SB226: Bill Text

SB226,73,14 256.08 (4) (i) Provide advice to the adjutant general of the department of military affairs on the emergency medical aspects of the state plan of emergency management under s. 166.03 (2) (a) 1. 323.13 (1) (b) and coordinate emergency activities with the department of military affairs.

SB226, s. 256 Section 256. 256.15 (2) of the statutes is amended to read:

SB226,73,24 256.15 (2) License or certificate required. No Except when acting under s. 257.03, no person may act as or advertise for the provision of services as an ambulance service provider unless the person holds an ambulance service provider license issued under this section. No Except when acting under s. 257.03, no individual may act as or advertise for the provision of services as an emergency medical technician unless he or she holds an emergency medical technician license or training permit issued under sub. (5). No Except when acting under s. 257.03, no individual may act as or advertise for the provision of services as a first responder unless he or she holds a first responder certificate issued under sub. (8).

SB226, s. 257 Section 257. Chapter 257 (title) of the statutes is created to read:

SB226,74,3 Chapter 257 Emergency volunteer Health care practitioners

SB226, s. 258 Section 258. 257.01 (intro.) of the statutes is created to read:

SB226,74,5 257.01 Definitions. (intro.) In this chapter:

SB226, s. 259 Section 259. 257.01 (1) (b) and (c) of the statutes are created to read:

SB226,74,11 257.01 (1) (b) An individual who was at any time within the previous 10 years, but is not currently, licensed as a psychologist under ch. 455 or certified as a social worker or licensed as a clinical social worker, a marriage and family therapist, or a professional counselor under ch. 457, if the individual's license or certification was never revoked, limited, suspended, or denied renewal.

SB226,74,15 (c) An individual who holds a valid, unexpired license, certification, or registration issued by another state or territory that authorizes or qualifies the individual to perform acts that are substantially the same as those acts that an individual under par. (a) is licensed or certified to perform.

SB226, s. 260 Section 260. 257.01 (2) of the statutes is created to read:

SB226,74,17 257.01 (2) "Emergency medical services provider" means any of the following:

SB226,74,19 (a) An individual who is licensed as an emergency medical technician or certified as a first responder under s. 256.15.

SB226,74,23 (b) An individual who was at any time in the previous 10 years, but is not currently, licensed as an emergency medical technician or certified as a first responder under s. 256.15, if the individual's license was never revoked, limited, suspended, or denied renewal.

SB226,75,2 (c) An individual who holds a valid, unexpired license, certification, or registration issued by another state or territory that authorizes or qualifies the individual to perform acts that are substantially the same as those acts that an individual under par. (a) is licensed or certified to perform.

SB226, s. 261 Section 261. 257.01 (3) of the statutes is created to read:

SB226,75,4 257.01 (3) "Funeral director" means any of the following:

SB226,75,5 (a) An individual who is licensed as a funeral director under ch. 445.

SB226,75,8 (b) An individual who was at any time within the previous 10 years, but is not currently, licensed as a funeral director under ch. 445, if the individual's license was never revoked, limited, suspended, or denied renewal.

SB226,75,12 (c) An individual who holds a valid, unexpired license, certification, or registration issued by another state or territory that authorizes or qualifies the individual to perform acts that are substantially the same as those acts that an individual under par. (a) is licensed to perform.

SB226, s. 262 Section 262. 257.01 (5) (b) and (c) of the statutes are created to read:

SB226,75,20 257.01 (5) (b) An individual who was at any time within the previous 10 years, but is not currently, licensed as a physician, a physician assistant, or a podiatrist under ch. 448, licensed as a registered nurse, licensed practical nurse, or nurse-midwife, under ch. 441, licensed as a dentist under ch. 447, licensed as a pharmacist under ch. 450, or certified as a respiratory care practitioner under ch. 448, if the individual's license or certification was never revoked, limited, suspended, or denied renewal.

SB226,75,24 (c) An individual who holds a valid, unexpired license, certification, or registration issued by another state or territory that authorizes or qualifies the individual to perform acts that are substantially the same as those acts that an individual under par. (a) is licensed or certified to perform.

SB226, s. 263 Section 263. 257.01 (7) of the statutes is created to read:

SB226,76,1 257.01 (7) "Nurse aide" means any of the following:

SB226,76,3 (a) An individual who satisfies the requirements for a nurse aide under s. 146.40 (2) (a), (c), (e), (em), or (g).

SB226,76,7 (b) An individual who did at any time within the previous 10 years, but does not currently, satisfy the requirements for a nurse aide under s. 146.40 (2) (a), (c), (e), (em), or (g), if the individual's name has never been listed under s. 146.40 (4g) (a) 2., 2005 stats., or s. 146.40 (4g) (a) 2.

SB226,76,11 (c) An individual who holds a valid, unexpired license, certification, or registration issued by another state or territory that authorizes or qualifies the individual to perform acts that are substantially the same as those acts that an individual under par. (a) is qualified to perform.

SB226, s. 264 Section 264. 257.01 (8) of the statutes is created to read:

SB226,76,15 257.01 (8) "Practitioner" means a behavioral health provider, emergency medical services provider, funeral director, health care provider, nurse aide, pupil services provider, substance abuse prevention provider, or veterinary provider.

SB226, s. 265 Section 265. 257.01 (9) (b) and (c) of the statutes are created to read:

SB226,76,20 257.01 (9) (b) An individual who was at any time within the previous 10 years, but is not currently, licensed as a school counselor, a school psychologist, or a school social worker under rules promulgated by the department of public instruction, if the individual's license was never revoked, limited, suspended, or denied renewal.

SB226,76,24 (c) An individual who holds a valid, unexpired license, certification, or registration issued by another state or territory that authorizes or qualifies the individual to perform acts that are substantially the same as those acts that an individual under par. (a) is licensed to perform.

SB226, s. 266 Section 266. 257.01 (10) of the statutes is created to read:

SB226,77,2 257.01 (10) "State of emergency" means a state of emergency declared under s. 323.10 or 323.11 or a federal state of emergency.

SB226, s. 267 Section 267. 257.01 (11) (b) and (c) of the statutes are created to read:

SB226,77,9 257.01 (11) (b) An individual who was at any time in the previous 10 years, but is not currently, certified as a counselor, supervisor, or specialist described under s. HFS 75.02 (11) and (84), Wis. Adm. Code, in effect on January 20, 2006, or certified as a substance abuse counselor, clinical supervisor, or prevention specialist under s. 440.88, if the individual's certification was never revoked, limited, suspended, or denied renewal.

SB226,77,13 (c) An individual who holds a valid, unexpired license, certification, or registration issued by another state or territory that authorizes or qualifies the individual to perform acts that are substantially the same as those acts that an individual under par. (a) is certified to perform.

SB226, s. 268 Section 268. 257.01 (12) of the statutes is created to read:

SB226,77,15 257.01 (12) "Veterinary provider" means any of the following:

SB226,77,17 (a) An individual who is licensed as a veterinarian or certified as a veterinary technician under ch. 453.

SB226,77,21 (b) An individual who was at any time within the previous 10 years, but is not currently, licensed as a veterinarian or certified as a veterinary technician under ch. 453, if the individual's license or certification was never revoked, limited, suspended, or denied renewal.

SB226,77,25 (c) An individual who holds a valid, unexpired license, certification, or registration issued by another state or territory that authorizes or qualifies the individual to perform acts that are substantially the same as those acts that an individual under par. (a) is licensed or certified to perform.

SB226, s. 269 Section 269. 257.02 of the statutes is created to read:

SB226,78,4 257.02 Volunteer registry. The department shall establish and maintain an electronic system that may be used to verify the credentials of and register volunteer practitioners before or during a state of emergency.

SB226, s. 270 Section 270. 257.03 (title) of the statutes is created to read:

SB226,78,6 257.03 (title) Volunteer practitioners indemnified.

SB226, s. 271 Section 271. 257.03 (1) (b), (c) and (d) of the statutes are created to read:

SB226,78,15 257.03 (1) (b) The health care facility, mass clinic, department, or local health department on whose behalf the practitioner provides the services does not compensate the practitioner for the services, except the health care facility, mass clinic, department, or local health department may reimburse the practitioner for travel, lodging, or meals. The practitioner's employer may compensate the practitioner for the services as long as the employer is not the health care facility, mass clinic, department, or local health department on whose behalf the services are provided.

SB226,78,16 (c) The practitioner is registered in the system under s. 257.02.

SB226,78,19 (d) If the practitioner provides the services at a health care facility or mass clinic, the practitioner first registers in writing with the health care facility or mass clinic.

