Wisconsin Legislature: 59,1216g

59,1210p Section 1210p. 79.096 of the statutes is created to read:

79.096 State aid; personal property. (1) Beginning in 2019, and in each year thereafter, the department of administration shall pay to each taxing jurisdiction, as defined in s. 79.095 (1) (c), an amount equal to the property taxes levied on the items of personal property described under s. 70.111 (27) (b) for the property tax assessments as of January 1, 2017.

(2) (a) Each municipality shall report to the department of revenue, in the time and manner determined by the department, the amount of the property taxes levied on the items of personal property described under s. 70.111 (27) (b) for the property tax assessments as of January 1, 2017, on behalf of the municipality and on behalf of other taxing jurisdictions.

(b) Each taxing jurisdiction shall report to the department of revenue, in the time and manner determined by the department, any information the department considers necessary to administer this section.

(3) Each taxing jurisdiction shall attribute to each tax incremental district within the taxing jurisdiction the district's proportionate share of the amount the taxing jurisdiction receives under sub. (1), except that this subsection does not apply after the district closes.

(4) The department of revenue shall certify the amount of the payment due each taxing jurisdiction under sub. (1) to the department of administration, and the department of administration shall make the payment on or before the first Monday in May.

59,1211 Section 1211 . 79.10 (7m) (cm) 1. a. of the statutes is amended to read:

79.10 (7m) (cm) 1. a. If, in any year, the total of the amounts determined under subs. (4), (5), and (5m) for any municipality is $3,000,000 or more, the municipality, with the approval of the majority of the members of the municipality's governing body, may notify the department of administration to distribute the amounts directly to the municipality and the department of administration shall distribute the amounts at the time and in the manner provided under pars. (a) 1., (b) 1., and (c) 1. Beginning in 2018, if the municipality approves the distribution under this subd. 1. a. by enacting an ordinance and provides a copy of the ordinance to the department of administration and the department of revenue, the department of administration shall distribute the amounts determined under subs. (4), (5), and (5m) to the municipality as provided under this subd. 1. a. for the year in which the municipality enacts the ordinance and in all subsequent years until the municipality notifies the department of administration and the department of revenue that the municipality has repealed the ordinance or until the total amounts under subs. (4), (5), and (5m) to be distributed to the municipality in a year is less than $3,000,000.

59,1212 Section 1212 . 79.14 of the statutes is amended to read:

79.14 School levy tax credit. The appropriation under s. 20.835 (3) (b), for the payments under s. 79.10 (4), is $319,305,000 in 1994, 1995, and 1996; $469,305,000 beginning in 1997 and ending in 2006; $593,050,000 in 2007; $672,400,000 in 2008; $747,400,000 in 2009; $732,550,000 in 2010, 2011, and 2012; $747,400,000 in 2013, 2014, and 2015; and $853,000,000 in 2016 and 2017; and $940,000,000 in 2018 and in each year thereafter.

59,1212m Section 1212m. 84.013 (3) (cb) of the statutes is created to read:

84.013 (3) (cb) I 94 extending approximately 7.5 miles from US 12 to 130th Street near STH 65 in St. Croix County.

59,1213 Section 1213 . 84.013 (3) (km) of the statutes is repealed.

59,1214 Section 1214 . 84.013 (3) (rb) of the statutes is repealed.

59,1215 Section 1215 . 84.013 (3) (rj) of the statutes is repealed.

59,1216 Section 1216 . 84.013 (3) (tc) of the statutes is repealed.

59,1216bg Section 1216bg. 84.013 (5) of the statutes is amended to read:

84.013 (5) Commencing with the 1985-87 biennial budget bill and biennially thereafter, the department shall request adjustments to the list of major highway projects under sub. (3) as listed projects are completed, projects are approved under sub. (6) and new projects are ready for construction. The department shall submit the proposed biennial adjustments for major highway projects to the transportation projects commission for review and recommendation as provided under s. 13.489. Submission of proposed adjustments to the transportation projects commission is not required after June 30, 2021.

59,1216bi Section 1216bi. 84.013 (6) of the statutes is amended to read:

84.013 (6) If following the enactment of the biennial budget bill the department determines that a highway project which was initially planned or designed as a reconditioning, reconstruction or resurfacing project is a major highway project and is ready for construction, the department shall submit the proposal for the specific project to the transportation projects commission for review and recommendation as provided under s. 13.489. After the transportation projects commission has submitted its report on the project, the department may request approval of the specific project as a major highway project from the joint committee on finance. If the joint committee on finance approves the project, the committee shall make such transfer of funds among the highway appropriations as deemed necessary and the department may proceed with construction. This subsection does not apply after June 30, 2021.

59,1216c Section 1216c. 84.02 (8) (a) of the statutes is amended to read:

84.02 (8) (a) The department may make additions or deletions to the state trunk highway system by entering into a jurisdictional transfer agreement with any local unit of government a municipality or county. Addition to or deletion of any part of the state trunk highway system under this subsection may be made without regard to any mileage limitation or procedural requirement imposed under this section or chapter 518, laws of 1947.

59,1216d Section 1216d. 84.02 (8) (b) of the statutes is amended to read:

84.02 (8) (b) The transfer of a highway under a jurisdictional transfer agreement must be may not take effect until the agreement is approved by the department and by resolution of the governing body of any the municipality or county board involved before the transfer of any highway becomes effective that is a party to the agreement.

59,1216e Section 1216e. 84.02 (8) (c) of the statutes is amended to read:

84.02 (8) (c) A jurisdictional transfer agreement shall specify the length of time for which it is in effect and may contain any other terms and conditions that the department and the local unit of government may deem necessary regarding the maintenance or rehabilitation of any highway transferred under the agreement.

59,1216f Section 1216f. 84.02 (8) (d) of the statutes is created to read:

84.02 (8) (d) The department and the municipality or county that is party to a jurisdictional transfer agreement shall maintain a record of the agreement.

59,1216g Section 1216g. 84.02 (8m) of the statutes is created to read:

84.02 (8m) Reversion of jurisdiction. A highway that is under the jurisdiction of a municipality or county and that satisfies all of the following requirements shall be transferred to the jurisdiction of the department:

(a) Prior to the effective date of this paragraph .... [LRB inserts date], jurisdiction of the highway was transferred under sub. (8) by the department to a municipality or county under a jurisdictional transfer agreement to which more than one municipality or county was party.

(b) The municipality or county to which jurisdiction of the highway was transferred under par. (a) subsequently transferred under an agreement under s. 66.0307 territory in which the highway is located to another municipality or county and the agreement under s. 66.0307 did not specifically address jurisdiction of the highway.

(c) Not later than 6 months after the effective date of this paragraph .... [LRB inserts date], the governing body of the transferor and transferee municipalities or counties under par. (b) adopt resolutions stating the intent of the municipality or county to revert jurisdiction of the highway to the department and provide a copy of the resolution to the department.

59,1221m Section 1221m. 84.06 (14) of the statutes is created to read:

84.06 (14) Replace-in-kind alternatives required. (a) In this subsection, “replace-in-kind alternative” means a project plan that does not include bicycle lanes, added lanes of travel, or significant design modifications that would include geometric or safety modifications, changes to highway alignment, or access points.

(b) The department shall conduct a study of and provide a cost estimate for a replace-in-kind alternative for each highway improvement project.

59,1222 Section 1222 . 84.062 of the statutes is repealed.

59,1222m Section 1222m. 84.07 (1) of the statutes is amended to read:

84.07 (1) Routine maintenance. Subject to sub. (1r), the state trunk highway system shall be maintained by the state at state expense. The department shall prescribe by rule specifications for such maintenance and may contract with any county highway committee or municipality to have all or certain parts of the work of maintaining the state trunk highways within or beyond the limits of the county or municipality, including interstate bridges, performed by the county or municipality, and any county or municipality may enter into such contract. Maintenance activities include the application of protective coatings, the removal and control of snow, the removal, treatment and sanding of ice, interim repair of highway surfaces and adjacent structures, and all other operations, activities and processes required on a regular, continuing basis for the preservation of the highways on the state trunk system, and including the care and protection of trees and other roadside vegetation and suitable planting to prevent soil erosion or to beautify highways pursuant to s. 66.1037, and all routine measures deemed necessary to provide adequate traffic service. Maintenance activities also include the installation, replacement, rehabilitation, or maintenance of highway signs, highway lighting, and pavement markings, and the maintenance of traffic control signals and intelligent transportation systems. Maintenance activities do not include the removal and disposal of deer killed by vehicles on state trunk highways. The department may contract with a private entity for services or materials or both associated with the installation, replacement, rehabilitation, or maintenance of highway signs, highway lighting, and pavement markings and the maintenance of traffic control signals and intelligent transportation systems.

59,1223 Section 1223 . 84.41 (3) of the statutes is repealed.

59,1224 Section 1224 . 84.59 (6) of the statutes is amended to read:

84.59 (6) The building commission may contract revenue obligations when it reasonably appears to the building commission that all obligations incurred under this section can be fully paid from moneys received or anticipated and pledged to be received on a timely basis. Except as provided in this subsection, the principal amount of revenue obligations issued under this section may not exceed $3,931,472,900 $4,055,372,900, excluding any obligations that have been defeased under a cash optimization program administered by the building commission, to be used for transportation facilities under s. 84.01 (28) and major highway projects for the purposes under ss. 84.06 and 84.09. In addition to the foregoing limit on principal amount, the building commission may contract revenue obligations under this section as the building commission determines is desirable to refund outstanding revenue obligations contracted under this section, to make payments under agreements or ancillary arrangements entered into under s. 18.55 (6) with respect to revenue obligations issued under this section, and to pay expenses associated with revenue obligations contracted under this section.

59,1224m Section 1224m. 85.062 (3) (b) of the statutes is repealed.

59,1224o Section 1224o. 85.066 (3) of the statutes is renumbered 85.066 (3) (intro.) and amended to read:

85.066 (3) Counties containing Expenditures related to certain transportation systems in a first class city. (intro.) A county containing a 1st class city The following may not incur any direct or indirect expenses, including the forfeiture of any revenue, relating to the operation or construction of a rail fixed guideway transportation system in the a 1st class city unless the expense incurred or revenue forfeited will be fully reimbursed by the 1st class city.:

59,1224p Section 1224p. 85.066 (3) (a) to (c) of the statutes are created to read:

85.066 (3) (a) Except as required to comply with the requirements under 49 USC 5329, the state.

(b) An agency, as defined in s. 16.52 (7).

59,1224r Section 1224r. 85.066 (4) of the statutes is created to read:

85.066 (4) Reimbursement. If a person restricted from incurring expenses under sub. (3), with the approval of the 1st class city, incurs a direct or indirect expense, including the forfeiture of any revenue, relating to the operation or construction of a rail fixed guideway transportation system in a 1st class city, the 1st class city shall fully reimburse the person for the expense.

59,1224t Section 1224t. 85.09 (2) (a) of the statutes is amended to read:

85.09 (2) (a) The department of transportation shall have the first right to acquire, for present or future transportational or recreational purposes, any property used in operating a railroad or railway, including land and rails, ties, switches, trestles, bridges, and the like located on that property, that has been abandoned. The department of transportation may, in connection with abandoned rail property, assign this right to a state agency, the board of regents of the University of Wisconsin System, any county or municipality, or any transit commission. Acquisition by the department of transportation may be by gift, purchase, or condemnation in accordance with the procedure under s. 32.05, except that the power of condemnation may not be used to acquire property for the purpose of establishing or extending a recreational trail; a bicycle way, as defined in s. 340.01 (5s); a bicycle lane, as defined in s. 340.01 (5e); or a pedestrian way, as defined in s. 346.02 (8) (a). In addition to its property management authority under s. 85.15, the department of transportation may, subject to any prior action under s. 13.48 (14) (am) or 16.848 (1), lease and collect rents and fees for any use of rail property pending discharge of the department's duty to convey property that is not necessary for a public purpose. No person owning abandoned rail property, including any person to whom ownership reverts upon abandonment, may convey or dispose of any abandoned rail property without first obtaining a written release from the department of transportation indicating that the first right of acquisition under this subsection will not be exercised or assigned. No railroad or railway may convey any rail property prior to abandonment if the rail property is part of a rail line shown on the railroad's system map as in the process of abandonment, expected to be abandoned, or under study for possible abandonment unless the conveyance or disposal is for the purpose of providing continued rail service under another company or agency. Any conveyance made without obtaining such release is void. The first right of acquisition of the department of transportation under this subsection does not apply to any rail property declared by the department to be abandoned before January 1, 1977. The department of transportation may acquire any abandoned rail property under this section regardless of the date of its abandonment.

59,1225g Section 1225g. 85.20 (9) of the statutes is created to read:

85.20 (9) Prohibited expenditures. An eligible applicant may not use aids provided under this section for any purpose related to the operation of a rail fixed guideway transportation system, as defined in s. 85.066 (1), in a 1st class city.

59,1226 Section 1226 . 86.07 (2) (a) of the statutes is amended to read:

86.07 (2) (a) Subject to par. (b) and s. 86.16 (1m) (a) 2. and (c) and (6), no person shall make any excavation or fill or install any culvert or make any other alteration in any highway or in any manner disturb any highway or bridge without a permit therefor from the highway authority maintaining the highway. Such permit shall contain the statement and be subject to the condition that the work shall be constructed subject to such rules and regulations as may be prescribed by said authority and be performed and completed to its satisfaction, and in the case of temporary alterations that the highway or bridge shall be restored to its former condition, and that the permittee shall be liable to the town or county or state, as the case may be, for all damages which occur during the progress of said work or as a result thereof. Nothing herein shall abridge the right of the department, the county board or its highway committee, or any other local authority to make such additional rules, regulations and conditions not inconsistent herewith as may be deemed necessary and proper for the preservation of highways, or for the safety of the public, and to make the granting of any such permit conditional thereon. If any culvert is installed or any excavation or fill or any other alteration is made in violation of the provisions of this paragraph, the highway or bridge may be restored to its former condition by the highway authority in charge of the maintenance thereof at the expense of the violator; and any person who violates this paragraph shall be punished by a fine of not less than $50 nor more than $500, or by imprisonment not exceeding 6 months, or both.

59,1226m Section 1226m. 86.16 (1) of the statutes is amended to read:

86.16 (1) Any person, firm, or corporation, including any foreign corporation authorized to transact business in this state, may, subject to ss. 30.44 (3m), 30.45 and 196.491 (3) (d) 3m., with the written consent of the department with respect to state trunk highways, and with the written consent of local authorities with respect to highways under their jurisdiction, including connecting highways, construct and operate lines, wires, or fiber for telecommunications service, as defined in s. 182.017 (1g) (cq), telegraph, telephone, or electric lines, or pipes or pipelines, for the purpose of transmitting voice, video, data, messages, water, liquid manure, heat, light, or power along, across, under, or within the limits of the highway.

59,1227 Section 1227 . 86.16 (6) of the statutes is created to read:

86.16 (6) If the department consents under sub. (1) to the construction of broadband infrastructure in underserved areas, as designated under s. 196.504 (2) (d), the department may not charge any fee for the initial issuance of any permit necessary to construct broadband infrastructure along, across, or within the limits of a highway.

59,1227d Section 1227d. 86.19 (1g) of the statutes is renumbered 86.19 (1g) (am) and amended to read:

86.19 (1g) (am) 1. Subject to par. (b) subd. 2., the department shall erect and maintain 2 directional signs along eastbound and westbound I 94 and 4 directional signs along the exit ramps that correspond to the signs along the main roadway in Milwaukee County for the Basilica of St. Josaphat.

2. Upon receipt of sufficient contributions from interested parties, including any county, city, village, or town, to cover the costs of fabricating, erecting, and maintaining the signs specified in par. (a) subd. 1., the department shall erect and maintain the signs. No state funds, other than from the receipt of contributions under this paragraph subdivision, may be expended for the fabrication, erection, or maintenance of the signs.

59,1227dm Section 1227dm. 86.19 (1g) (d) of the statutes is created to read:

86.19 (1g) (d) 1. Subject to subd. 2., the department shall erect and maintain 2 directional signs along eastbound and westbound STH 54 for the Bergstrom Waterfowl Complex in the town of Bovina in Outagamie County.

2. Upon receipt of sufficient contributions from interested parties, including any county, city, village, or town, to cover the costs of fabricating, erecting, and maintaining the signs specified in subd. 1., the department shall erect and maintain the signs. No state funds, other than from the receipt of contributions under this subdivision, may be expended for the fabrication, erection, or maintenance of the signs.

59,1227e Section 1227e. 86.19 (1g) (e) of the statutes is created to read:

86.19 (1g) (e) 1. Subject to subd. 2., the department shall erect and maintain all of the following directional signs for Soldiers Walk Memorial Park:

a. Two signs along eastbound and westbound I 94 at the STH 95 interchange and 2 signs along the exit ramps that correspond to the signs along the main roadway in Jackson County.

b. One sign along northbound STH 93 at the intersection with STH 95 in Trempealeau County.

c. One sign along westbound STH 95 at the intersection with STH 93 in Trempealeau County.

2. No later than 6 months following receipt of sufficient contributions from interested parties, including any county, city, village, or town, to cover the costs of fabricating, erecting, and maintaining the signs specified in subd. 1., the department shall erect and maintain the signs. No state funds, other than from the receipt of contributions under this subdivision, may be expended for the fabrication, erection, or maintenance of the signs.

59,1227em Section 1227em. 86.19 (1g) (f) of the statutes is created to read:

86.19 (1g) (f) The department shall erect and maintain 2 directional signs along eastbound and westbound I 94 at the Somers Road interchange in Kenosha County for Shoreland Lutheran High School.

59,1227er Section 1227er. 86.19 (1g) (g) of the statutes is created to read:

86.19 (1g) (g) 1. Subject to subd. 2., the department shall erect and maintain 2 signs displaying the words “Town of Lawrence” along northbound and southbound I 41 at the north and south jurisdictional boundaries of the town of Lawrence in Brown County.

2. Upon receipt of sufficient contributions from interested parties, including any county, city, village, or town, to cover the costs of fabricating, erecting, and maintaining the signs specified in subd. 1., the department shall erect and maintain the signs. No state funds, other than from the receipt of contributions under this subdivision, may be expended for the fabrication, erection, or maintenance of the signs.

59,1227p Section 1227p. 86.19 (1h) of the statutes is renumbered 86.19 (1g) (bm) and amended to read:

86.19 (1g) (bm) 1. Subject to par. (b) subd. 2., the department shall erect and maintain 2 directional signs along eastbound and westbound I 90/94 and 2 directional signs along the exit ramps that correspond to the signs along the main roadway for the Wisconsin Basketball Coaches Association Hall of Fame in Columbia County.

59,1227t Section 1227t. 86.19 (1i) of the statutes is renumbered 86.19 (1g) (c), and 86.19 (1g) (c) 1. (intro.) and 2., as renumbered, are amended to read:

86.19 (1g) (c) 1. (intro.) Subject to par. (b) subd. 2., the department shall erect and maintain all of the following directional signs for the Iola Car Show:

59,1228 Section 1228 . 86.30 (2) (a) 3. of the statutes is amended to read:

86.30 (2) (a) 3. For each mile of road or street under the jurisdiction of a municipality as determined under s. 86.302, the mileage aid payment shall be $2,117 $2,202 in calendar years 2013 and 2014 year 2017 and $2,202 $2,389 in calendar year 2015 2018 and thereafter.

59,1229 Section 1229 . 86.30 (9) (b) of the statutes is amended to read:

86.30 (9) (b) For the purpose of calculating and distributing aids under sub. (2), the amounts for aids to counties are $94,615,600 $98,400,200 in calendar years 2013 and 2014 year 2017 and $98,400,200 $111,093,800 in calendar year 2015 2018 and thereafter. These amounts, to the extent practicable, shall be used to determine the statewide county average cost-sharing percentage in the particular calendar year.

59,1230 Section 1230 . 86.30 (9) (c) of the statutes is amended to read: