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 of the statutes is repealed.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 of the statutes is repealed.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.