SB70: Bill Text

SB70,1543,16 450.11 (7) (b) Information communicated to a physician, physician assistant, or advanced practice registered nurse prescriber in an effort to procure unlawfully a prescription drug or the administration of a prescription drug is not a privileged communication.

SB70,2991 Section 2991 . 450.11 (8) (e) of the statutes is amended to read:

SB70,1543,19 450.11 (8) (e) The board of nursing, insofar as this section applies to advanced practice nurse prescribers registered nurses.

SB70,2992 Section 2992 . 450.13 (5) (b) of the statutes is amended to read:

SB70,1543,23 450.13 (5) (b) The patient's advanced practice registered nurse prescriber, if the advanced practice registered nurse prescriber has entered into a written agreement to collaborate with a physician may issue prescription orders under s. 441.09 (2).

SB70,2993 Section 2993 . 450.135 (7) (b) of the statutes is amended to read:

SB70,1544,4 450.135 (7) (b) The patient's advanced practice registered nurse prescriber, if the advanced practice registered nurse prescriber has entered into a written agreement to collaborate with a physician may issue prescription orders under s. 441.09 (2).

SB70,2994 Section 2994 . 451.04 (4) of the statutes is amended to read:

SB70,1544,10 451.04 (4) Expiration and 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).

SB70,2995 Section 2995. 452.10 (2) of the statutes is repealed.

SB70,2996 Section 2996 . 452.12 (1) of the statutes is amended to read:

SB70,1544,15 452.12 (1) Expiration. A license granted by the board entitles the holder to act as a broker or salesperson, as the case may be, until the applicable renewal date specified under s. 440.08 (2) (a).

SB70,2997 Section 2997 . 452.12 (5) (a) of the statutes is amended to read:

SB70,1544,22 452.12 (5) (a) Renewal applications for all licenses shall be submitted with the applicable renewal fee determined by the department under s. 440.03 (9) (a) on or before the applicable renewal date specified determined by the department under s. 440.08 (2) (a). The department shall pay $10 of each renewal fee received under this paragraph to the Board of Regents of the University of Wisconsin System for research and educational, public outreach, and grant activities under s. 36.25 (34).

SB70,2998 Section 2998. 452.132 (2) (c) of the statutes is amended to read:

SB70,1545,3 452.132 (2) (c) Before a licensee becomes associated with the firm and at the beginning of each biennial licensure period, ensure that the licensee holds a valid license.

SB70,2999 Section 2999 . 452.14 (3) (n) of the statutes is amended to read:

SB70,1545,8 452.14 (3) (n) Treated any person unequally solely because of sex, race, color, handicap, national origin, ancestry, marital status, lawful source of income, status as a holder or nonholder of a license under s. 343.03 (3r), or status as a victim of domestic abuse, sexual assault, or stalking, as defined in s. 106.50 (1m) (u).

SB70,3000 Section 3000. 454.06 (8) of the statutes is amended to read:

SB70,1545,15 454.06 (8) Expiration and renewal. The renewal date for licenses issued under subs. (2) to (6) is specified shall be as determined by the department under s. 440.08 (2) (a), and the renewal fees for such licenses are determined by the department under s. 440.03 (9) (a). The examining board may not renew a license issued to a person under subs. (2) to (6) unless the person certifies to the examining board that the person has reviewed the current digest under s. 454.125.

SB70,3001 Section 3001 . 454.08 (9) of the statutes is amended to read:

SB70,1545,19 454.08 (9) The renewal date for licenses issued under this section is specified shall be as determined by the department under s. 440.08 (2) (a), and the renewal fee for such licenses is determined by the department under s. 440.03 (9) (a).

SB70,3002 Section 3002. 454.23 (5) of the statutes is amended to read:

SB70,1546,2 454.23 (5) Expiration and renewal. The renewal date for a license granted under sub. (2) is specified shall be as determined by the department under s. 440.08 (2) (a), and the renewal fee for that license is determined by the department under s. 440.03 (9) (a). The department may not renew a license granted to a person under this section unless the person certifies to the department that the person has reviewed the current digest under s. 454.267.

SB70,3003 Section 3003 . 454.25 (9) of the statutes is amended to read:

SB70,1546,7 454.25 (9) The renewal date for a barbering establishment license is specified shall be as determined by the department under s. 440.08 (2) (a), and the renewal fee for a barbering establishment license is determined by the department under s. 440.03 (9) (a).

SB70,3004 Section 3004. 455.06 (1) (a) of the statutes is amended to read:

SB70,1546,12 455.06 (1) (a) Except as provided in par. (b), the renewal dates for licenses issued under this subchapter or under s. 455.04 (4), 2019 stats., are specified shall be as determined by the department under s. 440.08 (2) (a), and the renewal fee for such licenses is determined by the department under s. 440.03 (9) (a).

SB70,3005 Section 3005. 455.06 (1) (b) of the statutes is amended to read:

SB70,1546,21 455.06 (1) (b) A license issued under s. 455.04 (2) is valid for 2 years or until the individual obtains a license under s. 455.04 (1) and may not be renewed, except that the examining board may promulgate rules specifying circumstances in which the examining board, in cases of hardship, may allow an individual to renew a license issued under s. 455.04 (2). Notwithstanding sub. (2), an individual holding a license issued under s. 455.04 (2) is not required to complete continuing education the examining board shall, for up to a 2-year period, exempt new licensees from the requirements under sub. (2).

SB70,3006 Section 3006. 455.065 (7) of the statutes is amended to read:

SB70,1547,4 455.065 (7) Grant an exemption from the continuing education requirements under this section to a psychologist who certifies to the examining board that he or she has permanently retired from the practice of psychology. A psychologist who has been granted an exemption under this subsection may not return to active practice without submitting evidence satisfactory to the examining board of having completed the required continuing education credits within the 2-year period specified by the board prior to the return to the practice of psychology.

SB70,3007 Section 3007. 456.07 (title) of the statutes is repealed and recreated to read:

SB70,1547,6 456.07 (title) Renewal.

SB70,3008 Section 3008 . 456.07 (1) and (3) of the statutes are repealed.

SB70,3009 Section 3009 . 456.07 (2) of the statutes is amended to read:

SB70,1547,21 456.07 (2) The application for a new certificate of registration The renewal date for a license issued under this subchapter shall be as determined by the department under s. 440.08 (2). A renewal application shall include the applicable renewal fee determined by the department under s. 440.03 (9) (a), a report of any facts requested by the examining board on forms provided for such purpose, and evidence satisfactory to the examining board that during the biennial period immediately preceding application for registration the applicant has attended a continuing education program or course of study. During the time between initial licensure and commencement of a full 2-year licensure period, new licensees shall not be required to meet continuing education requirements. All registration fees are payable on or before the applicable renewal date specified under s. 440.08 (2) (a) The examining board shall, for up to a 2-year period, exempt new licensees from the continuing education requirements under this subsection.

SB70,3010 Section 3010. 456.07 (5) of the statutes is amended to read:

SB70,1548,4 456.07 (5) Only an individual who has qualified as a is licensed and registered as a nursing home administrator under this chapter and who holds a valid current registration certificate under this section for the current registration period may use the title “Nursing Home Administrator", and the abbreviation “ N.H.A." after the person's name. No other person may use or be designated by such title or such abbreviation or any other words, letters, sign, card or device tending to or intended to indicate that the person is a licensed and registered nursing home administrator.

SB70,3011 Section 3011 . 457.20 (2) of the statutes is amended to read:

SB70,1548,9 457.20 (2) The renewal dates for certificates and licenses granted under this chapter, other than training certificates and licenses or temporary certificates or licenses, are specified shall be as determined by the department under s. 440.08 (2) (a).

SB70,3012 Section 3012 . 457.22 (2) of the statutes is amended to read:

SB70,1548,17 457.22 (2) The rules promulgated under sub. (1) may not require an individual to complete more than 30 hours of continuing education programs or courses of study in order to qualify for renewal per 2-year period. The appropriate section of the examining board may waive all or part of the requirements established in rules promulgated under this section if it determines that prolonged illness, disability, or other exceptional circumstances have prevented the individual from completing the requirements.

SB70,3013 Section 3013. 458.085 (3) of the statutes is amended to read:

SB70,1548,20 458.085 (3) Continuing education requirements for renewal of certificates issued individuals certified under this subchapter.

SB70,3014 Section 3014 . 458.09 (3) of the statutes is amended to read:

SB70,1549,6 458.09 (3) The number of hours of attendance at and completion of continuing education programs or courses of study required under the rules promulgated under s. 458.085 (3) shall be reduced by one hour for each hour of attendance at and completion of, within the 2 years immediately preceding the date on which the renewal application is submitted current reporting period, continuing education programs or courses of study that the applicant has attended and completed in order to continue to qualify for employment as an assessor and that the department determines is substantially equivalent to attendance at and completion of continuing education programs or courses of study for certified general appraisers, certified residential appraisers or licensed appraisers, as appropriate.

SB70,3015 Section 3015 . 458.11 of the statutes is amended to read:

SB70,1550,2 458.11 Expiration and 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). Renewal of an appraiser certificate automatically renews the individual's appraiser license without payment of the renewal fee for the appraiser license or completion of any additional continuing education requirements that would otherwise be required for renewal of the appraiser license. Renewal applications shall be accompanied by proof of completion of the continuing education requirements in s. 458.13. Notwithstanding s. 458.06 (3) (b) 2. and (4) (b) 2., 1989 stats., and s. 458.08 (3) (b) 2. and (c) 2., 1991 stats., the department may not renew a certificate that was granted under s. 458.06 (3) or (4) before May 29, 1993, unless the holder of the certificate submits evidence satisfactory to the department that he or she has successfully completed the applicable educational requirements specified in rules promulgated under s. 458.085 (1) and the department may not renew a certificate that was granted under s. 458.08 (3) before May 29, 1993, unless the holder of the certificate submits evidence satisfactory to the department that he or she has successfully completed the applicable education and experience requirements specified in rules promulgated under s. 458.085 (1) and (2).

SB70,3016 Section 3016. 458.13 of the statutes is amended to read:

SB70,1550,8 458.13 Continuing education requirements. At the time of renewal of a certificate issued under this subchapter, each applicant shall submit proof that, within the 2 years immediately preceding the date on which the renewal application is submitted, he or she has satisfied the continuing education requirements specified in the rules promulgated under s. 458.085 (3).

SB70,3017 Section 3017. 458.33 (5) of the statutes is amended to read:

SB70,1550,15 458.33 (5) Renewals. A licensed appraisal management company shall submit a renewal application, along with the applicable renewal fee determined by the department under s. 440.03 (9) (a), but not to exceed $2,000, to the department on a form prescribed by the department by the applicable renewal date specified determined by the department under s. 440.08 (2) (a). A renewal under this subsection is subject to sub. (4).

SB70,3018 Section 3018 . 459.09 (1) (intro.) of the statutes is amended to read:

SB70,1550,19 459.09 (1) (intro.) Each person issued a license under this subchapter shall, on or before the applicable renewal date specified determined by the department under s. 440.08 (2) (a), do all of the following:

SB70,3019 Section 3019 . 459.09 (1) (b) of the statutes is amended to read:

SB70,1551,2 459.09 (1) (b) Submit with the renewal application proof that he or she completed, within the 2 years immediately preceding the date of his or her application, 20 hours of satisfied applicable continuing education programs or courses of study approved or required under requirements specified in rules promulgated under s. 459.095. This paragraph does not apply to an applicant for renewal of a license that expires on the first renewal date after the date on which the examining board initially granted the license.

SB70,3020 Section 3020. 459.095 (1) of the statutes is amended to read:

SB70,1551,11 459.095 (1) Promulgate rules establishing continuing education requirements for individuals licensed under s. 459.09. The rules shall require the completion of 20 hours per 2-year period in programs or courses of study approved under this subsection. The rules shall establish the criteria for approval of continuing education programs or courses of study required for renewal of a license under s. 459.09 and for approval of the sponsors and cosponsors of continuing education programs or courses of study. The examining board shall, for up to a 2-year period, exempt new licensees from the requirements under this section.

SB70,3021 Section 3021 . 459.24 (5) (intro.) of the statutes is amended to read:

SB70,1551,17 459.24 (5) Expiration and renewal. (intro.) The renewal dates for licenses granted under this subchapter, other than temporary licenses granted under sub. (6), are 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 all of the following:

SB70,3022 Section 3022 . 459.24 (5) (b) of the statutes is amended to read:

SB70,1551,24 459.24 (5) (b) Proof that the applicant completed, within the 2 years immediately preceding the date of his or her application, 20 hours of satisfied continuing education programs or courses of study approved or required under requirements specified in rules promulgated under sub. (5m). This paragraph does not apply to an applicant for renewal of a license that expires on the first renewal date after the date on which the examining board initially granted the license.

SB70,3023 Section 3023. 459.24 (5m) (a) 1. of the statutes is amended to read:

SB70,1552,8 459.24 (5m) (a) 1. Promulgate rules establishing continuing education requirements for individuals licensed under this subchapter. The rules shall require the completion of 20 hours in programs or courses of study approved under this subsection. The examining board shall, for up to a 2-year period, exempt new licensees from the requirements under this subdivision. The rules shall establish the criteria for approval of continuing education programs or courses of study required for renewal of a license under sub. (5) and the criteria for approval of the sponsors and cosponsors of continuing education programs or courses of study.

SB70,3024 Section 3024 . 460.07 (2) (intro.) of the statutes is amended to read:

SB70,1552,13 460.07 (2) (intro.) 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 all of the following:

SB70,3025 Section 3025 . 460.10 (1) (a) of the statutes is amended to read:

SB70,1552,19 460.10 (1) (a) Requirements and procedures for a license holder to complete continuing education programs or courses of study to qualify for renewal of his or her license. The rules promulgated under this paragraph may not require a license holder to complete more than 24 hours of continuing education programs or courses of study in order to qualify for renewal of his or her license per 2-year period.

SB70,3026 Section 3026 . 462.02 (2) (d) of the statutes is amended to read:

SB70,1552,24 462.02 (2) (d) A dentist licensed under s. 447.04 (1), a dental therapist licensed under s. 447.04 (1m), a dental hygienist licensed under s. 447.04 (2), a person certified as an expanded function dental auxiliary under s. 447.04 (3), or a person under the direct supervision of a dentist.

SB70,3027 Section 3027. 462.04 of the statutes, as affected by 2021 Wisconsin Act 251, is amended to read:

SB70,1553,12 462.04 Prescription or order required. A person who holds a license or limited X-ray machine operator permit under this chapter may not use diagnostic X-ray equipment on humans for diagnostic purposes unless authorized to do so by prescription or order of a physician licensed under s. 448.04 (1) (a), a naturopathic doctor licensed under s. 466.04 (1), a dentist licensed under s. 447.04 (1), a dental therapist licensed under s. 447.04 (1m), a podiatrist licensed under s. 448.63, a chiropractor licensed under s. 446.02, an advanced practice nurse certified under s. 441.16 (2), a physician assistant licensed under s. 448.974, or, subject to s. 448.56 (7) (a), a physical therapist who is licensed under s. 448.53 or who holds a compact privilege under subch. XI of ch. 448.

SB70,3028 Section 3028 . 462.04 of the statutes, as affected by 2021 Wisconsin Act 251 and 2023 Wisconsin Act .... (this act), is amended to read:

SB70,1553,24 462.04 Prescription or order required. A person who holds a license or limited X-ray machine operator permit under this chapter may not use diagnostic X-ray equipment on humans for diagnostic purposes unless authorized to do so by prescription or order of a physician licensed under s. 448.04 (1) (a), a naturopathic doctor licensed under s. 466.04 (1), a dentist licensed under s. 447.04 (1), a dental therapist licensed under s. 447.04 (1m), a podiatrist licensed under s. 448.63, a chiropractor licensed under s. 446.02, an advanced practice registered nurse certified licensed under s. 441.16 (2) 441.09, a physician assistant licensed under s. 448.974, or, subject to s. 448.56 (7) (a), a physical therapist who is licensed under s. 448.53 or who holds a compact privilege under subch. XI of ch. 448.

SB70,3029 Section 3029 . 462.05 (1) of the statutes is amended to read:

SB70,1554,5 462.05 (1) The renewal date for licenses and limited X-ray machine operator permits granted under this chapter 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).

SB70,3030 Section 3030 . 463.10 (5) of the statutes is amended to read:

SB70,1554,10 463.10 (5) Exception. Subsections (2) to (4m) do not apply to a dentist who is licensed under s. 447.03 (1) or to a , dental therapist, or physician who tattoos or offers to tattoo a person in the course of the dentist's, dental therapist's, or physician's professional practice.

SB70,3031 Section 3031 . 463.12 (5) of the statutes is amended to read:

SB70,1554,15 463.12 (5) Exception. Subsections (2) to (4m) do not apply to a dentist who is licensed under s. 447.03 (1) or to a , dental therapist, or physician who pierces the body of or offers to pierce the body of a person in the course of the dentist's, dental therapist's, or physician's professional practice.

SB70,3032 Section 3032. 466.04 (3) (a) (intro.) of the statutes is amended to read:

SB70,1554,21 466.04 (3) (a) (intro.) The renewal date for licenses granted under this chapter is 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. The application shall include all of the following in order for the license to be renewed:

SB70,3033 Section 3033 . 470.045 (3) (b) of the statutes is amended to read:

SB70,1555,2 470.045 (3) (b) The renewal date for certificates of authorization under this section is specified shall be as determined by the department under s. 440.08 (2) (a), and the renewal fee for such certificates is determined by the department under s. 440.03 (9) (a).

SB70,3034 Section 3034 . 470.07 of the statutes is amended to read:

SB70,1555,10 470.07 Renewal of licenses. The renewal dates for licenses granted under this chapter 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) and evidence satisfactory to the appropriate section of the examining board that the applicant has completed any continuing education requirements specified in rules promulgated under s. 470.03 (2).

SB70,3035 Section 3035 . 480.08 (5) of the statutes is amended to read: