Amendment JR2 SA2-SSA1-AB1

AB1-SSA1-SA2,161,20 23.235 (4) (b) The department shall make a reasonable effort to educate the authorities in charge of the maintenance of all federal, state and county trunk highways and all forest and park land in this state on methods to identify and control purple loosestrife and multiflora rose nuisance weeds. The department of transportation and all other authorities in charge of the maintenance of highways, forests and parks may cooperate with the department in efforts under this paragraph.

AB1-SSA1-SA2, s. 72vd Section 72vd. 23.23 (4) (c) of the statutes is renumbered 23.235 (4) (c).

AB1-SSA1-SA2, s. 72vj Section 72vj. 23.235 (1) of the statutes is renumbered 23.235 (1) (intro.) and amended to read:

AB1-SSA1-SA2,161,24 23.235 (1) Definitions. (intro.) In this section, "nuisance:

AB1-SSA1-SA2,162,2 (a) "Nuisance weeds" means any nonnative member of the genus Lythrum (purple loosestrife) or hybrids thereof and multiflora rose.

AB1-SSA1-SA2, s. 72vm Section 72vm. 23.235 (2) of the statutes, as affected by 2001 Wisconsin Act 16, is amended to read:

AB1-SSA1-SA2,162,6 23.235 (2) Prohibition. Except as provided in sub. (3) (3m), no person may sell, offer for sale, distribute, plant, or cultivate any multiflora rose or seeds thereof.

AB1-SSA1-SA2, s. 72vq Section 72vq. 23.235 (2m) (title) of the statutes is created to read:

AB1-SSA1-SA2,162,8 23.235 (2m) (title) Control efforts.

AB1-SSA1-SA2, s. 72vv Section 72vv. 23.235 (3) of the statutes is repealed.

AB1-SSA1-SA2, s. 72wd Section 72wd. 23.235 (4) (title) of the statutes is created to read:

AB1-SSA1-SA2,162,11 23.235 (4) (title) Education.

AB1-SSA1-SA2, s. 72wj Section 72wj. 23.235 (5) of the statutes is amended to read:

AB1-SSA1-SA2,162,14 23.235 (5) Penalty. Any person who knowingly violates this section sub. (2) shall forfeit not more than $100. Each violation of this section is a separate offense.

AB1-SSA1-SA2, s. 72wm Section 72wm. 23.24 (1) (g) of the statutes, as created by 2001 Wisconsin Act 16, is amended to read:

AB1-SSA1-SA2,162,18 23.24 (1) (g) "Invasive aquatic plant" means an aquatic plant that is designated under sub. (2) (b) 1.

AB1-SSA1-SA2, s. 72wq Section 72wq. 23.24 (2) (title) of the statutes, as created by 2001 Wisconsin Act 16, is repealed and recreated to read:

AB1-SSA1-SA2,162,21 23.24 (2) (title) Department duties.

AB1-SSA1-SA2, s. 72wv Section 72wv. 23.24 (2) (a) 1. of the statutes, as created by 2001 Wisconsin Act 16, is amended to read:

AB1-SSA1-SA2,162,25 23.24 (2) (a) 1. Protect Implement efforts to protect and develop diverse and stable communities of native aquatic plants.

AB1-SSA1-SA2, s. 72xd Section 72xd. 23.24 (2) (a) 3. of the statutes, as created by 2001 Wisconsin Act 16, is renumbered 23.22 (2) (b) 5. and amended to read:

AB1-SSA1-SA2,163,4 23.22 (2) (b) 5. Provide education and encourage and conduct research concerning invasive aquatic plants species.

AB1-SSA1-SA2, s. 72xj Section 72xj. 23.24 (2) (b) (intro.) and 1. of the statutes, as created by 2001 Wisconsin Act 16, are consolidated, renumbered 23.24 (2) (b) and amended to read:

AB1-SSA1-SA2,163,14 23.24 (2) (b) Under the program implemented under par. (a), the department shall do all of the following: 1. Designate designate by rule which aquatic plants are invasive aquatic plants for purposes of this section. The department shall designate Eurasian water milfoil, curly leaf pondweed, and purple loosestrife as invasive aquatic plants and may designate any other aquatic plant as an invasive aquatic plant if it has the ability to cause significant adverse change to desirable aquatic habitat, to significantly displace desirable aquatic vegetation, or to reduce the yield of products produced by aquaculture.

AB1-SSA1-SA2, s. 72xm Section 72xm. 23.24 (2) (b) 2. of the statutes, as created by 2001 Wisconsin Act 16, is renumbered 23.24 (2) (a) 4.

AB1-SSA1-SA2, s. 72xq Section 72xq. 23.24 (2) (c) (intro.) of the statutes, as created by 2001 Wisconsin Act 16, is amended to read:

AB1-SSA1-SA2,163,20 23.24 (2) (c) (intro.) The requirements promulgated under par. (b) 2. (a) 4. may specify any of the following:

AB1-SSA1-SA2, s. 72xv Section 72xv. 23.24 (3) (a) (intro.) of the statutes, as created by 2001 Wisconsin Act 16, is amended to read:

AB1-SSA1-SA2,163,25 23.24 (3) (a) (intro.) Unless a person has a valid aquatic plant management permit issued under the program established under sub. (2) by the department, no person may do any of the following:".

AB1-SSA1-SA2,164,1 127. Page 28, line 8: after that line insert:

AB1-SSA1-SA2,164,2 " Section 80m. 25.42 of the statutes is amended to read:

AB1-SSA1-SA2,164,9 25.42 Wisconsin election campaign fund. All moneys appropriated under s. 20.855 (4) (b) and (ba) together with all moneys deposited under ss. 8.35 (4) (a), 11.07 (5), 11.12 (2), 11.16 (2), 11.19 (1), 11.23 (2), and 11.38 (6), all moneys reverting to the state under s. 11.50 (8) and all gifts, bequests and devises received under s. 11.50 (13) constitute the Wisconsin election campaign fund, to be expended for the purposes of s. 11.50. All moneys in the fund not disbursed by the state treasurer shall continue to accumulate indefinitely.".

AB1-SSA1-SA2,164,10 128. Page 28, line 8: after that line insert:

AB1-SSA1-SA2,164,11 " Section 78r. 25.17 (71) of the statutes is created to read:

AB1-SSA1-SA2,164,18 25.17 (71) (a) Before June 30, 2004, make an effort to commit to invest an amount not less than $50,000,000 in venture capital investment firms. The amount that is committed to be invested under this paragraph shall be in addition to any amount that is invested in venture capital investment firms before the effective date of this paragraph .... [revisor inserts date]. In selecting the venture capital investment firms in which to make investments, the board is subject to the standard of responsibility under s. 25.15 (2) and shall consider all of the following factors:

AB1-SSA1-SA2,164,20 1. The experience of the venture capital investment firms in making investments.

AB1-SSA1-SA2,164,23 2. The commitment of the venture capital investment firms to making venture capital investments in health care, biotechnology, and other technological industries.

AB1-SSA1-SA2,165,2 3. The willingness of the venture capital investment firms to make at least 75% of the investments in businesses headquartered in this state.

AB1-SSA1-SA2,165,4 4. Whether the venture capital investment firms have a place of business in this state.

AB1-SSA1-SA2,165,6 5. The overall experience of the venture capital investment firms in making investments in businesses that are in the venture capital stage.

AB1-SSA1-SA2,165,9 6. The relationships that the venture capital investment firms have with technology transfer organizations, such as the Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation, Inc.

AB1-SSA1-SA2,165,11 7. The ability of the venture capital investment firms to do lead and follow-on investments.

AB1-SSA1-SA2,165,18 (b) Any venture capital investment firm in which the investment board makes an investment under par. (a) shall make an effort to invest in businesses located in the areas of Green Bay, Eau Claire, Madison, Janesville-Beloit, La Crosse, Stevens Point-Marshfield, Racine-Kenosha, Milwaukee, Sheboygan-Manitowoc, Superior, the Fox River Valley, and Wausau and within the boundaries of any federally recognized Indian reservation. The investment board shall determine the geographic boundaries of each area.

AB1-SSA1-SA2,165,22 (c) Nothing in this subsection limits the authority of the board to make any other investments that are otherwise authorized by law or restricts the authority of the board or any venture capital investment firm to make investments in any area of this state.".

AB1-SSA1-SA2,165,23 129. Page 28, line 8: after that line insert:

AB1-SSA1-SA2,165,24 " Section 78e. 25.156 (3) of the statutes is amended to read:

AB1-SSA1-SA2,166,5 25.156 (3) The members of the board shall appoint an investment director or the executive assistant to the executive director, internal auditor, chief investment officer, chief financial officer, chief legal counsel or chief risk officer to act as assistant director, except that until the appointment is made by the members of the board, the executive director may temporarily designate the assistant director.

