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Ex. DUT-WI-009Wis. Stat. § 254.59 (2019-20), Human health hazardsLocal health officer's mandatory order to abate or remove a human health hazard on private premises; owner or occupant to comply; abatement…Wisconsin Legislature (codified statute; executed by local health officers)WisconsinState2020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Standing dutyBusiness closureStanding dutyOperating conditionPrimary source read
Ex. WI-039Wis. Stat. ch. 252, Communicable Diseases (252.02 powers and duties of department; 252.03 duties of local health officers; 252.06 isolation and quarantine; 252.25 violation of law relating to health)Codified statutory authority for DHS orders, local health-officer orders and quarantineWisconsin Legislature (codified statute)WisconsinStateMar. 1, 20202020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Gathering capQuarantine and isolationOtherPrimary source read
Ex. DUT-WI-002Wis. Stat. § 252.03 (2019-20), Duties of local health officersDuties of local health officers: investigate and 'promptly take all measures necessary to prevent, suppress and control communicable…Wisconsin Legislature (codified statute; executed by county and municipal local health officers)WisconsinState2020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Standing dutyBusiness closureCapacity limitGathering capFace-covering requirementWorkplace rulesStanding dutyPrimary source read
Ex. DUT-WI-011Wis. Stat. § 254.01 (2019-20), Definitions ('human health hazard')Definition of 'human health hazard' for the abatement power of § 254.59 and the local health officer's powers under ch. 254Wisconsin Legislature (codified statute)WisconsinState2020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Standing dutyStanding dutyOtherPrimary source read
Ex. MET-MKE-034Order #4.2, COVID-19 Public Health Plan for the City of Milwaukee (Revised Oct. 26, 2020)Order #4.2, COVID-19 Public Health Plan for the City of MilwaukeeCity of Milwaukee, acting through its Commissioner of Health (Milwaukee Health Department)City of Milwaukee, WisconsinCityOct. 26, 20202020 Q4Capacity limitGathering capFace-covering requirementSchools and child careCurfew and hoursAlcohol and barsEvents and venuesWorkplace rulesPrimary source read
Ex. MET-MKE-035Order #4.3, COVID-19 Public Health Plan for the City of Milwaukee (Revised Nov. 30, 2020)Order #4.3, COVID-19 Public Health Plan for the City of MilwaukeeCity of Milwaukee, acting through its Commissioner of Health (Milwaukee Health Department)City of Milwaukee, WisconsinCityNov. 30, 20202020 Q42021 Q1Capacity limitGathering capFace-covering requirementSchools and child careAlcohol and barsEvents and venuesWorkplace rulesPrimary source read
Ex. MET-MKE-060Order #4.1, COVID-19 Public Health Plan for the City of Milwaukee (July 30, 2020)Order #4.1, COVID-19 Public Health Plan for the City of MilwaukeeCity of Milwaukee, acting through its Commissioner of HealthCity of Milwaukee, WisconsinCityJuly 30, 20202020 Q32020 Q4Capacity limitGathering capFace-covering requirementSchools and child careAlcohol and barsEvents and venuesWorkplace rulesPrimary source read
Ex. DUT-WI-004Wis. Stat. § 252.25 (2019-20), Violation of law relating to healthPenalty for willful violation or obstruction of any state statute or rule, county, city or village ordinance or departmental order under ch.…Wisconsin Legislature (codified statute)WisconsinState2020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Standing dutyStanding dutyOtherPrimary source read
Ex. DUT-WI-018Wis. Stat. § 101.055 (2019-20), Public employee safety and healthPublic employee safety and health: DSPS shall adopt standards protecting public employees 'at least equal to' federal OSHA standards…Wisconsin Legislature (codified statute; administered by the Department of Safety and Professional Services)WisconsinState2020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Standing dutyWorkplace rulesStanding dutyPrimary source read
Ex. WI-024Becker v. Dane County, 2022 WI 63, Nos. 2021AP1343 & 2021AP1382, ¶¶ 1-2Wis. Stat. § 252.03 authorizes local health officers to issue enforceable public health orders; Dane County Ordinance § 46.40 (civil…Wisconsin Supreme CourtWisconsinCourtJuly 8, 20222020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3OtherPrimary source read
Ex. MET-MKE-033Media release: The City of Milwaukee Health Department will continue to enforce the Moving Milwaukee Forward Safely Order as written (Oct. 7, 2020)MHD to continue enforcing the local order alongside DHS Emergency Order #3Milwaukee Health DepartmentCity of Milwaukee, WisconsinCityOct. 7, 20202020 Q4Telework mandateCapacity limitWorkplace rulesPrimary source read
Ex. MET-MKE-069Milwaukee Health Department K-12 Reopening Guidance (Aug. 11, 2020), with the School Safety Assessment ChecklistMHD K-12 Reopening Guidance (2020-21 school year)Milwaukee Health DepartmentCity of Milwaukee, WisconsinCityAug. 11, 20202020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q2Face-covering requirementSchools and child careWorkplace rulesPrimary source read
Ex. DUT-WI-003Wis. Stat. § 252.06 (2019-20), Isolation and quarantineIsolation and quarantine: DHS or local officer may require isolation, quarantine of contacts and disinfection (1); mandatory action on…Wisconsin Legislature (codified statute; executed by DHS and local health officers)WisconsinState2020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Standing dutyQuarantine and isolationStanding dutyPrimary source read
Ex. DUT-WI-010Wis. Admin. Code ch. DHS 145, Control of Communicable DiseasesControl of communicable diseases: reporting (145.04); investigation and control by local health officers following APHA methods (145.05)…Wisconsin Department of Health Services (administrative rule under Wis. Stat. § 252.02(4) and § 252.04-.05)WisconsinState2020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Standing dutyWorkplace rulesQuarantine and isolationStanding dutyOperating conditionPrimary source read
Ex. DUT-WI-015WEDC Reopen Guidelines: General Guidance for All Businesses, Best Practices to Reopen (version dated 5.7.2020)General Guidance for All Businesses: best practices to reopen (employee health, distancing, face coverings, cleaning and disinfection…Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC), with the Department of Health Services (Badger Bounce Back)WisconsinStateMay 7, 20202020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Standing dutyFace-covering requirementWorkplace rulesOtherPrimary source read
Ex. WI-010Executive Order #90Relating to Declaring a Public Health EmergencyGovernor Tony EversWisconsinStateSept. 22, 20202020 Q32020 Q4Emergency declarationPrimary source read
Ex. WI-014Executive Order #95Relating to Declaring a State of Emergency and Public Health EmergencyGovernor Tony EversWisconsinStateNov. 20, 20202020 Q42021 Q1Emergency declarationPrimary source read
Ex. AGY-ST-INSURANCE-BANKING-055OCI Bulletin of March 6, 2020Coronavirus (COVID-19) Coverage RequestMark V. Afable, Commissioner of InsuranceWisconsin; Office of the Commissioner of Insurance (State insurance regulator)Sector regulatorMar. 6, 20202020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Context (guidance or announcement)Health care ordersPrimary source read
Ex. DUT-WI-007Wis. Stat. § 101.11 (2019-20), Employer's duty to furnish safe employment and place (the safe-place statute)Every employer shall furnish safe employment and a safe place of employment for employees and frequenters, adopt methods and processes…Wisconsin Legislature (codified statute; administered by the Department of Safety and Professional Services)WisconsinState2020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Standing dutyWorkplace rulesStanding dutyPrimary source read
Ex. DUT-WI-016DHS web guidance, 'COVID-19: Businesses and Employers' (page as captured March 26, 2020)Guidance for Employers: what employers can do now to prepare for COVID-19 impacts to the workplace (sick leave, staying home when sick, hand…Wisconsin Department of Health Services, Division of Public HealthWisconsinStateMar. 26, 20202020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Standing dutyWorkplace rulesOtherPrimary source read
Ex. DUT-WI-017Interim Attorney General Opinion OAG-03-20 to Outagamie County Executive Thomas NelsonEffect of Wisconsin Legislature v. Palm, 2020 WI 42, on local health officers' powers under Wis. Stat. § 252.03 to issue orders responding…Joshua L. Kaul, Attorney General of Wisconsin (Wisconsin Department of Justice)WisconsinStateMay 15, 20202020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Standing dutyBusiness closureGathering capOtherPrimary source read
Ex. MET-MKE-031Statement from Acting Commissioner Marlaina Jackson (Nov. 11, 2020)Statement supporting Executive Order #94 and confirming Order 4.2 remains in effectMarlaina Jackson, Acting Commissioner of Health, Milwaukee Health DepartmentCity of Milwaukee, WisconsinCityNov. 11, 20202020 Q4OtherPrimary source read
Ex. SEC-16-030Wisconsin Council of Religious and Independent Schools (WCRIS) v. Heinrich, 2021 WI 52, No. 2020AP1420-OAOpinion holding Dane County Emergency Order #9 (school closure) beyond the health officer's authoritySupreme Court of WisconsinWisconsin (Dane County order)CourtJune 11, 20212020 Q32020 Q4Gathering capSchools and child carePrimary source read
Ex. AGY-ST-INSURANCE-BANKING-059OCI Bulletin of October 13, 2020Telemedicine Coverage Request Related to COVID-19Mark V. Afable, Commissioner of InsuranceWisconsin; Office of the Commissioner of InsuranceSector regulatorOct. 13, 20202020 Q42021 Q1Context (guidance or announcement)Health care ordersPrimary source read
Ex. WI-012Emergency Order #3, Limiting Public Gatherings, §§ 2, 6Public gatherings limited to 25 percent of total occupancy limits for indoor spaces open to the public and to 10 persons in other indoor…Andrea Palm, Secretary-designee, Wisconsin Department of Health ServicesWisconsinStateOct. 6, 20202020 Q4Capacity limitGathering capOperating conditionPrimary source read