SB70: Bill Text

SB70,1467,25 343.51 (1) Any person who qualifies for registration plates of a special design under s. 341.14 (1), (1a), (1m), or (1q) or any other person with a disability that limits or impairs the ability to walk may request from the department a special identification card that will entitle any motor vehicle parked by, or under the direction of, the person, or a motor vehicle operated by or on behalf of the organization when used to transport such a person, to parking privileges under s. 346.50 (2), (2a), and (3). The department shall issue the card at a fee to be determined by the department, upon submission by the applicant, if the applicant is an individual rather than an organization, of a statement from a physician licensed to practice medicine in any state, from an advanced practice registered nurse licensed to practice nursing in any state, from a public health nurse certified or licensed to practice in any state, from a physician assistant licensed or certified to practice in any state, from a podiatrist licensed to practice in any state, from a chiropractor licensed to practice chiropractic in any state, or from a Christian Science practitioner residing in this state and listed in the Christian Science journal that the person is a person with a disability that limits or impairs the ability to walk. The statement shall state whether the disability is permanent or temporary and, if temporary, the opinion of the physician, advanced practice registered nurse, public health nurse, physician assistant, podiatrist, chiropractor, or practitioner as to the duration of the disability. The department shall issue the card upon application by an organization on a form prescribed by the department if the department believes that the organization meets the requirements under this subsection.

SB70,2780 Section 2780. 343.62 (4) (a) 4. of the statutes is amended to read:

SB70,1468,10 343.62 (4) (a) 4. The applicant submits with the application a statement completed within the immediately preceding 24 months, except as provided by rule, by a physician licensed to practice medicine in any state, from an advanced practice registered nurse licensed to practice nursing in any state, from a physician assistant licensed or certified to practice in any state, from a podiatrist licensed to practice in any state, from a chiropractor licensed to practice chiropractic in any state, or from a Christian Science practitioner residing in this state, and listed in the Christian Science journal certifying that, in the medical care provider's judgment, the applicant is physically fit to teach driving.

SB70,2781 Section 2781. 344.02 (1) of the statutes is amended to read:

SB70,1469,3 344.02 (1) Whenever the department under s. 344.13 gives notice of the amount of security required to be deposited and that an order of suspension or impoundment will be made if such the security is not deposited, it the department shall afford the person so notified subject to the proposed action an opportunity for a hearing on the proposed action, if written request for a hearing is received by the department prior to the date specified in the notice, or prior to the postponed effective date of suspension if postponement has been granted under s. 344.14 (1). Upon Except as provided under this section, upon receipt of timely request for hearing, the department shall fix the time and place of the hearing and give notice thereof of the time and place of the hearing to such the person by regular mail. If the person has requested electronic notification in the manner prescribed by the department, the department may provide the notice of the time and place of the hearing by any electronic means offered by the department. The scope of the hearing is limited to the matter set forth in s. 344.14 (2) (k) and, subject to s. 344.14 (2m), to whether or not the person is the owner of the motor vehicle to be impounded. Any person who fails without reasonable cause to appear at the time and place specified in the notice shall forfeit the right to a hearing.

SB70,2782 Section 2782. 344.13 (2) of the statutes is amended to read:

SB70,1469,18 344.13 (2) The secretary shall determine the amount of security required to be deposited by each person on the basis of the accident reports or other information submitted. In addition to the accident reports required by law, the secretary may request from any of the persons, including passengers and pedestrians, involved in such accident such further information, sworn statements, or other evidence relating to property damage, personal injury, or death in motor vehicle accidents as deemed necessary to aid in determining the amount to be deposited as security under s. 344.14. Failure of a person to comply with such request is grounds for suspending such person's operating privilege but no suspension shall be made on such grounds until one follow-up request has been made and at least 20 days have elapsed since the mailing of providing the first request. The first request under this subsection shall be mailed to the person or, if the person has requested electronic communication in the manner prescribed by the department, may be provided by any electronic means offered by the department

SB70,2783 Section 2783. 345.05 (1) (ag) of the statutes is created to read:

SB70,1469,20 345.05 (1) (ag) “Authority" means a transit authority created under s. 66.1039.

SB70,2784 Section 2784. 345.05 (2) of the statutes is amended to read:

SB70,1470,5 345.05 (2) A person suffering any damage proximately resulting from the negligent operation of a motor vehicle owned and operated by a municipality or authority, which damage was occasioned by the operation of the motor vehicle in the course of its business, may file a claim for damages against the municipality or authority concerned and the governing body of the municipality or the board of directors of the authority may allow, compromise, settle and pay the claim. In this subsection, a motor vehicle is deemed owned and operated by a municipality or authority if the vehicle is either being rented or leased, or is being purchased under a contract whereby the municipality or authority will acquire title.

SB70,2785 Section 2785. 347.50 (2m) (a) of the statutes is amended to read:

SB70,1470,9 347.50 (2m) (a) Any person who violates s. 347.48 (2m) (b) or (c) and any person 16 years of age or older who violates s. 347.48 (2m) (d) shall be required to forfeit $10 $25.

SB70,2786 Section 2786 . 349.02 (2) (b) 4. of the statutes is amended to read:

SB70,1470,12 349.02 (2) (b) 4. Local ordinances enacted under s. 59.54 (25) (a) or (25m) or 66.0107 (1) (bm).

SB70,2787 Section 2787. 350.12 (4) (a) (intro.) of the statutes is amended to read:

SB70,1470,16 350.12 (4) (a) Enforcement, administration and related costs. (intro.) The moneys appropriated from s. 20.370 (3) (ak) and (aq), (5) (es) and (9) (mu) and (mw) may be used for the following:

SB70,2788 Section 2788. 350.12 (4) (a) 3m. of the statutes is amended to read:

SB70,1470,19 350.12 (4) (a) 3m. The cost of state law enforcement efforts as appropriated under s. 20.370 (3) (ak) and (aq); and

SB70,2789 Section 2789. 350.12 (4) (am) of the statutes is amended to read:

SB70,1470,24 350.12 (4) (am) Enforcement aids to department. Of the amounts appropriated under s. 20.370 (3) (ak) and (aq), the department shall allocate $26,000 in each fiscal year to be used exclusively for the purchase of snowmobiles or trailers to carry snowmobiles, or both, to be used in state law enforcement efforts.

SB70,2790 Section 2790. 351.025 (2) of the statutes is amended to read:

SB70,1471,4 351.025 (2) The revocation is effective Revocation under this section takes effect on the date the department mails, if the notice is sent be 1st class mail, or provides, if the notice is by electronic means, the notice of revocation under s. 351.027 (1).

SB70,2791 Section 2791. 351.027 (1) of the statutes is amended to read:

SB70,1471,13 351.027 (1) Whenever the secretary under authority of s. 351.025 revokes a person's operating privilege under s. 351.025, the secretary shall immediately notify the person in writing of the revocation and of the person's right to a hearing on the revocation as provided in sub. (2). The. Except as provided in this subsection, the department shall send the notice by 1st class mail to the address most recently provided to the department by the person. If a person has requested electronic notification in the manner prescribed by the department, the department may provide the notice by any electronic means offered by the department.

SB70,2792 Section 2792. 440.01 (1) (dL) of the statutes is created to read:

SB70,1471,16 440.01 (1) (dL) “Renewal cycle" means the period of time between 2 successive renewal dates.

SB70,2793 Section 2793. 440.01 (1) (dm) of the statutes is amended to read:

SB70,1471,21 440.01 (1) (dm) “Renewal date" means the date , determined by the department under s. 440.08 (2), on which a credential expires and before which it must be renewed for the holder to maintain without interruption the rights, privileges and authority conferred by the credential.

SB70,2794 Section 2794 . 440.03 (13) (b) 3. of the statutes is repealed.

SB70,2795 Section 2795 . 440.03 (13) (b) 20m. of the statutes is created to read:

SB70,1471,24 440.03 (13) (b) 20m. Dental therapist.

SB70,2796 Section 2796 . 440.03 (13) (b) 39m. of the statutes is created to read:

SB70,1472,1 440.03 (13) (b) 39m. Nurse, advanced practice registered.

SB70,2797 Section 2797 . 440.03 (13) (b) 42. of the statutes is repealed.

SB70,2798 Section 2798 . 440.03 (13) (br) of the statutes is created to read:

SB70,1472,8 440.03 (13) (br) When conducting an investigation of an arrest or conviction record under par. (a) or (bm), the department shall review and obtain information to determine the circumstances of each case or offense, except that the department may, in its discretion, complete its investigation of an arrest or conviction record without reviewing the circumstances of any of the following types of violations:

SB70,1472,17 1. If the violation occurred more than 5 years before the application date, a first violation of s. 346.63 (1) (a), (am), or (b) or a local ordinance in conformity therewith or a law of a federally recognized American Indian tribe or band in this state in conformity with s. 346.63 (1) (a), (am), or (b) or the law of another jurisdiction prohibiting driving or operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated or under the influence of alcohol, a controlled substance, a controlled substance analog, or a combination thereof or under the influence of any drug that renders the person incapable of safely driving, as those or substantially similar terms are used in that jurisdiction's laws.

SB70,1472,19 2. A violation of s. 125.07 (4) (a) or (b) or a local ordinance that strictly conforms to s. 125.07 (4) (a) or (b) or of a substantially similar law of another jurisdiction.

SB70,1472,20 3. A minor, nonviolent ordinance violation, as determined by the department.

SB70,2799 Section 2799 . 440.03 (14) (c) of the statutes is amended to read:

SB70,1473,3 440.03 (14) (c) The renewal dates for certificates granted under par. (a) and licenses granted under par. (am) are specified in shall be determined by the department under s. 440.08 (2) (a). Renewal applications shall be submitted to the department on a form provided by the department and shall include the renewal fee determined by the department under s. 440.03 (9) (a) and evidence satisfactory to the department that the person's certification, registration, or accreditation specified in par. (a) 1. a., 2. a., or 3. a. has not been revoked.

SB70,2800 Section 2800. 440.03 (15) of the statutes is amended to read:

SB70,1473,6 440.03 (15) The department shall promulgate rules that establish the fees specified in ss. 440.05 (10) and 440.08 (2) (d) (2m) (c).

SB70,2801 Section 2801. 440.03 (18) of the statutes is created to read:

SB70,1473,10 440.03 (18) The department may promulgate rules to facilitate enhanced credential portability to help facilitate streamlined pathways to credentialing for internationally trained professionals and increased reciprocity.

SB70,2802 Section 2802. 440.032 (5) of the statutes is amended to read:

SB70,1473,18 440.032 (5) License renewal. The renewal dates for licenses granted under sub. (3) are specified in shall be as determined by the department under s. 440.08 (2) (a) 68c. Renewal applications shall be submitted to the department on a form provided by the department and shall include the renewal fee determined by the department under s. 440.03 (9) (a) and evidence satisfactory to the department that the person's certification or membership specified in sub. (3) that is required for the license has not been revoked or invalidated.

SB70,2803 Section 2803. 440.035 (3) of the statutes is created to read:

SB70,1473,22 440.035 (3) A credentialing board may promulgate rules to facilitate enhanced credential portability to help facilitate streamlined pathways to credentialing for internationally trained professionals and increased reciprocity.

SB70,2804 Section 2804 . 440.077 (1) (a) of the statutes is amended to read:

SB70,1474,3 440.077 (1) (a) “Advanced practice registered nurse prescriber” means an advanced practice registered nurse prescriber certified licensed under s. 441.16 (2) 441.09.

SB70,2805 Section 2805 . 440.077 (2) (c) of the statutes is amended to read:

SB70,1474,10 440.077 (2) (c) Under the program under par. (a), a participating military medical personnel shall be supervised by a physician, physician assistant, podiatrist, registered professional nurse, or advanced practice registered nurse prescriber. The supervising physician, physician assistant, podiatrist, registered professional nurse, or advanced practice registered nurse prescriber shall retain responsibility for the care of the patient.

SB70,2806 Section 2806. 440.08 (2) (title) of the statutes is amended to read:

SB70,1474,12 440.08 (2) (title) Renewal dates , fees and applications.

SB70,2807 Section 2807. 440.08 (2) (a) (intro.) of the statutes is amended to read:

SB70,1474,18 440.08 (2) (a) (intro.) Except as provided in par. (b) and in ss. 440.51, 442.04, 444.03, 444.11, 447.04 (2) (c) 2., 447.05 (1) (b), 449.17 (1m) (d), 449.18 (2) (e), 455.06 (1) (b), 463.10, 463.12, and 463.25 and subch. II of ch. 448, the renewal dates for credentials are as follows all of the following apply with respect to renewals of credentials:

SB70,2808 Section 2808 . 440.08 (2) (a) 1. to 37. of the statutes, as affected by 2023 Wisconsin Act .... (this act), are repealed.

SB70,2809 Section 2809 . 440.08 (2) (a) 1n. and 2n. of the statutes are created to read:

SB70,1475,5 440.08 (2) (a) 1n. The department shall establish renewal dates and renewal cycles for credentials that are subject to periodic renewal and may adjust the renewal dates and renewal cycles so established. For practicality and expediency, the department may stagger renewal cycles among credential holders. The department shall consult with the relevant credentialing boards in establishing renewal dates and renewal cycles under this subdivision and shall notify each credential holder of any renewal date or renewal cycle established or adjusted under this subdivision. The department shall publish a schedule of renewal dates and renewal cycles on its website.

SB70,1475,7 2n. The department or a credentialing board may promulgate rules to do any of the following:

SB70,1475,10 a. Establish interim continuing education or other reporting requirements between renewal dates established under subd. 1n. as needed to account for the length of a renewal cycle established under subd. 1n.

SB70,1475,13 b. Notwithstanding any specific continuing education or similar requirement in chs. 440 to 480, adjust or prorate the requirement to align it with the length of a renewal cycle established under subd. 1n.

SB70,2810 Section 2810 . 440.08 (2) (a) 25m. of the statutes is created to read:

SB70,1475,15 440.08 (2) (a) 25m. Dental therapist: October 1 of each odd-numbered year.

SB70,2811 Section 2811 . 440.08 (2) (a) 37m. of the statutes, as created by 2021 Wisconsin Act 251, is repealed.

SB70,2812 Section 2812 . 440.08 (2) (a) 38. to 72. of the statutes are repealed.

SB70,2813 Section 2813 . 440.08 (2) (ar) of the statutes is created to read:

SB70,1475,23 440.08 (2) (ar) 1. Notwithstanding par. (a) and chs. 440 to 480, the department may, in cooperation with credentialing boards, establish a system or process to transition credential holders from 2-year renewal cycles under chs. 440 to 480, 2021 stats., to renewal cycles established by the department under par. (a) 1n.

SB70,1476,4 2. Notwithstanding the fees for credential renewals determined under s. 440.03 (9), if the department under subd. 1. transitions credential holders from 2-year renewal cycles under chs. 440 to 480, 2021 stats., to different renewal cycles under par. (a) 1n. before revised renewal fees can be determined under s. 440.03 (9), the department may adjust the applicable renewal fee accordingly, in cooperation with credentialing boards, until a revised fee can be determined under s. 440.03 (9).

SB70,2814 Section 2814. 440.08 (2) (b) of the statutes is amended to read:

SB70,1476,9 440.08 (2) (b) The renewal fee for an apprentice, journeyman, student or temporary credential is $10. The renewal dates specified in par. (a) determined under par. (a) do not apply to apprentice, journeyman, student or temporary credentials.

SB70,2815 Section 2815. 440.08 (2) (c) of the statutes is renumbered 440.08 (2m) (a) and amended to read:

SB70,1476,14 440.08 (2m) (a) Except as provided in par. (e) (d) and sub. (3), renewal applications shall include the applicable renewal fee as determined by the department under s. 440.03 (9) (a) or as specified in par. (b).

SB70,2816 Section 2816. 440.08 (2) (d) of the statutes is renumbered 440.08 (2m) (c).

SB70,2817 Section 2817. 440.08 (2) (e) of the statutes is renumbered 440.08 (2m) (d).

SB70,2818 Section 2818. 440.08 (2m) (title) of the statutes is created to read:

SB70,1476,18 440.08 (2m) (title) Renewal fees and applications.

SB70,2819 Section 2819. 440.08 (2m) (b) of the statutes is created to read:

SB70,1476,21 440.08 (2m) (b) The renewal fee for an apprentice, journeyman, student, or temporary credential is $10.

SB70,2820 Section 2820. 440.08 (4) (a) of the statutes is amended to read:

SB70,1477,10 440.08 (4) (a) Generally. If the department or the interested examining board or affiliated credentialing board, as appropriate, determines that an applicant for renewal has failed to comply with sub. (2) (c) (2m) (a) or (3) or with any other applicable requirement for renewal established under chs. 440 to 480 or that the denial of an application for renewal of a credential is necessary to protect the public health, safety or welfare, the department, examining board or affiliated credentialing board may summarily deny the application for renewal by mailing to the holder of the credential a notice of denial that includes a statement of the facts or conduct that warrant the denial and a notice that the holder may, within 30 days after the date on which the notice of denial is mailed, file a written request with the department to have the denial reviewed at a hearing before the department, if the department issued the credential, or before the examining board or affiliated credentialing board that issued the credential.

SB70,2821 Section 2821. 440.09 (3) (a) of the statutes is amended to read:

SB70,1477,17 440.09 (3) (a) A reciprocal credential granted under this section expires on the applicable renewal date specified in determined by the department under s. 440.08 (2) (a), except that if the first renewal date specified in s. 440.08 (2) (a) after the date on which the credential is granted is within 180 days of the date on which the credential is granted, the credential expires on the 2nd renewal date specified in s. 440.08 (2) (a) after the date on which the credential is granted.

SB70,2822 Section 2822 . 440.094 (1) (c) 1. of the statutes is amended to read:

SB70,1477,21 440.094 (1) (c) 1. A registered nurse, licensed practical nurse, or nurse midwife licensed under ch. 441, or an advanced practice registered nurse prescriber certified licensed under ch. 441.

SB70,2823 Section 2823 . 440.094 (1) (c) 3. of the statutes is amended to read: