SB447-SSA1,17,1812 (c) Upon a showing by the state that unrestricted participation in the
13prosecution of an action under sub. (5) or an alternate proceeding to which the state
14is a party by the person bringing the action would interfere with or unduly delay the
15prosecution of the action or proceeding, or would result in consideration of
16repetitious or irrelevant evidence or evidence presented for purposes of harassment,
17the court may limit the person's participation in the prosecution in any of the
18following ways:
SB447-SSA1,17,1919 1. Limiting the number of witnesses that the person may call.
SB447-SSA1,17,2020 2. Limiting the length of the testimony of the witnesses.
SB447-SSA1,17,2121 3. Limiting the cross-examination of witnesses by the person.
SB447-SSA1,17,2322 4. Otherwise limiting the participation by the person in the prosecution of the
23action or proceeding.
SB447-SSA1,18,324 (d) Upon showing by a defendant that unrestricted participation in the
25prosecution of an action under sub. (5) or alternate proceeding under sub. (10) to

1which the state is a party by the person bringing the action would result in
2harassment or would cause the defendant undue burden or unnecessary expense, the
3court may limit the person's participation in the prosecution.
SB447-SSA1,18,12 4(9) Upon showing in camera by the attorney general that discovery by the
5person bringing the action would interfere with the state's ongoing investigation or
6prosecution of a criminal or civil matter arising out of the same facts as the facts upon
7which the action is based, the court may stay the discovery in whole or in part for not
8more than 60 days. The court may extend the stay upon further showing in camera
9by the attorney general that the state has pursued the criminal or civil investigation
10of the matter with reasonable diligence and the proposed discovery in the action
11brought under sub. (5) will interfere with the ongoing criminal or civil investigation
12or prosecution.
SB447-SSA1,18,24 13(10) The attorney general may pursue a claim relating to an alleged violation
14of sub. (2) through an alternate remedy available to the state or any state agency,
15including an administrative proceeding to assess a civil forfeiture. If the attorney
16general elects an alternate remedy, the attorney general shall serve timely notice of
17his or her election upon the person bringing the action under sub. (5), and that person
18has the same rights in the alternate venue as the person would have had if the action
19had continued under sub. (5). Any finding of fact or conclusion of law made by a court
20or by a state agency in the alternate venue that has become final is conclusive upon
21all parties named in an action under sub. (5). For purposes of this subsection, a
22finding or conclusion is final if it has been finally determined on appeal, if all time
23for filing an appeal or petition for review with respect to the finding or conclusion has
24expired, or if the finding or conclusion is not subject to judicial review.
SB447-SSA1,19,6
1(11) (a) Except as provided in pars. (b) and (d), if the state proceeds with an
2action brought by a person under sub. (5) or the state pursues an alternate remedy
3relating to the same acts under sub. (10), the person who brings the action shall
4receive at least 15 percent but not more than 25 percent of the proceeds of the action
5or settlement of the claim, depending upon the extent to which the person
6contributed to the prosecution of the action or claim.
SB447-SSA1,19,167 (b) Except as provided in par. (d), if an action or claim is one in which the court
8or other adjudicator finds to be based primarily upon disclosures of specific
9information not provided by the person who brings an action under sub. (5) relating
10to allegations or transactions specifically in a criminal, civil, or administrative
11hearing, or in a legislative or administrative report, hearing, audit, or investigation,
12or report made by the news media, the court or other adjudicator may award an
13amount that it considers appropriate but that is not more than 10 percent of the
14proceeds of the action or settlement of the claim, depending upon the significance of
15the information and the role of the person bringing the action in advancing the
16prosecution of the action or claim.
SB447-SSA1,19,2117 (c) Except as provided in par. (d), in addition to any amount received under par.
18(a) or (b), a person bringing an action under sub. (5) shall be awarded his or her
19reasonable expenses necessarily incurred in bringing the action together with the
20person's costs and reasonable actual attorney fees. The court or other adjudicator
21shall assess any award under this paragraph against the defendant.
SB447-SSA1,20,822 (d) Whether the state proceeds with the action or an alternate proceeding under
23sub. (10), if the court or other adjudicator finds that the person who brought an action
24under sub. (5) also planned or initiated the violation upon which the action or
25proceeding is based, then the court may, to the extent that the court considers

1appropriate, reduce the share of the proceeds of the action that the person would
2otherwise receive under par. (a) or (b), taking into account the role of that person in
3advancing the prosecution of the action or claim and any other relevant circumstance
4pertaining to the violation, except that if the person bringing the action is convicted
5of criminal conduct arising from his or her role in a violation of sub. (2), the court or
6other adjudicator shall dismiss the person as a party and the person shall not receive
7any share of the proceeds of the action or claim or any expenses, costs, or fees under
8par. (c).
SB447-SSA1,20,11 9(12) (a) No court has jurisdiction over an action brought by a private person
10under sub. (5) against a state public official if the action is based upon information
11known to the attorney general at the time that the action is brought.
SB447-SSA1,20,1812 (am) No court has jurisdiction over an action brought by a private person under
13sub. (5) if the action is based on public disclosure of allegations or transactions in a
14criminal action; in a legislative, administrative, or other governmental report,
15hearing, audit, or investigation; or from news media, unless the private person has
16direct and independent knowledge of the information on which the allegations or
17transactions are based and has voluntarily provided the knowledge to the attorney
18general under sub. (5) (b).
SB447-SSA1,20,2219 (b) No person may bring an action under sub. (5) that is based upon allegations
20or transactions that are the subject of a civil action or an administrative proceeding
21to assess a civil forfeiture in which the state is a party if that action or proceeding
22was commenced prior to the date that the action is filed.
SB447-SSA1,20,24 23(13) The state is not liable for any expenses incurred by a private person in
24bringing an action under sub. (5).
SB447-SSA1,21,12
1(14) Any employee who is discharged, demoted, suspended, threatened,
2harassed, or in any other manner discriminated against by his or her employer
3because of lawful actions taken by the employee, on behalf of the employee, or by
4others in furtherance of an action or claim filed under this section, including
5investigation for, initiation of, testimony for, or assistance in an action or claim filed
6or to be filed under sub. (5) is entitled to all necessary relief to make the employee
7whole. The relief shall in each case include reinstatement with the same seniority
8status that the employee would have had but for the discrimination, 2 times the
9amount of back pay, interest on the back pay at the legal rate, and compensation for
10any special damages sustained as a result of the discrimination, including costs and
11reasonable actual attorney fees. An employee may bring an action to obtain the relief
12to which the employee is entitled under this subsection.
SB447-SSA1,21,15 13(15) A civil action may be brought based upon acts occurring prior to the
14effective date of this subsection .... [LRB inserts date], if the action is brought within
15the period specified in s. 893.981.
SB447-SSA1,21,19 16(16) A judgment of guilty entered against a defendant in a criminal action in
17which the defendant is charged with fraud or making false statements estops the
18defendant from denying the essential elements of the offense in any action under sub.
19(5) that involves the same elements as in the criminal action.
SB447-SSA1,21,21 20(17) The remedies provided for under this section are in addition to any other
21remedies provided for under any other law or available under the common law.
SB447-SSA1,21,24 22(18) This section shall be liberally construed and applied to promote the public
23interest and to effect the congressional intent in enacting 31 USC 3729 to 3733, as
24reflected in the act and the legislative history of the act.
SB447-SSA1, s. 23 25Section 23. 25.18 (1) (a) of the statutes is amended to read:
SB447-SSA1,22,9
125.18 (1) (a) Notwithstanding s. 20.930 and all provisions of subch. IV of ch.
216, except s. 16.753, employ special legal or investment counsel in any matters
3arising out of the scope of its investment authority. Section Sections 16.753 does,
416.771, 16.871 and 20.932 do
not apply to the employment of legal or investment
5counsel for the purpose of assisting the board with investments or arising out of the
6scope of the board's investment authority
. The employment of special legal counsel
7shall be with the advice and consent of the attorney general whenever such special
8counsel is to be compensated by the board. Any expense of counsel so employed shall
9be borne by the fund for which the services shall be furnished.
SB447-SSA1, s. 24 10Section 24. 25.18 (1) (f) of the statutes is amended to read:
SB447-SSA1,22,2011 25.18 (1) (f) Maintain and repair any building or other structure or premises
12which it owns in fee or in which it owns the beneficial interest and, notwithstanding
13all provisions of subch. IV or V of ch. 16, except s. 16.753, it shall have exclusive
14authority to make such agreements and enter into such contracts as it deems
15necessary for such purpose. Section Sections 16.753 does, 16.771, 16.871, and 20.932
16do
not apply to agreements and contracts entered into by the board for the purpose
17of assisting the board with investments or arising out of the scope of the board's
18investment authority
. All noncapital costs under this paragraph shall be charged to
19the current income accounts of the funds having an interest in the building, structure
20or premises.
SB447-SSA1, s. 25 21Section 25. 25.18 (1) (m) of the statutes is amended to read:
SB447-SSA1,23,522 25.18 (1) (m) Notwithstanding all provisions of subchs. IV and V of ch. 16,
23except s. 16.753, employ professionals, contractors or other agents necessary to
24evaluate or operate any property if a fund managed by the board has an interest in,
25or is considering purchasing or lending money based upon the value of, that property.

1Section Sections 16.753 does, 16.771, 16.871, and 20.932 do not apply to the
2employment of any person for the purpose of assisting the board with investments
3or arising out of the scope of the board's investment authority. Costs under this
4paragraph shall be paid by the fund and charged to the appropriate account under
5s. 40.04 (3).
SB447-SSA1, s. 26 6Section 26. 66.0902 of the statutes is created to read:
SB447-SSA1,23,7 766.0902 False claims. (1) Definitions. In this section:
SB447-SSA1,23,88 (a) "Local governmental unit" has the meaning given in s. 66.0131 (1) (a).
SB447-SSA1,23,129 (b) "Public contract" means a contract that is subject to s. 66.0903 and that is
10for the construction, execution, repair, remodeling, or improvement of a public work
11or building or for the furnishing of supplies, equipment, material, or professional or
12contractual services of any kind.
SB447-SSA1,23,18 13(2) Presentation of false claims. Whoever knowingly presents or causes to
14be presented a false claim for payment under any public contract with a local
15governmental unit shall forfeit not less than $5,000 nor more than $10,000, plus 3
16times the amount of the damages that were sustained by the local governmental unit
17or would have been sustained by the local governmental unit, whichever is greater,
18as a result of the false claim.
SB447-SSA1, s. 27 19Section 27. 84.01 (13) of the statutes is amended to read:
SB447-SSA1,24,2020 84.01 (13) Engineering services. The department may engage such
21engineering, consulting, surveying, or other specialized services as it deems
22advisable. Any engagement of services under this subsection is exempt from ss.
2316.70 to 16.75 16.7015, 16.705 (4), 16.71 to 16.751, 16.755 to 16.82, and 16.85 to
2416.89, but ss. 16.42, 16.46, 16.528, 16.705 except s. 16.705 (4), 16.752, 16.753, and
2516.754 apply to such engagement. Section 20.932 does not apply to any engagement

1of services under this subsection.
Any engagement involving an expenditure of
2$3,000 or more shall be by formal contract approved by the governor. The
3department shall conduct a uniform cost-benefit analysis, as defined in s. 16.70 (3g),
4of each proposed engagement under this subsection that involves an estimated
5expenditure of more than $25,000 $50,000 in accordance with standards prescribed
6by rule of the department. The department shall review periodically, and before any
7renewal, the continued appropriateness of contracting pursuant to each engagement
8under this subsection that involves an estimated expenditure of more than $25,000
9$50,000. Notwithstanding any provision of s. 16.705 or rule promulgated under s.
1016.705, the department of transportation is not required to submit any proposed
11contractual engagement of services to, or obtain approval of any such engagement
12of services from, the department of administration before engaging any services
13under this subsection and the department of administration has no oversight
14authority over any such engagement of services under this subsection.
15Notwithstanding s. 16.705 (2), the department of transportation, rather than the
16department of administration, shall, before engaging any services under this
17subsection, satisfy itself that the justification for engaging such services conforms to
18the requirements of ss. 16.705, 16.752, 16.753, and 16.754, and the written
19justification required under s. 16.705 (2) shall be submitted to the department of
20transportation rather than the department of administration
.
SB447-SSA1, s. 28 21Section 28. 84.01 (13m) of the statutes is created to read:
SB447-SSA1,25,622 84.01 (13m) Contractual engagements of services reporting. On or before
23October 15 of each year, the department shall submit to the governor, the joint
24committee on finance, the joint legislative audit committee, and the chief clerk of
25each house of the legislature for distribution to the appropriate standing committees

1under s. 13.172 (3) a report concerning the number, value, and nature of contractual
2engagements of services authorized under sub. (13) during the preceding fiscal year.
3To the extent possible, the report required under this subsection may be combined
4with the report required under s. 16.705 (8). The report shall also include, with
5respect to contractual engagements of services for the preceding fiscal year, all of the
6following:
SB447-SSA1,25,87 (a) A summary of the cost-benefit analyses completed in compliance with rules
8promulgated by the department.
SB447-SSA1,25,119 (b) Recommendations for elimination of unneeded contractual engagements of
10services and for consolidation or resolicitation of existing contractual engagements
11of services.
SB447-SSA1, s. 29 12Section 29. 84.01 (31) of the statutes is amended to read:
SB447-SSA1,25,2413 84.01 (31) Accommodation of utility facilities within highway rights-of-way.
14Notwithstanding ss. 84.06 (4), 84.063, 84.065, and 84.093, the department may, upon
15finding that it is feasible and advantageous to the state, negotiate and enter into an
16agreement to accept any plant or equipment used for the conveyance, by wire, optics,
17radio signal, or other means, of voice, data, or other information at any frequency
18over any part of the electromagnetic spectrum, or to accept any services associated
19with the collection, storage, forwarding, switching, and delivery incidental to such
20communication, as payment for the accommodation of a utility facility, as defined in
21s. 84.063 (1) (b), within a highway right-of-way. Any agreement under this
22subsection is exempt from ss. 16.70 to 16.75, 16.755 to 16.82, and 16.85 to 16.89, but
23ss. 16.528, 16.752, and 16.754 apply to such agreement. Section 20.932 does not
24apply to any agreement under this subsection.
SB447-SSA1, s. 30 25Section 30. 84.06 (2) (a) of the statutes is amended to read:
SB447-SSA1,26,20
184.06 (2) (a) All such highway improvements shall be executed by contract
2based on bids unless the department finds that another method as provided in sub.
3(3) or (4) would be more feasible and advantageous. Bids shall be advertised for in
4the manner determined by the department. Except as provided in s. 84.075, the
5contract shall be awarded to the lowest competent and responsible bidder as
6determined by the department. If the bid of the lowest competent bidder is
7determined by the department to be in excess of the estimated reasonable value of
8the work or not in the public interest, all bids may be rejected. The department shall,
9so far as reasonable, follow uniform methods of advertising for bids and may
10prescribe and require uniform forms of bids and contracts. Except as provided in par.
11(b), the secretary shall enter into the contract on behalf of the state. Every such
12contract is exempted from ss. 16.70 to 16.75, 16.755 to 16.82, 16.87 and 16.89, but
13ss. 16.528, 16.752, 16.753, and 16.754 apply to the contract. Section 20.932 does not
14apply to the contract.
Any such contract involving an expenditure of $1,000 or more
15shall not be valid until approved by the governor. The secretary may require the
16attorney general to examine any contract and any bond submitted in connection with
17the contract and report on its sufficiency of form and execution. The bond required
18by s. 779.14 (1m) is exempt from approval by the governor and shall be subject to
19approval by the secretary. This subsection also applies to contracts with private
20contractors based on bids for maintenance under s. 84.07.
SB447-SSA1, s. 31 21Section 31. 84.06 (3) of the statutes is amended to read:
SB447-SSA1,27,1422 84.06 (3) Contracts with county or municipality; direct labor; materials. If
23the department finds that it would be more feasible and advantageous to have the
24improvement performed by the county in which the proposed improvement is located
25and without bids, the department may, by arrangement with the county highway

1committee of the county, enter into a contract satisfactory to the department to have
2the work done by the county forces and equipment. In such contract the department
3may authorize the county to purchase, deliver, and store materials and may fix the
4rental rates of small tools and equipment. The contract shall be between the county
5and the state and shall not be based on bids, and may be entered into on behalf of the
6county by the county highway committee and on behalf of the state by the secretary.
7Section 20.932 does not apply to the contract. Such contract is exempted from s.
8779.14 and from all provisions of chs. 16 and 230, except ss. 16.753 and 16.754. If
9the total estimated indebtedness to be incurred exceeds $5,000 the contract shall not
10be valid until approved by the governor. The provisions of this subsection relating
11to agreements between a county and the state shall also authorize and apply to such
12arrangements between a city, town, or a village and the state. In such cases, the
13governing body of the city, town, or village shall enter into the agreement on behalf
14of the municipality.
SB447-SSA1, s. 32 15Section 32. 84.06 (4) of the statutes is amended to read:
SB447-SSA1,28,916 84.06 (4) Special contracts with railroads and utilities. If an improvement
17undertaken by the department will cross or affect the property or facilities of a
18railroad or public utility company, the department may, upon finding that it is
19feasible and advantageous to the state, arrange to perform portions of the
20improvement work affecting such facilities or property or perform work of altering,
21rearranging, or relocating such facilities by contract with the railroad or public
22utility. Such contract shall be between the railroad company or public utility and the
23state and need not be based on bids. The contract may be entered into on behalf of
24the state by the secretary. Section 20.932 does not apply to the contract. Every such
25contract is exempted from s. 779.14 and from all provisions of chs. 16 and 230, except

1ss. 16.528, 16.752, 16.753, and 16.754. No such contract in which the total estimated
2debt to be incurred exceeds $5,000 shall be valid until approved by the governor. As
3used in this subsection, "public utility" means the same as in s. 196.01 (5), and
4includes a telecommunications carrier as defined in s. 196.01 (8m), and "railroad"
5means the same as in s. 195.02. "Property" as used in this subsection includes but
6is not limited to tracks, trestles, signals, grade crossings, rights-of-way, stations,
7pole lines, plants, substations, and other facilities. Nothing in this subsection shall
8be construed to relieve any railroad or public utility from any financial obligation,
9expense, duty, or responsibility otherwise provided by law relative to such property.
SB447-SSA1, s. 33 10Section 33. 85.015 of the statutes is amended to read:
SB447-SSA1,28,16 1185.015 Transportation assistance contracts. All contracts entered into
12under this chapter to provide financial assistance in the areas of railroads, urban
13mass transit, specialized transportation, and harbors are subject to ss. 16.528,
1416.752, and 16.753 but are exempt from ss. 16.70 to 16.75, 16.755 to 16.82, 16.85 to
1516.87, and 16.875 to 16.89. Section 20.932 does not apply to contracts specified in
16this section.
SB447-SSA1, s. 34 17Section 34. 85.65 of the statutes is created to read:
SB447-SSA1,28,24 1885.65 Workload outsourcing rules. The department shall promulgate rules
19establishing a methodology to determine the percentage of work for which the
20department has responsibility that the department may outsource to persons not
21employed by the department. The rules shall set forth a process by which the
22department could attain staffing levels sufficiently proficient to ensure that not more
23than 50 percent of work for which the department has responsibility is outsourced
24to persons not employed by the department.
SB447-SSA1, s. 35 25Section 35. 102.81 (2) of the statutes is amended to read:
SB447-SSA1,29,13
1102.81 (2) The department may retain an insurance carrier or insurance
2service organization to process, investigate and pay claims under this section and
3may obtain excess or stop-loss reinsurance with an insurance carrier authorized to
4do business in this state in an amount that the secretary determines is necessary for
5the sound operation of the uninsured employers fund. In cases involving disputed
6claims, the department may retain an attorney to represent the interests of the
7uninsured employers fund and to make appearances on behalf of the uninsured
8employers fund in proceedings under ss. 102.16 to 102.29. Section 20.930 and all
9provisions of subch. IV of ch. 16, except s. ss. 16.753 and 16.771, do not apply to an
10attorney hired under this subsection. The charges for the services retained under
11this subsection shall be paid from the appropriation under s. 20.445 (1) (rp). The cost
12of any reinsurance obtained under this subsection shall be paid from the
13appropriation under s. 20.445 (1) (sm).
SB447-SSA1, s. 36 14Section 36. 103.50 (2) of the statutes is amended to read:
SB447-SSA1,29,2515 103.50 (2) Prevailing wage rates and hours of labor. No person performing
16the work described in sub. (2m) in the employ of a contractor, subcontractor, agent
17or other person performing any work on a project under a contract based on bids as
18provided in s. 84.06 (2) or (3) to which the state is a party for the construction or
19improvement of any highway may be permitted to work a greater number of hours
20per day or per week than the prevailing hours of labor; nor may he or she be paid a
21lesser rate of wages than the prevailing wage rate in the area in which the work is
22to be done determined under sub. (3); except that any such person may be permitted
23or required to work more than such prevailing hours of labor per day and per week
24if he or she is paid for all hours worked in excess of the prevailing hours of labor at
25a rate of at least 1.5 times his or her hourly basic rate of pay.
SB447-SSA1, s. 37
1Section 37. 165.08 of the statutes is amended to read:
SB447-SSA1,30,10 2165.08 Power to compromise. Any civil action prosecuted by the
3department by direction of any officer, department, board or commission, shall be
4compromised or discontinued when so directed by such officer, department, board or
5commission. Except as provided in s. ss. 20.931 (7) (b) and 20.932 (7) (b), any civil
6action prosecuted by the department on the initiative of the attorney general, or at
7the request of any individual may be compromised or discontinued with the approval
8of the governor. In any criminal action prosecuted by the attorney general, the
9department shall have the same powers with reference to such action as are vested
10in district attorneys.
SB447-SSA1, s. 38 11Section 38. 165.25 (11) of the statutes is amended to read:
SB447-SSA1,30,1512 165.25 (11) False claims. Diligently investigate possible violations of s. 20.931
13or 20.932, and, if the department determines that a person has committed an act that
14is punishable under s. 20.931 or 20.932, whichever is being investigated, may bring
15a civil action against that person.
SB447-SSA1, s. 39 16Section 39. 221.0903 (4) (b) of the statutes is amended to read:
SB447-SSA1,30,2317 221.0903 (4) (b) Contracts for examination services. The division may enter
18into contracts with any bank supervisory agency with concurrent jurisdiction over
19a state bank or an in-state branch of an out-of-state state bank to engage the
20services of the agency's examiners at a reasonable rate of compensation, or to provide
21the services of the division's examiners to the agency at a reasonable rate of
22compensation. Contracts entered into under this paragraph are exempt from ss.
2316.70 to 16.752, 16.754 to 16.76, and 16.767 to 16.77, and 16.78 to 16.82.
SB447-SSA1, s. 40 24Section 40. 801.02 (1) of the statutes is amended to read:
SB447-SSA1,31,5
1801.02 (1) Except as provided in s. ss. 20.931 (5) (b) and 20.932 (5) (b), a civil
2action in which a personal judgment is sought is commenced as to any defendant
3when a summons and a complaint naming the person as defendant are filed with the
4court, provided service of an authenticated copy of the summons and of the complaint
5is made upon the defendant under this chapter within 90 days after filing.
SB447-SSA1, s. 41 6Section 41. 803.09 (1) and (2) of the statutes are amended to read:
SB447-SSA1,31,127 803.09 (1) Except as provided in s. ss. 20.931 and 20.932, upon timely motion
8anyone shall be permitted to intervene in an action when the movant claims an
9interest relating to the property or transaction which is the subject of the action and
10the movant is so situated that the disposition of the action may as a practical matter
11impair or impede the movant's ability to protect that interest, unless the movant's
12interest is adequately represented by existing parties.
SB447-SSA1,31,22 13(2) Except as provided in s. ss. 20.931 and 20.932, upon timely motion anyone
14may be permitted to intervene in an action when a movant's claim or defense and the
15main action have a question of law or fact in common. When a party to an action
16relies for ground of claim or defense upon any statute or executive order or rule
17administered by a federal or state governmental officer or agency or upon any
18regulation, order, rule, requirement or agreement issued or made pursuant to the
19statute or executive order, the officer or agency upon timely motion may be permitted
20to intervene in the action. In exercising its discretion the court shall consider
21whether the intervention will unduly delay or prejudice the adjudication of the rights
22of the original parties.
SB447-SSA1, s. 42 23Section 42. 804.01 (2) (intro.) of the statutes is amended to read:
SB447-SSA1,32,3
1804.01 (2) Scope of discovery. (intro.) Except as provided in s. ss. 20.931 (9)
2and 20.932 (9), and unless otherwise limited by order of the court in accordance with
3the provisions of this chapter, the scope of discovery is as follows:
SB447-SSA1, s. 43 4Section 43. 805.04 (2m) of the statutes is amended to read:
SB447-SSA1,32,85 805.04 (2m) False claims. An action filed under s. 20.931 or 20.932 may be
6dismissed only by order of the court. In determining whether to dismiss the action
7filed under s. 20.931 or 20.932, the court shall take into account the best interests
8of the parties and the purposes of s. 20.931 or 20.932, whichever is appropriate.
SB447-SSA1, s. 44 9Section 44. 893.981 of the statutes is amended to read:
SB447-SSA1,32,12 10893.981 False claims. An action or claim under s. 20.931 or 20.932 shall be
11commenced within 10 years after the cause of the action or claim accrues or be
12barred.
SB447-SSA1, s. 45 13Section 45. Nonstatutory provisions.
SB447-SSA1,32,1714 (1) Report on local road projects. No later than the first day of the 7th month
15beginning after the effective date of this subsection, the department of
16transportation shall submit a report to the joint committee on finance that contains
17all of the following:
SB447-SSA1,32,2018 (a) Recommendations on actions that the department and local governments
19can take to improve the efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and timeliness of local road
20construction projects.
SB447-SSA1,32,2221 (b) Any proposed legislative changes that the legislature can consider that may
22help to implement the recommendations under paragraph (a ).
SB447-SSA1,33,723 (2) Report on workload outsourcing. No later than February 1, 2011, the
24department of transportation shall submit to the legislature under section 13.172 (2)
25of the statutes a report on the work for which the department of transportation has

1responsibility and that the department of transportation has, during the previous
2three fiscal years, outsourced to persons not employed by the department of
3transportation. The report shall include any outsourced projects for which the
4department of transportation has encumbered, expended, or otherwise committed
5any funding. In this report, the department of transportation shall also denote work
6that was committed from funding provided under the American Recovery and
7Reinvestment Act of 2009.
SB447-SSA1,33,138 (3) Rulemaking on workload outsourcing. The department of transportation
9shall begin promulgating the rules required under section 85.65 of the statutes, as
10created by this act, no later than February 1, 2011, and shall submit in proposed form
11the rules required under section 85.65 of the statutes, as created by this act, to the
12legislative council staff under section 227.15 (1) of the statutes no later than
13February 1, 2012.
SB447-SSA1, s. 46 14Section 46. Initial applicability.
SB447-SSA1,33,1915 (1) The treatment of sections 16.705 (5g), (5m), and (5r) and 16.75 (1) (b), (2m)
16(b), and (6) (c) of the statutes, the renumbering and amendment of section 16.705 (1),
17(2), and (6) of the statutes, and the creation of section 16.705 (1) (a) 3. and (b), (2) (a)
183., (b), and (c), and (6) (a) of the statutes first apply to solicitations for contractual
19services issued on the effective date of this subsection.
SB447-SSA1,33,2220 (2) The creation of section 16.705 (1) (c) of the statutes first applies to contracts
21entered into, renewed, modified, or extended, whichever occurs first, on the effective
22date of this subsection.
SB447-SSA1,33,2523 (3) The treatment of section 16.705 (4) of the statutes first applies to a
24solicitation or a letter of intent to contract issued on the effective date of this
25subsection.
SB447-SSA1,34,4
1(4) The treatment of sections 16.771, 16.871, 25.18 (1) (a), (f), and (m), 66.0902,
284.01 (13), 84.06 (2) (a), (3), and (4), 85.015, 102.81 (2), and 221.0903 (4) (b) of the
3statutes first applies with respect to false claims that are presented or caused to be
4presented on the effective date of this subsection.
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