AB68: Bill Text

AB68,1702 Section 1702 . 104.035 (6) of the statutes is renumbered 104.035 (6) (intro.) and amended to read:

AB68,1027,2 104.035 (6) Golf caddies. (intro.) The Except as provided in sub. (8m), the minimum wage for a golf caddy is as follows:

AB68,1027,4 (a) Prior to the effective date of this paragraph .... [LRB inserts date], $10.50 for caddying 18 holes and $5.90 for caddying 9 holes.

AB68,1703 Section 1703 . 104.035 (6) (b) of the statutes is created to read:

AB68,1027,8 104.035 (6) (b) On or after the effective date of this paragraph .... [LRB inserts date], and prior to January 1, 2023, $11.95 for caddying 18 holes and $6.71 for caddying 9 holes.

AB68,1704 Section 1704 . 104.035 (6) (c) of the statutes is created to read:

AB68,1027,11 104.035 (6) (c) On or after January 1, 2023, and prior to January 1, 2024, $13.03 for caddying 18 holes and $7.32 for caddying 9 holes.

AB68,1705 Section 1705 . 104.035 (6) (d) of the statutes is created to read:

AB68,1027,14 104.035 (6) (d) On or after January 1, 2024, and prior to January 1, 2025, $14.12 for caddying 18 holes and $7.93 for caddying 9 holes.

AB68,1706 Section 1706 . 104.035 (8m) of the statutes is created to read:

AB68,1027,25 104.035 (8m) Minimum wage adjustments. Effective on January 1, 2025, and effective on each January 1 thereafter, the department shall revise the minimum wages established under subs. (1) to (6). The department shall determine the revised minimum wages by calculating the percentage difference between the consumer price index for the 12-month period ending on the last day of the last month for which that information is available and the consumer price index for the 12-month period ending on the last day of the month 12 months prior to that month, adjusting the minimum wage then in effect by that percentage difference. The department shall annually have the revised amount published in the Wisconsin Administrative Register and on the department's Internet site.

AB68,1707 Section 1707. 106.04 of the statutes is created to read:

AB68,1028,5 106.04 Employment of apprentices on state public works projects. (1) Definition. In this section, “project" means a project of public works that is subject to s. 103.49 or 103.50 in which work is performed by employees employed in trades that are apprenticeable under this subchapter.

AB68,1028,10 (2) Waiver. If the department grants an exception or modification to any requirement in any contract for the performance of work on a project relating to the employment and training of apprentices, the department shall post that information on its Internet site, together with a detailed explanation for granting the exception or modification.

AB68,1708 Section 1708. 106.125 of the statutes is amended to read:

AB68,1028,18 106.125 Early college credit program. On behalf of the school board of a school district, on behalf of a governing board of a charter school under s. 118.40 (2r) or (2x), and on behalf of the governing body of a participating private school, as defined in s. 118.55 (1) (c), the department of workforce development shall pay to the department of public instruction the costs of tuition for a pupil who attends an institution of higher education under the program under s. 118.55 as provided under s. 118.55 (5) (e) 2. and 3.

AB68,1709 Section 1709. 106.13 (2r) of the statutes is amended to read:

AB68,1028,22 106.13 (2r) From the appropriation under s. 20.445 (1) (a), the The department shall develop curricula for youth apprenticeship programs for occupational areas approved under sub. (2m).

AB68,1710 Section 1710. 106.26 (1) of the statutes is amended to read:

AB68,1029,4 106.26 (1) Findings and purpose. The legislature finds that, for many workers and persons seeking employment in outlying suburban and sparsely populated and developed areas, conventional, fixed-route mass transit systems do not provide adequate transportation service. The purpose of the employment transit assistance program under this section is to correct this deficiency in access to employment locations and to stimulate the development of innovative transit service methods.

AB68,1711 Section 1711. 106.26 (2) (d) of the statutes is amended to read:

AB68,1029,10 106.26 (2) (d) “Project" means a project designed to improve access to jobs, including part-time jobs and Wisconsin works employment positions, as defined in s. 49.141 (1) (r), located in outlying suburban and sparsely populated and developed areas that are not adequately served by a mass transit system and to develop innovative transit service methods.

AB68,1712 Section 1712. 106.27 (1p) of the statutes is created to read:

AB68,1029,14 106.27 (1p) Green jobs training program. (a) In this subsection, “green jobs” means jobs that produce goods or provide services that benefit the environment or conserve natural resources.

AB68,1029,19 (b) From the appropriation under s. 20.445 (1) (bp), the department shall award grants to public or private organizations for the development and implementation of green jobs training programs. As a condition of receiving a grant under this subsection, the department may require a public or private organization to provide matching funds at a percentage to be determined by the department.

AB68,1713 Section 1713. 106.27 (1q) of the statutes is created to read:

AB68,1030,5 106.27 (1q) Pandemic workforce training program. From the appropriation under s. 20.445 (1) (bq), the department shall award grants to public or private organizations for the development and implementation of pandemic workforce training programs that emphasize training, skill development, and economic recovery for individuals and businesses. The grants may be used for virtual and in-person job training, employment navigators or coaches, skill assessment, transportation, soft skill development, career or talent search services, and other programs to return employees to the labor market. As a condition of receiving a grant under this subsection, the department may require a public or private organization to provide matching funds at a percentage to be determined by the department.

AB68,1714 Section 1714. 106.27 (2g) (a) 1. of the statutes is amended to read:

AB68,1030,9 106.27 (2g) (a) 1. Promulgate rules prescribing procedures and criteria for awarding grants under sub subs. (1), (1p), and (1q) and the information with respect to those grants that must be contained in the reports required under subd. 3.

AB68,1715 Section 1715. 106.27 (2g) (a) 2. of the statutes is amended to read:

AB68,1030,14 106.27 (2g) (a) 2. Receive and review applications for grants under subs. (1), (1g), and (1j) (am), (1p), and (1q) and prescribe the form, nature, and extent of the information that must be contained in an application for a grant under sub. (1), (1g), or (1j) (am), (1p) or (1q).

AB68,1716 Section 1716. 106.27 (3) of the statutes is amended to read:

AB68,1031,13 106.27 (3) Annual report. Annually, by December 31, the department shall submit a report to the governor and the cochairpersons of the joint committee on finance providing an account of the department's activities and expenditures under this section during the preceding fiscal year and detailing the amounts allocated to and expended for each of the programs, grants, and services specified in s. 20.445 (1) (b) and, (bm), (bp), and (bq) for that fiscal year. The report shall include information on the number of unemployed and underemployed workers and incumbent employees who participate in training programs under sub. (1) or, (1j), (1p), or (1q); the number of unemployed workers who obtain gainful employment, underemployed workers who obtain new employment, and incumbent employees who receive increased compensation after participating in such a training program; and the wages earned by those workers and employees both before and after participating in such a training program. The report shall also include information on the extent to which waiting lists for enrollment in courses and programs provided by technical colleges in high-demand fields are reduced as a result of grants under sub. (1g) (a), on the number of students who participate in certification or training programs under sub. (1) (a) or (e) or (1g) (b), on the building modifications funded under sub. (1) (f) and the effect of those building modifications on the school districts' technical education programs, and on the number of persons with disabilities who participate in employment enhancement activities under sub. (1g) (c). In addition, the report shall provide information on the number of student interns who are placed with employers as a result of the coordination activities conducted under sub. (1r) or the grants awarded under sub. (1) (d).

AB68,1717 Section 1717. 106.274 of the statutes is created to read:

AB68,1031,20 106.274 Worker connection program. (1) Worker connection program. The department shall, from the appropriation under 20.445 (1) (cm), establish and administer a worker connection program that helps participants prepare for and enter jobs in high-growth employment sectors by pairing participants with achievement coaches who guide participants through the workforce system and partner with employers in high-growth employment sectors.

AB68,1031,22 (2) Implementation. The department shall promulgate rules to administer this section.

AB68,1718 Section 1718. 106.28 of the statutes is created to read:

AB68,1031,25 106.28 Health care recruitment initiative. (1) In this section, “nurse aide” has the meaning given in s. 146.40 (1) (d).

AB68,1032,3 (2) The department shall, from the appropriation under s. 20.445 (1) (bv) and in coordination with local workforce development boards established under 29 USC 3122, do all of the following:

AB68,1032,7 (a) Undertake a statewide recruitment initiative to promote and connect individuals with instructional programs for nurse aides approved by the department of health services under s. 146.40 and nurse aide employment opportunities and to promote other health care provider employment opportunities.

AB68,1032,9 (b) Create a free, 4-hour course that individuals may take to explore career opportunities within the field of human services or health care delivery.

AB68,1719 Section 1719. 106.29 of the statutes is created to read:

AB68,1032,12 106.29 Pandemic recovery grants. (1) In this section, “pandemic” means the 2019 novel coronavirus pandemic.

AB68,1032,20 (2) The department shall, from the appropriation under s. 20.445 (1) (bw), establish and operate a program to provide grants to local workforce development boards established under 29 USC 3122 to fund pandemic recovery efforts. The grants shall emphasize training, skill development, and economic recovery for individuals and businesses. The grants may be used for virtual and in-person job training, employment navigators or coaches, skill assessment, transportation, soft skill development, career or talent search services, and other programs to return employees to the labor market.

AB68,1720 Section 1720. 106.38 (4) (a) 2m. of the statutes is amended to read:

AB68,1032,23 106.38 (4) (a) 2m. Submit an application to the program no later than 7 years at any time after the date of discharge from military service.

AB68,1721 Section 1721 . 106.50 (1) of the statutes is amended to read:

AB68,1033,15 106.50 (1) Intent. It is the intent of this section to render unlawful discrimination in housing. It is the declared policy of this state that all persons shall have an equal opportunity for housing regardless of sex, race, color, sexual orientation, disability, religion, national origin, marital status, family status, status as a holder or nonholder of a license under s. 343.03 (3r), status as a victim of domestic abuse, sexual assault, or stalking, lawful source of income, age, or ancestry and it is the duty of the political subdivisions to assist in the orderly prevention or removal of all discrimination in housing through the powers granted under ss. 66.0125 and 66.1011. The legislature hereby extends the state law governing equal housing opportunities to cover single-family residences that are owner-occupied. The legislature finds that the sale and rental of single-family residences constitute a significant portion of the housing business in this state and should be regulated. This section shall be considered an exercise of the police powers of the state for the protection of the welfare, health, peace, dignity, and human rights of the people of this state.

AB68,1722 Section 1722 . 106.50 (1m) (h) of the statutes is amended to read:

AB68,1033,22 106.50 (1m) (h) “Discriminate" means to segregate, separate, exclude, or treat a person or class of persons unequally in a manner described in sub. (2), (2m), or (2r) because of sex, race, color, sexual orientation, disability, religion, national origin, marital status, family status, status as a holder or nonholder of a license under s. 343.03 (3r), status as a victim of domestic abuse, sexual assault, or stalking, lawful source of income, age, or ancestry.

AB68,1723 Section 1723 . 106.50 (1m) (nm) of the statutes is amended to read:

AB68,1034,3 106.50 (1m) (nm) “Member of a protected class" means a group of natural persons, or a natural person, who may be categorized because of sex, race, color, disability, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, marital status, family status, status as a holder or nonholder of a license under s. 343.03 (3r), status as a victim of domestic abuse, sexual abuse, or stalking, lawful source of income, age, or ancestry.

AB68,1724 Section 1724 . 106.50 (5m) (f) 1. of the statutes is amended to read:

AB68,1034,10 106.50 (5m) (f) 1. Nothing in this section prohibits an owner or agent from requiring that a person who seeks to buy or rent housing supply information concerning family status, and marital, financial, and business status but not concerning race, color, disability, sexual orientation, ancestry, national origin, religion, creed, status as a holder or nonholder of a license under s. 343.03 (3r), status as a victim of domestic abuse, sexual assault, or stalking, or, subject to subd. 2., age.

AB68,1725 Section 1725. 106.50 (6) (f) 1. of the statutes is amended to read:

AB68,1034,20 106.50 (6) (f) 1. After the department issues a charge under par. (c) 2., the department shall serve the charge, along with a written notice of hearing, specifying the nature and acts of discrimination which appear to have been committed, and requiring the respondent to answer the charge at a hearing before an examiner. The notice shall specify a time of hearing, not less than 10 days after service of the charge, and a place of hearing within the county in which the violation is alleged to have occurred. The department shall designate the place of hearing, which may include a remote, web-based, or in-person hearing in a location accessible and in proximity to the parties.

AB68,1726 Section 1726 . 106.52 (3) (a) 1. of the statutes is amended to read:

AB68,1035,2 106.52 (3) (a) 1. Deny to another or charge another a higher price than the regular rate for the full and equal enjoyment of any public place of accommodation or amusement because of sex, race, color, creed, disability, sexual orientation, national origin, or ancestry or because a person holds or does not hold a license under s. 343.03 (3r).

AB68,1727 Section 1727 . 106.52 (3) (a) 2. of the statutes is amended to read:

AB68,1035,7 106.52 (3) (a) 2. Give preferential treatment to some classes of persons in providing services or facilities in any public place of accommodation or amusement because of sex, race, color, creed, sexual orientation, national origin , or ancestry or because a person holds or does not hold a license under s. 343.03 (3r).

AB68,1728 Section 1728 . 106.52 (3) (a) 3. of the statutes is amended to read:

AB68,1035,15 106.52 (3) (a) 3. Directly or indirectly publish, circulate, display or mail any written communication which the communicator knows is to the effect that any of the facilities of any public place of accommodation or amusement will be denied to any person by reason of sex, race, color, creed, disability, sexual orientation, national origin, or ancestry or because a person holds or does not hold a license under s. 343.03 (3r) or that the patronage of a person is unwelcome, objectionable or unacceptable for any of those reasons.

AB68,1729 Section 1729 . 106.52 (3) (a) 4. of the statutes is amended to read:

AB68,1035,19 106.52 (3) (a) 4. Refuse to furnish or charge another a higher rate for any automobile insurance because of race, color, creed, disability, national origin, or ancestry or because a person holds or does not hold a license under s. 343.03 (3r).

AB68,1730 Section 1730 . 106.52 (3) (a) 5. of the statutes is amended to read:

AB68,1035,25 106.52 (3) (a) 5. Refuse to rent, charge a higher price than the regular rate or give preferential treatment, because of sex, race, color, creed, sexual orientation, national origin, or ancestry or because a person holds or does not hold a license under s. 343.03 (3r), regarding the use of any private facilities commonly rented to the public.

AB68,1731 Section 1731. 106.52 (4) (a) 4. of the statutes is amended to read:

AB68,1037,11 106.52 (4) (a) 4. If the department finds probable cause to believe that any act prohibited under sub. (3) has been or is being committed, the department may endeavor to eliminate the act by conference, conciliation and persuasion. If the department determines that such conference, conciliation and persuasion has not eliminated the alleged act prohibited under sub. (3), the department shall issue and serve a written notice of hearing, specifying the nature and acts prohibited under sub. (3) which appear to have been committed, and requiring the person named, in this subsection called the “respondent", to answer the complaint at a hearing before an examiner. The notice shall specify a time of hearing, not less than 10 days after service of the complaint, and a place of hearing within the county in which the violation of sub. (3) is alleged to have occurred. The department shall designate the place of hearing, which may include a remote, web-based, or in-person hearing in a location accessible and in proximity to the parties. The attorney of record for any party may issue a subpoena to compel the attendance of a witness or the production of evidence. A subpoena issued by an attorney must be in substantially the same form as provided in s. 805.07 (4) and must be served in the manner provided in s. 805.07 (5). The attorney shall, at the time of issuance, send a copy of the subpoena to the appeal tribunal or other representative of the department responsible for conducting the proceeding. The testimony at the hearing shall be recorded by the department. In all hearings before an examiner, except those for determining probable cause, the burden of proof is on the party alleging an act prohibited under sub. (3). If, after the hearing, the examiner finds by a fair preponderance of the evidence that the respondent has violated sub. (3), the examiner shall make written findings and order such action by the respondent as will effectuate the purpose of this subsection and sub. (3). The department shall serve a certified copy of the examiner's findings and order on the respondent and complainant. The order shall have the same force as other orders of the department and shall be enforced as provided in this subsection, except that the enforcement of the order is automatically stayed upon the filing of a petition for review with the commission. If the examiner finds that the respondent has not engaged in an act prohibited under sub. (3) as alleged in the complaint, the department shall serve a certified copy of the examiner's findings on the complainant and the respondent together with an order dismissing the complaint. If the complaint is dismissed, costs in an amount not to exceed $100 plus actual disbursements for the attendance of witnesses may be assessed against the department in the discretion of the department.

AB68,1732 Section 1732 . 108.02 (18r) of the statutes is created to read:

AB68,1037,13 108.02 (18r) Marijuana. “Marijuana” has the meaning given in s. 111.32 (11m).

AB68,1733 Section 1733. 108.02 (26m) of the statutes is repealed.

AB68,1734 Section 1734. 108.04 (2) (a) (intro.) of the statutes is amended to read:

AB68,1037,18 108.04 (2) (a) (intro.) Except as provided in pars. par. (b) to (bd), sub. (16) (am) and (b), and s. 108.062 (10) and (10m) and as otherwise expressly provided, a claimant is eligible for benefits as to any given week only if all of the following apply:

AB68,1735 Section 1735. 108.04 (2) (a) 3. of the statutes is repealed and recreated to read:

AB68,1038,7 108.04 (2) (a) 3. The claimant conducts a reasonable search for suitable work during that week and provides verification of that search to the department. The search for suitable work must include at least 4 actions per week that constitute a reasonable search as prescribed by rule of the department. In addition, the department may, by rule, require a claimant to take more than 4 reasonable work search actions in any week. The department shall require a uniform number of reasonable work search actions for similar types of claimants. This subdivision does not apply to a claimant if the department determines that the claimant is currently laid off from employment with an employer but there is a reasonable expectation of reemployment of the individual by that employer. In determining whether the claimant has a reasonable expectation of reemployment by an employer, the department shall request the employer to verify the claimant's employment status and shall consider all of the following:

AB68,1038,8 a. The history of layoffs and reemployments by the employer.

AB68,1038,10 b. Any information that the employer furnished to the claimant or the department concerning the claimant's anticipated reemployment date.

AB68,1038,12 c. Whether the claimant has recall rights with the employer under the terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreement.

AB68,1736 Section 1736. 108.04 (2) (b) of the statutes is repealed and recreated to read:

AB68,1038,16 108.04 (2) (b) The department may, by rule, establish waivers from the registration for work requirement under par. (a) 2. and the work search requirement under par. (a) 3.

AB68,1737 Section 1737. 108.04 (2) (bb) of the statutes is repealed.

AB68,1738 Section 1738. 108.04 (2) (bd) of the statutes is repealed.

AB68,1739 Section 1739. 108.04 (2) (bm) of the statutes is amended to read:

AB68,1039,2 108.04 (2) (bm) A claimant is ineligible to receive benefits for any week for which there is a determination that the claimant failed to comply with the registration for work and work search requirements under par. (a) 2. or 3. or failed to provide verification to the department that the claimant complied with those requirements, unless the department has waived those requirements under par. (b), (bb), or (bd) or s. 108.062 (10m). If the department has paid benefits to a claimant for any such week, the department may recover the overpayment under s. 108.22.

AB68,1740 Section 1740. 108.04 (2) (h) of the statutes is amended to read:

AB68,1039,10 108.04 (2) (h) A claimant shall, when the claimant first files a claim for benefits under this chapter and during each subsequent week the claimant files for benefits under this chapter, inform the department whether he or she is receiving social security disability insurance payments, as defined in sub. (12) (f) 2m s. 108.05 (7m) (b). If the claimant is receiving social security disability insurance payments, the claimant shall, in the manner prescribed by the department, report to the department the amount of the social security disability insurance payments.