Wisconsin Legislature: Public safety employee

Principal disseminating or attempting to influence model, uniform, suggested, or recommended legislation required to register with Ethics Commission and file expense statements; state public official statements of economic interests expanded to include reimbursements from campaign accounts or scholarships to attend a meeting or conference, person providing the reimbursement or scholarship also required to report to Ethics Commission; penalty provisions - AB976

Protective occupation participant in WRS who is a part-time elected official: waiver of future WRS participation (remedial legislation) - AB8

Retaliation against a public employee by a public officer: prohibition and criminal penalty created - AB391

Wisconsin Celebrating Women in Public Office Day: March 19 proclaimed as - AJR105

AG annual salary reduced - AB217

Railroad records re trespassing on railroad tracks are subject to public records laws - SB835

Reports of incidents between inmates and prison employees and between inmates are open to public inspection, redaction of personally identifying information permitted - AB694

Reports of incidents between inmates and prison employees and between inmates are open to public inspection, redaction of personally identifying information permitted - SB588

School boards allowed to go into closed session re school safety plan discussion or approval; open records law exemption - AB1059

Active shooter safety training for certain organizations: DEM program created - AB931

Commercial 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 [A.Amdt.1: DSPS authority to inspect public buildings, places of employment, and one- and two-family dwellings added] - AB904

Commercial 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 - SB748

CPR instruction to bystander: public safety answering points required to provide telephonic assistance on administering, dispatcher training and quality assurance provisions; DMA grants [A.Amdt.1: DHS replaces DMA, liability exemption added; A.Amdt.2: grants changed to moneys] - AB654

CPR instruction to bystander: public safety answering points required to provide telephonic assistance on administering, dispatcher training and quality assurance provisions; DMA grants - SB549

DSPS and certain credentialing boards authorized to assess administrative forfeitures when violations pose serious risk to public health or public safety [Sec. 1309, 1905, 1932, 1933, 1937-1940, 1942-1950, 2020, 2040, 2084, 2085, 2096, 2101-2106, 2111, 2150, 2154, 2156, 2163, 2206, 9339 (6); original bill only] - AB64

DSPS and certain credentialing boards authorized to assess administrative forfeitures when violations pose serious risk to public health or public safety [Sec. 1309, 1905, 1932, 1933, 1937-1940, 1942-1950, 2020, 2040, 2084, 2085, 2096, 2101-2106, 2111, 2150, 2154, 2156, 2163, 2206, 9339 (6)] - SB30

DSPS 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 [A.Amdt.2: local ordinance regulating tattooing and body piercing prohibited] - AB903

DSPS 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 - SB751

Hunting from a motor vehicle equipped with a mechanized lift permitted, conditions set [A.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions] - AB314

Hunting from a motor vehicle equipped with a mechanized lift permitted, conditions set - SB247

Local levy limits exemption for public safety purposes by a political subdivision created - AB368

Reproductive health care facility safety program: DOJ to implement and develop training programs for law enforcement officers and prosecuting attorneys; grants to counties - AB658

Reproductive health care facility safety program: DOJ to implement and develop training programs for law enforcement officers and prosecuting attorneys; grants to counties - SB568

Sport shooting range temporary or permanent closure re public safety hazard: procedure established [A.Sub.Amdt.2: further revisions, DNR to establish list of entities qualified to evaluate safety of sport shooting ranges] - AB820

Sport shooting range temporary or permanent closure re public safety hazard: procedure established - SB691

Broadband Expansion Grant Program: funding and priority criteria; PSC duties - SB26

Broadband expansion grant program revisions, reports and LAB provisions; eliminated requirement that local governments prepare a report before holding a public hearing on an ordinance or resolution authorizing a telecommunications, video, or broadband service facility; manufacturing and agricultural tax credit cannot be claimed on income over set amount - SB847

Broadband grants for infrastructure in underserved areas revised; TEACH program eligibility and sunset modified; DNR and DOT provisions [Sec. 175, 198, 199, 208, 218-220, 223, 441-446, 527, 1226, 1227, 1532, 1692, 1693, 1695-1699, 9237 (1), (2), 9333 (1), 9401 (2), 9437 (1); A.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions, universal service fund provisions added, 199m, 526g, r, 1226m, 1691d-t, 1695e-s, 1699g, r, deletes 1696, 1697, 1699, 9437 (1)] - AB64

Broadband grants for infrastructure in underserved areas revised; TEACH program eligibility and sunset modified; DNR and DOT provisions [Sec. 175, 198, 199, 208, 218-220, 223, 441-446, 527, 1226, 1227, 1532, 1692, 1693, 1695-1699, 9237 (1), (2), 9333 (1), 9401 (2), 9437 (1)] - SB30

Broadband infrastructure: PSC grant revisions; DNR and DOT prohibited from charging certain fees; sunset of information technology block grants under the TEACH program delayed and other revisions - AB123

Broadband infrastructure: PSC grant revisions; DNR and DOT prohibited from charging certain fees; sunset of information technology block grants under the TEACH program delayed and other revisions - SB49

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, and grants to local governments; highway bonding authorization; design-build system for public works projects; enterprise zone tax credit revisions; economic development liaison appointed by DOA [for amendments, see entry under ``Industrial development"] - Au7 AB1

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, and grants to local governments; highway bonding authorization; design-build system for public works projects; enterprise zone tax credit revisions; economic development liaison appointed by DOA - Au7 SB1

Focus on Energy programs: PSC to increase spending for projects at elementary, secondary, and postsecondary schools [Sec. 1694; original bill only] - AB64

Focus on Energy programs: PSC to increase spending for projects at elementary, secondary, and postsecondary schools [Sec. 1694] - SB30

Lead service line replacements: water public utility may provide financial assistance to customer solely for replacing service lines and is not unjust, unfairly discriminatory, or preferential; PSC duties - AB78

Lead service line replacements: water public utility may provide financial assistance to customer solely for replacing service lines and is not unjust, unfairly discriminatory, or preferential; PSC duties [S.Sub.Amdt.2: further revisions, political subdivision authorized to make loans, ordinance provision added] - SB48

Leased generation contracts: PSC allowed to modify or terminate if it protects and promotes the public interest - AB198

Leased generation contracts: PSC allowed to modify or terminate if it protects and promotes the public interest - SB115

MMSD changes re PSC investigation of complaints against, PSC review of user and service charges, and disconnection of services to be approved by PSC in certain cases - AB774

MMSD changes re PSC investigation of complaints against, PSC review of user and service charges, and disconnection of services to be approved by PSC in certain cases - SB697

PSC 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 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 [A.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions, violation in transporting natural gas and other hazardous materials specified; S.Amdt.1: appropriation provision added; S.Amdt.2: charging ratepayers for advertising provision added] - AB532

PSC 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 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 - SB475

Stray voltage program eliminated [Sec. 185, 186, 196, 197, 1239, 1700, 2242, 2243; original bill only] - AB64

Stray voltage program eliminated [Sec. 185, 186, 196, 197, 1239, 1700, 2242, 2243] - SB30

Tax 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 - AB140

Tax 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 - SB89

Telecommunications, cable television or video service, or broadband service facilities: eliminates requirement that local governments prepare a report before holding a public hearing on an authorizing ordinance or resolution; local governments can apply for broadband expansion grant without a partner - SB845

Telecommunications provider of last-resort obligations: sunset eliminated and PSC authority to grant waivers eliminated, incumbent local exchange carrier (ILEC) exception - SB426

Telecommunications relay service administration transferred from DOA to PSC [Sec. 418, 1701, 1702, 9101 (4)] - AB64

Telecommunications relay service administration transferred from DOA to PSC [Sec. 418, 1701, 1702, 9101 (4)] - SB30

Telecommuter Forward! community certification for political subdivisions through PSC; Telecommuter Forward! council created, PSC duties [A.Amdt.1: council deleted] - AB917

Telecommuter Forward! community certification for political subdivisions through PSC; Telecommuter Forward! council created, PSC duties - SB756

Wind energy system: ordinance prohibiting or regulating placement within set distance of property line permitted - AB760

Landlord and tenant regulations revised; political subdivision authority modified re historic properties, municipal dwelling inspection, levy limit reduction and garbage collection exception, and certain fees; public utility service to rental dwelling units; municipal utility arrearage collection; eviction action procedural changes; removing case management information from CCAP; open housing law re service, assistance, or emotional support animals; municipal administrative review; enforcement of rental unit energy efficiency program [A.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions, habitability violation and rental property inspection program added] - AB771

Landlord and tenant regulations revised; political subdivision authority modified re historic properties, municipal dwelling inspection, levy limit reduction and garbage collection exception, and certain fees; public utility service to rental dwelling units; municipal utility arrearage collection; eviction action procedural changes; removing case management information from CCAP; open housing law re service, assistance, or emotional support animals; municipal administrative review; enforcement of rental unit energy efficiency program - SB639

Leased generation contracts: PSC allowed to modify or terminate if it protects and promotes the public interest - AB198

Leased generation contracts: PSC allowed to modify or terminate if it protects and promotes the public interest - SB115

Municipal water or sewer utility plant: prohibition on selling or leasing to investor-owned public utility - AB256

Municipal water or sewer utility plant: prohibition on selling or leasing to investor-owned public utility - SB176

PSC 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 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 [A.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions, violation in transporting natural gas and other hazardous materials specified; S.Amdt.1: appropriation provision added; S.Amdt.2: charging ratepayers for advertising provision added] - AB532

PSC 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 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 - SB475

Public utility aid distributions to certain municipalities: exception to limitation, sunset provision [A.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 1210b, c, 9238 (1b)] - AB64

``Public utility": definition modified to exclude a state agency with ownership or control of a plant or equipment supplying water to the public; Community Development Block Grant provision [A.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 1691c, 9101 (10t), 9437 (1t)] - AB64

Safe Digging Month: April 2017 proclaimed as - AJR24

Safe Digging Month: April 2017 proclaimed as - SJR25

Wetland individual permits issued by DNR to public utilities: mitigation requirements revised [A.Amdt.1: cooperatives provision added] - AB497

Wetland individual permits issued by DNR to public utilities: mitigation requirements revised - SB406

Wetland permitting requirement exemption re discharge from utility infrastructure work in a highway right-of-way, conditions set - AB63

Clinical social worker: practice requirement for licensure modified [introduction required by s. 227.19 (5) (g), Wis.Stats.] [A.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions; A.Amdt.1: diagnostic manual specified; S.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions] - AB29

Clinical social worker: practice requirement for licensure modified [introduction required by s. 227.19 (5) (g), Wis.Stats.] - SB5

Commercial 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 [A.Amdt.1: DSPS authority to inspect public buildings, places of employment, and one- and two-family dwellings added] - AB904

Commercial 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 - SB748

Community-based services information and referrals: DHS to award grants to nonprofit organizations to operate Internet site and telephone-based system - AB779

Community-based services information and referrals: DHS to award grants to nonprofit organizations to operate Internet site and telephone-based system - SB672

Conversion therapy involving a minor: mental health providers prohibited from engaging in; professional discipline provision - AB349

Conversion therapy involving a minor: mental health providers prohibited from engaging in; professional discipline provision - SB261

Marriage and Family Therapy, Professional Counseling, and Social Work Examining Board required to promulgate rules establishing examination requirements for certification and licensure by the board [introduction required by s. 227.19 (5) (g), Wis.Stats.] - AB30

Marriage and Family Therapy, Professional Counseling, and Social Work Examining Board required to promulgate rules establishing examination requirements for certification and licensure by the board [introduction required by s. 227.19 (5) (g), Wis.Stats.] - SB6