Chairperson
State of Wisconsin
Office of the Commissioner of Insurance
February 25, 2009
The Honorable, The Legislature:
This report is submitted on behalf of the Board of Governors of the Injured Patients and Families Compensation Fund (Fund) as required by s.
655.27(4)(f), Wis Stat.
This annual report provides financial data for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2008. In addition, it provides information on the levels of provider participation in the Fund, claim activity, and major board action.
Sincerely,
sean dilweg
Commissioner
Referred to committee on Judiciary, Corrections, Insurance, Campaign Finance Reform, and Housing.
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State of Wisconsin
Department of Corrections
March 2, 2009
The Honorable, The Legislature:
As required under Section
301.03 (6r) of the Wisconsin State Statutes, I am submitting information relative to the number of prisoners that the Department of Corrections considers violent and the total number of prisoners.
On June 30, 2008 the Department had 23,604 adult inmates assigned to Type "1" prisons and in state and in contract facilities. Out of the 23,604 inmates, 14,991 had violent offenses.
Sincerely,
richard raemisch
Secretary
Referred to committee on Judiciary, Corrections, Insurance, Campaign Finance Reform, and Housing.
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State of Wisconsin
Department of Natural Resources
March 3, 2009
The Honorable, The Senate:
Environmental Improvement Fund (EIF) program legislation (s.
281.59(3)(bm)2, Wis. Stats.) requires the Department of Natural Resources and the Department of Administration to submit to the Legislature and to the State Building Commission any amendments to the EIF Biennial Finance Plan that were made by the Governor for inclusion in the budget. The purpose of the Plan is to provide information on loan, loan subsidy, and bonding levels for program operations in the 2009-2011 biennium.
A third, and final, version of the Biennial Finance Plan will be distributed after the biennial budget is enacted.
If you have any questions regarding the Biennial Finance Plan, please contact Robert Ramharter at 266-3915 or Michael Wolff at 267-2734.
Sincerely,
robert ramharter
Chief, Environmental Loans
Bureau of Community Financial Assistance
frank r. hoadley
Capitol Finance Director
Department of Administration
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State of Wisconsin
Department of Public Instruction
March 4, 2009
The Honorable, The Senate:
Pursuant to s.
15.377(8), Wis. Stats., enclosed please find a list of nominees to the Professional Standards Council for Teachers. These individuals were selected based upon organizational recommendations as prescribed in statute. Your confirmation of the appointees is requested.
Sincerely,
ELIZABETH BURMASTER
State Superintendent
Castaneda, Michael,
of Milwaukee, as a member of the Professional Standards Council for Teachers, to serve for the term ending June 30, 2011.
Read and referred to committee on Education.
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Relating to benefits covered by the Wisconsin medical assistance program.
Submitted by Department of Health Services.
Report received from Agency, March 6, 2009.
Referred to committee on Health, Health Insurance, Privacy, Property Tax Relief, and Revenue,
March 11, 2009
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S96
The committee on
Environment reports and recommends:
Relating to analytical methods used for Wisconsin pollutant discharge monitoring system (WPDES) compliance monitoring.
No action taken.
Mark Miller
Chairperson
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The committee on Health, Health Insurance, Privacy, Property Tax Relief, and Revenue reports and recommends:
Relating to training in the use of automated external defibrillators for emergency medical technicians, first responders, and individuals who provide instruction to emergency medical technicians and first responders, and affecting small businesses.
No action taken.
Relating to supervised practice, training licenses and academic programs for professional counselors.
No action taken.
Jon Erpenbach
Chairperson
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The committee on Transportation, Tourism, Forestry, and Natural Resources reports and recommends:
Relating to a municipal or county vehicle registration fee.
No action taken.
Jim Holperin
Chairperson
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Motions Under Senate Rule
98 and Joint Rule
7
for the Month of February 2009
A certificate of congratulations by the Wisconsin Senate on the motion of Senator Lazich, for ABATE of Wisconsin, Inc., on the occasion of celebrating its 35th anniversary.
A certificate of commendation by the Wisconsin Senate on the motion of Senator Grothman, for the Allenton Fire Department, on the occasion of celebrating their 100th Anniversary.
A certificate of commendation by the Wisconsin Legislature on the motion of Senator Harsdorf, for Aaron Anderson, on the occasion of earning and attaining the rank of Arrow of Light.
A certificate of congratulations by the Wisconsin Senate on the motion of Senator Erpenbach, for Alissa Baumgartner, on the occasion of earning and attaining the Girl Scout Gold Award.
A certificate of congratulations by the Wisconsin Senate on the motion of Senator Erpenbach, for Zachary Beck, on the occasion of earning and attaining the rank of the Eagle Scout Award.
