SB70: Bill Text

SB70,1470,16 350.12 (4) (a) Enforcement, administration and related costs. (intro.) The moneys appropriated from s. 20.370 (3) (ak) and (aq), (5) (es) and (9) (mu) and (mw) may be used for the following:

SB70,2788 Section 2788. 350.12 (4) (a) 3m. of the statutes is amended to read:

SB70,1470,19 350.12 (4) (a) 3m. The cost of state law enforcement efforts as appropriated under s. 20.370 (3) (ak) and (aq); and

SB70,2789 Section 2789. 350.12 (4) (am) of the statutes is amended to read:

SB70,1470,24 350.12 (4) (am) Enforcement aids to department. Of the amounts appropriated under s. 20.370 (3) (ak) and (aq), the department shall allocate $26,000 in each fiscal year to be used exclusively for the purchase of snowmobiles or trailers to carry snowmobiles, or both, to be used in state law enforcement efforts.

SB70,2790 Section 2790. 351.025 (2) of the statutes is amended to read:

SB70,1471,4 351.025 (2) The revocation is effective Revocation under this section takes effect on the date the department mails, if the notice is sent be 1st class mail, or provides, if the notice is by electronic means, the notice of revocation under s. 351.027 (1).

SB70,2791 Section 2791. 351.027 (1) of the statutes is amended to read:

SB70,1471,13 351.027 (1) Whenever the secretary under authority of s. 351.025 revokes a person's operating privilege under s. 351.025, the secretary shall immediately notify the person in writing of the revocation and of the person's right to a hearing on the revocation as provided in sub. (2). The. Except as provided in this subsection, the department shall send the notice by 1st class mail to the address most recently provided to the department by the person. If a person has requested electronic notification in the manner prescribed by the department, the department may provide the notice by any electronic means offered by the department.

SB70,2792 Section 2792. 440.01 (1) (dL) of the statutes is created to read:

SB70,1471,16 440.01 (1) (dL) “Renewal cycle" means the period of time between 2 successive renewal dates.

SB70,2793 Section 2793. 440.01 (1) (dm) of the statutes is amended to read:

SB70,1471,21 440.01 (1) (dm) “Renewal date" means the date , determined by the department under s. 440.08 (2), on which a credential expires and before which it must be renewed for the holder to maintain without interruption the rights, privileges and authority conferred by the credential.

SB70,2794 Section 2794 . 440.03 (13) (b) 3. of the statutes is repealed.

SB70,2795 Section 2795 . 440.03 (13) (b) 20m. of the statutes is created to read:

SB70,1471,24 440.03 (13) (b) 20m. Dental therapist.

SB70,2796 Section 2796 . 440.03 (13) (b) 39m. of the statutes is created to read:

SB70,1472,1 440.03 (13) (b) 39m. Nurse, advanced practice registered.

SB70,2797 Section 2797 . 440.03 (13) (b) 42. of the statutes is repealed.

SB70,2798 Section 2798 . 440.03 (13) (br) of the statutes is created to read:

SB70,1472,8 440.03 (13) (br) When conducting an investigation of an arrest or conviction record under par. (a) or (bm), the department shall review and obtain information to determine the circumstances of each case or offense, except that the department may, in its discretion, complete its investigation of an arrest or conviction record without reviewing the circumstances of any of the following types of violations:

SB70,1472,17 1. If the violation occurred more than 5 years before the application date, a first violation of s. 346.63 (1) (a), (am), or (b) or a local ordinance in conformity therewith or a law of a federally recognized American Indian tribe or band in this state in conformity with s. 346.63 (1) (a), (am), or (b) or the law of another jurisdiction prohibiting driving or operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated or under the influence of alcohol, a controlled substance, a controlled substance analog, or a combination thereof or under the influence of any drug that renders the person incapable of safely driving, as those or substantially similar terms are used in that jurisdiction's laws.

SB70,1472,19 2. A violation of s. 125.07 (4) (a) or (b) or a local ordinance that strictly conforms to s. 125.07 (4) (a) or (b) or of a substantially similar law of another jurisdiction.

SB70,1472,20 3. A minor, nonviolent ordinance violation, as determined by the department.

SB70,2799 Section 2799 . 440.03 (14) (c) of the statutes is amended to read:

SB70,1473,3 440.03 (14) (c) The renewal dates for certificates granted under par. (a) and licenses granted under par. (am) are specified in shall be determined by the department under s. 440.08 (2) (a). Renewal applications shall be submitted to the department on a form provided by the department and shall include the renewal fee determined by the department under s. 440.03 (9) (a) and evidence satisfactory to the department that the person's certification, registration, or accreditation specified in par. (a) 1. a., 2. a., or 3. a. has not been revoked.

SB70,2800 Section 2800. 440.03 (15) of the statutes is amended to read:

SB70,1473,6 440.03 (15) The department shall promulgate rules that establish the fees specified in ss. 440.05 (10) and 440.08 (2) (d) (2m) (c).

SB70,2801 Section 2801. 440.03 (18) of the statutes is created to read:

SB70,1473,10 440.03 (18) The department may promulgate rules to facilitate enhanced credential portability to help facilitate streamlined pathways to credentialing for internationally trained professionals and increased reciprocity.

SB70,2802 Section 2802. 440.032 (5) of the statutes is amended to read:

SB70,1473,18 440.032 (5) License renewal. The renewal dates for licenses granted under sub. (3) are specified in shall be as determined by the department under s. 440.08 (2) (a) 68c. Renewal applications shall be submitted to the department on a form provided by the department and shall include the renewal fee determined by the department under s. 440.03 (9) (a) and evidence satisfactory to the department that the person's certification or membership specified in sub. (3) that is required for the license has not been revoked or invalidated.

SB70,2803 Section 2803. 440.035 (3) of the statutes is created to read:

SB70,1473,22 440.035 (3) A credentialing board may promulgate rules to facilitate enhanced credential portability to help facilitate streamlined pathways to credentialing for internationally trained professionals and increased reciprocity.

SB70,2804 Section 2804 . 440.077 (1) (a) of the statutes is amended to read:

SB70,1474,3 440.077 (1) (a) “Advanced practice registered nurse prescriber” means an advanced practice registered nurse prescriber certified licensed under s. 441.16 (2) 441.09.

SB70,2805 Section 2805 . 440.077 (2) (c) of the statutes is amended to read:

SB70,1474,10 440.077 (2) (c) Under the program under par. (a), a participating military medical personnel shall be supervised by a physician, physician assistant, podiatrist, registered professional nurse, or advanced practice registered nurse prescriber. The supervising physician, physician assistant, podiatrist, registered professional nurse, or advanced practice registered nurse prescriber shall retain responsibility for the care of the patient.

SB70,2806 Section 2806. 440.08 (2) (title) of the statutes is amended to read:

SB70,1474,12 440.08 (2) (title) Renewal dates , fees and applications.

SB70,2807 Section 2807. 440.08 (2) (a) (intro.) of the statutes is amended to read:

SB70,1474,18 440.08 (2) (a) (intro.) Except as provided in par. (b) and in ss. 440.51, 442.04, 444.03, 444.11, 447.04 (2) (c) 2., 447.05 (1) (b), 449.17 (1m) (d), 449.18 (2) (e), 455.06 (1) (b), 463.10, 463.12, and 463.25 and subch. II of ch. 448, the renewal dates for credentials are as follows all of the following apply with respect to renewals of credentials:

SB70,2808 Section 2808 . 440.08 (2) (a) 1. to 37. of the statutes, as affected by 2023 Wisconsin Act .... (this act), are repealed.

SB70,2809 Section 2809 . 440.08 (2) (a) 1n. and 2n. of the statutes are created to read:

SB70,1475,5 440.08 (2) (a) 1n. The department shall establish renewal dates and renewal cycles for credentials that are subject to periodic renewal and may adjust the renewal dates and renewal cycles so established. For practicality and expediency, the department may stagger renewal cycles among credential holders. The department shall consult with the relevant credentialing boards in establishing renewal dates and renewal cycles under this subdivision and shall notify each credential holder of any renewal date or renewal cycle established or adjusted under this subdivision. The department shall publish a schedule of renewal dates and renewal cycles on its website.

SB70,1475,7 2n. The department or a credentialing board may promulgate rules to do any of the following:

SB70,1475,10 a. Establish interim continuing education or other reporting requirements between renewal dates established under subd. 1n. as needed to account for the length of a renewal cycle established under subd. 1n.

SB70,1475,13 b. Notwithstanding any specific continuing education or similar requirement in chs. 440 to 480, adjust or prorate the requirement to align it with the length of a renewal cycle established under subd. 1n.

SB70,2810 Section 2810 . 440.08 (2) (a) 25m. of the statutes is created to read:

SB70,1475,15 440.08 (2) (a) 25m. Dental therapist: October 1 of each odd-numbered year.

SB70,2811 Section 2811 . 440.08 (2) (a) 37m. of the statutes, as created by 2021 Wisconsin Act 251, is repealed.

SB70,2812 Section 2812 . 440.08 (2) (a) 38. to 72. of the statutes are repealed.

SB70,2813 Section 2813 . 440.08 (2) (ar) of the statutes is created to read:

SB70,1475,23 440.08 (2) (ar) 1. Notwithstanding par. (a) and chs. 440 to 480, the department may, in cooperation with credentialing boards, establish a system or process to transition credential holders from 2-year renewal cycles under chs. 440 to 480, 2021 stats., to renewal cycles established by the department under par. (a) 1n.

SB70,1476,4 2. Notwithstanding the fees for credential renewals determined under s. 440.03 (9), if the department under subd. 1. transitions credential holders from 2-year renewal cycles under chs. 440 to 480, 2021 stats., to different renewal cycles under par. (a) 1n. before revised renewal fees can be determined under s. 440.03 (9), the department may adjust the applicable renewal fee accordingly, in cooperation with credentialing boards, until a revised fee can be determined under s. 440.03 (9).

SB70,2814 Section 2814. 440.08 (2) (b) of the statutes is amended to read:

SB70,1476,9 440.08 (2) (b) The renewal fee for an apprentice, journeyman, student or temporary credential is $10. The renewal dates specified in par. (a) determined under par. (a) do not apply to apprentice, journeyman, student or temporary credentials.

SB70,2815 Section 2815. 440.08 (2) (c) of the statutes is renumbered 440.08 (2m) (a) and amended to read:

SB70,1476,14 440.08 (2m) (a) Except as provided in par. (e) (d) and sub. (3), renewal applications shall include the applicable renewal fee as determined by the department under s. 440.03 (9) (a) or as specified in par. (b).

SB70,2816 Section 2816. 440.08 (2) (d) of the statutes is renumbered 440.08 (2m) (c).

SB70,2817 Section 2817. 440.08 (2) (e) of the statutes is renumbered 440.08 (2m) (d).

SB70,2818 Section 2818. 440.08 (2m) (title) of the statutes is created to read:

SB70,1476,18 440.08 (2m) (title) Renewal fees and applications.

SB70,2819 Section 2819. 440.08 (2m) (b) of the statutes is created to read:

SB70,1476,21 440.08 (2m) (b) The renewal fee for an apprentice, journeyman, student, or temporary credential is $10.

SB70,2820 Section 2820. 440.08 (4) (a) of the statutes is amended to read:

SB70,1477,10 440.08 (4) (a) Generally. If the department or the interested examining board or affiliated credentialing board, as appropriate, determines that an applicant for renewal has failed to comply with sub. (2) (c) (2m) (a) or (3) or with any other applicable requirement for renewal established under chs. 440 to 480 or that the denial of an application for renewal of a credential is necessary to protect the public health, safety or welfare, the department, examining board or affiliated credentialing board may summarily deny the application for renewal by mailing to the holder of the credential a notice of denial that includes a statement of the facts or conduct that warrant the denial and a notice that the holder may, within 30 days after the date on which the notice of denial is mailed, file a written request with the department to have the denial reviewed at a hearing before the department, if the department issued the credential, or before the examining board or affiliated credentialing board that issued the credential.

SB70,2821 Section 2821. 440.09 (3) (a) of the statutes is amended to read:

SB70,1477,17 440.09 (3) (a) A reciprocal credential granted under this section expires on the applicable renewal date specified in determined by the department under s. 440.08 (2) (a), except that if the first renewal date specified in s. 440.08 (2) (a) after the date on which the credential is granted is within 180 days of the date on which the credential is granted, the credential expires on the 2nd renewal date specified in s. 440.08 (2) (a) after the date on which the credential is granted.

SB70,2822 Section 2822 . 440.094 (1) (c) 1. of the statutes is amended to read:

SB70,1477,21 440.094 (1) (c) 1. A registered nurse, licensed practical nurse, or nurse midwife licensed under ch. 441, or an advanced practice registered nurse prescriber certified licensed under ch. 441.

SB70,2823 Section 2823 . 440.094 (1) (c) 3. of the statutes is amended to read:

SB70,1477,23 440.094 (1) (c) 3. A dentist or dental therapist licensed under ch. 447.

SB70,2824 Section 2824 . 440.094 (2) (a) (intro.) of the statutes is amended to read:

SB70,1478,7 440.094 (2) (a) (intro.) Notwithstanding ss. 441.06 (4), 441.15 (2), 441.16, 441.09 (3) (b), 446.02 (1), 447.03 (1) and (2), 448.03 (1) (a), (b), and (c) and (1m), 448.51 (1), 448.61, 448.76, 448.961 (1) and (2), 449.02 (1), 450.03 (1), 451.04 (1), 455.02 (1m), 457.04 (4), (5), (6), and (7), 459.02 (1), 459.24 (1), and 460.02, a health care provider may provide services within the scope of the credential that the health care provider holds and the department shall grant the health care provider a temporary credential to practice under this section if all of the following apply:

SB70,2825 Section 2825 . 440.26 (3) of the statutes is amended to read:

SB70,1478,22 440.26 (3) Issuance of licenses; fees. Upon receipt and examination of an application executed under sub. (2), and after any investigation that it considers necessary, the department shall, if it determines that the applicant is qualified, grant the proper license upon payment of the initial credential fee determined by the department under s. 440.03 (9) (a). No license shall be issued for a longer period than 2 years, and the The license of a private detective shall expire on the renewal date of the license of the private detective agency, even if the license of the private detective has not been in effect for a full 2 years licensure period. Renewals of the original licenses issued under this section shall be issued in accordance with renewal forms prescribed by the department and shall be accompanied by the applicable fees specified in s. 440.08 or determined by the department under s. 440.03 (9) (a). The department may not renew a license unless the applicant provides evidence that the applicant has in force at the time of renewal the bond or liability policy specified in this section.

SB70,2826 Section 2826 . 440.26 (5m) (b) of the statutes is amended to read:

SB70,1479,3 440.26 (5m) (b) The renewal dates for permits issued under this subsection are specified shall be as determined by the department under s. 440.08 (2) (a). Renewal applications shall be submitted to the department on a form provided by the department and shall include the renewal fee determined by the department under s. 440.03 (9) (a).

SB70,2827 Section 2827 . 440.313 (1) of the statutes is amended to read:

SB70,1479,9 440.313 (1) The renewal date for licenses granted under this subchapter is specified in shall be as determined by the department under s. 440.08 (2) (a). Renewal applications shall be submitted to the department on a form provided by the department and shall include the renewal fee determined by the department under s. 440.03 (9) (a).

SB70,2828 Section 2828. 440.415 (2) (a) of the statutes is amended to read:

SB70,1479,14 440.415 (2) (a) The renewal date for a license granted under sub. (1) is specified in shall be as determined by the department under s. 440.08 (2) (a) 69m. A renewal application shall be submitted to the department on a form prescribed by the department and shall include any information required by the department by rule.

SB70,2829 Section 2829 . 440.71 (3) of the statutes is amended to read:

SB70,1479,20 440.71 (3) Renewal. Renewal applications shall be submitted to the department on a form provided by the department on or before the applicable renewal date specified determined by the department under s. 440.08 (2) (a) and shall include the applicable renewal fee determined by the department under s. 440.03 (9) (a).

SB70,2830 Section 2830 . 440.88 (4) of the statutes is amended to read:

SB70,1480,7 440.88 (4) Applications; certification period. An application for certification as a substance abuse counselor, clinical supervisor, or prevention specialist under this section shall be made on a form provided by the department and filed with the department and shall be accompanied by the initial credential fee determined by the department under s. 440.03 (9) (a). The renewal date for certification as a substance abuse counselor, clinical supervisor, or prevention specialist is specified shall be as determined by the department under s. 440.08 (2) (a) , and the renewal fee for such certifications is determined by the department under s. 440.03 (9) (a). Renewal of The department shall by rule prescribe the number of times that a certification as a substance abuse counselor-in-training, a clinical supervisor-in-training, or a prevention specialist-in-training may be made only twice renewed.

SB70,2831 Section 2831 . 440.905 (2) of the statutes is amended to read: