Wisconsin Legislature: Reorganization of state government

Wisconsin Day of Prayer proclaimed May 4, 2017 - SJR43

Application of foreign law: courts or other adjudicative authority may not consider if it would violate the party’s civil rights; ecclesiastical and corporate provisions - AB401

Application of foreign law: courts or other adjudicative authority may not consider if it would violate the party’s civil rights; ecclesiastical and corporate provisions - SB368

Bible camps: property tax exemption created [A.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 997g, 9338 (1f)] - AB64

Building Inspector Review Board and Contractor Certification Council eliminated; duties transferred to the Uniform Dwelling Code Council [S.Amdt.1: religious exemption from construction standards for one- or two-family dwellings narrowed] - SB394

Certificate of self-insurance issued to a religious sect can be used in lieu of motor vehicle liability insurance re proof of financial responsibility and liability insurance requirements - AB68

Certificate of self-insurance issued to a religious sect can be used in lieu of motor vehicle liability insurance re proof of financial responsibility and liability insurance requirements - SB39

Condemning violence and hate speech directed toward and expressing solidarity with Muslims and those perceived to be Muslims - AJR9

Condemning violence and hate speech directed toward and expressing solidarity with Muslims and those perceived to be Muslims - SJR9

Increase in incidents of anti-Semitism and other forms of bias, prejudice, and discrimination condemned and commitment to an open and inclusive state reaffirmed - AR31

Morlino, Bishop Robert Charles: public service and achievements honored - AJR119

Open enrollment program expired provision eliminated; 2017 WisAct 107 tuberculosis screening requirement correction; expired or outdated DPI reporting requirements eliminated (remedial legislation) [S.Sub.Amdt.2: further revisions, Office of School Safety created in DOJ, school safety plan provisions including on-site assessment by law enforcement and annual drills, mandatory reporting of threats of violence, DOJ grants for school safety, reports and penalty provisions] - AB843

Property tax exemption for churches and religious associations revised [A.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 997em, f] - AB64

Spiritual treatment in lieu of medical or surgical treatment for children: exemptions removed re county department determination of child abuse or neglect, felony physical abuse of a child, and administration of psychotropic medication to juveniles in correctional custody; Christian Science treatment limited to adult patients - AB790

relocation paymentRelocation payment, see Eminent domain; Public employee — Travel provisions

remedial legislationRemedial legislation, see Statutes — Revision

renewable energy resourceRenewable energy resource, see Energy conservation

rental propertyRental property, see Housing; Landlord and tenant; Lease; Motor vehicle — Dealers and finance companies

rental_purchase agreementRental-purchase agreement, see Lease

reorganization of state governmentReorganization of state government

Agricultural Education and Workforce Development Council transferred from DATCP to DWD [Sec. 35, 191, 192, 401, 1238] - AB64

College Savings Program Board transferred from DOA to DFI; College Tuition and Expenses Program provision [Sec. 34, 114-117, 148-151, 153, 193-195, 427-434, 528, 544-547, 1015, 1016, 1017, 1019-1023, 1704-1706, 2233, 2234, 9101 (2), 9401 (1); A.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions, deletes 9401 (1)] - AB64

EAB eliminated, functions transferred to DSPS [Sec. 22, 68, 69, 225-228, 579, 663-704, 733-738, 1018, 1043, 1044, 1087, 1088, 1112, 1113, 1332, 1454, 1642, 1643, 1644, 1691, 1935, 1936, 2248, 2250, 2264, 9111 (1), 9411 (1); A.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions, EAB temporarily transferred to DSPS then eliminated, functions remain with DSPS, 48m, 52m, o, 69d, e, 663m, 665m, 669m, 671m, 672m, 673m, 674m, 680m, 685m, 688m, 689m, 694m, 700m, 701m, 703m, 704d-m, 738h, j, 1936am-zm, 2149m, p, 2248m, p, 2250m, p, 9111 (1p), (1q), 9411 (1p), (1q), deletes 69, 663, 665, 669, 671-685, 688-694, 700, 701, 703, 704, 738, 2248, 2250, 9411 (1), 1936 renumbered 1936am, 9111 (1) revised and renumbered 9111 (1q)] - AB64

Elimination of inactive boards, councils, and commissions re DSPS [Sec. 11, 31, 37, 40, 42, 60, 61, 63, 64, 136, 499-502, 529, 586-591, 1240, 1313-1325, 1328, 1329, 1647, 1653-1655, 1703, 1931, 1934, 1941, 2100, 2164-2205, 2207-2210, 2212, 9101 (1), 9102 (1), 9139 (1)-(6); A.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions, deletes 11, 37, 40, 42, 60, 61, 63, 64, 1240, 1313-1325, 1328, 1329, 1647, 1653-1655, 1934, 1941, 2100, 2164-2205, 2207-2210, 9102 (1), 9139 (1)-(6)] - AB64

Interoperability Council and statewide public safety interoperable communications system functions transferred to DMA; 911 Subcommittee created; Next Generation 911 and interagency and intra-agency appropriations; Director of Emergency Communications position created and transfer of positions from DOT to DMA; obsolete Wireless 911 grant program references repealed; report required [A.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 34m, 39m, 169e-s, 198m, 408e, n, s, 411e-s, 416m, 480m, 527m, 547m, 1187p, 1673d-t, 1799c-w, 1892c-x, 9128 (1w), 9132 (1w)-(1yy)] - AB64

Prosecutor Board established; State Prosecutors Office created and attached to DOA; automated justice information system and administrative rules and bills affecting the State Prosecutors Office provisions [A.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 1e, L, 31n, 68g, 171b, c, 460r, 507g, 508f, 1712h, 1740g, 1758g, 1762s, 2261g-q, r, s, 2262c-g, 9101 (7p), 9401 (1p)] - AB64

Telecommunications relay service administration transferred from DOA to PSC [Sec. 418, 1701, 1702, 9101 (4)] - AB64

reorganization of state government _ attached under s.15.03Reorganization of state government — Attached under s.15.03

reportsReports, see also Legislative Audit Bureau; Legislature — Finance, Joint Committee on; specific subject; Studies

Administrative rule-making procedures: expedited procedure for repealing unauthorized rules; agency review of rules and legislative enactments; LRB biennial report required; retrospective economic impact analyses for existing rules - AB317

Artificial and nonfederal wetlands exempt from certain DNR permitting requirements; DNR to apply to EPA to be delegated the authority to administer permit program for the discharge of dredge or fill material into navigable waters; expending all moneys for the in lieu fee subprogram required [A.Sub.Amdt.3: further revisions, certain nonfederal wetlands exempted, wetland mitigation grant program with in lieu fee subprogram moneys established and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers provision, property development grant program established, Wetland Study Council created in DNR, reports required] - AB547

Authorized state building program for 2017-19 [A.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 8bd-bm, 485p, r, 489m, 493m, s, 494m, 495b-y, 496d-t, 514c, d, 1851g, r, 1855m, 9104 (1)-(12)] - AB64

Baccalaureate degree program completed in 3 years: each UW System university required to submit statements to Board of Regents; report provisions [Sec. 610, 624; original bill only] - AB64

Baccalaureate degree program completed in 3 years: each UW System university required to submit statements to Board of Regents; report provisions - SB290

Baccalaureate degree program completed in 3 years: each UW System university required to submit statements to Board of Regents; report provisions [Sec. 610, 624] - SB30

BadgerCare Plus Core: DHS to submit amendment to Medicaid waiver to provide employment and training services for childless adults [Sec. 927, 928; A.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions, report to and approval of JCF required, 928b, d, deletes 928] - AB64

Base budget review report: state agencies, the legislature, and the courts required to submit once every third biennium; requirements specified [S.Amdt.1: percentage of agencies revised, required every second biennium, report requirements revised; A.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions, required every even-numbered year, report requirements modified] - SB337

Body-worn cameras by correctional officers: DOC report required [A.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 9108 (2w)] - AB64

Burial site preservation: WHS duties for recording a site in a catalog revised and procedure for contesting a decision created; contiguous land, interested persons, real estate disclosure, Burial Sites Preservation Board, and disposition of remains determined to be of tribal descent provisions; report required - AB118

Case management services for W-2 recipient transitioning to unsubsidized employment: TANF moneys for incentive payments [Sec. 898, 921; A.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions, DCF to report on performance on work participation rates, compliance programs with DHHS, and appeals process for certain penalties, 9106 (3w)] - AB64

Chief state forester: relocation of headquarters and Division of Forestry employees; report to JCF required [Sec. 9133 (2)] - AB64

CHIPS proceeding: prohibition on appointing counsel to parent eliminated; pilot program creating parent’s right to counsel in certain counties created, DCF, SPD, report, and sunset provisions [A.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions, SPD to run the pilot program] - AB784

Chronic absenteeism in schools and public benefits: DCF, DPI, DHS, and DWD to collaborate on a report [Sec. 9152 (1)] - AB64

Crime lab equipment and supplies: DOJ study on sale or transfer of required [A.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 9128 (2p)] - AB64

DCF grants to support foster parents and children created, report required - AB787

Dental reimbursement pilot project in MA program: counties added under certain conditions and DHS biennial report required - AB627

DOT study and report on consolidating state moneys for surface transportation program and replacing the funds with federal money from state highway program; request for transfer under s. 13.10 of the statutes [A.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 359p, 9145 (4w)] - AB64

DOT to eliminate positions, report required; lapse of moneys to transportation fund [A.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 9145 (1t), 9245 (2t)] - AB64

DPI reports: expired and outdated requirements eliminated (remedial legislation) - AB13

Drug trafficking, evidence-based substance abuse prevention, juvenile and family treatment courts, and drug treatment for inmates of county jails: grant programs established; DOJ, DHS, DCF duties [A.Amdt.1: ``juvenile" added to ``family treatment courts"; A.Amdt.2: tribal jail and law enforcement agency provisions added, search warrant based on sworn affidavit or complaint modified] - AB906

DVA to notify JCF before transferring certain unencumbered balances; report on Veterans Trust Fund required; implementing recommendations of certain LAB audit [A.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 739qg, qm, 9149 (1f), (1g)] - AB64

Electronics and information technology manufacturing zone and tax credits: WEDC authorized to create; provisions re TIDs, sales tax exemption, environmental impact statements, wetlands and waterways permits, PSC certificates and market-based rates, and grants to local governments; highway bonding authorization; design-build system for public works projects; enterprise zone tax credit revisions; economic development liaison appointed by DOA [for amendments, see entry under ``Industrial development"] - Au7 AB1

Emergency physician services and reimbursement workgroup established by DHS, report required [A.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 9120 (5f)] - AB64

Employment First initiative established for certain state agencies re competitive integrated employment for persons with disabilities, report required - AB625

Enterprise resource planning system (STAR program) management: DOA reports of JCF and JCIPT required [A.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 169t] - AB64

Family treatment court and juvenile treatment court grant programs created; DCF report required - SB390

FoodShare employment and training program (FSET): participation requirements and drug screening, testing, and treatment program [Sec. 954-957, 964-968, 9120 (2); A.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions, changed to a pilot program with implementation plan and statewide expansion proposal provisions, outcomes report with proposed modifications required, 964d, 9120 (2s), deletes 956] - AB64

Forestry account expenditures: Governor's Council on Forestry to determine priorities and report along with 2019-21 biennial budget recommendations [A.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 9133 (6r)] - AB64

Hire Heroes program created in DWD to provide transitional jobs to veterans; DVA, DCF, and DWD memorandum of understanding; funding and report provisions [A.Amdt.1: appropriation modified; A.Amdt.2: application within 7 years of discharge] - AB422

Human resources and payrolls services: DOA to administer for all executive branch agencies and independent agencies except DPI, DOJ, UW Board of Regents, and TCS Board; general fund lapse provision [Sec. 73, 9101 (9), 9201 (1), 9401 (4); A.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions, exceptions expanded to include DETF, DMA, SWIB, and Public Defender Board, adds onsite management for certain agencies, reports required] - AB64

Individuals pardoned or released before completing their sentences: DOC report required - SB884

Information technology and communication services self-funded portal: appropriation revision, report required [Sec. 172, 417; A.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions, report information specified, appropriation provision removed, deletes 417] - AB64

Information technology and communication services self-funded web portal: DOA report on administration of - SB884

Information technology and procurement services positions: DOA report to JCF required [A.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 9101 (11q)] - AB64

Information technology permanent positions converted from contractor staff: DOA report to JCF required [A.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 9101 (11s)] - AB64

Information technology study on services provided by Division of Enterprise Technology to OCI [A.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 9101 (11c)] - AB64

Inmate work opportunities, including work release programs: DOC report required [A.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 9108 (31t)] - AB64

Intensive care coordination program: reimburse hospitals and health care systems for certain services to MA recipients, report provision [A.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 928g, 2249e, g] - AB64

Interagency Council on Homelessness created; appropriation and report provisions [A.Amdt.5: ``state agency" defined] - AB234

Legislative oversight of requests for federal approval and state agency requirements; DHS to implement the Badger Care Reform waiver re childless adults and submit amendment to state's MA plan, rate change, or certain provider payments to JCF for approval; incorporates into statutes rules on controlled substance screening, testing, and treatment policy for FSET; OCI to administer WIHSP in accordance to DHHS terms and conditions; DCF reallocation or reduction of moneys in TANF schedules requires JCF approval; DWD rules on UI work search and registration waivers codified and DWD authority to establish waivers eliminated; DWD Fast Forward program appropriation split among its specific programs [S.Amdt.2: legislative oversight for federal approval limited to DHS, DWD workforce training appropriation provision] - SB886

LIRC decisions: chief justice to conduct a survey and submit a report [A.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 9142 (5f)] - AB64

Low-income housing project: state income and franchise tax credit program administered by WHEDA created, report required - AB869

Nursing home bed licenses: DHS to redistribute to 18 beds, criteria specified, report required [A.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 9120 (5b)] - AB64

OCI changes re corporate governance annual disclosure, nondisclosure of information, medical malpractice report, the Wisconsin Compensation Rating Bureau membership, and emergency rules - AB877

OCI changes re corporate governance annual disclosure, nondisclosure of information, medical malpractice report, the Wisconsin Compensation Rating Bureau membership, and emergency rules - SB763

Pay for success contracting: DOA may use for eligible services to individuals, conditions and JCF approval required; pay for success trust fund established; DHS, DOC, DCF, and DWD to study if pay for success could be used for programs they administer; reports required [A.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions, trust fund removed] - Jr8 AB7

Physical medicine pilot program: DHS to study and implement if authorized by legislature [A.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 9120 (4g)] - AB64

PSC duties re state energy policy and regulation of public utilities; settlements in PSC dockets requirements; procedure for handling complaints of violations of the one-call system created and other revisions, PSC duties and forfeiture provisions; treatment of certain utility facilities under county construction site erosion control and storm water management zoning ordinances [A.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions, violation in transporting natural gas and other hazardous materials specified; S.Amdt.1: appropriation provision added; S.Amdt.2: charging ratepayers for advertising provision added] - AB532

Recommendations for elimination of occupational licenses: DSPS report required, criteria specified [A.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 9139 (17w)] - AB64

Restitution received by crime victims: DOJ report modified [Sec. 1673; original bill only] - AB64

Restitution received by crime victims: DOJ report modified - AB650

Restitution received by crime victims: DOJ report modified [Sec. 1673] - SB30

Restitution received by crime victims: DOJ report modified - SB538