21.49 (4) (c) 1. Any person who joins the Wisconsin national guard on or after the effective date of this subdivision .... [revisor inserts date], is only eligible for a tuition grant under this section for a course in one of the following schools:
a. The extension division and any campus of the University of Wisconsin System.
b. Any public institution of higher education that is included in the Minnesota-Wisconsin student reciprocity agreement under s. 39.47.
c. Any technical college established under ch. 38.
2. This paragraph does not apply after June 30, 2005.
SECTION 1024m. 21.49 (4) (d) of the statutes is created to read:
21.49 (4) (d) After June 30, 2005, a guard member is only eligible for a tuition grant under this section for a course in one of the following schools:
1. The extension division and any campus of the University of Wisconsin System.
2. Any public institution of higher education that is included in the Minnesota-Wisconsin student reciprocity agreement under s. 39.47.
3. Any technical college established under ch. 38.".
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"SECTION 1034L. 23.0917 (3) (dm) 1m. of the statutes is created to read:
23.0917 (3) (dm) 1m. For fiscal year 2001-02, $34,500,000.
SECTION 1034m. 23.0917 (3) (dm) 2. of the statutes is amended to read:
23.0917 (3) (dm) 2. For each fiscal year beginning with 2001-02 2002-03 and ending with fiscal year 2009-10, $34,500,000 $45,000,000.".
651.
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652.
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"1m. Construction of a visitor center and administration building at the Kickapoo valley reserve under s. 23.197 (2m).".
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655.
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"SECTION 1034r. 23.0917 (4) (d) 1. of the statutes is amended to read:
23.0917 (4) (d) 1. The department may obligate not more than $11,500,000 in each fiscal year 2000-01 and not more than $11,500,000 in fiscal year 2001-02 under the subprogram except as provided in sub. (5). For each fiscal year beginning with 2002-03 and ending with fiscal year 2009-10, the department may obligate not more than $15,000,000 under the subprogram except as provided in sub. (5).".
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"SECTION 1036b. 23.0957 (title) of the statutes is amended to read:
23.0957 (title) Annual grants to a nonstock, nonprofit corporation; urban land conservation projects.
SECTION 1036c. 23.0957 (1) (title) of the statutes is created to read:
23.0957 (1) (title) DEFINITIONS.
SECTION 1036d. 23.0957 (1) (b) of the statutes is amended to read:
23.0957 (1) (b) "Interested group" means a community group, nonprofit organization, or local governmental unit that is interested in environmental quality issues and in acquiring urban, developing, maintaining, or restoring land for one or more urban forestry protection, water resource management, conservation, recreation or other urban open space conservation purposes.
SECTION 1036e. 23.0957 (1) (c) of the statutes is created to read:
23.0957 (1) (c) "Urban conservation purpose" means an urban, open space conservation or restoration area; urban forest protection or enhancement; water resource management in urban areas; resource management strategies for urban areas; conservation activities in an urban area; or recreation activities in an urban area.
SECTION 1036f. 23.0957 (2) (intro.) of the statutes is amended to read:
23.0957 (2) RECIPIENT REQUIREMENTS. (intro.) The department shall provide one grant of $75,000 $150,000 in each fiscal year, beginning with fiscal year 1999-2000 to be used for one or more urban conservation purposes, to a nonstock, nonprofit corporation that meets all of the following requirements:
SECTION 1036g. 23.0957 (2) (c) 2. of the statutes is repealed.
SECTION 1036h. 23.0957 (2) (c) 3. of the statutes is repealed.
SECTION 1036j. 23.0957 (2) (c) 5. of the statutes is repealed.
SECTION 1036k. 23.0957 (2) (c) 7. of the statutes is repealed.
SECTION 1036m. 23.0957 (2) (d) of the statutes is amended to read:
23.0957 (2) (d) The corporation contributes $25,000 $50,000 in funds annually to be used with the grant that it receives under this subsection.
SECTION 1036n. 23.0957 (2) (e) of the statutes is created to read:
23.0957 (2) (e) The corporation contributes substantial support to a network that encourages activities that further one or more urban conservation purposes in various urban communities in this state.
SECTION 1036p. 23.0957 (2r) of the statutes is created to read:
23.0957 (2r) AUTHORIZED ACTIVITIES. A corporation receiving a grant under sub. (2) may use proceeds from the grant for projects that are for one or more urban conservation purposes and that are undertaken by the corporation. For urban, open space projects, conservation projects in urban areas, or recreation projects in urban areas undertaken by the corporation, the corporation may use the proceeds for the acquisition of land for these projects.
SECTION 1036q. 23.0957 (3) (intro.) of the statutes is amended to read:
23.0957 (3) REQUIRED ACTIVITIES. (intro.) A corporation receiving a grant under sub. (2) may use the grant for urban forest protection, water resource enhancement or other urban open space objectives and shall do use proceeds from the grant to do all of the following with the grant:
SECTION 1036r. 23.0957 (3) (a) of the statutes is renumbered 23.0957 (3) (a) (intro.) and amended to read:
23.0957 (3) (a) (intro.) Provide to interested groups technical assistance, especially in the areas of urban open space real estate transactions, reclaiming and restoring the natural values of urban parks, urban forests and open space areas, designing and constructing amenities in open space areas, on all of the following topics:
1. Methods of cultivating citizen participation in acquiring, developing, and maintaining urban, open space areas and securing.
2. Methods of securing public financing for urban, open space areas.
SECTION 1036s. 23.0957 (3) (a) 3. of the statutes is created to read:
23.0957 (3) (a) 3. Comprehensive management methods for urban forests.
SECTION 1036t. 23.0957 (3) (a) 4. of the statutes is created to read:
23.0957 (3) (a) 4. The use of resource management strategies to improve water and air quality and to revitalize urban communities.
SECTION 1036u. 23.0957 (3) (a) 5. of the statutes is created to read:
23.0957 (3) (a) 5. Methods for reducing the presence of toxic substances in residential neighborhoods in urban areas.
SECTION 1036v. 23.0957 (3) (a) 6. of the statutes is created to read:
23.0957 (3) (a) 6. Methods for promoting environmental education and environmental stewardship in urban communities.
SECTION 1036w. 23.0957 (3) (c) of the statutes is amended to read:
23.0957 (3) (c) Assist community interested groups, nonprofit organizations and local governmental units in acquiring urban property for open space, developing, maintaining, or restoring land for one or more urban conservation purposes and in restoring urban property acquired for conservation, recreation and other open space purposes.
SECTION 1036x. 23.0957 (3) (d) of the statutes is amended to read:
23.0957 (3) (d) For each fiscal year, prepare a report detailing the activities for which a grant under sub. (2) is expended. Copies of the report shall be submitted to the department and to the appropriate standing committees of the legislature, as determined by the speaker of the assembly or and the president of the senate.
SECTION 1036y. 23.0957 (4) of the statutes is repealed.".
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"SECTION 1036m. 23.0963 of the statutes is created to read:
23.0963 Museums in Kenosha and Racine. (1) From the appropriation under s. 20.370 (5) (cq), the department, subject to sub. (3), shall provide $500,000 in funding in fiscal year 2001-02 and grant $500,000 in funding in fiscal year 2002-03 to the city of Kenosha for the construction of a Civil War museum.
(2) From the appropriation under s. 20.370 (5) (cq), beginning with fiscal year 2001-02 and ending with 2004-05, the department, subject to sub (3), shall provide $500,000 in funding in each fiscal year to the city of Racine for the construction of the Discovery Place museum as part of the Heritage museum in the city of Racine.
(3) The department may not provide the funding for construction under sub. (1) or (2) unless the department of administration has reviewed and approved the applicable plans for the construction.".
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"SECTION 1036m. 23.0962 of the statutes is repealed.".
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"SECTION 1038c. 23.113 of the statutes is created to read:
23.113 Designation of chief state forester. The secretary shall designate the administrator of the division of forestry in the department as the chief state forester. The chief state forester shall be a professional forester as recognized by the society of American foresters.".
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"SECTION 1038u. 23.145 of the statutes is created to read:
23.145 Acquisition of land in the Chiwaukee Prairie-Carol Beach National Natural Landmark. The department may not promulgate a rule or otherwise establish a policy that imposes a specified maximum purchase price per parcel or per acre for real property that the department acquires that is located within the boundaries of the Chiwaukee Prairie-Carol Beach National Natural Landmark.".
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"SECTION 1039br. 23.197 (1) (a) of the statutes is amended to read:
23.197 (1) (a) From the appropriation under s. 20.866 (2) (ta) or (tz) or both, the department shall provide funding to the city of Racine for a multipurpose pathway along the Root River. The amount provided by the department may not exceed the amount that equals the matching contribution for the pathway made by the city of Racine or $750,000 $1,125,000, whichever is less.".
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"SECTION 1039bm. 23.197 (2m) of the statutes is created to read:
23.197 (2m) KICKAPOO VALLEY RESERVE; VISITOR CENTER. From the appropriation under s. 20.866 (2) (ta), the department shall provide $2,370,000 to the Kickapoo reserve management board for construction of a visitor center and administration building at the Kickapoo valley reserve. For purposes of s. 23.0917, moneys provided from the appropriation under s. 20.866 (2) (ta) shall be treated as moneys obligated from either or both of the subprograms under s. 23.0917 (3) and (4).".
