The following lobbyists have been authorized to act on behalf of the organizations set opposite their names.
For more detailed information about these lobbyists and organizations and a complete list of organizations and people authorized to lobby the 1999 session of the legislature, visit the Ethics Board's web site at
http://ethics.state.wi.us
Kammer, Peter ARDA - WI
Also available from the Wisconsin Ethics Board are reports identifying the amount and value of time state agencies have spent to affect legislative action and reports of expenditures for lobbying activities filed by the organizations that employ lobbyists.
Sincerely,
Roth Judd
Director
State of Wisconsin
January 10, 2001
The Honorable, The Senate:
Pursuant to section 13.15 of the Wisconsin Statutes and Senate Rule
5, I do hereby appoint Donna J. Doyle as Assistant Chief Clerk of the Wisconsin Senate, giving her all powers and duties as are derived from and inherent in said position and to perform the duties and functions of the office in the absence of the Senate Chief Clerk.
Sincerely,
Donald J. Schneider
Senate Chief Clerk
State of Wisconsin
Office of the Governor
January 8, 2001
The Honorable, The Senate:
This is to inform you that I am withdrawing the following nominations:
Albert O. Nicholas for appointment to the State of Wisconsin Investment Board. Mr. Nicholas resigned effective December 28, 2000.
James L. Saari for appointment to the Snowmobile Recreation Council. Mr. Saari resigned effective October 31, 2000.
Michael T. Sullivan for appointment as Chair of the Parole Commission. Mr. Sullivan resigned effective April 23, 1999.
Charles Thompson for appointment as Secretary of the Department of Transportation. Mr. Thompson resigned effective April 15, 2000.
Thank you for your attention to this matter.
Sincerely,
Tommy G. Thompson
Governor
State of Wisconsin
Department of Administration
December 13, 2000
The Honorable, The Legislature:
This report is transmitted as required by sec. 20.002(11)(f) of the Wisconsin Statutes, (for distribution to the appropriate standing committees under sec. 13.172(3) Stats.), and confirms that the Department of Administration has found it necessary to exercise the "temporary reallocation of balances" authority provided by this section in order to meet payment responsibilities and cover resulting negative balances during the month of November , 2000.
On November 1, 2000 the Wisconsin Health Education Loan Repayment Fund balance was -$2 thousand. This shortfall increased to -$8 thousand on November 9, 2000, to -$9 thousand on November 15, 2000, and continued into the month of December. As of the date of this letter, it is expected to be resolved soon. This shortfall is due to the timing of revenues.
On November 1, 2000 the Utility Public Benefits Fund balance was -$1.38 million. This shortfall increased to -$2.40 million on November 14, 2000, to -$3.63 million on November 30, 2000, and continued into the month of December. As of the date of this letter, it is expected to be resolved soon. This shortfall is due to the timing of revenues.
On November 1, 2000 the University Trust-Income Fund balance was -$40 thousand. This shortfall increased to -$131 thousand on November 3, 2000, and continued until November 6, 2000 when the balance reached $1.56 million. This shortfall was due to the timing of revenues.
The Wisconsin Health Education Loan Repayment Fund, Utility Public Benefits Fund, and University Trust-Income Fund shortfalls were not in excess of the statutory interfund borrowing limitation and did not exceed the balances of the Funds available for interfund borrowing.
The distribution of interest earnings to investment pool participants is based on the average daily balance in the pool and each fund's share. Therefore, the monthly calculation by the State Controller's Office will automatically reflect the use of these temporary reallocations of balance authority.
Sincerely,
George Lightbourn
Secretary
Referred to the joint committee on Finance.
State of Wisconsin
Southeast Wisconsin Professional Baseball Park District
December 21, 2000
The Honorable, The Legislature:
Attached please find the Miller Park monthly progress report for the month of November 2000 for your review and consideration. As the enclosed report indicates, Miller Park continues to develop with the District Board's objectives of building the premier baseball facility in the country; scheduled for play Opening Day 2001: within budget: and with strong community participation.
Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions or comments regarding the enclosed report.
Sincerely,
Michael R. Duckett, P.E.,R.L.S.
Executive Director
State of Wisconsin
Department of Health and Family Services
December 26, 2000
The Honorable, The Senate:
Section
46.03(26) of the statutes requires the Department of Health and Family Services to report annually on information systems projects under development. The attached report is a summary of the departmental systems currently under development.
Sincerely,
Joe Leean
Secretary
Private Employer Health Care Coverage Board
December 28, 2000
The Honorable, The Legislature:
The Private Employer Health Care Coverage Board (Board) is required by statute to submit an annual report to the Governor and appropriate standing committees of the Legislature. This, the Board's first such report, covers the period from the enactment of
1999 Wisconsin Act 9 (October 1999) to the present. Since we were not able to obtain the services of a qualified vendor, coverage will not be available through the Program by the effective date set by the Legislature.
The Office of Private Employer Health Care Coverage (Office), as required by Act 9, issued a request for proposals for administrative services for the Program. The enclosed report summarizes the procurement process. The proposal submission deadline has passed, and, contrary to expectations, no proposals have been received. Program staff have begun to solicit feedback from potential administrators to identify barriers to their participation. The enclosed "Potential Vendor Feedback Regarding RFP# ETA0006" provides detailed comments from potential vendors.
The Department will carefully evaluate how to proceed in developing an actuarially sound program with coverage available as soon as possible. For a more thorough discussion of budget issues, please see Sections 1.3 and 4.1 of the enclosed report.
Please contact Phillip Borden, Director of the Office of Private Employer Health Care Coverage, if you would like additional information about the Private Employer Health Care Coverage Program or about the activities of the Private Employer Health Care Coverage Board.
Sincerely,
Eric O. Stanchfield
Chair
Secretary, Department of Employee Trust Funds
Referred to committee on Health, Utilities, Veterans and Military Affairs.
State of Wisconsin
Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority
January 2, 2001
The Honorable, The Legislature:
Pursuant to section 234.25, Wisconsin Statutes, the following is the Fiscal 2000 annual report of the Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority (WHEDA). Please note that each of the housing programs described in the following pages are consistent with the goals, policies and objectives of the state housing plan. In addition, the report reflects Calendar 2000 data for those programs operating on a calendar year basis. The report contains the following information:
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Fiscal 2000 Program Activity
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Job Creation Report
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WHEDA Strategic Plan
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Calendar 1999 Annual Report
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June 30, 2000 Financial Statement
Should you have any questions or comments, please call me or Jim Langdon at 266-3529. Thank you for your interest in WHEDA.
Sincerely,
Fritz RuF
Executive Director
Referred to committee on Universities, Housing and Government Operations.
State of Wisconsin
Public Service Commission
December 22, 2000
