SB21-SSA1,1349,98 2. All claims must be filed with the property fund by no later than July 1, 2019.
9No claim filed after July 1, 2019, will be covered by the fund.
SB21-SSA1,1349,1210 3. Upon the cessation of all operations of the property fund, the manager shall
11distribute any moneys remaining in the fund among the local governmental units
12that were insured under the fund on July 1, 2017.
SB21-SSA1,4569e 13Section 4569e. 605.03 (4) of the statutes is created to read:
SB21-SSA1,1349,1614 605.03 (4) Rates and structure. The manager shall adopt the policy rates and
15structure recommended by the property fund advisory committee at its meeting on
16April 9, 2015.
SB21-SSA1,4570 17Section 4570. 605.21 (1) of the statutes is amended to read:
SB21-SSA1,1350,218 605.21 (1) Placing insurance. The Subject to s. 605.03 (1) (f), the property fund
19shall insure property described in s. 605.02 after receipt from the clerk of the local
20governmental unit of a certified copy of the resolution authorizing insurance in the
21property fund. The clerk shall report to the manager each policy then in force upon
22such property, stating the property covered by the policy and the dates of issue and
23of expiration, the amounts and rates of insurance and the premiums. Property
24already insured shall become insured by the property fund as existing policies expire
25or are canceled. Thereafter the insurance on all property described in s. 605.02 shall

1be provided. Premiums shall be certified by the manager to the clerk of the
2appropriate unit.
SB21-SSA1,4571 3Section 4571. 605.23 (1) of the statutes is amended to read:
SB21-SSA1,1350,94 605.23 (1) Payment for losses. The Subject to s. 605.03 (1) (f) 2., the manager
5shall determine within a reasonable time any loss on insured property owned by a
6local governmental unit or for which the unit is liable and promptly certify the
7amount to the department of administration, which shall issue a warrant on the
8property fund payable to the treasurer of the local governmental unit for the amount
9of the loss less any applicable amounts under s. 605.03 (2) or (3).
SB21-SSA1,4572 10Section 4572. 605.35 of the statutes is repealed.
SB21-SSA1,4583m 11Section 4583m. 618.43 (1) (a) 2. of the statutes is amended to read:
SB21-SSA1,1350,1512 618.43 (1) (a) 2. The insurance is transacted by an unauthorized insurer which
13that is a risk retention group, including a foreign risk retention group authorized to
14provide health care liability insurance under s. 655.23 (3) (am) that has not been
15issued a certificate of authority under s. 618.12
.
SB21-SSA1,4588 16Section 4588. 632.697 of the statutes is amended to read:
SB21-SSA1,1350,24 17632.697 Benefits subject to department's right to recover. Death
18benefits payable under a life insurance policy or an annuity are subject to the right
19of the department of health services to recover under s. 46.27 (7g), 49.496, 49.682,
20or 49.849 an amount equal to the medical assistance that is recoverable under s.
2149.496 (3) (a), an amount equal to aid under s. 49.68, 49.683, or 49.685, or 49.785 that
22is recoverable under s. 49.682 (2) (a) or (am), or an amount equal to long-term
23community support services under s. 46.27 that is recoverable under s. 46.27 (7g) (c)
241. and that was paid on behalf of the deceased policyholder or annuitant.
SB21-SSA1,4590p 25Section 4590p. 632.865 of the statutes is created to read:
SB21-SSA1,1351,1
1632.865 Pharmacy benefit managers. (1) Definitions. In this section:
SB21-SSA1,1351,22 (a) "Pharmacist" has the meaning given in s. 450.01 (15).
SB21-SSA1,1351,33 (b) "Pharmacy" means an entity licensed under s. 450.06 or 450.065.
SB21-SSA1,1351,74 (c) "Pharmacy benefit manager" means an entity doing business in this state
5that contracts to administer or manage prescription drug benefits on behalf of any
6insurer or other entity that provides prescription drug benefits to residents of this
7state.
SB21-SSA1,1351,88 (d) "Prescribed drug or device" has the meaning given in s. 450.01 (18).
SB21-SSA1,1351,109 (e) "Prescription drug benefit" means coverage of or payment or assistance for
10prescribed drugs or devices.
SB21-SSA1,1351,12 11(2) Pricing transparency. (a) The pharmacy benefit manager shall agree in
12each contract or renewal to do all of the following:
SB21-SSA1,1351,1613 1. Update maximum allowable cost pricing information for prescribed drugs or
14devices at least every 7 business days and provide a means by which contracted
15pharmacies may promptly review pricing updates in a format that is readily
16available and accessible.
SB21-SSA1,1351,1917 2. Reimburse pharmacists and pharmacies for prescribed drugs or devices
18subject to maximum allowable cost information that has been updated at least every
197 business days.
SB21-SSA1,1351,2220 3. Eliminate prescribed drugs or devices from the maximum allowable cost
21information or modify maximum allowable cost in a timely fashion consistent with
22availability of prescribed drugs or devices and pricing changes in the marketplace.
SB21-SSA1,1351,2523 (b) A pharmacy benefit manger shall include in each contract with a pharmacy
24a process to appeal, investigate, and resolve disputes regarding maximum allowable
25cost pricing that includes all of the following:
SB21-SSA1,1352,1
11. A 21-day limit on the right to appeal following the initial claim.
SB21-SSA1,1352,32 2. A requirement that the appeal be investigated and resolved within 21 days
3after the date of the appeal.
SB21-SSA1,1352,54 3. A dedicated telephone number at which the pharmacy may contact the
5pharmacy benefit manager to speak to a person responsible for processing appeals.
SB21-SSA1,1352,96 4. A requirement that a pharmacy benefit manager provide a reason for any
7appeal denial and the national drug code published in a directory by the federal food
8and drug administration of a prescribed drug or device that may be purchased by
9retail network pharmacies at a price at or below the maximum allowable cost.
SB21-SSA1,1352,1110 5. A requirement that a pharmacy benefit manager make a pricing adjustment
11no later than one day after the date of the final determination of the appeal.
SB21-SSA1,4590r 12Section 4590r. 632.876 of the statutes is created to read:
SB21-SSA1,1352,17 13632.876 Independent dispute resolution process relating to
14chiropractic treatment.
The commissioner shall promulgate rules that provide
15for a fast, fair, cost-effective, and binding independent process for resolving disputes
16related to insurer conduct under s. 632.87 (3). The rules shall include at least all of
17the following:
SB21-SSA1,1352,20 18(1) The procedures for making a request to the commissioner for an
19independent dispute resolution, including specification of who is eligible to request
20an independent dispute resolution.
SB21-SSA1,1352,23 21(2) A requirement that individuals requesting an independent dispute
22resolution must first exhaust any internal grievance procedure established by the
23insurer for grievances related to conduct under s. 632.87 (3).
SB21-SSA1,1353,2 24(3) The application procedure and qualifications, including conflict of interest
25provisions, for individuals to act as independent reviewers under the independent

1dispute resolution process and the inclusion of retired members of the state judiciary
2as individuals who are eligible to act as independent reviewers.
SB21-SSA1,1353,4 3(4) The procedure for selecting an independent reviewer to review a particular
4complaint.
SB21-SSA1,1353,8 5(5) The procedures, including timelines, that an independent reviewer must
6follow when reviewing a complaint and a requirement that an independent reviewer
7must render a decision regarding a particular complaint within 9 months after the
8commissioner receives the request for independent dispute resolution.
SB21-SSA1,1353,9 9(6) Procedures for setting and paying the fees of the independent reviewers.
SB21-SSA1,1353,11 10(7) A requirement that the insurer about which the independent dispute
11resolution is requested pay the fees of the independent reviewer.
SB21-SSA1,1353,14 12(8) The relief to which an individual who requests independent dispute
13resolution and who prevails is entitled, including injunctive and declaratory relief
14and monetary relief due to underpayments by the insurer.
SB21-SSA1,4591 15Section 4591. 632.895 (10) (a) of the statutes is amended to read:
SB21-SSA1,1353,2416 632.895 (10) (a) Except as provided in par. (b), every disability insurance policy
17and every health care benefits plan provided on a self-insured basis by a county
18board under s. 59.52 (11), by a city or village under s. 66.0137 (4), by a political
19subdivision
local governmental unit or technical college district under s. 66.0137
20(4m), by a town under s. 60.23 (25), or by a school district under s. 120.13 (2) shall
21provide coverage for blood lead tests for children under 6 years of age, which shall
22be conducted in accordance with any recommended lead screening methods and
23intervals contained in any rules promulgated by the department of health services
24under s. 254.158.
SB21-SSA1,4594g 25Section 4594g. 655.001 (8c) of the statutes is created to read:
SB21-SSA1,1354,2
1655.001 (8c) "Insurer" includes a foreign insurer that is a risk retention group
2that issues health care liability insurance under this chapter.
SB21-SSA1,4594m 3Section 4594m. 655.23 (3) (am) of the statutes is created to read:
SB21-SSA1,1354,104 655.23 (3) (am) For purposes of par. (a) only, a foreign insurer that is a risk
5retention group and that has not been issued a certificate of authority under s. 618.12
6is authorized to do business in this state if the risk retention group is registered with
7the commissioner, is approved by the commissioner to provide health care liability
8insurance coverage under this chapter, and has and maintains a risk-based capital
9ratio of at least 300 percent as determined under the risk-based capital instructions
10adopted by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners.
SB21-SSA1,4594r 11Section 4594r. 703.195 (1) (c) of the statutes is amended to read:
SB21-SSA1,1354,1312 703.195 (1) (c) "Condemnor" means a person specified in s. 32.01 (1) who has
13the authority to condemn property under ch. 32.
SB21-SSA1,4595 14Section 4595. 705.04 (2g) of the statutes is amended to read:
SB21-SSA1,1354,2215 705.04 (2g) Notwithstanding subs. (1) and (2), the department of health
16services may collect, from funds of a decedent that are held by the decedent
17immediately before death in a joint account or a P.O.D. account, an amount equal to
18the medical assistance that is recoverable under s. 49.496 (3) (a), an amount equal
19to aid under s. 49.68, 49.683, or 49.685, or 49.785 that is recoverable under s. 49.682
20(2) (a) or (am), or an amount equal to long-term community support services under
21s. 46.27 that is recoverable under s. 46.27 (7g) (c) 1. and that was paid on behalf of
22the decedent or the decedent's spouse.
SB21-SSA1,4595c 23Section 4595c. 706.22 of the statutes is created to read:
SB21-SSA1,1354,25 24706.22 Prohibition on imposing time-of-sale requirements. (1)
25Definitions.
In this section:
SB21-SSA1,1355,7
1(a) "Actions with respect to the property" include such actions as having an
2inspection made by an employee or agent of, or contractor with, the local
3governmental unit; making improvements or repairs; removing junk or debris;
4mowing or pruning; performing maintenance or upkeep activities; weatherproofing;
5upgrading electrical systems; paving; painting; repairing or replacing appliances;
6replacing or installing fixtures or other items; and actions relating to compliance
7with building codes or other property condition standards.
SB21-SSA1,1355,88 (b) "Local governmental unit" means any of the following:
SB21-SSA1,1355,99 1. A political subdivision of this state.
SB21-SSA1,1355,1010 2. A special purpose district in this state.
SB21-SSA1,1355,1211 3. An agency or corporation of a political subdivision or special purpose district
12in this state.
SB21-SSA1,1355,1313 4. A combination or subunit of any entity under subds. 1. to 3.
SB21-SSA1,1355,1414 5. An employee or committee of any entity under subds. 1. to 4.
SB21-SSA1,1355,22 15(2) Requirements tied to sale of property prohibited. (a) Except as provided
16in par. (b), no local governmental unit may by ordinance, resolution, or any other
17means restrict the ability of an owner of real property to sell or otherwise transfer
18title to or refinance the property by requiring the owner or an agent of the owner to
19take certain actions with respect to the property or pay a related fee, to show
20compliance with taking certain actions with respect to the property, or to pay a fee
21for failing to take certain actions with respect to the property, at any of the following
22times:
SB21-SSA1,1355,2323 1. Before the owner may sell, refinance, or transfer title to the property.
SB21-SSA1,1355,2424 2. At the time of the sale or refinancing of, or the transfer of title to, the property.
SB21-SSA1,1356,2
13. Within a certain period of time after selling, refinancing, or transferring title
2to the property.
SB21-SSA1,1356,63 (b) Paragraph (a) does not prohibit a local governmental unit from requiring
4a real property owner or the owner's agent to take certain actions with respect to the
5property not in connection with the sale or refinancing of, or the transfer of title to,
6the property.
SB21-SSA1,1356,10 7(3) Existing ordinance, resolution, or policy unenforceable. If a local
8governmental unit has in effect on the effective date of this subsection .... [LRB
9inserts date], an ordinance, resolution, or policy that is inconsistent with sub. (2) (a),
10the ordinance, resolution, or policy does not apply and may not be enforced.
SB21-SSA1,4598 11Section 4598. 753.061 (5) of the statutes is repealed.
SB21-SSA1,4601b 12Section 4601b. 758.19 (5) (a) of the statutes is repealed.
SB21-SSA1,4601e 13Section 4601e. 758.19 (5) (b) of the statutes is repealed and recreated to read:
SB21-SSA1,1356,1714 758.19 (5) (b) From the appropriation under s. 20.625 (1) (d), the director of
15state courts shall make payments to counties for circuit court costs. The director of
16state courts, at the direction of the supreme court, shall define circuit court costs for
17the purposes of this subsection.
SB21-SSA1,4601h 18Section 4601h. 758.19 (5) (b) of the statutes, as affected by 2015 Wisconsin Act
19.... (this act), is amended to read:
SB21-SSA1,1356,2320 758.19 (5) (b) From the appropriation under s. 20.625 (1) (d) (cg), the director
21of state courts shall make payments to counties for circuit court costs. The director
22of state courts, at the direction of the supreme court, shall define circuit court costs
23for the purposes of this subsection.
SB21-SSA1,4601L 24Section 4601L. 758.19 (5) (c) of the statutes is repealed.
SB21-SSA1,4601p 25Section 4601p. 758.19 (5) (d) of the statutes is repealed.
SB21-SSA1,4601r
1Section 4601r. 758.19 (5) (f) of the statutes is amended to read:
SB21-SSA1,1357,72 758.19 (5) (f) A county that fails to meet the requirements under par. (e) is not
3eligible for a payment under par. (b) for one fiscal year, as defined in s. 237.01 (3),
4after the May 15 that the information was not provided, or until the information is
5provided, whichever is earlier. Except as provided in this paragraph and par. (g), the
6information regarding the amount of actual costs reported under par. (e) does not
7affect the amount paid to a county under par. (b).
SB21-SSA1,4601u 8Section 4601u. 758.19 (5) (g) of the statutes is repealed.
SB21-SSA1,4601y 9Section 4601y. 758.19 (5) (h) of the statutes is repealed.
SB21-SSA1,4602 10Section 4602. 758.19 (6) of the statutes is repealed.
SB21-SSA1,4603 11Section 4603. 758.19 (8) of the statutes is repealed.
SB21-SSA1,4603m 12Section 4603m. 758.20 of the statutes is created to read:
SB21-SSA1,1357,17 13758.20 Consolidated court automation programs. (1) In this section,
14"Wisconsin Circuit Court Access Internet site" means the Internet site of the
15consolidated court automation programs, which is the statewide circuit court
16automated information system established under s. 758.19 (4) and maintained by
17the director of state courts.
SB21-SSA1,1357,20 18(2) The director of state courts shall remove from the Wisconsin Circuit Court
19Access Internet site all information relating to a criminal case if all of the following
20apply:
SB21-SSA1,1357,2121 (a) All charges in the case were dismissed by the court before trial.
SB21-SSA1,1357,2322 (b) All charges that were dismissed were for offenses for which the maximum
23period of imprisonment was 6 years or fewer.
SB21-SSA1,1357,2524 (c) No charge that was dismissed was for a violent offense, as defined in s.
25301.048 (2) (bm) 1.
SB21-SSA1,1358,2
1(d) A court having jurisdiction has entered an order for removal of the
2information.
SB21-SSA1,1358,43 (e) All charges that were dismissed were filed against the person before he or
4she attained the age of 25.
SB21-SSA1,4605 5Section 4605. 767.75 (1f) of the statutes is amended to read:
SB21-SSA1,1358,156 767.75 (1f) Payment order as assignment of income. A payment order
7constitutes an assignment of all commissions, earnings, salaries, wages, pension
8benefits, income continuation insurance benefits under s. 40.62, duty disability
9benefits under s. 40.65,
benefits under ch. 102 or 108, lottery prizes that are payable
10in installments, and other money due or to be due in the future to the department
11or its designee. The assignment shall be for an amount sufficient to ensure payment
12under the order, obligation, or stipulation and to pay any arrearages due at a periodic
13rate not to exceed 50% of the amount of support due under the order, obligation, or
14stipulation so long as the addition of the amount toward arrearages does not leave
15the party at an income below the poverty line established under 42 USC 9902 (2).
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