Amendment SA2-SSA1-SB55

SB55-SSA1-SA2, s. 1660no Section 1660no. 49.147 (5g) of the statutes is created to read:

SB55-SSA1-SA2,206,12 49.147 (5g) Temporary waivers. If a Wisconsin works agency determines under s. 49.1473 that a participant's compliance with any of the hours of work or other activities assigned to the participant under sub. (3), (4), or (5) would make it more difficult for the participant to escape domestic abuse or would unfairly penalize individuals who are or have been victimized by domestic abuse or who are at risk of further domestic abuse, the Wisconsin works agency may temporarily waive or reduce any of these assigned hours.

SB55-SSA1-SA2, s. 1660p Section 1660p. 49.1473 of the statutes is created to read:

SB55-SSA1-SA2,206,16 49.1473 Wisconsin works; family violence option. (1) Universal notification. (a) A Wisconsin works agency shall notify each individual applying for or participating in the Wisconsin works program of all of the following:

SB55-SSA1-SA2,206,23 1. That, if the individual is or has been a victim of domestic abuse or is at risk of further domestic abuse, he or she may not be required to meet certain eligibility requirements or participation requirements for the Wisconsin works program if the individual's compliance with the eligibility requirements or participation requirements would make it more difficult for the individual to escape domestic abuse or would unfairly penalize individuals who are or have been victimized by domestic abuse or who are at risk of further domestic abuse.

SB55-SSA1-SA2,206,25 2. That any information provided to the Wisconsin works agency or the department by the individual regarding domestic abuse shall remain confidential.

SB55-SSA1-SA2,207,3 3. That counseling and supportive services are available for past and present victims of domestic abuse and for individuals who are at risk of further domestic abuse.

SB55-SSA1-SA2,207,9 (b) A Wisconsin works agency shall provide the individual with the information under par. (a) orally and in writing at the time that the individual applies for the Wisconsin works program and at the time that the individual's eligibility for or progress in the Wisconsin works program is reviewed. Subject to sub. (5), the department shall promulgate rules specifying procedures for notifying individuals of the information under par. (a).

SB55-SSA1-SA2,207,20 (2) Screening and training. (a) Subject to sub. (5), the department shall promulgate rules for screening victims of domestic abuse and for the training of Wisconsin works agency employees in domestic abuse issues. The rules shall allow an individual to voluntarily and confidentially disclose that he or she is or has been a victim of domestic abuse or is at risk of further domestic abuse. The rules shall also specify the evidence that is sufficient to establish that an individual is or has been a victim of domestic abuse or is at risk of further domestic abuse. Each Wisconsin works employee who determines an individual's eligibility for the Wisconsin works program or who reviews an individual's progress in the Wisconsin works program shall be trained in domestic abuse issues in accordance with the rules promulgated under this paragraph.

SB55-SSA1-SA2,207,23 (b) Subject to sub. (5), each Wisconsin works agency shall establish procedures, in accordance with the rules promulgated by the department under par. (a), for screening victims of domestic abuse.

SB55-SSA1-SA2,208,12 (3) Referral. If a Wisconsin works agency employee identifies an individual as a past or present victim of domestic abuse or determines that the individual is at risk of domestic abuse or if the individual identifies himself or herself as a past or present victim of domestic abuse or as an individual who is at risk of further abuse, the Wisconsin works agency shall provide the individual with information on community-based domestic abuse services, including information on shelters or programs for battered individuals, sexual assault provider services, medical services, sexual assault nurse examiners services, domestic violence and sexual assault hotlines, legal and medical counseling and advocacy, mental health care, counseling, and support groups. The Wisconsin works agency shall provide the information to the individual orally and in writing in accordance with guidelines developed by the department. The Wisconsin works agency shall also provide referrals for community-based counseling and supportive service providers to the individual if the individual elects to receive the services.

SB55-SSA1-SA2,208,23 (4) Extension of time limits and temporary waiver of participation requirements. (a) If a Wisconsin works agency identifies an individual as a victim of domestic abuse or if the individual identifies himself or herself as a victim of domestic abuse, the department or Wisconsin works agency shall review whether to grant the individual an extension of the participation time limits as provided under ss. 49.145 (2) (n) 3. b. and 49.147 (3) (c) 3., (4) (b) 3., and (5) (b) 2. b., whether to temporarily waive required hours of work or other required activities as provided under s. 49.147 (5g), and whether the participant has good cause for missing assigned work or other required activities as provided under s. 49.148 (1) (b) 4. or (c) or for not cooperating with paternity establishment efforts and the collection of support under s. 49.145 (2) (f) 1.

SB55-SSA1-SA2,209,2 (b) If the department or Wisconsin works agency grants the individual an extension of any of the participation time limits or temporarily waives participation requirements as provided under par. (a), the Wisconsin works agency shall develop a services plan for the individual. The plan shall include all of the following:

SB55-SSA1-SA2,209,4 1. Any required hours of work or training activities that are temporarily waived and the period of time during which the temporary waiver is in effect.

SB55-SSA1-SA2,209,6 2. The period of time that any participation time limit is extended for the individual.

SB55-SSA1-SA2,209,9 3. The counseling or support services that may be provided to the individual by the Wisconsin works agency or community domestic violence or sexual assault organizations.

SB55-SSA1-SA2,209,11 (c) The services plan shall be reviewed by the Wisconsin works agency at least every 6 months.

SB55-SSA1-SA2,209,14 (d) To the extent consistent with granting an extension or temporary waiver under this section, the services plan shall be designed to lead to work for the individual.

SB55-SSA1-SA2,209,17 (5) Rules. Before promulgating any rules to implement this section and establishing the procedures under sub. (2) (b) and guidelines under sub. (3), the department and Wisconsin works agencies shall consult with all of the following:

SB55-SSA1-SA2,209,22 (a) Statewide domestic violence and sexual assault organizations that have extensive experience in developing and providing professional training on the issues and barriers faced by victims of domestic violence and sexual assault for professionals and organizations seeking to effectively address domestic violence and sexual assault issues.

SB55-SSA1-SA2,209,23 (b) The Milwaukee Commission on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault.

SB55-SSA1-SA2, s. 1660rc Section 1660rc. 49.148 (1) (intro.) (except 49.148 (1) (title)) of the statutes is repealed.

SB55-SSA1-SA2, s. 1660rg Section 1660rg. 49.148 (1) (a) of the statutes is amended to read:

SB55-SSA1-SA2,210,8 49.148 (1) (a) Trial jobs. For a A participant in a trial job, shall receive the amount established in the contract between the Wisconsin works agency and the trial job employer, but not less than minimum wage for every hour actually worked in the trial job, not to exceed 40 hours per week paid by the employer. Hours spent participating in education and training activities under s. 49.147 (3) (am) or in counseling or support services for victims of domestic abuse shall be included in determining the number of hours actually worked.

SB55-SSA1-SA2, s. 1660rj Section 1660rj. 49.148 (1) (b) 1. of the statutes is amended to read:

SB55-SSA1-SA2,210,22 49.148 (1) (b) 1. Except as provided in subd. subds. 1m., for and 3., a Wisconsin works agency shall pay a participant in a community service job under s. 49.147 (4), a monthly grant of $673, paid by the Wisconsin works agency. For every hour that the participant misses work or education or training activities without good cause, as determined under subd. 4., the grant amount shall be reduced by $5.15. Good cause shall be determined by the financial and employment planner in accordance with rules promulgated by the department. Good cause shall include required court appearances for a victim of domestic abuse. If a participant in a community service job under s. 49.147 (4) is required to work fewer than 30 hours per week because the participant has unsubsidized employment, as defined in s. 49.147 (1) (c), the grant amount under this paragraph shall equal the amount specified under subd. 1m. minus $5.15 for each hour that the participant misses work or education or training activities without good cause.

SB55-SSA1-SA2, s. 1660rk Section 1660rk. 49.148 (1) (b) 1m. (intro.) of the statutes is amended to read:

SB55-SSA1-SA2,211,4 49.148 (1) (b) 1m. (intro.) Except as provided in subd. 1.,the A Wisconsin works agency shall pay a participant in a community service job who is required to work less than 30 hours per week because he or she has unsubsidized employment, as defined in s. 49.147 (1) (c), the following amounts minus $5.15 for each hour that the participant misses work or education or training activities without good cause as determined under subd. 4.:

SB55-SSA1-SA2, s. 1660rm Section 1660rm. 49.148 (1) (b) 3. of the statutes is amended to read:

SB55-SSA1-SA2,211,13 49.148 (1) (b) 3. For a A Wisconsin works agency shall pay a participant in a community service job who participates in technical college education under s. 49.147 (5m), a monthly grant of $673, paid by the Wisconsin works agency. For every hour that the participant misses work or other required activities without good cause, as determined under subd. 4., the grant amount shall be reduced by $5.15. Good cause shall be determined by the financial and employment planner in accordance with rules promulgated by the department. Good cause shall include required court appearances for a victim of domestic abuse.

SB55-SSA1-SA2, s. 1660rp Section 1660rp. 49.148 (1) (b) 4. of the statutes is created to read:

SB55-SSA1-SA2,211,21 49.148 (1) (b) 4. Good cause under subds. 1., 1m., and 3. shall be determined by the financial and employment planner in accordance with rules promulgated by the department. "Good cause" includes making required court appearances for a victim of domestic abuse or a determination by a Wisconsin works agency under s. 49.1473 that meeting required hours of work or education or training activities would make it more difficult for the individual to escape domestic abuse or would unfairly penalize the individual.

SB55-SSA1-SA2, s. 1660rs Section 1660rs. 49.148 (1) (c) of the statutes is amended to read:

SB55-SSA1-SA2,212,10 49.148 (1) (c) Transitional placements. For a participant in a transitional placement under s. 49.147 (5) or in a transitional placement and in technical college education under s. 49.147 (5m), a grant of $628, paid monthly by the Wisconsin works agency. For every hour that the participant fails to participate in any required activity without good cause, including any activity under s. 49.147 (5) (b) 1. a. to e., the grant amount shall be reduced by $5.15. Good cause shall be determined by the financial and employment planner in accordance with rules promulgated by the department. "Good cause shall include " includes making required court appearances for a victim of domestic abuse or a determination by a Wisconsin works agency under s. 49.1473 that meeting required hours of activities would make it more difficult for the participant to escape domestic abuse or would unfairly penalize individuals who are or have been victimized by domestic abuse or who are at risk of further domestic abuse.

SB55-SSA1-SA2, s. 1660s Section 1660s. 49.152 (1) of the statutes is amended to read:

SB55-SSA1-SA2,212,22 49.152 (1) Petition for review. Any individual whose application for any component of Wisconsin works is not acted upon by the Wisconsin works agency with reasonable promptness after the filing of the application, as defined by the department by rule, or is denied in whole or in part, whose benefit is modified or canceled, or who believes that the benefit was calculated incorrectly or that the employment position in which the individual was placed is inappropriate, or who believes that he or she should have been granted an extension of the participation time limits under s. 49.145 (2) (n) 3. b. or 49.147 (3) (c) 3., (4) (b) 3., or (5) (b) 2. b. may petition the Wisconsin works agency for a review of such action. Review is unavailable if the action by the Wisconsin works agency occurred more than 45 days prior to submission of the petition for review.".

SB55-SSA1-SA2,212,23 842. Page 597, line 3: after that line insert:

SB55-SSA1-SA2,212,24 " Section 1660t. 49.1475 of the statutes is amended to read:

SB55-SSA1-SA2,213,13 49.1475 Follow-up services. Following any follow-up period required by the contract entered into under s. 49.143, a Wisconsin works agency may provide case management services for an individual who moves from a Wisconsin works employment position to unsubsidized employment to help the individual retain the unsubsidized employment. Case management services may include the provision of employment skills training; English as a 2nd language classes, if the Wisconsin works agency determines that the course will facilitate the individual's efforts to retain employment; a course of study meeting the standards established under s. 115.29 (4) for the granting of a declaration of equivalency of high school graduation; or other remedial education courses. A Wisconsin works agency shall coordinate case management services with a program offered by a technical college under s. 38.34. The Wisconsin works agency may provide case management services regardless of the individual's income and asset levels.".

SB55-SSA1-SA2,213,14 843. Page 600, line 22: delete lines 22 to 25.

SB55-SSA1-SA2,213,15 844. Page 601, line 1: delete lines 1 and 2 and substitute:

SB55-SSA1-SA2,213,16 " Section 1676b. 49.155 (3m) (d) of the statutes is amended to read:

SB55-SSA1-SA2,213,21 49.155 (3m) (d) No funds distributed under par. (a) may be used to provide for child care services that are provided for a child by a person child care provider who is the parent of the child or who resides with the child, unless the county determines that the care is necessary because of a special health condition of the child or the child care provider is licensed under s. 48.65 and is not a parent of the child.".

SB55-SSA1-SA2,213,22 845. Page 601, line 2: after that line insert:

SB55-SSA1-SA2,213,23 " Section 1676p. 49.173 (1) (intro.) of the statutes is amended to read:

SB55-SSA1-SA2,214,6 49.173 (1) (intro.) The department shall distribute the funds to Wisconsin works agencies and to local workforce development boards established under 29 USC 2832 allocated under s. 49.175 (1) (u) to county departments under s. 46.215, 46.22, or 46.23 and to nonprofit organizations to provide all of the following to any person who is eligible for the federal temporary assistance to needy families program under 42 USC 601 et. seq.:

SB55-SSA1-SA2, s. 1676r Section 1676r. 49.173 (2) of the statutes is repealed.

SB55-SSA1-SA2, s. 1676t Section 1676t. 49.173 (3) of the statutes is repealed.".

SB55-SSA1-SA2,214,9 846. Page 602, line 6: delete lines 6 to 22 and substitute:

SB55-SSA1-SA2,214,11 " Section 1682bc. 49.175 (1) (d) of the statutes is repealed and recreated to read:

SB55-SSA1-SA2,214,15 49.175 (1) (d) Community reinvestment. 1. `Contracts for 1997 to 1999'. For the payment of community reinvestment funds that are earned as part of contracts entered into under s. 49.143 having a term that begins on September 1, 1997, and ends on December 1, 1999, $20,849,000 in fiscal year 2001-02.

SB55-SSA1-SA2,214,19 2. `Contracts for 2000 and 2001.' For the payment of community reinvestment funds that are earned as part of contracts entered into under s. 49.143 having a term that begins on January 1, 2000, and ends on December 31, 2001, $2,769,900 in fiscal year 2001-02 and $5,539,700 in fiscal year 2002-03.

SB55-SSA1-SA2, s. 1682cd Section 1682cd. 49.175 (1) (d) 1. of the statutes, as created by 2001 Wisconsin Act .... (this act), is repealed.

SB55-SSA1-SA2, s. 1682cf Section 1682cf. 49.175 (1) (d) 2. of the statutes, as affected by 2001 Wisconsin Act .... (this act), is renumbered 49.175 (1) (d).".

SB55-SSA1-SA2,214,24 847. Page 604, line 2: delete "$274,500,000" and substitute "$274,580,000".

SB55-SSA1-SA2,215,1 848. Page 604, line 3: delete "$305,550,000" and substitute "$305,630,000".

SB55-SSA1-SA2,215,2 849. Page 604, line 14: delete "$11,145,900" and substitute "$11,395,900".

SB55-SSA1-SA2,215,3 850. Page 604, line 14: delete "$2,500,000" and substitute "$2,750,000".

SB55-SSA1-SA2,215,4 851. Page 605, line 3: after that line insert:

SB55-SSA1-SA2,215,5 " Section 1696m. 49.175 (1) (zo) of the statutes is created to read:

SB55-SSA1-SA2,215,8 49.175 (1) (zo) After-school care program. For the transfer of moneys to the department of public instruction for the after-school care grant program under 2001 Wisconsin Act .... (this act), section 9140 (6w), $150,000 in fiscal year 2002-03.".

SB55-SSA1-SA2,215,9 852. Page 605, line 15: delete "$500,000" and substitute "$1,000,000".

SB55-SSA1-SA2,215,10 853. Page 607, line 14: after that line insert:

SB55-SSA1-SA2,215,11 " Section 1714e. 49.175 (1) (zp) of the statutes is created to read:

SB55-SSA1-SA2,215,19 49.175 (1) (zp) Manufacturing job training. For a grant to the Northwest Side Community Development Corporation, Inc., in the city of Milwaukee to conduct a manufacturing job training program for persons who are eligible to receive temporary assistance for needy families under 42 USC 601 to 619, $250,000 in fiscal year 2001-02. The department may not distribute moneys allocated under this paragraph unless the department determines that the use of those moneys for the program specified in this paragraph is allowable under the federal temporary assistance for needy families program under 42 USC 601 to 619.".

SB55-SSA1-SA2,215,20 854. Page 607, line 14: after that line insert:

SB55-SSA1-SA2,215,21 " Section 1714v. 49.175 (1) (zv) of the statutes is created to read:

SB55-SSA1-SA2,216,3 49.175 (1) (zv) Treatment and prevention of childhood sexual abuse. For the transfer of moneys from the appropriation account under s. 20.445 (3) (md) to the appropriation account under s. 20.455 (5) (kv) in fiscal year 2003-04 and in each fiscal year thereafter, at least 1% of the amount of federal moneys received under the temporary assistance for needy families block grant program under 42 USC 601 et seq. in the fiscal year in which the amount is transferred.".

SB55-SSA1-SA2,216,4 855. Page 607, line 14: after that line insert:

SB55-SSA1-SA2,216,5 " Section 1714p. 49.175 (1) (zq) of the statutes is created to read:

SB55-SSA1-SA2,216,9 49.175 (1) (zq) Job retention skills development programs. For the transfer of moneys to the technical college system board for implementation costs for job retention skills development programs under s. 38.34, $200,000 in fiscal year 2001-02.".

SB55-SSA1-SA2,216,10 856. Page 621, line 12: after that line insert:

SB55-SSA1-SA2,216,11 " Section 1750g. 49.45 (2) (a) 25. of the statutes is created to read:

SB55-SSA1-SA2,216,17 49.45 (2) (a) 25. Disseminate to health care professionals providing services under the early and periodic screening, diagnosis and treatment program under 42 CFR 441, and to parents or guardians of children eligible for services under the program, information on the availability of, and coverage for, topical fluoride varnish under that program and on the efficacy of topical fluoride varnish treatments in preventing early childhood caries.".

SB55-SSA1-SA2,216,18 857. Page 622, line 14: delete lines 14 to 21.

SB55-SSA1-SA2,216,19 858. Page 622, line 21: after that line insert:

SB55-SSA1-SA2,216,20 " Section 1770q. 49.45 (6n) of the statutes is created to read:

SB55-SSA1-SA2,216,22 49.45 (6n) Use of funds by nursing facilities in connection with union organizing. (a) In this subsection:

SB55-SSA1-SA2,217,5 1. "Labor organization" means any employee organization in which employees participate and that exists primarily for the purpose of engaging in collective bargaining with any employer concerning grievances, labor disputes, wages, hours or conditions of employment, or the promotion and advancement of the professional or occupational standards and the welfare of its members and families and any organization established for the same purposes composed of individuals or affiliates of any such employee organization.

SB55-SSA1-SA2,217,9 2. "Nursing facility" means a nursing home, as defined in s. 50.01 (3), or a community-based residential facility that is licensed under s. 50.03 and that is certified by the department of health and family services to provide medical assistance services equivalent to those provided by a nursing home.

SB55-SSA1-SA2,217,17 (b) No nursing facility that has received money that is appropriated under s. 20.435 (4) (b), (o), or (w) may use any of that money to influence the decision of any individual to support or oppose a labor organization that represents or seeks to represent the individual or to become a member of a labor organization. This paragraph does not prohibit a person, if otherwise permitted by law, to negotiate or administer a collective bargaining agreement or to perform any action that is required by law or the terms of a collective bargaining agreement. This paragraph does not apply to any money received before January 1, 2002.

SB55-SSA1-SA2,217,23 (c) 1. The department shall accept complaints from any individual who alleges that a nursing facility is violating par. (b). The department shall notify the nursing facility that is the subject of the complaint within 7 days after receiving it and shall direct the nursing facility to provide the department, within 10 days after the department notifies it of the complaint, records showing that it did not violate par. (b).

SB55-SSA1-SA2,217,25 2. Notwithstanding subd. 1., the department may not require a nursing facility to maintain records relating to this subsection in any particular form.

SB55-SSA1-SA2,218,8 (d) The attorney general may bring an action to enforce par. (b). If the court determines that a nursing facility has violated par. (b), the court shall order the nursing facility to repay to the state an amount equal to the amount that the nursing facility received under s. 20.435 (4) (b), (o), or (w) and spent in connection with the nursing facility's violation. The nursing facility shall also forfeit an amount equal to twice the total amount that the nursing facility spent in connection with the nursing facility's violation. The court may also order injunctive relief and any other equitable relief that is appropriate.

SB55-SSA1-SA2,218,10 (e) 1. Any person other than the attorney general may bring an action to enforce par. (b), but only if all of the following apply:

SB55-SSA1-SA2,218,12 a. The person filed with the department a written complaint under par. (c) alleging a violation of par. (b).

SB55-SSA1-SA2,218,16 b. No earlier than 20 days after filing the complaint under par. (c) the person filed with the attorney general a copy of that complaint, a written description of the disposition of the complaint, and a written notice that the person intended to bring an enforcement action under this paragraph.

SB55-SSA1-SA2,218,17 c. At least 60 days have elapsed since the person complied with subd. 1. b.

SB55-SSA1-SA2,218,20 d. The attorney general did not bring an action to enforce par. (b) against the subject of the complaint filed under subd. 1. a. before the expiration of the time period specified in subd. 1. c.