Wisconsin Legislature: Public Service Commission

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

School mental health program aids: DPI to award re hiring and retaining social workers [Sec. 211, 1470, 1599; A.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions, private school participating in a parental choice program added] - AB64

School mental health program aids: DPI to award re hiring and retaining social workers [Sec. 211, 1470, 1599] - SB30

Substance abuse: continuing education for health care practitioners; federal waiver re dispensing narcotics for addiction treatment; prescribing and dispensing buprenorphine combination products; counseling changes re certification 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] [A.Amdt.1: MEB emergency rule provisions added, administrative rule provisions revised; A.Amdt.1 to A.Amdt.1: continuing education for certain health care providers provision deleted, MEB emergency rules and rule-making authority provisions deleted, adds reporting requirements for certain credentialing boards re opioids] - AB907

Substance abuse: continuing education for health care practitioners; federal waiver re dispensing narcotics for addiction treatment; prescribing and dispensing buprenorphine combination products; counseling changes re certification 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] - SB767

Competitive bidding threshold for public works projects increased, public road and improvements donated to local government exceptions; school boards and MPS required to use competitive bidding - AB307

Competitive bidding threshold for public works projects increased, public road and improvements donated to local government exceptions; school boards and MPS required to use competitive bidding - SB236

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

Empty conduit lines installed in right-of-way: political subdivisions and DOT allowed to require of any person conducting special work which requires digging in a right-of-way - SB844

Highway improvement projects: prohibitions re county workforce working on projects in another county or municipality and local government workforce working on a construction project for which a private person is financially responsible eliminated - SB837

Indexing payment and performance bond threshold eliminated for certain public improvement or public works projects [A.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 2229j-t] - AB64

Materials manufactured in the United States: preference for in state and local government public contracts and purchases - AB297

Materials manufactured in the United States: preference for in state and local government public contracts and purchases - SB240

Public construction bidding requirement exception for improvement constructed by a private person and donated to a local governmental unit - AB821

Public construction bidding requirement exception for improvement constructed by a private person and donated to a local governmental unit - SB708

Public works contracts: local government prohibitions in letting bids expanded re labor unions [Sec. 157, 163, 170, 986-992, 9352 (4); original bill only] - AB64

Public works contracts: local government prohibitions in letting bids expanded re labor unions [Sec. 157, 163, 170, 986-992, 9352 (4)] - SB30

State prevailing wage law and highway prevailing wage law eliminated - AB296

State prevailing wage law and highway prevailing wage law eliminated - AB456

State prevailing wage law and highway prevailing wage law eliminated - SB216

State prevailing wage law and highway prevailing wage law eliminated - SB374

State prevailing wage law and highway prevailing wage law repealed [Sec. 164, 178, 179, 981, 993-996, 1222, 1223, 1384-1391, 1395, 1444, 1452, 1453, 1762, 1769, 2249, 2262, 9352 (3); A.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions, 9452 (2w)] - AB64

State prevailing wage law and highway prevailing wage law repealed [Sec. 164, 178, 179, 981, 993-996, 1222, 1223, 1384-1391, 1395, 1444, 1452, 1453, 1762, 1769, 2249, 2262, 9352 (3)] - SB30

State procurement or public works projects contracts: certain practices prohibited re labor organizations - AB24