AN ACT ...; relating to: the budget.
Analysis by the Legislative Reference Bureau
taxation
Property taxation
Under current law, if a person pays property taxes in installments and is eligible to receive a lottery and gaming property tax credit, the amount of the credit is applied to the amount of the first installment. Under this bill, if a person pays property taxes in installments and is eligible to receive a first dollar property tax credit, the amount of the credit is applied to the amount of the first installment.
The people of the state of Wisconsin, represented in senate and assembly, do enact as follows:
SECTION 1. 79.11 (3) (c) of the statutes is created to read:
79.11 (3) (c) Notwithstanding ss. 74.11 (2) (b) and 74.12 (2) (b), the first dollar credit shall be deducted in its entirety from the first installment. This paragraph does not apply to the payment of taxes in installments under s. 74.87.
SECTION 9343. Initial applicability; Revenue.
(1) FIRST DOLLAR PROPERTY TAX CREDIT APPLIED TO FIRST INSTALLMENT. The treatment of section 79.11 (3) (c) of the statutes first applies to credit amounts distributed in 2010.
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LRB-1093LRB-1093/3
MES:jld&kjf:ph
2009 - 2010 LEGISLATURE
DOA:......Hynek, BB0255 - Department of Revenue to impose annual fee on tax incremental financing (TIF) districts
For 2009-11 Budget -- Not Ready For Introduction
2009 BILL
AN ACT ...; relating to: administrative fees imposed on tax incremental districts by the Department of Revenue.
Analysis by the Legislative Reference Bureau
local government
This bill requires DOR to impose annually an administrative fee of $150 on each tax incremental district (TID) or environmental remediation TID (ERTID) for which DOR authorizes the allocation of a tax increment. The fee is imposed on the city, village, or town (municipality) that created the TID or on the municipality or county that created the ERTID, and the political subdivision on which the fee is imposed is required to pay by May 15 the fee to DOR.
For further information see the state and local fiscal estimate, which will be printed as an appendix to this bill.
The people of the state of Wisconsin, represented in senate and assembly, do enact as follows:
SECTION 1. 20.566 (2) (hm) of the statutes is amended to read:
20.566 (2) (hm) Administration of tax incremental, and environmental remediation tax incremental, financing program programs. All moneys received from the fees imposed under ss. 60.85 (5) (a) and (6) (am), 66.1105 (5) (a) and (6) (ae), and 66.1106 (7) (am) and (13) (b) to pay the costs of the department of revenue in providing staff and administrative services associated with tax incremental districts under ss. 60.85 and, 66.1105, and 66.1106.
****NOTE: This SECTION involves a change in an appropriation that must be reflected in the revised schedule in s. 20.005, stats.
SECTION 2. 60.85 (6) (am) of the statutes is created to read:
60.85 (6) (am) With regard to each district for which the department of revenue authorizes the allocation of a tax increment under par. (a), the department shall charge the town that created the district an annual administrative fee of $150 that the town shall pay to the department no later than May 15.
SECTION 3. 66.1105 (6) (ae) of the statutes is created to read:
66.1105 (6) (ae) With regard to each district for which the department of revenue authorizes the allocation of a tax increment under par. (a), the department shall charge the city that created the district an annual administrative fee of $150 that the city shall pay to the department no later than May 15.
SECTION 4. 66.1106 (7) (am) of the statutes is created to read:
66.1106 (7) (am) With regard to each district for which the department authorizes the allocation of a tax increment under par. (a), the department shall charge the political subdivision that created the district an annual administrative fee of $150 that the political subdivision shall pay to the department no later than May 15.
SECTION 9443. Effective dates; Revenue.
(1) ADMINISTRATION OF TAX INCREMENTAL DISTRICTS, FEES. The treatment of sections 20.566 (2) (hm), 60.85 (6) (am, 66.1105 (6) (ae), and 66.1106 (7) (am) of the statutes takes effect on October 1, 2009.
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LRB-1102LRB-1102/1
RCT:kjf:jf
2009 - 2010 LEGISLATURE
DOA:......Miner, BB0258 - Eliminate clean sweep programs and funding
For 2009-11 Budget -- Not Ready For Introduction
2009 BILL
AN ACT ...; relating to: the budget.
Analysis by the Legislative Reference Bureau
Agriculture
Under current law, DATCP awards grants to counties for programs to collect unwanted agricultural chemicals, such as pesticides, and agricultural chemical containers. DATCP also awards grants to assist local programs for the collection and disposal of household hazardous waste and unwanted prescription drugs. Both kinds of programs are commonly called clean sweep programs. The grants for clean sweep programs are funded from the recycling and renewable energy fund. This bill eliminates the grants for clean sweep programs.
For further information see the state and local fiscal estimate, which will be printed as an appendix to this bill.
The people of the state of Wisconsin, represented in senate and assembly, do enact as follows:
SECTION 1. 20.115 (7) (va) of the statutes is repealed.
****NOTE: This SECTION involves a change in an appropriation that must be reflected in the revised schedule in s. 20.005, stats.
SECTION 2. 93.55 of the statutes is repealed.
SECTION 3. 93.57 of the statutes is repealed.
SECTION 4. 895.55 (2) (intro.) of the statutes is amended to read:
895.55 (2) (intro.) Notwithstanding any provision of s. 93.57, 299.11, 299.13, 299.31, 299.43, 299.45, 299.51, 299.53 or 299.55, subchs. II and IV of ch. 30, ch. 29, 166, 281, 283, 289, 291 or 292 or subch. II of ch. 295, or any other provision of this chapter, a person is immune from liability for damages resulting from the person's acts or omissions and for the removal costs resulting from the person's acts or omissions if all of the following conditions are met:
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LRB-1103LRB-1103/2
PG:cjs:jf
2009 - 2010 LEGISLATURE
DOA:......Skwarczek, BB0256 - Annual fee for private school participation in the MPCP
For 2009-11 Budget -- Not Ready For Introduction
2009 BILL
AN ACT ...; relating to: the budget.
Analysis by the Legislative Reference Bureau
education
Primary and secondary education
Under the Milwaukee Parental Choice Program (MPCP), the state pays for certain pupils to attend private schools located in the city of Milwaukee. A private school participating in the MPCP in any school year must submit an independent financial audit and evidence of sound fiscal practices to DPI by the following September 1.
This bill requires each private school that applies to participate in the MPCP to pay to DPI a nonrefundable fee each year in an amount determined by DPI. DPI must use the fees to evaluate the financial audits and evidence of sound fiscal practices submitted to DPI by participating private schools.
For further information see the state and local fiscal estimate, which will be printed as an appendix to this bill.
The people of the state of Wisconsin, represented in senate and assembly, do enact as follows:
SECTION 1. 20.255 (1) (j) of the statutes is created to read:
20.255 (1) (j) Milwaukee Parental Choice Program; financial audits. All moneys received under s. 119.23 (2) (a) 3. to be used to evaluate the financial information submitted under s. 119.23 (7) (am) and (d) 2. and 3. by private schools participating in the Milwaukee Parental Choice Program.
****NOTE: This SECTION involves a change in an appropriation that must be reflected in the revised schedule in s. 20.005, stats.
SECTION 2. 119.23 (2) (a) 3. of the statutes is amended to read:
119.23 (2) (a) 3. The private school notified the state superintendent of its intent to participate in the program under this section, and paid a nonrefundable fee set by the department, by February 1 of the previous school year. The notice shall specify the number of pupils participating in the program under this section for which the school has space. The department shall set the fee charged under this subdivision at an amount no greater than the amount necessary to pay the costs of employing one full-time auditor to evaluate the financial information submitted by the private schools under sub. (7) (am) and (d) 2. and 3.
SECTION 3. 119.23 (10) (a) 2. of the statutes is amended to read:
119.23 (10) (a) 2. Failed to provide the notice or pay the fee required under sub. (2) (a) 3., or provide the information required under sub. (7) (am) or (d), by the date or within the period specified.
SECTION 9137. Nonstatutory provisions; Public Instruction.
(1) MILWAUKEE PARENTAL CHOICE PROGRAM FEES; RULES. By the first day of the 3rd month beginning after the effective date of this subsection, using the procedure under section 227.24 of the statutes, the department of public instruction shall promulgate a rule specifying the amount of the fee under section 119.23 (2) (a) 3. of the statutes, as affected by this act, for the period before the effective date of the permanent rule promulgated specifying the fee but not to exceed the period authorized under section 227.24 (1) (c) and (2) of the statutes. Notwithstanding section 227.24 (1) (a), (2) (b), and (3) of the statutes, the department of public instruction is not required to provide evidence that promulgating a rule under this subsection as an emergency rule is necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health, safety, or welfare and is not required to provide a finding of emergency for a rule promulgated under this subsection.
(2) MILWAUKEE PARENTAL CHOICE PROGRAM FEES; FEES FOR THE 2009-10 SCHOOL YEAR. Notwithstanding section 119.23 (2) (a) 3. of the statutes, as affected by this act, each private school participating in the program under section 119.23 of the statutes in the 2009-10 school year shall pay the fee required under section 119.23 (2) (a) 3. of the statutes, as affected by this act, no later than 30 days after the effective date of the rule promulgated under subsection (1).
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RLR:bjk&kjf:md
2009 - 2010 LEGISLATURE
DOA:......Palchik, BB0251 - Medical Assistance reimbursement for birth to 3
For 2009-11 Budget -- Not Ready For Introduction
2009 BILL
AN ACT ...; relating to: the budget.
Analysis by the Legislative Reference Bureau
health and human services
Medical Assistance
Currently physical therapy, occupational therapy, and services for speech, hearing, or language disorders (therapy services) are covered under MA if provided by a person who is certified by DHS to provide the service. DHS currently does not certify special educators to provide these services under MA. Also currently, DHS oversees the Birth to 3 Program, under which counties provide services to infants and toddlers with developmental delays.
This bill provides that if a county spends more to provide MA covered therapy services for children participating in the Birth to 3 Program than the county is reimbursed under standard MA reimbursement rates, and the federal government reimburses the state the federal share of MA for the county expenditures that are in excess of the standard MA reimbursement, DHS may disburse the federal share on the excess county expenditures to the county. The bill also provides that services to assess and promote skill acquisition that are provided by special educators to children participating in the Birth to 3 Program are covered under MA if the county pays the entire state share of MA for the services. The bill requires DHS to establish certification criteria for special educators. Finally, the bill requires that if the state disburses to a county the federal share of MA for therapy services, or services provided by special educators, for children participating in the Birth to 3 Program, the county must spend that money to provide services under the Birth to 3 Program or under the Disabled Children's Long-Term Support Program.
For further information see the state and local fiscal estimate, which will be printed as an appendix to this bill.
The people of the state of Wisconsin, represented in senate and assembly, do enact as follows:
SECTION 1. 49.45 (52) of the statutes is amended to read:
49.45 (52) PAYMENT ADJUSTMENTS. Beginning on January 1, 2003, the department may, from the appropriation account under s. 20.435 (7) (b), make Medical Assistance payment adjustments to county departments under s. 46.215, 46.22, 46.23, or 51.42, or 51.437 or to local health departments, as defined in s. 250.01 (4), as appropriate, for covered services under s. 49.46 (2) (a) 2. and 4. d. and f. and (b) 6. b., c., f., fm., g., j., k., L., Lm., and m., 9., 12., 12m., 13., 15., and 16, except for services specified under s. 45.49 (2) (b) 6. b. and c. provided to children participating in the early intervention program under s. 51.44. Payment adjustments under this subsection shall include the state share of the payments. The total of any payment adjustments under this subsection and Medical Assistance payments made from appropriation accounts under s. 20.435 (4) (b), (gp), (o), and (w) may not exceed applicable limitations on payments under 42 USC 1396a (a) (30) (A).
SECTION 2. 49.45 (54) of the statutes is created to read:
49.45 (54) THERAPY FOR CHILDREN PARTICIPATING IN THE BIRTH TO 3 PROGRAM. (a) Federal share for county expenditures. If a county certifies to the department that the amount the county expended to provide services specified under s. 45.49 (2) (b) 6. b. and c. to children participating in the early intervention program under s. 51.44 exceeds the amount the county received as reimbursement under this section, based on reimbursement rates established by the department for those services, and the federal government pays the state the federal share of Medical Assistance for the amount by which the county expenditures exceed the reimbursement, the department may disburse the federal share to the county. A county that receives moneys under this paragraph shall expend the moneys for early intervention services under s. 51.44 or for services under the disabled children's long-term support program, as defined in s. 46.011 (1g).
(b) Services provided by special educators. If a county provides services to assess and promote skill acquisition to children who are participating in the early intervention program under s. 51.44 and the services are provided by a special educator who is a certified provider of medical assistance, the department shall reimburse the county the federal share of medical assistance for the county's allowable charges for providing the services. The county shall pay the the remaining expenses for the services. The department shall promulgate rules establishing certification requirements for special educators who provide service under this paragraph, and requirements for county reporting of expenditures for services under this paragraph. A county that receives moneys under this paragraph shall expend the moneys for early intervention services under s. 51.44 or for services under the disabled children's long-term support program, as defined in s. 46.011 (1g).
SECTION 3. 49.46 (2) (b) 17. of the statutes is created to read: