AB40: Bill Text

AB40,131,10 16.891 (2) Except as provided in sub. (4), each agency and the University of Wisconsin-Madison shall report to the department no later than October 1 of each year concerning the total cost of occupancy of each state-owned or university-owned building, structure, and facility, excluding public highways and bridges, under the jurisdiction of the agency or university for the preceding fiscal year. The report shall be made in a format prescribed by the department. Beginning in 2009, if a building, structure, or facility is a part of an institution, the agency having jurisdiction of the institution or the University of Wisconsin-Madison shall also include in its report the total cost of occupancy of all of the buildings, structures, and facilities within the institution.

AB40, s. 304 Section 304. 16.891 (4) of the statutes is amended to read:

AB40,131,15 16.891 (4) The department may exempt an agency or the University of Wisconsin-Madison from compliance with the reporting requirement under sub. (2) with respect to any building, structure, or facility that the department determines to have a minimal total cost of occupancy.

AB40, s. 305 Section 305. 16.895 (title) of the statutes is amended to read:

AB40,131,18 16.895 (title) State-owned State- or university-owned or operated heating, cooling or power plants.

AB40, s. 306 Section 306. 16.895 (2) (a) of the statutes is amended to read:

AB40,131,22 16.895 (2) (a) Prepare all specifications, bid and administer contracts for the purchase of fuels for all state-owned or operated heating, cooling or power plants that are owned or operated by the state or the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

AB40, s. 307 Section 307. 16.895 (2) (c) of the statutes is amended to read:

AB40,132,2 16.895 (2) (c) Determine the method of operation of state-owned state- or university-owned or operated heating, cooling or power plants, including maintenance standards and policies concerning utilization of alternative fuels and energy conservation.

AB40, s. 308 Section 308. 16.895 (2) (d) of the statutes is amended to read:

AB40,132,6 16.895 (2) (d) Assure compliance with federal and state laws, federal regulations and state administrative rules applicable to state-owned state- or university-owned or operated heating, cooling or power plants.

AB40, s. 309 Section 309. 16.895 (2) (e) of the statutes is amended to read:

AB40,132,10 16.895 (2) (e) Delegate to any agency or to the University of Wisconsin-Madison the department's authority under par. (c) or (d) and approve all expenditures of the agency or university under par. (c) or (d).

AB40, s. 310 Section 310. 16.895 (2) (g) of the statutes is amended to read:

AB40,132,15 16.895 (2) (g) Provide for emissions testing, waste product disposal and fuel quality testing at state-owned state- or university-owned or operated heating, cooling or power plants, and secure permits that are required for operation of the plants.

AB40, s. 311 Section 311. 16.895 (2) (h) of the statutes is amended to read:

AB40,132,20 16.895 (2) (h) Periodically assess to agencies and the University of Wisconsin-Madison their proportionate cost of the expenses incurred by the department under this subsection and ss. 16.85 (4), 16.90, 16.91 and 16.92 in accordance with a method of apportionment determined by the department.

AB40, s. 312 Section 312. 16.897 of the statutes is amended to read:

AB40,133,2 16.897 Space and water heating systems. In planning and designing space or water heating systems for new or existing state facilities and facilities of the University of Wisconsin-Madison, the department shall ensure that geothermal technologies are utilized to the greatest extent that is cost-effective and technically feasible.

AB40, s. 313 Section 313. 16.90 (title) of the statutes is amended to read:

AB40,133,5 16.90 (title) Fuel for state and university heating, cooling or power plants.

AB40, s. 314 Section 314. 16.90 (2) (a) of the statutes is amended to read:

AB40,133,13 16.90 (2) (a) Prepare all specifications for contracts for the purchase of fuel for each state-owned or operated heating, cooling or power plant that is owned or operated by the state or the University of Wisconsin-Madison. All such specifications where feasible shall provide for purchase of such fuel on a heating value and quality basis and may provide for an adjustment of the base price of any fuel as a result of changes in production or transportation costs during the term of a contract.

AB40, s. 315 Section 315. 16.90 (2) (b) of the statutes is amended to read:

AB40,133,18 16.90 (2) (b) Distribute fuel purchased by the department or, any other agency , or the University of Wisconsin-Madison to agencies that require it or to the University of Wisconsin-Madison as required, and reallocate such fuel between agencies or the University of Wisconsin-Madison in the event of a shortage.

AB40, s. 316 Section 316. 16.90 (2) (c) of the statutes is amended to read:

AB40,133,21 16.90 (2) (c) Set standards for storage of fuel by agencies and the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

AB40, s. 317 Section 317. 16.90 (2) (d) of the statutes is amended to read:

AB40,134,2 16.90 (2) (d) Test all fuel purchased for each state-owned state- or university-owned or operated heating, cooling or power plant wherein the annual requirement is in excess of 12,500 therms and where purchased on a heating value and quality basis.

AB40, s. 318 Section 318. 16.90 (2) (e) of the statutes is amended to read:

AB40,134,7 16.90 (2) (e) Promulgate such rules as the secretary considers necessary, not inconsistent with this section, to promote efficiency, energy conservation and economy in the testing, handling and use of fuel for state-owned state- or university-owned or operated heating, cooling or power plants.

AB40, s. 319 Section 319. 16.91 (2) of the statutes is amended to read:

AB40,134,15 16.91 (2) No contract for the purchase of fuel for any state-owned state- or university-owned or operated heating or heating and power plant wherein the annual requirement is in excess of 12,500 therms is binding unless purchased upon specifications furnished by the secretary. A contract for fuel may be for any term deemed to be in the best interests of the state or the University of Wisconsin-Madison, but the term and any provisions for renewal or extension shall be incorporated in the bid specifications and the contract document.

AB40, s. 320 Section 320. 16.91 (3) of the statutes is amended to read:

AB40,134,25 16.91 (3) Payments for fuel delivered under contracts specified in sub. (2) and for delivery costs shall be made upon vouchers approved by the secretary. Upon being audited and paid, the department shall charge each purchase against the appropriation to the agency which has jurisdiction over the facility at which the fuel is used or to the University of Wisconsin-Madison, if the university has such jurisdiction. The secretary shall report on a quarterly basis to each such agency and to the University of Wisconsin-Madison the total amount of payments charged under this subsection to each of its appropriations and facilities. Approval of the payments by the any agency whose appropriation is charged is not required.

AB40, s. 321 Section 321. 16.92 (2) of the statutes is amended to read:

AB40,135,4 16.92 (2) Each agency and the University of Wisconsin-Madison shall utilize the most cost-effective means of procurement of fuel, electricity, heat and chilled water.

AB40, s. 322 Section 322. 16.93 (2) of the statutes is amended to read:

AB40,135,9 16.93 (2) Except as provided in sub. (3), any agency or the University of Wisconsin-Madison, with the approval of the department, may sell fuel, water, sewage treatment service, electricity, heat or chilled water to another agency, a federal agency, a local government or a private entity.

AB40, s. 323 Section 323. 16.95 (intro.) of the statutes is amended to read:

AB40,135,16 16.95 Powers and duties. (intro.) The department shall, through a system of comprehensive long-range planning, promote the development and the maximum wise use of the energy, natural, and human resources of the state. It and develop and implement a cost-effective, balanced, reliable, and environmentally responsible energy strategy to promote economic growth. The department shall do all of the following:

AB40, s. 324 Section 324. 16.954 of the statutes is repealed.

AB40, s. 325 Section 325. 16.956 of the statutes is repealed.

AB40, s. 326 Section 326. 16.957 (2) (d) 2m. of the statutes is created to read:

AB40,135,22 16.957 (2) (d) 2m. In fiscal years 2011-12 and 2012-13, at the department's discretion, subtract no more than $10,000,000 from the amount required to be spent on weatherization and other energy conservation services under par. (a).

AB40, s. 327 Section 327. 16.964 (1m) (k) of the statutes is repealed.

AB40, s. 328 Section 328. 16.964 (5) (a) of the statutes is amended to read:

AB40,136,9 16.964 (5) (a) The office shall provide grants from the appropriation under s. 20.505 (6) (c) (kb) to cities to employ additional uniformed law enforcement officers whose primary duty is beat patrolling. A city is eligible for a grant under this subsection in fiscal year 1994-95 if the city has a population of 25,000 or more. A city may receive a grant for a calendar year if the city applies for a grant before September 1 of the preceding calendar year. Grants shall be awarded to the 10 eligible cities submitting an application for a grant that have the highest rates of violent crime index offenses in the most recent full calendar year for which data is available under the uniform crime reporting system of the federal bureau of investigation.

AB40, s. 329 Section 329. 16.964 (12) (b) of the statutes is amended to read:

AB40,136,17 16.964 (12) (b) The office shall make grants to counties to enable them to establish and operate programs, including suspended and deferred prosecution programs and programs based on principles of restorative justice, that provide alternatives to prosecution and incarceration for criminal offenders who abuse alcohol or other drugs. The office shall make the grants from the appropriations under s. 20.505 (6) (b), (j) (kn), and (ku). The office shall collaborate with the departments of corrections and health services in establishing this grant program.

AB40, s. 330 Section 330. 16.964 (12) (br) of the statutes is created to read:

AB40,136,21 16.964 (12) (br) Any county that receives a grant under this subsection on or after January 1, 2012, shall provide matching funds that are equal to 25 percent of the amount of the grant.

AB40, s. 331 Section 331. 16.964 (14) (intro.) of the statutes is amended to read:

AB40,137,2 16.964 (14) (intro.) Beginning in fiscal year 2008-09 2011-2012, from the appropriation under s. 20.505 (6) (f) (ke), the office shall in each fiscal year provide $20,000 $17,000 to each of the following child advocacy centers for education, training, medical advice, and quality assurance activities:

AB40, s. 332 Section 332. 16.964 (15) (b) of the statutes is renumbered 16.964 (15) (b) 1.

AB40, s. 333 Section 333. 16.964 (15) (b) 2. of the statutes is created to read:

AB40,137,7 16.964 (15) (b) 2. The office may charge a person that is not a state agency a fee for use of the statewide public safety interoperable communication system under par. (a).

AB40, s. 334 Section 334. 16.967 (6) of the statutes is amended to read:

AB40,137,22 16.967 (6) Reports. By March 31 of each year, the department of administration, the department of agriculture, trade and consumer protection, the department of commerce safety and professional services, the department of health services, the department of natural resources, the department of tourism, the department of revenue, the department of transportation, the board of regents of the University of Wisconsin System, the public service commission, and the board of curators of the historical society shall each submit to the department a plan to integrate land information to enable such information to be readily translatable, retrievable, and geographically referenced for use by any state, local governmental unit, or public utility. Upon receipt of this information, the department shall integrate the information to enable the information to be used to meet land information data needs. The integrated information shall be readily translatable, retrievable, and geographically referenced to enable members of the public to use the information.

AB40, s. 335 Section 335. 16.971 (9) of the statutes is amended to read:

AB40,138,6 16.971 (9) In conjunction with the public defender board, the director of state courts, the departments of corrections and justice and district attorneys, the department may maintain, promote and coordinate automated justice information systems that are compatible among counties and the officers and agencies specified in this subsection, using the moneys appropriated under s. 20.505 (1) (ja) (kh), (kp), and (kq). The department shall annually report to the legislature under s. 13.172 (2) concerning the department's efforts to improve and increase the efficiency of integration of justice information systems.

AB40, s. 336 Section 336. 16.98 (4) of the statutes is amended to read:

AB40,138,10 16.98 (4) From the appropriation appropriations under s. 20.505 (1) (fo) and (kg), the department may provide grants to any organization with which the department contracts to operate the program under sub. (1).

AB40, s. 337 Section 337. 16.99 (3b) of the statutes is amended to read:

AB40,138,13 16.99 (3b) "Juvenile correctional facility" means the Southern Oaks Girls School, the Ethan Allen School, the Copper Lake School and the Lincoln Hills School.

AB40, s. 338 Section 338. 16.993 (1) of the statutes is amended to read:

AB40,138,21 16.993 (1) In cooperation with school districts, cooperative educational service agencies, the technical college system board, the Board of Trustees of the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and the board of regents Board of Regents of the University of Wisconsin System, promote the efficient, cost-effective procurement, installation, and maintenance of educational technology by school districts, cooperative educational service agencies, technical college districts, the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and the University of Wisconsin System.

AB40, s. 339 Section 339. 16.993 (4) of the statutes is amended to read:

AB40,139,3 16.993 (4) In cooperation with the Board of Trustees of the University of Wisconsin-Madison, the board of regents Board of Regents of the University of Wisconsin System, the technical college system board, the department of public instruction and other entities, support the development of courses for the instruction of professional employees who are licensed by the state superintendent of public instruction concerning the effective use of educational technology.

AB40, s. 340 Section 340. 16.993 (7) of the statutes is amended to read:

AB40,139,12 16.993 (7) Purchase educational technology materials, supplies, equipment, and contractual services for school districts, cooperative educational service agencies, technical college districts, the Board of Trustees of the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and the board of regents Board of Regents of the University of Wisconsin System under s. 16.72 (8), and establish standards and specifications for purchases of educational technology hardware and software by school districts, cooperative educational service agencies, technical college districts, and the board of regents Board of Regents of the University of Wisconsin System.

AB40, s. 341 Section 341. 17.07 (3m) of the statutes is amended to read:

AB40,139,15 17.07 (3m) Notwithstanding sub. (3), the earned release review parole commission chairperson may be removed by the governor, at pleasure.

AB40, s. 342 Section 342. 18.16 (1) (a) of the statutes is amended to read:

AB40,139,19 18.16 (1) (a) "Disabled veteran-owned financial adviser" means a financial adviser certified by the department of commerce safety and professional services under s. 560.0335 490.02 (3).

AB40, s. 343 Section 343. 18.16 (1) (b) of the statutes is amended to read:

AB40,139,23 18.16 (1) (b) "Disabled veteran-owned investment firm" means an investment firm certified by the department of commerce safety and professional services under s. 560.0335 490.02 (3).

AB40, s. 344 Section 344. 18.16 (1) (c) of the statutes is amended to read:

AB40,140,3 18.16 (1) (c) "Minority financial adviser" means a financial adviser certified by the department of commerce safety and professional services under s. 560.036 490.04 (2).

AB40, s. 345 Section 345. 18.16 (1) (d) of the statutes is amended to read:

AB40,140,7 18.16 (1) (d) "Minority investment firm" means an investment firm certified by the department of commerce safety and professional services under s. 560.036 490.04 (2).

AB40, s. 346 Section 346. 18.64 (1) (a) of the statutes is amended to read:

AB40,140,11 18.64 (1) (a) "Disabled veteran-owned financial adviser" means a financial adviser certified by the department of commerce safety and professional services under s. 560.0335 490.02 (3).

AB40, s. 347 Section 347. 18.64 (1) (b) of the statutes is amended to read:

AB40,140,15 18.64 (1) (b) "Disabled veteran-owned investment firm" means an investment firm certified by the department of commerce safety and professional services under s. 560.0335 490.02 (3).

AB40, s. 348 Section 348. 18.64 (1) (c) of the statutes is amended to read:

AB40,140,19 18.64 (1) (c) "Minority financial adviser" means a financial adviser certified by the department of commerce safety and professional services under s. 560.036 490.04 (2).

AB40, s. 349 Section 349. 18.64 (1) (d) of the statutes is amended to read: