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2023 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations › Chapter 40 - Public employee trust fund. › 40.85 - Employee-funded reimbursement account plan.

40.85
Employee-funded reimbursement account plan.
(1)
The board shall select and contract with employee-funded reimbursement account plan providers to be used by state agencies.
(2)
The board shall do all of the following:
(a)
Determine the requirements for and the qualifications of the employee-funded reimbursement account plan providers.
(b)
Approve the terms and conditions of the proposed contracts for administrative and related services.
(c)
Determine the procedure for the selection of the employee-funded reimbursement account plan providers in accordance with s. 16.705.
(d)
Approve the terms and conditions of model agreements which shall be used by each state employee to establish an employee-funded reimbursement account.
(e)
Require as a condition of the contractual agreements entered into under this section that approved employee-funded reimbursement account plan providers may provide service to state agencies only as approved by the board.
(f)
Require as a condition of the contracts entered into under sub. (1) that the employee-funded reimbursement account plan providers reimburse the department, to be credited to the administrative account of the public employee trust fund under s. 40.04 (2) (c), for administrative costs incurred by the department in connection with employee-funded reimbursement account plans.
(g)
Deposit into the appropriate accounts established under s. 40.04 (9m) (a) that part of an employee's gross compensation that the employee wants placed in each employee-funded reimbursement account.
History:  1987 a. 399; 1989 a. 14; 2001 a. 16.
2023 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations › Chapter 40 - Public employee trust fund. › 40.86 - Covered expenses.

40.86
Covered expenses.
An employee-funded reimbursement account plan may provide reimbursement to an employee for only the following expenses that are actually incurred and paid by an employee and that the board determines are consistent with the applicable requirements of the Internal Revenue Code:
(1)
Expenses authorized under section 125 of the Internal Revenue Code, which may include any of the following:
(a)
Dependent care assistance for a person who is dependent on the employee.
(b)
The employee's share of premiums for any group insurance benefit plan provided by the department under this chapter, or any other group insurance benefit plan approved under s. 20.921 (1) (a) 3., except premiums for income continuation benefits under s. 40.62.
(c)
Medical expenses which are not covered under a health insurance contract.
(2m)
Transportation expenses authorized under section 132 of the Internal Revenue Code.
History:  1987 a. 399; 1989 a. 14; 1991 a. 39, 189; 1995 a. 302; 2001 a. 16; 2013 a. 20; 2021 a. 245.
2023 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations › Chapter 40 - Public employee trust fund. › 40.87 - Treatment of compensation.

40.87
Treatment of compensation.
Any part of gross compensation that an employer places in a reimbursement account under an employee-funded reimbursement account plan established under this subchapter which would have been treated as current earnings or wages if paid immediately to the employee shall be treated as current earnings or wages for purposes of any retirement or group insurance benefit plan provided by the department.
History:  1987 a. 399; 1991 a. 39.
2023 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations › Chapter 40 - Public employee trust fund. › 40.875 - Administrative and contract costs.

40.875
Administrative and contract costs.
(1)
The department shall do all of the following:
(a)
Beginning on January 1, 1990, collect, from each state agency with employees eligible to participate in an employee-funded reimbursement account plan, a fee in an amount determined by the department to equal that state agency's share of all of the following:
1.
Costs under contracts with employee-funded reimbursement account plan providers.
2.
The department's administrative costs under this subchapter.
(b)
Establish a formula, subject to approval by the board, to determine the fees charged to state agencies under par. (a).
(c)
Establish procedures for collecting the fees charged under par. (a).
(d)
Collect forfeitures from employee-funded reimbursement accounts, under the terms of contracts with employee-funded reimbursement account plan providers or with employees.
(e)
Deposit fees collected under par. (a), forfeitures collected under par. (d) and interest earned on the fees and forfeitures in the fund, credited to the account established under s. 40.04 (9m) (a) to pay costs described in par. (a) 1. and 2.
(f)
Charge costs described in par. (a) 1. and 2. to the account established under s. 40.04 (9m) (a).
(2)
The department may base the fees charged under sub. (1) (a) on estimates of anticipated administrative and contract costs.
History:  1989 a. 14.
2023 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations › Chapter 40 - Public employee trust fund. › 40.95 - Health insurance premium credits.

40.95
Health insurance premium credits.
(1)
(a)
Subject to sub. (2), the department shall administer a program that provides health insurance premium credits for the purchase of health insurance for a retired employee, or the retired employee's surviving insured dependents; for an eligible employee under s. 40.02 (25) (b) 6e., or the eligible employee's surviving insured dependents; for an employee who is laid off, but who is not on a temporary, school year, seasonal, or sessional layoff, and his or her surviving insured dependents; and for the surviving insured dependents of an employee who dies while employed by the state, for the benefit of an eligible employee whose compensation includes such health insurance premium credits and who satisfies at least one of the following:
1.
The employee accrues accumulated unused sick leave under s. 13.121 (4), 36.30, 230.35 (2), 233.10, 238.04 (8), or 757.02 (5).
2.
The employee has his or her compensation established in a collective bargaining agreement under subch. V of ch. 111.
3.
The employee has his or her compensation established in a collective bargaining agreement under subch. I of ch. 111 and the employee is employed by the University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics Authority.
NOTE:  Collective bargaining under subch. I of ch. 111 for employees of the University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics Authority was eliminated by 2011 Wis. Act 10.
(b)
The health insurance premium credits shall be based on the employee's years of continuous service, accumulated unused sick leave and any other factor specified as part of the employee's compensation.
(2)
The department is not required to administer any program that provides health insurance premium credits for the purchase of health insurance for a retired employee, or the retired employee's surviving insured dependents; for an eligible employee under s. 40.02 (25) (b) 6e., or the eligible employee's surviving insured dependents; for an employee who is laid off, but who is not on a temporary, school year, seasonal, or sessional layoff, and his or her surviving insured dependents; and for the surviving insured dependents of an employee who dies while employed by the state, if the department determines that the program does not conform to the program approved by the joint committee on employment relations under s. 230.12 (9).
History:  1995 a. 88, 89, 216; 2003 a. 33, 117, 326; 2009 a. 28; 2011 a. 10, 32.
2023 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations › Chapter 41 - Department of tourism. › 41.12 - Council on tourism.

41.12
Council on tourism.
(1)
The council on tourism shall advise the secretary on matters relating to tourism. Five members of the council on tourism shall assist the secretary in formulating a statewide marketing strategy. The 5 members shall be selected by a vote of the council on tourism from among the members, other than ex officio members, of the council on tourism.
(2)
The council on tourism shall develop a plan to assist and encourage private companies located in this state to promote this state in their advertisements. Upon the adoption of a plan by the council on tourism, the secretary shall consider implementing the plan.
History:  1987 a. 1; 1995 a. 27 s. 6919; Stats. 1995 s. 41.12; 2023 a. 7.
2023 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations › Chapter 41 - Department of tourism. › 41.14 - Offices.

41.14
Offices.
The department may establish tourism offices, within or without the state, as necessary to carry out its duties. Wisconsin residency may not be required of classified employees staffing tourism offices located outside the state.
History:  1975 c. 39, 163, 200; 1995 a. 27 s. 6920; Stats. 1995 s. 41.14.
2023 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations › Chapter 41 - Department of tourism. › 41.15 - Film promotion.

41.15
Film promotion.
(1)
In this section, “film" means any product created using any technology for the recording, storage and reproduction of audiovisual material.
(2)
The department shall encourage persons to produce films which will enhance the image of this state and its communities and countryside. To carry out this purpose, it shall:
(a)
Prepare and distribute promotional and informational materials identifying factors which make it desirable to produce films in this state and describing the services available from local and state governmental units and from the private sector in this state.
(b)
Help persons secure licenses and permits, and provide other appropriate services, related to film production.
(c)
Help persons obtain cooperation from local, state and federal governmental units and from the private sector in order to produce films.
(d)
Coordinate its activities with the activities of similar bodies created by local governmental units in this state.
(3)
It may apply for, receive and spend grants and donations to fund its operations.
History:  1987 a. 27, 403; 1995 a. 27 s. 6921; Stats. 1995 s. 41.15.
2023 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations › Chapter 41 - Department of tourism. › 41.16 - Grants to municipalities and organizations for regional tourist information centers.

41.16
Grants to municipalities and organizations for regional tourist information centers.
(1)
Definitions. In this section:
(a)
“Applicant" means any of the following and any combination of any of the following:
1.
A nonprofit organization, as defined in s. 106.13 (3m) (a) 1r., whose purposes include tourism to or within the state or a particular region in the state.
2.
An organization, including an elected governing body, of a federally recognized American Indian tribe or band in this state.
3.
A city, village, town, or county.
(b)
“Region" means 2 or more counties in this state.
(2)
Grant eligibility. From the appropriation under s. 20.380 (1) (km), the department may award a grant under this section to an applicant to reimburse the applicant for up to 50 percent of eligible costs incurred by the applicant to operate a regional tourist information center. The tourist information center must provide informational and promotional materials on cultural or recreational attractions in the region and must be located in a place at which a tourist to the state or region would be reasonably assumed to stop while traveling to or from a recreational or cultural destination. Eligible costs under this subsection include costs to staff the regional tourist information center and to acquire promotional materials and standard display equipment for the tourist information center.
(3)
Application and written agreement.
(a)
An applicant shall apply for a grant under this section on a form prepared by the department.
(b)
The department shall enter into a written agreement with each grant recipient.
(c)
The department shall promulgate rules to administer the grants under this section, including the preparation of an application form.
History:  2009 a. 28; 2015 a. 55.
2023 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations › Chapter 41 - Department of tourism. › 41.23 - Sale of excess or surplus property.

41.23
Sale of excess or surplus property.
The department may acquire excess or surplus property from the department of administration under ss. 16.72 (4) (b) and 16.98 (1) or from the department of transportation under s. 84.09 (5s) and, subject to any prior action under s. 13.48 (14) (am) or 16.848 (1), the department may sell the property acquired under this section to any person at a price determined by the department of tourism. All proceeds received by the department of tourism from the sale of property under this section shall be credited to the appropriation account under s. 20.380 (1) (h).
History:  1997 a. 27; 2013 a. 20.
2023 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations › Chapter 41 - Department of tourism. › 41.24 - Payments to the WPGA Junior Foundation.

41.24
Payments to the WPGA Junior Foundation.
(1)
The department shall enter into an agreement with the WPGA Junior Foundation, Inc. to make payments from the appropriation under s. 20.380 (1) (ir) to the WPGA Junior Foundation, Inc., to be used by the WPGA Junior Foundation, Inc. to fund its efforts to provide opportunities, enjoyment, and education to junior golfers in this state.
(2)
The agreement under this section shall require that the WPGA Junior Foundation, Inc. provide, without fee and as a condition of receiving payments specified under this section, any license or other approval required for use of any logo, trademark, trade name, word, or symbol to be used on or in association with special group registration plates under s. 341.14 (6r) (f) 55m.
(4)
Payments to the WPGA Junior Foundation, Inc. under this section shall be discontinued by the department if the WPGA Junior Foundation, Inc. dissolves or is no longer exempt from taxation under section 501 (a) of the Internal Revenue Code.
History:  2005 a. 260; 2007 a. 97; 2023 a. 7.
2023 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations › Chapter 41 - Department of tourism. › 41.40 - Kickapoo land acquisition; reserve designation.

41.40
Kickapoo land acquisition; reserve designation.
(1)
The department may acquire land from the federal government adjacent to the Kickapoo River, and may determine the boundaries of the Kickapoo valley reserve under s. 41.41 (2).
(2)
The department of administration may enter into an agreement to indemnify the federal government from claims arising from or through the management and operation of the land, and any improvements on the land, transferred under sub. (1).
History:  1993 a. 349; 1995 a. 27 s. 235; Stats. 1995 s. 41.40; 1999 a. 64.
2023 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations › Chapter 41 - Department of tourism. › 41.51 - Definitions.

41.51
Definitions.
In this subchapter, unless the context requires otherwise, “board" means the arts board.
History:  1973 c. 90; 1979 c. 221; 1981 c. 20; 2011 a. 32 s. 1183; Stats. 2011 s. 41.51.
2023 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations › Chapter 41 - Department of tourism. › 41.56 - Public service requirement.

41.56
Public service requirement.
(1)
The board shall by rule define “public service" for the purpose of this section.
(2)
Every recipient of a grant awarded by the board under the board's general grants program or community arts program from the appropriation under s. 20.380 (3) (b) shall perform a public service that shall be mutually agreed upon by the board and the grant recipient at the time the grant is awarded.
History:  1981 c. 20; 2011 a. 32 ss. 1207 to 1208; Stats. 2011 s. 41.56.
2023 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations › Chapter 41 - Department of tourism. › 41.565 - Arts challenge initiative grants.

41.565
Arts challenge initiative grants.
(1)
In this section, “local arts agency" means an organization that represents local arts organizations.
(2)
(a)
From the appropriation under s. 20.380 (3) (d), the board shall award arts challenge initiative grants to arts organizations and local arts agencies.
(b)
The board shall award grants from the appropriation under s. 20.380 (3) (d) to match up to 25 percent of an arts organization's or a local arts agency's income from contributions for the fiscal year in which a grant may be awarded that exceeds the amount of income from contributions in the previous fiscal year and income from earned income that exceeds the amount of earned income from the previous fiscal year in that fiscal year subject to the following requirements:
1.
An arts organization or a local arts agency must earn income which exceeds the amount of earned income from the previous fiscal year in each fiscal year for which the organization or local arts agency applies for a grant to meet the requirements of this paragraph. The receipt of a grant by an arts organization or local arts agency in a previous fiscal year does not exempt an arts organization or a local arts agency from the requirements under this paragraph.
2.
A grant awarded under par. (a) shall match only cash funds.
(c)
The board shall set aside at least 10 percent of the funds for grants under par. (a) for grants to minority arts organizations.
(d)
The board shall set aside at least 20 percent of the funds for grants under par. (a) for grants to arts organizations and local arts agencies that have operating budgets of less than $100,000.
(e)
Notwithstanding par. (b), a grant under par. (c) or (d) may match up to 100 percent of the sum of the arts organization's or local arts agency's income from contributions and earned income for the previous fiscal year, except that a grant under par. (d) shall be not less than $3,000 and not more than $10,000.
(3)
If the amount in the appropriation under s. 20.380 (3) (d) in any fiscal year is insufficient to fund all grants under this section, the board shall award grants, including the minimum and maximum grants under sub. (2) (e), on a prorated basis.
(4)
The board shall promulgate rules to implement and administer this section.
History:  1987 a. 27, 399; 1989 a. 31, 2011 a. 32 ss. 1209 to 1219; Stats. 2011 s. 41.565.
2023 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations › Chapter 41 - Department of tourism. › 41.57 - Fine arts in state buildings.

41.57
Fine arts in state buildings.
After acquisition of the work of art under s. 44.57 (4), 2009 stats., the board shall:
(1)
Cooperate with the bureau of facilities management and consult with the artist or the artist's representative to ensure that each work of art acquired under s. 44.57 (4), 2009 stats., is properly maintained and is not artistically altered without the consent of the artist or the artist's representative.
(2)
Ensure that any work of art acquired under s. 44.57 (4), 2009 stats., is maintained and displayed on the grounds of the state building for at least 25 years, unless the board finds that earlier removal is in the public interest. When the board, in consultation with the agency making principal use of the building to which the work of art is appurtenant, determines that the work of art should be removed, the board shall loan the work of art to an accredited museum in the state or to an educational or other appropriate public institution capable of maintaining and exhibiting the work of art.
History:  1979 c. 221; 1981 c. 20; 1985 a. 29; 1987 a. 27; 1989 a. 17; 2011 a. 32 ss. 1224, 1227 to 1228; Stats. 2011 s. 41.57; 2013 a. 166 ss. 22, 23, 76.
2023 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations › Chapter 41 - Department of tourism. › 41.60 - Arts incubator grants and loans.

41.60
Arts incubator grants and loans.
(1)
In this section:
(a)
“Arts incubator" means a facility that provides nonprofit arts organizations or individual professional artists with shared support services and with office, storage, studio, gallery, performance or other work or living space at a lower rent than the market rate in the community.
(b)
“Nonprofit arts organization" means a corporation organized under ch. 181, that is a nonprofit corporation as defined in s. 181.0103 (17), for the purpose of furthering the arts.
(c)
“Nonprofit business development organization" means a housing and community development authority created under s. 66.1335 (1), redevelopment corporation, as defined in s. 66.1301 (3) (s), redevelopment authority created under s. 66.1333 (3), community development corporation, as defined in s. 234.94 (2), or any nonprofit organization whose primary purpose is to promote the economic development of a particular area or region in the state.
(2)
The board may award a grant not exceeding $5,000 to a nonprofit business development organization or a nonprofit arts organization to fund a feasibility study of the need for and the initial design of an arts incubator in a particular region of this state.
(3)
The board may award a grant or loan not exceeding $50,000 to a nonprofit business development organization or nonprofit arts organization to fund the initial development and operation of a proposed arts incubator, including equipment purchases, building acquisition and rehabilitation and staff costs, after considering all of the following:
(a)
The qualifications of the proposed arts incubator's management and staff.
(b)
The availability and cost of office, storage, studio, gallery, performance or other work or living space in the community.
(c)
The support and involvement of local businesses, the local financial community, local governmental units and the local arts community.
(d)
The cost-effectiveness of the arts incubator.
(e)
The effect of the arts incubator on the local economy and the community in which it is located.
(f)
The financial viability of the proposed arts incubator.
(4)
At the request of the board, the department of tourism shall assist the board in evaluating proposed projects under this section.
History:  1989 a. 31; 1995 a. 27, 225; 1997 a. 79; 1999 a. 150 s. 672; 2001 a. 30 s. 108; 2011 a. 32 s. 1229; Stats. 2011 s. 41.60.
2023 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations › Chapter 41 - Department of tourism. › 41.62 - Wisconsin regranting program.

41.62
Wisconsin regranting program.
(1)
In this section:
(a)
“Local arts agency" has the meaning given in s. 41.565 (1).
(b)
“Municipality" means any city, village, town, county or federally recognized American Indian tribe or band in this state.
(2)
Subject to sub. (3), the board shall award grants under the Wisconsin regranting program to local arts agencies and municipalities. Grants shall be awarded from the appropriations under s. 20.380 (3) (f) and (j).
(3)
No grant may be distributed under sub. (2) unless the local arts agency or municipality makes a matching fund contribution that is equal to the amount of the grant awarded under this section. Private funds and in-kind contributions may be applied to meet the requirement of this subsection.
(4)
The board shall promulgate rules to implement and administer this section.
History:  1995 a. 27; 2001 a. 16; 2011 a. 32 ss. 1230 to 1236; Stats. 2011 s. 41.62.
2023 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations › Chapter 42 - State fair park board. › 42.035 - Treatment of certain state fair park board employees.

42.035
Treatment of certain state fair park board employees.
Notwithstanding s. 230.08 (2) (pm), those employees holding positions in the classified service at the state fair park board on October 29, 1999, who have achieved permanent status in class before that date, shall retain, while serving in the unclassified service at the state fair park board, those protections afforded employees in the classified service under ss. 230.34 (1) (a) and 230.44 (1) (c) relating to demotion, suspension, discharge, layoff or reduction in base pay. Such employees shall also be eligible for transfer under s. 230.29 and shall have reinstatement privileges to the classified service under s. 230.33 (1m). Those employees of the state fair park board on October 29, 1999, who have not achieved permanent status in class in any position at the state fair park board on that date are eligible to receive the protections, privileges and rights preserved under this section if they successfully complete service equivalent to the probationary period required in the classified service for the position that they hold on that date.
History:  1999 a. 9; 2001 a. 16.
2023 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations › Chapter 42 - State fair park board. › 42.04 - Private operation and leasing.

42.04
Private operation and leasing.
The state fair park board may provide for the operation and leasing of any facilities by private entrepreneurs, except that the state fair park board shall reserve the use of state fair park facilities for a sufficient period of time every year for purposes of conducting an annual state fair.
History:  1989 a. 219 s. 26; Stats. 1989 s. 42.04; 1999 a. 197; 2007 a. 20.
2023 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations › Chapter 42 - State fair park board. › 42.05 - Auto races.

42.05
Auto races.
(1)
Except during the annual state fair and at other times between 8 a.m. and 10 p.m., every motor vehicle, as defined in s. 287.15 (1) (e), that is used at state fair park in racing competition or practice shall be equipped with a muffler which, at all times, shall be in good working condition sufficient to prevent excessive or unusual noise.
(2)
It is unlawful to operate, or for the state fair park board to permit to be operated, at state fair park in racing competition or practice except during the period specified in sub. (1), any motor vehicle, as defined in s. 287.15 (1) (e), with the muffler or cutout open.
(3)
Any person violating this section may be fined not more than $200 or imprisoned for not more than 6 months or both.
History:  1989 a. 219 s. 27; Stats. 1989 s. 42.05; 1993 a. 213, 215, 491; 1995 a. 227.
2023 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations › Chapter 42 - State fair park board. › 42.07 - Ticket scalping; penalty.

42.07
Ticket scalping; penalty.
(1)
Every ticket or other evidence of the right of entry to any amusement, game, contest, exhibition or performance given by or under the auspices of the state fair park shall be considered a revocable license to the person to whom such ticket is issued and shall be transferable only on such terms and conditions as the state fair park board prescribes.
(2)
No such ticket or other evidence of the right of entry may be sold for more than the price printed upon the face of the ticket. Any person reselling any such ticket for more than said price shall be fined not less than $10 nor more than $100 or imprisoned not more than 60 days.
History:  1989 a. 219 s. 29; Stats. 1989 s. 42.07.
2023 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations › Chapter 42 - State fair park board. › 42.08 - Insurance.

42.08
Insurance.
The state fair park board may procure worker's compensation insurance to cover its employees, business interruption insurance, fire insurance and property insurance.
History:  1989 a. 219 s. 30; Stats. 1989 s. 42.08; 1995 a. 27.
2023 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations › Chapter 42 - State fair park board. › 42.09 - State fair park facilities.

42.09
State fair park facilities.
(1)
The state fair park board shall cooperate with the building commission in all matters relating to the development of new facilities under s. 13.488 (7). The state fair park board shall solicit proposals from private entrepreneurs interested in leasing any facilities at state fair park. The terms of such leases may be negotiated at the discretion of the state fair park board, subject to the lease provisions of s. 13.488 (7).
(2)
(a)
The state fair park board may not alter or renovate any building, appurtenance, fixture, exhibit or other structure or facility at state fair park that is owned by the board but that was owned by the department of natural resources on July 29, 1995, without the permission of the department, but the board may provide routine maintenance without the department's permission.
(b)
The state fair park board shall allow the department of natural resources access to and use of the buildings, appurtenances, fixtures, exhibits and other structures and facilities described in par. (a) so that the department may prepare, display and dismantle exhibits during events occurring at state fair park.
(3)
(a)
Subject to approval of the building commission when required under s. 13.48 (12), the state fair park board may permit a private person to construct a building, structure or facility in the state fair park under a lease agreement with the board.
(b)
The board shall develop policies encouraging each private person entering into an agreement with the board under this subsection to agree that his or her goal shall be to ensure that at least 25 percent of the employees hired to perform construction work in connection with state fair park facilities or to perform professional services in connection with the construction or development of those facilities will be minority group members, as defined in s. 16.287 (1) (f), and that at least 5 percent of the employees hired to perform construction work in connection with state fair park facilities or to perform professional services in connection with the construction or development of those facilities will be women.
History:  1989 a. 219 s. 32; Stats. 1989 s. 42.09; 1995 a. 27; 1999 a. 197; 2001 a. 16; 2011 a. 32.
2023 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations › Chapter 42 - State fair park board. › 42.10 - Cooperation to promote agriculture.

42.10
Cooperation to promote agriculture.
The state fair park board may enter into a memorandum of understanding with the department of agriculture, trade and consumer protection to coordinate the activities of the state fair park board and that department. The state fair park board shall cooperate with the department of agriculture, trade and consumer protection in the conduct and promotion of fairs, exhibits and educational and promotional events related to agriculture and the activities of that department at state fair park.
History:  1989 a. 219; 1995 a. 27.
2023 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations › Chapter 42 - State fair park board. › 42.105 - State fair park board and department of tourism.

42.105
State fair park board and department of tourism.
(1)
The state fair park board and the department of tourism shall enter into a memorandum of understanding setting forth the responsibilities of the department of tourism relating to promoting fairs, exhibits and promotional events at state fair park and the methods that the state fair park board and the department of tourism will use to cooperate in promoting and carrying out those fairs, exhibits and promotional events.
(2)
Notwithstanding s. 15.03, the department of tourism shall process and forward all personnel and biennial budget requests by the state fair park board without change except as requested or concurred in by the state fair park board.
History:  1995 a. 27.
2023 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations › Chapter 42 - State fair park board. › 42.106 - State fair park board, building commission and department of administration.

42.106
State fair park board, building commission and department of administration.
(1)
Except as provided in sub. (2), the state fair park board may enter into a memorandum of understanding with the department of administration and the building commission to coordinate the activities of the board, the department and the commission.
(2)
The state fair park board shall enter into a memorandum of understanding with the department of administration with respect to oversight of the contracting procedures under s. 16.855 (10n).
History:  1999 a. 197.
2023 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations › Chapter 42 - State fair park board. › 42.11 - National Ice Training Center.

42.11
National Ice Training Center.
The state fair park board may purchase the National Ice Training Center and associated land and parking areas from the Pettit National Ice Center, Inc., if the Pettit National Ice Center, Inc., discontinues its operation of the facility as an ice skating rink and training facility.
History:  1991 a. 39 ss. 744, 744ad, 1159mg, 1159mn; 1993 a. 215; 1995 a. 27; 2007 a. 20; 2019 a. 172.
2023 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations › Chapter 42 - State fair park board. › 42.12 - Crowd and traffic control services grant program.

42.12
Crowd and traffic control services grant program.
(1)
Beginning on July 1, 1992, in each fiscal year, the state fair park board may award a grant to the city of West Allis to be used to provide crowd and traffic control services related to events held at the state fair park.
(2)
The state fair park board may not award a grant under sub. (1) unless all of the following conditions are met:
(a)
The city of West Allis submits a plan to the state fair park board detailing the proposed use of the grant.
(b)
The state fair park board approves the plan under par. (a).
(c)
The city of West Allis enters into a written agreement with the state fair park board under which the city of West Allis agrees to comply with conditions specified by the state fair park board for use of the grant, including an agreement to comply with any reporting and auditing requirements specified by the state fair park board.
(d)
The city of West Allis agrees to submit to the state fair park board, within 6 months after the grant proceeds are fully expended, a report detailing the use of the proceeds of the grant.
History:  1991 a. 269; 1999 a. 197; 2007 a. 20.
2023 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations › Chapter 43 - Libraries. › 43.001 - Legislative findings and declaration of policy.

43.001
Legislative findings and declaration of policy.
(1)
The legislature recognizes:
(a)
The importance of free access to knowledge, information and diversity of ideas by all residents of this state;
(b)
The critical role played by public, school, special and academic libraries in providing that access;
(c)
The major educational, cultural and economic asset that is represented in the collective knowledge and information resources of the state's libraries;
(d)
The importance of public libraries to the democratic process; and
(e)
That the most effective use of library resources in this state can occur only through interlibrary cooperation among all types of libraries and the effective use of technology.
(2)
The legislature declares that it is the policy of this state to provide laws for the development and improvement of public libraries, school libraries and interlibrary cooperation among all types of libraries.
History:  1985 a. 177; 1997 a. 150.
Municipal libraries are a matter of statewide concern. Accordingly, home rule provisions will not justify local departures from the provisions of ch. 43. 76 Atty. Gen. 203.
2023 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations › Chapter 43 - Libraries. › 43.01 - Definitions.

43.01
Definitions.
In this chapter:
(1)
“Department" means the department of public instruction.
(2)
“Division" means the division for libraries and technology in the department.
(3)
“Municipality" means a city, village, town, tribal government or tribal association, or a school district that maintained and operated a public library facility prior to December 17, 1971.
(4)
“Network" means a formal arrangement between libraries or other informational service organizations whereby materials, information and services are exchanged and made available to potential users.
(5)
“Public library system" means a system established as either a federated public library system under s. 43.19 or a consolidated public library system under s. 43.21.
(6)
“State superintendent" means the state superintendent of public instruction.
(7)
“Tribal college" means an accredited college, operated or controlled by a federally recognized American Indian tribe or band in this state, that meets the requirements of 25 USC 1804.
History:  1971 c. 152; 1977 c. 418; 1979 c. 347; 1983 a. 189; 1985 a. 177 ss. 4, 5; 1993 a. 335; 1995 a. 27 ss. 1967, 9145 (1); 1997 a. 27; 2001 a. 48; 2011 a. 158; 2015 a. 306.
2023 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations › Chapter 43 - Libraries. › 43.03 - General duties of state superintendent.

43.03
General duties of state superintendent.
The state superintendent shall:
(1)
Promote, assist and plan the organization, development and improvement of school library media services to provide the resources needed for teaching and learning in the schools.
(2)
Promote, assist, plan and coordinate the organization, development and improvement of public library services and public library systems to serve the needs of all citizens in the state.
(3)
(a)
Promote cooperation and resource sharing among public libraries, school libraries, other types of libraries and related agencies.
(b)
Plan, coordinate, evaluate and set statewide priorities for the development of networks to enable library cooperation and resource sharing within this state and between this state and resource providers in other states.
(d)
Submit to the council on library and network development a biennial report which describes the programs and policies carried out under pars. (a) and (b) in the preceding biennium and the programs and policies to be carried out under pars. (a) and (b) in the succeeding biennium.
(4)
Plan and coordinate the provision of library services to groups with special needs, including institutional residents, the physically and mentally handicapped, the socially and economically disadvantaged and racial and ethnic minorities.
(5)
Accept, on behalf of the state, grants from the federal government or any federal agency or gifts or grants from any other source to be used for the purposes designated under this chapter.
(6)
Enter into an annual contract with the public library in a 1st class city for the provision of library services to physically handicapped persons, including the blind and visually handicapped, certified by competent authority as unable to read or use conventional printed materials as a result of physical limitations. For the purpose of this subsection, “competent authority" means any member of the medical or allied professions, and professional persons in the fields of public health, education, library service, rehabilitation, social work and public welfare.
(7)
Contract for service with libraries and other resource providers in and outside of this state to serve as resources of specialized library materials and information not available from the resources for libraries and lifelong learning service under s. 43.05 (11).
(8)
Establish procedures necessary for the internal administrative operation of the division.
(9)
Develop and maintain a computer database containing bibliographic and library holding information for all types of library materials owned by libraries throughout the state to serve as a resource sharing tool and assist libraries in developing computerized bibliographic databases.
(10)
Disseminate information regarding appropriate continuing education activities available to librarians, library board members, library support staff and other related professionals.
History:  1979 c. 347; 1985 a. 177; 1995 a. 27; 1997 a. 27; 1999 a. 185; 2011 a. 158.
2023 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations › Chapter 43 - Libraries. › 43.06 - Collection and maintenance of data.

43.06
Collection and maintenance of data.
(1)
The division may perform any of the following activities to collect and maintain public library-related data, including all of the following:
(a)
Purchase licenses for data collection software.
(b)
Train library staff on the effective use of data in decision-making.
(c)
Establish digital processes for the efficient collection, analysis, and reporting of data to library patrons and staff.
(d)
Create dashboard tools for libraries to use internally in analyzing, and to report to the public about, library use.
(e)
Develop, implement, and maintain technology systems that allow for secure, interoperable data exchange and the automation of work processes.
(f)
Create an automated system for the initial certification and recertification of public librarians, as described in s. 43.09 (1).
(g)
Establish library user authentication systems.
(2)
From the appropriation accounts under s. 20.255 (1) (e) and (ek), the division may fund the activities described in sub. (1).
History:  2017 a. 142.
2023 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations › Chapter 43 - Libraries. › 43.07 - Council on library and network development.

43.07
Council on library and network development.
The state superintendent and the division shall seek the advice of and consult with the council on library and network development in performing their duties in regard to library service. The state superintendent or the administrator of the division shall attend every meeting of the council. The council may initiate consultations with the department and the division. The council shall:
(1)
Make recommendations to the division in regard to the development of standards for the certification of public librarians and standards for public library systems under s. 43.09.
(2)
Advise the state superintendent in regard to the general policies and activities of the state's program for library development, interlibrary cooperation and network development.
(3)
Advise the state superintendent in regard to the general policies and activities of the state's program for the development of school library media programs and facilities and the coordination of these programs with other library services.
(4)
Hold a biennial meeting for the purpose of discussing the report submitted by the state superintendent under s. 43.03 (3) (d). Notice of the meeting shall be sent to public libraries, public library systems, school libraries and other types of libraries and related agencies. After the meeting, the council shall make recommendations to the state superintendent regarding the report and any other matter the council deems appropriate.
(5)
On or before July 1 of every odd-numbered year, transmit to the state superintendent a descriptive and statistical report on the condition and progress of library services in the state and recommendations on how library services in the state may be improved. The state superintendent shall include the report as an addendum to the department's biennial report under s. 15.04 (1) (d).
(6)
Review that portion of the budget of the department relating to library service. Recommendations of the council in regard to the budget shall accompany the department's budget request to the governor.
(7)
Receive complaints, suggestions and inquiries regarding the programs and policies of the department relating to library and network development, inquire into such complaints, suggestions and inquiries, and advise the state superintendent and the division on any action to be taken.
History:  1979 c. 347; 1983 a. 524; 1985 a. 177; 1995 a. 27; 1997 a. 27.
2023 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations › Chapter 43 - Libraries. › 43.09 - Certificates and standards.

43.09
Certificates and standards.
(1)
Public librarians. The division shall issue certificates to public librarians and promulgate, under ch. 227, necessary standards for public librarians. The qualifications for public librarians shall be based on education, professional training and experience. Any relevant instruction, as defined in s. 440.075 (1), that an applicant for a certificate has obtained in connection with any military service, as defined in s. 111.32 (12g), counts toward satisfying any requirement for instruction for a certificate under this subsection if the applicant demonstrates to the satisfaction of the division that the instruction obtained by the applicant is substantially equivalent to the instruction required for the certificate. Certificates already granted prior to December 17, 1971, shall remain in effect.
(2)
Public library systems. The division, by rule, may promulgate necessary standards for public library systems. If promulgated, such rules shall be consistent with s. 43.15 and shall be established in accordance with ch. 227, except that the division shall hold a public hearing prior to adoption of any proposed rule. In addition to the notice required under s. 227.17, the division shall endeavor to notify each public library of such public hearings.
History:  1971 c. 152; 1979 c. 347; 1985 a. 177; 1985 a. 182 s. 57; 1997 a. 150; 2011 a. 120; 2017 a. 331.
2023 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations › Chapter 43 - Libraries. › 43.13 - Division review.

43.13
Division review.
(1)
(a)
No public library system may be established without the approval of the division. In reviewing final reports submitted by county library planning committees, the division shall consider, in addition to the standards set forth in s. 43.15, the proposed system territory, organization and financing, initial and long-range plans for library services, the role of existing multi-jurisdictional service programs in the territory and plans for cooperation with adjoining systems and with other kinds of libraries in the territory.
(b)
If the division approves a final report, it shall report such approval to the appropriate county boards and county library planning committees. Upon acceptance by the county boards, the division shall certify to the appropriate county boards the establishment of the public library system proposed by the report, specifying the effective date of the establishment of the system.
(2)
A public library system board may submit to the division a plan for the alteration in the territory included within the system or for a change in system organization from a federated to a consolidated system or vice versa. If the change proposed by the plan is approved, the division shall certify such fact to the system board, specifying the effective date of the change.
(3)
The effective date of the establishment of a system under sub. (1) or of a change under sub. (2) shall be January 1 of the year specified by the division.
(4)
Any decision by the division under this section may be appealed to the state superintendent.
History:  1971 c. 152; 1995 a. 27; 1997 a. 27; 2005 a. 226.
2023 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations › Chapter 43 - Libraries. › 43.16 - Resource libraries.

43.16
Resource libraries.
(1)
(a)
Each public library system shall have at least one system resource library. Annually, prior to the expiration of its agreement with its existing system resource library, the public library system board shall negotiate with the member public library with the largest annual operating budget of all member libraries to serve as a system resource library in the following year. If the board and the proposed resource library are unable to reach an agreement for the following year before the expiration date of any existing agreements with resource libraries, the existing agreements shall be extended for one year or until an agreement is reached with that proposed resource library, whichever occurs earlier. The division shall notify the public library system board, the existing resource libraries and the proposed resource library of the extension and, during the period of extension, shall attempt to mediate an agreement between the public library system board and the proposed resource library. If the division determines that the public library system board and the proposed system resource library are unable to reach an agreement before the end of the one-year period, the division shall propose an alternative agreement, which shall be binding if it is acceptable to the proposed system resource library. If the alternative agreement is unacceptable to the proposed system resource library, the board shall negotiate with the member public library with the next largest annual operating budget of all member public libraries to serve as a system resource library in the following year.
(am)
An existing contract may be extended under par. (a) only if it was entered into on or after May 8, 1990.
(b)
The procedure under par. (a) shall be repeated with member public libraries in decreasing order of the size of their annual operating budgets until an agreement is reached with a member public library to serve as a system resource library. Except as provided in par. (a), no agreement may extend beyond December 31 of any year.
(2)
If the member public library selected to serve as a system resource library under sub. (1) fails to meet all of the following requirements, the system board shall enter into a supplementary contract with the academic library with the largest operating budget of all academic libraries in the system area, or with a resource library in an adjacent system, that meets all of the following requirements:
(a)
The library has a collection of at least 100,000 volumes.
(b)
The library is open to the public at least 50 hours each week.
(c)
The library employs at least one full-time, permanent reference librarian with a master's degree in library science.
History:  1989 a. 286.