I commend those people who have dedicated themselves to making this innovative program a success. There are no “silver bullets" in eradicating impaired driving, but I feel this effort is a vital piece in the total transportation safety effort.
Sincerely,
major daniel w. londsorf
Director
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State of Wisconsin
Healthy Lifestyles Cooperative, Brown County
October 29, 2008
The Honorable, The Legislature:
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As required by S.
185.99(5) of the Wisconsin Statutes, the Healthy Lifestyles Cooperative is submitting the attached progress report to the Wisconsin Legislature and the Commissioner.
Please let us know if you have any questions concerning our report.
Sincerely,
randall connour
Executive Director
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State of Wisconsin
Gathering Waters Conservancy
October 30, 2008
The Honorable, The Senate:
It is my pleasure to share with you a report on Gathering Waters Conservancy's activities and accomplishments for Fiscal Year 2008. This report is being submitted in accordance with the statutory requirements of s.23.0955(2)(b)5. Gathering Waters Conservancy has had an extremely successful year, thanks to the ongoing support of the state legislature and the Department of Natural Resources.
The more than 50 land trusts in Wisconsin have, together, permanently protected over 200,000 acres in communities across Wisconsin. Land trusts in Wisconsin have a combined membership of close to 50,000 individuals and thousands of local volunteers; they have raised millions of dollars to protect critical lands that benefit the public; and they work with private landowners every day to promote stewardship and protection of our natural resources.
We look forward to continuing to work with the Department and the state legislature to achieve our mutual conservation goals. Please do not hesitate to contact me for additional information. I have also enclosed Gathering Waters Conservancy's audited financial reports for FY 2008 for your review.
Sincerely,
michael strigel
Executive Director
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State of Wisconsin
Department of Administration
October 31, 2008
The Honorable, The Legislature:
This report is transmitted as required by s.
20.002(11)(f), Wisconsin Statutes, (for distribution to the appropriate standing committees under s.
13.172(3), Wisconsin Statutes) 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 cash balances during the month of September 2008.
On September 1, 2008, the Utility Public Benefits Fund cash balance closed at a negative $2.9 million. This negative balance continued through September 18, 2008, when the fund's cash balance closed at a positive $13.1 million. The Utility Public Benefits Fund cash balance reached its intra-month low of a negative $3.4 million on September 11, 2008. The negative balance was due to a delayed cash transfer.
On September 1, 2008, the Injured Patients and Families Compensation Fund cash balance closed at a negative $139.5 million. This negative balance continued through September 30, 2008, when the fund's cash balance closed at a negative $141.0 million. The Injured Patients and Families Compensation Fund cash balance reached its intra-month low of a negative $142.5 million on September 4, 2008. The negative balance was due to the transfer of $200 million to the Medical Assistance Trust Fund per
2007 Wisconsin Act 20, and the pending liquidation of fund securities necessary to offset this shortfall.
The Utility Public Benefits Fund and Injured Patients and Families Compensation Fund shortfalls were not in excess of the statutory interfund borrowing limitations 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 and, as a result, the funds requiring the use of the authority will effectively bear the interest cost.
Sincerely,
Michael l. morgan
Secretary
Referred to joint committee on Finance.
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State of Wisconsin
Department of Natural Resources
October 31, 2008
The Honorable, The Senate:
In fulfillment of the requirements under s.
299.80 (16), Wisconsin State Statutes, I am submitting to you a copy of the Environmental Cooperation Pilot Program 2008 Progress Report. Please distribute as appropriate. I am also providing a copy of the Report to the Governor and to the Chief Clerk of the Assembly.
For more information on the Environmental Cooperation Pilot Program or additional copies of this report, please contact Mark McDermid at (608) 267-3125, or visit our web site at:
Here is the link to the report:
Thank you.
Sincerely,
matthew frank
Secretary
Referred to committee on Environment and Natural Resources.
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University of Wisconsin
Hospital and Clinics
November 1, 2008
The Honorable, The Legislature:
Attached please find a copy of the UWHC Authority report on patient care, education, research, community service activities and an audited financial statement required by state law.
Please feel free to contact me if you have questions or desire additional information.
Sincerely,
donna katen-bahensky
President & CEO
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State of Wisconsin
Joint Legislative Council
November 3, 2008
The Honorable, The Senate:
Enclosed is a copy of the
General Report of the Joint Legislative Council to the 2007-2008 Legislature, prepared and submitted pursuant to s.
13.81 (3), Stats.
I would appreciate your noting in the
Senate Journal, pursuant to s.
13.172, Stats., that this report has been delivered to your office.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
Terry c. anderson
Director
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The committee on Judiciary, Corrections, and Housing reports and recommends:
Relating to the sex offender registration fee to bring the rule into compliance with s.301.45 (10), Stats., as amended by
2007 Wisconsin Act 20, section
3132.
No action taken.
Lena Taylor
Chairperson
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Motions Under Senate Rule 98 and Joint Rule 7
for the Month of October 2008
A certificate of congratulations by the Wisconsin Legislature on the motion of Senator Jauch, for Jeffrey N. Adler, on the occasion of earning and attaining the rank of the Eagle Scout Award.
A certificate of congratulations by the Wisconsin Legislature on the motion of Senator Jauch, for Dallin C. Anderson, on the occasion of earning and attaining the rank of the Eagle Scout Award.