AB1-SSA1-SA2, s. 78m Section 78m. 25.156 (4) of the statutes is amended to read:

AB1-SSA1-SA2,166,16 25.156 (4) The members of the board shall promulgate rules restricting the executive director, executive assistant to the executive director, internal auditor, chief investment officer, chief financial officer, chief legal counsel, chief risk officer, investment directors and employees from having financial interest, directly or indirectly, in firms or corporations providing services to the department and governing the receipt of gifts or favors therefrom, and also governing personal investments of all employees including the executive director, executive assistant to the executive director, internal auditor, chief investment officer, chief financial officer, chief legal counsel, chief risk officer and investment directors to prevent conflicts of interest.

AB1-SSA1-SA2, s. 78p Section 78p. 25.16 (3) of the statutes is repealed.".

AB1-SSA1-SA2,166,19 130. Page 28, line 12: delete the material beginning with that line and ending with page 29, line 3.

AB1-SSA1-SA2,166,20 131. Page 29, line 17: after that line insert:

AB1-SSA1-SA2,166,21 " Section 84r. 29.924 (2) of the statutes is amended to read:

AB1-SSA1-SA2,167,7 29.924 (2) Driving without headlights. In the performance of their law enforcement duties, wardens may operate motor vehicles owned or leased by the department upon a highway, other than an interstate, a state trunk highway or any highway within the limits of any incorporated area, during hours of darkness or at any time that a windshield wiper is being used on the windshield of the vehicle, without lighted headlamps, tail lamps or clearance lamps, contrary to s. 347.06 or 347.065, if the driving will aid in the accomplishment of a lawful arrest for violation of this chapter or in ascertaining whether a violation of this chapter has been or is about to be committed. Any civil action or proceeding brought against any warden operating a motor vehicle under this subsection is subject to ss. 893.82 and 895.46.".

AB1-SSA1-SA2,167,8 132. Page 29, line 17: after that line insert:

AB1-SSA1-SA2,167,9 " Section 84jc. 29.063 of the statutes is created to read:

AB1-SSA1-SA2,167,12 29.063 Testing for chronic wasting disease. The department may expend up to $1,000,000 from the appropriation under s. 20.370 (5) (fq) to conduct tests for chronic wasting disease in deer and elk found in the wild and in captive cervids.

AB1-SSA1-SA2, s. 84mg Section 84mg. 29.889 (2) (d) of the statutes is renumbered 29.889 (2) (d) 1.

AB1-SSA1-SA2, s. 84mh Section 84mh. 29.889 (2) (d) 2. of the statutes is created to read:

AB1-SSA1-SA2,167,21 29.889 (2) (d) 2. The department shall make payments from the appropriation under s. 20.370 (5) (fq) for county administrative costs under subd. 1. after first deducting from the appropriation under s. 20.370 (5) (fq) the moneys expended for the testing of chronic wasting disease under s. 29.063. If the amount remaining after this deduction from the appropriation under s. 20.370 (5) (fq) is not sufficient to pay the full amount required under subd. 1., the department shall pay for the county administrative costs on a prorated basis.

AB1-SSA1-SA2, s. 84mn Section 84mn. 29.889 (5) (c) of the statutes is renumbered 29.889 (5) (c) 1.

AB1-SSA1-SA2, s. 84mo Section 84mo. 29.889 (5) (c) 2. of the statutes is created to read:

AB1-SSA1-SA2,168,8 29.889 (5) (c) 2. The department shall make payments from the appropriation under s. 20.370 (5) (fq) for wildlife damage abatement assistance under subd. 1. after first deducting from the appropriation under s. 20.370 (5) (fq) moneys expended for the testing of chronic wasting disease under s. 29.063 and payments made for county administrative costs under sub. (2) (d). If the amount remaining after these deductions from the appropriation under s. 20.370 (5) (fq) is not sufficient to pay the full amount required under subd. 1., the department shall pay for the abatement measures on a prorated basis.

AB1-SSA1-SA2, s. 84mv Section 84mv. 29.889 (7) (d) 2. of the statutes is amended to read:

AB1-SSA1-SA2,168,17 29.889 (7) (d) 2. The department shall pay claimants under subd. 1. from the appropriation under s. 20.370 (5) (fq) after first deducting from the appropriation under s. 20.370 (5) (fq) moneys expended for the testing of chronic wasting disease under s. 29.063, payments made for county administrative costs under sub. (2) (d), and payments made for wildlife damage abatement assistance under sub. (5) (c). If the amount remaining after these deductions from the appropriation under s. 20.370 (5) (fq) are is not sufficient to pay the full amount required under subd. 1., the department shall pay claimants on a prorated basis.

AB1-SSA1-SA2, s. 84p Section 84p. 29.89 (5) (b) 2. c. of the statutes is amended to read:

AB1-SSA1-SA2,168,23 29.89 (5) (b) 2. c. Moneys are available from the appropriation under s. 20.370 (5) (fq) after first deducting from the appropriation under s. 20.370 (5) (fq) moneys expended for the testing of chronic wasting disease under s. 29.063, payments made for county administrative costs, payments made for wildlife damage abatement assistance, and wildlife damage claim payments under s. 29.889.".

AB1-SSA1-SA2,168,24 133. Page 29, line 17: after that line insert:

AB1-SSA1-SA2,169,2 " Section 84m. 29.038 (1) (a) of the statutes, as affected by 2001 Wisconsin Act 16, is amended to read:

AB1-SSA1-SA2,169,4 29.038 (1) (a) "Local governmental unit" has the meaning given in s. 22.01 16.97 (7).".

AB1-SSA1-SA2,169,5 134. Page 30, line 17: after that line insert:

AB1-SSA1-SA2,169,6 " Section 88p. 30.46 (1) (a) of the statutes is amended to read:

AB1-SSA1-SA2,169,9 30.46 (1) (a) The development and use comply with the rules for the soil and water resource management program promulgated by the department of agriculture, trade and consumer protection under s. 92.14; and

AB1-SSA1-SA2, s. 88pm Section 88pm. 30.46 (2) of the statutes is amended to read:

AB1-SSA1-SA2,169,14 30.46 (2) Notwithstanding sub. (1) (b), a person is not required to comply with rules for the soil and water resource management program promulgated under s. 92.14 by the department of agriculture, trade and consumer protection for land in the riverway and that is in agricultural use on October 31, 1989.".

AB1-SSA1-SA2,169,15 135. Page 30, line 17: after that line insert:

AB1-SSA1-SA2,169,16 " Section 88g. 30.1255 (title) of the statutes is amended to read:

AB1-SSA1-SA2,169,17 30.1255 (title) Control Report on control of aquatic nuisance species.

AB1-SSA1-SA2, s. 88q Section 88q. 30.1255 (3) (b) of the statutes is amended to read:

AB1-SSA1-SA2,169,21 30.1255 (3) (b) The department shall submit the first report under par. (a) before July 1, 1994 2002, and shall submit subsequent reports before July 1 of each even-numbered year thereafter as part of the biennial report under s. 23.22 (6).

AB1-SSA1-SA2, s. 88r Section 88r. 30.1255 (3) (c) of the statutes is repealed.".

AB1-SSA1-SA2,169,23 136. Page 30, line 17: after that line insert:

AB1-SSA1-SA2,169,24 " Section 88b. 30.01 (6a) of the statutes is created to read:

AB1-SSA1-SA2,170,3 30.01 (6a) "Solid pier" means a pier that prevents the free movement of water underneath the pier, including a pier that has a rock-filled crib or similar device as a foundation.

AB1-SSA1-SA2, s. 88f Section 88f. 30.12 (1) (intro.) of the statutes is amended to read:

AB1-SSA1-SA2,170,8 30.12 (1) General prohibition (intro.) Except as provided under subs. sub. (4) and (4m), unless a permit has been granted by the department pursuant to statute or the legislature has otherwise authorized structures or deposits in navigable waters, it is unlawful:

AB1-SSA1-SA2, s. 88g Section 88g. 30.12 (2) of the statutes is amended to read:

AB1-SSA1-SA2,170,18 30.12 (2) Permits to place structures or deposits in navigable waters; generally. The department, upon application and after proceeding in accordance with s. 30.02 (3) and (4), may grant to any riparian owner a permit to build or maintain for the owner's use a structure otherwise prohibited under sub. (1), if the structure does not materially obstruct navigation or reduce the effective flood flow capacity of a stream and is not detrimental to the public interest. The procedures in this subsection do not apply to permits issued under sub. (3) Beginning on the effective date of this subsection .... [revisor inserts date], this subsection does not apply to solid piers.

AB1-SSA1-SA2, s. 88j Section 88j. 30.12 (2g) of the statutes is created to read: