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2023 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations › Chapter 230 - State employment relations. › 230.82 - Processing of information.

230.82
Processing of information.
(1)
A governmental unit to which an employee discloses information under s. 230.81 (1) shall process it as provided in this section. Within 30 days of receiving the information, the governmental unit shall either initially determine if it merits further investigation or refer the information to a governmental unit better able to initially determine if it merits further investigation. A governmental unit which initially determines information to merit further investigation shall, within 30 days of that determination, either commence a full investigation into the truth of the information or refer the information to a governmental unit better able to conduct such an investigation, which shall commence it within 30 days of referral. A governmental unit may disclose or refer information to an appropriate law enforcement agency or district or federal attorney as part of an investigation or in lieu of referral to another governmental unit, if the law enforcement agency or district or federal attorney is best able to conduct the investigation. Any full investigation commenced shall be completed within a reasonable time.
(2)
A governmental unit which initially determines that information merits further investigation, or which after a full investigation finds information to be true, shall so inform the employee and his or her appointing authority in writing. A governmental unit which initially determines information not to merit further investigation, refers the information to another governmental unit or after a full investigation finds information to be untrue shall so inform the employee in writing.
(3)
A governmental unit which investigates or otherwise processes information disclosed under s. 230.81 may require that an interview with any employee described in s. 230.80 (3), except a management or supervisory employee immediately involved in the subject matter of the information disclosed, be conducted outside the presence of the appointing authority or any representative or agent thereof unless the employee voluntarily requests that presence. An appointing authority shall permit an employee to be interviewed without loss of pay and to have an employee representative present at the interview. An appointing authority of an employee to be interviewed may require the governmental unit to give the appointing authority reasonable notice prior to the interview.
(4)
A governmental unit shall keep the identity of the employee confidential until the governmental unit determines the information merits further investigation. If a governmental unit conducts a full investigation, it shall keep the identity of the employee confidential if it is reasonably possible to do so.
History:  1983 a. 409.
2023 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations › Chapter 230 - State employment relations. › 230.83 - Retaliatory action prohibited.

230.83
Retaliatory action prohibited.
(1)
No appointing authority, agent of an appointing authority or supervisor may initiate or administer, or threaten to initiate or administer, any retaliatory action against an employee.
(2)
This section does not apply to an employee who discloses information if the employee knows or anticipates that the disclosure is likely to result in the receipt of anything of value for the employee or for the employee's immediate family, unless the employee discloses information in pursuit of any award offered by any governmental unit for information to improve government administration or operation.
(3)
Nothing in this section restricts the right of an employer to take appropriate disciplinary action against an employee who knowingly makes an untrue statement or discloses information the disclosure of which is expressly prohibited by state or federal law, rule or regulation.
History:  1983 a. 409.
2023 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations › Chapter 230 - State employment relations. › 230.86 - Discipline based on surveillance.

230.86
Discipline based on surveillance.
(1)
No appointing authority may take any disciplinary action based in whole or in part on wiretapping, electronic surveillance or one-way mirrors unless that surveillance produces evidence that the employee against whom disciplinary action is taken has committed a crime or unless that surveillance is authorized by the appointing authority and is conducted in accordance with the rules promulgated under s. 16.004 (12).
(2)
Subsection (1) does not apply to wiretapping, electronic surveillance or one-way mirrors used to monitor security or used for public safety purposes at a state institution.
History:  1989 a. 245; 1993 a. 496.
2023 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations › Chapter 230 - State employment relations. › 230.87 - Judicial review.

230.87
Judicial review.
(1)
Findings and orders of the division of equal rights under this subchapter are subject to judicial review under ch. 227. Upon that review, or in any enforcement action, the department of justice shall represent the division of equal rights unless a conflict of interest results from that representation. A court may order payment of a prevailing appellant employee's reasonable attorney fees by a governmental unit respondent, or by a governmental unit employing a respondent who is a natural person if that governmental unit received notice and an opportunity to appear before the court.
(2)
If the court finds that the appeal is frivolous, it shall award to the respondent reasonable attorney fees and costs. Payment may be assessed fully against the appellant, including a governmental unit, or the appellant's attorney or assessed so that the appellant and the appellant's attorney each pay a portion. To find an appeal frivolous, the court must find one or more of the following:
(a)
The appeal was filed, used or continued in bad faith, solely for purposes of harassing or maliciously injuring another.
(b)
The appellant or appellant's attorney knew, or should have known, that the appeal was without any reasonable basis in law or equity and could not be supported by a good faith argument for an extension, modification or reversal of existing law.
History:  1983 a. 409; 1985 a. 135; 2003 a. 33.
2023 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations › Chapter 230 - State employment relations. › 230.88 - Payment of award, judgment or settlement; effect of order, arbitration award or commencement of court action.

230.88
Payment of award, judgment or settlement; effect of order, arbitration award or commencement of court action.
(1)
Payment. Any award, judgment or settlement obtained by an employee under this subchapter shall be paid from the funds appropriated under s. 20.865 (1) (a), (g) and (q).
(2)
Effect.
(a)
A final order issued under s. 230.85 or 230.87 which has not been appealed and for which the time of appeal has passed binds all parties who were subjected to the jurisdiction of the division of equal rights or the court and who received an opportunity to be heard. With respect to these parties, the decree is conclusive as to all issues of law and fact decided.
(b)
No collective bargaining agreement supersedes the rights of an employee under this subchapter. However, nothing in this subchapter affects any right of an employee to pursue a grievance procedure under a collective bargaining agreement under subch. V of ch. 111, and if the division of equal rights determines that a grievance arising under such a collective bargaining agreement involves the same parties and matters as a complaint under s. 230.85, it shall order the arbitrator's final award on the merits conclusive as to the rights of the parties to the complaint, on those matters determined in the arbitration which were at issue and upon which the determination necessarily depended.
(c)
No later than 10 days before the specified time of hearing under s. 230.85 (2), an employee shall notify the division of equal rights orally or in writing if he or she has commenced or will commence an action in a court of record alleging matters prohibited under s. 230.83 (1). If the employee does not substantially comply with this requirement, the division of equal rights may assess against the employee any costs attributable to the failure to notify. Failure to notify the division of equal rights does not affect a court's jurisdiction to proceed with the action. Upon commencement of such an action in a court of record, the division of equal rights has no jurisdiction to process a complaint filed under s. 230.85 except to dismiss the complaint and, if appropriate, to assess costs under this paragraph.
History:  1983 a. 409; 2003 a. 33; 2009 a. 28; 2011 a. 10.
The commission lost its subject matter jurisdiction over the appellant's whistleblower complaint once an action was filed in the federal district court that included allegations of state whistleblower violations. The state did not waive the jurisdictional issue by informing the commission that it had no objection to holding the commission proceeding in abeyance while the claims were pursued in federal court. The legislature expressly withdrew the power of the commission to adjudicate whistleblower claims once an action alleging those claims is filed in a court of record. Albrechtsen v. DWD, 2005 WI App 241, 288 Wis. 2d 144, 708 N.W.2d 1, 04-2130.
2023 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations › Chapter 230 - State employment relations. › 230.89 - Rule making and reporting.

230.89
Rule making and reporting.
(1)
The division of equal rights shall promulgate rules to carry out its responsibilities under this subchapter.
(2)
Every 2 years, the division of equal rights shall submit a report to the chief clerk of each house of the legislature, for distribution to the appropriate standing committees under s. 13.172 (3), regarding complaints filed, hearings held and actions taken under this subchapter, including the dollar amount of any monetary settlement or final monetary award which has become binding on the parties.
History:  1983 a. 409; 1987 a. 186; 2003 a. 33.
2023 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations › Chapter 231 - Health and educational facilities authority. › 231.04 - Expenses.

231.04
Expenses.
All expenses of the authority incurred in carrying out this chapter shall be payable solely from funds provided under the authority of this chapter, and no liability may be incurred by the authority beyond the extent to which moneys have been provided under this chapter except that, for the purposes of meeting the necessary expenses of initial organization and operation of the authority for the period commencing on June 19, 1974 and continuing until such date as the authority derives moneys from funds provided to it under the authority of this chapter, the authority may borrow such moneys as it requires to supplement the funds provided under s. 20.440. Such moneys borrowed by the authority shall subsequently be charged to and apportioned among participating health institutions, participating educational institutions, participating nonprofit institutions, and participating research institutions in an equitable manner, and repaid with appropriate interest over a reasonable period of time.
History:  1973 c. 304; 1987 a. 27; 1993 a. 124; 2009 a. 2; 2011 a. 239; 2013 a. 20.
2023 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations › Chapter 231 - Health and educational facilities authority. › 231.05 - Project applications.

231.05
Project applications.
(1)
By means of this chapter, it is the intent of the legislature to provide assistance and alternative methods of financing to nonprofit entities to aid them in providing needed health services consistent with the state's health plan, needed educational services, needed research facilities, and other needed services and facilities in this state.
(3)
With respect to an applicant requesting financing for health services, the authority shall, at the same time as it notifies the applicant of its action, notify the state health planning and development agency of its action, including data in support of its decision.
(4)
Subject to the approval of the authority, an applicant may recommend to the authority an underwriter for the bonds or notes related to its project.
History:  1973 c. 304; 1979 c. 221; 1981 c. 20, 298; 1983 a. 27; 1987 a. 27; 1993 a. 124; 2009 a. 2; 2011 a. 239; 2013 a. 20.
2023 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations › Chapter 231 - Health and educational facilities authority. › 231.06 - Property acquisition.

231.06
Property acquisition.
The authority may acquire, directly or by and through a participating health institution, participating educational institution, participating nonprofit institution, or participating research institution as its agent, by purchase or by gift or devise, such lands, structures, property, rights, rights-of-way, franchises, easements, and other interests in lands, including lands lying under water and riparian rights, as it deems necessary or convenient for the construction or operation of a project, upon such terms and at such prices as it considers reasonable and can be agreed upon between it and the owner thereof, and take title thereto in the name of the authority or in the name of a health facility, educational facility, nonprofit facility, or research facility as its agent.
History:  1973 c. 304; 1977 c. 29; 1987 a. 27; 1993 a. 124; 2009 a. 2; 2011 a. 32, 239; 2013 a. 20.
2023 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations › Chapter 231 - Health and educational facilities authority. › 231.07 - Property conveyance.

231.07
Property conveyance.
(1)
If the conditions of sub. (2) are satisfied, the authority shall:
(a)
Release the lien of any mortgage, deed of trust or other security arrangement securing the bond; and
(b)
Convey to the participating health institution, participating educational institution, participating nonprofit institution, or participating research institution the authority's interest in the project and in any other health facility, educational facility, nonprofit facility, or research facility leased, mortgaged, or subject to a deed of trust or any other form of security arrangement to secure the bond.
(2)
The authority shall release the lien of the security arrangement and convey title under sub. (1) if:
(a)
The principal of and interest on any bond issued by the authority to finance a project or to refinance or refund outstanding indebtedness of one or more participating health institutions, participating educational institutions, participating nonprofit institutions, or participating research institutions, including any refunding bonds issued to refund and refinance the bond, have been fully paid and the bonds retired or if the adequate provision has been made to pay fully and retire the bond; and
(b)
The conveyance provides that the facility that was financed will not be used primarily for sectarian instruction or study or as a place for devotional activities or religious worship.
History:  1973 c. 304; 1977 c. 29; 1979 c. 221; 1987 a. 27; 1993 a. 124; 2009 a. 2; 2011 a. 239; 2013 a. 20.
2023 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations › Chapter 231 - Health and educational facilities authority. › 231.09 - Bond security.

231.09
Bond security.
The authority may secure any bonds issued under this chapter by a trust agreement, trust indenture, indenture of mortgage or deed of trust by and between the authority and one or more corporate trustees, which may be any trust company or bank in this state having the powers of a trust company. The bond resolution providing for the issuance of bonds so secured shall pledge the revenues to be received by the authority as a result of the terms of the financing referred to in the resolution, and may contain such provisions for protecting and enforcing the rights and remedies of the bondholders as are reasonable and proper and not in violation of law, including particularly such provisions as are specifically authorized by this chapter to be included in any bond resolution of the authority, and may restrict the individual right of action by bondholders. In addition, any bond resolution may contain such other provisions as the authority deems reasonable and proper for the security of the bondholders. All expenses incurred in carrying out the provisions of the bond resolution may be treated as a part of the cost of the operation of a project.
History:  1973 c. 304; 1977 c. 29.
2023 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations › Chapter 231 - Health and educational facilities authority. › 231.10 - Bonds not public debt.

231.10
Bonds not public debt.
(1)
The state is not liable on notes or bonds of the authority and the notes and bonds are not a debt of the state. All notes and bonds of the authority shall contain on the face thereof a statement to this effect. The issuance of bonds under this chapter shall not, directly or indirectly or contingently, obligate the state or any political subdivision thereof to levy any form of taxation therefor or to make any appropriation for their payment. Nothing in this section prevents the authority from pledging its full faith and credit or the full faith and credit of a participating health institution, participating educational institution, participating nonprofit institution, or participating research institution to the payment of bonds authorized under this chapter.
(2)
Nothing in this chapter authorizes the authority to create a debt of the state, and all bonds issued by the authority under this chapter are payable and shall state that they are payable solely from the funds pledged for their payment in accordance with the resolution authorizing their issuance or in any trust indenture or mortgage or deed of trust executed as security therefor. The state shall not in any event be liable for the payment of the principal of or interest on any bonds of the authority or for the performance of any pledge, mortgage, obligation or agreement which may be undertaken by the authority. No breach of any such pledge, mortgage, obligation or agreement may impose any pecuniary liability upon the state or any charge upon its general credit or against its taxing power.
History:  1973 c. 304; 1977 c. 29; 1987 a. 27; 1993 a. 124; 2009 a. 2; 2011 a. 239; 2013 a. 20.
2023 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations › Chapter 231 - Health and educational facilities authority. › 231.11 - State pledge.

231.11
State pledge.
The state pledges to and agrees with the holders of any obligations issued under this chapter, and with those parties who may enter into contracts with the authority under this chapter, that the state will not limit or alter the rights vested in the authority by this chapter until such obligations, together with the interest thereon, are fully met and discharged and such contracts are fully performed on the part of the authority, but nothing shall preclude such a limitation or alteration if adequate provision is made by law for the protection of the holders of such obligations of the authority or those entering into such contracts with the authority.
History:  1973 c. 304; 1977 c. 29.
2023 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations › Chapter 231 - Health and educational facilities authority. › 231.12 - Studies and recommendations.

231.12
Studies and recommendations.
It is the intent and purpose of this chapter that the exercise by the authority of the powers granted to it shall be in all respects for the benefit of the people of this state to assist them to provide needed health facilities, educational facilities, nonprofit facilities, and research facilities of the number, size, type, distribution, and operation that will assure admission and health care, education, research opportunities, or other necessary services of high quality to all who need it. The authority shall identify and study all projects which are determined by health planning agencies to be needed, but which could not sustain a loan were such to be made to it under this chapter. The authority shall formulate and recommend to the legislature such amendments to this and other laws, and such other specific measures as grants, loan guarantees, interest subsidies, or other actions the state may provide which would render the construction and operation of needed health facilities, educational facilities, nonprofit facilities, and research facilities feasible and in the public interest. The authority also shall identify and study any laws or rules which it finds handicaps or bars a needed health facility, educational facility, nonprofit facility, or research facility from participating in the benefits of this chapter, and recommend to the legislature such actions as will remedy such situation.
History:  1973 c. 304; 1987 a. 27; 1993 a. 124; 2009 a. 2; 2011 a. 239; 2013 a. 20.
2023 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations › Chapter 231 - Health and educational facilities authority. › 231.13 - Project revenues.

231.13
Project revenues.
(1)
The authority shall collect rents for the use of, or other revenues relating to the financing of, each project. The authority shall contract with a participating health institution, participating educational institution, participating nonprofit institution, or participating research institution for each issuance of bonds. The contract shall provide that the rents or other revenues payable by the health facility, educational facility, nonprofit facility, or research facility shall be sufficient at all times to:
(a)
Pay its share of the administrative costs and expenses of the authority;
(b)
Pay the principal of, the premium, if any, and the interest on outstanding bonds of the authority issued in respect of such project as they become due and payable; and
(c)
Create and maintain reserves which may but need not be required or provided for in the bond resolution relating to such bonds of the authority.
(2)
The authority shall pledge the revenues derived and to be derived from a project and other related health facilities, educational facilities, nonprofit facilities, or research facilities for the purposes specified in sub. (1), and additional bonds may be issued which may rank on a parity with other bonds relating to the project to the extent and on the terms and conditions provided in the bond resolution. Such pledge shall be valid and binding from the time when the pledge is made, the revenues so pledged by the authority shall immediately be subject to the lien of such pledge without any physical delivery thereof or further act and the lien of any such pledge shall be valid and binding as against all parties having claims of any kind in tort, contract, or otherwise against the authority, irrespective of whether such parties have notice thereof. Neither the bond resolution nor any financing statement, continuation statement, or other instrument by which a pledge is created or by which the authority's interest in revenues is assigned need be filed or recorded in any public records in order to perfect the lien thereof as against 3rd parties, except that a copy thereof shall be filed in the records of the authority and with the department of financial institutions.
History:  1973 c. 304; 1977 c. 29; 1979 c. 221; 1987 a. 27; 1993 a. 124; 1995 a. 27; 2009 a. 2; 2011 a. 239; 2013 a. 20.
2023 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations › Chapter 231 - Health and educational facilities authority. › 231.14 - Trust funds.

231.14
Trust funds.
All moneys received under the authority of this chapter, whether as proceeds from the sale of bonds or as revenues, shall be deemed to be trust funds to be held and applied solely as provided in this chapter. Any officer with whom, or any bank or trust company with which, such moneys are deposited shall act as trustee of such moneys and shall hold and apply the same for the purposes of this chapter, subject to such regulations as this chapter and the bond resolution authorizing the bonds of any issue provide.
History:  1973 c. 304.
2023 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations › Chapter 231 - Health and educational facilities authority. › 231.15 - Rights of bondholders.

231.15
Rights of bondholders.
Any holder of bonds issued under this chapter or a trustee under a trust agreement, trust indenture, indenture of mortgage or deed of trust entered into under this chapter, except to the extent that their rights are restricted by any bond resolution, may, by any suitable form of legal proceedings, protect and enforce any rights under the laws of this state or granted by the bond resolution. Such rights include the right to compel the performance of all duties of the authority required by this chapter or the bond resolution; to enjoin unlawful activities; and in the event of default with respect to the payment of any principal of, premium, if any, and interest on any bond or in the performance of any covenant or agreement on the part of the authority in the bond resolution, to apply to a court to appoint a receiver to administer and operate the projects, the revenues of which are pledged to the payment of principal of, premium, if any, and interest on such bonds, with full power to pay, and to provide for payment of, principal of, premium, if any, and interest on such bonds, and with such powers, subject to the direction of the court, as are permitted by law and are accorded receivers, excluding any power to pledge additional revenues of the authority to the payment of such principal, premium and interest.
History:  1973 c. 304.
2023 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations › Chapter 231 - Health and educational facilities authority. › 231.16 - Refunding bonds.

231.16
Refunding bonds.
(1)
The authority may issue bonds to refund any outstanding bond of the authority or indebtedness that a participating health institution, participating educational institution, participating nonprofit institution, or participating research institution may have incurred for the construction or acquisition of a project prior to or after April 30, 1980, including the payment of any redemption premium on the outstanding bond or indebtedness and any interest accrued or to accrue to the earliest or any subsequent date of redemption, purchase, or maturity, or to pay all or any part of the cost of constructing and acquiring additions, improvements, extensions, or enlargements of a project or any portion of a project. Except for bonds to refund bonds issued under s. 231.03 (6) (g), no bonds may be issued under this section unless the authority has first entered into a new or amended agreement with a participating health institution, participating educational institution, participating nonprofit institution, or participating research institution to provide sufficient revenues to pay the costs and other items described in s. 231.13.
(2)
The authority may apply the proceeds of the bonds issued to refund or refinance any outstanding bond or indebtedness to the purchase or retirement at maturity or redemption of the outstanding bond or indebtedness either on its earliest or any subsequent redemption date or upon the purchase or at the maturity of the bond or indebtedness. The authority may, pending application, place the proceeds in escrow to be applied to the purchase or retirement at maturity or redemption on any date the authority determines.
(3)
All bonds issued under this section shall be subject to this chapter in the same manner and to the same extent as other bonds issued pursuant to this chapter, except that the limitations with respect to dates under s. 231.03 (14) do not apply to bonds issued under this section, and the requirement under s. 231.08 (3) that the bonds mature in 50 years or less from their date of issue does not apply to bonds issued under this section to refund bonds issued under s. 231.03 (6) (g).
History:  1973 c. 304; 1979 c. 221; 1987 a. 27; 1993 a. 124; 2001 a. 16, 105; 2009 a. 2; 2011 a. 239; 2013 a. 20.
2023 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations › Chapter 231 - Health and educational facilities authority. › 231.17 - Investment of funds.

231.17
Investment of funds.
The authority may invest any funds in bonds, notes, certificates of indebtedness, treasury bills, or other securities constituting direct obligations of, or obligations the principal and interest of which are guaranteed by, the United States; in those certificates of deposit or time deposits constituting direct obligations of any bank that are insured by the federal deposit insurance corporation; in certificates of deposit constituting direct obligations of any credit union that are insured by the national board, as defined in s. 186.01 (3m); in certificates of deposit constituting direct obligations of any savings and loan association or savings bank that are insured by the federal deposit insurance corporation; in short-term discount obligations of the federal national mortgage association; or in any of the investments provided under s. 66.0603 (1m) (a). Any such securities may be purchased at the offering or market price thereof at the time of such purchase.
History:  1973 c. 304; 1977 c. 29; 1983 a. 368; 1985 a. 29; 1991 a. 39, 221; 1999 a. 150 s. 672; 2001 a. 30; 2005 a. 134.
2023 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations › Chapter 231 - Health and educational facilities authority. › 231.18 - Investment authorization.

231.18
Investment authorization.
The notes and bonds of the authority are securities in which all public officers and bodies of this state and all political subdivisions and public officers thereof, all banks, trust companies, savings banks and institutions, savings and loan associations, investment companies and all personal representatives, guardians, trustees and other fiduciaries may legally invest any sinking funds, moneys or other funds belonging to them or within their control.
History:  1973 c. 304; 1979 c. 279.
2023 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations › Chapter 231 - Health and educational facilities authority. › 231.19 - Annual reports.

231.19
Annual reports.
(1)
The authority shall keep an accurate account of all its activities and of all its receipts and expenditures, and shall annually in January make a report thereof to the governor and the chief clerk of each house of the legislature, for distribution to the legislature under s. 13.172 (2). The reports shall be in a form approved by the state auditor. The state auditor may investigate the affairs of the authority, may examine the properties and records of the authority and may prescribe methods of accounting and the rendering of periodical reports in relation to projects undertaken by the authority.
(2)
The authority, annually on January 15, shall file with the department of administration and the joint legislative council a complete and current listing of all forms, reports and papers required by the authority to be completed by any person, other than a governmental body, as a condition of obtaining the approval of the authority or for any other reason. The authority shall attach a blank copy of each such form, report or paper to the listing.
History:  1973 c. 304; 1979 c. 221; 1987 a. 186; 1993 a. 52.
2023 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations › Chapter 231 - Health and educational facilities authority. › 231.20 - Waiver of construction and bidding requirements.

231.20
Waiver of construction and bidding requirements.
In exercising its powers under s. 101.12, the department of safety and professional services or any city, village, town, or county may, within its discretion for proper cause shown, waive any particular requirements relating to public buildings, structures, grounds, works, and improvements imposed by law upon projects under this chapter; the requirements of s. 101.13 may not be waived, however. If, however, the prospective lessee so requests in writing, the authority shall, through the participating health institution, participating educational institution, participating nonprofit institution, or participating research institution as its agent, call for construction bids in such manner as is determined by the authority with the approval of the lessee.
History:  1973 c. 304; 1983 a. 27; 1987 a. 27; 1993 a. 124; 1995 a. 27 ss. 6298, 9116 (5); 2009 a. 2; 2011 a. 32, 239; 2013 a. 20.
2023 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations › Chapter 231 - Health and educational facilities authority. › 231.215 - Incorporator for purpose related to purchase or sale of right to payments.

231.215
Incorporator for purpose related to purchase or sale of right to payments.
The authority, or its executive director, may organize one or more nonstock corporations under ch. 181 or limited liability companies under ch. 183 for any purpose related to purchasing or selling the state's right to receive any of the payments under the tobacco settlement agreement and may take any action necessary to facilitate and complete the purchase or sale.
History:  2001 a. 16.
2023 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations › Chapter 231 - Health and educational facilities authority. › 231.22 - Effect of chapter.

231.22
Effect of chapter.
This chapter shall be deemed to provide a complete, additional and alternative method for the doing of the things authorized hereby and shall be regarded as supplemental and additional to powers conferred by other laws. The issuance of bonds and refunding bonds under this chapter need not comply with the requirements of any other law applicable to the issuance of bonds.
History:  1973 c. 304.
2023 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations › Chapter 231 - Health and educational facilities authority. › 231.23 - Nonprofit institutions.

231.23
Nonprofit institutions.
It is intended that all nonprofit entities in this state be enabled to benefit from and participate in this chapter. To this end, all nonprofit entities operating, or authorized to be operated, under any law of this state may undertake projects and utilize the capital financing sources and methods of repayment provided by this chapter, the provisions of any other laws to the contrary notwithstanding.
History:  1973 c. 304; 1987 a. 27; 1993 a. 124; 2009 a. 2; 2011 a. 239; 2013 a. 20.
2023 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations › Chapter 231 - Health and educational facilities authority. › 231.25 - Tax exemption.

231.25
Tax exemption.
The exercise of the powers granted by this chapter will be in all respects for the benefit of the people of this state, for the increase of their commerce, welfare and prosperity, and for the improvement of their health and living conditions, and as the operation and maintenance of a project undertaken pursuant to this chapter will constitute the performance of an essential public function, neither the authority nor any agent with which it contracts to operate or maintain a project is required to pay any taxes or assessments, including mortgage recording taxes, upon or in respect of a project or any property acquired or used by the authority or its agent under this chapter and the authority's income therefrom shall at all times be free from taxation of every kind by the state and by political subdivisions of the state.
History:  1973 c. 304; 1977 c. 29.
2023 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations › Chapter 231 - Health and educational facilities authority. › 231.26 - Residential facility for the severely physically disabled.

231.26
Residential facility for the severely physically disabled.
(1)
If proper application is made in accordance with this chapter for a project meeting the requirements of this section, the authority shall undertake a project to provide a residential facility for severely physically disabled persons utilizing any capital finance sources, methods of repayment and operation specified in this chapter.
(2)
The proposed residential facility shall provide a stable, viable environment for severely physically disabled individuals in that, while attendants will be on call at all times and personal care assistance will be provided, the residents will be given the opportunity to fulfill useful and productive life styles.
(3)
The facility's design features shall accommodate the specific needs of the residents and provide opportunities for:
(a)
Continuing education;
(b)
Counseling services;
(c)
Outpatient visits, as necessary;
(d)
Job opportunities;
(e)
Assisted living services performed by resident staff; and
(f)
Low-cost transportation.
History:  1973 c. 304; 1975 c. 277.
2023 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations › Chapter 231 - Health and educational facilities authority. › 231.27 - Minority financial interests.

231.27
Minority financial interests.
(1)
In this section, “minority business", “minority financial adviser" and “minority investment firm" mean a business, financial adviser and investment firm, respectively, certified by the department of administration under s. 16.287 (2).
(2)
The authority shall annually report to the department of administration the total amount purchased from and contracted or subcontracted under contracts made by the authority to minority businesses, the total amount of bonds issued by the authority with the underwriting services of minority investment firms and the total amount of moneys expended by the authority for the services of minority financial advisers during the preceding state fiscal year.
History:  1987 a. 27; 1995 a. 27 s. 9116 (5); 2011 a. 32.
2023 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations › Chapter 231 - Health and educational facilities authority. › 231.28 - Minority business participation.

231.28
Minority business participation.
The authority shall ensure that, in any project that is financed under this chapter after January 8, 2004, and that relates to an educational facility, other than a postsecondary educational institution, all minority business participation requirements that apply to the project under state statute or administrative rule are complied with.
History:  2003 a. 109.
2023 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations › Chapter 231 - Health and educational facilities authority. › 231.29 - Disabled veteran-owned business financial interests.

231.29
Disabled veteran-owned business financial interests.
(1)
In this section, “business," “financial adviser," and “investment firm" mean a business, financial adviser, and investment firm certified by the department of administration under s. 16.283 (3).
(2)
The authority shall annually report to the department of administration the total amount purchased from and contracted or subcontracted under contracts made by the authority to businesses, the total amount of bonds issued by the authority with the underwriting services of investment firms, and the total amount of moneys expended by the authority for the services of financial advisers during the preceding state fiscal year.
History:  2009 a. 299; 2011 a. 32; 2011 a. 260 s. 80.
2023 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations › Chapter 231 - Health and educational facilities authority. › 231.36 - Rural hospital loan fund.

231.36
Rural hospital loan fund.
There is established under the jurisdiction and control of the authority a rural hospital loan fund consisting of all of the following:
(1)
Service charges received by the authority under s. 231.35 (3) (f).
(2)
Any moneys appropriated to the authority under s. 20.440 (2) (a) or received by the authority for the rural hospital loan fund.
(3)
Any income from investment of moneys in the rural hospital loan fund by the authority under s. 231.17.
History:  1989 a. 317.
2023 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations › Chapter 232 - Bradley center sports and entertainment corporation. › 232.03 - Creation and organization.

232.03
Creation and organization.
(1)
There is created a public body corporate and politic, to be known as the “Bradley Center Sports and Entertainment Corporation". This body shall be a nonprofit corporation organized under ch. 181 so that contributions to it are deductible from adjusted gross income under section 170 of the internal revenue code and so that it is exempt from taxation under the U.S. constitution or the internal revenue code and s. 71.26 (1) (a).
(2)
The board of directors of the corporation shall consist of the following 9 persons, appointed by the governor:
(a)
Six nominees of the governor, appointed with the advice and consent of the senate, who represent the diverse interests of the people of this state. Three of these nominees shall have executive and managerial business experience and all shall be residents of this state.
(b)
Three nominees of the Bradley Family Foundation, Inc.
(3)
The members of the board of directors shall serve staggered 7-year terms. No member may hold elective public office. Each member may hold office until a successor is appointed.
(4)
The board of directors holds the powers of the corporation. The members of the board of directors shall annually elect a chairperson and may elect other officers as they consider appropriate. Five members of the board of directors constitute a quorum for the purpose of conducting the business and exercising the powers of the corporation, notwithstanding the existence of any vacancy. The board of directors may take action upon a vote of a majority of the members present, unless the bylaws of the corporation require a larger number.
(5)
No member of the board of directors may receive compensation for performing his or her duties. Each member shall be reimbursed for actual or necessary expenses, including travel expenses, incurred in performing those duties.
History:  1985 a. 26; 1987 a. 312 s. 17; 2001 a. 103.
2023 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations › Chapter 232 - Bradley center sports and entertainment corporation. › 232.07 - Dissolution.

232.07
Dissolution.
Upon dissolution, the corporation shall pay, discharge, or make adequate provision for discharging its debts, liabilities, and obligations, including any judgment, order or decree which may be entered against it in any pending legal action, and shall, subject to s. 232.05 (3) (a), transfer all remaining assets to the state or to a district, as defined in s. 229.41 (4m). The corporation's existence shall continue, subject to the limitations on its activities under s. 181.1405.
History:  1985 a. 26; 1989 a. 31, 336; 1997 a. 79; 2015 a. 60.
2023 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations › Chapter 232 - Bradley center sports and entertainment corporation. › 232.09 - Liability limited.

232.09
Liability limited.
Neither the state, any political subdivision of the state nor any officer, employee or agent of the state or a political subdivision who is acting within the scope of employment is liable for any debt, obligation, act or omission of the corporation.
History:  1985 a. 26.
2023 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations › Chapter 233 - University of Wisconsin hospitals and clinics authority. › 233.01 - Definitions.

233.01
Definitions.
In this chapter:
(1)
“Authority" means the University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics Authority.
(2)
“Board of directors" means the governing board of the authority.
(3)
“Board of regents" means the board of regents of the University of Wisconsin System.
(4)
“Bond" means a bond, note or other obligation of the authority issued under this chapter, including any refunding bond, other than the lease agreement or indebtedness described under s. 233.03 (12).
(5)
“Bond resolution" means a resolution of the board of directors authorizing the issuance of, or providing terms and conditions related to, bonds and includes, where appropriate, any trust agreement, trust indenture, indenture of mortgage or deed of trust providing terms and conditions for bonds.
(6)
“Lease agreement" means the lease agreement that is required to be entered into between the board of directors and the board of regents under s. 233.04 (7) or a lease agreement that is entered into between the board of directors and the board of regents under s. 233.04 (7g).
(7)
“On-campus facilities" means facilities that are located on land owned by the state, that are under the control of the board of regents and that are primarily related to the operation of the University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics and its related services.
History:  1995 a. 27.
2023 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations › Chapter 233 - University of Wisconsin hospitals and clinics authority. › 233.05 - Lease and affiliation agreements.

233.05
Lease and affiliation agreements.
(1)
(a)
Beginning on July 1, 1997, and any July 1 thereafter, a lease agreement under s. 233.04 (7) and an affiliation agreement under s. 233.04 (7m) are automatically extended for one year unless all of the following occur in the one-year period immediately preceding such date:
1.
The board of directors or the board of regents adopts a resolution opposing the automatic extensions or the joint committee on finance takes action opposing the automatic extensions.
2.
The party opposing the automatic extensions under subd. 1. provides written notice of its opposition to the other parties specified in subd. 1.
(b)
If a lease agreement and an affiliation agreement are not automatically extended on any July 1 under par. (a), the lease and affiliation agreements are not automatically extended on any subsequent July 1 unless in the one-year period immediately preceding such date each party that opposed the automatic extensions withdraws its opposition and notifies the other parties specified in par. (a) 1. of such withdrawal.
(2)
(a)
Beginning on July 1, 1997, and any July 1 thereafter, a lease agreement under s. 233.04 (7g) or an affiliation agreement under s. 233.04 (7p) is automatically extended for one year unless all of the following occur in the one-year period immediately preceding such date:
1.
The board of directors or the board of regents adopts a resolution opposing the automatic extension or the joint committee on finance takes action opposing the automatic extension.
2.
The party opposing the automatic extension under subd. 1. provides written notice of its opposition to the other parties specified in subd. 1.
(b)
If a lease or affiliation agreement is not automatically extended on any July 1 under par. (a), the lease or affiliation agreement is not automatically extended on any subsequent July 1 unless in the one-year period immediately preceding such date each party that opposed the automatic extension withdraws its opposition and notifies the other parties specified in par. (a) 1. of such withdrawal.
History:  1995 a. 216; 2007 a. 109.
2023 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations › Chapter 233 - University of Wisconsin hospitals and clinics authority. › 233.13 - Closed records.

233.13
Closed records.
Except as provided in ss. 19.36 (10) and (11) and 103.13, the authority may keep records of the following personnel matters closed to the public:
(1)
Examination scores and ranks and other evaluations of applicants.
(2)
Dismissals, demotions and other disciplinary actions.
(3)
Addresses and home telephone numbers of employees.
(4)
Pay survey data obtained from identifiable nonpublic employers.
(5)
Names of nonpublic employers contributing pay survey data.
History:  1995 a. 27; 2003 a. 47; 2017 a. 59.
NOTE:  2003 Wis. Act 47, which affected this section, contains extensive explanatory notes.
2023 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations › Chapter 233 - University of Wisconsin hospitals and clinics authority. › 233.17 - Liability limited.

233.17
Liability limited.
(1)
Neither the state, any political subdivision of the state nor any officer, employee or agent of the state or a political subdivision who is acting within the scope of employment or agency is liable for any debt, obligation, act or omission of the authority.
(2)
(a)
No officer, employee or agent of the board of regents, including any student who is enrolled at an institution within the University of Wisconsin System, is an agent of the authority unless the officer, employee or agent acts at the express written direction of the authority.
(b)
Notwithstanding par. (a), no member of the faculty or academic staff of the University of Wisconsin System, acting within the scope of his or her employment, may be considered, for liability purposes, as an agent of the authority.
History:  1995 a. 27; 1997 a. 237.
A member of the faculty is also a state employee and thus not an agent of the University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics within the meaning of sub. (2) (b). The statute unambiguously encompasses all forms of agency, which necessarily includes actual, apparent, or ostensible agency. Suchomel v. University of Wisconsin Hospital & Clinics, 2005 WI App 234, 288 Wis. 2d 188, 708 N.W.2d 13, 04-0363.