15,362Section 362. DCF 251.055 (2) (e) of the administrative code is amended to read: DCF 251.055 (2) (e) When the group of children is a mixed age group of children 2 years 18 months and older, the group size shall be determined by the number of children that can be cared for by 2 child care workers with the required staff-to-child ratios in Table 251.055 adjusted on a pro rata basis in accordance with the ages of the children in the group.
15,362bSection 362b. DCF 251.055 (2) (e) of the administrative code, as affected by 2025 Wisconsin Act .... (this act), is amended to read: DCF 251.055 (2) (e) When the group of children is a mixed age group of children 18 months 2 years and older, the group size shall be determined by the number of children that can be cared for by 2 child care workers with the required staff-to-child ratios in Table 251.055 adjusted on a pro rata basis in accordance with the ages of the children in the group.
15,363Section 363. SPS 361.02 (3) (g) of the administrative code is amended to read: SPS 361.02 (3) (g) A one- or 2-family dwelling in which a public or private day care center for 8 12 or fewer children is located.
15,9101Section 9101. Nonstatutory provisions; Administration. (1) WisconsinEye endowment fund payment. In fiscal year 2025-26, the secretary of administration shall make a payment to the WisconsinEye Public Affairs Network, Inc., under s. 16.004 (22) (b) in the amount of $250,000. The payment under this subsection is not subject to the matching requirement under s. 16.004 (22) (c).
(2) Tribal grants. From the appropriation under s. 20.505 (1) (ky), in the 2025-27 fiscal biennium, the department of administration shall award grants in equal amounts to each federally recognized American Indian tribe or band in this state that received a grant under 2023 Wisconsin Act 19, section 9101 (2).
(3) Grant to Wisconsin Maritime Museum, Inc. From the appropriation under s. 20.505 (1) (aj), in the 2025-26 fiscal year, the department of administration shall award a grant in the amount of $500,000 to the Wisconsin Maritime Museum, Inc., to assist in the restoration of the USS Cobia.
15,9102Section 9102. Nonstatutory provisions; Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection. (1) Food security and Wisconsin products grant program. In fiscal years 2025-26 and 2026-27, from the appropriation under s. 20.115 (3) (m), the department of agriculture, trade and consumer protection may award grants to nonprofit food banks, nonprofit food pantries, and other nonprofit organizations that provide food assistance for the purpose of purchasing food products that are made or grown in this state. Notwithstanding s. 16.42 (1) (e), in submitting information under s. 16.42 for purposes of the 2027-29 biennial budget bill, the department shall submit information concerning the appropriation under s. 20.115 (3) (m) as though the total amount appropriated under s. 20.115 (3) (m) for the 2026-27 fiscal year was $5,000,000 less than the total amount that was actually appropriated under s. 20.115 (3) (m) for the 2026-27 fiscal year.
(2) Meat inspection program staff. Notwithstanding s. 230.27 (1), the termination date of 2 meat inspection project positions provided to the department of agriculture, trade and consumer protection under 2021 Act 58 is extended by 2 years.
15,9104Section 9104. Nonstatutory provisions; Building Commission. (1) Authorized State Building Program. For the fiscal years beginning on July 1, 2025, and ending on June 30, 2027, the Authorized State Building Program is as follows:
(2) Programs previously authorized. In addition to the projects and financing authority enumerated in sub. (1), the building and financing authority enumerated in the previous state building program is continued in the 2025-27 fiscal biennium.
(3) Loans. During the 2025-27 fiscal biennium, the building commission may make loans from general fund supported borrowing or the building trust funds to state agencies, as defined in s. 20.001 (1) of the statutes, for projects that are to be utilized for programs not funded by general purpose revenue and that are authorized in sub. (1).
(4) 2017–19 Authorized State Building Program changes.
(a) In 2017 Wisconsin Act 59, section 9104 (1) (i) 1. b., as amended by 2021 Wisconsin Act 58, under projects financed by general fund supported borrowing, the amount authorized for the project identified as “Wisconsin Veterans Home at King — central services kitchen upgrade” is increased by $34,500,300 and the appropriate totals are adjusted accordingly.
(b) In 2017 Wisconsin Act 59, section 9104 (1) (i) 2. a., as amended by 2021 Wisconsin Act 58, under projects financed by program revenue supported borrowing, the amount authorized for the project identified as “Wisconsin Veterans Home at King — central services kitchen upgrade” is increased from $7,588,800 to $65,905,400 and the appropriate totals are adjusted accordingly.
(5) 2021–23 Authorized State Building Program changes. In 2021 Wisconsin Act 58, section 9104 (1) (b) 1. c., under projects financed by general fund supported borrowing, the amount authorized for the project identified as “Wisconsin Secure Program Facility — new health services unit — Boscobel” is increased from $7,792,000 to $16,225,000 and the appropriate totals are adjusted accordingly.
(6) Medical College of Wisconsin eye institute. Notwithstanding s. 13.48 (31m) (b), the building commission is prohibited from making a grant to the Medical College of Wisconsin, Inc., for the eye institute construction project, as enumerated in sub. (1) (j), under s. 13.48 (31m), unless the department of administration has reviewed and approved plans for the project. Notwithstanding ss. 16.85 (1) and 16.855 (1m), the department of administration is prohibited from supervising any services or work or letting any contract for the project. Section 16.87 does not apply to the project.
(7) Advance planning for the department of corrections. From the appropriation under s. 20.867 (2) (r), the building commission shall allocate the following amounts to develop preliminary plans and specifications for the specified projects of the department of corrections:
(a) For construction projects contributing to a department of corrections realignment and leading to the closure of the Green Bay Correctional Institute by 2029, $15,000,000.
(b) For a new 16-bed facility at the Grow Academy in Dane County, $1,500,000.
(c) For a toilet and shower room reconstruction project within housing units 1 to 6 at the Fox Lake Correctional Institution, $800,000.
(d) For a reverse osmosis water treatment system project at the Jackson Correctional Institution, $300,000.
(e) To convert the existing Green Unit at the Racine Correctional Institution into an infirmary medical unit, $300,000.
(8) Advance planning for the department of health services.
(a) Sand Ridge Secure Treatment Facility. From the appropriation under s. 20.867 (2) (r), the building commission shall allocate $800,000 to develop preliminary plans and specifications for expansion of the health services unit at the Sand Ridge Secure Treatment Facility in the city of Mauston.
(b) Wisconsin Resource Center. From the appropriation under s. 20.867 (2) (r), the building commission shall allocate $800,000 to develop preliminary plans and specifications for a north building wet cell renovation at the Wisconsin Resource Center located on the grounds of the Winnebago Mental Health Institute.
(9) Advance planning for the department of military affairs. From the appropriation under s. 20.867 (2) (r), the building commission shall allocate the following amounts to develop preliminary plans and specifications for the specified projects of the department of military affairs:
(a) For a new readiness center in the city of Chippewa Falls, $1,700,000.
(b) For a new readiness center in the city of Wausau, $1,995,000.
(c) For a new readiness center in the city of Wisconsin Rapids, $1,149,000.
(10) Advance planning for the department of natural resources. From the appropriation under s. 20.867 (2) (r), the building commission shall allocate the following amounts to develop preliminary plans and specifications for the specified projects of the department of natural resources:
(a) For vault toilet building replacements at the Northern Highland American Legion State Forest, $276,000.
(b) For statewide minor facilities renewal program toilet and shower building replacements, $1,147,000.
(c) For boat access improvements at the Northern Highland American Legion State Forest, $493,000.
(d) For statewide minor facilities renewal program road and parking lot improvements, $2,635,000.
(e) For statewide public entrance and visitor station replacements, $606,000.
(f) For replacement of the interpretive center at Willow River State Park, $250,000.
(11) Advance planning for the state fair park. From the appropriation under s. 20.867 (2) (r), the building commission shall allocate $4,000,000 to develop preliminary plans and specifications for redevelopment of the swine, sheep, and goat barn area at state fair park.
(12) Advance planning for the University of Wisconsin System.
(a) Building trust funds. From the appropriation under s. 20.867 (2) (r), the building commission shall allocate the following amounts to develop preliminary plans and specifications for the specified projects of the University of Wisconsin System:
1. For renovations to restrooms at Sandburg Hall’s east tower at UW–Milwaukee, $800,000.
2. For repairs, renovations, and replacements at central plants and utility distribution facilities at various campuses, $10,721,000.
3. For renovations, relocation, and replacements of various engineering, science, and physics facilities to accommodate engineering, neuroscience, and psychological programs at UW–Milwaukee, $6,900,000.
4. For the humanities relocation and demolition at UW–Madison, $5,000,000.
5. For the addition and renovation of Ottensman Hall at UW–Platteville, $6,727,000.
(b) Program revenue. From program revenue, the building commission shall allocate the following amounts to develop preliminary plans and specifications for the specified projects of the University of Wisconsin System:
1. For a new west campus research building and parking ramp at UW–Madison, $19,653,000.
2. For systemwide central plant and utility distribution repairs, renovations, and replacements, $6,222,000.
(13) University of Wisconsin System minor facilities renewal program, group i. The amounts specified under sub. (1) (i) 1. b., 2. a., and 6. a. shall be expended for the following projects:
(a) UW–Eau Claire — Vicki Lord Larson elevator and accessibility renovation.
(b) UW–Madison — Vilas Communication Hall roof replacement.
(c) UW–Green Bay — multi-building roof replacements.
(d) UW–Stout — multi-academic building roof replacements.
(e) UW–Parkside — heating and chilling plant curtain wall repairs and replacement.
(f) UW–Whitewater — Anderson Library exterior door and window replacements.
(g) UW–La Crosse — multi-residence hall fire sprinkler system retrofits.
(h) UW–Madison — Waters residence hall exterior envelope renovation.
(i) UW–Whitewater — Benson Hall renovation.
(j) UW–River Falls — Mann Valley Laboratory Farms roadway and utilities replacement.
(k) UW–Milwaukee — core campus building automation system renovation and repairs.
(l) UW–Madison — multi-building direct digital controls renovation.
(m) UW–Platteville — Russell Hall HVAC system energy improvement project.
(n) UW–Green Bay — Kress Event Center air handling unit replacements.
(o) UW–Milwaukee — Maryland Avenue bridge repairs and restoration.
(p) UW–Green Bay — instructional services roof/plaza deck waterproofing and replacement.
(q) UW–Stevens Point — Trainer Natural Resources greenhouse renovation.
(14) University of Wisconsin System minor facilities renewal program, group ii. The amounts specified under sub. (1) (i) 1. c. and 2. b. shall be expended for the following projects:
(a) UW–Madison — multi-building fire alarm and smoke detection system replacements, phases XII and XIII.
(b) UW–Whitewater — Williams Center roof replacement and flood mitigation.
(c) UW–Madison — multi-building elevator replacements and modernizations, phase II.
(d) UW–Stevens Point — multi-activity center and Quandt Gymnasium areas roof replacements.
(e) UW–Milwaukee — Lapham Hall exterior envelope repairs and roof replacement.
(f) UW–La Crosse — heating plant boiler burner replacements.
(g) UW–Parkside — campus-wide exterior electrical infrastructure and lighting renovation.
(h) UW–River Falls — multi-building exterior envelope maintenance and repairs.
(i) UW–Whitewater — Center of the Arts music classroom, laboratory, and studio renovations.
(j) UW–Stout — Johnson Fieldhouse renovation.
(k) UW–Platteville — Karrmann Student Access Center.
(l) UW–Superior — NCAA standards compliance for baseball and softball fields.
(15) University of Wisconsin System instructional space projects program. The amounts specified under sub. (1) (i) 1. a. and 5. a. shall be expended for the following projects:
(a) UW–Green Bay — athletic training and cadaver laboratory renovations.
(b) UW–Stevens Point — science building occupational therapy renovation.
(c) UW–Parkside — Greenquist Hall science laboratory renovations.
