Secretary
Referred to joint committee on Finance.
State of Wisconsin
Ethics Board
December 27, 2005
The Honorable, The Senate:
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 2005 session of the legislature, visit the Ethics Board's web site at
http://ethics.state.wi.us
Leonhart, James AT&T Wisconsin
McClenahan, William Waukesha Water Utility
Petersen, Eric J Safelite Group Inc.
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 organizations that employ lobbyists.
Sincerely,
R. Roth Judd
Director
Ice Age Park and Trail Foundation
January 4, 2006
The Honorable, The Senate:
In 1999 the State Legislature included a $75,000 annual grant in the state budget to be matched with $25,000 of private funds for the purpose of establishing, maintaining and promoting the Ice Age National and State Scenic Trail. The Ice Age Park and Trail Foundation (IAPTF) has been delighted to be the recipient of that grant since 2000. It is my pleasure to submit our final report for the year 2005 as required by statute s.
23.295.
The Ice Age Park and Trail Foundation is a volunteer and member based organization whose mission is to create, support and protect the Ice Age Trail - designated a National Scenic Trail in 1980 and State Scenic Trail in 1987. The Trail is the only unit of the National Park Service and the only National Scenic Trail that commemorates the effects of continental glaciation in the United States.
Despite its federal and state status, the protection, development and management of the Ice Age Trail is dependent on partnerships. The Trail's primary partners, the National Park Service, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources and IAPTF, work closely with county governments and other municipalities, and with local volunteers form around the state. In 2005 alone, volunteers provided and "in kind" match of over 90,524 hours spent in support of the Trail. When translated into dollars their contribution equals more than $1,500,000 annually, really quite extraordinary.
The grant from the DNR has allowed the IAPTF to:
• Support the work of volunteers who develop, maintain and promote the Ice Age Trail.
• Build partnerships for the Trail area with local governmental units and nonprofit organizations.
• Promote the protection of a corridor for the Ice Age Trail by providing information about acquiring land, or an interest in land in the corridor.
• Strengthen community support for the Ice Age Trail area by recruiting and training volunteers and coordinating the activities of interest groups.
• Promote tourism in the Ice Age Trail area.
We genuinely appreciate your continuing support and your partnership. Please telephone me at 608-663-1240 with any questions you may have.
Sincerely,
CHRISTINE THISTED
Executive director
Referred to committee on Natural Resources and Transportation.
State of Wisconsin
Office of the Governor
January
4
, 2006
To the Honorable, the Senate:
The following bill(s), originating in the Senate, have been approved, signed and deposited in the office of the Secretary of State:
Bill Number Act Number
Date Approved
Senate Bill 4 Act
100
January 4
, 2006
Senate Bill 175 Act
102
January 4
, 2006
Senate Bill 21 Act
90
January 4
, 2006
Senate Bill 290 Act
97
January 4
, 2006
Senate Bill 146 Act
98
January 4
, 2006
Senate Bill 426 Act
86
December 28
, 2005
Sincerely,
JIM DOYLE
Governor
__________________
State of Wisconsin
Office of the Secretary of State
To the Honorable, the Senate:
Bill Number Act Number
Publication Date
Senate Bill 180 Act
84
January 9
, 2006
Senate Bill 331 Act
85
January 9
, 2006
Senate Bill 426 Act
86
December 29
, 2005
Sincerely,
DOUGLAS LA FOLLETTE
Secretary of State
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The committee on Natural Resources and Transportation reports and recommends:
Relating to specific information signs.
No action taken.
Relating to allowing the operation of double bottoms and certain other vehicles on certain specified highways.
No action taken.
Neal Kedzie
Chairperson
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State of Wisconsin
Revisor of Statutes Bureau
January
4
, 2006
To the Honorable, the Senate:
The following rules have been published:
Clearinghouse Rules Effective Date(s)
04-118
1-1-2006
04-119
1-1-2006
05-023
1-1-2006
05-029
1-1-2006
05-037
1-1-2006
05-041
1-1-2006
05-042
1-1-2006
05-043
1-1-2006
05-044
1-1-2006
05-055
1-1-2006
05-057
1-1-2006
05-080
1-1-2006
Sincerely,
GARY L. POULSON
Deputy Revisor
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The Chief Clerk records:
Senate Bill 4
Senate Bill 21
Senate Bill 146
Senate Bill 175
