59,507g
Section 507g. 20.923 (4) (f) 7x. of the statutes is created to read:
20.923 (4) (f) 7x. State prosecutors office: executive director.
59,508f
Section 508f. 20.923 (6) (hs) of the statutes is created to read:
20.923 (6) (hs) State prosecutors office: legislative liaison.
59,510m
Section 510m. 23.09 (2) (d) (intro.) of the statutes is amended to read:
23.09 (2) (d) Lands, acquisition. (intro.) Acquire by purchase, lease or agreement, and receive by gifts or devise, lands or waters suitable for the purposes enumerated in this paragraph, and maintain such lands and waters for such purposes; and, except for the purpose specified under subd. 12., may condemn lands or waters suitable for such purposes after obtaining approval of the appropriate standing committees of each house of the legislature as determined by the presiding officer thereof:
59,512m
Section 512m. 23.09 (15) of the statutes is created to read:
23.09 (15) Fees for hunting pheasants on department land. If the department requires payment of a fee in order to hunt pheasants on land under its management and control, all of those fees shall be credited to the appropriation account under s. 20.370 (1) (hw).
59,514c
Section 514c. 23.0917 (5g) (c) 1. of the statutes is amended to read:
23.0917 (5g) (c) 1. In this paragraph, “unobligated amount" means the amount by which the annual bonding authority for the subprograms under subs. (3), (4), and (4j) in fiscal years 2011-12, 2012-13, and 2013-14
, 2014-15, and 2015-16 exceeded the amounts that the department obligated from the moneys appropriated under s. 20.866 (2) (ta) for those subprograms for those fiscal years, but not including the amount by which the annual bonding authority for the purpose under sub. (3) (br) in fiscal year years 2013-14
, 2014-15, and 2015-16 exceeded the amount obligated for that purpose in that fiscal year.
59,514d
Section 514d. 23.0917 (5g) (c) 2. b. of the statutes is amended to read:
23.0917 (5g) (c) 2. b. The amount necessary for the purpose under sub. (4) (cm) 5. but not more than $5,000,000 $12,500,000.
59,514g
Section 514g. 23.0917 (5g) (d) of the statutes is created to read:
23.0917 (5g) (d) 1. In this paragraph, “unobligated amount" means the amount by which the annual bonding authority for the subprograms under subs. (3), (4), and (4j) in fiscal years 2014-15 and 2015-16 exceeded the amounts that the department obligated from the moneys appropriated under s. 20.866 (2) (ta) for those subprograms for those fiscal years, but not including the amount by which the annual bonding authority for the purpose under sub. (3) (br) in fiscal years 2014-15 and 2015-16 exceeded the amount obligated for that purpose in that fiscal year.
2. The department shall obligate the unobligated amount as follows:
a. The amount necessary for a grant to Iron County to rebuild the Saxon Harbor campground and marina but not more than $1,000,000.
b. The amount necessary for the purpose under s. 23.0963 but not more than $1,000,000.
c. The amount necessary
for a grant for no more than 50 percent of the cost of reconstructing Eagle Tower in Peninsula State Park but not more than $750,000.
d. The amount necessary
for a grant to the city of Horicon to enhance a shelter located near the Palmatory scenic overlook on the south side of the Horicon Marsh Wildlife Area but not more than $500,000
if, by June 30, 2019, the department and the city submit to the joint committee on finance a written plan for using the grant funds and if, within 14 working days after receiving the plan, the committee cochairpersons do not inform the department of an objection to the plan or, if the cochairpersons inform the department of an objection to the plan, the committee approves the plan by a majority vote .
e. The amount necessary for a grant to the cities of Neenah and Menasha for no more than 50 percent of the cost of constructing 2 pedestrian bridges across the Fox River and pedestrian trails to connect the bridges to existing pedestrian trails but not more than $415,300 and subject to the limitation that the total amount obligated under this subd. 1. e. and s. 23.197 (16) may not exceed $2,015,300.
59,514n
Section 514n. 23.0917 (5g) (e) of the statutes is created to read:
23.0917 (5g) (e) 1. In this paragraph, “unobligated amount" means the amount by which the annual bonding authority for the subprograms under subs. (3), (4), and (4j) in fiscal years 2014-15, 2015-16, and 2016-17 exceeded the amounts that the department obligated from the moneys appropriated under s. 20.866 (2) (ta) for those subprograms for those fiscal years, but not including the amount by which the annual bonding authority for the purpose under sub. (3) (br) in fiscal years 2014-15, 2015-16, and 2016-17 exceeded the amount obligated for that purpose in that fiscal year.
2. Of the unobligated amount, the department shall obligate an amount necessary for the purpose under s. 281.665 (4) (c), but not more than $14,600,000.
59,514r
Section 514r. 23.0963 of the statutes is created to read:
23.0963 Acquisition of the Canadian Pacific Railway corridor. From the appropriation under s. 20.866 (2) (ta) and subject to s. 23.0917 (5g) (d) 2. b., the department shall use the amount necessary, but not more than $1,000,000, to acquire the railway corridor known as the Canadian Pacific Railway corridor in Racine County, beginning at approximately Vandenboom Road in the town of Dover and extending northeast approximately 13 miles to CTH “H” in the village of Sturtevant.
59,515
Section 515
. 23.16 (1) of the statutes is amended to read:
23.16 (1) Publication. The department may produce, issue, or reprint magazines or other periodicals on a periodic basis as it determines, pertaining to fish and game, forests, parks, environmental quality, and other similar subjects of general information. The department shall produce 4 printed issues of the Wisconsin Natural Resources Magazine annually, provide the content of those printed issues on its Internet site, and provide additional magazine content on its Internet site. The department may distribute its magazines and periodicals by subscription. The department shall charge a fee for any of its magazines or periodicals, except that no fee may be charged to a person who is provided a subscription to the Wisconsin Natural Resources Magazine under s. 29.235.
59,516
Section 516
. 23.22 (2) (d) of the statutes is amended to read:
23.22 (2) (d) Under the program established under par. (a), the department shall set aside $42,000 from the appropriation under s. 20.370 (4) (1) (ku) during fiscal year 2013-14 to be used for a project to improve the sea lamprey barrier on the Kewaunee River at the Besadny Anadromous Fish Facility. Upon either the receipt or commitment of funding in the amount of $78,000 from one or more governmental units, the department shall release the amount set aside for the project.
59,517
Section 517
. 23.22 (2) (e) of the statutes is amended to read:
23.22 (2) (e) Under the program established under par. (a), the department shall set aside $262,500 from the appropriation under s. 20.370 (4) (1) (ku) during fiscal year 2013-14 to be used for a project to construct a sea lamprey barrier on the Nemadji River. Upon either the receipt or commitment of funding in the amount of $487,500 from one or more governmental units, the department shall release the amount set aside for the project.
59,518
Section 518
. 23.22 (2) (f) of the statutes is amended to read:
23.22 (2) (f) Under the program established under par. (a) and from the appropriation under s. 20.370 (4) (1) (kc), the department may expend up to $400,000 to carry out sea lamprey control projects and up to $120,000 to conduct surveys of sea lamprey larvae on any inland lakes, tributaries of Lake Michigan or Lake Superior, or harbors of Lake Michigan or Lake Superior.
59,519
Section 519
. 23.27 (5) of the statutes is amended to read:
23.27 (5) Natural areas land acquisition; commitment under the Wisconsin natural areas heritage program. It is the intent of the legislature to initiate additional natural areas land acquisition activities with moneys available from the appropriations under ss. 20.370 (1) (gr) (fu) and 20.866 (2) (ta), (tt), and (tz) under the Wisconsin natural areas heritage program. This commitment is separate from and in addition to the continuing commitment under sub. (4). Moneys available from the appropriations under ss. 20.370 (1) (gr)
(fu) and 20.866 (2) (ta), (tt), and (tz) under the Wisconsin natural areas heritage program may not be used to acquire land through condemnation. The department may not acquire land under this subsection unless the land is suitable for dedication under the Wisconsin natural areas heritage program and upon purchase or as soon after purchase as practicable the department shall take all necessary action to dedicate the land under the Wisconsin natural areas heritage program. Except as provided in s. 23.0915 (2), the department may not expend from the appropriation under s. 20.866 (2) (tz) more than $500,000 in each fiscal year for natural areas land acquisition activities under this subsection and for grants for this purpose under s. 23.096.
59,520
Section 520
. 23.27 (6) of the statutes is amended to read:
23.27 (6) Sale; credit. Moneys received by the state from the sale of any area on state-owned land under the department's management or control which is withdrawn from the state natural areas system shall be credited to the appropriation under s. 20.370 (1) (gr) (fu). An amount equal to the value of any area on state-owned land under the department's management or control which is withdrawn from the state natural areas system but remains in state ownership shall be credited to the appropriation under s. 20.370 (1) (gr) (fu).
59,521
Section 521
. 23.29 (2) of the statutes is amended to read:
23.29 (2) Contributions; state match. The department may accept contributions and gifts for the Wisconsin natural areas heritage program. The department shall convert donations of land which it determines, with the advice of the council, are not appropriate for the Wisconsin natural areas heritage program into cash. The department shall convert other noncash contributions into cash. These moneys shall be deposited in the conservation fund and credited to the appropriation under s. 20.370 (1) (gr) (fu). These moneys shall be matched by an equal amount released from the appropriation under s. 20.866 (2) (ta), (tt), or (tz) or from any combination of these appropriations to be used for natural areas land acquisition activities under s. 23.27 (5). The department shall determine how the moneys being released are to be allocated from these appropriations.
59,521f
Section 521f. 23.33 (5m) (title) of the statutes is amended to read:
23.33 (5m) (title) Safety enhancement program.
59,521g
Section 521g. 23.33 (5m) (a) of the statutes is amended to read:
23.33 (5m) (a) The department shall establish a program to award grants provide funding to organizations that meet the eligibility requirements under par. (b).
59,521h
Section 521h. 23.33 (5m) (b) (intro.) of the statutes is amended to read:
23.33 (5m) (b) (intro.) To be eligible for a grant funding under this subsection, an organization shall meet all of the following requirements:
59,521i
Section 521i. 23.33 (5m) (b) 2. of the statutes is amended to read:
23.33 (5m) (b) 2. The organization promotes the operation of all-terrain vehicles and utility terrain vehicles in a manner that is safe and responsible and that does not harm the environment.
59,521j
Section 521j. 23.33 (5m) (b) 3. of the statutes is amended to read:
23.33 (5m) (b) 3. The organization promotes the operation of all-terrain vehicles and utility terrain vehicles in a manner that does not conflict with the laws, rules, and departmental policies that relate to the operation of all-terrain vehicles or utility terrain vehicles.
59,521k
Section 521k. 23.33 (5m) (b) 4. of the statutes is amended to read:
23.33 (5m) (b) 4. The interest of the organization is limited to the recreational operation of all-terrain vehicles and utility terrain vehicles on all-terrain vehicle trails and other interconnected areas that are off the highways.
59,521L
Section 521L. 23.33 (5m) (b) 5. of the statutes is amended to read:
23.33 (5m) (b) 5. The organization has a board of directors that has a majority of members who are representatives of all-terrain vehicle or utility terrain vehicle clubs.
59,521m
Section 521m. 23.33 (5m) (b) 6. of the statutes is amended to read:
23.33 (5m) (b) 6. The organization provides support to all-terrain vehicle and utility terrain vehicle clubs.
59,521n
Section 521n. 23.33 (5m) (c) (intro.) of the statutes is amended to read:
23.33 (5m) (c) (intro.) An organization receiving a grant funding under this subsection shall use the grant moneys to promote and provide support to the program established under sub. (5) by conducting activities that include all of the following:
59,521o
Section 521o. 23.33 (5m) (c) 1. of the statutes is amended to read:
23.33 (5m) (c) 1. Collecting data on the recreational operation of all-terrain vehicles off the highways
and utility terrain vehicles.
59,521p
Section 521p. 23.33 (5m) (c) 3. of the statutes is amended to read:
23.33 (5m) (c) 3. Attempting to increase participation by current and future all-terrain vehicle and utility terrain vehicle operators and owners in the program established under sub. (5) (d).
59,521q
Section 521q. 23.33 (5m) (c) 4. of the statutes is amended to read:
23.33 (5m) (c) 4. Assisting the department of natural resources and the department of tourism in creating an outreach program to inform local communities of appropriate all-terrain vehicle and utility terrain vehicle use in their communities and of the economic benefits that may be gained from promoting tourism to attract all-terrain vehicle and utility terrain vehicle operators.
59,521r
Section 521r. 23.33 (5m) (c) 5. of the statutes is amended to read:
23.33 (5m) (c) 5. Attempting to improve and maintain its relationship with the department of natural resources, the department of tourism, all-terrain vehicle and utility terrain vehicle dealers, all-terrain vehicle and utility terrain vehicle manufacturers, off-highway motorcycle clubs, as defined in s. 23.335 (1) (r), off-highway motorcycle alliances, other organizations that promote the recreational operation of off-highway motorcycles, snowmobile clubs, as defined in s. 350.138 (1) (e), snowmobile alliances, as defined in s. 350.138 (1) (d), and other organizations that promote the recreational operation of snowmobiles.
59,521s
Section 521s. 23.33 (5m) (c) 6. of the statutes is amended to read:
23.33 (5m) (c) 6. Recruiting, assisting in the training of, and providing support to a corps of volunteers that will assist in providing instruction on the safe and responsible operation of all-terrain vehicles and utility terrain vehicles that is given in the field to all-terrain vehicle and utility terrain vehicle operators.
59,521t
Section 521t. 23.33 (5m) (c) 7. of the statutes is amended to read:
23.33 (5m) (c) 7. Publishing a manual in cooperation Cooperating with the department that shall be used to train volunteers to recruit, train, and manage volunteer trail patrol ambassadors in monitoring the recreational operation of all-terrain vehicles and utility terrain vehicles for safety issues and other issues that relate to the responsible operation of all-terrain vehicles and utility terrain vehicles.
59,521u
Section 521u. 23.33 (5m) (d) of the statutes is amended to read:
23.33 (5m) (d) The department shall pay the grants provide funding under this subsection from the appropriation under s. 20.370 (5) (cx).
59,521v
Section 521v. 23.33 (5m) (e) of the statutes is created to read:
23.33 (5m) (e) The department shall annually determine the amount necessary to provide funding under this subsection. The amount shall be the greater of $297,000 or the amount calculated by multiplying 80 cents by the number of all-terrain vehicles and utility terrain vehicles registered as of the last day of February of the previous fiscal year.
59,522
Section 522
. 23.335 (15) (d) of the statutes is amended to read:
23.335 (15) (d) The department shall pay the grants from the appropriation under s. 20.370 (1) (9) (jb).
59,523
Section 523
. 23.335 (20) (b) (intro.) of the statutes is amended to read:
23.335 (20) (b) Off-highway motorcycle projects. (intro.) The department may use funding from the appropriation under s. 20.370 (1) (9) (jb) for off-highway motorcycle projects that are undertaken by the state or by local governmental units. Any of the following types of off-highway motorcycle projects are eligible for funding:
59,524
Section 524
. 23.40 (3) (e) of the statutes is amended to read:
23.40 (3) (e) The department shall credit any environmental impact statement fee for a project involving the generation of electricity to the appropriation under s. 20.370 (3) (9) (dh).
59,525
Section 525
. 23.425 (2) (b) of the statutes is amended to read:
23.425 (2) (b) The fees collected by the department under par. (a) for the use of the MacKenzie environmental center shall be deposited in the general fund and credited to the appropriation under s. 20.370 (9)
(1) (gb).
59,526
Section 526
. 23.426 of the statutes is amended to read:
23.426 Programs at the Horicon Marsh education and visitor center. The department may establish and charge fees for educational programs that the department provides at the Horicon Marsh education and visitor center. The fees collected under this section shall be deposited in the general fund and credited to the appropriation account under s. 20.370 (9) (1) (gh).
59,526g
Section 526g. 24.40 (1) of the statutes is renumbered 24.40 (1r) and amended to read:
24.40 (1r) Every board, commission, department and agency of the state having real estate belonging to the state under its control may grant easements in said property for public utility or telecommunications service through, over, under, along or to said property, including without limitation by enumeration the necessary poles, wires, structures, lines, fiber, conduits, pipes or pipe lines for heat, light, water, gas, sewer, power, telecommunications service, telegraph and transmission of messages.
59,526r
Section 526r. 24.40 (1g) of the statutes is created to read:
24.40 (1g) In this section, “telecommunications service” has the meaning given in s. 182.017 (1g) (cq).
59,527
Section 527
. 24.40 (3) of the statutes is created to read:
24.40 (3) Notwithstanding s. 28.02 (5) or any contrary rule promulgated by the department, if the department grants an easement under sub. (1) for the construction of broadband infrastructure in underserved areas, as designated under s. 196.504 (2) (d), the department may not require any appraisal or the payment of any fee to grant the easement.
