Legislative Affairs

WCCA Government Affairs

As a professional in an industry regulated by state government, it’s important for WCCA members to have quick access to lawmakers, regulatory agencies and other state government officials.

Through the WCCA website, members can access a wide-array of tools to help better understand the legislative process, communicate with your legislators and interact with key government agencies.

Wisconsin Legislature

WCCA members can use the Wisconsin Legislature site to track legislation, find out who their legislators are and learn how to contact them.

In addition, members can view state laws and regulations that affect the cemetery industry, including:

Wisconsin State Statute

• Chapter 157 – Disposition of Human Remains
• Chapter 440 – Department of Regulation and Licensing (Cemetery and Crematory Authorities)

Wisconsin State Administrative Rules
Administrative rules are regulations created by Wisconsin state agencies to implement laws passed by the State Legislature. Rules have the full force and effect of law. Listed below are several administrative rules that may be of interest to WCCA members:

• Cemetery Board 1 – Authority and Applications for Licensure
• Cemetery Board 2 – Filing of Annual reports by Cemetery Authorities
• Department of Agriculture 29 – Pesticide Use and Control
• Regulation and Licensing 52 – Warehouse Storing Cemetery merchandise Sold Under a Pre-need sales Contract
• Regulation and Licensing 53 – Change of Trustee of Care Funds and Pre-need Trust Funds
• Regulation and Licensing 54 – Approval of Alternative Care Fund Investments

Wisconsin Department of Health Services

The Wisconsin Department of Health Services administers the Funeral and Cemetery Aids Program, which, under certain circumstances, requires counties to reimburse cemeteries up to $1,000 to help pay cemetery costs for deceased MA recipients and indigent individuals. Counties are then reimbursed by the state.

The Department’s website provides a wealth of information on the program, including the latest FCAP Program Manual, reimbursement instructions and forms as well as Frequently Asked Questions. You can also subscribe to receive notice each time a new policy on the FCAP Program is released by the Department.