SB44: JtFinSub: Drafts

"SECTION 1472b. 50.04 (5) (f) of the statutes is amended to read:

50.04 (5) (f) Forfeitures paid within 10 days. All forfeitures shall be paid to the department within 10 days of receipt of notice of assessment or, if the forfeiture is contested under par. (e), within 10 days of receipt of the final decision after exhaustion of administrative review, unless the final decision is appealed and the order is stayed by court order under s. 50.03 (11). The department shall remit all forfeitures paid to the state treasurer secretary of administration for deposit in the school fund.".

6. Page 1136, line 15: delete "(by SECTION 1472)".

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2003 - 2004 LEGISLATURE

LFB:......Stoller - Nursing home surveyor position reductions

For 2003-05 Budget -- Not Ready For Introduction
SENATE AMENDMENT ,
TO 2003 SENATE BILL 44

At the locations indicated, amend the bill as follows:

1. Page 637, line 10: after that line insert:

"SECTION 1466d. 50.031 of the statutes is created to read:

50.031 Nursing home surveyor positions. (1) In this section, "long-term care facility" means a licensed nursing home, community-based residential facility, adult family home, home health agency, or rural medical center or a certified or registered residential care apartment complex.

(2) For every December 31 on which the total number of long-term care facilities is less than the total number of long-term care facilities that existed on December 31 of the previous year, the total number of authorized full-time equivalent program revenue positions, as defined in s. 230.03 (11), for the department, funded from the appropriation account under s. 20.435 (6) (jm) for the purpose of performing surveillance of licensed nursing homes, shall be reduced by the same percentage by which the total number of long-term care facilities is reduced from the total number of long-term care facilities that existed on December 31 of the previous year. Each reduction of authorized full-time equivalent program revenue positions shall begin on July 1 of the year following the year in which the reduction of the total number of long-term care facilities occurred.".

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2003 - 2004 LEGISLATURE

LFB:......Rhodes - Unclaimed property law changes

For 2003-05 Budget -- Not Ready For Introduction
SENATE AMENDMENT ,
TO 2003 SENATE BILL 44

At the locations indicated, amend the bill as follows:

1. Page 848, line 8: after that line insert:

"SECTION 2120m. 177.075 of the statutes is created to read:

177.075 Distributions caused by certain insurance company activities. (1) Any intangible property distributable in the course of a rehabilitation or reorganization, conversion, or other transformation of an insurance company is presumed abandoned if the distribution remains unclaimed for more than 2 years after the date on which the property is distributable and if all of the following apply:

(a) At the time the property is distributable, the holder knows that the last-known address of the owner, as reflected in the records of the holder, is incorrect or the holder has mailed the distribution or notice thereof to the owner at the last-known address of the owner, as reflected in the records of the holder, and the mailing has been returned to the holder as undeliverable.

(b) The holder has not communicated with the owner in writing concerning the distribution after the date on which the property is distributable.

(c) The holder has not communicated with the owner in any other manner concerning the distribution, as reflected in the records of the holder, after the date on which the property is distributable.

(2) Any intangible property distributable in the course of a rehabilitation or reorganization, conversion, or other transformation of an insurance company is presumed abandoned as otherwise provided under this chapter if sub. (1) (a), (b), or (c) does not apply with respect to the distribution.

SECTION 2120p. 177.10 (1) (intro.) of the statutes is amended to read:

177.10 (1) (intro.) Except as provided in subs. (2) and (5) and s. 177.075 (1), any stock or other intangible ownership interest in a business association, the existence of which is evidenced by records available to the association, is presumed abandoned and, with respect to the interest, the association is the holder, if a dividend, distribution or other sum payable as a result of the interest has remained unclaimed by the owner for 5 years and the owner has not done either of the following within 5 years:

SECTION 2120s. 177.17 (4) (b) of the statutes is amended to read:

177.17 (4) (b) The holder of an interest under s. 177.10 or a stock or other intangible ownership interest presumed abandoned under s. 177.075 (1) shall deliver to the administrator, upon filing the report required under this section, a duplicate certificate or other evidence of ownership if the holder does not issue certificates of ownership. Upon delivery of a duplicate certificate to the administrator, the holder and any transfer agent, registrar or other person acting for or on behalf of a holder in executing or delivering the duplicate certificate are relieved of all liability, as provided under s. 177.20, to any person, including any person acquiring the original certificate or the duplicate of the certificate issued to the administrator, for any loss or damage caused by the issuance and delivery of the duplicate certificate to the administrator.".

2. Page 1098, line 6: after that line insert:

"(2q) REPORTING OF CERTAIN UNCLAIMED PROPERTY. Notwithstanding section 177.17 (4) (a) 1. of the statutes, a holder of property presumed abandoned under section 177.075 (1) of the statutes, as created by this act, shall file the report required under section 177.17 of the statutes concerning that property covering the 2003 calendar year by May 1, 2004.".

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2003 - 2004 LEGISLATURE

LFB:......Rhodes - Unclaimed property administrative expenses appropriation

For 2003-05 Budget -- Not Ready For Introduction
SENATE AMENDMENT ,
TO 2003 SENATE BILL 44

At the locations indicated, amend the bill as follows:

1. Page 408, line 4: after that line insert:

"SECTION 647t. 20.585 (1) (j) of the statutes is amended to read:

20.585 (1) (j) Unclaimed property; claims and administrative expenses. All moneys received under ss. 177.23 (2), 852.01 (3), 863.37 (2), and 863.39 to pay claims under ss. 177.24 to 177.26 and 863.39 (3) and administrative expenses incurred in administering ch. 177 and to transfer the amounts appropriated under par. (k) to the appropriation account under par. (k).".

2. Page 408, line 5: after that line insert:

"SECTION 648m. 20.585 (1) (k) of the statutes is created to read:

20.585 (1) (k) Unclaimed property; administrative expenses. From moneys transferred from the appropriation account under par. (j), the amounts in the schedule for the administrative expenses incurred in administering ch. 177.".

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2003 - 2004 LEGISLATURE

LFB:......Rhodes - College Savings Program administrative expenses appropriation

For 2003-05 Budget -- Not Ready For Introduction
SENATE AMENDMENT ,
TO 2003 SENATE BILL 44

At the locations indicated, amend the bill as follows:

1. Page 408, line 9: delete lines 9 to 14 and substitute:

"SECTION 652b. 20.585 (2) (tm) of the statutes is amended to read:

20.585 (2) (tm) Administrative expenses; college savings program. From the college savings program trust fund, all moneys received from the vendor of the college savings program under s. 16.255 (3) (a) the amounts in the schedule for the administrative expenses of the college savings program under s. 14.64, including the expense of promoting the program.".

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2003 - 2004 LEGISLATURE

LFB:......Renner - Liability of counties and municipalities for injuries to emergency management personnel

For 2003-05 Budget -- Not Ready For Introduction
SENATE AMENDMENT ,
TO 2003 SENATE BILL 44

At the locations indicated, amend the bill as follows:

1. Page 412, line 7: delete lines 7 to 16.

2. Page 846, line 9: after "excess" insert ", except that if any additional costs are incurred in a future calendar year for an injury that occurred in the calendar year the state shall pay all of those additional costs".

3. Page 846, line 10: delete "20.465 (3) (a) 20.865 (1) (a)" and substitute "20.465 (3) (a)".

4. Page 846, line 11: delete lines 11 and 12 and substitute "general.".

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2003 - 2004 LEGISLATURE

LFB:......Renner - Eligibility for and maximum amount of national guard tuition grants

For 2003-05 Budget -- Not Ready For Introduction
SENATE AMENDMENT ,
TO 2003 SENATE BILL 44

At the locations indicated, amend the bill as follows:

1. Page 432, line 18: delete "average resident undergraduation tuition" and substitute "arithmetic average of resident undergraduate tuition tuitions".

2. Page 432, line 19: before "institutions" insert "4-year".

3. Page 1121, line 21: after that line insert:

"(1x) TUITION REIMBURSEMENT GRANTS. The treatment of section 21.49 (1) (b) 1g., 1m., and 2. of the statutes first applies to applications for tuition grants made by persons who enlist in the Wisconsin National Guard on the effective date of this subsection.".

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2003 - 2004 LEGISLATURE

LFB:......Pollek - Tourism marketing

For 2003-05 Budget -- Not Ready For Introduction
SENATE AMENDMENT ,
TO 2003 SENATE BILL 44

At the locations indicated, amend the bill as follows:

1. Page 357, line 6: after that line insert:

"SECTION 417h. 20.380 (1) (b) of the statutes is amended to read:

20.380 (1) (b) Tourism marketing; general purpose revenue. The amounts in the schedule for tourism marketing service expenses and the execution of the functions under ss. 41.11 (4) and 41.17 and the grants under 1997 Wisconsin Act 27, section 9148 (2f) and (2x). In each fiscal year, the department shall expend for tourism marketing service expenses and the execution of the functions under ss. 41.11 (4) and 41.17 an amount that bears the same proportion to the amount in the schedule for the fiscal year as the amount expended under par. (kg) in that fiscal year bears to the amount in the schedule for par. (kg) for that fiscal year. Of the amounts under this paragraph, not more than 50% shall be used to match funds allocated under s. 41.17 by private or public organizations for the joint effort marketing of tourism with the state. The department shall expend at least $125,000 in each fiscal year from this appropriation to conduct or contract for marketing activities related to sporting activities and events and shall expend at least $3,950,000 in each fiscal year from this appropriation and the appropriation under par. (kg), combined, for marketing activities in media markets outside of Wisconsin to promote Wisconsin as a tourism destination for individuals who do not reside in Wisconsin. Of the amounts in the schedule, $25,000 shall be allocated in each fiscal year for state sponsorship of, and advertising during, media broadcasts of the Milwaukee symphony. Of the amounts in the schedule, $50,000 shall be allocated for grants to America's Black Holocaust Museum in the city of Milwaukee.

SECTION 417k. 20.380 (1) (kg) of the statutes is amended to read:

20.380 (1) (kg) Tourism marketing; gaming revenue. Biennially, the amounts in the schedule for tourism marketing service expenses and the execution of the functions under ss. 41.11 (4) and 41.17 and for the grant under 1999 Wisconsin Act 9, section 9149 (2c) and (2tw). In each fiscal year, the department shall expend for tourism marketing service expenses and the execution of the functions under ss. 41.11 (4) and 41.17 an amount that bears the same proportion to the amount in the schedule for the fiscal year as the amount expended under par. (b) in that fiscal year bears to the amount in the schedule for par. (b) for that fiscal year. Of the amounts in the schedule, $200,000 shall be allocated for grants to the Milwaukee Public Museum for Native American exhibits and activities. The department shall expend at least $3,950,000 in each fiscal year from this appropriation and the appropriation under par. (b), combined, for marketing activities in media markets outside of Wisconsin to promote Wisconsin as a tourism destination for individuals who do not reside in Wisconsin. All moneys transferred from the appropriation account under s. 20.505 (8) (hm) 6. shall be credited to this appropriation account. Notwithstanding s. 20.001 (3) (b), the unencumbered balance on June 30 of each odd-numbered year shall revert to the appropriation account under s. 20.505 (8) (hm).".

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2003 - 2004 LEGISLATURE

LFB:......Bonderud - Environmmental improvement fund present value subsidy and bonding changes

For 2003-05 Budget -- Not Ready For Introduction
SENATE AMENDMENT ,
TO 2003 SENATE BILL 44

At the locations indicated, amend the bill as follows:

1. Page 414, line 18: after that line insert:

"SECTION 680t. 20.866 (2) (tc) of the statutes is amended to read:

20.866 (2) (tc) Clean water fund program. From the capital improvement fund, a sum sufficient for the purposes of s. 281.57 (10m) and (10r) and to be transferred to the environmental improvement fund for the purposes of the clean water fund program under ss. 281.58 and 281.59. The state may contract public debt in an amount not to exceed $637,743,200 $616,243,200 for this purpose. Of this amount, the amount needed to meet the requirements for state deposits under 33 USC 1382 is allocated for those deposits. Of this amount, $8,250,000 is allocated to fund the minority business development and training program under s. 200.49 (2) (b). Moneys from this appropriation account may be expended for the purposes of s. 281.57 (10m) and (10r) only in the amount by which the department of natural resources and the department of administration determine that moneys available under par. (tn) are insufficient for the purposes of s. 281.57 (10m) and (10r).".

2. Page 953, line 12: substitute "$55,100,000" for "$92,400,000".

3. Page 953, line 16: substitute "$4,000,000" for "$12,000,000".

4. Page 954, line 4: substitute "$1,615,955,000" for "$1,658,025,000".

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2003 - 2004 LEGISLATURE

LFB:......Swissdorf (DL) - Marquette Dental School capitation rate

For 2003-05 Budget -- Not Ready For Introduction
SENATE AMENDMENT ,
TO 2003 SENATE BILL 44

At the locations indicated, amend the bill as follows:

1. Page 338, line 2: delete lines 2 to 9 and substitute:

"SECTION 314d. 20.235 (1) (d) of the statutes is amended to read:

20.235 (1) (d) Dental education contract. The amounts in the schedule for support of those Wisconsin residents enrolled as full-time students in the pursuit of a doctor of dental surgery (D.D.S.) degree. An amount of $11,330 in the 1993-94 fiscal year and $11,670 in the 1994-95 fiscal year and annually thereafter $8,753 in each fiscal year shall be disbursed under s. 39.46 for each Wisconsin resident enrolled as a full-time student. The maximum number of Wisconsin residents to be funded under this appropriation is 160 in the 2001-02 145 in the 2003-04 fiscal year and 160 in the 2004-05 fiscal year and thereafter.".

2. Page 490, line 24: delete that line.

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