SB70: Bill Text

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SB70,3007 Section 3007. 456.07 (title) of the statutes is repealed and recreated to read: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SB70,3008 Section 3008 . 456.07 (1) and (3) of the statutes are repealed.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:

SB70,1555,20 480.08 (5) Expiration and renewal. The renewal date for certificates granted under this chapter, other than temporary certificates granted under sub. (7), is specified shall be as determined by the department under s. 440.08 (2) (a), and the renewal fee for certificates granted under this chapter, other than temporary certificates granted under sub. (7), is determined by the department under s. 440.03 (9) (a). Renewal applications shall include evidence satisfactory to the department that the applicant holds a current permit issued under s. 77.52 (9). A renewal application for an auctioneer certificate shall be accompanied by proof of completion of continuing education requirements under sub. (6).

SB70,3036 Section 3036. 601.31 (1) (mv) of the statutes is created to read:

SB70,1555,24 601.31 (1) (mv) For initial issuance or renewal of a license as a pharmacy benefit management broker or consultant under s. 628.495, amounts to be set by the commissioner by rule.

SB70,3037 Section 3037. 601.31 (1) (nv) of the statutes is created to read:

SB70,1556,2 601.31 (1) (nv) For issuing or renewing a license as a pharmaceutical representative under s. 632.863, an amount to be set by the commissioner by rule.

SB70,3038 Section 3038 . 601.31 (1) (nw) of the statutes is created to read:

SB70,1556,6 601.31 (1) (nw) For issuing or renewing a license as a pharmacy services administrative organization under s. 632.864, an amount to be set by the commissioner by rule.

SB70,3039 Section 3039 . 601.41 (13) of the statutes is created to read:

SB70,1556,13 601.41 (13) Value-based diabetes medication pilot project. The commissioner shall develop a pilot project to direct a pharmacy benefit manager, as defined in s. 632.865 (1) (c), and a pharmaceutical manufacturer to create a value-based, sole-source arrangement to reduce the costs of prescription medication used to treat diabetes. The commissioner may promulgate rules to implement this subsection.

SB70,3040 Section 3040. 601.575 of the statutes is created to read:

SB70,1556,20 601.575 Prescription drug importation program. (1) Importation program requirements. The commissioner, in consultation with persons interested in the sale and pricing of prescription drugs and appropriate officials and agencies of the federal government, shall design and implement a prescription drug importation program for the benefit of residents of this state, that generates savings for residents, and that satisfies all of the following:

SB70,1556,23 (a) The commissioner shall designate a state agency to become a licensed wholesale distributor or to contract with a licensed wholesale distributor and shall seek federal certification and approval to import prescription drugs.

SB70,1556,25 (b) The program shall comply with relevant requirements of 21 USC 384, including safety and cost savings requirements.

SB70,1557,2 (c) The program shall import prescription drugs from Canadian suppliers regulated under any appropriate Canadian or provincial laws.

SB70,1557,4 (d) The program shall have a process to sample the purity, chemical composition, and potency of imported prescription drugs.

SB70,1557,8 (e) The program shall import only those prescription drugs for which importation creates substantial savings for residents of this state and only those prescription drugs that are not brand-name drugs and that have fewer than 4 competitor prescription drugs in the United States.

SB70,1557,10 (f) The commissioner shall ensure that prescription drugs imported under the program are not distributed, dispensed, or sold outside of this state.

SB70,1557,11 (g) The program shall ensure all of the following:

SB70,1557,13 1. Participation by any pharmacy or health care provider in the program is voluntary.

SB70,1557,15 2. Any pharmacy or health care provider participating in the program has the appropriate license or other credential in this state.

SB70,1557,18 3. Any pharmacy or health care provider participating in the program charges a consumer or health plan the actual acquisition cost of the imported prescription drug that is dispensed.

SB70,1557,22 (h) The program shall ensure that a payment by a health plan or health insurance policy for a prescription drug imported under the program reimburses no more than the actual acquisition cost of the imported prescription drug that is dispensed.

SB70,1557,24 (i) The program shall ensure that any health plan or health insurance policy participating in the program does all of the following:

SB70,1558,2 1. Maintains a formulary and claims payment system with current information on prescription drugs imported under the program.

SB70,1558,5 2. Bases cost-sharing amounts for participants or insureds under the plan or policy on no more than the actual acquisition cost of the prescription drug imported under the program that is dispensed to the participant or insured.

SB70,1558,8 3. Demonstrates to the commissioner or a state agency designated by the commissioner how premiums under the plan or policy are affected by savings on prescription drugs imported under the program.