AB50: Bill Text

AB50,1317,10 343.50 (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) 1m. 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).

AB50,2661 Section 2661. 343.51 (1) of the statutes is amended to read:

AB50,1318,10 343.51 (1) Any person who qualifies for registration plates of a special design under s. 341.14 (1), (1a), (1m), or (1q) or any other person with a disability that limits or impairs the ability to walk may request from the department a special identification card that will entitle any motor vehicle parked by, or under the direction of, the person, or a motor vehicle operated by or on behalf of the organization when used to transport such a person, to parking privileges under s. 346.50 (2), (2a), and (3). The department shall issue the card at a fee to be determined by the department, upon submission by the applicant, if the applicant is an individual rather than an organization, of a statement from a physician licensed to practice medicine in any state, from an advanced practice registered nurse licensed to practice nursing in any state, from a public health nurse certified or licensed to practice in any state, from a physician assistant licensed or certified to practice in any state, from a podiatrist licensed to practice in any state, from a chiropractor licensed to practice chiropractic in any state, from a physical therapist licensed to practice in any state, or from a Christian Science practitioner residing in this state and listed in the Christian Science journal that the person is a person with a disability that limits or impairs the ability to walk. The statement shall state whether the disability is permanent or temporary and, if temporary, the opinion of the physician, advanced practice registered nurse, public health nurse, physician assistant, podiatrist, chiropractor, physical therapist, or practitioner as to the duration of the disability. The department shall issue the card upon application by an organization on a form prescribed by the department if the department believes that the organization meets the requirements under this subsection.

AB50,2662 Section 2662. 343.62 (4) (a) 4. of the statutes is amended to read:

AB50,1318,21 343.62 (4) (a) 4. The applicant submits with the application a statement completed within the immediately preceding 24 months, except as provided by rule, by a physician licensed to practice medicine in any state, from an advanced practice registered nurse licensed to practice nursing in any state, from a physician assistant licensed or certified to practice in any state, from a podiatrist licensed to practice in any state, from a chiropractor licensed to practice chiropractic in any state, from a physical therapist licensed to practice in any state, or from a Christian Science practitioner residing in this state, and listed in the Christian Science journal certifying that, in the medical care provider’s judgment, the applicant is physically fit to teach driving.

AB50,2663 Section 2663. 345.05 (1) (ag) of the statutes is created to read:

AB50,1318,24 345.05 (1) (ag) “Authority” means a transit authority created under s. 66.1039.

AB50,2664 Section 2664. 345.05 (2) of the statutes is amended to read:

AB50,1319,10 345.05 (2) A person suffering any damage proximately resulting from the negligent operation of a motor vehicle owned and operated by a municipality or authority, which damage was occasioned by the operation of the motor vehicle in the course of its business, may file a claim for damages against the municipality or authority concerned and the governing body of the municipality or the board of directors of the authority may allow, compromise, settle and pay the claim. In this subsection, a motor vehicle is deemed owned and operated by a municipality or authority if the vehicle is either being rented or leased, or is being purchased under a contract whereby the municipality or authority will acquire title.

AB50,2665 Section 2665. 349.02 (2) (b) 4. of the statutes is amended to read:

AB50,1319,13 349.02 (2) (b) 4. Local ordinances enacted under s. 59.54 (25) (a) or (25m) or 66.0107 (1) (bm).

AB50,2666 Section 2666. 350.12 (4) (a) (intro.) of the statutes is amended to read:

AB50,1319,17 350.12 (4) (a) Enforcement, administration and related costs. (intro.) The moneys appropriated from s. 20.370 (3) (ak) and (aq), (5) (es) and (9) (mu) and (mw) may be used for the following:

AB50,2667 Section 2667. 350.12 (4) (a) 3m. of the statutes is amended to read:

AB50,1319,20 350.12 (4) (a) 3m. The cost of state law enforcement efforts as appropriated under s. 20.370 (3) (ak) and (aq); and

AB50,2668 Section 2668. 350.12 (4) (am) of the statutes is amended to read:

AB50,1320,2 350.12 (4) (am) Enforcement aids to department. Of the amounts appropriated under s. 20.370 (3) (ak) and (aq), 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.

AB50,2669 Section 2669. 440.01 (1) (dL) of the statutes is created to read:

AB50,1320,5 440.01 (1) (dL) “Renewal cycle” means the period of time between 2 successive renewal dates.

AB50,2670 Section 2670. 440.01 (1) (dm) of the statutes is amended to read:

AB50,1320,11 440.01 (1) (dm) “Renewal date” means the date, specified in determined by the department under s. 440.08 (2), on which a credential expires and before which the credential holder must submit a complete renewal application under s. 440.08 (2m) (a) in order to maintain without interruption the rights, privileges and authority conferred by the credential.

AB50,2671 Section 2671. 440.03 (13) (b) 3. of the statutes is repealed.

AB50,2672 Section 2672. 440.03 (13) (b) 39m. of the statutes is created to read:

AB50,1320,14 440.03 (13) (b) 39m. Nurse, advanced practice registered.

AB50,2673 Section 2673. 440.03 (13) (b) 42. of the statutes is repealed.

AB50,2674 Section 2674. 440.03 (13) (br) of the statutes is created to read:

AB50,1320,22 440.03 (13) (br) When conducting an investigation of an arrest or conviction record under par. (a) or (bm), the department shall obtain and review information to determine the circumstances of each case or offense, except that the department may, in its discretion, complete its investigation of an arrest or conviction record without obtaining and reviewing the circumstances of any of the following types of violations:

AB50,1321,7 1. If the violation occurred more than 5 years before the application date, a first violation of s. 346.63 (1) (a), (am), or (b) or a local ordinance in conformity therewith, a law of a federally recognized American Indian tribe or band in this state in conformity with s. 346.63 (1) (a), (am), or (b), or the law of another jurisdiction prohibiting driving or operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated or under the influence of alcohol, a controlled substance, a controlled substance analog, or a combination thereof or under the influence of any drug that renders the person incapable of safely driving, as those or substantially similar terms are used in that jurisdiction’s laws.

AB50,1321,10 2. A violation of s. 125.07 (4) (a) or (b) or a local ordinance that strictly conforms to s. 125.07 (4) (a) or (b) or of a substantially similar law of another jurisdiction.

AB50,1321,11 3. A minor, nonviolent ordinance violation, as determined by the department.

AB50,2675 Section 2675. 440.03 (14) (c) of the statutes is amended to read:

AB50,1321,19 440.03 (14) (c) The renewal dates for certificates granted under par. (a) and licenses granted under par. (am) are specified in shall be determined by the department under s. 440.08 (2) (a). Renewal applications shall be submitted to the department on a form provided by the department and shall include the renewal fee determined by the department under s. 440.03 (9) (a) and evidence satisfactory to the department that the person’s certification, registration, or accreditation specified in par. (a) 1. a., 2. a., or 3. a. has not been revoked.

AB50,2676 Section 2676. 440.03 (15) of the statutes is amended to read:

AB50,1321,22 440.03 (15) The department shall promulgate rules that establish the fees specified in ss. 440.05 (10) and 440.08 (2) (d) (2o) (c).

AB50,2677 Section 2677. 440.03 (18) of the statutes is created to read:

AB50,1322,5 440.03 (18) The department may provide a statewide clinician wellness program to provide support to healthcare workers in this state in maintaining their physical and mental health and ensuring long-term vitality and effectiveness for their patients and their profession. The department shall ensure that the program is coordinated with the procedure under sub. (1c).

AB50,2678 Section 2678. 440.03 (19) of the statutes is created to read:

AB50,1322,9 440.03 (19) The department may promulgate rules to achieve enhanced credential portability to help facilitate streamlined pathways to credentialing for internationally trained professionals and increased reciprocity.

AB50,2679 Section 2679. 440.031 of the statutes is created to read:

AB50,1322,13 440.031 Nursing refresher course tuition reimbursement program. (1) The department shall establish and implement a program to award grants to individuals who satisfy all of the following:

AB50,1322,15 (a) The individual has not, as of the date of application for the grant, reached the age of 60 years.

AB50,1322,17 (b) The individual is licensed under ch. 441 as licensed practical nurse or registered nurse.

AB50,1322,20 (c) The individual has not, as of the date of application for the grant, actively practiced registered nursing or licensed practical nursing in the 5-year period preceding the date of application for a grant.

AB50,1322,23 (d) The individual has, within the one-year period prior to the date of application for the grant, satisfactorily completed a nursing refresher course approved by the department under sub. (3).

AB50,1323,2 (2) (a) Subject to the limitations under this subsection, a grant under this section shall be an amount necessary to reimburse an individual for the tuition cost of the course described in sub. (1) (d).

AB50,1323,7 (b) The department shall, from the appropriation under s. 20.165 (1) (g), allocate at least $150,000 in each fiscal year for grants under this section. If the amount available in any fiscal year is insufficient to pay the full amount per individual under sub. (1) (d), the department may prorate the amount of the department’s payments among individuals eligible for grants under this section.

AB50,1323,8 (c) An individual may not receive more than one grant under this section.

AB50,1323,11 (3) The department shall approve nurse refresher courses as eligible for tuition reimbursement under this section. The department may approve only a course offered at a technical college established under s. 38.02.

AB50,2680 Section 2680. 440.032 (5) of the statutes is amended to read:

AB50,1323,19 440.032 (5) License renewal. The renewal dates for licenses granted under sub. (3) are specified in shall be as determined by the department under s. 440.08 (2) (a) 68c. Renewal applications shall be submitted to the department on a form provided by the department and shall include the renewal fee determined by the department under s. 440.03 (9) (a) and evidence satisfactory to the department that the person’s certification or membership specified in sub. (3) that is required for the license has not been revoked or invalidated.

AB50,2681 Section 2681. 440.035 (3) of the statutes is created to read:

AB50,1323,23 440.035 (3) A credentialing board may promulgate rules to achieve enhanced credential portability to help facilitate streamlined pathways to credentialing for internationally trained professionals and increased reciprocity.

AB50,2682 Section 2682. 440.077 (1) (a) of the statutes is amended to read:

AB50,1324,3 440.077 (1) (a) “Advanced practice registered nurse prescriber” means an advanced practice registered nurse prescriber certified licensed under s. 441.16 (2) 441.09.

AB50,2683 Section 2683. 440.077 (2) (c) of the statutes is amended to read:

AB50,1324,10 440.077 (2) (c) Under the program under par. (a), a participating military medical personnel shall be supervised by a physician, physician assistant, podiatrist, registered professional nurse, or advanced practice registered nurse prescriber. The supervising physician, physician assistant, podiatrist, registered professional nurse, or advanced practice registered nurse prescriber shall retain responsibility for the care of the patient.

AB50,2684 Section 2684. 440.08 (2) (title) of the statutes is amended to read:

AB50,1324,12 440.08 (2) (title) Renewal dates, fees and applications.

AB50,2685 Section 2685. 440.08 (2) (a) (intro.) of the statutes is amended to read:

AB50,1324,18 440.08 (2) (a) (intro.) Except as provided in par. (b) and in ss. 440.51, 442.04, 444.03, 444.11, 447.04 (2) (c) 2., 447.05 (1) (b), 449.17 (1m) (d), 449.18 (2) (e), 455.06 (1) (b), 463.10, 463.12, and 463.25 and subch. II of ch. 448, the renewal dates for credentials are as follows all of the following apply with respect to renewals of credentials:

AB50,2686 Section 2686. 440.08 (2) (a) 1. to 72. of the statutes are repealed.

AB50,2687 Section 2687. 440.08 (2) (a) 1n. and 2n. of the statutes are created to read:

AB50,1325,6 440.08 (2) (a) 1n. The department shall establish renewal dates and renewal cycles for credentials that are subject to periodic renewal and may adjust the renewal dates and renewal cycles so established. For practicality and expediency, the department may stagger renewal cycles among credential holders. The department shall consult with the relevant credentialing boards in establishing renewal dates and renewal cycles under this subdivision and shall notify each credential holder of any renewal date or renewal cycle established or adjusted under this subdivision. The department shall publish a schedule of renewal dates and renewal cycles on its website.

AB50,1325,8 2n. The department or a credentialing board may promulgate rules to do any of the following:

AB50,1325,11 a. Establish interim continuing education or other reporting requirements between renewal dates established under subd. 1n. as needed to account for the length of a renewal cycle established under subd. 1n.

AB50,1325,14 b. Notwithstanding any specific continuing education or similar requirement in chs. 440 to 480, adjust or prorate the requirement to align it with the length of a renewal cycle established under subd. 1n.

AB50,2688 Section 2688. 440.08 (2) (ar) of the statutes is created to read:

AB50,1325,19 440.08 (2) (ar) 1. Notwithstanding par. (a) and chs. 440 to 480, the department may, in cooperation with credentialing boards, establish a system or process to transition credential holders from 2-year renewal cycles under chs. 440 to 480, 2023 stats., to renewal cycles established by the department under par. (a) 1n.

AB50,1326,2 2. Notwithstanding the fees for credential renewals determined under s. 440.03 (9), if the department under subd. 1. transitions credential holders from 2- year renewal cycles under chs. 440 to 480, 2023 stats., to different renewal cycles under par. (a) 1n. before revised renewal fees can be determined under s. 440.03 (9), the department may adjust the applicable renewal fee accordingly, in cooperation with credentialing boards, until a revised fee can be determined under s. 440.03 (9).

AB50,2689 Section 2689. 440.08 (2) (b) of the statutes is amended to read:

AB50,1326,7 440.08 (2) (b) The renewal fee for an apprentice, journeyman, student or temporary credential is $10. The renewal dates specified in par. (a) determined under par. (a) do not apply to apprentice, journeyman, student or temporary credentials.

AB50,2690 Section 2690. 440.08 (2) (c) of the statutes is renumbered 440.08 (2o) (a) and amended to read:

AB50,1326,12 440.08 (2o) (a) Except as provided in par. (e) (d) and sub. (3), renewal applications shall include the applicable renewal fee as determined by the department under s. 440.03 (9) (a) or as specified in par. (b).

AB50,2691 Section 2691. 440.08 (2) (d) of the statutes is renumbered 440.08 (2o) (c).

AB50,2692 Section 2692. 440.08 (2) (e) of the statutes is renumbered 440.08 (2o) (d).

AB50,2693 Section 2693. 440.08 (2o) (title) of the statutes is created to read:

AB50,1326,16 440.08 (2o) (title) Renewal fees and applications.

AB50,2694 Section 2694. 440.08 (2o) (b) of the statutes is created to read:

AB50,1326,19 440.08 (2o) (b) The renewal fee for an apprentice, journeyman, student, or temporary credential is $10.

AB50,2695 Section 2695. 440.08 (4) (a) of the statutes is amended to read:

AB50,1327,10 440.08 (4) (a) Generally. If the department or the interested examining board or affiliated credentialing board, as appropriate, determines that an applicant for renewal has failed to comply with sub. (2) (c) (2m) (a) or (3) or with any other applicable requirement for renewal established under chs. 440 to 480 or that the denial of an application for renewal of a credential is necessary to protect the public health, safety or welfare, the department, examining board or affiliated credentialing board may summarily deny the application for renewal by mailing to the holder of the credential a notice of denial that includes a statement of the facts or conduct that warrant the denial and a notice that the holder may, within 30 days after the date on which the notice of denial is mailed, file a written request with the department to have the denial reviewed at a hearing before the department, if the department issued the credential, or before the examining board or affiliated credentialing board that issued the credential.

AB50,2696 Section 2696. 440.09 (3) (a) of the statutes is amended to read:

AB50,1327,17 440.09 (3) (a) A reciprocal credential granted under this section expires on the applicable renewal date specified in determined by the department under s. 440.08 (2) (a), except that if the first renewal date specified in s. 440.08 (2) (a) after the date on which the credential is granted is within 180 days of the date on which the credential is granted, the credential expires on the 2nd renewal date specified in s. 440.08 (2) (a) after the date on which the credential is granted.

AB50,2697 Section 2697. 440.094 (1) (c) 1. of the statutes is amended to read:

AB50,1327,21 440.094 (1) (c) 1. A registered nurse, licensed practical nurse, or nurse midwife licensed under ch. 441, or an advanced practice registered nurse prescriber certified licensed under ch. 441.

AB50,2698 Section 2698. 440.094 (2) (a) (intro.) of the statutes is amended to read:

AB50,1328,6 440.094 (2) (a) (intro.) Notwithstanding ss. 441.06 (4), 441.15 (2), 441.16, 441.09 (3) (b), 446.02 (1), 447.03 (1) and (2), 448.03 (1) (a), (b), and (c) and (1m), 448.51 (1), 448.61, 448.76, 448.961 (1) and (2), 449.02 (1), 450.03 (1), 451.04 (1), 455.02 (1m), 457.04 (4), (5), (6), and (7), 459.02 (1), 459.24 (1), and 460.02, a health care provider may provide services within the scope of the credential that the health care provider holds and the department shall grant the health care provider a temporary credential to practice under this section if all of the following apply:

AB50,2699 Section 2699. 440.25 of the statutes is amended to read:

AB50,1328,15 440.25 Judicial review. The department may seek judicial review under ch. 227 of any final disciplinary decision of the medical examining board or affiliated credentialing board attached to the medical examining board. The department shall be represented in such review proceedings by an attorney within the department. Upon request of the medical examining board or the interested affiliated credentialing board, the attorney general may represent the board. If the attorney general declines to represent the board, the board may retain special counsel which shall be paid for out of the appropriation under s. 20.165 (1) (hg) (g).