2017 Acts Index

Superintendent of Public Instruction may revoke a license for immoral conduct, definition revised re pornographic material; governing bodies of schools (public, private, charter) prohibited from aiding an employee, contractor, or agent in obtaining a new job in a school or educational agency if there is reason to believe child sexual abuse has been committed - Act 130

Teacher development program grants: DWD to award to school districts re partnership with educator preparation program approved by DPI, bachelor's degree not required to enroll in program [Sec. 1407, 1524] - Act 59

Youth Options Program renamed Early College Credit Program with revisions; part-time Open Enrollment Program restored with exceptions; private school provisions and DPI duties [Sec. 209, 210, 400, 629, 630, 631, 633, 1396, 1465, 1471, 1473, 1536-1576, 1635, 9135 (1p), 9435 (1p), (1q)] - Act 59

parole commission Parole Commission, see Parole or probation

parole or probation Parole or probation

Aiding a person suffering from an overdose or adverse reaction and immunity from controlled substance prosecution: revisions to 2017 WisAct 33 re initial applicability clause, bail jumping immunity, and sunset the bail jumping changes [Sec. 2251xg-xs, 2265r, 9452 (2x)] - Act 59

Aiding a person suffering from an overdose or adverse reaction: immunity from prosecution for controlled substance possession or having probation, parole, or extended supervision revoked provisions created for the person being aided and the aider; definition of ``aider" modified - Act 33

Huber release permitted for probationers confined in tribal jail, county jail, or county house of correction on probation violation, conditions set - Act 199

Illegal possession of a firearm: mandatory minimum incarceration period modified - Act 310

Individuals pardoned or released before completing their sentences: DOC report required - Act 369

Job access loan to repair or purchase a vehicle: eligibility revised - Act 80

Parole Commission membership reduced [Sec. 38j] - Act 59

Wisconsin substance abuse program renamed Wisconsin rehabilitation program and revised, DHS conditions removed, and earned release provision [Sec. 1856c-1857h] [vetoed] - Act 59

partridge Partridge, see Bird

paternity Paternity, see Family -- Support

payment in lieu of taxes Payment in lieu of taxes, see Property tax -- Exemption

pedestrian Pedestrian, see Street

peg _professional employer group_ PEG (Professional employer group), see Employment bureau

peo _professional employer organization_ PEO (Professional employer organization), see Employment bureau

per diem Per diem, see Elections Commission; Ethics Commission

permit Permit, see Alcohol beverage -- Regulation; Bus and truck -- Taxation or registration; Hunting; Milwaukee -- Planning; Mines, pits, and quarries; Municipality -- Planning; Natural Resources, Department of -- Environmental protection; Teacher -- Certificate; Transportation, Department of -- Roads

personal injury Personal injury, see Damage (personal injury)

personal property Personal property

Discovery procedure changes in court proceedings; class action procedural requirements; certain civil action statute of limitations revised; DOR and third-party audits re unclaimed property; interest rates for overdue insurance claims - Act 235

Qualified child sales and use tax rebate and August sales tax holiday on eligible property for 2018 created [partial veto] - Act 367

Self-service storage facility law revisions re disposal of property, liens, and towing vehicles - Act 325

personal property _ taxation Personal property -- Taxation, see Property tax, and its subheadings

personal representative Personal representative, see Estate of deceased person

personnel management, division of _dpm_ Personnel Management, Division of (DPM), see Administration, Department of -- Boards and other subdivisions

persons with disabilities Persons with disabilities, see also Children -- Special educational needs; Deaf and hearing impaired; Intellectual disabilities; Veteran

Applicant for DOT ID card or motor vehicle operator’s license or vehicle registration allowed to indicate an invisible disability; DOT duties and law enforcement provisions - Act 244

Complex rehabilitation technology: DHS to establish rules and polices for MA recipients who are complex needs patients, definition provisions; certain equipment specified - Act 306

Dental services by facilities serving individuals with disabilities: enhanced MA reimbursement rates, conditions and waiver provisions [Sec. 928f] - Act 59

Disabled children's long-term support program: county support requirements and DHS duties; excess state funding for school-based services transferred to MA trust fund [Sec. 379b, 543c, 766, 767, 928n, 9420 (3f)] - Act 59

Employment First initiative established for certain state agencies re competitive integrated employment for persons with disabilities, report required - Act 178

Human services vehicles: DOT rules revised re allowing certain passengers to stand while vehicle is in motion [Admin.Code Trans 301.05] - Act 238

Olympic, Paralympic, and Special Olympics medals won by individuals: income tax exemption for value of and any payments from the U.S. Olympic Committee or Special Olympics Board of Directors [Sec. 1023s, 9338 (16c)] - Act 59

People with Developmental Disabilities, Board for, to develop program providing coaching for the hiring of individuals with disabilities enrolled in long-term care programs - Act 323

Supervised business initiatives program: requirement that DWD run the program repealed - Act 354

Supported decision-making agreements for adults with a functional impairment provisions created; DHS duties - Act 345

peshtigo, city of Peshtigo, City of, see Marinette County

pesticide Pesticide, see Pests

pests Pests

Pesticide, fertilizer, and commercial feed manufacturers and distributors: license and fee revisions; agricultural chemical cleanup fund provisions [Sec. 190, 538-542, 1242-1305, 9102 (3), 9302 (1)] - Act 59

petroleum Petroleum, see also Energy conservation; Fuel; Gasoline; Severance tax

Petroleum inspection fund: transfers to transportation fund [Sec. 144-147, 9245 (1)] - Act 59

pets Pets, see Animal

pharmacy Pharmacy

Biological products: pharmacy laws revised re prescribing and dispensing, interchangeable biological product provision - Act 149

Dextromethorphan in drugs: sales to minors without a prescription prohibited; ID and penalty provisions - Act 160

Pharmacy practice law changes and Pharmacy Examining Board rule revisions [Admin.Code Phar 1.02, 6.06] - Act 18

Practice of pharmacy: exemption to license requirement for person providing services as directed, supervised, and inspected by a pharmacist; Pharmacy Examining Board rules provision - Act 293

Prescription drug monitoring program clarification re review of patient records [Sec. 2251c-x] - Act 59

Prescription drug order extension when refill authorization cannot be obtained: pharmacist may dispense a limited supply under set conditions - Act 19

Pseudoephedrine product sales: implementation of electronic system for recording, tracking, and blocking illegal sales; National Precursor Log Exchange (NPLEx) and DOJ provisions - Act 98

Schedule V controlled substances containing codeine may not be dispensed without a prescription - Act 25

Third party logistics providers exempt from regulation as prescription drug wholesale distributors by the Pharmacy Examining Board; enforcement and disciplinary authority of DSPS and attached boards and credentialing boards modified; interest charged on costs of disciplinary proceedings provision - Act 328

Vaccine administration by pharmacy students requirements modified - Act 42

pheasant Pheasant, see Bird

physically disabled Physically disabled, see Persons with disabilities

physician Physician, see also Medical education

Addiction medicine consultation program: DHS to create and administer - Act 28

Advanced practice clinician training programs: grants to hospitals and clinics to establish [Sec. 371t, 1657b] - Act 59

DSPS regulation of professions and building and safety laws revisions re notice of request to inspect or copy building plans, list of licensed retail supplies of LPG, review of local construction site erosion control program, membership of certain boards and credentialing boards, nursing practice law, physician assistant renewal date, Cemetery Board filings, and DSPS employed mining inspector; local ordinance regulating tattooing and body piercing prohibited - Act 329

Dual employment with a state agency or authority: restriction clarified and exemption for licensed health care providers created [Sec. 137-139] - Act 59

Emergency physician services and reimbursement workgroup established by DHS, report required [Sec. 9120 (5f)] [vetoed] - Act 59

Graduate medical training in an addiction specialty and development of a training program: existing DHS grant programs to hospitals and rural hospitals expanded to include - Act 26

Investigational drugs, devices, and biological products: access to by eligible patients and limitation of liability provisions - Act 165

Mental health treatment record of foster child: health care provider may disclose to child welfare agency and out-of-home care provider, conditions set - Act 252

Practice of podiatry under supervision of a podiatrist: license exception for nonsurgical services provided by advanced practice nurse prescriber; physician assistant provisions and administrative rule revisions [Admin.Code Med 8.01, 8.02, 8.05, 8.07, 8.09, 8.10] - Act 227

Primary care and psychiatry shortage grant program eligibility revisions [Sec. 704pg, pm] - Act 59

Sports medicine physicians licensed in other states and practicing at certain sporting events or facilities: licensure exemption, MEB provisions - Act 341

Substance abuse: reporting requirements for certain credentialing boards re opioids; federal waiver re dispensing narcotics for addiction treatment; buprenorphine prior authorization review and report; counseling changes re licensing 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] - Act 262

Tetrahydrocannabinols (THC) definition modified re cannabidiol (CBD oil) documentation; scheduling of CBD oil and physician provisions - Act 4

Therapeutic or modified diets in certain long term care facilities: physician may delegate prescribing to a licensed or certified dietitian [Admin.Code DHS 132.63, 134.64] - Act 101

Transferring an individual from a hospital emergency department for emergency detention: medically appropriate determination by hospital employee or medical staff required; duty to warn of dangerousness and immunity from civil and criminal liability provisions - Act 140

physician assistant Physician assistant, see Physician

pinball machine Pinball machine, see Vending machine

pittsville, city of Pittsville, City of, see Wood County

planning Planning, see Farmland preservation; Municipality -- Planning; Regional planning

plants Plants, see also Farm produce

Ginseng designated as the state herb; Blue Book provision - Act 86

Industrial hemp: DATCP to regulate activities; criminal history search, pilot program, controlled substances laws, testing, fees, seed, penalty, and rules provisions - Act 100

plats Plats

Political subdivision authority revisions re expiration of local approvals, division of land by certified survey map, levy limit exception, contesting an imposed fee, sewerage system service changes, prohibiting Saturday work, uniform dwelling code, building inspector and certain ordinances, inclusionary zoning ordinances, security required for plat approval, substantial completion of public improvements, subdivision approval conditions, construction banners, storm water management, eminent domain, housing-related reports, rental housing units regulation, and zoning amendment protest - Act 243

Register of deeds: information assigned to a document submitted for filing or recording modified; penalties eliminated re registration of farm names; condominium plat provision - Act 102

plover, village of Plover, Village of, see Portage County

plumber Plumber

DSPS may appoint certain local governments to approve building and plumbing plans and variances for public buildings and places of employment, administrative code provisions [Admin.Code SPS 302.31, 361.04, 361.60, 361.61] - Act 198