SB226, s. 272 Section 272. 257.03 (2) of the statutes is created to read:

SB226,78,23 257.03 (2) A practitioner who provides services under sub. (1) is not considered an employee of the state for worker's compensation benefits under ch. 102 if the practitioner's employer compensates the practitioner for providing the services.

SB226, s. 273 Section 273. 257.03 (3) of the statutes is created to read:

SB226,79,3 257.03 (3) A practitioner is not a state agent of the department under ss. 165.25 (6), 893.82, and 895.46 if the practitioner's acts or omissions involve reckless, wanton, or intentional misconduct.

SB226, s. 274 Section 274. 257.04 of the statutes is created to read:

SB226,79,7 257.04 Health care facilities indemnified. The health care facility on whose behalf services under s. 257.03 are provided is, for the provision of the services, a state agent of the department for purposes of ss. 165.25 (6), 893.82, and 895.46.

SB226, s. 275 Section 275. 292.11 (12) (b) of the statutes is amended to read:

SB226,79,10 292.11 (12) (b) This section applies to all releases of hazardous substances for which a notification must be made under s. 166.20 (5) (a) 2. 323.60 (5) (b).

SB226, s. 276 Section 276. 321.39 (1) (a) 3. of the statutes is amended to read:

SB226,79,13 321.39 (1) (a) 3. If the governor declares a state of emergency relating to public health under s. 166.03 (1) (b) 323.10.

SB226, s. 277 Section 277. 321.65 (1) (a) 2. of the statutes is amended to read:

SB226,79,18 321.65 (1) (a) 2. Active service with the state laboratory of hygiene under s. 36.25 (11) (em) for the purpose of assisting the department of health services under s. 250.042 during a state of emergency relating to public health declared by the governor under s. 166.03 (1) (b) 1. 323.10.

SB226, s. 278 Section 278. Chapter 323 (title) of the statutes is created to read:

SB226,79,21 chapter 323 emergency management

SB226, s. 279 Section 279. Subchapter I (title) of chapter 323 [precedes 323.01] of the statutes is created to read:

SB226,79,24 chapter 323

SB226,80,2 Subchapter I General provisions

SB226, s. 280 Section 280. 323.02 (6) of the statutes is created to read:

SB226,80,8 323.02 (6) "Disaster" means a severe or prolonged, natural or human-caused, occurrence that threatens or negatively impacts life, health, property, infrastructure, the environment, the security of this state or a portion of this state, or critical systems, including computer, telecommunications, or agricultural systems.

SB226, s. 281 Section 281. 323.02 (10) of the statutes is created to read:

SB226,80,11 323.02 (10) "Law enforcement officer" has the meaning given in s. 165.85 (2) (c).

SB226, s. 282 Section 282. 323.02 (15) of the statutes is created to read:

SB226,80,13 323.02 (15) "Local unit of government" means a county, city, village, or town.

SB226, s. 283 Section 283. 323.02 (17) of the statutes is created to read:

SB226,80,19 323.02 (17) "Public works" means the physical structures and facilities developed or acquired by a local unit of government or a federally recognized American Indian tribe or band in this state to provide services and functions for the benefit and use of the public, including water, sewerage, waste disposal, utilities, and transportation.

SB226, s. 284 Section 284. 323.02 (19) of the statutes is created to read:

SB226,80,22 323.02 (19) "State agency" means any office, commission, board, department, or bureau of state government.

SB226, s. 285 Section 285. Subchapter II (title) of chapter 323 [precedes 323.10] of the statutes is created to read:

SB226,80,25 chapter 323

SB226,81,3 Subchapter II Powers and duties related to emergency management

SB226, s. 286 Section 286. 323.12 (title) of the statutes is created to read:

SB226,81,5 323.12 (title) Governor; duties and powers.

SB226, s. 287 Section 287. 323.12 (1) (intro.) of the statutes is created to read:

SB226,81,7 323.12 (1) Ongoing duties. (intro.) The governor shall do all of the following:

SB226, s. 288 Section 288. 323.12 (2) (intro.) of the statutes is created to read:

SB226,81,9 323.12 (2) Ongoing powers. (intro.) The governor may do all of the following:

SB226, s. 289 Section 289. 323.12 (4) (intro.) of the statutes is created to read:

SB226,81,12 323.12 (4) Powers during an emergency. (intro.) The governor may do all of the following during a state of emergency declared under s. 323.10: