of regents of the University of Wisconsin System with respect to the pending matter are considered as having been submitted to or taken by the department.

AB133-ASA1-CA1,855,20 (f) The joint committee on finance may approve or modify and approve the plans submitted under paragraphs (b) and (d). If the committee approves a plan, with or without modifications, the department may implement the plan on the effective date of the plan as specified in the plan. If the committee does not approve either plan, the department shall not implement that plan.

AB133-ASA1-CA1,856,2 (g) Notwithstanding section 16.42 of the statues, the departments of natural resources and transportation and the board of regents of the University of Wisconsin System shall submit information under section 16.42 of the statutes for purposes of the 2001-2003 biennial budget bill reflecting any savings incurred from consolidation of vehicle fleet management functions as the result of implementation of a plan under this subsection.

AB133-ASA1-CA1,856,5 (h) The departments of natural resources and transportation and the board of regents of the University of Wisconsin System shall fully cooperate with the department in implementing any plan approved under paragraph (f).".

AB133-ASA1-CA1,856,6 1755. Page 1567, line 21: after that line insert:

AB133-ASA1-CA1,856,14 "(7g) Village of Ashwaubenon tax incremental district number two. Notwithstanding section 66.46 (4) (h) 1. and 2. of the statutes, expenditures for project costs for tax incremental district number two in the village of Ashwaubenon may be made for not more than 5 years after the date on which the village board adopted a resolution amending the project plan in a way that modified the district's boundaries by adding territory to the district. Expenditures for tax incremental district number two in the village of Ashwaubenon may be made through July 30, 2001.".

AB133-ASA1-CA1,856,17 1756. Page 1568, line 1: delete "for its approval under paragraph (b)" and substitute ", the senate and assembly education committees and the Milwaukee school construction board".

AB133-ASA1-CA1,856,18 1757. Page 1568, line 10: delete "throughout the school district".

AB133-ASA1-CA1,856,19 1758. Page 1568, line 13: after that line insert:

AB133-ASA1-CA1,856,20 "6. A plan for complying with section 121.85 (2) to (5) of the statutes.

AB133-ASA1-CA1,856,22 (am) Before submitting the report under paragraph (a), the board of school directors shall hold all of the following kinds of hearings on the report:

AB133-ASA1-CA1,856,23 1. A general listening session.

AB133-ASA1-CA1,856,24 2. A hearing at which goals and objectives are discussed.

AB133-ASA1-CA1,857,1 3. A hearing to finalize the board's goals and objectives.

AB133-ASA1-CA1,857,3 4. A hearing at which the board solicits ideas on a plan to implement the goals and objectives.

AB133-ASA1-CA1,857,5 5. A hearing at which the board presents an initial draft of a plan for implementing the goals and objectives.

AB133-ASA1-CA1,857,7 6. A hearing at which the board presents a final draft of a plan for implementing the goals and objectives.

AB133-ASA1-CA1,857,8 7. A hearing at which the board presents the plan.

AB133-ASA1-CA1,857,14 (ar) The Milwaukee school construction board shall review the report under paragraph (a) and may modify the report. The Milwaukee school construction board shall approve the report, any modifications to the report, and shall submit the report, including a recommendation of the amount of bonding necessary for school construction to the joint committee on finance and the senate and assembly education committees by June 1, 2000.".

AB133-ASA1-CA1,857,15 1759. Page 1568, line 14: delete "(a)" and substitute "(ar)".

AB133-ASA1-CA1,857,16 1760. Page 1568, line 16: after that line insert:

AB133-ASA1-CA1,857,20 "(bm) If a member of the senate or assembly education committees requests a hearing within 30 days after submission of the report under paragraph (a), the member's committee shall hold a hearing on the report within 2 weeks after the request.".

AB133-ASA1-CA1,857,21 1761. Page 1570, line 8: after that line insert:

AB133-ASA1-CA1,857,22 "(8w) Dane County regional planning commission.

AB133-ASA1-CA1,858,5 (a) Notwithstanding the composition of the membership of the Dane County regional planning commission that is determined under section 66.945 (3) (b) of the statutes and the terms for such regional planning commission members that are determined under section 66.945 (3) (c) of the statutes, no commissioner of the Dane County regional planning commission who holds office on the 30th day after the effective date of this paragraph may remain in his or her office beyond that date unless he or she is reappointed under paragraph (b).

AB133-ASA1-CA1,858,8 (b) Beginning on the 31st day after the effective date of this paragraph, the Dane County regional planning commission shall consist of the following members, subject to paragraph (c):

AB133-ASA1-CA1,858,9 1. Four members who are appointed by the mayor of the city of Madison.

AB133-ASA1-CA1,858,12 2. Three members who are appointed by the governor from a list of names submitted by an association representing towns that is in existence on January 1, 1999.

AB133-ASA1-CA1,858,16 3. Three members who are appointed by the governor from a list of names submitted jointly by an association representing villages and by an association representing 3rd and 4th class cities, both of which are in existence on January 1, 1999.

AB133-ASA1-CA1,858,20 4. Three members who are appointed by the Dane County executive, one of whom shall be a resident of the city of Madison, one of whom shall be a resident of a town that is located in Dane County and one of whom shall be a resident of a village or a 3rd or 4th class city that is located in whole or in part in Dane County.

AB133-ASA1-CA1,859,2 (c) Not more than 3 of the members appointed under paragraph (b) may be members of the Dane County board. If more than 3 members of the Dane County board are appointed under paragraph (b), the first 3 Dane County board members who are appointed shall be on the Dane County regional planning commission and the individual who appointed Dane County board members who may not be on the commission shall appoint other individuals for those positions on the commission.

AB133-ASA1-CA1,859,4 (d) For any action taken by the Dane County regional planning commission in any of the following areas, a supermajority of 8 votes is required:

AB133-ASA1-CA1,859,5 1. Any changes to an urban service area, as designated under 33 USC 1288.

AB133-ASA1-CA1,859,6 2. Any changes to the Dane County land use and transportation plan.

AB133-ASA1-CA1,859,15 (e) Notwithstanding the procedures for dissolution of a regional planning commission that are specified under section 66.945 (15) of the statutes, the Dane County regional planning commission shall be dissolved on October 1, 2002. All unexpended funds of the commission on that date shall be applied to any outstanding indebtedness of the commission. If any outstanding indebtedness of the commission remains after the application of the unexpended funds to such debts, the remaining indebtedness shall be assessed to Dane County. If the commission has no outstanding indebtedness and has unexpended funds, such funds shall be returned to the cities, villages, towns or county that supplied them.".

AB133-ASA1-CA1,859,16 1762. Page 1570, line 16: after that line insert:

AB133-ASA1-CA1,859,24 "(9g) Winnebago County claim. There is directed to be expended from the appropriation under section 20.510 (1) (a) of the statutes, as affected by the acts of 1999, $2,087 in payment of a claim against the state made by Winnebago County to compensate the county for the cost of reprinting ballots for the 1988 general election that were found by the state elections board to be out of conformity with state law. Acceptance of this payment releases this state and its officers, employes and agents from any further liability with respect to the county's defective ballots for the 1988 general election.".

AB133-ASA1-CA1,860,1 1763. Page 1570, line 16: after that line insert:

AB133-ASA1-CA1,860,3 "(10g) Lapses from certain appropriations from which membership dues in state and national organizations are paid.

AB133-ASA1-CA1,860,4 (a) In this subsection:

AB133-ASA1-CA1,860,5 1. "Secretary" means the secretary of administration.

AB133-ASA1-CA1,860,6 2. "State agency" has the meaning given in section 20.001 (1) of the statutes.