Amendment SA5-SSA2-SB70

SB70-SSA2-SA5,18 Section 18. 85.09 (2) (a) of the statutes is amended to read:

SB70-SSA2-SA5,22,18 85.09 (2) (a) The department of transportation shall have the first right to acquire, for present or future transportational or recreational purposes, any property used in operating a railroad or railway, including land and rails, ties, switches, trestles, bridges, and the like located on that property, that has been abandoned. The department of transportation may, in connection with abandoned rail property, assign this right to a state agency, the board of regents of the University of Wisconsin System, any county or municipality, or any transit commission. Acquisition by the department of transportation may be by gift, purchase, or condemnation in accordance with the procedure under s. 32.05, except that the power of condemnation may not be used to acquire property for the purpose of establishing or extending a recreational trail; a bicycle way, as defined in s. 340.01 (5s); a bicycle lane, as defined in s. 340.01 (5e); or a pedestrian way, as defined in s. 346.02 (8) (a). In addition to its property management authority under s. 85.15, the department of transportation may, subject to any prior action under s. 13.48 (14) (am) or 16.848 (1), lease and collect rents and fees for any use of rail property pending discharge of the department's duty to convey property that is not necessary for a public purpose. No person owning abandoned rail property, including any person to whom ownership reverts upon abandonment, may convey or dispose of any abandoned rail property without first obtaining a written release from the department of transportation indicating that the first right of acquisition under this subsection will not be exercised or assigned. No railroad or railway may convey any rail property prior to abandonment if the rail property is part of a rail line shown on the railroad's system map as in the process of abandonment, expected to be abandoned, or under study for possible abandonment unless the conveyance or disposal is for the purpose of providing continued rail service under another company or agency. Any conveyance made without obtaining such release is void. The first right of acquisition of the department of transportation under this subsection does not apply to any rail property declared by the department to be abandoned before January 1, 1977. The department of transportation may acquire any abandoned rail property under this section regardless of the date of its abandonment.

SB70-SSA2-SA5,19 Section 19. 990.01 (2) of the statutes is amended to read:

SB70-SSA2-SA5,22,23 990.01 (2) Acquire. “Acquire," when used in connection with a grant of power to any person, includes the acquisition by purchase, grant, gift or bequest. It includes the power to condemn only in the cases specified in s. 32.02 and subject to the limitations under s. 32.015.

SB70-SSA2-SA5,9351 Section 9351. Initial applicability; Other.

SB70-SSA2-SA5,23,6 (1) Condemnation authority for nonmotorized paths. The treatment of ss. 23.09 (2) (d) (intro.), 27.01 (2) (a), 27.019 (10), 27.05 (3), 27.065 (1) (a), 27.08 (2) (b) and (c), 32.015, 32.51 (1) (intro.), 59.52 (6) (a), 60.782 (2) (d), 61.34 (3) (a) and (b), 62.22 (1) (a) and (b), 62.23 (17) (a) (intro.) and (am), 85.09 (2) (a), and 990.01 (2) first applies to condemnation proceedings in which title to the subject property has not vested in the condemnor on the effective date of this subsection.”.

SB70-SSA2-SA5,23,7 93. Page 374, line 11: after that line insert:

SB70-SSA2-SA5,23,9 “ Section 20. 20.005 (3) (schedule) of the statutes: at the appropriate place, insert the following amounts for the purposes indicated: - See PDF for table - See PDF for table

SB70-SSA2-SA5,21 Section 21. 20.370 (4) (mq) of the statutes is amended to read:

SB70-SSA2-SA5,23,14 20.370 (4) (mq) General program operations — environmental fund. From the environmental fund, the amounts in the schedule for administration of environmental activities under subch. II of ch. 295 and chs. 160, 281, 283, 285, and 289 to 293, and 299.

SB70-SSA2-SA5,22 Section 22. 20.370 (9) (gj) of the statutes is created to read:

SB70-SSA2-SA5,23,18 20.370 (9) (gj) Nonmetallic mining operations. From the general fund, all moneys received under s. 295.15 for the administration of the nonmetallic mining program under subch. I of ch. 295.

