The proposed legislation amends several sections of Wisconsin statutes to update terminology and grant allocations related to public health services. Notably, the bill changes the recipient of a $50,000 annual grant from HealthNet of Janesville, Inc. to HealthNet of Rock County, Inc. Additionally, it modifies the terminology from "advanced practice nurse prescriber" to "advanced practice registered nurse" (APRN) in various contexts, including the supervision of immunization programs and the designation of state agents for the Department of Health Services (DHS). The bill also corrects a reference to "general" public health nursing programs, changing it to "generalized" to align with existing law.

These amendments are part of a remedial legislation effort requested by the Department of Health Services, aimed at ensuring consistency and clarity in the statutes. The changes are set to take effect on September 1, 2026, coinciding with the implementation of a new licensure system for APRNs established by 2025 Wisconsin Act 17. This legislation is intended to streamline public health operations and clarify the roles of health professionals within the state's health framework.

Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 250.15(2)(c), 250.15, 251.04(8), 251.04