SB45: Bill Text

SB45,58,7 16.29 (title) Technical assistance and tourism promotion.

SB45,96 Section 96. 16.29 (1) of the statutes is renumbered 16.29 (1) (intro.) and amended to read:

SB45,58,12 16.29 (1) (intro.) Annually, the department shall grant to the Great Lakes inter-tribal council the amount appropriated under s. 20.505 (1) (kx) to for the following purposes:

SB45,58,15 (a) To partially fund a program to provide technical assistance for economic development on Indian reservations if the conditions under subs. (2) and (3) are satisfied.

SB45,97 Section 97. 16.29 (1) (b) of the statutes is created to read:

SB45,58,18 16.29 (1) (b) To fund tourism promotion activities under the Native American Tourism of Wisconsin program if the condition under sub. (3) is satisfied.

SB45,98 Section 98. 16.29 (2) (a) of the statutes is amended to read:

SB45,58,21 16.29 (2) (a) As a condition of receiving a grant under sub. (1) (a), the Great Lakes inter-tribal council shall establish a technical assistance program.

SB45,99 Section 99. 16.29 (3) of the statutes is amended to read:

SB45,59,2 16.29 (3) As a condition of receiving a grant under sub. (1), the Great Lakes inter-tribal council annually shall prepare a report on the technical assistance program under sub. (2) and tourism promotion programs and submit the report to the department.

SB45,100 Section 100. 16.306 (2) (a) of the statutes is amended to read:

SB45,59,12 16.306 (2) (a) From the appropriation under s. 20.505 (7) (fm), the department may award a grant to an eligible applicant for the purpose of providing housing and associated supportive services to homeless individuals and families to facilitate their movement to independent living if the conditions under par. (b) are satisfied. The department shall ensure that the funds for the grants are reasonably balanced among geographic areas of the state that correspond to the geographic areas served by each continuum of care organization designated by the federal department of housing and urban development, consistent with the quality of applications submitted.

SB45,101 Section 101. 16.3063 of the statutes is created to read:

SB45,59,16 16.3063 Affordable housing and workforce development grants. (1) Definition. In this section, “local governmental unit” means a city, village, town, county, or school district.

SB45,59,23 (2) Grants. From the appropriation under s. 20.505 (7) (fo), the department shall establish a competitive grant program to award grants to local governmental units and businesses, whether operated for profit or not for profit, for the purpose of funding the start-up of programs that focus on the development of the skilled workforce through the building or rehabilitation of affordable housing in their communities. The department may establish eligibility requirements and other program guidelines for the grant program under this subsection.

SB45,102 Section 102. 16.3066 of the statutes is created to read:

SB45,60,4 16.3066 Grants to incentivize eliminating zoning barriers to affordable housing. (1) In this section, “local governmental unit” means a city, village, town, county, or federally recognized American Indian tribe or band in this state.

SB45,60,8 (2) From the appropriation under s. 20.505 (7) (fq), the department shall establish a competitive grant program to award grants to local governmental units that adopt one or more of the following policy initiatives to eliminate zoning barriers for the creation or expansion of affordable housing:

SB45,60,9 (a) Reduce minimum lot sizes and widths.

SB45,60,10 (b) Reduce setback requirements to allow greater use of existing lots.

SB45,60,11 (c) Increase allowed lot coverages to match historic patterns.

SB45,60,13 (d) Adoption of a traditional neighborhood development ordinance, such as the model ordinance developed under s. 66.1027 (2).

SB45,60,14 (e) Allow accessory dwelling units.

SB45,60,16 (3) The department may establish eligibility requirements and other program guidelines for the grant program under this section.

SB45,103 Section 103. 16.3069 of the statutes is created to read:

SB45,60,21 16.3069 Whole-home upgrade grants. (1) From the appropriation under s. 20.505 (7) (fr), the department shall award one or more grants to Walnut Way Conservation Corp. for the purpose of funding home improvements in low-income households in a 1st class city that have one or more of the following goals:

SB45,60,22 (a) Reducing carbon emissions.

SB45,60,23 (b) Reducing energy burdens.

SB45,60,24 (c) Creating cost savings.

SB45,61,1 (d) Creating healthier living environments.

SB45,61,3 (2) The department may establish eligibility requirements and other program guidelines for the grant program under this subsection.

SB45,61,6 (3) A recipient of a grant under this subsection may use the moneys awarded for the recipient’s administrative costs, in addition to the purpose described under sub. (1).

SB45,104 Section 104. 16.3077 of the statutes is created to read:

SB45,61,11 16.3077 Housing quality standards grants. From the appropriation under s. 20.505 (7) (bp), the department shall award grants to owners of rental housing units in this state for purposes of satisfying applicable housing quality standards.

SB45,105 Section 105. 16.3085 (2) (a) of the statutes is amended to read:

SB45,61,15 16.3085 (2) (a) From the appropriation under s. 20.505 (7) (kg), the department may award up to 10 grants, of up to $50,000 $75,000 each, annually to any shelter facility.

SB45,106 Section 106. 16.311 of the statutes is created to read:

SB45,62,4 16.311 Supplement for crime victim services grants. (1) From the appropriation under s. 20.505 (1) (e), the secretary may supplement s. 20.455 (5) (km) if the secretary determines that the moneys received from the federal government for crime victim assistance under 34 USC 20103, together with the moneys received in each fiscal year from the crime victim services surcharge under s. 973.0452, are insufficient to provide grants to crime victim services organizations under s. 165.935. If the secretary determines under this subsection that moneys received are insufficient, the secretary shall determine the amount of the supplement, but the secretary may not determine an amount that is larger than the difference between $44,500,000 and the sum of the moneys received in each fiscal year under 34 USC 20103 plus the moneys received in each fiscal year under s. 973.0452.

SB45,62,6 (2) In determining under sub. (1) whether the moneys received are insufficient, the secretary may consider any factor, including:

SB45,62,7 (a) The needs of rural and urban communities.

SB45,62,9 (b) The amount of funding that a crime victim services organization receives as a percentage of its operating budget from the state or federal government.

SB45,62,11 (c) The degree to which the services of a crime victim services organization are coordinated with other resources in the community and state.

SB45,62,14 (d) The degree to which the services of a crime victim services organization are provided either directly or through a contract, subcontract, service agreement, or collaborative agreement with other organizations, entities, or individuals.

SB45,107 Section 107. 16.5185 (5) of the statutes is created to read:

SB45,62,21 16.5185 (5) Beginning on June 30, 2025, in each fiscal year, the secretary shall transfer from the general fund to the transportation fund an amount equal to the amount calculated by the department approximating the marginal difference between the sales tax generated from the sale of automotive parts, accessories, tires, and repair and maintenance services in fiscal year 2019-20 and the fiscal year of the transfer.

SB45,108 Section 108. 16.5186 (2) of the statutes is renumbered 16.5186 (2) (a) (intro.) and amended to read:

SB45,63,3 16.5186 (2) (a) (intro.) Beginning in fiscal year 2024-25 2025-26, on the 2nd Monday in July in each fiscal year, the secretary shall transfer from the general fund to the local government fund 15 percent of the amount specified under s. 25.491 (1) (b) and (c). On an amount equal to the sum of all of the following:

SB45,63,7 (b) Beginning in fiscal year 2025-26, on the 2nd Monday in November in each fiscal year, the secretary shall transfer from the general fund to the local government fund 85 percent of an amount equal to the amount specified under s. 25.491 (1) (b) and (c) minus the amount transferred under par. (a).

SB45,109 Section 109. 16.5186 (2) (a) 1. of the statutes is created to read:

SB45,63,10 16.5186 (2) (a) 1. An amount equal to the sum of the total payments to be made in the fiscal year under ss. 79.05, 79.095, and 79.097.

SB45,110 Section 110. 16.5186 (2) (a) 2. of the statutes is created to read:

SB45,63,12 16.5186 (2) (a) 2. An amount determined as follows:

SB45,63,14 a. Subtract the amount determined under subd. 1. from the amount specified under s. 25.491 (1) (c).

SB45,63,15 b. Multiply the amount determined under subd. 2. a. by 0.15.

SB45,111 Section 111. 16.5186 (3) of the statutes is created to read:

SB45,63,19 16.5186 (3) (a) Notwithstanding sub. (2), in fiscal year 2026-27, on the 2nd Monday in July, the secretary shall transfer from the general fund to the local government fund 15 percent of the sum of the following amounts:

SB45,63,21 1. The amount transferred from the general fund to the local government fund in fiscal year 2025-26.

SB45,63,24 2. An amount equal to the percentage change determined under s. 25.491 (14) (b) 1. multiplied by the sum of the amount credited to the accounts under s. 25.491 (2), (8), and (9) in fiscal year 2025-26.

SB45,64,3 (b) Notwithstanding sub. (2), on the 2nd Monday in November in fiscal year 2026-27, the secretary shall transfer from the general fund to the local government fund 85 percent of the sum of the amounts described in par. (a) 1. and 2.

SB45,112 Section 112. 16.61 (2) (b) 1. of the statutes is repealed.

SB45,113 Section 113. 16.75 (1p) of the statutes is repealed.

SB45,114 Section 114. 16.765 (1) of the statutes is amended to read:

SB45,64,18 16.765 (1) Contracting agencies, the University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics Authority, the Fox River Navigational System Authority, the Wisconsin Aerospace Authority, the Lower Fox River Remediation Authority, the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation, and the Bradley Center Sports and Entertainment Corporation shall include in all contracts executed by them a provision obligating the contractor not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, religion, color, handicap, sex, physical condition, developmental disability, as defined in s. 51.01 (5), sexual orientation, as defined in s. 111.32 (13m), gender expression, as defined in s. 111.32 (7j), gender identity, as defined in s. 111.32 (7k), or national origin and, except with respect to sexual orientation, gender expression, and gender identity, obligating the contractor to take affirmative action to ensure equal employment opportunities.

SB45,115 Section 115. 16.765 (2) of the statutes is amended to read:

SB45,65,15 16.765 (2) Contracting agencies, the University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics Authority, the Fox River Navigational System Authority, the Wisconsin Aerospace Authority, the Lower Fox River Remediation Authority, the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation, and the Bradley Center Sports and Entertainment Corporation shall include the following provision in every contract executed by them: “In connection with the performance of work under this contract, the contractor agrees not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, religion, color, handicap, sex, physical condition, developmental disability, as defined in s. 51.01 (5), sexual orientation, gender expression, as defined in s. 111.32 (7j), gender identity, as defined in s. 111.32 (7k), or national origin. This provision shall include, but not be limited to, the following: employment, upgrading, demotion, or transfer; recruitment or recruitment advertising; layoff or termination; rates of pay or other forms of compensation; and selection for training, including apprenticeship. Except with respect to sexual orientation, gender expression, and gender identity, the contractor further agrees to take affirmative action to ensure equal employment opportunities. The contractor agrees to post in conspicuous places, available for employees and applicants for employment, notices to be provided by the contracting officer setting forth the provisions of the nondiscrimination clause”. clause.”

SB45,116 Section 116. 16.84 (2m) of the statutes is repealed.

SB45,117 Section 117. 16.855 (1p) of the statutes is repealed.

SB45,118 Section 118. 16.967 (7) (am) 2. of the statutes is amended to read:

SB45,65,23 16.967 (7) (am) 2. The minimum amount of a grant under this paragraph is determined by subtracting the amount of fees that the county retained under s. 59.72 (5) (b) in the preceding fiscal year from $100,000 $140,000. The department is not required to award a grant to a county that retained at least $100,000 $140,000 in fees under s. 59.72 (5) (b) in the preceding fiscal year.

SB45,119 Section 119. 16.967 (7) (b) of the statutes is amended to read:

SB45,66,6 16.967 (7) (b) In addition to any other grant received awarded under this subsection, the department may award a grant to any county in an amount not less than $1,000 $5,000 per year to be used for the training and education of county employees for the design, development, and implementation of a land information system.

SB45,120 Section 120. 16.967 (7m) (b) of the statutes is amended to read:

SB45,66,15 16.967 (7m) (b) If the department determines that a county has violated s. 59.72, the department shall suspend the eligibility of the county to receive grants under sub. (7) and, after June 30, 2017, the county shall be eligible to retain only $6 of the portion of each fee submitted to the department under s. 59.72 (5) (a). After not less than one year, if the department determines that the county has resolved the violation, the department may reinstate the eligibility of the county for grants under sub. (7) and for retaining $8 of the full amount allowed to be retained from the portion of each fee submitted to the department under s. 59.72 (5) (a).

SB45,121 Section 121. 16.971 (2) (o) of the statutes is created to read:

SB45,66,19 16.971 (2) (o) Assist the elections commission with information technology systems development for purposes of facilitating the registration of eligible electors under s. 6.256.

SB45,122 Section 122. 16.971 (2) (p) of the statutes is created to read:

SB45,66,22 16.971 (2) (p) Develop and maintain artificial intelligence tools and infrastructure for the benefit of state agencies.

SB45,123 Section 123. 16.971 (18) of the statutes is created to read:

SB45,67,2 16.971 (18) (a) The department shall conduct cybersecurity emergency incident response for agencies and authorities.

SB45,67,7 (b) For the department’s cybersecurity emergency incident response under par. (a), the secretary may allocate to the appropriation under s. 20.505 (1) (bv) amounts, not to exceed $10,000,000 each fiscal year, previously allocated to general purpose revenue sum sufficient appropriations under ch. 20 and shall reduce the amounts allocated to such appropriations accordingly.

SB45,124 Section 124. 16.997 (2) (d) of the statutes is amended to read:

SB45,67,13 16.997 (2) (d) Require an educational agency to pay the department not more than $250 per month for each data line that is provided to the educational agency under the program established under sub. (1), except that the charge may not exceed $100 per month for each data line that relies on a transport medium that operates at a speed of 1.544 100 megabits per second.

SB45,125 Section 125. 17.03 (10m) of the statutes is created to read:

SB45,67,18 17.03 (10m) If the office is filled by appointment of the governor for a fixed term by and with the advice and consent of the senate, the incumbent’s term expires or, if later, the governor submits his or her nomination for the office to the senate.

SB45,126 Section 126. 17.18 of the statutes is amended to read:

SB45,67,23 17.18 Vacancies, U.S. senator and representative in congress; how filled. Vacancies in the office of U.S. senator or representative in congress from this state shall be filled by election, as provided in s. 8.50 (4) (b), for the residue of the unexpired term (4m).

SB45,127 Section 127. 18.08 (1) (a) (intro.) of the statutes is amended to read:

SB45,68,6 18.08 (1) (a) (intro.) All moneys resulting from the contracting of public debt or any payment to be received with respect to any agreement or ancillary arrangement entered into under s. 18.06 (8) (a) with respect to any such public debt and any moneys transferred under s. 20.370 (5) (hq) or (hr) shall be credited to a separate and distinct fund, established in the state treasury, designated as the capital improvement fund, except that:

SB45,128 Section 128. 19.01 (4) (b) 1. of the statutes is amended to read: