AB56: Bill Text

AB56,2013 Section 2013. 343.50 (1) (c) 1. of the statutes is amended to read:

AB56,998,24 343.50 (1) (c) 1. The department may issue a receipt to any applicant for an identification card, and shall issue a receipt to an applicant requesting an identification card under sub. (5) (a) 3., which receipt shall constitute a temporary identification card while the application is being processed and shall be valid for a period not to exceed 60 180 days. If the application for an identification card is processed under the exception specified in s. 343.165 (7) or (8), the receipt shall include the marking specified in sub. (3) (b).

AB56,2014 Section 2014 . 343.50 (3) (a) and (b) of the statutes are amended to read:

AB56,999,12 343.50 (3) (a) The card shall be the same size as an operator's license but shall be of a design which is readily distinguishable from the design of an operator's license and bear upon it the words “IDENTIFICATION CARD ONLY." The information on the card shall be the same as specified under s. 343.17 (3). If the issuance of the card requires the applicant to present any documentary proof specified in s. 343.14 (2) (es) 4. to 7. 1m. d. to g., the card shall display, on the front side of the card, a legend identifying the card as temporary. The card shall contain physical security features consistent with any requirement under federal law. The card may serve as a record of gift under s. 157.06 (2) (t) and the holder may affix a sticker thereto as provided in s. 343.175 (3). The card may also serve as a record of refusal under s. 157.06 (2) (u). Except as provided in sub. (4g), the card shall contain the holder's photograph and, if applicable, shall be of the design specified under s. 343.17 (3) (a) 12.

AB56,999,17 (b) If an identification card is issued based upon the exception specified in s. 343.165 (7) or (8), the card shall, in addition to any other required legend or design, be of the design specified under s. 343.17 (3) (a) 14. and include a marking similar or identical to the marking described in s. 343.03 (3r) and, if applicable, the words specified in s. 343.17 (3) (a) 16.

AB56,2015 Section 2015 . 343.50 (5) (b) of the statutes is amended to read:

AB56,999,22 343.50 (5) (b) Except as provided in pars. (bm), (c), and (d) and s. 343.165 (4) (c), an original or reinstated card shall be valid for the succeeding period of 8 years from the applicant's next birthday after the date of issuance, and a renewed card shall be valid for the succeeding period of 8 years from the card's last expiration date.

AB56,2016 Section 2016 . 343.50 (5) (bm) of the statutes is created to read:

AB56,999,25 343.50 (5) (bm) Notwithstanding par. (d), if the identification card application was processed under s. 343.165 (7) (c) and the applicant did not provide a verified social security number, an original or reinstated card shall be valid for the succeeding period of 2 years from the applicant's next birthday after the date of issuance, and a renewed card shall be valid for the succeeding period of 2 years from the card's last expiration date.

AB56,2017 Section 2017 . 343.50 (5) (c) of the statutes is amended to read:

AB56,1000,18 343.50 (5) (c) Except as provided in s. 343.165 (4) (c) and as otherwise provided in this paragraph, an identification card that is issued to a person who is not a United States citizen and who provides documentary proof of legal status as provided under s. 343.14 (2) (es) 1m. shall expire on the date that the person's legal presence in the United States is no longer authorized or on the expiration date determined under par. (b), whichever date is earlier. If the documentary proof as provided under s. 343.14 (2) (es) 1m. does not state the date that the person's legal presence in the United States is no longer authorized, then the card shall be valid for the period specified in par. (b) except that, if the card was issued or renewed based upon the person's presenting of any documentary proof specified in s. 343.14 (2) (es) 4. to 7. 1m. d. to g., the card shall, subject to s. 343.165 (4) (c), expire one year after the date of issuance or renewal. This paragraph does not apply to an identification card that contains the marking specified in sub. (3) (b).

AB56,2018 Section 2018 . 343.50 (6) of the statutes is amended to read:

AB56,1001,7 343.50 (6) Renewal notice. At least 30 days prior to the expiration of an identification card, the department shall provide to the card holder notice of renewal of the card either by mail at the card holder's last-known address or, if desired by the card holder, by any electronic means offered by the department. If the card was issued or last renewed based upon the person's presenting of any documentary proof specified in s. 343.14 (2) (es) 4. to 7. 1m. d. to g., the notice shall inform the card holder of the requirement under s. 343.165 (4) (c). The department shall include with the notice information, as developed by all organ procurement organizations in cooperation with the department, that promotes anatomical donations and which relates to the anatomical donation opportunity available under s. 343.175. The department may renew an identification card by mail or by any electronic means available to the department, but the department may not make consecutive renewals by mail or electronic means.

AB56,2019 Section 2019 . 343.50 (8) (c) 6. of the statutes is created to read:

AB56,1001,13 343.50 (8) (c) 6. Notwithstanding any other provision of par. (b) and this paragraph, the department may not disclose to any person the fact that an applicant has provided verification under s. 343.165 (7) (c) 2. that the applicant does not have a social security number, except to the elections commission for purposes of administering the agreement described in s. 5.056.

AB56,2020 Section 2020 . 343.50 (10) (c) of the statutes is amended to read:

AB56,1001,20 343.50 (10) (c) Whenever the department receives information from a local, state, or federal government agency that the card holder no longer satisfies the requirements for issuance of a card under ss. 343.14 (2) (es) and 343.165 (1) (e). A card cancelled under this paragraph may not be reinstated under sub. (5) until these requirements are again satisfied. This paragraph does not apply to a card if the card application was processed under s. 343.165 (7) (c).

AB56,2021 Section 2021. 349.02 (2) (b) 4. of the statutes is amended to read:

AB56,1001,23 349.02 (2) (b) 4. Local ordinances enacted under s. 59.54 (25) (a) or (25m) or 66.0107 (1) (bm).

AB56,2022 Section 2022. 350.12 (4) (a) (intro.) of the statutes is amended to read:

AB56,1002,3 350.12 (4) (a) Enforcement, administration and related costs. (intro.) The moneys appropriated from s. 20.370 (3) (ak) and (aq) and (ma), (5) (es) and (9) (mu) and (mw) may be used for the following:

AB56,2023 Section 2023. 350.12 (4) (a) 3m. of the statutes is amended to read:

AB56,1002,6 350.12 (4) (a) 3m. The cost of state law enforcement efforts as appropriated under s. 20.370 (3) (ak) and (aq) and (ma); and

AB56,2024 Section 2024. 350.12 (4) (am) of the statutes is amended to read:

AB56,1002,11 350.12 (4) (am) Enforcement aids to department. Of the amounts appropriated under s. 20.370 (3) (ak) and (aq) and (ma), 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.

AB56,2025 Section 2025 . 440.03 (13) (b) 20m. of the statutes is created to read:

AB56,1002,13 440.03 (13) (b) 20m. Dental therapist.

AB56,2026 Section 2026 . 440.08 (2) (a) 25m. of the statutes is created to read:

AB56,1002,15 440.08 (2) (a) 25m. Dental therapist: October 1 of each odd-numbered year.

AB56,2027 Section 2027 . 447.01 (6g) of the statutes is created to read:

AB56,1002,18 447.01 (6g) “Dental therapist” means an individual who practices dental therapy.

AB56,2028 Section 2028 . 447.01 (6r) of the statutes is created to read:

AB56,1002,21 447.01 (6r) “Dental therapy” means the limited practice of dentistry, consisting of the services, treatments, and procedures specified in s. 447.06 (3) (b).

AB56,2029 Section 2029 . 447.02 (1) (a) of the statutes is amended to read:

AB56,1003,2 447.02 (1) (a) Governing the reexamination of an applicant who fails an examination specified in s. 447.04 (1) (a) 5., (1m) (a) 5., or (2) (a) 5. The rules may specify additional educational requirements for those applicants and may specify the number of times an applicant may be examined.

AB56,2030 Section 2030 . 447.02 (1) (b) of the statutes is amended to read:

AB56,1003,5 447.02 (1) (b) Governing the standards and conditions for the use of radiation and ionizing equipment in the practice of dentistry or dental therapy.

AB56,2031 Section 2031 . 447.02 (1) (g) of the statutes is created to read:

AB56,1003,9 447.02 (1) (g) Specifying services, treatments, or procedures, in addition to those specified under s. 447.06 (3) (b) 1. to 28., that are included within the practice of dental therapy.

AB56,2032 Section 2032 . 447.02 (2) (a) of the statutes is amended to read:

AB56,1003,12 447.02 (2) (a) The conditions for supervision and the degree of supervision required under ss. 447.03 (3) (a), (am), (b) and (d) 2. and 447.065.

AB56,2033 Section 2033 . 447.02 (3) (a) (intro.) of the statutes is amended to read:

AB56,1003,17 447.02 (3) (a) (intro.) The examining board may issue a permit authorizing the practice in this state, without compensation, of dentistry, dental therapy, or dental hygiene to an applicant who is licensed to practice dentistry, dental therapy, or dental hygiene in another state, if all of the following apply:

AB56,2034 Section 2034 . 447.02 (3) (a) 2. of the statutes is amended to read:

AB56,1003,22 447.02 (3) (a) 2. The examining board determines that the applicant is qualified and satisfies the criteria specified under s. 447.04 (1) (b) 1. to 3., except that the examining board may not require the applicant to pass an examination of state statutes and rules relating to dentistry, dental therapy, or dental hygiene.

AB56,2035 Section 2035 . 447.02 (3) (b) of the statutes is amended to read:

AB56,1004,3 447.02 (3) (b) A permit under this subsection shall authorize the practice of dentistry, dental therapy, or dental hygiene in a specified area of the state for a period of time not more than 10 days in a year and may be renewed by the examining board. The examining board may not require an applicant to pay a fee for the issuance or renewal of a permit under this subsection.

AB56,2036 Section 2036 . 447.02 (5) of the statutes is amended to read:

AB56,1004,9 447.02 (5) Except as provided in ss. 447.058 and 447.063, nothing in this chapter may be construed as authorizing the examining board to regulate business or administrative support functions or services, that do not constitute the practice of dentistry, dental therapy, or dental hygiene, provided to a business that provides dental or dental hygiene services.

AB56,2037 Section 2037 . 447.03 (1m) of the statutes is created to read:

AB56,1004,13 447.03 (1m) Dental therapists. Except as provided under sub. (3) and s. 447.02 (3), no person may do any of the following unless he or she is licensed to practice dental therapy under this chapter:

AB56,1004,14 (a) Practice or offer to practice dental therapy.

AB56,1004,17 (b) Represent himself or herself to the public as a dental therapist or use, in connection with his or her name, any title or description that may convey the impression that he or she is a dental therapist.

AB56,2038 Section 2038 . 447.03 (3) (am) of the statutes is created to read:

AB56,1004,22 447.03 (3) (am) A dental therapy student who practices dental therapy under the supervision of a dentist in an infirmary, clinic, hospital or other institution connected or associated for training purposes with an accredited dental therapy school.

AB56,2039 Section 2039 . 447.03 (3) (c) of the statutes is amended to read:

AB56,1005,4 447.03 (3) (c) An individual licensed to practice dentistry, dental therapy, or dental hygiene in another state or country who practices dentistry , dental therapy, or dental hygiene in a program of dental education or research at the invitation of a group of dentists or practices dentistry, dental therapy, or dental hygiene under the jurisdiction of the army, navy, air force, U.S. public health service , or veterans bureau.

AB56,2040 Section 2040 . 447.04 (1m) of the statutes is created to read:

AB56,1005,7 447.04 (1m) Dental therapists. (a) The examining board shall grant a license to practice dental therapy to an individual who does all of the following:

AB56,1005,9 1. Submits an application for the license to the department on a form provided by the department.

AB56,1005,10 2. Pays the fee specified in s. 440.05 (1).

AB56,1005,12 3. Submits evidence satisfactory to the examining board that he or she has done one of the following:

AB56,1005,13 a. Graduated from an accredited dental therapy education program.

AB56,1005,18 b. Graduated from a dental therapy education program that was not accredited at the time of graduation, but was accredited or approved by a state dental licensing board, was certified as a community health aide program dental therapy education program under U.S. Indian health service standards, or is otherwise approved by the examining board as being substantially comparable to an accredited program.

AB56,1006,2 4. Submits evidence satisfactory to the examining board that he or she has passed a national board dental therapy examination and a dental therapy clinical examination administered by a regional testing service that has been approved by the examining board to administer clinical examinations for dental professionals. If a national board examination or a regional testing service examination for dental therapy does not exist, the examining board shall accept evidence of passing an alternative examination administered by another entity or testing service that is approved by the examining board.

AB56,1006,4 5. Passes an examination administered by the examining board on the statutes and rules relating to dental therapy.

AB56,1006,9 5m. Submits evidence satisfactory to the examining board that he or she has current proficiency in cardiopulmonary resuscitation, including the use of an automated external defibrillator achieved through instruction provided by an individual, organization, or institution of higher education approved under s. 46.03 (38) to provide such instruction.

AB56,1006,13 6. Completes any other requirements established by the examining board by rule that are comparable to and no more restrictive than the requirements established by the board for dentists under sub. (1) (a) 6. and dental hygienists under sub. (2) (a) 6.

AB56,1006,18 (b) The examining board may grant a license to practice dental therapy to an individual who is licensed or certified in good standing to practice dental therapy in another state or territory of the United States or in another country, or by the U.S. Indian health service community health aide program, if the applicant complies with all of the following requirements:

AB56,1006,22 1. Meets the requirements for licensure established by the examining board by rule. The board shall establish requirements under this subdivision that are comparable to and no more restrictive than the requirements established by the board for dentists under sub. (1) (b) 1. and dental hygienists under sub. (2) (b) 1.

AB56,1007,4 2. Submits evidence satisfactory to the examining board that the person has current proficiency in cardiopulmonary resuscitation, including the use of an automated external defibrillator achieved through instruction provided by an individual, organization, or institution of higher education qualified to provide such instruction. The examining board shall consult with the department of health services to determine whether an individual, organization, or institution of higher education is qualified to provide instruction under this subdivision.

AB56,1007,6 3. Presents the license or certification to the examining board and pays the fee specified under s. 440.05 (2).

AB56,2041 Section 2041 . 447.05 of the statutes is amended to read:

AB56,1008,6 447.05 Expiration and renewal. Renewal applications shall be submitted to the department on a form provided by the department on or before the applicable renewal date specified under s. 440.08 (2) (a) and shall include the applicable renewal fee determined by the department under s. 440.03 (9) (a). The examining board may not renew a license to practice dentistry unless the applicant for renewal attests that he or she has complied with s. 447.056, that he or she has current proficiency in cardiopulmonary resuscitation, including and that he or she has current proficiency in the use of an automated external defibrillator achieved through instruction provided by an individual, organization, or institution of higher education approved under s. 46.03 (38) to provide such instruction. The examining board may not renew a license to practice dental therapy unless the applicant for renewal attests that he or she has complied with s. 447.057 and any rules promulgated under s. 447.057, that he or she has current proficiency in cardiopulmonary resuscitation, and that he or she has current proficiency in the use of an automated external defibrillator achieved through instruction provided by an individual, organization, or institution of higher education approved under s. 46.03 (38) to provide such instruction. The examining board may not renew a license to practice dental hygiene unless the applicant for renewal attests that he or she has complied with s. 447.055 and any rules promulgated by the examining board under s. 447.055, that he or she has a current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation, and that he or she has current proficiency in the use of an automated external defibrillator achieved through instruction provided by an individual, organization, or institution of higher education approved under s. 46.03 (38) to provide such instruction.

AB56,2042 Section 2042 . 447.057 of the statutes is created to read:

AB56,1008,16 447.057 Continuing education; dental therapists. (1) (a) Except as provided in subs. (3) and (4), a person is not eligible for renewal of a license to practice dental therapy, other than a permit issued under s. 447.02 (3), unless the person has taught, prepared, attended, or otherwise completed, during the 2-year period immediately preceding the renewal date specified under s. 440.08 (2) (a), 12 credit hours of continuing education relating to the clinical practice of dental therapy that is sponsored or recognized by a local, state, regional, national, or international dental, dental therapy, dental hygiene, dental assisting, or medical-related professional organization.

AB56,1008,18 (b) Continuing education required under par. (a) may include training in all of the following:

AB56,1008,20 1. Basic life support or cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Not more than 2 of the credit hours required under par. (a) may be satisfied by such training.

AB56,1008,22 2. Infection control. Not less than 2 of the credit hours required under par. (a) must be satisfied by such training.

AB56,1008,25 (d) After consultation with the department of health services, the examining board may promulgate rules requiring that continuing education credit hours under par. (a) include courses in specific clinical subjects.

AB56,1009,2 (2) The credit hours required under sub. (1) (a) may be satisfied by independent study, correspondence, or Internet programs or courses.

AB56,1009,5 (3) Subsection (1) (a) does not apply to an applicant for renewal of a license that expires on the first renewal date after the date on which the examining board initially granted the license.

AB56,1009,9 (4) A person may substitute credit hours of college level courses related to the practice of dental therapy for the credit hours required under sub. (1) (a). For purposes of this subsection, one credit hour of a college level course is equivalent to 6 credit hours of continuing education.

AB56,1009,13 (5) For purposes of sub. (1) (a), one hour of teaching or preparing a continuing education program is equivalent to one credit hour of continuing education, but a person who teaches or prepares a continuing education program may obtain credit for the program only once.

AB56,1009,16 (6) The examining board may require applicants for renewal of a license to practice dental therapy to submit proof of compliance with the requirements of this section.

AB56,2043 Section 2043 . 447.06 (1) of the statutes is amended to read:

AB56,1009,24 447.06 (1) No contract of employment entered into between a dentist or dental therapist and any other party under which the dentist or dental therapist renders dental services may require the dentist or dental therapist to act in a manner which that violates the professional standards for dentistry or dental therapy set forth in this chapter. Nothing in this subsection limits the ability of the other party to control the operation of the dental practice in a manner in accordance with the professional standards for dentistry or dental therapy set forth in this chapter.

AB56,2044 Section 2044 . 447.06 (1m) of the statutes is created to read:

AB56,1010,4 447.06 (1m) No contract of employment entered into between a dental therapist and any other party under which the dental therapist is employed to practice dental therapy may require a dental therapist to meet a minimum quota for the number of patients seen or the number of procedures performed.