Amendment AA7-ASA1-AB641

AB641-ASA1-AA7,1,6 15.155 (2) (c) The board shall do all of the following:

AB641-ASA1-AA7,1,8 1. Consult with the department of commerce on strategic economic policy for the state.

AB641-ASA1-AA7,1,9 2. Suggest legislation to achieve strategic economic policy objectives.".

AB641-ASA1-AA7,1,10 3. Page 2, line 9: delete "Section 1" and substitute "Section 1r".

AB641-ASA1-AA7,1,11 4. Page 2, line 11: after that line insert: - See PDF for table

AB641-ASA1-AA7,2,1 5. Page 3, line 10: after that line insert:

AB641-ASA1-AA7,2,2 " Section 2g. 20.143 (1) (cp) of the statutes is created to read:

AB641-ASA1-AA7,2,6 20.143 (1) (cp) Rural outsourcing grants. Biennially, the amounts in the schedule for rural outsourcing grants under 2009 Wisconsin Act .... (this act), section 45 (1) and to make expenditures authorized under 2009 Wisconsin Act .... (this act), section 45 (1) (c).

AB641-ASA1-AA7, s. 2r Section 2r. 20.143 (1) (cp) of the statutes, as created by 2009 Wisconsin Act .... (this act), is repealed.".

AB641-ASA1-AA7,2,9 6. Page 3, line 20: before that line insert:

AB641-ASA1-AA7,2,11 " Section 4m. 20.143 (1) (gc) (title) of the statutes, as affected by 2009 Wisconsin Act 28, is amended to read:

AB641-ASA1-AA7,2,13 20.143 (1) (gc) (title) Regulatory ombudsman center Office of regulatory assistance.".

AB641-ASA1-AA7,2,14 7. Page 9, line 4: after that line insert:

AB641-ASA1-AA7,2,16 " Section 23d. 71.07 (3q) (c) 3. of the statutes, as created by 2009 Wisconsin Act 28, is amended to read:

AB641-ASA1-AA7,2,20 71.07 (3q) (c) 3. The maximum amount of credits that may be awarded under this subsection and ss. 71.28 (3q) and 71.47 (3q) for the period beginning on January 1, 2010, and ending on June 30, 2013, is $14,500,000, not including the amount of any credits reallocated under s. 560.205 (3) (d).

AB641-ASA1-AA7, s. 23g Section 23g. 71.07 (5b) (b) 1. of the statutes is amended to read:

AB641-ASA1-AA7,3,12 71.07 (5b) (b) 1. For taxable years beginning after December 31, 2004, subject to the limitations provided under this subsection and s. 560.205, and except as provided in subd. 2., a claimant may claim as a credit against the tax imposed under ss. 71.02 and 71.08, up to the amount of those taxes, 25 percent of the claimant's investment paid to a fund manager that the fund manager invests in a business certified under s. 560.205 (1), except that, for taxable years beginning after December 31, 2009, and before January 1, 2014, a claimant may claim 40 percent of the claimant's investment paid to a fund manager that the fund manager invests in a business certified under s. 560.205 (1), if the fund manager has invested no more than $500,000 in the business and the business has received no more than $2,000,000 in investments that have qualified for credits under this subsection or s. 71.28 (5b) or 71.47 (5b).

AB641-ASA1-AA7, s. 23h Section 23h. 71.07 (5b) (b) 2. of the statutes is amended to read:

AB641-ASA1-AA7,3,21 71.07 (5b) (b) 2. In the case of a partnership, limited liability company, or tax-option corporation, the computation of the 25 or 40 percent limitation under subd. 1. shall be determined at the entity level rather than the claimant level and may be allocated among the claimants who make investments in the manner set forth in the entity's organizational documents. The entity shall provide to the department of revenue and to the department of commerce the names and tax identification numbers of the claimants, the amounts of the credits allocated to the claimants, and the computation of the allocations.".

AB641-ASA1-AA7,3,22 8. Page 12, line 16: after that line insert:

AB641-ASA1-AA7,3,24 " Section 28d. 71.28 (3q) (c) 3. of the statutes, as created by 2009 Wisconsin Act 28, is amended to read:

AB641-ASA1-AA7,4,4 71.28 (3q) (c) 3. The maximum amount of credits that may be awarded under this subsection and ss. 71.07 (3q) and 71.47 (3q) for the period beginning on January 1, 2010, and ending on June 30, 2013, is $14,500,000, not including the amount of any credits reallocated under s. 560.205 (3) (d).

AB641-ASA1-AA7, s. 28g Section 28g. 71.28 (5b) (b) 1. of the statutes is amended to read:

AB641-ASA1-AA7,4,16 71.28 (5b) (b) 1. For taxable years beginning after December 31, 2004, subject to the limitations provided under this subsection and s. 560.205, and except as provided in subd. 2., a claimant may claim as a credit against the tax imposed under s. 71.23, up to the amount of those taxes, 25 percent of the claimant's investment paid to a fund manager that the fund manager invests in a business certified under s. 560.205 (1), except that, for taxable years beginning after December 31, 2009, and before January 1, 2014, a claimant may claim 40 percent of the claimant's investment paid to a fund manager that the fund manager invests in a business certified under s. 560.205 (1), if the fund manager has invested no more than $500,000 in the business and the business has received no more than $2,000,000 in investments that have qualified for credits under this subsection or s. 71.07 (5b) or 71.47 (5b).

AB641-ASA1-AA7, s. 28h Section 28h. 71.28 (5b) (b) 2. of the statutes is amended to read:

AB641-ASA1-AA7,4,25 71.28 (5b) (b) 2. In the case of a partnership, limited liability company, or tax-option corporation, the computation of the 25 or 40 percent limitation under subd. 1. shall be determined at the entity level rather than the claimant level and may be allocated among the claimants who make investments in the manner set forth in the entity's organizational documents. The entity shall provide to the department of revenue and to the department of commerce the names and tax identification numbers of the claimants, the amounts of the credits allocated to the claimants, and the computation of the allocations.".

AB641-ASA1-AA7,4,26 9. Page 15, line 21: after that line insert:

AB641-ASA1-AA7,5,3 " Section 32d. 71.47 (3q) (c) 3. of the statutes, as created by 2009 Wisconsin Act 28, is amended to read:

AB641-ASA1-AA7,5,7 71.47 (3q) (c) 3. The maximum amount of credits that may be awarded under this subsection and ss. 71.07 (3q) and 71.28 (3q) for the period beginning on January 1, 2010, and ending on June 30, 2013, is $14,500,000, not including the amount of any credits reallocated under s. 560.205 (3) (d).

AB641-ASA1-AA7, s. 32g Section 32g. 71.47 (5b) (b) 1. of the statutes is amended to read:

AB641-ASA1-AA7,5,19 71.47 (5b) (b) 1. For taxable years beginning after December 31, 2004, subject to the limitations provided under this subsection and s. 560.205, and except as provided in subd. 2., a claimant may claim as a credit against the tax imposed under s. 71.43, up to the amount of those taxes, 25 percent of the claimant's investment paid to a fund manager that the fund manager invests in a business certified under s. 560.205 (1), except that, for taxable years beginning after December 31, 2009, and before January 1, 2014, a claimant may claim 40 percent of the claimant's investment paid to a fund manager that the fund manager invests in a business certified under s. 560.205 (1), if the fund manager has invested no more than $500,000 in the business and the business has received no more than $2,000,000 in investments that have qualified for credits under this subsection or s. 71.07 (5b) or 71.28 (5b).

AB641-ASA1-AA7, s. 32h Section 32h. 71.47 (5b) (b) 2. of the statutes is amended to read:

AB641-ASA1-AA7,6,4 71.47 (5b) (b) 2. In the case of a partnership, limited liability company, or tax-option corporation, the computation of the 25 or 40 percent limitation under subd. 1. shall be determined at the entity level rather than the claimant level and may be allocated among the claimants who make investments in the manner set forth in the entity's organizational documents. The entity shall provide to the department of revenue and to the department of commerce the names and tax identification numbers of the claimants, the amounts of the credits allocated to the claimants, and the computation of the allocations.".

AB641-ASA1-AA7,6,5 10. Page 19, line 4: before that line insert:

AB641-ASA1-AA7,6,6 " Section 35g. 560.03 (9) of the statutes is amended to read:

AB641-ASA1-AA7,6,15 560.03 (9) Establish and operate a small business ombudsman clearinghouse for business and industry to facilitate the flow of information from other state and federal agencies, to assist state agencies in establishing methods to encourage the participation of small businesses in rule making under s. 227.114 (4) and to serve as ombudsman for small business stationary sources, as defined in s. 285.79 (1), in connection with the implementation of the federal clean air act, 42 USC 7401 to 7671q. The department shall assign one full-time employee of the small business ombudsman clearinghouse to provide assistance to businesses as specified under s. 560.42 (1m).

AB641-ASA1-AA7, s. 35r Section 35r. 560.03 (19) of the statutes, as affected by 2009 Wisconsin Act 28, is amended to read:

AB641-ASA1-AA7,6,19 560.03 (19) Establish a regulatory ombudsman center an office of regulatory assistance in the department to provide services as set forth in subch. III.".

AB641-ASA1-AA7,6,21 11. Page 20, line 19: delete the material beginning with "or" and ending with "(c)" on line 20.

AB641-ASA1-AA7,6,22 12. Page 23, line 7: after that line insert:

AB641-ASA1-AA7,6,24 " Section 43b. 560.30 (1) of the statutes, as created by 2009 Wisconsin Act 28, is repealed.

AB641-ASA1-AA7, s. 43c Section 43c. 560.301 (intro.) of the statutes, as created by 2009 Wisconsin Act 28, is amended to read:

AB641-ASA1-AA7,7,7 560.301 Rules, policies, and standards for awarding grants and making loans. (intro.) The department, in consultation with the board, shall promulgate rules that establish procedures, policies, and standards for implementing this subchapter and awarding grants and making loans under this subchapter. The rules shall include all of the following:

AB641-ASA1-AA7, s. 43cm Section 43cm. 560.304 of the statutes, as created by 2009 Wisconsin Act 28, is amended to read:

AB641-ASA1-AA7,7,13 560.304 Forward innovation fund. The department may award a grant or make a loan to an eligible recipient from the appropriations under s. 20.143 (1) (fi), (gm), and (io). The department shall consult with the board prior to awarding a grant or making a loan under this section.

AB641-ASA1-AA7, s. 43e Section 43e. 560.305 (1) (intro.) of the statutes, as created by 2009 Wisconsin Act 28, is amended to read:

AB641-ASA1-AA7,7,20 560.305 (1) (intro.) The department, in cooperation with the board, shall encourage small businesses to apply for grants and loans under this subchapter by ensuring that there are no undue impediments to their participation and by actively encouraging small businesses to apply for grants and loans. The department shall do all of the following:

AB641-ASA1-AA7, s. 43em Section 43em. 560.305 (3) of the statutes, as created by 2009 Wisconsin Act 28, is amended to read:

AB641-ASA1-AA7,8,3 560.305 (3) The board department shall develop a policy relating to obtaining reimbursement of grants and loans provided under this subchapter. The policy may provide that reimbursement shall be obtained through full repayment of the principal amount of the grant or loan plus interest, through receipt of a share of future profits from or an interest in a product or process, or through any other appropriate means.

AB641-ASA1-AA7, s. 43es Section 43es. 560.305 (4) of the statutes, as created by 2009 Wisconsin Act 28, is amended to read:

AB641-ASA1-AA7,8,8 560.305 (4) The board department shall require, as a condition of a grant or loan, that a recipient contribute to a project an amount that is not less than 25 percent of the amount of the grant or loan.

AB641-ASA1-AA7, s. 43g Section 43g. Subchapter III (title) of chapter 560 [precedes 560.41] of the statutes, as affected by 2009 Wisconsin Act 28, is amended to read:

AB641-ASA1-AA7,8,11 CHAPTER 560

AB641-ASA1-AA7,8,12 SUBCHAPTER III

AB641-ASA1-AA7,8,14 office of REGULATORY OMBUDSMAN CENTER assistance

AB641-ASA1-AA7, s. 43gm Section 43gm. 560.41 (1) of the statutes is renumbered 560.41 (1n).

AB641-ASA1-AA7, s. 43gs Section 43gs. 560.41 (1c) of the statutes is created to read:

AB641-ASA1-AA7,8,17 560.41 (1c) "Agency" has the meaning given in s. 16.70 (1e).

AB641-ASA1-AA7, s. 43i Section 43i. 560.41 (1g) of the statutes is created to read:

AB641-ASA1-AA7,8,19 560.41 (1g) "Authority" has the meaning given in s. 16.70 (2).

AB641-ASA1-AA7, s. 43im Section 43im. 560.41 (1m) of the statutes, as affected by 2009 Wisconsin Act 28, is renumbered 560.41 (1w) and amended to read:

AB641-ASA1-AA7,8,23 560.41 (1w) "Center Office" means the regulatory ombudsman center office of regulatory assistance in the department.

AB641-ASA1-AA7, s. 4is Section 4is. 560.41 (1r) of the statutes is created to read:

AB641-ASA1-AA7,8,25 560.41 (1r) "Municipality" has the meaning given in s. 16.70 (8).

AB641-ASA1-AA7, s. 43k Section 43k. 560.41 (2) of the statutes is amended to read:

AB641-ASA1-AA7,9,3 560.41 (2) "Permit" means any approval of a regulatory an agency required as a condition of operating a business in this state.

AB641-ASA1-AA7, s. 43km Section 43km. 560.41 (3) of the statutes is repealed.

AB641-ASA1-AA7, s. 43ks Section 43ks. 560.42 (1) of the statutes is repealed.

AB641-ASA1-AA7, s. 43m Section 43m. 560.42 (1m) of the statutes is created to read:

AB641-ASA1-AA7,9,7 560.42 (1m) Assistance to businesses. The office shall do all of the following:

AB641-ASA1-AA7,9,11 (a) Provide assistance with obtaining and maintaining permits and any licenses and approvals necessary for a business to operate in this state. To fulfill the requirements of this paragraph, the office shall do all of the following on behalf of businesses:

AB641-ASA1-AA7,9,12 1. Explain requirements for obtaining permits.

AB641-ASA1-AA7,9,13 2. Track the progress of applications for permits.

AB641-ASA1-AA7,9,15 3. Help businesses comply with laws and rules applicable to businesses, including providing plain-language explanations of laws and rules.

AB641-ASA1-AA7,9,17 (b) Serve as a liaison between businesses and agencies, authorities, municipalities, and local economic development organizations.

AB641-ASA1-AA7, s. 43mm Section 43mm. 560.42 (2) (a) and (b), (2m) (intro.), (2r), (3) and (4) of the statutes are amended to read:

AB641-ASA1-AA7,9,24 560.42 (2) (a) The center office shall assist any person requesting information on which permits are required for a particular business activity or on the application process, including criteria applied in making a determination on a permit application and the time period within which a determination will be made. This assistance may include any of the following:

AB641-ASA1-AA7,9,25 1. Arranging a meeting between the person and the staff of the appropriate regulatory agency to enable the person to obtain information from the agency.

AB641-ASA1-AA7,10,4 2. Obtaining information and permit applications from the regulatory agency and providing the information and appropriate permit applications to the person.

AB641-ASA1-AA7,10,7 (b) If a person receives assistance under this subsection and applies for a permit and if the person requests, the center office shall monitor the status of the permit application and periodically report the status to the person.

AB641-ASA1-AA7,10,10 (2m) Advocacy. (intro.) The center office shall provide advocacy services before regulatory agencies on behalf of permit applicants. These services shall include all of the following:

AB641-ASA1-AA7,10,15 (2r) Mediation and dispute resolution services. The center office may provide mediation or other dispute resolution services to facilitate the resolution of a dispute between a regulatory an agency and a person applying for a permit. The provision of mediation or other dispute resolution services under this subsection does not affect any right that the person may have to a contested hearing under ch. 227.

AB641-ASA1-AA7,10,20 (3) Assistance by center office. (a) The center office may charge for services provided under this subchapter. Any amount charged for services may not exceed the actual cost of the service provided, unless a specific charge for the service, or method of calculating the charge, is provided by law. All amounts received under this paragraph shall be deposited in the appropriation account under s. 20.143 (1) (gc).

AB641-ASA1-AA7,10,23 (b) The center office may refer to the appropriate regulatory agency, without giving further assistance, any person seeking information or assistance on a permit under chs. 186, 215, 217, 220 to 224, 440 to 480 and 600 to 646.

AB641-ASA1-AA7,11,2 (c) Advice, assistance, mediation or other dispute resolution services or information rendered by the center office under this subchapter does not relieve any person from the obligation to secure a required permit or satisfy a regulatory requirement.

AB641-ASA1-AA7,11,4 (d) The center office shall not be liable for any consequences resulting from the failure of a regulatory an agency to issue, or the failure of a person to seek, a permit.

AB641-ASA1-AA7,11,7 (4) Promotion of assistance. (a) The center office shall maintain and publicize the availability of a toll-free telephone line available to in-state and out-of-state callers to the center office.

AB641-ASA1-AA7,11,10 (b) The center office shall seek to explain, promote and publicize its services to the public and shall provide information on its services for inclusion in any public informational material on permits provided by regulatory agencies.

AB641-ASA1-AA7,11,12 (c) The center office shall, in its efforts under pars. (a) and (b), clearly represent that its services are advisory, informational and facilitative only.