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SB70-AA3,138,87 (a) Any greater deductible, copayment, or coinsurance amount than would be
8applicable if the treatment or service is provided in person.
SB70-AA3,138,129 (b) Any policy or calendar year or lifetime benefit limit or other maximum
10limitation that is not imposed on other treatments or services covered by the
11disability insurance policy or self-insured health plan that are not provided through
12telehealth.
SB70-AA3,138,1413 (c) Prior authorization requirements that are not required for the same
14treatment or service when provided in person.
SB70-AA3,138,1515 (d) Unique location requirements.
SB70-AA3,138,20 16(4) Disclosure of coverage of certain telehealth services. A disability
17insurance policy or self-insured health plan that covers a telehealth treatment or
18service that has no equivalent in-person treatment or service, such as remote patient
19monitoring, shall specify in policy or plan materials the coverage of that telehealth
20treatment or service.
SB70-AA3,9123 21Section 9123. Nonstatutory provisions; Insurance.
SB70-AA3,139,322 (1) Prescription drug importation program. The commissioner of insurance
23shall submit the first report required under s. 601.575 (5) by the next January 1 or
24July 1, whichever is earliest, that is at least 180 days after the date the prescription
25drug importation program is fully operational under s. 601.575 (4). The

1commissioner of insurance shall include in the first 3 reports submitted under s.
2601.575 (5) information on the implementation of the audit functions under s.
3601.575 (1) (n).
SB70-AA3,139,74 (2) Public option health insurance plan. The office of the commissioner of
5insurance may expend from the appropriation under s. 20.145 (1) (a) in fiscal year
62023-24 not more than $1,000,000 for the development of a public option health
7insurance plan.
SB70-AA3,139,108 (3) Prescription drug purchasing entity. During the 2023-2025 fiscal
9biennium, the office of the commissioner of insurance shall conduct a study on the
10viability of creating or implementing a state prescription drug purchasing entity.
SB70-AA3,9323 11Section 9323. Initial applicability; Insurance.
SB70-AA3,139,1212 (1) Telehealth parity.
SB70-AA3,139,1613 (a) For policies and plans containing provisions inconsistent with the
14treatment of s. 632.871, the treatment of s. 632.871 first applies to policy or plan
15years beginning on January 1 of the year following the year in which this paragraph
16takes effect, except as provided in par. (b ).
SB70-AA3,139,2117 (b) For policies and plans that are affected by a collective bargaining agreement
18containing provisions inconsistent with the treatment of s. 632.871, the treatment
19of s. 632.871 first applies to policy or plan years beginning on the effective date of this
20paragraph or on the day on which the collective bargaining agreement is newly
21established, extended, modified, or renewed, whichever is later.
SB70-AA3,139,2222 (2) Substance abuse counselor coverage.
SB70-AA3,140,223 (a) For policies and plans containing provisions inconsistent with the
24treatment of s. 632.87 (8), the treatment of s. 632.87 (8) first applies to policy or plan

1years beginning on January 1 of the year following the year in which this paragraph
2takes effect, except as provided in par. (b ).
SB70-AA3,140,73 (b) For policies and plans that are affected by a collective bargaining agreement
4containing provisions inconsistent with the treatment of s. 632.87 (8), the treatment
5of s. 632.87 (8) first applies to policy or plan years beginning on the effective date of
6this paragraph or on the day on which the collective bargaining agreement is newly
7established, extended, modified, or renewed, whichever is later.
SB70-AA3,140,88 (3) Application of manufacturer discounts.
SB70-AA3,140,129 (a) For policies and plans containing provisions inconsistent with the
10treatment of s. 632.862, the treatment of s. 632.862 first applies to policy or plan
11years beginning on January 1 of the year following the year in which this paragraph
12takes effect, except as provided in par. (b ).
SB70-AA3,140,1713 (b) For policies or plans that are affected by a collective bargaining agreement
14containing provisions inconsistent with the treatment of s. 632.862, the treatment
15of s. 632.862 first applies to policy or plan years beginning on the effective date of this
16paragraph or on the day on which the collective bargaining agreement is newly
17established, extended, modified, or renewed, whichever is later.
SB70-AA3,9423 18Section 9423. Effective dates; Insurance.
SB70-AA3,140,2119 (1) Substance abuse counselor coverage. The treatment of s. 632.87 (8) and
20Section 9323 (2 ) of this act take effect on the first day of the 4th month beginning
21after publication.”.
SB70-AA3,140,22 22224. Page 374, line 11: after that line insert:
SB70-AA3,140,24 23 Section 150. 20.005 (3) (schedule) of the statutes: at the appropriate place,
24insert the following amounts for the purposes indicated: - See PDF for table PDF
SB70-AA3,151 1Section 151. 20.115 (7) (gc) of the statutes is amended to read:
SB70-AA3,141,42 20.115 (7) (gc) Industrial hemp and marijuana. All moneys received under s.
394.55 for regulation of activities relating to industrial hemp under s. 94.55 and to
4marijuana under s. 94.56
.
SB70-AA3,152 5Section 152. 20.115 (7) (ge) of the statutes is created to read:
SB70-AA3,142,26 20.115 (7) (ge) Marijuana producers and processors; official logotype. All
7moneys received under s. 94.56 for regulation of activities relating to marijuana

1under s. 94.56, for conducting public awareness campaigns under s. 94.56, and for
2the creation of a logotype under s. 100.145.
SB70-AA3,153 3Section 153. 20.435 (5) (q) of the statutes is created to read:
SB70-AA3,142,54 20.435 (5) (q) Payments to counties. From the community reinvestment fund,
5all moneys received under subch. IV of ch. 139 for grants to counties under s. 250.22.
SB70-AA3,154 6Section 154. 20.566 (1) (bn) of the statutes is created to read:
SB70-AA3,142,117 20.566 (1) (bn) Administration and enforcement of marijuana tax and
8regulation.
The amounts in the schedule for the purposes of administering the
9marijuana tax imposed under subch. IV of ch. 139 and for the costs incurred in
10enforcing the taxing and regulation of marijuana producers, marijuana processors,
11and marijuana retailers under subch. IV of ch. 139.
SB70-AA3,155 12Section 155. 20.835 (2) (eq) of the statutes is created to read:
SB70-AA3,142,1413 20.835 (2) (eq) Marijuana tax refunds. A sum sufficient to pay refunds under
14subch. IV of ch. 139.
SB70-AA3,156 15Section 156. 25.316 of the statutes is created to read:
SB70-AA3,142,18 1625.316 Community reinvestment fund. There is established a separate
17nonlapsible trust fund, designated the community reinvestment fund consisting of
18all moneys received under subch. IV of ch. 139, including interest and penalties.
SB70-AA3,157 19Section 157. 49.148 (4) (a) of the statutes is amended to read:
SB70-AA3,143,920 49.148 (4) (a) A Wisconsin works Works agency shall require a participant in
21a community service job or transitional placement who, after August 22, 1996, was
22convicted in any state or federal court of a felony that had as an element possession,
23use or distribution of a controlled substance to submit to a test for use of a controlled
24substance as a condition of continued eligibility. If the test results are positive, the
25Wisconsin works Works agency shall decrease the presanction benefit amount for

1that participant by not more than 15 percent for not fewer than 12 months, or for the
2remainder of the participant's period of participation in a community service job or
3transitional placement, if less than 12 months. If, at the end of 12 months, the
4individual is still a participant in a community service job or transitional placement
5and submits to another test for use of a controlled substance and if the results of the
6test are negative, the Wisconsin works Works agency shall discontinue the reduction
7under this paragraph. In this subsection, “controlled substance” does not include
8tetrahydrocannabinols in any form, including tetrahydrocannabinols contained in
9marijuana, obtained from marijuana, or chemically synthesized.
SB70-AA3,158 10Section 158. 49.46 (1) (a) 1m. of the statutes is amended to read:
SB70-AA3,143,1511 49.46 (1) (a) 1m. Any pregnant woman whose income does not exceed the
12standard of need under s. 49.19 (11) and whose pregnancy is medically verified.
13Eligibility continues to the last day of the month in which the 60th day or, if approved
14by the federal government, the 90th 365th day after the last day of the pregnancy
15falls.
SB70-AA3,159 16Section 159. 49.46 (1) (j) of the statutes is amended to read:
SB70-AA3,143,2117 49.46 (1) (j) An individual determined to be eligible for benefits under par. (a)
189. remains eligible for benefits under par. (a) 9. for the balance of the pregnancy and
19to the last day of the month in which the 60th day or, if approved by the federal
20government, the 90th 365th day after the last day of the pregnancy falls without
21regard to any change in the individual's family income.
SB70-AA3,160 22Section 160. 49.47 (4) (ag) 2. of the statutes is amended to read:
SB70-AA3,144,223 49.47 (4) (ag) 2. Pregnant and the woman's pregnancy is medically verified.
24Eligibility continues to the last day of the month in which the 60th day or, if approved

1by the federal government, the 90th 365th day after the last day of the pregnancy
2falls.
SB70-AA3,161 3Section 161. 49.471 (6) (b) of the statutes is amended to read:
SB70-AA3,144,84 49.471 (6) (b) A pregnant woman who is determined to be eligible for benefits
5under sub. (4) remains eligible for benefits under sub. (4) for the balance of the
6pregnancy and to the last day of the month in which the 60th day or, if approved by
7the federal government, the 90th 365th day after the last day of the pregnancy falls
8without regard to any change in the woman's family income.
SB70-AA3,162 9Section 162. 49.471 (7) (b) 1. of the statutes is amended to read:
SB70-AA3,144,2010 49.471 (7) (b) 1. A pregnant woman whose family income exceeds 300 percent
11of the poverty line may become eligible for coverage under this section if the
12difference between the pregnant woman's family income and the applicable income
13limit under sub. (4) (a) is obligated or expended for any member of the pregnant
14woman's family for medical care or any other type of remedial care recognized under
15state law or for personal health insurance premiums or for both. Eligibility obtained
16under this subdivision continues without regard to any change in family income for
17the balance of the pregnancy and to the last day of the month in which the 60th day
18or, if approved by the federal government, the 90th 365th day after the last day of the
19woman's pregnancy falls. Eligibility obtained by a pregnant woman under this
20subdivision extends to all pregnant women in the pregnant woman's family.
SB70-AA3,163 21Section 163. 49.79 (1) (b) of the statutes is amended to read:
SB70-AA3,144,2522 49.79 (1) (b) “Controlled substance" has the meaning given in 21 USC 802 (6),
23except that “controlled substance” does not include tetrahydrocannabinols in any
24form, including tetrahydrocannabinols contained in marijuana, obtained from
25marijuana, or chemically synthesized
.
SB70-AA3,164
1Section 164. 59.54 (25) (title) of the statutes is amended to read:
SB70-AA3,145,22 59.54 (25) (title) Possession Regulation of marijuana.
SB70-AA3,165 3Section 165. 59.54 (25) (a) (intro.) of the statutes is amended to read:
SB70-AA3,145,124 59.54 (25) (a) (intro.) The board may enact and enforce an ordinance to prohibit
5the possession of marijuana, as defined in s. 961.01 (14), subject to the exceptions in
6s. 961.41 (3g) (intro.), and provide a forfeiture for a violation of the ordinance
that
7is consistent with s. 961.71 or 961.72
; except that if a complaint is issued regarding
8an allegation of possession of more than 25 grams of marijuana, or possession of any
9amount of marijuana following a conviction in this state for possession of marijuana

10alleging a violation of s. 961.72 (2) (b) 2. or (c) 3., the subject of the complaint may
11not be prosecuted under this subsection for the same action that is the subject of the
12complaint unless all of the following occur:
SB70-AA3,166 13Section 166. 66.0107 (1) (bm) of the statutes is amended to read:
SB70-AA3,145,2314 66.0107 (1) (bm) Enact and enforce an ordinance to prohibit the possession of
15marijuana, as defined in s. 961.01 (14), subject to the exceptions in s. 961.41 (3g)
16(intro.), and provide a forfeiture for a violation of the ordinance
that is consistent
17with s. 961.71 or 961.72
; except that if a complaint is issued regarding an allegation
18of possession of more than 25 grams of marijuana, or possession of any amount of
19marijuana following a conviction in this state for possession of marijuana
alleging
20a violation of s. 961.72 (2) (b) 2. or (c) 3.
, the subject of the complaint may not be
21prosecuted under this paragraph for the same action that is the subject of the
22complaint unless the charges are dismissed or the district attorney declines to
23prosecute the case.
SB70-AA3,167 24Section 167. 66.04185 of the statutes is created to read:
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166.04185 Cultivation of tetrahydrocannabinols. No city, village, town, or
2county may prohibit cultivating tetrahydrocannabinols outdoors if the cultivation is
3by an individual who has no more than 6 marijuana plants at one time for his or her
4personal use.
SB70-AA3,168 5Section 168. 73.17 of the statutes is created to read:
SB70-AA3,146,7 673.17 Medical marijuana registry program. (1) Definitions. In this
7section:
SB70-AA3,146,88 (a) “Debilitating medical condition or treatment” means any of the following:
SB70-AA3,146,149 1. Cancer; glaucoma; acquired immunodeficiency syndrome; a positive test for
10the presence of HIV, antigen or nonantigenic products of HIV, or an antibody to HIV;
11inflammatory bowel disease, including ulcerative colitis or Crohn's disease; a
12hepatitis C virus infection; Alzheimer's disease; amyotrophic lateral sclerosis; nail
13patella syndrome; Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome; post-traumatic stress disorder; or the
14treatment of these conditions.
SB70-AA3,146,1815 2. A chronic or debilitating disease or medical condition or the treatment of
16such a disease or condition that causes cachexia, severe pain, severe nausea,
17seizures, including those characteristic of epilepsy, or severe and persistent muscle
18spasms, including those characteristic of multiple sclerosis.
SB70-AA3,146,1919 (b) “Department” means the department of revenue.
SB70-AA3,146,2020 (c) “Physician” means a person licensed under s. 448.04 (1) (a).
SB70-AA3,146,2321 (d) “Qualifying patient” means a person who has been diagnosed by a physician
22as having or undergoing a debilitating medical condition or treatment but does not
23include a person under the age of 18 years.
SB70-AA3,146,2524 (e) “Tax exemption certificate” means a certificate to claim the exemption under
25s. 77.54 (71).
SB70-AA3,147,1
1(f) “Usable marijuana" has the meaning given in s. 139.97 (13).
SB70-AA3,147,32 (g) “Written certification” means means a statement made by a person's
3physician if all of the following apply:
SB70-AA3,147,74 1. The statement indicates that, in the physician's professional opinion, the
5person has or is undergoing a debilitating medical condition or treatment and the
6potential benefits of the person's use of usable marijuana would likely outweigh the
7health risks for the person.
SB70-AA3,147,118 2. The statement indicates that the opinion described in subd. 1. was formed
9after a full assessment of the person's medical history and current medical condition
10that was conducted no more than 6 months prior to making the statement and that
11was made in the course of a bona fide physician-patient relationship.
SB70-AA3,147,1312 3. The statement is signed by the physician or is contained in the person's
13medical records.
SB70-AA3,147,1514 4. The statement contains an expiration date that is no more than 48 months
15after issuance and the statement has not expired.
SB70-AA3,147,18 16(2) Application. An adult who is claiming to be a qualifying patient may apply
17for a registry identification card by submitting to the department a signed
18application form containing or accompanied by all of the following:
SB70-AA3,147,1919 (a) His or her name, address, and date of birth.
SB70-AA3,147,2020 (b) A written certification.
SB70-AA3,147,2221 (c) The name, address, and telephone number of the person's current physician,
22as listed in the written certification.
SB70-AA3,148,2 23(3) Processing the application. The department shall verify the information
24contained in or accompanying an application submitted under sub. (2) and shall
25approve or deny the application within 30 days after receiving it. The department

1may deny an application submitted under sub. (2) only if the required information
2has not been provided or if false information has been provided.
SB70-AA3,148,10 3(4) Issuing a registry identification card and tax exemption certificate. The
4department shall issue to the applicant a registry identification card and tax
5exemption certificate within 5 days after approving an application under sub. (3).
6Unless voided under sub. (5) (b) or revoked under rules issued by the department
7under sub. (7), a registry identification card and tax exemption certificate shall
8expire 4 years from the date of issuance. A tax exemption certificate shall contain
9the information determined by the department. A registry identification card shall
10contain all of the following:
SB70-AA3,148,1111 (a) The name, address, and date of birth of the registrant.
SB70-AA3,148,1212 (b) The date of issuance and expiration date of the registry identification card.
SB70-AA3,148,1313 (c) A photograph of the registrant.
SB70-AA3,148,1414 (d) Other information the department may require by rule.
SB70-AA3,148,19 15(5) Additional information to be provided by registrant. (a) A registrant
16shall notify the department of any change in the registrant's name and address. A
17registrant who is a qualifying patient shall notify the department of any change in
18his or her physician or of any significant improvement in his or her health as it
19relates to his or her debilitating medical condition or treatment.
SB70-AA3,148,2220 (b) If a registrant fails to notify the department within 10 days after any change
21for which notification is required under par. (a), his or her registry identification card
22and tax exemption certificate is void.
SB70-AA3,148,23 23(6) Records. (a) The department shall maintain a list of all registrants.
SB70-AA3,149,3
1(b) Notwithstanding s. 19.35 and except as provided in par. (c), the department
2may not disclose information from an application submitted or a registry
3identification card issued under this section.
SB70-AA3,149,74 (c) The department may disclose to state or local law enforcement agencies
5information from an application submitted by, or from a registry identification card
6issued to, a specific person under this section for the purpose of verifying that the
7person possesses a valid registry identification card.
SB70-AA3,149,8 8(7) Rules. The department shall promulgate rules to implement this section.
SB70-AA3,169 9Section 169. 77.54 (71) of the statutes is created to read:
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