Wisconsin Legislature: Employment

Marijuana: recreational use and medical use permitted; excise tax, labor peace agreement, registry ID cards, compassion centers, operating a motor vehicle under the influence, fair employment law, insurance, UI, and public assistance provisions; DATCP, DHS, and DOR duties; JRCCP may report - AB220

Marketing of employment and training opportunities to former UW System students: Board of Regents required to prepare and distribute; sunset provision - AB599

Marketing of employment and training opportunities to former UW System students: DWD to prepare packet and Board of Regents required to distribute; sunset provision - SB529

Marketing of employment and training opportunities to former UW System students: DWD to prepare packet and Board of Regents required to distribute; sunset provision - AB606

Medical care insurance for self-employed individuals: income tax subtraction modified; JSCTE appendix report - SB842

Medical care insurance for self-employed individuals: income tax subtraction modified; JSCTE appendix report - AB875

Medical care insurance premiums claimed by self-employed individuals for income tax purposes revised for nonresidents and part-year residents [Sec. 857-868, 882] - SB59

Medical care insurance premiums claimed by self-employed individuals for income tax purposes revised for nonresidents and part-year residents [Sec. 857-868, 882; deleted by A.Amdt.1 to A.Sub.Amdt.1] - AB56

Medical marijuana: medical use defense to THC-related prosecutions for registered persons; DHS to establish medical cannabis registry; DATCP to license and regulate dispensaries; surcharge on dispensary sales; employer may refuse to accommodate; marijuana use policy for employees allowed; limitations on arrests and prosecutions [Sec. 130, 206, 758-760, 771, 772, 778, 814, 816, 818, 820, 821, 1053, 1102, 1270, 1345, 1761, 1763, 1829, 1860, 1974, 2021, 2113-2116, 2197-2210, 2219, 2225-2229, 2235-2241] - SB59

Reporting place of employment of campaign finance contributors: amount required for report increased - SB81

Reports of suspected child abuse or neglect and related records: disclosure prohibited if an investigation determined the reports were unsubstantiated - AB671

Reports of suspected child abuse or neglect and related records: disclosure prohibited if an investigation determined the reports were unsubstantiated - SB610

Shipbuilding businesses: DWD to allocate certain grant money for training new and current employees [Sec. 1326; A.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions] - AB56

Shipbuilding businesses: DWD to allocate certain grant money for training new and current employees [Sec. 1326] - SB59

Solar energy and wind energy systems: DWD grants to reimburse employers re employee training and certification - SB218

Solar energy and wind energy systems: DWD grants to reimburse employers re employee training and certification - AB237

State right to work law repealed [Sec. 1390-1396, 2190] - SB59

State right to work law repealed [Sec. 1390-1396, 2190; original bill only] - AB56

Suitable work requirement for UI benefits revised, DWD duties [Sec. 1355, 1366, 1371-1374, 1382, 1383, 9150 (3), 9350 (6), 9450 (6); original bill only] - AB56

Suitable work requirement for UI benefits revised, DWD duties [Sec. 1355, 1366, 1371-1374, 1382, 1383, 9150 (3), 9350 (6), 9450 (6)] - SB59

Transform Milwaukee Jobs program and Transitional Jobs program: eligibility age modified [A.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 640m] - AB56

Trial Employment Match Program (TEMP) in W-2 revised and renamed Subsidized Employment Placement [Sec. 608, 609, 612-619, 621-625, 628, 629, 631, 639, 878, 933, 964, 1036, 1109, 1885] - SB59

Trial Employment Match Program (TEMP) in W-2 revised and renamed Subsidized Employment Placement [Sec. 608, 609, 612-619, 621-625, 628, 629, 631, 639, 878, 933, 964, 1036, 1109, 1885; original bill only] - AB56

UI drug testing program and preemployment drug testing provisions repealed [Sec. 221, 1369, 1370, 1380, 1381, 1384-1386, 9350 (3), 9450 (2); original bill only] - AB56

UI drug testing program and preemployment drug testing provisions repealed [Sec. 221, 1369, 1370, 1380, 1381, 1384-1386, 9350 (3), 9450 (2)] - SB59

UI law changes re financial outlook statement, Council on Unemployment Insurance report submission, Governor’s special committee, benefits for certain employees, effect of criminal convictions, reimbursable employer debt assessment, waiver of overpayments, collection of debt by DOR, and fiscal agent election of employer status - SB671

UI one-week waiting period suspended and non-charging employer UI accounts during the 2020 public health emergency; DWD duties [Sec. 36-40, 49-53, 105 (27m), 106 (1)] - SB932

UI one-week waiting period suspended and non-charging employer UI accounts during the 2020 public health emergency; DWD duties [Sec. 36-40, 49-53, 105 (27m), 106 (1)] - AB1038

UI substantial fault provision replaced with provision on absenteeism and tardiness [Sec. 1214, 1364, 1365, 9350 (9), 9450 (9)] - SB59

UI substantial fault provision replaced with provision on absenteeism and tardiness [Sec. 1214, 1364, 1365, 9350 (9), 9450 (9); original bill only] - AB56

Wage claim changes re filing, investigation, statute of limitations, interest, surcharge, costs, and attorney fees; employers required to provide written disclosure statement when employee is hired, conditions specified; licensing agency to deny issuance or renewal of licenses to applicants with unpaid wage claims - AB40

WC law changes re payment of benefits and other payments, coverage, liability, hearings, disclosure of records, and program administration - SB673

WEDC grant, loan, or tax credit recipient: report on job losses or relocations outside Wisconsin required [Sec. 1877] - SB59

WEDC grant, loan, or tax credit recipient: report on job losses or relocations outside Wisconsin required [Sec. 1877; original bill only] - AB56

WEDC job reporting criteria [Sec. 1871, 1872] - SB59

WEDC job reporting criteria [Sec. 1871, 1872; original bill only] - AB56

Work-share plans submitted by employers: suspends certain requirements re 2020 public health emergency; DWD duties [Sec. 41-48] [A.Amdt.4: plans already in effect may be modified] - AB1038

Work-share plans submitted by employers: suspends certain requirements re 2020 public health emergency; DWD duties [Sec. 41-48] - SB932

Worker training and employment program eliminated [Sec. 223, 1327; original bill only] - AB56

Worker training and employment program eliminated [Sec. 223, 1327] - SB59

Youth summer jobs program: first class city limitation removed [A.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 230m, 1325b] - AB56

employment _ discriminationEmployment -- Discrimination, see Discrimination in employment

employment relationsEmployment relations, see Public employee

employment relations commissionEmployment Relations Commission

WERC unencumbered balance exceeding 10% lapses to general fund [A.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 9214 (1c)] - AB56

ems _emergency medical services_EMS (Emergency medical services), see Medical service — Occupations

energy conservationEnergy conservation

Business development tax credit for energy efficiency and use of renewable resources in certain buildings [Sec. 1887; original bill only] - AB56

Business development tax credit for energy efficiency and use of renewable resources in certain buildings [Sec. 1887] - SB59

Clean and Renewable Energy, Joint Task Force on: committees on Assembly and Senate organization required to immediately appoint; findings deadline specified - AJR95

``Energy provider” definition expanded re trespassing on or damaging property of; JRCCP may report - AB426

``Energy provider” definition expanded re trespassing on or damaging property of; JRCCP may report - SB386

Focus on Energy programs: PSC may require certain electric and natural gas public utilities to spend more on; JCF approval [Sec. 1813, 1814; original bill only] - AB56

Focus on Energy programs: PSC may require certain electric and natural gas public utilities to spend more on; JCF approval [Sec. 1813, 1814] - SB59

Green bank study by DOA: contract with independent consultant and report required - AB765

Property assessed clean energy (PACE) program: political subdivision loan repayment agreement limited to commercial property or residential property with at least five dwelling units - AB498

Property assessed clean energy (PACE) program: political subdivision loan repayment agreement limited to commercial property or residential property with at least five dwelling units - SB452

Revenue limit adjustment for school districts for energy efficiency projects modified; resolution, report, and LAB audit provisions - AB553

Revenue limit adjustment for school districts for energy efficiency projects modified; resolution, report, and LAB audit provisions - SB494

Revenue limit adjustment for school districts for energy efficiency projects: restriction eliminated - AB292

Revenue limit adjustment for school districts for energy efficiency projects: restriction eliminated - SB229

Solar energy and wind energy systems: DWD grants to reimburse employers re employee training and certification - SB218

Solar energy and wind energy systems: DWD grants to reimburse employers re employee training and certification - AB237

Sustainability and Clean Energy, Office of, created in DOA; PSC provision [Sec. 38, 77, 273, 274, 312, 1805-1810, 1815, 1816, 1856, 9136 (2), 9401 (1), 9436 (1), (2)] - SB59

Sustainability and Clean Energy, Office of, created in DOA; PSC provision [Sec. 38, 77, 273, 274, 312, 1805-1810, 1815, 1816, 1856, 9136 (2), 9401 (1), 9436 (1), (2); original bill only] - AB56

UW System report requirements revised and exempted from certain reports; commencement of classes for graduate health sciences classes revised; sexual assault and harassment information provided to students and reporting requirements modified; DOA to submit biennial plans to JCF on energy cost reduction for certain state agencies - SB486

Waste-to-energy facilities exempt from tipping fees, conditions specified - SB670

Waste-to-energy facilities exempt from tipping fees, conditions specified - AB713

Wisconsin Renewable Energy Development Authority (WREDA) created; bonding, loan, and authority to implement energy-related programs; reports required - AB270

Wisconsin Renewable Energy Development Authority (WREDA) created; bonding, loan, and authority to implement energy-related programs; reports required - SB253

engineerEngineer, see also United States — Army

Examining Board of Architects, Landscape Architects, Professional Engineers, Designers, and Professional Land Surveyors required to promulgate rules re retired credential holder exemption from continuing education requirements but maintain professional title [S.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions] - SB156

Highway construction: DOT to maintain list of subbase materials and associated thicknesses; bidders may base bids on equivalent subbase materials on the list [A.Amdt.1: engineer of record may prohibit use] - AB273

english languageEnglish language

English as state’s official language; written expression by state and local governments required to be in English, some exceptions; precludes units of state and local government from prohibiting or restricting proficiency or use of any language for nongovernmental purposes - SB739

enterprise zoneEnterprise zone, see Municipality — Planning

environmental protectionEnvironmental protection, see also Water — Pollution; Wetland; Sanitation and sewerage management; Solid waste management; Recycling; Petroleum; Natural resource; Soil and soil conservation; Mines, pits, and quarries

Concentrated animal feeding operation (CAFO) annual fee increased; nutrient management plan established; groundwater monitoring re manure landspreading; well construction and pump installation rules updated; collaboration to update SnapPlus program; appropriations, State Laboratory of Hygiene, DNR, DHS, DATCP, UW, USDA, and PFAS provisions - AB867

Environmental compliance audit program: time to correct violations increased, notification requirements modified, and DNR and DOJ duties re pursuing criminal enforcement actions - AB210

Environmental compliance audit program: time to correct violations increased, notification requirements modified, and DNR and DOJ duties re pursuing criminal enforcement actions - SB215

Environmental education grants awarded by UW Stevens Point [Sec. 170, 365] - SB59

Environmental education grants awarded by UW Stevens Point [Sec. 170, 365; original bill only] - AB56

Fire fighting foam containing PFAS: prohibition created; DNR duties and forfeiture provision - AB323

Fire fighting foam containing PFAS: prohibition created; DNR duties and forfeiture provision [S.Amdt.1: definitions and emergency rule provision added] - SB310

Fire fighting foams with PFAS voluntarily surrendered: expanding clean sweep program to include; third party provision - SB717