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Wisconsin Administrative Register No. 847B

Published every Monday by the Legislative Reference Bureau under s. 35.93, Wis. Stats.

Publication Date: July 27, 2026
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Table of Contents

Emergency Rules in Effect

(Includes Rules Filed With Legislative Reference Bureau not yet in effect indicated below as “Pending”)

Document
Agency
Chapter Groups
Chapters
Related to
EmR2606
Expires: December 20, 2026
First Appearance
Board of Nursing (N)
ch. N 1
Faculty accreditation standards
EmR2605
Expires: November 15, 2026
Department of Natural Resources (NR)
Chs. NR 1-99; Fish, Game and Enforcement, Forestry and Recreation
ch. NR 20
ch. NR 40
Changes to the bag and possession limit for round goby on Lake Winnebago system area waters and possession and bag limit for other detrimental species on other waters of the state
EmR2604
Expires: October 27, 2026
Department of Workforce Development (DWD)
Chs. DWD 80-81; Worker’s Compensation
ch. DWD 80
Procedural rules for hearings and adjudicatory functions for worker's compensation cases and similar cases
EmR2603
Expires: October 29, 2026
Department of Workforce Development (DWD)
Ch. DWD 301; Migrant Labor
ch. DWD 301
Heat illness protections for migrant workers
EmR2602
Expires: October 8, 2026
Department of Natural Resources (NR)
ch. NR 10
Administering the elk hunting license application
EmR2111
Expires: The date on which rules promulgated pursuant to s. 94.55 (3w), Stats., take effect.
Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (ATCP)
Chs. ATCP 20-54; Agricultural Resource Management
ch. ATCP 22
Hemp and affecting small businesses

Statements of Scope

Document
Agency
Chapter Groups
Chapters
Related to
SS 050-26
Department of Transportation (Trans)
ch. Trans 106
Certification of traffic safety programs and instructors

Notices of Public Hearing and Comment Period for Statements of Scope

Document
Agency
Chapter Groups
Chapters
Related to
SS 043-26 Notice of Preliminary Hearing
Department of Natural Resources (NR)
Chs. NR 1-99; Fish, Game and Enforcement, Forestry and Recreation
ch. NR 12
Wolf depredation claims (ch. NR 12)

Notices of Submittal of Proposed Rules to Legislative Council Clearinghouse

Document
Agency
Chapter Groups
Chapters
Related to
CR 26-041
Department of Natural Resources (NR)
Chs. NR 1-99; Fish, Game and Enforcement, Forestry and Recreation
ch. NR 20
Changes to s. NR 20.35 to allow for alternate size and bag limits for walleye under specific conditions for the rehabilitation of walleye fisheries
CR 26-042
Department of Natural Resources (NR)
Chs. NR 1-99; Fish, Game and Enforcement, Forestry and Recreation
ch. NR 20
ch. NR 21
ch. NR 23
Fish possession limits and fishing tournament regulations
CR 26-043
Department of Natural Resources (NR)
ch. NR 20
Changes to the bag and possession limit for round goby on Lake Winnebago system area waters and possession and bag limit for other detrimental species on other waters of the state
CR 26-044
Department of Workforce Development (DWD)
Department of Administration-Division of Hearings and Appeals (HA)
Chs. DWD 80-81; Worker’s Compensation
ch. HA 4
ch. DWD 80
Procedural rules for hearings and adjudicatory functions for worker's compensation cases and similar cases

Rule-Making Notices (Hearing Notices)

Document
Agency
Chapter Groups
Chapters
Related to
CR 26-041
Department of Natural Resources (NR)
Chs. NR 1-99; Fish, Game and Enforcement, Forestry and Recreation
ch. NR 20
Changes to s. NR 20.35 to allow for alternate size and bag limits for walleye under specific conditions for the rehabilitation of walleye fisheries
CR 26-042
Department of Natural Resources (NR)
Chs. NR 1-99; Fish, Game and Enforcement, Forestry and Recreation
ch. NR 20
ch. NR 21
ch. NR 23
Fish possession limits and fishing tournament regulations
CR 26-043
Department of Natural Resources (NR)
ch. NR 20
Changes to the bag and possession limit for round goby on Lake Winnebago system area waters and possession and bag limit for other detrimental species on other waters of the state
EmR2606
Board of Nursing (N)
ch. N 1
Faculty accreditation standards

Emergency Rules Filed with Legislative Reference Bureau

Document
Agency
Chapter Groups
Chapters
Related to
EmR2606
Board of Nursing (N)
ch. N 1
Faculty accreditation standards

Public Notices

Document
Agency
Related to
Public Notice: Notice of Nonacquiescence under s. 73.01 (4) (e) 2.
Department of Revenue (Tax)
In the matter of Donald and Susan Utter
Revised Public Notice: Medical Assistance Reimbursement of Nursing Homes
Department of Health Services (DHS)
State of Wisconsin Medicaid Nursing Facility Payment Plan: July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027

Final Rules Published in Administrative Code and Final Regulatory Flexibility Analyses

Document
Agency
Chapter Groups
Chapters
Related to
CR 24-026
Effective: August 1, 2026
Department of Public Instruction (PI)
ch. PI 27
Revisions to rules governing the commencement of the school term prior to September 1
CR 26-006
Effective: August 1, 2026
Department of Public Instruction (PI)
ch. PI 1
ch. PI 2
ch. PI 5
ch. PI 6
ch. PI 7
ch. PI 8
ch. PI 11
ch. PI 19
ch. PI 23
ch. PI 24
ch. PI 25
ch. PI 30
ch. PI 34
ch. PI 35
ch. PI 36
ch. PI 37
ch. PI 38
ch. PI 41
ch. PI 48
ch. PI 49
2025-26 biennial cleanup of DPI administrative rules and affecting small businesses
CR 26-009
Effective: August 1, 2026
Department of Children and Families (DCF)
Chs. DCF 201-252; Early Care and Education
ch. DCF 202
ch. DCF 250
ch. DCF 251
ch. DCF 252
Child care certification and licensing compliance with federal CCDF requirements
CR 26-010
Effective: August 1, 2026, except sections 30 and 37 shall be effective on August 1, 2027
Department of Children and Families (DCF)
Chs. DCF 201-252; Early Care and Education
ch. DCF 250
ch. DCF 251
ch. DCF 252
Large family child care centers and assistant child care teachers
CR 26-011
Effective: August 1, 2026
Department of Children and Families (DCF)
Chs. DCF 201-252; Early Care and Education
ch. DCF 201
Child care subsidy compliance with CCDF requirements and other minor updates
CR 26-017
Effective: August 1, 2026
Public Service Commission (PSC)
ch. PSC 114
Update state electrical code volume I – adopt national electric safety code provisions

Table of Administrative Code Provisions Revised in this Register

Revisions Table

Instructions For Inserting and Removing Administrative Code Chapters

Instructions For Inserting and Removing Administrative Code Chapters

Administrative Code Chapters Inserted By This Register

See the Table of Administrative Code Provisions Revised in this Register for a list of the added, modified, or removed, administrative code provisions contained in the chapters inserted or removed by this register. See the Final Rules Published in Administrative Code and Final Regulatory Analyses in this register to see the text of rules affecting changes to the chapters inserted or removed by this register.
Kind
Document
Related to
Inserted
DCF 201
Child Care Subsidy Program
Inserted
DCF 202
Child Care Certification
Inserted
DCF 250
Family Child Care Centers
Inserted
DCF 251
Group Child Care Centers And Child Care Programs Established Or Contracted For By School Boards
Inserted
DCF 252
Day Camps For Children
Inserted
NR 19
Miscellaneous Fur, Fish, Game And Outdoor Recreation
Inserted
PI 1
Complaint Resolution And Appeals
Inserted
PI 2
School District Boundary Appeals
Inserted
PI 5
High School Equivalency Diplomas And Certificates Of General Educational Development
Inserted
PI 6
Public Libraries
Inserted
PI 7
Pupil Transportation
Inserted
PI 8
School District Standards
Inserted
PI 11
Children With Disabilities
Inserted
PI 19
Education For School Age Parents
Inserted
PI 23
Esea Intradistrict Safe School Transfer Options
Inserted
PI 24
State Aid For Achievement Guarantee Contracts And Partial Debt Service Reimbursement
Inserted
PI 25
Children At Risk Plan And Program
Inserted
PI 27
Commencement Of School Term
Inserted
PI 30
Special Education Aid
Inserted
PI 34
Educator Licenses
Inserted
PI 35
Milwaukee Parental Choice Program
Inserted
PI 36
Public School Inter-District Open Enrollment
Inserted
PI 37
Grants For National Teacher Certification Or Master Educator Licensure
Inserted
PI 38
State Grant Programs
Inserted
PI 41
Accommodation Of Religious Beliefs
Inserted
PI 48
Racine And Wisconsin Parental Choice Programs
Inserted
PI 49
Special Needs Scholarship Program
Inserted
PSC 114
Wisconsin State Electrical Code, Volume 1

Administrative Code Chapters Removed By This Register

See the Table of Administrative Code Provisions Revised in this Register for a list of the added, modified, or removed, administrative code provisions contained in the chapters inserted or removed by this register. See the Final Rules Published in Administrative Code and Final Regulatory Analyses in this register to see the text of rules affecting changes to the chapters inserted or removed by this register.
Kind
Document
Related to
Removed
DCF 201
Child Care Subsidy Program
Removed
DCF 202
Child Care Certification
Removed
DCF 250
Family Child Care Centers
Removed
DCF 251
Group Child Care Centers And Child Care Programs Established Or Contracted For By School Boards
Removed
DCF 252
Day Camps For Children
Removed
NR 19
Miscellaneous Fur, Fish, Game And Outdoor Recreation
Removed
PI 1
Complaint Resolution And Appeals
Removed
PI 2
School District Boundary Appeals
Removed
PI 5
High School Equivalency Diplomas And Certificates Of General Educational Development
Removed
PI 6
Public Libraries
Removed
PI 7
Pupil Transportation
Removed
PI 8
School District Standards
Removed
PI 11
Children With Disabilities
Removed
PI 19
Education For School Age Parents
Removed
PI 23
Esea Intradistrict Safe School Transfer Options
Removed
PI 24
State Aid For Achievement Guarantee Contracts And Partial Debt Service Reimbursement
Removed
PI 25
Children At Risk Plan And Program
Removed
PI 27
Commencement Of School Term
Removed
PI 30
Special Education Aid
Removed
PI 34
Educator Licenses
Removed
PI 35
Milwaukee Parental Choice Program
Removed
PI 36
Public School Inter-District Open Enrollment
Removed
PI 37
Grants For National Teacher Certification Or Master Educator Licensure
Removed
PI 38
State Grant Programs
Removed
PI 41
Accommodation Of Religious Beliefs
Removed
PI 48
Racine And Wisconsin Parental Choice Programs
Removed
PI 49
Special Needs Scholarship Program
Removed
PSC 114
Wisconsin State Electrical Code, Volume 1

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