Amendment SA1-SSA1-SB40

SB40-SSA1-SA1, s. 3544 Section 3544. 454.08 (3) of the statutes is amended to read:

SB40-SSA1-SA1,321,4 454.08 (3) The examining board shall issue an establishment license to any person who pays the initial credential fee specified in s. 440.05 (1) determined by the department under s. 440.03 (9) (a) and who satisfies the requirements established by the examining board by rule, including proof of ownership of the business. Any change of ownership shall be reported to the examining board by the new owner within 5 days after the change of ownership.

SB40-SSA1-SA1, s. 3545 Section 3545. 454.08 (9) of the statutes is amended to read:

SB40-SSA1-SA1,321,8 454.08 (9) The renewal date and renewal fee for licenses issued under this section are is specified under s. 440.08 (2) (a), and the renewal fee for such licenses is determined by the department under s. 440.03 (9) (a).

SB40-SSA1-SA1, s. 3546 Section 3546. 455.06 of the statutes is amended to read:

SB40-SSA1-SA1,321,15 455.06 Renewals. The renewal date and renewal fee for licenses issued under s. 455.04 (1) and (4) are is specified under s. 440.08 (2) (a), and the renewal fee for such licenses is determined by the department under s. 440.03 (9) (a). An applicant for renewal of a license shall include with his or her application proof of completion of continuing education programs or courses approved under s. 455.065 (4) for the minimum number of hours required in the rules promulgated under s. 455.065 (1).

SB40-SSA1-SA1, s. 3547 Section 3547. 455.07 (2) of the statutes is amended to read:

SB40-SSA1-SA1,321,18 455.07 (2) The fee for renewal of a license under this chapter is specified under s. 440.08 (2) (a) determined by the department under s. 440.03 (9) (a).

SB40-SSA1-SA1, s. 3548 Section 3548. 456.07 (2) of the statutes is amended to read:

SB40-SSA1-SA1,322,3 456.07 (2) The application for a new certificate of registration shall include the applicable renewal fee specified under s. 440.08 (2) (a) determined by the department under s. 440.03 (9) (a) and evidence satisfactory to the examining board that during the biennial period immediately preceding application for registration the applicant has attended a continuation education program or course of study. During the time between initial licensure and commencement of a full 2-year licensure period new licensees shall not be required to meet continuing education requirements. All registration fees are payable on or before the applicable renewal date specified under s. 440.08 (2) (a).

SB40-SSA1-SA1, s. 3549 Section 3549. 457.20 (3) (a) of the statutes is amended to read:

SB40-SSA1-SA1,322,6 457.20 (3) (a) The renewal fee specified in s. 440.08 (2) (a) determined by the department under s. 440.03 (9) (a).

SB40-SSA1-SA1, s. 3550 Section 3550. 458.11 of the statutes is amended to read:

SB40-SSA1-SA1,323,2 458.11 Expiration and renewal. Renewal applications shall be submitted to the department on a form provided by the department on or before the applicable renewal date specified under s. 440.08 (2) (a) and shall include the applicable renewal fee specified under s. 440.08 (2) (a) determined by the department under s. 440.03 (9) (a). Renewal of an appraiser certificate automatically renews the individual's appraiser license without payment of the renewal fee for the appraiser license or completion of any additional continuing education requirements that would otherwise be required for renewal of the appraiser license. Renewal applications shall be accompanied by proof of completion of the continuing education requirements in s. 458.13. Notwithstanding s. 458.06 (3) (b) 2. and (4) (b) 2., 1989 stats., and s. 458.08 (3) (b) 2. and (c) 2., 1991 stats., the department may not renew a certificate that was granted under s. 458.06 (3) or (4) before May 29, 1993, unless the holder of the certificate submits evidence satisfactory to the department that he or she has successfully completed the applicable educational requirements specified in rules promulgated under s. 458.085 (1) and the department may not renew a certificate that was granted under s. 458.08 (3) before May 29, 1993, unless the holder of the certificate submits evidence satisfactory to the department that he or she has successfully completed the applicable education and experience requirements specified in rules promulgated under s. 458.085 (1) and (2).

SB40-SSA1-SA1, s. 3551 Section 3551. 459.09 (1) (a) of the statutes is amended to read:

SB40-SSA1-SA1,323,5 459.09 (1) (a) Pay to the department the applicable renewal fee specified under s. 440.08 (2) (a) determined by the department under s. 440.03 (9) (a).

SB40-SSA1-SA1, s. 3552 Section 3552. 459.24 (5) (a) of the statutes is amended to read:

SB40-SSA1-SA1,323,8 459.24 (5) (a) The renewal fee specified in s. 440.08 (2) (a) determined by the department under s. 440.03 (9) (a).

SB40-SSA1-SA1, s. 3553 Section 3553. 460.07 (2) (a) of the statutes is amended to read:

SB40-SSA1-SA1,323,11 460.07 (2) (a) The renewal fee specified in s. 440.08 (2) (a) determined by the department under s. 440.03 (9) (a).

SB40-SSA1-SA1, s. 3554 Section 3554. 470.045 (3) (a) of the statutes is amended to read:

SB40-SSA1-SA1,324,2 470.045 (3) (a) A firm, partnership or corporation desiring a certificate of authorization shall submit an application to the department on forms provided by the department, listing the names and addresses of all officers and directors, and all individuals in its employment licensed to practice professional geology, hydrology or soil science in this state who will be in responsible charge of professional geology, hydrology or soil science being practiced in this state through the firm, partnership or corporation and other relevant information required by the appropriate section of the examining board. A similar type of form shall also accompany the renewal fee. If there is a change in any of these persons, the change shall be reported on the same type of form, and filed with the department within 30 days after the effective date of the change. The appropriate section of the examining board shall grant a certificate of authorization to a firm, partnership or corporation complying with this subsection upon payment of the initial credential fee specified in s. 440.05 (1) determined by the department under s. 440.03 (9) (a). This subsection does not apply to firms, partnerships or corporations exempt under s. 470.025 (3).

SB40-SSA1-SA1, s. 3555 Section 3555. 470.045 (3) (b) of the statutes is amended to read:

SB40-SSA1-SA1,324,7 470.045 (3) (b) The renewal date and renewal fee for certificates of authorization under this section are is specified under s. 440.08 (2) (a), and the renewal fee for such certificates is determined by the department under s. 440.03 (9) (a).

SB40-SSA1-SA1, s. 3556 Section 3556. 470.07 of the statutes is amended to read:

SB40-SSA1-SA1,324,15 470.07 Renewal of licenses. The renewal dates for licenses granted under this chapter are specified under s. 440.08 (2) (a). Renewal applications shall be submitted to the department on a form provided by the department and shall include the renewal fee specified in s. 440.08 (2) (a) determined by the department under s. 440.03 (9) (a) and evidence satisfactory to the appropriate section of the examining board that the applicant has completed any continuing education requirements specified in rules promulgated under s. 470.03 (2).

SB40-SSA1-SA1, s. 3557 Section 3557. 480.08 (3) (b) of the statutes is amended to read:

SB40-SSA1-SA1,324,18 480.08 (3) (b) Pays the initial credential fee specified in s. 440.05 (1) determined by the department under s. 440.03 (9) (a).

SB40-SSA1-SA1, s. 3558 Section 3558. 480.08 (5) of the statutes is amended to read:

SB40-SSA1-SA1,325,3 480.08 (5) Expiration and renewal. The renewal date and renewal fee for certificates granted under this chapter, other than temporary certificates granted under sub. (7), are is specified under s. 440.08 (2) (a), and the renewal fee for certificates granted under this chapter, other than temporary certificates granted under sub. (7), is determined by the department under s. 440.03 (9) (a). Renewal applications shall include evidence satisfactory to the department that the applicant holds a current permit issued under s. 77.52 (9). A renewal application for an auctioneer certificate shall be accompanied by proof of completion of continuing education requirements under sub. (6).".

SB40-SSA1-SA1,325,4 573. Page 1478, line 18: after that line insert:

SB40-SSA1-SA1,325,5 " Section 3564x. 560.126 of the statutes is created to read:

SB40-SSA1-SA1,325,8 560.126 Renewable energy grants and loans. (1) The department may award a grant or make a loan from the appropriations under s. 20.143 (1) (dg), (ie), or (tm) to a business or researcher to fund any of the following projects:

SB40-SSA1-SA1,325,10 (a) Research and development, including demonstration projects, into renewable energy technologies.

SB40-SSA1-SA1,325,13 (b) Development of renewable energy sources and infrastructure in Wisconsin, including the conversion of non-renewable energy sources to renewable energy sources.

SB40-SSA1-SA1,325,14 (c) The commercial application of renewable energy technologies.

SB40-SSA1-SA1,325,15 (d) The construction of one or more cellulosic ethanol production plants.

SB40-SSA1-SA1,325,17 (2) (a) The department shall consider all of the following criteria to evaluate applications for a grant or loan under this section:

SB40-SSA1-SA1,325,19 1. The extent to which the project will aid in the research, development, or use of renewable energy sources in Wisconsin.

SB40-SSA1-SA1,325,21 2. The extent to which the project will improve the competitive position or enhance the capabilities of Wisconsin's renewable energy industries.

SB40-SSA1-SA1,325,23 3. Whether the project is one in which Wisconsin holds a competitive advantage over other states.

SB40-SSA1-SA1,326,3 4. The likelihood that the project will lead to the commercial application of new practices or technologies that involve the development, production, processing, or distribution of renewable energy.

SB40-SSA1-SA1,326,5 5. The extent to which the project will use existing, surplus, or byproducts of natural resources in this state.

SB40-SSA1-SA1,326,8 6. The extent to which the project will strengthen Wisconsin's existing industries by converting wastes or byproducts generated by existing industries into renewable energy.

SB40-SSA1-SA1,326,11 7. The extent to which the project will develop technologies to increase the capacity of Wisconsin's manufacturing industries to utilize renewable energy sources.

SB40-SSA1-SA1,326,13 (b) The department may also consider the following criteria to evaluate applications for a grant or loan under this section:

SB40-SSA1-SA1,326,14 1. The criteria under ss. 560.602 and 560.605.

SB40-SSA1-SA1,326,16 2. Whether the applicant is a small business, a minority owned business under s. 560.80 (8), a locally owned business, or a farm.

SB40-SSA1-SA1,326,18 3. The geographical distribution of grants awarded and loans made under this section.

SB40-SSA1-SA1,326,20 (3) A grant under this section may not exceed 50 percent of the costs of an eligible project.

SB40-SSA1-SA1,326,23 (4) In consultation with the department of agriculture, trade and consumer protection, the department of natural resources, and the public service commission, the department may promulgate rules necessary to administer this section.".

SB40-SSA1-SA1,326,24 574. Page 1480, line 6: delete lines 6 to 21.

SB40-SSA1-SA1,327,1 575. Page 1495, line 17: delete "developing" and substitute "approving".

SB40-SSA1-SA1,327,2 576. Page 1497, line 21: after that line insert:

SB40-SSA1-SA1,327,3 " Section 3660d. 609.01 (7) of the statutes is repealed.

SB40-SSA1-SA1, s. 3660h Section 3660h. 609.10 of the statutes is repealed.

SB40-SSA1-SA1, s. 3660p Section 3660p. 609.20 (1m) (c) of the statutes is repealed.

SB40-SSA1-SA1, s. 3660t Section 3660t. 609.20 (1m) (d) of the statutes is repealed.".

SB40-SSA1-SA1,327,7 577. Page 1497, line 21: after that line insert:

SB40-SSA1-SA1,327,8 " Section 3660g. 616.10 of the statutes is amended to read:

SB40-SSA1-SA1,327,13 616.10 Exemption from taxation. Every mutual designated a school benefit insurer under s. 616.03, every plan authorized under s. 616.06, and every corporation organized under s. 616.08 is declared to be a charitable and benevolent corporation, and its property, real, personal and mixed, and its income and property transferred to it, are exempt from taxation as provided in ss. 70.11, 71.26 (1) (a) and 71.45 (1) (a).".

SB40-SSA1-SA1,327,14 578. Page 1499, line 25: after that line insert:

SB40-SSA1-SA1,327,15 " Section 3665c. 628.36 (4) (a) (intro.) of the statutes is amended to read:

SB40-SSA1-SA1,327,19 628.36 (4) (a) (intro.) The commissioner shall provide information and assistance to the department of employee trust funds, employers and their employees, providers of health care services, and members of the public, as provided in par. (b), for the following purposes:

SB40-SSA1-SA1, s. 3665g Section 3665g. 628.36 (4) (b) 1. of the statutes is repealed.

SB40-SSA1-SA1, s. 3665n Section 3665n. 628.36 (4) (b) 2. of the statutes is repealed.

SB40-SSA1-SA1, s. 3665t Section 3665t. 628.36 (4) (b) 3. of the statutes is repealed.".

SB40-SSA1-SA1,327,23 579. Page 1504, line 8: after that line insert:

SB40-SSA1-SA1,327,24 " Section 3680b. 632.87 (5) of the statutes is amended to read:

SB40-SSA1-SA1,328,8 632.87 (5) No insurer or self-insured school district, city or village may, under a policy, plan, or contract covering gynecological services or procedures, exclude or refuse to provide coverage for Papanicolaou tests, pelvic examinations , or associated laboratory fees when the test or examination is performed by a licensed nurse practitioner, as defined in s. 632.895 (8) (a) 3., within the scope of the nurse practitioner's professional license, if the policy, plan, or contract includes coverage for Papanicolaou tests, pelvic examinations, or associated laboratory fees when the test or examination is performed by a physician.

SB40-SSA1-SA1, s. 3687d Section 3687d. 632.895 (8) (f) 4. of the statutes is created to read:

SB40-SSA1-SA1,328,11 632.895 (8) (f) 4. A disability insurance policy providing only health care benefits not provided under the Healthy Wisconsin Plan under ch. 260.

SB40-SSA1-SA1, s. 3687f Section 3687f. 632.895 (9) (d) 4. of the statutes is created to read:

SB40-SSA1-SA1,328,14 632.895 (9) (d) 4. A disability insurance policy providing only health care benefits not provided under the Healthy Wisconsin Plan under ch. 260.

SB40-SSA1-SA1, s. 3687h Section 3687h. 632.895 (10) (a) of the statutes is amended to read:

SB40-SSA1-SA1,328,23 632.895 (10) (a) Except as provided in par. (b), every disability insurance policy and every health care benefits plan provided on a self-insured basis by a county board under s. 59.52 (11), by a city or village under s. 66.0137 (4), by a political subdivision under s. 66.0137 (4m), by a town under s. 60.23 (25), or by a school district under s. 120.13 (2) shall provide coverage for blood lead tests for children under 6 years of age, which shall be conducted in accordance with any recommended lead screening methods and intervals contained in any rules promulgated by the department of health and family services under s. 254.158.

SB40-SSA1-SA1, s. 3687j Section 3687j. 632.895 (10) (b) 6. of the statutes is created to read:

SB40-SSA1-SA1,329,2 632.895 (10) (b) 6. A disability insurance policy providing only health care benefits not provided under the Healthy Wisconsin Plan under ch. 260.

SB40-SSA1-SA1, s. 3687L Section 3687L. 632.895 (11) (a) (intro.) of the statutes is amended to read:

SB40-SSA1-SA1,329,9 632.895 (11) (a) (intro.) Except as provided in par. (e), every disability insurance policy, and every self-insured health plan of the state or a county, city, village, town or school district, that provides coverage of any diagnostic or surgical procedure involving a bone, joint, muscle, or tissue shall provide coverage for diagnostic procedures and medically necessary surgical or nonsurgical treatment for the correction of temporomandibular disorders if all of the following apply:

SB40-SSA1-SA1, s. 3687n Section 3687n. 632.895 (11) (c) 1. of the statutes is amended to read:

SB40-SSA1-SA1,329,13 632.895 (11) (c) 1. The coverage required under this subsection may be subject to any limitations, exclusions, or cost-sharing provisions that apply generally under the disability insurance policy or self-insured health plan.

SB40-SSA1-SA1, s. 3687p Section 3687p. 632.895 (11) (d) of the statutes is amended to read:

SB40-SSA1-SA1,329,18 632.895 (11) (d) Notwithstanding par. (c) 1., an insurer or a self-insured health plan of the state or a county, city, village, town or school district may require that an insured obtain prior authorization for any medically necessary surgical or nonsurgical treatment for the correction of temporomandibular disorders.

SB40-SSA1-SA1, s. 3687r Section 3687r. 632.895 (11) (e) 3. of the statutes is created to read:

SB40-SSA1-SA1,329,21 632.895 (11) (e) 3. A disability insurance policy providing only health care benefits not provided under the Healthy Wisconsin Plan under ch. 260.

SB40-SSA1-SA1, s. 3687t Section 3687t. 632.895 (14) (b) of the statutes is amended to read:

SB40-SSA1-SA1,330,2 632.895 (14) (b) Except as provided in par. (d), every disability insurance policy, and every self-insured health plan of the state or a county, city, town, village or school district, that provides coverage for a dependent of the insured shall provide coverage of appropriate and necessary immunizations, from birth to the age of 6 years, for a dependent who is a child of the insured.

SB40-SSA1-SA1, s. 3687v Section 3687v. 632.895 (14) (d) 7. of the statutes is created to read: