(e) In the event any provision of the compact exceeds the constitutional limits imposed on the legislature of any member state, the provision shall be ineffective to the extent of the conflict with the constitutional provision in question in that member state.

459.71 Implementation of the audiology and speech-language pathology interstate compact. (1) In this section:

(a) “Compact privilege” means a compact privilege, as defined in s. 459.70 (2) (h), that is granted under the audiology and speech-language pathology interstate compact under s. 459.70 to an individual to practice in this state.

(b) “Examining board” means the hearing and speech examining board.

(2) The department may impose a fee for an individual to receive a compact privilege as provided under s. 459.70 (3) (j).

(3) (a) An individual who holds a compact privilege shall comply with s. 440.03 (13) (am).

(b) Subject to s. 459.70 and any rules promulgated thereunder, ss. 440.20 to 440.22 and the rules promulgated under s. 440.03 (1) shall apply to an individual who holds a compact privilege in the same manner that they apply to holders of licenses and permits issued under subch. II.

56,32 Section 32. 632.895 (16) (b) 1. a. of the statutes is amended to read:

632.895 (16) (b) 1. a. Coverage of the cost of hearing aids and cochlear implants that are prescribed by a physician, or by an audiologist who is licensed under subch. II of ch. 459 or who holds a compact privilege under subch. III of ch. 459, in accordance with accepted professional medical or audiological standards, for a child covered under the policy or plan who is under 18 years of age and who is certified as deaf or hearing impaired by a physician or by an audiologist who is licensed under subch. II of ch. 459 or who holds a compact privilege under subch. III of ch. 459.

56,33 Section 33. Nonstatutory provisions.

(1) The hearing and speech examining board and the department of safety and professional services may promulgate emergency rules under s. 227.24 necessary to implement this act. Notwithstanding s. 227.24 (1) (c) and (2), emergency rules promulgated under this subsection remain in effect until September 1, 2024, or the date on which permanent rules take effect, whichever is sooner. Notwithstanding s. 227.24 (1) (a) and (3), neither the board nor the department is required to provide evidence that promulgating a rule under this subsection as an emergency rule is necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health, safety, or welfare or provide a finding of emergency for a rule promulgated under this subsection.