Wisconsin Legislature: Intellectual disabilities

Lifetime and annual limits: disability insurance policies and self-insured governmental health plans prohibited from imposing - SB266

Local government property insurance fund sunsetted [Sec. 2213-2218] - AB64

Local government property insurance fund sunsetted [Sec. 2213-2218] - SB30

Preexisting conditions: insurers prohibited from imposing an exclusion for and setting deductibles, copayments, or coinsurance based on - AB363

Preexisting conditions: insurers prohibited from imposing an exclusion for and setting deductibles, copayments, or coinsurance based on - SB265

Preventive services: disability insurance policies and governmental self-insured health plans required to cover without imposing deductibles, copayments, or coinsurance - AB364

Preventive services: disability insurance policies and governmental self-insured health plans required to cover without imposing deductibles, copayments, or coinsurance - SB267

Self-insured health plans for state employees: if GIB executes a contract, DOA to lapse certain amount to the general fund, excluding UW System [Sec. 9101 (8); original bill only] - AB64

Self-insured health plans for state employees: if GIB executes a contract, DOA to lapse certain amount to the general fund, excluding UW System [Sec. 9101 (8)] - SB30

Self-service storage facility law revisions re disposal of property, liens, and towing vehicles; sale of self-service storage insurance authorized, requirements established [A.Amdt.1: self-service storage insurance provisions removed] - AB469

Self-service storage facility law revisions re disposal of property, liens, and towing vehicles; sale of self-service storage insurance authorized, requirements established - SB555

WRS revisions re participating employee status, retirement annuity applications, and certain protective occupation participants waiving participation; form to cancel coverage under Wisconsin Public Employers Group Life Insurance Program; income continuation insurance coverage for UW System teachers (remedial legislation) - AB842

WRS revisions re participating employee status, retirement annuity applications, and certain protective occupation participants waiving participation; form to cancel coverage under Wisconsin Public Employers Group Life Insurance Program; income continuation insurance coverage for UW System teachers (remedial legislation) - SB719

Certificate of self-insurance issued to a religious sect can be used in lieu of motor vehicle liability insurance re proof of financial responsibility and liability insurance requirements - AB68

Certificate of self-insurance issued to a religious sect can be used in lieu of motor vehicle liability insurance re proof of financial responsibility and liability insurance requirements - SB39

Job access loan to repair or purchase a vehicle: eligibility revised [S.Amdt.1: proof of motor vehicle liability insurance required] - SB221

Motor carriers of passengers operating in intrastate commerce: minimum liability insurance policy limit revised - AB546

Motor carriers of passengers operating in intrastate commerce: minimum liability insurance policy limit revised - SB489

Motor vehicle liability insurance requirement: violation penalties revised; proof of financial responsibility and suspension of operating privilege provisions modified; DOT duties - AB67

Motor vehicle liability insurance requirement: violation penalties revised; proof of financial responsibility and suspension of operating privilege provisions modified; DOT duties - SB25

Motor vehicle rental company: conditions when motor carrier minimum liability insurance policies apply - AB207

Motor vehicle rental company: conditions when motor carrier minimum liability insurance policies apply - SB156

Insurance 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 - AB744

Insurance 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 - SB618

State group health insurance programs: JLAC to direct LAB to perform a financial and performance evaluation audit [A.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 9129 (2w)] - AB64

BOALTC and ombudsman program revisions [Sec. 32, 75-110, 1662] - AB64

BOALTC and ombudsman program revisions [Sec. 32, 75-110, 1662] - SB30

Centers for developmental disabilities and state mental health institutes: DHS appropriation authority [Sec. 497, 498] - AB64

Centers for developmental disabilities and state mental health institutes: DHS appropriation authority [Sec. 497, 498] - SB30

Developmentally disabled who receive postsecondary education in a setting distinguishable from the health care institution: DHS to request MA waiver [A.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 747w] - AB64

Employment services for individuals with developmental disabilities: recognizing the value and need for facility-based day programs, training centers, and sheltered workshops - AJR51

Financial exploitation of a vulnerable person: civil cause of action created; definition provision - AB51

Financial exploitation of a vulnerable person: civil cause of action created; definition provision - SB60

Mental health and developmental disabilities facilities and services: DHS to consult county and tribal human services departments re certain unencumbered amount [A.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 744av] - AB64

Missing adult at risk reports: law enforcement agency to refer person making the report to local aging and disability resource centers; if the subject of the alert was driving, DOT to review the driver’s license of to determine if restrictions should be imposed - AB628

Missing adult at risk reports: law enforcement agency to refer person making the report to local aging and disability resource centers; if the subject of the alert was driving, DOT to review the driver’s license of to determine if restrictions should be imposed - SB517

People with Developmental Disabilities, Board for, to develop program providing coaching for the hiring of individuals with disabilities enrolled in long-term care programs - AB819

People with Developmental Disabilities, Board for, to develop program providing coaching for the hiring of individuals with disabilities enrolled in long-term care programs - SB689

Pupil with extended absence from school: school attendance officer required to direct pupil services professional to determine if child should be referred for disability evaluation; notification to parent or guardian re requesting a disability evaluation - AB700

Pupil with extended absence from school: school attendance officer required to direct pupil services professional to determine if child should be referred for disability evaluation; notification to parent or guardian re requesting a disability evaluation - SB556

Supported decision-making agreements for adults with a functional impairment provisions created; DHS duties - AB655

Supported decision-making agreements for adults with a functional impairment provisions created; DHS duties - SB552

Therapeutic or modified diets in certain long term care facilities: physician may delegate prescribing to certified dietitian [Admin.Code DHS 132.63, 134.64] - AB473

Therapeutic or modified diets in certain long term care facilities: physician may delegate prescribing to certified dietitian [Admin.Code DHS 132.63, 134.64] [S.Amdt.1: licensed dietitian added] - SB385

Discovery procedure changes in court proceedings; class action procedural requirements; consumer lawsuit lending provisions created; certain civil action statute of limitations revised; DOR and third-party audits re unclaimed property; interest rates for overdue insurance claims [A.Sub.Amdt.2: further revisions, consumer lawsuit lending provisions removed, third-party audit provisions expanded; S.Amdt.1 to Engr. AB773: preservation of electronically stored information provision removed] - AB773

Discovery procedure changes in court proceedings; class action procedural requirements; consumer lawsuit lending provisions created; certain civil action statute of limitations revised; DOR and third-party audits re unclaimed property; interest rates for overdue insurance claims - SB645

Interest on refunds issued for jobs tax credit, enterprise, zone jobs credit, and business development credit: DOA and DOR prohibited from paying [Sec. 1036-1038, 1084-1086, 1109-1111, 9338 (11); A.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions, deletes 1037, 1038, 1085, 1086, 1110, 1111] - AB64

Interest on refunds issued for jobs tax credit, enterprise, zone jobs credit, and business development credit: DOA and DOR prohibited from paying [Sec. 1036-1038, 1084-1086, 1109-1111, 9338 (11)] - SB30

Third party logistics providers exempt from regulation as prescription drug wholesale distributors by the Pharmacy Examining Board; enforcement and disciplinary authority of DSPS and attached boards and credentialing boards modified; interest charged on costs of disciplinary proceedings provision - AB902

Third party logistics providers exempt from regulation as prescription drug wholesale distributors by the Pharmacy Examining Board; enforcement and disciplinary authority of DSPS and attached boards and credentialing boards modified; interest charged on costs of disciplinary proceedings provision - SB750

Application of foreign law: courts or other adjudicative authority may not consider if it would violate the party’s civil rights; ecclesiastical and corporate provisions - AB401

Application of foreign law: courts or other adjudicative authority may not consider if it would violate the party’s civil rights; ecclesiastical and corporate provisions - SB368

Boycott of Israel: prohibiting state procurement contracts from participating in and local governmental units from participating in or adopting a rule, ordinance, or policy related to [A.Amdt.1: company defined] - AB553

Boycott of Israel: prohibiting state procurement contracts from participating in and local governmental units from participating in or adopting a rule, ordinance, or policy related to - SB450

Canada’s Sesquicentennial Anniversary of Confederation, July 1, 2017, commemorated - AJR66

Finnish Independence Centennial Day: December 6, 2017 recognized as - SJR85

Greek Independence: 196th anniversary celebrated March 25, 2017 - AJR12

Greek Independence: 196th anniversary celebrated March 25, 2017 - SJR13

Hmong history from the Vietnam War to emigration to the U.S.: school boards directed to include in the instructional program - AB34

International Affairs and Commerce, Committee on, created [Assembly rule 9 (1) (Lm)] - AR19

Reaffirming Wisconsin’s commitment to sister-city and sister-state ties with Taiwan, endorsing Taiwan’s signing of the Bilateral Investment Agreement (BIA) with the United States, and Taiwan’s participation in certain international organizations - AJR106

Reaffirming Wisconsin’s commitment to sister-city and sister-state ties with Taiwan, endorsing Taiwan’s signing of the Bilateral Investment Agreement (BIA) with the United States, and Taiwan’s participation in certain international organizations - AJR108

Reaffirming Wisconsin’s commitment to sister-city and sister-state ties with Taiwan, endorsing Taiwan’s signing of the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) and Bilateral Investment Agreement (BIA) with the United States, and Taiwan’s participation in certain international organizations - AJR48

Reaffirming Wisconsin’s commitment to sister-city and sister-state ties with Taiwan, endorsing Taiwan’s signing of the Bilateral Investment Agreement (BIA) with the United States, and Taiwan’s participation in certain international organizations - SJR105

SWIB prohibited from investing in any company contracting with the federal government re a wall along the border of the United States and Mexico - AB273

SWIB prohibited from investing in any company contracting with the federal government re a wall along the border of the United States and Mexico - SB210

Uniform Recognition and Enforcement of Canadian Domestic Violence Protection Orders Act adopted - AB451

Uniform Recognition and Enforcement of Canadian Domestic Violence Protection Orders Act adopted - SB369

United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child: upholding the UN articles and promoting the well-being of all children - AJR78

Aquaculture and fish farm regulations revised; emergency rule procedure exemption - AB160

Aquaculture and fish farm regulations revised; emergency rule procedure exemption - SB95

Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact ratified; emergency rules provision - AB500

Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact ratified; emergency rules provision - SB417

Physical Therapy Licensure Compact ratified - AB942

Physical Therapy Licensure Compact ratified - SB804

Tax law changes re length of recognition period for built-in gains tax, evidentiary standard to prove transaction has economic substance, participation in Multistate Tax Commission Audit Program, and reliance by taxpayer on past audits [A.Sub.Amdt.2: further revisions, recognition period for build-in gains tax and Multistate Tax Commission Audit Program removed, adds IRS code updates, College Savings Program Board duties clarified, sales and use tax exemption for title holding entities for certain tax-exempt charitable organizations, and computing depletion for income and franchise tax purposes] - AB259

Tax law changes re length of recognition period for built-in gains tax, evidentiary standard to prove transaction has economic substance, participation in Multistate Tax Commission Audit Program, and reliance by taxpayer on past audits - SB203