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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. MET-MKE-038News release: Milwaukee Health Department Modifies COVID-19 Public Health Order; Revised Gating Criteria Also Clarify Reopening Steps (Mar. 18, 2021)Revised Public Health Order News ReleaseMilwaukee Health Department (Commissioner Kirsten Johnson)City of Milwaukee, WisconsinCityMar. 18, 20212021 Q1Capacity limitGathering capFace-covering requirementPrimary 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-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-036Order #4.4, COVID-19 Public Health Plan for the City of Milwaukee (Feb. 1, 2021)Order #4.4, COVID-19 Public Health Plan for the City of MilwaukeeCity of Milwaukee, acting through its Commissioner of Health (Milwaukee Health Department)City of Milwaukee, WisconsinCityFeb. 1, 20212021 Q1Capacity limitGathering capFace-covering requirementSchools and child careAlcohol and barsEvents and venuesWorkplace rulesPrimary source read
Ex. MET-MKE-037Phase 6 (Substantial Transmission) COVID-19 Public Health Plan for the City of Milwaukee (Mar. 17, 2021)Phase 6 Substantial Transmission, COVID-19 Public Health Plan for the City of MilwaukeeCity of Milwaukee, acting through its Commissioner of Health (Kirsten Johnson, Commissioner)City of Milwaukee, WisconsinCityMar. 17, 20212021 Q12021 Q2Capacity 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. WI-0182021 Senate Joint Resolution 3 (Enrolled)Relating to: terminating the COVID-19 public health emergency, including all emergency orders and actions taken pursuant to declaration of…Wisconsin Legislature (Senate and Assembly)WisconsinStateFeb. 4, 20212021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Emergency declarationOtherPrimary 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-014Executive Order #95Relating to Declaring a State of Emergency and Public Health EmergencyGovernor Tony EversWisconsinStateNov. 20, 20202020 Q42021 Q1Emergency declarationPrimary source read
Ex. WI-016Executive Order #104Relating to Declaring a State of Emergency and Public Health EmergencyGovernor Tony EversWisconsinStateJan. 19, 20212021 Q1Emergency declarationPrimary source read
Ex. WI-019Executive Order #105Relating to Declaring a State of Emergency and Public Health EmergencyGovernor Tony EversWisconsinStateFeb. 4, 20212021 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. 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. AGY-ST-UTILITIES-HOUSING-AG-0692019 Wisconsin Act 185 (2019 Assembly Bill 1038)An Act relating to the state government response to the 2019 novel coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19 Response Act)Wisconsin Legislature; approved by Governor Tony Evers April 15, 2020Wisconsin (Legislature; binding employers, insurers, retailers and the unemployment system)StateApr. 15, 20202020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q1Workplace rulesOtherPrimary source read