Bill > SB30

This bill makes the following key changes: General Purpose Revenue (GPR) Appropriations: - Reduces the amount appropriated to the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) from GPR for operations and programs, capping it at $12,474,000 in FY 2017-18 and $18,774,000 in each fiscal year thereafter. - Eliminates the Parole Commission as of January 1, 2018 and transfers responsibility for parole decisions to the Department of Corrections. - Increases funding for various K-12 education programs, including per pupil aid, sparsity aid, mental health programs, and others. - Requires the University of Wisconsin System to allocate a portion of its GPR funding (at least $21,250,000 annually) to a performance-based funding program to distribute among UW institutions based on specified criteria. - Makes changes to the Technical College System's performance-based funding program, including increasing the percentage of funding allocated based on performance criteria. Program Revenue (PR) and Segregated Revenue (SEG) Appropriations: - Modifies various fees, surcharges, and assessments paid by manufacturers and distributors of agricultural chemicals, pesticides, and other products to the Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection. - Transfers administration of the telecommunications relay service program from the Department of Administration to the Public Service Commission. - Allows the Department of Natural Resources to charge higher fees for state park vehicle admission receipts and camping. - Makes changes to funding for broadband expansion grants, including transferring additional funds from the universal service fund and federal e-rate program. Overall, the bill shifts a significant amount of funding and authority from GPR to program revenue and segregated funds, while increasing funding for certain K-12 and higher education initiatives. It also eliminates several state entities and boards while consolidating or transferring duties to other agencies.

Budget and Finance

Finance (Joint)

http://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2017/proposals/reg/sen/bill/sb30