Wisconsin Legislature: Telecommunications

Wisconsin Grants for UW System and TCS students: 2019-21 fiscal biennium appropriation increased - SB359

Wisconsin Promise Program: grants for eligible students to Wisconsin public institutions of higher education, conditions specified; HEAB duties - SB885

Wisconsin Promise Program: grants for eligible students to Wisconsin public institutions of higher education, conditions specified; HEAB duties - AB1003

Wisconsin Student Loan Refinancing Authority created, student loan counseling provision; DFI, HEAB, and institutions of higher education duties; report required - SB444

Agreement on transferability of credits between UW Board of Regents and TCS Board: new agreement requirements established and JCF duties; tribally controlled and private nonprofit colleges in this state allowed to participate - SB165

Agreement on transferability of credits between UW Board of Regents and TCS Board: new agreement requirements established and JCF duties; tribally controlled and private nonprofit colleges in this state allowed to participate [A.Sub.Amdt.2: further revisions, new agreement provisions changed to two agreements re core general education courses and program-to-program articulation agreements, report required] - AB189

Apprenticeship expenses grants: TCS Board may award to technical college students, conditions set - AB36

Apprenticeship expenses grants: TCS Board may award to technical college students, conditions set - SB44

``Individuals with disabilities" or ``impaired individuals" substituted for ``handicapped" in statutes administered by HEAB and TCS Board [Sec. 136, 374, 383, 385, 388, 392] - SB59

``Individuals with disabilities" or ``impaired individuals" substituted for ``handicapped" in statutes administered by HEAB and TCS Board [Sec. 136, 374, 383, 385, 388, 392] - AB56

Nurse aide training: TCS Board grants to districts in areas with nurse aide shortages - SB222

Nurse aide training: TCS Board grants to districts in areas with nurse aide shortages - AB254

Technical college district board revenue limits [Sec. 380, 9342 (1); original bill only] - AB56

Technical college district board revenue limits [Sec. 380, 9342 (1)] - SB59

Universal course numbering and credit transfer system: TCS Board and UW Board of Regents required to implement within five years, certain restriction eliminated - AB371

Universal course numbering and credit transfer system: TCS Board and UW Board of Regents required to implement within five years, certain restriction eliminated - SB342

Advertisement of broadband services and Internet speed requirements and standardized consumer label based on FCC template; penalties and unfair trade practice provisions - SB837

Assembly rules revised and created re appearance at committee meeting by telephone or other means of telecommunication or electronic communication, time limits for debate for each proposal, dilatory motions, call of the Assembly, orders of business, withdrawing proposals from committee, motion to return a proposal to second reading state, determination of legislative day for purposes of referral of proposals to calendar, reconsideration of Assembly decisions on vetoes, and definition of Assembly chamber [Assembly rules 11 (4), (12), 13 (1)(c), 15 (2), 31 (8), (9), (10), (11), (12), (13), 32 (3m), 42 (3)(c), 43 (2), 55m (1), 65 (2)(i), 67, 69 (1), 73 (1)(a), (b), (3m), 73m, 83 (2m), 90 (4), 95 (6), 96] - AR12

Broadband expansion grant funding [Sec. 131, 132, 1823, 9201 (1); A.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions, deletes 131, 1823] - AB56

Broadband expansion grant funding [Sec. 131, 132, 1823, 9201 (1)] - SB59

Broadband expansion grant program: political subdivision application process modified and report to the public re costs and revenues of a public telecommunications, video, or broadband facility eliminated - SB836

Broadband expansion grant program: PSC to give farms a priority - AB955

Broadband expansion grant program: PSC to give farms a priority - SB834

Broadband expansion grant program requirements modified; grant recipients required to report progress to PSC; LAB biennial performance audits required - SB838

Broadband expansion program: ``underserved" and ``unserved areas" definitions revised [Sec. 1819-1821; original bill only] - AB56

Broadband expansion program: ``underserved" and ``unserved areas" definitions revised [Sec. 1819-1821] - SB59

Caller ID spoofing prohibited and telecommunications service may block calls under set conditions - SB132

Caller ID spoofing prohibited and telecommunications service may block calls under set conditions - AB147

MA services provided through telehealth and communications technology: DHS required to provide reimbursement; conditions, definitions, and emergency rule provisions - SB380

Next Generation 911 and public safety interoperable communication system (WISCOM) transferred from DMA to DOT [Sec. 42-44, 247-251, 265, 290, 1951-1953, 1983-1986, 9131 (2), 9144 (3)] - SB59

Next Generation 911 and public safety interoperable communication system (WISCOM) transferred from DMA to DOT [Sec. 42-44, 247-251, 265, 290, 1951-1953, 1983-1986, 9131 (2), 9144 (3); A.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions, Next Generation 911 and transfer provisions removed, deletes 42-47, 247-251, 265, 290, 1951-1953, 1983, 1984, 9127 (2); A.Amdt.1: Next Generation 911 funding added and modified, 244m] - AB56

Next Generation 911 grants from DMA - SB465

Next Generation 911 grants from DMA - AB471

``Pen register” and ``trap and trace device” definitions expanded; application by AG and DA for an order for the devices modified - AB833

``Pen register” and ``trap and trace device” definitions expanded; application by AG and DA for an order for the devices modified - SB740

PSC to require retail electric utilities and cooperatives to survey customers about broadband service availability and Internet service providers to disclose certain information to improve broadband mapping; supplemental appropriation for the broadband expansion grant program - AB959

PSC to require retail electric utilities and cooperatives to survey customers about broadband service availability and Internet service providers to disclose certain information to improve broadband mapping; supplemental appropriation for the broadband expansion grant program - SB839

TEACH program changes: information technology block grant program extended and revised; certain grants eliminated; and educational telecommunications access program data line speed increased [Sec. 87-117, 275, 1570, 1811] - SB59

TEACH program changes: information technology block grant program extended and revised; certain grants eliminated; and educational telecommunications access program data line speed increased [Sec. 87-117, 275, 1570, 1811; A.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions, eliminated grants and data line speed provisions removed, 96m, 1811m, deletes 87, 92-104, 1570, 1811; A.Amdt.1: adds back 1570 with revisions, 1570f, 9434 (4)] - AB56

``Telehealth" definition expanded; DHS to develop MA reimbursement method for providers [Sec. 677, 9119 (2)] - AB56

``Telehealth" definition expanded; DHS to develop MA reimbursement method for providers [Sec. 677, 9119 (2)] - SB59

Telehealth mental health treatment expanded to certain offenders under community supervision; DOC duties - SB593

Telehealth mental health treatment expanded to certain offenders under community supervision; DOC duties - AB654

Telehealth services, including audio-only telephone: insurers prohibited from denying coverage for services before set date; MA coverage from 2019 WisAct 56 provision - SB913

Telehealth used in the practice of dentistry or dental hygiene requirements - AB998

Telehealth used in the practice of dentistry or dental hygiene requirements - SB883

Video service provider fees reduced and municipal aid payment created, DOR duties [A.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 289g, 778g, r, 1034g, 1073g] - AB56

Videoconferencing technology for court proceedings: adding witness safety and availability to criteria - SB765

Videoconferencing technology for court proceedings: adding witness safety and availability to criteria - AB802

Wireless communication device used while driving: prohibition created; exceptions and penalty provisions - AB582

Wireless communication device used while driving: prohibition created; exceptions and penalty provisions - SB522

Wireless services and infrastructure provider regulatory framework for state and political subdivisions, right-of-way provisions; setback requirements by political subdivisions for mobile service support structures authorized - AB234

Wireless services and infrastructure provider regulatory framework for state and political subdivisions, right-of-way provisions; setback requirements by political subdivisions for mobile service support structures authorized; Rights-of-Way Study Committee created, study required - SB239

Alcohol beverage retailer may fill remote orders during a public health emergency declaration under set conditions - SB931

Assembly rules revised and created re appearance at committee meeting by telephone or other means of telecommunication or electronic communication, time limits for debate for each proposal, dilatory motions, call of the Assembly, orders of business, withdrawing proposals from committee, motion to return a proposal to second reading state, determination of legislative day for purposes of referral of proposals to calendar, reconsideration of Assembly decisions on vetoes, and definition of Assembly chamber [Assembly rules 11 (4), (12), 13 (1)(c), 15 (2), 31 (8), (9), (10), (11), (12), (13), 32 (3m), 42 (3)(c), 43 (2), 55m (1), 65 (2)(i), 67, 69 (1), 73 (1)(a), (b), (3m), 73m, 83 (2m), 90 (4), 95 (6), 96] - AR12

Caller ID spoofing prohibited and telecommunications service may block calls under set conditions - SB132

Caller ID spoofing prohibited and telecommunications service may block calls under set conditions - AB147

Child abuse and neglect reporting hotline posted in schools required - SB692

Child abuse and neglect reporting hotline posted in schools required - AB761

Crimes against elder persons: penalties increased; sexual assault penalty revised; physical abuse crime created; freezing of assets of defendant re financial exploitation; elder person may appear in court via telephone or live audiovisual means when seeking certain restraining orders; JRCCP may report - SB427

Crimes against elder persons: penalties increased; sexual assault penalty revised; physical abuse crime created; freezing of assets of defendant re financial exploitation; elder person may appear in court via telephone or live audiovisual means when seeking certain restraining orders; JRCCP may report - AB480

Juvenile proceedings and criminal proceedings: conducting or appearances by telephone or audiovisual means expanded - SB924

Next Generation 911 and public safety interoperable communication system (WISCOM) transferred from DMA to DOT [Sec. 42-44, 247-251, 265, 290, 1951-1953, 1983-1986, 9131 (2), 9144 (3)] - SB59

Next Generation 911 and public safety interoperable communication system (WISCOM) transferred from DMA to DOT [Sec. 42-44, 247-251, 265, 290, 1951-1953, 1983-1986, 9131 (2), 9144 (3); A.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions, Next Generation 911 and transfer provisions removed, deletes 42-47, 247-251, 265, 290, 1951-1953, 1983, 1984, 9127 (2); A.Amdt.1: Next Generation 911 funding added and modified, 244m] - AB56

Next Generation 911 grants from DMA - SB465

Next Generation 911 grants from DMA - AB471

One-call system (Digger’s Hotline) requirements: applicability expanded - AB349

``Pen register” and ``trap and trace device” definitions expanded; application by AG and DA for an order for the devices modified - AB833

``Pen register” and ``trap and trace device” definitions expanded; application by AG and DA for an order for the devices modified - SB740

Property used to provide broadband service to rural or underserved area exempt from the telephone company tax; JSCTE appendix report - SB321

Property used to provide broadband service to rural or underserved area exempt from the telephone company tax; JSCTE appendix report [A.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions; A.Amdt.2: population density provision] - AB344

Remote order and delivery of alcohol beverages, with or without food: certain licensed retailers permitted to provide under set conditions - AB363

Remote order and delivery of alcohol beverages, with or without food: certain licensed retailers permitted to provide under set conditions - SB450

Remote order for sale of alcohol beverages picked up on retail licensed premises permitted; ordinance and definition provisions - AB362

Stalking definition expanded to include text messaging and other electronic means of communication - SB235

Stalking definition expanded to include text messaging and other electronic means of communication - AB259

Student ID cards: contact information for suicide prevention and crisis support hotlines required [S.Amdt.1: private school provision removed, higher education institution limited to UW System and technical colleges] - AB531

Student ID cards: contact information for suicide prevention and crisis support hotlines required - SB496

Telehealth services, including audio-only telephone: insurers prohibited from denying coverage for services before set date; MA coverage from 2019 WisAct 56 provision - SB913

Traffic violation in emergency or roadside response area with emergency vehicles or tow trucks present: penalties increased; wireless telephone use prohibition and reduced speed limit provisions; JRCCP may report - AB746

Traffic violation in emergency or roadside response area with emergency vehicles or tow trucks present: penalties increased; wireless telephone use prohibition and reduced speed limit provisions; JRCCP may report - SB674

Wireless communication device used while driving: prohibition created; exceptions and penalty provisions - AB582

Wireless communication device used while driving: prohibition created; exceptions and penalty provisions - SB522