Broadband grants for infrastructure in underserved areas revised; TEACH program eligibility and sunset modified; DNR, DOT, and universal service fund provisions [Sec. 175, 198, 199, 199m, 208, 218-220, 223, 441-446, 526g-527, 1226-1227, 1532, 1691d-1699r, 9237 (1), (2), 9333 (1), 9401 (2)] -
Act 59Critical access hospital grant re behavioral health crisis management system, conditions specified; involuntary commitment for treatment hearings held by videoconferencing permitted under certain conditions [Sec. 379f, g, 978f, k, 979k, 9120 (6d), 9420 (6d)] -
Act 59DLT authorized to collect and maintain certain public library data; rural public libraries serving certain sized municipalities are eligible to receive TEACH grants -
Act 142Internet access services: sales tax repealed [Sec. 1177t, 1182n, 9438 (4w)] -
Act 59PSC duties re state energy policy and regulation of public utilities; settlements in PSC dockets requirements; procedure for handling complaints of violations of the one-call system re natural gas and other hazardous materials created and other revisions, PSC duties and forfeiture provisions; treatment of certain utility facilities under county construction site erosion control and storm water management zoning ordinances; appropriation and advertising provisions -
Act 136Services performed by an electric cooperative to another or by a telecommunications utility to another during a state of emergency: sales and use tax exemption created -
Act 290Shareholders’ meetings of business corporations remote communication participation allowance created; electronic network provision -
Act 79Tax administration changes; interest on unclaimed U.S. savings bonds; ticket courier prohibited from selling lottery tickets; background investigation of lottery employees; reporting lottery winnings re child support; police and fire protection fee; ``restaurant” definition for license and regulation of alcohol beverage establishment purposes -
Act 17Telecommunications relay service administration transferred from DOA to PSC [Sec. 418, 1701, 1702, 9101 (4)] -
Act 59Community-based services information and referrals: DHS to award grants to nonprofit organizations to operate Internet site and telephone-based system -
Act 250CPR instruction to bystander: public safety answering points required to provide telephonic assistance on administering; dispatcher training, liability exemption, and quality assurance provisions; DHS duties, appropriation provisions -
Act 296Emergency administration of opioid antagonist to pupils and other persons appearing to overdose: civil liability for school bus operator, employees and volunteers of public, private, and tribal schools, and college residence hall director; calling 911 provision -
Act 29Interoperability Council and statewide public safety interoperable communications system functions transferred to DMA; 911 Subcommittee created; Next Generation 911 and interagency and intra-agency appropriations; Director of Emergency Communications position created and transfer of positions from DOT to DMA; obsolete Wireless 911 grant program references repealed; report required [Sec. 34m, 39m, 169e-s, 198m, 408e, n, s, 411e-s, 416m, 480m, 527m, 547m, 1187p, 1673d-t, 1799c-w, 1892c-x, 9128 (1w), 9132 (1w)-(1yy)] -
Act 59PSC duties re state energy policy and regulation of public utilities; settlements in PSC dockets requirements; procedure for handling complaints of violations of the one-call system re natural gas and other hazardous materials created and other revisions, PSC duties and forfeiture provisions; treatment of certain utility facilities under county construction site erosion control and storm water management zoning ordinances; appropriation and advertising provisions -
Act 136Apportionment for broadcasters re income and franchise taxes, definition provision, DOR duties [Sec. 1002m, 1013d-i, 1057d, 1076d-k] -
Act 59Commercial radio and television station property: sales and use tax exemption modified, motor vehicle provision [Sec. 1187d-f, 9438 (2i)] [vetoed] -
Act 59Technical college scholarships funded through participation in an auction of digital broadcast spectrum; trust and investment provisions [Sec. 632m, 985h, k] -
Act 59Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership created and attached to the UW System [Sec. 17m, 68m, 222m, 626m] -
Act 59Alcohol beverage licenses and permits and cigarette and tobacco products retailer licenses: application form signature and notarized requirements modified; corporate agent and false information penalty provisions -
Act 289Local public official allowed to receive anything of value from WEDC or Tour.Dept that a state public official may receive -
Act 112Percent for Art program and heritage tourism pilot program: eliminate administrative rules for repealed programs [Admin.Code AB 4, Tour 2] -
Act 103Pittsville, City of: grant to market city as geographical center of Wisconsin [Sec. 9144 (2t)] -
Act 59Ski jumping competition: grant to Vernon County for improvements to structures and property used for [Sec. 359m, n, 9144 (3t), 9444 (1t)] -
Act 59Transfer 1 FTE position from Tour.Dept to DOA [Sec. 9144 (1)] -
Act 59townTown, see also name of specific town
Electronics and information technology manufacturing zone and tax credits: WEDC authorized to create; provisions re TIDs, sales tax exemption, environmental impact statements, wetlands and waterways permits, PSC certificates and market-based rates, grants to local governments, county bonding, town incorporation as city or village, and DNR oversight; highway bonding authorization; design-build system for public works projects; enterprise zone tax credit revisions; economic development liaison appointed by DOA; electronics manufacturing small business development director in WEDC; worker training and employment program and annual report; appeal of decisions relating specifically to the zone; job creation threshold; LAB audit required [partial veto] -
Act 58Soda water beverage sellers: local authority to issue licenses repealed [Sec. 984j-jd, 1643d-t] -
Act 59Dextromethorphan in drugs: sales to minors without a prescription prohibited; ID and penalty provisions -
Act 160Insurance policy renewals in an affiliate are exempt from certain requirements, conditions set; restrictions on use and content of certificates of insurance as evidence of insurance -
Act 241Veteran farmer assistance and outreach program created; family member provision; logotype required -
Act 121Professional credentials: prohibition on using specified titles without proper certification; businesses prohibited from representing services from specified professionals unless properly certified or registered; ordinance restricting use of specified titles prohibited; trademark, DATCP authority to bring court action, and penalty provisions -
Act 73Clinical social worker: practice requirement for licensure modified; diagnostic manual provision -
Act 356Commercial building code administration procedures; county authority re certain building and safety requirements; carbon monoxide detector requirements in certain residential buildings; sitting for exam for licensure by Marriage and Family Therapy, Professional Counseling, and Social Work Examining Board revision; valid term for social worker training certificate; DSPS authority to inspect public buildings, places of employment, and one- and two-family dwellings -
Act 330Commission, board, credentialing board, or examining board (restricted agency) that has not promulgated a rule in 10 years or more may not take any action regarding rules unless authorized by subsequent law -
Act 158DSPS regulation of professions and building and safety laws revisions re notice of request to inspect or copy building plans, list of licensed retail supplies of LPG, review of local construction site erosion control program, membership of certain boards and credentialing boards, nursing practice law, physician assistant renewal date, Cemetery Board filings, and DSPS employed mining inspector; local ordinance regulating tattooing and body piercing prohibited -
Act 329DSPS revisions re uniform professional credentialing and occupational licensing procedures, multifamily dwelling code, safety glazing material in hazardous locations, aging school buildings program, alternative dispute resolution for manufactured housing industry disputes, temporary revocable permits for master and journeyman plumbers, septic tank installers, public swimming pool definition, and other changes -
Act 331DWD authority to set apprentice-to-journeyworker ratio revised; minimum terms for carpentry and plumbing apprenticeships changed -
Act 148``Engineer” in title in classified service prohibited unless certain criteria are met; state civil service provision -
Act 111Fair employment law revisions re state and local government agencies denying a license based on arrest or conviction record; rule-making authority and emergency rule provisions -
Act 278Fees for initial occupational credentials granted by DSPS and boards under DSPS reduced if family income does not exceed certain amount; veterans fee waiver program provision -
Act 319Home health agencies and hospices: accrediting organizations DHS will recognize accreditation from [Sec. 973-976] -
Act 59Local government ordinance authority re wage claims and collections, employee hours and overtime, required employee benefits, and soliciting salary history of prospective employees preempted; political subdivision minimum wage exemptions eliminated and imposing occupational license requirements prohibited; state and local governments prohibited from requiring any person to accept certain collective bargaining provisions or waive rights under federal or state labor laws, penalty provision -
Act 327Marriage and Family Therapy, Professional Counseling, and Social Work Examining Board required to promulgate rules establishing examination requirements for certification and licensure by the board -
Act 357Minor employed in business, trade, or profession of parent or guardian without permit allowed, direct supervision required -
Act 168Professional credentials: prohibition on using specified titles without proper certification; businesses prohibited from representing services from specified professionals unless properly certified or registered; ordinance restricting use of specified titles prohibited; trademark, DATCP authority to bring court action, and penalty provisions -
Act 73Recommendations for elimination of occupational licenses: DSPS report required, criteria specified [Sec. 9139 (17w)] -
Act 59State of emergency declared by the Governor: waiver of fee for replacement of a permit, license, approval, or authorization for person residing or headquartered in the area -
Act 291Substance abuse: reporting requirements for certain credentialing boards re opioids; federal waiver re dispensing narcotics for addiction treatment; buprenorphine prior authorization review and report; counseling changes re licensing and who can offer treatment; school health instruction requirements; graduate program in psychiatric mental health nursing at UW—Madison; training resources for social service workers; DCF, DHS, and DSPS duties; administrative rules provisions [Admin.Code DHS 75.02, 75.03; MPSW 1.09; SPS 160 (title), 160.015, 160.02, 160.03, 161, 163.01, 163.02, 164.01, 165, 166, 168] -
Act 262State traffic patrol appropriation to purchase in-vehicle video camera equipment and tactical vests and helmets [Sec. 362p] -
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