Wisconsin Legislature: LRBb1222/1

31.385 (5) Notwithstanding the limitations under sub. (2) (a) and the funding allocation requirements under sub. (2) (ag) and (ar), the department shall provide financial assistance to the village of Cazenovia in the amount necessary for a dam safety project to repair a dam that is located in the portion of the village that is in Richland County. The amount of the financial assistance may not exceed $250,000. The village need not contribute to the repair costs, and sub. (2) (c) does not apply to this dam safety project. The repair of this dam need not be included as a dam safety project under the inventory maintained by the department under sub. (4) for the village to receive financial assistance under this section.".

725.

Page 512, line 6: after that line insert:

"SECTION 1346j. 34.05 (4) of the statutes is amended to read:

34.05 (4) Money from the appropriation under s. 20.143 (1) (fm) shall be deposited in a public depository located in this state that is at least 51% owned by a minority group member or minority group members, as defined in s. 560.036 (1) (f) a minority business certified by the department of commerce under s. 560.036 (2).".

726.

Page 514, line 6: after that line insert:

"SECTION 1349t. 36.11 (1) (cg) of the statutes is created to read:

36.11 (1) (cg) The board shall ensure that each institution and college campus establishes a written policy regarding the use of classrooms and facilities by local organizations and businesses for employment-related training. The policy may condition access on payment of a reasonable fee, the availability of space, and the appropriateness of the training. The policy may limit access to activities that are consistent with the mission of the institution or college campus.".

727.

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728.

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729.

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730.

Page 517, line 8: after that line insert:

"SECTION 1356b. 36.25 (14) of the statutes is renumbered 36.25 (14) (a) and amended to read:

36.25 (14) (a) The board shall establish a grant program for minority and disadvantaged graduate students enrolled in the system. The grants shall be awarded from the appropriation under s. 20.285 (4) (b). The board shall give preference in awarding grants under this subsection paragraph to residents of this state. The board may not make a grant under this subsection paragraph to a person if it receives a certification under s. 49.855 (7) that the person is delinquent in child support or maintenance payments or owes past support, medical expenses, or birth expenses.

SECTION 3625e. 36.25 (14) (b) of the statutes is created to read:

36.25 (14) (b) 1. In this paragraph:

a. For purposes of determining the appropriation under s. 20.285 (4) (b) for fiscal year 2003-04, "base amount" means the amount shown in the schedule under s. 20.005 for that appropriation for fiscal year 2002-03.

b. For purposes of determining the appropriation under s. 20.285 (4) (b) for each fiscal year after fiscal year 2003-04, "base amount" means the appropriation determined under subd. 2. for the previous fiscal year.

2. Annually, by February 1, the board shall determine the appropriation under s. 20.285 (4) (b) for the next fiscal year as follows:

a. The board shall determine the percentage by which the undergraduate academic fees charged for the current academic year at each institution within the University of Wisconsin System has increased or decreased from the undergraduate academic fees charged for the previous academic year.

b. The appropriation for the next fiscal year shall be the result obtained by increasing, to the nearest $100, the base amount by the highest percentage increase determined under subd. 2. a., except that, if the undergraduate academic fees for the current academic year decreased or did not change from the undergraduate academic fees charged for the previous academic year at each institution specified in subd. 2. a., the appropriation shall be the base amount.".

731.

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"36.25 (17) GRAZING EDUCATION GRANT PROGRAM. The board shall administer a grazing education grant program through the extension to make grants for educational and technical assistance concerning management intensive grazing.".

732.

Page 518, line 24: after that line insert:

"SECTION 1358m. 36.25 (46) of the statutes is created to read:

36.25 (46) WATERSHED MANAGEMENT CENTER. The board shall establish in the college of natural resources at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point a center to conduct studies and research relating to watershed management.".

733.

Page 518, line 12: after that line insert:

"SECTION 1356m. 36.25 (20) of the statutes is amended to read:

36.25 (20) PHARMACY INTERNSHIP PROGRAM. The board shall determine the administrative placement within the system of the pharmacy internship program. The pharmacy internship program shall be supervised by the pharmacy internship examining board. The pharmacy internship examining board shall may appoint an unclassified director of pharmacy internship who shall to administer the pharmacy internship program. The pharmacy internship examining board shall determine the amount of the fee to be charged to interns under the program. The pharmacy internship examining board may promulgate rules, and, notwithstanding s. 227.01 (13) (f), rules promulgated and determinations made relating to the pharmacy internship program shall be subject to ch. 227.".

734.

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735.

Page 519, line 5: after that line insert:

"SECTION 1360m. 36.27 (2) (cr) of the statutes is created to read:

36.27 (2) (cr) A person who is a citizen of a country other than the United States is entitled to the exemption under par. (a) if that person meets all of the following requirements:

1. The person graduated from a high school in this state or received a high school graduation equivalency from this state.

2. The person resided in this state for at least 3 years after graduation from high school or after having received a high school graduation equivalency from this state.

3. The person enrolls in an institution and provides that institution with an affidavit stating that the person will file an application for a permanent resident visa with the Immigration and Naturalization Service as soon as the person is eligible to do so.".

736.

Page 519, line 12: after that line insert:

"SECTION 1362m. 36.34 (1) (c) of the statutes is created to read:

36.34 (1) (c) 1. In this paragraph:

a. For purposes of determining the appropriation under s. 20.285 (4) (dd) for fiscal year 2003-04, "base amount" means the amount shown in the schedule under s. 20.005 for that appropriation for fiscal year 2002-03.

b. For purposes of determining the appropriation under s. 20.285 (4) (dd) for each fiscal year after fiscal year 2003-04, "base amount" means the appropriation determined under subd. 2. for the previous fiscal year.

2. Annually, by February 1, the board shall determine the appropriation under s. 20.285 (4) (dd) for the next fiscal year as follows:

737.

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738.

Page 520, line 17: after that line insert:

"SECTION 1371c. 38.14 (2) (e) of the statutes is created to read:

38.14 (2) (e) Each district board shall establish a written policy regarding the use of classrooms and facilities by local organizations and businesses for employment-related training. The policy may condition access on payment of a reasonable fee, the availability of space, and the appropriateness of the training. The policy may limit access to activities that are consistent with the mission of the technical college.".

739.

Page 521, line 11: after that line insert:

"SECTION 1374m. 38.27 (2m) (f) of the statutes is created to read:

38.27 (2m) (f) Beginning in the 2001-02 school year, at least $1,000,000 annually is awarded under this section to districts with limited fiscal capacity, as defined by the board by rule.".

740.

Page 521, line 11: after that line insert:

"SECTION 1372g. 38.15 (3) (c) 3. of the statutes is amended to read:

38.15 (3) (c) 3. The capital expenditure is made before January 1, 2002 July 1, 2003.".

741.

Page 521, line 11: after that line insert:

"SECTION 1372e. 38.18 of the statutes is amended to read:

38.18 Contracts and bidding. All contracts made by a district board for public construction in a district shall be let by the district board to the lowest responsible bidder, and may be awarded to a minority business that is certified by the department of commerce under s. 560.036 (2), in accordance with s. 62.15 (1) to (11) and (14). For purposes of this section, the district board shall possess the powers conferred by s. 62.15 on the board of public works and the common council. All contracts made under this section shall be made in the name of the district and shall be executed by the district board chairperson and district board secretary.".

742.

Page 522, line 2: after that line insert:

"SECTION 1375p. 38.305 (2) of the statutes is repealed.".

743.

Page 522, line 2: after that line insert:

"SECTION 1375s. 38.34 of the statutes is created to read:

38.34 Job retention skills development programs. (1) Each district board shall make available, and shall offer at a frequency based upon demand in the district, a job retention skills development program in order to assist employers to retain new employees, build job skill levels of those employees, and assist those employees in attaining higher wages and long-term careers. To the extent practicable, the district board shall offer the program at employment sites. The program shall emphasize job retention skills development for employees with gross incomes at or below 200% of the poverty line, as defined in s. 49.001 (5), who are any of the following:

(a) Current or former recipients of public assistance, including participants in Wisconsin works employment positions under s. 49.147.

(b) Employees who are within the first 6 months of employment with their employer.

(2) The program shall provide training in all of the following:

(a) Skills needed to achieve punctuality and consistency in attendance at employment.

(b) Skills needed to effectively work in a team.

(d) Skills needed to solve basic workplace-related personal and interpersonal problems.

(3) (a) The board shall supervise, and establish minimum requirements for, the program. Except as provided in sub. (2), the board shall determine the length and content of the program after consultation with employers, district boards, Wisconsin works agencies, as defined in s. 49.001 (9), local units of government, and labor organizations.

(b) In consultation with employers, district boards, and the department of workforce development, the board shall develop standards for assessing the job retention skills, including the skills specified in sub. (2), of employees before and after their participation in the program.

(4) To the extent practicable, the district board shall assist employers in providing ongoing job retention skills development and reinforcement activities in the workplace. The district board may charge employers a fee for the program and services offered under this section.

(5) This section does not apply after December 31, 2004.".

744.

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745.

Page 523, line 9: after that line insert:

"SECTION 1380r. 39.39 (4) of the statutes is repealed.".

746.

Page 523, line 9: after that line insert:

"SECTION 1380t. 39.393 of the statutes is created to read:

39.393 Nursing degree loan program. (1) The board shall establish a loan program to defray the cost of tuition, fees, and expenses for persons enrolled in any of the following:

(a) A program in this state that confers an associate degree in nursing.

(b) A program in this state that confers a bachelor's degree in nursing.

(c) A program in this state that confers a 2nd degree that will make the person eligible to sit for examination under s. 441.04 or 441.10.

(d) A program in this state confers a diploma in nursing.

(2) (a) To the extent possible, the board shall make loans to persons who are likely to work in the nursing profession in this state upon completion of the program under sub. (1) and who demonstrate a financial need for the aid.

(b) In making loans under this section, the board shall give priority to persons who are minority group members, as defined in s. 560.036 (1) (f), and who reside in urban areas of this state that have unemployment rates higher than the state average.

(c) The board shall make loans under this section from the appropriation under s. 20.235 (1) (cm). The maximum amount of loan for a person during any fiscal year is $3,000. The maximum that a person may receive under this section is $15,000. The board shall ensure that the terms of the loan do not require a loan recipient to repay the loan while the recipient is enrolled in a program under sub. (1).

(3) After the recipient of a loan under sub. (1) has completed the program described in sub. (1), the board shall forgive 25% of the loan's principal and interest for the first fiscal year, 25% of the loan's principal and interest for the 2nd fiscal year, and 50% of the loan's principal and interest for the 3rd fiscal year that the recipient is licensed and employed full time in this state as a nurse. The board may forgive loans on a prorated basis for persons who are employed less than full time.

(4) The board shall promulgate rules to implement and administer this section.".

747.

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