SB70-SSA2-SA5,23 Section 23. 25.46 (1) (rr) of the statutes is repealed.”.

SB70-SSA2-SA5,23,20 94. Page 374, line 11: after that line insert:

SB70-SSA2-SA5,24,2 “ Section 24. 20.005 (3) (schedule) of the statutes: at the appropriate place, insert the following amounts for the purposes indicated: - See PDF for table

SB70-SSA2-SA5,25 Section 25. 20.115 (3) (e) of the statutes is created to read:

SB70-SSA2-SA5,24,5 20.115 (3) (e) Food waste reduction grants. The amounts in the schedule for providing food waste reduction grants under s. 93.53.

SB70-SSA2-SA5,26 Section 26. 93.53 of the statutes is created to read:

SB70-SSA2-SA5,24,13 93.53 Food waste reduction grants. (1) The department shall provide grants for food waste reduction pilot projects that have an objective of preventing food waste, redirecting surplus food to hunger relief organizations, and composting food waste. In awarding grants under this section, the department shall give preference to proposals that serve census tracts for which the median household income is below the statewide median household income and in which no grocery store is located.

SB70-SSA2-SA5,24,15 (2) The department shall promulgate rules for the administration of this section.”.

SB70-SSA2-SA5,24,16 95. Page 374, line 11: after that line insert:

SB70-SSA2-SA5,24,17 “ Section 27. 15.105 (34) of the statutes is created to read:

SB70-SSA2-SA5,25,2 15.105 (34) Office of environmental justice. There is created in the department of administration an office of environmental justice. The office shall be under the direction and supervision of a director, who shall be appointed by the secretary of administration to serve at the pleasure of the secretary.

SB70-SSA2-SA5,28 Section 28. 15.105 (35) of the statutes is created to read:

SB70-SSA2-SA5,25,6 15.105 (35) Office of sustainability and clean energy. There is created in the department of administration an office to be known as the office of sustainability and clean energy.

SB70-SSA2-SA5,29 Section 29. 16.035 of the statutes is created to read:

SB70-SSA2-SA5,25,9 16.035 Office of environmental justice. The office of environmental justice shall do all of the following:

SB70-SSA2-SA5,25,10 (1) Develop a statewide climate risk assessment and resiliency plan.

SB70-SSA2-SA5,25,13 (2) Assist state agencies, local governments, and federally recognized tribal governing bodies in this state with the development of climate risk assessment and resiliency plans.

SB70-SSA2-SA5,25,15 (3) Administer a climate risk assessment and resiliency plan technical assistance grant program.

SB70-SSA2-SA5,25,17 (4) Collaborate with state agencies and entities that serve vulnerable communities to address the impact of climate change on vulnerable communities.

SB70-SSA2-SA5,25,22 (5) Analyze grant opportunities and enforcement of environmental laws and regulations and, based on those analyses and input from residents of this state, advise and provide guidance to state entities on environmental justice and related community issues to address environmental issues and concerns that affect primarily low income and minority communities.

SB70-SSA2-SA5,26,2 (6) Based on the analyses required under sub. (5), create an annual report on issues, concerns, and problems related to environmental justice, including addressing areas of this state that have environmental justice issues that require immediate attention.

SB70-SSA2-SA5,30 Section 30. 16.954 of the statutes is created to read:

SB70-SSA2-SA5,26,5 16.954 Office of sustainability and clean energy. (1) Definitions. In this section:

SB70-SSA2-SA5,26,6 (a) “Office” means the office of sustainability and clean energy.

SB70-SSA2-SA5,26,7 (b) “Public utility” has the meaning given in s. 196.01 (5).

SB70-SSA2-SA5,26,9 (2) Initiatives. The office shall work on initiatives that have the following goals:

SB70-SSA2-SA5,26,11 (a) Promoting the development and use of clean and renewable energy across this state.

SB70-SSA2-SA5,26,14 (b) Advancing innovative sustainability solutions in ways that improve this state's economy and environment, including energy initiatives that reduce carbon emissions, accelerate economic growth, and lower customer energy costs.

SB70-SSA2-SA5,26,17 (c) Diversifying the resources used to reliably meet the energy needs of consumers in this state and generate family-supporting jobs through the expansion of this state's clean energy economy.

SB70-SSA2-SA5,26,18 (3) Other duties. The office shall do all of the following:

SB70-SSA2-SA5,26,21 (a) Provide advice and support to state agencies in developing or retrofitting sustainable infrastructure to reduce energy use and lessen negative impacts on this state's air and water quality.

SB70-SSA2-SA5,26,24 (b) Study and report on the status of existing clean and renewable energy efforts by the state, including economic development initiatives, and develop future energy policy opportunities for consideration by the governor and state agencies.

SB70-SSA2-SA5,27,3 (c) Serve as a single point of contact to assist businesses, local units of government, and nongovernmental organizations that are pursuing clean energy opportunities.

SB70-SSA2-SA5,27,5 (d) Identify and share information about clean energy funding and employment opportunities for private and state and local governmental entities.

SB70-SSA2-SA5,27,8 (e) Take other steps necessary to facilitate the implementation of the initiatives specified in sub. (2) and to identify and address barriers to the implementation of those initiatives.

SB70-SSA2-SA5,27,11 (4) Clean energy grants. The office shall establish a program for making grants from the appropriation under s. 20.505 (4) (cm) to fund research in support of clean energy production.

SB70-SSA2-SA5,27,17 (5) Technical assistance. (a) The office may provide technical assistance to local governmental units and private entities to assist in the planning and implementation of energy efficiency and renewable resources and may charge for those services. The office may request technical and staff assistance from other state agencies in providing technical assistance to those units of government and private entities.

SB70-SSA2-SA5,27,21 (b) The office may require a public utility to provide energy billing and use data regarding public schools, if the office determines that the data are necessary to provide technical assistance under par. (a) in public schools, including those with the highest energy costs.

SB70-SSA2-SA5,27,23 (c) The office shall consult with the public service commission in implementing this subsection.

SB70-SSA2-SA5,31 Section 31. 16.955 of the statutes is created to read:

SB70-SSA2-SA5,28,3 16.955 Clean energy small business incubator. (1) Incubator. The office of sustainability and clean energy in the department shall operate a small business incubator.

SB70-SSA2-SA5,28,6 (2) Duties. The incubator operated under sub. (1) shall provide business development, mentorship, and expertise to small businesses with their primary place of business in this state that operates in the clean energy sector.

SB70-SSA2-SA5,28,11 (3) Grants. From the appropriation under s. 20.505 (4) (cn), the incubator shall award grants to small business start-up companies with their primary place of business in this state that operate in the clean energy sector. The office of sustainability and clean energy shall establish requirements for grant recipients under this subsection.

SB70-SSA2-SA5,2 Section 2. 20.005 (3) (schedule) of the statutes: at the appropriate place, insert the following amounts for the purposes indicated: - See PDF for table - See PDF for table - See PDF for table - See PDF for table

SB70-SSA2-SA5,32 Section 32. 20.505 (1) (cf) of the statutes is created to read:

SB70-SSA2-SA5,29,4 20.505 (1) (cf) Climate risk assessment and resiliency plan technical assistance grants. Biennially, the amounts in the schedule for the climate risk assessment and resiliency plan technical assistance grants under s. 16.035 (3).

SB70-SSA2-SA5,33 Section 33. 20.505 (1) (fz) of the statutes is created to read:

SB70-SSA2-SA5,29,9 20.505 (1) (fz) Office of environmental justice; office of sustainability and clean energy; administration. The amounts in the schedule for the administration of the office of environmental justice and the office of sustainability and clean energy and for the chief resiliency officer.

SB70-SSA2-SA5,34 Section 34. 20.505 (4) (cm) of the statutes is created to read:

SB70-SSA2-SA5,29,12 20.505 (4) (cm) Clean energy grants. Biennially, the amounts in the schedule for grants under s. 16.954 (4).

SB70-SSA2-SA5,35 Section 35. 20.505 (4) (cn) of the statutes is created to read:

SB70-SSA2-SA5,29,16 20.505 (4) (cn) Clean energy small business incubator. Biennially, the amounts in the schedule for the operation of the clean energy small business incubator under s. 16.955 (1) and grants under s. 16.955 (3).

SB70-SSA2-SA5,36 Section 36. 20.923 (4) (c) 1s. of the statutes is created to read:

SB70-SSA2-SA5,29,18 20.923 (4) (c) 1s. Administration, department of: chief resiliency officer.

SB70-SSA2-SA5,37 Section 37. 20.923 (4) (c) 1t. of the statutes is created to read:

SB70-SSA2-SA5,29,21 20.923 (4) (c) 1t. Administration, department of: director of the office of environmental justice.

SB70-SSA2-SA5,38 Section 38. 230.08 (2) (ya) of the statutes is created to read:

SB70-SSA2-SA5,30,3 230.08 (2) (ya) The director of the office of environmental justice in the department of administration.

SB70-SSA2-SA5,39 Section 39. 230.08 (2) (yf) of the statutes is created to read:

SB70-SSA2-SA5,30,6 230.08 (2) (yf) The chief resiliency officer in the department of administration.”.

SB70-SSA2-SA5,30,7 96. Page 374, line 11: after that line insert:

SB70-SSA2-SA5,30,8 “ Section 40. 16.293 of the statutes is created to read:

SB70-SSA2-SA5,30,10 16.293 Water utility assistance for low-income households. (1) Definitions. In this section:

SB70-SSA2-SA5,30,11 (a) “County department" means a county department under s. 46.215 or 46.22.

SB70-SSA2-SA5,30,13 (b) “Crisis assistance" means a benefit that is given to a household experiencing or at risk of experiencing a water utility–related emergency.

SB70-SSA2-SA5,30,16 (c) “Household" means any individual or group of individuals who are living together as one economic unit for whom residential water is customarily purchased in common or who make undesignated payments for water in the form of rent.

SB70-SSA2-SA5,30,19 (d) “Utility allowance" means the amount of utility costs paid by those individuals in subsidized housing who pay their own utility bills, as averaged from total utility costs for the housing unit by the housing authority.

SB70-SSA2-SA5,30,21 (e) “Water utility assistance" means a benefit that is given to a household to assist in meeting the cost of water utility.

SB70-SSA2-SA5,30,24 (2) Administration. (a) The department shall administer a water utility assistance program for low-income households to assist eligible households to meet home water utility costs and shall establish a payments schedule for the program.

SB70-SSA2-SA5,31,4 (b) The department may contract with a county department, another local governmental agency, or a private nonprofit organization to process applications and make payments under the water utility assistance program for low-income households.

SB70-SSA2-SA5,31,8 (3) Application procedure. (a) A household may apply for water utility assistance from the department under the water utility assistance program for low-income households. A household shall apply on a form prescribed by the department.

SB70-SSA2-SA5,31,13 (b) If by February 1 of any year the number of households applying for assistance under par. (a) substantially exceeds the number anticipated to apply, the department may reduce the assistance payments under sub. (5) made after that date. The department may also suspend the processing of additional applications until the department adjusts assistance amounts payable.

SB70-SSA2-SA5,31,15 (4) Eligibility. (a) Subject to sub. (3) (b), all of the following households are eligible to receive water utility assistance under this section:

SB70-SSA2-SA5,31,17 1. A household with income that is not more than 60 percent of the statewide median household income.

SB70-SSA2-SA5,31,20 2. A household entirely composed of persons receiving food stamps under 7 USC 2011 to 2036 or supplemental security income or state supplemental payments under 42 USC 1381 to 1383c or s. 49.77.

SB70-SSA2-SA5,31,24 3. A household with income within the limits specified under par. (b) that resides in housing that is subsidized or administered by a municipality, a county, the state, or the federal government for which a utility allowance is applied to determine the amount of rent or the amount of the subsidy.