Amendment CA1-SSA1-SB55

SB55-SSA1-CA1, s. 3485r Section 3485r. 350.12 (4) (br) of the statutes is amended to read:

SB55-SSA1-CA1,859,20 350.12 (4) (br) Supplemental trail aid payments; insufficient funding. If the aid that is payable to counties and, to the department of natural resources, and to the department of forestry under par. (bm) exceeds the moneys available under par. (bg), the department of natural resources may prorate the payments or may request the joint committee on finance to take action under s. 13.101. The requirement of a finding of emergency under s. 13.101 (3) (a) 1. does not apply to such a request.

SB55-SSA1-CA1, s. 3485w Section 3485w. 350.12 (4) (c) 1. of the statutes is amended to read:

SB55-SSA1-CA1,859,24 350.12 (4) (c) 1. Any moneys appropriated under s. 20.370 (1) (mq), (3) (aq) or (9) (mw) or 20.375 (3) (sg) that lapse shall revert to the snowmobile account in the conservation fund.".

SB55-SSA1-CA1,860,1 1422. Page 1143, line 2: after that line insert:

SB55-SSA1-CA1,860,2 " Section 3491d. 350.14 (1) of the statutes is amended to read:

SB55-SSA1-CA1,860,6 350.14 (1) The snowmobile recreational council shall carry out studies and make recommendations to the legislature, governor, department of natural resources, department of forestry, and department of transportation on all matters related to this chapter or otherwise affecting snowmobiles and snowmobiling.

SB55-SSA1-CA1, s. 3491h Section 3491h. 350.145 (3) (a) 1. of the statutes is amended to read:

SB55-SSA1-CA1,860,11 350.145 (3) (a) 1. Before June 30 of each even-numbered year, the department shall consult with the department of forestry and the snowmobile recreational council on the proposed changes for the succeeding biennium in the appropriations and laws that affect snowmobiles and snowmobiling.

SB55-SSA1-CA1, s. 3491p Section 3491p. 350.15 (3) (a) of the statutes is amended to read:

SB55-SSA1-CA1,860,18 350.15 (3) (a) If a snowmobile accident results in the death of any person, or in an injury that requires the treatment of a person by a physician, the operator of each snowmobile involved in the accident shall give notice of the accident to a conservation warden or local law enforcement officer as soon as possible and, within 10 days after the accident, shall file a written report of the accident with the department on the form prescribed by it.

SB55-SSA1-CA1, s. 3491t Section 3491t. 350.17 (1) of the statutes is amended to read:

SB55-SSA1-CA1,860,23 350.17 (1) Any officer of the state traffic patrol under s. 110.07 (1), inspector under s. 110.07 (3), warden of the department under s. 23.10, county sheriff or municipal peace officer law enforcement officer may enforce the provisions of this chapter.".

SB55-SSA1-CA1,860,24 1423. Page 1143, line 6: after that line insert:

SB55-SSA1-CA1,861,1 " Section 3492f. 409.104 (12m) of the statutes is created to read:

SB55-SSA1-CA1,861,3 409.104 (12m) To a transfer of an interest under a rent-to-own agreement under subch. XI of ch. 218; or

SB55-SSA1-CA1, s. 3492r Section 3492r. 421.202 (7m) of the statutes is created to read:

SB55-SSA1-CA1,861,5 421.202 (7m) A rent-to-own agreement under subch. XI of ch. 218;".

SB55-SSA1-CA1,861,6 1424. Page 1143, line 6: after that line insert:

SB55-SSA1-CA1,861,7 " Section 3492m. 423.102 of the statutes is amended to read:

SB55-SSA1-CA1,861,9 423.102 Scope. This chapter applies to all consumer transactions, except that subch. II does not apply to cemetery preneed sales under s. ss. 440.92 and 440.922.".

SB55-SSA1-CA1,861,10 1425. Page 1145, line 10: after that line insert:

SB55-SSA1-CA1,861,11 " Section 3504f. 440.03 (7m) of the statutes is amended to read:

SB55-SSA1-CA1,861,21 440.03 (7m) The department may promulgate rules that establish procedures for submitting an application for a credential or credential renewal by electronic transmission. Any rules promulgated under this subsection shall specify procedures for complying with any requirement that a fee be submitted with the application. The rules may also waive any requirement in chs. 440 to 480 that an application submitted to the department, an examining board or an affiliated credentialing board be executed, verified, certified, signed, sworn , or made under oath, notwithstanding ss. 440.26 (2) (b), 440.42 (2) (intro.), 440.91 (2) (intro.), 443.06 (1) (a), 443.10 (2) (a), 445.04 (2), 445.08 (4), 445.095 (1) (a), 448.05 (7), 450.09 (1) (a), 452.10 (1), and 480.08 (2m).

SB55-SSA1-CA1, s. 3504h Section 3504h. 440.03 (13) of the statutes is renumbered 440.03 (13) (a) and amended to read:

SB55-SSA1-CA1,862,4 440.03 (13) (a) The Except as provided in par. (b), the department may conduct an investigation to determine whether an applicant for a credential issued under chs. 440 to 480 satisfies any of the eligibility requirements specified for the credential, including whether the applicant does not have an arrest or conviction record.

SB55-SSA1-CA1,862,11 (c) In conducting an investigation under this subsection par. (a) or (b), the department may require an applicant to provide any information that is necessary for the investigation or, for the purpose of obtaining information related to an arrest or conviction record of an applicant, to complete forms provided by the department of justice or the federal bureau of investigation. The department shall charge the applicant any fees, costs, or other expenses incurred in conducting the investigation under this subsection par. (a) or (b).

SB55-SSA1-CA1, s. 3504k Section 3504k. 440.03 (13) (b) of the statutes is created to read:

SB55-SSA1-CA1,862,16 440.03 (13) (b) Before granting a credential to a cemetery authority, cemetery salesperson, or preneed seller, or renewing such a credential, the department shall conduct an investigation to determine whether a person specified in s. 440.93 (1) (intro.) has been convicted of an offense specified in s. 440.93 (1) (d).".

SB55-SSA1-CA1,862,17 1426. Page 1145, line 15: after that line insert:

SB55-SSA1-CA1,862,18 " Section 3504w. 440.05 (intro.) of the statutes is amended to read:

SB55-SSA1-CA1,862,21 440.05 Standard fees. (intro.) The following standard fees apply to all initial credentials, except as provided in ss. 440.42, 440.43, 440.44, 440.51, 442.06, 444.03, 444.05, 444.11, 447.04 (2) (c) 2., 449.17, 449.18 and 459.46:".

SB55-SSA1-CA1,862,22 1427. Page 1146, line 15: after that line insert:

SB55-SSA1-CA1,862,23 " Section 3508m. 440.08 (2) (a) (intro.) of the statutes is amended to read:

SB55-SSA1-CA1,863,3 440.08 (2) (a) (intro.) Except as provided in par. (b) and in ss. 440.51, 442.04, 442.06, 444.03, 444.05, 444.11, 448.065, 447.04 (2) (c) 2., 449.17, 449.18 and 459.46, the renewal dates and renewal fees for credentials are as follows:".

SB55-SSA1-CA1,863,4 1428. Page 1146, line 19: delete lines 19 to 21 and substitute:

SB55-SSA1-CA1,863,5 " Section 3510m. 440.08 (2) (a) 2. of the statutes is repealed.".

SB55-SSA1-CA1,863,6 1429. Page 1149, line 8: after that line insert:

SB55-SSA1-CA1,863,7 " Section 3532m. 440.08 (2) (a) 26m. of the statutes is created to read:

SB55-SSA1-CA1,863,9 440.08 (2) (a) 26m. Dentist, faculty member: October 1 of each odd-numbered year; $131.".

SB55-SSA1-CA1,863,10 1430. Page 1154, line 17: after that line insert:

SB55-SSA1-CA1,863,11 " Section 3579c. 440.08 (2) (a) 66m. of the statutes is created to read:

SB55-SSA1-CA1,863,13 440.08 (2) (a) 66m. Real estate closing agent: January 1 of each odd-numbered year; $53.".

SB55-SSA1-CA1,863,14 1431. Page 1156, line 6: after that line insert:

SB55-SSA1-CA1,863,15 " Section 3607. 445.125 (1) (a) 2. of the statutes is amended to read:

SB55-SSA1-CA1,863,18 445.125 (1) (a) 2. Notwithstanding s. 701.12 (1), such agreements may be made irrevocable as to the first $2,500 $3,000 of the funds paid under the agreement by each depositor.".

SB55-SSA1-CA1,863,19 1432. Page 1156, line 6: after that line insert:

SB55-SSA1-CA1,863,20 " Section 3608e. 450.03 (1) (f) of the statutes is created to read:

SB55-SSA1-CA1,863,24 450.03 (1) (f) A person who has successfully completed his or her second year in, and is enrolled at, an accredited school of pharmacy and whose practice of pharmacy is limited to performing duties under the direct supervision of a person licensed as a pharmacist by the board.

SB55-SSA1-CA1, s. 3608f Section 3608f. 450.03 (1) (g) of the statutes is created to read:

SB55-SSA1-CA1,864,5 450.03 (1) (g) A person who has applied for a license under s. 450.05 whose practice of pharmacy is limited to performing duties under the direct supervision of a person licensed as a pharmacist by the board and during the period before which the board takes final action on the person's application.

SB55-SSA1-CA1, s. 3608h Section 3608h. 450.04 (3) (b) of the statutes is amended to read:

SB55-SSA1-CA1,864,11 450.04 (3) (b) Has completed an internship in the practice of pharmacy under s. 450.045 or has practical experience acquired in another state which is comparable to that included in the an internship and which is approved and verified by the board or by the agency which is the equivalent of the board in the state in which the practical experience was acquired.

SB55-SSA1-CA1, s. 3608L Section 3608L. 450.045 of the statutes is repealed.".

SB55-SSA1-CA1,864,13 1433. Page 1156, line 6: after that line insert:

SB55-SSA1-CA1,864,15 " Section 3605pb. 442.001 of the statutes is renumbered 442.001 (intro.) and amended to read:

SB55-SSA1-CA1,864,16 442.001 Definition Definitions. (intro.) In this chapter, "examining:

SB55-SSA1-CA1,864,17 (3) "Examining board" means the accounting examining board.

SB55-SSA1-CA1, s. 3605pd Section 3605pd. 442.001 (1) of the statutes is created to read:

SB55-SSA1-CA1,864,19 442.001 (1) "Attest service" means any of the following:

SB55-SSA1-CA1,864,21 (a) An audit or any other engagement that is performed or intended to be performed in accordance with rules promulgated under s. 442.01 (1) (a).

SB55-SSA1-CA1,864,23 (b) A review of a financial statement that is performed or intended to be performed in accordance with rules promulgated under s. 442.01 (1) (b).

SB55-SSA1-CA1,865,3 (c) An examination of prospective financial information that is performed or intended to be performed in accordance with rules promulgated under s. 442.01 (1) (c).

SB55-SSA1-CA1, s. 3605pf Section 3605pf. 442.001 (4) of the statutes is created to read:

SB55-SSA1-CA1,865,6 442.001 (4) "Firm" means a proprietorship, partnership, limited liability partnership, corporation, service corporation, or limited liability company.

SB55-SSA1-CA1, s. 3605ph Section 3605ph. 442.001 (5) of the statutes is created to read:

SB55-SSA1-CA1,865,9 442.001 (5) "Member of a firm" means a director, manager, employee, officer, owner, shareholder, principal, or partner of a firm.

SB55-SSA1-CA1, s. 3605pj Section 3605pj. 442.01 (1) of the statutes is created to read:

SB55-SSA1-CA1,865,12 442.01 (1) The examining board shall promulgate rules that adopt by reference all of the following:

SB55-SSA1-CA1,865,14 (a) The statements on auditing standards issued by the Auditing Standards Board of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants.

SB55-SSA1-CA1,865,17 (b) The statements on standards for accounting and review services issued by the Accounting and Review Services Committee of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants.

SB55-SSA1-CA1,865,21 (c) The statements on standards for attestation engagements issued by the Auditing Standards Board, the Accounting and Review Services Committee, and the Consulting Services Executive Committee of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants.

SB55-SSA1-CA1, s. 3605pL Section 3605pL. 442.01 (2) of the statutes is amended to read:

SB55-SSA1-CA1,866,6 442.01 (2) No standard or rule relating to professional conduct or unethical practice may be adopted until the examining board has held a public hearing with reference thereto, subject to the rules promulgated under s. 440.03 (1). No rule or standard shall become effective until 60 days after its adoption by the examining board. Any person who has appeared at the public hearing and filed written protest against any proposed standard or rule may, upon the adoption of such standard or rule, obtain a review thereof under ch. 227. Thereafter every person practicing as a certified public accountant in the state shall be governed and controlled by the rules and standards prescribed by the examining board.

SB55-SSA1-CA1, s. 3605pn Section 3605pn. 442.01 (3) of the statutes is amended to read:

SB55-SSA1-CA1,866,8 442.01 (3) The examining board shall record its proceedings.

SB55-SSA1-CA1, s. 3605pp Section 3605pp. 442.02 (title) of the statutes is amended to read:

SB55-SSA1-CA1,866,10 442.02 (title) Public Certified public accountant, definition.

SB55-SSA1-CA1, s. 3605pr Section 3605pr. 442.02 (1m) (intro.) of the statutes is amended to read:

SB55-SSA1-CA1,866,14 442.02 (1m) (intro.) A person shall be considered to be in practice as a certified public accountant, within the meaning and intent of this chapter, if any of the following conditions is met:

SB55-SSA1-CA1, s. 3605pt Section 3605pt. 442.02 (1m) (a) of the statutes is amended to read:

SB55-SSA1-CA1,866,19 442.02 (1m) (a) The person holds himself or herself out to the public in any manner as one skilled in the knowledge, science, and practice of accounting, and as qualified and ready to render professional service therein as a certified public accountant for compensation.

SB55-SSA1-CA1, s. 3605pv Section 3605pv. 442.02 (1m) (b) of the statutes is amended to read:

SB55-SSA1-CA1,866,24 442.02 (1m) (b) The person maintains an office for the transaction of business as a certified public accountant or, except as an employee of a certified public accountant, practices accounting, as distinguished from bookkeeping, for more than one employer.

SB55-SSA1-CA1, s. 3605px Section 3605px. 442.02 (1m) (dm) of the statutes is created to read:

SB55-SSA1-CA1,867,1 442.02 (1m) (dm) The person provides or offers to provide an attest service.

SB55-SSA1-CA1, s. 3605pz Section 3605pz. 442.02 (5m) of the statutes is amended to read:

SB55-SSA1-CA1,867,8 442.02 (5m) Subsection (1m) (f) does not prohibit any officer, employee, partner, or principal of any organization from affixing his or her signature to any statement or report in reference to the affairs of that organization with any wording designating the position, title, or office that he or she holds in that organization and does not prohibit any act of a public official or public employee in the performance of his or her duties.

SB55-SSA1-CA1, s. 3605rb Section 3605rb. 442.02 (6) of the statutes is amended to read: